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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06
A Ringing ouess,on.

To Mir. William c. Bashford, Chief o
 the Prescott Fire Department, and te
 all others whom it may concern:
 l was greatly surprised in reading the following communication in the JoURsAL-MISEs of April 30, 1891, un- der the heading Fire Alarm" in which you use the following language: "He also requests us to state that he has the sole control of the fire bell on be- half of the department, and the Mayor, Chief of Police and others are respect fully requested not to interfere with his actions"
 Now, desire to say to Mir. Bsshford that am not aware that the Common Council of the City of Prescott has ever conferred the power or right on Mir. Bashford as Chief of the Fire Depart ment to ring or cause to he rung, the fire bell for his own amusement or for any other purpose than to give notice, both to the fire department and the pc pie of the city that fire has bro- ken out and to govern themselves sc- cordingly.
 Our city charter provides for the es- tablishing of fire department under the direction Of the Mayor and Com mon Council, but it nowhere confers upon the chief the right to make his own rules and regulations other than adopting the best mode for the extin- guishiug of fire, and Tn such cases the Chief of Police has the right to point out the best mode of accomplishing that object. You will find on page 76, Article 5. Sec. l, of our city charter the powers and duty conferred on the Mayor, which reads as follows: "The Mayor is executive officer of the corpc- ration and MUST exercise a careful su- pervision over all it's affairs and execu- tive officers"
 Thus you will perceive thas it is made my duty to interefere when occasion requires.
 of course the city government, as well as the citizens of Prescott, fully appreciate the efficiency of our fire de- partment and are willing to aid it in all possible ways, but neither the fire department nor our people can afford to be inconvenienced by having the fire bell rung without it is done to mo- tify them that fire has broken out.
 It is therefore ordered that in future the fire bell must not be sounded only in ca of fire. JOHN HOWARD.
 Mayor of Prescott.
 Prescott, M .y ?, 1891.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06
Board of Supervisors.

TUESDAY, May D. Board of supervisors met at 10 a. m. May 9th. Present full board and clerk On motion and petition, William Oliver was appointed constable of se- ligman precinct.
 E. K. Otey was appointed justice of the pcacc, and J. B. Smarr constable of Jerome precinct.
 Resignation of Dennis Hickey al road overseer of district No. 27 was read and accepted.
 A. l.. Kicker was appointed overseer of road district No. 27.
 P. A. Johns was allo wed $75, ai overseer of road district No. 13. IN. McCandless was allowed $22 for medical services.
 The polling place of Bayard prscinc, was changed from the postoffice to the Tiger mine.
 Adjourned until ? p. m.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06
4 Ah.ssaYamper,s Plea.

EDITOR JouRNAL-MINER. - In Sat- urday's issue the following item ap- peared: "The Social Club has not met with the encouragement that they de- serve in providing entertainments foI Prescott" The Uncle Toms Cabin Troupe (although a snide) play ed to crowded houses while they were here, aud cleaned up SIX or eight hun dred dollars, which shows that even an old Hassayamper can appreciate little fun, if he don't happen to wear plug hat
 Gentlemen of the Social Club, give us something that will make us la ugh a comedy, tragedy, or even H. M. 5. Pinafore. These will catch five or six dollars of my money, aud there are hundred or more in tewn that are in the same fix. We are not all Neilsons Langtrys or Pattis.
 OLD HAssAYAMPER.
 Prescott, Hay i, 1891.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06
PREscor1,, Ariz., Nav e,n t,,,

 At the regular meeting of the Me- chanics Hook & Ladder CO.,, No. | of Prescott, Arizona, the following resolu- hons were passed by unanimous vote of the company:
 Whereas, A deplorable controversy has been precipitated by the aotioa of Hon. John Howard, mayor of Prescott. in interfering with the ringing of tho frealarm bell by direction of the chief of the fire department.
 Be it resolved, That such aciion on ahe part of said mayor is nnwarrantable and unauthorized, and that we condemn and deprecase it ss unprecedented and as tending to de. stroy and disrupt the efficiency of the said fire department.
 Be it resolved, That these resolutions be spread on the minutes of the eom- pany and published in the JouRSAL- MINER and Prescott Courier.
 By order of the President,
 JOHN VAN HeUrUM, Sec.
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Tne.world Enr,cnea.

