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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-06-17
What Makes Petroleum.

Petroleum" says DR.. Geike, sis
general term, under which is included
a series of natural mineral oils. These
are fluid hydro-carbon compounds,
varying from thin, colorless, watery
liquidity to a black, Opaque, tar-like
viscidity. The paler, more limpid var
ieties are generally called naptha; the
darker, more viscid kinds, mineral tar;
while the name petroleum, or rock oil,
has been generally applied to the inter-
mediate Kinds" This same high au-
thority on all matters geological says
that it is specially confined to particu-
lar layers of rock, and he thinks it can
hardly be doubted that it is produced
by certain changes which take place
in organic substances embedded in those
rocks. What is the probable nature of
those organisms, and how they are dis
tributed, has not in his opinion been sat-
isfactorily explained. The coal-seams
and bituminous shales seem to be the
formations which embody the substan-
ces yielding petroleum, but whether
these substances are the animals or fish
of bygon ages, or their decayed veg
etable matter, seems to be the subject
of some difference of opinion. What
ever the substances may be, however,
the alterations in them which produce
petroleum oils are, DR.. Geike thinks.
due to the action of igneous rocks,
which in molten condition sometimes
invade coal-measures and bituminous
shales. The destruction of these gives
rise to subterrancous distilation, the
gases produced finding their way to the
surface of the earth, and the liquids, in
the form of mineral oils, collecting in
assures and cavities and often bubbling
up in springs just as water does.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-06-17

If you want to know what they are,
60 look in the pigs pen when their
dinner is being put into their trough.
Every piggy hurries to get the most,
and get the best. Every piggy looks
out for itself and does not care for
the other ones. Children that have
pig manners arc the kind that want to
be helped first at meal times, and want
the best things for themselves and
the biggest pieces. They look out for
themselves and do not care about
other people getting anything good.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-06-17
HUMOR OF THE DAY.
The Way Of the World.

AAAO w ~ Va SAAO VsOAAOs
''De man who expecks leas' of de
world am de one who has de fewest
complaints, said the old man, as the
sound of rafting hoofs died away in
the hall. ''De man who imagines dat
friendship will borrow money at de
bank am doomed to disappointment.
My frien' may lem me his shovel, but
he expects me to return his hoe in good
condishun. He may inquar' arter my
wife's health, but it doan' foller dat I
kin turn my chickens into his garden.
If I am sick, I doan' expeck de worl'
to stop movin' right long. If my mex
naybur whispers to my wife dat he am
willin' to sot up wild my corpse, he am
dom his full duty. If am in want,
dat's muffin to de people who have
plenty. If am in trouble dat's muffin
to people who have sunthin' to rejoice
ober. De worl' owes me only what
can airn. 1t owes me room to pass to
and fro, space for a grave, an SIGH a
funeral as de ole woman kin pay fur
an keep de bin full o. taters. Dc
worl's friendship reduces man to
rags as often as it clothes him in fine
rainent. De worls sympathy blister
a mans back as often as it warns his
heart. De worl's charity excuses de
crime of boss thief an am horror
stricken ober de stealth of loaf of
bread by an orphan. The world
promises everythin' an performs only
what am convenient. De man who
relies on de honesty of dc public
instead of de vigilance of de watch
dog will have no harvest
apples for sale. De man who pauses
at each stage of his career fur
de world to applaud or condemn will
become football for all men to kick.
Expeck no friendship to las beyond
the momen' when you want help.
Expeck no sympathy to endure longer
dan it takes fur tears to dry. Expeck
no praise from men in de same trade.
We will now continuate towards de
usual programmy of business. DE-
troit Free Press.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-06-17
Superstition at Home.

One of the religious teachers in New
Mexico is inclined to think that her lot
has been cast among a peculiar people,
or, at least, among a people entertain
ing peculiar ideas and observing odd
religious rites. She furnishes the fol-
lowing brief account of what she
recently saw: ''The penitents per-
formed their revolving rites in the
avenue just opposite my room, so that
I could not do otherwise than see and
hear them. They erected cross about
half mile from the house, and to this
each one in turn made pilgrimage.
They were masked, nude to the waist,
and upon their ankles were iron chains
so heavy that they could not lift their
feet. Their backs were covered with
wounds and blood, while on the
shoulders of each was borne cross,
ten by five feet, the arms of which were
not less than six inches in diameter.
When they were about rod from their
destination their burden was lifted, and
the remainder of the distance was
made on their knees with their faces in
the dust. At the cross stood a man
dressed in black from head to foot,
holding a small cruciix in his hand.
He bent and spoke to the penitent, the
purport of which l imagined was abso-
luton and blessing. They went back
wards, and again took up the cross,
but when they reached the house they
acted as if they were more dead than
alive. Icould not sleep for the singing
of the woman, the clanking of chains,
and, above all, the notes of the flute
constantly ringing in my ears She
thinks she has a great work before her
to convert these people, but having
the courage of true missionary and
the faith and love of the Master to
comfort her, she says she is not labor
ing without hope.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-06-17

