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Bent County register., 1888-04-21

Virginia City Enterprise: The
Washoe and Piute Indians of Neva-
da have found out new and con-
genial amusement. This is in put
ting their squaws against one anoth-
er In rough-and-tumble fights. In
these fights no rules are observed;
everything goes-hair pulling,
scratching, biting, gouging of eyes
and kicking are AS legitimate as a
blow straight from the shoulder.
When two robust Young squaws haye
been strippede to breech-cloths the
bucks squat about them in ring and
the battle and the betting begins.
In recent battle near Jacks Valley,
Smoke Greek Sam ia Piute) backed
his squaw against the mahala OF Big
Mont jim. leading man among the
Washoes. About 5000 in silver
and several ponies changed hands on
the result. Smoke Sans squaw WAS
the victor, and Sam won two ponies
and over $50 IN coin. The fight
lasted nearly an hour, and when it
ended the two squaws were covered
with blood. Not much hair was lef,
OH the head of either.
Bent County register., 1888-04-21
A New Cancer Cure.

A lady Of 60 was told she must
nave her cancer cut out, She was
very delicate and preferred death. A
friend induced her to pick red clover
blossoms, make tea and drink a
cuptnl at least twice daily. The can
Ger seemed, after time. to disappear
and she lived to be very old, This
TREND had come of family who all
died of cancer, and she told me that
every summer she took clover tea
once daily for several weeks and that
1t kept her blood pnre from the taint,
and she reached good age.-Ex.
Bent County register., 1888-04-21
scien-. .ac Farming Practical.

Mr. Buckmaster before weil-attended
meeting of farmers, hcld ut Tadley, in Ing
and, to consider scheme for teaching the
science of farming, said that there was no
opinion more deeply ingriined in the mind
IF the English farmer than the belief that
there vas some ant.gsonisIn between SCI
ence and practice. Some even went so ar
IS to say that the two are incompatible
The farmer who drains his land, or t,ics:.
new manure, or a new machine, or new
crop, calls himself a practical man he de-
,piscs all experiment, and laughs at the
.es,ching OF scientific men. lie Is not con-
sciOus that, when he is thinking over new
plans and adopting new methods OF cuiu-
yation, lac may be illustrating, in his daily
work. a series of chemical and physiologi-
al experiments OF extreme compleNity
and Importance Men OF the highest or
order OF intellect, and whose researches
wer,. the most original, have been practical
men. Practice ald theory aro but phases
Of the same form Of thought, The pr;Icti-
n, farmer, If he ever permits his mind Il
rse above the traditions and empirical
rules of his forefithers, and asks, Couldn't
this have been done in n better and more
perfect way? would not Il is bean improve
ment?' becomes a theorist and, whcn he
.ric-. to realize these conceptions, become
& practical man
Theory and practice are inseparablc in
,yery art, however much men may seek to
itsuilite them. The most practical man is
often the most theoretical. Every opera
ton is, with him, theory. lie recognizes
40 change. He will admit Of no trial or
experiment, because that would be an ac-
acknowledgement of science. Every science
is built up of principles, and these princi-
ples carried into work we call practice.
There is the science of astronomy, and the
art of navigation; the science OF geometry,
and the art of land measuring the science
Vi mechanics, and the art OF making ma
-l,incry; the science of chemistry, and the
art of agriculture. Almost every science
is the basis of u cognate art The most
obvious and natural way of arriving at
real knowledge OF the art of agriculture.
would be to know something of those prin-
.iples on which the art Is based art being
nothing more than the application OF prin
ciples previously acquired. A farmer VINO
is able to unite perfect mastery OF primer
ples with knowledge OF practical details,
is an educated and scientific farmer. II
might reasonably be inferred that the short
est and easiest method Of learning any IN
dustrial art, and the surest guide to new
discoveries in the art, would be kno"i-
edge of those fundamental principles upon
which art was based. No amount OF prac-
tical skill and experience could ever T.
place the want OF scientific knowledge In
ssrming.-C CinciaRati. Grange Butef"-
Bent County register., 1888-04-21

