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Sharp County record., 1877-11-23
An Incident OF Their Honeymoon.

An amusing incident occurred on
board the Golden State about a week
ago on its way to Albany, when slight
fire caused considerable CONSERVATION
among the passengers, The story is a
very good ore, and we give it publicity,
as it demonstrates the true nature OF
many individuals who, claiming to be
men, diSprove their right to the title at
critical moments by losing their wits
and forgetting all else save their own
personal safety. 1t seems that there
was a newly married couple on board
of the steamer, who, by public exhibit
ton of their fondness and affection for
each other, even before the boat left the
misunderstanding, gave every body in
their vicinity to understand that they
had just launched in the matrimonial
bark and were seeking together the
pleasant haven of connubial bliss. They
both gloried in the fact Soon after the
accident occurred the lovers disappear
ed from the deck. In the cabin, where
the lady passengers had been sent for
the purpose of fastening life-preseryers
Sharp County record., 1877-11-23
The Mishaps OF a Western
Teacher.

A short time ago, says the IN
Commercial, a commercial traya.
known in business circles her, =
representative of one of the
houses in New York, arrived in II
from the West, accompanied BY
tiful woman. The pair took ro'E
one of our hotels, the "drumme,
resenting that the woman was Ii
After remaining at the hotel for
ten days, the traveller appeared I
Office one morning and paid nj
stating that he was going to Il
city, and that his wife would rem,I
til his return. He said he tborY
would be absent only two or thres
and requested the clerk to look al
wife, and see that she received Il
attention at the hands of the II
during his absence. He then den
taking all his baggage, and, afI
some three weeks have elapsed, h!
since been heard from. The !
woman was quite cOntented for 4, |
four days, but afterwards grew
chOly, and during the remainder
stay at the hotel she appeared b'
deep distress. On Monday of last |
she disappeared, and nothing Il
known at the hotel cOncerniD,I
whereabouts. "A casual visit Il
rooms of the Humane Society bvl
porter of this paper yesterday red
in his obtaining possession OIL
which enable him to give the poor
story of her ruin by an unScrul
villain. 1t appears that when ID
left the hotel she called on Sui
tendent Street and made a statsI
to that gentleman of her unfor|
condition. She said she was a I'd
in one of the schools of Burli1
Iowa; that about year ago she b]
acquainted with Mr.. B, Of
York, who soon gained her afecI
proposed marriage and was accei
that after their engagement B. wa
New York, promising to return ID
lington about the 1st of Septemba
marry her; that he did recum aa
ing to his promise, and, on SOM
text, persuaded her to accompanT
to this city before the marriage wa
summated; that on their way he
accomplished her ruin under h
emn promise that he would maj
his wife as soon as they arrived in,
burg-a promise, it is needless t
he never fulfilled. Mr.. Street,
hearing the sad story of the unto
ate girl, took her to the office
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and CA
Railroad Company, where, upon
that she was pennilesS and in a st
land, he succeeded in obtaining f
transportation to Burlington. Y
day Mr.. S. received a letter fro
girl, in which she told him tha
heart was filed with gratitude t
for his great kindness to a frien
heartbrOken woman.
Sharp County record., 1877-11-23
Best Divorce Time on Record.

A District Judge, not a thousand
miles from Salt Lake City, on certain
Saturday joined two persons of respecta-
bility together in the bonds OF matrimo-
ny. The Judge did his best to fasten
them, and the parties were plant as low
ing natures could be. On Sunday morn
ing, however, the married gentleman
sought the Judge, laid a complaint
about the newly made bride, and averred
with all earnestness and sincerity that
they could never live together as man
and wife, and must therefore be sepa-
rated forthwith, as the only good thing
that could be done for both His honor
expostulated, and used his greatest pow
ers and influence to disSuade the parties
from separating, Both the gentleman
and lady were determined on separating
at once the conjugal knot. On Monday
morning, in chambers, the petition or
complaint for divorce was filed; in ten
minutes the summons was served; in half
an hour further the answer was filed,
and the parties appeared in Court, or
chambers, ready for trial. The case was
heard forthwith, and a divorce decreed
strictly in accordance with law in every
particular. Married by law on Satur-
day, separated by law on Monday.-SaH
Lake Hera}d,
Sharp County record., 1877-11-23

Miss Mary Anderson's debut as
Ecudne at Philadelphia was entirely
successful. The Philadelphia Times
says of her: "Her peril is in her good
face and sweet, womanly charms, which
50 often invite the hattery that makes
actresses fayorites for a time despite
palpable defects which the patient and
conscientious artist would overcome.
If she were as homcly as Charlotte Cush-
man she would become great Alto
gether she gave abundant evidence of
genius, Of fair training for one of her
years, of rare fitness for the rendition of
some of the most difficult features of
tragedy, and if her professional life shall
not prove an eminent success, it must
be because she fails to be faithful to her
self and to her exacting calling"
Sharp County record., 1877-11-23
A Reminder of RalstOn.