The facilities of the present day for the production of everything that vii conduce to the material welfare and comfort of mankind are almost unlim- ted, and when Syrup of Figs was frs { produced the world was enriched with the only perfect laxative known, as il is the only remedy which is truly pleas ing and refreshing to the taste and prompt and effeclusl to cleanse the system gently in the Spring time or, iu tsctat any time and the better it is known the more popular it becomes.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06
hotel Arriyal.

Williams House-Geo Rohpeter, Agua Fris; w R Mccormick, Los An geles; M More. Flagstaff; wm Dent, Winslow:W w R. Russell, San Francisco A F Neal, Benton, Cal: VIDE Motter. St. Joseph. Mo; M E Jacobo, Big Bug.
 Hotel Burks-A A Moore. Hoboken mine; Chas E Donaldson. Big Chino H D Moltk. Missouri; Max Kohn, San Francisco; A J Simon, VII Smith, city; Geo Koresseg and wife, Europe ; E Reekr New York las Hsaso1. Cop per Basin J A Blackburn, Congress City, Morse Donneil, Hillside! FM Collysr, Lynn Creek ? Don.oa. Peck lniue
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06
Bon Bon ssIree.

Prof J. 5. Gales will give bon bon ssoiree at his dancing academy thil evening The following is the pro gramme of dances for the occasion Berlin, Waltz, Mariolaine, Military Polka, York, Waltz Qaadrille, G .lop, Lancers Quadrille, The Slide Polka, Medley.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06
suoklan.s Arnlca salxs.

The best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum Fever sores, Chapped Hands, Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Eruption, and posi- lively cures Piles or no pay required It is guaranteed to give perfect satis- faction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W. w Ross, at the Corner Drug Store.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06
For Sale or Trade.

|received, another invoice of the Improved High-arm Singer Sew. chimes. For sale on easy pay. Liberal discounts for cash. Will
 >r good saddle or work horses, < G. A. WooDs, q Agent, Prescott, Arizona.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in Prescott have been filed for record during the past few days:
 W. c. Bashford to s. E. Bright "lots in Prescott" for $250.
 Rebecca E. Buffum to W. H. Smith lots 1, 3 and 5, block l, for $35O.
 D. F. Mitchell to F. L.'Harmilton and and W. Hunter, lots Il and B blcck i, for $500
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06
Advlce to Motners.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should always be used for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for Di arrhea. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06
Williams House.

|eniy Hotel in Prescott with Cabi. eind Piano, fine parlor and good is the WILLIAMS HOUSE. Also
 beapest First Glass Hotel in Pres
 sPAULDIsG, Proprietor.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Dontal Work

Dr. A. D. Smith, of the Dental firm of Drs. Smith 4 Smith, who did such successful business here last fan, and who have lately opened beautiful Dem tai Parlors in Albuquerque, N. M.. will
 arrive in Prescott May 18th, and re- main until May 20th, at the Hotel
 Burke. The doctor is sure of . splen- did business here, as he is prepared to do all kinds of the finest Dental work. Teeth extracted without pain. Gold. Crown, and Bridge work, etc. Don't fail to call early and secure appoint- ment. See large bills. May I3 to 20.h
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06
Ice Notice.

E just returned from & trip to hlco, where l have contracted e car loads of pure mountain anking my patrons for their ral patronage, l trust to enjoy tom through the coming sea- ring them of prompt attend day or night.
 MARTIN MAYER. Ut, March 23d, 1891.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06
sargalns, Well. Rather.

DO days We will give you 25 per pf on Jeselry, Watches, and k All orders receive prompt at.
 ST. CLAIRE & PRATT,
 eading Jewellers, Phoenix, Ariz.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06
NpIIyInery and No,,ons.

goods, just received at Miss !. next door to the post office. A |ete stock of Millinery goods, and
 line of all kinds of notious. If
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LOCAL NOTES.
,traw berries st Aitken's.

