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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-03

The Portuguese ere now setting up
the claim that they discov cred Amer
lea A years before Columbus did.
It is alleged that their ships reached
the coast Of Brazil in 1445, while Col
rmbds did not sight the West Indies
Intil1401. This view is sustained by
Prof. Fl. Yule Oldham, lecturer on
geography in the University of Ca.l-
bridge, but the other geographcrs do
not consider his points fully proven.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-03
Personal Mention,

DR.. Oscar d. Cass, millionaire of
Denver, died today. aged sever ty-one
years.
Mrs. James G. Blaine has gone to
Washington and will spend the winter
there.
Rev. Marcus Hast, a Jewish compos-
er, has just written "Death of Moses;
an Oratoria," which is highly praised.
Joseph L. Shipmey, formerly editor
of the Evening Union, died at his
home in Springfield, Mass, Of heart
disease.
Col. John Thomas, an intimate friend
of Abraham Lincoln, died at Belle
vile, where he lived for seventy-six
years.
NJ. Bruwaert has been made French
consulgeneral of New York, while NJ.
Thiebaud has been removed from Bos-
ton to Chicago.
Henry Graben, who disappeared
from Hebron, Ia, in 1885, and who
was believed to have been murdered
by his stepmother has returned home.
Kirk Hackman of Sturgeon, Mo-, has
nine strapping sons who have formed
themselves into a base ball club. open
to accept challenges from any family
team in the country.
| ]. n. Langdon of Philadelphia neph-
ew of John D. Rockefeller, the oil king,
has enlisted in the navy, and is to
take clerkship aboard the old ship
Independence at Mare Island navy
yard. The boys escapades have given
his parents great deal of trouble.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-03
Unfortunnte Events.

Ten men were injured, several IA
tally, by an explosion of gas in the
Vulcan mine at Newcastle, Col.
Two Pacific coast steamers are
thought to have been lost with fifty
men.
While racing near Marshall, Ill.,,
Thomas Tingley's horse fell, breaking
his own neck and fatally injuring
Tingley.
Monroe and Walter Scott, farmers
near Jefferson City, Mo-, blew out the
gas. Monroe is dead and Walter dy-
ing.
Fire at the Spring Hill collieries in
Nova Scotia yesterday throws out Of
work 400 men, and involves a property
loss Of 100000.
Fire in Coates college at Terre
Haute, Ind, sent the fifty young lady
students of that Presbyterian institu-
ton scurrying to a nearby building
clad in haphazard fashion at o'clock
one morning.
Henry Chasteen climbed a tree near
Jacksonville, Ind, to dislodge coon
A limb broke and Chasteen was preci-
plated to the ground. His dogs, mis-
taking him for the coon, jumped on
him and lacerated him so badly that he
will die.
The steamship Portland, formerly
the Haytian Republic, returned to
Victoria, B. c., recently, leaking badly
and with her rudder damaged, the re-
suit Of two terrible hours off Cape
Flattery.
Some anxiety has been caused by the
non-arrival at New York of the NAL
lory steamship San Marieos. She was
expected to reach there Saturday at
the latest. The steamer has not been
reported since leaving Galveston.
The athletic association Of the Kan
sas Wesleyan university has adopted
resolutions discountenancing foot ball
played by the university team four
men were injured.
Criminal Doings.
Whitley East, wealthy farmer,
shot and killed himself at Bement, Ill.
Julius Heykins, a farmer near Wells
burg, Ia, aged 20, cut his throat
while drunk and will probably die.
Smiley" Jordon, a graverobber at
Mount Hope, Ky, who was caught in
the act, was shot and instantly killed.
Jack Cronin, the murderer Of Albert
Skinner, was hanged at Hartford,
Conn.,, the new automatic gallows
working perfectly.
William Strausbaugh, a maker of
spurious coin, and two confederates
were captured by federal officers at
Tifin, Ohio.
Ike Kahn, an ex-deputy constable,
was shot and killed by Foster Pollard
in saloon row at Kansas City,. Mo.
Both men are colOred.
Illicit whisky, makers fought at Reu-
ben Post0ffce, Ala, as a result Of a
feud, and Bill Cannon was fatally
wounded.
Robert Adcock a farmer near Mon
mouth, ILL.,, was knocked down by Ar
thur Morris, a discharged employe,
and robbed of $40.
William Childs. residing at Coats
vile, Mo-, had trouble with his sister
in-law and shot Ora Long her lover,
when he championed her cause.
At Whiting, Mo-, ]. 3. Fields killed
William O'Bryan, leader Of the gang
which held up an Illinois Central train
at Bardwell, Ky.
The oasis., 1895-10-26
Church and State.

