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Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-21
Why Mir. Cox was Called ..sunset.'
tGlobe.Democrat.)

The production which won for Mir. Cox the sobriquet of Sunset was a piece of descriptive writing which ap- peared in the Ohio Statesman, May 19, 1853, and was entitled "A Great Old Sunset" He was in tbe compo- sing room of the Statesman the even ing before and witnessed peculiarly beautiful sunset. As the inspiration seized him he picked up his pencil, aud using composing stone for a desk, hurriedly wrote the following;
 What peculiar sunset was that of last night, How glorious the storm and how splendid the setting of the sunl We do not remember ever to have seen the like on our round globe. The scene opened in the west, with a whole horizon full of golden interpen- etrating luster which coiored the foliage and brlghtened every object into its own rich dyes. The colors grew deeper and richer, until the gel den luster was transfused into storm clond, full of finest lightning, which leaped in dazzling zigzags all around and over the city. The wind arose with fury, the slender shrubs and glant trees made obeisanee to it's maj esty. Some even snapped before it's force. The straw berry heds and grass plats turned up their whites to see Zephyrus march by. As the rain came and the pools and the gutters hurried away, thunder roarsd grandly and the fire bells caught the excitement and rang with hearty chorus. The South and tue East received the copious showers, and the West all at once brightened up in long, polished belt of azure, worthy of Secilian sky.
 Presently cloud appeared in the azure belt in the form of a castellatea city. It became more vivid, revealing strange forms of peerless fanes and alabaster temples, and glories rare and grand in this mundane sphere. It re- minds Us of Wordsworth's splendid verse i'll his Excursion
 The appearance ins.antaneously disclosed
 Was uf 8 mighty city, boldly say
 A wilderness of buildings, sinking far
 And self withdrawn into wondrous depth, i Far sinking into splendor without end...
 But tie city vanished only to give place to another isle, whera the most beautiful forms of foliage appeared, imaging paradise in the distant and purified air.
 "rhe sun, wearied of the elemental eommotion, sank behind tue green plains of inc West. The great eye iu heaven, however, went not down without dark brow hanging over its departing light. The rich flush of unearthly light had passed and the rain had ceased; when the solemn church bells pealcd, the laughter of children out and joyous after the storm is heard with the carol of birds, while the forked and purple weapon of the skies still darted illumination around the Startling College, trying to rival its angles and leap into it's dark windows.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-21

Mining operators in Colorado are abandoning thelr well worn policy of keeping their ideals" profound se- cret and making sneak" on their GUS toners, as 1t were, as though they were engaged in seme illegal transac- tion and wanted to throw the police and the newspapers off the scent. We learn from the Denver Times that mne owners and dealers are begin ming to use the columns of the press to advertise their properties just as real estate is advertised. and we see no reason why the hundreds of owners of mines and prospects in New Mexico always hunting for purchasers should not follow the example of the Colorado men and use the advertising columns of the newspapers. If newspaper ad- yertislng is good to sell real estate it should be equalli good to sell inning claims.-Iras Vegas Optic.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-21
SAN CARLOS AGENCY.
Report of the Agent


