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The sun., 1896-08-03
BRooKLYS LEADS BELFAsr.
Fire Commissioner bryant says His AHeA
Heat I'm HitchIng Time.

Fire Commissioners Bryant Of Brooklyn, who
has returned from flying trip to Europe. has
this to say about the working OF the Fire De-
partments here and abroad ~ witnessed the
working OF the systems in Belfast, Ireland. aud
Glasgow, Scotland. / found Belfast much more
up to date in its Fire Department than those OF
the other cities we visited. The best they could
do, however. in hitching was thirteen seconds.
Our time in Brooklyn 10 nine. Over there the
firemen are always ready TO turn out, while -
boys remain IN bod awaiting the RlarmIH
The sun., 1896-08-03
FIRE At CRAMPS sHTPYARD.
The big Paint shop and It's Contents he
ntroyed-Iowa's LRaneh Rescued.

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 2.-The yards OF the
Cramp Ship and Engine Building Company last
night were the scene of q fire which. before 1t
could be extinGuished. swept out Of existence
the paint shop. with most of it's contents. entail
ing loss OF about 1000, which, however, 10
fully covered by insurance. The burned struc-
ture WAS of frame. 200 feet long BY 90 feet
wide.
The stcam launch OF the hatLle ship Iowa was
receiving its finishing touches In the paint shop.
scarcely n moment before the roof Iell In. Tho
burned auilhing contained n big stock %. paints
oils and varnishes. as well rs all the fan cy and
hardwood htting- that arc To 90 in tho vcssels
in course OF construction at tho yards All
these were destroyed.
The sun., 1896-08-03
THE EMPRESS TREATS TO BEER
She Orders Extra Litro Apiece for tho
ueasinn Soldiers.

BERLIN. Aug. 2.-The Emperor is now with
his family at WHhemshohe. An incident OF
the life OF the Empress there was a military
spectacle that she ordered on Monday near Cas-
sci. Tho Hessan infantry and the Hessan hus-
sars held field manuuvres, the Empress and her
three eldest sons attending on horseback.
The manuuvres were held on the old battle
field. The General in command described the
various movements TO the princes, who dis
played marked interest. The Empress after
ward ordered that every man who had taken
part In the manRuvres should receive an extra
litre of beer at her expense.
The sun., 1896-08-03
MIXING srocK S1E.LING oDIoUS.
Two CuIprits Sentenced 10 Death aud
Others 10 he Whipped.

SOUTH McAlAsrEW. |. r.. Aug. .. Tho In
llan court sitting at Wrtumpka has sentenced
two men to death for catIe tealilE and Others
IN tho whipping post for similar offences. Isaac
Ncf;irt who STOLE a COW more than n year ago.
VII, receive 100 ias"es on the bare back, and
Lumka liario. for housebreaking, will receive
400 lashes. For his third offence at cattle
stealing Jesse Thocco was sentenced to death
hy shooting, One Wilson was convicted of
hslnina ThloccO and will receive 100 lushes.
SANDY Deacon who was charged for the third
time with hog and cattle stealing, also received
4 10 1aaf santgnCp,
The sun., 1896-08-03

SANpUsKY, o., Aug. Frank Tierney was
found guilty OF murder In the first degree by
Jury last evening. He murdered Frank Help
man OF New York In a box car near here on May
20. Tierney Will be the iirs] man TO be killed by
electricity In this State.
The sun., 1896-08-03
THE DEATH OF MISS PURR0Y,
She Did Not Revive After an Imperative
Surgical Operation.

Surgical Operation.
Miss Salome Purroy, who died at her resi-
dence. 447 West l62d street, shortly after mid
night on Friday, was taken i'll on Thursday.
She underwent surgical operation for hernia
on Friday and did not recover consciousness
after it. Her brothers, County Clerk Henry
D. Purroy, Deputy Fire Chief Charles D.. Pur-
roy. and John B purroy, and her prother;in'
we're at tho deathbed Miss Purroy was for
many wears the principal of the female depart
mont OF Grammar School 80. in East Seventy.
ninth street, near Third avenue. She was 50
Years old. The funeral will be on Tuesday
morning at st. Francis Xayiers Church, OF
which sho was member. She will be buried
In the. family plot in Calvary Cemetery.
The sun., 1896-08-03
Japan Protests Against DelayiaE Mails

