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The Afro-American advance., 1899-09-23
TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The woods are very green and fair.
And fair and green the glen:
And fair, too. Is the treeiess street
That Swarms with living men.
And beautiful are forest aisles
Beneath the centuried oak.
And beautiful the ehimneys tall
That belch with factory smoke.
The songs Of birds, the iow OF herds,
The hum OF bees In June,
Chime with the fonndFy's clash and eiank
In no diseordant tune.
God made the undiaeerninR earth.
The earth IL brought forth trees:
God also made Discerning man,
And man made factories.
And 70 the factory ard the tree
Are parts OF Natures plan
Both mau-rnade mill and earth-made tree
Should please the God-made man
The boboiiHks song aad the motorman'
gong
Are parts Of one refrain;
And 80 Ii the crash Of the cataract,
And the rattle of the train.
The cattled hills and the lowered town.
The wood-pAth and the alley,
The worid-thronged streets whose streams
are men.
And the rivulet-threaded valley
These all are the equal home Of the man
Who lovea the human brood;
The nome OF ms man VINO owes the W0fiu
md calls the whole world good.
The robins strain Ia the lakewood lane
To this mans ear IS sweet.
And 40 Is the rhythmieal pulse OF the pave
With its tread Of a thousand feet.
He loves TO see the pine tree grow
And see the warehouse ioon,
And see the steamboats, throng the wharves
And see ths buekwheat bloom.
For towns grow up beside the streams
As oaks grow on the hills.
And mills spring up IKE growing corn
Ard homes Ike daftodils.
The breath OF the fields It's worship yields,
Like prayer II rises high
And the smoke from "a thousand chimney
tops
Is incense to the sky
sam Walter Foss. in Lealie'a Weekly.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-09-23
OUEEREsT OF PEARLS
of Man and was QueeFty
Mounted.

A unique aud beautiful gift was pre-
scnted to Louis XIV. Of France by
Il Grnocse, Gianetino Sameria. 1t Was
a pearl weighing 100 grains. and had
been brought from the Indies by one ot
this gCntlvman's relatives. Hut the
most striking part of the matter was
not it's weight. but It's form. II was the
exact shape OF the torso Of man from
the neck To the knees. Sameria had
the pearl mounted in so artistic man
uer that il was the wonder OF the
French court. The pearl was utilized
Tor the body OF an armed warrior. The
head and arms were Of hammered gold.
tackled TO the pearl by gold nails. The
casque and plunes were also made of
gold and set with diamonds. The cloak
aud sash were OF gold euameled in blue
with gold Aeur de lis scattered over IL
the legs from the knees down were OF
gold: the lance was of go,d. with a sin.
gle diamond for its head, shaped 20 q
point. Three large diamonds from a
perfect feur dc lis. and are surmountcd
by a gold crown. set with diamonds.
having a small tleur De lis on top. An
angel, also made OF hammered gold and
carrying trumpet in one hand. sup.
ports the large teur de lis ard crown
with the other.
The trophies lying on the pedestal
are drum set with diamonds, a
euirass, buekler. another casqur. a
turban. a banner with diamond point,
saher, ard a gun. Thirty two large
diamonds, rebies, and topasss in alter.
nation form the border of the pedestal.
which is supported by four gold
sphinSvs. Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-09-23
The Are Of sterl.

la a recent address To the Iron and
Steclmstitutrin London. Prof. Roberts
Austin said that steel plates are now
rolled more than sGo feet in AREA and
two inches thick, ard that steel girders
have been made Of such a size as 90
Justify the belief Of sir benjamin
Baker that a hridge connecting England
and France could I've built over the
channel in half-mile spans".-Youth's
Companies.
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which wash. nisam,.,.

