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The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-30

WE REGRET that paper publish ed in Apache should seek to injure the good name of our county, and do injustice to our officials. The last issue of the Winslow News, says:
 "The curse of Apache county is a rotten and interruptions and dis honest cabal, that has bled it for years. Boss Tweed, in his palmiest days, was never more impudent and defiant than the gang of political tricksters who have governed this county, but who are now about to be busted from office"
 The News does not know whereof it speaks when it makes an asser- ton so broad and so utterly un- tenable. Since January, 1887, Apache county affairs have been managed by honest, judicious and competent officials (with one or two exceptions whose records are open to investigation and scrutiny.
 The present officials of this cour- ty, or at least a majority of them, court investigation and invite all who are interested to know low county matters have been managed during their administration to ex- anime the records and fully satisfy themselves.
 The records of the Board of Su- pervisors, the books of the Assess ar, Collector, Treasurer and District Attorney are public property, ard open to all. Before such wholesale charges are made against the off, cers of Apache county, it is but fair and honest that there should be some basis established for making them, beside idle and unfounded rumnrs of corruption and misfea- sance or malfeasance in office.
 If the editor of the News intends and really desires to deal justly with our officials, let him make spe- cific charges and seek to substan- tiate them by the records. In so doing he will have the hearty CO., operation of the HERALD and the approbation of all good citizens.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-30

THAT the next Legislature should abolish the Territorial Board of Equalization seems to be the gen. eral desire of the press and people. It is not only uselessly expensive, but embarrassing to the county boards of equalization, who are more competent to say what amount of revenue should be raised from taxation in the several counties, than a Territorial Board possibly can be. Let it be abolished.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-30

EFFORTS are being made to se- cure better mail service for the peo- pie Tn the southeast part of this county, who receive no mails, ex- cept by way of St. Johns and Sprin- gerville. From this place to Sprin- gerville there is tri-weekly mail, but from Springerville east. via Nu- trioso and Alpine, into New Mexi- co, the service is only weekly. Mail matter which is received at Sprin- gerville on any day except Monday, for the offices east of that place, must remain there until the next Monday. The department has been petitioned to increase the service from Springerville to Luna Valley, and it should Do done. The neces-
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-30

while there was also falling off in value of various kinds of proper ty.
 On city and town lots the board has raised the assessed value, as returned this year, ten per cent. in Graham county, and twenty per cent. in Yuma, those of the other counties remaining the same as re- turned.
 On improvements of city and town property raise was made of ten per cent. in Cochise, ten per cent. in Graham, and ten per cent. in Yuma.
 On lands, the assessment in Apache, Maricopa, Mohave, Yava- pal and Plnal were untouched. while a raise of ten per cent. in Co., chise, twenty per cent. in Gila. ten per cent. in Graham, and Pima and twenty per centin Yuma, was order ed.
 On improvements on lands, the board has raised the assessment ten per cent. in Apache, Graham, Pima, Pinal and Cochise, twenty per cent, in Yuma, the other coun- ties remaining as returned.
 On cattle, raise of five per cent. was made in Apache, Cochise, Gra- ham and Pinal.
 The value of cattle as assessed in the various counties is $10 50 per head in the southern counties $12.- 21 in Yavapai, and $12.25 in Mo- have.
 On all other animals the assess ments as returned have been per mitted to remain.
 The returns from the various counties show only two swine asses sed in Yuma county, while Cochise appears as the banner county of the territory, viz in not having q single hog in it.-Journal-Min
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-30
IN EXTENT and severity the storm

IN EXTENT and severity the storm which swept over a portion of the country west of the Mississippi last week, surpassed all storms oi which there is any record, for many years. It extended from Pittsburgh to New Orleans-irom the Ohio riv- CT to the Atlantic coast, carrying desolation and destruction in its wake, destroying property the value of which can be computed by mill ions.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-30

THE people ot New Mexico want the bill, which recently passed the lower house of Congress, to quiet land titles in certain territories, to become law, but the chairman of the Senate committee which has the bill in charge, declares that it will be impossible to reach it this ses- sion. The truth is that republi- can Senate does not wish the bill to pass until after the election, be- cause, should it become law Pres ident Cleveland would have the
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-30

JUDGE THURMAN had an ovation from the hour he left his home ir Columbus, Ohio, until his journey to Port Huron, Michigan was end ed. The old Roman seemed to have found the fountain of eternal youth, and bathed in it's rejuvenat ing waters. He spoke with the force and effect of earlier days, and bounded into the arena like glad iator eager for the contest. Truly the gentle fingers of time have touched the old man tenderly.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-30