The first time man looks at an
advertisement he does not see it.
The second time he does not no.
,ice it.
The third time he is dlmly con-
scious of it.
The fourth time he family remem-
bers seeing something of the kind
before.
The fifth time he half reads it.
The sixth time he turns up his nose
at it.
The seventh time he throws the
paper down impatiently.
The eighth time he calculates,
"There's the confounded thing
again"
The ninth time he wonders if
there's anything III it.
The tenth time he thinks it might
possibly suit somebody else'- case.
The eleventh time he thinks he
will ask his neighbor if he tried it or
knows anything about it.
Twelfth time he wonders if the
advertiser can make it pay.
The thirteenth time he rather
thinks it must be good thing.
The fourteenth time he happens to
think it is just what he wanted.
The fifteenth time he for long
time resolves to try it as soon as he
can afford it.
The sixteenth time he examines
the address carefully and make a
memorandum of it.
The seventeenth time he ia tantel-
lied to think he is hardly able to af-
ford 1t.
The eighteenth time he counts his
money to see how much he would
have left if he bought it.
The twentieth time he rushes fran
tically fourth and buys it.--Ex.
Bent County register., 1888-04-21
REWARD!

Orr1cE OF BOARD OF COUNTY CoM-
mss1oNERs OF BENT CorNTY.
Las Animas, January 18th, 1888.
A reward of $4,000 will be given
for the arrest and conviction of the
oerson or persons who set fire to the
building known as the Bent county
,ourt house OH the night of January
9th Or a reward of 5000 for infor.
nation that will lead TO the appre.
heu.ion of the criminal.
BY order of the Board.
G. N. HALL,
County Clerk.
Bent County register., 1888-04-21

I've put In fifty years farmin.' 1
never drank Ticker IN any form. I've
worked from ten to eighteen hours a
day; been economical in cIoze
and never went to IA show more'n a
dozen times in my life; raised fam
lily and learned upwards of two hun
dred calves to drink out of tin pail
without blowing their yittles up my
sleeve
The Government is rich, but the
men that made it, the men that
fotght perarie fires and perarie
wolves and Injlns and potato-bu,s
and billiards., and has paid the war
debt and pensions and everything
else and hollered for the Union and
the Republican party and high tariff
and anything else tA they was told
to, is left high and''dry this cold
winter with = mortgage of seven bill
lions and half on the farms they
have earned and saved thousand
times over"
Yes; but look at the glory of
sending from the farm the future
President, the future Senator, and
the future member of Congress"
THAT looks well on paper; bat
what does it really amount TO? Soon
as farmer boy gifts in place ike
that he forgets the soil that produced
aud holds his head as high a holly
hook. He bellers for protection to
everybody but the farmer, and while
he sails around in q highty.tiyhty
room with fire in it night and day,
his father on the farm has to kindie
his own fire in the morning with elm
sllvers, and he has to wear his sons
lawn-tennis suit next to him or freeze
to death, and he has to milk in an
old gray shawl that has held that
member of Congress sincerhe was
baby. by CORY! and the old lady has
to sojourn through the winter in :he
flannels that Silas wor at the riggat-
ter before he went to Congress.
$50 l say, and l think that Con.
gress agrees with me, Damn farm-
er, anyhow. BILL NYE.
Bent County register., 1888-04-21

"Insults," says modern philoso-
pher, care like counterfeit money.
We cannot prevent their being offer
ed, but we are not obliged to take
them"
The following is worth remember
ing: The surest road to success in
life is that of persistent and thorough
work. Spectators who make money
rapidly generally loose it with equal
rapidity. 1t is the patient, steady
plodders who gain and keep for
tunes.
1t is much easier to reconcile an
enemy than to conquer him. Victory
deprives him of his power, but rec
onciliation of his will; and there is
less danger in will which will not
hurt than in. power which cannot.
The power is not so apt AS the will,
as the will is studious to find out
means.
Reading is one of the greatest
consultations in life; it is the nurse
of virtue; the upbolder in adversely;
the prop of Independence; the sup
port of u just pride; the strengthener
of elevated opinions; it is the shield
against the tyranny of all the petty
passions; it Is the repeller of the
FOOLS scoff and the knave's passion.
Sir Egerton Brydges.
Bent County register., 1888-04-21

Cleve!and's boom may be bigger
than Hill's but it has to carry more
weisht.-New York Tribune.
There is o7,ooo paupers in the
city of London alone, which shows
that free trade is Il very good thing
for England.-Atlanta Constitution.
Think of the democratic conven-
ton at St. Louis in June! The shrewd
schemers of Missouri will have no
use for sweat trust.-Inter-O Ocean.
Governor Hill must shortly decide
whether he will fish for the presi-
dental domination or cut bait for
Grover Cleveland New York Trib-
une.
Gen. Jubal Early is not surprised
at Gen. Sheridan's decision. Early
once tried to get Phil to run, but he
wouIdu't.-Sioux City Journal.
Mr.. Cleveland has yet nearly four
teen menths in which to decide what
he will do for living at the end of
his presidential engagement.-Chi-
caso Tribune.
The presidential boom that seems
to have the healthiest growth just
now is that of Gresham. The growth
is natural, and should not be forced
by his friends.-Chicago Journal.
Bent County register., 1888-04-21

Remeber you can get the New
York Weekly Tribune one of the
h.s, napers in America and the RRG-
,srrr for two dollars and twenty five
....s cash. IL
Bent County register., 1888-04-21
The Detroit Free Press saws.

