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Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21
Why Not Breed Them in Arizonae

An exchange says: Our standing army IS small, and the expenses are correspondlugly small, as compared with the immense standing armies of Europe; yet Congress appropriates S2O0,O0e year to supply it with cav airy horses. This one small wing of the army uses up somewhere from 1000 to 1,5O0 horses a year in time of peace, for the highest priced horses do not get into the army. The greatest mortality among these horses is said to be on the Western plains, especially in Arizona, where the feed and water are alkaline, and the glare of the sun from the hot sands makes them blind and useless. While the Eastern cav airy horse is enjoying itself in com fortable quarters, the frontier horse is "rustling" for food enough of very poor quality to keep the breath of life in its body.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21
supreme Court Reorganization.
A proposition IS under consider

A proposition IS under considera tion in judicial circles, at Washington, to provide for increasing the member ship of the Supreme Court from nlne to eleven. The subject is being talked over by certain members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and the outcome may be bill to reorganize the Su- preme Court and make tine additions mentioned. The enlargement of the court is held to be necessary because of the rapid increase in the business from the State Courts. The new States will make more cases on the Supreme court docket If the reor- ganization of the court Is sanctioned by Congress it is probable that at least three of the present members of the court, Justices Miller, Field and Brad ley, will avail themselves of the privi- lege of retiring on full pay, thus giv- ing the President an opportunity to appoint five new judges. It is pro- posed to increase the jurisdiction of the Circuit Courts with a view to re- ducing the number of appeals to the Supreme Court. Various schemes have been suggested with a view to accomplishing this purpose, but it seems almost impossible to curtail the work of the court; hence the proposed increased membership. It is not known how the members of the court regard the proposition, but, as they complain of being overworked, they will probably welcome two additional Justices,
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21
Copper.

The Engineering and Mining Jour- nal says: "There appears to be no reason whatever why prices should
 have any material relapse. With the principal producers actually sold out for some months to come and little or nothing floating about on the market in speculative hands, there is very lit tie encouragement for anybody to wait for lower prices for Lake copper, and the same remarks apply almost with equal force to casting brands, for which latter quotations have now been advanced to 13@134c., and nothing can be bought under these prices. The fact is that not Glliy have the stocks of copper in smelters' hands entirely disappeared, but many of them are also somewhatln arrear with deliveries on running contracts. Flu ropean mail advices all unite in re- porting a continuance of the strong tone winch has characterized the mar kets on the other side for some time past and the transactions last reported were gradually stiffening prices.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

Ting Gwon, Chinese docter has perfected a cure that IS certainly re- markable. Frank Woodland has been suffering for years from mercurial poisoning. He has spent time and money searching for remedy, but failed to get relief until be got this Cbinaman to work on him. While the Chinaman WAS treating him he was arrested for practiclng medicine without license and fined therefor The peculiar part of the matter is that he has not violated the law; neverthe- less he will not get his money back. This is justice with a vengeance. At all events Frank Woodward is we'll and If the Chinaman dld violate the law he has restored to health a man who has been considered by physicians a hopeless case.-Lordsburg, N. M., Libeial.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21
i Curious Business.

The skunk farm of Fred Clark Is about four miles from Mt. Morris (N. Y on the other side of the Genesee rlver. It is stocked wit 150 skunks, and very soon Mir. Clark expects that this number will be increased to 1000 Or more, Mir. Clark began raising skunks for tie purpose ot selling their skins one ye&r ago last fall He se- lected a barren acre of land on a steep hillside as site for hls farm. He sur rounded this plot with a close board fence three feet high and set deep in stone foundation, which skunks can neither undermine nor dlg through. He dag long, narrow holes into the sidehill, .hollowed out a pit about as big as half-hushel basket at the end of each hole, laid boards over the pits and approaches, and then threw on earth enough to prevent the penetra- ton of the cold ih winter. Mir Clark s novel business has prospered. Last May twenty black she-skunks on his farm bore and reared 40 little skunks. Mir. Clark then killed off about thirty head of his old stock and sold the skins to buyers for New York fur dealers for $50. For the coal-blaek skins the buyers pay $150 each; for Q half striped skin, $l; for a full-striped, 75 cents; for a white skunk skin only 25 or 30 cents.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

