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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-13
OPENING HEMP POpTS

Washington, Dec. 12-In answer TO
an inquiry from the war department
relative to the opening of the hemp
today made the following response:
''Manila-The hemp ports will be
open as soon as transportation for
troops can be secured. Probably active
trade in June"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-13
PORTO RICAN ELECTIONS.

San Juan de Porto Rico, Dec. 12.-
The republicans have carried Ponce by
1,7OO majority. Elections We're held IN
seventeen towns. The republicans
hold eight with 1000 total plurality.
Forty-five elections are yet unor1srei.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-13
AN ARIZONA CONTRACT.

Washington, Dec. 12.-(Special.)-
Bids were opened today for water
and sewer system for the Mojave In
dian school. The bidders were J. But
ton, Flagstaff, $4,000; ]. B. Cowder,
San Francisco, $5,64O; Pugh and Gray,
Salem, Ore, SITS.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-13
WESTERN CHATAUQUAN.
A Momentous Meeting Now In Session
At st. Louis

st. Louis. Mo, Dec. 12.-Upon the re-
suit of the deliberations in progress
here today between the officers and
leaders of the Western Federation of
Chautauqua associations will depend
the future character and policy of
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-13
GOV. TAYLOR OF KENTUCKY.

Frankfort, KY, Dec 12-William S.
Taylor was inaugurated as governor
today. The crowd was much smaller
than in years past, due to the Decem-
ber blizzard.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-13
A NOTED WOMAN.

Pawtucket, r. L, Dec. 12.-Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Upham Chase, who became
prominent throughout the country in
the anti-slavery agitation days on ac-
count of her work in behalf of the ne
gro and who was a leading advocate
of woman suffrage, died today, aged 53
wears
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-13
BOSTON REPUBLICAN.

Boston, Mass, Dec. 12.-All the pa
pers except the Herald Qnd.), concede
the election of Hart (rep.), for mayor
over Collins (dem), by a probable
plurality of about 1000.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-13
KILLED IN A MINE.
A Young Californian Blown Up in a
Blast.

Angels Camp, Cal, Dec. 12.-George
Nickly, a young miner was blown up
in a blast as he was about to leave the
Utica mine last night. He was ter
ribly mangled and will die.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-13
INCREASING THE sTRINGENCY

New York, Dec. 12.-The Canadian
banks reported today that they We're
Withdrawing their money from New
York for the purpose of loaning it
abroad.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-13
TERRIFIC LAKE STORM.
Fears Expressed for the Safety of a
Fleet.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-Terrific gales were
reported from various parts on the
great lakes today and fear is felt for
the safety of the fleet of vessels which
left the straits of Mackinaw last night.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-23
SOME ROTUND GENIUSES.

Theophile Gautier remarked that
Victor Hugo, in his quality Of the SOW
ereign prince Of French romantic po-
etry, should be Cf the ordinary opin-
ion as TO poets were correct angular.
with light or dark hair, and pink com
pleNion The world and an overcOat
could hardly contain the glory of Vic
tor Hugo's stomach He burst his but
ton band every day, and as for buttons
in front they were snapped off contin-
ually. Victor Hugos embonpoint was
most richly deserved for his plate was
a maximum Compositum of veal cut
let's, lima beans and oil, roast beef and
tomato sauce, omelets. milk and vine
gar mustard and cheese. which me
swallowed rapidly and in immense
amounts while drinking coffee
Rossini had not been able to see his
feet over his abdomen for six years ere
his death He was a hippopotamus in
trousers. Jules Janin would break
down an 18th century sofa on which
Die might happen 20 sit The African
ism Of Alexandra Dumas passions did
not prevent the author OF THE Three
Guardsmen' from being very plump
He ate three beefsteaks where opy
other fat man ate one Sainte-Be nv
saw his abdomen bulge out under Is
goatee The most fertile Of an French
romancers Balzac looked more like "a
koEshead than q man. Three ordinary
persons stretching hands could not
veach around his waist Or. Eugene
Sue, author Of the Mysteries Of Paris. p
was greatly srieved when hc could mo-
longer see over his stomach Thcorhil
Gautier also merited place among
obese literary gods Remain Naupas-
SAINT Flanhert and Sarcey We're also 70
be there glassa3 Humanitarian.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-23

