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Mohave County miner., 1883-02-04
GEORGE H. CURRY,
Matchmaker and Dealer in

Matchmaker and Dealer in WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SILL
 VERWA ARE, Spectacies and Eye Glasses. Also agent for Royal St. John Sewing Ma
 chine. Largest Line of Guns. Pistols and Ammu- milton in Northern Arizona.
 Prescott, A. T.
Mohave County miner., 1883-02-04

J. w. STEPHENSON,
 Alto ney for Administ rator.
Mohave County miner., 1883-02-04

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Mohave County miner., 1883-02-04

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Mohave County miner., 1883-02-04
Lost, Strayed OF Stolen.

.ineral Park. Jan. 18th, 1883.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-04-04
Longevity of Wild Animals.

Two hippopotamuses have recently
died in the London Geological garden.
One was twenty-seven years in. con-
linement, the other thirty, but of
course their actual age can never be
known. Indeed, it is difficult to tell
whether the wild animal lives as long
as the domestic one. At one time the
test was the length of time required
to reach maturity, which, it was
assumed, bore Il certain proportion to
the life of the creature. But this
does not hold good with even the
larger mammalia; for a horse, assum-
ing it to be mature at four years, will
live to five or six "maturities," while
man, presuming him to be mature at
twenty, rarely reaches four. Dogs
enjoy greater proportional longevity
than mankind, and cats life is pro
verbally tenacious. 1t cannot be
proved that even wild animals have
their lives shortened by confinement.
Indeed, it is reasonable to suppose that
the care given to animals in menage-
ries prolongs their existence. The
civilized man certainly lives longer
than the savage, who is exposed to the
hardships and vicssitudes of a rough
outdoor existence.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-04-04

Our insufliciency to pray Alright is
two-fold, embracing both what to pray
for, and how to pray. An inspired
writer says, 1--WE know not what we
should pray for as we ought" In other
words, as the passage in its connection
teaches, we do not know how to pray
except we are assisted by the Holy
Spirit. Another inspired penman
says, "Ye ask and receive not, because
ye ask amiss.' 1t is not all manner of
prayer that is availing, and we cannot
be too deeply impressed with the con-
sideration that there is u right and
wrong way of praying. To pray eff
fectually we must pray "as we ought
To pray "as we ought includes fixed
ness and engagedness of heart. Rov-
ing thoughts and listless feelings are
among the greatest hinderances to be
overcome. There are very few who
have not attempted, seemingly in vain,
to have the thoughts confined to the
words of prayer, when in spite of all
endeavors to the contrary they have
wandered hither and thither, as if
mocking all control. 1t is well if in
these painful experiences, the need of
divine assistance in prayer is suitably
realized
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-04-04
Unique Photograph.

An English traveller in India, being
in the neighborhood of Kurrachee,
paused to secure view of a magni-
ticent group of tropical trees on the
bank, by means of the camera which
he carried for such purposes. HeiiXed
his tripod placed his head under the vel
vet screen to adjust the focus of his
lens, when suddenly huge crocodile
lifted his head above water and made
its way to shore. Another followed,
and still another; then whole herd
clambered up the bank. Instead of
taking suddenly to fight, our traveller
stood still surveying the advancing
army through his lens, and soon was
happy, for a double reason, to see the
msmnly monsters sprawl themselves,
with mouths agape, for their siesta in
the warm sunshine. What happy
accident. Our artist kept his nerves
steady, the dry plate" was slipped into
its place, and in twinllling the photo
graph was taken of group of twenty
unconscious reptiles who never before
posed for pictures.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-04-04
NJ Otlern Changes.

1t was a startling expression, but
quite consistent with what is becom-
ing very common sentiment of the
imagined superiority of modern en-
lightment over what we have so long
reverenced as divine revelation, which
we noticed in the conclusion of a trih.
ute paid by correspondent Of enc of
our most influential daily papers to
gentleman recently deceased. After
depicting a character of remarkable
beauty, in certain mentioned respects,
the writer added that such man
scarcely needed to be born again
Whether the writer meant to imply
that this superior young person was
probably never born again, but that it
was no loss to him; or that he proba-
bly, had been, but that it was unneces-
sary to such a man, we need not in
quire. But when we remember who
it was that said, Except man be
born again he cannot see the kingdom
of God" we cannot but wonder at the
moral daring which the utterance of
such u thought implies. - IVatchman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-04-04
Life and Death in Nature,

