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The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-23
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While c. c. Warner, of this city. was strolling over the Socorro mountain yesterday afternoon in search of stray horse, at point about four miles from the plaza and but few yards off from the trail leading to Snake Ranch, he suddenly discovered the remains ofa man stretched upon the ground. Mir. Warner found a small revolver near the body with one empty shell in the chamber, and from that circumstance together with the position of the remains and the course of the bullet through the head, Ee was led to be believe that the man had committed suicide several months ago. He hastened back to towi. and notified Justice Dougherty, who early this morning had a coroner's jury chosen and left for the mountain to make the required investigation.
 The remains were brought to town about noon, and Justice Doughertv is using every effort to have them identified but as yet no one can offer any solution of the mystery. A piece of a New York Herald dated March 14th was dis covered in his hat, and everything indicates that he was killed soon after that date. The bullet hole through the skull was apparently made by larger caliber revolver than the one discovered near him, while the skull is cracked as if from a blow from q heavy instru- ment. Scarcely anything but the bones remain, and they show him to bea very smali man quite young. The clothing is i'll fair state of preservation, and that may yet lead to his identifcation.-Chief- tain.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-23

The latest reports from Tonto Basin is to the effect that the Tewks- bury-Graham feud has broken out again in that section, and that three more men have been added to the list of slain. This makes the total of the killed to date about thirty, quite good showing for a place bearing such an euphoneous name as Pleasant Valley.-Hoof and Horn.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-23

GEN. J. L. CURTIS, of New York, has been nominated for President of the United States by the nation al convention of the American par ty which was held in Washington last week. The platform of the party favors the abolition of the naturalization laws, and demands that no criminals or insane persons be allowed to immigrate, and that before person can be an emigrant to this country, he must satisfy the consul at the port from which he wishes to sail, that he is worthy of citizenship, and also pay a per capita tax to the consul before sail ing.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-23

JAMES G. BLAINE is by far more prominent in this country to-day than General Harrison, the stand ard bearer of the Republican party. The magnificent ovations which he has received since he returned home has not been calculated to harmon ize that element who believe that he should have been nominated at Chicago.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-23

Ex-GovERNoR McCoRMIcz, fsrm- erly of this Territory, who is son. in-law of Judge Thurman, the Dem ocratic vice-presidential nominee, seems to be conspicuous for his si- lence during the present canvass. There was a time, not many years ago, that Governor Dick was a prominent figure in Republican pol itics, but since he married the daughter of the "old Roman," he
 has retired from active political life.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-23

no better foundation for the long list of dissatisfied Democrats which they have from time to time pub lished than the Enquirer had in my case, I am afraid they will be great ly disappointed OH election day. l have watched Cleveland's Admins trationw with great care, and am fully in accord with his recommenda- tions and all of his acts. The rev enue now collected must be re- duced, and the very carefully pre- pared tariff bill passed by the House of Representatives meets with my hearty approval. I am identified with the wool interest of this State, and instead of an injury the Mills bill. in my judgment, will help the industry.
 II am wool-grower, and would not willingly advocate a policy which would lessen the value of the raw material. I know since the tariff of 1867 wool has been cheaper than it was before the very high du- ties under it were imposed. I also know that between 1850 and 1867 we had wool either free or mostly SO about four years, and for those four years prices were higher than they have been before or since.
 My only object now is to correct the error of the Oakland Enquirer and let my friends know where I stand, and to avoid, if possible, all future mistakes. Yours,
 JOHN H. WISE"
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-23
Shouldn't Wonder.
JOHN H. WISE.

"T. B. B." writing from Benson, Cochise county, to the Phoenix Ga zette, under date of August 8, speaks of the fraudulent Tres Alamos land grant claim, which covers the best agricultural part of the county, and accuses the Messrs. Hearst, Head and Cameron of doing their best t., get the fraudulent claim allowed. The writer accuses them of having bought Pete Bolan, l.. c, Hughes and other prolessed Democrats to work for them. They got Bolan, he says, to call the convention ear Tier than common, so as to defeat Mark Smith, our honest, able and incorruptible delegate Tn Congress. The Courier believes most of what T. E. B. atlirms, and calls upon its party to "set down" upon the schemers in the next convention. Delegate Smithis not only the choice of the democracy, but of a great many Republicans and they are bound to send him back to Con- gresS.-Courier.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-23

