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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-08-15
HERAT,
Ono of the Most Important Places on the
Map of the World.

Ono of tho Most Important Places ON the
Map of the World.
But the eyes of the civilized world
are now directed to Central Asia.
Within the last ten years the Russian
armies have over-run the vast plateau
from which issued the Aryan race, the
same mighty breed of men which has
from time to time repeatedly conquered
the rest of the world. A study of
language has proved that the Hin
doc and the European have come from
one common stock, whose birthplace
to-day is controlled by the forces of the
Gar. From its base on the Caspian
Sea the Russian armies have marched
steadily southwark, until now its out
posts are within striking distance of
Herat. This is one of the most import
ant places on the map of the world.
1t was commended for by mighty armies
long before the beginning of recorded
history. This is shown by its defensive
works which are of great extent and
magnitude, but of the construction of
which no record has come down to us.
When various waves of Aryan invasion
moved southwark, Herat was first
seized, as it was the key to the military
possession of India. Should it fall into
the hands of Russia, that event would
mark the beginning of the end of the
British rule over Hindostan. Weak as
she is in military sense compared with
other nations, Great Britain would risk
a war with any other power against
heavy odds rather than allow Herat to
come into the possession of the Musco-
vite. The war may be postponed, but
come it will, for Herat is of vital inn
portance to Russia from trade point
of view. That city is now the gateway
through which pours the commerce
of Great Britain with Central Asia.
British goods worth thirty million dol
lars are annually distributed to those
pats of the Asiatic continent now un-
der the dominion of Russia. This
great trade the Muscovite authorities
would like to secure for their own man
utacturers. Hence every consideration
OF power and interest impels Russia to
obtain possession of the gateway to
the Indies. The country about Herat
too is exceedingly fertile, and would
support an army Of a hundred thou
sand men.-Denaorest's Monthly.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-08-15
PERSONAL AND mpeRsoNAL.

The property Of women naturally
runs to dry-goods. A dry-goods man
has bought Mary Anderson's Long
Branch cottage.
There are now but FIVE thousand
and four hundred residents in the
county where stood Jamestown Of early
settlement fAme.-0ioa0o TS~sss.
Lord Garmcyle, while he was in
this country. had an allowance of one
hundred dollars week. Now, as the
successor to the name and fortune Of
his father, Earl Cairns, he will have
unlimited thousands q week.
The President Of Costa Rica lives
In the finest house In the capital city,
and his residence and the Palacio Fed
eral, which is near it, arc about the
only two-story structures in the place,
He receives house rent free, the use Of
two horses and . carriage, q salary Of
$4,000 yeax, and uses soldiers for
his servants.
Colonel Couch (since the death Of
Payne the leader Of the Oklahoma
'''boomers,' 10 native Of New York
and ''Forty-niner." He Is medium
sized, mild hammered, dresses In con-
ventionAl garb, and presents no sug-
gestions Of the Wild borderman. He
was Colonel In an Illinois regiment in
the war of the rebellion. Troy Times.
Colonel Richard King, of Texas,
who died lately, left one ranch con-
tanning one million acres under fence.
His estate Is estimated at seven million
dollars. He died Of cancer of the
stomach, and physicians were In con-
slant attendance, including celebrated
specialists from other States, and all OF
them were paid fabulous prices. Chi
cGqo Herald.
Henry Curtis, the Stratford veteran,
was ninety years old recently. There
are some curious features in his his
tory. He has always lived In the house
in which he was born in 1895. For
twenty-three years past he has always,
on his birthday, visited his son in
Bridgeport, and the day has never
been stormy. With the exception of
his sight his faculties are we'll pre-
served. He remembers all the Presi-
dents except Washington Hartford
C0Nrdnt.
-Ex-Secretary Frelinghuyseu's un-
Gle, in whose family he was brought up
as an adopted SON, was also named
Theodore. and he was one Of the great
men of the country from 1920 to 1850,
when he went out Of politics and be-
came the President of Rutland College.
In 1894 he was the candidate for Vice
President with Henry Clay, and there
is an old campaign song of that time
which goes as follows:
The rooster jumped upon the fence,
Just Rs the sun was risln',
And clapped its wings most Rloriously,
And crowed for Clay and Frelnghuysen.
Peter Gilsey landed in New York
City, = poor emigrant, in 1886, and
wrought some time at his trade, which
was piano-making. He also opened a
penny cigar shop In the Bowery, which
his wife tended, and thus they laid the
basis of large fortune. He afterwards
opened q cigar shopin Broadway, gave
up piano making in order to devote his
entire time to trade, and in this he sue
ceeded SO rapidly that soon he had u
half dozen shops in operation. Specu-
lation in real estate followed, and his
purchases were so fortunate that the
once poor emigrant became million
aire.--N Y. Sun.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-08-15
AN AFRICAN PorENTArE.
Visit to King Mankoroane and His Kraal In
Bechuanaland.

