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Arizona republican., 1899-02-02
BETTER POSTAL SERVICE.

The public is Teaping the ad- vantages of having an experienced and capable head of the post office depart ment The estimates for the coming year furnished by Postmaster-Ge1 Smith have been honOred by the con gressionaI committee ill nearly every detail. an unusual action. During the two or three years prior to the present administration the annual deficit 1n the post office department was from SIG, ,OO0,U50 to $12,O00,OO0. Now it is about s5,00O, 900. The postal receipts have increased under McKinley's a0- ministration S10000, eco, whi.e the eX- penses have increased only $I,OCO,OO0 or S5 OO0, 900. These figures speak for themselves. They show economy and efficiency in the department and the effect of wise laws relating to cur trade and commerce, increasing the business of Americans and benefting them accordingly. The committee is about ready to report bill for the classification of postal clerks, and this will be a thing of especial interest Clerks by this bill will be subjected to regulations in many respects similar to those governing letter carriers. Now the clerks are underpaid and over worked. The majority of clerks though in the service for many years and working twelve, sometimes four teen hours a day, are paid the mini mum salary allowed in first class offices to novices, working fewer hours. This will be adjusted. The re- suit of this will be the employment of sufficient clerks to perform the work in each office without the delay to the public in handling mail. Such a bill has long been needed.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02

in particularly good spirits, and he seemed to regard the New Yorker with especial favor. After dinner, the boy, at the first chance, approached the guest and said: You've done me an awful good turn, you know, and I want to thank you for it. 'I, cried the as tonished New Yorker, why, how on earth--' By being here,' interrupt ed the boy. Ut saved my back. You see, they put me off at boarding school yesterday, but I couldn't stand it, so this morning I just lit out and walked home, thirty-fve miles Of course expected to get an awful licking but, 10 and behold, when father came home he had you with him, and 1 knew was safe. He'd never dare punish me while there was company round, and by the time you've gone his first rage will have blown over. You've saved my back, I tell you, and you'd just bet ter believe I'm grateful. New York Sun.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02
SAMPSON AND sCHLEY.

The facts as now known and uncon- tradicted are that Admiral Schley, for some reason not explained, gave the commander-in-c intense concern at the crisis of the war by his slownes5, disregard of orders and neglect of pre- cautions. The cOmmander-in-chief Ad- m1ral Sampson, being a plain spoken man and not a politician, was not astute enough or scOrned to refer warmly to Admiral Schley in his re- port of the battle of Santiago. From this circumstance sprang the unfOrtu- nate Sampson and Schley controversy.
 Secretary Long believed that the man who had been responsible for the blockade of Cuba. practically the pro- lection of the Atlantic coast and the lnterception of the enemy's fleet, kill ling game of watchfulness and study, was suffering an injustice. He made public the dispatches of Admiral Schley, which prove that he actually intended to leave CeTvera at Santiago and proceed to Key West to coal.
 The cOmmander-in-ch came in all haste and established the close block ade which resulted in a bouncing upon Cervera, when he came out, as a ter Tier who has watched wearily at a rat hole pounces upon a rat. The senate yesterday called for the dispatches, and nothing except insane party prej Udice can distort the facts.-Kansas City Star
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02
THE PARIS TREATY.

| There does not appear to be a reason
 able doubt that the law of nations as
 we'll as of morals demands that the formal ratification of treaty
 so as to give it's terms full and
 final effect shall be made by both Of the contracting par ties. These act not merely as agents,
 but as representatives practically em-
 powered to bind their respective na-
 tions to carry the stipulations of a
 treaty into effect. And it happens that
 the United States is so fully committed
 to this theory by former contentious
 against Spain itself, that there seems
 no honorable way for us in respect to
 the pending treaty with the
 the same nation save to ratify it.
 When the treaty was made involving
 the cession of Florida to us by Spain,
 that nation declined to ratify it.
 James Monroe, who was then president, and his Secretary of State John Quincy Adams, then took the ground that a country had no right to refuse to ratify treaty concluded in conformity with the instructions which it had given to it's commissioners, and that leach party is bound to ratify it.' This prop0si- tion was elaborately sustained by Messrs. Monroe and Adams. The lat ter held that Spain had by giving full power to it's ministers, 'solemnly promised to approve, ratify and fulfil, the treaty adjustment of the diner- ences between the two nations. He claimed that the difference between a treaty unratifed and ratified was like that between a covenant to convey lands and the deed of conveyanceitself. Upon a breach of the covenant to con- vey, courts of equity decree that a party who has broken his covenant shall convey, and further shall make good to the other party all the damage which he had sustained by the breach of covenant With the United States on record in this way with Spain itself, we repeat it is not possible to see any escape from the ratification of the Paris treaty When that is done, the question of what we shall do with the Asiatfc dependencies which Spain, their former mistress, hands over to us, will remain wide open one. But we are shut up fast and tight to the duty of ratifying the treaty.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02
WATER AS A FERTILIZER.

