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Arizona republican., 1899-12-03
DISTRICT COURT
The Old Case of Hammond vs. Ham
 mond Revived.

There was a bit of ancient history uncovered in district court yesterday relating to the matrimonial dissatis- faction of Seth Hammond About eight years ago MT. Hammond sued his wife for divorce and a decree was ordered by Judge Kibbey, who was then on the bench. MT. Hammond thought he was free, but it has lately been discovered that the judgment was never recorded. The records show all other facts except that necessary one. For this complicated state of affairs a dissolute and dishonest lawyer is to blame. He left the town after the decree was ordered and after he had received his fee for completing the dis entanglement of Mir. Hammond.
 The matter was presented to the court yesterday by Judge Kibbey and was referred to the clerk to ascertain its precise status.
 A change of venue was ordered in the case of Reed vs Wharton, ap- pealed from a justices court.
 In Dunlap vs Beauvais, appealed from a justices court, motion to dis miss appeal was overruled and the case was reset for December 14.
 In the case of J. F. Emery, who was convicted in the city recorders court of peddling without a license, and in which an appeal was taken, the de- fendant was convicted and fined $1.
 In Ivy vs Fisher ct al, suit for dam ages on an injunction bond, the plain tiff was given judgment for $4790.
 In DeMund vs Ellingson. a demurrer to answer and counter claim was over ruled
Arizona republican., 1899-12-03
PROSPECTIVE COLONY
Which 8 Tennessean is Thinking of
 Introducing.

J. H. Mason, J. P. of Tennessee, is thinking of reducing the population of his state and precipitating the subtra- bend upon the Salt River valley. Be ing in the law himself MT. Mason nat urally applied for information to the clerk of the court, who is also in the law. MT. Mason pays a great deal of attention to penmanship with special reference to shading" But his let ter itself is the best evidence of what he wants and any description or para phrase of it is incompetent testimony and inadmissible as any J. P. well knows:
 "Office of J. H. Mason, J. P.
 New Providence, Tenn,
 Nov. 27, 1899. County Court Clerk. Phoenix, Mari copa county, Arizona.
 "Dear Sir: Will you have the kind ness to inform me by return mail the inducement to men of good business
Arizona republican., 1899-12-03

Amid the excitement attending the preparation for the carnival it has not been forgotten for an instant that Sco- vile is still engaged in the plumbing business. The fact has been kept so prominently before himself that he is doubtful if he will find time to par ticipate in the festivities. It is even doubtful if he will be able to take part in the events of carnival night He has so many contracts, some pretty well along, some under way, some just be- gun, to say nothing of the others wait ing for him, that he and his large force of men have little time to devote to festivities. Scoville's deprivation is one of the penalties one has to pay for success. This is as it should be. It wouldn't be right for one man to have everything coming his way.
Arizona republican., 1899-12-03

THE REPUBLICAN NEXT TUES DAY MORNING WILL PRESENT SIXTEEN PAGES OF ATTRACTIVE READING MATTER. ADVERTISE- MENTS FOR THIS SPECIAL CAR NIVAL NUMBER MUST BE IN THE OFFICE BY MONDAY NOON TO IN SURE PUBLICATION.
Arizona republican., 1899-12-03
DIR. T. F. CHILDS,

and OBSTETSI- CLAN. If you are sick, pr. Childs can tell you more truth about your sick ness in five minutes than all the ex- pert doctors can in five days.
 No. 16 South Second Avenue.
Arizona republican., 1899-12-03
"Very respectfully,

J. h. AASON. J. r. New Providence Postoffice, Montgom- 2 cry county, Tennessee"
 The whole matter is respectfully re- ferred to the board of trade, whose secretary should immediately inform Mir. Mason of his error regarding the geographical location of the Salt River valley, which is not a far northwestern country, considered with respect to any point in the United States.
 AS to the inquiry concerning the likelihood of doing well with various kinds of live stock, it might be well to write him that there are a great many specimens of the breed asinus in this country. Still it can hardly be said that the field it full. At least. not as full as it will be when the population is greater.
Arizona republican., 1899-12-03
RC.Luseley Co.,.
NOTICE TO RANCHeRS AND
 FARMERS,

Hides advanced. Will pay you we'll to take care of them. We prefer them green, as thy bring more money to the seller.
 Wool and belts have also advanced. =
 We pay the following prices, cash on delivery:
 Hides, green .....s .05 per 10 and up. Hides, dry ........ .121@ per fb and up. Wool belts ....... .O7 per fb and up. Wool, merino ..... 10 per fb and up.l
 Warehouse, corner Fifth and Jack son streets, west Maricopa depot.
 M. ROSEN BERG & co.
The Florence tribune., 1899-02-18
BANDED NOT TO MARRY.
A Club of Twelve Boston Young EEer Who Decide to Encourage
 RachelorhOod.