Straw berries ct Aitken's. If Pure Cider Vinegar at Aitken's. If
 Call for Blue Ribbon c,gars at ths Montezuma Saloon. m29u Fresh Candies received each week al Aitken's Cigar and Fruit Store If Fresh Candies received each week al Aitken's cigar and fruit store. tf The genuine Sterling's Royal Rem edy for sale at the Corner Drug Store.tf Coxe's Glycerine ] otion at Ross'r Corner Drug Store. nl9tf Six p'k'g's of Duke Cameo Cigarettes 1 for 25 cents st Ford's.
 Call for the PAT cigar st the Monte zums Saloon.
 Lemp's Beer ori draught at the Mon- tezuma Saloon, 3 cents per glass. If
 Railroad Tickets Bought and Sold at AitkeR's. fl
 All goods sold at California prices at the Corner Drug Store. d
 Go to Mrs. Rebstock's for fruit, nuts, candies and cigars, one door north of postofice. f3f
 Try the "Stargo" and "Orange Blos- bom" Cigars, for sale only at Aitkenis, and you will smoke no other. If
 Sponges, finest ever in Prescott, and cheap, at the Corner Drug Store. If
 Apricot, peach and strawberry fruit handy st the Mountain City drug Bore. l5w1 : : Everything usually kept in drug lore for sale CHEAP at the Corner Drug Store. u. X Pretty flowers make pretty homes You can get the seeds at the Mountain ity Drug Store. 1T
 Imported cigars, I2k cents each. at De Keystone Saloon. Charles Rice, foprietor.
 Eco to Mrs. Rebstock for fine import
 cigars. One door north of post Dee. If UFor a nice Buggy, Ph@ton, Spring &sgon, or anything in that line. call Brecht & rhroue. mi7a B Ys B4 U c U R late and get a fr of spectacles or eye glasses from
 Mountain City Drug Store. Fine lne for moderate price, If fo to Mrs. Rebstock's for novels, Sers and periodicals. All the lead magazines kept in stock, one-door kth of postofice. If rcch. k Throne have several thou redwood shingles, left over from order for their own use, which they
 sell cheap. If lx packages of Dukes Cameo Ci- ltes, for Twenty-Five Cents, at
 h's. If
 rs. Rebstock keeps constantly on
 the finest assortment of cigars
 ies. nuts and fruits of all kinds.
 door north of post office f3u e have just received our stock of (dsy Goods, which comprises every useful, ornamental and pleasing ladies, Gentlemen and Children.
 Sullivan & Co. If
 }ss Cheese-J. l.. Fisher has just
 led, in quality and size, one simply e inse. Hurry up and secure some
 'tis al gone; at same time try
 pickled and smoked Herring. m1
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06
Malaria

h believed to be caused by poisoaous nisms arising from low, marshy land or from decayins vegetable matter. and which. hrassAsA snt0 the lungs. enter and poison the bicod- If healthy condition of the blood is maintairec by taking Hoods sarsaparilla, one is much iesS liabls to malaria. and Hoods sarssparilla has cured many severe csses of this distressing affection
 A Wonderful Medicine.
 "For malaria think Hoods sanaparilla has no equal II has kepti my children well light through the summer, and we iivs in one of the worst places for malaria in Marysvills take Hoo<s ssrsaparilia for that all rors fselins with great benefit" Mas. B F. Dawn, Marys vile. Cal
 Break-Bone Fever.
 My daughter Pearl was taken with dsnrus sor brsak-honsl fever years ago. and my friends thought would lose her. had almost given up hope until she began to take Hoods Sara parflla. She took fonr bottles in four months, and gained IS pounds. thank Hoods sarsa- pariiia fer giving her back to me restored to health and strength" JULIA 4. KIxs, shsr> man, Texaa
 Hoods Sarsaparilla Sold by drussissa n: six for ss Prepared only bye. HOOD q CO. Apothscariss. Lowell. Nasa
 100 Doses Ono Dollar
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o. g. 5.