The Mexican government makes a pretty generous offer to negro colonlsts from the United States. If within three years 1000 negro colonists have settled Tn Mexico it will permit the colonization of 2,000 more for ten years. They will be granted special privileges as soon as they occupy-Mex- ican territory, the most important of which are exemption from military duty and the right to free lmporta- tons. As the Mexicans themselves are the worst taxed people in the world the free trade permitted the negro colonists will make them an es- perially favored class.-Albuquerque Citizen.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

To appreciate the adventurous jour- ney of Herry NJ. Stanley, which may be considered ended, now that he has reached Zanzibar, it ll,ist be remem- bered that he crossed the continent of Africa from the west coast to the east, fighting great part of the way with hostile natives, and that he twice caV- cred the worst part of the rouis. The journey was undertaken at short mo- tice three years ago, and for half that time at least Stanley was completely cut off from civilization. The fatigues and perils of the way were such as an explorer might have encountered who had undertaken to cross the American continent two centuries aGo.-Optic.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
Territorial

Territorial Governor-Lewis WoAey, Phoenix Secretary-N. 0. Murphy, Phoenix. -reasurer-John Y. T. Smith, Phoenix. Superintendent of Public Instruction-G ". Cheyney.
 Auditor-Thomas Hughes. Supreme Court-Jas. H. Wright, Chief Justice. Prescott: Jos H. Kibbey, Associate Justice, Phoenix; R. E. Sloan, Associate Jus tice, Tucson.
 U. S. District Attorney-H. J. Jefords, Tucson.
 U S. Marshal-w. K. Meade, Tucson. Surveyor General-Royal A. Johnson. Delegate to Congress--Marcus Smith, Tombstone Judge of First Judicial District-R. E. Sloan.
 Judge of Second Judicial District-Jos. H. Kibbey, Phoenix.
 Judge of Third Judicial District-Jas. II. Wright. .
 Gna County. Judge of District Court-Jos. H. Kibbey. Clerk of District Court-B. G. Fox. Judge of Probate te-F. w. Westmeyer. Sheriff-Jerry Ryan. Under Sheriff-T. A. Lonergan. District Attorney--J. D. McCabe. Recorder-Chas T. Martin. Supervisors co. Danforth, Patrick Shan ley, F. T. Powers. Clerk of Board of Supervisors-Cha T. Martin. County Treasurer--W. W. Brookner. Coroner--
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

It Is hard on the patient toiler to know that the world-popular Nancy Lee was written Tn an hour! Frede- rick E. Weatherly, its English author,
 was waiting one day for pupil he was tutoring, and the pupil not ap- pearlug he amused himself jotting down song which had suddenly ap- peared in his idle brain. It Is impoS- sible 10 estimate tae number of copies which have been sCld of this simple and stirring air, but it has added many a dollar te Weatherly's bank account. Its popularity suffered a temporary lapse at the time of the famous Princess Alice disaster, for the sailors were singing 1t as the ship went down, but 1t had taken vigor- ous hold OF the hearts of the people, and was soon whlStled as Gayly as ever. Neatherly has written songs for the past twenty-five years. All aaya bean successful, many popular, but none have reached the fame of Nancy Lee. Weatherly's songs are in the thousands and have made him a rich and best ol all, happy man
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

According to the latest reports, the number of the Indians Tn this country IS 250,000, and the reservations which they hold comprise 116,63O,103 acres. or 466 acres for each man, woman and child. It certainly can not be com tended that this condition ought to be perpetuated, when there are thous- ands of white citizens who are ill want of efhomesteads.-Globe-Democrat.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

Taken all in all the consequences that attended the meeting of silver men in St. Louis will add renewed strength to the silver movement which is made manifest by the increase of the market value sf the white metal to 968 and that would have continued to raise had it nc5 been for the report of Secretary Windo,n whose recom- mendationS, fl followed, would result in demonetizIng silver. As 1t IS the silver convention has given the silver men strength, and, as a public expres- sion from all sections of the country, courage to the advocates of binetalism that is sufficiently important to de- mand prompt and favorable action upon the part of the legislative de- partment of our government when dealing with the great question that involves the immediate interests of the silver producers ot the United States and the welfare of the entire natlon.-El Paso Bullion.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