The Brisk is a steam yacht, al
expensive and elegant yacht she i, s
Why, she cost more than SlOO,Wy
she was never in use a half-dozenl
and now she lies in retirement dow
the bridge, for sale, and | daEe Sa
could get her for one-tenth VIVA
cost. There is every thing for G
nience and luxury, but by and Oy
its furnishings, its plate-glass nlll Ill
and such will be good for any thlni
of course it must gradually 60
cay lying there so. The family
to live aboard of her preserve the
from curious hands and from d5,
ton, but much more care is neeu{i
keep the vessel in repair. Inc
was built by Ralston, not so long
his death but he could have CIV
upon the fingers of one hand the ., :,
sions he was destined to make upOp
-SaCrdmentO Union.
Sharp County record., 1877-11-23
To CORRESPONDENTS.

All communications for this paper should he
accompanied by the nameOf the author not
necessarily Republication, but as evidence oi
good faith on the part of the writer. Write
only ON one side of the paper. BE particularly
careful in giving names and dates, to nave
all letters or figures plain and distinct.
Sharp County record., 1877-11-23

The Brooklyn Eagle thinks ~ y
to have less pomp at wedding o.
nies and more pork and potatoe
wards.
Sharp County record., 1877-11-23

"IF you call that cofee,'' said Squib
to his landlady, "you don't know
beans"
Sharp County record., 1877-11-23

The warmest kind of q hat--one
that's got stove in.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-04-21
PARIS PIOWS,

Leather Betting, six inches; Fairbanks Scales,
Hunts Hatchets, axe and Bhinghng; AXES,
ID RIvets, Rabbit Metal, Hemp Irvine.
Rubber Packing, 1-I6 inch; Hemp Packing, Solder,
8 Ply Rubber Hose, I inct, for garden usei
~HARCOA MS. Mule Collars,
Brass Wire Sleeves. Centrifugal Innings, Grindstones,
Burgs, Birch and Corn Ertoms, Zinc Wash Boards,
MAYNARD a. Moves Ink, yellow Metal & Sheathlng Nails,
Anchors. 400 lbs. and 1850 lbs;
New Bedford Cordage, 8 threads to a. in; Whale Line,
An Invoice OF Refined Iron, asstd. sizes; Norway Shapes
AVERY CHoICE SELECTION OF
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-05-26
SALES OFORES.

Gold. Silver, Copper or Lead. will bs made at highest possible rates for account of owners. My long experience and con nection with buyers in the different mar kets give me very decided advantage over any one in the Territory in making such sales to the profit of those entrusting them to me Correct and responsible assays obtained and submitted when desired.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-05-26

musical strains are short and each is emphasized by single tap on the drum which serves also to keep time. The music having begun the females, for the most part maidens, make up pairs among themselves and one of each pair runs up and touches the man with whom they wish to dance, he on being touched. fol- | lows her and is conducted to her partner; the three now arrange themselves by joining hands the man in the middle and looking in one direction. the two females one on either side facing in an opposite direction; in this way they move backwards and for wards for a distance of fifteen to twenty feet, keeping time by se- ries of mincing steps to the music. Alta flourish of the drum the music ceases, and the set is ended, the females running in an unceremo- ! nions manner back to their fires; this dance may take place within the circle or out side of it.
 After while the music changes in character by becoming more animated and emphatic. The family dancing now ceases and two or three men, in costume to represent evil spirits make their appearance. They are greeted with loud cries and yells; their faces concealed with masks, their heads ornamented with immense wooden horns, their almost naked bodies decked with cedar, and holding wooden daggers in their hands; they circle one after the other around the fire keeping step to the music, comforting their bodies and throwing their arms about. They are cheered by the audience which stimulates them to renewed eXertions and this in turn eXcites the audience. It is now that the scene becomes inter esting. The wild and furious movements of the dancers, the excited countenances of the spec tators made hideous by bright paint and lurid reflection from the fire, and their fantastic cos. tunes, the solemn chanting of the singers and the unearthly yells which go up from every side, fur nish a spectacle which is not soon forgotten.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-05-26

l feel under increased obligations tortsa patronage so liberally accorded ne e' successor of the old and successful of Wm. B. Hooper & Co., and W knowledging this fact allow me to ado those dealing with me will md as comp. a stock as was ever offered by the old firm with all that is new and desirable in i'd. tion. JAMES Nj BARNEY,
 Yuma, January p, 1876. If
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-05-26

