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Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10

Some time since Mr. |. L. Wetmore reported that a gila monster in hi, possession had laid five eggs Upon closer investigation, however, the eggs in question were found to be those oi the common Arizona quail which the monster had swallowed, and after the contents had assimilated, disgorged the shells. Gila monsters, in common with all reptiles of its class, are oyipa- ros. The eggs they produce are clip tcaI Tn shape, soft but tough sbelled equally rounded at both ends, about an inch long by half an inch vide Citizen.
 So totally unlike the product of the quail, or eggs found in a mares nest were they, as to greatly surprise Tucson savauts, and a microscope was at once procured and the eggs placed under the glass which so magniHed them that some of the committee pro nounced them goose eggs, others con tended that they were tue joint pro duction of the male and female ostrich and after a heated discussion 1t was finally resolved, upon a close vote, that they were as represented by Mr Wetmore-quail eggs
Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10

It seems that the navy canteen bus mess is 10 be investigated. It turns out to be system of speculation, and a source of great profit to others than those interested, A fair inspection and report in accord herewith will no doubt knock it out of the navy, and the army canteen, winch IS delusion and a fraud, as well as disgrace to the army of the United States will have to go. The military spirit of the gentlemen who compose the rank of the American army will not long tol- crate system which requires them to exchange the sword for the beer mug,
 Star
Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10

The only persons who can vote here after at elections in Arizona are cleo. tors who are nataral-born citizens; citizens by virtue of the treaties of Guadalupe and Gadsden; citizens by virtae of their fathsrs naturalization, and citizens by naturalization. A declaration of intention to become a citizen of the United States does not entitle the declarant 10 vote. He must be 8 full iisdged citizsn before be can exercise that great American privilege.
Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10

Census enumerators are being ad- yised by Supervisor Clark that Indian reservations and military posts will be eanyassed by speclai enumerators des- ignatcd by the Superintendent at Washington. All Indians not living on reservations will however os in. cuded in the regular enumeration. The enumerstors appointed for Indian reservations will take both whites and Indians within reservation lines. Reg ular enumerators will therefore have nothing whatever to do with re.erva- lions or military posts. Journal Miner
Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10

Advocates of Statehoot for Arlzona are good deal like a man whs has bought lottery ticket, and then blows himself in for drinks and cigars on the strength of prospective winnings. Arizona has neither the population nor wealth to support State Govern ment, but those who favor the propo, sition predict an eaily flood tide of prosperity which will float all the ad- ditional burdens incident to self gov ernment.
 There is nothing to warrant the be- lief that Arizona will experience any sudden and material growth in popu- lation and wealth. Her resources are doubtedly great, but as get very imperiectly developed, and improve ment must necessarily be slow. Our population does not exceed 60,000, our taxable wealth S3O,000,O00, When they have doubled it will then be time to consider the question of soysr- eiChty.
Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10
ed. Tucson Citizen.

A Fort Custer dispatch, May ?, says: "Squaw men and others are cucula. ting among the Gheyennes at the Tongue River agency, urglng hem to go on the war path, and wipe out their fancied wrongs in blood. The Indians have withdrawn their children from school, and refuse to send them back They have also abandoned tarm work, and settlers are fearful of an outbreak. /"
 It is the policy of the Government in condoniug crimes of Indians that gives rise to the apprehension of ont breaks II Indians were held amena- ble to law as the whites are for felO- nies, tribal relations severed, forced to observe seed time and harvest, and profit by manual labor, there would be a marked change in their conduct towards the whites. TGe result is seen m the case of Geronimo who once held the bulge on Southern Arizonans and maintained the whip haud" until Gen. Miles hrvcd and de, ported him to where christian in fueuces surrounded him, and who. like Scotty Briggs, was never so hap. py as when banding hls adiectiyes, aud when the Spasm was en blm he delighted in elaborating profanity, h the course of human events he became a Sunday school teacher, and is now regarded, in Eastern Indian loving circles, as an entire salvation army within himself We would gladly swell hls evangelical ranks from San Carlos unhl the reservation is relieved eff the tawny colored race, n order that they might enchsnt Eastern ears with songs of praise for the privilege of evangelizing the vi ties.
Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10

