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The St. Johns herald., 1895-01-24
THE YANKEE BIRD.
Facts About the Origin of the
 Christmas Turkey.
Our Darnyard Gobbier Is Not the Direct Descendant of American Stock, But Relative Imported
 from Mexico.

Among the luxuries belonging to the high conditions of civilization exhi- 5ited by the Mexican nation at the time of the Spanish conquest was the possession by Montezuma of one of the most extensive geological gardens on record, says the Washington Star. 1t embraced nearly all of the animals of that country, with others brought at great cost from distances. It is stated by historians that turkeys called by the Spanish adventurers "a kind of peacock"-were furnished in large numbers as food to the beasts of prey in the emperor's menagerie.
 At that time the bird had been do- mesticated and reared in Mexico for hundreds of years. It was carried by the Spaniards to the West Indies, whence it was taken to Europe early in the sixteenth century. Before long it became in Europe highly appreciated for its flavor. Being known to be of foreign origin, a report gained ground that the fowl had been obtained from Turkey, that being a region little known in western Europe. In this way it obtained the name by which it has since been designated.
 People coming to the United States from Europe brought this Mexican fowl to the United States, and the progeny of the stock thus imported and fetched back to the continent whence it was originally derived fur nishes Yankee tables to-day. In fact, the contemporary turkey of the barn. yard did not belong here originally. It is not derived from the wild turkey of the United States, which is quite another species, with dark meat on the breast and other differences plain ly distinguishable. On the other hand, the wild Mexican turkey has white meat on the breast and resembles our tame turkey in all other points.
 There are two species of wild turkey in North America. One is confined to the eastern and southern parts of the United States, while the other is native to the Rocky mountains, parts of Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and extends along eastern Mexico southward. Biologists were a long time finding this out, being puzzled meanwhile to account for the marked difference in color and habits between the wild and domestic birds of the country. That a dark-meated fowl should acquire white meat through do- mestication would seem indeed surpris- ing.
 In its wild state the Mexican turkey derives nourishment from plants and insects, scratching with its feet for food. It is very shy. The birds live in families like wild geese, keeping sen tinels on the watch when the flock is feeding. They are so heavy that they are not fond of taking flight, but the swiftest dog cannot overtal1e them in running. The female lays from three to twelve roundish, red-spotted eggs, and hatches them out in thirty days. Tn Yucatan and northern Guatemala this bird is replaced by third species, less in size, but more striking in ap- pearance, the tail having spots some- what like the 'eyes" in the tail of
The St. Johns herald., 1895-01-24
Pestilence Among Rabbits.

A writer in a recent number of the Zoologist says of the rabbits in Austra- lia that for several years in succession the animal becomes So scarce as to be quite difficult to obtain, increasing in the next few years to so extraordinary an extent as to become the most album dant mammal in the country. After the maximum of increase has been at tained the rabbits commence to die of, and before many weeks are over their dead bodies strew the woods in all directions, while live rabbit is scarce lY to be met with.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-01-24
E DOLLARS
 10 PER DAY 2U Easily Made.

We want many men, women, boys, and girls to work for us few hours daily, right in and around their own homes The business is easy, pleasant, strictly honorable, aud pays better than any other offered agents. You have 8 clear field and no competition. Experience and special ability un- necessary. No capital required. We equip you with everything that you need, treat you wells and help you to earn ten times ordinary wages. Women do as we'll as men, and boys and girls make good pay. Any one, anywhere, can do the work All succeed who follow our plain and sim pie directions. Earnest work will surely bring you a great deal of money Everything is new and in great demand. Write for our pamphlet circular, and receive full information. No harm done if you conclude not to go on with the business.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-01-24

Ear marks: Clean split from root to point left ear, upperbit in right ear Wattle (varuga) on jaw. under mouth. c on left jaw (cheek, bulls c on left cheek only. Flooded stock C on left cheek and C on left ribs.s
 HENRY HUNlN0 Post office: Show Low Arizona. "Range: Show Low creek, Silver creek, LaguEa Ortega and Laguna Salada. :. Horse brand C C left shoulder.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-01-24
Apply for Information About THE GREAT
 SOUTHWEST