MT George H. Maxwell of California,
 who has given years Of study to the i'm portant subject of irrigation, in con- versation with a reporter last evening
 at the Arlington said:
 Congress has never given that at tention to irrigation which it merits because the erroneous impression has
 prevailed that it is matter that is Of concern only to the west On the con-
 trary, it is of vital and far-reaching importance to the farmers of the east. Water is the greatest fertilizer known, and the increased production of east ern farms under methods Cf intense culture with supplemental irrigation would not only enormously increase the value of the farms and permanent ly benefit the owners but would open up new opportunities of employment for the surplus labor of tlfe cities with out forcing people to migrate to dis tant localities.
 in Europe, and yet in many parts of that country the average annual rainfall is great CT than that of most of the states east of the Mississippi. The value and productiveness of the valley Cf the Po have been more than doubled by irri- gation. There is every reason to be- lieve that equally important and favor able results will come from an adOp- tion of this art in the eastern half of the United States and that it will go a long way toward the settlement of our labor troubles.
 ''It is a mistake to think that when our land has all been brought under cultivation we have reached the linn it's of it's possibilities for the support of our population That limit is not reached until all the water supplies have also been utilized. for water is such a wonderful fertilizer that ten acres scientifically titled under irriga- tion and devoted to diversified pred ucts will give better results than ten times that much ground cultivated af- ter the ordinary methods and depen- dent entirely on the natural rainfall" Post
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02
MADE WASHINGTON WONDER.

very handsome young Englishman, Robert Bromley, has caused some curi- osity by his ardent attentions to the richest girl in Washington. In fact, there is a little romance built about the matter, and his position of honor ary attache has somewhat puzzled the knowing until it was suggested that an affair of the heart has brought him to Washington. It all looks just now as if there might be a wedding at Easter, and as if a certain brave New Yorker had a rival, and this same young Eng lishman might gain, not only a beau tiful bride, but a large fortune and such influence at home through tke match as would make his political ca reer for the future easy sailing.-From a Washington Letter.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02

The legislature is to be commended for it's refusal to aid MT. Adams of Jerome in his effort to give Arizona further unenviable notoriety by send ing fool telegrams to free silver sena- tors. Arizona has suffered enough it's action in sending a free silver delegate to a sound money con gress. Telegrams of commendatiOn such as Adams would like to have dis patched from here. would simply be a notice to the country that Arizona persists in putting it's head against a stone wall
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02

MT Bob Fitzsimmons presents his compliments to MT. Tom Sharkey, and expresses the desire that the latter will "come forward like a man. with straightforward challenge, and adds: -tThe only reason I give him the pref erence is because I want to give him a frst-class beating and get even for that dirty deal he and his associates handed me in San Francisco MT Bob is asking too much of MT. Tom or of himself. Men who have long culti- vated the habit of coming forward like brutes cannot be reasonably expected to come forward like men. except on two legs.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02
TOUGH STEAK GOOD FOR TEETH.

Now comes a dentist who knows whereof he speaks and says that the loosening of perfectly sound teeth is caused by lack of exercise. He says that our diet is composed Of too many dishes like croquettes and that as lit tie mastication is necessary fer the di : gestion of such food the gums do not have brought to them blood sufficient for their nourishment. So, when here after your beefsteak isn't all you think a steak should be in the way of ten derness don't grumble; just feel glad of it and let your mind dwell on the good that your teeth are getting in the way of eXercise.-BCston Transcript
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02
A HORSE AT THE HEAD OF HIS
 FUNERAL.

Michael Diemer of Long Island City left his home Sunday last to visit Louis Beyer On the way he fell to the side walk and died shortly after His last request was that Dolly" his favorite horse, to which he had been much at tached for the last quarter of a cen tury, attend his funeral in Lutheran cemetery. h accordance with the dead mans wishes and the desire of his family the request of Diemer was observed. An old irongr horse with white rosettes and black crepe blan- ket, followed by a large number Cf coaches, preceded the body to the grave.-New York World.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02

If Phoenix had good sewerage and
 water systems, and if the streets in the heart of the town were paved, the consequent gain in popula- tion would be more than enough to prevent an increase in the individual burden of taxation. Well to do people would be attracted to Phoenix. This would become a city of handsome homes MT Whitelaw Reid, whom many of the real estate men of PhOe- nix are fond of quoting, said to the writer in New York year ago that he liked Phoenix very much but would not care to live here again unless the city were provided with adequate sys- tems of water and sewerage. There are thousands of rich eastern people who might easily be induced to make their winter residences here' if the town were supplied with these sanitary ne cessities. The sooner the progressive people take hold of this question with a determination to prevail against the obstructionists the sooner will Phoe- nix take the place it ought to occupy as health and pleasure, 1Sesort.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02
AN INNOCENT REsCUER.
How a New Yorker Saved His Friends
 Small Boy From a Whipping