Visit to King Mankoroane and His Kraal In
Bechuanaland.
Yesterday afternoon so soon as our
midday meal was over, 1 started off
with friend to explore the kraal. 1t
was two mile walk, and all the heat
of the sun conferred on the earth at this
hour. Arriving at the outskirts, we
determined first to go and pay King
Mankoroane, the chief or king of the
tribe, visit, whose place we found
without difficulty common, large
hut. made of mud plastered together
with brushwood and reeds, and coarsely
matched on the roof. The caves pro-
jected over the walls about three feet,
so that q verandah was formed around
the hut. The entrance was through a
yard which surrounded the hut, with a
wall of brushwood seven feet high.
There was only one doorway, into
which we entered on a smooth yard of
red clay. Here, with their backs to
the wall, sat some men, probably the
kings body-guard. They were all more
or less dressed, having trousers patched
with every conceivable color and ma
terial, some with hats. others old gov
eminent helmets. We walked into the
hut, which was divided in two by a
low wall. The inside was lined with
gray clay, and quaint figures and de-
vices were made on it. Opposite the
door and close to the inside wall lay a
man on a couch with folded-up shawl
under his head. He had on red fan
mel shirt, blue coat, very old cord
trousers and boots with cloth tops, but
no socks. He was the king. At his
head sat another person, the queen, sit
ting like sailor, naked to her waist
She had q quantity of beads round
her neck of different colors, from
which hung charms and such useful
articles as keys. The king was sound
asleep, but the queen and attendants
were wide awake. The smell and bad
air were intolerable. Round against
the wall sat his two princesses, or
daughters. Then two men smoking.
Not one of them took the slightest
notice of us. At last I addressed the
queen, and wished her all the COM
pliments of the season. All then be-
gan to talk except the king, who sat
still asleep. To keep them company
took up the chorus of an old song.
They seemed delighted at this, so
gave it them again, laughing violently
all the time, my friend imploring me
to keep quiet lest should wake the
king and incur his wrath; but he did
not wake. We then offered the queen
cigarettes, and the princessess, and
the two men. The nearest princess
chewed her cigarette. After sitting
most of an hour we got up to go, and
nearly fell over black baby lying ON
the floor, which yelled and woke the
king. Up he jumped and greeted us
most warmly, shaking hands and ask
ing 'baco, and also 'shillin. l gave
him q cigarette, which he forthwith lit
up, imploring me to give him a shilling.
l took out my purse and turned it up
side down, and out dropped piece of
money for which both the princesses.
the queen, and all the courtiers
scrambled. One of the princesses
secured it, and held it up laughing.
We then left, saying Goodbye to
which they responded civilly.-Cor.
London Times.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-08-15

"A city-bred young man. just out of
college, hired out to Vermont farmer
to "brace up his constitution little"
Part of his daily labor was 10 feed the
cattle. One day his employer noticed
that he was reading an agricultural
paper very intently, but thought moth
ing more of it until he saw the embryo
farmer making for the stalls where the
calves were kept with large bucket of
garden loan. Hello, what's that forp"
asked the farmer. Why" said the
young man, II read in the paper YES
terdsy that calves ought to have little
ground feed daily, and I thought I'd
Try u and see how it worked. Bur.
EsStoNFIe Press,
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-08-15
LAUGH, IF YOU CAN.

