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The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01

The act approved June g, 1884, provides that the rate of postage on newspaper and periodical publications of the second class, when sent by others than publishers and news agents, shall be one csnsSor each four ounces or fractional part thereof, and shall be fully prepaid by postage stamps affixed to such matter. This act in no wise en- larges the rights of publishers and news agents. All persons, not of these classes, are entitled to send through the mails, without regard to the place of mailing, dss- tination or distance, newspapers and peri odical publications of the second class, weighing not more than four ounces, by affixing thereto one cent postage stamp.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01

A writer in the Southwest Sentinel
 says that the vexed question of the yeni-
 mousness of the Gila Monster (chiaemers
 helidoma) has at last been set at rest. S.
 Wier Hithsll and Riehart, of PhiladslphiA, have demonstrated beyond doubt that tbi, lizard possesses venomous powers of friobtfn character. The poison IS secretsd by its saliva. v glands, and producing death by paralvzing t,Ne heat; thereby differing from the venom of $, 'rpents. The northern limit of the reptiles hab. ~ii' i' in 'Ou'nstu Utah, and the first reliable accouhs ot " lethal powers came from there. Ahe me1i. cans call it Escupion (the spite. and their fear of it has been regarded by natSS ralists as unfounded Science has however demonstrated its cogsncy. According to the experiments of the Philadelphia sAvants rattlesnakes' poison is bagatelle compared to 1t
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
MURDERED FOR MONEY. .

Belfast, July 29.-Charles Moneypenney, a linen manufacturer, was found last night in carriage of the night train between Paris and Brussels with his brains blown out. It is supposed he was murdered.
 Havana, July SO.-The regular troops ouartered ot Puerto Principle, not having been paid for long time and credit having been refused them, went to the stores and forcibly supplied themselves with provis- ions The fact having been telegraphed to the Captain General, hesent for the Direc- tor General of the Treasury, who declared that the only dispOsable money on the Is land was $30, 900 at Villa Clara, which was ordered by telegraph to Havana and thence remitted to Puerto Principle. The Span ish war steamer Conception received from Madrid sailing orders, but there being nc funds she could not leave. Meanwhile the crew is dying from yellow fever. Up to to-day sixteen men have fallen victims
 Among them, two midshipmen, one thu nephew of General Beaumont. Signitt Capa, the Director General of the Treasury asked the well known banker, T. Nj. Bor ges, for loan of s1OO, 900, but was refused
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
IMueRANr.< RETURNED.

New York, July 29-The Commissioners of ImmIgraton, dealing P NTsmptOrily with pauper immigrants brought rom Ireland b.V the Anchor Line steamships, 1'eeided yes terday that the thirty-two arrested immigrants must go back to Iceland. Commissioner Stephenson sent to the An chor line office for tickets for these people; the tickets were not sent and the Commis- sioners applied to Collector Robertson. The Collector refused to clear the Furnessia, one of the Anchor line steamers. The agents promptly notified the Commissioners that the assisted immigrants would be taken back, and then clearance was given to the ship The pauper immigrants were put on board of the Furnessia at daylight this morning.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
PRIVATE LAND GRANTS.

