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Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
oLD-TIME SPELLING BEES.

Whats the matter with the spoilers nowadays, anyhow? Here is Prof. D. Jones' of Lancaster. Mo, "the cham pion speller of the world" going about like Goliath of Gath issuing his defi- ance to mortal combat with the die tionary, and all the men of Israel are fleeing from him and are sore afraid. For the last twenty-five years, he says, nobobdy has accepted his chal- lenge to a four hour contest, the words to be delivered orally and written by the contestants. the one missing the greatest numbc- to present the winner with a ctiOnary-though what Prof. Jones wants of another dictionary is Q mystery. Surely such indifference wouldn't have been shown fifty years ago. In those good old times spelling matches occupied the place of bridge and football and Bernhardt all ralled into one. There would have been con testants plenty for Prof. Jones's championship belt, and convention hall wouldn't have held the crowds. But English spelling has fallen on evil days Now they don't even teach chill dren the alphabet and the New York Independent spells them tho and thru without a blush.-Kansas City Star,
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
TEXANS IN TEXAS.

"A native of Texas is almost an an omaIy in Texas" said F. B. Wilkes at the Lexington yesterday afternoon That seems a strange statement to make, but it is a very true one, nev- ertheless. You know, Texas is all comparatively new country, and most of the people there are from north Of that section. It will be different Tn another generation, but today, the first thing one asks another on being intro duced to him is: Where are you from, sir?' It is told of a certain preacher out there that one Syndty when his church was pretty full he asked:
 "'How many native Texans are there in this congregation?
 Seven men arose.
 "'How many men are there here who are not living under their own names?'
 Not a man arose, but there was an awful period of suspense there for a while. until the pastor gave out the closing hymn.'-BaltimOre News.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
TEMPE
MONEY LEFT OVER.

The regular biennial statement of the financial condition of the town of Tempe has been made by Clerk C. A. Stewart, and it shows the town to oc- cuDy a most enviable position and one of which few other towns of a like size in the territory may boast. It appears that at the first of Marcn, af- ter all claims against the city had been paid, including interest on the water-works bonds, salaries, river work expenses and miscellaneous bills. there remained in the treasury a cash balance of $3,312.S6, and in addition there is loan outstanding which is paying good interest. of $2.O00.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
HOW TO FIND A GAS LEAK.

The folly of hunting for a leak in a gas pipe with a lighted match is not 90 much because of the danger of an eX- plosion as of other damage, as IS shown by the experience of a west Philadelphia householder last week. One or two small leaks were detected by going over all the pipes and hold ing a lighted match to them The smell of gas ceased, hut was replaced a few hours later by the smell of burn ing wood. Another visit to the cellar showed a charred floor joist a little distance above gas pipe. There was no apparent cause for this until a very close examination discovered that a tiny jet of gas was issuing from the pipe beneath the beam. It was light ed, but was so small as to be blue m color and nearly invisible. it had been lighted by the match used in the first investigation, but had not bee" nOtic- ed.
 .'If that leak had happened to be in g lead joint instead of an iron connec- ton. said a gas man, there would probably have been work for the fire department. The smallest possible jet of lighted gas issuing through the lead will in time heat and melt the cad and make the leak larger, until a big flame is issuing. This may make a fire hours later, in the dead of the night, or at 9 time when no one is in the house. The only proper way to look for these very small leaks is to paint the suspected pipe with smooth soap lather Just as in the case of a bicy- cle tire. the tiniest leak will blow q bubble ih the lather. and there yoJ are.'-Philadelphia Record.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
OUR COUNTRY CORRESPONDENT.

The country scribbler, bless his ways And bless his noble tribe!- He has an time honored phrase All functions to describe. Be it a cock fight or a play TT is all the same, egad! He takes his pen in hand to say "A pleasant time was had" When neighbors come from near and
 far
 To kill the festive hog Or men convene to chase the "b'ar' From out his native bog. Or boys and girls prepare a fete And gather gay and glad He takes his pen in hand to state: "A pleasant time was had" And when the powder mill eXplodes He's right on hand I ween, To help pick fragments from the road And thus portray the scene: 'Bereaved relations raised their cries And lamentations sad And took it hard, but otherwise A pleasant time was had"
 Puck
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
MEXICAN STATISTICS.

