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The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

RETURNS from the constitutional election, as far as heard from, indi- cate a majority in its favor, between 5000 and 6,000. Such a majority, on light vote, expresses in no un- certain terms the wishes of the peo- pie of this territory On the ques- ton of statehood. Congress can not now, with any show of decency, refuse US admittance to the sister, hood of States at once, notwith- standing the fact we are just on the heels of a presidential cam paign. There are many old men in Arizona who have never voted for a president and are anxious to ex- ercise that privilege once, at least, before they turn up their toes for all time to come,
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10
Is it a fIine or Volcano?

George Kohler returned last Sun day night from a trip to the Hua- chuca mountains. He went to the top of the high peak where he dis covered a few months ago a cave or deep hole in the mountains. He was provided with line and plumb which he dropped down a distance of 200 feet before reaching bottom. From the straight nature of the opening he is inclined to believe that it is an old mine or extinct volcano and that his line only reach ed bottom on the bench. The lead en weight attachment to the line was covered with a reddish yellow mud which would lend color to the theory of the opening being a shaft of an old mine.-Tombstone Pros pectOr.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10
What W 6 Raise.

In response to Special Agricul- tural Agent R. J. Hinton's request for statistics of Salt River valley production, the following figures have been compiled under the sane ton of the Chamber of Commerce
 Grain, 58, 100000 pounds, value $731,26O. Alfalfa hay, 263,000,000 pounds, value $526,OO0. Grain hay 5,O00,00O pounds, value $25,000. Alfalfa pasture rented for fattening range cattle brought in from the mountains, 25,O00 at $3 a head, $75,000. Dried fruit 100000 lbs, value $50,000. Promiscuou8 pro- ducts, such as sorghum, sugar cane and small fruits, $20,OO0. Total S1 ,449, ,25G.-Phenix Herald.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10
Slain by the ApaCheS.

Wilcox GA. T.), Nov. 29.-The Apaches are on the warpath, and have committed several depreda- tions. One man has been killed and another wounded, and the set tiers are arming to protect them selves against them.
 Major William L. Downing, who lives about thirty miles south of this place, rode in in great haste Thursday night and reported that one of his men had been murdered by a war party of Indians, who disappeared soon after the killing and who cannot now. be found. The name of the dead man is B. H.. Daniels; a Canadian and ex-soldier and about thirty-five years old. He is a resident of Ontario, Canada.
 The Justice of the Peace here, M, ". Baker, returned to Downings sawmills. Trailers have been em- ployed and have followed the tracks of the Indians some distance. They returned yesterday morning and stated positively that the footprints showed the string on the mOccasin. One tract led direct from the body of the dead man.
 The Cononer's jury found a ver- diet in accordance with the above report.
 The following telegram was re- ceived from Fort Bowie this even- ing "Major Downing was shot from ambush this evening while riding in his buggy, but not fatally. Lieut.. Irwin and company of soldiers now leaving"
 This was within . mile of the Majors residence. Robbery was not the object ofthe murderers. It is the season when the redskins be- come uneasy, and dispatch says that it would de well for all citizens to look we'll to their arms before more lives are taken.
 Bowie is eighteen miles from the scene of the killing, and the military is taking every possible precaution to defend the settlers.
 Great excitement exists among the settlers, who fear a raid from the Indians in the Chiricuhua noun tains, which are practically impen- ctrable by. the whites against an armed foe. The hostiles are nov ing south.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

Tuck Prina was in town several days this week from his ranch on Bonita creek. MT. Prina has circu- lated and received 36 signers to a petition asking that a mail route be established between Solomonville and Hampson's ranch on Eagle Creek. The 36 names on the peti- tion are all of persons who will re- ceive their mail from offices accom- modated by this route. These people now have to travel from 50 to 75 miles to reach the nearest post-of- fee. The route should be granted. Bulletin.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10
The Actual Facts.

At last the true facts of the mur- der of Samuel Dittenhorfer, the Navajo Sam" of the Navajo coun- try. have reached the city He was not shot and killed by his clerk as was first reported, but by 8 COW and horse rustler, Thomas Collins. A gentleman by the name of Stewart was present and an eye witness to the killing.
 A few weeks ago, at Dittenhorfer's store Collins was present, and Sam said to him: T understand you are a horses rustler," to which Collins replied he was. Dittenhorfer then told him to keep away from his place, as he would injure his busi- ness, to which remark Collins be- came offended.
 On the evening of the murder Collins went to Sam's place of busi- ness, and found three men engaged in a game ofcards. Collins said; Why no have 1t four handed gamer" Collins was drunk, but he entered in the game, and kept knocking on the table, coming very near several times tipping the lamp over. Dittenhorfer had retired, but spoke to Collins, requesting him not to make so much noise, Col lins paid no attention to the re- quest, but kept pounding on the table. Finally, Dittenhorfer got up, dressed himself, and on coming into the room where Collins was said if there was to be a row he would be in 1t. A few angry words then passed between him and Col lins, when Sam struck the latter III the face with his fist. Collins, on stepping back few feet, pulled his pistol and fired. The ball struck Dittenhorfer in the left breast, pass ing through the heart and body, and resulting in instant death. Col lins left the store with his smoking revolver Tn hisright hand, mounted his mustang, which was standing hitched near the door, and rode off.
 Our informant states that he had when he left eluded capture, but the authorities arc still out after him. Alb. Citizen.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10
The Arid Region.