THE people of Iowa are exercised on the question whether the rail- roads are greater than the state, or the commonwealth greater than the corporations. There is one railroad in Arizona that. on the question of taxes, is more powerful than the territory.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-30

SOME republicans are sensitive when reminded that the principle issue of their party is free whiskey. But why should they be? Tippe- canoe and tanglefoot too, is a pop ular rallying cry in some places.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-30
REPRESENTATIVE MCMILLAN,

ENTERTAINMENTS MCMILLAN, of Tennessee, recently startled po- litical meeting at Philadelphia by stating that the surplus in the United States treasury was increas- ing at the rate of $6,300 an hour, and he had the facts and figures to prove his assertion.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-30

THE Tombstone Epit"ph has de xeloped into daily Democratic journal, and editorially and typo graphically bright and glittering.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-30
LAND NOTICES.
HOMESTEAD.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
 LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT ARIz.
 Aug. 18th, 1888. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Judge of the Probate Court, of Apache County, Ari- zOna Territory, at St. Johns. Arizona. on Oct tn, 1sSS viz John Tn Eager. of Springervil;e. Arizona Territory. for the scuth+ ast L s. teton 4 township north, Range 29 east
 He names the following witnesses to prove hi continuous residence upon. and cultivation of ,..id land. viz: Jam L. Robertson, E C Bun. h Eisha Averett and 4 Burk, all of Springe : Ii le, Apache county, ArizOna.
 E. BURGESS au30 St Register.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-30

appointment of three j dges which the bill provides for. And thus it is that a non-partisan measure, which affects the interests of that whole territory, awaits the possi- bility of the election of a republi- can president.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-30
JOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT. ARIZONA August Z, 1&SS.

August Z, 1888. Notice is hereby given that Mice ;ah Phelps, O Sp-in- vile, Apa h. county, ArisOna, has fllrd notice of his inteniJn to make proof on h.s desert land lain, Ao. 3S, for the Southwest lI of the northeast 1I aud the northwest Z of the south ast z section Z northwest L and north 15 of the southwest L section 8. Towns.Iip9 north. ,nge 2S east, before the Clerk of the District Court at St. Johns, Arizona Territory, on the 14;h day of September. 1888.
 He names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and reclamation of said land: Rufus Phillips, Columbus .ndeIson, G. Becker and Julius Becker all of SpriR geryille, Apache county, Arizona Territory.
 E. BURGESS, au2 St Register.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-30
Party Lines.

come when the people should come to some conclusion as to what is to be done in the matter of electing county officers for the next two years. Of course, every man who wants an office, has the undoubted right to announce himself candi- date and take his chances of elec- ton before the people, but it is questionable whether the Ego as you please" plan is the best to secure honest and competent public ser wants. As is we'll known party lines have never been drawn in local cleo tions in this county, and the GUS tom has been for candidates to be ominated by conventions called by the people, irrespective of politics. In some instances it has resulted we'll. All the nominees of the Winslow convention in 1886 were elected except one, and with few exceptions have made competent and trustworthy officials; indeed, some ot the officers elected at the last election have proved the best this county ever had.
 Whether the course pursued here totore shall be followed in the com ing election, is a matter which is agitating some of our citizens in all parts of the county and it is for the purpose of getting an expres- sion of opinion that I am persuad- ed to address the HERALD. There is a disposition, NIT. Editor, on the part of many with whom I have talked to draw party lines, and thereby not only test the strength of the Democratic and Republican parties, but try the experiment of electing men to office for whom their respective parties will be re- sponsible. In answer to the objec- ton which is urged against party lines in this county, We are met by the assertion that great many voters do not feel much interest in an election when all the tickets are mongrel; that is, Jew and Gentle, Mexican and Mormon, Democratic and Republican, tariff reform and protection. Experience has demon strated that when political parties are we'll organized, each party is anxious to nominate the best men possible.
 I do not know much about the political complexion of this coun- ty, and don't care particularly what is done, so that we succeed in elect ing the right kind of men, and not make the mistakes which were made in some instances by the Winslow convention. A general scramble for office is always dangerous, for it often results in electing a man who has no other qualification than that "he is a good fellow"
 I see that a great many of our people, both Democrats and Repub- licans are talking about straight tickets" and it may be good idea to call party conventions of the two parties, and by that means down tricksters, schemers and gangs. By the way, what has become of the "ring" which was said to be so pow erful and dangerous in St. Johns? We have not heard of it for long time, and would like to know wheth- CT it ever existed outside the imag- ination of few soreheads, and if it did, whether it is dead or only sleeping. I hope this communica- tion will result in an expression of opinion from others and that we may know soon what the people can expect-straight goods or mix ed tickets.
 ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
 Snowflake. Aug. A, 1888.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-30

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The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-02-22
SnOR T-HAND,

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The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-02-22
The State Agricultural Convention.