laugh IL you can. but don't forget
ThRt some are sad while you are gay;
Tour sky, all cloudless now, may yet
Be overcast ere close of day.
Laugh while yos can, but do not scorn
Your neighborS cherries, solemn mood;
All who have been, or win be, horn
Meet bear HES i'll as web as good.
Laugh while you can, there comes q day
When tears those merry cheeks must trace
And wash their rosy tints away,
And leave behind q sober face.
Laugh, If you will, but bear in mind,
Whate'er your fault or unbelicf
Search whore you may, you ne'er will IND
joy unalloyed with pain and grief.
-E. d. Helm, in Detroit Free Press,
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-08-15

The granite business on the coast
of Maine is rather duh. For eight or
ten years four hundred to onethousand
men were employed on Hurricane
Island. and large profits we're made by
the owners. One hundred men are at
work there now on small jobs. Boston
Journal.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-08-15

Mrs. Clarisss Davenport Raymond,
OF wilton, Conn; celebrated her one
hundred and third birthday recently.
The Arizona champion., 1885-04-25
Books given Away.

Y ADIES Guide to Fancy Work. Contains 1l over POO handsome illustrations, 64 large :, column pages. nicely bound. It is the only practical instructor in fancy work. With it, as a guide, you can make hundreds of beautiful things for adorning your home. or presents for your friends, at trifiing expense. Every lady is delighted with it, as there is no fancy work but hat she can accomplish by Its aid.
 Ladies Private Companion-A complete work on wom anhood. It touches upon every subject of interest to wife, mother, or daughter Gives the ad ,ice and information so many times desired By ladies, but which modesty prevents her asking physician of the opposite sex. Worth its weight in gold to every one suffering from any of those weaknesses or the sex. Illustrated and bound Tn cloth. Regular price, sI.oo.
 Fun. and Candy-A handsome AS page book telling how to make over 100 kinds of candles, and other sweet things at home Should be in every American household Regular price soc.
 The Housewife-An illustrated domestic journal, devoted to "What to Wear," "How to Cook '"Fancy York;" "Household Mat ters," and every subject of interest to an American lady, Regular price SI,oo.
 Send 50 cts and receive The Housewif e on trial for six months, and any one of the above books free, or SI, ,oo and receive it for one entire year, and all ot above books free. This is for new subscribers only, who send now. Address The Hous wife, Nunda, New York.
The Arizona champion., 1885-04-25

SQUARE hole augres are now con- ing into general use. A company has been organized in Cleveland, Ohio, for their manufacture and the Herald of that city, describes the machine:
 The auger bores a 2-inch square hole, the size used in ordinary frame buildings and barns, but it can be made on the same principle to bore square holes of any size. Its applica- ton is ordinary and works on the same principle as round hole augres. Its end, instead of having Screw or bit, has cam motion which oscillates cut ter mounted on a steel rocking knife which cuts on both sides. In order to prevent the splintering of the wood, the ends of the cutter are pro- vided with small semi-circular shaped saws which help in cutting out perfect ly square corners.
The Arizona champion., 1885-04-25
R. Frank Hall.
ly square corner:

We have enjoyed the acquaintance of the gentleman whose name heads this articIs; for a numberf O years in Arizona, and we note with pleasure that his friends in the southern DOT ton of the Territory are pressing his name for the Governorship. 5. Frank Hall was one of the early birds of the Tombstone camp, Yehere he caused the first real genuine excitement the camp experienced in mining boom. We shall not soon forget the"Sunset" days, and afterwards MT. Hall became interested in various mining proper ties in the camp, where he did much to develop and dispose of properties, and to-day is stock-holder in the Grand Central Mining Company, who own the leading mine in Tomb stone. A man of ability and most excellent judgment, he would fill the gubernatorial chair with credit to the Territory.
The Arizona champion., 1885-04-25
Correctio,..

