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Arizona republican., 1899-11-30
THE HOTTEST COON IN DIXIE. .'

A positive amusement novelty will be seen at the opera house on Thanks giving, matinee and evening, when the big rag-time musical farce-comedy from the east, The Hottest Coon in Dixie" will be seen for the first time. This organization is undoubtedly the largest colored company that has ever ventured out into this region of eXor- bitant railroad fares, and includes in it's ranks many of the foremost cOlOred singers, dancers, comedians, cake walkers and specialists of their race in America. In Chicago, Kansas City, Omaha, Denver and Salt Lake City the papers and managers almost unani- mously pronounced it the best cOlored show ever seen in their cities. 'The Hottest Coon in Dixie" is a roaring farce-comedy. plentifully interspersed with good specialties, and during it's three lively acts, more than a score of the catchiest of "cOon" songs will be heard. It is in these songs that the matchless chorus of sixteen voices will be heard to best advantage. This is the identical corps of singers that for sixteen consecutive weeks was the rage at the fashionable Casino roof garden in New York city. The farce is handsomely costumed in a manner that would do credit to the most pre- tentious white organizations, and the dozen good looking yellow girls of Dixie" wear their pretty clothes gracefully. It will be a positive reve- lation to our theater goers and lovers of rag-time melodies will revel in this feature of the performance.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

The time of the big parade has been set for Monday at Il o'clock a. m. and is to be followed closely in the after noon by the competitive military drills just mentioned. It is understood that the stores will not close until 12 o'clock and it is feared that many employees who are members of the various secret societies may not in consequence be able to absent themselves at the timr of the parade. At this late day, after all the arrangements have been practi- cally completed, the carnival assOcia- tiOn is unable to see it's way clear to change the hour for the parade. It has been suggested, as an eXpedient, that the various business men permit their clerks, who are members of the secret orders to leave their places of business in ample time to join the parade. It is believed that in this manner everybody can be accommodated and an injustice will be done no one. The subject is, at least, worthy of being discussed among those who are most deeply in teIested.
 In addition to tte list of business floats published a few days since. the following have been added: Wells, Fargo Co.,, Hi Eldred and F.. F. Van Kirk and the McNeill Co. Hi Eldred is to display a Salt River valley mother hog and her numerous progeny and will demonstrate the prolific character of the climate. MT. Van Kirk is a dairy man and will rig up a float on which will be carried a Jersey COW and a neat little milk maid.
 Prof. G. F. Coke has been asked to take charge of the program on the night of the musical carnival. This date is Thursday night, December :. One of the features of the evening will be a combined band of 125 pieces. This will certainly be the greatest musical Coke is the right man to take the di- rectorship of an immense thing of this kind. As everyone in Phoenix knows he is the musical director of the Pio- neer band of this city. It is under stood that he will take the directorship of the musical program on Thursday evening of next week.
 The following cash items, were re-
 The following cash
 ceived yesterday by the carnival asso- ciatiOn: Pinney & Robinson, s2O; Phoe- nix Stationery Co.,, $25; Ford Hotel, by c. G. Williams, manager, $50; Heyman Furniture Co, $50; M. Rosenberg, $15; Harry Kiessig, S1O; w. A. Davis, $15; Louis Melczer, $1OO. The New Place, by Williams & Haffner. $25; D. H. Burtis, S15; C. Sodahl, $5.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30
THANKSGIVING PROGRAMME.

The following program of union Thanksgiving services to be held at 1C o'clock a. m. at the Christian church has been arranged:
 Organ voluntary.
 DOXology.
 Invocation, Rev. c. Thompson. Hymn, Coronation"
 Presidents proclamation, by Rev. Dr. Halsey.
 Anthem.
 Governors proclamation, by Rev. I. Bryas.
 Scripture lesson, Rev. F. A. Ames. Prayer, Rev. C. V. Cowan. Offertory for Crittenton Home. Offertory solo, Mrs. Turney. Hymn, How Firm a Foundation" Sermon, Rev. L. A. McAfee, D. D. Hymn, national anthem. Benediction, Rev. L. O. Ferguson, presiding.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30
SPRING YEARLINGS.