For some inscrutable reason, which
she has as yet given no hint of reveal
ing, nature is Wondrously wasteful in
the matter of generation. She creates
a thousand where she intends to make
use of one. Impelled by maternal in
stinct the female cod casts millions of
eggs upon the waters, expecting them
to return after many days as troops of
interesting offspring. Instead half the
embryotic gadi are almost Immediately
devoured by spawn eaters, hundreds of
thousands perish in incubation, hun
dreds of thousands more succumb to
the perils of attending ichthyic infan-
cy, leaving but a few score to attain
to adult usefulness, and pass an honor
ed old age, with the fragrance of a
well-spent life, in a country grocery.
The oak showers down ten thousand
acorns, each capable of producing a
tree. Three-fourths of them are
straightway diverted from their arbor-
cal intent, through conversion into
food by the provident squirrel and the
improvident hog. Great numbers rot
uselesslessly upon the ground, and the
few hundreds that finally succeed in
terminating grow up in dense thick
ct, where at last the strongest smoth-
ers out all the rest, like an oaken 9th
clio in harem of quercine Desdemo-
mas.
This is the law of all life, animal as
well as vegetable. From the humble
hyssop on the wall to the towering ce-
dar of Lebanon-from the meek and
lowly amGba, which has no more char
acter or individuality than any other
pin point of jelly-to the lordly tyrant,
man, the rule is inevitable and invaria-
BILE. Life is sown broadcast, only to be
followed almost Immediately by de-
structiOn nearly as sweeping. Nature
creates by the million, apparently that
she may destroy by the myriad. She
gives life one instant, only that she
may snatch it away the next. The
main difference is that, the higher we
ascend, the less lavish the creation, and
the less sweeping the destruction.
Thus, while probably one fish in a
thousand reaches maturity, of every
1000 children born GOA attain adult
age. That is, nature filings aside 999
out of every 1000 fishes as useless for
her purposes, and two out of every
five human beings.-Popular Science
Monthly.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-04-04
Salt in the Sea.

In its deepest parts the sea is intense
ly blue, but where it is shallow it is a
bright green color, which prevails until
soundings cease to be struck! Some
people ascribe the blue to the reflection
Of the sky, and say that if the green
water which is found nearer land We're
piled up in a basin as deep as that
which holds the blue, it would be the
same color. But the true cause of the
difference between the twOis the guam
tity of salt which the water contains.
Some parts Of the sea are much salter
than others, and it is these which are
the bluest.
That the sea-water is denser in one
part than another is the result of evap-
Grafton, less rainfall and a smaller i'm.
portation of fresh water by means of
rivers, etc. 1t is estimated that eight
feet of water are annually withdrawn
from the Red sea by evaporation only,
and it is not surprising that it is salter
than the Baltic, where the evaporation
is very small, and where, unlike it,
there is an influx of water from various
streams and heavy annual rainfals.
But why is the ocean salt at all?
The streams which feed it bring with
them the salts of the soil through which
they pass. AS evaporation is ever 60
ing on, one would think that sea water
must ever grow more lime, like; but such
is not the case. The heavy heated
waters of the tropics carry saline mat
ter to be absorbed by the fresher wat
ers, which in their turn rush forth to
seek a home in more hospitable re-
gions: and hence it is that the seas from
which there is no evaporation, and
which receive abundant supplies from
rivers, etc, keep up their character
and do not become saltless lakes.
So the sea is salt by reason of the
earth washings which are poured into.
it; it has different densities because of
evaporation, rainfalls and rivers, as it
prevented from stagnation by a
universal system of ocean currents,
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mo- 49, WOODSTOCK, VT, WEDNESDAY,, APRIL d. 1883.
WOman's Voice.

Not in tho swaying of the summer trees,
When evening breezes sing their vcspcl
hymn
NOT the mnstrePs mighty symphonies, p
Nor ripples breaking on the rivers brim,
Is earth's best music; these may have awhile
High thoughts In happy hearts and ilking cares
begulle.
But even as the swallows silken wings,
Skimming the water oil the sweeping lake,
Stir the still silver with Il hundred rings
So doth one sound the sleeping spirit wake
To brave the danger and to bear the harm,
A low and gentle voce-dear womans chief.
est charm.
An excellent thing it is! and ever lent
10 truth and love, and meekness; they who
own
This gift, by the all gracious Giver sent,
Ever by quiet step and smile are known;
By kind eyes that have wept, hearts that have
soirowd
An excellent thing it is--whon first in glad
ness
mother looks into her infants eyes
Smiles to its smiles, and sadlens to its sad.
ness
Pacs at its paleness sorrows at its cries;
lis food and sleep, and smiles and little ioys-
All these come ever bent with one low, gentle
voice.
An excellent thing it is when life is leaving
Leaving with gloom and sadness joys and
cares
The strong heart falling, and the high soul
gricving
With strongest thoughts and wild, unwonted
fears;
Then, then woman's low, soft sympathy
Comes like an angels voice to teach us how TO
die.
But most excellent thing it is in youth,
When the fond lover hears the loved ones
tone
That fears, but longs, to syllable the truth
How their two hearts are one, and she his
own
1t makes sweet human music oh! the spells
That haunt the trembling tale bright-cyed
maiden tells. -Edwin .4rAOM.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-04-04
"A Desperate Character. y
An ADVENTURE In LONDON.


