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The Coconino sun., 1902-10-25
Property Values.

The town property assessment just completed by L. w. Quinlan, city clerk and treasurer, shows values as follows:
 Real estate. ...................$ 95, 258 Improvements on real estate.. 194, 155 Personal properties. .......... 166, 849
 Total. .@456, 262
 This shows an increase for 1902 in wales of $21, ,259 over 1901. Flagstaff is steadily making progress, as these figures will attest.
The Coconino sun., 1902-10-25

Debts are handicaps in the race that are worn by those least able to bear them.
The Coconino sun., 1902-10-25

Irregular habits and regular pay are sworn enemies.
The Coconino sun., 1902-10-25

Treasurer. FRANK J. STEIN.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23
THE BRIGHT SIDE
Timely Hints for Those Who Are
 Worrying About the Weather

Sportsmen report that yesterday was had day for tracking rabbits; the snow was too thin
 The most popular amusement now is skating at Eastlake park. The ice is not thick, but there is nc special dan ger. for the water is not deep.
 Ketcham and Skinem are offering a big drive on overcoats this week. It is d good time to buy ii you need one.
 man was found on a bench in the city hall plaza last night in an insensi- ble condition. It is hinted that he was frozen and may not recover.
 Fruit dealers should not keep their goods too close to the front door this weather. There is danger of frost bite.
 Smudging is a good protection to cit rus fruits in cold weather but the weather bureau reports do not lndi- cate any special need of it at this time.
 Wet feet are a menace to good health but the local stores carry good SUD- ply Of rubber boots that it is thought will meet the present demand for irri- gators.
 An ounce of prevention is worth pound of cure. If one turns the faucet on just a trifle before going to bed these nights there will be no danger of the water pipes freezing up.
 Farmer Meddergrass accidentally cut one of his toes off yesterday with an aX. Johnny Meddergrass, who came to town for the doctor. said his father was cutting ice in the Grand canal to water his cattle when the unfortunate accident occurred.
 House plants may be safely left on the back porch at this season. There is no danger of their freezing if prop erly covered up. A piece of an old car pet or good thick comforter will an swer the purpose
 Chillblains are terribly annoying to d sensitive nature and create d lot of trouble after a long cold spell. Those who are affected can find excellent remedies nowadays in almost any drug store.
 Lew Collins is one of the warmest blooded men in this town. He drove his stage to Mesa and back on Satur- day, and though he left home in such a hurry he forgot his overcoat and | mittens. he reports that he didn't feel the cold a bit.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23
A NEW INDUSTRY
Rice Growing to be Tried Along the
 Colorado River.

Land lying along the banks of the Colorado river, some fifty miles north of Yuma. is adapted to rice culture and we understand that at no distant day the plant is to be given thorough trial. A large colony of Fresnoites is already on the ground, digging ditches with the view of irriga ting the land for summer crops"
 The above statement is made by the Rural Californian, and was suggested by an article on the rice industry pub lished recently in the Rice Age. That paper said:
 The growing of rice in the United States has rapidly increased in inn portance during the last few years. Recent articles which we have pub lishcd in this cCnenction have called forth some question as to over-produc- tion of rice in Louisiana and Texas those being the principle rice producing states. This is not serious one. The truth is that the rice area of the United States is wholly inadequate to produce rice enough. To say that the narrow strip of land along the coast of th,. Gulf of Mexico, extending for only q few hundred miles, is capable of over stocking with a wholesome and nutri- tious cereal a market in which SO OCO LOO people buy is an absurd proposition. and to say that the producers may glut the market is sheer folly. As q rule. the rice grower, unlike the old time cotton planter, is the master of his crop and may market it when and where the best price is procura ble: he is not under bond to deliver it to a fac tory as soon as grown, but may sell at his discretion and leisure if he needs money his goods are an acceptable se- curity and he can pledge part of them to meet temporary needs: there is absolutely no good reason for rush ing his product upon market over burdened and then complaining of cver-production if the price is not right"
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23