There are two reasons for the belief that next springs product of year lings in southern Arizona will be eX- ceptionally large and uniform in quail ity, says the Wilcox Range News. One is the fact that in nearly all To- calities cattle have had excellent feed and calves have made a good growth.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

Adjutant General Robinson has just received the medals to be awarded in the competitive drill for individuals or Monday afternoon. Without exception they are exceedingly handsome and whoever wins any one of them may well cherish it. The medal provided by the carnival association is of gold and is the representation of a Maltese cross covered with a medallion, the edges being illuminated with rays of light. The medallion depicts a soldier standing at attention. wreath encir- cling the figure. The inscription run ming around the edge is as follows: Phoenix Carnival Individual Prize Drill, Dec. 4, 1S99.''
 The individual prize medal by Gene ral A. J. Sampson, who is now United States minister stationed at Quito. is also a very handsome affair being of solid gold. The badge has the follow ing inscription on the reverse side: :"The General A. J. Sampson Individual Prize Drill Medal. 1899" On the obverse side is the representation of a soldier stand ing at attention, surrounded by a wreath. The medal is pendant from gold pin by a blue satin ribbon. This medal was provided through the gener- Osity of General Sampson, who sent the money from South America for the pur- pose, thus showing his continued inter- est in the affairs of his old home.
 The third medal is furnished by Ad- jutant General Robinson and is of sol i'd silver. The obverse side has the same general design as the other two and on the reverse side is the following in scription: Carnival Individual Prize Drill Medal. 1S99.'' This medal is also pendant from a solid silver pin by handsome satin ribbon.
 These medals together with the lov- ing cup to be awarded to the best drill ed military or cadet company have
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30
IN CARNIVAL CLOTHES
Phoenix Beginning to Array Herself
 for Next Week.

Carnival decorations are commencing to be seen on all sides in Phoenix and it is plainly evident that the citizens here are anticipating the big event as keenly as those resident in other towns who are making arrangements to come The Gooding block. in which is located the carnival headquarters and the board of trade. was partially decorated yes terday and, therefore, claims the honor ot being the very first to set the pace. It is possible. however, that others may contest the claim. In any event, the red, white and green of the big show are comencing to be seen on every side and everything promises to be in place Saturday evening. so that the citizens may rest over Sunday and in reviewing the work may pronounce it to be good
 The grand stand at Lightburne plaza will probably be completed tonight. A force Of boys from the Indian school will be put to work bright and early in the morning in levelling off little inc qualities in the surface of the plaza, removing rubbish and otherwise fixing up the premises. LiShtburne plaza will be the principal seat of the weeks at fractions and all events at this place will be free to the general public. ad- mission being charged to the grand stand only. In fact, the only entertain ment held under the auspices of the carnival at which an admission fee will be charged is the grand masque ball on Friday night. Tickets to this will be charged for at the rate of S for each couple attending.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30
WE CAN SAVE YOU TIME.

And time Is money. The Union Pa cific makes the quickest time to nearly all points East.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30
A CARD.

In response to many repeated re- quests by those desiring Mothers Bread" but who do not always find it convenient to send to the bakery. we have yielded to the pressing demands for a free delivery to all parts of the city. Those desiring wagon 70 call please leave word at Arizona Bakery and they will be waited on promptly and courteOusly.
 Yours sincerely,
 FREDERICK s. MURDOCH.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30
LOCAL SREVITIES.

Dewey Flour, the latest and best. A guarantee with every sack.
 LTON-BERRYMAN NERO. co.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

been placed on exhibition in the win dow of the Alllire dry goods company. Major Frank Alkire has generously do- mated a trophy of Spanish arms as q second prize for the company drill.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

Buxton will solve the problem for you in the decoration line.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

E. A. Spaulding sells real estate. Of fee No. Al West Adams street.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30
WILLIAMS & HAFFNER.

