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The times., 1898-10-02
A CRACKER DANCE.
One of the Few Pleasures of the
Southern Poor Whites.
(From the Chicago Recc


Few, indeed, are the pleasurable ex-
elements of the crackers life, and yet
he has some fete days and holidays, says
a writer in the Boston Transcript. Par
amount among these are the cane grind
in F" and sugar bilin'." Most of them
have a cane patch of greater or lesser
extent, according to the number of his
stock of cattle and the children big
enough to assist, and the extent to which
he can overcome his chronic indisposition
to labor Along in November and De-
cember the grindings begin. and usually
go in rotation, so that 1.-The linked sweet
ness may be long drawn out" Everybody
is invited, and preparations are made TO
entertain all comers, for the cracker is,
above all things. hospitable. One or more
razorbacks yield up the ghost, a plenty
of grits and sweet potatoes are on hand
and the larder is ready. For some days
before cutting actually begins the crack
er is busy setting up his mill and fur
mace The whole affair is primitive in
the extreme. A pine sapling with just
the right crook in it is hitched at one
end to a pony; the other is fastened to
two small upright rollers, between which
the cane is crushed.
While the pony steadily treads his cir
Gle three. or four sticks of cane runs into
rude wooden trough, which conducts 1t
to a barrel covered with a gunnysack,
which serves as strainer The Chin
ney and furnace. into the fat top of
which the large iron boiler or cauldron
is set, are rudely fashioned of clay. After
five or six hours hard boiling and skim
ming the sirup is done, and for a few
moments all is excitement as the fire.
brands are raked out from the furnace
and the boiler is emptied of it's saccharine
contents. The sirup is clear amber and
Of n a mo-
ments' overlooking would change 1t to
sugar for which your true cracker has
little use, the sirup having a much great
er financial value. The skimmings are
all carefully put in clean barrel, where
they soon ferment and make a kind of
beer, they call it, which with age be-
comes highly intoxicating Well, the
cracker works steadily, for him, for some
days knowing full well that his fun will
come when once the boiling is over, for
invariably it ends with a candy pull and
dance.
Now, truly, a cracker dance is a pecul-
lar institution, and one which furnishes
boundless amusement to the outsider If
so be he is fortunate enough to be invited
to grace one with his presence. Young
and old, big and little, attend, each one
bent on getting his fullest amount of
enjoyment out of the occasion. There are
always some among them who can play
a violin, and the air they play must be
an heirloom, for it Is always the same
monotonous jangle on few notes and
played as fast as possible. but the crack
er seems to enjoy It, and his feet keep
time to the measure, however rapid it
may be. AS the rooms are not large but
sixteen can dance at once, and they are
all in one set two couples being on each
of the four sides.
The times., 1898-10-02
DIXIE" +"
A Denial That 1t Is a Song of the
SOuth.
From the Chicago Times-Herald)

