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The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

A Washington special to the Globe-Democrat says: The Nor mons have commenced new move ment designed to contest the con- stitutionality of the Edmunds anti polygamy law. Snow, one of the Mormon leaders, has been indicted, convicted and sentenced three times. He has served one sentence and upon appeal to the United States Supreme Court as to the alleged illegalitv of some portions of the proceedings, the law has been sustained. He is now serving sentence under the second indict- ment. Application has just been made in the Utah courts to release him on a writ of habeas corpus. This proceeding is based upon the theory that the second sentence is cumulative, and that Snow cannot be twice tried under the Constitu- tion of the United States for the same ofense. It is, of course, the intention of the Mormon leaders to bring this case to the United States Supreme Court and to have that special question passed upon. This question was not raised in the first appeal to the Supreme Court which was decided adversely to Snow.
 There have been some dispatches from Mexico which state that the Mormons are instigating a filibus- tering expedition across the border. Officials of the State Department and of the War Department both assert that the stories have no pos sible foundation in truth.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

THREE carloads of colonists, prin- cipally from Colorado, passed No gales on the 30th of last month, cn route to Topolobambo Bay, in Mexico, about 300 miles south of Guaymas. The colony was origi- mated by Col. Owen, of New York, who has been working up the scheme for fifteen years. The col ony will be organized after the plan of the Mormons, with the religion left out. They will own farms of their own, but all other considera- tions will be in common. The pro- moters of the scheme have secured an extensive tract of land, and it is proposed to make the colony a community of several thousand people. Topolobampo Bay is one of the finest in Mexico, but the are sandy and barren. The principal town will be located about four miles north of the lake. It is that a large number of New York capitalists are interested in the scheme. The membership is S10
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5 newspaper enterprise.

ACCORDING to the census of 1880, the number of females to every 100000 males in the following States and Territories were Ari- zona, 3,39S; New Mexico, S5, ,77O; District of Columbia, 112 300; Ala bama, 102,731; Connecticut, 103,- 5G7; Georgia, 1O2,191 ; Louisiana, 100,220; Maine, 10O,239; Maryland, 1O2,300; Massachusetts, 1O7, ,G95 :; New Hampshire, 103, ,420, New Jer- sey, 1O2,025; New York, 102, ,S43 :; North Carolina, 103, ,43S; Pennsyl- vania, 10O,445; Rhode Island, 107,- S64 ; South Carolina, 102, ,S94 Ten nessce, 10O,479; Virginia, 1O2 ,S32. In all the other States and Territo- rics the number of males are in ex- cess of the females. Those who are matrimonially inclined are now fur nished with information as to To- calities where the supply is in ex- cess of demand. Arizona offers a fruitful field for female emigration, and they would be welcomed with open armed hospitality.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

CARPENTERS in London work fifty-two and onc-half hours per week at nine pence (about eighteen cents perhour. In Germany most of the carpenters work eight hours daily, fnr which tIrc ordinary pay to good workmen is forty to forty five ptennigs per hour In France the regular wages :'aid carpenters is nine frapc, for a days work of ten hour, in summer and eight hours in winter.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

LAST week we mentioned t. fact that the project of a telegraph line between St. Johns and Navajo was
 being agitated by business men in the county. While we will cor dially endorse and support any en- tcrprise which promises a benefit or convenience to citizens of the county, yet we ask as suggestion to those who have the telegraph line in contemplation if a telephone line between the places designated would not prove a more economi- cal, a better patronized and more profitable venture. The cost of constructing the two lines we pre- sume would be about the same, but the expense of operating would be by long odds in favor of the tele- phone. The telephone would dis pense with the services of an ope- rator, and could be located in some business house, without expense to the management, and made accessi- ble to the public upon such reason able terms as would invite a much larger patronage, and at the same time aggregate a much larger reve- nue. If deemed advisable it could be easily extended to Springerville and other places upon the same economical basis. While it is true d telegraphic system possesses some advantages, and in many respects is the preferable mode of commun- icatiOn, yet on the grounds of prac- ticability, and the ever to be con- sidered items of profit and loss, it seems to Us that the telephone has the better of the argument. These are merely suggestions, made for what they are worth, while we pa tiently wait to gladly accept what ever may be the result of delibera- tion on the part of those who are willing to give us direct communi- cation with the outside world.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