al 70 VI SuCu cAOAuOuS value t0aC the
murderer dare not attempt to sell them,
feeling sure that inquiries will be: made
as to how he became possessed of such
precious gems. Tortured by fear and
desperate with hunger, he at length
commits suicide with this cap of Midas
placed mockingly upon his own head.
The story is ingenious in some of it's
parts, but is really, to speak plainly,
unworthy the reputation of that prom
ising young novelist, Mr.. Ernest NAL
den."
''Mr. Ernest Malden,'' muttered
vacantly, IA nOvelist!'
The Inspector rose from his chair and
slapped me on the back, and poked me
in the ribs, and shook me by the shout
ders, laughing the while with such tre-
mendous boisterousness that Mrs. Fogg
and Ann burst into the room in state
of speeches. amaZement which Ishall
never forget. Their appearance gave
the finishing touch of absurdity to the
situation, and as the grotesqueness of
the blunder which we had one and all
made dawned upon me, l, too, began
to laugh until the tears rolled down my
cheeks.
polly" I gasped as soon as I could
speak, ''Mr Maiden is a novelist, and,
oh! such vile murderer-on paper!
Ha. ha, ha! oh, oh, he, he! ha, ha, ha,
ha!'
We really never saw poor old Mr..
Lea again, for he died at Brighton of
softening of the brain in a few weeks
after his nephew and niece joined him.
Their leaving town, referred to in the
Inspectors telegram, was with this
object. The old gentleman. as we
afterward learned, was taken away
from next door in cab one evening
when we must all have been at the
back of the house. Had we but seen
him 60 we should have been spared a
great deal of terror and many unjust
suspicious of our neighbors' characters.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-06-17
THE SWALLOW AT CRAIGEN.
PUTTOCK.

"a poem by Mrs. Carlyle, given in
Thou, too, hast travelled, little auttering
Hast seen the world, and now thy weary
Thou, too, must rest.
But much, my little bird, couldst thou but
I'd give to know why here thou lik'st so well
To build thy nest.
For thou hast passed fair places in thy
flight;
A world lay all beneath thee where to
And, strange thy taste,
Of all the varied scenes that met thine eye
OF all the spots for building meath the sky
To choose this waste.
Did fortune try thee! was thy little purse
Felt here secure?
All, no! thou need'st not gold, thou happy
one!
Thou know'st it not. OF all Gods creatures,
Alone is poor!
What was it then2 some mystic turn OF
thought,
Caught under German caves, and hither
brought,
Mar1ing thine eye
For the worlds loneliness, till thou art
grown
A sober thing that dost but hope and moan
Not knowing why?
Nay, if thy mind be sound, I need not ask,
Since hereI see thee working at thy task
With wing and beak.
A we'll laid scheme doth that small head
contain,
At which thou work'st, brave bird, with
might and main,
Nor more need'st seek.
In truth, rather take it thou hast got
By instinct wise much sense about thy lot,
And hast small care,
Whether an Eden or desert be
Thy home so thou remain'st alive, and free
To skim the air.
God speed thee pretty bird; may the small
With little ones all in good time be blest;
l love thee much,
For we'll thou managest that life of thine,
While I Oh, ask not what do with mine
Would | were such!
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-06-17
Nervous Dtbilitated Men

You are allowed free trial of thirty days
Of the use of DIR. Dyes celebrated Voltaic
Belt with Electric Suspensory Appliances,
for the speedy relief and permanent cure Of
Nervous Debility, loss Of Vitality and Man
hood, and all kindred troubles Also, for
many other diseases. Complete restoration
to health, vigor and manhood guaranteed.
No risk is incurred Illustrated pamphlet,
with full Information, terms, etc, mailed
shall, Mich.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-06-17
An Odd Device to Take Turkeys.