A press dispatch from Siszeton Agency, South Dakota, announces that the great Siszeton Reservation, con taining nearly 100000 acres of land, is to be thrown open to settlement. The Indians held special council yes terday, and amid much excitement voted-147 to 111-to sell their lands at s an acre. The Government agrees to pay annuities of S360,O00 at once, with bonus of S18,400, per year for twelve years, and ratifes bill of $26OO for right of way against the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Pari Rail- road, Every resident Indian, regard less of sex or age, is 10 have 160 acres after the allotments are completed.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

Laura said the young lady's mother not unkindly, ''it seems to me that you had the gas turned rather low last evening""
 1t was solely for economy. man. ma," answered the maiden.
 "Tbere is no use trying to beat the gas company, my daughter. l have noticed that the shutting of of the gas is always followed by corresponding increase of pressure"
 "Well, that lessens the waist, doesn't it, mamma, dear?" replied the artless girl. And her fond parent could find nc more tc say. Terra Haute Express
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

Distance from Globe to the railroad at Tilleox Woods and Norton & Stewards lines Goute for
 Eastern passengers .l23 miles. From Globe to Casa Grande, crossing the Devils Can
 yon, and touching at Pinal and Florence. 90 miles. From Globe to Casa Gr9ande via Pioneer. 90 miles Elevation above sea level at Globe $500 feet Latitude 8 degrees, 26 minutes, longitude 1lc de
 grees 45 minutes
 Highest maximum temperature, July 1lth, .11o deg Lowest minimum temperature, Jan. 10th, .16 deg Mean temperature, .63 deg Prevailing direction of wind, Southwest.
 An observation extending several years, dis closes the remarkable fact that there has not been 8 day without more or less sunshine
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

Senator Cullom has introduced q blll in the Senate providing for the "disp0sal of all the public lands of the United States in California, Oregon, Colorado, Nevada, Washington, Mon tana, North and South Dakota, and in the States that may be formed out of the Territories of Arizona, New Mexi- co, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Alaska, and winch shall not have been dls- posed of or reserved before the accep- tance of thIs act by the States and its ratification by Congress. It provides that those lands. shall be ceded to the States, and eventually in which the lands lie, on condition that the States shall convey not more than eighty acres, susceptible of remunerative ir- rigation, to any one settler.-Albu- querque Citizen.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

The whisky tax will not be touched in the revenue revision which will be made by the present Congress. The surplus, as estimated by the Secretary of the Treasury, will be but $44, 4,OOO,- GOO in the fiscal year which ends with June next, and about the same sum in the. twelve months succeeding. A re- moval of the whisky tax would not only cut off this surplus, but create a deficit ot at least $45,0G0,000.-Globe- Democrat.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

The powders which Secretary Tracy has been Instrumental in arranging to have manufactured in this country for use of the navy are the brown pris- matte powder and smokeless pow der, the. patents and processes of winch are controlled by the Rottwell Company, of Germany. An arrange ment has been made with the con tractor now furnishing powder to the United States Navy to manufacture them in the United States, and as certain necessary changes in the plant shall have been effected the contractor will be enabled to furnish the powders named to this government.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

The Governors of the original thir- teen States met at Washington a few days ago to take some decisive acton looking to the erection in Philadelphia of suitable memorial structure to commemorate the achievements of this nation during one hundred years of independence and constitutional gov erument. A bill was adopted for pre- sentation to Congress.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21
Jefferson Davis' COurtship.

A speclal to the Globe-Democrat from Vincennes, Ind, says: Jefferson Davis, the deceased chief of the "Lost Cause waged his first love war in this county in 1885. He was enam- ored of Mss Sarah Taylor, daughter of Col. Zach. Taylor, who afterward became President of the United States, and who was then Commandant ofthe troops in Fort Knox, just north of the city. Taylor's daughter was most be- witching, and her attractions led the dashlng young Lieutenant, possibly of his own free will, to resign from the service and pay court to her. It is not known just how Col. Taylor or his wife looked upon the attentions of Mr Davis to their lovely daughter, but at all events the two young people, after romantic elopement to Kentucky and thence to Dubuque, were married On the premises of Dr. J. H Rabb, Of this city, is large boulder which has lain there untouched for nearly a de- cade. It is here, says tradition, that young Davis ceurted Zach Taylor's daughter and won her heart, which afterward resulted in the elopement Taylor opposed the match, but Davis was a daring fellow and pursued his suit to a successful issue
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

s The Journalist says; It is a remark able fact that the majority of the noted men of the day have been at some time connected with the press. Few men make even small fortunes out of journalism, pure and simple, but a man actually engaged in newspaper work has a keener insight and broad CT ideas than one in any other profes- sion, and by so much Is he better equipped for the battle of life.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

