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The Arizona sentinel., 1884-03-29

Hearing of the flood in Yuma the Los Angeles Herald was led to ask why the SENTINEL had ceased publishing the rainfall at this point, with the other metro- logical record. We have omitted that item for somc time, and for most excellent reasons. The rainfall in the locality is not enough to justify us in devoting so much space to the almo uninterrupted succession ol Zeros, This season has been an unusual one for us, and yet the total precipitation for the year has only been 3.03 inches. That is not enough to bother with.
The Arizona sentinel., 1884-03-29

thenticated by others or not No particular form of solemnization, nor any at all for that matter, is required. So that marriage may not necessarily be more ceremOnious or solemn in its execution than a horse trade. This is reducing this all impor- tant act-considered by many as sacred as a Sacrament-tO 8 very degraded level. Such cases as the Sharon controversy are 1 it's natural fruit. The law should require a more stringent form Of marriage, properly witnessed and authenticated, so that those who enter the matrimonial state will be estopPed from denying 1t, and and those who have have not can never frauduently assert 6 claim to having done so. As it is now. it would almost seem, in some instances, that the parties them selves can wifh difficulty say whether they consider themsel- yes married or not. There should be reform in this mat ter. It will not do to trifle with his sacred relation, because the integrity and purity of society depend upon its preservation inviolate.
The Arizona sentinel., 1884-03-29

California is having a high old time with her climate this win ter. Rain unlimited quantities has fallen. to say nothing of hail. thunder and lightning, and an occasional wind storm. Tuesday all these conditions came to pass accompanied by an earthquake. It is about time California began to sing small about her unparall- eled winter climate.
The Arizona sentinel., 1884-03-29

The Governor has appointed Mir. F. M. Murphy as Commis- sioners and MT. Douglas Gray Alternate Commissioner, to re- present Arizona at the Cotton Centennial Exposition at New Orleans. We would call the earnest attention of our readers to the great opportunity offered -an opportunity to throughly advertise the grand resources of Yuma County. It must be re- membered that the New Orleans exposition will be an information al exhibition, and every cue of our industries and enterprises should be represented there. Our miners should commence at once collecting together speci- mems of their ores, SD as to have them ready when called upon. A good showing can be made of our farm products in forwarding cot ton sugar cane. whe eat and barley grown in the Gila valley. It will show the visitors to the Worlds Fair that Yuma counry is not only rich iD mineral but in agri- cultural lands. A proper exhibit from this County, will cause emil grafton and capital to seek homes, and investment ill Yuma County.
The Arizona sentinel., 1884-03-29

The Hill-Sharon case, paralle- led only by the testimony in the Beether Hilton scandal, calls forth the following comment from the Los Angeles Herald: GAS long as the present laws relative for marriage and divorce prevail so long will such scandslous trials occur. These laws should be changed, and the evil will cease. At present, anything that can be construed into the sem mblance of a civil contract between the parties for that purpose, amounts to a marriage, under the laws of Cali- fornia, whether witnessed or au-
The Arizona sentinel., 1884-03-29

"Travels in Mexico ard Life Among the Mexicans," by Frederick A. Ober. The most fully illustrated and the largest popular work on Mexico ever published. A stirring narrative of most interest ng journey from Yucatan to the Rio Grande in one large octave volume of nearly TOO pages. Agents wanted. Ap- ply 10 J. DENYING 6 Co.,, APO Bush street, San Francisco, Cal.
The Arizona sentinel., 1884-03-29
THE GREAT EECLIS H REKECY.

Is a never failing cure for Nervous De ebility, Exhausi- ed Vitality, Semin- al Weakness, Sper- ma:orrhea, Lost Manhood, 1mpo- tency, Paralysis, md all the terrible effects of self sb-
 lse, youthful fol-
The Arizona sentinel., 1884-03-29