OTTAWA. Aug. 2.-The Japanese Government
has protested against the delay In the transmits
sion OF mails between Japan and England by tho
Canadian route. the time being from two to
New York and San Francisco The delay Is due
10 the slow Atlantic steamship service running
to Canadian ports as compared with the fast
British ports.
The sun., 1896-08-03
KnI.a in a shelter from a storm.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, Aug. AT Columbus
city. Ala, tonight Maynard Coyans escorted
Misses povIe Proctor and Della Bishop. daugh-
ters OF we!l-known citizens, TO church; NJ on =,
ihen ihen sssSynad wsy ai into an did building.
The Wind and rain increased In force until the
building collapsed. COyans ana Miss Proctor
,yare instantly killed, while Miss Bishop was 80
Ssdiv Injured that she cannot live. Tho bodies
sSsTs found by accident by other persons re-
turning home from church
The sun., 1896-08-03
ANOTHER ANARCHIST OUTRAGE.
An InfernnI Machine Sent to Col. Krause
of tho Berlin Police.

BERLIN, Aug. Am electric explosive ma
chine sent few days ago to Col. Krause
OF the Berlin police. Fortunately its character
WAS suspected. and the machine WAS opened
and its contents rendered harmless before any
damage was done. The police traced the ma
chine. and found that it had been sent by an
Anarchist named Paul Koschemann. who was
arrested and put in jail. Max Westphal and
his wife and Wilhelm Weber. all Anarchists.
were found to be implicated in the affair and
they also under arrest. Machines similar to
that sent to Col. Krause and It quantity OF ex-
plosives were found In Koschemanns s lodgings.
The sun., 1896-08-03
A Baby Drowasa In a Water Barrel.

Minnie Meink, g years and months old. was
drowned In q water barrel In the yard OF the
homo OF her parents on Van Pslt avenue,
Mariners Harbor. Staten Island, YESTERDAY
afternoon. The child had been missing for over
two hours, and q search had been made ali
over the neighborhood before the body VA
found. Coroner Silyie will hold an inquest.
The sun., 1896-08-03
LynchsdIn Georgia.

MILLEN. Ga. Aug. about two weeks ago
Sam McCulers called at tho gate OF c. Leister.
Leister answered the call ana was shot at sew
oral times ny McCullers, who made good his
escape. reward OF y 90 was offered for him.
and committed 10 the Jail. ON the way to Mil
len on FRIDAY night he Was taken from the
officers and shot. His body was found In II
6WamD.
The sun., 1896-08-03
A B0Y's DANGERoUs RIDE
SEATED on u Canal Cable, He just Escapes
H-iaG Cut In Two.

W.T. N"s
Samuel Munger, 4 years old, of n James
street, Newark, attempted to take ride on the
canal cable over the inclined plane in that city
Yesterday afternoon. and had narrow escape
from being cut in two The big steel cable
passes over guide wheels and carries the canal
boats over the inclined plane, The boy sat on
the ca ble and became fastened, and was being
slowly but surely drawn TO the big drum around
which the cable rolls when Frank kudersmith.
who saw the boys peril saved him by forcibly
plucking him off the cable.
The sun., 1896-08-03
A New York WheeIman Drowned In she
PaasAic.

PATERSON, Aug. 2.-Mlchael f. Scanlon of
East Forty fifth street, New York, WAS drowned
this afternoon while bathing in the basin below
the Passaic Falls. Scanlon, with his brother
in-law, Gustav Ruth. rode on their wheels from
New York and entered the water In 9 heated
condition. scanlon was taken with erAmps.
Ruth was unable to save him.
The sun., 1896-08-03
TURKEY DENIES 1T.
She DossAt Want Any Ono to Think She
wouId Introduce Paper Money.

wAsHINGToN. d. c.. Aug. 2.-The Turkish
Legation has received from the Sublime Porto
the following telegram under yesterdays date;
"some malevolent Ieopls having propagated
the false news that the Turkish Government
had the Intention OF introducing paper cur
rency, please contradict It,"
The sun., 1896-08-03
A BA,hsr Dies ON ReaeLlus shore.

