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The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30

WHAT Is there in this life of sui ficient inducement, to warrant our eternal scramble for the almighty dollar? The god of civilization is the dollar, and none other receives any homage whatsoever. Many good people deceive themselves into the belief that they are honestly worshipping their "unknown God ;" but of truth, their time and de- yotion is simply another form given to that autocrat of civilization, and of luxurious churches-the al- mighty dollar. Would the humble Savior of mankind, should he again appear on earth, be able to recog- nize his own established worship? Amid the numerous schisms, each counting their thousands and thou sands of worship pers; each promis- ing different thing, each demand ing an exclusive belief from its devotees, and with them all, but one common plane is ever agreed to, and that is a "blind, unreason- ing faith" for all, being a condition precedent to the promised heavenly bliss. No doubt the Savior would exclaim, in that agony of spirit once exhibited in the garden oi Gethsemane: "Father of Heaven is this the result of all my earthly sufferings and if so, how is it possl. ble for all these to be true religionsY
 Well might he ask thequestlon when each different creed holds the other false and outside the pale of re- demption whilst each tries, unsuc- eessfully, to convert the other and the result is, confusion worse con, founded in its inextricableness.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30
St. Johne, Thureday, May so.

THE Aztec Land and Cattle Com pany made their first shipment on the 20th, consisting of three hun dred and sixty head of steers. This shipment vas the first of series this company intend making this season. The company's manager, Capt. E. J. Simpson, says cattle men cannot longer depend upon the ranges for their marketable cattle, but they must hereafter rely npon pasturage and feeding to get their stock in good order for the eastern markets. The range will do for breeding, but no longer for fatten- ing purposes, and the sooner cattle men realize this fact, and intelli- gently act upon it, the better it will be for their interests.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30
New Mexico ahd Arlzons Stock.

The shipment of stock from New Mexico and Arizona for the past ten days has amounted to 392 cars, making total of 53S ears for nine teen days of this month. Alvices from cattle shipping points in New Mexico indicate that there is large number to follow for the balance of the month. The shipments will average about twenty-five head to the car, making the total number of cattle passing over the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe from the terri tories, 14,575 head.-Citizen.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30
Tie Meat Ring in Shape.

At q meeting of representatives of the American Meat company and the American Cattle Trust held in New York on the 18th, a deal be- tween the two concerns was finally consumated. A contract for a term of years was signed by the controll- ing powers of the two organizations by which the meat company will handle the entire produce of the cattle trust. Senator Dorsey, of the Meat company, preferred not to mention details, but said the two organizations had not been consol- dated. "We have effected traffic agreement" said lie, (which prac- tically makes the American Meat company the agent of the Aneri- can Cattle Trust"
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30

News was received here a few days since of the killing of Green Estes, a well known Texas cattle man. The killing occurred on what is known as the "Doak Ranch in the northern part of the State of Chihuahua, on the 26th of April, but in some way was kept quiet un- til few days ago. It seems that 'Lige" Estes, who lives acar Mid land, Texas, owns a large interest in the above named ranch and cat tie, and that there are several other parties also interested in the same property; among them Capt. Doak, George and Frank Brigman. form erly of Hill county. Lige Estes and two other brothers have gone cut to the ranch and will doubtless in a few days have the matter thor oughly sifted by the Mexican au- thorities.-Fort Worth Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30
H0TSe Thieves Hanged.

It is rumored that a party of horse thieves met their just deserts below Anthony, in this county, a few days ago. Tbey were making for old Mexico with lot of stolen horses. A pursuing party passed through Anthony and returned the next day with their horses, telling the people of that town that there were q lot of stray animals down there" and advising them to go and see if there were any belonging 10 them. Several parties went, and found instead of stray horses, thieves, one on the ground and the two others dangling from the limb of a convenient tree. It is said that one of the victims was Geroni- mo Para, who was once inside of our county jail charged with horse stealing.-Lrs Cruces News.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30

