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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07
PERSONAL CHATS.

P. Hopkinson Smith, the engineer, man of science, traveller. artist and novelist. and what not, is visiting in London.
 William A. Eddy, the kite fiier, re- oently had a narrow escape from being struck by lightning while flying a hts by a wire.
 Dr. A O. Carr, the new head of the Illinois state board of health, is also president of the Army and Navy Med ical association.
 The "Schlatter" now in Chicago says he is the original of that name and that he is really Rev. Dr. Charles Mo Lean and a graduate physician.
 In Daniel Shaw of Kingsbury, who is S5 years old and looks but 60. the people of Indiana claim to have the oldest J. P. in the United States.
 Sir Wemyss Reid, who has just been elected president of the English Insti- ute of Journalists. was formerly editor of the Leeds Mercury and later of The Speaker.
 MT. Stead mys that the news which most oheered Gladstone in his last ill., ness was the report that his grand daughter. bright girl of 20 had decid- cd to become a missionary.
 Dr. John & Griffin, who died in Los Angeles. Cal, recently, was Q veteran of the Mexican war. one of the first physicians to come to the Pacific coast and the founder of East Los Angeles.
 Captain Silas Wright Terry. the new commander of the Iowa, was in charge of the transport Benefit in the Red river expedition and received the high est praise in Admiral Porter's dis patches
 The Very Rev. Father Lefebvre. the superior of the Chapter of Oblate Fla thers in Montreal, has been put at the head of the entire order in this country and will make his headquarters in Low ell, Mass
 Lieutenant Von Brusewitz, who was sentenced to only three years imprison- ment for the cowardly murder of An un- armed civilian at Carlsruhe, has been pardoned and set free after two years by the kaiser.
 General Renouard, the new chief of the French war office, who was Q cap tain in the Franco-GermAn war. is 62 years old, little man, with a keen eye and exceedingly active for his age
 It is not generally known that the late Lieutenant William Tiffany of the rough riders was a member of the firm of florists on Fifth avenue, near Twen- ty-eighth street, in New York city. con- ducting what Is known as ''The ROs- ary."
 Charles Spinks Of Newport, Ky. who is supposed to have been accidentally drowned recently. had an insurance of SIPS. 900 on his life. He owned 72 pieces of property in Newport. and was one of the wealthiest citizens of north ern Kentucky.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07

George Taylor received sentence this morning of S2OO fine or POO days in the county jail, as 8 penalty of batting" the Hate" Captain Brough ton out of the baseball spherell Broughton should now be extradit- ed from California and cinched just as hard for stealing away when his services were wanted as prescott ing witness, when he was in reality sufficiently strong enough to make tracks for some other climate that was more congenial than running blazer against the Rough Rider.
 The first announcement for a mu- nicipal office, appears today in these columns. It is that of Pete Collett, for Chief of Police. NIT. Collett is an old timer, and fearless and re- liable man. While he has but one arm, the other is doubly strong however, and he will make a good officer if chosen.
 Geo. P. Brown yesterday finished the work of putting in place the Gamewell alarm box ordered by the city council for that waterworks plant. It is in good shape and Mir. Brown is entitled to compliment for his work as one of the capable young electricians of the city. Here after when an alarm of fire is turned in the same alarm will apprise the man in charge of the water works plant and the steam whistle will as sist the fire bell in telling the world about it. Herald.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07
From Fridays Daily.

4 cold north wind has been blow ing today.
 Jas. Davis, Denver, is a guest of the Winsor.
 Secretary C. H. Akers returned to Phenix this afternoon.
 Joe Swigert of Groom creek, is visiting town today.
 The city campaign is on in good shape for municipal honors.
 Pete Meade, who is engaged in mining on Groom creek, is circulat ing among Prescott friends.
 R.R. Coleman came ir on yester- days train and spent the day with his family.
 E.J. F. Horne has been appointed the local agent in Prescott for the Equitable Life Insurance company.
 Sandy Dorahue. the Flagstaff capitalist, is in town circulating among his friends.
 C. E. Ashley yesterday shipped four car loads of cattle from Mayer to Southern California.
 W. H. Overman, of Wichita, Kan. sas, registered at Hotel Burke, on the arrival of today's train.
 Four car loads of sheep will be shipped tomorrow from Del Rio for Los Angeles, to Cudahy X Go.
 County taxes will be delinquent in about two weeks. Pay them up and save them from becoming delin quent.
 A. Redewill, of Phenix, returned this afternoon from a visit to Big Bug and immediately left on the afternoon train for his home.
 The ladies of the NJ. E. church will hold a bazaar about the middle of this month. Notices will appear later.
 The professional card of T. c. Job appears in this issue. MT. Job is a brilliant young attorney ana IS pre- pared to practice before the several courts of the territory.
 A. R. Burkdall, one of the pro moters of the steam shovel enter prise at Walnut Grove, is visiting Prescott today on business.
 A. J. O'Connor, the San Diego lawyer, who has visited this section several times on mining business, and who will be remembered by many of our citizens, died at his home in San Diego a few days ago.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07

