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Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
GROWING ASPARAGUS.
Under Proper Management This vegeta-
BILE Is Very Profitable.

The asparagus is hardy perennial.
that under proper management, when
planted in the right kind of soil, will
pl oduce annual crops for an indefinite
length of time. The demand for it has
always been good, even when other
vegetables were dull and slow of sale.
Iii well grown and carefully punched it
is sure to meet with ready sale.
Asparagus will succeed best on rich.
sandy loan, deep and mellow. Manure
well; all the outlay for labor will be re-
turned to the owner in a very few years
After making the bed, rake it over, re-
moving any stones or other obstruc-
tions. Make shallow drills about an
inch deep and foot apart. The seed
should be strewn thinly by hand III
these drills, then covered by raking the
bed.
We scatter some radish seed in the
drills, at the time of sowing. The rad
ish seed will germinate and come up
in few days from the time of sowing.
This marks the row, and gives a chance
to destroy any weeds that may have
appeared, and keeping the surface loose
until the asparagus plants are well up.
When plants are one-year-olds, il
strong, they may be transplanted into
the permanent bed. Weak plants should
remain in the seed bed another year
Where one wants only few plants tc
make family bed, it is cheaper to buy
them from some responsible scotsman.
Asparagus is vegetable found in but
few gardens. 1t should be in every
garden. Most people who have eater
it when perfectly prepared are fond OF
it, and another point in it's favor, it
comes so early in the spring, when one
needs it most. There is, on most farms,
a small plot of ground near the house.
where one might very soon have AL
asparagus bed, and after enjoying it
once you never would do without it
again.-Mrs. L. S. Hamilton, in st. Louis
Journal of Agriculture.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15

=zs Nzsu4
scther

81 don't know how ~ going to mako
out" said the agricultural statesman
who had been retired; 1--WE got to DE-
pend on the old farm for a living now,
and I'm blest if | feel any certainty
about making it pay"
But you used TO make your constit-
uents very proud of you by showing off
what you knew about farming" sai1
his wife, encouragingly.
81 know it, Maria. But don't forget
this-farming for votes and farming
Tor crops are two mighty different
things. s."-Washington Star.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
Roofing Cuttings in Sand.

Clean sand is the best substance in
which to root cuttings. The cuttings
should not be set more than one-half
inch deep. The sand should be some
what compacted against it. The cutting
box or pot should occupy warm, light
place, shading the slips if the sunshine
is strong. Enough water should be ap-
piled to keep the shoots from tagging,
and frequent sprinkling of the foliage
is desirable. AS soon as roots one-half
inch in length have been formed it is
time to pot the young plants.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
Trade Trtclra

''Mr. Willoughbt" said Mr.. Pailtor,
of Willoughby, Pailton & Co., 81 am
told you have ordered those new bon
nets on sale at $50. They'll never sell
at that figure. In fact, they only cost
s2.29 apiece"
81 know that, Pailton, my boy, but
next week Wen mark 'em down to $25,
and they'll go like hot cakes."-Har-
per's Bazaar
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
The Best. After All.

Maud hear proposing parties are
all the style. The girls do the propos-
ing, and the one who proposes the best
gets the prize. Have you been to any?
Ethel-No; but l had proposing
party come to me the other evening.
How do you like my ring?-Harper's
Bazaar
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15