We make the following extract iron
 the annual report of Royal A Johnson
 surveyor general of Arizona, to the gen Ieral land office, the subject being one o
 interest to our people:
 1 This class of work in this office IS nee
 esSariIy one of slow progress. In the
 investigation of these old grants, letters
 are frequently months in being answered.
 Photographs of printing, writing, auto
 graphs, seals, etc, are not lnfrequently
 sent both to Spain and the interior of
 Mexico, for comparison with authentic
 records, and every step in the investiga- tion of private land grant is laborious and requires time. Experts, when sent to examine ancient documents in remote
 places, are often absent for months and are embarrassed by the iocass custddians in
 many instances to the detriment of the service.
 There are at present pending in this office highly important grants, which | shall not be able to report upon for some time to come, as the investigations have in most instances been but lately com menced, and the interests involved are of too great moment to admit of other than the most searching investigation, and in telligent and exhaustive work. It Is to be regretted that at the time of the pur chase of this territory, the treaty in con nection herewith did not specify limi- tation of time within which the United States would confirm private land grants covering portions of the newly acquired territory and beyond which they would not be entertained Arizona is to-day covered in portion by grants which have not even at this late day been filled These grants exist in reputation only, and 1t seems to be the intention of the claimants to allow their alleged 1 grants to lie dormant until towns are built upon them and their arable and pasture lands are purchased from the government and settled upon, when the claimants come forward and offer quit | ,laims of title, or demand settlements at | '1orbitant rates, usually commensurate with the cost of Improvements, etc, and | lot irfrequently these claimants are per ons who in the strict eye of the old 'ractice, would have come within the ale of punishment for, maintenance and This class of claimants ecure control of the little papers in an fort 70 perhaps have the grant confirmed D the meantime quit claiming and col setting money in settlements. The gov 1ament can not exercise toe stringent measures in regard to the investigation f private land claims of this character q this territory, and especially those not led at this time, or those which are filed nd in which the claimants thereto are laking no particular effort to furnish as this class of grants are reat detriment to the advancement of 6s territory, and constant nightmare , the settlers thereof.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
One of the most important sales

One of the most important sales of cattle ever made in this county has just been consummated, the Goodrich brothers Ben and Briggs, having disposed of all their cattle branded G, ranging on the South Pass ranch to Lyle and Sanderson, for S25 per head, including everything that walks. Already 547 head have been delivered, and the number will probably reach 600-Epitaph.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01

The erection of the Apache County Court House has been commenced at St. Johns. The contract has been awarded to W. B. Leonard for SS,000
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
SHARoN-HILL.

San Francisco, July 29.--In the Sha- ron divorce case to-day the plaintiff was again put on the stand Included in her testimony is the following: "Mr Reig- art came to me by request of Mir. New lands to see if he could not settle the diff. ticulty told him if Mir. Sharon would acknowledge the marriage contract, l would sign any paper he might draw, however strong. Mir. Reigert said that l could get s5,OOO,OOO to give up all pa pers and leave the state. This I refused to do. He said if I did not give up the papers I would have to go to jail, as they were forgeries"
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01

There is in agitation in the East the the question of the total abolition of fences. It is stated that the cost of maintenance of fences annually in this country is not far short of SsO,OOO, 900. It is estimated that there are 6,OOO, 900 miles of fencing in the United States.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01

Lieut.. Frederick Schwatka, of Arctic fame, has resigned from the army, and ha resignation has been accepted. It is gensr- ally understood thpt he intends entering upon some special duty under some foreign power.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
FINISHED THEIR WORK.

St. Louis, July 2s. J. F. Tucker and John c. Gault, who as arbitrators to de- wise plan for releasing the various leased lines of the Wabash system, who have been in session here for several days have finished their work, but the result is not to be known until their report is laid before the United States Courts.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
MURDERED FOR MONEY.

Olympia, July 26.-Ths body of Tee Cling, Chinaman, was found last night in 8 thicket near town in an advanced stage of decomposition, but showing several deep knife wounds. Investigation to-day points to the fact that he was murdered about ten days ago The motive was S400, which he was known to have on his person. The deed was evidently done by two fellow country men. who are supposed to have escaped to Victoria.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
A GENERAL ROW.

Cincinnati, July 26.-In general fight at the colored picnic held today at Oaky Grove, ten miles north of the city, this afternoon, five persons, more or less, were seriously wounded by bullet or knife No one fatally hurt.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
NO FRIENDS PRESENT.

New York. July 2S.-Five hundred sports assembled at William Woods, near Flushing, Long Island, at day break. While ring was being pitched, Referee Harding announced that Fulljames would not fight on account of so many friends of Dempsey's being present. Fulliames
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
HORRIBLE CRIME.

Denver, July SO.-Private advice from Greeley tells of terrible tragedy that oc- cured near that point last h.ght. Full particulars have not yet been received, but from what can be learned it seems that one John Shea, miner at LeadvIlls, was on visit to his family who reside near Greeley. Last night while his wife was asleep Shea cut her throat, then with the same knife cut his own, dying immediately after At latest accounts Mrs. Shea as still alive, but with no hopes of recoverv. It is net definitely known what csused' the husband to commit the crime, but it is thought jsal- ousy on the part of the man.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
TKEAcHERoUs WHIRLPOOL.