With the greatest secrecy an anti matrimonial club was recently formed in Boston. with membership of just 12. The secret was too much for one or two of the young men. and now nearly all about the unholy compact is known It is proposed to dine annually as loug as the men hold together, and should one of them be married he must give. a farewell dinner costing not less than ten dollars plate, and as much more than that as he cares 10 afford, to Il the other members, and must also pay into the general treasury for the ac- emulation of a club fund the sum O! $500 as slight forfeit" for bis treason 10 tile cause in taking unto himself n wife. Eventually, If all but one. nem- Der became married, the remaining bachelor would pocket the contribu- tions of the others, amounting to S, ,500 and interest accruing from time to time, besides which he would mean- while enjoy many excellent dinners.
 The members of The Club of Twelve, as it is called. were desirous of keep ing their rlan secret, fearing that if it became generally known society might receive them less cordially than of yore. Such result has not yet become apparent. Indeed, match-making mammas laugh at the whole affair, hinting that these vows of celibacy must represent some cases of disap- pointed love.
The Florence tribune., 1899-02-18
YANKEE INGENUITY DID IT.
French Peas Which Have Been Held in High Favo.- for Years Are
 Now Home Grown.

Only few years ago practically all the canned peas consumed in this country were imported from France, the famous petit pois. At that time it was deemed impossible to produce the required quality in this country, con sumers desiring firm. even bright green goods, and though sulphate of copper was used in securing that color it made comparatively little difference with the trade. American packers, however, ex- perimented with the object of pro- ducing pea the equal of the French article, and how well they succeeded r now an old story. Starting with good seed, and under careful cultivation, the American pea now equals the imported product of France. and our packers have built up an industry which has be- come an important feature of the great canned goods trade of the country. The careful selection, of seed has re- suited in variety having all the desira- ble qualities of tS 9 French product and requiring the addition of no coloring substances to make them attractive. American canned peas stand on their merits. Wisconsin and New York are the leading pea-packing states, al- thopgh others are rapidly developing the industry.
The Florence tribune., 1899-02-18
SECONDHAND WATCHES.
CommeFcial Museum Correspondents ts in India Make Suggestions
 In Their Letters.

Among the most valuable core spondentG of the Philadelphia Con- mercial museum in India and other oriental countries are American mis- sionaries. Two of these, from whon; considerable valuable information has been received. have suggested as a means of introducing and popularizing American products floating cxposi- tion. Their idea is that this should be on board vessel and should include a full and complete collection of Amer ican goods. After spending some time at Indian ports the vessel could visit various Chinese ports, and give the Chinese an opportunity to see what the United States has to sell.
 The museum's correspondent says that there is an opening in China for the disposal of limited quantity of secondhand watches. The native watch repairers are skillful and work cheaply. They will take watch that 6 jeweler at home would not think worth repairing and fix it up so as to get several years running out of it. Old watches. the missionary thinks. which accumulate on the hands of jewellers could be disposed of for the value of the silver in them.
The Florence tribune., 1899-02-18
FOR OLD HARVARD.
The Singular method Selected by m Enthusiastic Student to show
 His Pride.

While a crowd of Harvard boys were celebrating the Pennsylvania game in the cafe of a Boston hotel one of the students became infatuated with gor- geous white waistceat which was worn by one of the coIored walters. says the New York World He called the colored man and said to him: q want. to buy that waistcoati" What you want of that west, boss?" said the man. "I just want to buy it. What will you take for it?" After good deal of guffawing and some hesitation the colored man al- lowed that he would take $5 for it. Done" said the Harvard man, and he pulled out a s5 bill and gave it 10 the negro. who began 10 pull of his waist coat. "Oh. you needn't do that" said the student. "I don't want you to give it to mel just wanted to feel that I owned that waistcoat." The negro went on 10 wait on his table, when the student called to him: Come here!" "Whai do you want, boss?" The stu dent called the negro up close. dipped his own fingers into plate of cran ber- " sauce that he had and with them proceeded to mark big "H" exactly on the middle of the front of the white waistcoat-his waiStcoat!
The Florence tribune., 1899-02-18
PoETEss GRINDs CORN.
Runs Q Grist Mill In New Jersey.

