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The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12
4 Committee of VigilanteS.

A Clayton, New Mexico, dispatch of the 9th says: The anomalous condition of affairs in the Neutral Strip, thirty miles north, is causing serious complication among the settlers there. The Strip has for some time been the refuge of q gang of horSethieves, who have been operating through this part of New Mexico and Southern Colo rado.
 AS there is no law to reach crim- inals in the Strip, committee of vigilantes have taken the matter into hand. A number of suspect ed parties have been ordered to leave, and one man, Bill Cade, is now under arrest, charged with horsestealing. He will be given a trial and if convicted will doubtless be hung. Furthur trouble is ex- pected.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

THERE are seven national tickets now the field. With the republican and democratic candidates all are familiar. The other five The prohib- ition party, Gen. Clinton B. Fiske of New Jersey, and Dr. George Brooks of Missouri; industrial re- form party, Albert k. Redstone of California and John Calvin of Kan sas; woman suffragists, Belva A. Lockwood of Washington and AL fred H. Love of Pennsylvania; un- ion labor party, A. J. Streator of Illinois and Chas. E. Cunningham of Arkansas; united labor party, Rober H. Cowdrey of Illinois and w. H. T. Wakefield of Kansas. Yer fly of the making of parties there is no end.-Citizen.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12
Attorney General Goodrich Dead.

At 7 30 o'clock Wednesday even ing the death of Attorney General Briggs Goodrich took place, at his home in Phoenix, surrounded by his devoted family. Mr. Goodrich had been for number of years all invalid, therefore his death was not q surprise to his friends who for some time past had been cogni- zant of the nearing of the end to his earthly troubles. Mir. Goodrich was one of the early settlers in this territory and held several posi- tions of public trust during his residence ih Arizona, the functions of which were always discharged with credit to the public and hon. or to himself. He was of an cratic nature which famed by the ailment occasioned by the treacherous dis ease which had it's grasp upon him, sometimes led him to acts of indis- cretion, but in his true character there were many noble qualities. One ofnature's. noblemen; he was generous to fault, which had the effect of encircling him with a host of staunch and true friends. To mourn his demise his good wife and respected children are left, to whom the sympathy of this com munity is extended through the News in this hour of their bereave- ment.-Tempe News.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

staff, K;ngman and Fort Apache foot up about s50,0O0 each, while the fire at Holbrook did probably twice this amount of damage. It appears that there was but little in- surance held in either of these places. However, no sooner than the debris cooled, do we hear of the enterprising people making prepar- ations to rebuild. The suffering localities have the sympathy of the HERALD and it's commendation for their indomitable energy and cour- aGa
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12
They Are Around.

The fellows who run the respec- tive political parties are being heard from says the Star. Those fellows who never pay cent of tax, who make and unmake officehOlders who talk a great deal, who splutter and blow but never accomplish any thing, and when 1t comes to elec- tion they run around to find some one to urge them to vote or to tell them to vote or to tell them how to vote. Such men are becoming numerous, but they make the solid citizens smile. They are generally hangers on to some little official teat which gives them sufficient support to keep them from starving, but never dld an honest days's work in thelr lives. They are neither Democrat nor Republicans, they don't know the principles of one party from the other, and they do a great deal of talking but never say anything. These fellows are around and are the butt of many good citizens, but don't know it, ProSnectOr.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12
That Surplus.

Washington, June 30.-It is esti- mated at the treasury department that there has been decrease of $13, 100000 in the public debt dur June, and q decrease of $112,900,- 900 in the debt for the fiscal year ending to-day. Total receipts dur ing the year is estimated at $2S0,- 100000 and total expenditures $273,O00,0OO, leaving a surplus of $97 ,OOO,O O,OOO.-Courier.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

President Cleveland's second term will be no experiment. He will enter it with the complete con- fidence of the people ofall parties, for during the three years past he has given assurence that a Demo cratic administration is simply a guarantee of honest and economi- cal government in the interest of all classes of citizens.-Toledo Bee.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

