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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-04

William Woodard. the colored man
who set fire to Albert McWilliams'
house in North Topeka in May because
he didn't like him. was bound over to
the district court in the sum Of $500 by
Justice Furry. He is ia jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-04
- Co.. WilI - q Hand.

Justice Growers court last evening and
had j. w. Ripley arrested for assault
ing him The story of the assault ap-
peared fr last evenings Journal. Jus
tfce Grover set the case for Saturday
morning and fixed Mr.. RfpIey's bond
at $500. which he gave signed by his
father. A. "A. Ripley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-04
TOO MANY DOGS NOWADAYS
Bulldogs at Racine, Wis, Tear a Boy
to Pieces

Racine. Wis, June Am s-year-oId
son of Henry Aclin was torn to pieces
by two bulldogs while returning from
school last evening.
A companion who escaped from the
beasts reported the fact and directed
the party who recovered the remains.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-04
No slugging ii Gotham

New York. June 4.-There will be no
sparring exhibition by Frank Slavin
and Maher tomorrow night, the date to
which the bout was postponed, on ac-
count of the interference by the clergy
and others last week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-04

Employer-Ho77 do you account for The
shortage in your account, Mr.. Mudheas2
Aludhead-I can't, sir. That's just it
yer know. IF I could account for it. slrs
it would be there, yer know, sir--San
Francisco MaVa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-04
a s5.OOO.OOO Tncrease.

Pittsburg. Pa, June 4-The stock
holders OF the Westinghouse Electric
and Manufacturing company held a
special meeting at Pittsburg and af-
hrmatively voted upon the proposition
to increase the stock from S10.000000 to
S15. 900. .o0a-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-04

He-What are you looking so worried
about, darling2
She-Oh. / was thinking what a dread
full thing life would have been If we haa
naver metl-Illustrabed AcethlT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-04
For STATE Sen ator-

John z. Hessin of Manhattan was
nominated fon state senator in the
Geary- Riley Wa baunsee district by the
Republican convention at Manhattan
yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-04
OUR CHILDHOOD's FRIEND
Alexander NcGufey, Who Wrote the
Readers, Is Dead, Aged so.

Cincinnati June 4.-Alexander H
McGuffey, author of a series of readers
and spoilers known to the school chill
dren of several generations. died yes
terday at his Mount Auburn home OF
old age.
He was so years old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-04
Ornhane, Home Debt lTeltine.

Since November /, 1895. the ladies Of
the Orphans Home association have
paid on the debt on the home 1882. OF
this 500 was principal and S252 interest
The debt is now SO. 500 and the associa-
ton expects to be able to pay of $1,000
Of that this yeqr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-04

THAT is a very fine attitude. said he
dog to the indignant cat, &C. but it doesn .
decisive me for a minute You never rode
O. bicycle in your life. Indianapolis
Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-04
Dick Cooley Coming Home.

A dispatch from St. Louis today says
ssDick Cooley is very sick, may not be
able to play again this season and
leaves tonight for Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-04
a 60 g. . Warshin.

Barcelona, June 4-The municipal az
thorities of this city have decided to
purchase the Italian iron clad Genoa
and present it to the government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-04
Sir Walter Wins.

Brooklyn. June 4.-Sir Walter wins
the handicap by a nose. Clifford sec
ond, St Maxim third. Time POSE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-04
WHAT DENVER IS DOING.
Preparing For Her Festival Of Noun
tain and Plain

From yesterdays Denver Republican
we clip the following.
Subscriptions for. the Festival Of
Mountain and Plain fund are pouring
in to the committee which has charge
of the e-arrangements at a rate that in
sures a double measure of success for
this years celebration
In learly every instance those who
subscribed to last years fund doubled
their subscription this year. and several
did even better. The following list of
names and donations reported last ev-
ening indicates the progress that is be-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-04

The finest in the west Come and try #
]. w. PHILLIPS. 612 W. Eighth Ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-04

Ponds school has algebra, Latin. &c.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03
hyMENEGl..

