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The Clifton clarion., 1885-04-22
A RED BRAVES SECRET.
How Gold Was Found by White
 PrOspcctors on an Island.

| lAO" WOlu VI dS FOunG IVY W HUG PrOspcct0rs on an Island.
 The centre which radiates what ever of excitement and interest there is in Alaska mines is Doug las Island. The history of the discovery of ore near this island, which eventually led to the loca- tion of the present much talked of property, is similar to that attend ing the finding of the large mines in the West. It seems that some half dozen years ago two needy and seedy prospectors named Juneau and Harris arrived at an Indian village that still remains visible on the shore across the bay from Douglas Island in search of ore. They prospected the country as thoroughly as they could, but with little success, and
  were about to return home when an Indian said he knew where gold existed, and that he would reveal the place for a certain sum of money. Hardly believing, but yet curious, Harris and Juneau accepted the offer, and, with their guide, set out on a pilgrimage into the interior to a spot now known as ''The Basin" After a long tramp through the forest and up deep valley the Indian showed them place where there were nuggets of free gold and dirt, which, when banned, yielded a handsome return. Claims were immediately staked out, and the two adventurers began their work in earnest. Later the fact of the discovery became known and other miners entered the valley, and the region gained no little celebrity and became the scene of much animation. Four years the work progressed, and a town, which to-day is of respectable size and great expectation, was found ed and christened Juneau. At present the ':Bas1n" mines, or, more properly speaking, claims, are not yielding enough to be of much account. though many of them are still worked in a desul- tory fashion and return fair wages to the men employed. Prospect ing is still going on, however, and several tunnels have been started which lead in quartz lodges bear ing a moderate supply of gold.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-04-22
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.

Never Went Hack on His Frienas..
 President Grant received the following appeal in 1873:
 FLogIssANT, St. Louis County, Mo-, Oct. G..
 DEAR GENERAL:-Do you re- member the time I used to load the wood for you on the old Dent farm? and when we bought tobacco and whisky by turns? I think you must be the same good hearted man you was then. You are up-upS in the world-and l am down, though we were once on the same round of the same ladder. Would you take it as an unwarranted liberty if 1 should ask you to lend me SEQ? Con gressman Wells can tell you that in spite of 1ll-luck my record has at least been honorable. Yours with great respect,
 This note touched a tender chord in Grants memory. The writer was his boon companion during the dismal ante-war pe- riod when he supported his family by hauling wood from the farm of his father-in-law, Col Dent, and selling 1t in the St. Louis market. The return mail carried back $1O0 check to the old friend.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-04-22

Most Arizona water is cool, pure and, of course, healthy. The best water IS in the sections of country around Prescott, Flagstaff, St. Johns and Clifton. Prescott Courier.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-04-22

Take the word ''mottoes." By decapitation and taking letters off it's last end, which Is called "cur- tallment," see how many other words you can make.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-04-22

In describing the reception ten dered to Miss Emma Nevada the other night, the San Francisco Chronicle says: Everybody cried when Emma Nevada sang Home, Sweet Home Even the boxes were in tiers"
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Clifton lsostomce.

Regular hours from 7:S0 a. m. to T:20 p. m. R.yistratiou from 9.SO a. m. to D. m. Money Order hours, 9:3J q. IT, to ?. m- Sundays, office open from Il '. m. to F m. Mail departs for Solomonville Tuesdays, Tnnrs:iays anl Saturdays. Mail closes 9a. m. Mail for Morenci closes at D. m. No foreign or mItilate1 money will be received for stamps, box rent or post I orders. Parties calling for mail matter other than present an order for delivery.
 JlMIs SIAs, P. M. E. MANN, Deputy P. NJ.
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The Colonial Forces of Great
 Britain.