Do not decorate your floats without seeing Buxtons line of decoration nov cities.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

pr. Battin has moved his office to Or. Woodruff's building, 42 S. Second Ave.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

See the beautiful butterfly nets in national and carnival colors at 8ux- tons.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

ELKS, ATTENTION. Look at Bux- tons line of decorations in Elks' em- blems, etc.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30
DR. T. F. CHILDS,

SPECIFIC TREATMENT FOR CON- SUMPTION is the only Sure Cure for Tuberculosis. He is the only Doctor in Arizona that can cure all kinds of Cancer without cutting.
 No. 16 South Second Avenue.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30
Good Things to Take Home.

Hot Gingerbread, per cut ....5 and 10c Mothers Home Made Mince Pies,
 steaming hot .......-.. ........... .10c eve make our own mince meat) Fresh Green Apple Pies, delicious. .1Oc Fig Roll, per cut ...... ...1 Joe Fruit Cake, per pound ...........35c Parker House Rolls, red hot-these
 are f1ne-per doz.......... ....... .10c Sweet Home Made Doughnuts, per
 uoZ''..-.- .--.-.... ...... LUG Hot Boston Brown Bread, Moth
 CTS pride. .... ..... 1Oc We always have something fresh and good for you to take home.
 Arizona Bakery.
 FREDERICK s. MURDOCH. Corner Washington and Third Streets.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

Lunch counter and dining room and private rooms for parties. The New
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30
FERNS. FERNS.

Just received a lot of beautiful Cali fornia Ferns. Maiden Hair, Boston Sward, Asparagus PulmosO, Springeri, and the latest Fern out, the beautiful Holly Fern.
 WOODLAWN FLORAL CO, Hotel Adams Pharmacy.
 Miss Sims, drecsmaker. S3S E. Adams Fresh oysters at the Grotto. Popu- lar prices.
 Commercial lunch, 2Oc, including glass beer; open from 10 a. m. till p. Tn. California. Wine House, 132 East Washington.
 Alfalfa seed for sale at Kessler- Boyle's.
 Have you tried Milton -Berryman Co.'S Columbia Mocha and Java coffee If not, ask your grocer for it.
 For lanterns in national co!ors see Buxton.
 Artistic decorations in national and carnival colors at Buxtons.
 Strings of "Old Glory at Buxton's Lunch counter and dining room and private rooms for parties. The New Place.
 WILLIAMS & HAFFNER.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

Strings of "oId Glory at Buxton's
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

Fresh oysters at the Grotto. Popu- lar prices.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

Artistic decorations in national and carnival colors at BuXton's.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

For lanterns in national co!ors see Buxton.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

Miss Sims, dre-smaker. SSS E. Adams
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

Have you tried Milton Bergman Co.'S Columbia Mocha and Java coffee? .? If not, ask your grocer for it.
Arizona republican., 1899-11-30

Alfalfa seed for sale at Kessler- Boyle's.
The age-herald., 1899-08-08
WILL BUILD A
 STEEL PLANT This is Plan of the New SlOSS-Shei-
 fled Combination CON TANNED IN PROSPECTUS Will Raise Three Millions for This and
 Other Improvements. PIG IRON OUTPUT TO BE INCREASED The Receipts of Sloss Company Alone Enough to Pay Bond Interest, Preferred Stock and Leave a
 Dividend on Common
PIG IRON OUTPUT TO BE INCREASED