Governor Wolfey yesterday re- fused to sign the warrant issued by Auditor Meador to cover the ex- penses of the territorialinsane asy- lum for the month of April. The directors swore out a writ of man. damus against him. The papers have been served upon the gOver- nor, and he is required to appear in the district court next Thursday to show cause, if any there be, why he shall not sign the warrants. It now looks as if the question as to who are legally constituted officers of the territory will speedily be set tled.-PhGnix ArIzonan.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30

A singular story, first published by ''E Pueblo" of Monterey, Mex leo, has just come to hand. It says that just before sunrise on the 4th of March, at Bayispe, in Chihua- hua, a great subterranean noise was heard, and that a few minutes after the ground opened and gave pas sage to @ volume of water; by the 22d, what was once populous dis trict was covered by a large boiling lake, the sulphurous emanations from which prevented approach. Birds that ventured to penetrate this atmosphere fell as if struck by lightning. Fortunately no lives were lost.-Prospector.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30

The trouble on the Maxwell grant may be said to be nearly at an end. The settlers are mixing terms with the company and have about re-
 solved to give up a fight where everything seems to be against them Those who have rights under the statute of limitations will contest and endeavor to establish their claims. Of course there are men who are not directly interested that will continue to create trouble, but this cannot last long. The terms
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30

this morning and failing to give any reasons for not obeying the edict of the court was held until this after noon to answer to the charge of contempt. Records of the office of Territorial treasurer were turned over to successor under-protest.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30

Judge Cumming, who is taking the school census, found a Mexican woman who is the mother of six children and never had a husband. We have always comended that the climate of Nogales Is match-less,- Nogales Herald.
 Is it in order to say that those children should all be named Jesus! -Epitaph.
 Certainly! Are they not all Hijos de Dios?
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30

Several prospectors came in from Harqua Hala yesterday, and all re- port the district as frst-class. The Harrisburg mill is at work on ore from the bonanza mines, and the returns are very satisfactory. 4 twenty-ton run averaged Sl42 to the ton. This is a marvellous showing and the ledge is increasing in size and richness as depth is attained -Phenix Gazette.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30

HoN. THos. J. BUTLER, of Yava- pal, is a candidate for the Surveyor Generalship of Arizona. We sir cerely hope Long Tom Butler may secure the appointment. A man known of and by the masses as Honest Tom," would surely make an acceptable and efficient officer.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30

lesson is impressed upon his mind, and he never forgets it. He is de- scribed as being exceedingly ab- sent minded and fighty, in his
 manner, and his looks give him the
 appearance of one who has visions, "
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30

of the company, when in any de- gree liberal, are generally accepted and there seems to be q general feeling of satisfaction. The Beales grant affair seems to be but a straw on which but little hope is placed -Raton Independent.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30

Phoenix, May 24-Judge Porter yesterday issued summons citing ex-Treasurer Foster to appear before court and state why he refused to turn over books and papers belong ing to that office to Treasurer Smith. Mr, Foster appeared before court
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30

CAPT. JEFFoRDs, a prominent att torney of Tucson, has received the appointment of United States Dis trict Attorney for this Territory. Vale Rouse.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30

On Thursday or Friday last eight horses were stolen from the Nor mon settlement of Diaz, Mexico. Four residents of Diaz started on the trail of the thieves and overlook them with the stolen stock in the Playas valley. The Mormons re- turned to Diaz with the eight stolen horses and two horses ridden by the thieves, and also brought back the saddles, arms, blankets, etc, of the horse speculators. The gentlemen who retired from the horse stealing business Saturday afternoon in the Playas valley are Fred Meyers and Marion West. Both were cx- pert COW boys, but owing to their carelessncs about returning to the home ranch stock furnished for the roundup, were not much sought after as employees, but when good horses were missing, were in much demand. Both gentlemen have re- tired from the range, and are now climbing the golden stairs with their eyes fN)d upon the harp of a thousand strings.-Deming Head light
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30

