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The Arizona champion., 1885-05-02
Respectfully Yours,
 JAMES M. SANDFoRD. Williams, May Ist, 1885.

HON. CLARK CHURCHILL, Attorney General of this Territory, brought suit against Reavis, to quit title for certain lands in Maricopa county, and judgment was rendered in favor of Churchill. Reavis claims to have a land grant in the Gila Valley, and is endeav bring to make settlers purchase from him. General Churchill is en- titled to grea: deal of credit for thus splking the "gun' of the fraud Reavis, and the people will thank him for it.
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Flagstaff Hotel.

To-day the Flagstaff Hotel passes into new hands, MT. w. H. Grove, formerly of Jerome, having taken charge of the property. MT. Grove, for the past year and half or more, has been running the Company House at the mine and mill of the Jerome Copper Company; man we'll versed in hotel business, and brings with him an estimable wife and two grown daughters, which will not only be a valuable addition to the society of Flagstaff, but will add much to the hotel attractions. MT. Grove is a man well known in Yavapai county, where he has resided for years, and his success in Flagstaff is already as sured.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-02

Messrs. Sam Black and l.. L. Burns, with their teams, have been engaged for several days past, leveling off the dirt piled up on Railroad Avenue, by the building of the track, which will be very great improvement to the appearance of the street. Travellers passing through on the cars have seen huge piles of dirt between them and the business houses, whic h was not very inviting. We understand Messrs. Black and Burns are to be paid by subscription for their services.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-02
Free To Farmers.

YHE National Agriculturist--An Ameri-
 Il can Farmers Journal will be sent free for one year to every farmer who sends us at once the names often farmers and l2 ? ct stamps for postage, &c. It is the best farm and home paper in the United States, and this offer is n.ade only to secure names to whom we can send specimen copies, as we know every intelligent farmer. who once sees the National Agriculturist, will subscribe for 1t. Regular price SI,oo per annum, Send today and secure this offer. Address, Ma tonal Agriculturist, Nunda, New York.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-02
Meeting of the Wool GrOwers.

O. Friday last the Wool Grower; held meeting in Flagstaff, but the sheep men were not largely repre- sen ted, as this is their busy season. The matter of how to prepare wool for shipment, was thoroughly discussed, and there was considerable discussion in reference to shipping wool to St. Louis, instead of further east, as the Cotton Exchange of that city is offer ing special inducements. Another meeting will be held after the shear ing season is over, when all the mem. bers can be present. There were pres ent representatives of transportation companies, who presented their claims for the wool shipments.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-02
Call and Settle.

All persons indebted to me by book account are requested to call at my place of business and settle, with in the next ten days, or the accounts will be placed in the hands of an at torney for collection. Stitch m time saves nine. D. A. MURPHY.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-02
Important Notice.

THIS is to give notice that the Arizona Il Cattle and Wool Company has purchas. ed all the cattle and horses owned by B. F. Saunders, ranging south of the Colorado river. The cattle are branded X on the ribs, and horses the same brand on the shoulder. Also, the Arizona Cattle and Wool Com pany has for sale twenty saddle horses, thirty young Utah bulls, three young stallions, two half breed Perckerons, one good roadster, also few good milch cows.
 For particulars, apply to or address
 DANIEL SEGMILLER,
 Flagstaff, Ariz.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-02
TIME OF HOLDING THE SPRING
 RONDEO.

We, the committee appointed by the Executive committee of the Mo- gollon Live Stock Protective Associa- tion, at a meeting held in Flagstaff, on Monday, April 9th, 1885, give notice that we have perfected arrange ments as follows: Time to commence. Monday, June Ist next, from Buck horn and Clear Creek, thence along the west side of the Mogollon moun- tains to Mund's ranch, thence to Nor mondary. Work back on the east side of the Mogollon mountains. (Slgned) DANIEL SEGMILLER,
 WM. MUNDs,
 WM. FAN,
 Committee.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-02

Messrs. Johns ton & Prager, the new harness makers in Flagstaff, are turn. ing out some of the finest work ever brought on the line of the road. In addition to their custom work, they have large stock of saddles and har- ness on hand, which they will sell cheap.
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 NOTICE.

Native Potatoes for sale, in 1co-lb. sacks, at Sa.7s--in quantities, to sui purchaser. Delivered at depot in Flagstaff. DAGGs BROS. & CLARK.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-02
Notice to Wooi-GrOwers.
SHEEP SHEARERS.