} at the French Revolution shall Won
der no more at the revolt of the poor
against the rich-if these be the ways
in which the great men of the world
treat the humber ones. If you had
two dOyes-tWo tender birds-yo
would hesitate before you parted them:
but this man, with a mans soul, keen
to suffer with mans heart full of
deep affections you VIII torture, and
not even own that the torture is pain ="
Lord Carlswood smiled and no great
LANCER darkaned his face
II like you none the less Ford for
your frank speaking; there are few who
dare say so much to me. My opinion
is still unchanged / shall receive my
|srandchild Ismay and her son only on
those conditions. l will leave you to
consider the matter. Ii you decline
the further management OF my affairs
so be it, IF not, | Will authorize you to
make all arrangements"
Left by himself, the lawyer thought
the matter over.
If refuse, some one else will do
it" he said some one who has no in
AuenCe over him, and who never can
DO anything for their good; have
some little influence, and viii use it
for their benefit. Let him have Gsmay
and her son; his heart will soften in
time, and then I shall be able to per-
suale him to receive the husband too.
When, afterwards Lord CarIswood
came for his answer, Mr.. Ford said
IN will undertake the affair, my lord;
but let me tell you first that | do so
under protest In my opinion the
whole thing is cruel and wicked.
That same day he returned to Ash
hurnham He tried to comfort himself
by SAYING that it would an come right
in times but his heart was heavy with
lin him. he did not like his commission.
II must see Mrs Waldron alone he
thought. 1T will me- be fair TO her if
n tell her before her husband She
must have time 20 think Ii over alone.
Once more at Ashbulnham he watch
lea Paul Waldron leave his home, and
then he went 20 the cottage and asked
for his wife, She was looking more
beautiful than ever. he thought She
.had been out In the garden tying up
the roses. the perfume os the crimson
blossoms seemed % lnsor about her
her face was exquisite I'm its dainty
bloom. she smiled graciously when
she saw her visitor.
You have returned to make the
sketch. She said; but there was no
answering smile On his face
III have returned. he replied bs-
cause want 10 speak % YOU Mrs
Waarsa. + have something most Inn
p1rapt 10 say 20 You Can YOU spare
me i little tiuc. now al once2'
Her beautiful fare grew pale with
apprehension
I; /, nothing that need brighten
wa ha said. some people would per-
hans can II good news shall leave
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-23

1T is not right, my lord, he said
abruptly. Such a separation as that
is against all law human and divine
/ IL is against the customs of men and
/ The will of Heaven
Nevertheless it must take place
viii never receive the husband here,
= Yet you would receive his child
He is Of my own race, but his
father is alien to it, He has noble
blood in his veins His father has
none He has no claim on me; nor
/ will ever acknowledge one
My lord' said the lawyer Il will
so still farther | viii speak even more
strongly What YOU propose to do is
wicked Pardon the word; it is simply
wicked, and I will have nothing to do
with IT,"
That is at your own option, re-
turaed Lord Carlswood naughtily
If YOU decline to manage my affairs,
there are plenty who will gladly under
take the office My resolve is made,
and / shall not depart from it, If my
granddaughter viii give up her hus-
band and promise never to see him
again I viii receive her here; II not
we continue strangers Nothing viii
induce me to change my resolve"
The two gentlemen We're now stand
ing facing each other, each one eN-
cited and eager
What has the man done my lord.
tbat you should seek TO tempt from
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-23

The 5Sth birthday of the Prince of
Wales was celebrated Nov g. st.
Pauls, Westminster and other chimes of
London were pealed, the royal standard
was foated over the public buildings,
salutes were fired at Windsor, Horse
Guards parade and at the Tower OF
London, The Prince celebrated his
birthday at Sandringham, where he
entertained Lord Rosebery and other
distinguished guests.
It has been whispered in uniformed
circles that the Queen would surren-
der her sceptre to her son, and in many
parts Of England the people were pre-
pared too shout Long live the king"
The prince of Wales, with all his
faults is the idol of the people of Eng
land He is liberal-some say demo-
.crat-- and he fayors the granting of the
fullest political liberty to the sub
jects of the crown At the same time
he fayors the imperial growth and
consolidation of Great Britain and the
spread of her power and civilization
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-23
Story Of the Wedding Ring.
By BERTHA M. CLAY.
n
Continued.