There are 100000 girls taking the
places which 100000 boys should oc-
cupy in the business of the country.
and the result must be an increase of
shiftlessness and loaferism on the
one hand, and a decrease of vipor in
the manner of doing business Oh the
other. After a girl-has kept boy
out of a place until he has been com
PEELED to turn to something else, she
is ready to get married.
American banker: "Good morn
ing, Patrick. What can l do for
you this mornipg?'
Patrick: 'D' yez remember the
money | gave yez to send to ould
Oirlane for the eviction fund.-"
"Yes, l sent II, or ratherits eauival.
lent"
"Wud yez be koind enough to
write an tell 'em to send it back, an
'noighty quick, to-"
"Eh! What's the matter?"
"Oi've jis been evicted myself,
begorry. Omaha World.
Bent County register., 1888-04-21

This is description of a few of
the troubles that Dakota editor has
TO contend with. 1t occurred to the
editor of Sioux Falls Press, paper
published IN the interest of live
stock,
ave greatly dislike to find fault
with any of the customs of our beau
tiful little city, but We must, never
theless, insist that people keep their
swine out from under the office of
this paper. While engaged at our
desk writing our leader on. "The
Stability of our Territorial Institu-
tons" for our paper this week, one
of Senator MrBride's razor-backed
swine bumped up his spine and be-
gan scratching its back on the beams
under the floor, jarring the whole
building and making it necessary
for us to stop our work on the editor
ial, crawl under the office and welt
the critter on the side with column
rule. This interrupted our train of
thought. and the editorial Is not
what we could wish"
Bent County register., 1888-04-21
NUMBER As.
An Editor Wins a Five.

They had been talking of the
sharp games played on innocent peo-
pie by sharp men, when Green look
ed mp and said:
"Gentlemen, l don't brag about
my wife being sharper than razor,
but l will tell you what I'll do. l'll
write a note, sign it with my own
name, and ask her to deliver my
Sunday suit to bearer for repairs.
You may send it up to the house,
and I'll bet you S. she'll be too sharp
to let the clothes 60"
"We'll take that bet," called two
or three voices, and there being FIVE
of them they Clipped in q dollar
apiece.
The note was written and signed
and despatched by message boy.
In half an hour he returned empty
handed as to clothes, but note which
read:
"Come off the perch. All the
clothes you have in the world are on
your back"
"Gentlemen,'' said the winner, as
he pocketed the flyer, ''let me recon-
mend it to you as something which
always wins, and as l must meet
man at three O'Clock. l will now bid
you good day."-Detroit Free Press.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21
\ Eeprieve for the Condemned

Wretched men and women long con- demned to suffer the tortures of dys- pepsia, are filled with new hope after g few doses of Uostetter's Stomach Bitters. This budding hope blossoms into the fruition of certainty, if the Bitters is persisted in. It brings a reprieve to all dyspeptics who seek it's aid. Flatulence, heartburn, sinking at the pit of the stomach between meals, the nervous tremors and in somnia of which indigestion is the parent, disappear with their hateful progenitor. Most benefcent of stom- achics! who can wonder that in so many instances it awakens grateful eloquence in those who, benefited by it. speak voluntarily in it's behalf. It requires q graphic pen to describe the torments of dyspepsia, but in many of the testimonials received by the pro- prietors of the Bitters, these are DOT trayed with vivid truthfulness. Con- stipation, billiousness, muscular de- billty, malarial levers and rhumatism are relieved by it.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21
FOR SALE.

The Coronado saloon, building and grounds. Building, 125x20; lot, 150xS0. Also six small build ings connected with property. Will be included in this sale, billiard table, bar-fixtures, furniture, etc and a reservoir, capacity 19,000 gallons, with connections thorough out the entire building. Title guaranteed. This is one of the very best business localities in the city and will be sold at a positive bargain. For further particulars inquire on the premises or at this office.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21
FOR SALE.