CHARLES F. CRocKER, vice-presi- dent of the Southern Pacific Rail- road, died at Monterey, California, last week from injuries received in New York two years ago, by being thrown from a carriage. NIT. Crock CT came to the Pacific coast from New York in lS49, and in 1860 be- came associated with Stanford, Huntington and Hopkins in the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad. After the completion of that road, and it's projectors had become many times Inillionaires, he was a leading spirit in the construc- 3ion of the Southern Pacific and its many branches. He was 66 years of age and his wealth is estimated at s2o,OOoa0o.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-23
TARIFF reform will increase |

TARIFF reform will increase the value of all the agricultural pro- ducts of the country. It will diff fuse and scatter money amongst the laboring classes throughout the land. It will set the wheels of ma- chinery in motion, and lay a secure foundation for happy homes, and a glad smile will light up the faces of the people in all sections of the country at the returning and in- creased prosperity of the nation. Be of good cheer Q brighter day is dawning.
 "Be still sad heart and cease repining, Behind the clouds the sun is shining"
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-23

THE Albuquerque Democrat of 18th makes note of the fact that there had not been wreck on the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad for thirty-six hours previous to that date, at least none were reported, as the road controls the telegraph line and will not permit any ''unfriend- ly" news to pass over the wires.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-23

ON Friday morning the 10th in stant, about daylight, Jas. Houck, acting as deputy sheriff under c. P. Owens, went to the residence of James Stott, on the head of Willow Wash, in the western portion of Apache county, and throwing his Winchester down on Stott, com manded him to throw up, which was done at once. After the first furry of excitemant was over, Stott asked Houck what he wanted, and was answered that he had war rant for his arrest. Stott told hlm that was all right, and that he was willing to go with him whenever and wherever he wished. He then invited Houck into the house to
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-23
Tariff Inequalities.

-
 Four years ago the republicans pledged themselves to remedy the inequalities in the tariff. Now they are defending them and are doing all that the most vicious deception can do to show the farmer and Ia. borer how he is benefited by these inequalities.
 Here are few of them which We should like some high-tariff organ to explain:
 The farmer or laborer pays an enormous duty on sugar which brings from 4 to s cents a pound but he can buy jalap and castor-oil free of duty.
 He pays p cents a thousand duty for the shingles on his house, but railroad company imports it's ties duty free.
 He pays 25 cents a thousand duty on oil to paint his house, but the bankers wife imports altar of roses free of duty.
 The white lead for his paint costs 3 cents a pound for duty, but moth- er-ofpearl comes in duty free.
 For his earthenware he pays a duty of 35 per cent ad valorem, but down for trimming is admitted free.
 Glass bears an enormous duty, but bamboo canes and parasol sticks bear none.
 Iron blow points are heavily taxed, but raw silk is exempt.
 Horse nails to shoe his mules with are taxed 4 cents a pound, but fish plate used by railroad companies pay It cents pound.
 The duty on needles is p per cent ad valorem, while furs are ad- mitted duty free.
 For jack-knife he pays duty of p per cent, while on a meer- schaum pipe he pays none.
 For his cheap kitchen table the duty is B per cent ad valorem, but mahogany and rosewood come in free.
 On cotton stockings the duty is B per cent ad valorem, but the farmer can import jet, for jewelry, free.
 On blankets the lowest duty is 10 cents per pound, but fashion-plates are free.
 And so one can go on by the yard contrasting these unequal duties. What the rich use is free; what the poor cannot get along without bears heavy duty. In every case the legislation is against the labor CT and in favor ot the wealthy. This is the tariff that the republi- cans declare they will maintain at the expense of free rum.-Chicago News.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-23

the same as foregin born men the proceeding being precisely simi- lar.
 The rules respecting citizenship in relation to entries of public lands apply to all alike without regard to sex. HENRY N. CoPP.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-23
St. John. Thursday, Aug. 25.

Two MEN were arrested in Salt Lake on the 18th, and held to an swer for the murder of Sergeant Pike in that city in August, 1859. One of them made a confession to the effect tha. he furnished the oth- CT with a pistol to shoot Pike, and then assisted him to escape.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-23

