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The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

We notice that an exchange says alfalfa will not stand drouth. This is a great mistake. It is very diff cult to get 1t we'll rooted without plenty of moisture, but after it is once we'll set, it's roots penetrate deeply and bring up the moisture from the depths. It will do much better, if moisture, being at it's best under copious irrigation, but will not thrive at all in wet, cold land. Gazette.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

The recent rains in the noun tains forming the watershed of tke Gila have caused that stream to rise to such an extent as to fill the seve- ral ditches flowing therefrom, and the farmers in the valley are conse- quently happy. There is enough water in the Gila now for all imme- date purposes.-Graham County Bulletin.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

HENS are saved the trouble of sitting in Yuma. To hatch out a brood of chicks, all that is neces- sary is to gather the eggs and place them in the coolest spot to be found about ones place, and the delight full climate does the rest. So says U. $. District Attorney Ellinwood, according to the Graham County Bulletin.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

Coming to town from his ranch old man Wentworth was accosted at Kearney's gap by a Mexican who wanted a ride. He was soon attack ed by the stranger, disarmed of his revolver and badly beaten over the head with the weapon, which was also fired off, one ball passing through Mir. Wentworth's hat and another grazing his body, making a flesh wound. It is also reported he was robbed of some money,- Las Vegas Optic.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

The cattle outlook in this section is now good. General rains have fallen for ten days past; most of the cattle were in fair order for beef before the rains and now ought to fatten rapidly. While cattlemen still have thousands of steers they would like to dispose of, still, en- ough have been shipped out to greatly relieve ranges, and the cat tie industry hereabouts should look up from this on,-Prescott Courier.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

It is now proposed that the geo. logical specimens at the exposition be used to found museum in Chi cago, as collectively the exhibits are invaluable, but separately they are not worth shipping back to the counteies from which they were gathered.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

SKUNKs have added another vic tim to their long list. James Gomez died at Flagstaff recently, of hydro phobia, caused by the bite of one of these odoriferous animals.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

Last Saturday morning the Flu, reka Stock Company made a ship. ment of a train-load of cattle num- bering 473 head to South Dakota. where they are placing a large num- Der on pasture, The cattle were a fine lOt.-Stockman.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

GALLUP has "slugger" named Flynn who is anxious to try con- clusions with an Albuquerque man of the same calling named Slater. Each one wants to fight on his own "dunghill," and this may prevent a meeting and save a broken nose.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

SOUTHERN planters lost more in the fall of the price of cotton or last years crop, three times over than the entire product of silver in the United States. We have heard of no suicides on that account.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

TEE miners of Kingman burned Cleveland in effigy recently. Such outbursts of imbecility will doubt less cause the President to lose a great deal of his superfiuous flesh.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

The log cabin in which Sitting Bull Evas killed is on exhibition in Midway Plaisarce. It is occupied by Rain-in-the Face. the chief who is said to have killed Gen. Custer.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

REVOLUTION has broken out afresh in Nicaragua. The cities of Leon and Manaqua are in a state of siege Banks are being footed and other .depredations committed
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

Henry T. Dunn and s. w. Dar- ling, owners of the American placer mine at Cargo Muchacho, were in town and made the Sentinel office pleasant call. They were surprised to see Yuma's early grapes, and sec ond crop of ripe figs, and her large oranges. lemons and Hines, so far advanced. They are still working their mine. A few days since they took $129.25 out of nine buckets of dirt. The bucket is ten gallon keg, cut down to the second hoop. Yuma Sentinel.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

An irate Chlnaman with a pistol rushed into house in the Chinese quarter of Prescott yesterday, placed the pistol against the body of another Chinaman and blazed away. The intended victim saved himself by jumping aside, the ball passing between lis arm and body. The shooter is in iail.-Courier.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

Four small schooners, says the Yuma Sentinel, have been cruising back and forth on the Gulf of Cali fornia for the past two years, com ing to the mouth of the Colorado twice month. The captains of these schooners claimed to be fish ing or sealing, but it now turns out that they were engaged in the opium traffic. It is said to be impossible to prevent the illicit traffic in this quarter without regular line riders.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

CocHIsE county presents the GU rious spectacle of two Boards oi Supervisors attending to county af- fairs.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

APACHE county is reported to have had fifteen days continuous rain.-Alb. Citizen.
 Had rather see the rain than read about it in the Citizen.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