A prominent resident Of Chicago spending
bis summer holidays in tbs eastern prov
inoes dedicated to the memory Of che "a.
nous men and women who formed them
selves into the philpsophic workers and
dfeamera ef Brock Farm encountered IN
the residence OF Emerson twu other pFemt.
nent residents Of the city on Lake MiChi.
gan, bath OF them Judges Of note and both
living on the Wett side. The two junss
were accompanied hy three attractive ladies
unknown 90 the solitary prominent resident
who hrst claimed attention, and after an
interval ot exclamation and greeting one OF
the Judges turned aud with a sweeping ges.
tura introduced the ladies' 'Mr naah,
these are our wives. Il hicago Chtaniele.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-09-23
"No Heglnnlngr

Is the title Of book of profound and con-
vincing argument that matter had no be-
ginning and can have no ending. IL is a
work for the student, thinker and investi-
gator Circular of press notices and com
inendations sent free by W. IL. Maple, 164
La sale Street, Chicago, Ill.
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Mother-"Now, Ole dear, show uncle how
well you can figure Twice two is how
much?" Ole-"Three" Mother-"O the
one Of being correct ."-Sondags Nisse.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-09-23

Knew His canaeity. Poor Rslkins is
dead. lie drank II gallons of straight whis.
ky. II high balls and halt a kcg II beer
night before last. is that saf What was
The cAnae Of has death ~ Chicago Times.
HerAld
The Afro-American advance., 1899-09-23

writing 70 MIS-. Plnkham at Lynn, Mass.
MRS. CORA gibson. Yates. Manistee
Co.. Mich. writes:
Z"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-Two years ago
I began having such dull, heavy. drag
ging pains in my back, nenses were pro-
fuse and painful and was troubled with
leucorrhea. took patent medicines
r;cia,,- ht.t raceiued no henefit and cn,.la
The Afro-American advance., 1899-09-23

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an A No,
| Asthma medicine.-W. X. Williams, An
tioch, H.. April II. 1894.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-09-23

"Hello'" exclaimed the fish "Here to
stay" No" replied the worm; Il just
dropped in for a bite" - Philadelphia
Record.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-09-23
consressman Botkln. o. WlnAeld. Kansas.

In a recent letter to DIR. Hartman, Con.
gresham Botkin says:
My Dear Doctor-It gives me pleasure
TO certify TO the excellent curative qualities
OF your medicines--Pe-run and Man-a-lin.
/ have been afflicted more or less for a
quarter of a century with catarrh Of the
stomach and constipation. \ residence in
Washington has increased these troubles.
A few bottles Of your medicine have given
me almost complete relief, aud am sure
that a continuation Of them viii effect per.
manent cure. Pe-ru-na is surely a wonder.
ful remedy for catarrhal affections"
J. ID. B0tkin.
The most common form Of summer ca
tirrh is eatarFh OF the stomach This IS
generally known as dyspepsia. Congress
man Botkln was a victim of this disease
twenty-five years. Pe.ru.na cures these
eases ike nagic. Address DR.. Hartman, Co
lumbus. o.. for free book
The Afro-American advance., 1899-09-23

This may be horscless age, but money
continues to make the mare go just the
same.-Chicago Daily News.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-09-23

In her apologies to her husband, wom-
an laws the blame of her fault on either her
affections or her neryes.-Atehison Globe.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-09-23

First Young Attorney-'Ycd seem to be
very much attached to Miss Goodcateh!"
Second Young Attorney-"Well, she owns
800 acres OF land That's sufficient ground
for an attachment, isn't it!''-ohio State
.TotIrua al
The Afro-American advance., 1899-09-23

Money talks-and poverty has a way Of
telling. g.-Chlcago Daily News.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-09-23
The nru.ei

'He tried to kiss rae, judge" said the
female complainant
Did he succeed." queried the court.
No, SIR
.Fiye dollars finei" thundered the
court, turning to the prisoner."B BE more
careful next time Philadelphia North
American.
The Afro-American advance., 1899-09-23

a CAPABLE mother must be healthy mother.
The experience of maternity shoudnot be approached
without careful physical preparation
Correct and practical counsel what the expecant and would
be mother she without by
The Afro-American advance., 1899-09-23
sam Mor. c.nn,.r,.,...-