SsIy,oro last year farmers netted :10O to $20L sshCi per acre for fruit, grown on land that can be duplicated today for $50 per acre. SAInarr. five tons of alfalfa hay, worth SIP per EsisCi ton, was grown on land the like of which can be bought for $I5 per acre. tAIhoro many other products such as sweet ss potatoes tomatoes and early vegeta- bles netted as large and larger profits than fruit sMnoxo a the summers arc cool. the winters ssiCi warm, cyclones unknown and mala- ria unheard of.
 AEsha aro there is the best opening in the world ss HUI for honest industry.
 To W. F. WHITE, Passenger Traffic Manager, A. T. X s. F. R, R.
 Or, HENRY F. GRIERSON,
 Immigration Agent, A,, T. & s F. R.. R.
 623 Rialto Building Chicago, Ill. This railway passes through twelve states and territories, and having TO lands of its own sell has no object in advancing the interests of any speci al locality, or in giving any other than at- solut ely reliable information. 1t realizes that the prosperity of the farmers of the great south west meansprosperity to itself also, and is thus naturally willing to aid the immigrant as much as possible.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-01-24
GEORGE STINSON & O.,
 Box 488, PORTLAND, MAINE.
TAxECOLLECTOR'S NOTICE

Notice is hereby given: First, That the duplicate assessment roll of Apache County, Arizona, for the year 1894, is now in my possession for the collection of taxes levied.
 Second, That taxes will be delinquent on the Third Monday of December, 1894 and unless paid on that day, or prior thereto, five per cent, will be added to the amount thereof as penalty. Third, Taxes may be paid at my office in the court house in St. Johns, Apache County, Arizona, at any time within off, flee hours from this date until the Third Monday ill December, 1894.
 w. H. GIBBONS.
 Tax Collector. St. Johns, Sept. 17, 1894.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-01-24
ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

The material prepared for the above named society will be published for the four months beginning with the July 1894 number, in the Overland Monthly, San Francisco, California, under the cap ton of "Building a State in Apache Land." Subscription price, $3 year, ill advance, or S1 for the four numbers.
 CHAs. D. PosToN, Pres.
 Phoenix, Ariz., June 20, 1894.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-01-24
FOR SALE.

Two hundred head of French Merino Bucks. Will sell for cash, or exchange for wethers at cash price. Will have the Bucks in the neighborhood of St. Johns the latter part of September or first of October, where parties desiring to pur- chase, can examine them. Call on or address
 HART & CAMPBELL,
 Winslow, Arizona.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-01-24

TTT T ED-The Morphine or xAA.AAWhisky Habits, pain lessly and permanently in ten days to three weeks for $5. Proof of cure be- fore you pay cent will be forwarded Free. Write st once. B. WILSON, COMANCHE, TEXAS.
 Tobacco Habit Cured for g. mh22 If
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-16
500 REWARD 800.

The readers of this paper will be please
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work.
The proprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer One Hun
bred Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure Send for list of testimonials.
Address, F. CHENEY q Co., Toledo, o..
E@- Sold by Druggists, 75C.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-16
A GREAT DISCOVERY
REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENTS IN
THE AGE OF SCIENCE.