THERE cannot be many Jews in Maricopa county, or she would not spend $50,000 annually for the pro- duct of the hog.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27
LAND NOTICES.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT PREscorr, ARIZONA

Juty 20, 1SeS 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, Arizona, on Saturday, Sept g. 1893, viz: James McGrath. Homestead Application No. 516, for the east % of northwest 14 and lot Section and lot sec ton township north, range 26 east. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
 Isaac Perkins of Show Low, William Harris, Richard Gibbons, Thomas Harris, of St. Johns, Apache County, Arizona.
 J. c. MARTIN,
 Register. First publication Ju1v or 1893
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

MORGAN CITY, new camp in the Harcuvar mining section, is said to be quite lively.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

THE fall in the price of silver k the alleged cause of three suicides at Leadville, Colorado.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

FIVE carloads of sacks have been imported by one house at Tempe for use in handling the grain crop of that section.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

ACCORDING to the recent school census Gila county has 54S children of school age.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

THE honey of the Salt River val ley is so rich that it is extracted from the comb with difficulty,
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

IT requires the use of forty elec- tric fans at Phoenix to make life endurable.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

BARLEY has been harvested on the San Pedro and isselling at S1.50 per hundred.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

THE assessment roll of Pinal county shows an increase of S275,- 037 over last year, notwithstanding her heavy loss in cattle.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

TUsCoN claims that there is $225,- 900 spent annually by her inhabi- tants for liquor.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

Hon. Nike Nugent while in Will COX the other day purchased two young gobblers and expects to raise some burros. He thought they were peacocks when he bought them Arizona Gazette.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

YUMA county's assessment roll increased $2O0,0OO during the last year.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

FINAL county claims that her cat tie interest has fallen off fifty Rsr cent.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

TUcsoN jail birds occupy their leisure time knitting lace.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

A COMPANY has been organized in Chicago to handle Arizona fruit.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27

THE Southern Pacific has reduced a days work to eight hours in it's shops.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27
J- F. WALLACE EDITOR AND MANAGER.

A MEXICAN dollar is worth fifty cents in Nogales.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27
ST. JOHNS HERALD

Published every Thursday BY THE APACHE COUNTY PUBLISHING co. Incorporated April 27th, 1887.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-27
SUMMONS.

First publication July 27. 1893.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
WoODSFIELD.

WoopsFIELD, o., April @7.-The oil
well on the Jackson farm has found
oaIy gas. They will try further up the
creek.
Prof. Lawrence died Saturday. The
B., Il. & c. run an excursion train Sun
day Summerdeld, taking the Odd Fel-
lows TO the funeral.
At the High School commencement
Friday evening there are TO be four
graduates.
Jndge briggs and family will leave
Monday for Kirkwood, their, future
home. All regret to have so good a
family from our midst. Kind wishes
60 with them to their future home.
The married ladies will give a sur
prise party at Mrs. briggs this evening,
making her present OF silver tea set.
Miss Alice Sprlggs is still confined to
house, having been very i'll for several
weeks.
Rev. Sears and sister went home yes
terday on 4 visit Of a week.
Mr.. Tom Rouse is very dangerously
IN at present.
Hon. A. J. Pearson is expected home
to-day.
Mr.. John Poulton, who was taken
very sick yesterday, is still no better.
Miss Clara Poultou has accepted 3
position as clerk IN Bert Jones store.
Examination this week, school clos
ing Friday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
Personal PARAGRAPHS.

The salary OF the mayor OF Abilene,
Kan, is 81 a year.
Hoke Smiths aunt has just died,
leaving him $500 in cash.
A colored man named Henry Brown
has been elected mayor of BrOwnville,
Eeb.
In Spain the Duke of Verogua is pop
ularly known as the best breeder OF
bulls for bull fights.
The former adjutant general Of the
army, General r. c. Drum, is living on
a farm in Maryland.
James L. Lowell never could keep
any money in his pocket. 1t burned a
hole in it if there was any body to be
helped by it.
The late Abingdon Baird owned an
estate OF $4,000 acres, valued at $780,
600. in Scotland, which he never took
the trouble to visit.
The wife OF Mark Twain is hand
some demi-blonde with wavy brown
hair. She is 30 years old, but she don't
look it She inherited fortune.
Yoshi Hoti, the oldest son OF the jap
aneSe Mikado, who is coming TO the
Worlds Fair. is only Il years old, but
he is said 10 be as precocious as most
Amsrican youths at 20.
Mr.. Gladstone, who observes most
things, said some years ago that light
haired people were far less numerous
than In his youth. This statement was
borne out by the results of statistical In
quiry.
Wee Hun Penk, who was cook in a
mining camp only three years ago, is no
longer wee in the financial sense. He
owns the whole OF one and half OF an
other important mine in Arizona, and is
reputed TO be worth at least $4,000, 900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
Infe-sor Goods.