An elderly man, supposed to be Edward Turs-
sen Of Charlton street, this city, was taken Ill
while bathing at Andreas docK, Clifton, Staten
Island, yesterday afternoon. He managed to
reach the shore, where he died almost instantly.
Coroner Townsend took oharge OF the body.
The sun., 1896-08-03

Arrived -steamshipa Saginaw from San Domingo.
and SeguFanca froni Havana.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05
Nocturnal Snipe Hunting.

The practical jokers of Globe played the bald headed nocturnal snlpe hunt ing gag on a very veTdant New Yorker named Stiner last week. It is said the boys had three days great fun with the victim from the effete east. MT. Stiner was arrested about twelve o'clock at night, on hill side near Globe, for a violation of the game laws. When ar- rested, he had lighted candle in one hand and a plllow-case in the other, and had been anxiously yet patiently and quietly awaiting the approach Of his game with the intention of at once bagging it. MT. Stiner was taken 10 town akangaroo a court was immedi- ately convened, and the illicit snipe- hunter brought before the bar of jus. tice. The judgment of the court was a fine of $50, but upon the prisoners most abject and profuse apologies, ;o- gether with the earnest pleading of his counsel to the effect that this was Mir, Stiner's first ofense, besides the de- fendant was native of that benighted region known as Manhattan Island, State of New York, the judge reduced the penalty 10 "beer for the crowd" |" The sentence was asimmediately put into execution. costing the sportive snlpe- hunter the sum of SC 50.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

In a recent letter to the manufact. urers MT. W. F. Benjamin. editor of the Spectator, Rushford, N. Y, says: Ut may be pleasure to you to know the high esteem in which ChamberlaIn's medicines are held by the people of your own state, where they must be best known. An aunt of mine, who resides at Dexter, Iowa, was about to visit me few years since, and before leaving home wrote me, asking if they were sold here, statin if they were not she would bring quantity with her. as she did not like to be without them !" The medicines referrd to are Chamber lain's Cough Remedy, famous for its cures ofcolds and croup; amberlain' s Pain Balm for rheumatism, lame back, pains Tn the side and chest, and Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrlloea remedy for bowel complaint. These medicines have been in constant use in Iowa for almost a quarter of century. The people have learned that they are articles of great worth aud merit, and unequaied by any other. They are for Sale here by St. Johns Drug Co.,.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05
Democratic Primary.

The meeting called for & primary to elect delegates to attend the county convention at Springerville, on Friday September 4, was called to order at $ o'clock last Wednesday evening by the precinct committeeman, pr. W. E. Platt.
 Upon motion. pr. W. E. PIatt was selected for chairman, and Isaac Earth chosen secretary.
 The following-named gentlemen were then elected delegates by exclamation pr. S. NJ. Craig, Isaac Earth, w. H. Gibbons, L. R. Gibbons, Warren J Mallory, J, W. Brown, Martin Jensen and pr. w. E. Platt.
 There being no further business, the primary now adjourned.
 W. E. PLATT. Chairman. ISAAC EARTH Secretary.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05
W. M. FerraIl Held to Answer.

Wm. Ferrall was on last Wednesday held to appear at the next term of the district court and answer the charge ot grand larceny, as the result oi pre- liminary hearing before Justice Craig. The bond was fixed at $1O0, which he furnished and was released from the custody of the sberiff. Ferrall was ar- rested in Graham county last month by Sheriff White, and detained in jail at Solomonville until the arrival of Sher- if Scott, who brought him back for examination, which was held with the above result.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05
W. H. BURBAGE.
His Removal to WinslOw on
 Last Saturday.

On last Saturday, W. H. Burbage, late District Attorney and editor and manager of this paper, left St Johns for Winslow, where he with his family will make theIr future home. While he has disposed of hIs every interest in Apache county, it is his intention to be frequent visitor in St. Johns, and will be here at every term of court held in the future.
 MT. Burbage and his estimable wife made many friends during thelr two years residence here, who one and all expressed regrets at his conclusion to rem )ve permanently from our midst.
 Immediately after resigning as Dis trict Attorney, MT. Burbage made a very generous tender of his services to assist in the prosecution of the various criminal cases that have been accumu- latIng during the past nine months. Ills offer was made volun tarily, and the services are to be rendered without cost of any kind to the county. This will give the benefit or MT. Burbage's S knoWl- edge of the detail of all matters con- nected with the office that have been accomplishing since the last term of the district court, and will be of great ad- vantage in the prosecution of criminals at the next term of court in October.
 His successor in the office of District Attorney IS Walter G. Scott. of thls place, who is we'll known almost every citizen of Apache county, having re- sided Tn St. Johns continuously for the past elght years. MT. Scott qualified and assumed the duties of the office on the first of the week. The office has been removed one door west of it's for mer location, and is now in the Armory building, up stairs.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05
The Public SchooIs.