According to the Irrigation Age the average prosperity of the arid region exceeds that of any other section of the United States. There is no other place where mans living is so sure. There is no other place where so little is subtracted from the total product of labor by reason of crop failures or other dis asters. The arid region exhibits more beauty of landscape, both na- tural and acquired, than any other part of the earth we know anything about. While all these are true, it is also fact that our people do not make the most of their possibilities. The Age expects that the great growth of the next ten years will be in this reigion. It expects that the wealth of the people here will be multiplied over and over again; first by the reclamation of waste lands, and second, by the apprecia- ton of lands now under ditch as the result'of a largely increased de- mand.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10
Reservoir Sites Released.

A Washington dispatch states that Secretary Noble has approved the recommendation made by Land Commissioner Carter, that all lands heretofore withdrawn for reservoir purposes in several western States and Territories and not included in sites finally located, be restored to the public domain. Secretary Noble also ordered that necessary papers to carry out the provisions of this order be issued at once.
 Under it's provisions land thus designated will be opened to settle ment. It is located in Montana Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Cali fornia and other western States and Territories. Commissioner Carter said that there were about 50,000 acres of this land in each of the several States designated.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10
NOTICE.

The duplicate assessment roll of the County of Apache for the year 1891, is now in my possession for the collection of the taxes levied therein.
 The taxes will be delinquent on the THIRD MONDAY OF DECEMBER next. and unless paid on that day, or prior thereto, one and one-half per cent per month, during the time the said taxes shall be delinquent, will be added to the amount thereof, as penalty.
 The payment of taxes, may be made during office hours, at the County Jail, in St. Johns, Apache County, Arizona
 o. B. LITTLE, Sheriff and ex-officio Tax Collector,
 Apache County, Arizona.
 St. Johns, Sept. 2l, 1891.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

Inebriety is curable in nearly all eases in the early stages. After re- peated poisoning or intoxication for years, conditions of degenera- tions come on, from which recovery is very rare. The drink impulse may die out or be permanently checked, but the injury to the brain and nervous system remains - Western Medical Reporter.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

But we will cure you if you will pay us. Men who are Weak, Nervous and De
 bilitated, suffering from Nervous Debii- Ity, Seminal Weakness, and all the ef- fleets of early Evil Habits, or later indis- cretions, which lead to Premature De cay, Consumption or Insanity, should send for and read the Book of Life, ," giving particulars of a Home Cure. Sent 1sealed) free. by addressing Dr. Parker's Medical and Surgical Institute, 151 North Spruce St., Nashville, Tennessee. They guarantee cure or no pay.-The Sunday Morning.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

In ths District Court oi the Fourth Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona, sitting in and for the County of Apache. Rudolph Neumann,
 Marguerite Neumann,
 Defendant.
 The Territory of Arizona to Marguerite Neu- mann, greeting
 You are hereby notified that the plaintiff in the above entitled action, has filed a complaint against you in the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona, sitting in and for the County of Apache, in which court the above entitled action was brought;
 And you are required to appear and answer the complaint filed therein within the following time, exclusive of the day of service, viz:
 If summons Is served upon you within the County of Apache, then within ten days after such service; if service of summons herein is made upon you out of the county. but within the said District, then within twenty days after such service; if service of this summons is made upon you personally without the Terri tory of Arizona or service of said summons is made by publication, then you are required to appear and answer said complaint within twen- ty days after the completion of such pubicG- ton, in the same manner and under the same penalties, as if you had been personally served with summons within the county in which the suit is pending; if service is made upon you in any other manner then within thirty days after such service or judgment by default will be ta- ken agai nSt you. Witness my official hand and the { SEAB, Aseal of said court attached, at of / flee, this 23rd day of November 1891.
 JOHN T. HOGUE, Clerk District Court. ByF W, NELSON, Deputy. SANFORD & MORRISON,
 Attorneys for plaintiff,
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

Bud McClintock was in town last Sunday. He reports cattle in very poor condition, and expects to loose many next spring. But few have died yet. He is pushing his cattle to tue north side of the river, where there is much good browsing.- Bulletin.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