Further details in regard to the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company, the de- tailed announcement of which was made in The Age-Herald a few days ago, are given in the eompany's prospectus just pub lished.
 The financial plan will admit of the issu- ing of $75O,OOO common stock and $670,0OO z per cent. perferred stock. This amount will be issued for the acquisition of the com panies heretofore mentioned in these col umns and for repairs, opening new mills. new coke ovens and to provide sufficient working capital for the new company.
 The Sloss Iron and Steel company, the nucleus of the present $2O,00OOO0 iron and steel consolidation, will be taken over and the existing indebtedness taken care of. The mortgage on this company consists of $2- OOO,0oO first mortgage per cent. bonds. due l9l7; I,SS50O0 of general mortgage 41b Der cent. bonds.
 To provide for carrying out this plan there will have to be sold $22, 900 900 of the pre- ferred stock and like amount of the con- mon stock The result of this sale must furnish s22 100000 cash.
 Erection of a Steel Works
 There will be kept in the treasury S5.SOo- Oo0 Tor the erection of steel works and for other purposes Of the amount retained in the treasury $2,5000O0 is common stock and $3,5G0,O0O preferred stock The prospectus states that the old Sloss Iron and Steel company has present output of 210, GOO tons Of pig iron annually. In figuring up the earrings Of the company at the present price o1 pig iron, it will be seen that the output Of that commodity alone would yield s1 ,l55.- 900, while other receipts from coal prop critics, rents of houses. of which the com pany has 1,2O0, would bring the total re- ceipts up to N,355,000 or more than suf- fcient to pay the interest on bonds and preferred stock, and in addition leave. a surplus large enough to pay a dividend of per cent on common stock
 Will Increase Iron Output
 It is the expeetatio of the company when properly organized, to increase their annual output of pig iron at least 1900 tons. The coal properties and coke ovens will also be extensively developed, so that the prospectus states, largely in- creased earning may be looked for on that score. Rogers, Brown & Co.,, it is under stood, have examined the various proper ties to ascertain their value as iron and coal producers It is also said that when the company is in running order Rogers, Brown & Co. will act as the distributing agents
The age-herald., 1899-08-08
CONSOLIDATION RUMORS
The Rise in Tennessee Stock Sets it
 Afoat

New York, August S-(Special.) l.)-The re- cent advance in the stock of the Tennes- see Coal and Iron company gave rise to the report of a mammoath consolidation of southern iron and coal companies.
 In an interview in the Commercial over a month ago with Everett K. Chapman, of Moore & Schley, 1t was pointed out that such a consolidation would likely take place in the near future. While nothing has heen done toward this end during the past few months, it is generally considered that the interests identified with the Tennessee Coal and Iron company, the Cumberland Coal and Coke company, the SloSs-Sheffied Iron and Steel company; the Virginia Iron Coal and Coke company have a combina tion in view. Mir. Chapman, who has taken an active interest in iron properties in the south, Is in Europe at present. It is likely that nothing will be done in his absence. The strength of Tennessee Coal and Iron during the past few weeks has attracted unusual attention. It is slowly creeping upward and insiders say that it is cheap at 100. Several months ago the manage ment realized that it's plans were not large enough to accommodate its growing busi- ness. Six new furnaces have since been added this year and additional valuable neough to accommodate its growing busi- ton of further property and plants expens- i've burdens were removed and valuable freight commissions We're obtained. The is now selling iron at $14 10 SIS a ton that was selling less than year ago as low as $6. The old contracts have been filled and new ones have been made at present quo- tations This advance is a clear profit to tine company.
The age-herald., 1899-08-08
CHINESE TRADE GROWING
Consul General Wildman Tells of Piracy
 Along the Coast

Washington, August 7-Consul General Wildman has reported to the state depart ment from Hong Kong on the growing trade of the West river in China, which taps one of the most fertile sections of the empire, and in this connection he appends a memorandum giving an interesting &C., count of the depredations of Chinese pirates along the river. It is impossible, he says, for the Chinese officials to put down this piracy as well as the dishonest fiscal sys- tenn along the river and the brigandage of some of the chief towns. The torpedo boats sent suppress the depredations are said to be engaged in turning an honest penny by towing, to the neglect of their proper work, which receives no attention"
 The opinion is expressed that if piracy is to be suppressed 1t will probably navR to be done by British gunboats. The modus operandi of the river pirates is almost in- yariably the same. They go on board taN vessel they. have selected for robbery 4A ordinary passengers and on reaching given spot where confederates are in walt ing in boats they overpower the passengers and crew, secure their plunder and make good their escape. Under this system it has been found impossible for amy gun boat, either Chinese or foreign, to put stop to the practice, and 1t is thought the only effective means will be by tracking the pirates to their lairs and dealing with them there.
The age-herald., 1899-08-08
TOM T. HUEY
Receives Democratic Nomination for
 Mayor of Bessemer.

