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The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

MCKINLEY must have about run out of material when he appointed "Colonel' George Christ to be surveyor general of Arizona, for a more dis reputable individual does not reside within the limits of the Territory. Time and again he has been accused of being thief and liar, and he is known in Nogales, where he resides, as great moral ideas" must be on its last legs wien it selects such material for public officials.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

Some of the papers are making great fuss because an American girl went over to Denver in order to evade the law of this State and marry Chinaman. Is that any worse than the ease of the American naval officer who, while on duty at Honolulu, married the daugh- ter of Chinese resident of that place who happened to have big bank ac- count?-ILos Angeles Times.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

TUosoN is without doubt the liveliest town in the Territory. The banks and other business houses are on a solid foundation, and great number of substantial improvements are being made. The city has only one draw back-the merchants don't care to ad- vertise themselves in other towns. though they want the trade all the same. The time comes when jug handle arrangement becomes tiresome.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

THERE is one man in Pinal county who is enjoying his food, and that is James Stevens, the miner entombed for two weeks in caved-in mine at Goldfeld. He has gained fifteen pounds since his release, last Saturday, but still has twenty-five to make up in order to be in his former condition.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

SINCE Judge Doan received his com mission much better sentiment pre- 7ails among the people of the Casa Grande Valley. They now feel that they have friend in Court and that heirinterests will becarefully guarded, which was not the case under the old administration of mis-called justice. Let the people stand together as man and old Pinal will come out all right.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

THE organs" that have been boom- ing McCord for Governor should stop and reflect upon the fact that the gallant Colonel is to be Governor of the entire Territory, and even the humble Populist and the rampant Silver Re publican take an interest in him. This may not coincide with the views of the Phenix newspapers, but the fact re- mains. And the TRIBUNE believes Me- Cord will make that sort of Governor.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24
AEurther prop in Silver.

NEW YORK, July 22.-Another drop in silver was recorded in the home market to-day, the price quoted being 5956 cents an ounce. There was a marked absence of demand for the metal. The value of silver in the dol lar, according to to-day's prices, is just fraction over 46 cents.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

Judge Rouse, of the Second Judicial district, is in the city, the court over which he presides being at recess pend ing the qualifying and appearance of Judge Doan. Judge Rouse is of the opinion that the Territorial Supreme Court will not order the Federal Court of the Second district removed from Solomonville after consulting the re- cords as to the comparative expense to the Government of conducting the busi- ness of that court between that place and Florence, although the public buildings at Solomonville are quite ob- jectionable, especially the jail, as well as its management. On hisground an effort will be made, doubtless, by both Florence and Globe, to secure charge. -[Tucson Star.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

AMONG the good qualities of the lowly watermelon, not heretofore noted, is that it is valued agent in the temperance cause. A saloon man in Tucson informed us the other day that the consumption of beer had fallen off one-half in that city since the watermelon crop was harvested.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

The following unioue Masonic incl aent lsreported in Washington lodge: "on Friday, June IS, Ionic lodge No. 90, P. and 4. M., at Seattle, Washing ton, conferred the third degree of Masonry on Herbert Schoenfeld, aged 2l. His father, Louis schoenf cid, acted as master; his brother, Ralph Schoenfeld, as senior warden, and his brother, Herman Schoenfeld, junior warden. Such a unique family affair was never known before in the history of Masonry" Louis Schoenfeld was formerly in the furniture business in Tombstone and was we'll and favorably known throughout the territory.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24
Governor Mocord's Confirmation.
specIal to the Phunix Gazstte.