The only safe way for purchasersis TO
insist on having the genuine article. and
not allow themselves to be swindled by
having plasters said TO be 'just as
good" or containing superior ingred-
ients," imposed upon them. These are
only tricks to sell inferior goods that no
more compare with ALLcocK'ssP Porous
PLAsrERs than copper does with gold.
One trial ofALLcocK's PoRoUsPLAsTERs
will convince the most skeptical Of their
merits.
The eminent Henry A. Mott, Jr., Phi.
D., T. c. s., late Government Chemist,
certifes:
my investigation Of ALLcecK' S
Porous PLASTER shows it TO contain val
liable aud essential ingredients not
found in any other plaster. and / find it
superior to and more efficient than any
other plaster. :"
Ask for ALLcocK's, and let no solicit
tation or explanation induce you to &C.
cept substitute.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
IN HONOR OF ERICSSON.
A statue 20 the Inventor of the Monitor
and Other Mechi,nical Wonders.

and Other Mechanical Wonders.
New York, April GA tribute OF
honor 10 the son Of another country
whose genius befrieocled us in time, OF
our sOrest need. constituted the hrSt
formality In the Columbian fetes to-day
While the Columbian leet was slowly
waking into life in the haroor TINS
morning, the air was rent with music,
preparatlOns were being made 70 unVell
the statue OF Ericsson. As early as
7.sO o'clock the members Of the New
York and Brooklyn Swedish singing
societies assembled in Union Square,
and marched down BrOaoway 10 the
battery 10 assist in unwilling the monu-
ment. The procession moved at So'cioek'
The dOuble-turreted monitor, Mlan-
tonomah. came up from the lower bay
early this morning, anchored on the
battery and fred twenty-one guns
when the statue was unveiled oy MISS
Frieliuda Andersen. The statue was
then delivered 20 the civic authorities
nv Secretary Ashley w. Cole, and &C
icerted on behalfOf the city by PreSl-
dent Paul Dana, Of the park BOARD
Col. VIM. c. Church made the oratlon.
This statue OF Ericsson was modelieo
by Julian Scott Hartley, and was cast
IN bronze by the Gorham Manuiactnr-
ing Company, at Providence. The hS-
IRE of Ericsson is feet, inches higs.
The polished Quincy granite pedestal
on which il stands is feet, inches
high, making the total elevation OF the
monument seventeen feet. There are
FOUR low relief bronze panels set In the
pedestal. The subjects represented
are:
"The Battle Between the Merrlmae
and the Monitor"
"Steam Fire Engine in Action"
"Steam sloop OF War Prineeton-the
first application Of screw propeller 70
war ships"
"Group OF various inventions. solar
and calorie engines"
The head OF the statue was modelled
from bust taken from life. The
figure stands in an easy position mold
log in the left hand q screw TO which
the inventor points with his right hand
in which he holds pair Of compasses.
Ericsson is represented as wearing an
old fashioned double breasted black
coat, a costume which the Inventor
affected
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
SAPOLIO.
THE MAY MAGAZINES.