(From the Chicago Times -Herald)
williamsport, Ind, Sept 10-To the Ed
ftor: In Genesis of War Song, IN
today's issue of the Times Herald. the
writer of that article is certainly misin-
formed as TO the authorship OF Dixie y
If he intended to convey the idea that the
words, as now sung, were composed by
Dan Emmett he may be correct, but that
the melody known as Dixie" had diff
ferent and much older origin is too well
authenticated to admit of doubt.
Webster, in his explanatory md pro-
nouncing vocabulary, inserted at the
close of his Unabridged Dictionary, quotes
with approval the following account Oh
the origin of that beautiful and popular
melody contributed by correspondent Of
the New Orleans Delta1:
I do not wish to spoil a pretty Illusion,
but the real truth is that Dixie" is an
indigenous Northern negro refrain, as
common to the writer as the lamp posts
in New York city seventy or seventy-five
years ago. 1t was one of the everyday
illusions of boys at that time in all their
outdoor sports. And no one ever heard
of Dixie's land being other than Manhat-
tan Island until recently, when ii has
been enormously supposed to refer to the
South from its connection with pathetic
negro ailegory.
When slavery existed In New York one
DiXy owned a large tract OF land on Man
| haitian Island, and a large number OF
slaves. The increase of the slaves an6
the increase of the abolition sentiment
| caused an emigration of the slaves to q
more thorough and secure slave section
and the negroes who were thus sent of
| (many being born there naturally look
| ed back to their old homes, where they
! had lived in clover, with feelings of regret
| as they could not imagine any place Ike
! DiXys Hence II became synonymous
with an ideal locality, combining ease
comfort and material happiness of every
| description.
| In those days negro singing and min
| strelsy were in their infancy, and any
! subject that could be wrought into bal
| lad was eagerly picked up. This was the
! case with Dixie" 1t originated in New
/ York, and assumed the proportions of {
| song there. In its travels it has been en-
! larged and has gathered moss 1t ha:
picked up a mote" here and there. 4
! 'ehorus' has been added to it, and from
an indistinct chant" of two or thre'
! notes it has become an elaborate melody
! But the fact tht it is not a Southern sons
a'cannot be rubbed out" The fallacy il
so popular to the contrary that 1 hav'
| thus been at pains to state the real Origin
| of it.
| In its definition of the word Dixie tn
| American Encyclopedia Dictionary give
| 1t the same origin, and substantial.
| agrees with the quotation from Webster
The times., 1898-10-02
Unique Inventions.
From Lengman's Maeazine. }


As readers who direct n cir cou 50 n exceptional
circumstances by the precepts CT Gaboriau may
find themselves IN irons. ! offer the following
method Of extraction II was employed By some
prisoners Of the Manchester regiment when N jaii
at Carlisle in 1916: ''The methcd is quite new
and reckoned extraordinary invention. as BY
no other instruments than case knife a drinking
glass and a silk handkerchief seven in one night
had Sawn on their irons thus They laid the silk
handkerchief single ever the mouth Of the glass.
but stretched it much il would bear, and
tied il hard at the bottom of the glass; then they
struck the edge of the knife on the mouth Of the
glass till it became a saw. with which they cut
their irons till it blunt" and then repeated
the process of sawmaking. 1T IS re-
markable that a knife viii not cut 4 handkerchief
when laid upon it in this manner Seven men
got loose in this way. but the guard had been
doubled and the poor fellows We're recaptuFed-
This is from rare tract, where also learned th5t
when Col Towniey was executed IN l745, "a
savage fellow of the name of Buckhurst ate a
piece of the colonefs liver. He was the black
guard about town OF the highest rsnown il h;s
day Our ancestors were unrefned characters
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for you to come at once, so that he
might pass away with his hand in yours.
Mrs. Wilmot rose and staggered from
the room. AS soon as the other was left
alone she hid her face in the cushion of
the sofa, and pressed her hands to her
ears, so that she might not hear the wife
totterng to her last duty, the duty or
love which should have been her own
Black and White.
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1,he Editor,s Complaint.
cFrom the New York Tribune1

'sThe editor.'' says a country paper, ''has a
charter from the State to act dOoTmat for the
community. He viii get the paper out somehow
and stand up for the town. and whOop il up for
you when you run for Office, and lie about your
big-footed son when he gets foHr-d0llar-a-week
Job, and weep over your shrivelled soul when il
is released from its grlspng body, and smile at
your wifes second marriage. Don't worry about
the editor; he'll get along. The Lord only knows
how-but somehow
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10
Discovered by a Woman.

