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Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
KhartOum.

1.-The Land of the False PIophet'
 is the title of the opening illustrated
 article in the March Century, by
 General R. E. Colsten, who was
 formerly bey in the Egyptian ser>
 vice. From it we quote the follow
 ing: "Khartoum is a city number>
 ing between fifty and sixty thousand
 people. Several European consuls
 reside there. The American consul
 was Agar Abd-el-Melek, Christian
 COpt from Esneh, and one of the principal merchants. The Europe
 an colony is small and continually
 changing; for Khartoum is a perfect
 grave yard for Europeans, and in the
 rainy season for natives also; the
 motality averaging then from thirty to forty per day, which implies three thousand to four thousand for the
 season. Khartoum is the conner cial center of the Soudan trade, amounting altogether to sixty.five
 million dollars a year, and carried
 on by one thousand European and three thousand Egyptian commerI cial houses. Drafts and bills of eX-
 change upon Khartoum are as good
 as gold in Cairo and Alexandria, and
 uice cersa. From official sources I learn that the city contained three thousand and sixty houses, many of
 them two storied, each having from
 ten to one hundred and fifty occu-
 pants. Stone and lime are found in
 abundance, and the buildings are. after a fashion, substantial, the houses belonging to rich merchants being very spacious and comforta~ ble. There are large bazaars, in which is found a much greater vari> ely of European and Asiatic goods than would be expected in such dis~ tant regions. In the spacious mar> ket place brisk trade is carried on in cattle, horses, camels and sheep, as well as grain, fruit and other agricultural produce. Many years ago an Austrian Roman Catholic mission was established ard lIbcral- ly supported by the Emperor of | Austria and by contributions from | the entire Catholic world. It occue pies large parellelgram surrounded | by a solid wall. Within this en~ Tn beautiful gardens of fig, | palm, pomegraRate, orange and | banana, stands a massive cathedral, a hospital and other substantial buildings. Before the people of | Egypt and the Soudan had been ir> ritated by foreign interference, such | was their perfect toleration and good temper that the priests and nuns, in their distinctive costum es, were al- ways safe from molestation, not only at Khartoum, but even at Fl obeld and the neighborhood, where the are Mussulmen and the rest are heathens. It was stated some months ago that Gordon had abandoned the Governors palace and transformed the Catholic mission into a fortress, its surrounding wall and massive buildings reneeriDg it capable of strong resistance.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
The Peanut Plant.

From MT. B. W. Jenes' recent pamphlet on the peanut plant, its
 cultivation and uses, we make the
 following extract: A warm soil is
 required by the peanut. A light,
 porous soil in which sand predomi-
 mates, but not too sandy, warm and
 dry, and yet not too dry, but contain ing some moisture, and open to
 capillary circulation, suits the peas l nuts best. In all eases the soil most
 suitable for the peanut must contain certain amount of calcareous cons stituents. The color of the soil should
 be gray, with few or no traces of
 iron to stain the pods- As rule the
 brightest pods bring the most money
 and as the color of the pods is al-
 ways influenced by that of the soil
 in which they grow, it becomes matter of importance to select that
 which IS of the right description. Land of the above nature and color may be regarded as first-class for this crop. But let It be distinctly borne in mind, that unless it cons tains a goodly percentage of lime in
 some form, in an available state, no land will produce paying crops of pods, although it may yield large and luxuriant vines. Of all the forms of lime, that supplied by the marls of the seaboard section appears to be the best.
 But any soil that can be put into a friable condition, and kept so dur ing the period of cultivation, will produce salable peanuts, provided | it contains enough lime to insure | solid pods. IT it IS known that q | piece ol land will produce sound | corn at the rate of from five to ten barrels per acre, the planter may rest without further experi> ment, that It will yield from forty to or eighty bushels of peanuts. As the cultivation extends  and more lard is needed for this crop, much Of it being put upon ,layey soil, and when well cultivated 1t generally produces heavy peanuts. Indeed, more pounds per acre may De grown upon some stiff lands than ight soil, however calcare ous. But ,layey land, or such as is dark or will impart stain or lark color to the pods that is ob- ectionable to buyers, and hence oils of thls nature are generally Iboided. A tenacious soil is also older and more inert than a light me during the earlier rart of the ummer, and as the peanut requires ] rather long term of warm weather o insure full growth and maturity, warmer and quicker soil is pref
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
AN ACT
To Amend Sec. of an Act Entitled ''An Act fo Provide Sinking Fund for Payment of Debt of Mar
 icopa County, Etc.
INTRODUCED BY THE HON. DeFoREsT
 PORTER.
Be it enacted by the Legislatioe Assena- 6Lg of the Territory of Arigona:

