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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26
STRIKING AT PROSPERITY.
What our Government Lost when
Democratic Free Trade
Was in Force.

4 business firm that would not learn
the unwisdOm of continuing business
year afJer year at Il loss. paving out
more money each year than they had
taken I'm, is certainly not capable Of
transacting business with other peo-
pies money. Their continuance in
business would be limited by the
amount of the reserve capital or
thorough change in the methods Of
business. TO not change the business
methods under these conditions is
worse than foolhardy; it is criminaLand
must needs end i'm the sheriff closing
the doors and selling them out, or the
capitalists that have been making good
the losses placing other managers in
charge before bankruptcy put an end
To their career.
The same business methods should
apply i'm government affairs that is
applicable 10 private business. \ po-
litical party that i SO short-sighted
as 10 wish 10 continue in that line has
no business in control Of government
finances.
The income Of the United States in
three out of four democratic years was
less than the expenditures OF the gov
crumcnt and that i'm time of peace.
In 1893 we took i'm more than we paid
out-S2.341, G7i-but our public debt in
creased $40.
Ia lN9i our expenditures exceeded
our income G9,eo3.260. and our public
deot increased S5oC04,7g0; in other
words We ran behind that year SID
s0s.050.
In 1925 we paid out more than we
took I'm. $40 t.223. and our public
debt increased ,llG0I7o, and ran oc-
hind that year Sle3.oei,293.
In 1896, The year MIR Mckinley was
elected we paid out Ia excess of our
income Che democratic Wilson law.
still She law al the custom hCusesl.
S25..aa.e4d and our national dcrt was
Increased Sl3L1clsao. and We ran be-
hind Si56.ad5,o,6.
While we were paying oUt more than
w were earning. mechanics wages
were getting lower and lower. and
more mcchanic- were losing their jobs
each year. willie the mechanics and
mill hands in European workshops
were working night and day. supply
ing The american market. which our
vare-oaruers had been doing before
the democratic free trade Wilson law
WAS enacted.
II we apply the business test we can
see moro clearly the bad effect OF free
trade.
suppose it was a private firm or
trust that was spending each year more
than they were earning and each year
piliug mp its indebtedness. and when
that fact came 10 the attention of the
parties who sold them raw material
or manufactured goods on credit. a
consultation would very soon lead to
the depreciation of the credit OF the
indebted firm. and its paper would be
blacklisted and lis credit gone.
And yet. here we find the democratic
platform calling for an enlargement of
the free list; II is blow at pro-
lection. and on par with the other
pretenSions of the democratic party
Experience does not teach them any
thing. and they cannot be trusted with |
mower
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26

Senator Jones is the proper calam-
ity representative. Live stock in Ar
kansas decreased in value from s22,-
473,245 in 1896 to $2l. 409, 6s2 in 1900.
At the same time the live stock on
farms in the entire country in
creased in value from 81 ,541 1896. $3.50
10 S2,042.s40.sl2. Senator Jones should
look to his own state before trying to
reform the country's business and at
tend to the prosperity of the farm
ers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26

- INV 81 q l44i tii lllIlHN Ol IallI0dQS
belonging TO the southern and south
western groups for the fiscal years
ended June 30, 1900. and June 30,
1899:
Gross.
Southern ...............sGg,5 55 255 SIS. - o97
SOUTHWESTERN ............ ol,oio,l9l 80, ,,5i
1900 1899
Sout norm o.9'il52 Sis.2l,.-75
South"tsi'En ........... It>tpl5 l5 $50 byl
In the Csc of the southwestern
group. including lines I'm Texas. Ar
kansas, Louisiana. Mississippi Kan
sas and Colorado, the increase in net
earnings was 2S19 per cent, which
is greater than that of any other
group OF systems in the United States.
An examination of the reasons for
the phenomenal increase i'm the pros
perity OF southern railroads, shows
that they are associated with matters
of national policy. which, during the
past four years, have been matters of
republican policy.
The price of the great southern sta
pie, cotton, went up from five TO
seven cents, and from seven cents TO
ten cents per pound. for the primary
reason that the general policy pre-
vailed of opening up American mills
TO labor. \ large number of the mills
thus opened were cotton mills. and
the section where nearly all Of the
new ones were opened was in the
south.
Money has loaned at lower rates
of interest; both agricultural and
manufacturing interests have been
stimulated thereby; and what stimu-
lates these interests directly stmu-
lates the business of railroads. The
outbound shipments of the raw cotton
may not have been heavier because
more was used in the southern mills;
but the outbound shipments of tex
tile goods have greatly increased Also
the inbound shipments OF the luxuries
of life have increased enormously, and
this class of freight is the best pay
ing of all.
Opening up new markets in Cuba.
Porto Rico and the Philippines for
the products Of the south has given
great additional stimulus 10 the
southern railroads, which geographic
ally considered. derive unusual advan-
tages from the expension policy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26

