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Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
SILK Dyer,s strike.

NEW YORK, December 24.-About
one hundred silk color dyers of Weld
mons establishment in Patterson have
struck on the question of the hours of
work. This number includes about one
quarter of the entire force employed in
the works. There is every probability
that the trouble will be settled in day
or so.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
New Draw.Rridge.

STOCKTON, December 24.-The super
visors to-day awarded the contract for
the building of an iron draw-bridge
across the San Joaquin river near Lath-
rop to the California Bridge Company.
The draw will be 275 feet long and the
whole structure will be built of iron and
concrete foundations. The bridge will
cost $4,000 and when completed will
be the largest bridge on the coast.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
Not ExtraOrdinary.

LONDON, December 24.--1he Times,
commenting on the reported reason for
Lord Churchill's resignation, viz, that he
was opposed to an increase in the mill.
tary and naval estimates. says: THE
estimates are not extraordinary and only
provide for moderate strengthening of
the naval and military condition of the
empire, rendered necessary by the out.
look of foreign affairs. "
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
a RaiIroad Uomtract Awarded.

SANTA Rosa, December 24.--At a
meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Santa Rosa and Benicia Central Rail-
road to-day, the contract to build the
road was awarded to Mcbride & New.
man. According to the terms of the
contract the work must be begun within
sixty days and be completed before jan
uarY LIST. 1883.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
Sentences COMMITTED.

SACRAMENTO, December 24-Gover.
nor Stoneman has committed the sen.
tence of M. Woodberry, convicted of
forgery in Los Angeles in September,
1888, and sentenced to ten years i'm
prisonment, to five years. He has also
commuted the sentence of Joel Ricardo
de Silvera, convicted of murder in Kern
county and sentenced to life imprison-
ment, to seven years.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
Aiming French boys for War.

PARIS, December 24.--There is a
noticeable movement to form batallions
of the schools. A number of Mayors
of ACCOMPLISHMENTS have begun enrolling
youths OF from l6 to 20 years of age,
forming companies equivalent to the
regular militia. They are armed with
chassepots. One corps already has 500
members. They take their rifles home
with them instead of depositing them in
the arsenal after drilling.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
Another Boston Failure.

BosToN, December 24--The Advertiser
will say tomorrow that Piny Nickerson
made an assignment this afternoon to
Thomas H. Russell, of the law firm of
T. Fl. & T. B. Russell, 27 State street.
His liabilities are about $200,00 with
nominal assets of $250,0O0. Nickerson
is an extensive shipowner, and has been
doing business nearly half century,
and was rated among Boston's foremost
merchants. His manager states that the
failure has resulted from a gradual de
probation Of the property in which he is
interested. Expressions of sympathy
for Nickerson are heard on all sides.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
wiu Offer Kewards.

SAN LUIS OBIsPo, December 24.--The
Grand Jury rendered their report to-day.
They recommended that the Board OF
Supervisors offer in each instance re-
ward of $500 for information that would
lead to conviction in regard to the muir
derer of Francisco Correa and one Lewis
Roth. The crimes occurred about three
years ago. They found the county's
affairs generally to be in good condition.
They found but one indictment for GRIM
inal offense. The matter will not be
made public until warrants are served
on the parties concerned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
safe Rreakiur.

DowNEY CRY, CAL, December 24.-
The general merchandise store and sa-
loon of J. A. Mitrovich was burglarized
last night. The safe was blown open
and about $500 in money, gold watch,
a quaniuy of jewelry and some valuable
papers were taken. The burglars then
stole handcar and left town for Los
Angeles. The car has not been found.
The work was evidently done by experts.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued to the
following named persons yesterday;
R. Montana to M. Valencia; 9. b.
Olin to s. L. Burbank; S. e. Blanchard
to E. S. Smith; j. Arce to f. Garcia; e.
T. Richards to S. M. Proctor; G. M.
johnson to M. j. Stephens; j. G. Glid-
den to ID. G.. Scott.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
curious Larceny.

OAKLAND, December 24.-George
Horn, ex.marshal of Haywards, was ar
rested recently for larceny from the till
of Hayward's Brewery. He gave bail
bond for $1,000. Last night the office
OF Justice j. N. Austin was broken into
and the bond stolen. 1t is reported that
Horn has left town.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
The street Car strikers.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 24.-The
striking car men have decided to hold a
monster procession tomorrow. The
lines on which the strikes are pending
run cars in full force up to night fall,
after which time the cars are housed.
Each car is still guarded by one police
man.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
Thoroughbred STOCK sale.