HE lOilOWIng IrOfn the LOS All geles Herald may prove of inter- est to our readers as showing that all in that city are not so inimical to Arizona, and to Yuma, as is the Express:
 "The conversation had by our reporter with Col. J. NJ. Barney, gives very encouraging account of the prospects of mining and other development in Arizona. We in Los Angeles have every reason to sympathize with pro- greSs in that Territory. 1t is em- phatically our back country" " and Los Angeles will eventually be the center of the mining inter- estS developed there. The era of scant bullion shipments from that territory has evidently been gathered, as an aims of oblivion, into the wallet of time. Emerge. tic movement will hereafter be chrOnicled from every quarter of that wonderful and peculiar land. Col. Barney has keen one of the pioneers of its development, and to him it is largely indebted for its favorable status today. We hear of and chronicle with plea sure any details which show that the magic words "open sesame" are being spoken in front of its mystic treasure house. An eX- perIenced miner, in no wise ip- terested in the Silver King, the other day told Us that mine was, in his opinion, the most wonder full lode on the American contin- ent. The fine results being achiev- ed in it will be a stimulus to mi. ming effort throughout the whole of Arizona"
 I've thus have the eXtraordi- nary spectacle of 8 mine which has as yet only been opened to a depth of two hundred and fifty feet yeilding a quantity of ore so large and so rich that, with what has been already sold, and with what is now on the dumps a gen. tleman who purchased a half in- terest in it al an outlay of $30O,OO0 is already reimbursed and guar anteed large profit besides. This is unique event in the his- tory of mining development"
 THE Mexican and California Oyster Co. has filed it's articles of incorporation at San Francisco. The object is growing and selling oysters, $20O,OOO Capital; there are five directors. Those now gather ed about Guaymas merit their at. tention being a fine variety that can be improved by care and cul, tiYation.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-05-26
GOLD DUST,

Gold and Silver Bullion, U. S. Treasury Drafts, Legal Tenders, Soldiers Warrants Bankers Drafts, and Good Commercial Paper, Grain, Hides. Wool and all Terri torial and Mexican Products bought at value for CASH; Or advanced on ss msr be desired.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-05-26
Coyotero Apaches No. II.

 lieved that there are two trails af- ter death; one for the good and virtuous leading to the happy bunting grounds, the other for the wick ed leading 10 pit of boil ing water into which the traveller steps unconsciously whenall there after is oblivion
 Their superstitiOns are many and of the most absurd nature. A few are herewith given. Lightning is never spoken of among them, bears are held in great dread and are not even mentioned, even though a bear hunt may be in prospect among them, snakes are considered as sacred and are never killed. A medicine man will sometimes capture rattlesnake and bring it into a village, the by islanders look at it and say good, good" and allow it to crawl away unmolested.. Dogs are held in great esteem and it is owing to this fact that there are such packs of wolfish repulsive looking CUTS found in every village: they are never abusive towards or about d iackass or mule, with the horse it is different, as nothing can sur pass the brutality with which they treat this poor animal.
 The superstitions ill regard to water, fish, and evil spirits at night have already been mention ed. Sometimes during an epi' demic person, generally wom. an, will be suspected and accused as the cause of it; she will be charged with having taken some of the viscera of dead relation, and, after burning them, of hav' ing scattered the ashes about and thus propagated the disease, she is usually sacrificed to the popular fury as were the witches accused of witchcraft in earlier days in New England. Many other of their superstitions might be cited, but the above it is hoped will convey a good idea of them in this les pect.
 Their traditions are most visi. enary and incomplete; as they have no record of time it is almost impossible to obtain a clue to their origin or of the land from whence they came; the past is to them bat a dim vista in which the oc- curing events seem as distorted dreams. Not one of them can tell his age. Parents do not know the ages of their children. They say they came here many years since from towards New Mexico, that the Navajoes, now their he reditary enemies, belonged to the same race as they but for some reason settled in New Mexico; that they themselves were going further than this, but 8 Coyote told them they must not go be- yond the River Prieto, a small river 10 the southward. Co., vote may have been the name of their chief at that time. Other traditions are given but are of such an obscure and ridiculous nature, that they do not merit re- petition.
 There being no religious forms or customs among these people there are consequently no feasts or festivals, they have social ga therings which take place at night in the open air, and at which their national dances are indulged in.
 These open.air balls have been witnessed on several occasions by the writer. The scenes presented at them are weird and unique in the extreme; huge fire is built of pine logs and around this the men form large circle, some sit ting and others standing; an open- ing is left for ,ingress and egress;
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-05-26
iSPECIAL ORDERS

Carefully and promptly filled by my San Francisco Branch Office, and entire satisfaction guaranteed, both ns to selec- ton and price paid. Ia this my motto Is
 EXCELSIOR.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-05-26

All of which are offered at SAN FRAN 1 CISCO PRICES, freight and charges only added. My facilities for purchasing ena- ble me to boldly make this offer to any and all.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-05-26

The above described Property FOR SALE, with Everything pertaining to the Ferry COMPLETE.
 Apply to HALL HANLON at the Ferry.
 YUMA. March q, 1874. If.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-02-26
TERMS $500 PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE.