The Clifton Drug Store, includ- ing good stock of drugs, medi- cines, fancy articles, etc, with show cases, counters, shelving and other fixtures. As the owner is desirous of leaving Clifton at an early date the business will be disposed of at a great bargain for cash
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21
Indian Expectations.

All persons who have claims against the government for losses sustained through Indian depre- dations in Arizona and New Mexi- co, will find it to their interest to communicate immediately with the undersigned in regard to the same, if they desire to take ad- vantage of the laws recently passed by Congress to reimburse ali par ties who have suffered such losses.
 WM. o. DWELL,
 Attorney at Law,
 Prescott, Arizona.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21

John H. Hovey, the hustllng owner of the Coon mine on Chase creek, has commenced the erec- tion of three steam arrastras at Clifton for the purpose of work ing the gold ore from his claim. They will be built opposite his saloon and power will be furnished by the steam engine formerly used for electric lght purposes Mir Hovey is still pushing develop ment work upon his claim, which seems to be improving as depth is attained.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21

Joe Tanner returned to Clifton last week from a trip to New Orleans and other Eastern and Southern points on a visit to his aged mother and other relatives. He reports having had an enjoy able time.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21
Notice of Homestead Proof. IHOmestcad Application No. Ss6. l
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, TUCSON Arizona, March Is, A. D., lSS

named settler has iiled notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claimt and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the U. $. District Court at Solomon vile, Arizona, on the Eth day of April, 1858, viz:
 Andrew J. Leitch administrator of the es.ate of Charles P. LeiJch, of Niles, Frank lin county, Ono, for the F.. F, NE, | and E l2 SE. quarter-section l5, T. g, S., R. 2l E. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultiya- ton of, said land. viz: ". c. Buford of Will COX, Arizona; James Ohl of Fort Grant, Arizona; Burt Dunlap of Dunlap, Arizona, and Peter Brewer of Wilcox, Arizona.
 A. D. DUFF, Register. First notification March 2l.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21

Messrs. Johnson & Gillingham will close their photograph gallery in Clifton next Monday, after which time they will take no more negatives. They will leave as soon thereafter as they can finish their work. A word to the wise is sufficient, and we predict that it will be many a long day before our citizens will have such another opportunity to secure first-class photographic work.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21
Notice to Creditors.

HESITATE OF c. P. LEITCH, DE- A ceased.
 Notice is hereby given!by the undersigned, ceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouch- CTS, within ten months after the first pub lication of this notice, to the said execu- tor at his residence at Fort Grant, Graham county, Arizona Territory.
 A. J. LEITCH, Executor of the Estate of C. P. Leitch de- ceased.
 Dated Ft. Grant, Graham county, March '. lSS6.
 First publication March 1i, 1888.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21

The engine recently disabled by the accident on the A. 6 N. NJ. By, is undergoing thorough re- pairs at the machine shops. Master Mechanic Scott reports that every one Is rushed with work.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21

St. Patrick's day was celebrated quietly in Clifton. The fact that it rained and that green ribbon was frequently seen in the button hole of some person on the street, served to remind one that it was the 17th of March.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21

The roof of Dr. Lacy's resi- dence at South Clifton caught fire Monday from defective flue, but, through the efforts of the doctor and numerous willing hands the flames were extinguished before any serious damage was done.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21

MT. and Mrs. George M. Heggie came down from the Metcalf Saturday t evening to attend the masquerade, as did also Alex Torrance from the Longfellow.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21

B. T. Perry of the Hart Bros. ranch on the Gila was a visitor to Clifton St. Patrick's day. He at tended the masquerade, lost a few dollars on the Duncan horse and left for Duncan Monday.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21

Major Ford, an old resident of Clifton and faithful employe of the Arizona Copper company, left yesterday morning for Los Ange- les, in the hopes that change of scene and climate would prove of benefit to his health, which has for the past three or four weeks been very FOOT.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21
WANTED.