SACRAMENTO, December 24.-Theo'
dore Winters sale of thoroughbreds
took place here yesterday. Miss Ford,
two year old filly, brought the highest
price, being sold to e. J. Baldwin, for
S6500. Ten horses were sold and real
ized SIS, ,525 for their owner. Mr.. Win
tiers announces that on January 29th,
1887, at the same place, he would sell
his stations and brood Smares, and on
June lst, 1887, he would complete the
sale by selling his yearling colts and
fillies
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
WAR Still Brewing,

LONDON, December 24.-It is stated
that the Russian. reserves have been
called out. Marked movements of the
troops have been noticed in Bessara ia.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
An Irish LibelsSuit.

DUBLIN, December 24.-Over a dozen
league meetings were held in Ireland
to-day. Mr.. O'Brien has begun an ac.
tion for $4,000 against the Dublin
EnpresS for libel in having accused him
of being swindler and an ''invincible. !"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
A Generous Contribution.

SAN Francisco, December 24.-James
C. Flood has donated $4,000 as Christ.
mas present to be distributed among the
eight charities of this city.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
Another Divorce Trial wanted.

LONDON, December 24.-Lord Colin
Campbell's solicitors have applied for a
new trial of his countersuit for divorce
against his wife on the ground that the
verdict of the jury was against the
weight of the evidence.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
NIunl's the Word.

PARIS, December 24.--The French
press has been warned against publish
ing military news which would be of
use abroad.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
No Cholera Imported.

WAsHINGToN, December 24.--In his
annual report, Surgeon General Hamil-
ton of the hospital service, makes the
following statement in regard to the
quarantine sorvice No epidemic diseases
have been imported into the United
States during the past year, though the
cholera had been threatened from Eu-
rope. This disease, which last year ex-
tended from Marseilles and Toulon to
Sicily and various towns on the west
shores of Italy, has extended to the
eastern shore, to Fiume and Trieste at
the head of the Adriatic, and several
towns in Austria, and has appeared on
the Danube at Buda.Pesth, at the time
of sending this report to the press. In
each of the districts named the disease
has exhibited its usual virulence. At
Trieste, during the month of August,
there was 290 cases and 1913 deaths. As
usual the disease haunts the houses of
those too poor or TOO negligent to pay
any regard to cleanliness of the person
and surroundings. A map showing the
progress of the disease in Europe is sub.
ioined,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
Christmas Eve in washing ton.

WASHINGTON, December 24.--Seventy
or eighty little boys and girls, mostly
the children of people in official life,
were entertained at a Christmas Eve
party tonight by Secretary and Mrs.
Whitney. A huge pine Christmas tree,
gaily decorated, was set up in the ball.
room and around it the children danced
for an hour or two. Great bundles of
presents piled on benches around the
tree were distributed among the child
ren. Among the older folks present
were Mrs. Endicott and Mrs. Villas and
a large number of Senators and diplo-
mats with their wives. Mrs. Cleveland
and Mrs. Folsom, with little May Cad
man, were expected, but did not come.
The Christmas tree with all its decora-
tions will be left standing for the de.
light of the orphan children, whom Sec
retary and Mrs. Whitney will entertain
to. morrow
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-12-25
Suit Over a Patent.


WASHINGTON, December 24.-The
Commissioner of Patents to-day rendered
q decision in an important case of the
Celluloid Manufacturing Company of
Adams, Mass, which is said to involve
millions of dollars. The latter company
obtained letters of patent for the manu-
facture of artificial ivory and had en-
gagged extensively in the work when the
Newark Company set up a claim for the
invention and Immediately litigation en-
sued for the ownership of the invention.
This began in February, 1884. and was
concluded to-day by decision of the
Commissioner of Patents, Montgomery,
who holds that the Newark Company
had no right to the invention and directs
the rejection of their application.
The Railroad strike Still On.
a LOUISVILLE, December 24.--The strike
of the brakemen on the Louisville and
Nashville railroad remains in statu quo.
The trains made up for the South on
Wednesday still stand in the yards with
the few made up since then. The road
issued an ultimatum to the strikers last
night requiring them to report for duty
by 10 o'clock to-day, or consider them
selves discharged and call for their time.
This the strikers ignored. The road Of
ficials will endeavor to hire new men,
but thus far they have not been able to
start train. No trouble has occurred.
General Manager Harahan says he will
certainly not discharge Superintendent
Downs, as demanded by the men, mol
will he reinstate the two discharged
brakemen. The switch and yard mer
sympathize with the brakemen, and to
night discussed the advisability of going
out, but without result. Both sides are
Catoctin clarion., 1886-04-08
AGRICULTURAL,
Time to Cat Timber.

