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The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

Ii was Ben Johnson, we believe, who, when asked Maliock squestion: ''Is life worth living!" replied, That depends on the liver" And Ben Johnson doubt less saw the double poiGt to the pun The liver actiye-quick-Iife rosy, every thing bright, mountains of trouhIe melt like mountains of snow. The liver slug gish-life dull, everything blue, mole hills of worry rise into mountains of anx- iety, and as a result-sick headache, dig zness, constipation. Two ways are open Cure permanently, or relieve temporari- Iy. Take pill and suffer, or take pill and get well. Shock the system by an overdose, or coax it by mild, pleasant way.
 Dr. Plerce's Pleasant Pellets are the mild means. They work effectively, without pain, and leave the system strong. One, little, sugar-coated pellet is enough, although a whole vial costs but ? cents.
 Mild, gentle, soothing and healing is Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. Only 50 cents; by druggists.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

A. L. Wright, principal of the gram mar school at Wlnslow, has furnished the HERALD with few educational notes this week, and invites the teachers of Apache county, to join him in making up column of such news each week. The suggestion is a good one, and we hope the teachers of the county will re- spond in the same spirit in which the suggestion is made.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18
JOHN F. STRATTON & SON,
LOTICEE. .

Notice is hereby given by the Board of Supervisors of Apache County, Ari- zona, in accordance with Par 377, Sec 24, of the Revised Statutes, that the vote for County Seat was as follows, to- wit: St. Johns 453, Holhrool 416, and that said Board declared St. Johns to be the County Seat of said County.
 By order Of the Board.
 ARTHUR ASHTON,
 St. Johns, Nov. IS, 1890. Clerk
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

Springs, in this county, and appeared in that paper on the 8th, was a canard. No shooting took place, except in the fer tile imagination of two operators on the Atlantic and Pacific road.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

Jose de Ia Cruz Garcia, whose team ran away with him some two or three weeks ago, threw him out and damaged his good looks to a fearful extent, is ra- pidly recovering from his injuries. He is able to sit up aud walk around in his loom,
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18
sn,nefs,inr for fhe Ner Year.

C1taSt1LEGes AVI lAiC ASGtF Cta1
 The world renowned success of Hos letters Stomach Bittcrs, and their con tinued popularity for oyer a thild of a century as 8 stomachic, is scarely more wonderful than the welcome that greets the annual appearance of Hostetter..s Almanac. The valuable medical treat ise is published by The Hostetter Com pany, Pittsburgh, Pa, under their own immediate supervision, employing sixty hands in that department. They are running about eleven months in the year on this work, and the issue of same for 1891 will be more than ten millions, printed in the English, German, French, Welsh, Norwegian, Swedish, Holland Bohemian and spanish languages Re fer to copy of it for valuable and ln- teresting reading concerning health, and numerous testimonials as to the eff cacy Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, amusement, varied information, astro- nomical calculations and chronological items, etc, which can be depended on for correctness. The Almanac for 1891 can be obtained free of cost, from drug gists and general country dealers in all parts of the country.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18
LAND NOTICES.
NOTICE FOR PUBLIcATIoE.

LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT. ARIZONA.
 November 1O, 1850. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support CI his claim. and that sad proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court at St. Johns, Apache County Arizona Territory, on December E6th, 1sg0, viz: Raleigh W. AIarpie, Declaratory statement. No. 2l74, for the easl Of the southeast !. and east i5 of the northeast II section 2j, Township II north. Range II east
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of said land, viz: James Carr and John Noble Of Clear Creek, Arizona, M TrimOle and Frankenfeld, of HoibrO0k, Arizona.
 j. C. MARTIN, nC2J Ct Register.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

R. c. Blassingame, Chairman of the Board, informs us that the roads down the river, between here and Holbrook, are next to impossible. He says that in places it would mire a saddle blanket. This We do not believe, though it is not often Bob draws the ''long bow"
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

r. T. Coleman and Judge w. M. Rudd came down from SpringervilIe last Sun day afternoon, to attend a meeting of the Board ot Supervisors, for the purpose of settling with the Assessor.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

We understand that Don Tomas Pe- reg, ex-sheriff of this county and one of our most highly respected citizens, is confined to his bed by a severe cold, contracted on recent trip to Springer ,,illn
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18
PRO pOS AIS
 FOR COUNTY PRINTING
FOR THE YEAR 1891.