Milk COWS $500 to $4,000
There is at present about l18
miles Of irrigatlng canals and main
bitches, not including the lateral
bitches which will make the total
several times this amount. This
gives ample water to assure crops
for about $4,000 acres. When the
Enterprise canal is finished it will
water several thousand acres OF
rich table and bottom land. 1t
has been estimated that q quarter
of million acres of additional land
could be irrigated if storage dams
were built. This could be done
in several places, notacly at the
narrows about Is miles from SAT-
ford where box canyon exists
through which the river passes,
1t is from this point the Enterprise
company are building their canal,
Graham county covers an area
of 1000 square miles.
The Gila valley is 30 miles from
the narrows to the edge Of the res
ervation, with an average width OF
bottom lands of two miles, the dis
tance between the foot hills being
six miles. The valley is fanked
on the north by the Gila mountains
and on the south by the Graham
mountains, Mount Graham being
the highest peak, with an altitude
Of ten thousand etabove sea level.
Although but little prospecting
has been done in either the Gila
or Graham mountains, the few
properties which have been de-
veloped show that the ore body
is practically inexhaustable; while
copper predominates, there is both
gold and silver in paying quantities
1t is virgin field for both the
minor and captaitlst and one which
promises grand results.
The two principal mining COM
panies are the Detroit, at Morenci,
and the Arizona Copper Company,
at Clifton. The former employees
300 men and the latter 500.
The output of the Arizona comp,
any is 20 tons of copper per day
and Of the Detroit about 10 tons
per day. These two companies
alone pay out for labor about $780,
900 annually.
Experts are at present prospect
ing near Saffoad for coal.
There are twenty-five schools,
and one Academy in Graham
county. The examination for
teachers is very strict; only those
who are thoroughly qualified be-
ing able to procure certificates.
II churches OF different denomi-
nations look after the spiritual
welfare of tAe community. Soci-
ETY. is as refined here as IN any
of the old eastern clt,es.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
Not at AL.

do you find," inquired man who
was in search of information, that
typewriter girls as class are clannish
and eXclusive?"
No. answered the man who had the
information TO give out. "They are not;l
though each one, of course, always has
her own ck."-Chicago Tribune.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15

preserving the size SO the wedge viii
be half an inch wide, and turn it at a
right angle in the same direction with
the edge Of the blade. The length
ought TO be about two inches so the
wedge" will be gradual.
To use this tool, the limb is sawed
off, the stump pared, the split made by
the cutting blade, which is to be at
once withdrawn; then drive in the
wedge so as to admit the scions, and the
tool has done its work. The cost of such
a grating knife ought not to exceed
25 cents, and it should last lifetime
St. Louis Journal of Agriculture.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
Capillary Distinctions.

Mrs. Cumso (reading)-It is the cus-
tom in Chester, Pa, for men to indicate
whether they are married or single by
the way they wear their hair. Single
men part their hair on the left.
Mr.. Cumso-Here the custom is some-
what different. Married men wear
their heads bald.-To Date.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
ESTABLISHED FACTS.

Concerning Graham County, Which are
Well Worth Serious Consideration
by those Seeking new Homes, or Men
Seeking Profitable Investment for
Capital.
The agricultural resources Of the
Gila valley are both varid and ex.
tensivs, comprising an area OF
arabic land of which there is at
present tributary to canals and
bitches, 10000 acres which is
capable of being irrigated. The
principal products are alfalfa, wheat,
corn, barley, oats, vegetables, de-
cidious andcertain classes of citrus
fruits.
This is the natural home OF
alfalfa, of which from 4 to crops
are grown yearly, yielding from 5
to tons per acre. 1t is not as
stocky as that which comes from
the Salt River valley and is pre-
ferable for either horses or cattle.
Wheat, barley and oats grow
prolificly, the former containing a
very large amount of nutrition.
Yellow dent, white gourd and
other large varieties of corn yield
productivity, vegetables are large
and solid and come to maturity
two months earlier than IN the
eastern and middle states.
The valley and hill lands are
adapted to all of the products OF
the temporal zone, and many OF
the fruits of the semi-tropical
countries. The apples equal in
size and flavor the prize winners
Of the eastern states. The seed.
ling fruits are unexcelled in size
and general excellence. Apricots
and apples both grow with sur
prising rapidity. The peaches in
appearance and taste are identical
with those which come from the
famous orchards of New Jersey.
Canagrie grows wild, some OF
the tubers being as large as good
sized potatoes. Tests now show
that canagrie root, which flourish.
es near Thomas, IN the lower Dor.
ton of the valley, contains large
er per cent of tannic acid than any
ever sent to the extract works
from either Arizona or New Mexi-
co.
Farming lands can be purchased
at from $50 to 800 per acre, in
cluding Improvements and water
rights.
Uncultivated land without water
right is free to any settler under
the United States homestead law.
This class of farms will eventually
become valuable when the canal
facilities have been increased.
The cost of maintaining the ca
mails which are owned by the farm
ers varies from 80 cts. to S1.00 per
acre per year.
The following arc the market
values Of the products Of the soil
at the ranch, there being ready
sale for everything raised in the
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
Landlord and Tenant,

"How much rent do you pay for this
house?" asked Gilhooly of Hostetter
McGinnis. 3
Fifty dollars" q
isn't that a trifle high?"
"Yes, it is little high for summer,
perhaps, but it had good cedar fence
around it, so haven't had to pay much
for firewood this winter" - Texas
Sitter.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
The Attraction.

