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The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28
Increase of Pension Applicants.

Washington D. c. August 19.- The number of applications re- ceived at the Pension Office for pensions under the dependent pen sion bill IS now 372,931. Of this number 24, ,472 were informal and were returned. Since the 27th of June, when the bill became law, the applications have some days been as high as 30,000. The num- Der received Saturday was about 1000, and this daily average, with probably slight decrease, will be continued for some time. It was es- timated when the dependent pen sion bill was before Congress that the number of eases would be about 100000. This estimate has already been exceeded and the end is not yet. It is stated, however, that quite a large precentage ofthe applicants will be unable to make a good case. Some progress has been made to- ward beginning the adjudication of these claims, and tits probable that calls will soon be made on the War Department for evidence usually re- quired in such cases. It is expect ed that Congress will authorize a large increase in the clerical force of the pension office.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28
Apache Pursuit.

The Herald gives an interesting account of the trials of the men who composed the recent expedi- tion against the hostile Apaches in Sonora.
 1.-The expedition was commanded by Col. Fenochio, Comandante of the Third Zone, Sonora, and con- sisted of about sixty men, of which twenty-five were guard nationales, the rest being of the regular force of gendarmes. They were accompa- nied by Lieutenant Mills, of the United States army, with four cav alrymen, one Indian scout and an Apache prisoner, sent by Gen. Miles to show the place where the rene gades, consisting of three bucks, two squaws, one half-grown boy and one child, were hidden. The ascent of the mountain peak in the Sierra Azul was made by Captain Cuen and Lieut.. Mills with their men while the rain was falling, in the dark, their only light being the frequent lightning flashes. There was no trail and the march of four miles upon the mountain was made in about four hours, over ground almost inaccessible in daylight. The men reached the summit a short time before daylight and as soon as they could see the camp was surrounded, but there were no renegades found-only a deserted camp, which from appearances had been deserted eight or ten days. Owing to the heavy and continuous rains all trails had been obliterated, and it was impossible to tell in what direction the Indians had gone. From the time the command left Nogales it rained day and night
 "The Indian prisoner appeared to act in good faith and made no at tempt to escape. He was well guarded and led by rope attached to a hand cuff on his wrist while on the march, It is supposed that the renegades are now in the Sierra de los Ajos, in the District of Arispe, where soon as the weather will per init Col. Fenochio will continue their pursuit and follow them until they are captured or driven back to Arizona"
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28
Registration Notice.

Whereas, By act No. of the Legisla- tive Assembly of the Territory of Ari- zona, approved March 13, 1889, Entitled An Act ''To amend paragraph 1902; the same being section of chapter 5, title 21, entitled Elections of the Revised Statutes of Arizona 1887, it is provided that the Board of Supervisors of each county of the Territory of Arizona, shall at the regular April meeting of said Board preceding any general election, by order, require reorganization of the voters of said county, which order shall be published in at least one newspaper published in said county, or if none be published one having a general circula- tion therein, for not less than months preceding the next general election.
 And whereas; There IS required to be held throughout the Territory on the Tuesday alter the first Monday in Nov ember next, an election for members of the Legislative Assembly and such oth- CT officers as may be required by law, to be chosen at such election to be called the general election.
 Now, therefore, under and by virtue Of said act and the authority upon us con- terred therein; we hereby order that a re-registration of the voters of Apache county be, and the same is hereby re- quired for the year A. D. 1890, and that this order be published in the St. Johns Herald, newspaper published in this county, and having general circulation therein, not less than four months pre- ceding the next ensuing election.
 ARTHUR ASHTON, Clerk.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28

Gov. WoLFLEY in his letter to the various Boards of Supervisors in regard to the Funding Act, says :: 'It is entirely in your discretion to fund or not, but on and after Jan uary 1, 1891, the issuing of war rants or any other evidence of in- debtedness (value the same is in excess of the limit prescribed by the Harrison act) will be illegal. It would, therefore, seem to be busi- ness policy to fund all your out standing indebtedness or retain all taxes of the present year, with the probable exception of interest due, January 1, 1891, to meet the ex- penses of next year. Such was and is the intent of the Funding Act, in order that you may be on a cash basis from and after January 1, .1S91,"
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28
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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that in com- pliance with section l, Act No. Is, of 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 r 300 gallons every twenty-four hours for ten days, by means of an artesian well, in Apache county, not upon a Uni ted States military Preservation, railroad lands or land grants, or within ten miles of any flowingartesian we'll or one mile of any permanent flowing stream of water.
 By order of the Board.
 ARTHUR ASHTON, Clerk.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28
Volcano in Indiana.