In view of the great commotion caused in this city and Guadalupe by the coronation feasts, local contem- pOraTy rises to ask: What is the fu- ture of the Catholic church in Mexi. co?n Prophecy Is now generally ac- knowledged to be a lost art or an abandoned ayocation. Still people will guess. The immense concourses of deyout Catholics who have come from all over the country to attend the solemnities, make doubly sure that the masses of the Mexican people are devoted to the old, old church. It is probable that the Catholic church of Mexico will follow in the foot prints of that of the United States. It is only towards republican coun- tries that we may look for the purpose of finding church to compare with that of this country. Nothing is more harmonious than one republic within another; the church and state occupy ing the same territory but not con- flicting in any way. The idea that the church must rule or ruin has been exposed as incorrect. So long as the state and church are kept severely apart there is no danger of conflict be- tween them. Thus they are now in Mexico and thus they will probably remain till the end of time. Two Re publics.
The oasis., 1895-10-26

appointed. Then the customer is served by polite and pleasing attend ants, who thoroughly understand their business and strive to please.
 Wednesday of last week the British iron barque, "Sharpshooter," Captain J. Watt, was lowed into the harbor at Guaymas in a seriously disabled con dition, having lost two masts and ipars She had weathered two hurri- canes-the first on the llth of August in latitude II, longitude l06 and the other near Cape San Lucas on Sep tember S0th. She was making for Mazatlan for repairs when caught by the second cyclone and carried into the Gulf of California, suffering addi- tional damage. But for the staunch- ness and seaworthiness of the barque she would not have survived her hard experiences.
The oasis., 1895-10-26
Gold Prospecting in sonora.

To the prospector for gold the great state of Sonora offers most wonder ful field of endeayor. In the past the mineral and bullion production of that great commonwealth has been mostly silver, and the native prospectors are more familiar with the ores of that metal, having paid but little atten- tlon to gold rock. The depreciation of silver has, of course, diminished the output of the white metal, but as yet there has not been paid the close attention to the search for gold which in the United States has followed so close on the heels of the great change in relative values of the two metals. That Sonora is as rich in gold as it has been in silver is the universal judg ment of all experts. But the riches lie latent and undeveloped for want of a thorough and vigorous prospecting. What little work is being done in that line is attendant with great results, and the states annual output of gold foots up no insignificant sum; but as yet the ground is hardly scratched over. No richer field for the gold prospector lies anywhere on the face of the earth, and in the next decade vast fortunes will be made by those who have the nerve to go there and look for them.
The oasis., 1895-10-26