The Ingenuity and Skill of One Works
an Everlasting Benefit to His Fellow
Men-An Instance In Point.
Herald, South Bend, Washl
1t falls to our lot this week to tell our
readers, and especially those who are not
blessed with perfect health, of one OF the
greatest and simplest remedies of the
century. Personally we enjoy the very
best of health year in and year out, but
among our friends Is }. l.. Myers, pro-
prietor OF the Broadway Pharmacy, a
man who knows his business thorough
ly, is entirely welded to chemistry and
hygiene and often talks shop" One
evening the conversation turned on new
discoveries in drugs.
He told us that one of our mutual
friends, John Wyandt, a locomotive en-
gineer, owed his health to a new medi-
cine known as DIR. Williams Pink Pills,
and that Mrs. Lawler, the wife of Patrick
Lawler, cooper at the Tannin Extract
Works, and well-known in this city, has
been raised by them from what her
friends thought was her death bed.
Having had our attention called to the
matter so PARTICULARLY we have since
found that every body has a good word
for Pink Pills, and especially were we
interested in the case of Mrs. Lawler.
Finally we called at her home and asked
her to tell MS if Pink Pills had really
done as much for her as had been told.
She said they had and she would re-
peat the facts 10 me.
Mrs. Lawler said 1.-TWO years and q
half ago | was taken sick. then lived
in Tacoma, and for five weeks was not
able to turn myself in bed. My hus-
band and boys lifted me around and
cared for me, and they scarcely hoped
for my recovery. | could eat nothing,
was simply worn out.
Il sent for the Pink Pills and began
taking them. 1t said in the directions
that they should be taken Immediately
after eating. so ate lightly, then took
the pills and in two days was able to sit
up. In two weeks | was up and around,
and was able to make the trip OF l25
miles by cars TO South BeHd, where nay
husband had gone to work.
"Since that time | have been we'll and
have done my own work, and now when
/ feel worn out or i'll | always take Pink
Pills and they help me at once. | have
in the two years and a half used twenty
one boxes of them, and we all use them
when we are feeling out OF sorts. have
recommended them TO many OF my
friends, and they always helped them,
and | can say to all mothers that they
will find them good medicine to build
them up, cure headaches, dizziness and
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-16
An Eager and a Nipping Wind

A continuous down pour of rain, inclem-
ent weather, generally in winter and
spring, are unfavorable to all classes of in
valids. But warmth and activity infused
into the circulation counteracts these in
huences and interpose a defense against
them. Hostetter's Stomach Bltters, most
thorough and effective of stomachics and
tones, not only enriches the bl 'od, but
accelerates it's circulation. For a chill, or
premonitory symptoms of rheumatism
and kidney complaint, particu arly preva-
lent at these seasons, it is the best possible
remedy. 1t is also invaluable for dyspep-
STA. liver complaint, constipation and ner-
vousness. Never set out on a winter or
spring journey without it. Elderly per-
sons and the delicate and convalescent are
greatly aided by it.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-16
A SLICK HOTEL BEAT.
As y Schemer He Could Give the Clerk
Points and Not Half Try.


The fellow had no baggage when he
registered first at the Markham House
Saturday, but had very glib tongue
and told such plausible story that he
was permitted to register and given
room. He was we'll dressed and very
pleasant spoken fellow, and his bill for
extras soon assumed startling proper
tons. The hotel people became alarm
ed, and after he had been there several
days party stopping there told them
he was "a beat. The clerk fixed up
scheme, and that evening he got into the
fellows room on some pretext after he
had retired and calmly gathering up the
fellows coat, vest and pants told him
they could be redeemed at the office for
the amount of his bill.
The fellows nerve did not desert him
even in this extremity. He borrowed
macintosh coat from the clerk which
reached to bis heels, which he put on
over his undertaking, i'll order to go
after some money, and walked TO the
Kimball House, where he boldly regis
tered and was shown to a room, leav-
ing word that when his baggage arrived
it was to be kept until he got up III the
morning.
At about O'Clock on Sunday morn
ing he came jumping down stairs, max
ING a great noise of q tale of robbery,
in which he had lost his clothes and $50
in cash. The hotel management, with
out stopping to investigate the fellow.
got him a new suit of clothes and paid
him $50 rather than have such notorle-
ty attached to the house. The fellow
then walked back to the Markham house,
paid his bill, obtained his clothes and
iumped out Of town. Chattanooga
Times.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-16
The Mystery of Ambergris.

Ambergris is an odoriferous, fatty
substance often found floating upon the
surface of the ocean or upon shore,
where it has been cast 10y the waves. 1t
is known to be morbid secretion OF
whales, but whether it is found IN
their bodies irrespective of species or
age or whether in the stomach or lntes-
tines is not certainly known The best
authorities are of the opinion that 1t Is
formed only III the intestinal canal of
the sperm whale (Physeter macrocepha-
iuS)
Lumps of this curious substance range
in weight from one-half ounce to 100
pounds and upward, the largest lump
known to history weighing 1872 pounds,
and was sold by II petty oriental mon
arch to the Dutch East India company
over 100 years ago. The season S take of
ambergris by American whalers seldom
averages 100 pounds for the whole fleet
In 1892 it was only 81 pounds and IN
1889 but 10, These figures will not seem
SO small when it is known that the ~
pounds taken in the year last namen
had market value of S23, 200. st.
Louis Republic.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-16
NO SUCH THING.

