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Arizona silver belt., 1892-11-12
The Antiquity Of the Arabian Horse.

rue AbbiQufNg oi tue AEabiAh fAp'9e'
 How far back do the pedigrees run and what is the origin of the Ar1blau horse? These questions it is impossible to answer definitely. The Bedouins themselves believe that Allah created the equine genus on their soil, 'Fhe root ,nr. spring of the horse is, they say ''in tho land of Arab. This pious belief is shared by few generous souls in England and America, a small but devoted band, who gallantly defend the cause of the Arabian horse against his only rival, the modern English thorough bred. Chief among these faithful was the late Major R. D. Upton, who visited the desert himself and who has recorded bis experience and his views.
 Major Upton concluded that the horse was found in Arabia mot later than about 100 years after the deluge. if in deed he did not find his way there i'm mediately after the exodus from the ark which is by no means improbable, and this probability the author then proceeds seriously to consider According to Ma ior Upton and a few kindred spirits all other breeds are mongrels, and the only way to procure horsehesh in its best and purest form is to go back to the fountain head--to the horse Of the desert. -Atlan tic Monthly.
Arizona silver belt., 1892-11-12
Saturday, November 12, 1892.

Major Hitchcook's story of Close Call. "I was once sentenced to be blown from gun" said Major John Hitch- cock. "I had long been a resident of that land of revolutions, Central Amer lea. During one of the semiannual po- litical upheavals 1 was captured by . savage mob known as the army of San Salvador and sentenced to death. In the camp of my captors a 6-pound gun was fired at high noon by means of a sunglass, and to the muzzle of this an- tiquated smoothbore was strapped and left in the broiling sun to await my fate. Now, 1 have faced several kinds of death in my day, but that knocked all the nerve out of me, could not see the small, fiery spot made by the sunglass, but knew that it was creep ing slowly but surely to the powder at the vent. imagined l could hear the powder hissing with the heat. The blazing sun beat down upon my bare head, blinding me and seeming to boil the blood in my veins. became hys- terical and prayed and cursed by turn.
 1.-The great clock in the cathedral was on the stroke of noon, and I knew that the concentrated rays of the sun were pouring squarely upon the powder. The troops were dozing in the shade, A Jew, awakened by the bell, raised up on their elbows and watched me with lazy inter est, expecting every moment to see me blown to shreds. One-two three fOur-five-with maddening delibera- ton came the strokes of the bell when suddenly harsher note was heard-the roar of inusketry. The camp was sur prised, and my captors driven were back. The cords were cut, and I sat down be- meath the muzzle Of the gun just as 1t belched forth it's midday salute. ."-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Arizona silver belt., 1892-11-12
The Jay Swallowed the Snake.

A wonderful story reaches us from Japan of snake swallower who has outdone all forerunners in the art. One called Saito Tora-no-suke was one day breaking up some land, when he came dpon snake ttree feet long. Seizing it in his hands he called out to his com panions that if they would give him four dollars. he would swallow the snake. Although dollars are scarce in Japan it is stated that the money was at once subscribed, the onlookers not believing that the bet would be won.
 But, true to his word, Saito put the head of the creature into his mouth and swallowed the whole three feet of snake without difficulty The punishment of his temerity was swift and fell. While his companions were gazing at him, speeches. with horror and astonishment, he was seen to change color and fall to the ground in great pain, and he died in 6 few minutes James Budget,
Arizona silver belt., 1892-11-12
an rneetr,eal peteellvs.

A clever piece of detective work, which must appeal with sud and crush ing suggestiveness to the crook frater- nity. has been done in Toledo. A barber for some time missed cigars from the case in his shop. At first only few cigars were taken, but presently the thieves became bolder and took whole boxes. A watch was set and detectives were employed, but all in vain. At last the barber struck on the idea of having an automatic detecter fixed in the shop and he called in an electrician. A cam era was arranged so as to cover the cigar case, and a tlashlight apparatus and the camera were connected by wires with the sliding door of the cigar case. so that when the door was opened the wires would be brought together. The circuit thus formed would produce flash and secure instantaneously picture of the thieves. For twelve days the cigars were unnolested, but on the morning of the unlucky thirteenth the thieves were prompted to try their hand again
 The plate was taken from the camera and developed, and on it was seen Il unique and interesting picture, contain ing the hkenesses of two juveniles who were in the act of stealing the cigars Every detail in the shop was distinctly seen, the clock showing the time at which the youngsters little operations were interfered with, and the mixture of cunning and eaution on the face of the boy who was evidently taking the active part in securing the booty was intensely amusing, The boys were at once recognized, were arrested tried and sent to reformatory, and the judge commended from the bench the ingenu ity of the means of detection employed New York Telegram.
Arizona silver belt., 1892-11-12
She Got Irsr.

