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Arizona republican., 1899-02-22
CHARGE WORTH INVESTIGATING.
Is the United States Government BeinG
 Cheated in Cuba?

When we first learned that all the subsistence and provisions for the American army in Cuba was to be en- tered free of duty, we considered It most likely that sooner or later the American administration, as we'll as the commercial welfare of the country and it's revenues, would suffer from such a measure It is well known that no smuggling can be carried on in the custom house of this capital, as the Hon. MT. Bliss has taken the necessary measures to prevent such perform ances. Nevertheless, we know as fact that bags of flour have been sold in Cuba at SC, silver; large stearine candles at SC, coffee at $S, condensed milk below it's regular price, etc. H-w, then, has this been done? and how is it possible to do this? It is generally said about town that not single bag of flour has been purchased in the mar ket in a whole monch. This would seem hardly possible, when during the same period the consumption of bread was larger than before The public seems unable to explain how candles that are worth S10 in gold can be sold at $6 in silver; how a bag of four that at the price of $77.50 leaves n9. profit can be sold at $5; how coffee, which is worth in the New York market from $S to $9. can be sold here for $6 in Span ish silver. People here do not believe in miracles. They know full well that if smuggling really takes place, it can be for an insignificant quantity only. They are also we'll aware that the prices at which the purchases are made are below the cost of importation with out any duties added, and they search for the germ of the evil and find it in the subsistence and provisions that are sent to the army of occupation.
 The Avisador Commercial therefore does it's duty conscientiously in calling the attention of the Hon. General Brooke and cf the military governor of the city of Havana, General Ludlow, to these facts, praying them to investi- gate into the truth thereof, and to sug- gest remedy to the authorities at Washington. It is an evil that is only beginning, whose continuance would prove a dishonor to American rule and command. which should be free of all stain and reproach and above all sus- picion.-Avisador Commercial, Ha- vana, January 90, 1899.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22
SUPERINTENDENT OF CENSUS.
Ex-Governor Merriam of Minnesota
 Would Accept the Position.

Ex-Governor Merriam of Minnesota Would Accept the Position. Washington, Feb. 21-Last summer the Minnesota delegation in congress united in indorsing Henry Casson of Madison, Wis, secretary of state, and formerly chief clerk of the department of agriculture, for director of the twelfth census. Wisconsin. Iowa, llli- nois. Nebraska and Michigan were practically unanimous in supporting MT. Casson's candidacy. Since that time there has been TO change in the attitude of the Minnesota members. They have not united in supporting the claims of eX-Governor Merriam for the place. MT. Merriam is here today. He was on the floor of the house this morning. He is understood to be will ling to accept the place if it shall be rendered him, but he has certainly not made any effort whatever to get the united support of the members of the Minnesota delegation.
 The members seen this afternoon, declare positively that they have not been asked by MT. Merriam or by any of his friends to aid him ill securing the place. Still there is reason to be- lieve that the ex-governor is willing to take the place, and if he suggests his desire to Minnesota members he will get the support of some of them, in spite of their indorsement of Cas- son. But on the other hand it is not probable that he can get the united in- dorsement of the entire delegation. Senator Davis has not yet announcel that he is willing to have Merriam ap- pointed
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22
CATARRH OF STOMACH.
A Pleasant, Simple, but Safe and Elf
 fectual Cure for It.

