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Arizona republican., 1899-04-08

Dominion where a man is to be hanged
his travelling expenses and the expenses
CT the execution, such as those en-
gendered by the building of the scat
fold and the gallows, ETC., being borne
by the government of the province
whose courts have ordered the execu-
ton In addition to his regular salary,
he has certain perquisites, such rs are
derived from the sale of fractions of the
rope which furnish the moose and such
articles of wearing apparel as are often
given him by the laws victims. In
some cases these things are bought out
right from MIN by some local specu-
lator and the latter often supplements
his stock of gruesome relics thus ac-
quired with others less genuine. In all
lis executions Radcliffe has never made
a mistake or failure from the time that
he made his debut. which was the occa-
sion of the hanging of Birchall. who
made a business of inveigling wealthy
young Englishmen to Canada on the
pretext of teaching them scientific
farming and then numbering them.
Ratcliffe's home is at 50 Fern avenue.
Toronto, where he lives in a pleasant
little house with his wife and children,
and where his neighbors and all those
with whom he is acquainted have moth
ing but good to say for him. He has
his own circle of acquaintance and
mikes very little with the general pub
lie; in fact, so unostentatious are his
ways that in the city of Toronto itself
very few people know who he is or
where he lives.
Who and what he was before he came
TO Canada is mystery. The first time
he became known was through
Birchalls crime. When the murderer
was condemned to be hanged the au-
thorities were in a quandary as to
where they could find a man to carry
out the sentence. Formerly some jail
official, chosen by lot, OF some prisoner
who was well paid for his work had
done the actual hanging. In this case,
however, no one could be found willing
to undertake the job. Suddenly the
steward of the Sunnyside Boating club
of Toronto, very swell organization,
offered to do the work. This man
proved to be Radcliffe. AS he did his
work remarkably well and as the boat
ing club did not want to have anything
more to do with him after that, he
stuck to the business.-N. Y. Sun.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-08
MEN STRONG IN PICTURES.
Penctled Veins and Paint Kept
Muscles show Up Well he
fore the Camera.

ST could tell you tale about strong
men photography Some of the minor
limbs of the fraternity depend on the
cunning of the camera for advertise
ment," said a photographer to Pear
sons Weekly.
Zone fellow, who visits country fairs
and casual shows, goes through tricks
of a kind wonderful to the unscientific
mind. They are merely tricks after all,
and his strength is a catch. He depends
on his photos for advertisement.
In posing. be folds his arms tightly,
diiates the muscles of his neck. and
lines his veins with prussian blue. His
picture gives you Hercules in his power
of majesty; in private he is Il we'll de-
veloped man. without any swagger Of
sinew or strength.
professional strong men are as
clever at making up as a society act
ress. \ few lines about the body add
pounds to the weight of strong man
lin the picture). studied pose imparts
additional formidability.
The veins of certain professional
Hercules protrude like whipcord in the
Photographic cabinet. He dusts them
with powdered ultramarine, and treats
dian red; otherwise his picture would
appear quite ordinary.
"A strong woman, who comes here
frequently. is marvel of paint and
stippling. She occupies her dressing
room for hours ere she faces the cam
era.''
Arizona republican., 1899-04-08
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of John A. Policy, deceased:
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
administrator with the will annexed of the
estate of John A. Policy, deceased, to the cred
itors of and all persons having claims against
the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the
necessary vouchers, within ten onths after
the first publication OF This notice to the said
administrator at his office at 35 west Washing
ton ST., Phoenix, Arizona, the same being the
place for the transaction of the business OF said
estate, in said County of Maricopa.
G. B. RICHMOND
Administrator with win annexed OF John A.
Policy, Deceased.
Dated at Phoenix, Arizona, this 18th day OF
March, 1899.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-08
First publication, March 81, 1899. :
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.

Homestead Application No 2ss2- Commuted)
Department OF the Interior, Land Office at
Tucson, Arizona, March 20, 1899
Notice is hereby given tina. the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
10 make final proof in support of her claim
and that said proof viii be made before the
Clerk of the District Court at Phoenix Arizona,
on Monday, May J. 1899 viz: Phleta j. Fair
field of Phoenix, Arizona, for the 81 sw14 and
81 sell sec. 13, T ?, n X E G. & s. r. B. K NJ.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz: Edward L. Andrews, Bessie
V. Cushman, Mary Fairfield, and Frank NJ.
Ho;ning, all of Phoenix, Arizona.
MILTON r. MOORE,
Register.
First publication. March %. 1899.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-08
Old Church Unearthed.

