The Clifton clarion., 1889-01-16
Grant Items.


 The election passed of quietly here on the 18th. It was held at the school house on Kelly's place, as the commanding officer gave orders that it should not be held within the reservation. The so- called Independents" had it all their own way. If funkyism means independence, then there was any amount of it. I have seen men here who previous to the late election were anxious to be considered personal friends and supporters of Hon. Geo. H. Ste vens and who to-day were the loudest in their denuncistions of him and his party, and for no other reason than that he proved to be the under dog in the fight last November. It reminded me forcibly of Dan O'Connell's defi- hilton of friendship, "A lively sense of future favors." There was no show for a Democrat here, in fact the very name was synony- nous for scapegrace, rogue or any thing vile. One man who drew salary under the Democratic ad- ministratlon said as much. And l venture to say that when the Democratic party again comes into power these very men will be the first to applaud .the victors. and assail the defeated party. These are the kind of Democrats of which Grant can boast. It was here that if Stevens was elected Dunlap would resign, as the two could not get along we'll This would seem to in dicate that Dunlap must have some ax to grind, as Steve will go for the interest of the whole coun- ty, irrespective of section or place. I sincerely trust, for the credit of Graham county, that other pre- cincts will show more respectable returns, as I, in common with other good Democrats, hope the Little Chief may win.
 T. D. Morris, of Wilcox, passed through here last week on busi- ness pertaining to his mine in the Clark district. Mr. Morris in- forms us that he has bonded his mine (the Silver Leaf for S25, 900 for 60 days. Himself and W. s. Davis, of Wilcox, were loaded with tools and provisions, intending to erect house on the property pre- paratory to the arrival of machin- cry. We wish our Cochise neigh bors success, as they have worked hard for it.
 The new store house at the post s under construction. Good rock men are scarce.
 Captain J. NJ. Kelly's troop, E ,f the Tenth Cav, expects to soon cave here for San Carlos, reliev- pg Lieutenant Elliott's troop, F of the same regiment, which will come here.
 Lieutenant c. P. Johnson of Indian fame leaves to-day for Ft. Apache, where he goes as com handing officer of the Indians at that place. We are all sorry to see the Lieutenant go, as he is a brave and courteous officer.
 Harry Bobenhouse, Norton's store clerk and assistant post master, has returned after several absence East attending school.
 Barley planting is all the go now. M. L. Wood is planting about forty acres and E. M. Kelly is trying his luck with about eight. w. B. Johnson is about to plant several acres on his ranch near Rockers. The late rains have put the grounds in fine condition. This is the first attempt at barley in this vicinity, and prom ises fair for success. With this kind of a season they can com pete with their neighbors across the mountains.
 Jones, the California butcher, has bought up several head of beeves around here at the low fig ure of 1a cents gross.
 SIERRA BONITA.
 Grant, January 18th.