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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-09-19
AN ESSAY
Read by a Lady Member Before Mill
Greek Alliance, No. 742.

Read by a Lady Member Before Mill
Creek Alliance, No. 742.
Mr.. PRESIDENT, BRETHREN AND Sis.
TERs:-I feel unable to address you as
I would like to, but as I have been
selected for this occasion, I will en-
deavor to the best of my ability to say
something about
WHY THE FARMERS SHOULD ORGANIZE.
Often has it been sneeringly asked,
"Why do farmers want to organize
anyway" Simple as this question is,
it seems to me that I might best answer
it by asking, Why do all other classes
want to ORGANIZED Organization is the
best method to make a. living. Law
yers, merchants, sailors, actors, teach
ers, all classes have seen these benefits
and acted accordingly. Then why
should not the farmers organize them
selves and protect the rights which do
belong to them3 Those other organ
lied classes object to an organization
of farmers, and why is it, Simply be-
cause they know that in union there is
strength. They know that when the
farmers are thoroughly united together
there will no longer be a chance for
them to overpower the poor working
class as they have been doing. They
know it is more easy to rob and Cypress
us single handed and alone than when
aided by our fellow-toilers. Merchants
tell us that no business is SO sure and
free from care as farming, and that in
no other calling do so few men end in
bankruptcy. But they do not tell us
the eason why we do not fall into
bankruptcy, because the only reason is
that we were b~ankrupts, and honest
ones, when we started and we will
never be anything else unless we de-
mand rights. Talk about a farmer
going into bankruptcy! AS we'll talk
of robbing a man who has nothing, or
killing a person already dead. I think
the only way to overcome these powers
is 70 so strongly unite in an organized
body that u brothers may overpower
the enemies to our grand Order, and be
victorious in winning Equal rights to
all and special privileges to none"
think Benny will make a farmer"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1893-09-19

Il think Benny will make a farmer"
said Mr.. Bloobumper to her husband.
what makes you think that9" 81
found him picking the seeds out of
some seedcake I had given him, and
he said he was going to plant them and
raise all the cake he could eat"
Puck
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

Mrs. J. R. Lowry did a brave act yesterday morning in arresting a Mexican horse thief. She was sit ting in the front room of her resi- dence in West Prescott when she heard some one in the vicinity of the Masonic cemetery. yell out "stop that man." Looking out she saw a Mexican making for the hills as fast as his feet could carry him. For getting that the county iail was empty, her first thought was that another prisoner was making his escape, and her husband already having an unsavory record in that direction, she made up her mind to stop the fleeing form of the Mexi- can. Grabbing up pistol belong ing to her husband sine rushed out, and just as the Mexican was round ing the corner of Ed. Wagoner's corral she drew the pistol down on him and commanded hlm to halt. The command was immediately obeyed, and at the same time the Mexican threw up his hands, in which position she compelled him to remain until the deputy sheriff in pursuit arrived and took him in charge. The man is suspected of being implicated in the robbery of a fellow countryman the day pre- vious, and also charged with having stolen a horse belonging to Len Hale.-Journal-Miner.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

A chain of compressed cakes of gun cotton tied around the trunk of the largest sized trees and exploded will, by the action of their violence, cut the tree down instantly and as smoothly as though done by an ax in the hands of an experienced woodman. Timber cutters working among the forest giants of Montana, Idaho and Washington declare it to be the cheapest and most economi- cal mode of felling trees that has yet been devised.-Ex.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

A. A. Colton was down from the Buttes this week. Surveying has been suspended for the present, and the work of sounding for bedrock has commenced. While in town MT. Colton had some instruments made by Andrew Denier for the pur- pose of sounding. All indications point to the fact that Dr. Chandler and his company propose to con- struct the dam as quickly as it can be done. When this is done and the great reservoir is filled with wa ter the Casa Grande valley, on both sides of the Gila river, will be con- verted into garden and Florence will become one of the important towns of the southwest.-Florence Tribune.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

