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The Arizona sentinel., 1886-02-27
RETAIL DEALERS PROFITS.

The Results of Statistician's Investiga-
 tion of This Subject.
 It is often stated and generally be- lieved that the prices charged by re- tail dealers in various lines of trade are excessive This view IS shared by the public, and writers on economics some- times advance the same opinion, based, as they claim, upon the difference be- tween the wholesale and retail prices paid for goods, such as groceries. meats, dry goods, etc. Some go so far as to affirm that the most grinding monopo- lies are not the so-called great institu- tions or systems or corporations, but rather the retailers who make it so ex- pensive to live by their high rates for various articles of household consump- ton.
 However this may be, statistician has been Investigating the subject and calls attention to several points of in- terest which are set forth in the Anleri- cd71 Grocer of recent date. Attention is directed to the value of the service demanded of the retailer, its cost and risk, and a comparison is suggested between these and the invest ment of the time and money of the banker, the manufacturer, the profess sional man and persons employed in the civil service. It is contended that the gross profits of retail grocer average the country over not above sixteen per cent, of which eight per cent. is re- quired for the cost of the service. This is averred to be particularly true in the larger cities, as shown in the increased cost of supplying rich families over poor ones, involving palatial stores, ed- ucated clerks, calling for orders, deliv- ering goods, greater variety of the stock of luxuries, etc. And attention is directed to the bulk of the retailers trade being made up of perishable goods, such as dairy products, eggs, poultry, fish, vegetables, fruits, etc., while the staples are sold at cost or nearly cost, and the profit must come in somewhere else, or on the fruits, spices, fancy groceries and luxuries generally.
 It is held that the retailers capital and labor yield an income much below what is received for similar investment of time and money ln almost any other reputable trade or calling. The state- ment is made that the sales of majority of the retail grocers in large cities will not reach SS0,OO0 year. If his net profit is eight per cent, based on the cost of the goods, his income would, on that amount of sales, be S2,070, out of which he must live, meet bad debts, keep up and in- crease his business, etc. It is shown by this shrewd statistician that deal who sells $12,000 of goods year has an in- come of $828, which is equal to the sal- ary of chorus girl in an opera com- pany; if he sells S15, 900 worth his in- come is the same as that of a policeman; and if he should do a business of $60,. 900 year he will have salary equal to that of French cook.-CnicGqo Inter. Ocean.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-02-27
Miss Bayard's Clever Retort.

Oscar Wilde knew the late Miss Bayard very well. He was great admirer of her wit and power of repartee, and lost no op- portunity to meet her during his stay in Washington. One fine day the capitals society people found themselves interested in two events which were to take place in the evening. One was lecture by the champion of the sunhower and the other was brilliant reception. Oscar Wilde met Miss Bayard during the afternoon of that eventful day, and she asked him:
 'Mr. Wilde, will you gs to. the reception to-night?"
 ''Well," he replied, Eff I am not too much fatigued after my lecture"
 A short pause followed, and then he said:
 Miss Bayard, of course you will be at the reception?"
 "Wen," came the answer, eff am not too much fatigued after your lecture!''- Philadelphia Press.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-02-27
FIRE AND RHINESTONE.
A Relish Which Spoke Louder Than the
 Parsons Sermons.

Sh 1Sc1iSh tbnICh SpOko 1a1uucE Ahdh eAo
 Parsons Sermons.
 A West of Scotland clergyman was going to the Highlands for his holidays, and being very fond of the ''Nabob Pickles" he took a bottle with him. The "Nabob Pickles are extremely hot, and should be sparingly used. Ar rived at hotel, he placed the bottle on the table and took one or two of them. A Yankee was sitting opposite, and got his eye on the pickles. Stranger, pass the pickles, please" The clergyman said: These are private property, but you are welcome to them" He passed the bottle across the table. The Yankee emptled half the bottle into his plate, and stirred them well up with his spoon. He took a big spoonful, but they were not long down when he drew long breath, and said: ''Oh, dodgast it! Look here, stranger, I guess you are 8 parson?" "Well, I am a clergyman, and I preach the Gospel" Look you here," said the Yankee, "I have heard them preach about fire and birthstone, but you are the first one know who carries a sample bottle Christtan U,sio1,.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-02-27
THRONDTJEM.
A Swedish Town With MarveIously Rich
 History.