A NogaIes dispatch of the 30th ult., says late last night Billy Long, who was a scout with Capt. Lawton during the recent Indian campaign, shot and mortaIly.wounded a col ored man named Charles Anderson. It appears that there was bad blood between them. and Anderson pro- cured a shotgun and started out to hunt up Long. He found him in a saloon, and the chances are that he will find his maker elsewhere. Five shots were fired. Soon after this shooting Tom Moragan, a merchant from Calabasas, with siX-shooter swinging at his side, went into the Crystal Palace Saloon, and while diSporting himself his pistol fell from the scabbard and was dis charged. The ball struck railroad man named George Burton below the knee and came out at the hip. crippling him for life.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

newspaper. as we'll as in an indiv;d-
 ual, even if 1t sometimes approaches
 the verge of tawning.
 We are well aware that tho po-
 iitical nurture, training and admo-
 nition of the Journal-Miner have
 indissoIubly connected political af-
 filiatiOns with spells and prefer
 ment We appreciate the fact that
 the habitudes of a quarter of q
 century have so engratted them
 selves as to become personal char
 acteristics, ahd that custom and
 usage may render support and
 purchase Interchangeable terms. It is possible. however, to applaud and commend patriotic, public spirited acts, and the integrity of official conduct without the promise or hope of reward, and it is to be re- gretted that partisan prejudice should ever be so jaundiced in its rancor, and so baieful in its infiu- ence, as to blind the eyes and close the ears to demands of truth and justice. The official acts of Gov. to which reference has been made in the columns ofthe HERALD, We believe to have been fully war ranted by circumstances. and made i'll furthcrance of the best interests
 of the Territory. We have com mended and approved those acts not in the spirit of partisan, not in the blind tanaticism of political servility, but as the exponent of a coming direct from the people, to whom and for whom, we speak. The prospective patron age" which we sought and have won is the recognition and endorsement of the best citizens of the country, and this has been bestowed with so unstinted hand, that weare more than satisfied with the result. The HERALD has never sought, expected, l hoped for, or received public pat ronage, and has certainly no prom ise or even intimatiOn upon which | to hang such an unthought of eX- pectation. From the abundance l of the heart the mouth speaketh, " and we charitably accredit this baseless insinuation to the cove tous suspicious, which political Jeremiads have engcndered in the soul of the Journal, for two years ahungered. If the Journal will at tend roll-call upon the political camping ground where its tent is pitched, it will be offered the range of quarter. of a century in which toIselect theinest specimens known of those stalwart apostles, who only breathed and had their be- ing by bending the pregnant hinges of the knee that thrift might follow fawning."
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

DENVER, Dee. 1.-The Range Journal Publishing Company to be published in the interest of the In ternational Range Association in- corporated to-day, capital $25,0OO paid up. The incorpQrators are H. H. Metcalf, Secretary of the Colo rado Cattle Growers Association :: E. L. Marston, St. Louis J. L. Ba- ker, Greeley, Colorado; A. M. Prior, Pueblo; G. W. Thompson, Trini- dad, Col; T. T. D. Andrews, Fort Worth, Texas c. ". Wright, Chey- enne, Wyoming; H. $. Holly, w.. H. Cramer and $. \. Staudart, Den yer The Journal succeeds the Col OradO Live Stock Record.
 The above is but additional evi- dence of the growing importance and development of the stock in terest in the west, and the deter imitation of stockmen to protect and foster their industry. The out look promises a bright future for this newspaper enterprise.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

GRAND Master Workman, T. V. PowdcrIy, has issued q secret cir cular assessing all members of the Knights of Labor twenty-five cents in order to raise a fund for the sup port and maintenance of the strik- ing members of the order
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

A SYNDICATE Q. northern capi- talists are cultivating q farm in the southwest corner of Louisiana, which Embraces an area of ,50O,- GOO acres. It runs a hundred miles north and south and twenty-five miles east and west.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

Hon. Curtis (. Bean told one of our citizens few days ago, in our hearing, when he passed through this place on his way to Prescott. that he expected to make Tempe his home on his return from Wash ington. at the end of his Congress sional term.-Nrws.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

The Glo5e-DemOcrat says since the expulsion of the cattlemen from the Indian Territory those formerly interested in that country have been looking around for an opportunity to establish ranches in some other part of the country. This was not so easy to do, as land suitable for ranges was nearly all occupied. Af- ter examining number of States and Territories to discover suitable ranges, attention was directed to Old Mexico, where it was believed that land in sufficiently extensive tracts suitable for the purpose could be found. Such q tract has been discovered, and will soon be stocked by a syndicate composed of capi- talists from St. Louis, Chicago, Kansas City and Kansas, but the
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

IN THE year lSSI there will be four cclipses, two of the sun and two of the moon. Only one will be visible in North America. and that is a partial eclipse of the moon, which takes place in February on the evening of the Eth and morn ing of the Sth, about midnight.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

