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Governur.s Proclamation.
EXECUTIVE DEPT. OF ARIZONA,
 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR.


 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR. l Whereas, it has been reported to me, on what I deem reliable authority, that on or about Fri day, the 22d day of May, A. D. 1885. five persons in the peaceful occupancy of their homes, on Blue river, Tn Graham county, Arizona, were foully murdered, their bodies mutilated and their homes plum dered, the perpetrators of the deed being, as is alleged, q band of Indians with whom the United States has amicable treaty rela- tions; and,
 Whereas, I deem Indians as amenable to the laws, as are white criminals.
 Now, therefore, I, H. NJ. Van Arman, Acting Governor of the Territory of Arizona, by the power in me vested, do hereby offer a reward of S200 each for the arrest and conv iction of the persons who committed these depredations and murders.
 And should fatal consequences to the murderers attend their ar rest, Identification and proof that they were the guilty parties will be sufficient to obtain payment of the above reward.
 This reward, however, will not be paid to persons in the military service of the United States, nor IS it intended to give permission to go upon any Indian reservation, nor to in any wise interfere with the military authorities of the United States in the discharge of their duties, but is only intended to take such steps as are usually taken by the Executive Authority of the Territory concerning crim inals.
 In testimony whereof
 I have hereunto affixed [SEAL. my name and caused
 the Great Seal of the
 Territory to be hereto
 affixed. Done at Prescott this 27th day of May, A. D. 1885.
 A. NJ. VAN ARMAN,
 Acting Governor. Attest:
 H. H. NoYEs,
 Asst. Sec. Territory.
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Asst. Sec. Territory.
Killing of the Phillips Family

Killing of the Phillips Family.
 The killing of MT. Phillips, a worthy citizen of Grant county, New Mexico, and the massacre of his family, is only one of many similar outrages which have been perpetrated by the special pets of Gen. Crook. The deceased was well-known by many former citi- zens of Silver City, and his un- fortunate ending is the cause of much regret among those who knew him in his hospitable home. The following are the particulars of the killing by Geronimo of Mir. Phillips, who has lived in the vi cinity of Silver City for the last seven years, and who was in com fortable circumstances. A few months ago he went to Oakland, California, and bought two car loads of choice stock for his ranch, located within three miles of Fort Bayard and five miles from Silver City. The family consisted off Mir. Phillips, his son, Gen. Phil lips, wife and two children, aged 3 and 5 years. Last Friday morn ing Geronimo's band attacked him, killing the entire family except ing the oldest child, girl, which they hung on a meat hook, the hook entering the back portion of her head, in which position she was found still alive by rescuing posse of citizens and taken to Silver City, but only lived few hours. The citizens think this pretty rough, occurring within sight of ten-company military post, and at present department headquarters.
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Those who thought that Capt. Cutter and Con Kelleher were reckless when they left Clifton for Hampson's were pleased to see the gentlemen return, having had a pleasant tour and meeting with no misadventure.
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A meeting of the building com mittee will be held tomorrow evening to consider the armory m q ttar
The Clifton clarion., 1885-06-03

The times are sadly out of joint when we have a baptismal sprinkling in June.
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Justice Casey, who was seri- ously injured by the late cyclone, is again on duty, and looks as we'll aa ayar
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Capt. Ford has secured the building formerly occupied by George Hill as an armory for the Clifton Guards.
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NJ. V. Stevens and John Baker have gone to Mexico on a short visit to examine some mlning property.
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Harvesting on the Lower Gila is progressing most favorably. Cal Fair thinks that in ten days he will be able to commence thrashing grain.
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Mir. Galloway and family were among the many visitors to Clifton who were attracted here by In dian rumors.
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lFirst Publication, March 1. 1885. Notice of Forfeiture.

