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Arizona republican., 1895-06-16
THE STORY OF THE CLAIM.
A History Of the Litigation Over the
 Peralta Grant.

The claimant first appeared at the office of the United States Surveyor General of Arizona at Tucson, Arizona on the 27th of March, 1883 and filed 6 petition in the usual form of those made under the acts of congress by per- sons claiming lands by virtue of titles derived from Spain and Mexico prior to the treaties ceding this territory to the United States and he asked that his alleged title to the tract of land above mentioned be investigated and reported to congress by that office with a recommendation that his title be con- frmed. To this petition he signed his name as James Addison Reavis, and he represented that he was the owner of the tract of land about 50 miles wide by about 150 miles long, which he alleged was granted to Miguel de Per. alta, Baron of the Colorados, in 174S and confirmed in 1758; and he claimed that he had become the owner by vir- tue of deed from one Miguel Peralta, whom he said was son of the original grantee and Hho had conveyed the es- tate to one George M. Willing and who had by his attorney in fact conveyed to himself-the petitioner-James Addi- son Reavis.
 With the petition Reavis filed certain documents written and partially print ed in the Spanish language and he al legged that they were the original title papers whereby the lands were granted and signed by the kings of Spain, Ferdinand VI and subsequently, by Carlos III, and in addition many papers which he styled wills. codicils, photo graph copies of alleged papers and re- cords not produced but which he claim ed were in Mexico and in the archives of Spain.
 The surveyor general took no action and made no inves tigation. The papers laid in that office without anything be- ing done by the government until in the year 1890.
Arizona republican., 1895-06-16
Process of Evolution.

Time flowed on it's usual course but the James Addison Reavis who peti. tioned in March 1883 for the investiga. tion of his claim-hke his vast claim it. self-seems to have passed through at least one stage of an evolution. As al- ready said he was himself the petition. CT at first in his own right by virtue of certain mesue conveyances from one Miguel Peralta, who he alleged was the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06
THE DOLL CARNIVAL.
One Hundred and Fifty Dolls to be
Displayed

The date for the doll carnival, to be
held by ST. Agnes Guild of the Episco-
pal church, has been set for Thursday
next, and the location will be in the
store recently vacated by Nyquist &
Iverson. The display will include $50
dolls of all kinds, from ten cents to
twelve dollars. Dolls are coming in
from all directions and are of every
variety.tAn elegantly dressed ''bride"
was received yesterday by express
from Mrs. H. M. Hamilton, of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, dressed in brocaded
silk, with bridal veil, orange bios
SONS, etc. Its name is FLORENCE
Clark-Bever." Other gifts have also
been received. Supper will be served
at $50 and until all are served, at %
cents plate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06
DIRECTORS rIEET TODAY.

The directors of the Chicago &
Northwestern road meet in New York
today, and President Hughitt has
gone from Chicago to attend the
meeting. If a two-thirds majority
are present the Omaha ordinance re-
Gently passed by the Mankato city
council will be accepted, as it has al
ready been favorably passed upon by
Marvin Hughitt. 1t is hoped that
definite action will be taken this
week, and no doubt is entertained
but that it will be favorable.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06
ADDITIONAL LOCAL lTEr1S.

