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Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

consumption were $793, ,726, ,O0O, and in 1S9g, $1,3O4 ,977, 900, an increase during that period of 64 per cent. The exports of home products were in 1872, s564. .165,- = 900, an in 1899, $S01, ,452, ,O0O, an increase of 42 Der cent. A comparison of the figures of the United States covering the same period shows the imports for home consumption in 1872 to be s56O,- 419.034. and in 1899. $6S5. ,S92, an in- crease of "A per cent, and the exports of home products in 1872 $42S 4S7 ,131, and in 1899, $1,203, ,931, ,222. an increase of 1S1 per cent.
 One especially Interesting fact de- veloped by the study of these figures is that in the case of the United States they show with much greater frequen- cy than in any other countries a favor able balance of trade" or excess of exports over imports. In the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Belgium,
 Italy, Netherlands, Sweden and Nor way, and, practically all European countries except Russia, Austria-H Hun gary and Spain, the imports exceed the exports, in some cases by large sums, and this is true also of China and Japan. In the newer and great producing countries, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Australia, and India, the exports exceed the imports in nearly every case, though in sums which are insignificant when compared with the enormous balance of trade in favor of the United States in recent years.
 The commerce of 47 countries other than the United States is pictured in the opening tables of the proposed vol ume. Of this number, IS countries show an excess of exports over inn ports, and 29 show an excess of in- ports over exports. The principal countries which show an excess of ex- ports over imports are Canada Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Australasia, India, Egypt, Spain, Austria Hungary, and Russia. A study of the detailed fig ures in this group of favored countries whose exports exceed their imports. and a comparison of their excess of exports with that of the United States alone furnishes a striking evidence of the phenomenal prosperity of our own No one of the IS countries whose exports exceed imports show favorable balance of trade approaching that enjoyed by the United States, and a compilation of the excess of imports in the entire group of IS countries having such excess gives a grand total able year, as against an excess of $544,- 542, 131 in favor of the United States alone in the fiscal year 1900.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

should be restrained by public law. It is a patriotic duty to protect this sym bol of our sovereignty from dishonor and dissertation"
 Vice president Roosevelt writes: q cordially hope that there will be Ma tional flag legislation of the kind we have had in New York"
 General Joe Wheeler writes: Tt will always afford me pleasure to be of any assistance to your flag association and to further it's efforts in everyway pos sible."
 The American Flag association is a union of the flag committees of all pa triotic and similar associations for the purpose of fostering public sentiment in form of honoring the flag of our country and preserving it from desc cration.
 Col. Ralph E. Prince. of New York its president, is a member of the Soci- ety of the Sons of the American Revo- ution, which has been one of the lead ing organizations in pushing on the work of the association.
 The vice-presidents are Colonel Roosevelt. General Miles. General Howard, General Fred Grant, Admiral Schley, Admiral Gherardi, and Gen. eral Breckenridge.
 The last legislature of Arizona had the honor of passing a flag bill mod eled after the bill adopted by New York. The bill was enacted by the lower house of our legislature in three minutes, and by unanimous vote. It is probable that a similar bill will be enacted in Washington before the ses- sion of congress closes. l.. H.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12
SCOTTSDALE NEWS
A Coyote Drive Among Other Things
 in Contemplation.

Scottsdale, Dec. 10.-These balmy days are the delight of picnic parties. A very enjoyable neighborhood picnic was held at Hole-in- -the-Rock on Thanksgiving day.
 The Underhills and invited friends visited Echo canyon one day this week.
 Christmas will be observed by our Sunday school on the Sunday evening preceding Christmas. A suitable pro- gramme will be rendered and an offer ing taken for some worthy object, to be selected by the school.
 Chaplain Scott preached the Thanks giving sermon for Scottsdale this year, and he was at his best.
 George F. Sevier, assistant pastor Of
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12
HONOR THE FLAG.

It sens almost like offering an in suit to Americans to speak of enacting laws to prevent the dissertation of the flag, but the fact that such legislation is necessary. is recognized by all thoughtful citizens. Among such cit izens are President Mckinley, who writes to the National Flag committee:
 Those who assail the flag should be treated as public enemies. Those who seek to direct it from its sacred uses
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12
MISSED THE THIRD WORD.