THERE was, a short time ago, an animal in the shape of man saun- tering around town, known by the name of Frederioo Jiron. This su- percilious nabob, was suspected of shooting through a window at Har- ry Silver, a witness in the Sol Earth case, and he was also charged with killing a Mexican boy somewhere between Holbrook and Woodruff last winter, for the purpose ot rob- ping him of few dollars. For the latter charge he was confined in the county jail, but for want of evi- dence in the inability of finding the body of the dead boy, he was released, and immediately thereaf ter left for parts unknown. We had thought and hoped he had gone for good-but short time ago we learned that he anticipated re- turning to St. Johns, and notified one of the elite chili stamp of our aristooraoy of his intention, who sent at once to the railroad two horse buggy for his service. We advise this aristocracy of our town to be careful in bringing back, or assisting in bringing back to our midst this demon.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

THE Supervisors have been in session during the past week as a Board of Supervisors, and met on Monday a a Board of Equalization. We do not know how the assess ment roll is going to "show up" but believing that there should be marked increase in the assessa- ble property of the county over that of last year, we will look forward with interest to its footing up.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

THE selling of property for taxes and the buying of it by the county, over and over again, or from year to year, has at last got too thin to wash. Now, these naughty sires, who laugh up their sleeves at not paying any taxes, will have to put up or shut up. or borrow a little wooden wheel-barrow and move out upon some vacant lot. We call the attention of this class of our coun- ty, to a recent order of the Board of Supervisors, which will be found in another column of this issue.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

Constable Mckinney attempted to arrest one Bill Lee at WinsIow on the 4th. Mckinney was unarm- ed at the time, and Lee struck him with his sixshooter. The cOnsta- ble went for arms and assistance, and on his return was fired upon by Lee and his associates. Seve- ral shots were exchanged, without result, when Lee and the others put spurs to their horses and left.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

THAT conhagrations occur as epi- denies, it is only necessary for one to become convinced of the fact by considering the fires which have occurred within the past ten days or two weeks, beginning with the dis aster at Holbrook, then Kingman, then Fort Apache, then Prescott, and lastly, so far, the town of Flag staff. The losses in Prescott, Flag
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

OUR last grand jury saw fit to embody in its report a censure for extravaganza on the part of the Board of Supervisors in the paying of claims. And now we under stand that some of these same knights of prudence and equity have presented to the Board, jury certificates, claiming 190 miles ac- tual travel from Holbrook to St. Johns. Oh, consistency, thou art as indurate as a malpals rock.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12
Another Shooting at the Hog Ranch

Another shooting affray occurred! at the "Hog Ranch" just off th' Fort Bowie reservation, on Tuesda, morning. Vim. Sahm, pr pFieici ofa saloon there, Was shot by Cha- Baker. Sahm was shot throug: the right lung, the bullet entering at the back, and claims there was not the slightest pTovocation for the shooting. After he was shot he knocked Baker down and taking his pistol away from him, fired all the loaded chambers at him. He then got his rifle. and fired severa' shots at Baker, but none of them took offect Sahm Is now in the hospital at Fort Bowie, and whiI, his condition is dangerous, he may recover. Baker after the shooting. started afoot aed tatless in the di- rection of Dos Cabezas. Deputy Sheriff Jim Scow, on learning oi the affair, went in search of Baker and arrested him in Apache Pass. He was brought here before Justice Hunsaker, and waiving examina- tion, was committed to the custody of the sheriff, pending the result of Sahm's wound. He was taken to Tombstone Thursday by Deputy Scow. Baker refused to make any statement in regard to the shooting. Both Sahm and Baker are well known in Wilcox.-Sou.hwestern Stockman.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

It was sixty years ago that na- tional conventions first began 10 elect candidates to the Presidency, and tie unanimous reelection of a President by such an assembly has happened but twice in that long space of time. In 1882 this honor was bestowed on President Jack son; in 1872 General Grant was the object of a like distinction. In 1864 Lincoln failed to receive the votes of the Missouri delegation that voted for Grant. Henceforth We shall have to add MT. Cleveland name to those of Grant and Jack son, his reelection having been decided upon by the unanimous vote of the St. Louis convention amidst an enthusiasm more noisy and very probably more sincere than was ever shown before under similar circumstances.-Las Move dades.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