The telephone line to Lake Crys
tai is completed, and instruments
were placed today and the line is now
ready for use.
August LEM died at his home at
Good Thunder yesterday aged 81
years, and the funeral will occur
there from the German Lutheran
church at two o'clock tomorrow after.
noon. He leaves small family.
There is talk of the cast of
"Erminie" going to ST. Peter Monday
night and producing the opera there.
If this should be decided upon, we
can assure our St. Peter friends that
rare treat is in store for them, for
the entertainment last night was one
of the best of the season.
-Mankato council No. 1920, Royal
Arcanum, held special meeting Mon
day and initiated Geo. Dauber.
The report of the committee on rent
ing the new A. o. U. w. hall was re-
ceived and adopted, and meetings will
hereafter be held there.
Landlord Klein, of the Clifton
House, reached his sixtieth year Mon
day. The gray hairs have delayed
their appearance, and if time deals as
kindly in the future he will live to
celebrate many more birthday ami
verSaries. This is the wish of his
friends.
The supreme court has affirmed
the order of the lower court in.the
cases of John Nevin and S. S. Thomas
against w. B. Craig. In the latter
case Judge Shissler is sustained in his
decision for the plaintiff. Byron
Hughes appeared for the latter, and
W. L. Comstock for Mr.. Craig.
Rev. A..W. Gould, secretary of
the Western Union conference of Chi
cago, will preach liberal sermon at
Storms hall Sunday evening, Dec. 1st.
His topic will be, "What Must 1 Do
to be Saved?" This will be the Sec
ond of the liberal meetings arranged
by Rev. Carleton F. Brown.
The number of people who took
dinner at The Saulpaugh last evening
was 1856, which is greater number
than ever before. About seventy-fve
can be seated at one time in The din.
ing room. Many strangers swere
there who had come to attend the
Ingersoll lecture, and every room was
taken Thursday night.
One of the guests in the CONNER
cial House, returning Sunday night,
lighted an oil stove in his room and
went to bed. The blaze got so high
that the stove heated up and the oil
got on fire. The smoke aroused the
boarders in adjoining rooms, and the
stove was thrown out just in time tt
avert any damage that might other
wise have occurred.
The members of the High school
foot ball team and their lady friends
who met Herbert Snow at the depo1
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06
English Capital for American Invest
mentS

Important to Americans seeking
English capital for new enterprises.
A list containing the names and ad-
dresses of $50 successful promoters
who have placed over e1OO,00C, 900
Sterling in foreign investments with
in the last six. years, and over e1S,O00,-
600 for the seven months of 1895.
Price 95 or S25, payable by Postal
Order to the London and Universal
Bureau of Investors, 20, Cheapside,
London, E. G. Subscribers will be
entitled by arrangement with the
Directors to receive either personal
or letters of introduction to any of
these successful promoters.
The list is first class in every re-
spect, and every man or firm whose
name appears therein may depended
upon. For placing the following it
will be found observation-disclosures or
shares of industrial, commercial and
financial concerns, mortgage loans,
sale Of lands. patents or mines.
Directors:-SIR EDWARD @. Cross,
HON. WALTER @. PEPYs,
CAPT. ARTHUR STIFFE.
Tonoa,r;16t
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06
FLOOD OF ORATORY.
r1r. Lunn and Hiss Austin Win in the
DeclamatOry Contest.

A fair sized audience was present al
the High school last night to bear the
local declamatory contest, to chose
representatives of the Mankato High
school to enter the sub-district con.
test to be held at St. James tomorrow
evening. Prof. Searles presided. The
program as published yesterday was
carried out, and all acquitted them
selves crediJably. Ralph Lunn was
adjudged the best of the gentlemen
and Miss f. Albertine Austin the
winner among the ladies. Both did
so well that little doubt is felt
that they will carry off the honors at
St. James. They will 60 to ST.
James tomorrow noon, accompanied
by some of the students.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06
Cheap Excursions to the South.

On November 81 and December IL,
1895, The North Western Line will
sell excursion tickets at very low
rates to large number of points in
Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi,
Louisiana, Arkansas, Indian Terri
tory, Oklahoma, Texas and Arizona.
For tickets and full information, ap-
ply to Agents, Chicago, North West
ern Railway.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06
Wednesday afternoon, had an hour
solid enjoyment afterwards with
their two bob-sleighs and the blowing