Golden Ruls Chapter, Nc. l, 0. E.s. will hold regular stated meeting, at Masonic Hall, on ThuTsday, May ', at s ?. m. By order oi ". M ASCfe B. BzogN. Sec.
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bran new Coon in town 70 ] 1t is a white "Coon Tobacco"
 Try 1t. Also, "Piperheid- tncky Smile" "Golden Rope" 1"
 "Climsx," "Stsr" and Pace. ing. In smoking tobacco we ham, Lone Jack, Queen Bee, ir, Sweet Caporsl, Mastiff, Seal, North Carolins, Creole, Hug Gut, and other brands. Full Dress. Satin. Straigh, eo, Pets, etc. Snuff-Gar- Dillenthals. Finest line of m Pipes. Cigars of the puresi In fact, most everything you
 in & hrst-class Cigar and ore. Ford's, Montezma St.
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. W. H. Smith, O. E. Walker lournoy and Henry Clay vii ee & rodeo al Alksli Springs les above Scotts's, on May 2d
 will work up the canyon to k, thence to Cotton Wood to pith's mesa, thence to Henry
 d Horse Wash. Al pariier
 will take due notice of above t, April 20, 1891. td
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06

The following proposals for military supplies were opened at Whipple Bar racks to-day:
 H. Olmstead-150 cords pine, ct AT 200 cords pine, 4.93.
 $. c. Miller-I 900 .coris pine, 1 20; 1000 cords pine. 3.97; 5OO cords juni. per, ACT
 Juo. Canonica-750 cords pine, 4.6s; 750 cords pine. 474; 500 cords pine, 300 cords juniper, 5.75.
 F. Speuce-500 cords pine, 4.sS.
 J. R. Slack-2,O00 cords pine, 4.67 25o cords juniper, 4.49; 250 cords juni. per, All.
 John Cauonica-2,OO 900 bushels char coal, 35c.
 F. Spence, 1000 bushels charcoal, 3Sc. W.C. Bashtord, 1000 lbs bitumin- ous coal, at 2.25 per cwt.
 N. Levy, 1000 lbs bituminous coal, at 2.49 per cwt.
 HAY AND GRAIN
 N. L-vy-s0,0eO lbs barley, 2.65; 10,O00 lbs bran, 2.25; 100000 loose grass hay, at 95c per cwt; 10000 lbs loose grass hay, at 98c per cwt; 100,. co los baled grass hay, at l.20 per cwt; J00.0O0 lbs baled alfalfa, l.25 per cwt {; 100000 lbs loose grain bay, 1.10 per cwt; 5000 lbs baled grain hay, 1.20 per cwt.
 w. c. Bashford-80,000 lbs barley, 2.S0; 10000 lbs corn, 2.35 per cwt; 10000 lbs bran, 2.05.
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Sundays game of tase ball was be- tween the two ninea of Ike Prsseott club, tha awt nine wiuning he game.
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For Rent.

A furnished house, six rooms and bath room. Apply to ID. E. MITCHELL.
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Born,

BARToS-In Prescott, May 3d, 1891, to the wife of J. Barton, daughter.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06
If You Don't

Trade with us, you don't ge: the latest designs in Wall Paper, or the most complete line of Stationery and Musical Goods. Mail orders receive prompt at tention. ST CLAIRE & PRATT,
 f7tf Leading Stationers, Phoenix.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06
Letter LIsr.

The following is list of letters re- maining in the post-ofice at Pres co tt Arizona. uncalled for April 30, 1891.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06
Born,
Marie d.

FREEzE-In Prescott, April 28. to the wife of W. A. Freeze, . son.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1891-05-06

Marie d. " WRKS-FREEcH-At the M. E. parsnu- age, by Rev. c. F. Spray. Sunday, May Sd, Jackson L. Wren and Miss Mary French.
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New Bakery reslaursnt snd bakery has moved La the somnkr houae |
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J ust Rece,yed,

10 supply of Swiss Elm nenthAl imberger Cheese. Herrings, Jon. Figs Feet, Tripe, etc. etc. at
 ScoLARY & KNoBLocK's.
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Proposals tor m,,sary sup,u.s.

The following proposals for military supplies were opened at Whipple Bar racks to-day:
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Prescott, Hay 1, 1891.
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lilIIamson Valley Roaao.

tt, March 23d. 1891.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-01-03
FEDERAL CONTROL OF ELECTIONS.