Catarrh of the stomach has long been considered the next thing to in- curable. The uSua- symptoms are a tull CT bloating sensati ton after eating, accompanied sometimes with sour or Watery risings, formation of gases, causing pressure on the heart and lungs and difficult breathing: head aches, tickle appetite, nervousness and q general played out, languid feeling.
 There is often a foul taste in the mouth, coated tongue and if the in terior of the stomach could be seen it would show Q slimy, inf1amed condi- tion.
 The cure of this common and obsti- nate trouble IS found in a treatment which causes the food to be readily, thoroughly digested before it has time to ferment and irritate the delicate mucous surfaces Of the stomach. To secure>a prompt and healthy digestion is the one necessary thing to do and when normal digestion is secured the catarrhal condition will have disaip peared.
 According td Dr. Harlanson the safest and hest treatment is to use af- ter each meal a tablet composed of Diatase, Aseptic Pepsin, little NuX, Golden Seal and fruit acids. These tablets can now be found at all drug stores under the name of Stuart's Dys- pepsia Tablets and not being a patent medicine can be used with perfect safety and assurance that healthy ap- petite and thorough digestion will fol- low their regular use after meals.
 MT. N. J. BoOher of 2710 Dearborn St, Chicago, H., writes: "Catarrh is local condition resulting from a neg lected cold in the head, whereby the lining membrane of the nose becomes inflamed and the poisonous discharge therefrCm passing backward into the threat reaches the stomach. thus pro ducing catarrh of the stomach. Med ical authorities prescribed for me fer three years for catarrh of stomach without cure, but today I am the hap piest of men after using only one box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. I can not find appropriate words to express my good feelings. I have found flesh, appetite and sound rest from their use"
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the safest preparation as well as the sim plest and most convenient remedy for any form of indigestion, catarrh of stomach, biliousness, sour stomach, heartburn and bloating after meals.
 Send fer little book mailed free, on troubles, by addressing Stuart Co, Marshall Mich. The tablets can be found at all drug stores.
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Arizona republican., 1899-02-22
DIVORCED TO WED ANOTHER
Augusta Hoffman Granted Separation
 and Marries Immediately.

Chicago, Feb. 21.-Judge TuthiH has added to his record as arbitrator of grievances in the settlement of di- vorce suits by granting the decree to a husband, and the day after per forming the marriage ceremony for the defendants wife and the core spondent in the divorce case.
 A decree of divorce was entered by the court yesterday, in the sul5 of Fran cis Hoffman of Haywood against his wife, Augusta Hoffman. At the hear ing Mrs Hoffman told the court that she cared more for Fred Paglaw, the correspondent in the suit, than she did for her husband, and desired to marry him.
 Judge TuthilI questioned both and found them willing to assume the mar ried relation.
 After entering the decree of divor2e Judge Tuthill said: You had better get your license and return to ne and I will settle this matter so that the present disgraceful situation will not continue"
 Some delay was met in securing the license, but this morning the couple appeared in court and were made man and wife.
 Judge Tuthil1 at the same time de- livered a severe admonition to both the bride and groom. Hoffman and PagIaw are both laboring men.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22
CHAPTER XXI.
THE ATTACK.

As soon as Silver disappeared, the captain, who had been closely watch ing him, turned toward the interior of the house, and found not man of us at his post but Gray. It was the first time we had ever seen him angry.
 "Quarters!" he roarcd. And then, as we all slurk back to our places, Gray" he said, I'll put your name in the log; you've stood by your duty like sea man. MT. TrelaWney, I'm surprised at you, sir. Doctor, I thought you had worn the kings coat! If that was how you served at Fontenoy, sir. you'd have been better in your berth.'
 The doctors watch were all back at their loop-holcs. the rest were busy loading the spare muskcts, ard every one with rcd face, you may be certain, and 8 flea in his ear, as the saying is.
 The captaia looked on for awhile in silence. Then he spoke.
 My lads" he said, i've given Silver q broadside. I pitched it in red hot CT purpose; and before the hours out, as Ec said, we shall be boarded. We're cutnunbcrcd, l needn't tell you that. but We felt ii shelter; and, q minute ago. I should have said VIC fought with discipline. I've no manner of doubt that we can drub them, if you chousc."
 Then Ec went the rounds, and saw, as be said, that all was clear.
 On the two short sides Of the house, east a~d west, there were only two loop-Eo,cs; cn the south side where tie perch was, two again: and on the north side, five. There was a round score Of mUskets for the seven of Us; the fircwOcd had been built into four piles-tables, you might eay-onc about the middle of each side, and on each of these tables some ammunition and four loaded nusLets were laid ready to the hand of the defenders. In the middle, the cutlasses lay ranged.
 'Toss out the fire" said the captain; ''the chill is past, and we mustn't have smoke in our eyes"
 The iron fire basket was carried bodily out by MT. Trelawney, and the embers smothercd among sand.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22
AFFRONT TO OFFICERS.
Garcia Family at Havana Refused to
 See Cuban Generals.

