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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-12-11

A Brownsville nan attempted suicide
by eating the heads of box of matches
He was furious -sulphurious-when the
doctor brought him back to life.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-12-11
A Mouse Story

Our attention was attracted by sew
eral lusty squeaks from the inside Of a
pail almost full of water, into which a
half-grown mouse had fallen. The
alarm had hardly died away when four
Or five nice appeared on the scene, and
began climbing to the top Of the pail
for several moments alter gaining the
top OF the pail, and catching sight OF
the mouse in the water, squeakinc con
fab wa, held. First one mouse and then
another would cling 10 the rim of the
buckle with his hind legs, and, while al
most touching the water with his nose
squea, out consolation or advice to the
immersed; but while this was going on
the winning bowers of the unfortunate
mou,e III the pail weic rapidly giving
out At last happy thought seemed
to tiike the biggest mouse, and almost
without squeak be firmly fastened his
forefe It on the edge OF the pail, and let
hi, body and tail hang down. The
drowning mouse saw it, and making a
last desperate effort for life, swan to the
pot seized the tail of his brother mouse,
and, amid squeaks of delight from all
the mice present, was hauled high and
dry out Of the water and over the edge
of the bucket.--Corinne (Utah) Record
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-12-11

Little Gerry latter waiting some time
for dessert: "Uncle, don't you have
anything after dinner" Uncle: "Yes,
dear; the dyspepsia
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-12-11

SHAKE" as the medicine bottle said
to the invalid.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-12-11

According to the poet Campbell, 'The
sentinel stars set their watch in the sky"
As long as they don't set "grandfather's
clock" in the sky, we shall still be will.
ing to 60 up there.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19

the following named railroad and telegraph lines which have not been earned under said grants by construction of sections of railroad contigues or adjacent thereto, and are declared forfeited to the United States and the prvelege to acquire title the same is hereby revoked, and to be restored te the public domain and shall hereafter be dis posed of as are other pubhc lands of the United States. The following shows the railroads affected and the amour. of land held by each: St. Vincent extension of the St. Paul and Pacific, formerly branch of Red River of the North, 2,000,000, acres; Brainard branch of the St. Paul and Pacific, formerly branch of the Lake Superior, 55,- 100000; Oregon and Dakota, 100000; Atlantic and Pacific, 427, ,OOO,00o Tey4s Pa cifc, 1s0,OOO; Northern Pacific, 47,GOO,c00; and a large number of others.
 Railroad War Imminent.
 Denver, Dec. 18th. There are prospects of another railroad war in the Rio Grande valley between Dsn- yer and Atchison roads.
 Stocks.
 San Francisco, Dec. 18th. Union, 371a; Nevada, 2O1S; ophir, 171z Savage AZ; Jacket, sli; Silver King, 4: Tip Top, 2.
 Passengers.
 Colton, Dec. 18th. The following passengers passe1 here to- night, bound east:
 Lieuts. Wilcox and Wotherspoon, Dr. Mcdonald, II. A. Anderson, Prescott; H. R. Garner, A. M. Gessinger, Tucson; c. Fra zier, Casa Grande
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19
That Petition.

We are informed that petition for the re-appointment of Judge Porter, who has many warm friends in this county, was sent to a certain Federal official in Prescott who claims to be Republican, for the purpose of procuring signatures. The petition was returned to Phenix with four or five names attached and accompanied by letter stat ing that the people refused to sign. Such is not the case--It was not circulated. There arc hundreds of persons in this county who would be only too glad to sign petition for Judge Porter's re-appointment. We have never had anything to no with Judge Por- ter's appointment to office, and it concerns us but little, still we make this statement for the purpose of letting an honest man know how he stands with Ysvapai people. We believe that the re-appointment of Judge Porter, however, would result Tn great good to the people of the Second Dis
 trict, where he has presided over the judicial
 affairs fer many years, running the ma.
 chinery with great care and little expense.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19
THE s. P. RAILROAD.