In our issue of two weeks since, in noticing MT. J r. Graham, of Hol- brook, who manages the railroad eat ing house at that place, we were in error In stating MT. Graham was man. ager oTall the eating houses along the ! nS Miss Fletcher is the director and manager of all the eating houses on the A. & P. and We did not intend to detract from that lady's reputation as caterer, which she so justly de- serves. We asked no one for the in- formation, said what we did say with out authority, and finding our mistake, hasten to make correction.
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WEEKLY CHAMPION.
SATURDAY, APRII. 2s, 1885.
Ho Likes a Good Fighter.

AAS ANs0oS |" oooN HhhheoAs
 "Cleveland IS very strange man "a very strange man, indeed, to be President" observed a Southeastern representative, who had had several conversations with the chief executive. "He does't look at things the way other Presidents have been used to looking at them. Now, there IS in my district g newspaper propriet or who holds very prominent federal office. He IS one of the strongest Re publicans I ever saw. During the recent campaign his paper, which has a very large circulation, printed the most fierce attacks upon Cleveland of any paper in the country. They were telling blows, and had great influence. When Cleveland was inaugurated we all supposed, of course, that this of hceiolder would be removed on the ground of being ofensively partisan, and that the civil service law would be referred to in Substantiation oi his re- moval. We'll, copies of these articles attacking Cleveland were taken to him soon after March 4th. They were bitter, and calculated to arouse him. A week ago I called upon the President, and inquired if he had read those clippings. Yes, was the reply, I have read them with great interest 'What dc you think of them?' I asked, expecting to see an explosion. Well, said the President, they are the most effective articles l have seen, and l should think must have carried a good deal of infuence'-not seeming to be affected. Can you keep a man in such a prominent place after he had turned such aheavy battery upon you7' The President looked me hard in the face, then replied; T admire a good fighter, and would much prefer keep ing this man until his term expires, after reading these clippings, than before. l have much more respect for him than if he had given his party but weak support. l think this pa. per did me more harm than any other paper that did not go into the scandal. l especially like man who is decent in making a gcod fight"
The Arizona champion., 1885-04-25
How Capital Comes In.

By the statistics of the State Immi- grafton Association it appears that last week the ihln'igrants numbered I,I5o, and the Secretary of the Immi- grat ion Assoclation estimates that they brought with them ST, 800, ,ooo, allow ing each capital of Si, GOO. The Immigration Association do not en- courage anyone to come to California with sfnzller capital than that. It is wise restriction, as an immigrant without capital would be very liable to meet with disappointment, the de- mand for farm hands being intermit- tent and unstable. Los Angeles Her aid,
The Arizona champion., 1885-04-25
Three Books Given Away.

We will send the following three books free: Ladies Private Compan- ion, complete medical adviser for women, illustrated and bound in cloth, (former price SD; Fun and Candy, 4S-page book, telling how to make over 100 kinds of candies and other sweet things, handsomely bound, (former price 50 cents), and Ladies' Guide to Fancy Work, prac- tical instructor in all kinds of art mat ters, containing 64 large 4-column pages, over 200 handsome illustrative engravings, we'll bound, to any lady who sends 50 cents for six months trial subscription to THE HOUSEWIFE, a large I6-page journal devoted to fashions, fancy work, art recreations, how to cook, and household matters. If you will seed S2 for four friends, you will each receive all the above, and will send yoN an elegant hand mirror. For club of 50 we give a Ladies' Gold Watch. Address, THE HOUSEWIFE Publishing Co.,, Nunda, N. Y. 16na
The Arizona champion., 1885-04-25
Ash Fork SOuiba,