The foundations of an ancient Eng
lish church have been unearthed at Wa
verify Abbey, near Farnham. Surrey, as
we'll as the remains of the monks
dormitories, the Kitchens and the dis
ciplinary cells. Several old oaken cof-
fins were discovered in perfect state
of preservation, among them that of
William Manduit, third baron of Hans
lape and kings chamberlain, who was
buried in 1894
Arizona republican., 1899-04-08

long seats, facing outward, pulling up
the tops of his high boots. Red wagon.
galloping horses. banging gong, men
in fire hats and rubber coats-the whole
blooming outfit on the dead jump and
this man sitting on the side seat reach
ing down for the tops of those boots
and Strengthening up with each one as
he got it and swaying back little as
he pulled it up into place, just as a man
would sit on the edge of his bed at home
to put on his stockings and slippers, and
just as cool and comfortable"
Arizona republican., 1899-04-08
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.

Desert Land, Final Proof-United States Land
Office, Tucson, Arizona, Mar 81, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that Joel Bondurant
of Buckeye Maricopa county, Arizona, has
filed notice of intention to make proof on his
desert and claim No. 2505, for the Sc u sec II,
township / range 4 W, G. Il s. Il. B. 4
NJ, before the clerk OF the District court al
Phoenix, Arizona, on Wednesday, the 10Th Gay
OF May, 1889.
He names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and rec amation OF
said land:
Malie NJ. Jackson end Earl r. Vaukirk, of
Phoenix Arizona, and James W Harlow and
Willard A. Bondurant, of buckeye Arizona.
MILTON r. MOORE,
Register.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-08
A Broken Heart.

Mr.. Hardhead-And SO the court has
decided in your favor?
Miss Levelhead-Yes, I have been
awarded $4,000 damages for broken
heart in my breach of promise suit
against old Mr.. Saphead, and the money
has been paid over. Now, my love, we
can get married as soon as we please
Harlem Life.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-08
THE INITIATION

Chief Guy (of the order of the
Golden Socks)-Have they given you
the grip yet?
Candidate-Great Scott! have I got
to take that, too?
Arizona republican., 1899-04-08
PROPOSALS FOR INDIAN SUPPLIES AMI

PROPOSALS FOR INDIAN SUPPLIES AND
Transportation department of The Interior,
Office of Indian Affsirs, Washington, D c..
March 30, 1899 Sealed proposals, Endorsed
Proposals for beef, flour or transporta ton
etc, ;" as the case may be, and d rected to the
commissioner OF Indian Affairs 1902 State
st eet, Chicago, ILL.,. will be received until l
O'Clock p. m, of Tuesday April 25 1899 for
furnishing for the Indian Service, beef, flour,
bacon beans, coffee sugar, rice, tea, and other
articles OF subs istence; also for boots and
shoes, groceries, soap, baking powder, crock
cry. agricultural implements, paints, oils,
glass; tinWaie, wagons, harness, leather, shoe
findings, saddlery. etc, hardware, school and
medical supplies, and long list OF miscella-
neous articles; also bids for the transportation
OF such of the articles, goods, and supplies as
may not be contracted for TO be delivered q
the agencies. Sealed proposals, Endorsed Pro
pOSals for blan ke Is, WOODEN and cotton goods,
clothing etc" as the case may be. and directed
to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs Nos n
received until O'Clock p. m, OF Tuesday. May
%, 1899, for furnishing for the Indian Service,
blankets wooden and cotton goods, clothing,
notions, hats and caps. Bids must be made out
on Government blanks Schedules giving all
necessary information for bidders win be furn-
ished on application 10 the Indian Office, Wash
lngton, ID. c Nos. "a and 70 Wooster street,
New York City; of 1902 State street, Chicago,
Ill. the Commits arieS of Subsistence, U. s. A
at cheyenne, LeaXenwOrth, Omaha St Louis,
st. Paul and san Francisco: the postmasters at
Sioux City, Gankton, Arkansas City, Caldwell,
Topeka, Wichita, and Tucson. Bids VIII be
opened at the hour and days above stated, and
ing. The department reserves the right TO
determine the point OF delivery and to reject
any and all bids, or any rart of any bid.
w. A. JONES, Commissioner
Arizona republican., 1899-04-08
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES At ROAD STA

PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES AT ROAD STA
T ONS, ETC. Office of Chief Quartermaster,
Denver, olo., March IS, L 90. Sealed propos-
ais in triplieate will be received at this Office
until II o'clo k a. m, on April 49, 1899 for furn-
ishing fuel, forage and water al road stations
in this Department, and for fuel at Logan,
Wyo, and Silver City, n. NJ, during the fiscal
year commencing July J. 1899. Instructions 10
bidders and blank forms of proposals will be
furnished application to this office. The
government reserves the right 10 reject any or
all bids. r. B. Atwood, Deputy Q. NJ General,
Chief @. NJ
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-29
La Porte. Texas.

The progress Of the construction
work at La Porte, Texas, the future
great deep-water shipping point at the
head OF navigation on Galveston Bay
on the Gulf Of Mexico, is progressing
favorably. The wharves and switch
ing tracks are nearing completion and
the work on the streets and on the
sewerage and water systems is now
under way. Mr.. I. R. Holmes, the gen.
eral manager of the La Porte Improve
ment Company and the La Porte
Wharf and Channel Company, is per-
sonally experimenting the improve
ments. Mr.. Holmes makes his head
quarters at the Sylvan Hotel and Wis
itors to La Porte during the next six
weeks and before the time of the first
general La Porte sale, which will be
held in February, 1900. should intro
duce themselves to Mr.. Holmes and al
low him to extend to them facilities
for getting a thorough understanding
of the conditions surrounding the La
Porte enterprises.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-29

Thackeray was not magnificent de-
clalmer like Dickens; he made no at
tempt at dramatic effect Of any kind;
his voice, though clear and penetrat-
ing, and sometimes thrilling, had moth
ing like the variety and richness OF
intonation which the voice of Dickens
could always command; he was simply
an educated gentleman reading aloud
to an educated assembly. But he had
to the full and unstudied art of ex-
preston in all that he read; and after
a long and vast variety of experiences
in the hearing of all manner Of public
men. l can remember no in
stance of an audience kept more thor
oughly in hushed and anxious delight
delight blended with terror lest a
single word should be lost-than was
the audience that listened to the clos
ing passage of Thackeray's lecture on
George III.-Justin McCarthy's "Remi-
niscences."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-29
THE NAPIER NUGGET.
stery OF the Finding of the Famou
Mass of Gold.

stery of the Finding of the Famous
Mass of Gold.
The most interesting thing remem-
Der in long life spent in mining,
says an old Australian miner, is the
story of the finding of the Napier mug
get, probably the largest and purest
mass of gold ever found. Sam Napier
was second mate on boat plying be-
tween Melbourne and Liverpool when
the Australian gold fever broke out
He started with his brother and an
other man for the gold fields in 1857
They finally located at Hangover, on
the Lodden river. One day, Aug. IA II
was, the three men were just on the
point of leaving their work at the bot
tom of 14-foot shaft, when Sam Ma
pier, in putting down his pick, struck
something hard. He turned 1t over
more in idle curiosity than anything
else, and the light fell on huge mass
of what appeared to be virgin gold
he was, could lift. The three men saw
at a glance that their fortunes were
made, and were almost frantic with de-
light. However, they covered up their
treasure with earth, and went to their
tent as if nothing had happened. In
the dead of the night they went back
to their claim, carried Off the nugget
and, for safety, buried it six feet deep
under the table in the center of their
tent. For three months they had their
meals over these buried thousands, and
never breathed word to living soul.
When their claim was exhausted about
the middle of November they hired a
cart, dug up their nugget, and placed
it, together with their dust, in box
among a lot of old clothes, and started
on a four days tramp to Melbourne.
Here they consigned it, through the
Bank of Victoria, to England, paying
something like 81, 100 export duty and
$3.50 for insurance. When London was
reached the fame of this wonderful
nugget had somehow preceded them,
and the men and their rock of gold
WeIt 5eNeu udyo WohuSi' All 'NS
fashionable world crowded to see 1t,
and even the queen was not happy
until she had seen this marvellous mug
get and the men who had found 1t. 1t
was sold to the Bank Of England for
$4,000. and 1t turned the scales at "a
pounds over hundredweight. 1t was
within an eighth of carat of being
absolutely pure gold. For some time
it was exhibited at the British Museum
and a cast of it was taken for preserva-
ton at the museum. And yet this
wonderful discovery seemed to bring
nothing but misfortune to its finders.
Sam Napier married, went to Liver
pool, and quickly lost all his money
there. He returned to the diggings,
but though he spent years in hunting
for more gold, he never found any.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-29
Chances of the British Soldier.