Madge--I never thought you would
become engaged to such bashful fell
low. He seldom says more than word
at time.
Dolly-I know he is a dreadful con-
versationalist, my dear, but it's his
money that talks.--N. Y. World.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
Softeninc the Flow,

Grace--I must refuse him, poor feI-
low, but l wish l could do something
to lessen the pain of it.
Maud-Get some one to tell him that
you haven't SD much money as he
thinks you have.-Brooklyn Life.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
Il Is Mighty.

1t is not the hand of heroes
Battling for their fellow-men,
Nor the helping hard of woman,
Nor the hand that wields the pen,
Nor the hand that beats the carpet
On the backyard fence urfurled,
But the hand that beats four aces
Is the hand that rules the world.
Chicago Record.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
The End.

Have l arrived too late?" he asked,
as the door was opened by the servant.
Il am afraid you have, sir" was the
reply. "The doctors have just got
through holding their consultation"
Truth
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
Proof in Itself.

Mrs. Youngwife-I made this cake
all by my little selfy.
Mr.. Youngwife-I don't doubt it,
Texas Siftings.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
Not Much sustenance.

There is something preying on my
mind, doncher know" said Cholly Cos
lin to Miss Kittish.
Dear me-" replied the unimpressed
girl, "what a very innutritious diet it
has selected."-N. Y. World.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
Fine Farm For sale.

Fine 20-acre ftlm Tor sale with.
in half a mile Of Stafford. Is acres
in alfalfa. Fou shares Of water in
the Mill ditch For prucular
apply to the GUARDIAN Office. ff
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
At Iiirh Pressure.

81 hear that Dobbs' baby is a little
mite of thing. Does it cry much?"
with all its mite. Detroit Free
Press.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
A Point of Inferioritr.

The pen is mighticr than the sword,
But-give this fact attention
Who only fights with pen and ink
VIII never draw pension.
Chicago Record.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
Would Die for Her.

II would die for youl" passionately
exclaimed the rich old suitor; and the
practical girl calmly asked him: How
soon pm. Y. Mercury.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
The Old Atnry.

Mary had a Persian lamb
Cape and collarctte;
Papa had conniption fits
And he has them yet.
Town Topics.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
A Phenonl,

The love-sick youth when calling
A phenomenon oft shows,
For he is almost always gone,
And almost never goes.
Philadelphia Item.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15

Blank promisory notes FOR sale
at the GUARDIAN Office.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15

Plaster of Psris for sale at 81 2
ents pei pound at T. Jacobson
and Sons. SILT
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15

Now then, take oHr chickens to
inndel q Fuller they pay good
rice for them one ball cash and
me half on the store 3.20-tf
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15

The tables are supplied with the very best
to be had in the market; all kinds of vegetables
and fruit in season. Families boarded at
special rates Give us call and be convinced,
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15
THE GUILTY PARTY.

Mrs. Gossip-Mr. Pufington says
that he is wholly self-made man.
Miss Pertly-It is commendable in
him to own up to it; many man would
have blamed it on his wife.-Truth.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15

Stafford Lodge NJ 22, 1. 0 G. T
meets every Tuesday evening at
Safford Church. Visiting members
invited.
Henry Nash, G. t.
George Iiiidreth, Sec.
Graham guardian., 1896-05-15