ShelbyvilIe, Ind, August 12.- Volcanic eruption is taking place in this county caused by natural gas explosions. Ten acres of land is torn up in the vicinity of Wald- ron. The river bed is rent with great Assures and water is pouring down into the earth leaving the bed dry. Geysers in various places are throwing mud, water and gas fifteen feet and the whole surface of the rIver is a flame. Great noises are heard from the earth and the ground which runs along the side of the river is sunk ten feet. Great excite ment prevails throughout the coun- try and the citizens are much alarmed.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28

A DISPATCH from Washington of a recent date, says: From a tele- gram received from Guatemala the belief is obtained that Secretary Blaine has informed Minister Mig ner that any mediative action on the part of any European powers between the Central American re- publics would be regarded uniavor- ably by the United States.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28
Division of Africa.

London, Aug. 12.-In the House of Lords yesterday MT. Salisbury stated that the English agreement with France maintained the rights and privileges of missionaries in Madagascar, and insured freedom of religious teaching. Under the modern doctrine of "Hinterland" France claimed the countries south of Algeria and Tunis and on the same principle the English Niger Company could claim the territory behind it's present sphere of opera tions. It was obviously desirable to draw the line separating the English and French spheres of ac- tivity. The line agreed upon gave a large part of the western shore of Lake Tchad to the Niger Company, including the empire of Sokoti. The country northwest of Lake Tchad would be considered under French influence. Notes exchanged by the two governments recognized the fact that the agreement would not affect the rights of the Prote over religions south of Tripoli.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28

THE managers of the Republican party in Arizona have postponed holding their Territorial Conven- ton from August 26th to Septem- Der 18th. No cause is given for the change of time, at this late day. We presume, however, it was done to see what the Democrats were go- ing to do, and to take advantage of any mistakes they may make. If this is their reason, they might just as well have gone on with the farce of putting up a man to be knocked down. Mark Smith will be the nominee of the Democratic party, and will succeed himself as dele gate to Congress from Arizona.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28

HoN. E. M. Sanford passed here Tuesday, homeward bound from a meeting of the Territorial Board of Equalization. The Board reduced the valuation of the Atlantic and Pacific 10 $6,000 per mile. The rail road agrees to pay taxes at val uation of S5,000 per mile, and it would have pleased the tax payers of Mohave County to have the val uation placed at that rate.-Miner.
 Another instance of the utter uselessness of a Territorial Board of Equalization. Every county in the Territory through which this road passes have compromised its taxes at the rate of $4,OOO per mile. The Territorial Board must have known of these compromises, and that the three counties of Mohave, Yavapai and Apache would have been gathers just $1 ,000 per mile, had they acceded to the request of the representative of the railroad. To our minds the proposition was n fair one and should have been ac- cepted.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28

No one doubts that Dr. Sage's Ca tarrh Remedy really cures Catarrh, whether the disease be recent or of long standing, because the makers of it clinch their faith in it with a $500 guarantee, which isn't mere newspaper guarantee, but Ion callo in a moment. That moment is when you prove that it's makers can't cure you. The reason for their faith is this: pr. Sage's rem- edy has proved itself the right cure for ninety-nine out of one hundred cases of Catarrh in the Head, and the worlds Dispensary Medical As sociation can afford to take the risk of you being the one hundredth.
 The only question is-are you willing to make the test, if the mak- CTS are willing to take the risk? If so, the rest is easy. You pay your druggist 50 cents and the trial be- gins. If you're wanting the 500 you'll get something better--a cure
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28
Democratic County Convention,

The County Democratic Convention is called to meet in St. Johns, Apache county, Arizona, on Monday, the first day of September, 1890, for the purpose of selecting six delegates to the Territo- rial Convention, which is called to meet in Phoenix, Arizona, on Monday, the 18th day of September, 1890, for the purpose of nominating a candidate for Delegate to Congress and transacting such other business as may come before the Convention.
 Each voting precinct shall be entitled to one vote for every twenty-five votes or fraction thereof, cast for Marcus A. Smith, Democratic Delegate to Con- gross, in 1888.
 Following is the apportionment ol delegates: St. Johns 4, Concho l, Wins low 4, Holbrook 3, Nut1oso l, St. Joseph l, Woodruff2, Navajo l, Springerville 4, Salt Lakes l, Buckeye l, Alpine l, El Tule l, Snowflake 2, Taylor 2, Show Low 2, Percheron ], Milford l, Keams Canon l, Fort Apache 1.
 E. J. SIMPSON,
 Chm'n Democratic County Committee.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28
That Is So.