Wanted immediately, at Blackberry, A. T., six sheep shearers, with shears. 5000 to 4.ooo sheep.
 GENTRY & JOHNSON.
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Boys and girls.

FENl1E National Youth-A handsome Illus.
 A. trated 8 page paper, brim full of interest. ing stories for boys and girls, will be sent free for one entire year to every one who sends us at once the names of I2 boys and glrls of different families, and I2 ct stamps for postage, &c. This popular publication pleases both old and young, and is acknowl |. edg ed by all as the best youths paper in the United States. Regular price, sI,oo per annum. Send now so as to secure next number. Address, The National Youth, Buffalo, New York.
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NOTICE.

All parties knowing themselves in- debted to the estate of the late Nor ris Earth, or having claims against the same, are requested to call on me for settlement within 20 days from the 10th of March, 1885.
 NATHAN EARTH, Hobrook, A. T. Feb. as
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-02
FOR SALE.

Thoroughbred BROWN LEGHoRNs. Plymouth Rock Eggs for Setting, s per I3.
 w. E. ELLSWORTH,
 Peach Springs, A. T.
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-02
SUMMONS.

In the justices Court, of Ash Fork Pre- cinct, County of Yavapai, Territory of Ari. zOna
The Arizona champion., 1885-05-02

The Arizona Wool Growers Asso citation will meet in Flagstaff, Friday, May Ist to transact important busi- ness. THos. F. MCMILLEN,
 Vice President.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06
Methodist Ministers Association.

The Methodist preachers meeting met yes
terday morning and was presided over by Rev.
I. H. Mcconnell. The topic which was to have
been discussed was postponed until next Monday.
DIR. Mcconnell is to lead off in the discussion.
Subject: 1.-THE best method of conducting the
work of the churches this year" He will be fol-
lowed by W. R. Halstead, presiding elder of the
Indianapolis district. Officers for the coming
term were elected as follows: President, !. Fl.
Mcconnell, of Roberts Park; vice president J..
E. Gilbert. of Meridian-street: secretary, Wilbur
+. Sheridan, of Backford-street; treasurer, c..
e. Asbury, of Ames; executive committee, J. w.
Duncan. of Third street, j. A Sargent of Fletch-
er-place, A W. Lamport, of Central-avenue.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06
Equal Suffragists.

The Equal Suffrage Society met yesterday
afternoon in their parlors at Plymouth Church,
with large attendance. The report of the fair
committee was read, and will be published
There was read by Mrs. Zerelda Wallace two
very interesting letters from ladies in Wyoming
and Washington Territories. These ladies are
not only voters but have served upon juries
They testify that a large majority of the best
women especially in cities and towns, vote, that
they do not vote for party but for the best
candidate No better results have been OBJ
tanned, because there are seven men to one
woman, but the general results are good, since
both parties nominate much better men than
they ever did before.
The society resolved to celebrate Elizabeth
Cadv Stanton birthday on the 18th of Novem-
Der, and further arrangements will be published.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06
Local Campaign Notes.

law and order meeting will be held in the
First aldermanic district at the corner of David
son and Michigan streets on Friday, and will be
addressed by Caleb s. Denny, Charles l. Hol-
stein and others.
7. w. Gardner, the Republican candidate for
council in the Eighth ward promises that, if he
is elected. he will donate his entire salary dur
ing his term of Office for the purchase of fuel Tor
the poor and needy who live in his ward.
The Republicans of the Sixteenth ward met
last night and unanimously nominated Corne-
lius McGroarty as their candidate for council
man. Neil is one of the most popular men on
the South Side. and will, in all probability carry
the ward
A massmeeting will be held at Masonic Hall,
on Saturday evening, under the auspices of the
Morton Club. The speakers will be ex- Governor
Porter, Major Calkins N s. Byram, William
Bosson and others. A special invitation is ex-
tended to young men.
1t is reported that the Democrats are having
some trouble in enforcing the payment of the
assessment on saloon keepers for campaign pur-
poses. number of them have paid the amount
demanded, and the fund which has already been
collected is said to be large enough for all egiti
mate campaign expenses, but Mr.. Cottrell and
the Democratic managers want to make a lavish
distribution Of money in some of the West-side
wards during the present week, and they are
willing to be very generous if the saoon-kee
can be induced to shelf out the sheck,es
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06
THE RECORD OF THE COURTS.
United States District Court.
Hon. w. A. Woods, Judge.
To-day-No calls.
Superior Court.