WHEN the Southern Pacific rail- road was built through Arizona Territory, says the Irrigation Mar ket. it was with no thought of de- veloping that region. It was built and operated entirely as a trans continental road, as 1t was general ly believed that the country was not worth developing. Yet this same land, tributary to the South ern Pacific, is today, by the agency of irrigation, capable of producing the finest semi-tropical fruits. At the last report Arizona was credit ed with 66O,OO0 acres under ditch, of which 15,000 were under culti- vation. A recent writer takes ex- ception to Southern Arizona being spoken of as a desert-eyen with out irrigation. A number of very extensive irrigation works in this section are projected or actually in course of construction, that will add many thousand producing acres, to the grand sum of Arizona's farm Ind.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20
Highest of all in Leavening Powe-Last U S. Govt Report R|>al Baking Bsltas.
 ABSOLUTELY PURE

seems made of crossed threads of spun-glass or frost work, rosy red
 Questions on the useful and the beautiful need not intrude here, for in the midst of this display of sights to delight the eyes, we re- member that Arizona follows Mon tana and Michigan in the produc- tion of copper.
 The mixing of lead with the finer metals is pecuniary advantage ; IS ounces of gold with 15O of sil- yer, shows sixteen per cent of lead, while one and four-tenths ounces of gold with eighty of silver to the ton of ore, yields six per cent of zinc and ten of lead. These two specimens are from the mine known by the significant name of Lucky Cuss," and a third from the same "customer" bears sixty per centlead with one hundred ounces of silver and one and six-tenths of gold, Such figures taken at random from the working specimens on exhibi- tion are significant.
 'In Arizona and New Mexico will be found the wealth of the world" So Humboldt said. and his words, engraved in gold, find place in this exhibit.
 Of the gold exhibit there is much to tell. It, as we'll as the copper, is one of the strong features of this we'll arranged display. An adequate notice of even a general description deserves an article to itself.
 Of the onyx, the stalagmites and other lime formations of the build Ing stone, Of the sulphlde ot arse nic crystals and of the Photographic stone, there is so mnch to tell.
 One cannot spend even an hour in Arizona's exhibit, without new picture of the resources of the ter ritory. People are finding out that Arizona is something more than the land of the Apaches, and such display, conducted as this is, excels every other means of bringing facts before the people.
 LAURA B. EVERETT.
 Chicago, July 12, 1893.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

CAPT. A. L. INFER, of the eleventh infantry has been appointed Indian agent lat San Carlos. Hope he is not another admirer of, and be- liever in, Fenimore Cooper's noble red man." We have had quite en- ough of the New England school of Indian agents, who appear to think the whites have no rights an Indian is bound to respect. Let
 Capt. Myer put an agent at Fort Apache now, who thinks a white man is as good as an Indian, if he behaves himself, and he will de- serve and receive the lasting grati- tude of the people of Apache coun-
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20
Chicago, July 12, 1893.

Information was received here of the murder of an Indian school girl named Alice Smith, near San Car los on Tuesday, July 4th, by a Ton to Indian. The girl was home from the Agency school on two months s vacation, school having closed on the previous Friday. Upon her re- turn home this Tonto wanted her to live with him again, as she had done before going to school. She refused, so he knifed her in three places, from which she died almost instantly, and, he then made an in- effectual attempt to kill himself. He was arrested and is in the guard at San Carlos. The murdered girl was buried on the afternoon of the tragedy.-Silyer Belt.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

The cattle raising industry will receive new lease of life this sum- mer. The small number of cattle on the ranges of Cochise county and the large extent of grazing lands form an inequality that will rebound to the financial interest of those who have for two years strug- gled to hold their own.-Prospee- tor.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

THE following timely notice was
 published by Francisco Estudillo,
 Agent for the Yuma Indians, in all
 the papers adjacent to that reserva-
 tion:
 To whom it may concern-By instruc-
 tions from the Department am ordered to prosecute stock owners whose stock trespass upon the Yuma Indian Reser- vation. 1 therefore give notice that hereafter all owners whose stock may
 be found trespassing on the reservation
 will be dealt with to the full extent of
 the law.
 It is not unreasonable to suppose
 the same instructions were issued
 to all agents. Such is the course
 usually pursued by the heads of the different departments under this government, particularly when the instructions treat of identically the same subject matter, viz: trespass- ing stock. It Is scarcely possible that the Secretary of the Interior would instruct the Agent of the Yumas to pursue one course, and the Agent of the Apaches to pur- sue another, both being in the same territory and in the same military department. There is no doubt but NIT. Estudillo is obeying his in- structions to the letter. There can scarcely be doubt but Lieutenant Johnson exceeded his instructions. No sane person will believe the Sec retary of the Interior ever directed Lieut.. Johnson to send out the h. dian police with instructions to drive all stock further on the reser- vation. and if they were interfered with by the owners of the stock, or persons in their employ, to fight. Neither was he directed to instruct the Indian police to kill, cripple | and maim as much stock as possi- ble while driving them. Nor was he directed to transmit his instruc- tions to the Indian police through | a "squaw man" who had boasted | that he would break up one of the largest stock owners in the county, | or run him out of the country. No one in their right mind, would be- lieve for an instant, that the head 1 of one of the most important de- partments of this great government would send out orders likely to prccipitate an Indian war, about so a thing as few cattle wan dering across the line of an Indian reserve. That trouble, and serious trouble at that, did not grow out of it, is owing entirely to the patience and forbearance of stock owners. The more light thrown on this mat ter, the uglier it looks.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