Be ft enacted by the Legislatice Assem-
 6Zy of the Territory cf Arizona:
 SECTION That Section Of said Act is hereby amended so as to read as follows: "There shall be levied annually by the Board of Supervi- sors of Maricopa County, from and after the passage of this Act, on the Second Monday In August in each year, tax of twenty five cents on each one hundred dollars of taxable property in said county, which tax shall be collected as other taxes of the said taxes are collected, and paid to the County Treasurer of said county, and such County Treasurer shall place the sum in fund to be designated as the Sinking Fund of Maricopa County"
 SEC. 2-All acts and parts of acts in conflict with the provisions of this act are hereby repealed.
 SEC. 3-This act shall tako effect and be in force from and after it's passage.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26

an extra session of Congress cannot now be avoided, even By working night and day.
 A Democratic member said tosday "the necessity of removing every Republican holding office under the National Government aud filling his place with Democrat is apparent to our leaders, but how toS accom- plish it without raising a storm all over the country, is the question which is puzzling us. Every depart ment will be investigated atan early day, however, and the official guillo- tine will be working smoothly in Q few months" G. E. E.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26

Popular Physicians

There is a growing demand on all sides for remedies agreeable 10 the taste as well as beneficial in effect, and the leading physicians and drug gists gladly welcome 10 the list of new remedies all preparations pos> sessing real merit and a pleasant taste. It IS now admittsd by all who have tried 4he new remedy, which is having such an immense sale-Syrup of Figs-that it is the most agree able and efficacious preparation ever discovered. If you want tie best of all Liver medicines and purgatives, Syrup of Figs is your choice. Trial bottles free and large bottles for sale by Dr. O. J. Thibodo.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
$25 REWARD,
GILLE TT, Ariz., Jan. 19. 1s

GILLE TT, ArlZ., Jan. 19. lSS5. On or about the 18th day of January, two horses left my place and when last seen were going in the direction of Phoe- nix, they answer to the following descrip- tiOn:
 One, bay horse, about fifteen and a half hands high, shod all around, left front foot whi te, and lame in same foot: hair on front legs clipped.
 The other is a roan horse with white legs and white face and lighttaif. the recovery of the above described prop erty I will pay (S1O) ten dollars, or for their delivery at my place in Glllett l will pay (S25) twenty-five dollars.
 JOSEPH COULSEN.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
JOyfuIly AstOnished

MT. James Brunt, Deputy Sheriff, Baltimore, Maryland, writes: In an experience of thirty years I have become acquainted with numerous so>called specifics for coughs and colds, but never before experinnced such surprising efficacy as was ob- tained from the Red Star Cough Cure. l was attacked with a severe, deep~seated cold and cough. suf- fered for some time, and tried this valuable remedy. I was completely cured by the use of one bottle.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
Bread

We the undersigned bakers, hav> ing found that we are loosing money at the present price of bread, will after this date sell bread at the old price, viz: 12 large or 20 small loaves for one dollar.
 WRIGHT 6 WALBRIDGE,
 FRANK KUCHLER,
 A. MANALIA. Phoenix, Jan. 15, 1885.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
Notice of Forfeiture .
To PIERRE GAUrRIAUD:

To PIERRE GAUTRIAUD:
 You are hereby notified that have ex- pended one hundred dollars (S10O in labor and improvement as assessment work upon the $ L; Brice mlne. Magazine " of Arizona, in order to hold said prem ises under the provisions of Section 1924, Revised Statutes of the United States, same for the year ending December 31st, 1884.
 And if within ninety days from the pub lication of this notice you fail or refuse to c lntribute your propotlon of such expen- diture as co-owner, your interest in said claim will become the property of the subscriber, under said Section 2324.
 CHAS. RAMPH.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
Notice of Forfeiture.
PIERRE GAUrR1Aup:

PIERRE 0AUrRIAUD:
 You are hereby notified that I have sx- pended one hundred dollars ($100) in labor and improvement as assess1ncDt work upon the Eureka mine, Magazine district, county of Maricopa and Territo- ry of Arizona, in order to hold said prem ises under the provision of Section 2324, Revised Statutes of the United States {; being the amount required to hold the same for the year ending December 31st, 1884.
 And if within ninety days from the pub lication of this notice you fail or refuse to contribute yonr proportion of such cxpen- allure as Q co-owner, your 1nteres in said claim will become the property of the subscriber under said Section g.: 4.
 CHAS. RAMPH.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26

A Card .