Room 1-Hon. N. b. Taylor, Judge.
Yesterday-Mary Ann Schremer VS.. John w.
Hart ct al; foreclosure. Dismissed.
Edward Parry VS.. May Parry; custody of child.
On trial by court.
Today's Calls-No $3.50, Edward Griffith vs..
Feterspil administrator, vs. Catherine Young.
Room 2-Hon. d w. Howe, Judge
To-day's calls-No. 33938, T. j. Bryant VS..
Oren I'll. Trook ct al. No. 33497, Michael Judd
vs. Ellis Price; No. $780, Henry Oliver VS..
Charles Pott ct al; No. 3g484, Indiana National
Bank VS.. D. e. Goe ct al.
Room 3-Bon. Lewis C. Walker Judge,
Yesterday-Jacob L. Bieler VS.. George w
Winpenny; to foreclose chattel mortgage.
Judgment for $141.0 90.
First National Bank, of Mauch Chunk, Pa,
VS.. the United States Encaustic Tile Company;
to enforce lier of Judgment. Demurrer to com
plant sustained Judgment against plaintiff for
costs.
To-day's Call-No 33927 Emma N Foster vs.
Robert j. Foster, divorce.
The following decisions were rendered in gen.
eral term:
S3S. VIM. Henderson VS.. u. s. Mortgage Co.;
affirmed per curiam. Appeal granted on filing
bond of $l5 0O0
673. Lewis E. Campbell VS.. indianapolis &
Vincennes r. R. Co.. affirmed per curiam.
$50. Patsy Patterson vs.. City Of indianapolis;
affirmed per curiam. Appeal granted.
NEW SUITS.
Room 1-34528 Daniel Stewart VS. John L.
Bailey, jr.. ct al; note. 34525 Herman Hoff
VS.. Annie Hoff; divorce
Room 2-34526 Adir Baber VS.. Oscar L.
John L. Hudelson VS.. American Starch Com
pany; contract.
Room 3-34527. Joseph Carr vs. Warrington
Fickle; judgment.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06
The South-Side Counterfeiters.

Isaac Reynolds and Edward j. Carskegon, the
two men who were arrested in this city by
the police last Saturday night for manufactur
ing counterfeit half dollars and nickels, waived
preliminary examination before Commissioners
Martindale yesterday. The bond of Reynolds
was fixed at 81, 500 and of Carskegon at $1,000.
in default of which they were sent TO Jail to
await trial in the federal court VIM. Robinson,
who is held as a witness against Reynolds and
Carskegon, was also sent to jail in default OF
bail for $500. The wife of Reynolds against
whom there is evidence warrantng the Off
GERS to hold her for trial. was released from Gus
todv.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06
CITY In BRIEF.

The officers of the federal court have gone to
Evansville.
Charles G. Case has qualified as administrator
of Alex @. Carrs estate.
Peter Richter, a fagman at the Union Depot
crossing yesterday dropped $50 in bills. A mo-
ment afterwards he saw stranger picking the
money up, but the fellow disappeared before he
could catch him.
Judge Walker yesterday ruled, in the suit of
Marcus D. Frazier against S. NJ. Bruce and 9TH
ers for a writ of mandate to exempt property
from execution. that plaintiff should give bond
for costs before Saturday next.
John L. Henderson has brought suit for dam
ages against the American Starch Company for
$1,000, resulting from alleged violation of
parol contract. He says he had engaged to sell
the company's starch in western Missouri and
eastern Kansas, but after months service he
was discharged.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06

CHAMBERsBURG, Pa, Oct 5.-A short time
ago the contractors along the South Pennsylva.
MIA railroad received word from the American
Construction Company. asking what amount of
money they would take for the work done on the
road by them. They sent in their figures, and
on Saturday word was received by them that
their propositions had been accepted, and they
were ordered to discontinue work on the tunnels
at once. This morning all the workmen were
discharged. and work was generally suspended.
The Kittanning tunnel over 4, 900 feet in length,
was almost completed. The contractors say that
they have the assurance that the road will be
completed by the Pennsylvania road
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06
PERSONAL MENTION.