solid enjoyment afterwards with
their two bob-sleighs and the blowing
of horns and the waving of ban
ners. Lemonade refreShment was
served at The Saulpaugh. The club
colors predominated.
The cold weather brings many
calls for clothing. Some out-grown or
cast-off garments will be gladly re-
ceived by the Relief society," Leave
with Mrs. Firestone or Miss Peirson.
Lake Crystal Union:-At regu-
lar meeting of Lake Crystal lodge,
No. 127, A. O. q. W., the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year: M. W., Wilbur Robinson: Fore
man, Fl. G. Pritchard; Overseer, D. J.
Price: Recorder, Ellis Jones; Receiver,
P. J. Slider: Financier, M. j. Lamber-
ton: Guide, G. F. Oakley; l. W., d. A.
Reed; o. w, T. A. Towney.
Lake Crystal Uwion: The tele-
phone poles were all set to this place
last Saturday night, and on Sunday
morning the crew went to work string
ing the two wires from here to Man
kato. They expect to reach that city
by Tuesday night. The central office
at this place will be in Ramsdale &
Co. s drug store.
-Lamm & Merchant have an at
tractive display window, with back
ground painted by Artist Hall. The
scene represents draw bridge over a
river filled with boats, opened for the
steamer "Mankato' to pass. Several
loads of lickorish are passing over,
and the bridge is paved with lickor-
ish. 1t is an original design, and
Mr.. Hall has orders for three other
backgrounds for other stores.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Lind entertain
ed Mr. and Mrs. Summerville and Mr..
and Mrs. Griffith, of Sleepy Eye. and
DR.. and Mrs. Schoch and Mr..
and Mrs. Olsen, of Sleepy Eye,
and Mr.. and Mrs. L. P Hunt, of Man
kato, at a sumptuous Thanksgiving
dinner at New Ulm. The evening
was pleasantly passed at duplicate
whist. Mr. and Mrs Lind have
spacious home and are delightful en-
tertainers.
Are you going to California?
Why not take the trip in the through
Pullman tourist car which leaves
Mankato at HOS every Thursday
night over the Omaha line? This car
runs through to Los Angeles without
change, arriving there at 7 80 Tuesday
morning. Quick time, did you say?
Well, yes, rather. It's the shortest
and best route. Call on or address
Allan Burdick, Agt., Omaha Line,
Mankato, Mimi, and he will tell you
all about it.
We clip the following from the
Riverside, California, Press and Horti-
cuLturist: rs. A. Paddock, of Mankato,
Mimi, arrived in Riverside Wednes
day with his family, to make this
place their future home. After spend
ing the winter here two years ago, Mr..
Paddock decided to return with his
family. They will be a desirable &C.
QUESTION to Riverside. Also by the
same train Mrs. A. E. Strunk and
child, of Window: Mimi, came to
meet her husband and spend the
winter with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Strunk of $40 Tenth street. A.
L. Srunk has already been here sew
eral months, looking after his fathers
interests during the latter's illness
and convalescence.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06

On motion, ordered that the appli-
cation of Hon. Gilbert Gutterson,
town of Butternut Valley, for auc-
tioneer's license for one year be
granted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06

Special winter tourist tickets to
points in the south are now on sale
via. the Omaha line. Rates will be
quoted and information given upon
application to the agent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06

Col. INGERsoLL advises the Chris
tian Endeavors to pray fyr President
Cleveland and says the president
needs it worse than he Ingersoll)
does.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-06

And will rage for three days. All our high
class as we'll as cheaper kinds feel the full
force
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26
NUMBER 81.

G. A. Watson made winning Of $50
in game last Friday night he says, and
a very peculiar feature OF the game was
that it caused him to become an enthu-
siastic supporter of the independent
gang. He has been holding reserved
seat on the fence for some months. but
the next morning after this remarkable
game he was setting EN- up for the in
dependent ticket. There were three jack
pots of even SOS each. He says Falkner,
Bent and Feast were not in it.
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26

Two years ago tho main argument Of
the independent gang during the entire
campaign was the howl that the county
government was costing too much. For
two years they have had the complete
control OF the county government and
the expenses have been raised about 40
per cent. This is the way they reform
the county government.
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26