 --
 Capt. John l.. Bullis, Twenty-fourth Infantry, United States Army, Acting Agent at San Carlos, A. T., has sub- mltted the annual report on the con- dition of the Indians upon that reser- vation. The San Carlos Agency is ia the southeastern part of Arlzona, and the reservation, which is known as the White Mountain, contains 2,50000O acres. Of this area, the report shows that 5000 acres is tillable land. The Indians have 2,325 acres under culti- vaton, The Indian population under the San Carlos Agency IS as follows; San Carlos, 1,164; Waite Mountain and Coyoteros, 59l; Tonto, GAG; Yuma and Mohaye, 8l1; total, 4,212. This is a slight decrease since last year
 The crops have been good this seai son and tbe Indian farmers have grown 9.107 bushels of wheat, S,2OO bushels of corn and 16,300 bushels of barley. Besides these crops there have been raised on the reservation this year S52 bushels of beans, 20,57l melons and 12l ,243 pumpkins. About $50 tons of wild hay, black gramma, has been cut Tn the canyons, All crops are irrigated. The Indians with in this agency own considerable stock, recent estimate showing the follow ing. Horses. 2,07l; mules, IF; cat tie, 1,709; jacks, S9.
 The agent says that the horses owned by the Indians are too small for farm purposes, and he recommends that larger breed be supplied. Captain Bullis says the Indians are progressing slowly toward civilization. It has only been a few gSrs since these Apacbes were as wild and troublesome as any Indians on tue border.
 While the advancement of these Indians towards civilization may be slos, sad be, "I am fully conylnced that they are improving, and each re- turning seaSen gre more desirous oi obtaining tue latest improved farm ,nE implements and of increasing their small garden patches 10 broad acres of cultivated land.
 He explains that the greatest draw back at the present in the improve mcnt of these people, is the drinking of tiswin, made from corn. The re- sult is generally fight among them' selves, frequently ending in the kill ing of one or more of the participants Faur Indians and two white men have been titled on the reservation during the year.
 The Yuma and Nojaye Indians are still dissatisfied with their location along the Gila river, and desire to re- turn 10 the Verde country in the mountains, from which they were re. moved about fifteen years ago. The agent recommends their return, There are only forty-fyo Indians on the res, eryation who speak English, and only twenty wear citizens dress. There are 533 children of school age, but the agency school provides aceommola. ton for only fifty pupils Twenty eight children arc away at school There arc 10 churches or missionsre: among these Indians.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-21

Distanes from Globe to the railroad Q, Wil,ox over
 Woods and Norton 6 stevart's lines (rou;e for
 Eastern p@SseRgers,) ).....-......-... .l23 miles. Prom Globe to Casa Gfande, crossing the Devils Cam
 yon, and touching at Pinal and Florence go miles, From Glo5s to Casa Grande via Pioneer 90 miles. Elevation above sea level at Globe ... 5000 feet. Latitude 8 degrees, 26 minutes, longitude no de.
 srees, S5 minatos
 Highest maximum temperature July llth, .llO deg Lowest minimum temperature, Jan. 10th, .id deg. Sesn temperature, ....... ,GS deg. Irevaiiing direction of winl Southwest.
 An observation extending over several years, dis closes the remarkable fact that there has not been sdAy without more or less sunshine
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-21

It IS believed in diplomatic circles that Italy was induced to join the new Triple Alliance Tn Europe by prom ise from England to defend the Italian coast in the event Of var. If this ru- nor is correct, the Triple Alliance is really a quadruple one and includes England. In this case the allies are practically invincible, for the huge and wellequlpped armies of Germany, Austria and Italy, aided by the navies of Italy and England, could subdue the remainder of Europe in very short space of time. The enormous strength of the combination may be regarded as an excellent guarantee of ace.--Globe. Democrat.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-21
Tnr nNNCE BEsiNs.

The dance began with low chant, in which the blessings of the gods were invoked, and the only musical accompaniment was the lncessant shaking of rattles, and a low buzziug sound made by some of the men. Af- tor ths first chant had ended the ante lope ana snake men separated, the former drawing themselves up Tn q line to the right of the snake tent, and the latter moving in slngle file in a circle in front of them. One of the snake men next entered the snake tent and in moment came out car rying q great rattlesnake in his mouth. The snake was held firmly between the dancers teeth, and ths head and body of the reptile were entirely free, the Indian carrying the snake Tn hls mouth. closing his eyes and allowing himself 10 be led around the ring by one of his companions, who contln- ually stroked the head ot the rattler
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-21
with the eagle feather which he car ried in his hand.