Mike-McLusher passed IS saloons
Yesterday widout stoppin' in wan ay
thin, an him wild a pocketful av coin.
Pat-Hivins! Wor he in a thrance?
NAV; he wor in tn pathrol wagon"
Judge
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26

Hc-Nou't yo' low me to cscoht
20 home, Miss Black? / t'iuk yo' am
too good church membah TO keep up
a quarrel.
She-IIuh, I doan' think yo' am
much oh a church membah. | done
sor yo' sleepiu' t'roo de sermon.
"Wa-al, ! was dreamin' OLD yo'."
Puck.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26
The Supreme Test OF bravery.

81 see that M<S. Kruger always cuts
Dom paul's hair"
say, you can't expect such a man
TO be afraid Of anything on earth, can
you o. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26
DELAYS Are Dangerous

A small pimple oil your face may seem
OF little consequence, but it shows your
blood impure, and impure blood is
what causes most of the diseases from
which people suffer. Better heed the
warning given by the pimple and purify
your blood at once by taking Hood $
Sarsaparills. This medicine cures all
diseases due to bad blood, including
scrofula and salt rheum.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26

Io'a. $1,000. ....,....,> 100. %fI -
Bythis twill benouced hattwo-sevenths
Of the entire taN this year is drain tax az d
nearly a quarter of ills for school tax. It
costs about a dollar apiece for the peope
of the county to run its affairs, while APP
proNimately another sevenU-fvc cents
apiece is contributed to the running Of the
state government ThetaX and assessments
By toNn.Lipa ]. as lu.Iows
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26

Tier FWier-Ao, young man, my
daughter can never be yours.
Her Adorcr-l beg pardoni I don't
want herto be my daughter; want her
20 be- my Harlem Life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26
The non -irritating-Hood's Pills.

It's doctors business to study health
Doctors confidently recommend HAIR
PER Whiskey. Sold BY PAUL MURRAY
1856 mo.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26

You should be very careful whom you
call crank. Perhaps the individual in
question may have similar opinion OF
you.-Chicago Daily News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26

Some people spend a lot OF money
pracrcing coEomy.-Chicago Daily
News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26

Wealth doesn't Away. bring happi-
ress. Even milliouairc's trousers
b0g 9t Tire knees. Chicago Daily
New.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26

Your best friend can give you no
better advice than this: For impure
blood bad stomach and weak nerves
take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26
An Obvious Fact.

The locked horse is not a ;aii-bearerr
Chicago Daily News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26
should Have Something better.

It's always difficult for a man to get
anywhere with a lame excuse.-Chica-
60 Daily News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26
Dou't no n.
Easily Accounted For.

Don't try to down trouble by raising
Cain or checks.-Chicago Dispatch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26
A study I'm Collars

A man is apt TO look bluest when he
is in a brown study.-Chicago Daily
News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26
BUSINESS ACTIVITY.
Mills Has Made Things
Lively.
sIsos77 SO

Below are the earnings of railroads
belonging TO the southern and south
western groups for the fiscal years
ended June ~, 1900. and June 80,
1899:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26
CUR VALUES.
The Equalization Of Property ~ the
Board Of Supervisors.