Special to the Phoenix Gazette.
 WASHINGTON; D. C., July 19.-The veil of secrecy of the senate executive session which confirmed McCord as governor of Arizona was raised to-day and the fact that every republican in the senate, Chandler alone excepted, voted for MeCord. Following are the senators who voted for and against Gov. McCord's confirmation
 For confirmation: Mallory, Mitch ell, Clay, Bacon, Smith, Lindsey, McEnery, Murphy, Daniel, Cockrell and White, all democrats.
 Those who voted against: Bate. Berry, Jones, Chandler; Pettus. Teller, Stewart ahd Turpie.
 The corrected vote stood 49 in favor of McCord and 8 against. Senator White of California made the strongest speech of the many who spoke for McCord, and he literally fayed the men who piled up false and malicious charges against him. Senator White stated that he was ashamed of the record made, and he for one wanted to put the seal of disapproval upon such infamy.
 Gov. McCord received to-day three hundred telegrams from different DOT tions of Arizona congratulating him upon his we'll earned and well merited victory.
 Gov. McCord will leave for home to- morrow night. He is in the best of health and feels splendid after the battle. In conversation to-day. he said: 1T have no animosity against the men who were fighting me- They are democrats and ofice-holders, and I suppose wanted to hold their posi- tions while longer" The governor laughed when discussing his fight, and said: "I knew all the time how it would end, but it was vexatious and that is all"
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

THE New Hampshire courts have just sustained . law by which the State is entitled to any excess of profits over ten per cent earned by any rail- road in that State. Under the decision the state recovers $75o,OoO from the Lawrenceville and Manchester rail-
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

The proposition to slice up Final and give portions of it to Gila, Pima and Maricopa counties respectively has had it's origin in somebody's mind who has been 'seeing man" down town, rather late in the evening. Such scheme might have suited the day and the tenn : per of the late lamented Nineteenth Legislature" but the idea was late eoming.-[Phenix Herald.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24
Real Estate
 Mines
 6 Cattle-
Bought and Sold.
BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE.

oV acres patented land with water right S15oe eo acres patented land, 49 acres in fruit,
 vineyard and alfalfa, house, out
 building and good well ............ SsOOo l6O acres patented land, 20 acres under
 cuitlVatlon $2600 60 acres with water right, in cultivation S12oo 2fo acres patented land tho water right s1seo T acres in alfalfa, 12 mile from Flor
 enee, with water right ht............. S15oO S20 acres patented land, with water
 right SzS an acre or r................. $60cc 11s acres, quarter mile from Florence.
 all in orchard in full bearing, good
 4-room house and well s ena block of land in South Florence. un-
 improved t250 feet square). ......s sOo < Many other choice bargains. S1 acres patented land, 20 acres watar-
 right all in cultivation. ........... Bse > 2S13 acres patented-land in 5-acre tracts
 one mile from Florence. e.......... 800 29 acres patented land E mile from
 florence ...-..,.................S 600 s 50 acres patented land. with water-right,
 cultivated. pOe < 10 acre tract in South Florence, a choice
 bargain. .-.,....,,.,....,.-......... 500 ? 4 block adjoining Court House grounds
 with buildings thereon ... 2so 1 lot in West Florence, 5Ox150 feet.. TX s0acres patented hand, with water right S4oo , 10 lots in Douglas Addition, price on
 application.
 Six room house, with 4 block, in Flor
 ence; price on application. For rent, five room house with half
 block of land, good condition, well
 and outbuildings. price S1O month; For exchange Chicago real estate fo
 Rinal county farm lands.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

THOSE who are neglecting the gold fields lying between Shultz and Gold field, in Pinal county, and flying off to -AleaIza-. n-o r,ao1risyo n mistake They will find many points in favor of this region over inhospitable Clondyke, where moose meat is scarce and walk ing home is very far and slippery.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24
Tryina for a Final Vote:

WASHINGTON. July 22.-Shortly be. fore the Senate adjourned to-day Sem ator Allison in charge of the tariff bill made strong effort to have the time fixed for final vote on tie tariff con- ference report: Failing in this MT. Allison gave notice that the session to- morrow would be protracted with a view of securing vote. It was the first definite movement made thus far towards bringing the debate to close. MT. Allison's first proposition was for vote at D o'clock tomorrow, but this was objected to by Mir. Pettus of Ala
 bama. Then he proposed to vote some time before adjournment tomorrow which was objected to by Mir. Morgan.
 The suggestion of Saturday at I o'clock met with like objection from MT. Morgan. The Alabama senator explained his last objection by saving that he thought all debate on the re- port would be exhausted tomorrow that it was needless to Inaka an agree ment in advance. Finding that there was no disposition to reach an agree menti Mir. Allison finally gave notice that hereafter while report was pend
 ng the senate would not adjourn at 5 o'clock without an aye and nay vote. Debate on the report to-day was partici- pated in by Senators Chiffon, Jones of and Pettigrew, in opposition, while Mir. Aldrich took frequent occa- sions to defend the report against the of senators.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