Mrs Ada Cranahan Norton, poetess and member of famous literary fam fly. runs gristmill at H%h,stown, N. J., and thereby, with the addition of what is brought in by her pen, earns a good living. Mrs. Norton is daugh- ter of Rowena Cary, eldest sister of Alice and Phoebe Cary. whose verses are known throughout the world. She owes most of her literary standing 10 Alice Cary, who gave her much assist ance and encouragement at the start. In 1893 she moved with her husband to Hightstown. N. J., and tock charge with him of a quaint little flour mill. builI in such a fashion that the ma chinery could be easily run by a wom- an. Three years ago her hus band died. and since then Mrs. Norton has had sole charge. She has built up "a reputa- ton for herself and her mi II since then, and farmers for ten miles around drive to the little mill with their corn, al- though there are mills nearer home 10 which they might go.
 Unlike most mills. the one conducted by Mrs. Norton. has the water wheel actually in the building. The lower part is inclosed. In its former days the wheel and lower part were open, and in winter the wheel was very apt to be frozen and, becoming mmova- ble, would cause the poetess untold vexation. All this is done away with by her little scheme of inclosing the wheel.
 Mrs. Norton lives in a house scarcely 100 feet from the mill, large, artistic and considerably older than the mill The mill is in peaceful. poetical place. The poetess does not forget her lit- erary work, and even when engaged in her duties at the mill her fancies keep busy.
The Florence tribune., 1899-02-18
LADDER ON THE CHIMNEY.
The Various Purposes That It Is De- signed to Serve on Tall
 smokestacks.

Slender iron ladders are often seen attached to great smokestacks, and espe- cially to big lofty firebrick-lined stacks of iron. Sometimes in the case of twin iron chimneys standing close together light spiral stairway is run up be- tween them to the top. serving the pur- pose of ladder and being more con- venient, says the New York Sun.
 It doesn't cost very much to build in ladder as the chimney goes up, and there is then in place permanent and convenient means of getting at any part of the chimney, inside or out, for any purpose. Brick chimneys are sometimes lined with fire brick, and they are also sometimes built with space between the fue and the outer structure. If for any reason it should be desired to get at the interior of chimney the ladder affords ready and convenient means of access to the top, from which man can be lowered in n bo'sun's chair. In the case of chimney caps, built perhaps of number of pieces, the ladder gives a convenient means, already in place, for getting at the top of the chimney for any repairs that may be necessary.
 The more common uses of the lad der, however, are those to which it is primarily devoted on iron chimneys, upon which it is most commonly found ito make more convenient the period ical inspection of the chimney, and to make the chimney easier of access for its regular painting.
The Florence tribune., 1899-02-18
ATE DURING THE FIGHT.
Admiral sehley and Capt. Cook Not Worried Enough to Lose
 Meal.

It seems that Admiral Schley and Capt. Cook sat down to dinner while the Brooklyn was chasing the unfor- tunate but gallant Colon. There's American assurance for you, says the kansds City Star. At the close of tremendously important battle. which settled war and changed the map of the world the commanders or the United States flagship. pursuing at top speed the last of the enemy, whose guns still belched defiance, sat down to dinner. which. no doubt, was served in style and with strict regard for gas tronomical etiquette.
 Il will have bit of the tomato soup" remarked the admiral. "Ah. that must have been a five and one-half inch shell, eh, captain?"
 Sounds like it-paxs me the celery" replies Capt. Cook.
 With tue cheese and black coffee and cigars the enemy is oyerhauled and driven ashore, the Spanish sailors dot ting the sea like drowning rats and the aged Cervera tearing his beard in the agony of disaster. Then. after quafing a chartreuse, the American admiral ap- pears on deck and orders all boats low cred and all efforts made to save the lives of the saturated Spaniards.
 There ought to be fairly good mate rial in this incident for light opera. There was nothing half so naive or amusing in "Pinafore."
The Florence tribune., 1899-02-18
Bankruptcy to . Savage.