Armament, little raindrops of fire sprinllling down over the horses back. By this time the neighbors were gath ering, and as the night was moonlesS they were slow to solve the wonderful phenomenon.
 Up and down the lot raced the wild horse, alternating her jumps with hor rifying snorts and marking time on the tin can with the regularity of q drum ma jOr. The oil could only ascape T little at d time but every little bit shot high in the Armament and came down like blazing dewdrop. Every dewdrop that hit the horse begat a tongue of flame, for every time a dewdrop scored the old horse marked the record on the caE.
 When the exhibition was in the height of it's glory. young lady who lived near by and who had been arous- ed from her innocent slumbers. rushed ] into the yard Of her nearest neighbor eXclaiming, What is it, MT. A., me- teor?" Yes" responded Mir. A.. ''it's meetin' 'er every jump. an if that oil don't burn up pretty quick something's $ gon' to bust
 But the oil finally burned itself out
 . gradually brought herself down to a standstll, though she spit fire all
 night. The next morning Mr and MT B slipped along the fence about da wight. expecting to see an aristo- cratic buzzards' barbecue, with the meat served a Ia Five Points. They were disappointed in that, but they did see a mount trimmed up to suit the fancy of the most fastidious clown. The tin can and wire hung to the old mares tail till the brush burned eff, and the rest of her body looked like
 she was succumbinG to a case of gal loping mango. There was scarcely hair enough left for seed, and she eyed them in such a reproachful manner they were convinced that she felt as though her confidence had been be- trayed.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23
ADJUSTMENTS A


The open air concert by the Curtiss Comedy company band at the park last night was enjoyed by several hundred people. Prof. Edward Peters, the mu- sical director of this organization de- serves great credit for the splendid music furnished al these concerts. To- night the company will present Oliver Dowd Byron's great sensational drama "The Inside Track This will be the first presentation of this play at popu- lar prices, and as it has attained d splendid record in the large cities where it has been produced. it will surely please our people. The entire company will appear in the cast and d tirst-class performance is guaranteed. The Pickerts will appear in an entire new line of specialties and the orches- tra will render some choice selections and overtures. The new cars will be put in operation tonight, and there will be no more delays in getting to and from the park.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23
AN IMPOSING SPECTACLE
Thrilling Tale of Meteor Seen at Five
 Points.

The tincanning Of a dog on Washing ton street day or two ago mas brought to light an incident that hap pened near Five Points some years ago.
 Certain of the residents of University addition had been bothered for a long time by mare that belonged to a neighbor. The animal was not carefully looked after and persistenly trespassed on the ad- joining properties. One of the neigh bors will be called A and another B, for it is not too late yet to make trou- ble if real names were used. One ev- ening conceived the idea of tin-can- ming the old horse, and for the purpose of iVening up the proceedings he ad- ded q pyrotechnic establishment that put all ordinary celebrat tions into the second class
 The horse was confined in a two-acrc lot, so there was ample room for the performance. B secured an empty > gallon coal oil can with the top cut out Then he poured in a bout a quart of kerosene and stuffed a lot of paper on top of it. The can was tied to the tail of the horse with a wire just long enough so it could be reached by the animals heels with d properly direct ed kick. Then q match was applied to the paper in the can. A little blaze shot up and then an equine foot shot back and gave the can d kick. Four feet worked together tremendously in a grand lunge forward and the can came on apace. Another blow to the rear and q rocket of flame lit up the
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23
MADE CLOTH FOR DRESSES.
Graduating Gowns Were of Materia
 Weaved by Students.

Athens. Ga, June 22.-The dresses to be worn by the graduating class at the girls normal school at Athens have been made by the girls themselves out of cloth made by student. of the Georgia school of Technology in this city.
 The cloth was made some time ago. It was entirely designed and weaved by the students of the Tech. The fabric which is of handsome material, is well made and the young ladies of the nor mal school are delighted with their pretty new dresses. After the cloth had been made it was sent to the girls nor mai school in Athens, where the young ladies took possession of it. Each
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23
OUTSIDE THE BAR
Fayette Morrell the Old Defendant
 Now the Aggrieved Party

