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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-23
A Solid Silver Wagon Road

"You may talk about nickleplat-
ed railroads." said Vice President
L. I. Stanley of 9O4 Walnut street,
"but what do you think of solid
silver wagon road? The Horse
shoe mine in Colorado has one, al
though when it was built they
didn't know it would pan out that
way. They had to have road
from their mine, distant of three
miles, over which heavy loads were
to be drawn. They took the rock
that had been taken from the shafts
they were sinking and which lay
around in the way and macadamiz-
ed the road all the way the road
all the way through. The wagons
passing over the road ground the
rock down. One day they had a
heavy rainstorm, and when things
got dry after this rain, the wind
blew the dust off the road and all
through the road-bed, every which
way, they could see big streakes of
silver. Well, maybe they didn't
collar on to the rest of that loose
rock that lay around those shafts!
They sent away lot to be assay
ed, and when the report came back
they found that their road bed was
worth $500 a ton. 1t was a little
expensive to drive oyer but they
had to have the road and 1 suppose
they've got it yet, if their mines
have held out.-Phil'a Press.
Bolivar! exchimed the maiden
as something by the roadside re-
flecting the pale radiance of the
moonbeams caught her eye "what
is that on the ground ?"
The young man stopped and
looked at it.
"It is nothing but a snail, Buena-
VISTA" said he, the beauty of the
night has tempted it forth, 1t is a
wonder, he continued, dreamily
that all animate nature is not out for
a stroll. The night is to lovely to be
spent indoors, even in the restful
slumber that tired nature eXacts
after day of toll.
The enjoyment of the wondrous
lovliness Of the evening seemed too
deep for words, however, and in
silence the young people proceed
ed slowly on their way, commune
eating in that voiceless yet eloquent
language that expresses itself in a
glance Of the eye, a pressure of the
hand or the softly breathed sigh
that is felt rather than heard. o,
glorious season of youth and hope,
when-but we digress.
Long had they walked on, thus
in elastic silence, when the gentle
girl again spoke: Bolivar, l think
L see on the ground another snail.
The young man stopped to in
spect it. Raising himself he slight
ly quickening his step he said:
No, Buenavista, it is the same
snail.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-23

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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-03-23
Science Applied.

Mrs. Jelleby Ito Sam)-Samuel
my child, you have been in the
parlor since dinner. What is our
minister, dear Mr.. Longpsalm talk.
ing about now?
Sam-About the age attained
by the antediluvan animals, moth
er.
Mrs. J.-Dear, good soul! He
revels in the scientific.
Sam-So does does Deacon
Understands, from the way he
nodded approval while our minis
ter talked. 1 heard brother Long
psalm say that up, till to-day he
thoughtthe antediluvian creaturers
perished thousands of years ago
but that the chicken you had for
dinner had thoroughly convinced
him to the contrary.
Mrs. J.-And Brother Timber
shanks?
Sam-Oh, he merely said: Me, to-!
Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-18

Although new our ten once light fantastic toes seem toe-nailed to the feor, and cannot enjoy the ballroom new where eanes-Ye lived Tn clover. we are grateful to the editor of the No gales Herald for making the Reverend Mir. Corbin walk the chalk for his abuse iH print of the terpslchorean art, which Roys wife, Kitty Glover, and several other girls so delighted in. Mr Corbin evidently thinks it IS a sin to sing, dance and laugh, but is it not barely possible that the reverend gen. tleman in his attempt to kidnap inno- cent amusements, is bordering on the blue, and that hls ethics are not suffi- ciently grounded to wash. He would throw cold water on the crowd and at a Christmas revelry have the hes stu pid and the shes as uninteresting as the hes; doing nothing but twirling thumbs or mInding P's and Qs. Take the Herald's advice and don't fore swear dancing while the world foots iis way round the sun. That's eur advice keep up the old figure first led by creatien,' and while doing so ask the Herald to suggest to MT. Cor bin to trouble hls head with his own affairS.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-18