The board Of Supervisors 60; along very
nicely with their equalization this year and
every one wi!. be fairly well satisfied with
the result. The total amount of ,aN TO be
raised IN this coonty ,ais year viii be
$3.50 1II.o5. made upof the following items
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26

EOG SALE:-House, lot and barn for sale
L cheap, T. D.. W E~T0N.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26

Nor aale:-A Sod second hand piano Inquire
4 80 Ia" central Drag store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26
FOR SALE. RENT. EXCHANGE. ETC

So Notices under this head wiz be charged for
~ the rate oi five cents per lime. No charge
less than b cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26

EoR SALE-A good ,er,ic.ab.e work hor,e
Il Enquire at tn, Office
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26

ltIItL WAN TED a GOOD gir. wanted for gen
VI eral hou,ew, r, Apply az this Office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-10-26

INuntet:-Ry am unmarried man OF good hah-
w it,, II nice. Etrgc furnished room iu quiet
IO atty. Leave word at thl- o.iCc.
The Florence tribune., 1900-07-21

of water must inhere in the land irri- gated, and beneficial use be the basis, measure and limit of the right.
 If the exact phraseology of the COL stitution of Montana, with an addi- tional clause embodying the following principle: 1.-The right to the use of water for irrigation shall vest in the user and become appurtenant to the land irrigated, and beneficial use be the basis and the measure and the limit of the right" could be made the basis and fundamental law of Arizona, 1 believe, beyond any question or doubt, that the national government would appropriate money to store every drop of water which now runs to waste in the territory, and to divert the waters of the Colorado river in great main line canal for the irrigation of every acre of land irrigable from that source in Arizona. All that the peo- pie of Arizona have to do to bring this great boon to themselves is to provide system of territorial laws-and put in your constitution when you become state-that THE LAND MUST OWN THE WATER. This would be accomplished by embodying in your constitution as have suggested the provisions of the constitution of Montana on this sub icct with the additional clause quoted above.
 trust that you will pardon the length of this letter. It has grown out of the deep conviction that have of the importance to the people of your territory of uniting the ownership of the water and the land, and 1 wish some way could be found to get the conviction as firmly impressed upon the minds of all citizens of Arizona as it has been impressed upon my mind as q result of ten years of entirely un- preiudiced investigation and study of the irrigation problem. The point that refer to is also mentioned in my address before the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress, of which I en- close marked copy.
 Of course in the considerati on of this subject it would seem to me that the greatest care ought to be used to avoid arousing antagonisms or precipitat- ing controversy with the canal com panies. The work that ought to be done should be to convince them, as the fact unquestionably is, and as they will themselves in time inevitably be- come convinced, if they will ever take up the problem and study it, that it will be better for their interests to have these principles established as the law of Arizona than to go on with the present system of perpetual litiga- tion and trouble to which there is no other end than the ultimate adoption of the principles I have set forth and the creation of abundant supplies for all irrigators by government storage.
 Yours very truly,
 GEORGE H. MAXWELL.
The Florence tribune., 1900-07-21


 MUCH space in this issue is devoted to the letter of Hon. Geo. H. Maxwell, executive chairman of the National Irrigation Association. As it treats of matters of most vital importance to the people of this section, and states plain truths in so convincing manner, no apology is offered for its publication. The letter well deserves careful perusal and preservation for future reference, especially that portion regarding the necessity of legislation on the water question. The TRIBUNE has always contended that land and water are inseparable in irrigation communities, and the law should make them explic- itly so, but had never before con sidered the bearing the question has on the matter of government storage reservoirs. This Mir. Maxwell makes very plain, and our people should be all the more ready to accept the policy advocated by the distinguished writer.
The Florence tribune., 1900-07-21

SOME men are so constituted that they can never forgive you for doing them a favor. We have in mind a man who walked into the country twenty years ago, veritable tramp printer, and poor one at that. We gave him the opportunity to earn the first dollar he ever received in the territory, and he owes us money to- day. Yet this creature never misses an opportunity to malign us. How ever, he is SO utterly untrustwort hy, insignificant and malicious that very few pay any attention to him.
The Florence tribune., 1900-07-21