Flagstaff has already registered 793 voters. At the recent Demo cratic primary elections held in Va vapai county, Flagstaff polled 191 votes and Prescott 62.
The St. Johns herald., 1888-08-23


 started. About this time twenty eight men rode up, having in charge Jas. Scott, who had been arrested in Pleasant Valley, Yavapai coun- ty. Stott invited them also to get down and have some breakfast. While he was getting the meal ready for them, Stott asked Houck what he was arrested for and want ed him to read the warrant. Houck replied he did not have the warrant with him, that he had leftit at Bear Spring. After eating breakfast the crowd sat around for an hour or so chatting and laughing before taking their departure. They then con cluded to move, taking Stott, Scott and a man named Wilson, who had been in the employ of Stott for some seven or eight months, and went from Stott's residence to Phe- nix Park, then took the trail for the old Verde road. When about five miles west of Phoenix Park they halted and hung the three-Stott, Scott and Wilson.
 Jimmy Scott, as he is called by the cowboys of this section, has been in this county for two or three years, first in the employ of the Aztec Land and Cattle Company, and latterly with Messrs. Tuning & Cooley, whom he left some two or three weeks ago. Those who have worked with him and know him best, speak we'll of him-say that he was quiet, sober and peace able, and was never engaged in any questionable transactions to their knowledge.
 Wilson, from what we can learn, is comparatively unknown. We could get no definite information in regard to him, as to where he was from or his antecedents. Stott is a man who has made enemies and friends. His enemies say that he was bad man-that he was the head and brains of q desperate gang of rustlers; while his friends say that he was an honest, honora- ble and deserving man.
 From what meagre information we have been able to gather, this appears to be rather a high handed move. 10 say the least. We could hear of no charge whatever against Scott, who had gone to Pleasant Valley after horse he had loaned to Neglin Bros, while he was wait irg to hear from parties to whom he had written seeking employ ment. Wilson is in a similar posi- tion-no charges against him that we could hear of. If the lynchers had any charge against either, they did not make them known.
 We are informed there was bad blood existing between Stott and Houck, over some charges Houck had made against him, and at one time, in Holbrook, Stott had told Houck in pretty plain language what he thought of him, winding up by telling Houck that if he to make a fight Of it, ito go and heel himself"
 These are the particulars of this strange affair, as we were told them by MT. Willis, who obtained his in- formation from Mr. Clymer, who is in the employ of Wells, Fargo & Co.,, at Los Angeles, and who was at the house of MT. Stott on the morning in question, taking care of a sick friend. This affair should be thoroughly investigated by our authorities and the matter sifted to the bottom. For a body of armed men to be securing the country, picking up men against whom they | may have grudge, and hanging them without the semblance of a trial, or without even letting them or their friends know for what they |
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-04
SMOKED EN- OUT.
"A Republican Colonization
Scheme in the Twelfth Ward,

For the past week, since the close of
registration. there have been rumors
about the city, and at Democratic head
quarters that the Republicans have
worked colonization scheme in the in
terest of a Republican cOuncil-sending
voters from wards where they are not
needed. to wards which are doubtful.
and also to wards which have but few
hundr ed votes, and for that reason
easily inhabited. 1t was reported at the
GLOBE office few days since, that
certain Republican judge of election in
in the Twelfth ward, having business
in Fargo, OAK, had bought ticketSfor
that place, and was at the Union depot
waiting for his train, when
full corporation in this city,
came up to him and induced
him to give up his trip and remainyfa
the city until after election. 1t was
furthermore stated that, as inducement
this prominent member of powerful
corporation bought the mans ticket and
promised him good pay for his time and
reasonable amount for what loss he
might incur by giving up his business
trip. What interest this capitalist
could have in this mans remaining UNI
til after election is hard to see unless
he thought that he would be useful in
securing a council which would be sub
servient to him in his schemes which
would have to come before that body.
Knowing that this ward has very
small vote Qess than 500 being
registered this year,, and that
the ward is very close, having
at present one Republican and one
Democratic alderman, suspicion was
aroused and an investigation was de-
cided upon. Although thus far little
has been done, enough has been found
to carry the conviction that all is not
right. the registration list was exam
ined and was found to contain seven
teen names with residence at the driv-
ing park. This looked little suspi-
cious, and upon investigation it was
found out to an absolute certainty that
only five men are or have been sleep
ing at the park for some time. This
can be proved, and if these men want to
avoid trouble, they better not attic mpt to
vote. The investigation will be pushed
and further fraudulent material will
probably be brought to light.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-04
POLITICAL NOTES.

The friends of R. S. N. Sartz, the
Democratic candidate for register, are
redoubling their efforts in his behalf.
Even K. Kortgaard. who steers as clear
of.politics as temperance man of sa-,
looms, has taken up the gauntlet for
him.
Sheriff Swenson, the candidate for re-
election, will be remembered as the
man who some months ago took care of
several sick persons at his own expense
and never sent bill in to the county
for so doing. !.
Do you know which candidate for
legislative honors On the Republican it
is that bears the reputation of common
gambler, and is seen more often ina
gambling house than practicing his pro-
fession?
Rev. NJ. Falk Gjertsen has been in
dorSed by the Democrats for the school
board in place eff Rev. Christopher Jan
sen. Mr.. Gjertsen is one of the best
known gentlemen in Minneapolis; and
has, by his ability and good common
sense, won many friends here.
Charles Baehr states that he is not a
candidate for alderman in the upper
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-04
TOO LATE FOR 1T.
Will Not Count in the
Judicial Contest.