The other day a Londoner said to a countryman:
 "I'll bet you anything you like you cannot spell three simple words that I shall give you within forty seconds"
 'I'll take that one. Now, then. what are they?" said the countryman.
 Well, here goes." said the Londoner, as he pulled out his watch: London" |"
 ''L-o-n-d-o-n."
 Watching"
 "W-a-t-c-h-i-n-g."
 Wrong" said the Londoner.
 "What?" exclaimed the countryman, in surprised tones: ''I've spelled the words you gave me correctly. I'm certain I'm not"
 Times up." the Londoner said tri- umphantly. "Why didn't you spell the third word-w-r-o-n-g?"-Spare Moments.
 It can be said of almost every man that he needs new suit of clothes.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12
Carnival Costumes for
 Everyone.

y We have made arrangements with the largest Costumers in both Los Angeles and San Francisco to handle their goods during Carnival Week. Over 600 styles to select from. Ow- ing to the great number we have con- tracted for We have been able to make arrangements that will enable us to furnish our customers with costumes at about one-half regular rates. We publish only a partial list of costumes on hand:
 BALLET DANGER,
 MARGUERITE.
 NIGHT.
 SHEPERDESS.
 DEVIL (RED).
 DEVIL IGREEN). DEVIL (BLACK). .. ROMEO.
 RED DOMINOES.
 BLACK DOMINOES. PINK DOMINOES. SAILOR CBLUE). SAILOR (WHITE). FRENCH OFFICER. HORATIO.
 GRECIAN.
 GRECIAN COSTUME (ANCIENT) FOOL.
 GYPSY.
 CONVICT.
 COMIQUE. CLOWN. CHINAMAN. DEAD-EYE. MELNOTTE. DEVIL. DUDE. COWBOY. YELLOW KID. MONKEY.
 MONK. SAMBO. TURKISH.
 SPANISH COURT. COON.
 PEASANT.
 WANDER. QUEEN OF HEARTS. COLLEGE GOWN. WAITING MAID.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12
UNWATERING ANCIENT MINE.

An interesting mining operation is being completed this month in the Guanajuato district, famous as the richest mining territory in Mexico, in unwatering the Sirena gold mine, which, after being worked by the Mexi- cans since 1850, has been flooded and abandoned ever since the Mexican war of independence in 1922. There are at least nine miles of workings in the old mine and it has taken two years labor with powerful electric pumps to re- move the water already in the work ings and to fight the incoming flow. It was 1000 feet deep when the work began. Now it is less than 400 feet.
 Just how much of the workings -e- mains to be uncovered and what there is in and beyond them no one knows. Record keeping and chart making were done in very primitive fashion by the old Mexican miners. As the clearing of the mine has progressed curious rel ics have come to light. In one place, far below the water level. the eX- plorers came upon stable half full of skeletons of mules and men who had been caught there by the rising flood. Life is cheap in Mexico, and no one could be found who remembered ever having heard that anybody had been missed in the mine.
 The Sirena is the first of the old mines in the district to be unwatered. The project is carried out by a New York company, and it indicates the new channel in which modern mining methods in the old districts run. The company counts on making an 1mme- diate profit by going over the old workings and treating the ore out of which the Mexican miners with their mule power and hand labor could ob- tain no paying results. Electricity is being used where mule power failed, and when the water is all out of the mines the workings will be driven deeper than the Mexicans could ever have dreamed of operating them.
 The same method is now being undertaken in other parts of the dis trict. A German syndicate has ac- in the same vein, out of which many millions have been taken by the Mexi- cans. Another mine in the Veta Madre vein, which runs through the district, yielded the king of Spain S17, 900 in royalties. The unwater- ing of the mines has been discussed since the time of Humboldt, who had a project for doing it by driving a tunnel twelve miles long into the vein, but it is only now that American enter prise has given a start to the work.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12
A Word in Detail.
Our N anne.


 From the very beginning of our business career has been connected only with the very best type of WEAR CLOTHING. We are the sole agents in Phoenix for the celebrated Fecheimer, Fishel & Co. High art clothing.
 The inherent strength of their pro- duction lies in the fact that the gar- ments are cut by hand from scien- tifically designed patterns; tail ored practically in the same man. her as made-to- measure garments of the better class.
 We have suits and top coats at every price at which thoroughly well tailored garments can be sold.
 THE VARIETY OF STYLES AND SHAPES WE SHOW ENABLES US TO PERFECTLY FIT MEN OF ALL SHAPES JUST AS IF THE CLOTHES WE'RE MADE TO MEASURE. ASK TO BE SHOWN
 THE PRINCETON at $15.
 THE UNIVERSITY" at SIS. THE "BEVERLY" at s2O.
 THE "SHAPELEIGH" at s22.5O
 THE WILTON at $25.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