It is curious through what illogical mazes of contradictions the Eastern editors try to lead their readers when discussing the silver question. Their m.thods and arguments are in dc. cided contrast to those of weil-krown business men, who must be presumed 10 know quite as much about he mat ter as the editors. Here IS Mir Will liam P, St. John, of tbe Mercantile National Bank, of New York, for in- stance, who says that he is convinced that the United States will be able to maintain tue price of silver with en- tire safety; that the enactment will be followed in year or two by Inc re- opening of the European hints to sil- yer; and that, meanwhile, the entire tendency will be to enhance the price in Europe of the products of the United States, particularly wheat and cotton, which will tend to stimulate the importation of gold, instead oi threatening to banish gold. rhls is the common sense of the situation.- Atlanta Constitution. /
Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10

Kemmler owes his reprieve, it is said, to the electric company whose apparatus was to be used in making him food for worms. The company objected because of the unpleasant notoriety that would attack to their machines. As one branch of the New York State legislature has passed a blll abolishing capital punishment, Kemmler stands a good chance of es- caping death by execution.
Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10

The commissioner of the general land office, May 2nd, decided that money paid receivers for the purpose of entering land must be regarded as payment for the same, and that where a rece,ver defaults his bondsmen are responsible, and in case of their ina bility to respond the government must pocket she loss
Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10

Capt. Johnston, superintendent of the Mammoth mine and mll has ar rived in the city He reports that he IS gratiEed with the results, as the de- velopment of the mine is extended. Thirty stamps are dropping day and night, and lumber and material are on the ground 10 add twenty more stamps. -E Citizen
Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10
H0YiCE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT A al the regular quarterly meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Gila County, Arizona, held on the lth day 5i April. 4. b 1880, inc following order wss passed, to-wit ''On motion it is erleyed, that, pursuant to Act No. z, Session Laws of 1889, a fe.regis- tration of all the voters of 3ils County Ari. zona be had; and further that the Clerk pub fish due notice thereof,
 Globe, Arizona April l2th, 1920.
 CHAS T. MARTIN. apl F 4m) Clerk Board of Supervisors.
Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE, Prescott. Arizona.
 March I-ih. le90.

 Notice is hereby given that the folle1 ing named settler has filed notice Of his intention to make final proof in support of bis claim, aud that said proof will be made before the Clerk ef the District Court, or in his absence the Probate Judge at Globe, Gila County, A. T., on May goth, 1890, viz: Huston C. Ward D. s. 2ll7 for the x. E, x. l.. Section 70 and N ] N. ". and x. ". N. k. Section 2I, Township 6, x. R. Q E.
 He names the following witnesses to provo his continuous residence upon and cultivation of. said land, viz: J. A. Brown, J. N. Clan ton and ". W. Moore all of Tonto, A. T.. D. Hardenberg of Mcdowell, A. T.
 Any person who desires to protest against the allowance of such proof, or who knows cf any substantial reason, under the law and the regulations of the Interior Department, why such proof should not be allowed, will be giv-l en an opportunity at the above mentioned time and place to cross. examine the witns sses of said claimant, and to offer evidence in re- but.al of that submitted by claimapt
 F.. BURGESS, Register eri 5.sw
Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10

A Montreal dispatch of the 9th an. nounces tho burning of the insane asylum, near that place. The loss of life is computed at not less than one hundred and twenty-five. The bpild- ing contained 1900 inmates of which number not more than HOO are ac. counted for
Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10