Havana, Feb. 21.-The Cuban gener- als, Menocal, Rivas and Rosas, called at the house of the widow and sons of the late General Calixto Garcia, yester- day, and tried to see them, but they were net received. The family con- tinue to protest against the attitude of the Cuban assembly on the occasion of General Garcia's funeral Colonel Car los Garcia is receiving large numbers of dispatches sympathiz,ng with the family and denouncirg the course talk en by the assembly.
 At the session of the Cuban assem- ply held at Elcano Q lette1 was read from Secretary of State Capote, stat ing that he w2s ready to resign his place in General BrC1lles cabinet fl the assembly thought such a course ad- visable. IA resolution was passed ask ing him to remain in office
 The committee of the assembly ap- pointed to investigate and report whether there was any just cause of complaint against General Brookes s course at the funeral of General Garcia made it's report that General Brookes action was perfectly right.
 The assembly accepted the report as entirely satisfactory.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22
ON EVERY BOTTLE

Of Shiloh's Consumption Cure is this guarantee:' "All we ask of you is to use two-thirds of the contents of this bottle faithfully then if you can say you are not benefited return the bottle to your druggist and he may refund the price paid" Price 25 cents. 50 cents and $1. Dr. G. H. Keefer, Drug gist.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

FARMS for sale at BARGAIN; 74 acres WELL fenced into five fields. fine alfalfa, and 10 acres of it into a variety of fruits. and grounds with GOOD HOMELIKE BUILDINGS. ALSO 160 acres into alfalfa, except acres in fruit and grounds for building; all close to the city and WELL fenced into fields. Inauiro at 324 East Washington street.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22
DOES THIS STRIKE YOU?

Muddy complexion, nauseating breath come from chronic constipation. Karrs Clover Root Tea is an absolute cure and has been sold for fifty years on an absolute guarantee. Price 25 cents and 50 cents. Dr. c. H. Keefer, Druggist.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

ORANGE GROVE for sale. The most beautiful grove in the valley; all highly improved; two furnished houses, shade, implements, stock, buggies, etc. Parties wishing a country home will do well to inyesti- gate. Price very low. Box 2 Re- publican office.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

-~ia the 5ouI1crn Pacr1c, going east, we will assist you in selecting route and secure you the best connection and accommodations. If west, use the shortest and quickest line for seaside points. For further information call on M. O. Ricknell C. p A
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22
(To Be Continued.)
A NATURAL QUESTION.

Higgins-They say Smiths daughter can't sing! Why, she sings like lilSa a tea-kettle.
 Wiggins-Through the nose?- Bos- ton Evening Transcript.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

STAR LODGING HoUsE-Henry Rixen. Prop. Good beds 25c. Iiberaifv fnr~ nished with all modern Improvements. well appointed barber shop in con- necton- Southwest corner Jackson and First Sts.. one block east of Santa Fo depot.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

There are two women in every man; life: the one he married and the one ht thinks he might have.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22
Popular Wants

Advertisements under this head, one-half cent a word each insertion. Nc advertisement taken for less than 25 cents.l
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

You can always get on the right side of girl by saying that man you know is crazy about her.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22
ROF SION Al

EDUCATIONAL KINDERGARTEN, 9 to 12 q. m. Gooding build ing. Private school, same place, l to 80 D.. m. Terms, s month; two children, $5. MISS BROWN, Principal.
 PROF. II. J. GLANDT (CARD ARTIsT). h. structor of Penmanship and Rapid Caleula- ting. Private lessons at pupils nome Mod ern methods. Advancement guaranteed. Lessons in eitfer course, 50 cents. Address
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

ICST-FrOm q buggy in dI.iving around the city or out the Tempe road one fur boa. The finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at the Ford hotel
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

NOTICE-There came to my place on Grand avenue small black mare, white left hind foot With saddle marks; no brands. s. B. BrasweIl.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

WANTED-tA cheap small room near the center of the city. L. r. B., Re publican office.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

WANTED-A buyer TOT two teams of carriage horses, stylish, well broken and desirable in every way; also sin- gle drivers. A few high bred colts for sale, suitable for training to go to the races. Call at Phoenix Light and Fuel Go. or Pemberton stock farm. Reference, Phoenix National bank.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

WANTED-Plain and summer sewing neatly done. Call at No. 4S8 North Seventh avenue.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22
THE TINSHOP
Across the Street from the
 Ford Hotel.
We CAN SAVE YOU TIME