Worthington'S Mdgdzine-iso one OF the
newcomers, the May issue being No. ..
It's editors, contributors and artist are
not new by any means, however, as IS
evidenced by the splendid quality OF
their work. The following is the table
OF contents for this month: Some Wo-
men Artists Of New York City, by Lita
Angelica Rice, beautifully illustrated
from paintings and sketches; In the
Time OF Peach Blossoms, II poem, by
Martha NJ. c. Williams; In "Ole Vir-
ginny"-Fifty Years Ago, by Mary A.
Livermore, fifth paper; Sailor Slumoer
Song, a poem. by Jean LaRue Burnett,
illustrated; The Greatest Sun-Dial in
the World, by Marie j. Gale; Browning,
Quartrain, By George c. Brageon; A
Wild Rose In the Patent Office, by Mary
Bradley; a May Day Snowfall, q poem.
by II. NJ. Atwater; A Summer in Hoch
Tyrol, by James Porter Rudd, superoly
illustrated from photographs; The
Rocking Chair, by Charlotte p. Stetson;
Arbutus, a poem, by Mary Riddell Cor
lev; Charles Lamb and His Letters, by
Spencer Leigh Hughes; Before the
Flight, by James Buckham.
St Nicholas-for May. is full OF
handsome pictures and well prepared
reading matter. There are hunting
and fishing stores for boys, pretty poet
nv and quaint romantic stories for girls,
but all so cheerful and bright that an old
head, unless picked and sour, will find
them all suitable for happy hours d.
version. A descriptive and beautifully
illustrated story Of the Worlds Fair
grounds and buildings is an interesting
feature.
Frank LeSlie'S Popular Monthly-for
May contains more matter for the price
than any magazine published, It's IL
Illustrations are good and the subjects
discussed and the stories presented are
splendid. They cover . great variety
OF subjects, and each is sure to find
something TO suit his taste.
The Californian Md0dzine-for May
deyotes some space TO the Columbian
Exposition, and besides presents its
usual array of well selected prose and
DOetry.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
WHAT TIE EDITORS SAY.
The sellgman Incident.
Roehssisr Jssish Iidlngs.

Morally and intellectually Theodore
Seligman is the peer Of any member OF
the Union League Club, and the relec-
ton OF his application for membership
is stigma, not upon him, but upon
those who voted 10 reject him. Mar
row mindedneSs and religious prejudice
are slowly but surely disappearing. us
presence among US in this glorious
nineteenth century is not entirely the
fault of those who entertain the feeling
against the Jews. A part OF the jewish
citizenship Of the country is also mar
row minded. There is no stronger
reason for the existence Of exclusively
Jewish social clubs than for the refusal
10 admit we'll bred Jews TO the fashion
able clubs upon the sole ground OF their
religious belief. We should lock well
after own houses before attempting
criticisms Of those of our neighoors!
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
Must be Sympathetic.
.Ailanfa CoHSfitUt.On.

No story of southern life will win an
enduring place in literature unless it is
written by some one who feels spmpa-
thetic interest in the subject-one who
has something Of the poet, the artist
and the historian in his makeup, with
a touch OF "Old Mortality" in his faith
full. loving nature. Already a few Of
our writer's have achieved degree OF
brilliant success in this almost unex-
plored domain, but they are only Skin
mishing on the outer edge. blazing the
way for those who are to follow them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
INC Bopaparte Divorce ca.e.

LoNnoS, April 26.-In the case Of Louis
Clovis Bonaparte, son of the late Prince
Louis Lucien Bonaparte, who brought
suit 10 have his marTige with the woman
calling calling herself Resale Clovis Bona
parte. declared null and void on the ground
of the precious marriage Of Rosslie 70 a
Mr.. Megone without subsequent lawful
divorce, the decrne has been made aoso-
lutte, the validity being thus established OF
the subsequent marriage Of Louis Clovis
Bonaparte to Laura Elizabeth Scott.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
ST. Louis Negro Statesman.
81 louis star SdpiRoG

Additional evidence Of President
Cleyeland's unfrlendly feeling 20 st.
Louis keep coming out Of Washington.
Now it is officially stated that tho Hon.
]. Milton Turner (eolored) is not to be
appointed Recorder OF Deeds Tor the
District OF Columbia. and the only thing
left for tho ex-Minister 10 Liberia Is to
come home and resume his residence
here. IL President Cleveland will only
listen 10 reason, a fund can be raised
here to pay the salary, provided that
Turner gets any job that will neeessi-
tate his prolonged residence out OF the
State.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
watching ,he American Legation.

