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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-09-12
MOON MYTHS.

Chandra or Soma-is a male deity,
represented in one myth as the son of
the patriarch Atri, and in another as
arising from the milk sea, where it was
churned by the gods so as to obtain
the water of life. The moon is gener-
ally represented as wearing white gar
ments, holding a mace in one hand
and riding in chariot drawn by ten
horses and antelopes. The hare is
sacred TO him, and the Hindoos fancy
that they see the outlines Of hare on
the face of the moon, says the St.
LOUIS Republican.
In Africa the man in the moon is
supposed to have incurred the wrath of
the sun, and in punishment is carved
by the knife (that is the rays) of the
latter. This continues until the whole
of the moon is cut away and only
little piece is left. The moon implores
the sun to have pity on him and leaves
this moral for his children. The sun
grants his request, and the moon grows
from this little piece until at last 1t is a
full moon. Then the sun begins carv-
ing again.
In China the old man of the moon
is known as Yue lao, and holds the
reins of marriages among mortals in his
hands. The future husband and wife
are tied together by an invisible silken
cord, which is only severed at death.
'I'1is must be the man of the honey
moon.
A S!avonic legend says that the
moon, king of night and husband of
the sun, fell in love with the morning
star, wherefore he was cloven in halt IN
punishment, as we see him in the sky
to this day.
A Russian myth is told about man
who sought for the isle in which there
was no death. He took up his abode
n the moon, but after one hundred
years or so had elapsed death came
after him. A furious struggle ensued,
and the moon proving victorious the
man was taken up to the sky and now
shines Gas a star near the MOON"
The Jews have a story that Jacobs
face is visible in the moo1. Another
religious superstition is handed down
by Bertheld, that the moon is Mary
Magdalen, and the spots are her tears
of repentance, while according to a
French superstition the moon is Judas
Iscariot, who was translated there for
his treason.
In Greenland sun and moon were
said to be brother and sister. Marina
was teased by her brother, Anninga,
and she ran away from him. He fol-
lowed her, but she flew up in the air
and became the sun, and her brother,
who could not fly high. became the
moon. He is still pursuing his sister
hoping some day to surprise and
capture her. "When he IS tired and
hungry in his last quarters. he leaves
his house on a sledge harnessed to four
dogs and hunts for several days. On
his return he eats so much he grows
into full moon."
The Australians believed the moon
to be a mlschievous being who went
about the world doing eyil. One day
he swallowed the eagle god. The wives
of the eagle came up to see him, and
the moon not recognizing them, asked
them where he could find a well. They
showed him one and as he stopped
over to drink they hit him on the head
Gan idea evidently used by Miss Bradd
in Lady Audley's Secretly with a
tomahawk, and out flew the eagle.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26

An exchange gives the following orig inal and unique version of the creation of the world: 'In the beginning God created heaven and earth and all things tn rein. He then created man and wo- man, and left the loafers on the corners, and in due time they multiplied and spread into the depot, post office and
 stores. In the latter place they sit and explain state and national problems that have vexed great minds, and exist par tially by sampling goods. While he is thus engaged his wife is out washing for her neighbors, and his poor helpless children are left at home to care for themselves as best they can. There is nothing more noticeable than loafer." "
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26
A GOLD WATCH AND $2O4.

That is what every agent receives who gets up club on our $1 per week. Our 14-karat gold-filled cases are war. ranted for 20 years. Fine Elgin or Wal tham movement. Stem wind and set Lady's or Gents size. Equal to any $5C watch. To secure agents where we have none, we sell one of our Hunting Case Watches for the Club Price, $2S, and send c. O. D. by express with privilege of examination before paying for same. Our agent at Durham, N. O., writes "Our jewellers have confessed they dc not know how you can furnish such work for the money"
 One good, reliable agent wanted for each place. Write for particulars.
 EMPIRE WATCH Co.,,
 4S and 50 Maiden Lane, New York.
 noyl9 '91 ly
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26

It will be seen, by reference to an ar ticle in another column taken from the Albuquerque Citizen, that Jose Chaves, better known as "The Coyote, {" attempt ed to kill Hon. Frank A. Hubbell. Ii will be remembered that year or SC back Mir. Hubbell's mayordomo shot and killed the brother of Chaves. It is more than likely that the last shooting was an outgrowth of the former, as the Chaves' have the reputation of being desperate and yengeful.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26
The World Enriched.