It can be said of almost every man that he needs a new suit of clothes.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

S our trade? Prisoner Cwho a mit
 Judge scaremWhat Pisoner-"I making for the
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

For years we have been told that everyone should exercise a good deal. Now comes a scientist who declares that exercise is injurious, and that the rest cure is the proper thing.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

It is a question which is the worst spoilt: the first or the last baby.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12


 SPANISH DANGER. '! MUSKETEER. n ... MIKADO. 20" MONK MARINE. rf MEXICAN. ' NEGRO. NANKI POO. ii ORLANDO. - '.i PIRATE CHIEF. T, PETER TEAzLE. i POSTILION. f .'r HUSSAR. INDIAN. ITALIAN PEASANT. :t.i: JOHN BULL.
 JAPANESE. LESTER. T JOCKEY. .. : JACQUES. KO KO. LORD .FAUNTLERiOY. INDIAN CHIEF.
 MEPHLSToPHLES. GEO. WASHINGTON. ' ADMIRAL. -.t AMERICAN OFFICER. ADONIS. ALADDIN. BUFFALO BILL. 2 T BRIGAND. M ,i, BRUTUS. t BLACK PRINCE. <. t UNCLE SAM. -. VAQUERO. SCOTCHMAN.
 TRUMPETER. TOREADOR. '...., TYROLEAN. TURKISH PRINCE. ' TOREADOR. SPANISH STUDENT. SPANISH CAVALIER. SPANISH BULL FIGHTER. SULTAN.
 SAILOR. RUSSIAN PRINCE. SATAN. !" .i ii SATAN. MUDDY. - .. QUAKER.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

'I notice you do not print Hicks weather prophecies" writes a subscri- Der. No; neither do we print the pro- phecies of fortune tellers. Hicks knows nothing whatever about the weather: to believe that he does is an evidence of mental weakness.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

When a woman sits and looks around her parlor thoughtfully. her husband might as well be warned that she is de- ciding how she is to arrange the furni ture when she gives a reception.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

If you have time to spend in investi- gating a subject, investigate something known to be true: something like cleo trlcity or astronomy. Don't waste valuable time in ivestigating spirit ualism. hypnotism, occultism or tele- pathy.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

S-Piece Suits-Every little fellow wants a suit with a vest. These come with knee pants, double or single breasted vests and manly little single breasted coats-ages 4 to 15. A large range of different styles to select from. newest materials and latest color ef- fects. $7.50, $6( s and. .......
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-15
The Observation-Disclosures Nuptials.

A pleasant wedding party was
that at the home of Victor Gear
heart, on Wednesday evening,
March IA, 1900. A more prosperous
and enterprising young man than
Victor is hard to find. His accom-
plished bride, Miss Lille Bruner, is
also we'll and favorably known, both
Of these. people having spent their
lives, thus far, in Audubon county.
Having decided to unite heart and
hand and travel life's journey to-
gether, they secured for themselves
home, had it all nicely furnished
and then invited number of their
relatives and most intimate friends
in, on the evening of the above date,
to witness their marriage. Rev. H.
L. Wissler spoke the words that
made them man and wife. After
words of Congratulations, pleasant
evening was passed and all wished
for these worthy people many years
of blessing and prosperity.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-15
HI. Useless Half Dime.

1T isn't safe to start out without q
pocketful of pennies any more" re-
marked a member Of the house the
other day. Yet can remember that
when came down into this section of
the country in army blue in 1863 a 5
cent piece was very small potatoes
We were camped awhile out there in
Virginia, and my headquarters were in
the big plantation home. A son of the
house and myself became good friends
although he was 5 and nearly 35. One
day in lieu of the candy which / had
forgotten to bring him from the neat
by town l gave him silver half dime.
| had forgotten all about the incident,
when some two weeks later he came
into my room and. opening his hand,
held out to me on his little pink palm
the silver piece l had given him.
'Heah, Mr.. Captain, you can have it
back he said plaintively. Tt won't
buy muffin "-Washington Star.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-15