ACCORDING to the London Times, it has
been decided by the agents of the English
and German steamship companies doing bus
mess in New York to bring actions by each
OF them against the present Board of Com
mlssioners of Immigration at that port, to
compel them to return the money paid by
the different companies on account of head
tax from the time such company started.
This is the result of a recent decision of the
Supreme Court of the United States, that
the collection of such head-money by any
state is unconstitutional. If these actions
should be successful, the amount of money
that will be recovered by various steamship
companies will amount to very large sum,
especially to the Cunard, Inman and other
lines, which have been paying from the COM
mencement of the Castle Garden establish
ment, fifteen years ago, about Is. Cd. per
head for each passenger landed at New York.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-02-26
springfield Republican,
The Dead Admirals.

The death of six admirals of the United
States navy since the opening of 1877 is quite
remarkable, although these warriors of the sea
go down in such fullness of honors and of
years as to make the coincidence happy rather
than ominous. Their average age was seventy
two, and their careers exempify all the glories
of the navy aud none of its disgraces. All of
these men were active during our last war,
when they were already old men. While the
fighting and the honors on the land fell into
the hands of young men, on the sea the old
salts were the main reliance and stood up to
the work well. Farragut was sixty-three when
he hung in the rigging of the Hartford during
the battle of Mobile bay.
Alden was a native of Portland, comrade
of Wilkes in the South sea, and coz Istantly In
active service during the rebellion, being the
youngest of the six, only sixty-sevsn. Bailey
was born at Plattsburg, and was boy of elev-
en- years when Commodore Macdonough won
his spunky fight with the British cruisers on
Lake Champlain in 1914. He captured 100
blockade-runners, it is SAID, during the last war.
Davis was OF Boston, writer of naval mathe-
matics, and the captor OF Memphis IN 1867.
! Louis Geldsborougb, (his miedie name, Male
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-02-26

A PROJECT for constructing a railroad tun-
mel under the river at Detroit is under con-
sideration. There has been so much inter-
ruption to travel and trade this winter by ice
that the necessity is felt for immediate ac-
ton. The various railroads aud the city will
cooperate in the execution Of the work. The
original plan submitted by Chesbrough, City
Engineer of Chicago, provides for two tunnels
seventy feet apart, each one to be thirteen
and halt feet in diameter, or of just suffi-
cient calibre to allow a train of cars to pass
through. The tunnels were TO be nearly two
miles in length, and ninety feet below the
surface Of the river, the ,lepth of water in the
middle of the stream being about nifty ieet.
Mr.. Chesbrough estimate d that the improve
ment would cost in the neighborhood OF
$3,000,00O. The early completion OF this
undertaking will greatly facilitate at all sea-
sons the passage of freight at this important
railroad centre.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-02-26

THAT nothing might be wanting to COM
plete the ridiculous programme of Tilden's
paid attorneys. David Dudley Field has pre-
pared bill providing for anew Presidential
election. Any thief who has had his plum
der wrested from his grasp, would ask notb-
ing better than to have another chance to
get off with it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-02-26

THOSE Democratic Congressmen who
voted in favor of the Electoral Commission,
and who are now engaged in the high-toned
and exhllarating pastime of fllbustering
against the operation of the statute, must
not be angry if the country accepts them at
their own valuation and estimates them as
what they plainly show themselves to be.
They confess that they thought the law
wise and good one, the tribunal fair and
honest one. and the remedy the only one
which presented itself; but when the law
and the tribunal and the remedy turn out to
be just what they were intended to be, the
Democratic statesmen begin to dodge aud
skulk and crawl behind small subterluges.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-02-26
Wanted.

NaEateds
A Woman to do general housework for small
a family in the country. Apply to "C,'' l.. NJ,
Webb's office, IS Exchange St., Portland fe24dtf
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Collie.

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ments, Interferences, etc.
promptly attended to. INVENTIONS that have been
n III tn nm n n by the Patent Office may
II II IfI III | l still, in most cases, be
n II secured by US. Being
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searches, and secure Pat
tents mora promptly and wilh broader claims than
those who are remote from Washington.
hH lTm n n N dus a model or
M III II MIHI1 u sketch OF your de-
IN II II IN X y vice; we make exam
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IL IL IL " IU ~ and advise as to pa
tentability. All cor
respondence strictly confidential Prices low, AND
NO CHARGE UNLESS PATENT Is
SECUREO
We refer to officials in the Patent Office, and to
inventors in every State in the Union.
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WanaeN.

FfSO borrow, on ample security, ten thousand dol
n lars pay able in ten years with interest annually
$1,000 payable in two years, and the balance at the
rate OF $1,000 per annum. Address
felodtf BOX 978, Portland, Maine.
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We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are In
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nications that are not used.