Peoria, July 26.-Three youths of the city of Canton, while fishing in the Hi nois river this morning, were drawn into whirlpool. The boat capsized and all were drowned Bodies were recovered this afternoon.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
L1eHrN1Ne,s SAD WORK

Cincinnati, July 30.-It is reported that six persons were killed by lightning in the regions of central and southern Ohio where the storm prevailed Saturday.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
BEST IN MANY YEARS.

Cincinnati, July 3O--Crop reports from Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky are that wheat is the best in quantity and quality gathaEsd in many years. Corn has suffered from drouth, but the rains this week have res cued it and the yield will be an average oue. The tobacco yield will be below the average.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
DAKOTA's NEW GOVERNOR.

Yankton, July Ex-Governor Pierce arrived tonight and will probably take the oath of office tomorrow. It IS sup posed he will then go east to close his af- fairs, leaving Secretary Teller as acting Governor.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
FELL WITH A CRASH.

Kansas City, July 25.-A two-story brick building, occupied by the Live Stock Indicator Publishing Co. and Pow ell, Wimbush x Co.,, printers, fell to- night, the. foundation having been weak ened by tho excavation of lots adjoining. The damage is estimated at Sl5,0OO. Several persons in the building narrowly escaped.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
FATAL LAND QUARREL.

Mobile, July 30.-Tuesday afternoon Col. J. L. Murphy, well known and pron- inent citizen, and president of the Mobile Life Insurance Co.,, was shot and killed by Reuben Tripp near his residence in the lower part of the county, in quarrel over land trespass. Tripp has surrendered him. self claiming that the killing was in self defense.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
A CORNER IN HELMETS AND PLUNEs.

Chicago, July 26.-A wholesale firm of this city has gone into the political campaign supply b1Einess on very large scale. They have made 25O, 900 helmets and have se- cured, by recent purchases, monopoly or corner in white plumes, and they have now s4, ,OOO, COG in stock
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
THREATENED LYNCHING.

Kansas City, July 2S.-Robert Logan, an inoffensive mechanic, was shot dead by Edward Sneed, dissolute character, in saloon on Twenty-Third street to- night. A crowd procured rope and threatened lynching, but the officers hur ried the murderer away before they could execute their design
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
EXPLOSION IN A CANYON.

Denver, July 25.--A work train, with forty bridge hands, was passing through Black Canyon, west of Gunnison this morning, when spark from the engine ignited box containing giant powder and terrific explosion followed. killing three bridge hands and wouuding num- Der of others. The cars and engine were badly wrecked.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
A SHERIFF SHORT.

Little Rock, July 26.-Barry Turner, Sheriff. is short $4,OOO in his accounts with the State in his settlement during his two former terms. It is also said he is behind with the county.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
TWO BLOCKS BURNED.

San Francisco, July 26.-At Tacoma, W. T., fire this morning destroyed t~o blocks, comprising twenty three buildings Loss, $50, 900; insurance, Sl5,000. The cause Is unknown.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
then drove to this city, followed by Dempsey, where it is understood the fight will occur in private house.

Cincinnati, July 2S-Juan Baca, of Las Vegas, N. M., representing himself as millionaire cattle dealer, has been in the city for couple of days. Yester- day he was enticed into hack to visit the Latonia race track to see some fine stock. It was reported at a late hour last night that Le had been drugged, beaten and robbed of money and checks to the amount of thirteen thousand dol
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
ON HIS WAY EAST.

Minneapolis, July 26-Gen. Logan left for the east this afternoon by spec ial train, via Milwaukee The veterans gave him grand farewell reception, cheering him on his way
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
BLOWN UP.

Sabina, Ohio, July 25.-Two houses of ill fame, kept by David West and Daisy Williams, respectively, were blown up by the citizens this morning by the use of giant powder The inmates were allowed to depart. No one hurt.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
KELLY AND GANG ABSENT.

Albany, July 25.-The Democratic State Committee met to-day. Tammany Hall members of the committee were ab- sent. Eugene Kelly, of New York, was chosen eLector at large in the place of Mir. Purcell, of Chicago, resigned.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
IN FAVOR OF THE TREASURER.