Concerning Graham County, Which are
Well Worth Serious Consideration
by those seeking new Homes, or Men
Seeking Profitable Investment for
CanitaI.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-21

a GRE lots for sale in a reserved park on
IA Crotch Island, Cliff Island. Apply to
MIR. c. 7. MURPHY, Cliff Island P. o 2s-tf
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-21

fallen in gold from 4894 pence, English
money, to 20 pence.
The decline in the gold value Of wages
therefore was from about eighty eight
cents in United States money to fifty
two cents per PESO while the actual
wages in depreoiated money advanced
only from rates OF 3. 80 to 4. 90 pesos for
blacksmiths in 1876 to 5. so to $50 pesos
in 1885; carpenters, from s. 90 to l. 90 pesos
in 1875 to 8 20 to 400 pesos in 1885, and
mechanics, from 800 to 4. so pesos in 1875
to o. 90 to $50 pesos in 1885. Tho wages
of laborers including servants, remained
stationary at l. 90 to 1. 70 pesos in depre-
dated currency.
The actual gold value of wages thus
fell in the case of laborers nearly forty
per cent, and In the case of mechanics,
taking the maximum in each year. about
eighteen per cent. Minister Strobsl in
summing up she results Of his inquiries
states that "The rise in wages has not
correspondent to the Depreciation in
money" and calls attention to the fact
that in q country like Chill, which is in
a state of development, 1t would be-
natural TO expect an increase of wages
in twenty years-from 1875 to 1895-even
If there had been no depreciation.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-21

A RE you going to move / Will move your
"A furniture carefully, I will satisfy you if
you try me. References given ii required. w.
Il. SMITH, stand and slate r. S. Davis, corner
Exchange and FEDERAL streets residence 100
Oxford street; telephone 5O7-2. COL
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-21
POINTS OF FUNERAL ETIQUETTE.
Hearse Driver Drew the Line at Smolinn
on the Street.
lFrom the New York Sun. }

Funeral etiquette is a peculiar and
variable sort of thing. 1t differs widely
in different parts of the city. TIL ere oo-
CURED yesterday an incident during an
Eighth avenue funeral which wouldn't
have happened to Fifth avenue funeral
OF the two principals in the occurrence
one was driving hearse. The other was
on an Eighth avenue car. As the Car
drew near the hearse the pa ssenge
waved his hat and shouted:
"Hey, Bill! How goes 1t these daysf''
"hel1o, Jiml'' replied the driver. with
a grin of recognition. ut goes to Green
wood"
stThat so?'' said the other. Pull up,
I'll go along with you.'
He jumped off the rear platform, where
he hat been standing smoking cigar,
and went over to the hearse The hearse
stopped, and the entire funeral process
| sion stopped. Up climbed the new ao-
QUESTION to the procession, shook hands
with his friend, and took seat beside
him. The hearse started Cd, and the en-
tire line OF carriages followed. Present.
ly. however, there was difficulty on the
hearse top. What was said wasn't audi
BILE to the passengers on the car, but the
| ously the hearse driver was expostulating
about the cigar. which had assumed a
defiant tilt In Jijn's mouth. He would
| pass the time of day from funeral pro-
oession, Bill would and he would even
stop to take friend up, but he drew the
lire at having cigars smoked over any
corpse that was under his care. With
great expressiveness of gestioulation Jim
| indicated that his cigar was good cigar,
15-oent cigar in fact, and he'd be
smoked himself it he'd shake it for any
| corpse. Theroupon Bill shook his fist in
| JiIn's face and Jim shook his fist in
| Bills face. and there was every prospect
of some casualties resulting. But better
| oounsels prevailed. With very disgust
ed expression the driver pulled up his
| horses, and the whole line stopped. With
| great deliberation his friend got down
| holding his cigar tight between his teeth.
| The henrse moved on, and the procession
moved on. Jim returned to his street
car, which had kept pace with the hearse,
| and protested vigorously to the conductor
because he had to pay another fare.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-21
Spain at the End of Her Resources.
(Erom Harper'a Weekly.)