Ia view sf the fact that the Flftisth Congress tosk no action upon the sil- yer question and, that the Treasury Department is net disposed 10 carry out the silver policy of the Republi- can party, as expressed in the national platform, by increasing the coinage of silver dollars to $4,OQ0,O00 per month, the maximum amount provided for by the Bland bill, it is suggested by the Hon. Ivan c. Michels, of Washington, who holds an important position with the Senate Committee on Coinage, Weights and Measures, that conven- tion be called to meet in San Francis co during the present recess of Con- gress, with representatives from all sections, to discuss ways and means for a more vigorous presentation of the silver question. One of the chef causes of weakness amcng silver ad- vocates has been lack of unity and organized effort. The increased rep, resentation in Congress which the West gains by the admission of four States should greatly strengthen the silver cause, and result in legislation to compel increased coinage of the white metal.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-18

It must have dawned, even upon these of opaque intellect, since Zulick S prepared and studied speech, husband cd and delivered on the occasion of his barbecue in Phenix, May 1st, that hls stock in trade is billingsgate. On the occasion referred to, Zulick elaborated hls abuse of Messrs. A. c. Baker and J. Y. T. Smith, of Pkenix;J. w. Dor ington, of Yuma, and Chas. R. Drake, of Tucson, and the only plausible ex- euse that can be offered by his apolo- giSts Is that the heat of his liver and the bitterness Of his gall more than eounterbalances his discretion.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-18

The sun dance, favorite diversion ef the Cheyenne and Sioux Indians, is looked upon with disfavor by the Gov ernment, as melting to discord. A feature ef the sun dance Is the sub hitting by young bucks, as proof of their courage, 10 have their bodies la cerated and mutilated by the knives of their elders, the wounds inflicted not infrequently proving fatal. The h. dians at the Tongue River Agency, Montana, were preparing to indulge in this heroic pastime, but the Govern ment has sent troops to dissuade them from their purpose.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-18

In the fight and killing of Zuni h. dians, the cowboys were the aggres- sors. The whites, in passing through the Indian reservation, claimed and attempted 10 drlve from their pas turage near Fort Wingate, Zuni cat tie, and refused to surrender them to the alleged owners. In attempting to recover the stock the Indians were fired upon and one of their mum Der killed. The firing then became gen. eral, which resulted in the death of the other pursuing Indians and serious ly wounding cowboy Davls. The sheriff upon being notified summoned a posse, gave chase. and arrested three, David Hamm, James Sommerville and their wounded cemrade Davls, who were. on the 11th inst, placed in jail at Wingate. Trouble is apprehended by the whites on the part of the In- dlans, and as a consequence great indignation is felt and expressed by the whites against the cowboys now in custody.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-18

People who oppose corporal punish
 ment Ia the pubic school are gener- ally those whose children are witnesses to thelr incompetency as guardians and instructors of youth. The "ruls by kindness" theory is very pretty, and perhaps applicable to the kinder earten and Sunday school, but persons with practical experience in the train ing of children knew that the judicieus application of the rod in the school is necessary te snbdne~the natural GUS Sedness of human nature, which early maniiests itself in the child. Children are as different in thelr dispositions as are people of mature years, and no strict rule can be followed in their management. Some can be governed by kindness and persuasion, while others need frequent applications of the birch, and the method to be en- ployed Tn each individual case must be left to the discretion eff the teacher.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-18

"There was frog who lived in a spring,
 He caught such a cold that he could net sing.''
 Poor, unfortunate, Batrachlan! In what sad plight he must have been. And yet his misfortune was one that often befalls singers. Many once tune- ful voice among those who belong to the ''genus homo" is utterly spoiled by ''cold in the head" or on the lungs, or both combined. For the above mentioned "croaker" we are not aware that any remedy was ever devised; but we re- joice to know that all human singers may keep their heads cle2r and throsts in tune by timely use s{sor. ,sages Catarrh Remedy CPierce's Golden Medi- cal Discovsfy5 10th of winch r2'1 by druggists.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-18
A PROMISING PROJECT.