IT has recently been estimated that in the world at large 4,000 manufacturers produce yearly 900,- 100000 kilogrammes of paper Three hundred million is used in periodicals, and the remainder in books, brochures, commercial cir culars, etc. The amount used in periodicals has increased one-third in ten years, and is constantly growing.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

THERE have been eight national famlnes in Russia during the pres ent century, in 1901, 1908, 1911, 1912, 1888, 1S40, 1860 and 1891. In addition to these, there have been several provincial famines, which are as severe, if not as extensive, as those which affect the whole pop ulation.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10
First publication December 8, 1891.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. i

LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT, ARIZ.,
 October 10th, 1891. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of her intention O 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, on Monday, Dec. 18th, 1891, viz Elias Bunch, Homestead Application No 576, for the east half of the northwest quarter and west half of the northeast quarter (beng lots 2 aud and southeast quarter of northwest quar- ter and southwest quarter of northeast quarter) of Section No. Township No. 8 North, Range No % East
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
 Julius Becker, Luther Martin, F W Nelson, A A Dewitt, all of SpringerVii1e, Apache County, Arizona Territory.
 J. C. MARTIN,
 Register. First notification Oct, 29, 1891.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

TIE oldest surviving cabinet off cer in the country is supposed to be Mir. James Campbell, of Phila- delphia, who was Postmaster Gene raj during Pierce's administration. This was the only cabinet 10 go through the four years without a break.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

NEARLY one hundred and fifty steamships are bound to Baltimore to load grain for Europe, says the Baltimore Manufacturers Record. The rush of freight from the West to the seaboard promises to exceed even the highest calculations made by experts, and many of the rail- roads are already overtaxed, al- though the corn crop has hardly commenced to move yet.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

IT is said to be a fact, though not generally known, that the light of the sun and the moon exercise a deleterious effect on knives and oth- CT edge tools.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

REUBEN JARVIS, professorin the public schools of Smith Center, Kansas, claims he has discovered chemicals with which he can pro- duce rain at any time.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

A RECENT dispatch from the gen. eral freight agent of the Mexican International Railroad says the Mexican corn crop is failure, and will create almost Q famine in ali the districts. The demand for Amer ican corn will aggregate a million buShelS.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10
Notice of Publication.

Estate of ROsalio ColOmo, deceased. Notice is barebv giyen bv the undersigned, administra- tor of the estate of Rosalio ColomO, deceased, to creditors .f and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them; Wlth ter the first publication of this notice, to the said administrator, at his office at show Low, Apache County, Arizona, the same being me rlace for the transaction of the business Of said aasttta HENRY HUNING
 Administrator of the estate of Rosalio Col3mc
 deceased.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

THE statement is made that in Massachusetts there are 3S, ,295 part ners in eighty-three industries, of whom 1,760 are women, and that out of 42,731 stockholders in that State, II, ,722 are also women,
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

THERE is said to be secret so- ciety in China, with millions of members, whose motto is "Chinn for the Chinese" and whose princi- pal aim is to prevent foreigners from living in that country.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

The Prospector Is authority for the statament that the Chiricahua Company contemplates shipping q large number of cattle east in the spring. Mr. Vickers, while in Kan sas City recently, had a talk with President Manvil of the Santa Fe route, and thinks possibly lower
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

CHINESE rebels are marching on Pekin for the purpose of overthrow ing the ruling dynasty and putting a native on the throne. A battle is imminent.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

". E. Reeves, who has a cattle ranch below Bisbee,reports cattle in that vicinity in good condition. He also says the people are about even- ly divided on the question of state hood over his way.-Tombstone Prospector
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

SOLDIERS from the interior of Mexico are supplanting the present pursuers of Revolutionist Garza, it being believed the latter sympathize with him.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

THE first Constitutional Conven- ton of California met at Cotton Hall, Monterey, in 1S49. The Cal ifornia Pioneers have just saved this historic building from being demolished by promising to pur- chase and repair it.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

RUMoRs from the scene of the anti-foreign riots in China make the outrages more brutal than was supposed. The situation is becom- ing serious,
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

MAYOR GRACE has resigned in disgust from the presidency of the Grant Monument Association at New York, owing to efforts to make 1t Republican machine.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

AN astounding conspiracy has been unoarthed at Sandoyal, H., where it is discovered that incen- diary fires have been set for year or more by gang regularly organ jzed, with prominent man as lead
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

It is said that w. L. Vail, the Pima county cattle man, has open ed up butcher shop at Gila City. Yuma Sentinel.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

SENATOR SHERMAN is said to be not opposed to a contest of Brice's seat in the Senate, under certain circumstances.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

IT is reported that the negotia- tions for the sale of the Cherokee Strip are nearly concluded.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