A Massachusetts woman IS sue- ing ner mother-in-law for S25, ,0O0 for alleged slander.
 Gerouimo's band with their stolen stock arrived at San Carlos on the 20th. They still refuse to give up the stock or pay any du- ties.
 Bismark's explanation on the Lasker resolution has somewhat modified the American eagle. He has sheathed his sword and drawn his tooth-pick.
 The Luzerne county delegates to the Pennsylvania Republican State Convention are instructed to vote for Blaine delegates to the National Convention.
 The Mississippi valley is again submerged, from a break in the Kemp levee. Great Suffering and loss is reported. Here will be an opportunity for prompt con- gressional aid.
 General O. O. Howard has been detailed to go to Egypt to watch the progress of the war there. Chief Joseph ought to accompany him as an aid de camp. Ten to one Howard will establish a freedman's Bureau over there.
 The cbroner'- jury in the case of John lilies, lately killed at Bisbee by Deputy Sheriff Daniel, while engaged in an attempt to ron the safe of the later, returned a verdict in accordance with the above facts, and also justifyiDg the officer.
 A dispatch from the City of Mexico, dated March 25th, says: The first train of Pullman cars with passengers leaves to-day. the permission of the governor having been received. The par ty consists of 50 persons, Ameri- cans and Mexicans.
 The economic Age, of Boston: Arizona, with probably the largest mineral area on the plan- ct, is .expected sto soon occupy the first place in actual wealth, and constantly increasing deve- lopment. What Pennsyvania is in iron and coal production, so will Arizona be in the precious metals department, the most ex- tensive in the wealth of gold, silver and copper productions.
 A modern Romeo and Juliet have been found in Bentonville Indiana. w. M. Dane, having been forbidden to pay his atten- tions to Ada Swift, a girls of 13, bought two ounces of laudanum, and gave her half, taking the balance himself. The overdose saved their lives, but young Dane, upon being arrested, for given poison to the girl, shot and killed himself.
 The Senate passed the Fitz- John Porter bill, and a man who was either coward or foe ot the country, who had not the manhood to openly and bravely proclaim himself its enemy anG take hIs place before it's guns, ha, been put on the retired list of its army officers 10 draw pay.-A> this virtually pronounces him guiltless it is now in order tC grant him over twenty years back pay. Who says republics are ungrateful?
 News has been received al Tucson of the capture of Kit Joy by ths sheriff's posse. The par ticulars are unknown. It is fu. mored that desperate encounter took place, and Joy, badly shot up, was taken to Silver City, whe he lies at the point ofdeath It is learned that some ranchmer ran across Joy, somewhere on the Gila. He refused to surrender and started to run. A ball ploug, he'd through his scalp on the side of his head, and a second shot struck him in the leg below the knee, when he fell. He then gave up and was taken to Silver City, where a surgeon amputated hio lou holow fho knoo hut if
The Arizona sentinel., 1884-03-29

A daily mail will be put on from Tucson to Logan City with in the next ten days.
The Arizona sentinel., 1884-03-29
DRIFT-WOOD.

A Massachusetts woman is sue- ing ner mother-in-law for $25, 900 for alleged slander.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16
Prof. Emery,s CONCERT.

In order to fall in with Miss JON
nard's other engagements, the con
cert announced last week will take
place next Tuesday, the 18th inst.
1t is not necessary for us to pro-
claim Miss Jonnard's merits as a
vocalist. as the reputation of them
is spreading far and wide, and the
young lady will soon be recognized
as the great Southern prima donna.
She will be supported this time by
the popular Nashville tenor, Mr..
Fraley, and Emery's trained orches-
ira will give two classic overtures.
Moreover, every body will be
there whom you would like to see,
and you can't afford to miss il.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16
BEN BUTLER.

Those who supposed that Ben But
Ter would not be a candidate for the
Presidency had little conception of the
old demagOgue's character. With all
of his native shrewdness Ben is the
greatest egotist in America and great
ly magnifies his personal following
and influence. The world has never
produced man who possessed a great
er degree of that audacious effrontery
commonly called cheek" He would
have been a candidate if no party had
rendered him a nomination, and he
needed no issue to bring him before
the public but the personal one of
making Ben Butler President. He
went into the Chicago convention with
the hope of capturing the Democratic
nomination, and the certainty of at
tracing notice. His dissent from the
platform adopted there was only made
to furnish him a means of escape from
the party. He is the embodiment of
low cunning and contains in his per
son all that an elevated idea of charac-
ter can object to. He doesn't expect
10 be elected President but wishes to
crafty his vulgar love of notoriety by
keeping his name before the public.
Ben has one of those cast iron natures,
impervious to abuse, and takes equal
delight in the good and bad things
that are said about him, His aim is
to be talked about.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16

Mr.. HENRY FRECH, of this city, adj
dressed letter to the Nashville Ban
ner inquiring if the railroad commits
sioners are still drawing their salaries.
The Banner is of the opinion that they
will claim every dollar of the pay
allowed them. Aside from any con-
sideration of the necessity of a railroad
commission, this should not be allow
ed. Mr.. Frech makes a good point
when he says: off the law is void the
Office is, and some good citizen of Ten
nessee should file an injunction on the
treasurer to stop their pay" If the
law is not void it is in allegiance, and
salaries should be so too. There
should be no pay for services not rem
dered.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16
Forrest Hill Seminary.

