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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-01-02
Cable to Rio Jauairo Cut.

New YORK, Dec. 2s.-The cable be-
tween Maranan and Rio de Janeiro has,
according to the latest advices, ceased to
work. No cause is given for the break
in the lines, as means Of communication
between the two points are limited.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-01-02
New Flag for Our Navy.

WASHINGTON, Dec. S1.-The secretary
of the navy has adopted a new design
for the flag of the navy, to take effect
July 1, 1890. 1t will be applied to both
the flag and the union jack Of the navy,
and consists of rectangular arrange
ment of forty two stars.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-01-02

Want jackson and Slavin to Fight.
LONDON, Dec. 2S.-The Pelican club
will offer purse of 1000 pounds as an
inducement for Slavin and jackson to
contest in glove fight in the club rooms.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-01-02
The Milwaukee Cuts.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 31.-The Chicago,
Milwaukee and St. Paul company an
nounced cut of 49, in first-class tick
cts from St. Paul to Chicago, and cut
of 70 cents in the rate of the same class
to Milwaukee. In order to avoid the vi
olation of the interstate commerce law,
the company will have to cut its rates to
Kansas City, Sioux City and Council
Bluffs
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-01-02
SETTLERS GET THE LAND.

The Winona and St. Peter Land Cases De-
cided Against the Road.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Secretary No
BILE has made decision of great interest
to Minnesota, since it compels the Wi
mona and St. Peter company to restore
to the United States 10, 480 acres of land
to which settlers in danger of eviction
may now perfect title. The land lies in
Southern Minnesota, in a fertile region
where homes are thick, and is of great
Uol,,a
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-01-02
Lsngstreet.s Wife Is Dead.

! ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 31.-The wife of
Gen. Longstreet died Sunday night at
the generals home in Gainesville.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-01-02
A Judge Appointed.

HELENA, Mont, Dec. 30.-Governor
Toole has appointed J. J. Mediation, Of
Butte, district judge of the Second judi
cial district, which is Silver Bow county,
to fill the vacancy caused by the resig-
nation of both contestants for the posi-
ton. Judge Hamilton, the Republican,
and Mediation, the Democratic claimant,
both resigned few days ago in order to
settle the difficulty by allowing the gov
ernor to appoint man for the contested
judgeship. The governor promptly ap-
pointed Mediation. The mandamus case
to compel Auditor Kinney to allow the
bill of Representative Roberts for per
diem and mileage was argued before
Judge Hunt, who took the matter under
advisement until next week.
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WANTED-LOTS.

WANTED-F0R AN IlMRDIATE cUsToNFR-
w cheap properties In the soTtheasf or norfhesst e
ton. ranging from to 500 600 square isss state
snd vho VIE iSe g san sd "a c s o
cAAEnoG. With John o. johnson. az 9. IN.
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WANTED--HOUSES.

WANTED-TO SELL OR EXCHANGE .,l O01 80
w Teet for house worth about a. coo; high level
ground, facing south ON street and avenue
near 10TH ne. suitable for builder Address l0I4
18th ST. NV. fts
WANTED-AT oNCE-FOR A CLINT, GOOD
w business property in Washington. ID q. must lse
well rented VIII pay IRON SsO. 900 TO $50, 600. B.
h WARNER CO., 9l6 81. NV. n2got
WANTED-FkOM DECEMBER TO April A
w furnisl ed house Of about rooms; north OF NJ
G1 ST. NV n.1r-tf
WANTED-HO HOUSES FROM "a 800 TO s6 600.
w also lots in Washington and ianier Heights
- ACkEk GADSBY
auI3 zoos 4 st. n W.
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WANTED-BOARD.-