Ex-Treasurer Ritter, of Cechise, has engaged ample legal talent to defend the bondsmen. in the suit against him sell and bondsmen recently commenced by the District Attorney on behalf of the county.-Tombstone Prospector.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

The Clifton correspondent of the Lordsburg Liberal says: Cowboys had possession ot the town for couple of days. They visited saloons on horse back, and it was evident they believed there was truck fit for "man and beast" in the institution.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

The fact that iron now is almost as low in price in the United States as in England Is a pretty good trib- ute to the virtue of the protective policy. Protection in this country has had two advantages. It has not only vastly cheapeneG the iron prod uct here, wIsle at the same hme gi4- ing employment to tens of thoiisands of persons, but it has also made iron cheaper the world over.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

Senator Reagan, of Texas, favors free coinage of silver, and has intro duced bill giving all holders of sil- yer bullion of the value of $50 or moro privilege of having said bullion coined into silver dollars on the same terms as that of gold.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

Tn the Cascade Mountains about seventy-fve miles from Jacksonville, Or. Is to be found the Great Sunken Lake, the deepest lake Tn the world. It is said to average 2,00O feet down to the water on all sides The depth of the water is unknown. It is about E miles long by 49 wide
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

The English post office does all the express business in Great Britain, car rles parcels at an average cost of ele- ven.cents each, and makes a profit of $2, ,250, ,0G0 year.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

It has been decided at Birmingham, Ala, that the killing of the ten men who fell at the attack on the jail there during the Hawes riot last December, was iustifable.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

A company interested in the propa- gation of buffalo has secured large tract ofland m Utah, where herd of bison will soon be domiciled.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

During the month of November there was imported from Mexlco through the Nogales custom-house 9370G0 pounds of ore valued at $68,- 589.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21
E. g. 8. F.
Ha aaGMict

Renl;,af communication oi. White Moun tain Lodge, No. 3, A. r. ls A. '. n:eet Thursdays on or succeeding each ful Moon. Soiourrlng Brethren in good stand i1E cordially invited.
 By order of the ". NJ.
 CHAS. T. MARTIN, aucTtf7 Secretary
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

The four new States bring in an area about equal 70 that of all New Eng land, New York. New Jersey, Penn- sylvanla, Delaware, Maryland, Virgi- mia, West Virginia, Ono, Kentucky, and Indiana combined; thls is an area three times as great as tue British Islcs
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

Fifty years ago the population ofthe United States was only 17,697, APO. The census cost the government S833,- 427.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

Of the total Jewish funerals in Lon- don forty-four per cent. are pauper funerals.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

will pay 5100 Reward for the arrest and conviction of any person or pers ms unlawful iy handling cattle or horses in the above brands Ear marks-both ears split, horses branded on left thigh with the same irons.
 BOB STEAD, Oboe, \. I.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21
Preventative of ch:!Is,

is not surpassed.
 It is endorsed by the best chemists as the most efficacious, strengthening Tonic this country has ever produced, the value of which will be recognized by all who may use them.
 Private citizens of Arizona visiting St. Louis have expressed their convictions that it Is pe- culiarly adapted to the wants of that Terri Cory, and needs only a trial to insure it's speedy introduction there,
 Orders addressed to THE WEST INDIA MANUFACTURING COMPANY will be promptly executed. dec lS-tt
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21
SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI

This great Tonic has been introduced to the people of the Mississippi Valley for the past thirteen years with unhounded success and popularity.
 There is nothing of the kind extant that equals it as a stimulant. an apetIzer, or anti dyspeptic. It is particularly adapted to mala- rious districts and as
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

KIRKyyOOD ACADESEY Y f,Ug boysl, z-os q n- geles, Cal CndenOntndti0itdi. .s;59 to $500 n- lorns Opens sept. h. J. AloMzo tlsleT, Ph. b. Pri--
Arizona silver belt., 1889-12-21