JUDGE FLETCHER NJ. DoAE returned Thursday from Phoenix where he took the oath of office and is now our pre- siding Judge. The TRIBUNE believes he will occupy the bench with dignity and will dispense justice without fear cr- fnrni
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

As has been predicted by the TRI- BUNE all along, Governor McCord was confirmed by the Senate last Saturday without much opposition. He will make d Governor acceptable to large majority of the people of the Territory.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

Governor Franklin's appointees are evidently anxious to be relieved from their position as soon as the new Gov ernor can relieve them. Already the Governor has received the resignation of Treasurer Parish aud Attorney Gen. exal Wilson, to take effect as soon as their successors have been appointed and qualified, and Immigration Com missioner Rogers of Yavapai county, who asks to be relieved immediately. IPhenix Herald.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

Chief Justice Truesdale of this dis trict, Associate Justice Sloan of the 4th District and Associate Justice Doan of District have now assumed their offices and the Territory has new and able Supreme Court. The arrival of As sociate Justice Geo. R. Davis of the 1st District at Tucson will complete the nesv bench. .--Phnnix Herald.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24
Secretary Akers Becomes Acting Governor

PHGNIx, Ariz., July 22.-on instrnc- -4:---.a- f-as.a- 4laG-Ia4asinr Department Governor B. J. Franklin this evening turned over his office and all Govern ment property to Secretary Ak.ers, des- ignated as Acting Governor in 1he ab- sence of Governor McCord.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

THE rumor has been revived that the war department intends to abandon Fort Whipple, near Prescott, in the near future.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

ALErTER addressed to ID. Nicholson, Ill, Arizona,' was promptly sent by the postal authorities to Phenix, and reached it's proper destination.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

THE most pressing need of the Casa Grande valley at the present time is a change in the receivership of the canal company. The water consumers de- mand this almost to man.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

IF Colonel Darlington, of the Yuma Sentinel, wants the position of Super intendent of the prison he ought to have it. These newspaper men have 8 hard enough time of it anyway.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24
NOTlCE-

On and after December lst 19oe al meat bought in my shop must he na;d for at time of delivery. lam compelled to make this order for self-protection,
 d5-tt G. E. ANauLo.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

IF the TRIBUNE had thought for a moment that George Christ stood ghost of show, it never would have loaned out that tow-line.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

THE Williams News; speaking of the new Judges, says "Mr. Doan was the choice of both Mir. Reppy and Mir. Me Kinley" All pretty good men.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

THE President has directed the re- moval of Charles M. Shannon, Collector of Internal Revenue for the district of New Mexico, and has selected A. l.. Morrison as his successor.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

IT is Governor Charley Akers for the time being, if you please. How are you, Gov?
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

WHAT a shaking up of the dry bones there will be when Governor McCord returnsl
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24


 AN editorial from the New York Sun. which we copy in full in another column, on the Butte reservoir prop osition, was kindly furnished us by Mayor Buckley o'Neill, of Prescott. He says:
 PRESCOTT, Arizona, July 14, 1897. My DEAR REPPY Enclosed I send you a clipping from the New York Sun of J uly 9th, bearing on your pet scheme, which assumes the probability of being realized. Once the government builds storage reservoirs for it's Indians, the step is not so very far to mak- ing it realize that the white population of the west can be equally benefited by the construction of the same kind of works. was afraid the Sun was not on your ex- change list. Yours faithfully,
 WM. O. O'NEILL When papers like the New York Sun take up the matter it is a long step to- wards the accomplishment of the great work, and shows that the efforts of our people have not been in vain. Hon. Henry J. Cleveland, our new h. dian agent, is heartily in sympathy with the proposition, and will do all in his power to carry out the plans inaugurated by Col. J. Roe Young, the retiring agent, and others. The peo- pie of Pinal county are under lasting obligations to Col. Young for what he has already done in the matter.
The Florence tribune., 1897-07-24

Morrison as his successor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-06-10
Mammouth Wheat Trust.