The report is current and bears some plausability on its face, that the Southern Pacific Railroad win not be extended far ther southeast from Casa Grande. 1t was reported some time since that work would be commenced and the rails-laId to Tucssn immediately. For some reason known te the owners of the load, rail laying did not commence. It is now pretty freely talked, and with some reason, that tho Southern Pa cife Railroad will be sold to the A T. and S. F. company, and, instead of running on to Tucson, will bend northward, and make q connection with the A. T. Iine near the 35th parallel. That the Southern Pacific people made a mistake in running their line from the Mohave near the 3Jth parellel, southward through Los Angeles and thence to Yuma, etc, there is but little doubt, and one that Crocker, of the s. P. willingly ad- mits. With but little expense the road could have been extended from the Mohave down to the Colorado at the Needles and on through ArizoRa to Albuquerque, where it might have been to-day instead of being pointed out on the desert without terminal. However, the matter can yet be remedied, which it will if there is anything in the current and reasonable report that the Atch- ison, Topeka and Santa Fc people have pur- chased the Southern Pacific road from San Francisco to Casa Grande.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19
How They Spend Their Evenings.

I called on Postmaster General Key the other evening, and found him engaged Tn n hot game of cards with-himself. He is probably one of the most inyeterate soli- taire players in the country. We'll, didn't Napoleon play solitaire!
 Uncle Dick Thompson is very domestic and passionately fond of young people, and he has always troop of children company and he likes to romp with rhe little ones. Besides, the Secretary of the Navy has reached that age when he likes to go to ned early.
 Schurz generally reads, and when his eyes trouble him from overwork he goes to the piano, shuts his eyes, the room being somewhat darkened, and improvises. He is the only man in the Cabinet who knows anything of music. His style is sometimes weird and mournful, aud sometimes it is the gayest. He and Henry Watson will sit together and sing and play whole eve- hing.
 sherman IS newspaper reader, and he is just now making himself amiable with the Southern politicians. He frequently has them at his house of evenings Sher- man is more of social man than you would think. He is full of anecdote, and his "reminiscences are very entertaining. He is cold only in official life. At home he is really very pleasant. He is also very fond of good dinner and glass of wiae
 McCrary is little fat and lazy. He i. a great lover of the law, and likes to read cases. He is slow, heavy man, who does not like gs out of evening", but he is good natured and always treats people politely, although reservedly. Evarts is, however, fond of company, and is the best story teller in the Cabinet. He is also blg eater, although he is one of the tbinnest men I ever saw. 1 really don't know how he passes his evenings. The chances are that if he has company he will talk to them as long as they will stay. Attorney-Genersl Devens studies goo6 deal at night. He is not particular SO he gets to bed at twelve, one or two o'clock at night. He is iollier fellow than he generally gets credit for He likes whist and Boston and he is fond of the theatre. He also likes pleasant fel lows about him, and he can tell 2 good story. He likes, withal, the study ofliters- ture, and IS, in this regard, man of fine and correct tastes. He is not man of strong character. for, like many Boston men, he cares too much for appearances. But he is homes: aud IS q conscientious officer. The President IS the jolliest man in the world in his home circle. He is in he private rooms of the White House ever5 evening, where Mrs. Hayes receives all who call. He says pleasant things to everybody and makes himself very agreeable. When it rains, or when from other causes nobody calls duung the evening, he plays pussy wants n corner with the young ladies, fer there are Always younS ladies visiting at the White House.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19
THE NEXT DELEGATE.

In about ten months another Delegate will be elected to represent the people of Arizona In the halls of Congress. Just who that f'Afsoz will be is hard problem to solve at present. There seems te be an apathy existing both in the Democratic and Republican ranks as to organization and unleJs the tive parties awake to their duties we will again be deluged with self-nomin- ased candidates, who are ambitious for Con- gressienai honors irrespective of brain pow CT orcompetency or to make even a..respectable appearance among men called to the Ma tional capital from other States and Terri tories. There is but one way to avoid these wonderful congressional -brained individuals and that is in organizing the parties. If permanent organizations are effected, then each party will see that the very best men are put in nomIaation and the parties at once become responsible for the acts of the nominee.
 Without organization we will have from the Democratic side several influential gen. tlemen in the field, among whom we might mention the present incumbent J. G. Camp bell, W. A. Rowe, s. ". Carpenter, E. H. Gray, F. G. Hughes, Thomas Cordis and Doctor Alsap. On the Republican side Davis will swing into the harness; Butler might be induced to lend his name; Hardy, if promised fair play could be also induced to become candidate; Stewart, of Pima county, would not refuse, neither would Kirkpatrick or Toole. Tyng of the Senti- nel would Ike to see NJ. C. attached to his name, while Porter who has the best chance might be induced to say yes. There is no scarcity of candidates and with organiza- ton good men might be selected.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19
THE LOTTERY QUESTION.