Swedish Town With MarveIously Rich
 History.
 The town of Throndtiem, Sweden, is the northernmost railway station in Europe, and is the seat of the most northern cathedral. The charms of the place are thus described by recent tray eler: Surely the cradle of Scandinavian Christianity is one of the most beautiful places in the world! No one had ever told us about it, and we went there only because it is the old Throndtjem of sages and ballads, and expecting a wonderful and beautiful cathedral But the whole place is dream of loveliness, so ex-- quisite in the soft, silvery morning light on the fyord and delicate mountain ranges, the rich nearer hills covered with bilberries, and breaking into steep cliffs-that one remains in a state of transport, which is at a climax while all is engraven upon an opal sunset sky, when an amethystine glow spreads over the mountain, and when ships and buildings meet their double in the still, transparent water. Each wide street of curious low wooden houses displays new vista of sea, of rocky promontories, of woods dipping into the water; and at the end of the principal streets is the gray, mas sive cathedral where s. Olaf is buried, and where northern art and poetry have exhausted their loveliest and most pa- thetic fancies around the grave of the national hero. The Cathedral Garden for so the graveyard is called, is most touching. Acres upon acres of graves are all kept-not by officials, but by the families they belong to-like gardens. The tombs are embowered in roses and honeysuckle, and each little green mound has its own vase for cut flowers daily replenished, and seat for the sur vivors, which is daily occupied, so that the link between the dead and the living is never broken. "-N F. ObSeTUer
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-02-27
A BAD BOY.
How He Fooled Good-Natured Califor-
 mia Merchant.

How He Fooled a Good-Natured Califor-
 mia Merchant.
 youthful ventriloquist had a good deal of fun, with a well-known wholesale mer- chant on Market street recently. The lad was passing by and saw a number of big dry-goods boxes standing on the sidewalk. He stopped in front of one of them. The merchant happened to be standing near by in the doorway of his establishment. The lad looked up, and with sober face said to the merchant
 Dye hear that?" '-~
 E ''What?u s-- .eThere's. somebody in this here box" The merchant stepped up to where the boy was standing. Sure enough he heard a voice, apparently coming from inside the case, crying out: "For Heavens sake let me out of this! Pm smothering to death!' With alacrity the merchant ordered an em- ploye to open the box. A mallet and iron wedge were brought out at once and the cover of the box quickly removed. It was filled with calico goods. But still the cries for help continued to be heard. The mer- chant lifted package after package from the box and piled them in the boys arms, who stood by, until he filled them with all the youth could carry; then he threw them on the sidewalk. The plaintive appeals still arose from the depths of the box. The merchant was in terrible state of excite ment. He threw off his coat and worked in his shirt-sleeves. The perspiration rolled down his cheeks in rills. Finally, when the last layer of calico was reached, it began to dawn upon his opaque vision that he had been made the victim of ven- triloquist. He looked at the boy, and the boy looked at him. Then, suddenly, from the box came quiet ''good morning" and the lad lit out, leaving the merchant sur rounded by 8 coterie of curious people, who eyed him with smile as he grabbed his coat, protested against such ''blamed non- sense," and skipped to hide himself in the confines of his private office.-San Fran cisco Alta
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-02-27
VOLUME XIV.
A VALENTINE.

Your gran'ma, in her youtR WAS qufte As blithe 8 little maid as you. And though her hair is snowy white, Her eyes still have their maiden blueb And on her cheeks as fair as thine, MethinkS giFlish blush would glow If you recalled the valentine
 She got, ah! many years ago. 4 valorous youth loved gran'ma then And wOoe1 her in that auld lang Synet And first he told his secret when He sent the maid that valentine No perfumed page nor sheet of gold Was that first hint of love he sent, But with the secret gran'pa told --.. "I love you"-gran'ma was content. 60, ask your gran'ma. if you will, Although her head he bowed and gray Although her feeble pulse be chill True love abidetn not for aye; By that quaint portrait on the wall, That smiles upon her from above, Methinks your gran ma can recall
 The sweet divinity of love. Dear Elsie, here's no page of gold No sheet embossed with cunning art But here's the solemn pledge of old: "I love you, love, with all my heart" And il in what send you here
 You read not all of love express'd, Go-go to eran'ma, Elsie dear, And she will tell you all the resti
 Eugene Field
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-02-27
READING FOR THE YOUNG.
MY CHOICE.