To TIE OASIS:
 My trip to this country having been so pleasant and interesting, thought l would write short sketch of what l saw, and such information as think will be appreciated, giving what will be of interest to many of the readers of your valuable paper.
 left Los Angeles September 24th, in charge of car of grapes and a small quantity of other fruits pur- chased of Thos. McHale of La Caila- da, Cal, by the well and widely known firm of E. Luketich & Go. It arrived here on the 27th getting through just in time to avoid a delay of several days on account of the washouts on the Sonora railroad. MT. Luketich, conceived the idea that grapes could be shipped from California and wine successfully and proftably made in this city-cOnsequently this trial ship ment.
 We are now drawing the wine, which from my long experience pro- nounce equal to any produced in Cali fornia. From prices and demand our friends will be handsomely paid for their enterprise. This no doubt will be the opening for market of magni- tude for California grapes; and by little fostering by the vineyardist will rapidly develop.
 l was truly surprised at the wonder ful change and general progress since my last visit here some three years ago. Large tracts are rapidly being brought into cultivation. The orange crop, which then annotated co from sixty to seventy carloads, will this year be almost two hundred carloads exported. While it a fact the old orchards are not up to our standard, the young ones are being given great care and are being doubled yearly, the fruit is without doubt superior to any produced in California and probably in the world Different varieties seem to be adapted to different localities as here the HermoSura variety is at it's best, "the navel not doing so well, !" while in California the reverse is the case. The crop is ready for market by November 18th and through by Jan uary 18th, so it does not come in direct competition with California. Always liking to give credit where credit is due l will state that Messrs. k. Luke itch & Go. have the honor of having made this, one of Sonora's principal items of export. When they com menced some twelve years ago there was only now and then car being shipped and then only to Arizona or New Mexico. By gradually widening their connections and packing only the choicest fruit under their adopted and far famed Star Brand they have built up trade defying competition.
 They have boxes, papers, nails, etc., ordered for, and will export consider ably over one hundred carloads. They now have orders in for more fruit l than they can possibly fill.
 Nor does my surprise stop with the great improvement in the quantity and quality of the orange, but extends
  in all directions. The country has had beautiful rains and is as yerdant as meadow, while crops are the best. The ranchmen are smiling on account of the repeal of the Mckinley tariff | which gives them good market for 1
The oasis., 1895-10-26
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 tom house returns will show, although they think the quarantine was very unjust, considering the fact that it is well known that in no part of the world is stock generally more healthy than here. The miner also as he can produce the raw metal by paying wages in coined silver and by shipping his product to the United States gets a premium of S5 per cent on the ex- change he receives in return. The merchants and tradespeople as we'll share ia the general prosperity. It is surprising to see the amount of mer- chandise constantly moving.
 We took few days trip to Quay mas, stopping over at Torres, the shipping point for Minas Prietas which is one of the most wonderful camps in the world. Statistics show ing that the Colorado-Creston mines have produced over twenty millions in gold in the last seven years.
 Upon approaching Guaymas one be- holds no doubt the most beautiful harbor on the Pacific Coast and ex- celled by very few in the world, it's lofty mountains drowning on city and water, it's completely land locked bay appearing like sheet of glass and dotted here and there by beautiful islands, when seen from the distance calls to ones mind some of Rider flag gards hidden cities, while the fishing and oyster beds cannot be surpassed. The city is built in semicircle under the brow of lofty mountains and on the waters edge. It has a population of from ten to twelve thousand. Up- on entering you find all business and hustle; and the massive buildings seen on all sides show the stability of Sonora's principal sea port.
 While there, 1 was informed that the government had extended the time to grant the titles to the company putting the large irrigating canal on the Yaqui river for the lands included in their concessions until the comple- tion of the canal, which will be done in time for next seasons crops. This valley is without question one of the garden spots of the American con- tinent. There are produced now in a small way all classes of cereals, cot ton, sugar cane, tobacco without irri- gation other than is procured by the overflow of the river and from rains. Therefore l can candidly say that for an industrious American know of no better place to so easily make home virgin, the climate semitropic and with splendid home market for all that can be produced for several years. The Yaqui is one of the largest rivers in Mexico and it's valley the most extensive in Sonora. the excellence of the soil, and abundance Of water which this canal will supply, there without question will be magical transfor- 
 The prevalent idea in the United States that immigration is not wanted by the people of Mexico, and the question often asked, Why if this country is so good, are the gov national and state, so anyi- ous for immigration?" The answer is that there is room for all who want to come, and for more. Sonora, the second largest state in the confedera- tion, has population of only about 100000, or one person to about TOO acres of land.
The oasis., 1895-10-26
SONORA SETTINGS.
A Collection of Happenings in inc State
 Over the Line.

erect a large warehouse at Torres station.
 General Jose T. Otero has recovered ftom the wounds he received in the battle with the Yaquis sometime last month.
 A new mine recently discovered near 'La Colorado" has been sold for s25, 900 In gold. The owners are Sei1- ores c del HoYo and associates.
 Messrs. Satterfield X Kurtz, fruit buyers, now in Sonora, represent J.. H. Seward X Co. of Baltimore, Md, not Warehouse as heretofore stated.
 It is reported that at Arizpe, last week, the authorities officially ex- ecuted the Chinaman who murdered Colonel R. F. Morton, at Puertecitos, last March
 On the San Jose road near Guaymas, last week, a party of Yaquis robbed some washerwomen of the clothing they were cleaning for some families residing in Guaymas.
 Doctors Chenoweth & Purdy have bought the drug store of Doctor Ale jandro Wallace of Guaymas, and Doc tor Purdy has gone to the Sonora metropolis to take charge of the busi- ness.
 At Hermosillo, on the llth instant, Sehor Gonzalo Morayla, q judge of the supreme court Of Sonora, died after a severe illness. He had been on the supreme bench of the state many years.
 Thursday of last week General Francisco Serna died at IIermosillo from an attack of pneumonia. Gen eral Serna has long been conspicu- ous figure in Sonora, and his death is great public loss.
 The exportation of ores from the state of Sonora, via Nogales, for the months of July, August and Septem- Der, aggregated l,274,000 pounds. These are the official figures as pre- sented by Secretary of State Caledonia Ortiz, at Hermosillo.
 The recent great losses of sugar plantations and mills by the cyclone in Sonora, has already caused a very material advance in sugar at Guay- mas and other commercial points. Nine and ten cents per pound was the price, hut it has now advanced to thirteen cents per pound at whole sale.
 Some weeks ago TIE OASIS stated, on credible authority, that a man named Harper was wanted in the Moctezuma district of Sonora for hay ing conspired to bring about the mur- der of prospector whose property he wanted. At Hermosillo, the other day, TIE OASIS editor was assured that the story is utterly without oundation-none of the incidents re- lated having ever occurred. MT. Har- per is sue sessfully operating a mining near Batuc.
 The new and elegant establishment at Guaymas dnown as Las Ciudades de Francian is one of the finest and best appointed houses in the repub- lie. Mepes, Horyilleur & Save have a most elegantly assorted stock of dry goods, dress goods, silks, velvets, laces, etc, and they are handsomely dis played in a large, well lighted build- ing, everything new, fresh and well
The oasis., 1895-10-26