Tommy Atkins when he first dons
his uniform has, broadly speaking, the
same chances before him that youth
has who quits his fathers house to
enter an Office in city of about 258,OOO
inhabitants. To put it in the briefest
possible way, young soldier on join
ing the British army today may be
said to receive in pay, rations, lodg-
ing, clothing, ETC., the equivalent OF
not less than Is shillings week,
which sum gradually increases accord
ing to his conduct and promotion.
After deducting all stoppages, we'll
conducted soldier has at his own dis
posal about shillings a week, most
of which he may very easily set aside
For well-conducted soldiers who are
also we'll educated there is a prospect
of quick promotion, II professionally
At, and the pay Of the non-commis-
stoned officer compares very sfavorably
with the wages of artisans in civil life.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-29
HANGMAN'S TREE IN 1870.

who wantonly shot man on WOOD
street in Helena. Two other noted
victims we're "Frenchy" and Daniels
The last execution took place in 1870
"a double affair--McCompton and
Wilson being the objects of the wrath
Of highly incensed community.
The men were tried in the public
square for the offense of having shot
and robbed an inoffensive citizen. All
the evidence bearing on the case was
adduced, as though the men were be-
ing tried before a jury in legally
constituted court and the prisoners
side was also heard. By unanimous
vote the people present adjudged them
guilty and sentenced them to death.
Three hours was Given them to make
their peace with God and then they
were taken to the "Hangman's tree"
from a limb of which two ropes
dangled, and were executed. A few
years later the tree was cut down
and only the decaying stump now re-
mains. Our illustration of the tree is
at the time of the foregoing double ex-
ecution.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-29
SOCIETY FROWNS ON HIM.

Washington society is somewhat du.
bious as to the receptions to be accord
cd to Prince David of Hawaii, who now
lives at the capital. His aunt ,ex-Queen
Lilioukalani, has never gotten beyond
the fringe Of the haut ton. Prince
David's case is different. He is young
man of color, but he is the fortunate
possessor of $1O,OOO,O0O. 1t has been
gravely discussed in many drawing
rooms that it would be only civil to
give the young man an opportunity
His blood mantles darkly in his fea-
lures, it is true, but the divine elixir
of 100000 golden dollars charms
many. 1t is said that since the nation
has expanded and taken in these dark
races it is only fair that they be treat
ed with courtesy at the capital of this
great government. Cosmopoltanism
is keenly discussed, and it is an even
wager that Prince David, backed by
his millions, will find key to many
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-29
Winter Excursions.

The Southern Pacific Company and
its connections operate the best first
and second-class service to California
Arizona, Texas and Mexico. Through
Pullman Palace Sleepers and Tourist
Sleepers from all principal eastern
points. Personally conducted Tourist
Excursions from Cincinnati, Louisville
st. Louis, Chicago, st. Paul, Mime
apolis, Des Moines, Omaha, Kansas
City. etc. For particulars and descrip-
tive literature write w. G. Neimyer
Genl Western Agent, 238 Clark St..
Chicago; w. H. Conner, Coml Agent
Chamber Commerce Bldg, Cincinnati,
Ohio, or w. ]. Berg, Trav. Pass Agt.,
220 Ellicott So, Buffalo, N. Y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-29
COST OF THE BRITISH NAVY.
Since 1889 S3OO,OUO,OOO Ha, Been Ex-
pended Upon 1t.