If we should ask dozen man, who
have had extensive experience in the
cut;ing of timber, as to the time of cut
ting, we should find their opinions
about as unsettled as to the right time
to plant potatoes in the changes of the
moon. But we know there is great
differencein the. lasting Of timber ex-
posed to the elements. We hayefseelA
good-looking timber decay in eight or
ten wears. | lately examined a ga'"
post on farm in Cambridge, Lena wee
county, that the owner told me he put
there forty six years ago. And the
section be, ow ground Is sill strong
enough to hold a twelve.foot gate.
This post was oak, probably overcup
oak, Quercus mscrocarpa.
Can We account for this difference in
lasting and econolaic value by the time
of year in which the timber frlled? 1t
is ny opinion that timber should be eat
for fuel in winter, and for fence and
mechanical purposes in the months OF
July or August; or in other words, as
near as possible to the time of the close
Of lis annual growth.
We know That most trees complete
tAyir growth by mid summer; not be-
cause of Il lack of npelful heat and
moisture, but to prepare and digest
fool ror the next year $ growth. This
is done by laying up in the millions Of
c. Il chalnbers starch. sugar, gum and
other substances found il connection
with these. all. of which except the in =
organic, rrgment Immediately in con-
tact with heat aud moisture, and in
Evolyc the lignin or wood fibre, which
may also be changed to starch when IN
contact with fcrmenting substances by
the aid of heat alone. Woody fibre or
lignin when fred from its soluble mat
ter, is nearly mdrst,uctible in ordinary
/ exposure to the elements.
My We not conclude, then, that trees
in their annual formation Of wood and
leaf, have nearly or quite exhausted the
stored up clements o. plant food, leav-
ing the timber in the best state to be
useful for economic purposes
If this be true. it will certainly fol
low that for fuel, We should cut timber
when its store cells are filled with the
Clements Of he t.-Mciigan -Agrlcul-
hU.8.
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Catoctin clarion., 1886-04-08
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grown up on the farm, and the midas,
)rious habits formed and the fact th4t
lis evenings were spent at homa arc
what gives him the stamina which en-
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a hill of raspberry plants, after be,
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that lost from cold and exposure,
Strawberry plants should be set out
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The plants should be set one foot apart
III rows three feet az art and should not
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SiclSly looking plants may be taken
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the weaker branches trimmed and
placed into as small, a pot as the roots
can be placed into. Let such plant
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Catoctin clarion., 1886-04-08

The dear girl who read thrilling
essay "How to get along IN Life"
when she graduated last summer, is
ing along nobly. She is now the
Ef OF triplets.
The Arizona champion., 1886-05-15
Only Half Alive.

There are hosts of men and women who, to coin a phrase, are only halt alive. That is to say, they have sel, dom, if ever, any appetite; are ner vous, weak, fdgetty and troubled by numberless small pains and aches. In the presence of vigorous, exuber ant vitality they seem mere pigmies. Such persons are usually find of dos ing themselves, swallowing in the course of a year enough drugs to stock any apothecary's shop of aver age dimensions. This, of course, defeats instead of furthering the end in view, viz, the recovery of health and vigor. Were they to seek it from an unfaling source of vitality, Hos. tetter'S Stomach Bitters, how different would be their case. Then vigor would return to their facilitated frames, the glow of health to their wan cheeks, their trembling, uncer tain gait would grow firm and el lstic appetite, that grandest of all sauces. would give a relish to the daily food were 1t ever so coarse, ard refreshing sleep would crown the tasks ot the day.
The Arizona champion., 1886-05-15
r1e climnle is mild temnern,e nnd re.nnln,

The climate is mild, temperate and regular to wonderful degree, and the country singu. arly free from venemous reptiles and insects. 4 brief visit is a treat during the heated sea. son for the tourist and travelef-a Paradise to the over worked busIness man, happy respite to anyone wearied of the ccaScle,s tide of humanity in our crowded thoroughfares and resorts of the East.
 7'he Grand Canon of the Colorado, the greatest crevasse on the face Of the earth, may be reached by valley route from Peach Springs on the A. X P. R. R., by Journey of eighteen miles, By availipg himself of this route the traveller reaches the river at the foot of the walls, and views the magnificent temples above him. The crest of the gorge may be reached from Flagstaff in two days drive over delightful country. The point reacoed by this route is the highest elevation along the great z 'rge, where the river bursts through mountain range at an elevation ot 8,ooo feet. Scenery at this point IS de scrIbed as being of unp ralleled magnl6cancc and grandeur. The gorge is here eighteen miles from crest to crest, presenting q bcwild erlng array of architectural forms. Ganng into the great depths, with their wild beauty and thrilling and povel influences, give an impression never to be forgotten and wholly impossible to descnbc.
The Arizona champion., 1886-05-15
Killed by an Overdose.