The State Agricultural meeting
at Waycross, was a success in ev>
cry particular. The address of
DR.. L B Clifton Of Macon, on the
"insect world was an able adj
dress, DIR, Clifton stated that all
carniyorous insects and all scayin,
ger insects were the friends of the
farmers, while all herbivorous in,
sects were his enemies. The ap-.
peal to young men by AIr. Brown
of Pulasks, was highly credita-.
bic one. He appealed to the
young men of Georgia to he men,
true farmers, and to hand down
to their posterity "this God
blessed land of ours" in as good
condition, full Of hope, honor and
comforts, as our fathers LETT it to
us, Col. S ID BradwelPs address.
"Wire Grass Georgia and her
Needs" was one among the best
delivered during. the session. A
copy Of this admirable address was
requested for publication. There
were from $50 to 500 in atten>
dance each day, The financial
condition Of the society is good,
there being now on hand $40, 206,a
%, $4,000 of which is from the
last state fair.
Newman was selected as the next
place Of meeting.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-02-22
- - -
Give TheasA a Chance!

That is to say, your lungs, Also
all your breathing machinery.
Very wonderful machinery it is.
Not only the larger air>passages.
but the thousands of little tubes
and cavities leading from them.
When these are clegged and
choked with matter which ought
not to be there your lungs cannot
half do their work, And what
they do, they cannot do well
Call it cold, cough, Group pneu ,
monia, catarrh, consumption or
any of the family of throat and
nose and head and lungs obstruc-
tions, all are bad. All ought to be
got rid Of. There is Just one sure
way to get rid of them. That is to
take Boschee's German Svrun
which any druggists will sell YOU at
70 cent a bottle. Even ifeverys
thing else has failed you, YOU NAV
dependup on this tor certain.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-02-22
Leap Year and Valentine Party at Shelf
man.
BY ONE OF THE BOYS,

Mr.. Editor: Having received a
cordial invitation, to attend the
Leap year and Valentine party
given by the young ladies of She'll
man, at the hospitable home Of
Col. R F Crittenden's, on the 18th
inst l left Dawfon aboutsundown,
in company with Messrs. George
McLain, George Alexander and
Seab Passmore. We had quite a
pleasant ride to our objective point,
and when we got there we found
that we were not the only ones
from Dawson, but instantly recog
nized the pleasant faces Of the Mis-
ses Cora Anthony, Lizzie Witch
ard, Mrs. Anthony, Mrs. Warnoch,
Col. Benz. F Christie, DR.. j G
Dean, Ed Orr and Lester Anthoo
ny. We met there the largest
crowd Of young people we ever had
the pleasure of meeting at any otis
er social gathering. The halls and
rooms OF the house were beautifully
decorated,and at the entrance were
the beautiful words: "Welcome
to All In the rear of the hall
was the post Office department,
with all of the officers. At this
place in Office hours the Valentines
were received and read by the par
tics concerned Extending around
the spacious veranda we're jap
anese lanterns, which gave full
view to every countenance, al d
when promenading began the beau-
ty of the occasion was indescriba-
able. Dawson. Cuthbert, Georges
town, Eufanla and Americas, were
represented at this party by the
best society young ladies. When
supper was announced, each lady
was ready with her escort to par,
take Of the bountitul supply of des
licacies, which had been prepared
for the occasion, and each one feels
grateful to Col. and Mrs. r F Crit
tenden, and the young ladies of
Shellman, tor this pleasant entcr>
tainment. w
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-02-22
From the Sea to Terrell A Newsy Letter