SAYS the Boston Journal: New Orleans people are ambitious and sanguine. They are prophesying that their port will become the greatest shipping port of the coun- try within the next ten years, great CT even than New York. They say that the producers in the Northern States west of the Ohio river and in the Southern States west of the Ala bama river have found out that they can ship grain, cotton and pork to Europe from New Orleans more cheaply than from any other port.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

TRAIN wreckers deliberately de- railed train in South Carolina the casualties were remarkably few
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

RUMoRs are again current that Secretary Blaine's health is suffer- ing from excitement and worry.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

MT. Wm. A. Gillespie was in town for short time on Tuesday morn ing. He says the range in his sec ton (Stockman Pass) has never been insuch condition. He expects to loose many of his cattle. Mr. Gillespie is somewhat discouraged but we trust his losses will not reach anything like what he is an- ticipating nOw.-Graham County Bulletin.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

ONE of the oldest of the twenty four missions established in Cali fornia by the Franciscans at the
 close of the last century is the mon- astery at Santa Barbara. But two women, Mrs. Harrison and the Prin- cess Lomse have ever been permit ted to set foot in these cloisters, ,and after theirvisits the ground onwhich they had stepped was at once re- consecrated with many ceremonies.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

GEN. PALMER of the Grand Army of the Republic, made a bloody shirt speech at a Brooklyn banquet.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

There are said to be over 23,000 Indians in the United State who can read English and over 10000 who can read Indian languages.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10
THE POLICE GAZETTE
Deputy. SANFORD & MORRISON,
 Attorneys for plaintiff,

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 Mailed to any address i'll the United States, securely wrapped, l3 weeks for $1.0 .00.
 Send Five Gents for sample copy.
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 ErorJ,Iiu Cnuora Naw York City.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

SINCE 1880 $12,OO0,OOO has been expended in constructing 11,000 miles of canals and Il GOO miles of distributing ditches, which now fur nish irrigation for 6,OOO,O0O acres nf lnrI
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
AND OBSTETRICIAN.
 SURGERY A SPECIALITY.
Esr. g. $. DANEEz.

Has permanently located in St. Johns, and offers his services to it's people and those of the surrounding country.
 4 complete stock of pure drugs Con- sultation through correspondence and filled and forwarded by mail
 Office in the building formerly occupied
 by E. S. Slower.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10
First publication Oct. 2s, 1891.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
 LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT, ARIz.
 December 4th, 1891. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make nal proof 1n 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 January 23d, 16y2, viz: OrsOn Brewur Arnold, Homestead Appl1ea- ton, No. 35l, for the southeast quarter Of sec tion 2S Township I3 N, Range 28 east. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz:
 John SpringethOrpe Peter Petersen, Eleazar Jones, Svend Martin Jensen, all of St, Johns, Apache county, Arizona Territory.
 J. c. MARTIN,
 Register. First publication December 10, 1S9L
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10
First publication OctoberS, 1891
-OTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT PEEsCOTT. Ariz. September 2Sth, 1891.

September 2Sth, 1881. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof ill 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 Saturday, Jan uary 10th, 1882, viz: simeon N Ray, Homestead Application No. 532 for the east 12 of the sout h. east 4, St ctiOn ', and the northeast 14 of the northeast 14. S-ction lS and the northwest 14 of the northwest 13 of See. No. IT, in Township No. $ NOIth of Range No, 29 East
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
 Spencer w Wiltbanks George H Crosby, Hen ry L Marble, OrsOn BiglOw, ali of Springerville, Apache County, Arizoua.
 J, c. MARTIN,
 Register, First publ;oation necarn her 2 1 1S01
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10

ACCORDING to the latest computa- lion Europe will need 455,000,0Q0 bushels of wheat and 335,000,000 bushels of rye, or their equivalents. The United States, Canada and In dia, says the Chicago Inter Ocean, could manage to spare enough
 wheat to fill the bill very nearly, but the rye is not to be had, no matter what price the people are able to pay for it. The aggregate European deficit of breadstufls, af- ter allowing for the surplus of this and other countries, is nearly 4OO,- 000,000, and the question is, what shall take the place of this deficit?
The St. Johns herald., 1891-12-10
LAND NOTICES.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT PREsCoTT, ARIZONA September 39, 1891.

LAND OFFICE AT PRESCOTT, ARIZONA
 September 39, 1891. 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 Saturday Dec H. 1SSI viz: Jose Savadra, Homestead Application No 352, for the fractional west 15 or northeast 1f being lot2 and southwest 14 of the northeast 14) the west 12 of the southeast 1 of sec g. twp F north Range 2S east.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of, said land, viz:
 Baltazar Jaramillo, Jose Torres, Alfred Ruiz, TcodorO Chavez all of St. Johns, Ariz.
 J. C.SMARTIN,
 Register.