Fayette MoIrell who has been q de- courts that have ever been organized in Phoenix. and who has wept because there were no more criminal courts for him to invade, appears now for the first time as an aggrieved party. More singular still, he complains of having been robbed of 8. and, what is still more singular, he is prepared to prove that he had the money, and more, too.
 Yesterday evening he visited d Swedish lady by the name of Gustava. who lives in the southeastern part of the town, more than 400 yards in T direct line from any public. private or parochial school.
 Gustava is known in that particular set in which she circulates as the
 Side Winder," a name given to we'll known serpent of the crotalidae. which is so nervous and irritable that it for gets to rattle until after it has bitten, and then it is too late to do the victim any good.
 Morrell had three So gold pieces in his trousers pockets. Two of them were Tn one pocket and the third Tn an- other. The "Side Winder" got into tn" pocket in which there was only one, so that is all that Morrell has to complain about. But he wants that back, for it represents to him the price of fifty whiskies and twice that many beers. If one is given to beer drinking, this i:' a cruel time of the year to rob him. He has petitioned to have the "Side Winder" brought into court. where she will have to make an accounting.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23
A GENTLE HINT.

Lenders-Do you ever think of that "ten-spot" you borrowed of me?
 Borrcughs-Don't worry. I still have it in mind.
 Lenders-Don't you think it's about time you relieved your mind?-Phila- delphia Press.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23
Ask for Mermaid Washing Powder. CITY BRENITIES

The use of water for sprinkling or mitigating must be confined between and o'clock D. m. Nozzle or spray CT must be attached when in use. For violation of above rule water will be turned off without notice.
 PHOENIX WATER co.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23

Mrs. Youngwife-I want to get some salad.
 Dealer-Yes m. How many heads?
 Mrs. Youngwife-O, Goodness, l thought you took the heads off. l just want plain chicken salad.-Philadel- phia Press.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23
FOR SALE.

A complete steam power plant in first class condition. Consists of 15 H. P. engine, 20 H. P. boiler pipes, etc. Can be bought for half of original cost. Call on or address The Republican, Phoenix, Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23
You Must Stop for cool room and
 quiet nights rest at The Williams House,
 Maricopa, Arizona.

member of the graduating class made her own commencement dress of the material furnished by the boys of the Tech.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23

Pure Ice Cream at Coffee AIS Rest. aurant. Special prices in quantities It's equally as good as our coffee.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23

Nell-"When l go to the theater want to either laugh or cry Belle Which do you prefer?" Nell-"Oh, it's immaterial"
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23

About the only way to induce the av- craze man to take advice is to slip up on his blind side and drop it into his ear.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23

Even the devil never puts off till to- morrow the things he can do today.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23

MUST BE GOOD. CuStomer-IS this good soap? Dealer-Well. mum, the man WhC writes poetry about that soap gets $10,00 q year.
 Customer-My sakes, Gimme a dozer bars.-New York Weekly.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23

It is often hard to distinguish the difference between a peacemaker and a busybody.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23
Something Doing h
 Grocer i

We have bought the E. F. kellner stock of groceries, and have thrown out everything not good, and will place the stock on sale the 25th, in our south room. We positively will net place any of these goods with ours, and all will be sold at 25 and 50 cents on the dollar.
 We will sell on the 25th 800 pounds 10 boxes Battle AK Soap, at
 This is the store that's strictly in it. As there's something doing every min
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23

Theories don't always work, and q lot of men are a good bit like theories.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23
MUST BE GOOD.

Mermaid Washing Powder coupons ir each package. Presents free.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-23
Use Calla Lily borax Soap.

HER FIRST MARKETING.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-01-01
UNIyEr PAL THEME.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY oBsERv-
ED GENERALLY.
Throughout the civilized world--Hearts
Were Lightened-7 distribution of Charity
IntermlngIed WITH Merrymaking- How
Prominent People, spend tho Day.

Washington, Dec. Washington
has seldom celebrated Christmas more
quietly than 1t did Yesterday. Owing
to the police regulations there were no
noisy demonstrations on the street.
The departments were all closed, the
chief officials generally spending the
day with their families. The White
House was closed to the public and a
large portion of the clerical force was
excused for the day, The president
put in much of the time in the resi-
dence part of the building, giving his
principal attention to the children of
the household, who were the recipients
of many presents both from their pa
rents and from others. The smaller
members generally hung their stock
ings up and all found upon awaking at
an early hour that Santa Claus" had
been astir ahead of them and had left
liberal contributions.
Later in the day all assembled in
the family room. where the general
exchange of presents occurred and
where jolly hour was spent. The
family dinner took place at 1880 p. m,
at the residence OF Commander
Cowles The president, Mrs. Roose-
welt and the children of the household,
Robert Ferguson and another friend
took l1innhaon with Cnn,n,ondar ond
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-01-01