Mir. Mooney, of Mississippi, Chairman of the House Committee on postofkces and post-roads. introduced bill on the sth iast.. which naturally comes to the aid of the Postmaster General in his controversy with the lottery firms and gift enterprise companies. Mr. Mooney pro poses to amend the law relating to this sub ject so as to impose a fine of from sl0o to $500 upon any person who shall deposit in, or send through tbe mails any circulars, ad- vertisements, etc, relating to the business of lotteries or gift enterprises, and making liable to similar penalty any person who may send through the mails sy matter ad- dressed to firm or agent engaged in the lottery business, or other similar enter prises intended to deceive or deiraud the people by obtaining their money under false preienses. The bill grsciously alisws the lottery people to send and rccei'e their advertisements and letters by private car riers, but prohibits their carriers from car r,ing mail matter for other purposes.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19

The bill recently introduced in Congress for the suppression of polygamy within the limits of the United States, should have made some provision fer the protection of women and children which the bill wsuid in it's present shape, leave in homeless and disgraced condition. It might have legal izcd the plurality marriages 10 the present time and protected the offspring resulting from the practice of polygamy. It is hard thing for Congress to pass law which would bastardize at least 35.0e0 human be- ings. We hope the bill as it has been in- troduccd may be amended so as to admit the children, born to polygamous mothers, as legitimate, and DO, allow a cloud to hove around and over them through life.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19
In Memoriam.

The members of the bar met this morn- ing and voted the presentation of the fol- lowing memorial and resolutions to Judge French:
 WHEREAS, I, has pleased God to remove to another life the late conssrt of our worthy Chief Justice, Hon. c. c. W. French now, therefore, be it
 RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Tucson Bar, take this occasion to express our admiration of the character of the de- ceased; of her gentle virtues; her pure love aud exalted faith, and we extend to her sorrowing husband and children our heart felt sorrow and deepest sympathy in this, their great bereavement; and ~e respect fully request the Clerk of this Court to for ward to Judge French and said children, a certified cepy of thIs token of sympathy, under the seal of this Court Citizen.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19
A CARD TO THE PUBLIC.

 The Ladies' Aid Society of the NJ. r. Church, desire to express their thanks te the public, generally, for the hearty support given to the festival on Wednesday evening in aid of the parsonage fund. The gcner- ous responses given to those soliciting de- nations to the tables were never eKcelled is q similar undertaking, while the contribu tons were universally made with cheerful ness and willingness that made the can vassiDg really matter of pleasure. The success of the occasion was everything that could be asked. The net proceeds. direct, were S275, and the next mornings mail brought from Mir. Levi Bashford. at Sas Francisco, donation to the festival as he said, of S25 more, making in all, $500.
 To all the contributors and patrons, and those who labored so inuustriously and efficiently at the tables, VIC wish 10 express our gratitude for their services which made the affair so very pleasant and profitable 10 the cause for rwiichitwas inaugurated.
 Mas. c. H. ADAMS, Pres.
 MRs J. F. UARGRAvE, Sec'y.
 I desire 10 concur in the foregoing card, and say that not only were the contributions extremely liberal Tn amount, but they were, without exception, prepared better than any have ever seen in my associations with church festivals during my whole ministry. The lIberality of the people in building the parsonage as a perpetual home for the min istry, has been wonderful, and my hope is that every donor to the enterprise, may be aoundantly rewarded both in this world and the world to come.
 c. II. ADAMS, Pastor.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19