The quality of endurance of or indiher-
once to what in other men produces shooK
mr. remission is said to belong to men with
ont ner, es. There is no such thlng anu
cannot be. The finer the physical devel'
onment the keener perhaps is the sensioiL-
ity To pain. Let neuralgia puF on It's mar
ness tor raid and get after such men, the
nerves will be found all quivering at once.
And SO this maady works, creeplnsii
IL, f1e to health. bent on torture and
,5Sissrv until il meets it's antipathy, ST.
Jacobs Oil, which cures and conquers'
quickly, surely.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-16

Lord Randolph Churchill, speaking at
Leicester on Wednesday, revived the
history of the three conspicuous Irish
men who had broken their hearts over
the repeal Of the union, or something
equivalent to it-O'Connell, Butt ana
Parnell. Now MIR. Gladstone Is en-
gagged in the same enterprise and wlll ex-
perience just the same fate. Great brit.
ain will soon have an opportunity of
showing its determination not to allow
this empire to be disintegrated to please
1.-The civilized world" or the powers who
grudge England her prosperity and
would gladly see her weakened by her
own folly in taking a step backward IN
to division. when all other states are tax
ing steps to attain stronger unity and
a completer organization. Lord Ran
doph evidently expects an early DISCO
luton. Spectator.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-16

Lee NJ. Hart, the national president Of
the Theatrical Stage Employees union,
has undertaken to decorate his private
Office in Chicago to suit his tastes. Around
the walls and on the shelves there are
song and dance shoes, whiskers for the
heavy villains and divers souvenirs. Early
last week some of the ballot girls in one of
the extravaganzas heard of his desire to
decorate the walls in his office, and two of
them sent him presents of gauze skirts
they had worn. A few nights ago num-
Der of young ladies visited Mr.. Harris den,
and ono of them noticed the ballet dan
GERS skirt. 1t was of yellow hue and
deliberately trimmed and Immediately cap
tured the fancy of the caller
"Oh, girls!" she exclaimed, lust come
here and look at the pretty lamp shade
Mr., Hart has on his wall.
The girls came and admired the shade, "
while Mr.. Hart and two or three friends
in an outer room held their sides. After
the girls left Mr.. Hart pinned u label on
the skirt
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-16

the ills which so often beset them
Mr.. Lawler also stated that he had
often taken Pink Pills. That he used to
be troubled with sick headache and dir
illness in the morning, but that Pink
Pills had cured him.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain all
the elements necessary to give new life
and richness to the blood and restore
shattered nerves. They are for sale by
all druggists or may be had by mail from
DR.. Williams Medicine Company, Sche-
nectady, N. Y, for 80 cents per box, or
six boxes for $3.50.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-16
SAFE, QUICK AND EFFECTIVE.

The valuable curative properties of ALL
COCKS Porous PLAsTERs are due to the
employment of the highest medical and
chemical skill. They are purely vegetable,
and in ingredients and method have never
been equalled; safe. quick and effective in
their action; they do not burn or blister,
but soothe and relieve while curing, and
can be worn without causing inconveni-
ence.
All other so called Porous Plasters are
limitations, made to sell on the reputation
of A LLCoCK's.
BRANDRErH's PILLS, the safest purgative
known.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-16

Now and then some editor arises to
sneer at 1.-The SO called woman's con-
gress," but all the same the women are
here to stay. When the college doors
went wide open to women, a reform was
inaugurated that will not go backward
The sneerers at woman and woman's
work should get on back seats as soon as
they conveniently can.-Chicago Inter
noaon
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-16
English Girl Students In College.