Having failed to make showing on
their old platform OF economy and reform
the independent gang has adopted a new
dodge. They now announce that they
intend ito purify Prowers county poll
ties" That tangled poker game was
one OF the first methods adopted for ..pu-
rifying- work
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26

After the campaign OF last fall the in
dependents decided that it would be su-
icide to again allow the land officers. to
stump the county, so they have secured
the services OF Reformer Watson. Mr..
Watson viii We are told purify Prowers
county politics about SO worth.
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26

The Sparks this week is very much
frightened for fear that more figures will
be given next week. Evidently all OF the
rascality Of the $1,000 gang has not been
exposed, and they are trembling for fear
some one will give away some more OF
their rottenness.
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26

The Sparks last week backed com
pletely down from Its former statement
that surplus of $500 was left in the
treasurer's fund last year, and turned
over by the independents to the county
fund That paper states that abuse is
not argument, and then opens up with
TRADE Of jealous spleen upon County
Clerk Underwood, for no other reason
except that the Sparks lied and had to
abuse someone else in order to try to
draw the blame away from itself. Mr..
Underwood is not treasurer neither is he
a commissioners, and his connection with
the deal exists only in the spleen of the
Sparks.
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26

The attempts OF the Sparks to make
the republicans responsible for the high
taxes are absurd. There have been four
levies by republican bosrds in this coun-
~ and the average was 22i< mills. There
have been two independent levies and
the average is 2sss mills. This record
speaks for itself, and shows the difference
in the cost OF the county government un-
der republican and independent rule.
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26

Those eminent reformers who shouted
themselves hoarse in the interest Of re
form and economy two years ago, are
now busily engaged in explaining why
their party has increased taxation. Are
the people satisfied with the explanation?
We rather think not.
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26

The independent gang has absolutely
failed TO make good even one OF the nu-
merous promises made two years ago.
They cannot escape this odious record
By trying to lay the blame on one man
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26

We publish in another column letter
from a democrat giving his view OF the
situation generally, and especially OF the
ATTEMPTS OF the Sparks and independent
gang TO clear themselves OF their odious
ra,,ord by beaping abuse on II. A. Pettee.
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26

Mr.. Mcpherson, republican candidate
for commissioner, has lived in territory
which is now Prowers county Tor about
twelve years, and expects to continue to
live and to die here. notwithstanding re-
ports to the contrary.
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26

In voting don't forget the republican
precinct tickets The men named for
theea Offices are all well qualified for the
positions and are deserving of the full
party vote.
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26

The independents have secured the
services Of @. A. Watson, the ardent re
former, rs chairman OF their steering
committee, and this OF course settles the
election.
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26

The independent tar levy shows that
they intend to raise 10000 for county
expenses alone. This breaks alI records
for Proxers county.
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26

The entire republican ticket is worthy
o, the support Of all who are interested
in good government and the prosperity
and general welfare of the county.
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26

Any independent gang hseler, who has
failed to get in on that game of poker,
should take hand at once. There's
about s75 in IL
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26

Il must give Rsiormer Watson great
pleasure to remember the kind notices
uhE.sh Rstormcr Lawlsss gave him last
spring
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26

Past experience with the crew that is
now trying to slip Mcpherson into the
commissioners char has not been such
as to make the people enthusiastic with
the corporation candidate. The voters
believe the safest plan is to keep that
hungry crowd out.-Sparks-
That is fine coming from the organ of
the $1,000 gang. Hungry crowd indeed,
at that rate what would you call your
own crew that raised county expendi-
lures $1,000 the first year they were in
power, and have added $4,000 more the
second. The average republican levy
for four years was 221E mills, while the
independents have averaged 2Sss mills.
The taxpayers can easily judge which is
the hungry crowd. 1t is usual for the
guilty to cry "stop thief in order to
draw attention away from themselves,
and the Sparks has adopted this policy.
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26

II your name Is not on the registration
books remember that next Tuesday, DC
,ober -. you can be registered.
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26