kt hls saoH hciTfnor HfgNn,-
 :" You kissed ulJ wife upnn the street,
 ought tn knock yuu doTr.n
 "Thars where yoB'rc wr3rs,n good DE0Rn replied, Iu grvVpis ui,H tad meek; '' kissed her; Ina: I've not denied
 Bat Ei5sei hgg the check
 aud dld 60 teCcuee she looked go hauiaone-- lhe very pietur. of beauty aud health What is tlge secret of it?"
 Well, 1" replied Green, since you aSk 1t, will tell you; gE9 u7ea Dr. pisrcc's IHvGgf5s Prescription. l acc5pt your apology. Coed night"
 An unhealthy wonian is rarely. # ever, heau- tifu!. The peculiar GisCascs to winch So G.aly Of the sex are subject, arc prolific causes Of pnic, saliow faces, blWchcd w5.h unsiFhtiy pimpies, dull, lustroias oyr4 end cmaeiated forms. Women go Er d, can Dh pcsna- nently cgFcS3 by usiCg i}s. PigrCy e fagortc Prcscrip.on: and Fi.l yEe IFsfoTstiOn ot health comes that beauty whlah eoHbinod with good qualities Of read GI.t heart, makes women apaele oi ioYeiuCEg.
 "Favorite Prescription IS .ha only nc5i- cine for women, Fo.h by druggists under . positive guarantee from iHe monutsatur- CTS, that it will give satisfaction in every CgSe, or money will be refunded. It is a p1stfiuc ,9ccife for lcucOrrhee. painful u.cEct 4uatinp, unnatural sIppHssiOHs. prCiarsgs, or failing of thc womb weak back, gatrYgrsUc, rc;ros version, bearing down spGsitiO0s- chronic congestion, treent2atiol aed titoratioa C.! the womb.
 WoRtD's DiSPESSART MEDICAL Ass0eE- rIoF, Manufacturers, Buffalo, N.
Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10

The case of the United States vs. William Brown for perjury, recently on trial in Tucson, resulted m hung jury. He is again on trIal for the sa me nfIense
Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10
Notice for Publication.
tIIomestead Application No 551 ] LAND OFFICE AT HCCsoN. Ariz.
 IL ]

February l2tli, 1890. Notice is hereby given that tbc following. named settler hes filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will he made before the Judge, or in his absence, the Clerl, of the L. S District Court at Globe, Arizona, on 3lst of March, 1890. viz; James E. Hooker, oi Armer, Gila county, Arizona, for the $. ] of S. ". l of Sec. 2S and x ] of N. W. Sec s. Township l, N R. 13 F.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence mon and cultivation of sad land, viz; George Danforth, Freeman T. Powers, Edmund keaton and George Shute, all of Armer, bila county, Arizona.
 HERBERT BROWN, Register. feb15.6w)
Arizona silver belt., 1890-05-10

Flagstaff papers are dumb as oys- ters about the Grand Canyon excite ment. It was the shortest. lived boom on record in Arlzona.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-09
Telling an Imported Cigar.

How often you hear a man say he can tell
imported from domestic cigars by looking at
them. have been over ten years in the busi-
ness, but | never felt equal to making such
boast as that. Some time ago my father was
in Washington, and while there was one day
talking to three other gentlemen. One ct
them, after making a declaration rs outlined
above, took three imported cigars from his
pocket and passed them around for inspec-
ton, at the same time saying that no one
ever fooled him as 20 whether cigar was
imported or not
Meantime his cigars were laid on the table.
and my father, watching his opportunity,
quickly took the cigars from the table unob-
served and substituted three of his own do
nestle cigars, and laid them IN the same
place. The conversation soon reverted 10 the
three cigars in question, and the boaster,
turning to them, said Now, gentlemen,
these cigars are imported, and I'll tell YOU
why" and he then took them up and weft
on explaining the various points as to size,
shape, coler, taste, smell, etc
As be concluded, my father quietly said:
GLOW much, Mr.. Blank, would you be will
ing TO bet that those were imported cigars"
t'Ten dollars" said the expert. 81 don't
want your money, but do want 10 convince
YOU you are wrong" said Mr.. +. Those
are not your imported cigars you have there;
those cigars are mine and they are domestic.
Here are yours" said the purioIner, as be
pulled them cat of his pocket. The experts
face turned pale and then red. and be was
the picture Of confusion. ou.-ToDecco.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-09
MISS PURCELL DUMB.
She Refuses to Answer Questions at the
Coroners Inquest.