Con OKeefe, one of the promin- ent business men of Jerome, is in town today. MT. O'Keefe is putting up big concrete building in that town which, when finished, will be one of the most substantial in the southwest, and absolutely fire proof.
 Mrs. Gearhart, of San Francisco. arrived in Prescott on last evenings train to join her husband who IS en- gagged in mining near Walnut Grove. She was accompanied by her daugh- ter, and they expect to take up their permanent residence here.
 On the l7th and 18th of Decem- Der the Ladies Aid society of the NJ. E. church will hold bazaar in the old opera house. There will be different booths from which various articles, both useful and ornamental, |, will be sold. Save your money and buy Xmas presents at the bazaar. i'd
 Henry F. Ashurst, the brilliant young Coconino statesman, aspires to be speaker of the house of the next territorial legislature. Henry is a good stump speaker, and would no doubt make a good legislative speaker.
 4 Phenix hobo, who had taken lodgings in an empty car on the railroad track built a fire in the bot tom of the car to keep warm. or fcers discov sred him and his fire in time to prevent a serious disaster as the car next to him was loaded with all kinds of powder.
 E. Irvine, who has resided in Phe- nix for over twenty years, and who has accumulated considerable prop erty there has just been indicted for adultery. When Mir. Irvine left the east be left wife and child there and he married in Arizona without going through the formslity of pro- curing a divorce.
 Walter Grimmer, a cousin of Mrs. E. E. Breed arrived here recently from Wisconsin with a view of re- maining here permanently. Mir. and Mrs. Breed have proven pretty good immigration commissioners Tor Arizona, as quite number of peO- pie have located here through their influence and considerable capital has been directed here also through their efforts.
 Harry D. Campbell adds his name to the list of aspirants 10 the posi- tiOn of chief of police. in announce meut column this issue. While MT. Campbell Is not a native of Prescott be has lived here ever since he was eighteen months old and is popular with all who know him. He IS brave and fearless young man, who would not shrink from performing the most hazardous service, when in the liue of duty. as he has at numerous times demonstrated as a fireman. Without any intention at disparagement of any of the other candidates it can be said that MT. Campbell s candidacy is deserving of consideration.
 Mrs. Julia 4. Howe died on We'd nesday, November 30, at the resi- dence of her daughter, Mrs. $. W. Higley,. in Phenix. Deceased was the widow of the late General John H. Howe, of Illinois, a former Chief Justice of Wyoming. Mrs. Howe resided for some time with her daughter in Prescott and was highly respected and loved by all with whom she became acquainted. She lacked just twelve days of being seventy seven years old at the time of her death. The remains were shipped in the charge of her sister, Mrs. E. 4. Sloan, of San Francisco, and her daughter, Miss Julia Howe. to her former home in Kewanee, Illinois, for interment.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07
HORSES AND DRIVERS.

John Condon, the widely known Chi cago turfman, has gone totally blind.
 Roosevelt's horses cost the govern ment about s65 per head, and the first 400 brought from s5 to ST.
 Previous to his recent race with Joe Patchen, John R. Gentry had not ap- peared in a race for two years
 Over ga, 1000, 900 passed through the pool boxes at the recent race meetings held at Butte and Anaconda. Mon
 In the g :25 class, at the Franklin county fair races. Pennington, Me, Dewey was the winner, Jesse James second.
 At the Flemming sale. Terre Haute. Ind. where Indiana. 2:o7z, was pur- chased, the price paid for the horse was e1,s75. This year he has won S5,275.
 Up to the time Directum Kelly was taken i'll he had won over sII, 900 and was entered in other valuable stakes for which he had been unable to start.
 The chestnut pacing mare Maurena 2:lSk, ly Nutmont. that was injured in the fr,e for all at the Marshheld (Wis.) E4ce;i1g, is once more in racing form.
 The three starters in the 2:27 trot at Terre Haute are all owned in Tene Haute Axnit is the property of Demas Deming. Battleax is owned by John E. Beggs, and Manzanillo is owned by Allyn Thomas
 At the recent races of the Golden Gate Park Driving association. San Francisco, Q starter named Lazy Char ley, hitched to an old high wheel sulky. led his field of eight to the head of the home stretch in every heat
 Robert Goelet, IT,, New York, be- came dissatisfied with the manner in which his horses had been ridden in the running races at the Taunton (Mass. ) fair meeting. and the millionaire mount ed one and piloted him to victory the other day
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07
From Saturdays Daily.