A certain broker had beer teasing his wife about some of her housekeeping arithmetic, and yesterday she got her revenge.
 What time is it5' he asked her after lunch. She took out her purse and held up half crown without word. He stared, scratched his head and finally gave it up,
 Anybody who is up in figures, she remarked sweetly, would at once have understand that meant haf past ?. - London Tit-Bits.
Arizona silver belt., 1892-11-12

When 1t was proposed to build the Central Pacific railroad, q civil engineer of twenty-five years experience reported that the road could not be completed in twenty years with all the money of the Bank of England to back the enterprise. But it was built and completed seven years before the expiration of the time fixed by congress
Arizona silver belt., 1892-11-12
The pnssion Tlnmer.

The passion flower derives it's name from an idea that all the instruments of Christ's passion are represented the five wounds, the column or pillar of scourging, besides the three nails, the crown of thorns, etc. Most of the pas sion flowers are natives of the hottest parts of America. Tit-Bits
Arizona silver belt., 1892-11-12
Saying Hi. ra,hsr.. Hair.

Lord Charles was often troubled by importunate acquaintances, who begged for some of his fathers (the Duke of Wellington hair. On such occasions he said to an old servant, whose hair was like the dukes, "Sit down, John; must cut of another lockT'-Fortnightly Re- view.
Arizona silver belt., 1892-11-12

A ray of light which would travel around the earth in about one-eighth of I second takes more than four hours to come from Neptune For Alpha Cen tauri, the nearest fixed star, light makes the journey in five and a half years
Arizona silver belt., 1892-11-12

The parish church of Hazeleigh, near Maldon, Essex, retains hat pegs around the nave and an hourglass stands near the pulpit.
Arizona silver belt., 1892-11-12

Glass mirrors were known in A. D 2S, but the art of making them was lost and not rediscovered until l300 in ~enice.
Arizona silver belt., 1892-11-12
Knights of Pythias.

Regular meeting of Pinal Mountain Lodge No. II, Tuesday night of each week st Fla sonic Hall. All brothers in good standing are cordially invited.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-10
Third Party Convention.

Windsor, n. c., Sept. 9.-Special.-The
Third party met in convention yester-
day, and every township in the county
was represented. Sixty-seven delegates
answered TO the roll-call. They were all
white men, and negroes had no place in
the convention. The courthouse was
full Of spectators. and larger number Of
people attended this convention than any
other held in this county for many years.
]. Madison Early was elected chairman,
James G.. Freeman, secretary. A. w:
Smell was nominated for the House OF
Representatives; w. S. Parker, surveyor;
John Hughes, coroner. and the delegates
appointed to the senatorial convention
were instructed to vote for j. NJ ADDISON
Early for Senator. All the nominees ex-
cept for coroner have been Democrats IN
the past The nominee for coroner has
twice filled the coroner's office, being cleo
ted as a Republican. A thorough canvass
of the county will be made by both par
ties, and the impression prevails that
this county will give a Democratic ma
jority of more than FIVE hundred for the
Democratic ticket.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-10
A Carpet Bagger Nominated.

Fayetteville, n. c., Sept. Especial. -
A. VI. Clake, of Moore, a carpet Dagger,
was nominated for Congress here to-day
by the sculock wing of the Republican
party in this district, and o. j. Spears,
of Harnett, for presidential elector. In
some respects the convention differed
from the usual plan laid down In that
each candidate was forced to advocate
his own cause in placing himself OF
themselves in nomination before the con-
vention. The speeches were rich, rare
and racy, and the eulogies passed upon
themselves by some of the candidates,
marked a new departure in political con
ventions. Clarke, the congressional nomi-
nee, is at present postmaster at southern
has been resident of the State but seven
years, and watch maker by trade: In
the course Of his speech he boasted his
four years fighting in the Yankee. army
for emancipGting negroes slaves in the
South, aud his hearty Endorsement OF
Harrison and his measures.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-10
THE OLD NORTH STATE.
LATEST EVESTs IN ITS. BORDERS.
The indications are Growing I'm Number
and rorce that the Third Party 10
Rapidly Weakening In the state.