Paris, Dec. 26. The weather yester-
day was fine and the boulevards were
thronged all day long by animated
crowds of promenaders visiting the
toy fair. American children in Paris
We're benefited by the kindness of Mr..
and Mrs. Michael II, De Young OF San
Francisco who gave fete in their
apartments at the Continental hotel.
An immense Christmas tree, laden with
glittering toys, had been erected in one
of the rooms. United States Ambassa-
dor Porter and Mrs. Porter and Con-
sul-General Gowdy and Mrs. Gowdy.
were present at the distribution, car
rying armfuls of toys, which Mr.. and
Mrs. De Young had brought especially
from America.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-01-01
GLOBE oLeANINos,
bulgarian ministry resigned.

Gen. Funston is en- route home.
Mississippi river froze over at Daven-
port, la.
The official Republican ticket won in
Costa Rica.
Three persons psrlshed in the flood
near Towanda, Pa.
Macomb, Ills, has spent $4,000 on
street paving this year.
A baby weighing ~ pounds was
born at Wichita Kan.
In a revival at Wellington, Kan. 5S4
persons were converted.
Nine thousand iron workers are on
strike OF Barcelona. Spain.
1t is stated a number of Americans
will build factories in Siberia.
Newcastle, Ind, will have seven and
one-half miles of new sewers.
The losses at Ithica, N Y. by tho
Hood will foot up at least 100000
c, ]. Devlin of Topeka, Kan, is cred
tied with carrying 100000 life insur-
ance.
Further hearing of the Albert T.
Patrick case has been postponed until
Jan. 10.
About 800 persons out of employ
ment inaugurated a bread riot at
Vienna Sixteen were injured.
Senator Warren has introduced a
woman suffrage amendment to the con-
stitution in the national senate.
During the bitter cold four-story
tenement at Chicago was burned to the
ground. All the inmates escaped.
There have been ten cases and eight
deaths from bubonic plague at San
Francisco the past three months.
James Holly, a merchant, formerly
of Palestine, was fatally hurt at c.
r Diaz, Mexico, by switch engine.
The house of Thomas B. southwood
was destroyed by fire at Ovid Mich.
and Mrs. southworth was burned to
death.
Harry A. Lee a famous hunter OF
big game, is preparing to make trip
to the Arctic regions in search of musk
oxen.
Scotland has had the deepest fall OF
snow In half century The frost was
SO severe that work out doors was sus-
pended.
fling in buggy. were run down
ane killed by train near Logans-
port,-1nd.
Thomas Kelly, one of the most
widely known men in the west during
frontier days, died at Liberty. Mo-.
aged 81 years.
The wireless station at the Lizard
confirms the statement that signals
were sent to New Foundland by direc-
ton of Marconi.
Rev Sydney Albert Clarkson. con.
nected with the church and convent of
st. Vincent Ferrer. died at New York.
He was 81 years old.
While skating at Logansport, Ind a
young lady glided over an arm and
hand of man frozen in the ice. Tho
body was that of John Leffert,
Inc British bark Sindia, which went
ashore in gale off Ocean City. N. j.
broke in two. Her cargo was valued at
nearly half a million dollars.
Capt Voss, who is making a tour
around the world in forty-foot canoe.
starting from Vancouver, British Co.
lumbia, has arrived at Sydney, N. S. w.
A motor car jumped the track near
Pittsburg, Pa. 1t ran into a livery
stable, completely demolishlng that
Several passengers were
badly injured, but none killed
During discussion in the Italian
chamber of deputies at Rome the ex-
element became so great that the pres
ldent was forced in order to quiet mat
ters to adjourn. Amid great disorder
the body adjourned for the day
Commandant Kritfiinger of the Boer
force was badly wounded and captured
by the British while endeavoring to
break the block house Gordon on Han
over Dad. French was in command of
the British.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-01-01
At Home and Alone.