A correspondent of the London Times at Wanganui, New Zealand, sends us this amusing extract from q local newspaper: "A Maori chief who lost s 40 through white storekeeper going through the bankruptcy court has given the following lucid exposi- ton of this particular branch of Brit ish jurisprudence: The pakehs (white fnan) who wants to become pakarapu Gnsolven) goes into business, and gets lots of goods, and does not pay for them. He then gets all the money he can together, say, s20oo, and puts all of it, except e5. away where no one can find it. With the 2 B he goes 10 judge of the court and tells him he wants to become pakarapu. The judge then calls all the lawyers together, likewise all the men to whom the pakeha owes money, and he says: This man is pakarapu, but he wishes to give you all that he has got, and so he has asked me to divide this e5 among you all.' The judge thereupon gives the lawyers s4, and the remaining e1 to the other men. Then the pakeha goes home.'"
The Florence tribune., 1899-02-18
INSIGNIA ON ovERcoATS.
Naval Uniforns on Shore Daty sur- prise Some National Guard
 OmeeFs.

During the recent convention of the national guard officers al the Palmer house several officers appeared wear ing uniform overcoats with the hood hanging down the back and bright new shoulder straps glaring on the shoul- ders. These officers seemed to be un- conscious of the unusual display, says Q Chicago exchange. Landsmen wear insignia on the sleeves of their over coats, narrow festoons of black silk braid being all that is needed to tell the grade. So as these officers entered the clubrcom with shoulder straps out side their oyercoats considerable com ment followed.
 Whats the meaning of that, do you think?" was the question of one grixzled colonel, who has participated in two wars.
 "Give it up," his companion an- swered. Guess they are afraid we won't know they are officers. First thing you know some of these militia men will wear shoulder straps on their undershirts."
 A closer inspection revealed the fact that the officers under discussion were naval militiamen. The uniform pre- scribed for navnl officers on shore duty calls for shoulder straps On the over coat, and they were simply complying with regulations. One of them ex- pressed his disgust because of the en- forced display and consequent ridicule from those acquainted with the law, but he was powerless.
The Florence tribune., 1899-02-18

the Fourth brigade of marine infantry. The general was also mortified, and ad- dressed the following letter to the troops under his command: "Private h--, of the Eleventh company, Eighth regiment, has been punished for hay ing wantonly said outrageous things concerning the flag. It is with sadness that the general brings to the knowl- edge of the troops this incident, which IS veritable crime against the country.
 As this soldier had deplorable antecedents, insults coming from him cannot soil the sacred emblem. But as he regrets his fault, we shall confine ourselves this time 10 the following reparation: The Eleventh company. which witnessed the scandal, shall be formed in the square of execution be. fore the coionel's office, and the flag shall be unfurled. Private R. ehall present arms 10 it and express his re- grets in swearing 10 die for the honor Of the flag, as every good soldier ought to do. If this soldier had not signified his repentance, one of the five men of the color guard, drawn by lot. would have forced retraction with arms in his hands, and the delinquent would have been sent to 'compagnie de dis. cipline.' The color guard chose to de. fend the flag against the enemy should have the privilege to defend it agains. insulters. Corporal Delhorbe is to b. praised for having noted the words of Private R. and for having caused his punishment"
The Florence tribune., 1899-02-18
Eei-sh.ped Life Pr..erv.r..

A practicable life preserver, or life float, at last seems to have been in- vented, which meets all the deficiencies that have therefore characterized devices of this nature. The difficulty with most contrivances for this pur- pose is, primarily-especially in the case of cork waistcoats-thatt they are so bulky as to impede action to very considerable degree, if not altogether;
 but this is avoided in the new belt, known as the Louiton float, which, as explained and illustrated in the French journals, has the appearance of Conger eel with conzcal endss Made of sheet rubber, it passes round the neck, across the chest and round the waist, and can be inflated in one minute by the mouth; its weight is about one pound. and it is alike fexi- bic, light and easily placed in position.
The Florence tribune., 1899-02-18
THE LADY WON.
An Amusing Occurrence In a Big once Building Elevator fin
 Chicago.