Southern hospitality is famous, and
 when New Yorker went to pay visit at a Virginia country house this fall his
 host met him in Richmond and duly escorted him upon the local suburban
 train. On the way out the host re- marked that he had the day before placed his 14-year-old son at board
 ing school thirty-five miles from home. However" added the host, you'll
 find the other eight at home all right enough; or all wrong enough, 1t de- bends upon how they happen to be- have" Arrived at the country house, the entire family turned out to greet the guest. Among them the guest no- ticed a boy who appeared to be about 14 years of age, but in So large a fam fly the children were apt to look all the same age, more or less. and it might be a case of twins. There was, however, a certain astCnishment tenn pered with no uncertain reserve in the fathers greeting of this boy while the rest of the family undoubtedly had the air of standing round to see what would happen when the two met. So perfect is southern hospitality, how ever, that nothing occurred to justify these passing first reflections and never a suspicion had the guest that the household was not in complete al 0Rrd. The 14-year-old seemed to be
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02

The thirteen superstition is not sup ported much by the experience of tie Astor battery, who come back to our shores in good shape, having lost only five men in battle. The number 13 was the date of their departure from New York in June, the number of the transport on which they reached Man ila, the date of the battle in August, the day of Private Prybel's death in October, the day last month when they set sail and the number of the Mime sota regiment that supported them Ee- fore Manila
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02
DIGNITY AT WEST POINT.

In the parrot and monkey time which is going on between the general staff of our army and the generals who have commanded in the field West Point has no share. Neither Miles, Eagan, Shafter nor Corbin is a We t Pointer. Take him all in all, and make what allowances you will, the West Pointer is usually the best off cer to be found. He has the advantage of having learned before he gets his first commission what other officers have had to acquire in the school of active service, and the traditions of his alma mater render him dign fled and decorous.-BOstO1 Transcript.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02
ELECTRICITY IN THE NORTH.
 WEST.

One of the most important benefits which have been derived from the practical appliance of electricity has been the utilization of the vast power of streams and waterfalls. This sub
 stitution of water power for steam not only cheapens power, but will delay the exhaustion of the conveniently To- cated coal mines A company has es- ta.bIshed a power plant on the Sno- Qualmie falls, within thirty miles of Seattle, ard the enormous force of that cataract will be conveyed by alum mum transmission to that city and other cities On Puget Sound. On Feh- ruary p the service will begin, and at that time the company will be pre- pared e+it furnish 6,000 horse power available for lights or motive power for factories or street railways.-Bal- timore Sun.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02

According to a returned missionary from Manila, Aguinaldo has become a Protestant. The news should not give the missionaries much satilfact:on. The young insurgent chief who began the Philippine rebellion by assas3inat- ing several Spaniards has about as valid a claim to devoutness as the big Italian brigand who killed a dozen men, but insisted he was Christian because he had never slain a man on Friday.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02
LEFT s1OO 900 TO A RAILROAD.

Pierre Duquesne, who died in Paris some months ago, left an estate of five million dollars and a bequest to the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern railroad of s1OO,OOO and a certificate of honor. The bequests were given to the company for having the best line between Cincinnati and Washington, track equipment, time of run and light ing Of cars being the points considered. Duquesne invented the air-brake and sold the rights in the United States for big sum. This was the basis of his fortune.-New York World.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02
AN ABSURD SITUATION.

There is something bordering cn the absurd when a great military leader in the presence of the enemy, with c-m plete control Of the situation, if undis- turbed, is liable to be checked, thwart- cd, or even superseded by a. man CT set Of men who have no accurate knowl- edge of the real situation at the front, no comprehension of military affa IS. and who may be under the influence of advisers whose only object is to ruin the commanding general, CT to make political capital for the next election- Louisville Courier-JOurnai.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02
THE ONLY ROAD TO SAFETY.

The motto for the social reformer of this day is: Equal opportunity, for all, no prescription for capital or for labor, no monopoly, no favortism. no social privileges to the few for which the many must pay. On this road there is safety, and it leads to success even, perhaps in more fortunate age when the spirit of human brotherhood shall prevail. to the ideal society in which none shall be idle and therefore none unhappy.-BOston Post.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02
RECORDER GoFF AT BULL FIGHT
Prefers It to a Prize Fight, But Think
 States Can Be Saved Without It.