VUANrED-BOARD. ROOM AND FIRE, SECOND
w door, with private family where thsre are young
folks; northwest preferred Address, stating location
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The Increasing numbers and influence Of the
non-Mormon population in Utah are observed
with satisfaction. The recent letter of wilford
Woodruff. president Of the Mormon Church,
in which he advised his people ito refrain from
contracting any marriage forbidden by the laws
Of the land" has attracted wide attention, and
1t il hoped that its influence will be highly
beneficial in restraining attractions Of the laws
of the United States. But the fact should not
be overlooked that the doctrine or belief Of the
church that polygamous marriages are right
full and supported by Divine revelation re-
mains unchanged. President Woodruff does
not renounce the doctrine, but refrains from
teaching ii, and advises against the practice
OF II because the law il against It. Now, il ia
quite true that the law should not attempt to
deal with the faith or belief Of any one; but it
Is quite another thing, and the only safe thing,
| so to deal with the Territory of Utah as that
those who believe polygamy to be rightful
shall not have the power to make II lawful.
THE NEW STATES.
The admission of the States of WYOMING and
Idaho to the Union are events full of interest
and congratulation. not only to the people Of
those States now happily endowed with a fun
participation in our privileges and responsi-
| bilities, but to all our people. Another belt Of
States stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific
The work Of the Pntent Office has won from
all sources very high commentator. The
| amount accomplished has been very largely
| increased. and all the results have been such as
| to secure confidence and consideration for the
| suggestions Of the Commissioner.
TIE CENSUS.
The enumeration Of the people Of the United
| States under the provisions Of the act Of March
| l, 1889, has been completed and the result will
be ut once officially communicated to Congress-
| The completion of this decenninl enumeration
dsvolves upon Congress tie duty Of making .
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The report Of the Secretary Of Agriculture
deserves especial attention in view Of the fact
that the year has been marked In very un-
usual degree by agitation and organization
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II any intelligent and loyal company of
American citizens were required to catalogue
| the essential human conditions Of national
life do not doubt that with absolute unanim-
| ity they would begin with free and honest
| elections" And it is gratifying to know that
| generally there ID growing and non-partisan
| demand for better election laws. But against
this sign of hope and progress must be set the
| depressing and undeniable fact that election
laws and methods are sometimes cunningly
| contrived to secure minority control, while
| violence completes the shortcomings of fraud.
In my last annual message suggested that
| the development Of the existing law providing
| Federal supervision Of Congressional cleo
| tons offered an affective method of reforming
these abuses The need of such law has man
ifested itself in many parts Of the country, and
4 its wholesome restraint and penalties will be
useful in all. The constitutionality Of such
legislation has been affirmed by the Supreme
| Court. Its probable effectiveness is evidenced
by the character of the opposition that is made
| to it. It has been denounced as if it were new
the rights of the states. Nothing could be
further from the truth. Congress has already
fixed the time for the election of Members Of
Congress. 1t has declared that votes for Mem
bers Of Congress must be by written or printed
ballot; 1t has provided for the appointment by
the circuit courts in certain cases, and upon the
petition Of certain number of citizens, Of
election supervisors, and made 1t their duty to
| supervise the registration OF voters conducted
by the state officers; to challenge persons
Offering to register; to personally in
spect and scrutinize the registry lists,
and to affix their names to
the lists for the purpose Of identification and
the prevention Of frauds; to attend ut cleo
tons aud remain with the boxes till the votes are
all cast and counted; to attach to the registry
lists and election returns any statement touch
ing the accuracy and fairness Of the registry
and election, and TO take and transmit to the
Clerk Of the House of Representatives any
evidence Of frsudulent practices which may be
presented to them. The same law provides for
tho appointment Of deputy United States
marshals to attend at the polls, support the
supervisors in the discharge Of their duties
and TO arrest persons violating the election
laws. The provisions Of this familiar title Of
the Revised Statutes have been put into exer-
else by both the great political parties, and in
the North - well as In the South, by the fling
with the court Of the petitions required by the
law.
y 4 not, therefore, . question whsthsr We
shall have Federal election Law, for We now
have one, and have had for nearly twenty
years, but whether We shall have IN effective
law. The present law stops just short Of ehec-
tiveuess, for II surrenders to the local autiori-
ties al control over the eertiAcation which -
| 1On,,h....3 y. GA pr..1
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influence Of the most serious character.
THE TARIFF ACT.
The general tariff act has only partially gone
into operation, some Of its important provi-
sions being limited to take effect ut dates vet
in the future. The general provisions of the
law have been in force less than sixty days. It's
permanent effects upon trade and prices still
largely stand in conjecture. 1t is curious to
note that the advance in the prices of articles
wholly unaffected by the tariff act was by many
hastily ascribed to that act Notice was not
taken Of the fact that tho general tendency Of
the markets was upward from influences
wholly apart from the recent tariff legislation.
The enlargement Of our currency by the silver
bill undoubtedly gave an upward tendency to