A benevolent Boone citizen who
was on North Western train one
day this week, between here and
Ames, relates an affecting and pa
thetic incident. In a seat on the
opposite side of the car sat sad
faced woman, in widows weeds, and
in spite of her efforts to control her
emotions scaldin9. tears ran down
her cheeks. The sight was too
much for our friend, who has ten
der heart, and so he went to the lady
and inquired the cause of her grief,
offering his sincere sympathy. She
informed him that in the baggage
car ahead was the body of her fifth
husband which she was taking out
to San Francisco for cremation. An
old maid, across the aisle began
weeping and as she was bawling at
the top of her voice Jim turned and
asked her the cause of her woe.
Between the sobs which shook her
ancient frame she said. 81 am forty
seven years old, and for more than
twenty-five years have been irving
to get husband without even get
ting tlibble, while that red-nosed
thing across the aisle has husbands
to burn! Boone Independent.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-15
The Golden Wedding.

Extra has become noted city for
it's Golden Weddings. Since the
22d of November three of these hap
py occasions have been celebrated
in our midst. The first one was at
the John D. Bush home, the second
at the Frank Dorr home and on last
Monday, March II, 1900, was the eel
ebration of the fiftieth anniversary
of welded bliss of Grandpa and
Ora ndma Bartlett. at the home Of
their daughter, Mrs. Fred Tremel.
About forty of their relatives and
friends camel in to rejoice with
them and wish that yet many more
years of happiness might be added
to the half century already gone.
Ludwig Bartlett and Bertha Siedel-
man were united in bonds of holy
matrimony, in Germany, on March
IL, 1850.
Their life has been blessed, and
now, in the evening of life, they re-
Joice IN the happy Surroundings.
1t was. indeed, a happy occasion to
have so many of their friends, their
children and their grandchildren
to come in and help to remind them
OF the long ago. Ten of their rela-
tives, from Dallas county. came in
on Saturday night to be present on
the happy occasion.
AT twelve o'clock came the an
lnouncenent that dinner was ready
when all sat down to the most boun-
tifully spread tables anyone. ever
saw When the wants of the inner
man was satisfied and Just before
leaving the table Rev. Wissler was
called upon to present beautiful
clock and said this was to remind
them of the happy years past, and
hoped that the future years might
grow brighter until they should
bloom out into that golden morning
in the city of that New Jerusalem.
In the evening quite number OF
their young friends came to wish
them many more years of happi-
ness, and spend pleasant evening.
The presents and givers were as
follows, each couple giving five
dollars in gold, Messrs. and Mes
danes: Godfried Bartlett, Wilhelm
kuhls, Fred Kohls, Fred Wiper
man, Fred Knoll, Christ Bell. Char
ley kluver; Lou Kluver two dollars
in gold. Lounge and clock, Messrs
and Mesdames L E. Born, ]. Ref,
Peter Tharnish, John d. Bush,
Frank Dorr, George Wahlert, Fred
Wahlers, III. L. Wissler; Mrs. Peters,
Doctor Lauritzen, Mrs Caroline
jenkins. w. w. Sickels, fine box
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-15

Our readers will be interested in the
experience of Mr.. Will H. Shep, pub
Usher Altoona Pa. Mirror, who says:
I" | have been a sufferer of headache
for many years, and can cheerfully
recommend Krause's Heaoache Cap
sules as being the only preparation
that gives almost instant relief. Have
been using them for about six months
and have never yet been disappointed
in them" Sold by Nick Doffing Il Co.,
druggists, Extra; N. G. Bronson, drug
gist, Audubon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-15
AMEs, IOWA. March 3. 1900,

{. A. MARLIN. Reading your ar
ticle in this weeks Journal about
the Buttermaker's Convention, held
at Lincoln, Nebraska, | wish to say
that Martin Mortensen, who receiv-
ed second prize, with d score of
nlnety-seveen and one-half per cent.
was our instructor at Anes this
winter, and tell you we are proud
OF HIM tor he is young man of eX-
cellent qualities and considered one
OF the best buttermakers in Iowa
The past summershe was running
one OF Professor McKay's creanler-
les, at Willow Creek, this State, but
came to Ames this winter as in
structor. l became we'll acquainted
with him and received many valua
bic hints and methods, which l am
glad to say are the latest and most
scientific that could be given. / am
proud to say that | was one of the
assistants that helped to make the
butter that scored ninety-seven and
one-half per cent. and thought it a
fine piece of goods. If you have
seen the score you will notice that
there were very few that scored
above ninety-five. This man has
now been elected as one of the in
structors in the State Dairy School,
OF Missouri and draws good fat
salary. He now holds five medals
tor prizes won in butter contests.
| have nearly finished my course
and am now aspiring for position
where | hope, in time, to read my
score among. the ninety-fves. The
school this winter has been one of
the best and most thorough the
college has ever seen. | have pass
ed fairly high examination and
feel myself fully equipped to do
battle as a buttermaker. | see Au-
dubon county is pushing to the
front in creamery work and will
soon be first in rank and file and
lead the other counties on to tue
celestial goal. Yonrs truly,
FRANK l.. ODEIL..
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-15