An exchange says: As usual at this season predictions of a severe winter are common. The latest we have heard of IS from an Indian source. The Flutes prog nosticate deep saos, high winds. sad ex- traordinarily cold weather about Christmas time. The early disappearance of the birds, the heavy growth of moss upon the trees and the deep borrowing in the ground of animals and worms, arc the signs which tell then, of rigorous winter. There arc also certain insects which make provisions sgainst the cold by rolling themselves up in coverings which they weave about their bodies in tho fall. X mysterious instinct, which the wisest cannot fathom, tells these insects when to make theIr coats warm and thick, and the Piutes hold that tho thicker inc coverings the colder the forthcoming winter. So long as we have plenty Of snow in the mountains for the next seasons's ir riration we can stand a little extra cold and nipping frosts.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19

GRANT AT PHrLADELrHfk.--The ovation rendered General Grant yesterday at the City of Brotherly Love, seems to have been equally grand with those rendered him in San Francisco and Chicago. Grant is to- day the greatest American liviDg-,he re- spect, admiration and favors rendered him by the people throughout the civilized world surpass anything ever hcstowsd upon kilg or lord of the crown head governments of tho old World, and most certainly far greater than that ever shcvered upon an American.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19
To-pay's News.
Washington. Dec. IS.

Washlngton, Dcc. lc.
 In the Senate, Morgan presented pre- ambIe and resolutions setting forth tha, ss large amounts of public lands had been coa stantly granted to railroads, and that such lands for the mos; part had been withdrsvs from sale or presumption. 10 the de,rimes; of public welfare, therefore Resolved, Tbs, all public lands which hsve been granted by Congress to aid in the construction oi
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19
EASTERN.
Washington News.

Washington, Dec. IT. At the meeting of the Republican Ma ton Committee yesterday, Mccormack pre- sented his resignation as Secretary, which after some opposition was accepted and Theo. B. Jeogh, of North Carolina, substi- tuted.
 The Committee selected Chicago as the place for holding the next convention and June the third as the time.
 Washington, Dec. 16. Booth introduced a bill in the Senate providing that all fees be paid back to void entries on public lands.
 The following postmastcrs were confirm ed: Daniel B. Towner, at Truckee; Edward P. Marselus, at Oakland; George l.. Put nam, at Bodie; Nathan Kimball, at Ogden i; T. s. Chapman, Los Vegas, N. NJ; T. W. Otis, Prescott, Arizona.
 Washington, Dec. 17th. Wilson of West Virginia, offered a resolu- tion as to what legislation was necessary on the subject of Chinese migration. It was referred to the Senate.
 Morgan offered a resolution against the retirement of greenbacks and in favor of the restoration of silver coin on au equality with gold.
 Washington, Dec. 17. The Rsa9LliCan National Committee met to-day to choose a chairman, vice Chandler, and fix the place for holding the National Convention. Enos, or Wisconsin. chairman pro tenn, and Mccormick, of Arizona, Sec retary. Nearly an hour was occupied Tn examining credentials. Cameron, of Pennsylvania, was elected chairman. The claim of New, of Indiana, to repre- sent Washington Territory, was rejected. Thos. E. Platt, of New York, admitted as proxy for Cornell. In the proposition to de- clare a vacancy in Florida on account of non residence, Purman caused long dis cussion.
 Grant at Philadelphia.
 Philadelphia, Dec. 16. General Grants reception in this city this morning was grand ovation. Cold Snap.
 Chicago, Dec. 16. There is at present very cold weather in the Red River country, ana four persons, so far as known, have been frozen to death The thermometer marks 90 , below zero. The Maine Muddle. New York, Dec. 16. The Governor and Council of Maine arc said te have counted out enough Republ- cans to give the Democrats controlling majority in both branches of the Legis- lature.
 Trying to Secure the Presidency. New York, Dec. F. The Sun says that the Republicand are preparing to 10 elect their President next year by controlling the Legislatures of cer- tain Northern States. The general impres- sion among Congressmen seems to be that no such measure will take place.
 The Texas Pacific R. R.
 New York, Dec. r. Jay Gould has obtained control of the Texas Pacific Railroad Work will com mence on the extension in about two weeks.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19
Fer Yiilnge Treasurer.