The two women's colleges of Newman
and Girton have sent number of sue
cessful candidates to the Cambridge ex-
aminations this year. 1t is interesting
to know that the college rooms of these
to be wranglers are very dainty. They
are full of feminine work, literally sup
piled with mirrors and look more like
boudoirs than studies.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-16

be traced by the lines in the woman's face:
Dull eyes, the sallow or wrinkled face and
those feelings of weakness have their
rise in the arrangements and irregularities
peculiar to women. The functional de
engagements, painful disorders, and chronic
weaknesses of women can be cured with
DR.. Pierce's Favorte Prescription. For the
young girl just entering womanhood, for
the mother and those about to become
mothers, and later in 1.-The change of life"
the Prescription " is just what they need {;
it aids nature in preparing the system for
the change. It's medicine prescribed for
thirty years, i'll the diseases of women, by
DR.. R. V. Pierce, chief consulting physician
to the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Insti-
tute, at Buffalo, N. Y. DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription will cure the chronic inhamma-
ton of the lining membranes which cause
such exhausting drains upon the system.
1t cures nervous prostration, sleeplessness,
faintness, nervous debility and all disorders
arising from arrangement of the female
organs and functions.
JENNIE WILLIAMS Of H0b17pb T1uS n
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-16

oregon, writes : " |
was sick for over three
years with blind dizzy
spells, palpitation of
the heart, pain i'll the
back and head, and
at times would have
such a weak tired feel
ing when l first got
up in the morning
and at times nervous
Chills.
The physicians diff
fered as to what nv
disease was, but none
of them did me any
good. AS soon as
commenced taking DR.
Pierce's Favorite Pre-.
scription, l began tC
get better could sleet
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-16

Figgs They say that BALDWIN is quite i'll. Do
his frie DIS have grave fears for hi Fogg-I
think their fears extend yond the grave.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-16

"Ef women" said Uncle Eoen, Fam ex con-
traTy ez some 70 ks clah's dey is, de bes' Way
ter git 'em out of wantin' suffrage am ter tell
'em dey gotter vote"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-16

well nights, and that bad nervous feeling and the
pain in my back soon left me- I can walk sever
al miles without getting tired. took in all three
bottles OF Prescription and two Of, Discovery"
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,IOMEN'S

flowers, tade
and wither with time
the bloom of the rose
is only known to the
h e alt by woman's
cheeks. The nerv-
Gus strain caused by
the ailments and
pains peculiar to the
sex, and the labor
and worry of rearing
a family, can often
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-16
NEW WAY EAST-NO DUST.

Go East from Portland, Pendleton, Walla
Wala via O. r. & N. to Spokane and Great
Northern Railway to Montana, Dakotas, St.
Paul, Minneapolis, Chicago, Omaha, St.
Louis, East and South. Rock-ballast trac k {;
fine scenery; new equipment Great North
ern Palace Sleepers and Diners; Family
Tourist Cars; But1et-Library Cars. Write
G. G. Donovan, General Agent, Portland,
Oregon, or F. l. Whitney, G.. P. & I. A,
st. Paul. Mimi, for printed matter and in
formation abO It rates, routes, etc.
MUSIC STORE-Wilev b. Allen Co, the
oldest, the largest, III First ST., Portland.
ChiCkerng. Hardman, Fischer Pianos, Estey
o gans Low prices, easy terms.
IO-CENT MU~IC-Srnd Tor catalogues.
Use Enameline Stove Polish; no dust no smell.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1895-03-16
TRY GERMEA for breakfast.

Use Enamelne Stove Polish; no dust no smell
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-06
HON SCALE

Election day here and In Wayne cour
" passed Off very quietly. A very sma'
vote was cast and but little ir terest wa
taken in the election.
Mrs. Thomas Marlesworth, of Scran-
ION. spent yesterday in town.
Miles Rowland of Rowlands, was r
visitor here yesterday.
j. Kirk Rose, w. G. Blakney, w. T
Cook. Dr. r. w. Brady, o. M. Spettiguc
md many others awaited themselves o.
the holiday yesterday and went gun
ming for birds.
On Friday Mart Kimble, William Kim
bic, George McGenung and VIC. Black.
ney expect to leave for the wilds Of
IKE 6ounty to hunt deer and bear
They will make their headquarters at
Nose Westbrooke's, near Bloomine
Grove Park. They will be Joined al
Hawley by William A. Quinney. On
Monday or Tuesday OF next week some
more Of our local sportsmen will join
them.
Mrs. Dr. Lackay, of Scranton, is visit
ing her mother here.
Invitations are out for a thimble ter
to be given by Miss G. Louise Harden
bergh on Thursday afternoon.