While driving from the mine to the mill at the Owl Heads on We'd nesday oflast week, Superintendent D. T. Elmore, of the Tortillita mines, was attacked by three mask ed Mcxicans, one of whom struck him on the head with rock and another wielded club, but his spirited team dashed away and bore him safely beyond their reach. What their object was, other than robbery, is not known. That vicin- ity is said to be infested with a gang of worthless ore thieves, that gather up rich specimens from the dumps and when a quantity large enough for shipment has been secured, they send 1t away for reduction. They are able in this way to ship several hundred pounds of ore that will yield a thousand dollars per ton, every month or two. Whether MT. Elmore was attacked by some of these pirates is not known, but they would scarcely hesitate to do such an act.-Florence Enterprise.
 ". A. Parish, representing Sena- tor Tabor, of Denver, the former owner of the Vulture mine returned to the city from that property, hav- ing taken charge of the same on Wednesday, in company with a force of ten armed men. The diff faculties that precipitated thls eli max arc that the KaiSers mining company, in taking possession of the mine year ago, were to do 9 certain amount of development on the same, and afterwards make the final payment or relinquish the same. Having failed to do either, Senator Tabor sent his representa- tive to secure possession of the mine, which they did without trouble, and active operations will now be renew ed under the old management. New machinery will be put into the mill, and a new shaft run into the mine with the intention of working the same i'll systematic manner- Phoenix Herald.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30
-KN-G@H

Mr. Mckinley, of the firm Of Van Horn & Mckinley, paid us a pleasant call and a subscription
 Tuesday. Mr. Mckinley reports his fine herd as doing remarkably well this spring. He has tried both Johnson grass and alfalfa and says that whilst the latter has not come up to his cxE 'ctations the former has proven to be a valuable addi- ton to his stock farm. Mr. Me Kinlcy attributes failure of his al- falfa to the ravages of what are gen erally known here as Kangaroo rats which destroy roots. We have never heard of this rat outside of the Pan handle and have unsuccessfully searched works on natural history
 for information regarding them. They are unlike other rats i'll color, the back being of a reddish hue and the lower part nearly white. In shape they resemble the Kangaroo, having long, powerful hind legs and short front ones. If any of our readers know anything about these animals we shall be glad to hear from them.-Texas Panhandle.
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30
NOTICE.

The firm of T. P. Robinson & Go. is this day dissolved by mutual consent, T. r. Robinson withdrawing from the firm. F. J. Wattron will continue the business, pay all company debts and collect all debts due and payable to the firm of T. F. Robinson &C Co.
 T. P. ROBINSON,
 F..J. WATTRON. Holbrook, Ariz., May 15, 1889. m30 3
The St. Johns herald., 1889-05-30

Idaho is developing into the great lead district of the country.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-06-21
Necessity of Slecp.

We an know that sleep is as
necessary 10 the support of animal
life rs food. Our vital machinery
would soon wear out without 1t, and
Were ituot for theintervals of health
ful insonsibility that sleep affords
to the brain we should all go mad
with too much thinking. And, al
though some very smart modern
philosophers have advanced the the
ory that il is possible for man To live
and enjay life without SLEEP, the
doctrine, like the equally absurd
dogma that II is possible To live
without susteuance, is so manifest
N absurd that common sense
laughs it To scorn.
But ted IS not for sleep solely.
We lie down To slumber, but we
pass many an hour in bed calcula-
ting, planning, hoping, Imagining
The course of our lives l. shaped.
to some extent, ~ We lie between
the sheets and blankets. OF the
still night and early morning are
born mighty schemes that are car
ried out in the stirring day. The
mind awakens from a profound and
tNamlcss slumber with all It's
faculties inVlgoralod and cmholden-
ed Difficulties that appalled, us
when Mugu,dand overworn losc half
their termss In the presence of an
In,ellvyt strengthened by perfect
rsl. Sheep l. Ia the brain what
pn'sIraIlon on the hgsoM uf their
mother carth was "a the Tltians;
Ne arise fiNom II giants "rcfNshed.n -
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-06-21
SCRAPS"