The facilities of the present day for the production of everything that will con. duce to the material welfare and comfort of mankind are almost unlimited and when Syrup of Figs was first produced the world was enriched with the only perfect laxative known, as it is the only remedy which is truly pleasing and re freshing to the taste and prompt and efectual to cleanse the system gently in the Spring time or, in fact, at any time and the better it is known the more pop u1ar it becomes.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26
You are in I Bad Fix

But We will cure you if you will pay us. Men who are. Weak, Nervous and De- bilitated, suffering from Nervous Debil- ity, Seminal Weakness, and all the eff 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 Home Cure. Sent (sealed) free. by addressing Dr. Parker's Medical and Surgical Institute, 151 North Spruce St., Nashville, Tennessee. They guarantee a cure or no pay.-The Sunday Morning,
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26
The Western settlers Chosen Specific

With every advance of emigration into the far West, new demand is created for Hostetter's Stomach BItters. Newly peopled regions are frequently less salu- brious than older settled localities, on account of the miasma which rises from the recently cleared land, particularly along the banks of rivers that are sub- ject to freshets. The agricultural or mining emigrant soon learns, when he does not already know, that the Bltters afford the only sure protection against malaria, and those disorders of the sto- mach, liver and bowels, to which eli matic changes, exposure and unaccus- toned or unhealthy water or diet subject him. Consequently, he places an esti- mate on this great household specific and preventive commensurate with it's in- trinsic merits, and is careful to keep on hand a restorative and promoter of health so implicitly to be relied upon in time of need.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26

This world is full of conceited dam phools. They are more conspicuous in small towns than elsewhere. Three or four of these wise-acres will congregate around a stove and pass judgment on the rest of mankind. Make thelr state ment with all the earnestness of posi- tive conviction, and turn to their au- dience for approval, with an air of, dis pute it if you dare, looking as wise as owls and possessed of about as much in- telligence.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26

It is sometimes very remunerative to be political boss, carry one hundred and fifty or two hundred votes in your vest pocket and run them to the polls like flock of sheep; manipulate con ventions and make up a "ticket on ones knee." It enables one occasionally to effect an exceedingly favorable com promise with officials who have future political aspirations. For instance compromize forty-odd hundred dollars for thirteen hundred. This is one way to legislate for the benefit of the honest and hardworking taxpayer; but we are of the opinion that the people'will show their disapprobation of such methods next November.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26


 It is said, in fact, Ben Schuster says, that he saw J. B. Crawford, who killed Roman Lopez and Rafael Chaves in Hol- brook, short time since, in St Johns on Friday night last. MT Schuster is we'll acquainted with Crawford and should know whether or not it was he. By the way, it is a little singular, that the associated press news gatherers al- ways embellish, exaggerate and color their items, to make them more accept able tc sensational newspapers. It has been telegraphed all over the country that Lopez and Chaves were wealthy sheep ownels-that they had just dis posed of large cfip'of wool. :" etc The truth is, that neither owned sheep,
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26

nor had a pound of wool to sell. We understand that Chaves had recently taken some sheep from Juan Candela- rio on the shares, and that is the only foundation, the associated press news mongers had to make them wealthy sheep raisers.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26

Our taxpayers should remember that on the 2lst of December taxes go delin- quent and penalty attaches after that date. It will pay them to ante on or before the 2lst proximo. Hustle your selves and pony up, the Tax Collector is ready and auxious to give you receipt in full,
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26

Hon. A. F. Banta has planted row of shade trees In front of his building. Others should follow his example. Moth ing adds more to the beauty and com fort of town than shade trees planted along it's streets.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26

c. P. Anderson, at the drug store, has received a large and well selected in- voice of holiday goods. Call and exam inc them before purchasing elsewhere. No trouble to show goods.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26

Col. J. Harry Monroe has been at the Cienega for the past week, repairing a portion of their buildings, and taking general supervision of affairs.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26

Dr. Daniel has received choice and well selected lot of drugs, and opened them in the building formerly occupied by E. S. Slower
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26

Clark, who killed LovIn at Holbrook, gave bail in the sum of $2,500 to answer to the grand jury.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26

THE HERALD has removed its office to the corner of Commercial and Water streets.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26

The walls of the new building of Don Luis Chaves on Commercial street are up and about ready for the carpenters.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26
LOCAL NEWS.