There has not been q war in this CEN
fury in which Spanish or South Ameri-
Gan troops have been engaged which has
not been marked and marred by in
stances Of mediaeval barbarism To
charge that Spain, OF the Spanish cap
general however, is responsible for
outrages committed by Spanish troops
i'll distant provinces is to betray gross
ignorance of modern Spanish public poll
cy and Of the tendency of the Spanish
troops to permit their passions to lead
them into disot edience of orders and
breaches of discipline. Spanish soldiers
have killed many innocent parsons in
Cuba, but the Spanish captain-gener
is keenly aware of International public
sentiment on this subject, and has doubt
less done his best to suppress murder.
Spain is now almost at the end of her
resources. She has crowded the island
with troops, ana she has pledged for
loans about all that she possesses in the
nature of security. Her last pledge was
of the revenues from her tobacco Inonop-
oily, for the purpose of increasing her ma
val power. Not only are her peouniary
resources failing, but her power to re-
cuperats them by taxing Cuba is nearly
gone. she mas lOSC Gn6 country Q1Strl cts,
ana the destruction of the sugar planta-
tions by the rebels has deprived her OF
much of her power TO raise revenues in
the island. The economic condition OF
the island is represented by the Times
correspondent as pitiabie. He says that
the towns are crowded with refugees,
and that az no food supplies are being
raised in the island, food will have to be
purchased from abroad. But the export.
able products Of the island for the ra-
nainder of this year will not amount tc
more than S13, GOO, 600, not enough for the
purchase of the needed supplies, and
there are hardly any savings to be de.
pended On. And yet in the face of this
distress the Spanish authorities purpose
to increase the revenues by raising Gus.
toms charges, especially on breadstuffs
The situation is further shown to be Of
the most distressful by the authorization
given to the Cuban bank of Spain TO is
sue S12, COO coo In notes q first step toward
inoonvertible paper
Meanwhile reconciliation, even through
reforms Of abuses, is growing more diff
cult, for the sympathies Of nearly all the
white Cubans are now enlisted on thu
side of the rebels. Spain is facing her
last opportunity TO save her hold of tbs
island by peaceful Intervention. It Ger.
tainly seenls unlikely that she can save
1t by war.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-21

WANTED-Sail boat or cat boat about 20 it.
w long, moderate price; cash-give price
and description. +. o, BOX 42I, 15-1
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-21
LOST AND FOUND.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-21

ITO BET-A nice furnished cottage on Peaks
4 Island, near Trefethren's Landing. Price
$50 for the season. Inquire Of A. G. LIBBY,
AZ IL Exchange st. 1911
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-21
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE ROBINSON.

Monday-Margaret Flaherty. Intoxioa-
ton; thirty days in the county jail.
Catherine Flaherty and Julia Flahsrty.
Intoxication; fined IS and one-hslf
costs each.
Justin Libby, Thomas J. Melody and
Joseph II. Collier. Intoxication; fined SIS
an ons-third costs each.
Eliza Creeden, William Wegh and John
Carroll. Intoxication; fined So and costs.
William A. Maxwell. Intoxioation
thirty days in the county jail.
Andrew Myers. Intoxication; fined S.
and costs.
Thomas Peilow. Common druukard ];
thirty days in the county Jail.
Thomas Peilow and Thomas j. Malta.
ARRAY; fined S. and costs.
James Riley. Larceny; fned SIS and
costs.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-21
MARRY Nc ARRARELLA

A ND win buy you such a pretty ring
IA Mekenney's A thousand of theIn, the best
the largest the prettiest stock. Engagement
and Wedding rings a special ity. McKENNY
The Jeweler, Monument Square jan15ft
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-21
Buxton.

West Buxton, July 2O-Work on the
bridge pier was suspended last week to
enable the men to get in their hay. The
work was resumed again Monday morn
ing.
J. r. Libby and family of Portland,
are spending their vacation at the old
homestead in Buxton.
g Edward r. Whitehouse and wife came
home Saturday for two weeks vacation.
Mrs. J. D. Waldron is stopping few
days with Mrs. VIM. Bryant.
Rev B. DIinard had baptism Sunday
afternoon. Miss Eya Moody was baptised.
Mr. Minard started monday for Ocean
Park on @ weeks vacation.
Tho farmers have improved the contin-
ued fine hay weather and have stored q
good crop OF hay. Rain is very much
needed for the other crops.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-21

EOR sALE-A baby carriage in gooG order;
e A bargain, Call at 400 Cumberland
street, forenoons, left hand bell bell. I'll
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-21

ITO LET-Boarding house Casco street,
Il near Mechanics hail. has Il rooms, good
location, satisfactory references required; also
room third story, Oil l-2 Congress street, can
be used for light manufacturing. Inquire of
JOHN 8. RUSSELL, 51I 1-2 Congress street
or 10 Casco. 16-1