pended Upon 1t.
An English writer, with a love of
figures, has been computing the aggro-
gate money value of that colossal in
stitution, the British navy. Going
back to the beginning of the century
he finds that the fleet was then worth
barely &10,000,000 or $4,000, O0O-very
little more than the sum that is to be
spent this year on entirely new war
vessels. Since the passing of the naval
defense act in 1889 the amount ex-
pended on the building of British war;
ships is close on S3O0,O00,OO0; if other
expenditure connected with the navy Is
taken into account the total would be
nearer $S00,O00,000. Keeping, however
strictly to the cost of the vessels at
present on the effective strength of the
navy the total is G10S, 100000, or more
than S500,0000O0 OF this huge total
the sixty-four battleships, costing
$26O,OO0,O00, make up nearly half, the
next in order being the 119 protected
cruisers, with total cost of $145, 1885,
600. The only other eight-igure cost
is that of the twenty-five armored
cruisers, on which the government ex-
pense is $56,635, GOO. 1t will thus be
seen that the armored cruisers cost
more than a third as much as five
times as many protected cruisers.
These totals do not include the YES
sells now in progress.-Kansas City
Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-29

A new American wrinkle is the Gull
ture of rice in artificial swamps, the
invention of some northwestern farm
ers settled in Louisiana. They build A
bank around section of prairie and
pump water into the enclosure from
artesian wells. When the crop NIL
lures the water is let out, the ground
dried off, and reapers and binders Sc
cure the harvest at greatly reduced
cost. The land is easily prepared for
the next season, and there is no danger
from drouth.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-29
Studying Aesop in Central Africa.

Probably Aesop is not as much read
in our own country as he used to be,
but there is chance for him yet in
central Africa. The repor of, the Lon
don Missionary society relates that at
Kawimbe an "Aesop class" is conduct
ed by the native teachers on Sunday
afternoons. Sometimes" says the re-
port, 1.-THE lessons they draw are very
good and helpful, and contain more
Christian teaching than the fables
.hemyelves would warrsnt."--Birmins-
hAm Post
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-29

by local applications, us they cannot reach the
disease ed portion of the ear There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by consti'
tutional remedies. Deafness IS caused by NJ
intlamed condition OF the mucus lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube Is inhameC
YOU have q rumbing sound or imperfect hear
ing. and when 1t is entirely closed deafness Is
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out Of ten are caused by catarrh
which is nothing but an inflamed condition oil
the mucus surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars Tor any case
of Deafness caused by catarrh) that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send fol
circulars, free.
Sold Dy Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-29

The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway is now running solid trains
Of palace sleeping cars, dining cars
(serving meals la carte) and first
class day coaches, through from Chi
cago to Calumet, Houghton, Hancock
and other points in the Copper country
without change of cars, with direct
connection for Marquette, Negaunee,
Ishpeming, etc, and passengers from
the East, South and Southwest will
find this most desirable route.
All coupon ticket agents sell tickets
via the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-29
"HANGMAN'S TREE"
CREWSOME RELIC OF PIONEER
DAYS IN THE WEST.
Upon It Were Executed Many Noted
Criminals of Montana-lt stood In tho
City of Helena-No Jury Fixing In
Those Days-Stump Remains
Helena, Mont, Letter.)


The decaying stump of tree near
the corner of Davis and Highland
streets, in Helena, is all that remains
of one of the most grewsome relics
connected with the early settlement
of that commonwealth. The tree. OF
which the stump is now the sole relic,
was known as "Hangman's tree and
upon it were executed many criminals.
From the time of the discovery OF gold
in Last Chance gulch in 1864 until
1870, when the last public trial was
held, from one to two victims annu-
ally met their fate from the inviting
limb of this conveniently located tree
Up to 1870 courts were of an uncertain
quantity in Montana, yet no man was
condemned without a public trial, ana
1T is doubtless fact that no innocent
man suffered death at such trial In
Montana.
The first execution on this tree &C.
Cured in 1865, the man expiating his
crime thereon being Coyote" Evans,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-29
Ancient Astronomy.

When N'neveh and Babylon were in
the splendor Of their might men in
China were predicting eclipses, max
ing catalogues and giving names to
the stars. But Nineveh, and Babylon
were mere mounds Of --'bbish when
China was great, and to this date the
civilization and life of the empire is
the wonder of the world.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-29

The Austrian postoffice is to try a
telegram card" on which a person
writes message and posts in the u.s.
ual way, hut the postoffice telegraphs
the contents, which are delivered to
the address by the postman. The plan
is combination of post and tele-
graph, and seems useful as having a
cost and speed intermediate between
post a..d telegraph.