The plan devised by the Yavapai
 Development Company, to build up
 the mining industry of Yavapai Coun- ty, is msriterious one, promising ex- cellent results, and is worthy of adop- ton by other mineral districts, and especially by those remote from rail- roads, and lacking in facilities for the reduction of ores of a moderate grade, of which in several districts of Arizona there are many thousand tons on the dumps of various mines, new practi- cally worthless.
 The plan of the Yavapai company is to employ an experienced mining man, conversant with the treatment of ores, to visit all the mines accessible from Prescott, and test the ores with view of determining what method or methods of reduction could be success fully employed in the treatment of ores at Prescott, and the amount of ore that could reasonably be counted upon to supply custom works.
 After these points have been de- tsrmlned, then the company will pro- ceed to erect the required works, in the operation of which they will aim to treat ore at a minimum cost ;O the miner, allowing only for small re- turn to the -lsmpany above actual expense, to be disbursed to stock holders Tn dividends. As a majority of the latter would be interested in mines, or else indirectly benefited by the success of the enterprise, dividends would not be an object with them. Every citizen is invited to subscribe to the stock, and mine owners will be asked to contribute low grade ore. new of little or no value to them, for the benefit of the company.
 The necessary works in many dis tricts need not be very expensive as idle mills are frequently to be had for one-tenth thelr original cost, and would require only to be fitted with new appliances, to cheapen and facili- tate the treatment ot disslmiiar ores.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-18
ADasTARDLY CRIME.

The cowardly attack by a gang of
 masked bighwaymsn upon Paymaster
 Wham's escort, in Cedar Canyon, re sulting Tn the killing of,ene soldier and wounding ofseven, puts the James Boys or our own McNeil to the blush. As with all such act, of course, the ob- Ject was to obtain money wherewith to avold the necessity of laber, but money in the hands of such depraved characters is quickly disSipated in pam dering to depraved tastes, and the sum which each would receive. iii an equal division is paltry when weighed by the enermity of ths crime. TEere are said to have been twelve men in the attacking party, and the loot Be- cured amounted to SIS, 900 in gold and silver, and $11,000 lu currency. The robbery was deliberately planned, af- fording the victims no possible chance for successful resistance. The spot chosen for the commission of the crime was fortified and en6laded by armed men with the determination of making every shot tell, and that the robbers were not mistaken in their selection of the place of attack is attested by the casualties resulting to the Paymas- ter's party, and BOW it is to be deveut- ly hopsd that tfs wonderful power of death may be visited upon the guilty parties iu order to smooth cut the wrinkles of their accursed lives.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-18

A buzzing discussion by mental tourists ia search of the location of the Blarney Stone was held in front of the BELT office, by numerous tongues, none of which located the spot, or came within miles of it, and, therefore, the editor of the BELT, as a christian gentleman, now blazes the trail and starts travellers on the winding way, ''Te where there Is a stone there" which Is endowed with persuasive eloquenee, which will be found em- bedded in the northern outer wall of Blarney Castle, at about 20 feet from the roof, and which was placed there by the royal race ot McCarthys, in the 18th century. The castle IS only six miles from the city of Cork and ad- joins the once highly cultivated Groves of Blarnsy, and only short distance from the little lake of Blar- ney, from which tradition has it "that herds of beautiful white cows, at cer- tain seasons, rise from the bottom eff the lake to graze en tue bordering pastures"
 The reader, no doubt. has mentally marked the position of the B!arney Stone and IS at sea as to how 1t Is to be reached and kissed, but he will cease 10 wonder when he is informed that there are two Blarney Stones, one of which Is kept on the first floor as you enter the castle, and you are as- sured that each possesses the magnetic power of unlimbering the tongue. Hence it is fbat a pilgrim from the Blarney Stone at once becomes of world celebrity. captivates and mar ries the girl eff his choice, and, if polit- ically disposed. by reason of his ac- quired power of oratory, becomes a member of Parliament, or, if trans Atlantic citizen, a member of Con- gress, or at least clever spouter.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-18
TIE BALD KNoBERs sTRASGLED