Continued.
Decidedly. replied Mr. Ford. i can
act more quickly more promptly, ana
more theoretically if go alone.
he went that same day, and the re-
suit of his journey was more salts
factory than he had yentured to nope
it would be. He took up his residence
rot at the principal hotel-that was
not a likely place TO obtain such infor-
nation as he sought-but at an old
fashioned inn; and at night when he
had invited the landlord 10 join MN
over a glass OF wine, he cleyerly turn
ed the conversation on the subject OF
strange and sudden deaths.
Then he heard the whole story
a certain poor lady that had come to
the town had died without telling her
name, or saying to whom she belonged,
or anything that could throw any light
upon her history.
"She really died In that strange
way?' questioned Mr.. Ford, breath
lessly, and the landlord, all uncon-
scious Of The great interest at stake,
answered yes that was how she
died"
And the child, pursued the law
yer, what became of the child?"
lie could hardly bear the moments Of
suspense before the landlord answered
him.
"The Hopes adopted her; and she Is
the prettlest girl in the whole country
side. Ismay Hope they called her"
The lawyer started as the familiar
name fell upon his ear
"Ismay," he repaatcd-"that is a
strange name"
"Iler mother called her by 1t before
she died and She has kept IL ever
since
She is beautiful you say; and what
age may she be?"
"rhat I cannot tell-she was quite
young whom she married"
Mr. Ford interrupted him somewhat
rudely when She married whom did
she marry
paul Waldron, who is the steward
OF Squire Schodeld; but if the matter
interests YOU SIR you can see Mrs.
Hope She is @ great friend Of my
wfes and she Is never tired OF telling
the story
Il so happened that on this very
evening Mrs Hope came to take tea
with the landlords wife and Mr..
Ford although a bachelor himself un-
derstood the fair SEX sufficiently to feel
sure that, 90 a woman was more com
muncatiye at one time than another,
il was during the time spent over a
dish OF tea.
He asked permission of the landlord
90 join the little party-a favor which
was most willingly accorded him all
though the landiady felt some slight
embarrassment The landlord smiled
20 himself. as though he would have
said There is some deeper motive
here than appears on the surface
Mr. Ford was hawu into the little
partor whore the tcl-drinkng was to
talk lace Ue could not help think
ing of The strange aspects of life Who
would have Thought the interests of the
noble house of Carlswood would bring
him 10 the quiet humble village INN
Who would have dreamed that the
fortunes of Che only daughter of that
ilustriuus race were 10 be discussed
There? He spent the evening I'm CONVEX
satIaR, and that was how Mr. Ford
came 90 know the history So we'll.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-23

you to think of it as you will
should like to see you alone" he con-
tinued; and Ismay led the way to the
pretty seat under the elm-tree.
This is my drawing-room, she said
with a bright smile; "but | do not
know that | have received visitor
here before"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-23

throughout the world The visit of
the prince to the United States in 1860
is recalled with undiminished interest
by the older residents of the large
cities which he included in his tour
In the early autumn of that year the
prince reached America on the man
of-war, Hope, landing at st. Johns,
Newfoundland. He was accompanied
by the duke of Newcastle, Lord St
Germans, General Prince and General
Teesdale. There was tremendous en-
thusiasm throughout Canada. In
Quebec 10000 people met him. He laid
corner-stones and was entertained al
most to death. President Buchanan
invited him 10 visit the United States
He consented to come as Baron Rem
frew, much to the disgust of the ultra
democratic Americans. He went to
Chicago and Shot prairie chickens. He
visited Boston, Philadelphia, Rich
mond and Washington. He took of
his hat beside Washington tomb and
planted a chestnut tree there
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-11-23