W. F. Shuman has been bothered by
wild turkeys. They have been system
atically entering his cornfeld for some
time past and destroying the budding
corn. Under the game law of the
country he could not shoot them, but
he found where they came in and out,
and one day he slipped round and set
up some umbrella ribs in their path.
Slipping back he shot off his gun and
shouted to give them fright. His
plan succeeded. They ran at a great
speed to get away, and four out of five
in the bunch killed themselves against
the ribs.-Valdosta ga, Times.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-06-17
'HOLERA is rapidly NOV

HOLERA is rapidly NOV
ing westward and will soon
.appear in this country. In
order to prevent disastrous
effects from its ravagcs every
preventive should be en-
ployed, and the system
should be in perfect condi-
ton. At this season of the
year the system is in a weak
state and easily susceptible
to dangerous disease. Pain
in the back, WEAKNESS, las
situdc, headache, dyspepsia,
indigestion, kidney and liver
complaints are but the result
ofneglect. During the last
visitation of cholera to this
country no medicine was
found equal to Mishler's
Herb Bitters, both as a pre-
ventive and cure, and it has
been equally successful in
all the diseases above men,
toned. 1t renews and in
vigorates the blood, restor-
ing to health and strength,
and thus shielding the
system from disease.
AK your drukxist for NnH1ER HInB BIr1ERs
he does not keep II do not take anything else but
md postal card to MIsHIER HERB RITTE3s
o., 6A Oognmsrce Street, PHILADELPHIA
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-06-17
AYERS
HairVigOr

restores, with the gloss and freshness Of
youth, faded or gray hair to natural, rich
brown color, or deep black, as may be desired.
by its use light or red hair may be darkened,
: thin hair thickencd, and badness often,
though not always, cured.
1t checks falling of the hair, and stimu-
lates weak and sickly growth to vigor. It
prevents and cures scurf and dandrutf, and
heals nearly every disease peculiar to the
scalp. As a Ladies' Hair Dressing, the
VlGoR Is unequalled; it contains neither oil
nor dyo, ronders tho hair soft, glossy, and
silkcn in appearance, and imparts delicate,
agreeable, and lasting perfume.
Mr.. G. p. Bn1cnEn writes from Kirby, o.,
Juiy >, 1882 Last fall my hair commenced
falling out and in .as short time ne
AYERS HAIR VlGOR, which stopped the fall.
ing OF the hair, and started 4 new growth. I
have now a full head of hair growing vigor-
osy md am convinced that but for the
entirely bald"
(Ohio) Enquirer, says :"AYER's HAIR VIGOR
is n most excellent preparation for the hair.
speak of it from my own experience. lts
use promotes the growth OF now hair, ana
NEtNCS ~ kt'SSy Juu oOlts 4Ho ' AOVN 40 bAoO
sure cure for dandruff. Not within my
knowledge has tho preparation ever failed
to give entire satisfaction
Mr.. ANGUS FAIRDAIRN, leader Of tho
celebrated Fairbairn Family" of Scottish
Vocalists, writes from Bosto,, Mass, Fec. g,
1880: "Evcr since my hair began to give sill
very evidence of the change which fteeting
VlGOH, and so have been able to maintain
all appearance of youthfulness "A matter Of
considerable consequence to ministers, ora
tors. actors, and In fact every one who lives
In the eyes Of the public"
Mrs. o. A. PRESCOTT, writing from 10 Elm
S., Charlesto,cn, Mass, April Il, 1882, says {:
"TwO years ago about twO-thirlls of my hair
camo Off. 1t thinned very rapidly, and l was
fast growing bald. On using Ayers HAIR
VlGOR the falling stopped and a new growth
commenced. and in about q month my head
was completely covered with short hair. 1t
has continued to grow, and is now as good rs
before it fell. ! regularly used but one bottle
Of the VIGoR, but now use 1t occasionally rs
dressing"
We have hundreds Of similar testimonials
to the efficacy Of AYERS HAIR V1GoR. 1t
needs but a trial to convince the most skepti-
cal Of it, value.
PREPARED BY
. Dr.J.C.Ayer& Co.,, Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-06-17

wonder if any one knows of dwelling
Where the neighbors would like to hear
voices Of glee?
could bring them, Pm sure, in our Mabel
and Annie,
Delightful companions, if they'll notify
me.
For the sun breaks upon them the first in
the morning,
And the birds they love dearly to come
day by day :
And pick up the crumbs which their little
hands scatter,
When, bounding with life, they run out
to play.
Does any one know of any such dwellinge
1t needs must be small for our means are
not large,
Where the landlord, God bless him! for the
sake Of the children,
Will throw in the rent at a nominal
charge.
Henry S. WQshbarn.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-06-17
HOUSE WITHOUT CHILDREN,