The Colonial Forces of Great
 Britain.
 The regular troops in Canada number about 700 men. the actual militia musters 37,000 all told. and Canada could place about 3S,000 men in the field. In New South Wales the regular forces number 325 men, the volunteers 2,100 and there is an armed police force of 1,2S0. Victoria possesses a small naval force of 13 vessels, includ- ing 4 cruisers and 3 torpedo boats. The militia force numbers 3,438 men. South Australia, besides a volunteer force of 1855 men, has a rife association numbering 960 men, while cruiser is being built and a volunteer and naval brigade organized. Queensland has between 5U0 and 600 volun- teers, ? gunboats and small tor pedo boat. Western Australia has 535 volunteers, and Tasmania 570. New Zealand has 5,7S2 vol unteers and an armed constabu- lary of 1,060 men. The total number of men in the Australian colonies, exclusive of the police, is over 15,500. In South Africa the Cape mounted rifles number 996, the Cape field artillery 91 and the Cape infantry 520. Besides this there is a volunteer force of 5000, and every able-bodied man is liable for military service. Ma tai has volunteer mounted rifles and artillery, amounting in all to 436 men, besides a mounted police force of 230 men, and Ceylon has a volunteer force of 900. Thus the total strength of all the force Tn the English colonies is less than 60,000, of which Canada con- tributes nearly 3S,000. In India the native army numbers 126,00O men, besides which the armies of the tributary princes reach the enormous number of 3,000,000 man
The Clifton clarion., 1885-04-22

It is estimated that Texas will turn out more beef this year than during any previous year of her existance, as every available ami ma, male or female, will be disposed of in order to reduce the surplus of stock on the range.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-04-22

The expression about painting the town red" which is now so commonly used and supposed to be of recent invention, was used about a hundred years ago. In describing the battle at Oulart Hill, which was the first encounter between the Irish insurgents and the English army in the great Wexford rebellion of 179S, in Ire land, and in which the patriots came off victorious, the local bal ladist says:
 The hills and skies were painted red
 That night with beacon fires,
 For Wexford's sons had well avenged
 Their Saxon-slaughtereds sires.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-04-22

A late Vienna dispatch says; The Jewish communities of this capital are at present profoundly agitated over the alleged abduction and conversion of beautiful Jew ish maden named Rachel Stieletz. Two years ago the girl disappeared. A most vigilant search was main tained by the police and the girls family, but no trace of her could be found. The other day, after her parents had been for some time mourning her as dead, they were thunderstruck by the receipt of letter stating that their daughter was in a certain Catholic convent, and about to take the veil. The letter was signed by Rachel herself, who begged to be released from a life which she described as captivity. The authorities have been con suited, and determined to in terfere for the recovery of the girl.
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A Cat That Stood by His Friends. From tho Rrupsviolx MO TaIarr.rL

A Cat That Stood by His Friends. From the Brunswick (Me.) Telegraph.
 A gentleman we'll known. here, gave to friend the following facts: His father owned a tom cat and a dog, a firm friendship existing between the two. His grandfather, living short distance away, also owned 8 fine tom cat, and between the two cats there also prevailed friendly relations. But one day the grandfather's cat came down and savagely pitched into the dog; after sharp fight the cat was getting the@ better of the dog. The other cat had watched the en- tire contest, but when he saw that the dog was likely to get thor oughly whipped he rushed in, and the cat and the dog gave the other cat most unmerciful whaling.
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 Mexico wishes 1t to be distinctly understood that it is not anxious for a foreign war, but if Barrios, of Guatemala, insists on smashing San Salvador and other Central American republics, it will do its best to down him. This attitude is highly satisfactory to the United States. We will stand by and endeayor to give Mexico all the countenance that 1t needs, if that will answear.
 The Territory of Dakota pays more revenue to the postoffice de- pertinent than anyone of thirty two states of the Union, and has a population as large as Nebraska or Connecticut, and nearly twice as large as Vermont and Florida, It boasts 2,500 miles of railway, 1000 school houses and 275 newspapers, or more periodicals than any New England State except Massachu- setts.-Fargo (Dakota) Argus.
 Nottoway county, Virginia, the region inhabited by the first set tiers, and made interesting by "reminiscences of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas, is fast re- turning to its primeval condition. "In twenty years it will be a wilderness" prophecies visitor. The residents are old and sad. The young have gone to more promisining regions. Deer browse where cattle fed, and the oak and pine cover great plantations where the negro once cultivated corn and tobacco.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-04-22