John J. Quinn, the we'll known tailor, is in town on his periodical visit.
 Col. 4. O. Brodie came up from his Crown Point mine this after noon.
 Geo. F. Cox, of the firm of Cox & Fleming has gone to Chsparral to work up directory business.
 S. W. Higley of the s. F, P. & P. railroad, was in town today, but left for Phenix this afternoon.
 Captain J. W. Lind is up from hIs mining camp at French gulch laying in supplies for the winter.
 The editor of this paper resumed editorial charge again today, after brief vacation since November 10.
 In the district court yesterday in the case of Leland S. Gamble vs. the Leland Stanford Gold Mining company, judgment was rendered jn favor of defendant.
 T. J. Corrigan, the genial super intendent of the Congress Gold company's railroad, made flying trip to town this morning. returning home this afternoon.
 Pat Barrett, who recently returned from Mexico is fitting up the old J. L. Fisher furniture store where he will open a saloon the latter part of the month.
 Ed. M. Blake, Nj. Fall and J. A. C. Freund of Prescott, were among the arrivals from the mountain city last night. They are registered at the Commercial hotel.-Herald.
 Invitations are out for the mar riage of Miss Henrietta Herring, daughter of Col. and Mrs. Wm. Her ring, of Tucson, to Mir. Sellm NJ. Franklin. The ceremony will take place December 14.
 Miss Virginia Priest, teacher n the Phenix schools, died there a few days ago of pneumonia. She had lived in the territory for two years coming here from Henderson, Ken lucky.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07

Storm symptoms ars on. Wheta CT, they will culminate in storm or not remains to be seen.
 I'm Hannon Is in town today making preparations to leave for the east tomorrow on visit.
 Geo. H Cook, the jeweler, has his windows very artistically dressed with tempting display of silver ware.
 Harry Elliott is said to be quite sick at Buffalo. New York, where he IS undergoing treatment.
 T. G. Norris has purchased the Levi Bashford residence in East Prescott, with all its furnishings, books, etc.
 Water is very scarce along the line of the Santa Fe Pacific railroad at present which interferes somewhat with traffic.
 The Capitol commission visited Rock Butte on Sunday to look at 6 stone quarry there with a view of obi aiming rock for the Capitol build ing.
 Mrs. s. P. Behan will give sn art exhibition of her painted wares at her residence on Wednesday of next week, December l4 It is just the thing for a Christmas present.
 Mrs s. P. Benan will have an ex- hibition of her Christmas work at her residence December IA. Every body is cordially invited. l26td
 The bazaar to be held by the ladies of the NJ. E. church will be on De- cember l5 and Is, instead of Decem- Der l7 and IS, as erroneously stated
 ". A. Drake, chief engineer of the s. F. P. & F. railr pad returned yes terdsy afternoon from a visit to his family at Pueblo, Colorado.
 F. E. Brooks, the Colorado Springs lawyer, came in on yester- day afternoons train on professional business.
 Windows and doors are being placed in the reform school-branch insane asylum building at Flagstaff. The building, as it stands, is a mon- ument to the legislative folly of the territory. Before it goes into decay and ruin it may be put to some prac- tical use. k On account of the union services being held in the Methodist church, the meeting of the Choral society has been again postponed for an other week. It will be held at the residence of MT. and Mrs. J. c. Martin, on Tuesday, of next week, December l3.
 Real estate agent R. c. Powers made the following sales of real estate during the month of Novem- Der: To w. R. Beck, fraction of lot 8, block 10, Fleury add. To J. B. Mathews lot 10 block l, Bashford add. To J. E. Gates lot g, block l, Bashford add. To Mary A. Duyas lot 24, block 2, city. To F. E. Jones fraction of lot 2, block 5 Fleury add. To Mrs. Henry Brink meyer lots l and 2, block z, Fleury addition.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07