A Charter of Incorporation has
recently been issued to Chas. w.
Tyler, G. w. Greenfield, NJ. D., g.
M. Pardue, Polk Prince, ]. l.. w.
Power, J. E. Wilcox, and J: w.
Grant, as corporation by the name
and style of Forest Hill Seminary,
for educational and literary pur-
poses, in the first district of Mont
gomery county" The date of APP
LEGATION for the Charter is May Both
1884. The object for which 1t was
issued by the State is thus set forth
in the Charter:
"Said corporation having for its
objects to furnish a thorough edu-
cation to those who attend it and
comply with its requirements to.
furnish instruction in the following
courses, or schools, viz: The school
of English Language and Litera-s
ture, including Logic the school OF
Mathematics /; the school of Natural
and Physical Sciences; the school
OF Civil History the school OF An
cient Languages and Literature
The school of Modern Languages
and Literature; and the schools of
Mental, Moral and Political Philos-
ophy,"
The above named gentlemen met
at Forest Hill on Wednesday Aug.
18th, for the purpose of organizing
Board of Directors under the
Charter requirements. The meet
ting was called to order by Prof.
Grant, at whose suggestion Capt. J.
l.. w. Power was chosen temporary
Chairman, and Prof. Grant, tempo
rary Secretary. After reading of
the Charter by the Secretary, and a
discussion OF some of the points in
it, Judge G. w. Tyler was elected
President of the Board, and J. E.
Wilcox, Esq. Secretary. Bylaws
for the government of the Board
were then discussed and adopted.
Prof. Grant was chosen Principal,
of the Seminary for one year, after
which the Board adjourned. H.'
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16
. shootlng Mormons.

A bloody affair recently occurred
in Hickman county, Tennessee.
which recalls thesmemorable scenes
about Norvoo when the early Nor
mons were driven from Illinois by
the outraged citizens. Several
Mormon elders went to Hickman
county few years back and by
their preaching succeeded in con-
verting d number OF natives and
founded an organization. Their
presence In the county excited the
usual animosity against Mormons
which grew in intensity until last
Sunday when the following tragedy
occurred. This account of the affair
was given the Nashville Banner by
Col. w. M. johnson of Oentreville:
Last Sunday morning, when the
Mormons assembled they were at
tackled, and several parties lost their
lives. Col. johnson says he heard a
rumor of the attack in the morning,
but could learn no particulars until
John DePrlest, the maii-rider be-
tween Centreville and Ivy Mills,
Lewis county arrived. When ques-
toned Mr.. DePriest gave the fol-
lowing particulars of the affair
About IL o'clock three Mormon
elders met at the house of an old
man named Gender, near Ivy Mills,
and proceeded to hold one of their
regular meetings. Among the con-
gregation were Mrs. Gender, young
Martin Gender and John R.Hutson.
Between 10 and IL o'clock ten or
twelve mask men rode up to the
house and were met at the door by
young Gender and HutsOn. The
mob demanded the young men to
surrender, but they refused and
showed fight. One of the mob
knocked young Gender in the head,
crushing his skull and causing in
slant death. Hutson, who had by
this time sliced a double barrelled
shotgun, fired upon the mob and
killed one, who after his mask was
removed, proved 10 be David Hin
son, a well-tO-dO farmer, who lived
on Bushy fork of Beaver dam.
The mob drew their weapons and
fired upon Hutson, killing him in
stantly. They then entered the
house and opened fire on the Nor
mon elders, two of whom were kill
ed outright. One of the elders
sought protection behind Mrs. Con-
der, and bullet aimed at him took
effect in the lady's leg, fracturing
that member. The other elder see
ing his brothers lying dead, fled to
the woods. He was pursued and
fired upon. 1t was thought he, too,
was killed. On the way to Conder's
house the mob stopped at a neigh
boring dwelling owned by Mr.. Gar
rett, where they captured Nor
mon elder He was taken to the
woods, and after all was quieted
down at Conder's, several shots were
heard in the direction the mob went
with their prisoner, and it is
thought this man was also killed.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16
THE Nashville American of w