A movement has been inaugurated
at Versailles, KY, by prominent farm
ers looking to the organization of a
mammoth farmers trust, comprising
Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana and
other states, for the purpose of regula-
ting the price of the winter wheat crop,
soon to be harvested. A convention
will be called at Louisville, July /, tC
perfect the organization. The tS9t
wheat crop in the middle states has
been exhausted, and the millers viii
need the new crop as soon as it is harv
ested. The farmers believe they car
control the situation, and propose t.
starve out the buyers until they ge
living prices for their grain.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-06-10
A BEAUTIFUL GIRL
Barely Escapes Lifelong Calamity.

bdtoiS bACNpos Lllo-LOuk Ctuuhhlly'
1t happened this way: The young
daughter OF Mrs. E, S. Gibson, Greedy
vile, South Carolina, was slowly but
surely becoming q hopeless invalid.
Her mother became anxious and hag-
gard in her frantic efforts to save her
daughter. None of her attempts to
find cure seemed of any avail. AS
stated in her own words:
"My daughter was taken sick some
time ago and l tried many medicines
in vain. She was very weak, appetite
poor, bowels costive, and night sweats.
She appeared to be cold all the time,
being taken with violent chills at times.
Her nerves were in very bad condi-
ton. At last l happened to see one of
your little books and wrote you. You
recommended Pe-ru-na. gave it to
her and she has now completely recov-
cred. l owe all that I am worth in this
world to you for saving my daughter
life. shall always keep a supply Of
your medicines on hand. May you live
long to help those suffering as my
daughter was"
Pe-rn-na always cures such cases.
Send for free book, written for women
only. Address The Pe-ru-na Dru :
Manufacturing Company. Columbus,
Ohio.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-06-10

A pathetic feature of the hanging of
Durrant that is to take place soon in
California, is the affectionate devotion
of his mother to her wicked boy. She
has clung to him in his trouble and dis
grace, refusing to believe him guilty Of
the murder with which he is charged,
And now when all efforts to save him
have failed she' insists upon being his
constant companion in the prison cell
where he will end his days, until the
day of his execution.
1t is only another instance of the un-
dying nature of mothers love, the
parallel of which is seen everywhere in
every state, in every county, in every
town. A young man become an out
cast, summed and despised by all 9TH
ers on account of the wickedness of his
ways, but he is her boy, and the mother
is always ready to speak kind word of
encouragement and sympathy, alas too
often to deaf ears and stoney hearts.
He may be gambler, drunkard, or
even thief and robber or murderer,
when retribution comes and punish
ment and dist e's, b mother still stands
by her wayward boy and does whatever
is possible to tighten the burden of her
sorrows, When his heart is sore hers
too is racked with pain, pain which she
sometimes to conceal, but which never.
theless gnaws at her vitals, prostrates
her and finally hastens an untimely
grave.
There are instances numerous, when
after all the world forsakes him, wher
even the father is ready to turn his back
upon him and to leave him to reap the
full harvest of sin and crime, the moth
er's affection still clings to him with an
undying devotion. Poets have sung o.
mother love and painters inspired, have
attempted to picture it upon canvass
but tongue can not tell Ror the mint
conceive of the depth of the affection o
a mother for her boy The worlt
sympathises with the mother of Theo
dore Durrant, as she gives up all els
but him and keeps watch with him i,
his prison cell until his disgracefu
death. Then she and her sorrows will
be forgotten, but her affection will groy
cold only with her death .-Knoxvill
journal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-06-10
Whipped His Son.

Birmingham, Ala, June A posse
of Coosa county citizens are searching
for Chas, Gilliland, a rich farmer, who
today murdered his son-ln-law, Harris
Patton, and as excitement oyer the
crime is high he may be severely dealt
with if apprehended. The farms of
Patton and Gilliland, near Rockford,
adjoined. Yesterday while Gilliland's s
nine-year-old son was at Patton's house
Patton gave him severe whipping for
an act of disobedience. The boy ran
home crying and told his mother of the
matter. GiIliland was absent, and to-
day when he returned and heard of the
affair he proceeded at once in search of
Harris. Failing to find him at home
he went to the yard, where Harris was
directing farming operations. and, after
abusing him for assaulting the boy, at
tackled him with a knife, stabbing him
to the heart. After Harris fell Gilliland
cut the dying mans throat and fled.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-06-10