at a golden medal contest. held
at the Presbyterian church, in GRAY
ity, Iowa, on March I'd, the large
audience was kept guessing as to
whom the medal would go to until
the decision of the judges, which
only took few minutes, awarding,
it to Miss Glenn May, formerly of
THIS city. After Professor Stinson
had presented the medal the house
rang with applause, and all return
ed home saving that it was the best
contest they ever attended.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-15

Don't neglect your business by going
to bed on account of a cold. Krause's
Cold Cure will break 1t up sin twenty
four hours. Krause's Cold Cure will
break up cold while you work-not
necessary to go to bed. The new way
to cure cold is by taking Krause's
Cold Cure. La Grippe and colds have
no show against Krause's Cold Cure.
Sold by Nick Dotfing & Co., druggists,
Extra; n. G. Bronson, druggist. Audu-
bon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-15
Election Notice.

To the electors of the Incorporated Town
of Extra, Iowa:
You are hereby notified that the regular
annual election for said town will be held
at the town hall in said town on Monday
March 18th, A. D., 1900, for the purpose OF
electing the following officers to-wit:
Mayor, Two Councilmen, Clerk, Treas.
urer and Assessor.
and closed at s O'clock p. M, of said day.
Dated this 18th day of March, 1900.
Attest. "A. MARLIN.
J. NJ. THOMAS, Clerk. Mayor.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-15
Colorado Land.

We are agents for 10000 acres of
land belonging to the Colorado Col
ony Company, located in the famous
South Platte Valley. This country
is being rapidly settled by enter
prising business men, farmers and
stock raisers. Those desiring a
new country where they can raise
big crops, have splendid market,
fine climate of mild winters and
cool summers, public schools and
the advantages of good society, can
find no better location. For full par
ticulars call upon or address,
w. W. SICKELS,
Extra, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-15

Grandpa Baker, father of Luke
Baker, the merchant at North
Branch, who has been so i'll the past
few days, departed this life on last
Tuesday night, just at the dawning
of another day. They have buried
him near the old home, and next
week we will print his obituary.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-15

Rudyard Kipling's first piece of
sustained work since his illness last
year turns out to be series of hui
morous animal stories which are
said to show all the freshness and
zest of man who has had long
rest The stories, it is said, show
Mr.. hipling at his very best, and he
has sent the entire series to The
Ladies Home Journal, and that
magazine will begin their publica-
ton it's next issue.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-15

OF late Jake Bauer has been maxi
ing many improvements about his
slaughter house, at West Extra, the
latest being furnace and appara-
tus for scalding hogs, and now he
has one of the neatest and cleanest
institutions of that kind in the
country.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-15
Citizens Caucus.

There will be held a citizens caucus at
the City Hall in the town of Extra, Iowa,
on March 10th, 1900, at p. ln.,for the pur-
pose OF nominating candidates for the fol-
lowing offices to-wit: Candidate for May
or, Clerk. Treasurer, Assessor and two
Councilmen.
Dated this 18th day of March, 1900
c. A. MARLIN,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-15
Public Auctioneer.

We are ready at all times to cry
public sales. We have had years of
experience. We refer those who
may desire our services to the First
National Bank, Commercial Bank
or Corn Exchange Bank, of Audu-
bon. R. N. CARPER,
Audubon, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-15

BY the grapevine line we gain the
intelligence that on last Sunday
Mamie Jeffries, formerly of this city,
daughter of George c. Jeffries and
wife, was married to banker at
Redfield. Iowa. Mamie has host
of friends over this way who wish
her and her chosen companion all
he happiness possible.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-03-15

The members of the Extra Volun-
teer Fire Department are requested
to meet at the City Hall tomorrow.
Friday evening, at eight O'Clock,
sharp, as the officers will assign
the men to their places. All who
have not joined that desire to
should see that their name is pre-
scented to the membership commit