THE big dailies are full of details of the horrible massacre of Europeans and Americans in China. It is an awful condition, and calls for retribution; 1; but the matter of taking revenge on country having million soldiers is serious question. After all the talk about the "open door" and division of China, there is grim humor in the course events have taken. The Boers proved surprise to England, and it looks like China has sprung an equal surprise on the world. Benevolent assimilation" is easier talked of than accomplished.
The Florence tribune., 1900-07-21
GEORGE H. MAXWELL

Walter Kibbey, son of Judge J. H. Kibbey, has been taken into the firm of Kibbey & Edwards and now it is Kibbey, father, son, and Edwards. Walter Kibbey is an intelligent young man and has the material in him to make good lawyer. Few men in Arizona are more capable in the law than Walter Kibbey's father, and we feel that the boy will honor the pro fes sion be has chosen.--[Gazette.
The Florence tribune., 1900-07-21
ReIioious Notice.

Date of preaching services changed from first and third Sundays, to second and fourth.
 Preaching services Sunday, I q. m. and 7:45 p. m.; Sunday school every Sunday at l0:a. ID. {; Christian Endeavor every Sunday at7:15 p. m.; prayer meeting every Wednesday at 80 p. m.
 All are cordially invited to these services. II. B. MAYO, Pastor.
The Florence tribune., 1900-07-21

LAST Saturday night Prescott was visited by the most disastrous fire that ever occurred in the territory. The business portion of the city was de- stroyed, involving loss of nearly a million dollars, about one-half of which was covered by insurance. The three newspaper offices were entirely wiped out, but our friends Rogers, Martin and Shultz are not easily discouraged and will immediately replace the plants,
The Florence tribune., 1900-07-21

IT wasn't very nice in the ladies to saddle Florence with incorporation and then leave us for the mountains and seashore with white elephant on our hands.
The Florence tribune., 1900-07-21

IF this thing keeps up Florence will become depopulated of the fair sex. Already the married men are having rubber heels put on their shoes so they can quietly slide around, but the rub ber-necks are "onto them"
The Florence tribune., 1900-07-21
For President,

"IT is apparent that something must be done to provide water for the Indians. In order to demonstrate our ability to govern new peoples we must show better record for those now in our care."-tProf. F. H. Newell, in lecture in Washington, Dec. 27. 1899.
The Florence tribune., 1900-07-21

As the old fort at San Carlos will be covered with water when the dam is built, the government has ordered it's abandonment. The Indian agency buildings will be moved further back, up San Carlos Creek.
The Florence tribune., 1900-07-21
The Best Remedy for Stomach and Bowel
 Troubles.

fOuDteS.
 'I have been in the drug business for twenty years and have sold most all of the proprietary medicines of any note. Among the entire list l have never found anything to equal Cham berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for all stomach and bowel troubles," says o. w. Wakefield, of Columbus, Ga. "This remedy cured two severe cases of cholera morbus in my family and have recommended anG sold hundreds of bottles of it to my customers to their entire satisfac- tion. It affords quick and sure cure in a pleasant form" For sale by Brockway's Pharmacy.
The Florence tribune., 1900-07-21

WHILE the TRIBUNE for years has been laboring to advance the interests of Pinal county there has been gang of petty peanut politicians in this city working just as hard to "down'' the TRIBUNE. At the present writing it looks like none of us are likely to sue ..and
The Florence tribune., 1900-07-21
Assayers, Chemists. Min--
 ing Engineers.

Testing laboratories for Cyanide Chlorina- tion. Concentration. Amalgama tion and,l other tests for selection or tEeatmentt of Ores
The Florence tribune., 1900-07-21

AN opponent who cuts his own hair and pays his force" six dollars week is pretty hard formation to buck against.
The Florence tribune., 1900-07-21
SAN CARLOS RESERVOIR.
Hon. George H. Maxwell Strongly
 Favors It.
Every nflue nee to be Combined for It's
 Construction.

NATIONAL IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION
 CHICAGO, July 2, 1900.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-06-01
SPECIAL Low RATE EXCURSIONS.
VIA cHoCTAw ROUTE.