Dainty and stylish warm weather
gowns, wraps and millinery illustrated
and described in the most attractive
manner interesting literature, helpful
hints and much instructive knowledge
are all to be found in the 112 pages
which go to make up the July number
of the Standard Designer-that always
popular guide to fashion. Nothing is
omitted that is of interest to women,
and much is contained that will be read
with interest by men. There is scent
of the coming fourth about the number
for there is fourth of July story, a
fourth Of July play, and several other
little items relating to the subject. No
more need be said when we state that
this issue is fully up to the usual high
standard maintained by the publishers
of this fayorite monthly.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-06-10

After four persons had been killed
and a number wounded by the militia
in defense of the negro Mitchell against
a mob at Urbana, o., later attack on
the Jail ended in the hanging of the
negro to tree in the court house yard.
The mob found everything arranged
for its convenience in the last assault.
The mayor of the town opened an easy
road to the Jail doors by ordering away
the troops, and the keys Of the Jail were
thrown out to the mob.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-06-10

The jury in the damage suit of Ro-
lind Reed and members of his company
against the Southern Railway for inlu-
RES inflicted in wreck, which has been
on trial in the United States court,
Macon, Ga, for a week past, brought
in verdict for the plaintiffs, recently
The suits were brought for $4,000 each
in favor of Roland Reed, Miss Isadore
Rush and Mrs. Mary Myers. The jury
awarded Mrs. Myers $4,000, Roland
Reed s., 600 and Miss Rush 81, 900.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-06-10

I heard OF DIR. Bells Pine-Tar-H Honey, and
seeing many recommendations from different
persons, Of its wonderful valuable merits,
though 1 would try a bottle. have been Sc
riously affected for twenty-five years with a
cough and pains in my side and breast that
were causing me a miserable life. spent hun
dreds OF dollars with doctors and for medicine,
but everything failed until found this wonder
my life. recommend DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey to everybody with weak lungs Il is a
great success. ]. b. Rossell, Grantsburg, III.
Forsale by Mcfarland g. Bolton, druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-06-10
Tlain wrscker Rector Gets Five Years.

The trial James Rector for attempt
ing to wreck Capt. Ross Smiths train
last March, was conducted at Greene
vile last Thursday. Rector started
out in the case to make hard fight but
after two or three of the states witnes-
es were examined he withdrew his plea
and begged the mercy of the court.
He was given five years in the peniten-
tiary.
Detective Jud Reeder who made the
arrest, was present and assisted the
attorney general in the prosecution.
This is only one Of the many instan-
ces where Reeder has run down train
wreckers and brought them to justice.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-06-10
How to Cure a Balky Horse.

A driver of truck was in great dis
tress in New York the other afternoon
because his horse baked crosswise of
the street and caused not only loss Of
his time, but also blocked traffic. W.
L. Arkell said to his brother Bartlett,
who sat in the Office of Judge: II will
bet 500 to ten cents that I can go out
and start that horse in two minutes. "
Bartlett took the bet, and the two
Arkells started for the street. W. J.
Arkell picked up two handfuls of sand
and asked the driver to hold the horses S
head still. Then he packed ceach of
the horses nostrils full of sand, and al
most instantly the animal began to
sneeze and start with rush, to the
great delight of the driver, amid the
shouts of the by-sta1ders.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-06-10
Such is Life.

1t is told once upon time that q
certain man got very mad at the editor
aad stopped his paper. The next week
he sold his corn at four cents below the
market price. Then his property was
sold for taxes, because he did not know
it was due. He was arrested and fined
IS for hunting on Sunday, simply be-
cause he did not know it was Sunday
and he paid 5000 for lot of forged
notes that had been advertised and the
public cautioned not to negotiate for
them. He then paid an Irishman, with
foot like forge hammer, to kick him
all the way to the newspaper Office
where he paid four years in advance,
and made the editor sign an agreement
to knock him down and rob him if he
ever stopped his paper again. Such is
life without newspaper. r.-Ex.