The contest now waging between G..
M. Pond and Henry G. Hicks for the
Office of judge in the Fourth district has
been carried Oh with no small amount
of zeal on the part of the friends of Mr..
Pond, who brought him out as candi-
date not alone on account of his eminent
qualifications for the bench, but for the
additional purpose of insuring the over
throw of an extreme par lsan who OBJ
tanned the place as reward for politi-
cal favor. 1t is highly gratifying to un-
derstand that Mr.. Ponds candidacy has
been received everywhere with the
most favorable prospects and COM
mendation. His competitor has APP
parently regarded his own succession as
practically certain until within the last
two or three days, during which time,
it seems. he has been awakened to the
gravity of the situation, and is now
alarmed to the utmost extremity. The
papers Of Mr.. Hicks party have not
been free to support his election; some
of them have come out openly in favor
OF Mr.. Pond. 1t is this circumstance
that led Mr.. Hicks to yesterday hire
space in the Pioneer Press, in which it
is expected he will this morning pour
forth some pitiable excuse for his parti-
san appointment, or gaudy reason why
he should be chosen over Mr.. Pond.
But it matters not. Mr. Pond is above
reproach. His election is just as GER,
tain as the closing of the ballot boxes ON
Tuesday next, and no amount OF polit-
ical Juggling now can avert the Ger
tainty of the event.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-04
A TASTE FOR MUSIC,
And the Misery 1t Entails on
DWellers in Flats.

Since the morning stars first sang to-
gether to celebrate the creation. there
has seemed to be, among the Inhabitants
produce that harmony. The phrenolo-
gist rumples your hair and pats your
expansive forehead; assures you that
every human being possesses taste for
music. He says this faculty ought 10
be cultivated, and forthwith the cred
ulOuS victim buys flute and makes the
neighbors miserable. He enjoys it for
a time; but generally, after wasting
Seveal years time and much money, con-
cludes to give it up and his friends are
glad that he has come to his senses. It's
different with the fair sex. A girl must
have music lessons aud piano or her
social prospects suffer blight. Every
girl thinks she is or can be-
come an expert and only time
will cure her of that delusion.
The phrenologist would alter his opinion
about natural aptitudeS if he had lived
Oh the flat above the one where several
amateurs persistently struggle against
the DEGREES of fate, and try to evolve
music from an instrument called by
courtesy piano. What pity that
pianos have become so cheap. Every
body owns one and proceeds to torture
the air with discordant sounds, ire
spective Of the injury to other peoples
nerves. The latest musical fad is to
have piano in the writing rooms of
business houses ana railway stations.
These instruments look nice. They
have pretty rosewood cases, a SuggeS-
ton of gliding here and there. and the
ivory keys finish an ornamental article
nicely, but people will persist in play
ing upon them. 1t is matter of
common observation that per-
son vino has any appreciation of
music, or any ability, never cOndescendS
to touch one of these instruments. But
the fresh and innocent school girl me-
anders in and plays Come Haste to the
Wedding" OF the Battle of Waterloo"
and we know that she means well, so
nobody disturbs her. But people who
have heard the average piano perform
ance occasionally have been heard eX-
pressing a serious doubt as to whether
the creator didn't sometimes repent
himself of having created man with a
liking for music and the instruments
which are supposed to give forth har-
mOny.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-04
Calls 1t a Snec;nen

G. Valentine, storekeeper on the
East Side, tells of a little Incident which
demonstrates nicely how much love
Capt. Babb bears for his old comrades
and members of the same Grand Army
post of which he is member. Some
time ago, one Fenning, teamster en-
ployed by Babb, left the East Side, leav-
ing small balance unpaid at Vallen-
tines store, After trying to collect the
money, and meeting with no success.
Valentine went to Capt. Babb, Fen.
ning's employer, who said that he would
see that the money was paid. A few
weeks passed by and then he refused to
90 anything for his soldier friend. MIR.
Valentine then gave the bill to the post
relief corps, saying that if it could be
collected the corps could have the
money. When the matter came up in
the post Capt. Babb killed the bill and
arranged matters So that it was never
collected. That's a fair specimen of
bow he does to help his old soldier
friends made an honest living.