ITO let, part of house, where there are
no children, to a neat American family
without children. Apply at-St."-AdreT-
tseMent In Boston Journa1.1
A house without children, did you ever OBJ
serve it?
Is desolate mansion overshadowed by
gloom;
Its lone, silent chambers re-echo your foot
steps,
And shadowy specters fit oft through your
room.
There dysdepsia is rampant, the blues they
assail you,
And troubles crowd thickly of like 6th
and kin;
There the chaise of the doctor is often seen
standing,
And Grape on the knocker tells of sorrow
within.
A house without children, pray don't ad-
vertise it;
Keep the street and the number secret,
my friend;
Let the clock tick in silence the few heeting
moments
You have yet in your lonely apartments
to spend.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-06-17

When Baby was sick, we gave her CAS-
TORIA.
When she was Child, she cried for CAS-
TORIA.
When she became Miss, she chung to Cas-
TORIA.
When she had Children, she gave them
CASTORIA
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-06-17

The principal OF the Young Ladies
Academy, of the north side, wished
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-06-17

A1tcr greeting me ne SraVely COOk
newspaper from his pocket and passed
it to me.
Read that said he, pointing to a
portion marked at the top and bottom
with ink. In a mechanical fashion
took the paper and began to read. 1t
was part of an article on the ''Maga-
zines of the Month";" and Tyburnia was
the periodical, the criticism of which he
had marked. 1t read:
"Tyburnia, as usual, is very strong in
fiction, but it scarcely sustains its repu-
tation by inserting the highly melo-
dramatic tale, The Cup of Midas.
The hero villain of this story is young
Greek, who is assistant to an aged dia-
mond merchant in Syracuse.
My heart began to beat as I read the
last few words.
This young gentleman is fired by an
ambition to play an important part in
the political life of the coming Greek
federation. To obtain wealth, and
with it influence, he murders his aged
master for the sake of certain priceless
gems which the old fellow had conceal
ed in a velvet night-cap he is in the
habit of wearing. This is the cap Of
Midas, we presume. Justin Corgialeg:
no, the murderer had read Hamlet,
and drops poison into his masters ear
and steals the night-cap. This poison
however, fails to do its work, so the
assistant at once stabs the old man
and begins to feel the first diffieultie:
of his lot, namely how to dispose of thu
body of the murdered man.
| Hooked up at Inspector Chitticl
sheepishly. A hooking smile lurket
| in the corners of his mouth, thought
'sWell, the hero buries his master il
the garden of the house and starts OF
with this cap, which contains the wealtl
which is to give him political power
Here comes the melodramatic point o
the story. The diamonds in this cal
The Clifton clarion., 1885-12-09
Summons.

TN THE JUSTICES COURT IN AND A for the County of Graham, Territory of Arizona, Precinct No. 3. before D. c. Casey. UP.
 Thomas Dalla 6, Plaintiff, vs. A. F. Jones and S. F. Jones, Defendants. Summons. The Territory of Arizona sends greeting to A. r. Jones and s. F. Jones.
 You are required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in the Justices Court of Precinct No. 3, Graham county, Arizona, and to an- swer before the Justice at his office in the town of Clifton, on the 18th day of January, 1SS5, at 10 o'clock A, M., in an action brought agaIns st you by said plaintiff, for the sum of Two Hundred and Ninety-Seven Dollars (S2g7 OO), for work and labor from May the 1st, 1885, to November 2d, 1885, at S35 % per month, and the sum of Eifty-Two Dol lars (S52 03) on assigned account from Mrs. T. J. Baker, and Thirty-Five Dollars (SS5 OC) damages, or judgment will be taken against you for said amount together with costs of this suit if you fail to appear and answer To the Sheriff or any Constable of said County, greeting: Make legal service by publication of this summons and due return thereof.
 Given under my hand, this 18th day of No- vember, 1885.
 D. c. CASEY,
 Justice of the Peace. First publication, November q. 1ss5.l
The Clifton clarion., 1885-12-09