A newspaper soon to be started in Thomas county, Kas., is to be called the Thomas Cat.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-04-22

The natives of India are said to give their horses opium when they wish to accomplish long journeys. It is related that an Indian horse man gave his animal a dram of opium after a fatigueing nights march, and thus enabled him to travel with ease forty miles further, but in the end the practice is de- structive to horse-fesh.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-04-22

Many a person now living among those who may read this statement will last long enough to see Chicago exceed New York in population. Chicago has four sides to draw upon and New York but one. Foreign trade can help New York, but cannot, even if our national legislation should cease to be hostile to it, maintain it's supremacy. It is written in the book of fate that Chicago is to be the leading city on this continent. Itis the hub of business.-Jackson (Mich.) Patriot.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-04-22

On and after March 1. 1885, trains will be run only every other day, leaving Clifton Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and I,orisburg Mondays, Wednesdays and Ertinvs
The Clifton clarion., 1885-04-22

In calling out the reserves and militia and indulging in other buster, the British should bear in mind that the hollow square, the zereba and the balloon corps will not be of much use in tussle with Russia. The Russians have a little matter of two thousand Krupp cannons, and they know how to use them.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-04-22

Gold mining is attracting more and more attention everywhere throughout the civilized world. The production of gold is decreas- ing, while the amount required is constantly increasing. The conse- quence is, that the purchasing power of gold is greater every year. Gold mining is almost the only industry whose products is more valuable the harder" the times and the less it costs to pro- duce. It is almost the only miner al product that never depreciatesin value and that never overstocks the market.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-04-22

There is a constant stream of invalids to the Arkansas Hot Springs, and, while many get nc relief and die, it is asserted that during the past ten years upwards of 25,0O0 people have been cured of diseases there after having been given up by the doctors.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-04-22

Certain portions of New Mexico abound in qualifications of various kinds. It is no uncommon sight to see trees three feet in diameter and fifty feet long petrifed and often crystalized. The crystals red, yellow, black or white-are often very beautiful, and would make handsome ornaments for Eastern parlors.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-04-22
PU1LIsIED EVERY WEDNESDAY. AT Clifton, Graham COanty. Arizona.
AGENTS:
ADVERTISING RATES

SINGLE COPIES of the CLARIoS~can he obtained in Clifton at R. II. Austin's News Stand, Main street.
The Clifton clarion., 1885-04-22

COMMERCIAL. Commercial advertising inserted at rates made in accordance with contract
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-06-27

1t has been stated that the case of Howard
Cooper, the negro convicted of felonious as
sault upon Miss Gray, of Baltimore county,
will be taken by his counsel on a writ of error
to the Supreme Court of the United States.
The public is watching, with Argus eyes, the
proceedings in this case. When it was taken
to the Court of Appeals, indignation was
manifested, by word at least, in various parts
of the State If it should be taken to the
Supreme Court by the young lawyers having
it in charge, and who have been accused of
seeking notorety rather than the ends OF
justice, and if through such means the culprit
should go unwhipt of justice, according to the
forms Of law, they w6ald be justly chargeable
with inviting violence and counting notorie-
ty far beyond anything they have yet attained.
Outraged public sentiment cannot always be
confined within the bounds of propriety, es-
pecially where it is severely overstrained.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-06-27
A White Man Turning Black.