Taxpayers of Arizona think they could get along easier if they did not have to pay a commissioner of immigration, geologist, attorney general, board of equalization, su- perintendent of public instruction, adjustant, editors of organs and other pensioners upon their labor and bounty, in the selection of whom they have no voice, as all are appointed by a governor who was named at Washington.-Courler.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28

A telegram from Sheriff Thomp- son, dated Fort Apache, y esterday, says II have Guadalupe in custody and expect to arrest the others to-morrow."It is hoped that the pro- ceedings now inaugurated against Guadalupe and certain of his band will roveal the secrets attending the murder of Ed. Baker.-Globe Sil- yer Belt.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28
Chm'n Democratic County Committee.


 THE total assessment of Apache county for the year 1890 is S2,900,- GOO. Deducting ten per cent for delinquencies, leaves $2,610,0O0. The levy made by the Board for the current year is $2.50, a reduction of 50 cents over last year, on the S1OO worth of taxable property. This would make, of money actually collectable, the sum of $65, ,250. The Territory will receive as its propor- tion of this sum, $22, ,25O.25; coun- ty schools $13,O ,O50; leaving $29,949. 75 to run the county government, It will be seen from the above that 1t costs each county nearly as much to pay the expenses of the Territo- rial government as it does to run its own. It is no wonder then, there is demand from every quarter of the Territory for the abolishment of useless offices. Of what benefit to any county in Arizona is the Attorney General? What duties does he perform that cannot be at tended to by the District Attorneys? What is true of this office, is true of the Superintendent of Public In struction, of the Commissioner of Immigration and of the Territorial Board of Equalization. The cry for a reduction of taxation is uni versal throughout the Territory, and our representatives to the next leg islature could not begin the work of retrenchment in a better way than by looping off these useless appendages to our body polite.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28

The raging" Santa Cruz contin- ues to wash out a channel and the head of it is now opposite town. It may reach Silver Lake before the rainy season is over; who knows? Geo. Roskruge says it is Sam Hughes ditch taking a walk to Maish's lake after water. It doesn't propose to go dry any longer.- Tucson Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28

Saves, a convict and one of the murderers of Reynolds and Holmes, was taken away from San Carlos yesterday morning by a deputy shelf from Pinal county. The off, cer was furnished an escort by the Post commander, and the party went by the trail from San Carlos to Riverside. Globe Silver Belt.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28

A new road has been made on the east side of the San Pedro river, from Hereford to Ochoaville, and hereafter parties coming froms or going to Sonora will not have to cross the river no matter how many bridges are washed away the road to Sonora will always be open. J. E. Durkee is now making some re. pairs on the road and will soon have it in good condition for his heavy teams.-Epitaph.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
 LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT, ARIZONA
 August 21, 1890. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court, at St Johns, Apache COun- ty, Arizona Territory, on Tuesday, October 7th, 1890, viz: Henry c. OveTsOn, COmmuted Home stead Entry No, 573, for the south 12 of the northeast 4 of Section 2, Township 13 north, Range 2S east,
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon. and cultivation of said land, viz: Marcoe II Pedersen, John 1T Murdock, Andres Jensen, William F Lesueur all of St. Johns, Apache county, Arizona Ter ritOry.
 J, C. MARTIN, a128 Ct Register.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28
LAND NOTICES.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT, ARIZONA.
 July 18th, 1890. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has file0nOtice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court, at St. JOhns Apache coun- 18th, 1Sg0, viz: David E. Adams of Show Low, Arizona, DeclaratOry Statement No, 2155, for the south 12 Ot the southeast "A and the north west "A of the southeast 1 and southwest H of the northeast 1 Section township north, range - east
 Henames the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: George Adams, Peter NJ Hansen, Henry Mitchell, Frank Ellsworth, all of Show Low, Arizona.
 J. c. MARTIN, au14 ct Register.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT, ARIZONA. July 29, 1SsO.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
 LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT, ARIZONA.
 July 29, 1850. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court at St. Johns, Apache County, Arizona Territory, on Tuesd y September I6th, 1S-O, viz: John Hatch, of Tay Tor, Arizona, Home tead Entry O PTS, for the east 12 of the north- west Ii and southwest 14 of the northeast 1 and northwest 14 of the southeast 14, Section F, Township 12 north, Range 21 east.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: Wm H solomon, k D Solomon, Davisel Ellsworth, John Hancock, all of Taylor. Apache County, Arizona.
 J. c. MARTIN, au7 St Register.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28

Says the Gazette: Wolhey has captured two Republican delegates from Gila Bend. O. L. Pease, who is an old friend of his, will come as per agreement and bring his as- sociate proxy. Who says that swinging around the circle does not bring reward?
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28
A WEAK MAN