A more revolting sight could scarce ly be imagined than the bungling ex- ecution of the Missouri Bald Knob bers, John Matthews, Dave and Bill Walker, as detailed in the Globe Dem- ocrat. Great pressure was brought to bear upon Governor Francis to have the sentences cemmuted to life inn prisenment, but the Governor reso- lutely refused to interfere.
 At the solicitation of the condemned men, the sheriff at Ozark, reluctantly undertook to execute the sentence, al- though meyer having seen hanging, and the result was one of the most shocking misadventures ever wit messed. The ropes were all teo long, and when the traps were sprung the victims were preclpitated with their feet touching the ground, and half strangled, began a series of contor- lions fearful to behold. The moose slipped up over Dave Walkers lace, and after it had been again adjusted and frightened around his neck, he was left to slowly strangle, as was Mat thews, also.
 The violent writhings of the young CT Walker broke the rope, and he lay en the ground for upwards of min ute moaning pltsously and begging to be killed. As the trap could not be closed until his father and Matthews were cut down, there was nothing to do but await their deaths, which re- quired some fifteen minutes, and all this time Bill Walker sat on the edge of the platform, Tn fearful agony of mind and body. fully conscious of the situation. The second attempt to hang him was almost as unsuccessful as the first; his neck was not broken by the fall and he was slowly choked to death. So sickening was the scene that many of the onlookers fled in dismay.
 Such an inhuman performance, un- der the sanction of law, is an unan- swerable argument in favor of re- form in the methods of executing the death sentence upon criminals.
 The guilt of the prisoners was fully established by the confession of fellow Knobbers, and by wounds received by Bill Walker and Matthews on the night when they attacked James Eden s house and killed Wm. Eden and Chas. Green, and wounded James Eden. Two hundred and fifty indictments were returned against some eighty Knobbers, five of whom escaped by turning States evidence, three con victed of murder, three sentenced to the penitentiary, enc acquitted and the others punished by jail sentences and fines.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-18

It IS only recently that the wires
 were laden with the startling accounts of an Apache outbreak from the San Carlos Agency, and the wounding of MT. Cady, at polnt remote from the agency. and subsequently, roasting him upon stove until life was ex- tinct. Knowing that the presence of stove indicated that the crime was committed within the four walls of a house, and that a rancher so protected was not at all likely to permit strag- gling Indians, seldom seen in the vicinity where the tragedy occurred, to approach dwelling without rasiS- tance, we concluded that the report was rearback, so far as Indians were concerned, and, SC believing, tele- graphed an inquiry to the agent at San Carlos, as to what truth there was in regard to the reported outbreak. and was answered that there was none whatever. We then concluded that the murder was the work of Mexicans, and so orally stated to many citizens, and wired the Pacific Associated Press to that effect. That we were then correct in our conclusion is an admit ted fact. What the press of Arizona most needs is newsmongers who will investigate reports before communi- eating them for publication.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-18

On the 18th the Supreme Court of the United States affirmed judgment against the city of New Orleans, in favor of the estate of Myra Clark Gaines for the sum of $567, ,000. In 1867, in another suit against the same city, the U. S. Supreme Court declared her title to certain property valid, from which she derived several mil lions of dollars. Her right was first disputed by Relf and Chew, executors ct Danlel Clark, upon the ground of her legitimacy as the daughter of Clark not being well founded, alleg- ing that Clark was never married. winch she dispreved, and after an un- parelled prolonged litigation was, in part, remunerated for her persistent ehorts to establish her right as the sole her of Daniel Clark. Mrs. Gaines dIed before the rendition of this last decisien.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-18

By amendment ts section 973 of the penal code, all persons, not butchers, who shall kill or slaughter for their own use, or for sale, any bovine ami raL are required to preserve the hlde, with esr-marks attached thereto, with cut any allegation of the brands or marks, for a period of twenty-one days, free to the inspection of all per sons.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-18

The cattle department of Maxwell Grant Company, of New Mexico, has fed over 5000 weak cows through the latter part of the winter, and saved all but forty of them. This policy of feeding the weak cows toward spring is a good one and will be continued by the company.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-18
Saturday, May IS, 1889.
Attorney General Clark Churchill Is absent in California.