A despatch from Ozark, Alabama, June %,
says:-Considerabl interest has been shown
by scientific men in the case of Martin Hem
ming, middle-aged resident of Dale county,
who visited this place few days ago. Hem
ming is rather well farmer, who lived
near Barnes's Cross Roads. He has always
been in go cd health and is of fine physique.
About six months ago he noticed that the
skin on his chest showed signs of discolora-
ton in spots At first the patches were of a
pale brownish yellow color, but they gradual
ly grew darker, and the hue seemed to spread.
Then his arms and back began to be similarly
affected, and subsequently his legs became
discolored. Recently small spots have made
their appearance on his cheeks. forehead, and
neck. This gradual discoloration, it is be-
lieved, will continue until the mans skin be-
comes wholly black, or rather, very dark
brown. Hemming has been under medical
treatment, but without avail. The physicians
who have examined the case pronounce the
affection to be one of which there is no record
in medical treaties. A singular feature about
the malady is that Hemmings general health
is in no way impaired
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-06-27
Lowering Public Station.


State and Federal officers are like other
human beings, but their high positions are
places of honor and dignity, and the incum-
bents should deport themselves becoming
their stations. To that end they should dis
continue certifying to the merits of fertilizers,
patent medicines, tea, &C., &c. It is very
common to see in the public prints certificates
from Senators, Congressman, Governors,
Cabinet officers, Mayors, and other Off
Gals, testifying to the character of proprietors
of patent articles of the kind above noted,
and to the merits of the article themselves.
The persons themselves would not be asked
for these testimonials, except for the positions
they hold, and it is in fact the positions that
certify. There is nothing in either state or
federal constitutions authorizing such use Of
state or federal offices, and this practice of
incumbents should be discontinued. It is a
lessening of the dignity of positions that are
places of honor-places that men should be
proud to fill and should be careful to guard.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-06-27
Journalistic.

Age does not weaken or cause dimness of sight
in the Upper Marlborough, Nd, Gd=ette which has
recently entered upon its 10th year. but to be
as bright, newsy and entertaining now as in the
days Of its youth. To its enterprsing editor and
publisher we extend congratulations.
In Port Tobacco Md, is published The Times, one
of the best edited weekles in the State. Only few
weeks ago we took occasion to commend its editor
ial ability and we are pleased to know that in its
42d year it is prosperous and commands the re-
spect of the intelligent citizens of good old Charles
county.
Recently the Emmitsburg, Md, Chronicle entered
upon its seventh year, and took that occasion to
appear in new suit and made other improvements
Brother Motter issues good paper
The Bdltimoredp is now well in its teens, volume
fourteen and as its years increase its readers and
patrons become more strongly attached toit Its So
eiety news is reliable its miscellaneous department
edited with care and its correspondence from yari-
Gus towns and cities is entertaining. 1t is good
paper to have in the family.
One of the cutest A B C books is the Household
Primer Each large letter has an amusing picture
and pretty verse The whole is daintily printed
in brown and best of ALL is mailed free by D. 10th
rop & Co., Boston, on receipt of 2-cent stamp.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-06-27
The Republican Party Going.

The President Oh Saturday appointed the
following Collectors of Internal Revenue
Robert Black, for the First District of New
York; Matthew H. Yanderveer, foF the Third
District of New Jersey; Francis s. Shields,
for the District of Louisianai Geo, II. Davir
son. for the Sixth Districtof Kentucky; Thos,
Hanlou, fer the Seventh District of Indiana;
Jas. w. Newman, for the Eleventh District of
Ohio: Christian l. Knecht, for the Sixth Dis
trict of Ohio; Adolph Bermann, for the Dis
trict of Minnesota.
On Tuesday President Cleveland appointed
Gen. w. II. Ii. Davis, of Doylestown, to be
Pension Agent at Philadelphia; Edward FL.
Strobel, of New York, Secretary of Legation
in Spain; Mark D. WILDER, of Brooklyn,
United States Attorney for Eastern New
York; VIM. III. Allen, United States Marshal
for Middle and Southern Alabama; VIM. IL.
benson, United States Attorney for Middle
and Northern Alabama, and Posey S. Wilson,
Assayer of the Mint at Denver, Colorado.
Geo. w. Dent, brother-in-law of General
Grant, received letter from the President on
Monday, notifying him of his suspension from
the Office of Appraiser of Customs in San
Francisco. Thos, Beck, recently appointed,
will succeed to the Office,
The Secretary of the Treasury on Tuesday
made number of dismissals in his depart
ment. including Is clerks in the Sixth Audi.
tors office, and Is messengers, most of whom
were employed in the Internal Revenue Bn,
reau. 1t is expected that more removals will
be made before the 1st prox.
Il is stated that, in pursuance of the policy
adopted by Secretary Manning of cutting
down expenses in the various bureaus OF the
Treasuary Department, wherever possible
without detriment to the prompt transaction
of public business, 300 persons employed as
Revenue Service have been removed since
March Doth. The average per diem pay Of
these employees was 81.
According to the Washington Post. gen.
eral change is expected to take place in the
force of Assistant Attorneys in the Depart
ment of Justice on the LIST of July.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-06-27
BUSINESS Locals,