Raleigh, y. c., Sept. 9.-SQccial.-News
was received here to-day that Hon. Har-
ry Skinner, of Pitt county, who was
nominated by the Third party for Gov
ernor, aad was afterwards withdrawn,
has expressed his intention to come back
Ia the Democratic party, and 1t 10 also
stated that Marion Butler is sick OF his
Job and will also desert the Third party.
This is thought to be the result OF the Re
publicans placing a strong ticket in the
field day before yesterday. Reports from
various directions to-day indicate that
the Third party Is fast weakening IN the
State.
Hon. Il. II. Simmons, chairman OF the
State Democratic executive committee,
to-day received a letter from Hon. w.
q. Ewing, OF Illinois, who VIII accompany
Hon. Adlai Stevenson on his tour tbToueH
North Carolina, stating that he LIVING
would arrive In this city several Gays
ahead of General Stevenson, and go 10
AshevilIe TO meet him. A large delega-
ton will 20 from here TO meet General
Stevenson at Asheville, the trst poiht as
which he and Mr.. Ewing will speak, ana
escort them to this city. To-day the
Dsmocratic Club Of Raleigh issued a call
for rnass-meeting of the citizens, to be
held on Monday night, to make prepara-
tons for the grsndest reception to Ste
venson and Ewing ever seen In this STATE
The board Of managers OF the halelgh
centennial, to be held in October, heid an
important meeting this afternoon; anu
completed arrangements for an elaborate
programme. There will be a magnificent
procession of the floats, headed by a
mammoth car, on which Sir Walter Ra-
leigh will be impersonated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-10
The Democratic Convention.


Asheville. n. c., Sept. 9.--Special.-
The Democratic convention of the Thirty
third senatorial district met yesterday IN
the courthouse. Mr.. j. ID. Murphy,
chairman of the Democratic executive
committee of Buncombe county, calling
IL TO order. r. ID. Gilmer, Of Haywood,
was made permanent chairman. An
executive committee for the district, com
posed of two members from each county,
and a chairman selected by them, was
elected. The following gentlemen were
chosen on the committee by the several
delegations present: Buncombe, George
S. Powell and s. II. Chapman; Haywood,
Il. Z. Jones and A. }. DAVIS; Madlsoh'
n. ]. Lance and T. ]. Murray.
The convention, after selecting inns
committee, and after the nominating
speeches had been made, there being but
two candidates on motion of III. A. Gud-
ger. nominated by acClamation j. NJ.
Campbell, of Buncombe, and j. D
Davis, Of Haywood, as senator's for this
district.
The nominees both made speeches ac-
ceptjng the nomination and discussing
the issues of the day.
Hon. J. G. Scarborough, Democratic
candidate for Superintendent of Public
instruction, was present during the Ses,
sion of the convention, and was called
on for a speech. Though very hoarse
from recent outdoor speaking, ne re-
sponded very happily.
He said that the detection from the
Democratic party had beer greater IN
the Piedmont section of the State than
in any other; that he had just come from
there, and was happy to state that the de-
fuded were returning to the fold, and that
The Third party there and elsewhere
was growing numerically smaller and
smaller day by day.
His references to Cleveland and Carr
were Justify cheered, and when the
speaker declared that though Cleveland
had Scen sandered and vilfied more than
any other candidate he would carry
North Carolina by as large minority
as Carr the court room rang with shouts
of approval.
DIR. Exum and Marion Butler, Third
party candidates for governor and cleo
tor, respectively, are billed TO speak here
September Doth, the day after Carr and
Osborne.
The reception committee have not yet
decided where General Stevenson shall
speak. He has notified them that he pre-
fers not to speak outdoors, and II Is al
most certain that there is not a building
in Ashley lille that will Accommodate the
crowd that will be here on this occasion
Though the committee are in quandary
at prest ut, it is probeble that everything
will be satisfactorily arranged when the
time comes. and that everybody who SO
desires will be able to hear the distin-
Tuished speaker
John Ledbetter, an old Colored Demo
Crat of Chimney Rock. Rutherford
county, died the other day. He was very
old, and had always voted the Demo
cratic ticket Prominent gentlemen of
the neighborhood took charge of the body
and gave it decent burial. some Of them
acting as pall-bearers.
The paving contractors say there will
be no more delays on account of the lack
of material, and that their work shall be
pushed rapidly forward and finished if
possible, before the bad weather of win
ter spts in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-10