The Secret Service has just uneartl.. :.
other band OF eouptefieisers and secussd y !,
cleYerly executed that the averags ,..' sis .
would never suspect them Of beng sr.5,'la ~ soa
Things OF great value are always st,s,,t..4 Is
imitation, notably Hostetter's Stora5sel5- i. p5af
tiers, which has many imitators but NJ, D l!i'
for disorders like indigestion, dyspeTsis s Us
stipation, nervousness and general tiei,,..a' iiis,a'
Always go to reliable druggists who 80. I.
the reputation of giving what you All us's 80
When it is announced that wor,..
going away her neighbors get up fara,l. f,,,a. I
surprise party on her, but the ony atts,'.:e
man gets IS the appearance OF bis erei,,a1s
with biIls.-Atehison Globe. 1-l.oiI
The Afro-American advance., 1899-09-23
To Cure "A Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quiuine Tablets. Al
druggists refund money ifit fails TO cure. 2jC
The Afro-American advance., 1899-09-23
CAPABLE
MOTHER1
HOOD

and consulted a physician. b1
not become pregnant.
"Seeing one of your books
my troubles and asking for a
swcred my letter promptly
the directions faithfully. a
much benefit that / cannc
Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegeta
pound enough. l now fin'
pregnant and have begun it
use again. l cannot praise /
enough"
Mrs. PERLEY MoULToN
Thetford, VT. writes:
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-
] think Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is an
excellent medicine. l took
several bottles of it before
the birth of my baby and
got along nicely. l had no
after-pains and am now
strong and enjoying good
health. Babyis also fat and |
healthy"
Mrs. CHAs. GERBIG. 3o4
South Monroe ST.. Balti-
. more, Md. writes: "DEAR |
Mrs. PINKHAM-Before TAX
ing Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound l was
The Afro-American advance., 1899-09-23

unable to become pregnant but since have used it my
health is much improved. and big baby boy the oy
and pride of our home"
The Afro-American advance., 1899-09-23

Halls Catnrrh Cure
Is a constitutional Cure. Price. 75c.
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16
For Sale.

The Brady ranch on the Gila river one milo and "a quarter below Florence, consist ing of one pre-emption claim of one hun dred and sixty acres and an additional homestead claim adjoining of eighty acres with a frontage on the river of one mile. Divided into five different fields of 8 and barbed wire fences with mesquit posts.
 The land with proper cultivation will yield 2,00O pounds of wheat and 2,5OO pounds sof barley per acre. A good dwelling house with kitchen, bath room and store room et- tached, with large graneries l6xs2 each. One grist mill with machinery far a burr mill, 2 pair of burrs. A frame house adjoin- ing 16xs0 feet and one of the best wells of water in the valley, 15 yards from the house.
 The land willyield 100000 pounds of wheat or 5OO,oO0 pounds of barley or 1,2OO tons of alfalfa allowing for crops of alfalfa year. An abundance of mesquite and cottonwood on the claim.
 Title U. S. PnterA.
 For further particulars address the TR1- BUEE Office or the undersigned.
 Sept. 2s-tf PETER R. BRADY. SR.
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16
TRIBUNE. Florence, Ariz.
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 Thrice-a-W eek Edition,
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 Its political news is absolutely impartial. This fact will be of especial value in the Presidential campaign coming on.
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 These are only some of the reasons; there are others. Read it and see them all.
 We offer this unequaled newspaper an d THE FLORENCE TRIBUNE together one year for $3.00.
 The regular subscription price of the two papers is S4.00.
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16
AN us1uHABrrAB1E DESERT

is in truth the most productive land on the globe. and that there is water in abundance to bring every foot of it under cultivation, only waiting for the magic wand of capital to develop 1t. There is no water-sto-age scheme on the Pacific coast that has one-half the natural advantages and so few engineer ing difficulties as the Butte reservoir. Here nature has built the abutments in eYer-liy- ing rock and all that is left for man to do Is to put in the headgate, the bluffs which form the gorge being only separated by paltry 22O feet A country is drained through this narrow canyon 20 miles square, representing 40O 600 square miles, or larger than Maine and Massachusetts combined. The rainfall is sui, the land to be brought under cultivation is practically limitless. This may read like . fairy tale but it is every word true, and has been verified time and again.
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16
oAsA aRANnE REsEHyo1a.

The reservoir of the Casa Grande Valley Canal company is the largest in the territory. It covers a surface of 1600 acres, with an aver nge depth of F feet, and contains about eight thousand million gallons of water. IL is sit- uated fifteen miles southwest of Florence. Ievee of earth has been thrown up across a depression in the plain 14,OO0 feet in length, l25 feet in width at the bottom and 9 feet in width at top, to 1 slope on each side, and an average height of 9 feet. The waste is regu- lated by cast iron pipes 3 feet in diameter, set in solid masonry, regulated by gates and tower. This reservoir cost Sl50uO0, and sup oIfes water for 6. GAO acves.
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16
III.