Bessemer, August 7.-(Special )-The pri- mary for the election of a democratic nominee for mayor took place today The friends of the different candidates, Colonel w. B. Gere, Mayor T. T. Huey and w. s. Winters, worked heroically in their behalf, the contest being Mayor Huey and MT. Winters being particularly close.
 The result was announced at 6:9O o'clock the contest between Mayor Huey and Mr. ters. 169 Gere, g.
 Tomorrow night ward meetings will be held In each of the four wards. where dele gates will be selected for Wednesday nights convention, which will nominate candidates for aldermen. The election takes place the second Monday in September.
 Opposing the democratic ticket Is "Cft- izezns' Reform ticket" headed by W. J. Long, with two republicans, two popuIists, and four democrats as nomineees for alder men. This Is strong ticket and the elec- ton promises to be very close.
The age-herald., 1899-08-08
UNION MEN DISCHARGED
President Chattanooga Street Railway
 Carried Out His Threat

Chattanooga, Tenn. August 7.-In accord ance with his manifesto issued a few days ago, President Warner, of the Chattanooga Electric Street Railway company, today discharged fifteen of the conductors and motormen employed on his road who had refused to withdraw from the Amalgamat- ed Association of Street Railway Employees recently organized in this city.
 It appears that twenty-six of the roads employees had joined the union, eleven of whom withdrew and renounced the union to remain with the company. The General Labor Union, the Typographical Union and several other labor organizations have been called to meet in extra session to consider the matter and 1t is understood if the rail- way company persists in its course @ boy colt will be inaugurated at once by all the labor organizations of the city The com- pany had men ready to take the place of the discharged employees. The road em- ployes sixty-seven motormen and conduc- tors.
The age-herald., 1899-08-08
THERE IS WAR
 IN SAN DOMINGO InsurrsctiOniStS and 9'rlmsnt Forces
 in Il. d.
  REBELS w$1 1SiG HEADWAY
Prominent 2 0' Is Are Taking Up Arms
 fn -,,lOF Of JimineZ.
ARMED SOLDIERS WATCHING COAST
Trying to Prevent Enemy from Landing Expedition-The Situation Is Con- sidered Grave-Dominican
 Are Arriving.

Cape Haytien, Hayti, August 7.-Gen- erals Pablo Reyes, Ramon Paeheco, Clena Navarro, Joseph Polo and Joseph Jiminez, have taken up arms in Santo Domingo in favor of Don Juan Jimininez and occupy the plains of Chaguel and Curabo, as far as Joe de las Matas, as well as the towns of Guayabin, Sabineta. Manzanillo and Daja- bon, abandoned by the troops of the gov- ernment of Santo Domingo. More than half these troops are said to have gone over to the camp of General Pacheco, who is reported to have more than 800 well armed men under his command.
 Losing His Troops
 General Gueillto, governor of Monte Christo, it is claimed, has already lost half his troops, who have gone over to the enemy, is in desperate position and una ble to attack the revolutionists. He added that he will be obliged to eapitulate.
 Numbers of Dominicans are arriving in Hayti by sea in order to join, by crossing the frontier, the camp of General Pacheco. Senor Alverez the minister of finance, and Senor Cordero, with 100 men, went to Monte Christo yesterday. They united there with 700 men who had been assem- bled in behalf of the government for the restoration of order.
 Armed soldiers are watching the coast trying to prevent the landing of insurrec- tionary expeditions.
 The situation is considered grave.
 No News Received
 Port au Prince, Hayti, August 7-No news has been received here from Santo Domingo. In Hayti the political situation has improved All persons thought capable of taking part in a revolutionary move ment have been arrested or have sought refuge in the consulates The government is treating the prisoners with clemency owing to the intercession of the United States minister, William Powell. The finan- cial situation here, however Is still criti- cal. Four pour parlers on the subject have passed between the government and Min ister Powell, who has assured the minis ters that a loan with suitable guarantees could certainly be foated in the United States. The only difficulty seems to be the control of the customs, which those who are willing to advance money demand in return for the loan. This up to the pres ent time has been refused by the govern ment of Hayti, but MT. Powell hopes to persuade the ministers to give way.