BRISK BUSINESS IN HARVESTING MACHINES.
b. }. Crumrine & Co.. Manchester, Nd,
received two carloads of Champion Binders;
also one carload of Mowers, at Greenmount
ON Wednesday, and delivered to farmers the
same day. They will receive n carload of
Champion Light Folding Bar Haryes.ers at
Greenmount on Friday and deliver T. Gus
toners.
REFRIGERAToRs AND ICE CHESTS.
Ice Chests and Refrigerators of ash, walnut
or pine, in stock and at low prices, at o. D..
Gilbert's. 2t
Go to ]. D. Bowers for good Bacon,
Smoked Sausage, Dried Beef and Bologna,
and at rock bottom prices. ii
Horses bought, sold and exchanged All
stock guaranteed as represented, or Money
refunded. Jas. E. Smith, Westminster, Md.
june 20 Ct
For next 80 days l will make special prices
on Roofing and Spouting 1t will pay you to
call and see me. 0. D. Gilbert. 2t
Send to James E. Smith, General Insur-
ance Agent, for terms before renewing or
paying assessments on premium notes. Ii
you Insure in his Agency no notes are taken
and no assessments are made. Insurance
from one day to 5 years. His rates are the
lowest. feb
Water, Gas and Steam Fittings, Rams and
Pipe of all kinds furnished and laid at most
reasonable prices. O. D Gilbert. 2t
| have received a large stock of Fruits of
all kinds, which | am prepared to sell low.
}. ID. Bowers, opposite Catholic Church.
TO FARMERS AND TRUCKERS.
For the best and most reliable brands OF
Phosphate, go to E. 0. Grimes & Co.
Choice Mackerel at N. I. Gorsuch & Sons.
Home Made Tinware, Iron Clad Milk Cans,
best Cook Stoves, sold cheaper than ever be
fore at 0. d. Gilbert's. 2t
Parties wanting "Star Bone Phosphate
will call at the cigar store of Jos. P. Allgire,
at railroad, who will wait ON them in my alb
sence. James E. Smith.
Go to j. D. Bowers, for your fresh Gro
ceries. Ii
BUcKwHEAT.- Lot ofSilver Hull Seed Buck
wheat for sale by E. o. Grimes & Co. st
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-06-27

The great Bartholdi Statue of Liberty, the
gift of the French government to the United
States, arrived on the French transport lsere
last week. 1t was received by the American
committee with great formality, and on Fri
day the arrival was duly celebrated by grand
naval and marine parade in New York har-
Dor, followed by a military parade by three
regiments of New York troops. The French
officers were bauqueted after the ceremonies,
when speeches of welcome were made and the
good subsisting between the two repub-
lies was renewed by the representatives of the
two nations. New York was wild with enthu-
siasm. The American war ships and forts
saluted the Is6re as she moved up to Bedloe' s
island, followed by long line of steam craft
of all descriptions, while steam whistles in the
harbor screamed aloud, bands played and the
immense throng hurrahed themselves hoarse.
Such an imposing parade on water was never
before witnessed in this country, and New
York perhaps was never so enthused.