That the amount of capital stock of this corporation shall he the sum of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS (s25, 5,ooo.O0), divided into TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED (2so0l Shares, of the par value of TEN DOL LARS each; and that the time when and the
 conditions upon which the said capital stock whole thereof upon the signing of these articles of incorporation, and the filing
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16
THE CASA eRANDE VALLEY.
Information for These Seeking Homes
 In the Garden Spot of the West.


 Pinol county was organized in 18i5 from portions of Pima. Aarieopa and fayapai coansies Gua contains un area of 5 S6o squnre coula be made productive bx a systematic storage cf the surplus water now running to waste. Next to Maricopa it is the most iIn- portant agricultural county inthe Territory. 1t it traycrsed from east to west by the Southern Pacific railroad, and branch of the great Santa fe system is now approach ing from the north. The objective point of this road is a connection with the Sonora road, of the same system. The Southern Pacific is also building in this direction from Tempe, and it is confidently believed that work will not cease until the Deer Creek coal fields are reached and connection is made with another branch of that road run ming from Bowie to Globe and now eomplet- ed to Fort Thomas.
 Thus it will be seen thnt Pinal county IS the theater of railroad building ct the pres- ent time, and inside of year Florence, the county seat. will be
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16

That the names of tho aforesaid corpora tors are Fernando B. Maldonado, William c. Smith. 4quiles Arriola and John Riess.
 That the name of this corporation is the MALDONADO COMMERCIAL COMPANY, and it's principal place of transacting busi- ness is Casa Grande, in the County of Pinal, Territory of Arizona.
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16
Articles of Incorporation
 -oF TIE Maldonado Commercial Company.

KSow ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That we. the undersigned, have this day voluntari- ly associated ourselves together for the pur- pose of forming corporation under the laws of the Territory of Arizona, and We hereby certify.
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16

That the general nature of the business proposed to be transacted by this corpora tion is the carrying on of general mer- chandise business in the snid town of Casa Grande, Arizona.
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16
A RAILROAD CENTER.

At present it contains population of about i500. but with the completion of these two railroads and the Butte reservoir no advantages, and large increase in popula- tion will follow. Florence is it an elevation of 1858 feet above a,level situated near the Gila river, twenty six. miles northwest of the it is connected by an elegantly equipped dvily stage line. Going and coming stages run by the old Casa Grande ruins, and passengers are allowed a short time to in spect them. There are many handsome pri- vate residences in Florence, several brick stores, good hotel, an excellent graded school employing four teachers, churches secret societies, a Commercial Club, news handsomest court house in the Territory Here is held the United States Court for the district composed of Gila, Graham nnd Pinal counties. The streets are lined with shade trees. which inpert an air of comfort on the warInest days.
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16
M A NTE D!

A position by young man, as in structor either in private family or in public school. State salary. Ad- dress P. 0. box s4 Jeanerette, La.
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16
PRODUCTS or THE VALLEY.

Unlike the Salt river the waters of the ,s,la are fresh and pure; the soil contains no adapted to the growth Of the prune, olive, almond. peach fig, pear, apricot and fruits of all kinds. which pay largely on the invest ment It is also the natural home of alfalfa, which grows in the most prolific manner. The grape does exceptionally well in this valley, and wine and raisin culture is destin- ed to become a prominent industry. Citrus fruits have been cultivated to a limited extent; there are a number of orange trees in the neighborhood of Florence which bear their golden fruit each year without pro lection, and a few date palm trees are also in full bearing. The season is from six weeks to two months ei.rlicr than Southern Califor- nia, which gives fruit growers an appreciate ed advantage in
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16
MeteoroIoaIcaI statIstlcs.