Whom shallI choose for my Valentine7 Somebody, oh, so very fine,
 So kind and good. so sweet and fair I'll have to hunt her everywhere. Her face must be like the glad sunshine If she is to be my Valentine Oh, where can 1 find her? Can you tell Where such dainty maid doth dwell? I'd write her just one little line, Or show her by some other gn, If could only know the place Where could see her pretty face. And she must have a gentle voice, Or else she can not be my choice: I would not have Valentine Who'd loudly talk, or bout and whinGL I'd travel east, I'd travel west, And never take a moments rest; And now, think, wee daughter mine, That uOu're just such q Valentine.
 -Elizdbeth 4. DdUis, in Our Little Ones.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-02-27

Railroad property now constitutes one-fifth of the accumulated capital of the country, gives employment to 650,- 900 people and moves 400, 100000 tons of freight annually, 'ne half of which is fuel and feed, and so cheaply that the Massachusetts mechanic can now pro- cure the transportation of year sup ply of food from a distance of 1000 miles for the proceeds of one days labor.-BoSton Journal,
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-02-27
And there's plenty f dark nights"
Living with Nobody.

In Texas the colored servant changes her employer about once every two weeks. "Am dat you?" said Matilda Snowball meeting Belinda Jackson.
 "Ob course hits me?"
 Who am you Twin wid now?"
 "I ain't Twin wid nobody. Pse mar. ried. ."-Texas Siftings.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-02-27
She Knew Them by Sight.

Mamma-Do you know theten command ments, my dear?
 Little Bess-Yes, mamma.
 "Well, repeat them.''
 "I can't, mamma. i don't know them by heart. I only know them when see them, Philadelphia Call,
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-02-27
Only Awaiting a Chance.

Benevolent Old Gent (to wretched tramp Here's a quarter for you. Now go to work, my good man, and some day you'll strike fortune.
 Wretched Tramp (confdentially) )-Oh, I'll get there, some day. There's lot of rich old gentlemen in Philadelphia, you know.
 "Yes.'
 And there's plenty ef dark nights"
 ''Yes:''
 "Wen, sir, when meet the rich old gen. tleman and the dark night at the same time, you bet I'll strike fortune in short order" ."-PhiLad adeIphia Call
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-02-27

The New York Post-office employs more than two thousand men.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-02-27
PITH AND POINT.

There are eight million piano-play- CTS in this country. We have much to be thankful for, it might be ten million, or even more.-DanUiue Breeze.
Arizona silver belt., 1886-11-27

A very large representation of Salt river and Tonto cattle men and ranch CTS are present here this week Tn at tendance upon court, majority of the grand jurors beng from that section, and others being here on legal busi- ness; and the fact is suggested that no other part of Gila county has so rapid ly advanced in population during the past two years. The people, too, who have settled in that favored locality are of the well-to-do class, all having more or less personal property to add to the county's wealth, which has also been increased by the many substan- tial improvements made and the large area of fertile land brought under the hand of the husbandman. We hope to see this improvement continue and the pastoral and agricultural interests of that section flourish.
Arizona silver belt., 1886-11-27
IMPORTANT MINING SALE.

The Silver City Enterprise of the
 18th instant a1hounces the sale by
 Martin w. Bremen, of his "76" mine,
 andlBaltic group of mines, (w1th one
 exception together with hls mlll and
 mlll-site to Saint Louis, Missouri, par
 ties for the sum of seven hundred
 thousand dollars. To those not fami-
 liar with the value of the above men, tioned property, seven hundred thou sand dollars seems a large sum to pay for 1t, but to mining men who are aware of the 76's character and h1s- tory as steady producer, the magni- tude of the amount paid IS no surprise. The "76' at explored depths alone fixed the value. Its development, for the past thirteen or fourteen years has been constantly and energetically pursued by Mr. Bremen, who is prac- tically familiar with silver m1ning and metallurgy Tn all Its varled branches. The "76'' before the con- of the sale, contained about 16,0O0 feet of shafts, tunnels and drifts from which silver was taken in an aggregate, which staggers the 1m- agination and therefore, it will not be said that the vendors purchased "a pig in a poke" The company will or ganize under the n&me of the Bremen Mill & Mining Company and greatly the force at the mlnes and make important and extensive addi- lions to the machinery for the reduc- 5ion of ores.
Arizona silver belt., 1886-11-27
PREFERRED LOCALS.