TRENTON, y. J. Jan. S.-The coroner be-
gan his investigation today into the death
ofsNtrs. Kniffen, who was mysteriously
chloroformed last week. Miss Purcell
was Gut on the stand, but by instruction
of her counsel she refused to answer the
first question put to her. Chauncey H.
Beasiey, ner counsel, arose and said: Il
instruct the witness not to answer, and |
think the law upholds me in it. While
she has not been arrested. ever since the
terrible murder was committed she has
been under surveillance. She has, had
AN officer with her everywhere
she turned and she was not
allowed to leave the house
when her friends desired 20 take her
elsewhere. She has been prisoner to the
county to all intents and purposes and ]
instruct her not TO answer"
Mr.. Beasley presented afhdavits to sub
stantiate his claim. Prosecutor Stockton
directed Coroner Bower TO put the Ques
ton again and Miss Purcell replied: by
instructions of counsel refuse to answer. "
She was at once conducted down stairs 10
the grand jury room aud DIR. hnlifen was
brought over from his home 10y Detective
leheay, when the police justice read a COM
plaint charging Miss Purcelland Dr.. hnIffen
with being principals or accessories TO the
Mrs. knitfen. After the consultation ci
counsel formal plea of not guilty WAS en-
tered with respect TO both and an eXami-
nation was waived. A commitment Wa:
at once drawn and the pair were taher
down stairs ard placed in separate cell:
with copy of the commitment in their
pockets. The lawyers at once sought tn,
chief justice to procure writ of habea.
corpus.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-09

wiped his eyes and nose witR his sleeve IN.
hluhbered; ssMe nudder cried ,canss she
hadn't no turkey fer Us fer YazksEivin',"
he shifted, s'an' went out an 'tOo&Abarksy
from de corner. We has no fadder, an
didn't want mudder to cry" No eioque0s
lawyer could utter 8 more effective speech.
The Justice basw his nose vigorously, wiped
his-siases, cleared his throat, and said to the
mArketman: "How much Is this turkey
worth, my ffienir The German twirled his
bat IN his hands and replied: ''Veh, ehudee,
id is wort 81 IS, bat if you want id mage ID
. toRar" Justice Meech dove into his pocket
and handed cut q silver dollar. Then he sid:
~Proeeed with the case. Who owns this
txrkeyr The markesuaan grinned and re-
piled: ''vell, you do now, chudge" The
justice smiled II guess 1 won't prosecute
this boy for stealing it, then" he said Il
don't think he knew he was doing wrong, and
I win let him 60" Then be leaned over the
desk and gave the youngster strong lecture
on theconsequences of taking what did not
belong to him. In conclusion be said: ''Now,
my boy, I'll have this officer take YOU home,
and he can take the turkey along, too, for
your Thanksgiving dinner fen your mother
it comes from ma The big officer picked up
the turkey, took the small boy by the band
and started out, while Justice Mech again
blew his nose and wiped his glasses, prepsra-
tory 20 disposing Of the other cases. When
the reporter called his attention to this occur
renee yesterday the face of the ex-justics
lighted I'D and he said: ''Yes remember the
case well. And last Thanksgiving. three
years after it occurred, received from an
unknown source bouncing turkey upon
whose left breast was pinned a newspaper &C
count of that same incident. Chicago
Herald
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-09
A Freq Scare.

Windham county, Conn, historians agree
that the frog scare took place one suitry
night in June. 1854 The WindhaInites were
awakened by the most unearthly noises. and
some of them leaped to the conclusion that
the crack OF doom had been sounded Otnsrs
came 20 the natural but almost equally
dreadful conclusion that an army of French
and Indians was marching upon the village
All night long the people trembled IN terror.
The booming turnult seemed TO come from
the pond on the Scotland road, whicn has
ever since borne the name OF Frog pond
Among the noises the people distinctly beard
uttered the name Of toe well knewu Tory
lawyer who was prominently connected with
the Susouehauna purchase in tais fashion:
Well have Col. Dyer. Wen have Col. Dyer
'E.!derkin. tool EIderkin, too rang cut stead
ly Ii & sharp tenor response Col hderkln was
another LAWYER. The people were terrified
Families living near said that the distress OF
toe frogs during the night was given vent to
with s,ch force that they felt their beds
quake beneath them The frogs vere se-n
by lantern Light TO bs IN great trouble iR
the naozriaz many dead frogs wRs found
about the pond There vere no MARKS OF
vioience UPON fne.a and nothing 70 indicate
shx. taey had been fighting. 1t Is supposed
that tee frogs were attached oy deadly
rualady Herald
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-09