L. J. Apperson, the recently ap
pointed register of the Oregon City
land office, will not enter upon the
discharge of his duties until August
1st.
Independent researches in many
parts of the world have conclusively
! shown that much so-called "allu-
vial' gold has not been deposited by
flowing water, but by water in its
solid form, viz, by glaciers.
The wonderful iron tower in Paris
built to advertise the exposition, is
said to be a success in that direction
only. For astronomical purposes it
is a failure, as the oscillations pre-
vent any accurate observations, and
its meteorological advantages are nil,
being situated as it is in the heart of
a big city. 1t will however perpet-
uate the name of its designer for it
will always be known as the Eiffel
tower.
In 1916 it took just one bushel of
corn to buy one pound of nails, now
one bushel of corn will buy ten
pounds of nails. Then it required
siXty-four bushels of barley to buy
one yard of broadcloth, now the
same amount of barley will pay for
twenty yards of broadcloth. 1t
then required the price Of one bushel
of wheat to pay for one yard of cal
leo, now one bushel of wheat will
bny twenty yards of calico.
Belief in voodooism has not yet
died out from among the colored
brethren. In Macon, Ga, there is
an educated negro who, when he
grew i'll, consulted Il woman with
some reputation for cures. She gave
him medicine and cufTed him, and
then drew from his side live frogs
and worms and bugs. He therefore
began to make mental survey OF
his friends to see if he possessed an
enemy, and, finding that he did,
knew then and there that it was he
and no other who had put powdered
frogs and snakes heads into his
The enchantress keeps her.
self in seclusion and none of her pa
tients are willing to betray her
whereabouts.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-06-21
record.

THE Edison exhibit at the Paris
exposition forms most important
and attractive display, the more So
~ II IL already practically complete.
No one who examines this rcnIarka-
BILE display can fail to be struck witt
the wonderful versatility displayed
In the inventions Of Mr.. Edison.
That one man alone should he the
originator of no less than i93 pat
ents, besides the 800 more applica-
ti0ns for patents in his name, which
are still pending, Is marvellous
enough, but the wide range Of appli-
cations covered by the patents il
still more astounding.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-06-21
Mice in Il Piano.

a gentleman owning Il fine piano
that had been recently tuned anC
placed in first class order was some
what surprised at the peculiar tone
of the instrument sometimes. Oc
casionally the instrument would be
in perfect tune, and again every
note struck would send forth II
discord peculiarly unpleasant to
the ear. 1t was finally decided
that the instrument had not been
properly tuned, and another tuner
was sent for with instructions to
place the piano ip order. After a
careful examination he said the
piano was sadly out of June and
the instrument would have To be
taken to pieces. He Went To work
with that idea, and progressed but
II while before the cause of the pc
culiar sounds was discovered. In
the open space back of the keys
were found nine mice of but II few
days growth. They We're comfort.
ably cnsconced in II nest prepared
10y Il thoughtful mother The nest
and mice were removed, aud the
piano pow goys better It's a mys.
terry To the oWavr how they came
there, A> the piano il much in usv
and hardly ever LEFT uncovered,
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-06-21
AN AMERICAN FABLE.
THE WAY OF THE WORLD.


1t so Happened one day that q
good Brother from quiet. country
Village had Business TO take him to
the Capital, and while in the City he
paid a visit to the Penitentiary.
Upon returning Home he told his
Friends and Neighbors that while
in the city he had met an old ac.
quaintance and town boy r. Billy
Baskins.
The Listeners all inquired, and
said Billy was good boy and would
succeed anywhere-they were glad
to hear he was in the city. But the
Speaker interrupted the compli-
ments by announcing that the boy
was in prison.
Then those who had just spoken
were heard to say that the news was
no more than they had expected, as
Billy was a wild boy and they had
always known he would come b.
some bad end. He had bad eye,
they said, and his Fathers family
before him had lived under a cloud.
Whereupon the man who had
been to the CITY laughed and said
that the boy was not prisoner--he
was the Chaplain.
81 thought there must be a mis-
take, for Billy seemed like good,
honest boy. He'll never do a dis
honorable act" said a Bystander,
and the Listeners all said "Yes--that
IL so"
MORAL.
This Fable teaches that the World
is always ready and willing to kick a
Man when he ~ down or help him
when he does not require assistance.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-06-21