For the Gila valley, one male and one female agent for goods having large sale and bearing a good profit. Can take produce in payment. Address ''R. s." Cliff ton, Arizona.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21

Lieutenant Colonel Simon Sny- der, 10th Infantry, is assigned to station at San Carlos, Arizona, and will proceed hence thereto and take command of that post.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21

Mrs. Pier-Norwegian country bride.
 Miss James-Norwegian brides maid, subsequently, changing he, character to that of Quakeress
 Mrs. Torrance - Quakeress changing to French peasant. Mrs. Hill-Morning. Mrs. Patterson-"Maud Muller. Mrs. Jones-A nun.
 Mrs. Maxon-Spanish girl.
 Miss Whelan-Sailor girl.
 Mir. Gillingham-Select Knight
 Mir. Johnson-Grotesque Dude
 Adam Smith-Grotesque dude, afterwards cricket.player.
 Dr. Lacy-Chinaman.
 Sig Weisl-Indian chief.
 c. NJ. Pier-A gallant sailor of the sloop Volunteer.
 R. T. Scott-Calico Dude.
 Mir. Long-Chinaman.
 J. Smith-Young lady.
 Quite a number of the gentle men appeared in dominoes. For want of space we can only men, ton those who were in character.
 NOTES.
 Everyone voted it a great sue cess.
 Mrs. Lacy was voted the belle of the ball.
 Mrs. Piers costume was original and pretty.
 Mrs. Patterson was a splendid Maud Muller.
 Miss James was much admired as the Quakeress.
 Mrs. Hill was nicely costumed for her character.
 Mrs. Pier and Mir. Dillingham; led the march nicely.
 Miss Whelan didn't fool anyone, but looked real cute.
 Mrs. Maxon dressed and acted her character splendidly.
 Mrs. Heggie was costumed per fectly and made handsome fish wife.
 Charley Pier made a fne-ap- bearing sailor and carried out his character nicely.
 The "Three Little Maids" were handsomely costumed and uni versally admired.
 Mrs. Torrance, as "a French peasant girl, was one of the most attractive ladies. on the floor.
 Mrs. Jones received much praise for the successful manner in which she sustained her char acter.
 Tom Scott''escaped- detection in his costume for little time, but when he jumped on his hat it was all up with him.
 HE CLARION is under obliga- tions to one of the most charming of the lady maskers, who filled the role of assistant society editor this week.
 The editor cut his hair, shaved his beard, put on clean shirt, borrowed a suit of clothes, and was the most successfully dis guised person in the hall.
 The ladies of Clifton all looked charming at the masquerade, and to them Tn a great measure IS due the success of the affair, through the interest taken in it by them.
 Sig Weisl was particularly happy in his conception and carrying out of the character of the Indian, which was generally voted to be the best on the floor.
 Messrs. Johnson and Smith, on their arrival in the hall, created a great deal of amusement by their ridiculously grotesque costumes the creation and manufacture of the versatile Mir. Gillingham.
 Macsrc Johnson G- GiI1;p O ,,
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21

Jack Farrel came near losing the sight of one of his eyes last week at Morenci. While at work cutting piece of iron or steel a chip of the metal struck and cut the eyeball slightly. It is hoped, however, that the injury will not result seriously.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21

Wilcox Stockman: The Jack Fleming quartz mill at Dos Cabezas has been sold to W. 5. Morrow, of Shakespeare, New Mexico. The machinery passed through here Monday en route to Shakespeare, being loaded on a half dozen or more teams.-AIr. I. E. Solomon, the father of Solo monville, the county seat of Gra- ham county, and one of the lead ing merchants of Arizona, paid Wilcox a business visit yester- day.-Colonel w. c. Bridwell was up from his Aravaipa ranch on Sunday. He stated that the Spring roundup ip the Aravaipa country would commence on April 15th.-Horse thieves are again at work. Two horses be- longing to a freighter named Olierton were stolen here Wednes- day night, and the same night two saddles were stolen - one from Mr. Wm. Baken, of this town, and the other from Mir. G, W. Todd at his ranch twelve miles southeast of here. The thefts were undoubtly committed by Mexicans.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21

Mrs. James Colquhoun left last Friday on a visit to relatives and friends in Scotland. Mir. Colqu- houn accompanied her as far as New York. During Mir. C.'s absence the smelters will be under the superintendence of J. A. Crum.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21

The following out-of-town peo- pie registered at the Clifton Hotel the past week: W. Diamond, Gainesville, Tex; Fly. Brader, Fl Paso; J. Tanner; E. T. Perry, Duncan; Alex Torrance, A. B. Ferrie, D. M. Gillis, Arthur Wight, Longfellow.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21

The Detroit Copper company at Morenci, last Sunday blew in the 120- ton furnace, which is now running regularly at its full capac- ity.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21

The Lordsburg Liberal is now the property of W. H Small, s. D. Dye having withdrawn. Don: H. Kedzie remains as manager.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-03-21

Owing to high water the resi- dents of North Clifton made con- nections with the southern portion of town via the Hume.