r. II. Stancell, Jr., secretery, and Dr.
II. w. Lewis, superintendent OF health.
The convention Of the Prohibition party
In Northampton county was held a Few
days ago. A permanent ORGANIZATION OF
the party was effected, and j.: II. Ste,
phenson was nominated for the House of
Representatives and T. G. Peele for
treasurer. The State and national plat
forms of the party were endorsed,
Republicans In this county wei! in-
formed concerning party plans and the
sentiment Of members are Of the opinion
that their convention will make no poni-
nations for the Legislature and the
county Offices, but will endorse The Third
party ticket. One reason gwen for this
belief is that the negroes have been told
that the Democrats, II they control the
Legislature again, VIII amend the CON
stitutiop. so as 10 exclude many of them
from voting, as has been done in Missls-
sipDi
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-10
Co,or.l ski,n.r win mt Accent.

Weldon, Sept. 9.-Special-A Repub-
lican of prominence, who lives in the
same county with Colonel Harry Skin
ner, is authority for the statement that
the Colonel will not accept the position
of presidential elector for the State at
large upon the Third party ticket. ard
that his letter declining it has. already
been written, but IL withheld for some
unknown reason. This Same Republi-
can also said here yesterday that Colon Fl
Skinner was anxious to have the Third
pgrty nomination for Congress IN the
FIRST district. This has already been
given to Moye, but that gentleman is
still silent upon the course he intends To
pursue. Skinner and MOye are citizens
of the same county and are TRENDS.
The reason given for Colonel Skinner :
declinatioL Of the nomination for electcr
10 that he has been for some time, ard
Is still, very much embarrassed hnan-
oially, and does not feel able TO lHcnr
State, which is expected of the candl-
dates for this position.
A. delegate TO the Republican Conven-
ton, who is also member of the State
executive committee, told your CORE
spondent yesterday that ir local poll
ties no rule had been established for
the guidance Of the party, but hat the
Republicans In each county would lie
left 10 exercise their own judgment rs
20 local tickets without interference ON
tho part of the State committee. They
could make tickets where they thought
it best 10 do so, and fuse with the Third
party when they considered il wise
A colored convict by the name of
Davis, employed in the phosphate works
az Castle Hayne. was killed by one Of
the guards this week While squad
of eighteen cOnvicts were at work Davis
made bold dash for liberty, and took
the chances of load of bucksh0t. The
guard called upon him several times TO
halt, but he continued TO run toward
the heavy underground near by. In q
moment more he would have been oft
Of sight, SO the guard fired and Davis
fell dead without groan, having re-
eel, ed charge of twenty buckshot in
hs back. The convict was nc. shackled
and had run distance of forty or fifty
yards when killed. He was serving u
sentence Of fifteen years
The board of directors of the Atlantic
and North Carolina railroad has declared
dividend OF 2 per cent, payable in Oc-
tober. This is the first dividend the road
has ever been able TO declare, and
II carries S24, 600 into the State treasury,
the State having large block of stock
In the company. Resolutions were passed
highly commenting President Chadwick,
under whose administration this dividend
has been made possible
The northampton County Medical So
ciety has elected DR.. N. Bolton president,
Dr. Il. ". Joyner. vioe,prexdent: DR..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-10
Marshall !. Making the welkip Ring.