THE caterpillars are making their
tents earlier this year than usual,
owing 10 the warm spring weather
and should he looked after at once,
The simplest and perhaps, on the
whole, the best way of getting rid of
them Is to brush OF the nests from
the tree as fast as they appear, with
n long-handled, conical-shaped
brush, Early morning or evening
l. the time when the entire family
may he found at home, 50 that is
the best time To destroy the nest.
The codling worm should also he
lookcd amer at once There mc
many ways OF getting rid or the
pests, but none is believed to bc brt.
ter than spraying the trees nc-
quently with solution of Paris
green.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-06-21

car per mile than what / have here
tofore stated. Now, let az figure
little on this new move for the future
Of transportation by rail. One good
locomotive will move $50 cars, and
we learn from the above that the
cost Of moving trains is only S6.O2
per 100 miles, and annually being
reduced on American roads.
| Now let us take "a train
of 30 cars of 40 tons each, or 800
tons for the train; cost for moving
that train would be, for 100 miles,
So; for one mile, cents; and one ton,
one mile, $500 of one cent, or l-l5 of
] mill per ton per mile. These are
statements based upon the records
of work already done, and improve
ments already being made by roads.
These. estimates include every ex-
Dense that can be charged under the |
present system of operation pursued
10y greedy and competing corpora
tions. These expenses can be large !
ly reduced when the government
owns and operates the railways of
of America and all roads are very |
greatly improved.
Now, let us apply this statement
Of the eminent engineers to the pass
enger department Of the transporta-
ton service. The distance from San
Francisco 10 New York is about q
$50 miles; at $6.02 per 100 miles, n
train would $l71.50. Say it is 1900
miles, and cost S6 per 100 miles or 6
cents per mile-it would then cost
$3.50. Any day that the government,
or any other responsible manager
the railway ready to carry
passengers "Overland for 81 CO.,
their trains to aud from both the
Atlantic and Pacific coasts will
be crowded from every port
where there is a railroad station.
There will be no lack of business to ,
fill 100 cars per train daily, or Oftener .
both ways. A passenger coach seats I
sixty persons, and ten such coaches :
will carry, with comfort, ease and
great speed, 600 persons. Each one !
paying 81 will aggregate $500 for the !
passengers alOne-not counting any
'Xtra charges for telegrams, baggage,
,lcepers, hotel or other cars for pas
'cngers who choose to pay extra for
more sr betteraccomodations. Then =
We have on such train, receipts
900, and probably much more-less
ost Of moving train, every eXpesne
included, $50, giving US profit for :
he government amounting to 1920 g
m each train. '.
With these lights before us, |
hink We are safe in continuing to !,
ssert that the government could
AIRY people, at II profit, "Overland :
or ST." and we shall Eight it out
N that line" if it takes lifetime.
WILL ID. SOUTHWORTH.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-06-21

THE Philadelphia Record In a
recent editorial calls attention to
the fact that the young men of all
the eastern and middle states for
the last forty years have been going
west. "The drain has greatly weak
ened the stamina of some Of the older
commonwealths." Canada has also
suffered from the same cause.
Young men constantly drift across
the lakes and have seldom returned.
The Port Hope Guide, Canadian
newspaper, prints list of 400 young
menwho have left that place IA smart
town on the lalcside,) To better
their opportunities in "the land of
the free" These cmigrating young
men are of the same class as those
who, ut an earlier period settled
Ohio, Indiana and all Of he "West-
ern states' proper. II Is just such
men who are now found ns the
moving powers in creating the new
northwestern states just about to
enter the Union.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-06-21

When was a babe and sucked ring
And held no views on anything,
Except, Of course, OF the lacteal spring
Which kept me occupied,
Il seemed to be the girls delight
10 kiss me morning, noon and night,
My nose they made perfect fright,
And how 1 howled and cried!
Now ] have grown to mans estate
Behold the irony of fate!
No maiden tries to dislocate
That Roman nose again;
And strangely shy is every miss
Though I'd appreciate the bliss
And value every hearty kiss
They wasted on me then.