The social event of the past week was tho marriage of Mir. William Whenthoff and Miss Aurelia BorQues, which took place on Saturday evening at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. Eu- gene Middleton The relatives of the bride aud few friends of the contract ing parties witnessed the tying of tho knot, which was done ip the most ap- proved fashion by Probate Judge Mills Van Wagenen. The bride and groom were attended by Mir. Modesto Borques and Mrs. Eugene Middleton, brother and sister of the bride, and the cere- mony was most pleasing.
 At its conclusion the happy couple received the congratulations of their friends present, and the remainder of the evening was agreeably spent in social converse and in partuliing of a sumptuous wedding supper. The pres ents were numerous and will help to adorn the lovely new home, on Hill street, which had been prepared for their reception. Mir. and Mrs Whent hoff are an estimable couple aud we join with others of their friends in wishing them happiness and prosperity,
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03
Death of Mrs. Jennie Oevore.

One of the saddrst occurrences which We have been called upou to record recently, is the death of Mrs. Jennie Devure. wife of James Devure, and daughter of Nr sud Mrs x Il Price, which took place on Friday last, at the home of Mr. and Mrs David Devore, at Wheatlields Decensed had been for many months a snH,rer from that dread disea~e, consumption, coutracted in Oklahoma, where the family had re- sided for several years, and as hsr con dition Was rapidly growing worse, she was brought to Globe about October l in the hope that the change of climate and return to her parents aud kindred might have n beneficial effect and pro. long life. The disease had progressed to fur however. and medical skill and loving atteu,ious were unavailing.
 Mrs. Jennie Devore was 2S years of age; she W. s possessed uf many woman ly virtues which enieared her to family and friends. aud her untimely death + an irrepsrable loss to the husband and three children, the oldest eight years of age.
 The funeral took place on Saturday  afternoon from the M E. Church, and was largely attended by the friends and acquaiutauces of the bereayed family. Rev l. l.. Rogers pfficiated and the services were most impressive. Tbe editors of HE BELT join with other friends in t,ndering heartfelt sympathy to the afflicted family.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03
BUSINESS POINTERS.

Big cut in stoves at E. F. Kellner & Co.'s.
 am closing out my stock of ge ,ts' furnishing goods at cost. G. s. Van Wagenen.
 Unique Christmas presents at E. F. Kellner & Co.'s.
 Underwear marked down at cost, at Van Wagenen's.
 E. F. Kellner & Go. have added a ladies emporium adjoining their store, managed by a competent lady clerk. where complete line of ladies, Misses and ehildrens' wear will be kept and a comfortable place afford pleasant shopping resort.
 Go to Van Wagenen's for your bar gains in shoes.
 For pipe fittings, cylinders, wind mill steel tanks and troughs, brass valves, etc., write to LJAMs & PATTER- SON, Stafford, Arizona, who keep full stock on hand. 10-S A few ready made suits for cost at Van Wagenen's. Don't send away for your Job print ing. We do high grade work at most reasonable prices. Call and see our samples. Call and see our prices and you will surely buy. c. 8. Van Wagenen. TEE SILVER BBLr-!For job printing.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03
SUMMONS.

JUSTICE COURT. GLOBE PRECINCT, IN v and for the county of Gla, Territory of Arizona
 0. N. Creswell, plaintin, vs. D. c. Williams and c. A. Fair. defendants.
 Action brought In the Justices Court of Globe precinct. in and for the county Of Gila Territory of Arizona.
 The Territory of Arizona sends greeting to D. c. Williams and c. A. Fair:
 You are hereby summoned and required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintin. in the Justices Court of Globe precinct, in and for the county oi Gila, in the Territory of Arizona and answer the complaint filed in said Justices Court at Globe, in said county, within five days (exclusiye of the day of service) after the service upon you of this summons, if served in this precinct, but if served without this precinct, but in the county. ten days; if served out of the county, fifteen days; in all other cases twenty days. or judgment by default will be taken against you as prayed for In the complaint on file herein.
 Given under my hand at Globe Arizona this l4th day of November. 1896.
 lI-l9-5t JNO. NJ JONES, J. P.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03
OFFICIAL PRO jEEDINdS
Of the Board of Supervisors of
 Gila County, Arizona.

GLOBE, Gila County, Arizona,
 Nov. 18th, 1896.
 The Board of Supervisors met pur- suant to the requirements of law.
 Present--Supervisors Brookner, De- wore and Stewart, and G. M. Allison, clerk.
 The returns of the election from all of the precincts in the county having been received, the Board proceeded to canvass and estimate the vote cast in Gila county for territorial, county and precinct officers at the general election held in said county on the 3d day of November, 1896, with the following result
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03
TOwnsite Notice.