Notice is hereby given that proposals House at St. Johns, Apache county, Ari- zona, up to 10 2, m., January 5th, 1891 ;, for all county printing and advertising, and the stationery used therein, such as stub receipt books, warrant books, and all other blanks as may be required by law for the transaction of official county business during the year 1891.
 Said proporaIs will not include the record books required for the various county offices, other than above men toned.
 Said proposals must be sealed and ad- dressed to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Of Apache County, Arizona, " and endorsed Proposals for County Printing" and shall be opened in the presence of the Board and bidders in open session, at 10 q. m., on January ,, 1891.
 Tie contract will be let to the lowest responsible bidder for the entire work, as whole.
 The successful bidder will be required to five a good and sufficient bond in the sum of 1000 for the faithful perform ance of sad contract. Said bond to be approved by the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.
 The right is reserved.t reject any and all bids,
 ~ By order of the Board { SEAL lDated at St. Johns this End \/ day of December, 1891.
 ARTHUR ASHTON, de4 1t Clerk.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

As we stated last week, there are sev- eral marriages on the tapis for the holi- days. Nothing like it. Keep the ball rolling, now that it is about to start. More marriages, more population.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18
FOR PUBLICATION.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
 LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT. ARIZONA.
 November U, I630 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention 10 commute and make final proof i'll support Of his claim, and that said proof will be made be- fore the Clerk Of the District Court, at St. Johns Apache County, Arizona Territory, on January 1eth 1891, viz: John II. Bowman, Homestead Entry No 5S2, for the southeast l4 Section Is, Township 20 North, Range 2 east.
 He names the following witnesses tOprOve his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: Louis Lynch, II Duggan; Q. E. Little, Al Stevenson, all of Navajo springs, Apache county, Arizona.
 J, c MARTIN, de4 Ct Register
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

To-day week is Christmas, and the little folks from now on, will be on the qui viye for Santa Claus, and sadly dis appointed if he does not arrive.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18
NOTTCE. :.

Notice is hereby given that in com pliqnce with section l, Act No IS, oi the Acts of the Fifteenth Legislature: the Board of Supervisors hereby offer a reward of 5000 to any person or per sons who shall be first in obtaining a flowing stream of water, of not less than 7,500 gallons every twentyfour hours for ten days, by means of an artesian well, in Apache county, not upon Uni ted States military reservation, railroad lands or land grants, or within ten miles of any fowingartesian well or one mile of any permanent flowing stream of water.
 By order of the Board.
 ARTHUR ASHTON, Clerk.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

. It appears to be almost impossible to get official bonds drawn up and signed in the proper form. Several filed their bonds for approval by the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, and they were rejected on account of some informality. The bondsmen, in every instance, being good.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

Sheriff Creaghe has been at his ranch for the past four or five days, branding all the calves he can find following his COWS, which were overlooked in the fall roundup.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18
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Probate Judge elect, Art Mcdonald, is moving into the building formerly oc- cupied by Dr. Dalby as an office. o. E. Little, our next Sheriff is to occupy the house he is yacating.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

The roads between St, Johns and Nav ajo have not improved any since our last publication. At least we are so inform ed by those who have had occasion to travel it.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

Don Lorenzo Iiubbell has been fun der the weather" f)r the past few eeks and we are sorry to announce is not i'm proving very rapidly.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

NOTICE FOR PJBLICAIION.
 LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT, ARIZ.
 November 29, 1S,O. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has Iiled notice or his intention to make final proof i'll support Of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk or the District Court, at St, Johns Apache cOun- ty Arizona Territory, on January 2oth, 1881, viz: Luther Martin, Homestead Application No 465, for the west 12 of the northwest 14 and l4 of the southwest 1 of section 2S Township north, Range 2 east.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of, said land, viz: E s StOVer, Roman Lopez, of St. Johns, A,izOna, and Albert Miller, ! IL Snow, Of Springeryiu1, Arizona Territory.
 J. C, MARTIN, dell St Register.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

Sheriff elect Little went to Navajo last Tuesday morning to make preparations for removing to St. Johns permanently in few days.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18
Principal of Winslow Grammar School.