ryNO Gen. Boyle, John NJ. Wright and Geo. !. Skain.-You are hereby notified that I (S3O0) dollars in labor and improvements on the Josephine, American Flag and Challenge claims, situated in Greenlee Gold Mountain Mining District, Graham County, Arizona, as will appear from certificate filed in the office said premises under the provisions of section 2S24 Revised Statutes of the United States, being the amount required to hold the same, for the year ending December 31, 1884.
 If within ninety (90) days from the date of the first publication of this notice you fail or refuse to contribute your proportion of such expenditure as eo-owners, and the cost of this advertisement, your interest in said claims will become the interest of the subscriber under eaid section 2324. THOMAS FAY.
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MT: Cunningham, the major domo on Hampson's ranch, who has been on the sick list, has re- turned to his post of duty fully recovered.
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Acting Governor Van Arman is in earnest, as his proclamation shows. He has thus far done all in his power to assist our military cor,nopv-
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The Citizen speaks thusly of one of Graham's popular young men: 'Henry Dowdle, one of the best and funniest of mortals, is fixing up the house on his ranch near Solomonville, in Graham county, in too fine a style for a bachelor, and it is whispered that he IS shortly to take a partner Miss Annie Freeman-as the rs- suit of his philosophical views of mans destiny. Mir. Dowdle de- serves all the joys that can be accorded good man. and he has only the best of wishes for future happiness from the Citizen"
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The arms and ammunition or dered for the Clifton Guards " ere received here last Saturday.
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Hon. H. M. Van Arman, Acting Governor, has issued commissions to duly elected officers of the First Regiment, militia, as follows: Vim. Dewitt, of Prescott, and Thomas $. Ford, of Clifton, to be Captains; Frank Meador, of Pres colt, and Henry Hill, of Clifton, do be First Lieutenants; D. M. Martin, of Prescott, and F. J. Laage, of Clifton, to be Second Lieutenants.
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The Clifton Guards have been ordered into active service. If called upon to do active service in the field they will prove worthy of. their name. Capt. Ford has had military experience; Lieuts. Hill and Laage have been to the front. The company Is composed of citizens who appreciate their responsibility and will do their duty well.
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We have for sale SEVERAL FINE RANCHES.
First Publication April 29, 1885. Notice of Forfeiture.

NOtECt or FOrIcIture.
 TOA. c. HARWOOD.-YOUAR ARE HERE 1 by notified that we have expended S1O0 in labor and improvements upon the Iron King mine, situated in Copper Moun- tain Mining District, Graham County, Ari- zona, as will appear from certificate filed in the, office of the District Recorder, in order to hold said premises under the pro- visions of section 2324 Revised Statutes of the United States, being the amount re- quired to hold the same for the year ending December S1, 1881.
 If within ninety (90) days from the date of the first publication of this notice you fail or refuse to contribute your proportion of such expenditure as co-owner, and the cost of this advertisement, your interest in said claim will become the property of the sub- scribers under said section 2324. I. N. STEVENS, NJ. V. STEVENS, A. E. CAMPBELL.
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$. W. Pomeroy has sold his ranch on the San Francisco river. Mir. Russell is the purchaser:
The Clifton clarion., 1885-06-03

An old Indian fighter, who has been camping on the trail of the hostiles, declares the military are good sextons. They follow in the wake of the murderers and bury tho dead.
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Duncan Dots.
arnory.


 On yesterday evening Capt. Lane Fisher, attended by party of six cowboys, discovered fresh Indian trail in the hills about twelve miles northeast of town. Upon their return they organized a party of fifteen men, all we'll mounted and armed, who left early this morning to follow the trail and make a fight with the Indians, if they come up with them.
 Mir. G. W. Parks has just re- turned from Carlisle with the mail, and reports that Frank Harper, in coming from the Up per Gila to Carlisle, was chased by six mounted men, supposed to be Indians. Mir. Harper was con- siderably ahead of the party when the chase commenced, but as In dian signs have been seen there, we cannot doubt but that Indians were in that vicinity.
 A cowboy just in from May flower district says that a trail of thirteen moccasln tracks and two pony tracks were seen yesterday evening going northeast from the Mayhower district. 4 COW belong ing to the Gebhard Cattle Com pany and one belonging to Nixon & Foster were found killed on the trail.
 Our citizens would like to see consolidation of Clifton and Dun can forces, and believe that united they could soon drive the hostiles from our immediate neighbor- hood. GEO. W. PARKS.
 DUNCAN, ARIz., June ?, 1885.
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Only two prisoners are tenants of the county jail at present
The Clifton clarion., 1885-06-03