A ALLEGATION HAVING BEEN MADE re the undersigned Trustee of Globe Town. site, in the County of Gila and Territory of Arizona. for the expenditure of portion of the funds in his hands as such trustee, in making public improvements in said Globe Townsite. meeting of the residents of said townste Is therefore called, to be held at the Court House in Globe at s o'clock p. m. on Monday, the ssth day of December 1896. at which meeting said residents of said patented townsite shall direct the manner in which and how mnch of said funds shall be expended.
 MILLS VASWAGESEN,
 Trustee of Globe Townsite.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

Christmas shoppers will find at H. c. Hitchcock's drug store an attractive assortment of holiday goods-albums, cards, hooklets, manicure sets, glove and handkerchief cases and many other pretty things too numerous to mention. Call and see them.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

Lee lkenberry, representative elect to the 18th legislature, came down from Richmond Basin last Saturday Lees luck seems to be perennial. He is the owner of the Bland mining claim, from which he and others have taken thousands of dollars in silver nuggets. The ground was supposed to have been worked out long ago, but Lee continues to find nuggets of almost pnre silver every little while. Last week he dug out twenty five pounds ol nuggets. They are mushuSonght after as cabinet specimens s II for s per pound.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

Several of the papers in the Territory are advocating the appointment of Judge Eb. Williams of Pima county, as one of the judges of the Supreme court of Arizona. His many friends favor him to be well qualified for snch a position, being an able lawyer, stand. ing high in his profession. true re- publican and an old soldier; and if appointed will ably and satisfactorily fill the position.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
 Globe Precinct w. H. Duryea, 2l4; Harry Temple. 254; c. w Slack, l2i; T. c. Stallo, 3s3. Stallo's plurality over Temple, 29; Temples plurality over Duryea, 40.
 Grapevine-J. w. Nelson, 30.
 Paysou-W Wm Craig, 5; E. J. Bon acker, l; j. I. Coleman, 27; s. A. Chilsnn, l. Coleman's majority, 20.
 Piue-P. c. Miller. 20; Bnckey o. O'Neill, l; R. Fuller, l. Miller's majority, IS.
 Pleasant-vslley-G. o. SiTby, Q.
 San Carlos-F. P. Burnett, l.
 FOR CONSTABLE.
 Globe Precinct HI. H. Pratt, BIT; DO contestant. E. l.. Benbrook, 33; no contestant.
 Grapevine-Wm. Launders, 30; H. Crumback, 1. Lannder's majority, 29
 Pa, sou-W. T. Colcord, l2; F. o Sprague, l3;S $ A. Chilson, 6; J. l. Coleman, l; W. W. Gibson, 6 Sprague's pluaality, l.
 Pleasant Valley-ti. W. Hazel~ood, 8; w. J. Young, l. Hazleton's ma jority, 9.
 Pine-W. R Fuller, 20.
 Upon motion and by unanimous vote, Mr. G. W. P. Hunt was declared elected to the office of member of tho Council; Mir. Leroy Ikcnherry was de clsred elected to the office of member of the Assembly; Mir. Mills Var Wagenen was declared elected to tn. office of Probate Judge; Mir J. $ Sniffen was declared elected to tn. office of District Attorney; Mir. D. R Williamson was declared elected to th, office of Sheriff; Mir H. c. Hitchcocl | was declared elected to the office O Treasurer; Mir. G. N. Allison was de clared elected to the office of Re corder; Mir. A. L. Waters was de cared elected to the office of Surveyor Mr F. w. Westnleyer was declared elected to the office of SnpervisO i (shnrt tern) aud MT. B. F. Pascoe wa { declared elected to the office ef super visor Qong term); Mir. Harry Temrl and Mr. T. c. Stallo were declare, elected to the office of Justice of tn Peace of Giorc precinct; MT. J. W Nelson was declared elected to th office of Justice of the Peace of Grape giue precinct; Mir. J. l. Coleman wa declared elected to the office of JuStlc of the Peace of Payson precinct; MT P. C. Miller WAS declared elected [ the office of Justice of the Peace q Piue precinct; Mir. G. o. Sixby wa declared elected to the office of Justic of the Peace of Pleasant Valley pre- cinct; MT. F. P. Burnett was declare elected to the office of Justice of tn Peace of San Carlos precinct; Mr. H H. Pratt vas declared elected to tn office of Constable of Globe preciDct Mir. E. l.. Benbrook was declare elected to the office of Constable ( Globe precinct; MT. Wm. Lander was declared elected to the office ( Constable of Grapevine precinct; Mi r. o Sprngue wns declared elected ,the office of Constable of Payson prt cinct; MT. w. R. Fuller was declare elected to the office of Constable ( Pine precinct, and MT. c. w. Haze wood was declared elected to the ofiit } of Constable of Pleasant Valley pr . ciDct.
 On motion the clerk was directed
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03
Your Boy Wont Live a Month.