New YORK, April 26.-The Herdlds Val
paraiso dispatch says: "All tho streets
near the United States Legation sre being
closely watched by Gillian police. The
authorities believe that Blondlott Holly
and other criminals are still being shelter
ed by the United States Minister Egan.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
A SAP CASE.
, wiz be Sent to a Private
Insane Asylum

WIN be Sent to 4 Private
Insane Asylum
rON, w. Va, April 9G.-W.
one of Kanawha's best
kens, formerly 10 charge OF
cat here, and later a member
OF Cakes, Donnally & Co.,
ITO 8 private insane asylum
Is. For some time his mind
Failing, but he was not con-
gerOuS. or likely TO become
III within the last few days.
ming be attempted TO
|the store room on the corner
b and Summers streets, bav-
| et with which be intended
bWn the door. Officers ar
box the unfortunate man TO
an. where Mayor stanton
y locked up until his friends
ed. His case is particularly
brother, Hon. L. II. Cakes,
the Weston asylum only q
ago, and bis oldest brother,
!" Cakes, met his death in a
sterious manner some years
killed by a c. s. o. train al
few miles below here, at
| foul play was suspected.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
Anolhsr solentist,s Memory Honorsd.

NEw YORK, April 26.-The monument
which has been built 70 perpetuate the
memory of John James Audubon, the
American naturalist, was unveiled this al
ternoon In Trinity cemetery, Boulevard
and One Hundred and Fifty-third street,
in the presence Of many members OF seien-
tiac societies from different parts OF the
country. The monument which IS OF blue
stone was constructed from contributions
received from scientists from all over the
United States, and cost $4,000. Addresses
bv leading scientists formed the principal
feature OF the unwilling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
The South Carolina Liquor Law.

A mistaken impression has gone
abroad to the effect that the purpose OF
the South Carolina liquor law is to make
men drink less. On the other hand, 1t
will make them drink more. The Jaw
puts the minimum amount 10 be sold
AZ half pint.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
Advice to BlOody-shirt Organs.

Bull Run has been avenged and APP
pomattox is the pledge OF restored
union. Come out OF the past. Turn
your face TO q future Of freedom and
listen to the marc hing order Of the
DeOple-FOrWard.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
A Quiet Tip.
P,cAmonG Ia. sat-.

A Kentucky psper warns the mem
hers of the State Legislature against
allowing the chaplain to pray for them.
IL saws il would be better for them not
TO have che Lords attention directed TO
them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
That Settled 1t.
PA.laaslphia Record.

fHItuuttFIIIu 4FetVIW'
This Is not altogether the kind OF a
house counted on" said suburban
resident, showing his new residence to
a friend, "but the architect says it suits
him."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
Lacking In a Prime Necessity.

The great difficulty attending the
proposed reorganization OF the Repuoli-
can party lies in the fact that the peo-
pie have very little confidence in the
gentlemen who have essayed the task.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
Hard to Please.
MinnennoIii Trihnns.

Certain exchanges are criticising the
Judgment OF that kentucky woman who
neglected to catch the measles when
she was young only to succnm6 to that
disease when she had reached the age
Of 10.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
A rwIsTER STRIKES OKLoHoMA.

Ten People Killed and Many Injured.
MooREs, o. T., April 96.-The coun-
try west and southwest Of here was
swept by a terrible cyclone at $50
O'Clock last evening. Endless damaFe
dora but how much will not be kno"n
until telegraphic communication re-
stored. The news at hands makes u
certain that ten people were Alled ana
as many more injured, and unload pro-
perty destroyed.
Among the dead aw j. o. Connors'
and his whole family consisting OF i've
members. Mr.. FGnks, h. c. Clements
and a child OF kenny Balien.
Tom Weas6r had his arm broken and
a injured. Three OF Mr..
were seriously and per-
INJURED. Philip Dyer's
Nd twenty feet. His in
and 9aby, who were in the
~ at the time the storm
we're carried away with the
be Dyer escaped serious in
OF the people escaped 20
caves, having had warning
nding danger. Though the
ted but q minute or so, the
its wake was awful. A path
In width and eight miles
d waste. Houses, barns and
ling In its reach went down.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-27
FOR SALE.

...,A,. ,,.,,o house, 10 and II South Broad
49,, go location. Tnis property will
ma, over 10 per >Sut as an investment on $500
IL is in fret cSss conulslo.. =. fVN
yestment tbs II YOU uPtOsn,ssnsy' l., -. xo.,A
$40 will osy a Jus ou"u'ut ''' y" WIS
Huron streer ~ iett ItoN' ", -, U.t... "a A.,
We have blllains iols, a., 100 Ei.as.1s a. -
all parts OF vle cry anu 'u"~'''' 49,