Men in business need practical, rather than theoretical persons to aid them, and they will always find their way to those whose education is known to be such as to make them useful.
 Speak ill of no one-angry words re- act. Belittle no race or class of pupils or patrons. Avoid sharp notes. Threat ening is an indication of weakness. The above when closely followed will pro- duce good results.
 Politeness to pupils, parents, fellow 1 teachers and visitors is always expected It IS great element in contributing to success.
 Pupils sense of right is based almost entirely upon custom. Therefore, it is a great mistake to try to make pupils com prehend anything We do not comprehend ourselves.
 Certainty of punishment, not severity of punishment, deters from wrong-do- ing.
 All do not possess the ability to be- come elocutionists; yet, to be a falrly good reader is within the reach of every pupil and if he is made to realize that from his reading lesson is derived the foundation of success in all other les sons, We will no longer complain of low. indlstinct recitations,
 THE HERALD will cheerfully give the teachers of the county column each week for the purpose of advancing the cause of education, and melting pupils to greater studiousness. Send on your contributions
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

Andrew Bags and family left for Utah last Tuesday, where they expect 10 make their home in the future.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

Henry Smith, Esq, is expected to re- turn from Kansas to-day, after about six months absence in that inhospitable eli
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

The account of the killing of Bud Blake, "ex-cowby, and one of the most feared desperadoes in this section," on the 9th instant, which was telegraphed to the Albuquerque Citizen from Navajo
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

Col. Harry Monroe is back from Con- cho, where he has spent the past three or four weeks.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

Don Alejandro Peralta has about com pleted the addition to his residence.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

The weather is again cloudy and cold, with every appearance Of another snow storm.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

"Old sledge" continues to be the rage
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18

St. Iohne, Thure3ay, December l8
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18
Educational Notes.

As 1 have written some educational notes to the ST. JOHNS HERALD this week why not all teachers join in with good will, and soon We will have an educa- tiOnal column of our own. If we derive no benefit, we will surely derive no harm l am quite sure the manager will give us the necessary space. With the expecta- ton of an answer by next weeks issue, 1 remain your felIow-worker.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18
NQDI'ldCzi1io

An unlimited number of Masons, Adobe Layers and PIasterers wanted i'm. madiately at Fort Apache
 Laborers' wages $1.50 per day and board
 Mexican Nasons can get work as well as Americans. Work until snow flies. Apply 10 FRANK AIELONE,
 Sept18. Formerly of St. Johns.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

St
The St. Johns herald., 1890-12-18
COUNTY OFFICIALS.

sERAFIN APoDACA, P. NJ. Office hours Open from A. NJ. until 1 F. I. On Sundays from to PM. Mail closes going east at II 4. N.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-07-03

creating through traffic, whose earnings appear largely in the ac- counts of other portions of the sys- tenn.
 The fast overland passenger train recently put on between Cali fornia terminals and eastern points by which the through time was cut down twentyfour hours, are increas. ing the passenger receipt of this road, and will afford a still larger increase in earnings the rest of the year. These fast trains have been getting through regularly on time, and as they carry second class bus mess, which on other lines is regu- lated to slower trains, they are draw ing an increased amount of travel. Citizen.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-07-03

IT IS stated that the daily busi- ness of the Standard Oil Trust amounts to $4O0,00O, or $146,00O,- 900 a year. The total value of the plant added to the individual wealth of it's members is believed to be quite modestly estimated at $750,- 100000, of which total John D. Rockefeiier's fortune alone figures at $130,000,000. The original cash capital of this colossal trust twen- ty-six years ago, when it was found ed, was but S75,000,00e. The old proverb which says Honesty is the best policy" is knocked out in one round by figures like these.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-07-03
Another Invasion.