arms, CnlIQ OF NHOlu even the pIOuu
Lord Carlswood might be proud He
was surprised as well as delighted.
She spoke with some refinement,
there was no vulgarity in her accent;
J and yet, despite the presence Of the
beautiful boy, he was tempted to wish
Iagain and again that she had not been
married.
What a sensation she would have
created She would have made one of
: the best matches in England; with that
face and figure, she would have created
a perfect furore"
Still, though he was so marye,ously
impressed by her, he could rot tell
how the Master Of Bralyn would re-
ceive the news Of her marriage. He
decided that he would trust to no let
ter, but would go to Bralyn himself,
land then he could tell Lord Carl5
wood all
There was missing only one link in
the evidence he wanted to see the
lOcket and ring. There was no course
open to him save to tell the Vicar what
was his real errand. and he did so I'M
der promise of secrecy. Then Mr..
Kirdell showed him the locket. Al
though he was prepared for it, still the
sight Of Lord Carlswood's well-known
features did startle hint was the
sure confirmation of all the other evil
4 dence
Mr. Ford FASTENED back to Bralyn
Lord Carlswood was greatly agitated.
you say she Is beautiful--so like
her MOTHER What were they thinking
Of to let her marry so young? If that
could but be undone' What Is her hus-
band like?'
"He is true son of the people
, handsome strong, with a fine face
and a manly figure industrious, and
very clever they say, at all kinds Of
i mechanism His mania is invention.
He is a complete radical In politics,
/ believing in the rights of the workman,
E and is eloquent AFTER a grand, rugged
fashion Of his own-f for he makes
, speeches, and Is looked upon as a lead
, CIR in his own small circle"
Lord Carlswood held up his hands
, With a gesture Of horror.
Enough" he cried "And what do
you say his calling is2"
Mr. Ford looked half puzzled
- can hardly tell you, he replied
Some people called him the Squires
steward others his gamekeeper to me
he seemed to hold both Offices
Does his wife seem warmly attached
90 him2' was the next question
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15
MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB.
And Bernard shaw Rises to Explain
what the Result Was.

1t was, hold, ,nanifestly Ubiquitous Of
Mary My own case offers probably the
best example of the advantages that Mary
might have known had she abstained from
her hideous and hateful carnivorous hab-
its. There are certain questions on which
l am, like most socialists, an extreme in
dividualist l believe that only upon n
vegetarian regimen can good work be
done *I
Had l. like Mary. taken IA lamb, even q
little" lamb--Although nothing but a
cowardiy, essentially rotten system of So
ciety could descend to this paltIy attempt
at pallation-I could never have risen'to
the eminent place l now occupy. Vege7
tarisnism is the foundation of the finest
intellectual triuinphs.
wrote Mrs. Warren's Profession on
lentil soup, You Never Can Tell on
beans. and Candida on potatoes, for,
although as an Irshman can pretend to
patriotism neither for the countig' | have
abandoned nor the country that has ruined
it, l retain the national love for the pota-
to. To resume, the Quintessence of H.
senism" was written on cabbage and
1.-The Perfect Wagnerite'' (duc in the
course of week or so and the most mas
terly exposition of Wagner that will ever
appear) on savory pie. And these are
great works.
Has Mary, I ask, done anything of thr
kinda l will wager that she has not And
why has she notai, Because her intellect is
dulled, her sight dimneh and rendered
abnormal, her sympathy bluntetl, her log
ical faculty beoused by this Internal lamb
Bernard Shaw in Academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

Ostrich eggs are sold MS curiOsities, and
they are sold also for museum collections
In the first case it may be that the great
egg is emptied through hole in the top
and that the egg is then suspended by II
wire or cord. Eggs sold for natural his
tory collections are commonly cmptied
through an oeening in the side. the egg,
when placed upon its shelf with the open
ing downward appearing perfect and
whole.
Ostrich eggs are made into drinking
cups The egg is perhaps six inches In
length by five inches in diameter, making
a cup Of considerable size The top of the
egg is cut off around down to about a
quarter of its length, and the rim OF the
cup thus made is finished with mounting
Of silver or gold. The cup is supported by
a holder made Of one of these metals, with
the feet and the supported arms rising
from the base up the sides Of the egg more
or less deliberately wrought Eggs thus
mounted are used also for cigar holders
Ostrich eggs not mounted are sold for 81
each.-New York sun. rs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15
Fl. ..,,bffn, lthafher ANA Cnban