Mr.. EDITOR:
Thinking a few dots would be of
some interest to your many read>
ers, Will pen you few lines. |
went to Waycross 10 attend the
state Agricultural Convention,
which held pleasant session of
two or three days. The people of
Waycross entertained the conven-
ton free Of charge, and they did
it well, for they are a generous and
hospitable people. The rail road
gave us an excursion to the beau-
tiful city of Jacksonville, Fla, at
which place they have now going
on an exposition OF tropical fruits
and vegetables, a collection said
to be the finest that has ever been
gathered in Florida and from the
islands of the sea. From jackson
vile we took about one and halt
hours ride to the ancient city of
st. Augustine. This city is built
upon a peninsula, two miles fro n
the sea, and is the capital site of
st. Johns County. 1t is about
30 miles south of Jacksonville.
100 miles south Of Savannah, and
200 miles east of Tallahassee. The
streets are very narrow averaging
from 7 to 20 feet. 1t was taken
possession ofby the Spaniards about
1865. The old Spanish fort still
remains which was built some three
hundred years back. 1t was built
ofshells and sand a preparation
coquina taken from Antassia Island
Upon this island stands the light
house, one of the noblest struct.
ures Of the kind on the Atlantic
coast. 1t is 164 feet high aal was
built at cost Of more than $780,.
GOO, the cost Of the lantern which
sends its light out was some Sl6..
900. Then comes the Ponce De
Leon Hotel which Is said to have
cost over SO. 900 900, hotel said
to be the finest in the world,
though. if | had that much money
| would have nc use for a hotel.
The country from Jacksonville is a
barren waste, and l would not give
200 acres Of Terrell's land for the
SO miles that | saw on the road.
w. b. 0.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-02-22
Meeting of the Board of Education,

At meeting of the Board of
Education for Terrell county, on
Feb, = 18th 1888, the members
present, were ] S Elmore, George
Kaigler, ] w Roberts and j l.
James. The following text books
were adopted by the board for the
use of the public schools in the
county:
Swinton's Spoilers,
" Grammar,
Appleton's Readers,
/" Arithmetic,
" Geography,
" History,
q" Copybooks,
" Charts,
Webster's Dictionary.
Smiths Physiology.
1t was resolved by The board that
the schools not yet in operation
shall commence with the series of
school books which the board shall
adopt, and all schools now in oper-
alton shall adopt and commence to
use said series by or before the 1st,
day of April next.
The business hours of the school
commissioner to be from 9 am. to
! p. 10.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-02-22

Take care, the police are after
you've mean those who are max
ing it a rascally business to inter,
fere with the wagons Of the country
people upon our streets.
On next Sunday, a strangers
class will be organized at the Meth
odist Sunday school, for the bene~
tit OF the strangers who may be in
the city, and who may attend the
exercises.
Judge Homer S Bell, left for
Sparta, Ga, one day last week, to
confer with the committer at that
place, in relation to designs and
bids for a monument to be raised
to the memory of Bishop Pierce.
Judge Bel represents the Monu~
mental Bronze Co,
Tom Blacks turnout is daisy
with his Indian pony attached to
it. This pony is blooded stock,
and is one among the best speci-
mems of its class. Is it better stock
than the kind Tom rode, when he
was courier for Gen. Frank Cheat
ham during the late war?
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-02-22
BOOK -KEEP PING.

Both Single and Double Entry,
forms of Mercantile, Manufacture
in[, Insurance, Banking, etc., Co.
eether with al forms of CONNER.
cial Paper Calculations, etc., taught
practically by our method of corr
respondence. Sets are worked and
sent for correction. We will guar
antee to teach practical book-keep~
ing in from three to FIVE months if
instructions are followed or will re-
fund tuition. Tuition, time I'M
limited $1,000; $500 payable in
advance and $500 upon compile.
ton of course. Books, Blanks etc,
complete by mail $500. Address,
SOUTHERN SHORTHAND b.
REAU,
Feb, 22,,88,1yr.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-02-22
MARRTED.

AT the residence of Mr.. Dock
Chambless on last Thursday night,
Mr.. G N Leverett, was married to
Miss Ella Chambless, the Rev. w
r Everett officiating. Our con
CALCULATIONS are extended to each
one recently united in the marri-
age relation.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-02-22
cGT Department.
PECIAL BUSINESS NOTICE.

Nj, w, K. Pilsbury, is now
anected with the SOUTHWESTERN
avs, as SOLICITOR and COLLECTOR.
Will also assist in the Editorial
ise cement Of the paper. He is
i authorized agent and will re-
III for all money due the News
subscription and other accounts.
ROBERTS & MARSHALL,
IWson, ga, Proprietors.
d. 21st, 'S8.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-02-22
Only Thirty,sIx Per Cent.

of those who die from consumption
inherit the disease. To all other
cases it must either be contracted
through carelessness or, according
to the new theory of tubercular
parasites, received directly from
others as an infectious disease.
But in either case, DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery" is a
positive remedy tor the disease in
its early stages. 1t is delay that
Is dangerous. If you are troubled
with shortness of breath, splitting
of blood, night-sweats or a lingers
ing cough, do not hesitate to
procure this sovereign remedy
at once.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-02-22
County Court.

The County Court will convene
tomorrow for its regular monthly
term. A number of cases returna-
bic from the Superior Court, will
be tried at this term of the
court.
The South western news. (Dawson, GA.) 188?-1889, 1888-02-22
Electric BHters.

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