Cincinnati, July 2S.--The first case against the liquor dealers under the Scott law was decided to a justices court in favor of the county treasurer.
 SUSPENDED FROM DUTY.
 Washington, July 2S.-Judge Advo- cate General Swain has been suspended from duty, pending trial by courtmartial, and AssistanG Judge Advocate General Sieber has been directed to take charge of his office. The Star, this afternoon, will say: It is understood that the court martial will consider the charges against General Swain in connection with the Garfield fund
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
A COLONEL woMAN's PISTOL.

Cincinnati, July 26.-Clara Pratt, 8 colored woman, shot her husband, Will jam, through the stomach at 10 o'clock tonight. The man will surely die.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01
OF MOUNTAIN FEVER.

Chicago, Judy 26.-Henry A. Elkins the well known landscape painter of this city, died of mountain fever at George town, Col, to-day.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1884-08-01

Louisville, July 25.-A special from Parkville says; Miss Rose J. Woods was attacked on the knobs near here by two negroes, Joe Caldwell and William Clark, and cannot be found A man by the name of Peter Berger saw the men drag the girl into the bushes. Great ex- citement prevails and lynching is feared. The negroes have been arrested. There is large crowd in town discussing the matter.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-11-01
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

IN Accordance with act 1O1 of the session of
IL 1882, the following pol ling places are hereby
designated, and the following commissioners
are hereby appointed to conduct the election
to be held on
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4th, 1884.
Opelousas-At the Courthouse, commission
ers: E. NJ BOagni, Wilson NJ. Price and c.
Mayo.
Prairie Laurent-At Renoit Wyble's, commits
sioners: Ludger Lastrapes, Benoit Wyble and
BeIievue-At the School House. commission
ers G. M, DAILY, Lucius David and A. Dim
mick.
PIaisanoe-At Evariste Dupre's store, COM
missioners Godfrey Dupre, Valerien Vidrine
and Patton t, Blackshear
Grand Coteau-At H. NJ. Dunbar's store,
commissioners ; Theodose Sanval, O'Brien Ell
CouIee Croche~Near P. D. Richards, com
missioners: W. B. Milligan, Alex. Guidry,
Louis Vautreau,
sioners: " G. Deyillier, Ambrose Ealain and
W. C.. johnson.
Leonville-At School House, commissioners !;
Faustiu Richard, Numa Robin, Pierre Mistricl1.
Waxia-At School House, commissioners S.
W. w. Taylor John Fahey, Preston King.
Negro Foot-At ROsas Station. commission
ers: Il. a. Hicks, Lucius Thornton, ID. d.
west Melleville-AtJ j. s. satterly's, commits
sioners j. s. satterly, F. A. Dunbar, w. G.
Gordon.
NaSnln9tOQ-AG Town Hall, commissioners !;
J. P. O'Reilly, II. Molalson, and G. A. Roy.
Hig Cane-At Havard's Store, commission
ers W. NJ. Haw, joel G. Vanoy, Otis Collins.
Lower Bayou BOeEf-At Beggs Store, COM
mssiOnefs j. NJ. Edwards, j. w. Daniel, j..
Monroe Daniel.
Upper Bayou Boeuf-At Stages Store, com
missioners Alex Stage. Onezime savont, E..
G. Milburn.
Old Grand Prairie-At Paul Stages Store !;
commissioners: Louis Lafeur, Arcecius Fon-
tenot, Alfred Stage.
Bayou Chic0t-At Sam Haas Store, commits
sioners Bingham Cushman, James Martin and
All. Suddeth.
Bayou Chicot-At Dossman's commissioners:
Homer Savoi, L. DOssman, Chas. Dossman.
Bayou ChicOt-At Beaver Creek SchOOlhOuse,
commissioners: A. M. Goodwin, w. M. Fish,
John BOud
Mallet-At sullfce's Store, commissioners ::
NJ. g. Wilkins. Dennis W. Cannon, G. Derous-
Seau.
Church Point-At Barrousse's Store, commits
sioners V. d. Breaux, Lewis Hayes; j. K.
Mcmillan.
missiouers Robert Sloane, Robert N. Andrus,
Offutt Lyons
Rayne-At City Hall, commissioners: 7. B.
Bowden, B. Fl. Harmon and Henry Anding.
Pointe aux-Loups-AtS S. Carts, commission
ers: Yves Sensat, Louis Carte, Matthew Pous-
son.
ers: Chas. Duhon, l.. V. Fremeaux, Jean Pierre
Fruge.
Ben Lafieur; E. +. Vidrine. Oscar Dardeau.
Chataignier-At D. P. Lafleur's, commission
ers Azelien Manuel, DOrville Lafieur, Lastie
Fruge.
Mamou-At ]. j. Landreneau's, commission
ners: ]. B. Saucier's, ]. Fl. Guillory, Lucien
Bacon.
Faquetaique-At Honore Fuselier's commits
sioners David Courylle, Jr. VIM. Young, Jr
VIM r. Ashford.
Lower Mammouth-AtZe non Vidrines. com
missioners Landry Rougeau. William Ashford
and Henry FontenOt.
Prud'homme City-At T. C. Chachere's, com
missioners; Walter Jenkins, G. ]. Hundley
J. B. Mccoy.
German settlement-At q. Huber's, commits
sioners Jas. Littell, Frank Krutcher, DaI
Rose. I. ID. COOKE,
oct Hat Returning Officer, st. Landry Par.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-11-01
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
DUBLIC SALE.
ESTATE OF ANTOINE Liable, sR-
1910,
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