We respectfully apologize to our customers and the public generally for having so abruptly closed our store during this day. It will als o be impossible for us 10 transact any business tomorrow. We are making our best endeavors to properly ar range the great bankrupt stock. On Saturday, February 2s, we shall reopen for business. Respectfully,
 DILLON 6 KENEALY.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26

MT. Ed Wiggins, of the Humbug mill is in town to>day. The mill will start up in few days on GUS tom ore. The chloriders through out that entire region, he reports, are very active and large quantities of rock are being taken out. Much of it is beng shipped te Benson and other smelling points, while milling ore will now be worked in the Hum- bug mill.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26

JUDGE PoRTER's friends who have stood by him good and strong in his endeavors 10 promote the interests of the county are not a little chag- rined at his vote on the freights and fares bill in the House yesterday. If he has good reasons for recording his vote as he dld, respect for those who have earnestly supported him should lead him 10 make those req, sons known that his action may be justified in The public mind.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
Young Men, Read This

THE VoLTAIc BELT Co.,, of Marshall, Michie an, offer to send their celebrate ELECTRo-VOLTAIo BELT and other ELEC- rRIC APPLIANCES on tri al for thirty days, to men (young or old) afflicted with nervous debility, loss of vitality and m an- hood, and kindred troubles. Also for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis, and many other diseases. Complete resto- ration to health, vigor and manh ood guaranteed. No risk is incurred, as thiry days trial is allowed. Write them at once for illustrated pamphlet free
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
Notice of Forfeiture.
To PIERRE GAUrRIAUp: :

To PIERRE GAUTRIAUD:
 You are hereby notified that I have ex- pended one hundred dollars (S100y in labor and improvement as asst ssment upon the Nail City mine, Magazene dis trict, county of Maricopa and Territory of Arizona, in order to hold said premises under the provisions of Section 2324, Re . vised Statutes of the United States, being the amount required to hold the same for the year ending December 31st, 1884.
 And if within ninety days from the pub- licatIon of this notice ycu fail or refuse to contribute youy proportion of such ex- penditure as a cO-owner, your interest in said claim will become the property of the subscriber, under said Section 2324.
 CHAS. RAMPH.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given by the under signed Administrator of the estate of Nancy Denee, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with Che necessary vouchers, within ten months after the publication of this notice, to the said Adminis.rat at his office, east slde of Cortez street, opposite Court Bouse, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Ter.
 JAMES RICHARDS, Administrator of the estate of Nancy
 DeDee, deceased.
 Phoenix, Feb. 24, 1885.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26

Nearly all the Mammoth mIll plant is on the road between Tucson and the mine, and considerable of it already on the ground. The great wagons and ten mule teams strung out for forty miles makes life in a region that has been slumbering throughout the ages.-Index.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26

THE "Sierra Bonita" bill was i'm troduced yesterday in the House by Hunter. It has all along been looked to as the game upon which the "third house" would feast when it appeared.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26

A CARD-To all who are sufferin 2 from errors and indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness. early decay, loss of mar hood, &c.. will send a receipt that will cure yeu, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered by mission ary in South America. Send self-address ed envelobe to REV. JOSEPH T. LYMAN, Station D. New York.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
N otice.

TN VIEW OF THE CONTEMPT ATED l removal of the occupants of the old cemetery to the city Potter's field, very liberal terms are offered to purchasers of cemetery lots until January 1st, 1885. For terms apply to Millay $ Hine, agents; J M. Gregory, undertaken; or to
 J. R. LOOSELY, Proprietor.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
The Texas Pacific Land Grant
 Forfeited.

The following dispatch was re ceivcd by Judge J T. Alsap last Friday afternoon.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 1885. To J. T. Alsap, Ph9nir: The Senate has passed the bill forfeiting the Texas Pacific Land Grant. (Signed)
 G. H. OURY.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
Heart Pains.