There are ten volcanoes in Mexico. Mexico has ffty-nine lakes and great lagoons.
 Mexico has a coast line of over 5000 miles.
 Mexico has vast deposits of onyx and marble.
 slavery was fully abolished in Mexi- co in 1887.
 Coahulla coal is exported to the Unit ted States.
 The army of Mexico comprises about LOGO men,
 The area of Mexico is about 75O,OO5 square miles.
 The valley of Mexico is 75oo feet above the sea level.
 Mexico is about ten times larger than Great Britain.
 There are only. 463 square miles in the federal district.
 Cotton factories in Mexico employ over 25,OOO people.
 The rainy season generally lasts form May to September.
 The traveller in Mexico is seldom ou- of sight of mountains.
 There are probably 100000 men em- ploved in the mines of Mexico.
 Mexico is the richest mineral coun- try in the world. not excepting Peru
 The largest state is Chihuahua. with an area of nearly 9O.0OO square miles.
 Quantities of sulphur are mined in the craters of several extinct volca- noes.
 IL is said that no country in the world shows so great a variety of plant life as Mexico.-Mexican Herald.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
Not Worth
 The Living
Sorry Condition of Many Today. Lib
 eral Offer Bb H. Goodman.

Those who never have any stomach troubles and whose digestion is like that of an ostrich cannot possibly understand the sorry condition of many in Phoenix today
 Life does not seem worth the living, they bear up with nervous irritation, sIeepIessness, pain and misery in the stomach, headaches, backaches. and have a constant fear that what they eat is going to disagree with them and cause still greater distress. While persons with a weakened stomacn should have our sympathy. it is much their physical troubles and make 1t possible for them to once more enjoy life without thought or care as to what may be eaten.
 In Mi-o-na there is a remedy that restores the lost functions of hte di- gestive system. revives Tagging nutri- tion, and aids in the assimilation of food This remedy soothes and heals the irritated and inhamed walls of the stomach. strengthens the nerve centers of the digestive system and makes a permanent and positive cure in all forms of stomach trouble, excepting cancer.
 H. Goodman makes a very liberal offer in connection with Mi-o-na, giv- ing a guarantee with every 50 cent box he sells that if the remedy does not give satisfaction 1t will cost nothing. Begin it's use at once. and see how quickly you will get relief.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
MESA
TWO CITY TICKETS.

There were two tickets filed yester- day with J. F. Kelly, the city clerk of Mesa, from which the voters are to select a set of city officers for Mesa on April ?.
 The tickets are named the Caucus Ticket" the one framed by the caucus called by the mayor Of the city. and the Regular Citizens Ticket" which was framed a few evenings after.
 There were hints that still another ticket would be placed in hefield, but as yet it has not materiaIized. and unless it is filed before this morning it will be too late A part of our cit izens seem determined to elect the first ticket. but there are others who are just as determined to elect the regular citizens ticket.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
HIS INTEREST IN THE RENT.

Timothy Woodruff was engaged Tn conversation with some friends in Kingston. N r., when one of the party referred to the fact that an extremely wealthy old man of the town had re- gently exhibited signs of incipient phil anthrOpy.
 Why" said the friend, 'do you know that yesterday he was taking around . petition for the purpose oi raising funds to enable a poor woman to pay her rent?'
 "Oh," said Woodruff. 'T happen to know all about that. You see, Blank owns the house the poor woman lives in.''-New York Times.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
DRILLING OUTFIT SHIPPED.