=. 40 doubtful whether the Cuban
woman is prepared or anxious to ex.
change her present mode OF life for tbs
manners and customs of her American
sister. In the first place, she lacks en-.
ergy and ambition, is reconciled to a
life Of dependence on man and has
been brought up for generations to look
upon work in any form az demeanine.
It is not that she objects to working
for living. She objects to having it
known that she does SO. She would be
looked down upon by her friends and
snubbed as working girl. J"
Even the girls who have spent several
years in the United States since their
enforced exile from the island cannot
reconcile themselves to the idea of
women working for their living and
withhold their sanction or approval to
any such possible condition in Cuba. II
will be long before the new woman
shines in all her glory on the Cuban
shores.
In her present state, while lacking in
civic usefulness and Importance, she
proves herself a model mother, faith.
full wife and competent and amiable
housekeeper. Her life is devoted to her
home and family, and she rarely abuses
the sanctity Of her marriage ties.
Divorces are unknown and matri-
monial disagreements rarely become
public gossip. A Cuban wife would
rather suffer in silence and carry her
secret to the grave than allow her name
and that of her children to be tempered
with by scandal mongers and her life
and grievances discussed and criticised
in the public press.
The Cuban male, on the other hand,
counterbalances his mate 3 servitude by
his absolute and untrammeled freedom.
From his earliest youth he is accus.
toned to go aud come when ne pleases
and account to no one for his actions.
He makes no change in his habits or
mode of life after marriage, and is never
questioned as to his conduct by his con.
ading spouse.
This may of course account for the
preponderance Of happy marriages in
Cuba, a condition which the introduc.
ton Of American methods will hardly
improve. A. q. GoUDiE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

o earth, thou hast not any wind which blows
That is not music! Every weed of thine.
Pressed rightly, flows in aromatic wine,
And every humble hedgerow flower that
grows
And every little brown bird that doth sing
Hath something greater than itself and bears
A loving word to every living thing
Albeit it holds the message unawares.
All shapes and sounds have something which
is not
Of them. spirit broods amid the grass;
Vague outlines of the everlasting Thought
Lie in the melting shadows as they pass;
The touch of an Eternal Presence thrills
The hreezes of the sunset and the hills.
Sometimes-we know not how why nor
whence
The twitter Of the swallows meath the caves,
The simmer OF the light amid the leaves,
Will strike up through the thick roofs of our
sense
And show US things which seers and sages
saw.
In the gray earth's green dawn. something
doth stir
Like organ hymns within us, and doth awe
Richard Realf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15
GAVE HIM ADVICE.
AND. As USUAL, WAS NOT THANKED
FOR IT.

Yet, Despite the Personal Remarks
Of the Adviser, the other Decided
1t Was More Polite to Keep His
Temper Under Control.
eff you don't mind my mentioning 1t, P"
remarked the cheerful passenger who was
holding on to a strap as he leaned down
to speak to young man comfortably
seated near the car stove, "yOu have a
very remarkable mustache."
Hey! What thaty'' growled the young
man, looking up at him sidewise.
Il say you have a remarkably peculiar
mustache. r9rt
Just let it alone, will your"
"Yes, I'll let it alone. Pm not bar
Der, you know Still there can't be any
harm in telling man when he's got a
mustache like yours that it's something
worth looking at You'll pardon me for
calling your attention to the fact that 1t
grows straight out from your lip for about
an inch. at a right angle, and then most
of the hairs turn directly up, while the
others turn directly down. That shows
it's natural 1t couldn't be waxed SO Is
to stand out that way. It's like the long
arm of the letter f. A man couldn't train
-
IL III that shape III ihiiiioH years W.
suppose now you ever 'ooA Two iooA,nk
glasses anu s1oou 50 as " sc' e'10 W"
OF that mustache' oiu you:
None OF your business ansiny ~
spohded the young lhah. '"aN you
to attend TO your own AFFAIRS ~" Inv
any, ana let mine alone
Just SO, piaciuiy replieo 'hc p.ne,
Some people ike 10 nave the'r peoui'a,.
ties polnted out 10 thehi' an" so'.o uCu v
IL all III the way you LOON ~ IT, .s
are not asking my ADVICE, vi oouise' ouS -
were IN you place sho"lu ',ln 'n"'
thlcket, that chaparral, mat che."i-ue
frise, as we would say IN FRENCH close 70
the up anu theh u wouloht a''rao' een
eral attention. Most men, u"re say
look better with mustache' Dut tha'
probably because IL hides thcir iioutne
In your case, now II doesht hiae 'ne
mouth at all IL runs right away from IT,
II out Oh the question TO
say, II you Qoh twahI 10 get your lea"
punched, you shut up! You've got more
blamed gall than any man ever saw
Mind your own business!
Certainly, certainly. That's all the
thanks man ever gets for trying to be
an altruist in his own way remember
once called a fellows attention to wig