Palpitation, Dropsical Swellings Dizziness, Indigestion. Headache Sleeplessness cured by Wells Health Ken ewer"
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26

 Brannen, Jim Morter, John Bookhout, Chas Montgomery, T L Brothers, Thos Murphy, Ralph Boyle, Neil Mcintyre, Wm Bray, William O'Bradle, Richard Bouche, Jos O'Nelll, Stephen Brodie, A A W Byatt, Andy Davenport, T L Poieine, Gerd Foyer, Albt Purnen, w L Tanning, John Ryan, John Graybeal. G L Reld, Mrs. Tempa Gilmore, A A Reynolds, R Grey, Frank Turneor, J c Harrington, N Welcome, F D Johnson, Jas F Welcome, RayJ Kountze, Albert White, John F
 RETURNED LETTERS. Blouse, Gregoire Hancock, Santiego Cameron, G " Lorenzo, Barcelo
 Peters, w H
 C4RTAs EsPANoLAs. Grigalva de Martinez, Jesus Maria Bindiola.
 Call for advertised letters.
 G. E. MowRY, P. M.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
Assignees' Notice.

w. A. Hancock and Lawrence M- Dun can having assigned to me their propert7 all persons having claims agNirst thclu, or either of them, are reQuerted tO pre- sent tho same to me at my of1ce in fhce- nix and all persons indebted to said ae- signors will please make payment Co me without delay. c. A. nv FED,
 PhGaix- A. T.. Oct. 6, 1884 AasigEee.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
Rough E'

Rough on Dentists"-TOOth
 Powder.
 Smooth, Refreshing, Harmless, Elegant, Cleansing, Preseryative, end Fragrant. 15e. Druggists.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
Bids for County Work .

The Board of Supervisors this morning opeded bids for building a porch around three sides of the county hospital as follows:
 Thomas Ruff, floor painted. .S47O %
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
SUPREME COURT.
Chief Justice, Sumner Howard,
 Presiding.
MONDAY. FEB 23.

MONDAY, FEB. 23.
 Court met and adjourned, the day being legal halliday. TUESDAY, FEB. 24.
 Case of Pasquel Negio, plaintiff and respondent, vs Robt. Hatch, de fendant and appellant, on appeal from Cochise county, was argued and submitted
 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25.
 Ordered that Zen Morgan, an att torney, appear within thirty days and show cause why he should not be punished for submitting a certain brief in case of H. B. Callum vs R. H. Paul.
 On motion of C. A. Tweed Jerry Millay was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court.
 Case of Reilly vs $. B. Comstock and A. J. Caldwell, on appeal from Cochise county, dismissed at appel> lants costs.
 Case of Reilly, administrator of ". J. Baldridge, vs M. E. Clark, dismissed at appellants costs.
 Western Mining Co.,, plaintiff and appellant, vs J. H. Teole ct al., de- fendants and respondents, on appeal from Cochise county, argued and submitted.
 Copper Queen Mining Co.,, appel~ lants, vs Arizona Copper Mining Co.,, respondent, on appeal from Cochise county, being heard.
 THURsDAY, FEB. 26.
 Copper Queen Mining Co.,, appel lant, vs Arizona Copper Mining Co., respondent, beIng heard.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26

Susan B. Anlhony's life began as a school teacher at $S month, and in fifteen years saved $500.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
rELEcRAPHIc.
Special to the HERALD.1
 COUNCIL.