1 went to Covent Garden theater
one night last season. We We're LET
out at y, and set off to my lodgings
| knocked; there was no answer.
knocked again; a window was thrown
up and my landlady's head appeared.
"Who are YOU" she screamed.
'Let's in, please; it's mel" | an
swered.
"Then, Mr.. Me, if you don't come
home before 10 you may still out till
mornin'. | never wait up for my
lodgers--my door is closed at lO," and
then the window closed with bang.
"No 90" thinks |. II have no
money, I'll 60 to a railway-station and
wait in the waiting-room till morning."
which resolution | proceeded to carry
out by walking briSlly for the bank.
| turned into NIOorgate street and
was just thinking whether | should 90
to London, Brighton and South Coast
or the London Bridge station. |
stopped to think. There was con-
fectioner's shop just in front of me.
Oh. that it were open! l had three
pence left.
Just at this moment TALL broad
shouldered man came up to me and
viewed Inc from top to toe. looked
at him. lie was dressed in dark
clothes; pea jacket and clap-trap
cloth hat, with peak lying level on
the forehead, gave me feeling of
awe. The thought forced itself upon
me that he was a garotter. lie spoke
first.
"You're Mr.. SAM" and he laid his
finger on his nose.
"You've guessed it," said |, thinking
it best to agree with him, although my
name was Tom.
"Then come along!' and away we
went.
"Did Butler give ye e'er pistol?"
he asked.
"No," said I, beginning to tremble.
Gle said he wanted them himself"
"Just like him. He told I'd find
you standing at Moorgate street, be-
tween II and |, opposite the confec-
toners, with your right hand in your
pocket"
Tm in for it," thinks I, "but | must
60 through with it. But whatever
will it come to at all, at ALL"
lie led me through labyrinth of
streets, walking rather fast, till we
emerged upon the city road. Then
he made straight for the Angel, and
from thence took cab for Fleet street.
What object he had in doing this !
cannot say. He did not offer to eX-
plain: in fact. not word passed be-
tween us till we got out at the top of
Ludgate hill.
From thence we went into back
street, and out of that into another
no matter which, and suddenly stop
ping opposite a shop, he exclaimed:
"That's our crib"
as it?' says |.
Whereupon he produced from his
pocket a rule. The shop was evident
" tailor's, as it had bars standing
out like the rungs Of Jacobs ladder,
from each side of the door, to exhibit
stock upon. My friend stepped on the
first of these, which was three feet
from the ground, and speedily measured
the hight of largeglass fanlight over
the door; then, stepping down again,
he measured the breadth of the door,
and as the fanlight was square he NUT
tered to me by way of giving me its
dimensions:
"Three and IA half by two high" and
cbuckled quietly.
Then he crossed the road, and fol-
lowed, he explaining that we must
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-04-04
Be Calm.

Life is to great extent what we
make it, and no life is set to sweet mu-
sic all along its path. How much bet
ter, then, to take it just as we find it
the bitter with the sweet, the disa'
greeable with the agreeable, the sun
shine with the shadow, accepting what
soever comes, cheerfully or uncom-
plainingly, doing what we have to do
faithfully. 1t is hard to be calm and
gentle when surrounded by bitterness
and ill-temper, to be sweet and serene
when others are rude and fretful, to be
bright and sunny in an atmosphere OF
gloom, to be composed when people re-
buff and annoy us; but if our lives are
hid in Christ, and his love controls us,
it is not so difficult after all; and
though the Red seas may be numerous.
and the waters of Marah very bitter
oftentimes, surely. Gods greatness
shall flow around our incompleteness,
and we be raised above the petty cares
and trials of earthly existence, till
Elm having been gained, we can
abide there safely with the promised
land in view.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-04-04

The smallest flower in the world is
the Wolflia Columbiana, a plant of
such small size that no one, except a
botanst, aware of its existence and
anxious to find it, would be likely to
observe it. 1t has been found grow
ing on a pond near Nashville, Tenn,
where the surface of the pool was
covered with green scum, which at a
close inspection, was found to consist
of two distinct little plants.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-04-04

Minneapolis has the tallest electric
mast in the country, with light of
32,000-candle power on it, Anywhere
within the radius of a mile one can see
at night to tell the time of his watch.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-04-04
RELIGIOUS.