THE Nashville American of We'd
nesday gave an account of an old
man being found in the Sulphur
Springs bottom in that city, drunk
and paralyzed. On being taken to
the police station twas ascertained
that he had nearly thousand dollars
in money and a handsome gold
watch on his person. The man was
DIR. ]. M. Trotter, who is well known
to great many people in Clarks-
vile and vicinity. He has been
here several times trying to work
up interest in securing large fort
une which he says is due the Trot-
ter heirs in England. He at one
time raised considerable money by
that means in this locality, but the
English fortune has never material
lied. The Doctor also lectures on
phrenology, and has appeared be-
fore GAINESVILLE audience In that
role.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16
Crop Report.


We have received the report of
the Commissioner OF Agriculture
for July. The report IS based on
over four hundred reports from
ninety-five counties.
I'm regard to the Wheat crop the
report says: "From the reports
over the entire State, the yield of
this crop has fully come up to ex-
pectations and in many instances
has greatly surpassed the estimate.
The rainy season which followed
close on the harvest damaged in
many instances the grain while in
the shock, but in spite of the freez-
ing out In many counties last Win
ter causing the stand to be thin, and
other unfavorable conditions during
the period of its growth and ripen-
ing, the crop generally is reported
to be the finest both as to quantity
and quality that has been grown in
the State for many years, and 1t is
believed by most of those who have
kept themselves familiar with the
estimates of the yields OF the past
few years, that it will exceed the
crop OF 1882, which amounted to
nearly 10000, 900 bushels, and which
was perhaps the heaviest yield of
the past decade, if not in the his
tory of the State. In addition to
the abundant yield, the quality of
the grain is reported very superior,
and the crop is reported to be mostly
housed and in good condition"
The corn crop is reported to have
improved considerably during July
though some of the conditions pre-
vious to that time were not favora-
BILE. The crop is said TO have been
greatly damaged in some localities
by storms. The excessive rains in
the early part OF the month had
rather damaging effect on the hay
crop, however, a large proportion
was saved and in good condition.
"Of the conditions of the tobacco
crop, forty-seven counties report inn
proved conditions as compared with
the previous month, thirty counties
report a decrease, while the remain
ing twenty report conditions equal.
A few counties report some OF the
crops "frenching" to some extent.
Montgomery county reports, that
with no further unfavOrable cOndi-
tiOns the crop will be the heaviest
for ten years. Other counties report
fine prospects for heavy crop. In
the June report an error appeared
which was discovered too late to be
corrected. In the general summary
we said that the large area planted
in tobacco this year was thought to
be due to some extent to the legisla-
ton permitting the producer to sell
one hundred pounds without paying
license. 1t should have been one
hundred dollars north without pay
ing license"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16

THE Athens Post says in reply to
the reiteration of some papers that the
Republicans of East Tennessee who
were Union men during the war are
dissatisfied with the nomination of
ex-rebel Reid:
We think the Democrats will carry
Tennessee this fall, if thoroughly or
ganized and properly worked, by a
handsome majority, at the same time
it is proper to contradict and depre-
cate the statements that there is any
disaffection in the Republican party
in this section toward Judge Reid. II
is not true. Instead of cultivating de-
lusions, it is always best to keep the
facts of the case at the 'front.'
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16

| A very pleasant entertainment
was given I'm Stewart Cabinet Hal
at the University Tuesday night
The affair was almost entirely i'm
promptu, the programme having
been arranged with very little prep
aration. 't1 n b.1 4
The performances consisted Of
recitations and vocal music, and
were, on the whole, pleasant and
creditable. Misses Settle and
Fowlks sung several Duets that
were much enjoyed. Miss Poston
favored the audience with two songs
in voice remarkably clear and
sweet, and Miss Saunders, pretty
and petit debutante, sang twice
Her notes could not have been 9TH
er than charming,-coming from
such source.
Mrs. Byrne, a lady whose old
age is crowned with an intellectual
ity and culture that is really re-
freshing in one Of her years, is so
well known in GAINESVILLE as an
elOcutionist that 1t would be super
fuous for us 10 praise her perfor-
mances. She recited two pieces, one
humorous and the other pathetic,
demonstrating that her talent
is superior as well as versatile.
Miss Moss made two Rotations,
both humorous. One was John G.
Saxe's laughable version of a dole
full romance from the classics. The
speaker rendered it in very artic-
ulate voice with finely laid empha-
sis, much to the amusement of the
audience. Miss Anderson recited
two we'll known pieces in style
which evidenced the fact that she
has been a student of the emotional
and deeply tragic.
We learn that the net proceeds OF
the entertainment were 5000, which
will be appropriated to the gymna-
sium fund.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16