Adver, isIng Rates made known on appIicati ion.
Evening journal., 1889-10-03

BERaNER s Engel ''Tannhaeuser" Beer.
Foord Bottling Co.
Evening journal., 1889-10-03

For Delaware and Maryland, p. m.
Fair. stationary temperature, variable
winds
The New York Herald Forecasts: The
meteorological conditions on the Florida
and adjacent coasts are somewhat indica-
tive Of the existence of a cyclone IN the
West Indies. The influence Of the "cold
wave" will decrease to-day in this sec
ton. Temperature fell in the United
States yesterday; the chief minimum
reported was "a degrees at Alpena,
Mich, the chief maximum, SO,
at Cedar Keys, Fla In this city
and suburban districts to-day clear
to fair, slightly warmer weather and
fresh northerly to westerly winds will
probably prevail On Thursday, in this
city and section and in New England
warmer, fair weather viii probably pre-
vail, with fresh variable winds, becom
ing southerly in the northern parts Of
this section, and on Friday, fair to partly
cloudy weather. with slight therma
changes, followed by rain in the northern
parts Of this section.
Baynard's thermometer, a. m, 81.
a. m, 60: IL a. m. 70; / p m. 70.
Evening journal., 1889-10-03
THg STEAM NAvIeAroRs.
Closing business Of Their National Cor
NantInn ~ plltsbnrG.

Closing business Of Their National Con-
vention at Pittsburg.
PITTsBuRG, Oct. Sat the session Of the
national board Of steam navigation many
questions closely concerning commerce and
river traffic were discussed. Cnpt. bravo
offered resolution appealing to congress
for relief in that the navigation Of tho
Monongahela river bo made free. A. X.
Smith, editor Of The New York Seaboard,
read paper reviewing the laws Of inspec-
ton. He pointed out needs for reform and
criticised some Of the methods employed by
inspectors in the New York districts
The election Of officers resulted in the
selection Of President Cheney TO succeed
himself This, however, Mr.. Cheney de-
clined and J. w Miller, president Of the
Stonington line, Of New York, was elected
president; vice presidents, b. D. Wood, New
Orleans; A. f. Churchnlan, Philadelphia;
treasurer, Addison Lysle, Pittsburg, seere-
tary, J. w. Bryant, New Orleans; assistant
secretary, G. II. Bower, New York.
New York was selected as tho place of the
next meeting, and the convention adjourned.
Evening journal., 1889-10-03
ITEMS OF INTEREST

CUSTOMER crushing into hardware
store)-"Pve just got time to catch a
train Give me a corn pepper. Face
tious Dealer-"Don' you mean pop
cornerg' Eyes, q cop.porner. Hurry
up" Don't You mean pon-copperr
Hang It (excitedly), | said porn-copper
didn't ~ mo (also exeitedly,l you said
pon-corper. Il said corp-ponner
''You said borp-conner. Il didn't "
"You did" "You lie. You're
another Take that. "And that =
Five dollars or thirty days..
"WEAK and weary" describes the con
dition of many people debilitated by the
warm weather, by disease or overwork
Hoods sarsaparila is just the medicine
needed to build up and strengthen the
body, purify and quicken the sluggish
blood, and restore the lost appetite.
So
HER cheek turned pale,
OF red hereft.
II was indeed no Jest.
Hcr cheek turned pale
Because she'd left
It's color on his vest.
Clothier and Furnishcr
Evening journal., 1889-10-03

was continued until next Friday morn
ing. Joseph Christy, colored, charged
with the larceny of dress from Mary
Delaney, was held in 800 bail for next
Friday morning
At last evenings session Of court,
George j. Thompson, colored, and Daniel
Collins we're each fined SO and costs; the
former for disorderly conduct and the
latter for drunkenness.
Evening journal., 1889-10-03

BUFFALO, Oct 3-The schooner George c.
Finney, from Toledo, encountered a water
spout while of Port Colliss, and when it left
her she was barely afioat. The crew of the
Finney said they had already avoided four
waterspouts when the fifth one struck them.
This one came up just under the stern OF the
schooner and tossed her about like an egg
she'll. The schooner, at first on her bow, in
a moment was stern down, while her spar.
were crashing ON every side. One Of hei
yards was driven down through the decb
deep into the grain.