Let our lives be pure as snowfelds
where our footsteps leave a mark but
not stain.
Be as little child. Children have
no cares all is managed for them, and
they rest safe and happy in their faith
er's care.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-04-04

A contented spirit is the sweetness
of existence.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-04-04

ELY'S CREAM
BALM effectually
cleanses the nasnal
Passages of Catarr-
hal virus, causing
healthy secretions,
allaysinhamtionma,
protects the mem.
brane from addi
t!onal colds, CON-
pletely heals the
sores and restores
the sense Of taste
and smell. Bene-
fetal results are
realized by a few
applications. A
thorough treatment
will cure Catarrh.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-04-04
HAY R

Hay Fever, &c. Unequalled for colds tn the
head. Agreeable TO use. Apply by tho little
finger iuto the nosrs. Will deliver by mail
SOC package postage stamps. Sold by
wholesale and retail druggists.
ELY'S CREAM BALM CO., Owego, N. Y,
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lIussey's Centennial Horse Hoe and Cultiyator

combined, has wrought iron frame, five steel teen
and two steel wings or mouldboards, the bestim.
plcment yet invented to make planting and boeipg
easy. Illustrated catalogue free. Address, T.
HUssEY sole manufacturer, North Berwick ...1- .
National Republican., 1883-05-29
MRS. BEvERIDeE DEAD.

A Noted Lady, Who Kept the Washing
ton House for Many Years, Passes Away.
Mrs. Amanda f. Beveridge, we'll known
lady in this city, died at her late residence,
No. 225 B street, on Sunday morning, aged
SO years. Mrs. Beveridge succeeded the
Gadsbys as proprietor Of the Washington
house, corner of Third street and Pennsyl.
vania avenue, about thirty years ago. and
kept the house until about two years since,
when she retired from business. The hos
-erie was probably one of the best known in
Washington in ante-bellum times, and was
the home of many noted statesman of the
old school. The late Vice President Henry
Wilson lived there during his entire term IN
congress, and Acting Vice President Wade also
made this place ofabode during his presidency
of the senate. Tho Washington house was
also for many years the stopping place Of the
Indian delegations that visited the national
capitol, so that tho statesmen and soldiers of
both the red and white race of the republic have
slept beneath its roof. The names of Push
mataha, Red Cloud, Spotted Tail, Joseph, and
other noted wild sons of the forest, as well as
the names of Porter, Adair, Bushyhead, and
Boudinot, the civilized Indians, will be found
upon the old registers.
Mrs. Beveridge was remarkably ener-
getic skillful, and business-like woman, and
knew chow to keep hotel" in the best sense
Of that phrase. She had host of friends
was ofa kind, genial disposition, and liberal
to fault Mrs. Beveridge was originally from
Baltimore, and sister of the well-known
detective there, "Pink" West. She leaves n
son and daughter. Tho funeral will take
place from her late residence this afternoon
at o'clock,
National Republican., 1883-05-29

The driving club held its weekly meeting
last evening in Vernon building. Discussion
was had as to the meeting in July. Nearly
all the horses entered made their second pay
ment yesterday, and owners of others tele-
graphed that the money had been forwarded.
1t was determined to charge no admission TO
those desiring to witness the two trotting
races tomorrow, decoration day. The prize
in the first race will be handsome road
cart, the entries for which are the bay
gelding Cook, gray mare Pansy, chest
nut mare Mollie Woodcock, bay marc
Estelle, bay gelding Red Dick, bay mare
Ginger, and bay mare Flora. In the 2:40
class the entries are chestnut mare Lady
Bell, bay mare Lazy Windsor, chestnut
gelding G. w. Huguely, gray golding Barney
Crossin, and bay gelding Bootack. They
will contest for the Alderney Dairy stake of
500, the gift of Mr. F.. X. Ward. The pros
poets for a fine meeting in July are good, and
there will no doubt be q large gathering to-
morrow to witness the opening sports of the
driving club. The trotting will begin at
o'clock.
National Republican., 1883-05-29
GROWN OUR HEROES.