Wild geese are beginning to locate in the vicinity of St. Johns.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26

J.L. Hubbell is expected home the latter part of this week.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26

Remember that on next Tuesday you are to vote for the adoption or rejection of the constitution. Don't forget that a vote for it is vote for home rule. Bear in mind that vote against it is a vote to continue Arizona as dumping ground for tricky and interruptions carpet-bag- gers-men who own no property in the Territory-who have no interest in com mon with our people-who come here with but one end in view that is to make the most of their opportunities while in office and return to their homes at the expiration of their terms to enjoy their ill-gotten gains.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26

St. Johne, Thurs1ay, ,NoVemb:r 26
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26

They poulticed her feet and poulticed
 her head, And blistered her back till 'twas smart
 ing and dred, ,--.--- Tried tonics. elixirs, painkillers and
 salves,
 (Though grandma declared it was noth-
 ing but "narves." The poor woman thought she must cer-
 tainly die, Fill "Favorite Prescription" she happen
 ed to try. No wonder it's praises so loudly they
 speak; She grew better at once, and was well
 in week.
 The torturing pains and distressing nervousness which accompany, at times, certain forms of female weakness, yield like magic to Dr. Pierce's Favorite Pre- lscription. It is purely vegetable, per fectly harmless, and adapted to the del icate organisations organization of wo- man. It allays and subdues the ner- vous symptoms and relieves the pain ac- companying functional and organic trou- bles. Guarantee printed on bottle-wrap- per, and faithfully carried out for many years.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against John Oakly, de- ceased, to exhibit them with necessary Snowflake, i'll Apache county, Arizona, the same being his place of business for transacting the business of said estate, within four months from the date of the first publication of this notice.
 ORSON ELLSWORTH, Executor of the estate of John Oakly,
 deceased.
 Snowflake, July ?, 1891.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-11-26
COUNTY OFFICIALS.
POST OFFICE.

sERAFIN APoDACA, P. M. offce hours: Opeu from A. N. until P. M. On Sundays from to P.M. Mail closes going eaat at Il A. Ms
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-12-18
The Missing "Butcher.,

Look a-herep' said an old fellow who
got on at Brighton to the conductor of a
train day or two ago, 'Ive bin waitin
nalf an hour for that boy to come around. Z"
what boy?"
why, the Teller with prize packages"
They are not allowed on this road now"
They hain't2 What's the matter that
they hain't?"
Because passengers found so much fault
with them"
you don't sayl I'd like to know who
raised any rumpus about it."
1T was general complaint; the public
claimed that it was swindle"
WALL WALL The public must be Gu
rious sort O. critter. Why, sir, l paid
twenty-five cents for a prize package on
this road two years ago and got huff pens,
pencils, paper and envelopes to last me fif-
teen years, and on top of that drawed
locket which the hull family have bin
takin turns wearin to meetin ever since
Swindle Why, sir, calkerlate robbed
that poor, innocent boy of jest about ten
dollars, and | was expectin to see him to-
day and offer him five dollars to git the
blamed thing off my consciencew-Detroit
Free Press.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-12-18

The czar's silver wedding was so dull
that it must have been of oxidized silver
Philadelphia Record.
Five things are essential to success in
life. One is "a good wife; the four other.
are money.--Richmond Recorder.
SPANS six-year-old king is to have his
bust put on a new coin. 1t should be
half overeign.-Philadelph Ledger.
A tombstone is about the only place
where the average man really doesn't care
to have his name in Washington
Star.
We have noticed that the cheaper the
trousers young man has on the more full
he puts on the collar and cuffs of his over
coat.-Atchison Globe
The Washington Post, following the leaG
of some schoolboy, as we imagine, suggests
that it is perhaps because history repeats
itself that it gets to be so very dry.
When young lady offers to hem a cam
brio handkerchief for a rich bachelor
friend you can set it down that she means
to sew in order that she may reap. Judy
A Hindoo baby is named when it is
twelve days old, and usually by the moth
er. The names the father calls it then, es
pecially nights, wouldn't usually look well
on visiting card -SomerNlle Journal.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-12-18
1t Wasn't Hogs.