Ten per cent discount for cash on ordinary going prices in Globe, at E Kellner G Co., s:
 Wheat, com, ranch butter, eggs. onions, garlic, chiii, potatoes, cheese and new dried fruits just received at E. F. Kellner < Co.'S.
 Eastern green apples, minc6 meat and other dehcacies, and fruits, to ar rive this week at E. P. Kellner & Co. s. Kansas City hams and bacon at G. s. Van Wagenen's.
 Childrens, boys and youths clothing at E. f. KellneT < t0es- New stock fresh candy and nuts, at G. S. Van Wagenen's.
 Look out for sweeping cut in prices at E. r. Kellner & Cps.
 Ten per cent discount for cash on ordinary going prices n Globe, at E. F. Kellner & Co.'S.
 Baled barley hay, cracked and whole barley at bottom prices at E. F. Kellner < Co.'S.
 Ten per cent discount for cash on ordinary going prices in Globe, at E. F. Kellner X Co.'s.
 To buy and sell close it must be Cash Only" and we aim to attain perfection. Give our Cash Prices" a trial and you will be convinced that we can save you lots of money.
 E. P. KELLNFR < Go. All kinds of family groceries at G. $. Van Wagenens.
 Just received by Alex. Graydon, a car load of Cumberland coal.
 New stock of hats at Van Wage nen's.
 If you want good pair of boots or shoes, call at c. Schulze's. Prices re- duced.
 Base ball shoes at G. s. Van Wag- cnen's.
 Ifyou don't want a ready made suit leave your order for custom made
Arizona silver belt., 1886-11-27
The Parent or Insou.nla.

The parent of insomnia or wakefulness is in nine cases out of tsu dyspeptic stomach. Good digestion gives sound sleep, indigestion interferes with 1t. The brain and stomdch syrnpathize. One of the prominent symptoms of 8 weak state of the gastric organs is disturbance of the great nerve entrepot. the brain. In vigCrate the stomach, and you restore to the great center. A most reliable medicine foe the purpose is Hos letters Stomach Bitters, which IS far preferable to mineral sedalives and pow erful narcotics, which, though they may for time exert a soporifc influence up on the brain, soon cease to act, and in variably iujure the tone of the stomach
 The Bitters, on the contrary, restore ac- tiyity to the operations of that all impor- tant organ, and their benefcientiniiuence IS reflected in sound sleep and tranquil state of the nervous system. A whole some impetus is likewise given to the ac- tion cf tie liver and bowels by its use.
Arizona silver belt., 1886-11-27
i w,hls. Tournament.

Fred Nupton is arranging for a se- ries of whist games, for the champion ship of Globe, to be played at Tiyoli Hall. The conditions governing the contest arc as follows:
 Entrance free. The winning team each to receive one box of fine cigars, fifty in a box.
 Rules governing the play: Players are not to speak after the deal has commenced
 Any one not following suit cannot recall his play after the trick is GOV cred by another. He shall be al- lowed to recall hIs play before the trick Is covered.
Arizona silver belt., 1886-11-27

The storm on Sunday and Monday last was of. unusual severity here. coming so early Tn the season, and was keenly felt by those so unfortunate as to be exposed to it. Snow, sleet and rain alternated and for a few hours on Monday the air was filled with snow, shaken from the folds of its garment, and every object was "fedged with icy feathers" In Globe the snow soon disappeared, but on Pinal noun tam the fall of "the beautiful" was quite heavy, lRpeding travel some what, and it IS likely to remain, aug mented at intervals, until spring. Bo- reas' visits to this sunny cline are, however, ephemeral and the latter part of the week the weather has been perfect.
Arizona silver belt., 1886-11-27
A RAILROAD AT LAST I
An Important Agreement Consummated Whereby Globe will Secure Cheap
 CT Transportation.

The Board of Supervisors of this
 county, in response to unanimous
 desire of the taxpayers and citizens of
 the entire county, on Thursday last
 concluded contract with MT. w. w.
 Walker, for the location, grading and
 bridging of first class wagon road, by the most feasible route, from Globe
 to connect with the line of the Arizona Narrow Gauge Railroad in Gila coun- ty. The work is to be commenced m ninety days and completed within one year.
 The county is to pay for the work only as it progresses, on monthly esti mates of the work done, which esti- mates are to be verified under oath. County warrants, bearing seven per cent interest, are to be issued to pay for the work done each month,-the first S2,0O0 issued are to be payable in two years from the date of their issue, the next $2,000 ih threeyears, the next $2,000 in tour years, and so on, until the whole amount shall equal $30,00O, winch sum is to be the limit of the cost of the road to the county. Only $11 APO in warrants can be issued, un- til after the next county assessment, and the balance only so fast as the in- crease of the assessment and the four per cent of indebtedness, will justify. In case of failure to complete the work within one year, no further payments are to be made. The Supervisors re- serve the right to appoint competent person to review the monthly esti- mates, and in case of disagreement, to arbitrate any differences.
 The foregoing abstract gives all the points of the contract.
 MT. w. w. Walker is the principal contractor for the building ofths Mar row Gauge Railroad, and this is the first move in reaching out for the Globe freight, and is only the forerunner of the iron horse.
 We are satisfied that the first move lias be6h made, and Tn the right di- rection, by our people, for railroad Also that the Narrow Gauge people are Tn earnest and are not trying to build a railroad with wind work. Globe Is sure now of railroad within a short time, and to no one are our people more indebted for this enlightened move than to F. ". Westmeyer, Jo- seph Redman and s. Gilson, composing the Board of Supervisors, whose fore ,ast compassed our deplorable situa- ion for the want of transportation at less than starvation pmces.
Arizona silver belt., 1886-11-27

Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of an order of the Probate Court, in and for the County of G fla, Territory of Arizona, made on Both day of September 1886, in the matter of the estate of Felix B. Knox, deceased, the undersigned, the Public Administrator and Administrator of said estate will sell at pub lie auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, and subject to confirmation by said Probate Court, on MONDAY, the 25th day of OctO- Der 1SS6 at 10 o'clock a. m., in front of the Sheriff's office. in the said County of Gila, all the right title, interest and estate of the said Felix B. Knox, at the time of his death, and all the right, title and interest that the said estate has, by operation of law or otherwise, acquired other than or in addition t0 ths3t of the said Felix B. Knox, at the Zine of his death, in and to aIl the following described property, to-Rit: Lot No. 9, in Block No S2, on west side of Willow Street, and east part tabdut J of Lot No. 4, in Block No. "A, fronting on Mesquite Street, in the town of Globe, County of Gila and Territory of Arizona, and so described on the Official Map of said town.
 Also an undivided one-sixth interest in the Gladiator Mine, being in Globe Mining Dis trict in said Gila County.
 Also an undivided ons-fourth interest in the Mamie Griffith Mine iB Silver Hill District, Pima County, in said Territory, the location notice Of the said last mentioned mine being recorded in the Mining Records of said Pima County on pages 649 and $50.
 Tefms:-Ten per cent paid to auctioneer on day of sale, balance on confirmation of sale by said Probate Court. Deed at expense of pur- chaser
 T. c. STALLO, Public Administrator and Administrator of tAe estate of Felix B, Knox, deceased.
 Dated, October ?, 1SoG. oct2td
 POSTPONEMENT
 Tie above sale is hereby postponed until TUESDAY, November S0 1886.
 T. c. STALLO, Public Administrator and Administrator of the estate of Felix B. Knox; deceased.
Arizona silver belt., 1886-11-27
TRRRTTORIAL TOPICS.
Condensed from Oar Exchanges for
 "silvcr Belt Readers.

It is said that Col. Robenson ha. sold in St. Louis group of mines il the Tyndal district, in this county, fol ! S2OO,OOO.-Tucson Citizen.
 Lieutenant D. N. Mcdonald, of tho 4th Cavalry, who was tired by court martial at Fort Lowell recently, was acquitted by the court.
 Work IS still being pushed on the Arizona Canal as fast as possible though many more hands are wanted at once. With the great company 1 constantly in search of laborers, no one can have the excuse of not being able to obtain work-Herald.
 J. Llberman & Go. this week com pleted the forwarding to Fort Grant of 25,0OO sacks of barley, which they are handling for Solomon & Wicker sham, the contractors. The grain comes from Los Angeles.-Southwes Stockman.
 Some important changes have been made in the tariff of the Mexican GUS tom house recently. Prospectors and miners can go across the line without paylng any duty whatever on their mining outfits, etc, fa8Ehee state of Sonora.
 Fl Monitor Fronterizo says that notable and increased amountof Ame- rican goods are being imported into Sonora through NogaleS, and that the warehouses are crowded to their full capacity with American goods.
 The increase of taxable property in the territory within the last year amounts to seven and half millions.
 Apache county, Arizona, has 2,855 head of horses, 69,55O head of sheep and 3S,46T head of cattle, valued at 
 Two cars, 68,OOO pounds, of copper bullion were shipped from here this week to Wilcox Stock man, Nov. 20th.
 
 Thejury in the case of the Territory vs. Barney Riggs (0ochise county fer the murder of Richmond Hudson dis agreed. Standing nine for acquittal and three for conviction.