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters conquers and prevents malarial levers. dyspepsia, chronic constipation, tendency to kidney. and bladder ailments and rheumatism, and is of the greatest value in cases of bodily trouble arising from weakness. Old people are greatly aided by it, and 1t is highly service able to convalescents and ladies in delicate health. It is, moreover, useful medicine to take with one on long journeys, and counteracts the effects of mental exhaustion.
 For sale by all Druggists and Dealers
 generally.
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The Hon. Lucius Q. c. Lamar, late Senator from Mississippi, and at present Secretary of the In terior, should heed the sugges- tions of the press of this Territory and New Mexico, and act upon the advice given. We have sent to the Secretary a marked copy of the CLARION, and earnestly hope that he will lend a listening ear to the words of warning which have been sent abroad, and give us relief in this hour of our dis tress. Mir. Secretary, send the Indians from our Territory.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-06-03

Mrs. Sam Lesinsky and Mrs. Smedbeck departed Tuesday morning, the former for Los An geles and the latter for New York. They were accompanied as far as Lordsburg by Messrs. Fraissinet and Leslnsky.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-06-03

Under the command of Capt. Ford, a detail was this morning sent to the Upper Gila. Volun- teers offered their services, but were not wanted, since the com pliment was filled from the Clifton Guards-
The Clifton clarion., 1885-06-03

Some time since Prof. Griffith gave an entertainment in this place, at the United States Hotel. We regret to learn that he was found dead in his bed at Casa Grande. He died from heart disease.
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Read the Governors proclama tiop.
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as ever.
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property.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-03-18
Mdlfo,.d Items.

Some of our farmers say that there
is more snow to come this month, al.
though it seems as if spring was ap-
preaching rapidly.
We understand that many Of our
farmers would be perfectly willing to
sell out their stock Of wheat ct pres
ent price. but muddy roads prevent
them from carrying ont their plans.
The annual town meeting in this
town was held at the school house
Of Dist. No. SO, March 10, '85. The
meeting was called to order by Louis
Spelbrink. Town Clerk, and Mr..
Athanasius Henle was then chosen to
preside as moderator Of the meeting.
After discussing matters Of more o.
less importance the meeting proceed
ed to levy taxes for the ensuing year.
On motion Of We correspond dent, 500.
Town Revenue, and 500. 90 Road and
bridge taxes were levied. The motion
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-03-18
OF +. J.. Runk to levy only 500 tax
was promptly voted down.

OF +. J.. Runk to levy only 500 tax
was promptly voted down.
The election of overseers and pound
masters was next in order. and the fol-
lowing officers were elected by yeas
and nays:
Dist. No. Overseers. Pound Masters.
| David Haeberle. II. L. Runk.
2 Mic Arbes. Mic Arbes.
8 Adolph Schubert. AID. Schubert.
Marion Current. Anton Henle.
5 F. brush. John brush.
3 Peter Schmitz. P. Scbmitz.
Inc offices of chairman of super
vlsors, town clerk, treasurer and as
SCISSOR were carried without oppo-
sltlon' but for chairman five names
were presented and the contest was
closer than ever before. The result
Oh canvass will be found elsewhere in
this issue.
Farmers are preparing for seeding
IN earnest, and the work will be COM
menced in about week, provided
JAKE Frost doesn't interfere.
4 large quantity white fife wheat
VIII be sown in this vicinity this
spring.
Cattle buyers are again roaming
over our town in numbers. Most all
OF them are looking for the young
STOCK which commands fair price.
Inc new town board met yesterday
proceedings will appear in next
weeks issue.
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=. April 1880
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-03-18