The Phoenix Short Line has re-estab- lished their Pullman service between Phoenix and Maricopa. Passengers can take the Pullman at o'clock in the evening, remaining in it until 6 o'clock the next morning, doing away with the necessity of occupying rooms at MaTicopa-
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

LARGE front room to rent. two blocks from town, gentleman preferred. In- quire Mrs. J. Nelson, 44O, corner Fifth and Jefferson, east.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

WANTED-A half interest in a good paying business requiring not over 1,500 capital; also position by an ex- perienced grocer clerk; talks Span ? ish fluently. Intelligence Office, 32 North First avenue.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

FOR SALE-A good driving mule, single or double or for heavy loads. Six years old. Apply at Commercial stables
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22
DENTIST

DENTIST DIR. VIM. G. LENTZ, DENTIST. SPEC IALIST in Crown and Bridge work. Gas administered. Office over Post office, rooms 1. 3. 5. 7. g. H. J. JESSOP-Dentist Office Portsr building, corner Washington and Cen ter streets. rooms fl and 1s
 ATTORNEYS YS-AT-LAW. JOSEPH II. KIBBEY IS ARTHUR J. EDWARDS. Lawyers. Steinger block. 2119 s. 1st. Ave. IhGnix. Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

TO NOTIFY my friends and patrons, and the public in general that I have this day withdrawn from the O. K Meat Market which is now in the hands of the Butchers Trust"
 LUIS A. WELLER N. B. Any one who wants to sell cattle or wants to see me on business can find me at McKee's Cash Gro cery store.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

LOST-From carriage, a lady's gray cape. Finder please leave at this of- fee.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

WANTED-The services of an expert stenographer, accustomed to office work. Address Dwight B. Heard, 213 Fleming Block.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

WANTBD-A young man for porter work at tn D Yellowstone.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

F. o. RICHMOND, M. D. C., Phoenix, Arizona-Veterinary surgeon ard den list; diseases all domestic animals scI- entifcally treated. Residence 5S7 West Van BureT street. Office at the Golden Eagle stable, Second near Washington street. Telephone No. 100. No charge for consultation Agent fer -A@ Horse Review.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

WANTED-By a woman, to cook or keep house in city or country. Ap- ply M w., College Place.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22
AIASSFTTSE
VETERINARY.

07@7-----0-------]- ---->>7---00-@-0---~- J. c. NORTON, D. V. N.-Vetertnary physician, surgeon and dentist. &esi- dence No. 127 N. Fourth avenue. Office Ford Hotel block, W. Washington St. Phoenix. Office hours 10 to l2 8. m.. to 4 D. m.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

FOR SALE-A first-class grocery store, excellent stock, good trade in neigh boring town. Apply L. L. Schultz or B. A. Fickas.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-22

WANT TO TRADE-A good saddle horse; honest, sound, fine mountain climber, for a sound surrey horse weighing at least 1,200 pounds. Ad- dress R. this office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-05
Oysters and Indigestion

An interesting experiment was
made not long since by physician
to determine the relative effect of
whisky and beer upon the digestion
of food in the human stomach.
As oysters are regarded as self-di-
gested food, two fine specimens were
chosen. one being placed in a glass
full of beer, and the other in a sim
liar vessel about half full of whisky.
The oysters were allowed to remain
in their respective reeeptacles ali
night.
When examined In the morning by
the physician it was found that the
bivalvs which had been in the beer
had dissolved with the exception OF
the tough and indigestible heart,
while the oyster that had spent the
night in the whisky had shrunk to
half its natural size. and was almost
as tough as sole leather, no dissolu-
ton whatever having taken place
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-05
WHERE WOMEN PROPOSE.
A Curious Courtship Arrangement in the
Ukraine, Russia.