Power and responsibility" says the
Alta California, should 90 together,
Where they do not, and where power and
responsibility are partners, there is no
safety for human rights and no guarantee
whatever for human liberty and free insti-
tutions. The Force bill rests upon certain
assumptions that have no warrant in nm
man nature and no justification in human
experience. Among these ASSUMPTIONS
may be noted the pretended belief that life
election officers, appointed by life Judges.
viii not be partisan; that such life officers
will be more JUST in using irresponsible
power over the people than would be the
peoples own officers chosen by them to
exercise the same power and be responsible
to the people and their courts for the
method of its exercise; that citizen of this
republic becomes more conscientious and
patriotic and faithful a.ld scrupulous when
he Is appointed for life to federal posi-
ton, than if he depended for his appoint
ment upon his neighbors and fellow citi-
zens, and were answerable to them under
the wholesome and restraining home rule
which the Force bill subverts. These are
the assumptions upon which the bill de-
pends."
The Alta then details the history of the
election frauds of 1876 which made it posi-
bic to count the electoral vote of the state
against TILDEN who, it seems, would have
had it, but for the wholesale frauds in the
registration of voters.
We also know whereof we speak in saw
ing that unless election and registration
officers are held strictly accountable to,the
people they wrong, and not TO some higher
federal authority supposed to be impartial,
there is no guarantee of fairness and every
probability of fraud.
The house to house canvass by registra-
ton officers, provided in the pending cleo
ton bill, is so similar to that made by orr
registration officers that one might suspect
the Utah commission had been consulted in
the preparation of the measure.
Our experience in elections conducted
under the control of irresponsible officers
enables US to state that the device is a very
effective one for enabling a minority to
carry elections with good majority We
have no hesitation in saying the enactment
of the force bill would ordinarily give the
Republicans the election in every close
district. But the passage of the bill may
create many new Democratic votes, and
this probability introduces an element of
uncertainty into the result Of the bill as a
measure for carrying elections.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-01-03

but returned not long since to meet his
trial.
Now, these are the cases upon which the
Tribune tries to make out that the morality
IN the city to day, and the safety of the
people, are greater than in former years.
To-day the whole population is nervous
from the fear of burglars and hold-ups. To-
day the city is in such a state that indig-
ratlon meetings are held to protest against
the vice and immortality that openly fiaunt
and flourish under Liberal rule. No man
VINO has been here for few years but re-
allzes to some degree the change for the
worse that has come over the morals of the
city since the Liberals came into power.
NO one thinks of disputing it, and the
Tribune plea that these evils necessarily
accompany our increasing population might
sound well enough but for one fact,
VIZ: that up to the day of Liberal rule this
haunting and fiourishing vice did not show
itself In this city. 1t was sternly repressed.
and could be depressed now but for the fact
that it has strong claims upon the gratitude
of the Liberal party.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-01-03
FINANCIAL LEGISLATION,

Mr.. TAPPEN, chairman OF the New York
clearing house, said recently: "If Congress
viii let US alone we will get out OF our
money trouble in thirty days; tinkering
with the currency is not desirable thing"
There is more wisdom, more logic, more
force IN this than the casual reader will
grasp. Tinkering with the currency is
uckllsh and dangerous business at any
time. 1t is impossible to do it without dis
tur6ing the financial situation and altering
commercial conditions. 1t may be that this
disturbance and alteration will result bene-
hcially, but for the time its effect will be
more or less injurious. But the chief evil
lies IN the fact that the ''tinkerng'' is done
by men who are depIorably ignorant of the
laws OF finance. Many of them never had
any money to handle; scores of them were
never engaged in any commercial business.
and perhaps the majority of them are nei-
Their more nor less than professional politi-
clans, who know how to harangue crowds.
to make pretty speeches and attract votes.
1t IS notorious fact that some of the men
in Congress who are most active and
officious in financial legislation know
so little about the science OF
making and saving money that they can
not meet their personal expenses with the
handsome congressional salary, and are
eternally in debt. In their ignorance of
what should be done these Congressman
trust to the guidance and direction of
editors equally ignorant of the currency
laws, and who never saw a dollar they
could call their own if their honest debts
were paid. If our financial laws were
made by men who understood finance. and
not by ignoramuses and fellows who never
before earned or saw so much money as
they draw annually from the federal treas
ury, there would be less disturbance when
ever Congress set out to amend or add to
the statutes relating to the currency. And
if financiers instead Of politicians, lawyers
and grangers We're to say when the laws
should be amended, the country would be
afflicted with fewer of these annoying dis
turbances which threaten with disaster
and wreck.