Concluded on sixth Page.
The oasis., 1895-10-26
A VIEW OF SONORA.
Interesting Letter From an American
 Visiting That State.

HERMOsILLo, SONORA, MEXICO,
 October l4th, 1895.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-20
GRAND
WATER CARNIVAL.
EQUESTRIAN MAY
POLE DANGERS AND
FOX HUNTERS MEET.

1000 Newly-Added Wonders and Attractions.
Actually 70 Champion Male & Female Bareback Riders
Positively 80 Aerial, Md-Air and Trapeze Artists.
Certainly 300 Skilled and Remarkable Performers
Really 70 Old-Iime, Modern and Pantomimic Clowns.
q. Circus Rings with Full Companies. 3
Huge Water Ring for all kinds of Aquatic Sports
q. Elevated Stages for Special Performances 2
Racing Track for Desperate & Thrilling Contests.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-20

Steel Barred Arena for Trained Animal Exhibition
2.... .Menageeies Of Wild and Trained Beasts. . Q
A... OF the Biggest Performing Elephants. .. "a
q. Droves of Asiatic Camels and Dromedaries. q
90. !. Trained Animals Performing at Once. 80
2..... ...Droves Of Tiny Shetland Ponies. q
l00.... Daring Circus and Equestrian Acts.. 100
1000 Performers, Artists, Specialists and People 1000
2000.. Tons Of Pure Moral Amusement. ). /. 1000
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-20

wichita Falls. 49,. Monday, October Z
rori worth. Tuesday. October s
weatherford :. ,..wednesday, october o
clsburne. ....... Thursday, October 10
pallas. Friday, october II
Paris. Saturday, October 10
gainesville. ........M Monday, october IA
psnison. Tuesday. October 10
sulphur Springs. Wednesday, october 10
Mckinney. Thursday. October II
Greenvllle. Friday. October IS
waxahachie. ..... Saturday, October 10
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-20
The Greatest Show Earth Under the Greatest CalV%G ON EARTH

Permanent Winter ouarters-Bridge-
port Conu.
Foreign onlces-37 Charing Cross,
Lond on; IL Rue de Ia Chausse, Paris;
Main Business ofice-Ncw York City.
CAPITAL INVESTED, sa,5OO,O0O
DAILY EXPENSES, $1,000.
81 Cars, 4 Trains. IL Tents, Cover,
Ing IL Acres, l,2OO People Employed
LOCO Living Wonders, 400 Horses,
Worth 100000, . Menageries, Cir
cu'es-A Great Worlds Fair.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-20
GRAND TOUR THROUGH TEXAS ]!

HillsborO...".'....Monday October Fl
corsieana.. Tuesday. October %
Waco. Wednesday, October %
Temple. Thursday, October "a
Austin...............Frlday october s5
San Antonio. Saturday October 20
Galveston. Monday, october IS
Houston. Tuesday. october 20
Palestine. "Wednesday. october 80
Tyler. Thursday. October 81
Marshall. Friday, November 1
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-20

"a Most Astounding and Amazing Exhbitonn educational
great university Achieving the highest honors and
greatest triumphs in all lands Only show Endorsed by the
clergy commended by parents and paronzed
good all countries lnauguatng the big oympe Building in
London England in the of Royalty 1885, Opening
the handsome Madison Square Garden New York City in
1890.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-20
The Only Show Ever Exhibiting in New York

81 Preceded in the morning by Magnificent Free Public
IA Demonstration and riumphal Pageant of Most
I ing proportions through the Principal Streets of city
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-20
TEST SHOW ON EARTHl
Moqnifcent Supenoous and Colossal Exhbi ions!
TREMENDOUS 1ABLEAUX AND PAGeANTS
--PRODIGIOUS--
ATHLETIC AND ACRODATlC FEATSl
DANGEROUS AND DARING ACTS!