In the Ukraine, Russia, the woman
does ali the counting. When she falls
in love with a man she goes to his
house and informs him of the state of
her feelings. If he resiprocates all is
well, and the formal marriage is duly
arranged. If, however, he is unwill-
ing, she remains there, hoping to coax
him to a better mind. The poor fell
low cannot treat her with the least
discourtesy, nor has he the consola-
ton of being able to turn her out,
as her friends in such case would
feel bound to ayenge the insult. His
remedy, therefore, if determined not
to marry her, is to leave his home and
stay away as long as she is in it.
A similar practice to that in the
Ukraine exists among the Zuni tribe
of Indians. The woman does all the
counting and also controls the stu
alton after marriage To her belong
all the children, and descent, includ-
ing inheritance, is all on her side.
In the island of Banquey there is q
tribe of Dusuns differing widely in
language, religion and customs from
other tribes bearing that name, Mar
riages are performed in the forest in
the presence Of two families. There
is no public gathering or feast. The
rite consists in transferring a drop OF
blood from a wooden knife in the cali
of the mans leg to a similar cut in the
woman's leg. After marriage the
man takes the bride to her home
where he resides in future as mem
Der of the family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-05

The show people last week took
several occasions to deplore the fact
that people of Great Bend did not
rush out in great crowds to hear them
This was pad taste on the part of the
show people, and not such awful bad
judgement On the part of the people
who were not there to be roasted
Perhaps if the show people had looked
at the condition of the building they
may have found one good reason why
Great Bend people do not like to go
into it in great, gushing masses. Will
it ever be made betterp
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-05

The wife of man named Moon. in
Arkansas, presented him with fine
boy. This was new moon. Tie
father celebrated the event by drinking
himself full. This was the full neon.
When he awoke from his drunken
stupor all he had left ia his pocket was
twenty-five cents. This was the last
quarter His mother in. law beat him
over the head with club, thus giving
him total eclipse.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-05
A PLAGUE OF MONKEYS.
Their Massacre a Serious Question in
India

4A-&-<&-
The monkey slaughter question
has, it appears, assumed a serious
aspect just now. It has caused con-
siderable excitement among orthodox.
Hindoos not only in Orissa and Ben
gal, but as far as the news has tray-
eled. We seriously warn the authori-
ties against this injudicious proposal
Of the Puri city fathers lest the ques
ton should lead to some serious con-
sequences. The religious feelings of
orthodox Hindocs, who form the ma
jority in India, cannot be trifed with
in this manner, and the lessons Of the
Benares riots should not be thrown
away. We are against this slaughter
more for the maintenance of peace
and order than for anything else.
The massacre of the quadrumana
itself is a far uglier nuisance than all
the mischief committed by monkeys
put together. 1t may be, however,
that these so-called ancestors of hui
mainly are giving a good deal Of
trouble at Puri, but where do they
not? Most of the principal seats of
Hindoo pilgrimage are literally col
onized by these restless brutes, but
are they not tolerated from time i'm
memorial, and has there ever been
such a crusade against them? If it
is SO difficult to put up with them
any longer at Puri, cannot they be
banished from the town rather than
killed?
There are villages in Bengal where
these wicked creatures sometimes do
considerable harm to villagers, who,
by the way, instead Of having them
swept out of existence, catch the
leader of the party, with a process
known to every child in Bengal, and,
painting his face hideously, hold q
mirror before his eyes-the village
chaps making soaring noise with &C
compartments of dhols and cymbals
with the result that, followed pre-
cipitately by the whole party, the he
roic captain beats a hasty retreat,
never to return TO the village again
in his life. 1t would be far better to
have these Observation-Disclosures deported
to some distant parts than endanger-
ing public peace by shocking the re-
ligious feelings of the pilgrims by
such an, in their view, inhuman &C
tion As many as Is out Of the 81
Pundits consulted at Puri are averse
to slaughter, and the remaining siz
dwindle down TO a microscopic mi
nority against the mass of Pundit
opinion supporting orthodoxy in thi:
country. On the other hand, almost
all the English and vernaeular news
papers in Bengal, Behar and Orisss
are strongly protesting: As to the
Puri commissioners and their "airs
Of absolutism,'' the Indian Mirror, il
a leading article, invites the immedi
ate interference Of the government
''It is" says out contemporary, "tht
orthodox Hindoos that have made
Puri, and as they have made it SC
can they mar it, = The
time may have come for the inter
vention of Sir John Wocdburn in set
Element of this question of monkey
slaughter at Puri" And surely the
time has come.-Lahore Tribune
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-05-05

Saturday of this week, being the first
Saturday in the month, is the regular
meeting day for the Barton County
Poultry Association. Remember what
good friend to you is the hen, and
join the county association and help to
a year to belong.