| l..
 PREscoTT, Feb. 26-The Council
 met att Il a. m, President Ainsworth
 Tn the chair.
 Weedin introduced a bill to farm
 out the labor of convicts in the Ter
 ritorial prison and empowering the
 Governor, Chief Justice and Secre> tary to make contracts for such labor.
 Bill authorizing Maricopa county to issue $3,500 in bonds for improv> ing courthouse yard passed, under suspension of rules.
 Bill to prohibit Mexican feasts in Arizona read third time and amend. ed so as to exempt the counties of Pinal and Apache read third time and ordered engrossed.
 Bill 10 prevent sale of intoxicating beverages on election day passed unanimously.
 Bill to regulate and control the water of springs and streams in cer- tain counties passed. Maricopa and Pinal counties exempt.
 Bill to prevent railroad dlscrimi- nation in fre1ghts and fares referred to Committee on Corporations.
 The bill to regulate the grazing of sbeep on pubic lands gave rise to hot debate On motion to refer, but finally referred to select committee
 The Council bill to prevent aliens from holding more than GAO acres of | land came up from the House amended by reduction to 32O acres.
 Adjourned until tomorrow.
 HOUSE.
 PRESCOTT, Feb. 26.-House met at Il a. m, Speaker Rollins in the chair.
 Armstrong introduced q bill for of Territorial Nor nal school.
 Purdy's bill authorizing the school directors of Yuma to erect ten thousand dollar school house passed.
 AdN6Ssage was received from the Governor saying he had signed the 'ollowiug bills: An Act to prevent to travel and transporta- ion on public roads; An Act to To- ate the county seat of Mohave, also House memorial to Congress asking or the purchase of strip off of Sonora for seaport purposes.
 Ruggles' bill to tax the net pro- .eeds of mines gave rise to much de- pate Porter and Ruggles favoring md Rollins opposing the bill. The Jill was made a special order for Tuesday next.
 Porter's bill te revise and codify he laws of the Territory came up md was debated at length. The Jill asks for $1,5OO for that purpose. Franklin opposed the measure, laiming it was premature and too ostlY. Ruggles was also opposed o the bill and on motion it was in- efnitely postponed. After some other unimportant usiness the House adjourned. The Sierra Bonitas are making a trong light for their pet measure nd may be able to carry it through l he House.
 FINAL STAGE ROBBED AGAIN
 FLORENCE, Ariz.. Feb. 25-The Lage leaving here for PinaI was obbed by two men night before last t the same place where 1t was 1uOe.i foV Sas,c ago. The rehI,c-s ook the express and mail and also obbed four passengers of all their aluables. Soon after the robbery, arties were set on the trail of the 0bbers and captured them with all le stolen booty in their possession. he robbers are Henry Gerard and .ndrew Dorsey, two young men ] ,rmerly miners working in the ing mine. It is expected the ex- imitation to be held to-day will inns a lIcate several parties at Silver King nd that the capture of these robbers Il ill be the means of breaking up a esperate and well organized band.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
Mothers,

If yeu are failing, broken, worn out and nervous, use Wells Health Renewer." 15c.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26

The telephone girls of New York are not permitted to go to skating riuks.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26

Over 5000 women have pos itions m the railway offices of Austria, with salaries from SIS te S80.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26

CLEVELAND steps in one week from to>day.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
Letter List.

Unclaimed letters remaining in the postoffice at Phoenix, Arizona Fehrusrv 23 18S5.
Weekly Phoenix herald., 1885-02-26
FASTJEE
 AND
 EFFT0 @ Aw%-@

Stock pastured and fed hay at Slocum's ranch, 14 miles north of Phoenix, on the Prescott stage road. $2.5o per head per month. Special rates for colts. Terms cash on delivery of stock. E. o. SLOCUM.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-07-23
q DESPERATE VILLAIN.
Discharged After Trial for Murder and
Re-Arrested for Robbery.

MT. STERLING, KY, July 2.-When the
nine men accused of numbering Ed. Roy
burn were discharged last evening at More
head by disagreement of Magistrates Phil
lips and Moore, Deputy Sheriff Rogers, of
Fayette county, arrived with a warrant from
Hamilton county. Ohio. and Immediately
arrested Craig Tolliver, the ring leader, on
a charge of robbery, in 1882. Tolliver was
completely taken back. He was jailed under
a strong military guard. During the night
ne vented his rage by tearing down part of
the chimney of his cell and breaking stove
by throwing pieces of brick down through,
burned holes in the floor and trying to strike
Ed. Pearce, confined in the cell below. He
was very bOastful at first, declaring that ne
would be released before morning.
double guard was detailed and citizens
warned. This morning Tolliver was visited
in his cell by friends and taken away at $40
by Rogers and guard of thirteen men,
under Major Mckee and Lieutenant White
He boasted that no man would handcuf
him. but Rogers, despite his attempt to
double up his well hand, quickly chained him
to the car seat. The military leave him
at Lexington. where he will be
taken to Cincinnati. He says he will be
back Saturday. More arrests will probably
be made to morrow. and the soldiers will
stay till after the term of the Circuit Court.