The Board of Trustees of St. Johns school district, at late meeting, en- ployed teachers for the ensuing school year, as follows: Prof J. w. Brown, principal Miss Amelia Hunt, grammar school grade, and J N. Haywood, pri- mary department. There remains two vacancies yet to be supplied. It was ordered that the next term of school commence on Monday, September 21. It is expected that the ensuing term will last at least for seven months. The average attendance is expected to be about 225. The board made an inspec- ton of the school premises and found every thing in comparatively good or der, no extensive repairs or improve ments being deemed necessary. The selection of janitor and contracts for for supplies. along with other minor matters, will be considered later.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05
Peoples Party Meetings

General W. 0. O'Neill, candidate of the Peoples party for delegate to Con- gress, will address the citizens of Apa- che and Navajo countlee. on the vital political issues of the day, at the fol- lowing times and places: Winslow, September 12; HolbrooL, September 14; Woodruff, September 15, Concho, September l7 St. Johns, September IS; SpringervilIe. September IS Show Low, September 21, Snowflake, September 2. All are cordially invited to attend. General O'NeiIl is an eloquent and en. tertaining speaker, and he merits a crowded house at each p;ace in which his meetings are held.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05
LABOR DAY PROCLAMATION
TERRITORY or ARrzoSA,l
 ErrcTrIrE OrFICR [

TERRITORY or ARrzoSAl
 EXECUTIVE OFFICE
 By national authority the first Monday in Sep tembcr, the 7th day of the month, is designated as e legal holiday, 10 be known and celebrated as Labor Day.
 This is but just and proper recognition Sf the great agency that has caused our country to stand first among the nations of the world. EV- cry ship that rides Upen the sea. all of the great a-maments ofour seacoast, all Of the grand high ways Of com mmerce that traverse our country, al the grandeur of our cities. all of our splendi HgTic ultural development, are monuments of la bor. In no other country has labor been more fully recognized and honored than ours. Among its other grand achievements it has been the mission of our country to ennoble and dignify labor, and no people of our republic more fully sympathize with the hopes and aspirations Of the workingmen than the people of our territory. Now therefore, l. Benjamin J Franklin, Gov ernoE of the Territory of Arizona, by virtue oi the power and authority in me vested, do hereby proclaim Monday. the 7th day of September, A. D. 1S55. 6 holiday, andI do hereby recommend and request that al places of business and pub- lie offices be closed on that day, and that the people of our territory join in universal ob- ser7ance thereof.
 In witness whereof, have hereunto set my
 hand and caused the great seal of this IsEAL,l Territory to be hereunto affixed, lhif
 18th day of August A. D. IsS6. Done at Phenix, the Capital, this 18th day oi August, A. D. 1896
 By the Governor:
 BENJAMIN J. FRANKLIN, CHARLES N. BRUCE,
 Secretary of Arizona.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05
Central Committee.

We have been requested to publish the names of the gentlemen composing the Democratic Central committee oi Apache county. They are as follows Chsirman-Dr. $. M. Cralg. Secretary-J. B. Patterson. Alpine-Fred Hamblin.
 Concho-Alfred Ruiz.
 Fl Tule-J. B. Richey.
 Greer-Stansell Greer.
 Navajo-John F. McCarrell. Nutriosa-W. w. Pace.
 Springerville-W. F. LeSueur. St. Johns-Dr. W. E. Platt. Vernon-B. H. Wilhelm, Jr.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

Civil Engineer Stafford loaded up his family and camp outfit last Wednesday and started for Show Low, where he will do some field work. He will put i'll short season camping and outing in the mountains, returning in about ten days,
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05
For SaIe.-T The finest ranch prop.