Oyster cocktails, the first of the season, at Shumate's If
 Home made chicken tamales and chili soup at Shumate's. 1l-1S1w
 Oyster cocktails, the first of the season, at Shumate's. If
 Thanksgiving turkeys, young and fat, at the O. K. store, West Pres colt. nI4tf
 Just arrived at Hermann Voge's a carload of choice California wines. nlltf
 Strictly pure McBrayer whisky at The Cabinet, bottled In bond, for family use.
 Rough Riders Favorite Whiskey at the Cobweb. Recommended by physicians for family use. o2S-lm
 Dr. E T. Cody, physician and surgeon. Office in Office Row. Res idence, Johnson house. n2Stf
 Italian Swiss Colony's famous Sonoma and Madeira cry and sweet wines at Hermann VoRe's. nlltf
 Wanted-A person to copy manu- SC. ipt. Must write a plain hand. Apply at No. Al So. Cortez St. If
 Fifteen per cent. of regular price for everything in our store for the next 60 days. A. Efron & Co. nlOtf
 Latest Misses and children's jackets at the Peoples Store, 15 per cent of regular price. A. Efron X Co. N10xtf
 For good meals, go to the Burke Fins cooks and the table supplied with the best of everything to be found in the market.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07

Mrs. c. H. Akers. the estimable better half of Secretary Akers, ac- eonpanied her husband to Prescott, and is the guest of Mrs. J. j. Wrago- vich.
 Col. C. w. Williams, formerly depot quarteTmaster at Whipple and who had large number of friends in this section, died few days ago in Cuba of yellow fever. 1 Col. Bres thitt, who had congress ional symptoms at the last conven- tion of the Arizona de nocrats, and who resided in Prescott for a time as land office inspector, has been nominated by Tucson democrats for city recorder.
 Geo; H. Hoadley and other eastern capitalists who are to inaugurate work on the new water system of Prescott, will arrive on next Tues day, so recent dispatches from them state.
 General Passenger Agent G. NJ. Sargent of the s. F., P. & P. railroad will leave PheniX this evening with bis little son, Henry, for a business trip east. He expects to be absent the remainder of the year. He goes vi1 the s P. railroad from Phenix.
 Judge GoodiDg and wife have re- turned from a visit to California and other states. They have been absent from Phenix for six months, and during their travels they did not find any place where there is greater prosperity than here.-Re- publican.
 A car load of oranges from the Salt River valley passed through Prescott yesterday afternoon en route east. This is the second one of the season. The first arrived at it's destination in good shape and away ahead of California oranges as the latter have not yet commenced to be marketed.
 Herbert Pentland today an nounces his candidacy for the office of city treasurer. If a diligent and conscientious regard of the duties of that office go for anything he should be elected to the office for a second term. His accounts are straight and he has also made an excell .It official.
 s. 4. Prience, incumbent of th office of chief of police in this city today announces himself as candi- date for the same. The duties of this position have received from Mr. Prince in the past 8 fearless and conscientious regard, and if he is again chosen, will perform good service to the city.
 The announcement of Fred Reif will be found elsewhere in tOday's issue as a candidate for assessor and the collector of Prescott. MT. Ref has for many years been a resident of this city, and possesses those bus mess qualifications which go to make painstsking official if he is chosen.
 FEB. Modem today announces him. self as a candidate for the office ot assessor and tax collector of this city. Mir. Modem has served the city faithfully and zealously in the past in this position, and if again chosen gives assurance that the city will receive the benefit of his past expe- rience.
 At the regular meeting of the Eastern Star held Thursday. eve ming, Dec. 1, the following officers were elected: Miss Hattie Oliver, Worthy Mstron; F. G. Brecht, Worthy Patron; Miss Mary McGill, Associate Matron, Mrs. Fannie L. Munds, Conductress; Mrs. Anna Levy, Associate Copductress; Miss Maud A. Scarborough, Secretary; Mrs. J. Levy, Treasurer; Mrs. J. c. Herndon, Organist; A. D. Barnhart, Chaplain; T. G. Norris, Sentinel.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07
From Mondays Daily.