So Mir. Gilman Brown of 34 Mill st., South Gardner, Mass, was told by the doctors. His son had lung trouble, following typhoid malaria and he spent three hundred and seventy-five dollars with doctors who finally gave him up saying Your boy won't live a month." He tried Dr. Kings New Discovery an a few bottles restored him to health and enabled him to go to work perfectly well man. He says he owes his present good health to use of Dr. Kings New discovery, and knows it to be the best in the world for lung troubles. Trial bottles free at H. c. Hitchcock's drug store.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

Francis Jordan left on Tuesday for St. Joseph, Mo, and other eastern points to spend the winter with rela- tiyes and old friends. He has been Il resident of Globe for the past lG years, and bas DO intention of quitting Ari- zona for good.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03
advertise for bids for the following purposes:

advertise for bids for the following purposes:
 PRINTING.
 For publishing the proceedings oi the Board of Supervisors.
 For publishing the delinquent list. For publishing the great register. For publishing reward notices. For publishing notices of bids. For publishing election proclama- tions and all publications. public no. tices, etc, required hy the county or of the officers thereof in the manner prescribed by law.
 BOARD OF PRISONERS AND PAuPERs. First--For boarding prisoners con fined in the county jail, two meals per day, of good and wholesome food; Q stated price per meal or day.
 Second-For boarding paupcrs, two
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03
A Welcome Usher of 's7.

The beginning of the new year will have welcome usher in the shape of a fresh almanac, descriptive of the origin, nature and uses of the national tonic and alternative, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Combined with the descriptive matter will be found calen- dar and astronomical calculations ab. solutely reliable for correctness, stas tistics, illustrations, verses carefully selected, and other mental food highly profitable and entertaining. On this pamphlet, published and printed an- nually by the Hostetter Company, of Pittsburg, 60 hands are employed in the mechanical department alone. Eleven months are devoted to its preparation. It is procurable free of druggists and country dealers every where, and is printed in English, Ger man, French, Spanish. Welsh, Nor wegian, Holland, Sweden and Bo- hemian.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

The ball and supper given ny Alex snder Relief Corps on Thanksgiving night was an enjoyable and successful affair, and reflected credit upon the lady managers, the receipts of the entertainment exceeded one hundred dollars.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

H. T. V. Blevins and members of his family desire to tha k their friends who assisted them aud sought to tighten the burden of their sorrw dur ing their recent severe trial and atiiic ton.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

The card of Dr. ". NJ. Claypool will be found under the head of pro. fessional advertisements The doctors office for the present IS at Hitchcock's drug store. For the next few weeks he.uill answer calls to the country.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

Rev. R. A. Windes, formerly Baptist preacher here, writes that he will be in Globe on tue 18th and l4th of Decem- Der to look after his interests in this vicinity, and may conclude to sell his cattle. His address will be in care of the SILVER BELT.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

There will be 8 grand masquerade ball given on New Years eve at the new hail opposite McIntosh's black smith shop. Prizes will be given for best costumes, characters, etc.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

The Lost Gulch Mining Company started their l0-stamp quartz mill last Saturday for trial run. It is one of the most complete mills in Globe dis trict, furnished with the newest and most approved appliances for saving the yellow metal
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

Attention is called to the proiessninal card of D. A. Clark, M. D., specialist in eye, ear, throat and nose diseases, in the treatment of which Ee has had an extended practice. Office at Mrs Moore's.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03
Notice !!