trade and had . marked effect on prices; but
this natural and desired effect Of the silver leg
islation was by many erroneously attributed to
the tariff act.
There il neither wisdom nor justice in the
suggestion that the subject Of tariff revision
shall be again opened before this law has had a
fair trial. 1t IL quite true that every tariff
schedule 10 subject to objections. No bill was
ever framed, SUPPOSE. that in all Of its rates
and classidcstions had the full approval even
of o party caucus Such legislation is always
and NECESSARILY the product Of compromise as
to details, and the present law il no exception.
But in its general scope and effect think 1t
will justify the support Of those who believe
that American legislation should conserve and
Oe1cnO AuerlCeu bIauc auU inc W68o6 VI amer.
lean workmen.
The misinformation a. to the terms Of the
act which has been 30 widely disseminated at
home and abroad viii be corrected by expert
ence, and the evn auguries a. to its results con-
founded by market reports, the savings banks,
international trade balances and the general
prosperity OF our people. Already we begin to
hear from abroad and from our custom houses
that the prohibitory effect upon importations
imputed to the act IN not justified. The i'm
ports at the port Of New York for the first three
weeks OF November were nearly per cent
greater than for the same period in 1883 and 20
per cent greater than in the same period Of
iSss. And 20 far from being an act to limit
exports, confidently believe that under IL we
shall secure larger and more profitable parti-
cipation in foreign trade than We have ever
enjoyed, and that No shall recover proper
tionate participation n the ocean csrrying
trade Of the world. s,t-
yoaxIoN CArTIcs.
The criticisms 81 the bin that have come 70
~ from foreign sources may we'll be rejected
for rspugnancy. II thess critics really believe
that The adoption BY rs 1t . frss-trads policy,
| or Of tariff rates having rsfersncs solely 70
revenue, would diminish the participation Of
! their own countries In the commerce Il Ne
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adjudication OF pension claims. On the Both
day Of June last, though over three hundred
thousand new calls had come IN, there Was not
q single case that had not been examined and
answered.
j concur In the recommendations Of the Sec
rotary that adequate and regular appropria-
lions be continued for coast-defense works and
ordnance Plans have been practically agreed
upon, and there can be no good reason for de-
laying the execution Of them; while the de-
fsnseiess state Of our great sesports furnishes
an urgent reason for wise expedition.
Inc encouragement that has been extended
TO the militia Of the States, generally and most
appropriately designated the National Guard. "
should be continued and enlarged. Thes
military organizations constitute, in q large
sense, the Army Of the United States, while
about hve-sixths of the annual cost Of their
maintenance Is betrayed by the States.
TIE DEPARTMENT OF JrsrIck.
The report of the Acknowledgement IL under
the law submitted directly to Congress, but az
the Department Of Justice Is one of the Execu-
tive Departments some reference TO the work
done - appropriate here
vigorous and, in the main, an effective
effort has been made to bring to trial and pun
iahment all violstors Of the laws; but. at the
same time, care has been taken that frivolous
snd technical onenses should not be used Il
swell ths fees Of officers or to harsss well-dis
posed citizens- Especial attention is called tc
the fscts connected with the prosecution Of
violations of the election Laws and Of ofenses
against United States officers The number OF
convictions secured, very many Of them upon
pls.s of guilty, viii. it's hoped. have salutary
restraining influence. There have been several
oasss where postmasters appointed by me have
Zen subjected 10 violent Interference in the
dipohsrgs Of their official duties and to perse
cutious and personal violence Of the most ex
trsns character. Some Of these cases have beer
dali With through the Department Of Justice
"a IN soms cases the post Offices have been abol
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Of early action by Congress. The Oceanic
Steamship Company maintains line of
steamers between San Francisco, Sidney and
Auckland, consisting Of three vessels, two of
which are Of United States registry and one OF
foreign registry. For the service done by this
line in carrying the mails we pay annually the
sum OF $40, 900, being, as estimated, the fun sea
and United States inland postage, which is the
limit fxed by law. The colonies of New South
Wales and New Zealand have been paying an
nuslly to these lines f37 900 for carrying the
mails from Sydney and Auckland to San Fran
cisco. The contract under which this payment
has been made is now about to expire, and those
colonies have refused to renew the contrac.
unless the United States shall pay q more equi-
table proportion of the whole sum necessary to
maintain the service.
l am advised by the Postmaster General that
the United States receives for CARRYING the
Australian mails, brought to San Francisco in
these steamers, by rail to Vancouver, an esti-
mated annual income Of SIS, 900, while, as
have stated, We are paying out for the support
of the steamship line that brings this mail to
us only "a, 600, leaving an annual surplus re-
suiting from this service Of $4,000. The trade
OF the United States with Australia, which Is in
a considerable part carried by these steamers,
upon the mail communication which they
maintain, II largely in our favor. Our total
exports OF merchandise to Australasian ports
during the fiscal year ending June 80, 1880
were 81 ,266, 484, while the total imports OF
merchandise from these ports were only
important steamship line withdrawn, or con.
tinued with Vancouver substituted for San
Francisco - the American terminal, Congress
should put it in the power Of the Postmaster
General to make = liberal increase in the
important mail
Tho south Atlantic and gulf ports occupy !
very favored position toward the new aud i'm
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FOR RENT-ROOMS.