Andy Humphries of Versailles, is at the
Bates House.
Hon. Calvin Cowgirl, of Wabash, is at the
Bates House.
Col Thomas H. Nelson, of Terre Hause, is at
the Denison House.
Hon. w. FL. Hart and Judge j. c. Suit of
Frankfort are at the Grand Hotel.
John A. Graham, r. T. Donaldson and daugh-
ter, of Peru, are at the Denison House.
Miss Mary Miller, of Delaware, O., is visiting
relatives and friends in this city for two weeks
Mrs. Sarah Stirk died yesterday, at No. 140
North East street, at the advanced age of eighty
two years.
Col. J. B. Maynard has arrived home, after
having spent two weeks in New York, Philadel-
phia and Washington.
Gen. Warren Mccain, Of the police force, has
written history of Company L" of the Third
Indiana Cavalry, of which he was a member
The Indianapolis Literary Club resumed it's
meetings for the year last night. Rev. DR..
Alabaster read paper on "Confucius and His
Teaching"
Rev. A. w. Lamport, the new pastor of Cen
trail alavenue Church, will arrive in the city to-
morrow with his family and will take up his
residence at No. 297 Broadway.
Rev. John Baltzly is to read, before the Art
Association, essay on faces. richly illustrated
by all kinds of portraits and heads, at the open
ing meeting of the association in October.
Mr. Walter B. Rogers, the young Indianapolis
cornetist, who has stepped into the front rank
as musician and soloist, was a guest of Mr..
Louis Reibold, at the Bates House, over Sun
day.
A good many people in Indianapolis will be in
terested in the following item:
''The personal friends of DR.. S. M. Vernon
will be glad to know that his son, Horace K, has
entered upon his life work, the ministry of the
gospel, and last week left Philadelphia for his
appointment at Pierce, the county seat of Pierce
county, in north Nebraska"
The Ohio State Journal of Saturday says:
Mccoy Post, G. A. r., held another interest
ing campfire at the post head quarters last night
There had been no arrangements for an elabor
ate programme, vt the exercises were of the
most intense interest the chief attraction being
the beautiful and pathetic story by General
Macauley. This was an original narrative en-
titled Sam, being description of the army life
of one of the Generals regiment, who had
become closely attached to him in the years of
privation and suffering. The story is beauti-
fully written and most intensely interesting.
The General interspersed number of amusing
anecdotes, which he related in an imimitable
manner At its close he read press dispatch
from the State Journal of several days ago,
stating that his dear old comrade and subordi-
nate, Sam, had been killed by falling fifty feet,
while engaged in painting. AS the General
finished reading the dispatch he attempted to
say q word more, but his feelings overcame him,
and nearly every one in the audiencewas visibly
affected to tears"
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06
Making Some Headway.

Commissioner Pierson tells the New York
newspaper reporters that at the meeting last
week some headway was made in regard to a
new passenger agreement The repors of the
executive committee of vice-presidents sub
stantially recommends money pools on all first
class and second-class business. The manage
ment Of the emigrant business of the seaboard
from Baltimore to Quebec is to be formulated
and carried out by committee of representa-
tves of all the seaboard roads interested in emf
grant business It recommends, as soon as the
arrangements can be made, to return to sub
stantially the old rates on all passenger busi-
ness. The president approved this report and
referred 1t back to the executive committee with
power to carry out it's recommendations.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06

some 81 100. 600 in 1885, no intelligent opinion Of
the real Condition of its earnings in 1885 can be
formed at present The Maine & Eastern has
had fairly prosperous year, but until the pro-
portion of expenses charged to the Improvement
fund is known, even its own officials can form no
opinion of the net income of 1885. The remain
ing roads, the Old Colony, Boston & Providence,
and Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn have had a
continued season of prosperity. despite the hard
times about which We hear so much. The Bos-
upon its southern division, which gain has in
great part been Offset by losses upon the north
ern division through reduction in rates of fare
and Freight
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06
A New Coal Mining Company.

Articles were filed with the Secretary of State,
yesterday. incorporating the New Pittsburg
Coal and Coke Company which is organized for
the purpose of operating mine at Alum, Sulli-
van county. The capital stock is $685. 900, and
the directors are Louis HUT, Charles G. Har-
den, Henry Hafer, Noah Crawford and George
G.. Richards
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06
Third Cavalry Reunion.

The Third Indiana Cavalry will hold its annual
reunion at Madison, Ind, Oct Is. Rates have
been arranged with the Pennsylvania lines as
follows: From Rushville to Madison and re-
turn, $3.50; from Knightstown, by way of In
dianapolis, to Madison and return, ST. %; from
Indianapolis to Madison and return, SO.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06
The Proposed Charitv Ball

The executive committee having charge of
the arrangements for the charity ball is consid-
sring proposition for enlisting the interest of
people in the aeighboring towns in the affair,
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06
Coal Rates Advance Next Month.