The San Juan County Index says
 Present indications point to pro- l bability that the next invasion ol the Navajo reservation by prospec-
 tors will be from the vicinity of the San Juan instead of from Gallup, as heretofore. Under date of the
 Eth inst. General Carr, the com manding officer at Fort Wingate, published in the Gallup Elk warm ing to all prospectors to keep of the reservation, and a notification that the utmost vigilance will be employed in keeping them out
 That vigilance has probably been so keen that the prospectors have con cluded that if they are to get into the Carrizo mountains again they must start from somewhere beside immediately under the noses of the troops whose duty is to herd them away. At any rate party of five prospectors was at Aztec Thursday oflast week, having come direct from Gallup, with saddle horses, pack animals, prospecting outfit and pro- visions. They were portion of the party that was escorted from the reservation by troops some weeks ago. Their names are John NJ. Pate, Walter Burlew, F. NJ. Ridge, D. H. Graham and J. J. Mackey. Their leader, Mr. o. B, Bishop, they expected would fol low them a few days later. Their avowed intention was to organize as strong party as possible-1O0 men or more rendezvous in the vicinity of -Olio, and when ready push for the Carrizos. With so large a force the Indian police or warriors could give them little or no trouble, and they could do a vast amount of mining before the mill tary authorities could be made aware of their presence in the reser vation and send a force sufficiently strong to remove them.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-07-03
The Insurgents Ready.

San Antonio (Tex.), June 25.- Dispatches are received here to- night from various points along the Rio Grande border stating that there are no new developments in the invasion movement of the Mex ican refugee revolutionists.
 It is reported that there are 2,0O0 of the revolutionists located forty miles above Laredo, and that they are we'll organized and ready to cross over into Mexico and commit their depredations when the signal is given by their commander.
 This body of insurgents will, however, probably be foiled on their attempt at executing revolu- ton, as several troops of cavalry are now marching to the place where they are located, under or ders from the Mexican Government to quell any disturbance that may arse. The United States troops at Fort Mcintosh to-day have also been ordered to assist in preserving peace on the Texas side of the bor- der.
 It was expected that there would be ascollision between the revolu- tionists and the Mexican troops to- day which would result in blood shed, but quiet reigns so far as has been heard from. The people all along the border are very much excited.
 San Antonio, June 26.-The latest advices from the alleged Mex ican revolution are to the effect that two parties made a sortie, one above and one below Laredo.
 One party was chased from the American soil by the United States troops and was worsted in a fight with Mexican troops over the river, one man being killed and several wounded. The others have since been executed.
 The other party attacked Guer-
The St. Johns herald., 1890-07-03
The Atlantic and Pacific.

This road has gradually improved since the Santa Fe got full control. The gross earnings of this road for the five months of the current fis- cal year, ended on the Eth inst. were S1 ,296,919.S3, against $1 ,217, PA 50 for the corresponding period of 1889, showing an increase for the portion of this year given of $97,- 705.25. This increase has been made in the face of the general fall ing off in the through overland passenger business between Califor- mia and the east, which has charac- terized the present year, and which has given the Atlantic & Pacific a comparative loss on this class of business of $71,644. This decrease in travel has been quite marked in Southern Pacific statistics, and has of course been shared by the Allan tic < Pacific. Owing to several causes, including yashouts, etc., there was a decrease in the total earning during January and Feb ruary of this year but since then there has been a considerable in- crease, amounting to S27,66 in March, S51 ,461 in April, and large increase in May, giving the total increase stated above.
 The Atlantic & Pacific has never paid operating expenses in itself, but it is fast approaching the time when it will be a self-supporting integral part of the Santa Fe sys- tenn. Its value to the Santa Fe company, which now owns it ex- clusively, is not measured by it's individual earnings, however, since it forms a connecting link 800 miles long between the Santa Fe's eastern system terminating at Albuquerque and the Southern Pacific at MojaveI and the Santa Fe system in south ern California at Barstow, thus
The St. Johns herald., 1890-07-03
Preparing for War.