TwEETY-ONE thousand widows Of
Mexican veterans are still drawing
pensions from the government A
good many Mexican veterans must
have been Mormon Elders.-DepsJcrdt
Our neighbor seems to be about as
well posted in regard to the Mexican
pension bill as it is on the tariff. We
were under the impression that the
Mexican veterans had been trying tor
a number Of years to get the Govern
ment to pension them but had, so far,
failed. ......
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16

THE Democratic Convention for
the 9Th Congressional district OF
Tennessee has been i'm a deadlock
at Tullahoma for several days.
After nearly two hundred ballots
the Convention adjourned Wednes-
day night with the several candi-
dates standing nearly equal. The
candidates are Ivie of Shelbyville,
Richardson of Murfreesboro and
Warner the present encumbant.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16

Col. WEST, of Mississippi, who was
nominated for Vice-President on the
ticket with Ben Butler, has not ac-
cepted the nomination, and says he
will support Cleveland and Hendricks.
If Ben should win on his lone hand
however, the Colonel will probably
take the second place in the event that
the electoral college hands it to him ON
a silver waiter.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16

THE result of the county elections
throughout the State of Tennessee
show large gains for the Democrats es-
pecially in the eastern division. This
is gratifying, but county elections are
so much influenced by personal con-
siderations that they cannot be taken
as fair indication.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16

THE candidates for Governor will
not reach GAINESVILLE until the leaves
begin TO turn, but the @jint debate"
will be no less interesting ON account
OF its nearness to election day.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16

The following dispatch to the
Nashville American, dated at Dick
son Station Aug. 9th, will he read
oy many of our readers with regret.
Prot. Guerin, once lived i'm this
county and is well remembered by
many of his school.mates and
friends:
Prot VIM. Guerin, who taught
school at this point last year, but is
ten miles north of here. was petnrn'
ing home from school yesterday
evening with his son, both on =
mule, and the animal became
frightened, throwing them both off.
The boy fell unhurt, but Mr.. Guerin
received internal injuries from
which he died In a short time.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16
County Executive COMMITTEE.

The newly appointed Democratic
County Executive Committee met
for organization at the court house
last Friday. Present George Bar
bee, of No 8; Ross Bourne, No. 5 !;
L. p. Howard, No. g.; Thos. Cooper,
No. 8; E. M. Nolen, No. 10; P. o.
Travis, No IL; G. M. Bell, Jas. I'll.
Smith. F. F. Abbott, G. w. Tyler,
No..12; Ross Wilson, No. IA; DIR.
w. II. Crouch, No. 16; II. H.
Mock bee No. IS: B. J. Corban No.
10; VIM. Thorn No. 20.
Judge Tyler was made temper
airy secretary. ..... .
Upon motion, NJ. Savage, Esq,
was elected a member of the com.
mittee.
The next business in order being
the election Of permanent officers.
Mr.. Barbee placed in nomination
for chairman Mr.. Savage lie was
unanimously elected. Messrs Smith
and Bell were put in nomination
for secretary, Mr.. Smith withdrew
and Mr.. Bell was unanimously eIec-
ted.
1t was moved by Judge Tyler
that district committee be organ
lied in each civil district of the
county, the member of the County
Executive Committee 10 be chair
man thereof, and the selection Of
the other two members 10 be left to
him.
The committee adjourned TO meet |
at the courthouse Saturday, Sep,
6, 1884, at IL O'Clock am.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-08-16

BROTHER BEECHER wavered awhile
when he heard of the charges against
Cleveland. The alleged immortality
shocked the Brooklyn parson, but he
investigated the matter and is now en-
thusisstic for the Democratic candi-
date.