An old colored man had brought out a
pail of water for my horse, and we were
talking about the weather and the crops
when young negro about eighteen years
old broke out of the woods on the other
side Of the road. He was bareheaded, bare
footed, and had on torn shirt and a rag
ged pair of dungarees. The minute the
old man saw him he called out:
boy. like to know what dis yere fuss
ing's all bout!'
What fussing" replied the young man.
'Doan' you ak me what fussing, sahl
knows yo', boyl You is Niger who dun
works fur Majah Gambler
"What if docsS"
"What if yo' doess Why, sab, lie gwine
to tell ledge Smith dat yo has bin chasin
one of his hogsp'
"Shoo Nebber did it,"
"Doan' yo' lie to me, boy! Can't dun
see yo' is all out of breff wild chasin dai
hog? If de jedge doan't have yo' in jail
befo' two days den Pm 'possum"
Look a-yere, Uncle Ben" said the
young man as he came across the road,
''does yo' member dat time de jedge's hogs
dun got on de railroad track down dar?"
"Of co'se, sah--of co'se does"
IAN when de train cum along. what did
dem hogs do? Didn't dey run right down
de track?o
''Of co'se dey did,"
"An did dem kivered kyars cotch up tc
'em'" Didn't dey run two miles an den
jump into de swamp"
eyes, sab, dey did,"
"Wall, den, was yo' big huff fule tc
reckon I'd be fussing wild hogs dat could
run faster n de bullgine? Reckon lie got
wings to fly wild? Does look like bird?"
He went off up the road, turning to
look back occasionally, and when he had
passed out of sight around bend the old
man shook his head in solemn way and
said to me:
II reckon 1 dun made a powerful mis-
take wild dat niger. l said hogs, but lie
dead sure he was arter a calfp'-New York
Worl6
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-12-18
An Impolitic Thing.


young Legalcap is smart fellow"
said the manager of the collection depart
ment to the great lawyer.
Eyes? What's he been doing now?',
asked the great lawyer.
"Why, he was in the Office alone yester-
day when he heard that Silk & Satin were
financially embarrassed. We were holding
one or two claims against them, and he
rushed out and slapped ON an attachment
just fifteen minutes before they closed
their doors"
"Got in ahead of every one, did he9"
BEAT every other creditor" said the
manager.
The great lawyer looked pleased
1T was a good piece of work, he said
Il like to see a young man with some en-
terprise and brains What did you do?"
II told him it was good piece of work. !"
"Whatp The great lawyer looked
startled
"Why, l complimented him for his
promptness and business sense"
'Merciful heavens, man, that will never
DOR cried the great lawyer. He'll be
asking for more salary. Go out and tell
him that if he hadn't been here the office
boy could have done it just as we'll Chi
cago Tribune.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-12-18
Where He Slept.

An English resident of Russia describes
the merchant of that country as knowing
the pecuniary value of what is called "a
good position in society" He has a fine
house and gorgeous furniture, and gives
sumptuous feasts, but he really signs for
the simple life which he formerly led as a
peasant.
The corporation of country town hon,
ored me with a dinner, and slept at the
house of a rich merchant of the place. The
old gentleman took me, according to Gus
tom, into every room of his house, and
showed me all the expensive property he
had stuffed it with-pictures, furniture,
ornaments, clocks, carpets, silver and gold.
] was called on to exhaust my vocabulary
of admiration
Among the rest he showed me his own
bedroom, furnished with very fine bed
and he asked me the invariable question,
What do you think of that?"
l admired it properly. thought it mag
nificent! 1t was covered with blue silk and
lace.
YES" he said, chat cost a deal OF
money, but"-with wink such as nobody
but Russian knows how to give-"I
don't sleep atop of that bed / sleep un-
der itF'-Youth's Companion
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-12-18
She Missed 1t Once,