The well-drilIing outfit belonging to the Southern California Drilling and Construction company is now being loaded on cars at the M. &o r. depot preparatory to shipping the outfit to California, where some work will be done. The machinery was used here in sinking the wells of the Tempe Pump ing company some time ago, and most of the time since has been idle. The outlook for more work of that kind in the valley just at present Is not very good, and consequently the company has decided to move it's machinery to a place where it can be put in use.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23

ton of the United States and must rec ognize the United States government paramount authority they have been supreme in their own doma:n.
 This ascendency ended with the dis solution Of the tribal governments on March 4, 1906. United States laws will then be immediately extended over the Indian Territory the terms of Semi noIe, Cherokee. ChoCtaw and the rest of them will vanish, and their bearers will gain the same privileges and be subject to the same responsibilities as their white neighbors in Oklahoma and the rest of the territories Very soon after that date they will probably. jointly with Oklahoma, enter on the larger privileges and penalties of statehcOd.-C. NJ. Harvey in the March Atlantic.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23

National insurance resembles indi- Vidual insurance in two respects lr costs money. and it's worth while Army and navy, fortress and battle ship. guns ashore and guns afloat ani trained skin behind them. are mo- things that are to be had for nothing. neither can they be improvised in a- sudden and great emergency The must be provided beforthand. and they are expensive But it's a foolish peo- pie that grudges money wisely invest ed in national security - Hartford Cotlranr
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
AN INTERRuPTIoN.

The young divine touched his glasses nervousIy. and leaning forward took her hand.
 Miss NIilvain,"- he said. Mabel, I can no longer conceal the sentiment that gIows in my breast. %he time has come when l must divulge the hope that has long been cherished the burning devo-
 But al this moment the parrot. trained by the bluff. football playins brother, interrupted.
 "Cut it out" said the bird "None of that rot, old man."
 And the minister, drawing himself up said stiffly:
 ITO. continue the topic of a few mo- ments ago, I repeat, Miss Milvain that Mommsen's History of Rome. etc.-Los Angeles Times.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
PERsoNAL MENTION.

Supervisor c. $. Stweart, of Mesa, was here yesterday.
 J. C. Mcclure and NJ O. Bicknell, of the M. & P, were nere for lunchon yesterday, going on to Maricopa in the afternoon.
 Geo. N. Gage was down town yes terday for the first time in several weeks.
 Jim Goodwin left for Superior yes terday, being joined in Mesa by T. F.. Parrish.
 Rev. wm H. Jordan, of Wyoming. H.. an old friend of pr. R. H. Blome. of the normal, is here visiting him. Yesterday morning he addressed the students of the normal in a very fn- teresting and able manner. and Sun day he will preach in the morning at the Congregational church. He will leave Tempe Monday evening.
 Cottonwood in stove lengths, $4 per cord delivered. F. J. FIumerfelt.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
NOT SAYING {. WORD.

After a fight on James Island, South Carolina, in 1862 there was among the wounded a young fellow suffering in- tensely and making an unusual amount of noise General Williams, in com mand, when passing through the hos pitaI quarters, approached the soldier and in 9 gruff voice asked: What the matter with yOu?'
 The soldier. pointing to his foot, re- piled: I'm wounded"
 The general said: "Stop your noise! Stop your noise! There are men lying around with their heads knocked of and not saying a word."-Chicago In- ter Ocean.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23

aged goods have been disposed of, many improvements have been made in the building. Its interior has been freshly painted, new shelving has been put in and new show cases have taken the place of the old and damaged ones. A good deal of new stock mas been received lately and more is arriving daily. In a short time the firm will be in as good or better shape than be- fore the fire.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
BUILDING BEING REPAIRED.

The bank building recently vacated by the Mesa City bank is being reno vated and papered and painted for oc- cupancy by Pomeroy & Kelly, who will move in as soon as it is ready. This will put this progressive firm in one of the best locations in the city, and in . position to look after the interests of their long line of clients. The vault, which will be placed at the service of their clients, will be fitted up with boxes and spaces for all kinds of legal papers.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
A RIGS CLOSE SHAVE.

Yesterday afternoon a horse and buggy came down through Main street going south on a dead run. Running from one side of the road to the other the horse barely missed several tele- graph poles and as many other rigs that were tied along the street The runaway finally turned west by the post office, and ---'- -- last seen was still going in that direction.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
A SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.