LNOR RIM THREE conMVNicATINa ROOMS
u well furnished. suitable for Con rTrSSn.n ~
family rent very r&sonKnle. Apply as Pc ave- a a.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1890-10-04
OUR NEW GOVERNOR.
Who He is and Where he Came
 From.
Some Points Concerning the Gentle
 mans Career.

The news of the selection of Hon
 John Irwin, of Iowa, for Cover
 nor was greeted with much
 satisfaction by the Hawkeyes IT
 this section.
 Mir. Irwin is one of the best known
 men in both political and business cir cles, of the northwest. He is a graduate of the Miama college, Ohio, and took honors at Dartsmouth. His law partner was Jas. Hagarman, latterly associated with Geo. W. Me Creary In his chosen profession of law he gained distinction. He was elect ed to the lower house of the legislature by overwhelming majority at time when the entire democratic ticket, save him. self was elected. Several times he serv- ed the city of Keokuk as mayor and positively refused on three occasions a nomination from the first congressional district of Iowa.
 He was later appointed Governor of Idaho and showed marked executive ability in that capacity. Owing to de- clining health on the part of his father, who owned the largest wholesale dry goods business in Iowa, Gov. Irwin re- signed and took charge of the establish ment of Irwin, Phillips < O., the largest firm of its line in the State. At the time of his resignation he returned to the United States treasury the salary which had been issued to him stating that he had not earned 1t.
 Gov. Irwin is thirty-nine years of age John w. Rankin, of the celebrated law firm of Rankin, Miller & McCreary.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1890-10-04
CHiLDRENS CHATTER.