The Erie, Lake Shore, Nickel-plate. Michigan
Central. Buffalo, New York & Philadelphia, and
Grand Trunk roads notify shippers and receiv-
ers of anthracite coal that on and after Nov l,
and until changed, the following rates will be
charged in carloads per gross ton for the trans
portation of that article from Black Rock, Sus-
pension Bridge, Erie Salamanca and Corey to-
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06
The Situation with New England Roads.


''Oct L. says the Boston Journal, commenced
anew fiscal year for Massachusetts railroads, that
of 1866. and that it may upon the whole result
more favorably than the one just closed is to be
desired, and present indications point strongly
An that direction. So far as we can form
opinion or the financial outcome of the old year,
while some roads have had prosperous times
Othsr roads have not been profitable to their
stockholders as in previous years. Taking the
Boston roads into consideration, the low rates
upon through traffic have resulted in consid-
cradle decrease in net earnings for both the
Boston d Albany and the Fitchburg. The
former company has probably had the poorest
year Tor some time, while even If the
report OF the Fitehburg shows an improvement
over 1882 and 1893 it will be poor enough.
OF the New York 81 New England, with fuctu-
etions Ia net earnings from 1917, 900 in 1882 to
&l08. 900 in 1883, and from sA28000 in 1884 to
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06
Still Have Faith in the Future Of the Prop
erty.

erty.
From gentleman who has recently met a
number of the Boston and New York gentlemen
who recently made trip over the Toledo, Gin
cinnati & st. Louis from Toledo to ST. Louis,
it is learned that they are very much pleased
with Genefal John McNuta, the present
receiver. concerning whose fitness they ex-
pressed much doubt at the time of his
appointment. The road is now earning more
than its operating expenses, and decree of fore
closure from Judge Gresham is expected early
in November. The friends of the property have
great hopes of the future of this property, if it
can be kept out of the hands of its enemies and
changed to standard gauge. 1t is crossed by
forty seven standard gauge lines, and could ex-
change business with every of them It
could be broadened to standard gauge and put
ir frst-class condition at an expense which,
recognizing the present outstanding first mort
gage bonds at par would make the total capitali-
zation but $25, 600 per mile
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06

To thoroughly cure scrofua it is necessary tc
strike directly at the root of the evil. This is
exactly what Hoods Sarsaparilla does, by acting
upon the blood, thoroughly cleansing it of ali i'm
purites, and leaving not even tant Of scrofula
in the vital fluid
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06
Seventieth Indiana Regiment.

The Seventieth Indiana regimental reunion
occurs III Franklin on Thursday next. Round
trip fare from this city will be sixty cents, the
train on the j., M. & + leaving at 8:15 A. NJ and
returning at Tap NJ
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06
A Traveller Robbed.

Levi Smiley, an old gentleman en- route from
Athens, o., to Ottawa, Kan, was robbed on an
l. & ST. l.. train at the depot last night by three
men who iostled him about in lively manner,
and got his pocket-book from his pocket.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06
SOld Seminary Rows -

Theannual meeting of the ''Old Seminary Boys
will be held on Oct. To- at the State fair grounds
when the usual programme of shiny town
ball, bull-pen ETC.. will be observed.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06

through local subcommittee, and to-day
meeting Will be held TO take some conclusive
action on the matter, as well as to consider
other matters in relation to the arrangements
for the ball.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06
Bleeding NOstpils

During 20 years of suffering
from catarrh and catarrhal head
ache / never found anything to
afford lasting relief until l tried
Ely's Cream Balm. / have used
TWO bottles, and now consider my
catarrh cured. / have recon-
mended it with like good results.
ID. Z. Higginson. las Lake ST.,
Chicago. Ill.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06
Criminal Court.

Hon. Pierce Norton, Judge.
Yesterday-The State VS.. Henry K. Wyman;
on trial.
To-days Call-The State Vs. Morris d. Myers;
forgery
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-06
Cincinnati. Wabash g. Michigan Railway.

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Depart-Indanapolis and Grand Rapids Elk. 400 am
Michigan Express 11:05 am
Louisville and Wabash Express. 7lO pm
Arriye-Wabash and Indianapolis Express 11:25 am
Cincinnati & Louisville Express. 2:05 pm
Indianapolis and St. Louis Express 1919 pm