The members of the Congregational Sunday school are expected to be at the church tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, where two hayracks will be in waiting to take them several miles east of Tempe, where the day will be spent on a picnic.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
A TOUR OF INSPECTION.

Col. Ben w. Leavell, adjutant gen eral of the national guard of the ter ritory. left last evening for the south ern part of the territory on a tour of inspection of the different national guard companies there. While away
 he will stop at Yuma, Morenci. and
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
INSURANCE MAN HERE.

MT E. Williams, of Denver. Colo, representing the New Zealand Insur- ance company, spent yesterday here with A B. Tomhnson, local repre- sentative of that company. MT. Will Hams says that this is his first visi. to this part of the territory. and he is very much pleased with the outlook here.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
PAYS MESA HIS FIRST VISIT.

Frederick Williams. special agent Of the New Zealand Insurance company spent a few hours in Mesa with their | representatives. Pomeroy & Kelley. This is MT. Williams first visit here. and he is much pleased and impressed
 with the valley, particularly with Me
 sa
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
wIIL RUN FoR TRUsTEE

o. $. Stapley has finally agreed Co accept the election to succeed himself as trustee of the Mesa schools. He has made such a wise and progressive officer that the people Tn this district are anxious that he remain.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
ROAD GRADING IN PROGRESS.

w. T. Cummings, road overseer, got the road grader out yesterday and prepared for action. A number of bad roads southeast of town in the vicinity of the Packard ranch will be graded up and put in good shape; at least it is hoped they will be attended to. for there are enough of them in that part of the country that need it bad enough and many times more re- semble a lake than a public highway.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
CAUSED MUCH TALK.

The chief topic of conversation on the street yesterday was the sale of the Hansen ranch at Kyrene the day before. Many expressions and predic- tions were overheard as to what will be the final result if the sugar beet industry here is what it is expected to be, for it is generally understood that sugar beets alone are responsible for the sale of this valuable piece of land.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
HOW THEY CAME.

Say I came to this dance withou; an invitation
 'So did L How did you work it?' Nobody stopped me. How did your Same way. My wife's giving the ance.''-Cleveland Leader.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
IN GOOD SHAPE AGAIN.

One would little think a fire mad cleaned out Goodwin Bros stock of goods a few weeks ago from a glance in their store now. Since the dam
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23

The same woman that calls her fat ness plumpness thinks her red hair is goIden.-New York Press.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23

NOgales. and will probably be absent
 until the latter part of next week.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23

Lost-Yearling horse colt, white spot in forehead and wart back of right ear. Notify Frank Burgess. Tempe.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23

Hodnett & Carr, resident undertakers and embaImers, Tempe (phone 363) and Mesa Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23
IN TWO RESPECTS.

See D- swikerath for glasses now.
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23

See pr. swikerath for glasses now,
Arizona republican., 1906-03-23

Cottonwood in stove lengths, $4 per cord delivered. F. J. FIumerfelt.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-01-19
A MARROW ESCAPE.
Fire in Basement of Lincoln Theatet
During Performance of
"Ben Hur."

Lincoln. Neb.. Jan. lS.-Fire broke
out In the basement of the Oliver the
alter last night during the rendition Of
Ben Hur." 1t required several min
utes of hard work on the part of the
fire department, which arrived prompt
ly, to control the flames. Il greater part
of the audience. however. being I'M
aware of the danger. The fire started
under Il DON occupied by II drug store
adjoining the thenter lobby. A man
with a seat near the door smelled the
smoke and heard the engines OH the
street. He left his seat hurriedly and
started for the doorway with IA cry that
the building vas on fire. but so indis-
tinctly did he shout that not owe q
dozen heard him. Before he could re-
peat the cry a policeman grabbed him
by the throat and dragged him into
The lobby. a woman who followed
tainted as she reached the door and
was carried out. Not over half II dozen
Others left the tlleater. Il thrilling scene
Oh the stage approximately occupying
the attention OF the crowded house. The
fire was confined to one room and the
damage was small.
There We're signs of panic after the
frs; c~Dnlno.ion had Eeen quoted when
smoke began entering the first floor.
There was another-cry of fire and peo-
pie We're rising from their seats when
Manager Zehrung hurried to the stage,
assured the crowd the fire was out and
offered to summon the fire chief to back
up his statement. lie told those who
wished TO go out quietly and return at
their leisure and spoke SO rclssuringly
that the scare was sOOn over.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-01-19
%PROTEcTEE.
Mayor Dunno Makes This Charge Re.
sardins Chicago and Asks for
lnvcstiuation.s