April "A, '85.-The are certain scholars attending school here who are continually rebelling against the authority ofthe teacher, Mrs. Mccoy, who is unable to control them. She would do the proper thing to expel , them, as it does not require an educa- tion to make successful dynamiter or Fenian, anyhow.
 Cherokee's dream of pleasure is ended and the Milk Ranch has re- ceeded still father from his grasp, be- ing caught sober at the dance. "Did it."
 Fred Ruene, the white headed leu tonic representative of the land of sauer kraut and Limberger cheese, is slightly indisposed. Cause, absence of his Inamorato.
 It costs S25 Tn Ash Fork to lire oil a pistol and not injure anyone. but if you hit any one and not be arrested you are congratulated upon your ex- cellent craftsmanship.
 A couple of Ash Fork gentlemen last Saturday executed some very ele- gant spatter pictures in shoe blacking upon raw hide.
 Wood & Sangster, having lost by death several fine hogs, upon investi- gation discovered that it was caused by eating the shirt that our deputy pulled off some weeks ago. Be care full, deputy, where you leave your old clothes hereafter.
 May Wood, of the Cottage Hotel, has gone to Albuquerque on busi- ness trip. Will return this week.
 Bill Hoops, well known along the A. & P, died at S:3o, a. m. Wednes- day. Cause, excessive dissipation
 EL MAHDI.
The Arizona champion., 1885-04-25

P. B. Brannen & Co. of this town rae just in receipt of the largest ship ment of TEAS ever brought to the San Francisco mountains, imported direct from the Japan Tea Syndicate T Yokohama and Hiogo, Japan. Chis firm are the sole agents of this company and those desiring to pur- chase good article of PURE TEA will find It 10 their interest to call on them.
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-------'-.i------------------- New Stock of Groceries.

Our old townsman and merchant, MT. D. A. Murphy, has received this week large stock of groceries into his well known establishment, and in few days will follow stock of dry goods and gents furnishing goods. His groceries are choice and fresh, and he is selling them low down. Dan will carry stock this summer which will insure for him fair share of the patronage. Look out for flaming advertisement next week.
The Arizona champion., 1885-04-25

under oath, the route over which they have been driven, and must also state the various herds of cattle, feeding places, etc, with which they have come in contact, and must satisfactor- lily answer all questions that may at the time be suggested.
 Resolved, That these resolutions be immediately submitted to the different local associations for their ratification and support.
The Arizona champion., 1885-04-25
Free to Farmers.

To secure 100, 900 new subscribers during next sixty days, we will actual.
 ly send the best farmers magazine in the U. s. free for one entire year to every one sending us at once the names of ten farmers, and Ia 2-cent stamps for postage, etc. Regular price S1; address, NATIONAL AcRICUL- TURsT, Nunda, N. Y.
The Arizona champion., 1885-04-25

THE St. Johns Herald contains the following; 5000, ,ooo.So Reward.- Strayed or stolen from the office of the Orion Era, one editor, some time last December, wearing endowment house brands of third rank; was last seen in Prescott. The above reward will be paid for his safe return to his three families, or information leading to its recovery. No questions asked.
The Arizona champion., 1885-04-25

THE Supreme Court of Pennsylva- mia has decided that unless persons look both ways in crossing railroad track they cannot obtain damages for injuries they may receive. This gives cross-eyed people decided advantage over those who can see straight, and In some measure mitigaies the afflic- tion of being cross-eyed. Life is full O. compensations.
The Arizona champion., 1885-04-25

Mir. E. R. Hoyt, mechanical en- gineer ofthe New Orleans Exposition, was severely injured by huge derrick pole falling on his foot. He was con veyed to his residence, and after only three aplications of St. Jacobs Oil, all the swelling and pain disappeared, and he resumed his duties,
The Arizona champion., 1885-04-25

Undoubtedly England will fight if Russia knocks the chip off England s shoulder, but it is evident that Eng land has taken the precaution to glue the chip on.
The Arizona champion., 1885-04-25

Volunteer officers of the Mexican war, or their heirs, can learn some thing to their advantage by communi- eating with J. w. STAFFORD, Flag staff, A. T.
The Arizona champion., 1885-04-25

IT is aaid that Mayor Grace, of New York City, will succeed John Kelly as leader of Tsmmany.
The Arizona champion., 1885-04-25

s. P. BEHAN, of Prescott, will go into the Postofice when Mir. Marsh goes out