New York, June 24.-A special to the World, from Halifax, N. S., says:
 It is believed here that new or. ders of the greatest importance must have been received last night or this afternoon, as an extraordi- nary activity has prevailed all day in the dock yard at North End har- bor.
 All of the men-of-war now here are being victualed and coaled as rapidly as possible. Ammunition carts have also been busy all day transferring powder from the big magazine below Wellington bar racks to the yard.
 This afternoon the Engineer and Torpedo Corps were in the steam launch, burying torpedoes in the harbor channel, between Fort Clar- ence and Georges island.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-07-03
Troops Ordered Out Again.

James w. Hall came in from near San Bernardino ranch Thurs day and reported that when he reached Mud Springs, he found a troop of cavalry there, but did not learn where they were from or where they were going, The troop had it's flag and the horses were jaded and worn, evidently having come a long distance in a hurry. They had no supplies and were all white men, although Mr. Hall met some eolored soldiers between Mud Springs and San Bernardino ranch. It is supposed that the troops was going to the ranch, as Indian sig nals have been seen in that vicinity for some time. Mir. Hall was told by some Mexicans that a body of Mexican soldiers were camped near the ranch, just across the line, and it is possible that the soldiers have got the Indians between them and propose to have a little fun.
 Word was received in this city yesterday from Fort Huachuca that a troop of cavalry was sent out from the fort last Thursday night, at midnight, going in the direction of the Patagonias, where the h. dians have been killing stock and terrorizing the settlers.-Epitaph
The St. Johns herald., 1890-07-03
A Casual Inquiry.

The Herald modestly rises to ask
 whether the Chief Executive ot Ari-
 zona was appointed by President
 Harrison for the purpose of using the dignity and influence of his
 high office for the purpose of fore ing business men who may happen
 to visit the Executive office to sub scribe or donate money for the Ex- ecutive's personal organ, or incur the displeasure of his Honor by saying mo" thing the Chief Ex- ecutive knows men hesitate to do
 out of respect for the office, if for no other reason. Is the office of the
 Chief Executive of the Territory to be prostituted 10 the condition of a sort of bucket shop, or solicit ing news stand on the street side walk with the Executive of the Ter ritory as its keeper? This is the undignifed, not to say shameless situation to-day, of our first Terri torial office whether it was Presi- dent Harrison's intention to have it so or not; or whether it is sub serving the interests of the people of the Territory or not; or whether it is an insult and disgrace to the Republican party of Arizona, or not. The facts are before us and call for the attention of the party upon whose shoulders it is being endeav- ored to load the odium of the thing whom there is an endeavor being made to force into responsibility for this unseemly and degrading situation, Is the Republican par ty of Arizona to be responsible for this constant condition of indece mt exposure in the highest and most dignified office to the Territory?-l Phenix Herald.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-07-03

AN exchange says depression has been discovered in the Egyp- tian desert which is all that remains of a reservoir constructed by the Patriarch Joseph for irrigating pur- poses when he was Pharaoh's prime minister. It is proposed to reopen it, and it has been estimated that this would add 3,2OO,OOO acres to the 6,OOO,OOO acres now under cul- tivation in Egypt. The reservoir originally covered 250 square miles and was 250 feet deep.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-07-03

Judge Wright's friends are on a still hunt trying to secure his nom ination for congress by the Demo- crats. That party is just beginning to discover the fact that the present Democratic delegate from this ter ritory has never accomplished any thing worthy of receiving a renom- nation.-Journal-Miner.
 Judge Wright's friends under stand that he has no desire to stand in the way of the renomination of Mir. Smith, and will not permit his name to go before the convention in case that gentleman seeks a re- nomination. We will say in this connection that Judge Goodwin re- ceived a letter from MT. Smith few days since, in which our present delegate declared himself in the field for renomination, and our Republican friends will find that he has lost none of his popularity, and that the people of the territory are so we'll satisfied with his work that they will send him back to Wash ington by an increased majority.