Free trade may come up for de- bate as practical measure after many years, but it is false and con- fusing to talk about it now. Demo- crats are trying to reduce war taxes to peace basis for the relief of tax payers. Republicans are trying to retain war taxes for the benefit of specially favored monopolies and to accumulate surplus for waste, corruption, and demoralization of business. The true fiscal policy is Democratic and the dangerous one Is Republican. Business men and workers will not be allowed to be- come blind tu the real issue. Cleve- land, Thurman, and reform is the cry of reality, not a catch phrase. City Times.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

Sheriff Russell has collected the city and county taxes for the year 1888, closer than was ever done be- fore in this territory. Ninety per cent of the territorial county and school taxes were collected, while only about $4O0 of the city taxes remain delinquent. A few tax suits in some of the other counties of this territory would do no harm, and probably none but the tax fighters would object.-Socorro Chieftain.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

WE quote the following appro-
 priate sentences from the speech oi T. w. Johnston, delivered on the 4th of July in this place:
 "FelIow-citizens-Did you ever calmly consider the true signifi- canoe of this day?
 Tt means, that more than one
 hundred years ago, few thousand
 fearless men, with the budding bloom of liberty in their hearts, the fear of God alone in their souls, proclaimed to the world, in the face of the then strongest, proudest and most arrogant nations of the earth, that "the United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and inde- pendent states. And for the sup port of this declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, We mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor"
 And for many long, weary years, this immolation of self upon their country's altar continued. Many fortunes were dissipated and de- stroyed; the frery flames of war lapped and licked that hallowed spot. But when the strife was over; when the roar of cannon and the ring of the musketry ceased :; when the sweet-winged dove of peace hoy cred over the land, and those gilt tering serpents unwound their forms from our country's shrine, high up, kissing the glad sunlight of free dom, purified, beautified, and made perpetual by this fiery furnace, might be seen our Goddess of Lib erty, bearing upon her brow, in let ters of furnished gold, "Victory and sacred honor" There she remains to-day, with smiling face and out arm, welcoming the down. trodden and oppressed ot all lands to our shores.
 Based upon the affection of the people, sixty millions of freemen are to-day pledging their sacred honor, that there she shall rest un- til time is no more. Like the sturdy oak, whose roots have riveted it fast forever; winds cannot shake it cannot upheave it; the whole universe of God cannot de- stroy it, there it stands in pillared | majesty proudly out against the sky"
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

We are in receipt of an interest ing communication from our Hol- brook correspondent, "Nimrod," on the subject of "Desperadoes as Peace Officers" which was unavoid- ably crowded out on account of the length of the proceedings of the Supervisors. We will publish it soon.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

Republicans, held in high esteem without distinction of party by his old colleagues in the Senate. who recognize his patriotism and abili- ty, he is nn ideal candidate for the distinguished position to which he has been named.-Portland, Me, Argus.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12
Notice of Registration.
' IGfk or .Jnne IS. 1888.

The Board of Supervisors of Apache County, Arizona. having ordered reg stration of the voters of said county. Notice is hereby given that all parties desiring to vote at the ensuing election, must register eithe before the County Recorder or his deputy, or a Justice of the Peace of the County.
 WM. T. DALEY, Clerk. St. Johns, Jnly 9th, 1888.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

Were anything needed to enhance the high repute of the ticket it is the nomination of MT. Thurman for Vice-President. His name is a tower of strength. Beloved by Dem ocrats, respected and admired by
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

NEARLY all of the orders of the District Court, as compensation to 10 indigent witnesses, given during our last term of court, amounting in the aggregate to about SLIGO, have been thrown out and payment refused by the Board of Supervi-
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12
NOTICE.