with the eagle feather which he car ried in his hand.
 One after the other the snake men entered tbe snake tent and continued to bring out the reptiles, until the last one had been removed. Some of the dancers took as many as five or six small snakes in their mouths at one time, while others danced around with several in their hands. While the dance was going on the antelopes kept up continual shaking of their rat ties, and cbanted messages which they wished the snakes to carry to the gods. After all of the snakes had been re- moved from the tent the dancers gath cred around a ring which had been marked on the ground by a circle of sacred meal, and at a gwen signal all of the snakes were thrown 10 the cen ter in a heap. For moment there was q squirming, hissing mass in the ring, and then the dancers iearlessly thrust thelr hands in among the snakes and boldly grasped as many as they could hold. Each man, with both hands full of snakes, then dashed away at full speed, and did not stop until he had made his way down the narrow trall into the valley below. Here the snakes were turned loese, some head ing toward the south and others toward the remaining points of the compass.
 CONCLUDING CEREMONIES.
 The Indians then returned te the mesa or the gnn, and reached t rant- ing and covered with preparation The snake chief was awaiting the ap- peafaHce of tie dancers, and as each one came up, puliing and blowing, he was gwen a powerful emetic which took effect at once. It is believed by many of the white people who have witnessed the snake dances that thu: emciic is the antidote which render; the bite oi the rat,lesnake harmless. As soon as the dancers had recovered from the effects of the potent medl cine glyen them they were allowed tc partake of a bountiful feast which had been spread by the women of tho tribe. It was long after dark when the feast came to an end, and the Mo quiz rc;jred 10 theIr homes, confident ly believing that the snake meSsen gers were on their way to the under world, carrying with them the many prayers which had been repeated II thelr ears.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-21

During the fiscal year ended 30th June. 1889, the treigbt on exported and imported merchandise coming and golng from tue United States rep resented lo,767,000 tons, upon which it is estimated the freight charges az gregated sl97, ,s70,ooo, winch was fully s97, ,S70.o0o. CT 97s per cent. more than the value of inc gold won from the mines of the earth for the same twelve months. Financial X Mining Record
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-21
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
Territorinl.

 Govemor-Lewis Wofey, Phenix. -Secretary-N. 0. Murphy, Phunix TFeasurer--John Y T. Smith, Phoenix. Superintendent of Public Instruction--C, NJ Strauss.
 Auditor Andrews, Prescott. Supreme CouTt--Jas. II. Wright, Chief Justice Prescott; Jos. H. Ki5bey, Associate Justice, Phonix;W, H. Barnes, Associate us. .ice, Tucson.
 |. $. District Attorney-O T. Rouse, Tucsan.
 T. s. Marshal W K. Meade, Tucson Surveyor General--Ruyal 4. Johnson. Delegate to Congress Marcus Smith, Tombstone.
 Judge of First Judicial Distriet-W. H. Barnes
 Judge of Second Judicial District-Jos II, Kibbey, phnnix.
 Judge of Third Judicial District-,Jas II. Wright.
 t;ila County. Judge of District Court-Jos. II. Kibbey. Clerk of District Court-B c. Fox. Judge of Probate F. W. Westmsyer. Sheriff Glenn Reynolds. Under Sheriff Jerry Ryan. District Attorney--J. n. McCabe. Reeo-deT-Chas T. Martin Supervisors leo. Daniorsh, Patrick Shan ley, F. T. Powers. Clerk of Board Of Super,isors-Chas, T Martin. County Treasmer-W W. Erookn,r. CorOner--
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-21
Masonic!

Regular communication of White Noun tam lodge, No. $. A. r. < A. NJ. meet Thursdays on or succeeding each fnl Moon. SojourEaug Brethren in good stand ing cordially invited.
 By order 1.-the W. NJ.
 CIiAS. T. MARTIN, augTtil Secretary,
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-21
CIlA ENeAMrNENT, No. 2.

I. o. 0. F. meets on the second and fourth Fridays in each month. Visiting brethren in good standing cordially invited to attepa,
 JOE ATKINS, c. P. w. W. BBooKNER, Scribe.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-21
Tise McduI Snake Dance.
lcorreapondence Globe. Democrat ]

Correspondence Globe. Democrat.
 Once In every two years the Moqui Indians of Northern Arlzona celebrate peculiar religious ceremony known as the "snaks dance" It IS strange, weird rite, which had its origin long before the first coming of the whites, and it is celebrated to-day just as 1t was hundreds of years ago.
 The hunt for snakes commences four days before the dance, and only those belonging to the order already men toned are allowed to participate. All kinds of snakes are taken alive by some power of charming, which IS known only to the snake-hunters themselves, and they are placed Tn buckskin bags and brought to the kiyii or temple, where they are kept until the time of the dance, The temple IS large, square, underground room, and the "Snake men" are constantly
 
 on guard there. They evince no fear of the deadliest reptiles, which are kept in heap in ono end of the room, and they handle them freely when ever necessity requires. During the time of preparation for the dance there are numerous ceremonies Tn the snake temple. The people are blessed by the snake chef, and prayers are offered to the gods of the under world. The snake dancers are given frequent draughts of holy water and sprinkled with sacred meal The greatest so- lemnity Is observed, the snake men wearing long faces, speaking only in whispers and moving around with noiseless tread. Common report has it that the snake dancers undergo a thorough system of pbysicking with potent drugs, which renders them proof against the poison of the rattle snake.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-21
\. 0. Q. F.