IT is rumored that the Interior Department has under considera- tion the advisability of abolishing the Prescott and Tucson land offices and establishing a central office at Phoenix. Such a move would be inconvenient for the people of the northern part of the territory. It would be just as convenient, so far as communication from this sec tion is concerned, to locate it in Chicago.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20
MoHAvE county farmers are in

MoHAvE county farmers are in vestigating the feasibility of culti- vating the canaigre plant. It might be we'll for our farmers to look into this matter little also. Find the soil best adapted for it's growth, the yield per acre, cost of production and market value when gathered. Perhaps It would be a more profita- ble crop thar small grain
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

At one time the amount of Uni ted States bonds held in Europe was $537 000,0OO-and within a de- cade, at that. The last treasury statement, only week old, showed that the bonds now held abroad, on which interest is remitted, is only $18,000,000. Or on the 1st of July last, the draft for this purpose was only $320,00O. One time it would have been $1O,74O,OOO.-Optic.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

The English counsel before the Behring Sea Board of Arbitration, the other day, tried to get the mat ter into such a shape that England can refuse to abide by the award, whatever it may be; but the French president of the Board thoroughly frustrated the attempt. This looks as though the United States is about to get the best of the matter. Optic.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

A CHANGE of venue has been granted by Judge Sloan in the case of Tewksbury charged with the murder of Graham, from Maricopa to Pima county. It will be tried at the next term of court. This was the last tragedy in the Tonto Basin feud, in which some thirteen or fourteen persons were killed.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

THE Albuquerque Citizen says : There is a great deal of unexplored country in the big bend of the Col orado that may some day surprise the old time prospectors. There is certainly good mineral country there, and it's inaccessibility is the only drawback to be encountered.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

IT Is claimed that the first home stead entry made in Arizona was filed by William Dumont, on the 1st day of August, 1873, for piece of land near the old Casa Grande ruins, in the land office at Tucson. More than two thousand have been filed since then, to say nothing of re-emption and other filings.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

Francis w. Oury has taken a contract from Surveyor General Manning, to survey about 100000 acres on the Atlantic and Pacific railway land in this territory. Co., conino, Apache and Mohave are the three counties which thisroad pass es through, and in which the sur vey will be made.-Flagstaf Dem- ocrat.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

ARIZONA may be the home of rattle-snakes, centipedes, tarantulas and gila monsters; the land of the cactus, horned-toads and Apache Indians, but none of her banks have closed their doors during the financial trouble that has disturbed every other section of the Union.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

THE Tucson Star says: Internal ReveEue Collector c. NJ. Shannon and Ben Crawford left last night for Clifton. Collector Shannon says that he intends to move his office from Santa Fe to either Tue son or Phoenix if the government will permit him. He prefers to come to Tucson,
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

IT is rumored, and rumor is the only authority, that work will soon commence at Benson on a railroad to be constructed down the San Pedro valley, the road to be one of the links in the north and south road now building from Ash Fork, So says the Florence Tribune.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

PHGNIx papers claim that the residents of that city will spend $100,000 this season visiting the seaside resorts of the Pacific, to say nothing of what will be spent visit ing the Worlds Fair.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

Wm. Garland, of the proposed Bowie railroad, was a passenger on Tuesday mornings train en route to Bowie Station. Atthat point he met Capt. Cutter and together they went over the proposed line as far as Fort Thomas, to see the people relative to the right Of way through the valley.-Willcox Stockman.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

Thomas F. Weedin, on a recent trip to the hills. made a discovery of a ledge of honey-combed quartz. He brought some of the rock to town, and on a test it shows up to be worth about $5O,OOO to the ton. Tribune.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

w. R. Burrows of the Weather Bureau, is contemplating the issu- ing of a monthly bulletin for gene- ral distribution throughout the east, giving such climatic data and other pertinentin information as home seek CTS always want. The idea is a good one and we hope he will be en- tirely successful, as it will be of ma- terial aid to Arizona in assisting immigration.-Willcox Stockman.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

Gov. HUGHES pardoned Charles Wall, sentenced to 7 years in the pen for burglary. His time was nearly up and the pardon was sim ply to restore citizenship.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

Peter Moore was in yesterday from White river in the lower part of the Sulphur Spring valley. He reports most beautiful rains in his section. On the 9th, 9th and 7th of the month rain fell plentifully and the country is fast changing from it's color of brown to a rich green.-Prospector,
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