Upon the refusal of c. NJ. Strauss to resign as Secretary of the Board of University Regents, he was inconti- nently, and the Star says, with "ghoul- ish glee," fired by the Board, and M Ormsby elected Tn his stead.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-18

From parties just up from the coal fields in Sonera, we learn that the bodies of coal are very large and of excellent quality for fuel purposes. but not yet considered of a grade suitable for coklng purposes. The strike is said to be forty feet thick in some places.-Prospector.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-18
MoRRIsrowN, TENN, July 4, 1885,

The Swift Specific Co.,, Atlanta, Ga.:
 Gentlemen-Five years ago was so un: fortunate as to contract an extremely bad case of blood poison. My bones ached and my muscles began to swell and contract. was under treatment of the physician from the inception of the disease until found that he could do me no good. Then, through tke advice of friend 1 began tak- ing s. s. S. Your medicine seemed to have an immediate effect. took six bottles, and to-day am sound and well. That was two or three years ago, but I have seen no evidence of the return of the disease, and take thls opportunity to thank you for what 1t has done for me. It saved my life. You can refer any one to me. K. M. WALL.
 FARMERsvILLE, TEX, June 22, 1858. The Swift Specific Co.,, Atlanta, Ga.:
 Gentlemen-The mother of member of our firm was afflicted with cancerols sore on her face for about twenty years' During the past few years it troubled her very much by continued pain and itching' She used your s. S. S., and the sore has disappeared and is apparently well. Should 1t break out again, will advise you.
 Very truly, r.
 PENpLSroN YEARLY & RILEY,
 Druggists.
 Three hooks mailed free on application.
 THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO, Drawer Atlanta. Ca.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-18

It showed in Dakota on the 14tb. Storms, amounting to cyclones, are reported as bavinR occurred in Com nectieut, New York, Pennsylvania, Del aware and New Jersey.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-18

The American representatives to the copper conference at Paris, re- turned to New York on the 18th. but declined to speak of the result of the conference.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-10-26

IDon Juan, or Jean Fiihiol, was Captain
in the Spanish army, and Commandante OF
the Post Of Ouachita, aud stationed at Fort
Miro, now Monroe. La, from 1888 until the
cession to the United States In 1908.
prominent citizen OF Monroe, Ouachita par
ish, 10 q worthy representative Of the
staunch old Commandante. Many Of the
old Commentaries great grandchildren
live in the same parish]
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-10-26

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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-10-26

uuired little effort, as very little
amount OF food satisfies them. Several
Others started to work but very soon
abandoned 1t.
They say, In defense, that they can
not work while starving, and that they
have nothing TO live on while making
theIr crops. This reason would vindi-
cate them IL their extreme dislike for
work did not prevent one believing
this the only cause Of their idleness.
Tue whole commerce OF the country
does not exceed Annually G,000 to 1000
rs Of bears OIL, 1000 deer skins, 1000
puunds of taliow, 500 pounds Of beav-
ers and 100 offers. What a difference
there would be II the same number oil
men were real workers. The hogs
| aione whicn they could raise, consider
iog now easy 1t 10, would supply more
than that by their fat alone iudepend-
| cut of the provisions winch they could
raise, Wanderers aud vagabonds as
These unbnppy creatures are, they
should cherish their fresides and take
an Interest in the community OF which
they regard themselves as members.
They should improve their customs
and should offer better example to
their descendants.
This Is all the Information which
my zeal could gather about Ouachita,
to fll the order for it, which received
about the date 9th July, 1856. have
done all could to render ii exact.
My plan is not drawn with the accu'
rscy Of geographer, though l have
observed the points OF the compass
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