Can now cure himself of the deplorable results of early abuse, and perfectly re- store his vigor and vitality by the Great Australian Remedy. The remarkable cures of hopeless cases of Nervous De- bilIty and Private Complaints are every where stamping out quackery. The Med icine, physicians gift to suffering hu manity, will be sent free to those aftiict- ed. DR. NJ. B. TAYLORR,
 jyl7 1y SO9 Market st., San Francisco.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28

It is estimated that at least ,0OO of drowned hogs went down the Santa Cruz dur ing the great food.-Nogaled Rec ord.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT PRETCoTT, ARIZONA,
 Jnlv I1 1810

LAND OFFICE AT PRETCoTT, ARIZONA,
 Jnly F, 1890, Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make hn1l proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court at St. Johns, Apache County Arizona Territory, on August 23, 1880, viz: Jesus Maria Garcia, Homestead Entry No. 384, for the fractional northwest 14 of Section ?, Town ship 10 N Range 2S east.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, aud cultivation of, said aHd viz: J. B. kichey, Francisco Sais Jesus Sanchez, Elifonso Olibares, all of Johns, Apache county, Arizona.
 J. C.. MARTIN jy176t Register,
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28

THE Democratic Convention of Cochise county instructed their delegates to go for the renomination of Mark Smith, as unit.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
 LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT, ARIz.

LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT, ARIZ.
 July IA, 1890. Notice is hereby given tha the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court at St. Johns, Apache cOun- ty, Arizona Territory, on Friday, August 29th. 1S90 viz: DenGne Hamblin, of NutrIOso, Ari- west 13 of the northeast 14 and east 12 of the northwest 14 of Section 20, Township : north. Range 30 east
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultIva ion of, said land viz: Wm w Lund, Charles Jarvis, Wln R Hamblin, James Lee, all of NutriOs O Apache county, Arizona.
 J. c, MARTIN, jy24 St Register.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28
NOTICE

Is hereby given that have purchased the entire interest belonging to J. D. Arnold, in Apache county, Arizona. I collect all dues and pay all adjusted claims.
 A. A. ARMSTRONG. Taylor, Apache CO.,, A. T., Aug. Is, go.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28

A city is taken by storm when a cyclone jumps on it.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28
Apply for Information About THE GREAT
 SOUTHWEST

Mhnro last year farmers netted s1OO to $2O0 SshOi per acre for fruit, grown on land that can be duplicated today for so per acre. kEhoro five tons of alfalfa hay, worth s12per hShOI . ten, was grown on land the like of which can be bought for $l5 per acre. AThoro many other products such as sweet 1shOi . potatoes, tomatoes and early vegeta- bles netted as large and larger profits than fruit. whor a the summers are cool, the winters sahCi warm, cyclones unknown and mala- ria unheard of.
 whnro there is the best opening in the world VHOI O for honest industry
 To W. F. WHITE, Passenger Traffic Manager, A, T. & s. F. R, R.
 Or, HENRY F. GARRISON,
 Immigration Agent A., T. < F. R. R.
 623 RialtO Building, Chicago, H. This railway passes through twelve states and territories, and having no lands of it's own sell has no object in advancing the interests of any special locality, or in giving any other than ab- sClutely reliable information. 1t realizes that the prosperity of the farmers of the great south west means prosperity to itself also, and is thus naturally willing to aid the immigrant as much as possible.
The St. Johns herald., 1890-08-28
Official Paper of the County.

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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-03-14
STRIKING THEM DOWN.
Effect of Cold Weather on Cattle in the
Canadian Northwest.

OTTowA, ONT, March IA dis
patch from Fort Mcleod NJ. NJ. T.,
says the cattle on the ranges are begin
ming to feel the effect of cold weather.
In the Mcleod district there is yet no
cause for apprehension on the north
side Of the river, rs far as New Oxley.
Cattle are doing well.
1t is reported that calves up toward
the Porcupine Hills are dying pretty
fast. The worst stories, however, come
from north Of New OXley. on the Red
Deer river, also the northern limit Of
the country, where the situation is said
to be very alarming, and a repetition of
the disasters of the winter Of lSs2-s3,
when thousands of Cochran ranch cattle
Succumbed, is almost certainty.
There is two feet of snow from New
OXlcy north, with two separate and
heavy crustS. Cattle cannot get to the
grass, and are dying fast. Information
from reliable sources is that the loss in
the country from Mosquito Creek to Red
Deer river will be very heavy. some cS-
timatiug il at - per cent.