Public men. Mr.. Blaine was absent
from the city on. inauguration day,
standing by the grave Of his sister.
Secretary Villas received news that a
sister was at the point of death. and
Gen. Slocum, the marshal of the pa
geant, hurried to the sickbed Of his
brother.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-03-18
Linden Ne2CsLets

News are rather scarce this time.
and the correspondent poor dictator,
but shall endeavor to do the best.
trusting the production may occupy a
space Of your honored REVIEW.
We are glad that winter is leaving,
and to see that spring is so swiftly
approaching.
Betsy Paulson and Thee. Thormod.
son, who have been away tending
school this winter, have returned.
Mr.. Anton Johnson was married to-
Miss Annie Peterson, a step daughter
OF Ole Stone, the 18th of Feb, at her
home in Lake Crystal.
Mr.. John Rooster has purchased an
eighty of land, paying $4,000. The
German Courtlanders seem to have a
great liking for Linden. Now they
have bought another farm-formerly
belonging to Hans Belle. The pur,
chaser was Mr.. Meier. He paid
81, 100000, the farm containing three
forties of prairie land and five acres
of forest.
Our worthy neighbor, ex-Sen. Hell
ling, intends to move to New Ulm.
He has rented his farm for three
years. Mr.. Helling, we Lindenltes
wish you much success and many
friends in your new locality.
Halvor Halvorson, a step son of Mr..
Knudson, who used to be resident
of Linden, but now living at Beaver
Falls, was taken insane while attend
ing the Normal school at Mankato
this winter and is now at the hospital
in St. Peter.
School in Dist. No. taught by
Miss Thormodson-closed March 18th.
The last day was mad e'quite interest
ing by the pupils delivering deelama
tlOns, dialogues, singing, etc. The
school-house was filled with people to
its utmost capacity.
Election day was largely attended,
there being cast about IS votes. The
assessors Office was the only bone Of
contention. There were three candi-
dates for it, Edwin Panlson being the
successful one. For chairman was
elected Ole Jorgenson; supervisors,
A. Christianson and John j. Ourea,
clerk, Clement Halvorsous treasurer,
John Johnson; Justice, John Halyor-
son; Constable, John Rooster.
The enterprising publishers Of Dr.
Foote'S Health Monthly have, by the
liberality of their premium offers, out
done all their previous generosity
The list TO select from includes useful
articles, standard books and scientific
literature, such as one usually expects
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MUM list to the Murray Hill Publishing
Co., 1923 E. 28th ST., n. Y. City.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-23
After the Land Robbers.
Plsin Dealer.

The disposition of Commissioners
Sparks OF the General Land Otfice to fer
ret out the frauds and break up the rings
that have infested that department. Of the
Government is especially commendahle.
In no other department OF the Govern-
ment perhaps has there heen more steal
ing or more corruption. Under Repub-
licau rule the public lands have been sto-
len boldly aud braz,Dly by thIeviug
rings, railroad corporations and plunder-
ers Of one kind and another. MiIlious
OF acres that ought to have been reserve
ed for actual settlers have come into The
possession OF these tricketers and land
sharks without any more justice or right
than anv common thief has to the plan.
der that he has seized. Fraudulent land
grants have been made to monopolies
whereby millions OF acres have been
wrongfuIly taken from the public do
main. and this thieverv was done under
the ver5 eyes of r" publican officials. and
10 MANY ius snces with their sanction and
doubtless with their participation In the
profits
All Ibis has come to an end. An hon.
est man and one Who does not fear the
land rohhers is at the head OF the land
Office He has already broken up two or
three plundering rings and the work is
still going on. While a Democratic adj
Eministration remains 10 po wer. at least,
the public domain will he safe from
thieves and will be beld for the people
who want to make their homes upon it.
With the going Of The Republican
party the land robbers must go.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-23