CHICAGO capitalists have pur- chased the group of mines seven teen miles from Prescott, owned by Maier < Slack and Butler, Bliss & Kelly. The purchase price was $100,000. It is said they will erect a 20-stamp mill at once.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

JOHN o. FOSTER who killed old man Zelliner, the sheepherder, near Ash Fork recently, was sentenced to the Yuma prison for life by Judge Hawkins at Prescott.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

RESIDENTS of Phoenix have been enjoying quite luxury recently. Late rains so cooled the atmosphere people could sleep indoors, by leaY- ing their windows open.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

PIMA county stock men are offer Ing two-year olds for $9. and threes for SIP. It is said they have con- siderable numbers to sell at these figures.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

PREscoTT does not appear to feel any stringency in money matters, judging from the reported number of buildings being erected.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

THE contractors are crowding work on the South Gila dam. One hundred and fifty men are employ ed and they are being worked night and day.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

Twelve persons are now confined in the county jail, which is the largest number that has ever occu- pied it since the organization of the county.--Flagstaff Democrat.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

The stockmen of the southeastern portion of the Territory are begin ming to breathe easier. The heavy storms of last week in that part of the Territory is going to make feed. Herald.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

THE United States court at Pres colt is being delayed for the want of funds.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

THE County Treasurer of Yava- pal is said to have paid out $15,000 since the 1st of July.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

THOMAS GATES received the ap- pointment of Superintendent of the Territorial prison.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

THE cattle men of Yavapai coun- ty are driving large numbers of cat tie to Salt river valley pastures.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

THE fall in the price of silver has caused the Fame mine near Globe to close down.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

ToNTo BASIN cattle are said to be in much better condition than at this time last year.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20

CONSIDERABLE quantities of fruit are being shipped from Phoenix to Denver and other eastern points.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20
J- F. w EDITOR AND MANAGER.

THERE are 152 convicts in the Territorial prison at Yuma.
The St. Johns herald., 1893-07-20
ST. JOHNS HERALD

Published every Thursday BY THE APACHE COUNTY PUBLISHING co. Incorporated April 27th, 1887.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-10-21
ATTACKING THE ENGINEER AND FIREMAN

model for the thief-takers of the coun-
try to emulate The Reno family
we're at the time under some slight
suspicion, but there was no tangible
evidence against them.
Three months later the coupling pin
was pulled out Of an east-bound train,
the engineer forced to run down the
track, the messenger held up and
robbed of $4,000. This was the work
of two.boys, neither of them 10 years
of age, They were delivered to the
officers by their fathers, who had seen
them making masks, the money recov-
cred, and they were sent to the peni-
Tertiary for long terms. The ex-
press people began to think that
the new industry had been nipped
in the bud, when, nine months
later, the country was startled
by another train robbery of most
brutal and aggravating details. Jack
Reno had in the meanwhile gone to
Missouri and was arrested for his share
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-10-21
Began Since the War.

Solitary travellers were first intimi-
dated and robbed by solitary highway
men, stage coaches were stopped by
one or more men and the passengers
relieved of their valuables and the
holding up of railroad trains at the
point of revolvers by limited number
of desperadoes and determined men
was natural evolution. Highway rob-
berry on the rail was unknown before
the war There had been instances of
express messengers being robbed and
murdered by persons who had obtained
access to the car, but the bold capture
of train crews, the forcible riaing Of
the treasure boxes of the express COM
panies and the subsequent robbery Of
an entire train-load of passengers, dates
from 1866 only, and this particular
form OF piracy may be said to have been
started by the Reno gang Of four
brothers and their brother-in-law,
Anderson, who lived in and
about Seymour, Ind. There was,
previous to this, an extensive
robbery of passengers that was semi
military in its nature. On September
"a, 1854, occurred at Centralia, Mo-, the
memorable massacre of thirty-two
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-10-21

Union soldiers by Bill Andersons band
of guerrillas. The band of robbers
and murderers, from which were after
wards recruited the world-famous
James and Younger gangs of despera-
does, had ridden into Centralia, pill
LACED the town and then taken posses
sion Of the depot. When the North
Missouri train came along it was cap
tured by Anderson's gang Of cut
throats, the thirty-two soldiers taken
out, disarmed and then stood against a
wall and murdered. After the coward
ly deed of blood tho guerrillas went
through the train and robbed all of the
passengers without distinction.
This was, however, an incident of
the war, and police officers in discuss
ing train robberies always date from
1886, when the Renos began operations
In Southern Indiana.
The Reno Gang of Robbers.
There were four brothers, Frank,
Jessie, Sim and Jack Reno and their