The unde signed resI ecsflly announces ths, he will be candidate the Oiiee of Vsiage Treasurer, at the GU suing election the second Tuesdayi January, and solieis the support of taxpayers within the city lsnits. F. M- DE BORD.
 Prescott, Dee. 3d, 1873.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19
For Councilman.

The undersigned property holder in the Village of Prescott at the urgenE request of many other property holders, has consented to present his name tp the of Prescott the election in January Tor coun-
 A. s. HASKELL. Prescott, Dec. sth 1879.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19

The ex-Khedive of Egypt is having sue cassion of raisfortunes Having lost his throne. he is now called upon to mourn tkc loss of one of hIs four dozen wives sac aia net die, however. She jumped out . oacA window and ran of with young Italian artis'.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19
For Counc finn an.

The undersigned, property holder in the Village oi Prescott and having the fat rests of ths city at heart has conciudsd 10 the property owners and voters in said Village that he is candidate for Coen s,lInan at the ensuiag election in January.
 FRED. BRIGHT. Prescott, Dec s.h, 1878.
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For Village Marshal.

The sui scriber at the solicitation of many ctizens, begs leave herewith announce himself as oadci1ie for the office of Village Marshal at the ensuing election
 Prescott, Dec. 2d 1879.
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For Village Treasurer.

Thanking those of my fellow citizens who, la7t ye,r, elected Treasurer of the Village of Prescott again respectfully request the support, andthe support ot ell other citizens, for reelection ts the ofnee of Treasurer.
 T,J. MORGAN. Prescott, Dec. 9th, 1879.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19
ARIZONA.
chInamsn Murdered s, phenlx.

Chinanan Muroered et Phonix-
 Ph0nix. Dec. IS. Last night a, half-past seven Chinsman named An Wi En was murdered by couu- ,ryman named Ah Y. Th> scene of the murder was in washhOuss. The esuse of murder is unknown.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19
For Village Treasurer.

The undersigned hereby announces hiInseld ss can ddaie for the oce of Village Treasurer at the ensu- ing election.
 B. II. WEAVER. Prescott, Dee. 4th. 1879.
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For Village Assessor.

The undersigned respectfully announces himself as candidate Tor Village Assessor the ensuing election. Prescott, Dec. 5, lS7a, GEO. W. WALKER.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Mayor.

In accoreance with the expressed wishes of many fellow ciiizens the undersghed hereby announces hm- self candidate for Mayor al the coming election
 wM. N. KELLY.
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For Mayor.

The undersigned, at the solicitation of friends. has concluded to come into the ned for political honors and will be a candidate from until shutdown on the day of elecon in January for the office of Mayor of Prescott.
 Prescott, Dee. 9th, 1879.
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For Village Marshal.

A. F. FEATHER announces himself candidate for the ofioe of Village Marshal the election Janu- sry 9th, 1SeO.
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Letter List

The following Is a list of letters remais- ing in the Prescott Posiofice for the week ending Dec. 20fhs
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For Village Assessor.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for re- election 10 tho office of Village As lessor st the ensu- ing election. c. H LA BERTEU.
 Prescott, December 3d, 1879.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
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 DAILY ARIZONA MINER
FOREIGN.
The Afghan Situation.

Cabul, Dec. 16.
 The British captured the strongest posi- tion of the Afghans yesterday, but later in the day lost it.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1879-12-19
London, Dec. i0.

The situation at Cabul is serious for the British. A force of 3O,OOO Afghans sur rodnd the place. The instruction is spread ing.
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For Village Assessor.

The unders gned would respectfully announce him self a candidate fer the office of Village Assess the ensuing election.
 r. M. FISHER. Prescott, Dec. 4th, 1879.
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Business Notice.

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Passengers.

CoItou, Dec. 18th. F Johnson and S NJ Neighbor, Los Angeles M Kinley, San Francisco; c F Gillian, San Francisco.
 Coltop, Dec. r. RC Hopkins, Tucson; ] W Sand'rs, Yuma; J Borrow, l. NJ Yerkcs, Pat Shee- han, D P Howe, " Locker, San Francisco.