TEACHER-"And now, children, you have heard the story of Ananias. What lesson should we learn from his fate?' Willie-'Never to get caught" ''GRASDMA," said little Tom, ''they have got awful nice tumblers at the circus" ''It used to be the same way years ago, Tom-filled with red lemon ade, ain't they?"
 GRANDMA-''I should like to know if that slip set out four weeks ago has rooted" Little Bessie-'No, grandma, it hasn't got root. I've pulled it up every day and looked"
 SIX-YEAR-oLD Grandpa, we have come to wish you many happy returns of your birthday. And mamma says if you give us each gold dollar, we are not to lose it on our way home"
 JIMMY (who has just returned from party)-"Oh, mamma, do wish I'd worn my overcoatr' Mamma-"Why dear?" Jimmy-"Because I could have eaten great deal more ice-cream."
 "WHY, Archie, you're not at the jam again and only punished for it an hour ago?" 'Yes, mar; I heard you tell auntie you thought you had whipped me too hard, and thought I'd even things up."
 "How long did it take Noah to build the ark?" asked the teacher. ''Dun- no," came the answer. "Why don't you?" inquired the teacher sternly. "Cause," replied five-year-old young ster, 'I wasn't there."
 TEACHER Freddy, you may go to the principals room and see if he is in, and then come and tell me-" Freddy lon his return)-''He ain't there" Teacher (severely)-"He ain't there?" Freddy Correcting himself-"He is went out"
 REVEREND PRpROsE-''You are the strangest little boy I ever saw. While other children of your age are light hearted and thoughtless, you are always sad" Little Johnnie-"That's cause the other fellers ain't got cross-eyed mother who can see when you make faces behind her back
 MRs. RAMBo-"Is your mother at home, Thomas?" Tommy Dodd-''No, ma'am; she's out" Mrs Rambo-"How unfortunatel Tell her shall call again tomorrow, will you?" Tommy Dodd- -''Yes'm, I'll tell her; but it won't do any good. Iheard her say she was al- ways out when you called"
 AKINDLY old ladywas scross-examinins a class of Sunday scholars some time ago. She sought to impress upon her youthful audience the importance of mn in fai irio | and reminded them that Solomon had declared good name to be better than riches. ''Now, boys, tell me what you would rather have when you grow up to be men. And please think before you answer" Up came several hands; but the first one called stopped any further inquiry. ''PlHase. ma'am." shouted the little urchin. '-, .li.sr .vn g.. .-rs.''
Arizona weekly citizen., 1890-10-04
TERRIT0RIHL ITEMS.

4 most beautiful work of art from Arizona, says the Albuquerque, Demo crat made entirely by hand, from 200 different pieces of native wood, and in tended for exhibition at the late fair, but not received in time, is to be seen at the land department of the Atlantic to is a table. It was manufactured without the aid of machinery, by J. H. Miles of Prescott, AIiz.
 The Epitaph says: One thousand and fifty-twO names were received on the registration books in the County Re corder's office last.
 The Cochise grand jury is having an interesting session.
 Ex-Governor Tritle is reported serious ly i'll at his home in Prescott.
 Minor Journal: Prescott's two news papers contribute over Si00 per annum to the support of the city government direct in the way of taxes, licenses, etc. They put in circulation, money paid tc printers and for other expenses from S12,OO0 to Sl5,000 Der yea more A large amount of thls is received )m foreign adverJise.s and subscribe, re- siding outside of the territory.
 Tho Yuma Sentinel says that Col. D K. Allen, staunch republican and for cible writer is to take editorial charge of that paper.
 Ons hundred and thirty-ono voters have registered thus far at Wilcox.
 Bulletin: Graham county is now the second best agricultural county in Ari- zona. It will take the first pace later on.
 Herald: Ex-Governor Wo!hey has re- sumed the business of private citizen with renewed zeal and determination. His lower Gila Bend Canal scheme will will now be pushed with uninterrupted vigor. Kansas City papers speak well of it, and the enterprise undoubtedly promises to benefit greatly not only the promoters but those who secure land under it.
 The Navajo Indians own 25O,pOO horses, GOO mles, 1000 burros, 100000 sheep, 100000 goats and 5000 cattle. the total value of their property being about s5,- 100000.