And Heroic Displays by Marvellous Expert Per-
formers OF the air, on tho grounlin the Water
on the backs OF Flying Horses, on Aerial appa-
ratus In Dens OF Performing Wild Beasts, in
Gladiatorial Arenas, on racing Circles, ana IN
Every Conceivable Manner Danoting Courage,
Skill, Endurance and the Highest Human Per.
lection of Expert, Trained and Accomplished
Effort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-04
FALLS CHURCH.

A pre- gressive euchre party was given at
the residence of Mrs. A. H. Raymond Tues
day night by Mrs. NJ. V. Mlburn of Wash
ington. The prizes for the occasion We're
awarded as follows. viz: First ladies' prize
to Mrs. A K. Raymond; first gentleman's
prize, Mr. A. K. Raymond; ladies' BOBBY
prize, Mrs. Rudolph Bartle gentleman's
BOBBY prize, Mr.. William Stranahan. A
nice supper was served and an enjoyable
time had by all present. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Henry, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
H. Dawson, Mrs. NJ. V. Milburn, the Misses
Spicer, Miss Hopkins, Messrs. G. Hunt
Alfred Wehle. Percy Thompson and w.
Bittinger, all of Washington; Mr.. and Mrs
a K. Raymond, Mr.. and Mrs William
Stranahan. Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Bartle,
Miss Addie Spofford and Mr.. w. E. Parker
of Falls Church.
Miss Grace Harvey, Miss Garnet Payne
and Miss Susie Thompson of Washington
are visiting Mrs. Harry L. Turner.
There will be hop given at the Ever
greens tonight after the fireworks display.
Miss Minnie Robertson of New York city
is visiting her sister, Mrs. w. ]. Cepner.
DIR. t. C. Quick of Washington is spend
ing a few days with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. V. Quick.
Mrs. Mary E. De Putron has purchased
of Mrs. Annie Eells two ceres of land on
Little Falls street
Mr. l.. S. Gordon, who has been visiting
in Canada, New Hampshir:. and Minnesota,
returned home Monday.
. Mr.. William Harrison of Washington is
summerlng at Mrs. r. P. Buckner's.
The following guests are registered at the
Evergreens for the summer months, viz:
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Potts and family, Mr..
and Mrs. T. H. Dawson and family. the
Misses Spicer, Miss Hopkins, Mrs. NJ. v.
Milburn, Messrs. G. Hunt and Alfred
Weihle, all of Washington, D. C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-04
RADCLIFFE. DARR & CO.. AUCTIoNEERS,
800 Pennsylvania ave. NV.

TRUSTEES SALE OF CONTENTS OF THE "OwEN
HOUSE. No. lab PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
NORTHWEST. CONSISTING OF BAR, BACK
BAR. TABLES, CHAIRS. LINENS. GLASS
WARE, SlISER WARE, KITCHEN UTENSILS,
SAFE, &c.
BY virtue of two certain chattel deeds of trust
ictorded in Libers Nos. 1902 and 1908, at folios
IA and 1913, respectively, ct sequtur, and by vir
tue of an order of the Supreme Court OF the Dis
tric of Columbia, passed in equity cause No. 1890
Will SELL, at public auction. in and upon the
premises known the Owen House." No. 1913
PENNSYLVANIA avenue northwest. Washington. d. c..
on MONDAY, July EIGHTH. 1895, commencing
at TEN O'CLOCK A NJ, all of the goods, chattels
and personal property contained in the said prem
ises and particularly described in the said deeds Of
trust, including, in part Mahogany Buffet. Back
Bar, with inlad beveled glass mirrors Mahogany
Bar Counter, with hand and foot rail; Mahogany
Eating Counter. Mahogany Partition Screen. Large
Combination Safe, lot of Chairs and Tables two
Large Ranges. three Large Brass Chandeliers,
Silver Ware, Table Linen, Bed Linen China Ware,
Carpets, Mirrors, Electric Lights and Fixtures,
Electric Motors and Fans. detailed list of which
will be furnished at the time of sale. Any further
Information can be had from the auctioneers or
trustees.
The property will first be offered as an entirety,
and If satisfactory bid be not obtained it will
then be sold in detail.
Terms of sale entirety will be made known
at the time of sale. If sold in detail terms cash.
EDWARD Il. THOMAS. Trustee
No. 916 st. NV.
THOMAS NJ. FIELDS Trustee
te25- dSlS No. 225 415 NV