Marion, Va, Sept. Especial. News
comes from Bland county to-day that
Mr. Newberry, of Big Four fame, and
the Independent candidate of the Third
party, has Withdrawn Mr.. SnaVcly,
the regular Third party nominee, having
declined the nomination, leaves single
hand fight between Marshall and Wood
Wood | learn declines to discuss the Is
sues from the stump. Marshal is max
ing the welkin ring. and will speak at
Glade Springs, Sstville, Long Hollow,
Chatham Hill and Marion on the fol
lowing days, respcetiveiy-l4th, 10th,
10th. 18th and 18th
A Cleveland, Stevenson and Marshall
Club will be organized hers next Satur-
day night, and the ball set in motion.
Quite a number OF our young ladies
left yesterday to att, nd the different fe-
male colleges east and west Of here.
Our schools here have opened up with
a pretty full attepdance.
Little James White, son Of {. W.
White, steward Of the Southwestern
Lunatic Asylum, had his leg broken to-
day while playing baseball on the High
School grounds.
The general health of this section is
now good
The salt works sold by Palmer to a
New York syndicate are in Smyth county
instead of Washington, SIS reported by
many newspapers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-10
Ringing Democratic spaech-Reunlon.

WINSTON, N. c.. Sept. Especial. j
State Auditor George W. Sanderlin made
ringing Democratic speech at Goldsboro
few days ago. He portrayed his feelings
when, coming home from the war. be wse
forced. in the first election in which be par
ticipated. 10 walk 10 the polls between glt-
tering lines Of Federal bayOnets. BE quoted
Henry's favorte sentence, that he knew
no way of judging OF the future but
by the past. If the Republican party had
done this great wrong and indiRnity TO the
people of the South we could not but cup
pose that il IL again obtained the power
those insults and that degradation would be
again visited upon us. and then In dead
earnest there would be seen dead issues
at the polls. DR.. Sanderlin's words were
attentvely listened TO. and they had good
effect 81,
The last reunion at Cedar Fork will Do
held on FRIDAY. October eth. The flag OF
the North Carolina Grays will be presented
and then rendered to the Governor OF North
Carolina. The blue flag of the Sixth North
Carolina regiment commonly known as
Fishers flag, will also be there, and frsg
ment of the battls-hag of the Seventh North
Carolina regiment. A collection will be
taken up Tor the support OF the veterans AT
the State Soldiers Home.
IL is undoubtedly q fact that the Third
party is playing havoc with the Alliance in
North Carolina. 1t is learned from good
source that between seventy-fve and one
hundred sub Alliances in the State have
gone 10 pieces within the past few weeks
rather than be forced into the Third party
ranks.
A deputy revenue collector SAYS that
there are only four brandy distileries in
operation In this section of the State. In
former years there were about thirty. 1t is
not the effect of prohibition that causes the
difference. but the general scarcity Of fruit.
The Irish evangelist J. w. Lee. OF this
State, will begin series of meetings IN
Winston the latter part OF the present
month.
Mr.. d. II. King, of this city, a native OF
Richmond has just awarded the contract
for the erection of an $4,000 residence IN
Winston.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-10

It's singular that the man who can't
sleep nights in bed with every window
up and no superfuous atsire can drop into
a chair after dinner in back Office where
the temperature Is l05 and where flies DO
battle for the possession Of his whiskers
and can sleep 50 sound that be can't see
the man With tho bill for pew rent or hear
the Jingle of the telephone. Com
mercisl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-10
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aso A. u. Richmond and Norfolk tnf9as,a
sXpress. Arrive Norfolk IL =, ~ \.
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mediate stations No conhsVVss
beyond Roanoke except Tor VIM
tton- Salem division pr,ask,
1880 2. n, For Roanoke. Hadford, iuiao
Bristol and al points south S e..
West viz the East tennessee -, ".
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Pullman sleeper Roanoke 70 hsuf
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plinch Valley Division. Also iof
Louisville and stations on l.. x =
y II. via norton: also Tor hoeN
- Mount and all stations on winston
Salem division Pullman Paiace
sleeper between Richmond and
Lynchburs. Berths ready for occu-
paney ct 300 p. h. Also Pullman
sleeper Pstsrsbarg TO Lorisvils
via Norton
Trains srriys Richmond from L{nchburs and
p. H.; from Norfolk and the Ess. al 10 80 A. n.
e;15 T. NJ and 63s p. n.
Washington and Chattanooga Limited"
train OF. Pullman coaches and sleeping-cars,
runs daily via Shenandoah Valley route, stop
ping only Ct Luray, Shenandoah, Basic Hoa-
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Passenger Agent
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