The Assessment Roll of Apache coun- ty, Arizona, is now on file i'll my office and subject to inspection. The Board of Supervisors of said coun- ty as Board of Equalization. will meet at tine Court House in St. Johns, in said county, on Monday, July2, 1888, as pro- vided by law.
 WM. T. DALEY,
 Clerk of Board of Super yisors. June IS, 1888.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

THE United States Government has appropriated s150,0OO for the construction of an air ship, which has been patented, and devised for warfare.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

L. w. Davis shot and killed a man named Reinhold Schneider at Winslow on the afternoon of the 4th. The coroner's jury found that Davis did the killing criminally, unlawfully and with malice afore- thought.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

THE sureties on the official bond of Sheriff Owens, Messrs. Smith, Creaghe and Carson, have with drawn.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-07-12

St. Johne Thuraday, July I2
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-02
THE GAY mAsQUERADE.

Special Attractions for the Annual
 Masquerade Ball of the City Guard.
 The meeting of the veteran and active members of the City Guard was largely at tended last evening. Arrangements were perrected for the fourth annual masquerade ball which will be held at the armory next Monday night, February 6.
 The Yale-Harvard football match to be played on roller skates will be very amusing. The referee of the game will undoubtedly make as much fun as these who participate in the game.
 The carnival procession is to be escorted by Charles Smith in the costume of herald and led by Prince and Princess Carnival seated in a Venetian gondola which will be handsomely decorated. The floor committee of twenty men in the costume of Corsican nobIemen will follow in the procession. The members of the floor committee have been measured for the costumes, which are to be made for them in New York. Captain Gutt and several members of the ball committee are of the opinion that the coming ball will be fully equal, or larger if possible than the previous big anniversary masquerade balls of the company.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-02
OFFTCERS, MEETING.

c. K. G. Officers at Their Regular Meet
 1ng-Preparatiens For aFAe Athletic
 Entertainment.
 Colonel Leavenworth presided at the meet ing of the Second Regiment Officers associa tion last evening. After the transaction oi the routine business arrangements were per fected for the athletic meeting to be held un der the auspices of the Yale Athletic associa tion and the Second regiment, 0. N. G., al the armory on March and 3.
 In addition to the prizes already offered prizes will be offered for the following con- tests, which are open to members of the Sec ond regiment only: Tug of-war, mile walk, mile run and bayonet race. Tug-of-wa1 teams from the regiment are limited to seven hundred pounds, any belt, slack rope, three minutes. Any member dropping before the start will disqualify the team. A liberal patronage is predicted for the entertain. ment.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-02
WORRIED POLICY HOLDERS
Anxious About Their PolIcies-En
 qulr1pg For the Agent.

Anxious About Their PolIcies-En. quIr1pg For the agent.
 People were constantly dropping in tc l Henry Herz & Co.'s shoe store yesterday tc enquire what had become of MT. H. w. Mecorney, the real estate and insurance agent who had his office in one of the rooms over the Herz shoe store. They reported l with some surprise and anxiety that they had been upstairs to see MT. Mecorney and found the office deserted and empty. They had been insured by MT. Mecorney and were con- cerned to know how their insurance risks were affected by MT. Mecorney's departure. They thought that MT. Mecorney had perhaps merely made change of office, but when they heard in the store that MT. Mecorney had paid up his rent and given up the office, 1 removed his safe, saying that he was going West, the enquirers became alarmed, not having had any notice from MT. Mecorney of any proposed change.
 On being enquired of last evening Mr. Henry Herz said that while he was at his shoe factory in the morning Mecorney had been in his store and paid his last month s rent ($10) in full. He had paid the money to Nathan Herz, brother of Henry, and had told Nathan that he could not make money
 