 Recorder John w. Golf of New York city, the distinguished jurist who is at present in Mexico city, was one of the spectators at the bull fight at the Buca- reli ring last Sunday and witnessed the debut of Parrato and Guerrerito.
 T must confess" he said, that I do not have the same prejudices against pull lighting that are felt by some of my countrymen. I did not feel the dis gust that some people claim to feel at the spectacle. nor was I greatly pezs- ed. The sight was not a new one to me. l do not consider it to be nearly so brutal as some of the so-called sports which take place in the United States, and which are attended by great crowds in all our large cities. To me the spectacle of a matador killing brute animal is not nearly So disgust ing or revOlting to the sight as one of our prize fights, where two human be- ings pound one another into insensi- bility. l have seen prize fights and I have seen bull fights, and in my opin- ion the former are far the more de- grading of the tWO.''
 Judge Golf ~as asked what he thought of bull fighting as a means Ct municipal reform. It was explained to nlIn that one or the strongest arSu- ments offered for the support of bull fighting is that it satisfies the craving for excitement of the populaoe and keeps them out of greater mischief.
 He said that that was question Cn which he could not express a proper opinion. No one would be capable cf speaking with any degree of c5rrect- ness upon that subject unless he had lived here for some time and had made a careful study of the characteristics and peculiarities of the people and un- derstood their character thoroughly. But" said he, my best judgment would be that some less bloody sport could be secured which would accom- plish the same end. d."-MeXican Herald, IAnuHrN 10
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02

Now the girls have begun to k'ss General Shafter. After awhile it won't be possible to get any of our soldiers or sailors to volunteer for heroic deeds. The real danger for many of them comes after, not during a war.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02

According to ah officer just back from Manila, Admiral Dewey lis afraid to come home" The world knows that the only ones Dewey fears on earth are his friends. He laughs at torpedoes and cannon, but dreads the admirers who would kill with much cherishing"
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02

An Ohio man is wasting his good gray matter by designing a remodelsd American flag. "Old Glory" suits most of the American people fairly well, and there is a healthy respect for it all around the world. The flag under which Grant and Dewey fought is good enough for the present.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02

No more prize money is to be given our sailors for the capture of vessels in time of war. Buccaneering had it's origin in Spain and derived it's name from her tongue. It may suit her style of warfare but not ours.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02
PHRNlx, FEBRUARY 2, 1899.

Seventeen days of the legislative session have passed. and the body has not yet got down to hard work. But how these statesmen will hustle a month from nowl
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02

American civilization has abolished the wicked bull fight in Havana to make way for those more humane agencies of culture, the slugging match and the six-day bicycle race
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02
A common expression is:

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 That we are growing wiser may be proved by overcoming these disorders with the timely use of Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with Hypophos- Phites which gives strength, enriches the blood, invigor- ates the nerves and forms fat.
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 SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02
GARDEN CITY RESTAURANT

THE OLDEST IN THE CITY. Enjoys the best standing with trades men: Buys everything at spot cash price and gives the Best 25c Meal
 TUCK HING co. 2 and 24 Washington st., east of Jacobs & Co. Private rooms for families. Tick cts, $4.50; Single meals 25c.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02

Publication office: 36-3S East Adams street Telephone No. 47.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02

Entered at the postofice at Phoenix, Arizona, as mail matter of the second class.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02

Washington Bureau, 800 Fourteenth street, N. w.
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02
The Arizona Republican.

CHARLES (. RANDOLPH,
 Editor and Proprietor
Arizona republican., 1899-02-02

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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-27
ALDERMENS Meeting.
Street Committee Reports Against
Spring Companies.

Attic regular meeting of the alder
men held last night all members and
the mayor were present. The clerk
read the minutes of the last meeting
and they stood approved.
A petition was read from the abut-
ters asking that Blackwell street be
resurveyed and widened along it's
whole length, and that a certain stone
wall and other distractions be remov-
ed. 1t was referred to the committee
on streets.
A resolution transferring SO, 1000 to
the water account was passed, as was
one to transfer SO, 900 from the gener-
al to the school account.
A permit tohang a cloth sign across
the sidewalk was granted to the Com
bination Cash Store.
-Four city warrants were read and
ordered paid, including one of 1896. 16
to the Hayner Distillery Company for
liquor.
The committee on streets, to whom
at a previous meeting was referred
petitions from Mcfarland & Boyce
and Perry & Scribner asking to be al
lowed to connect certain houses with
their water systems, reported in sub
stance that on investigation they
found all these places now connected
with the city water system and that
in some cases the dirt would have to
be disturbed around the city mains
and sewers to make the connections
p%etitioned for.
They further reported that both
these companies had made connections
without waiting for the permits to be
granted. They recommended that
the city uphold all its chartered rights
and punish violations of it's ordinan-
ces. A short discussion followed and
the committees report was finally ac-
cepted and adopted, not all the men,
bers voting.
Some talk about proposed settle
mcnts with property owners on the
Orange Brook followed. The matter
of taking care of an upright boiler
owned by the city was referred to the
property committee. A resolution
was passed authorizing the committee
on printing to make a contract for
the printing of 900 city reports. Ad-
iourncd at s o'clock.