Crown our heroes, the soldiers
Whose spirits have fed
To the land of the blest; crown the heroic dead |;
Let the fair hand of woman weave garands OF
Kissed by heavens pure sunlight in sweet morn.
Go tenderly. gently, and scatter them where
Our heroes are sleeping go scatter them there.
Crown our heroes, the soldiers
Who sleep on the shore
Where the call Of the buge shall wake them no
Men who fought to defend us; Oh can we forget
The tribute ofglory we owe to them yet?
Bring loves fairest offerings, with tears and with
And gratefully. tenderly, scatter them there.
Crown our heroes, the soldiers
Whose grandeur and power
Saved our own dear Columbia IN wars troubled
hour;
When amid the fierce struggle each soul was
Who was ready to die lest his country be lost.
They are dead they are dead! and now what can
we do
As a token oflove for the noble and true2
Crown our heroes. the soldiers.
oh scatter the flowers
Der the graves OF the dead! They are yours, they
are ours
Men who fought for the flag and our foes In the
For as brothers they sleep, both the blue and the
gray
And now true to our banner, our offerings we
bring,
Blushing roses of summer and violets OF spring
Crown our heroes. God bless them
No true heart must lag.
Crown the dead and the living who stood by the
flag.
Through the on-coming ages let each have a
name
Carved in letters OF gold In the temple of famel
For the bright stars of freedom, our banner un.
furled,
Is the JOY OF Columbia, the pride of the world
Mrs, MARY E. KALI
National Republican., 1883-05-29
6rabtItrs' wuiOt.
RALTtMoRE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
THE MODEL FAST AND THE ONLY LINE
,,,,,, - . BETWEEN -.
THE EAST AND THE WEST Tv1AWASHINGToN
DOUBLE TRACK JANNEY COUPLER

Schedule to take effect SUNDAY. MAY IL. 1ss1
5ehVe Mnshlngton from station corner OF New
jersey avenue nid street.
tor chicago Cincinnati, Louisville and ST. Louis
coaches aud Palace sleeping Cara 10 above points.
Wl.nont changei i0l5 a. M daily to Chicago. except
For Pltisburg, Cleveland, and Detroit at s3D a m.
anu o4O y. m daily; $40 y. m. is solid train to Pitts
burg, with sleeping Cars attached
Trans Tor Philadelphia and New York at S. 10 n. m.
withPnrlor and sleeping Cars attached.
For baltimore on week days, 5. $50, $50. 7i5 $40.
ga AND az do9; M. 1910 go asS l. $50, 100 $40 5So'7
For Baltimore on SUNDAYS $50. Ti5, 1905 a. M,
w GSo, ., $50, $50, 2, $40 D:iO D. M
foI Annapolis, $40 a. M, 1910 and go; on Sunday
For way stations between Washington and Baiu-
nore0, %, en. M 1910 y. 800 $40, and Ii0 p.
LOT nor Stauons on metropolitan Brancn 745 daily ex-
saunton, y % a. m. daily, except Sunday for Hagers'
eowm , ann nLederick $50 u m 1918, ib p. m daily
For Hagsrsiown lOlS a. m. daily, except Sunday;
Trains arrive from the west daily oso. nss a. m.
From New York and Philadelphia, 2;55. $40 a. IN
daily, $40 y, m. daily, except Sunday.
a. IRON Annapolis, S2Oa IN, 1850, 6;G p. M. sunday.
lU.iO q. M, b6 y. IN.
From stanton Gi5 - m. daily, except Sunday.
From Frederick and Intermediates points. s:25 a. M,
Iuh M, $50, 4:.O p IN. ana 300 y. hi. daily, except
9pThady TTHyys SnSo ~ a. nj F. M dolly om Point RoeSs
$50 1;l5 I3l o. pl0 and 1880 n. M, ~ l5 25O Il0 s.
gSS 800 and ll30 p. m. on Sundays, . $40, ais.
6dV aud GO, a. M, 1880 fiD, ., Ga5. I30 and p. m.
except A.N d. m,
~ For nirtherlniormatlon apply At the Baltimore and
ono llcket Ohce; Washington station, 6la and 1891
where orders will be taken for baggage to DO checked
and RECEIVED at nny point in the city.
w w Al, CLEMENTS, NJ. off,, Baltimore, and q. X.
National Republican., 1883-05-29
Omen Air Amusementn.

An interesting programme was presented at
Drivers garden last evening, Prof Philion
amused a large audience by his illusions,
which he concluded by the floating of table
in the air. through no other apparent agency
than the laying on of hands of several gentle
men from the audience whom he invited to
step on the stage for that purpose. The table
fairly danced around tho stage, and only
stopped doing so when some of the gentlemen
removed their hands. Mr.. Holdsworth, who has
a strong tenor voice, sang several songs of the
heroic school, accompanied on the cornet by
Mile. Amadi. Prof. Hardng's beautiful
illustrations of scenes of Europe and America
are continued this week. No finer entertain
ment has been offered to the Washington
public for so small an admission price as that
charged by Mr.. Driver.