Regular meeting of Globe Lodge No, 6, 1. 0. 0. F.. on Monday night of each week, at Masonic Hall.
 All biothersin good standing are cordially
 ELIJAH TRENGROvE, N. G. E. II. Coog, Sec'y
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-21
MIRACULOUS SNAKE CHARMING.

MIRACULOUS SNAKE CHARMING.
 This the Indians deny, and will tell you that 1t IS only Cue supernatural influence of the sacred water and meal which gives them power over the ser pents. However this may be, 1t IS certain that they do possess some re- markable power over reptiles, and that in their hands the most venom ous serpents seem harmless as house held pets. It has been proven that the snakes used in the testIval are not 1rugged and do not have their fangs drawn; for the Indians have been seen to catch them on the plains without artificial means, and newly captured snake IS handled with the same ease as those which have been in the Eiva for several days. An examination of two snakes which had been used in the dance showed that they had net been tempered with, It is told and generally believed by the people at Keam's Canyon that the Indians are frequently bitten in the dance, and are saved from injury by the admins trailon of a wonderful antIdote, which [ Iis known only to the Snake Chief
 All efforts to find out what thls an tidote is have proven frnitless, and a snake chief would sooner suffer he most terrible torture than to reveal any of the secrets which he proicsses to hold As l have already stated. the snake dance begins late i'll the after noon, and is so arranged that 1t may end just at sundown, the hour at which the snakes must be turned loose. When the time for ths opening of the dance arrived, the snake men and antelopes marched in single file to the ledge fronting the village and i there assembled around tent made cf green boughS, ip which tbe snakes had already been placed. Every man was fantasticaIly dressed in gorgeous costumes, of buckskin, eagle featbers and eolored woolen cloth. There was a protusion of ornaments, such as beads. armlets and leg-hands of geld silver and sea-sholls, bears claws and mountain lions teeth. Some of the dancers carried peculiar little rattles made of torloiss shells, while others carried two long eagle feathers which they used to strike the snake. Out side of the circle of men group oI Moqui women ranged themselves, and scattered meal upon the dancers as they passed.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-21

A California man testified before the arid land delegation in California, the other day, that ard land that he had bought for $250 he had put water on and sold at $500, Sl GOO and S1, 300 per acre, aud he positively believed that the products of tbe land would pay interest cn $l,000 per acre.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-21

More divorces are granted in ihe United States than in all Europe. In 1886 the American diyorces nun bered 25,535; the Europeans, a2,0se
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-21

Adver, ising Rates made known on appiicat ion.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-09-21

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The sun., 1889-12-08
FORTY DOLLARS WILL BUY A LOT.
CAN ANY ONE AFFORD TO MISS IT {?

Tho property is beautifully situated. adjoining the
village of Hampstead l. L. within convenient suburban
distance OF Brooklyn and New York Already more
than nve hundred lots have been sold in this addition
which will be improved during the coming spring and
summer title 10 perfect and property s rapidly ad.
vancinR in value. This extraordinary oner is made
solely for the purpose Of closing busnea Pas of the
property can DO seen at once whore purchaser
can select his or her lots and secure their purchase
absolutely by making first payment OF only conta
Yes 50 centsi not $50 but 20 centthere is no mistake
in the hgures Fifty any that offered
Como early before the lots arc all taken This 10 an
opportunity you will! never be nblo to duplicate.
Remember only 80 cents secures you q homo. No
mortgage, no note. no interest
W, II. MILESTONE,
20 Park Row, Room l. New York
The sun., 1889-12-08
WALWORTH COLLEGE.