People who ride in lifts" in this city acquire some queer experiences at times. The calling of the floors where passengers desire to debark or embark not infrequently produces some anus ing situations. It all depends on the style of the person making the an- nouncement. Of course, conductors are mute participants to the game Here is one happening which is certain ly out of the usual run, ssys the Chi ago Chronicle.
 Half a dozen passengers entered an elevator in big downtown office build ing. Doctors office there almost 10 the exclusion of other professions. One boy with package asked to be de- posted at the second floor. A woman stood mute while a medical man thought he would leave at the fifth. The conductor turned an inquiring head and the remaining passengers with one voice chiming in full chorus rhouted:
 Tenth"
 Seven up," murmured gentle voice as the car reached the indicated floor.
 Two men seeking the tenth floor glanced at each other with grins of ap- preciation as stenographer, and a pretty one, by the way. entered the ca.. She seemed unconscious of having created more than passing interest. but the conductor was alive to the situ- ation.
 "1he lady wins," he muttercd to him self as he gave the lever yank and the car shot upward again.
The Florence tribune., 1899-02-18
roh.seo Law Norr.x.

Norway has recently enacted law forbidding the sale of tobacco 10 youths under 16 without signed orders from adults. Tourists who offer ciga- rettes to youths render themselves na- ble to prosecution, while the police are empowered to confscate the pipes, cigars, cigarettes of youths who smoke in public streets, fine for the offenee being likewise imposed. which may be anywhere between two shillings and five poundsrsterling.
The Florence tribune., 1899-02-18
My.terT Of . Di.appearins Cargo.

The mystery of the disappearance of part of the cargo of the schooner Chat- mer two years ago. while bound from Baltimore to Savannah. has been solved by an examination of the vessel at Philadelphia. where she has been undergoing repairs. Ten tons of phos- phate, the missing merchandise, were located between the inner ceiling and the outward plankinS. where it had worked two years ago while the vessel was storm-tossed at sea. It was neces sary to cut away part of the plankng on the inside and outside of the vessel to remove the phosphate, the work oc- cupying over week. The vessel had lost her insurable interest, and it was while the trouble was being inquired into that the missing cargo was discov- cred
The Florence tribune., 1899-02-18
A SOLDIER PUNISHED.
HuAiiiatsa by Having to PsSieee1 Hefract ea Insult to
 Hts Flag.

The Perisian papers are variously commenting on an incident that lately occurred in the garrison at Toulon- soldier named R., while among ms comrades at the barrncks. said things which Coporal Delhorbe deemed an ID, suit to the French flag. The corpora ordered the man to be punished. ! ne colonel, when he heard of the case, "as mortified and straightway reported .ae matter to Gen. Coronnat, commanding
The Florence tribune., 1899-02-18
cur,ou. Law in Denmark.

For 5s5 years the rulers of Denmark have been alternately Frederick and a Christian. This is the law, that q King Christian must be succeeded by a King Frederick, and then comes a King Christian again. In view of this law. every Danish prince has among his other names both Frederick and Christian.
The Florence tribune., 1899-02-18
MESA, FLORENCE AND
 GLOBE STAGE LINE.
Three Trips a week.
Daylight Travel

Three Trips week. Daylight Travel Leaves Mesa a. m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Arrives at Florence at Il 50 a. m. Leaves Florence at D. m., arriving at Globe at s p. m., the following day.
 Leaves Globe a. m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Arrives at Florence at II a. m. 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 Dudleyyille. Benson, Mammoth. Oracle and Tucson. JOHNSON BROS, Agents at Mesa,
 LOUIS SULTAN, Agent at Globe.
 D. c. STEVENS. Agent at Florence.
The Florence tribune., 1899-02-18
rnrn.d 10 rarlx aad Good u.e.

The very first use made by the Brit ish government of the Atlantic cable laid down by Bright in 1858 immediate ly resulted in saving the treasury $250,- 900. The cable enabled the government to countermand an order for the trans mission of troops from Canada to Eng land.
The Florence tribune., 1899-02-18
Before Coiumbus.

Prof. Proctor asserts that 100, ,000, 900 people lived and died in America before Columbus discovery.
The Florence tribune., 1899-02-18
VOL. VIII.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DR. ANGEL MARTIN, RYE AND EAR. Phoenix, Arizona

GEO. M. BROCKWAY, DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office and A residence at hospital Florence, Arizona