O. o. Taylor Whistles have good character.
q. o. Taylor WHISTLES. impart strength and vtgor.
G. o. Taylor Whistles benefit the debilitate-f.
G. o. Taylor Whislies, a reliable brand.
The Lamar register., 1895-10-26

Across mark after the eagle is tho best
vote you can cast.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-28

was my high ambition to occupy,
if you have found anything in me
personal, mercenary, selfish, I'M
worthy the noble Templar ideal,
forgive it, forget it. II in me you
have found devotion to a lofty pur-
pose, initiate it, better it. With
profound gratitude. to Almighty
God for His tender mercies; with
a God bless you for each and every
one of my loyal associates for their
faithful service, and God speed
you to him who shall succeed me.
retire. l say good bye with a pa
triotic, a private and individual
joy; with consciousness COM
pared with which all human words
of praise are but as the light dust
of the balance. In these words of
Lowell: "The sunset of life casts a
radiant light upon the past, and
makes the western windows of
those homes of fancy we have left
forever tremble with the reflected
glow of sacred regret"
But this one thing we do, forget
ting those things which are before:
we press toward the mark for the
prize of the high calling of God in
Him who is Our Divine Model
Our Emmanuel.
HUGH MCCURDY,
Grand Master.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-28
rEMp1ARs' coNcLAvE.
Annual Address of Grand Master
McCurdy, Delivered Yesterday.

Mccurdy, Delivered Yesterday.
BOSTON. Mass, Aug. 2S.-When
the Grand Lodge, Knights Tenn
,plars, met yesterday, addresses OF
welcome were m AIDE by Right En-.
inent Sir Samuel G. Lawrence,
Grand { Commander knights Tenn
plars Of Massachusetts and Rhode
Island; Mayor Curtis and Cover.
nor Greenha1ge. Grand Master
McCurdy responded IS follows:
Officers and Sir Knights of the Grand
the United States of America:
In the name of a noble and
chivalrous ancestry, / bid you wei.
come to the Twenty-sixth Triennial
Conclave of our magnanimous or.
der.
/ bring you glad tidings of peace
and prosperity from all parts of the
Templarl kingdom-tidings of a
largely increased membership,
more devotion to Masonic life, a
greater enthusiasm in our work,
an ever deepening loyalty to the
sublime principles Of Templar
Freemasonry.
Peace hath her victories, not less
renowned than war. The deeds Of
valiant Knights of ancient days
are celebrated in song and story !;
but never assembled serried host
of battle field, or followed the
flaming Beauseant to the fair city
OF the sepulchre, a nobler band of
chivalrous Knights than this vast
army OF good men and true who
have assembled here in this beau
tiful city of st. Botolph, with
hearts attuned to the impulses Of
mans better nature and the in
stinctive yearnings of mans better
self. iThe atmosphere Of this city
is laden with the spirit of all that
gives life and permanency to chiv-
alry.i Here is that noble architec-
ture which Lowell called an ele-
meptI of patriotism, and an emil
nent One OF culture. Boston is the
"fropt door OF America - the
American Athens" Well might
Lowell say: See Boston and die.
See the Common, the largest park
in the world, with its files Of trees
planted as IL by drill sergeant, and
thIe ZEN for you, snow Lord ,lettest thou
thy servant depart in peace" Here
freedom has ever dwelt with
knowledge, with firm pulses.
Sires her Martyrs and her saints.
iSouls of her martyrs draw near.
Touch her dull lips with your fire
Her, our delight, our desire,
Our faiths inextinguishable star,
4 Our hope, our remembrance, our trust,
Our present, our past, our to be,
Who will m'ngle our life with her dust,
And make us deserve to be free.
What more can be said for this
city and this great state, and who
would say less, than said the great
est OF her sons, the immortal Dan
lei Webster?
Massachusetts needs no en-
'comium. There she is. Behold her,
anq judge for yourselves. There
Is Der history, the world knows 1t
by heart. The pastis securer. There
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-08-28
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