THs attention of the owners of the many valuable mining claims in this district upon which the necessary amount of labor has been done is called to the following facts from the Mohave County Miner:
 ''Year after year miners go on doing assessment work forgetting that by patenting their mines this annual expenditure could be dis pensed with. The notion that pre- vails that the expense of patenting mining claims is at least five hun dred dollars is erroneous. In most cases patent can be pro cured for about half that amount, which includes the price of the ground, advertising, surveyors and attorneys fees"
The Clifton clarion., 1885-12-09

PooR old King Theebaw, of Burmah, has surrendered to the British. England has long wanted a good road from India to China, but until lately none was to be had. It so happened that this barbarian prince became involved in petty dispute with some Brit ish trading company, and as Bur nah is on the road to China, the English Government promptly seized this golden opportunity to pick quarrel with King Thee baw. He has been neatly and quickly thrashed and will proba- ply lose part of his valuable terri tory and England will, as usual, be the gainer. There is now very little valuable vacant land left on this globe that England has not a clair, to
The Clifton clarion., 1885-12-09
Proposals Wanted !
For Fencing the Court House Plaza al S0lOmonYiIIe, Gra- ham County, Arizona.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ~ the Board of Supervisors of Graham County, Arizona, will receive sealed propo- sals for constructing fence around the Court House Plaza, at Solomonville, Gra- ham County, Arizona, the same being Four Hundred and Sixty-Two (t52) feet square. Proposals to state the kind and style of fence (wire not admissible) and material to be used, kind and quality of lumber, height of fence, and same to be well painted with three (3) coats of paint, and all to be put up in a durable and workmanlike manner. Bids to state the price per rod or foot to be paid for in County Warrants on the General Fund at the rate and il the manner con- tracted for if contract be awarded.
 Bids to addressed to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, at Solomonville, and to be received up to the 4th day of January, 1SS6, at 10 o'clock, A. M., of that day, when the bids VII be opened and considered. Bid ders are requested to be present in person or by representative when said bids are opened and considered.
 By order of the Board,
 EWD. D. FUTILE,
 Clerk. Sclcacnyills Arizor1.. Nov. %. 1888.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-12-09

THE Government has shown its confidence in Gen. Crook by trans ferring New Mexico to the depart ment of Arlzona with headquarters at Whipple Barracks, near Pres colt, Gen. Crook in command. There is no doubt that the trans fer ought to have been made years ago, as the two Territories suffer from similar Indian evils. Crook has now Q chance to solve the In dian problem in his own way, un- hampered by Washington or other officials and it is but just ts sus- pend further judgment of hIm and his actions, until the result can be seen. If he succeeds Tn restoring permanent peace in New Mexico and Arizona he will acquire ever lasting fame within their borders.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-12-09

AND now it begins to look doubt ful whether John Sherman will be the next Ono Senator. Two Republican members of the Ohio Legislature have expressed a de- termination not to vote for him. Of course, inasmuch as this is theoretically a free country they can vote as they please, but it seems little hard to keep poor John out in the cold when he has worked so faithfully for the Grand Old Party.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-12-09
Proposals Wanted /!
For Supplying Prisoners in the
 County Jail With the Hec-
 essary Food, Sc.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ~ that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Graham, Territory of Arizona, will receive sealed proposals up to the hour of 10 o'clock, A. NJ. January 1. 1886. for the supplying to all persons confined in the County Jail, at Solomonville, the necessary food for their subsistence for the ensuing year of 1sS6. Said food shall be of good wholesome quality and in quantityjsufhcient to meet tn, wants of such persons, and to be delivered cooked to the person in charge of said Jail at such times as may be required by him, with suitable dishes and appliances. Bids to be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors on or before the hour above named and to be endorsed: Bids for Feed ing Prisoners in the County Jail at Solomon ville," and to be accompanied with copy of this notice and good and sufficient bond in the sum of S250.00 for the faithful perform ance of the contract, if awarded. Contract price to be paid quarterly in County Warrants on the Contingent Expense Fund.
 responsible bidder.
 The Board reserved the right to reject any and all bids.
 BURT DUNLAP,
 Chairman pro tenn. EDw. D. FUTILE.
 Clerk.
 Solomonville, Arizona, Nov. 20, 1885.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-12-09

A wARLIKE spirit exists among the half breeds in the Northwest Territory. No sooner did the news of Riers execution reach the Indians and half-breed French than a movement was inaugurated to secure aid from American half breeds. There will be no trouble during the winter months, but the pent-up vengeance of the follow CTS of Riel will probably brea k out in the spring and create havoc
 among the frontier settlers.