GEORGE A. THoBE, Workingmcn'S candidate for Congress in the Sixth Kentucky District has signed and filed articles of contest claiming tbe seat of John C.. Carlisle in the
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

TIE Prescott Courier is one of the brightest, newsiest dailies in the two territories, and as a type of journalism would reflect credit even upon a larger population than is found in the territorial capitol.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

TIE Santa fe Leader is agita- ting the question of the admission of New Mexico into the Union as a State. The Stockman thinks ma jority of the taxpayers are opposed to the scheme.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

fitljeth Congress, l. requires for ty-fve pages of legal cap to recite all the allegations. + k probable foolscap would have answered q better purpose.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

Mss SADIE ALLEN, 20 years of age, on November 2Sth, made the descent of the whirlpool rapids at Niagara Falls, in a torpedo shaped barrel. She is the only woman who has ever navigated these rapids.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

The Prescott Courier says the old Asylum Commissioners have surrendered their books and papers to the new Board, but they did not turn over cent of money, and it is said that the building is incom- plctc.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

SECRETARY WHITNEY distributed 300 turkeys as thanksgiving pres ents among the employees of the Navy Department at Washington, and Mrs. Whitney supplied the thanksgiving dinner to the instin- lion of the Little Sisters of the Poor.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

A MASQUERADE ball was given at Mineral Park on thanksgiving day which was a soclal success and largely attended.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

TIE damage to Charleston, $. C. by the recent earthquakes is es- timatcd at $7.OO0,OO0. Contribu- tions have been received to the amount of $7O0,OOO. and have been distributed among the poor and helpless.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

THE majority of Mark \. smith for Delegate to Congress in the ter ritorv is 2,15O.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

THE Southern ] ac lie Railroad Company has purchased the South Pacific narrow gauge of California,
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09


 TIE President has examined carefully the cases of the Apache captives, and has come to the con clusion that life confinement in Florida, where they can do no harm will be tn: most thorough punish mcnt which can be visited upon these Indians. 4 military commis- sion would have no authority to try them. and if they were turned over tu the civil authorities in the Terri tories, 1t is believed the prejudice Is so great they could not have a fair trial, and tLe families and sur vivors would be left to cherish ven geance and keep up constant tur- moil on the borders. As matter of fact the transfer of the savages to Florida, means a lingering death and experienced army officers do not think there will be one of them alive at the end of five years.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

THE Prescott Journal-Miner in dulges the following spasmodic, bilious sarcasm
 A little prospective patronage, through Governor Zulick's inhu- ence. makes the St. Johns Herald very fulsome in its praise of that official. We admire gratitude in a
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

THE Legislature o1 Arizona con vcnes on the 14th of January, 1887.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

TIE Hon. Sumner Howard is a candidate for Mayor of Prescott.
The St. Johns herald., 1886-12-09

A SPECIAL dispatch from Socorro to the Albuquerque Democrat of Dec. 1st, says a final decision in tEc Charles W. Lewis mandamus case for the office of Assessor for Der nalillo county was reached to-day. Prayer to the Court for opening of ballot boxes in precincts Nos. l, s and 19. was rejected. Ballot box of precinct No. 30 was opened and counted and showed a majority of twc@ty-thrcc in the county for Lewis. A percmptory writ to issue a certificate of election to Charles Lewis was ordered by the Court.
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The undersigned will pay the above reward te any person or persons who will denounce and prosecute to n conviction, any party or parties (except our own employes) for driving, killing or otherwise handling our stock. Our cattle are branded on the left hip as shown above. with split in left ear; our horses have the same brand on left shoulder.
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-13
sPonTlvE sULLs AND BEARS.

Members of the Columbus BOARD of
Trade Frisk About Ihe CITY.
The special train from Minnetonka Beach
yesterday morning brought in the Columbus
board Of trade and its guests. who came for
al inspection of the city. The train pulled
to the East side and the party visited the
Pillsbury A mill. Messrs. John A. and
Charles A. Pillsbury were present and did
the honors, which were supplemented by
an inspection under the guidance of Charles
G. Hoyt, the head miller. The party was
given perfect idea of the gradual reduc-
ton process OF milling, after which lunch
was spread. An inspection Of the falls
was followed by drive through the city,
winding up at the West hotel, where din
ner was served. The o'clock motor took
the party to Minnehaha Falls, where the
ladies became sentimental, while the gen
tlemen were instructed in the mysteries
and initiated in the delights Of the blind
pig. AT O'Clock they returned to Hotel
Lafayette To-day they will return to the
city and enjoy as-you-pleasa time,
many having prepared to do st. Paul. 1t
is possible the party will go to Devils Lake
before returning home.
1t was matter Of interest to note the
surprise and pleasure with which members
of the party commented on the Northwest
ern country. Most of them were obtaining
their first ideas, and confessed that half
had not been told them. The 'effete
East is not a bad expression after this
country" said a leading Columbus mer-
chant. 81 had no conception OF the Won
derful growth and remarkable energy and
enternriSe of Minnesota -
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-13
BRIGHT SIDE OF LEBBX.
Chaplain lTcCabe's "Reminiscences
of Prison Life.