Canton, Dec. 26.-Mrs. Mckinley
spent Christmas day alone at her
home. She was urged to join the
Barber fanny in their Christmas din
ner at the old Saxton homestead, but
declined to do so. She did not desire
to be forcibly reminded of the Christ
mas days Of the past, as she would be
by such a dinner Mrs. McKinley's
condition is a great deal better than
since the tragedy. Relatives who sec
her often state that she shows grad
ual improvement. She remembered
many of her friends with little Christ
mas presents and she received flowers
and presnts from all over the country
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-01-01

n
New Orleans, December 26.-The
members Of the New Orleans cotton
exchange usually celebrate Christmas,
but this year the celebrating was out
Of the ordinary. When the bell tapped
at the close of the market Monday, the
band struck up America" when some
one shouted Three cheers for Ad-
miral schley," and instantly the ex-
change went wild. Hats, canes and
umbrellas went into the air as the
brokers howled for Schley. In the
midst of this excitement somebody I'M
furled a picture of Schley from the
balcony and at sight of the portrait
the cotton men raised the roof with
yells. The band then struck up Dixie"
but the sound was drowned by the ex-
plosion of bombs and fire crackers,
which sounded like the guns of the
Oregon and Brooklyn at the battle OF
Santiago. The members of the ex-
change formed in line and paraded up
Carondelet street to Canal thence to
Camp and up to Newspaper Row and
from there to the board of trade, where
the sugar and rice brokers Joined in
the demonstration and cheersd the
name of the hero Of Santiago.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-01-01
CURIOUS BRIDAL oMENs.

In provincial England the cook
pours hot water over the threshold
after the bridal couple have gone in
order to keep 1t warm for another
bride.
There is an old superstition in Ger
many against May marriages.
A favorite wedding day in Scotland
is December 81, so that the young cou-
pie can leave their old life with the
old year and begin their married life
with the new one.
The Italians permit no wedding gifts
that are sharp or pointed From which
practice emanates our superstition
that the gift Of knife sewers friend
ship.
One of the most beautiful Of all mar
riage customs is that of the bride, inn
mediately after the ceremony flinging
her boQuet among her maiden friends.
She who catches it is supposed to be
the next bride.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-01-01

Beaumont, Texas, December &C..
While the section of Pearl street just
south of the Southern Pacific tracks
was lined with Christmas shoppers
Monday morning, w. F. Steinman, of
the firm of Whitney & steinman arc
hitects and builders, shot and killed
]. A. Kinney a carpenter, who had been
in the employ of Steinman's firm, The
shooting occurred at IL o'clock when
the stores and sidewalks were thronged
with people, and 1t was fortunate that
no one else was struck by one of tho
four shots fired by Steinman.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-01-01

Houston, Texas, Dec. 26,-Chaney-
Vile, suburb of Houston, was stirred
up last night over the killing of John
Dyals, negro, by Constable John
Blaske of that precinct. The killing
occurred between and 10 o'clock at
CLANCY Junction, just across the South
ern Pacific road, about two miles from
town. The weapon used Vas double
barrel shotgun.s aud theN%na-oe $ nesu 1
was blown off. Sheriff Anderson was
notified and he promptly went to the
scene. When he arrived he found the
body of the deceased lying across the
sidewalk Constable BlaslSe, armed
With his shotgun. was on hand keeping
he crowd back from the corpse.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-01-01

San Antonio, Texas, December &c.
Hugh Duncan, 12-year-old boy, was
seriously injured Monday while cele-
brating the approach of Christmas. He
had a coat pocket full of loose powder
and was flreing cannon crackers when
a spark fell among the powder in his
pocket, Causing an explosion that blew
the boy across the street and set fire
to his clothing.
The 1O-year-old son of Francisco
Grasse was totally blinded by the ex-
plosion of q cannon cracker on River
avenue last night.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1902-01-01

Washington, December 26.-Gover-
nor Crane of Massachutts having de-
clined tie treasury portfolio the pres
ident announced this morning that he
had offered it to Governor Shaw of
Iowa, who is expected to arrive here
tomorrow morning. Secretary Gage
has said that If Shaw accepts, he
(Gage) will turn the office over at
any time. Secretary Wilson is from
Iowa and the tender of place in the
cabinet to another man from the same
State is without precedent. AS a re-
suit story to the effect that Wilson
is to retire is going the rounds, but
those who are close to him place no
reliance in the report.