 in here, and was to start right away for Toledo, Ohio, to take 8 position as a book keeper there. Nathan Herz said that Meeor- ney, who was bright, active man of about thirty, had not appeared to do much busi- ness, but that from the number of people who had dropped in during the day to ask about the absent man, he must have had quite little business. Nathan Eerz said that Mecorney had told him something about his having graduated from Harvard, and that Meeorney's wife and children who had been living in Worcester, Mass, had come to New Haven and visited Meeorney only the day before, and Herz thought it probable that they had gone with Mecorney. The principal interest last evening in the case was with the policy holders in the company Mecorney had represented. Meeorney had by personal solicitation secured quite a num- Der to insure in his company, which by his circulars and advertisement is called the American Allotment Assoeiation," office 169 and ] Fl Broadway, New York. One of the,circulars reaGs: "Why do you pay rent, when the money expended in the same way will in few years purchase the house in which you live, or in the event of death be- fore the payments are complete deed will be given at oncea You can get house or business property through this plan quicker, with less cash advance, under more favorable conditions than are possible in any other way" In behalf of anxious policy holders enquiry was made at the Smedleys' office last evening It was learned that one of Sraed- ley's men had moved Mecorney's safe, but where to could not be told until morning as the eartman had not reported. It was the general opinion that the policies held in New Haven issued through Mecorney were all right, if vouched for by the company's re- ceipt, and would be backed up by the com- paIly, and Mecorney had conducted all his dealings in an honest, upright manner as far as anyone knew.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-02
FOR CONNECTICUT RoYs.

A COmprehensfveP Plan for the Forna-
 ton of Royss Clubs i'm the United
 States and dCanada-About one Thou
 sand Dollars Already Contributed by
 Connecticut Men for the Work In
 This State.
 The body of Christian Workers in the United States and Canada, of which Rev. John O. Collins, of New Haven, is secretary, having voted to appoint committees in all the State and territorial divisions of the United States and the Canadian dominion to organize system of moral benefit to street boys, the Connecticut Committee for work among boys'' have organized with Hon.
 Charles L. Mitchell of East Haven, Rodney
 Dennis of Hartford, F. J. Kingsbury of Wa
 terbury as members and A. B. Rowland. Of
 this city, as secretary.
 The purpose of the State committee is to
 establish clubs for boys in all parts of this
 State, the fund for this object now amounting to nearly $1 GOO Among the contributors are: Hon. O. L. Mitchell, Hiram Camp and Mrs. John A. Porter all of this city, $10O each; Wilson Waddingham $100, sent by check from Kansas City; Dr. G. P. Davis of Hart- ford, s1OO; Rodney Dennis and F. J. Good win of Hartford, each $50; Professor Henry W. Farnam of New Haven and Hon. F. J. Kingsbury of Waterbury, each S5O, besides others who have subscribed smaller sums. The State committee need contributions amounting to s10,000 to carry out their plans l successfully and hope to raise that sum.
 In Bridgeport a club for boys has been in- ] stituted with John c. Eastman in charge, | and though in existence only ten days it has
 membership of $50 boys. These clubs are | to be formed in different towns and cities ot l this State in cooperation with the Christian Workers of the United States and Canada I It is proposed to keep open pleasant clus | rooms, more especially through the long win. | ter evenings, and they are to be supplied with books, games and diversions as aids to. ward the culture of good manners and \ morality among boys who for the most part | are liable to spend their leisure time in bad | company or on street corners, learning all ! sorts of mischief. Boys are to be looked af. ! ter kindly and persuaded to join the clubs, SC
 that they may learn to love order and right | behavior. The plan is comprehensive and has been well considered, the committee of this State being confident that with proper
 public support society will enjoy the profit oi the work. Boys who get before police courts
 and into reform schools will be looked after
Morning journal and courier., 1888-02-02
Personal

Sergeant R.T. Bacon of the Grays has sailed from the Bermudas for home.
 Gauger James H. Peck of the internal rev. enue office has been granted a sixty days leave of absence for the purpose of visiting California. c. c. G. Merrill takes Mir. Peck's place.
 Alfred Montague, steward at Merrili's cafe, Hartford, fer the past ten years, died on Tuesday of quick consumption, aged thirty four. He was born in London, England, and served seven years in the British navy.
 The resignation of General Freight Agent Fred Quintard of the New Haven and Derby railroad went into effect yesterday. His po- sition win hereafter be filed by Lester J. Bradley, formerly general ticket agent of the company.
 Henry Steinert, of Boston, and Alexander Steinert of Cincinnati, sons of Professor M. Steinert, are at home in this city on visit. The former manages the Boston branch, the latter the Cincinnati house of N. Stein ert's house here.