II can't find that there's anything the
matter with your wife, SIR" said the super
intendent of the asylum to the gentleman
who called to make inquiries. II have
been watching her very closely since she's
been here and find nothing in her talk OF
actions which would indicate that her
mind has been affected in any way"
That's just it," said the gentleman,
"she's quiet now, know, but who can tell
how soon she may be raving; so thought
the best thing to do would be to have her
placed under treatment at once"
Quite right" admitted the superin-
tendent. "but what has been her symp-
toms?"
There has been only one," returned the
gentleman, "but that convinced me''- He
shook his head solemnly, and then added
There was bargain sale at Jones' the
other day and she didn't attend it,"
Too bad! too badP' replied the superin-
tendent. 'This is most serious form OF
the mania. Pll do my best, but fear it's
a life case. "-Cloak Review.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-12-18

SnOts from MANY LOcker6s
rhe man who wants the earth is satisfied
# be secures the dust. Pittsburg Dispatch.
| / know bank whereon a wild time
grows. There is a run OF it.-Lowel)
Courier
The man who makes bad break ought
not to be employed on a railroad train
New Orleans Picayune.
The farmer who closely packs his load
of wood is sure to strike the popular chord.
Lowell Courier.
The theatrical mechanic is not quarrel
some, but he often finds it necessary to
raise scene.-Dramatic News,
THAT was the stroke of a master hand"
said the boy when the school teacher pun
jshed him.. Washington Star.
what would you do if you were in my
shoes, Jepdsoh?" asked Hobbs. "Black
'em," replied Jephson.-So Jour
nal.
Why is it said that the doctor pays visits,
when every one knows that it is the visits
which pay the doctor?-Baltimor Ameri-
can.
Whether or not cheap coat makes
cheap man, there is no question that
sealskin sack becomes dear girl.-Phila'
delphia Times.
We do not wish to be severe upon team
sters as class, but we are forced to the
conclusion that they seldom turn out well.
Boston Transcript.
There is only one person more interest
ing than the man with fund of stories,
and he is the fellow that prevents them
from being told.-Elmira Gazette
"Do you think those shoes are worth
mending?" ''Vell, yes, if l sole and heel
tenn and put new uppers on tenn. Inc
strings are still goot. Leather Dealer.
"How astonishing that your parrot can
remember such long words" 'Not at all.
1t is quite natural for a parrot to use words
of pollysyllabies. baltimore American.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-12-18
Just the Same.

He had hatbox in one hand and an
umbrella in the other and was making
good time down Chambers street in the
rain when he struck something soft, TOOK
slide and brought up in a heap on the
walk. A man who was closely following
him came to halt to inquire:
Strike banana peelP"
IL think it was peach skin," replied
the other. as he sought to get his legs un'
der him.
"Ohl 1t was? see. Answers the pur-
pose just the same however" And ne
passed on and left the ether sitting help
less in pool of water.-New York Even
ing World.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-12-18
He Took a Holiday.

II don't often treat myself to holiday, y
said young business man to friend
"but my wife kept teasing me to take a
day off, so yesterday | staid at home.'
THAT must have been pleasant" re-
sponded his friend; ''feel rested, sup
pose.''
Not muchl The girl left and had to
help my wife. l took the screens out OF
all the doors and windows, washed the
windows, shook the dining room rugs,
burned the leaves in the front yard, dug
up the house plants and potted them in
the cellar, carried in ton of coal and a
load of kindlings, chopped the tomatoes
for my wife's piccallili and the rest of the
time took care of the baby No, can't
say that feel rested. detroit Free Press.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-12-18

Belle all other girls transcribed,
Lovellest creature of her genus,
Never charms more nicely blended
To suggest a perfect Venus.
Winningest of Loves sweet teachers.
Eyes she had with depths enhancing.
Exquisitely chiseled features,
Lips her siren spell enhancing.
destinations rapt enchainer!
Every glance of hers epthused me!
Yet was never woman palmer
Than was Belle when she refused me.
Boston Courier.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-12-18

Miss Lurkbetter-Ain' dat Rubie Com.
pers stan'in agin d. lam'post?
Miss Furey-Y aas, da's him; but we
doan speak no mo-
Miss rkbetter-Whuffer?
Miss Furey-He done escohted me inter
Cupey's rest'rator last night, N what yo'
s'posep
Miss urkbctter-Busted?
Miss Furey-Wuss N dat. l ketched
him eatin fried eyesters wiz hes razzer.--
Once Week