Milwaukee, Wis. Biennial Meet
ing General Federation of Womans
Club. Tickets on sale June and 8
ct one fare plus two dollars for the
round trip, and limited until June IL
for return passage with privilege of
extension until June 80.
st. Paul, MINI. National Republi-
can League of the United States
Tickets on sale July II, Is and 16 at
one fare plus two dollars for the
round trip, and limited for return
passage until July q.
Cincinnati, Ohio Baptist Young
People of America, Industrial Com
vention-Tickets on sale July 10, IL
I2 at one fare plus two dollars for the
round trip, limited until July IL for
return passage with privilege of ex-
tension until August 10.
Detroit, Mich. Knights of Pythias
Conclave-Ticketso on sale August %,
26 and 81 at one fare plus two dol
lars for the round trip, and limited
for return passage until September
with privilege of extension until
September IA.
For rates and other information
call nearest railroad agent or write
J. F. Holden, traffic manager, Little
Rock, Ark.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-06-01
About Ardmore's Postmaster.

The following Washington spec
ial under date of yesterday appears
in today's Dallas News:
1t is expected that the appoint
ment of a postmaster at Ardmore
will not be made until Leo f. Ben
nett. national committeeman of
the Territory, arrives. The papers
of Stephen A. Douglas. applying
for the appointment, were filed to-
day with the postmaster general.
The other applicant is Capt. David
Redfeld. An effort is being made
to attach the bill providing FOR
United States commissioner at
Marietta, |. T., to an appropriation
bill in order to get results this ses-
sion.
OFFICIAL MAP OF PURCELL.
The official map of the city of
Purcell. |. t., was copyrighted to.
day and application was made to
the secretary of the interior by
Clarence b. Douglas of that city
for the appointment of a local
townsite commissioner to plat, ap-
praise and dispose of lots under
the provisions of the Indian ap-
preparation bill.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-06-01

John K. Gentry says: Having
used your Liquid Sulphur Oil on n
valuable road mare which was badly
cut and bruised in an accident, /
take great pleasure in recommend
ing your remedy to all horsemen,
and / am positive it is the best thing
ever saw or used for cuts and
bruises on horses. This Is the first
time 1 ever offered q testimonial and
with pleasure" Littell's Liquid Sui
phur Oil cures barbwire cuts, gals,
cbafes, mango on horse or dog.
scratches, etc. For sale by w. B,
Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-06-01
THOUSAND DEPUTY sHERIFFs.

THOUSAND DEPUTY SHERIFFS.
BY seripps- -McRae Press Association
St. Louis, Mo-, June 1.-The
first detachment of las men to
become members of Sheriff
Pholmans posse comitatus re.
ported today for instructions.
The posse which will carry
riot guns is being selected from
the first ranks of men of profes
sional and commercial interest
in the city.
The sheriff has instructions 10
engage the service of one thou
sand special deputies to quell
the riOtous strikers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-06-01
REBEL. COLoNIsTS ROUTED.

BY scripps- McRae Press Association.
Capetown, June 1.-Rebel col
onistS at Douglas, Northern
Cape Colony, were surprised by
body of British Wednesday,
sixteen, including Col. Spence,
who was in command of the
rebels, were killed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-06-01
NO ANSWER FROM TURKEY.

Constantinople, via London,
May 31.-No answer has yet
been received to the note pre-
sented on Monday to the Sublime
Porte by the United States
charge d'atfairs. The note was
reiteration of the proceeding
one. 1t was stronger and more
forcible in expression, but was
in no sense an ultImatum.
While diplomatic pressure is
steadily exercised, the Ottoman
government IS being treated with
consideration. A month ago the
delivery of large shipment of
milling machinery consigned by
Barnard Lees & Co. was prohi-
bited by the Turkish authorities.
No excuse or explanation of that
action was given. This was only
in keeping with the short.sight
ed policy which has been so fer
tile in inventing hindrances TX
the development of the coun try
The legation, after representa-
tions extending over a month
has just received permission fol
the delivery of the machinery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-06-01
BRITISH FLAG FILES.

London, May 31.-The follow
ing dispatch from Lord Roberts
has been received at the war
office here.
johannesburg, May 31.-Her
maiesty's forces are now in pos
session of johannesburg and the
British flag floats over the gov
ernment buildings.