For SaIe.-The finest ranch prop erty in Northern Arizona; suitable for sheep or cattle, all patented land, well watered; finest, coolest and largest spring of water in Apae he county righ t at the door fences. houses, outhouses, wagons, horses, harness, camp traps, furniture, etc., goes with the place. The hay alone cut of the place will pay the price asked in two years. This is the opportunity of your life. If you want to buy and mean business, call upon the undersigned.
 ". H. SURFACE.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

creased demand for miners, and this will increase wages, and all kinds of breadstuff will realize an increased de- mand. aEd the result will be that new life will be instilled into every industry and business will feel the thrill of 8 vigorous life, which will sustain a wig orous, permanent prosperity.-Tucson
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting incl dent to eczema, letter, salt-rheum, and other diseases of the skin is instantly allayed by lpplying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment Many very bad cases have been permanently cured by it. It is equally Efficient for itching piles and favorite rem edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill plains. frost bites, and chronic sore eyes. For sale by druggists at 9 cents per box.
 Try Dr. Cady's Condition Powders, they are just what horse needs when in bad condi- tion. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge. For sale by St. Johns Drug Co
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

With silver remonetized Arizona will
 throb with renewed Vigor and vitality
 such as has never been experienced in this territory, for with our silver indus. try in full vigor, our copper industI y will tretle and gold production will keep on apace. There will be a greatly Tn.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

Mrs.A. J. Davis wishes to announce to her friends and patrons that she is offering her stock of summer hats and bonnets at greatly reduced prices. A visit to her store will satisfy any one that her prices are the lowest and that the goods are of the best quality.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

Born, to MT. and Mrs. Murray John- son, on Tuesday evening, a son. Dr. Harper was the attending physician. Very hearty congratulations Murray Mrs. Johnson and baby are both doing well.-Gallup Cleaner.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

Fred k. Anderson, editor of the Rim con Weekly, a good all-round printer and newspaper man, was recently mar ried at Rineon, N, M., tc Miss Hunter We wish success and good luck to the Anderson family.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

From copies of the Rap,d City, South Dakota. papers, we learn that daugh- ter was born to the wife of Hon. c. l.. Wood, of that place. on August 20, but the little one lived only three hours. Mrs. Wood will be remembered by our people as Mrs. Bessie Frank.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

From all accounts Chamberlain s Cough Remedy is Godsend to the af- fiicted. There is no advertisement about this; we feel just like saying it, The DEMOCRAT. Carrollton Ky. For sale by St. Johns Drug Co.,,
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

A couple of Arab peddlers have been doing the town this week. They suc- ceeded Tn disposing of quite 8 number of peter-funk watches and a quantity of trashy jewelry, and otherwise vic- timizing the eredulcus,
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

Don Senon Castillo. of Springerville, proved up before the Probate Judge. on last Saturday, on his homestead entry in Round valley. His witnesses were Captain John T. Hogue and Recorder Gonzales.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05
Notice.

All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to the undersigned are re. quested to call and settle. am always to be found at my office in the Armory building, Commercial street. up stairs.
 WALTER G: SCOTT.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

Hugh Lynch. the merchant, of Nav sjO Springs, was in town last Wednes- day, in attendance upon Justice Craig s court as Indian interpreter.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

MT. G. W. Nash, the veteran peda gogue, has been employed as teacher in Fl Tule school district for the ensuing year.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

The regular quarterly examination for teachers in this county will be held here next Monday, September
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

MT. Jesse Rollins, of Stafford, Gra- ham county, is visiting St. Johns this week, the guest of hie sister, Mrs. Lin- da Scott, wife of the sheriff.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

Mrs. Celia Henning, of Navajo, this county, has been commissioned 8 no- tary public by Governor Franklin.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

Porter Rollins left last Thursday, in company with his brother, for Stafford. Graham county, where he will make his home in future.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

Charles Solomon, of Solomonville, Graham county, was in town day or two thls week.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

The citizens of Globe have organized commercial club. The objects are stated to be the advancemente eff the in- terests of Globe and cila county.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

Mrs, c. O. Anderson left for Pinetop last Wednesday morning. where she will teach school the ensuing year.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

George Conklin, sheep man, is down from the mountains for 8 few days.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05
ST. JOHNS HERALD
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5.

John F. McCarroIl, of Navajo, was a visitor in this city last Monday.
The St. Johns herald., 1896-09-05

Secretary of Arizona.