By virtue of sin order of the Honorable Dis
trict Court in aud for the parish of st. Landry
there will be Sold at public autton to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned ad
ministratOr, orany duly qualified auctloneer,
at the last residence of the deceased, near
Church Point in the parish of st, Landry, on
THURSDAY, November 18th, 1884, the Hollow
ing described property, belonging 60 the es-
tate of Antoine Liable ST.. t0-Wlt:
/. SiXty-fout arpents Of land with all the
buildings and improvements thereon situated
in this parish, in the neighborhood OF Church
Point, bounded on the north by land OF Theo-
dule Daige, south by Theodule Daigle, east by
land of Numa David and west by land of An
tome Liable. 1ils.
2. Eight arpents OF wood land. q description
Of which will he given on the day of sale.
Also one griSt mill, one four horse wagon,
one pair of timber wheels, one lot OF plows aud
harrows, one lot OF harness, nine hundred feet
of pine lumbe} one lot oak posts and rails, tour
COWS and calves, twenty head OF cattle,
two wild mares and colts, one horse, one hlly,
four gentle creole horses one mare and COLT
one pair mules, fourteen head of hogs, one lot
OF carpenters tools. one pair horse cart wheels
about two thousand pounds cotton in the
pots, one dOuDle-barrel shot gun, one lot OF
household ami kitchen furniture and other
miscellaneous articles.
Terms and ConditiOns.-FOr the lands one
third of the purchase price cash, balance III two
equal annual tnstallments, with eight per cent
per annqm interest from maturity till paid,
purchaser to furnish notes payable to the order
of the administrator and secured by special
mortgage. The moyables payable in cash.
HOMER BAROUSSE,
oct 11-5t Administrator.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-11-01
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

RY virtue of a proclamation issued by his
ID Excellency, s. D. McEnery, Governor Of
the State Of Louisiana, bearing date August 18th
A. D. 1884, and in accordance with law, all the
qualified electors of the parish Of st. Laudry in
said State, are hereby notified that an election
will be held on
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18th, 1854,
frr the purpose of electing:
One ElectOr for the First District,
One Elect0r for the Second District.
One Elector for the Third District,
One ElectOr for the Fourth District,
One Eleetor for the Fifth District,
One Elector for the Sixth District,
and Two Orthe State-atIarge.
The polls will be opened in each election pre-
einct, in said parish of st. Landry, from the
hour of o'clock in the forenoon until o'clock
in the afternoon, the day and date above men,
toned, to-wit Tueeday, November 4th, 1884,
for the purpose of receiving the votes of the
qualified electors of the parish of st. Landry.
under the supervision of the commissioners
of election, appointed by the authority desig-
mated by law.
The election to be conducted and returns
made according to law
oct lat Returning officer, ST. Landry Par.