PHILADELPHIA, PA.-At an inquest held over a child, the jnry found a verdict that it came to it's death from an overdose of cough mixture con- taining opium. The coroner said that nothing was more natural than for parents, when their children are sick with cough or cold, to give them what they consider to be harm. less remedy. Unfortunately, however, he said, morphia, or some other mar cotis, has hitherto formed the basis of all cough preparations and it is gratifying to know that the new dis coyery, Red Star Cough Cure, is free from opiates or poison and has been endorsed by health officials in all sec tions of the country. Price, twenty five cents a bottle.
The Arizona champion., 1886-05-15
WEEKLY CHAMPION.
MINING AND LAND NOTES.

The past March was the coldest one in England for seventy years.
 Vermont expects to produce Io,- COG, ,ooo pounds of maple sugar this year.
 The richest silver ore in large bod ies ever discovered in the United States has been struck in the Iron Hill mine, near Deadwood, Much of it assayed SIs,ooo to the ton.
 Hydraulic and placer miners are washing great deal of gravel and securing considerable ore. e.--Courier.
 Sheriff Mulvenon returned home recently from Turkey Creek district, and says Captain Brann is making a big success with the Henszey mill.- Courier.
 ]. E. Brown, of Groom Creek says there are in sight in the Kelly mine fully one thousand tons of pret ty rich gold rock. More concentra tors are to be set at work in the mill Courier.
 Judge Hawkins, who has just re turned to Prescott from Humbug dis trict, thinks there are in old dump of the Tip Top mine s5,ooo tons 0 silver ore, which will now be worked by the St. Louis Yavapai Milling ant Mining Company, The same com pany are running their Humbug mil on gold rock.-Courler.
 The pay rolls of the Comstock min, at Virginia City, Nevada, for thu month of March, foots up sI6o, ,o63 which IS $40, 900 greater than was palc out in February. This does not look as if there is any truth in the story that these great mines as well as Vir ginia City, which was made by them were played out. A corporation tha pays out wages to employees at the rate of S2, 1000, 900 yearly, is not . bad one 10 have around. .-Tcmbstone.
 The old Tiptop mill at Gillette has been dismantled and is now lying ready for transportation to Tiptop Freighters will commence the hauling on Monday next. The company have had force of 25 men continually al work tor month, and ih from Go tc 90 days they insend to have the mil running on full time. The Humbus mill, belonging to the same company has started up on company ore, anc will make "clean up" during tn, latter part of the month, and vii ship from two to four cars of 'con centrate. ."-Gazette.
The Arizona champion., 1886-05-15

horses b'arded Sawe on left shoulder; sheep, ews "rop off the right ear and theleft sharpened; wethero crop off the left ard right sharpenrd; range San Francisco mts; P o ai Flagstaff, Afiz.
The Arizona champion., 1886-05-15

Mogollon Mountains; I. " address, Flagstaff.
The Arizona champion., 1886-05-15

The most fattering reports come from every portion Of tte range in Arizona. Early and abundant grass has already made it's appearance, while all stock have passed through the winter in excellent shape. Prices are good, better indeed, than at any time within the last six months, while the demand for range cattle promises 70 be larger than at any past time. Ranch property, we'll watered, is be. Ing sought after and finds ready sale, many of the purchasers being live stock men who lost heavily during ihe last winter Tn less favored sections 'f the range country. The forfeiture of the Atlantic & Pacific railroad land grant, while hard on that corporation n IS hailed with delight by settlers in the northern portion of the territory, not only because an opportunity is thereby given the public at large to avail hemselves of the forfeited lands, but for the additional reason that it makes the possibility of big cattle companies controlling hundreds of thousands of acres very improbable. In the purchase of blood.d bulls dur ing the last season Arizona has prob. ably taken the lead of any state or territory in the west, and the general disposition now shown throughout the entire territory by stock associations to icrct every stockman to furnish graded l'ull for every twenty-five COWS he possesses, will insure still heavier purchases of such stock during 1886. -Hoof and Horn.
 Dr. w. N. Rodman, of Browns town, Jackson county, Indiana, thinks he has the champion four year old milch COW. She weighs I,soo pounds and gives by actual weight A pounds of milk day, and from it is made 3 pounds and ounces of a splendid quality of butter. ". Stockman.
The Arizona champion., 1886-05-15

IIUIa,a a',u ,At,lI; horse brand, L on left thigh, also 9 on left thigh; cattle brand. C on each hip; ear mark, half underblt from left, si!s in right