With that most horrsble instrument, the
knout, an experienced executioner could in
sure the death Of the victim in q very few
strokes, and when q sentence was passed or
dering the infiction of large number, it was
50 perfectly understood what was intended
that in such cases the executioner was fire.
quently bribed by the culprit or his friends
to exert his whole art, so as the more quickly
to release him from tho torture So, agsin,
when she Emperor Nicholas, anxious TO clear
his country from the reproach of being the
Gland of the knoutn TO western eyes, pomp-
ously proclaimed it, abolition, he was careful
to retain the power of innirting corporal
punishment in a manner compared with
which the knout itself was merciful. The
knout could compass the death of its victim
with some half dozen strokes, but before the
same end could be attained by its substitute,
the stick, it was impossible 10 say how many
blows might not be required
An eye witness of one of these executions
has described II as being more hideous than
anything that could be conceived. The
criminal having been convicted of the de-
hberate murder of one of the empersrs min
isters, he we'll deserved to die, and it was de-
termined that die he should; but capital pun
ishment and the knout had b tn been abol-
ished; so, in order to attain the end in view,
the wretched man was sentenced 70 5000
blows of the stick, which no human being
could receive and live The execution took
place in the public hay market; and when.
after bearing l, 400 or 500 blows the victim
fell, an unconscious mass of bleeding flesh, he
was bundled into an ordinary PEASANTS hay
cart, and, with pieces of hay sticking into his
gaping wounds, covered over with rough
sacks, he was jolted of to the hospital and
never heard of agdn. The surgeons were not
likely to be anxious to cure a man whose
death they knew to be intended and even a
feeling of humanity may have prevented
them from wishing to recall a poor wretch TO
life only to enable him to undergo further
torture till he should be released by death
Edinburgh Review.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-09

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. S.-There was
n sensation in the United States court
room today The case against one Chairs,
a Democrat of Lean county, was being
tried. He is under Indictment by the
grand jury for election frauds. In this
and all other similar cases the defendants
counsel has uniformly moved to quash the
Indictment on ground of the illegal draw
ing of the grand jury. The law provides
that jurors shall be drawn without regard
to their political faith, but
Deputy United States Marshal G. G. Kirk,
of Volusia county, was put on the stand
and reluctantly produced a letter from
John K. Mizell. United States district
marshal, directing him to return to the
clerk OF the court only the names of per-
sons who were true and tried Republicans.
Judge Swayne would not permit the letter
to be placed in evidence.
Wichita eagle., 1890-01-09
BASEBALL TALK.

CHICAGO, H., Jan. SIN reply to state
ments recently made by Mr.. Young, OF the
National League, in Washington, to the
effect that the League will work IN as
many young players as possible, even If 1t
wins its suit and gets back its old players,
Fred Pfeffer. of the Players League, said
today: "They will not win their suit, nor
get back any more of their old players
other than those already brought up. 1t IS
probable that the League will find it
necessary to cut prices while they are in
PRODUCING and educating their new talent
unknown to the public. The Chicago
club in making their patrons acquainted
with 'Anson's colts did not cut prices,
but instead sacrificed their gate receipts
and came in third and failed TO satisfy the
public.
''Tne league, to use its own words,
made its reputation for honest ball
playing with the very men they
are after and are using the best
legal talent obtainable to compel their
reputable men to play ball for them
against their wish, and while they are do
ing this Mr. Young is contradlcting his
own words by saying he has no use for rep
utation ball players and talent, and that
their future policy will be to throw out
these men after they get them ana intro
duce men as fast as possible. The
public know base ball talent. and also that
cessful league. Upon ali sides the out
look is bright" continued Pfeffer, there
are los loyal men under contract
tonight, and all the necessary men
are in sight. Captain Comiskey will be in
Chicago ard on players league contract
by Saturday. Thursdays injunction case
against Ward in New York settles moth
ing. We are betting that we win it
though In about nine out of every ten
cases such applications are granted. Should
it be in Wards case no point is decided,
the case will be tried upon its merits
later. The national league only hopes
10 get temporary injunction and during
the bluff of eXultation over such an al
legged victory seeks to use its bribery fund
on n few more of our men. 1t will find
that the sellers of their birthright for a
mess of pottage have all gone. This play
ers league is long past the danger point"
q Pfeffer today received a telegram an
nouncing the death of Jack Row, the cele-
brated short stop, who was to have been a
member of the players league next sum-