Chaplain 1TcCabe's "Reminiscences
Of Prison Life.
Chaplain McCabe told a large audience at
Centenary church last evening OF the
'Bright Side of Libby Prison" The chap
lain is an enthusiast and infused a degree
of life and humor into WarWorn subject
as made it of pleasing interest He did not
dwell at any length Oh She horrors Of Libby.
BdIle Isle and Andersonville, though he
said enough TO awaken unpleasant recoliec-
tions but devoted his time for the most
part to an entertaining description of the
methods employed by the prisoners to while
away the time. 4 fine piece OF descriptive
work was his account of the Fourth OF July
in '63, the reception on the 9th of the news
from Gettysburg, and on the Sth OF the Tall
of Vicksburg. The prisoners had prepared
reception and entertainment for the
Fourth and had hung up a Union
flag made from red. a white
and blue shirt, but just as the perform
ance began, guard entered and tore it
down. AT that same hour Gen. Grant lad
pulled down the Rebel flag at Vicksburg,
land this" said the captain. was the most
thrilling coincidence Of the war" The ar
rival of Neal Dow was described and gave
the lecturer an opportunity to 90 Oft on
short temperance harangue. He gave some
OF the Libby conundrums, one of which
was why is Libby Prison Literary
Spot?" Because it is a lice-eum. One old
fellow. who could not see joke, pondered
this for two days, but finally said he could
''seum" but he could ''feelum" all the time.
Capt. McCabe closed his entertaining talk
in the language of an old continental
soldier: when you have been lulled to a
dreamIess sleep by the tattoo of death, may
you wake by the reYeiile of blissful eter-
nitv y
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-13
MINNEAPOLIS PERSONALS.

j. j. Auberten of London, Eng, is at the
West.
Hon. c. F. Kindred of Brainerd was in the
city yesterday.
DR.. George D. Swaime Of Wahpeton, OAK,
is at the Nicollet.
@. S. Boshammer and wife Of Bordeaux
France, are ct the West.
H. G. Clark OF the North Dakota Farmer is
at the Windsor, Minneapolis.
G. T. Kimball, u leading carriage manu-
facturer of Chicago, is at the West.
Henry G.. Page, president of the Fergus
National bank Fergus Falls, was in the city
yesterday.
L. e. Brownlee, sporting editor of the Even
ing Journal. yesterday returned from a visit
to Detroit, Mich.
William Penn Nixon, Managing editor of
the Chicago Inter-Oceau, is at the West, ac-
companied by his wife and IL. Il. Grail and
wife of New York.
Charlie Eggleston, chief of the morning
service at the st. Paul postoffice, was in the
city yesterday, examining the burglarized
safe at the Minneapolis postoffice.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-13
a CHANCE FOR REFORM.
Opportunities in the Postal Line Of
fered the New Postmaster.


fered the New Postmaster.
For months past the complaints of the
mail service in Minneapolis have been deep,
loud and frequent. Mr.. Laraway either
could not or would not move to remedy the
evils, and combined effort will be made
to induce the new postmaster, Mr.. Ankeny,
to use his earliest efforts for the relief Of
the people and the improvement of the
service. The greatest complaint is against
the service between the two cities, and the
remark is proverbial: sit takes longer tc
get mail from st. Paul than it does from
Chicago. Attention to this has frequently
been called in the GLOBE, but to no pur
pose, though doubtless hundreds of cases
could easily be cited. For instance, a letter
mailed in st. Paul one Saturday evening was
delivered in Minneapolis on the Tuesday
afternoon following. Complaint is also
made of the drOp-letter delivery, in the I'M
accountable delay of getting city mail. A
letter mailed on Thursday evening was de-
livered Saturday afternoon. A gentleman
mailed package on the top Of a letter-boX
OH Monday afternoon and on the following
Wednesday found his package still there.
These are but samples of the complaints.
Of course Mr.. Lareway will Go nothing in
the remnant of his term. but Mr.. Ankeny
may make a strike, and doubtless will, by
ct once removing all these causes of COM
plant. In many cases, it is but justice to
say, the poStoftice officials can explain
away the objections, but in others they
only cant understand it at ALL"