A Boston man, claiming to be Q scien-
list, says IL the earth is not bored fall OF
hohs it will burst
Twenty-three persons have been struck
By lightning 10 different parts 0i the
country during this menth.
SoME REMARKABLE CURES of deafness
are recorded OF DR.. Thomas Eclectxic
Oil. Never fails to cure earache.
Alexandria. Va, is said TO be falling
into decay. 1t was once the home OF
many wealthy and influential people,
"Wiat IS an epistle ?" asked Sunday
school teacher OF her class. 1.-The wife
Of an apostle" replied che young hope
full.
A man dropped dead on the witness
stand in the Court of Common Please
at Chllicothe last Thursday. There is
nothing remarkable about that, however.
The Cbilhcoth Courts are so slow that
man is liable TO die 10 the ordinary
course of nature before they get a case
tried up tbere.- Jackson Jexrnal.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-23
Rapid Grouth of a Toup.

On the Is, dsy OF January, 1885, there
was onIv one building on The site OF
North Yakima, Washington Territory
There are now between 1000 and LOO
people and 243 dwellings, aud business
houses There are under construction
IA pretentions buildings, including six
2 story structures Roads have b~en
built in all directions rsdiating from the
place; 20 miles Of irrigaling trenches
dug to supply the town with water; H.
600 shade trees planted 3 miles Of side
walk laid: street lamps erected on all the
business avenues, and With all thle work
the town has no charter spd no govern
ment other thah . provisional one.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-23
Why He Wept.

A San Antonio darkey was on trial
for stealing money from a house on
Soledad street. John Van Slyck, the
attorney for the prisoner, in his address
to the jury, said:
"Gentlemen, my client is q poor man.
He vas driven by hunger and want to
take the small sum Of money. All that
he wanted was sufficient money to bny
bread, for it is in evidence that he did
not take. the pocket containing
$500 that was in the same bureau draw
er II he was q professional thief be
would have certainly taken the pocket.
book
The eloquent attorney for the accused
vas interrupted. by the convulsive sobs
of his client.
"Why do you weepf" asked Judge
Noonan. who was on the bench.
"Bekase I didn't see dat ar pocket
book in de bureau drawer" was the re.
ply.
Everybody laughed except Van Slvck,
the attorney for the Defense Tra.
SItings.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-23

Senator Vance claims that the people
of North Carolins are the most law abb
ding people 10 the world, and to prove
il tells OF a newly appointed Justice OF
the peace who on a public occasion,
when fight was about 10 commence,
commanded tue pesoe, and preserved it
by rushing between two combatants,
drawing knife 4 foot in length, and
threatening ins. ~ death to the man that
should Violate the public peace.
Iknow writes correspondent Of
an incident which illustrates admirably
the love of justice which anlmates our
excellent body of magistrates, as we'll as
their ingenuity in threading the mazss
of the Law, and arriving at its true mean
ing and intent.
A newly appointed J. P. in one of our
eastern counties was trying civil case
of much difficulty, in which the law ap.
peared to be involved in considerable
doubt. On one side was Lawyer B.
contending that the law was dead in fa.
vor Of mis- client; on the other was Law.
yer H.. who was equally as positive
that the law was clearly on the othel
side. The Court was in great doubt fol
time, but lucky idea occurred to bis
mind. "Gentlemen," said the Court
"the facts 10 this case are we'll ascertain
ed. but the law seems to be doubtful -
The attorneys on each side have stated
what the Law is, but they do not agree
The Court decides that as the facts ar,
established by the oaths of ssitnesses th'
law must be established in like manner
The Court requires each attorney t.
swear that the law is what he has Asser.
ted It to be"
Oae Of the attorneys took the requir
ed oath without hesitation. The othel
demurred, and lost bis case.
Our new j. P. declares that be has
discovered plan Of getting at truth o
the law never thought OF by Coke Oh
Blackstone. Editors Dra,ccr, IN Har
pers Magazine for December.