Chicago. Jan. 17.-Mayor Dunno has
made n formal request of States Attor-
ney John J.. Healy for Il grand jury inves-
tigntion Of the charge that gambling is
protected in Chicago and that one-third Of.
the proceeds IS being collected for dtstribu-l
ton among the police.
This action was after Chief Collins. pcl.-'
sonally accused by some of the gamblers
of protecting the gambling trust. said to
be headed by Tom McGinnis and Mont
Tennes. has denied Indignantly to the
ago the charge that there was any
grating in the police department. Mayor
Dunno said he believed Chief Collins.
States Attorney Hcaly said he would
call n special grand jury, If necessary, to
Investigate the charge. The result. 1t IS
predicted, will be such an exposure of the
business and political methods of gam
blers as Chicago has not seen for years.
Mayor Dunno wrote, a letter to States
Attorney Healy after he had personally
seen those responsible for the graft
charges and had held several long con.
fercnces with Chief Collins.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-01-19
JOE CHAMBERLAIN
RETAINS HIS SEAT
British Statesman Victoriou,
Defeated the Sanguine
Liberals.
HIS WIFE ELEcTloNEERING
She Drives with Him Through Hi
constituency-lf He Wins II May
Be Attributed to His Strong
Personality. --

London. Jan. 1S.-The most .promi-
nent feature of yesterdays election re-
turns is the wholly unexpected stand
made by Birmingham. Not only were
all of Joseph Chamberlain's seven can
didates returned. but Mr.. Chamberlain
himself secured a majority OF 5000.
while the majority Of other averaged
! 5000.
:. Even allowing thai the liberal can
didateS were not very strong, rs the
seats We're practically uncontested at
the last general election, and though
the liberal organization was not as
good as in other parts of the country.
highest Importance. They prove the
groundlessness of the liberal conten-
ton that this general election has
killed the fiscal agitation for u genera
tion to come. Besides showing the
undated confidence of Birmingham in
Mr.. Chamberlain, the results there go
also to conform with what already has
been noticed in isolated contests, that
the candidates who openly pressed pro-
tectionist leanings had good support
n in some cases were victorious.
It Was a Close Fight.
Birmingham. England, Ian. 17.-For
the first time since 1885 all seven par
liamentary divisions of this city are
ing torrent of liberal successes through
out the country the fight is evoking ex-
t%raordinary interest.
So Keen is the battle that at the ur-
gent request of his supporters. Mr..
Chamberlain, accompanied by his wife,
even took the unusual course of drlv-
ing through his constituency, which he
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-01-19
BREAKS WITH CASTRO
france Sewers Diplomatic Relations
and Former Charge Affairs
TaiQny Is Expelied,

Willernstad, Island of Curacao, Jan.
19.-France on January 10 broke OFF
diplomatic relations with Venezuela
through the American minister at
Caracas, Russell. who at present is in
charge of French interests.
M. Taigny. the retiring French
charge, arrived here today. He is wait
ing for a French cruiser to convey him
20 Martinique. Chiefs OF the French
cable Offices at Caracas and LaGuira
have been expelled from Venezuela and
are expected here by the first steamer.
Cable communication with Venezuela
continues to be Interrupted.
Caracas. Venezuela, Jan. 19.-Former
French Charge d'Affaires Taigny nav
ing gone on board the French steamer
Martinique at LaGuira Sunday without
the legal permission. Venezuelan .au-
thorities have prohibited his landing
again In Venezuela. He must go Ia
Colon