The signal service of the general govern ment maintained a station at Florence from 1874 to 1892. The reports covering the period from Juiy 1880, to April, 1882, gives the follow ing statistics, which may be taken as safe guide to the prevailing temperature given during the series of six yeas:
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16
| Notice '
TAXPAYE

THE DUPLICATE ASSESSMENT ROLL OF Pinal County, Arizona.for the year 1892 has this day been placed in my possession, and am commanded to collect from each person named therein the several sums mentioned and carried out in the last column opposite their respective names.
 Said taxes will become delinquent on the third Monday lthe 18th day) of December next. and unless paid on that day or prior thereto five per cent penalty and costs of advertising, which is fifty centy for each de- scription, will be added to the amount thereof.
 The taxes are payable at the office of the County Tax Collector, in the court house at Florence. Arizona, during office hours, from a, m. to F m. and from to 3 p. m. Sundays and legal holidays excepted.
 September p, 1893.
 ". Y. PRICE,
 Tax CoIIector pina1 Counfv Arizona
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16

Leaves Mesa a. m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Arrives it Florence at II: go a. m. Leaves Florence ct l D. u., arriving at Globe at p. m.. the following day.
 Leaves Globe 8 a. m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Arrives at Florence at II a. Tn. the following day. Leaves Florence for Mesa at P. m. Arrives at Mesa at D. m. Stages stop over night at Riverside. Good accommodations given the travelling public. Stages connect with stages for Dndleyyiiie, Benson, Mammoth, Oracle and Tucson. JOHNSON BRos, Agents at Mesa
 THos. ARMcg. Ags mt at Globe.
 SHIELDS t PRICE, Agent at Florence
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16

The time of the commencement of this corporation is the 1st day of November. A. D. 1899, and tho termination thereof shall be TEN YEARS from the said date.
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16
TIE TRIBUNE.

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 LARGEST PAPER ON THE COAST. The Times is the only paper with specia Arizona News Bureau, and publishes cons plete Territorial Correspondence. The Times reaches Arizona points 24 hours aheads of the San. Francisco dailies, and is 48 to 50 hours earlier than
 all papers from the Eastward.
 f2 TO 36 PAGES. By mail Ss per year. By carrier. 75 cents per month E%- Subscribe with Local Agent.
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16
OF ARIZONA.
 COUNTY OF FINAL.

Before me. Charles F. Bennett. a Notary Public in and for the County of Pinal, Ter ritory of Arizona, on this day personally appeared Fernando B. Maldonado, Aquiles Arriola and William c. Smith, for himself and as attorney in fact for John Riess, known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the purposes and considera- ton therein expressed.
 Given under my hand and Seal of office, this 18th day of November, 1899.
 lSigned) CHAs. F. BENNETT.
 (SeaD Notary P ublic.
 My Commission expires July IS, 1903.
 Nov. 25-Ct
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16

The affairs of this corporation shall be conducted by the following officers, to-wit: By Board of four Directors, of whom one shall be President; one shall be Vice-Presi- dent; one shall be Secretar, and Treasurer and one shall be Manager. The first Board of Directors shall consist of the following stockholders, to-wit: Fernando E. Maldo- nado. who shall be President; John Riess, who shall be Vice-President; Aquiles Arriola, who shall be Secretary and Treas urer, and William c. Smith, who shall be Manager; and they shall hold their respec- tive offices until their successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter the said Board of Directors shall be elected by the stock holders of this Corporation on the First Monday in January in each year.
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16
PRICES OF LAND.

Improved lands, with government title and water right, can be bought for from go to provements. In the immediate neighbor- hood and 10 the south of the Casa Grande ruins there are thousands of acres covered with heavy growth of mesquite timber yet choicest in the valley. Water in inexhausti- ble quantity is found at depth of from twenty to thirty feet; in fact river seems did opportunity to take up and improve land with a pumping system of irrigation, which is said to be successful on small tracts.
 However. with the completion of the Butte reservoir, pumping will be a thing of the past and it is only mentioned here for the purpose of showing what can be done, and to magnify the further fact that what was once considered
The Florence tribune., 1899-12-16
rHn oAsA eRANpE vALLnY oANA1

6a,Ga0 acres of land, about 7,000 of which are under cultivation. It Is so constructed that it can he easily enlarged and it's capacity in- creased. reservoir covering 1.50O acres Ions, in the southeast corner of township S. range 8, gives ample supply of water the year round to all farmers located below it. but those above suffer by a shortage of water uuring c few weeks in summer.
 It is proposed to remedy this by the con- struction of a huge reservoir ut the BGttes. fifteen miles northeast of Florence. Com petent engineers have examined and reported upon the scheme and pronounce it feasible