WRlvorths business and Stenographio College i25th
st. near 9Th av Deyotod to scientifically aud thorough
" educating ana training young gentlemen and ladies
FOR business Offices. Every pupil taught separately
complete commercial and stenographc courses Either
course St5 per quarter ten weeks EVENING" SGh Rail
road fare from below Central rark free Shorthand
taught by &. A. WawoFth. associate author and part
owner Of Munron,s Phonography This is the only C. A.
WaWor;h school in the city. Write fornew circular and
specimen copy "MunSon Monthly PhonoRraphic News
and Teacher" published here.
The sun., 1889-12-08
sfur Sale OF % grt-aersry City.

PIC BARoA1N;-rhreeStory, house, store and 10
ID extra large lot good loca ion convenient to
ferries; only S6oO easy terms GIBSON 6S Liberty st
The sun., 1889-12-08

ITO FAMILIES VISITING ENGLAND renpsd home
10 ofered with = lady and her family living IN an
open and convenient pATl OF the west ond OF London
IN every way suitable for young ladies' or Eentsmen
kOnGinEtenS L0Raon
The sun., 1889-12-08
Atal estate for Salt.
No Mortgage No Note No INTEREST,"

uhhearo OF Prces and Fity-cent Payments.
The RenaIRing Uhsoid Lots IN whet.
stones Addition 90 Hsmpstsad. l.. l.. will
bo Sold on the Following wonderful Terms,
The sun., 1889-12-08
AmtlIira 8pusrs % gtt.
% get tpr austness qurpusss.

SToRR with back without SIS: any businsssi
~ populous neighborhood. 0S2 East 9istSt
ITO LEASE corner OF Prince and Sullivan sss 6oxloo;
Il will be improved to suit tenant
RULAND i WHITING. BeekmAn St
The sun., 1889-12-08
a2tal Gstatr.
GurGpr.

N BEEsEK contractor. floor layer aud hanging
W. ceilings. reasonable prices +H West BID tL
The sun., 1889-12-08

CMALL IIoUsE-Two stories and basement roomS
> lot 25xioo; i9e sbth st. Brooklyn close to Sd IS
minutes from n T. City Han; rent S25 from Dec 10;
The sun., 1889-12-08
aOOm1 aud 9oara-ysOUAIyu.

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The sun., 1889-12-08

cr SOn CASH IS ooo mortgage to suit; twostory and
DOOU basement brick, new; all improvements; 62S
Quincy st.
Apply at I2i5 Bedford av. near Fulton. Brooklyn
The sun., 1889-12-08
aaeal estate for Salt-Gity.

NVANTED-A purchaser for one OF the handsomest
w residences In the city; i2roopi DIVE ling every
conveniencei lS acres OF ground Beautifully set In
choice shrubbery; south piAzIAs and garden: imned
atoly opposite the Governor's manson Apply at once
TO GEO. X. WRIGHT. Real BStats Rroker.
Columbia. Z. @
The sun., 1889-12-08
Rooms and Apartments atantta.

III oUsE wanted in Harlem Brootiyn 10 to rooms;
II state location and full particulars price 1900
eSUo SMITH $50 East i5sth OF.
The sun., 1889-12-08
A BUSINESS EDUCATION,

Bookkeeping writing arithmetic. correspondence,
spelling stenoZrnphy typewrtinR private Instruction
day and evening at Panes business College 81 Bowery
GER Canal st up town, lU7 W. 34h st cor. Broadway.
The sun., 1889-12-08
Aousefurnishiug.

i TsTmS-S1OQ worth "a weekly; ISO0 u WesiIy
E1L6S1G4VSRSS ASaSI iti il asss sIss 80 ASa''
The sun., 1889-12-08

61 OS0 CASH. e. 2Ooo mortgage to suit; two-story,
- sIOO bASement extension; II rooms; 23xloo;
rent Of part pays all eXpenBeA
The sun., 1889-12-08
.fOr sule or % Ert-8ruuklyn.

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Address q. Du VAL. $50 Water St: New York
BARBER BH0P.-A good situation; rent Sl6
The sun., 1889-12-08

R1 000 CASH. q 800 mortgage three. story brick.
70 L ,OUV II rooms; 2oxi0: taxes paid aud title
Apply at i,2Is Bedford av.. near Fulton Brooklyn
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for Sale.

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The sun., 1889-12-08

90 E0O-s,3o DOWN and SIS per month; last
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20 Park Row, Room /. New York
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1889-06-25
Ser stamm6auin Der Yuppe.

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