All accounts not settled on pay day will be stopped and collected. Liberal discount on 0. o. D. sales. 1,.,asm E, F, KELLNER & co.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

Court stood at recess this morning until further orders, which implies that Judge Rouse may return later to dispose of important civil suits. He left this morning for Tucson, and ex- poets to hold court in Florence next week
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

The report that Frank Johnson, late of Globe, had hand cut of in an at- tempt to board moving train is incor- rect. The operator at Geronimo states that two men had stolen ride on q special train from Geronimo to Ft. Thomas, and in their hurry to get of and avoid detection ono of them, sup posed to be Frnuk Johnson, fell over the other and cut his hand severely on 6 broken bottle. The injury msy lay him up fer month.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

I. Marks, partner of s. Goldberg ln the St. Louis Store, left yesterday for St. Louis to spend the holidays with his family and will probably be absent from Globe four or five mouths.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

Prof. James Douglass, president of the United Globe mines, spent several days of the last week here iu consulta ton with Supt. E. H. Cook. He took his departure on Tuesday, Mir. Cook taking him to Geronimo by private conveyance.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

The Arctic is the only place in Globe where ice can now be had. The stock of wines, liquors and cigars is of the very best quality, and the Arctic is one of the most attractive resorts in Globe.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

We are requested by the relatives of the late Mrs. Jennie Devnre to extend to their friends at Wheat6elds and Globe their heartfelt thanks for words of sympathy, and assistance rendered during the sad ordeal through which they were called to pass, and for which kindness they will ever feel grateful.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03
Called to Her Reward.

Mrs. Melissa Blevins, wife of H. T. V. Blevins, died on Saturday, Nov. 2S, after an illness of year and eight months duration. Although her de- mise had been expected for some time by members of her family, neyerthe- less tbe severance of the earthly tie was none the less distressing. What name is sweeter than wife aud mother, aud what can compensate for her loss? There is ouly the consolation of life uobly spent, devoted to her God and her family, and the knowledge that her suffering is ended and that she has gone to her reward Mrs. Blevius was born in Ray county, Tennessee, and had reached the advanced age of 63 years and months She had long been a resident of Globe, and her hus- band aud five grown children live in Globe and vicinity, and their many
  friends unite in tenderIng sympathy and confidence in their bereavement
 The funeral took place from the NJ. F. church ou Sunday in the presence of large assembly of sorrowng friends. Rev l.. l.. Rogers delivered feeling address and appropriate music was rendered hy the choir. The scenes at the church and grave were most affecting, and the manifestations of sorrow evidenced the high regard in which the deceased was hrll Hers vas a life devoted to dUty, au example for others to emulate.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

J. W. Voris, latS De nocratic canai- date for sheriff, was in from Pleasant Valley in attendance upon court. He is not cast down by defeat, and is as jovial as ever.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

meals per day, stated price per meal. day or month. .
 BURIAL OF PAUPRRs.
 For the burial of paupers, including plain coffin and headstone or board !: grave 10 be not less than i've feet deep, a stated price per case.
 INSANE.
 For conveying the insane to the ssylum at Phoenix, Arizona, Q stated price per case.
 MEDICAL ATTENDANCE.
 To the indigenf sick and prisoners confined in the county jail, and attend ing on the probate court on examina- tion of insane persona. Bids for medi- cal attendance, etc, must be made in accordance with Act. No. 22. laws of 1891 .and Act No. 4s. laws of 1895.
 For twenty cords of wood, more or less, of good merchantable quality. either cedar, mesquite or oak, or mixed, as may be required; to he de- livered at the court honse or hospital, in such quantities as may be necessary. Terms to commence after the con tracts have been awarded and end on the first Monday in January. 1898. Payments to be made quarterly hy warrants drawn on the County Treas urer. Bonds will be required from all persons to whom contracts are awarded for the faithful performance thereof. Bids will be received at the office of the clerk of the Board until 10 o'clock a. m., Jannary 4, 1897. The Board reserves the right to re. ject any or all bids.
 On motion the Board adjourned to 10 o'clock a. m. Dec. 2I, 1896. G. M. ALLISON. Clerk.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

Why bother with your subscriptions when Eugene Middleton takes sub scription. for any paper or book pub. lished at publishers prices.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

Mrs. Will O'Brine, sister of Mrs. Lyman Woods, is expected to arrive from Los Angeles today to spend the winter here.
Arizona silver belt., 1896-12-03

D. NJ. Gerard was brought in from Lost Gulch on Tuesday, suffering from typhoid fever. He was somewhat bet ter this morning.