Judge R. E. Sloan left Sun1a morning for Holbrook to hold term of court.
 D. J. Sullivan, the Congress mer- chant, came up yesterday to attend the memorial services of the Elks, returning today.
 NC Fenton, who claims to be a veterinary surgeon lately arrived from Prescott, was convicted ID Justice Johnstone's court Saturday afternoon of the ofense of stealing Walter Christy's saddle.-Gazette.
 Charles Herndon, late sergeant major of the Big Four" regiment, arrived Sunday morning from Lex ington. Kentucky. He was mustered out before the regiment left for the south and states that the organiza- tion is rated as the best in the ser vice of the country.
 John Munds, sheriff-elect, came up from the south this morning on the train, suffering with a badly injured ankle by his horse falling on him. He states that the Segns mur- derers, other than those arrested, had left the country.
 The Elks yesterday observed their customary memorial day, an event which is attended in reverent re- gard for those who have gone for ever. The services were beautiful in sentiment and likt wise impress i've. as they recalled to the living again the memories of those who are dead bu. a short time. The observ- auce of the day was held in the M. E. Church, which was well attended by Elks and their friends.
 Twice yesterday the Methodist church was packed to its utmost capacity to hear evangelist Critten- ton. In the afternoon he told about the Crittenton homes. In all there are 5, one of this number being To- cated at Phenix. In 1897 5000 girls were rescued. A large number of ladies present at the meeting organ ized a Rescue Home Circle for the purpose of befriending and resculng this class in Prescott. Last evening Mir. Crittenton spoke from the text, Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness" and st the close of the service quite a number decided to begin a christian life, Only three more meetings remain. this evening at 7:30, tomorro~ at 3 and 7:30 p. m.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07
From ThurSday's Daily.

Col. J. F. Wilson, delegate-elect, is back from the capital city, where he has been the guest of friends of late. He will probably remain un- til the March session of congress, if an extra session convenes on that date.
 Solon Marker, who has many friends and is being mentioned by them for municipal honors, isthink- ing also of making the race for chief of police. Candidates are getting thicker than jack knives in a Mis- souri school house. Next.
 Hon. C. H. Akers, secretary of the territory, and by the way the most graceful and best looking official Arizona has ever had in that posi- tion, is among hIs former friends today on a visit. He is preparing the legislative chambers for the session next month and will remain but a short time.
 4 writer in the Atlantic Monthly describes a hot tamale as "a molten, Pepper-sauced chicken croquette, covered with a coat of Indian meal
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07
DON'TS.

Don't forget to keep an eye on the man who f1atters you.
 Don't forget that an honest man never has to proclaim the fact.
 Don't think honesty would be such a valuable trait if it wasn't so scarce
 Don't forget that life is full of checks and many of them are forgerie&
 Don't think it's what a man has that makes him contented-it's what he doesn't want.
 Don't mention your misery because of its SO called ability to comfort the misery of others
 Don't think because . cat looks the picture of innocence that it's wise to leave it alone with the canary.-Chioa- so NewA
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07
santa Fe Route Limited ,

This magnificent, electrically lighted train will make it's first trip, passing Ash Fork. east bound, Tues day, November Sth, at 5:50 .. n. The S. F., P. & P. Ky will shortly change their time and make this connection, making the trip to Chi cago in about fiity-four hours.
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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07
WHEN YOU ARE OUT

Of sorts, feel tired, languid and dull, you need Hoods Sarsaparilla. It will brace you up and give you strength and energy, vigor and vitality.
 Hoods Pills are the best family cathartic and liver tonic. Gentle, reliable, sure. s
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07
SALOON FIXTURES.

Any party desiring first class sa- loon furniture or cabinet work of any kind, will do we'll to consult me for design and price. Rates reason able and work guaranteed. Call on WILLIAM RRIeHT, Scopel House. .
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07
Notice to Shareholders.

The annual meeting of the share holders of the Prescott National bank will be held on Tuesday, Janu- sry 10th, 1899, at 10 o'clock 6. m., at the office of the Prescott National bank, in Prescott Arizona, for the election of directors.
 HENRY KIxsLET, Cashier. Prescott, Arizona, Dec. 10, 1898.
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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07
AN ENEMY

To health is impure blood, as it leads to serious disease and great suffering. Hoods sarsaparilla meets and conqueIs this enemy and averts the danger.
 Hoods Pills are the only pills to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Cure all liver ills. 6
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07
From Tuesdays Daily.

J.D. Carter is sick again, with another attack of Cuban fever.
 M. J. Hickey is recuperating his health at the Castle Creek hot springs.