Aother great discovery has been made and that too, by a lady in this country, "Disease fastenedits clutches upon her and for seven years she wltbstood It's severest test. but her vital organs were undermined and death seemed inmi- nent. For three months she coughed necessarily, and could not sleep. She finally discovered way to recovery, ny purchasing of us a. bottle of Dr. Kings New Discover for Consumption, ana wss so much relieved on taking hrst dose, that she slept all night, and with two bottles. has been absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs Luther Lutz." Thus writes w. c. Hamnick & Co.,, of Shelby N. c. TrIal bottle free at St. Johns Drug Store Regular size soc and $l. .OO. Every bottle guaranteed.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10
Yellow Jaundice Cured

Suffe in huma nifty sh uld be supplied with every means possible for it's relief. it is with pleasure we publish the fol- lowing; "This is to certify that I was terrible sufferer from Yellow Jsundice for over SIX months, and was treated by some of the hest physicians in our city and all to no avail. pr. Bell, our drug gust, recommended Electric Bitters; and after taking two bottles. was entirely cured. now take great pleasure in recommending them to any person suff- erIng from this terrible malada. I am gratefully yours. NJ. 4 Hoggart, Lexing- ton, Ky"
 Sold by St. Johns Drug Go.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10
PrOpoga1$
 FOR County Printing.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Apache county, Ari- zona territory, will receIve sealed blds for doing the county publishing and furnishing printed stationery for said county for the year 1899 up to 10 o'clock a. m.. January 2, 1899. The said bids to be opened by said Board of Super. vlsors at 2:30 o'clock p. m. of said 2nd day of January, 1898. The woak to consists of
 First-Pnblishing the proceeding of the Board of Supervisors, delinquent tax notice and such other notices as are required to be published by law Or ordered of said board.
 Second-Prnting and furnishing all necessary stationery, such as letter heads, memorandum heads, envelopes, receipts, poll tax receipts, property tax receipt, license tax receipt, warrants. blanks. and such other stationery and receipts as may be necessary for the use of the various county offices for the year 1899.
 All receipts to be put up in book form with stub. properly numbered, and all letter and memorandum heads 10 be in tablets.
 The Boardreserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 By order of the Board of Supervisors.
 J. H. GREER, Clerk. St. Johns, Arizona, November 26, 1898.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10
AGENTS WANTED
 For the Life of Wm. [. Glad stone.

By JOHN CLARK RIDPATH. IL. D.
 The most celebrated orator an l statesman of modern times Ills brilliant genius and remark. aole character: his grand achievements as Lead CT and Prime Minister: his ra elli 6cent triIipphs Ill great poIltlea struggles; including his famous Sppeeches' striking incidents personal anec dotes, etc Many superb engravings. OVER 650 PAGES ONLY s2 5O Sp]aniid Canvassino Outht with valuable premium, terms and full in. structons sent Tree for % cents n stams cover postage Most liberal terms guaranteed Twen- I... vredls- tre.-ns D, id Agents making Oo to S3J OJ a day Ba first n the field. Order utht to-'ay EXpeTi-nc itot necessary ev ryboly wants T.. Neut or 'Iis IaIer MON ZOE 30 K co, D~p'tJ Dearbrn St, Chicago
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

The grand party gwen by the enter prising merchant of springerville. MT Gustav Becker, was grand succese There was at least five hundred grown persons there, say nothing about the children. Two balls were gwen, one for the American people; the other for the Spanish. Mir. Becker was filled to tue untmost capacity of hls soul, with ioy.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10
CONCHO LOCALS.

Peggy's'' Q Observations mt Con.
 chO llIis week.
 Our school teacher. MT. King is on the sick-list.
 As~ cold weather has come the Will Iielm Bros. have moved their sheep in- to the lower valleys 10 winter them.
 James Hance came into our village last Saturday evening. He staid Snn- day and very good time was had.
 Some of our Snowflake friends found it convenient to visit this little burg again.
 MT. Joseph Roger is again Tn our midst.
 MT. George Killian's house is almost completed. it is fine structure and will greatly improve the looks of the town.
 MT. George Cheney is now in Dele ware.
 We noticed last evening a wagon go- ing through the streets, with com plete cooking outfit and bedstead, it belonged to MT. Samuel Baird. The bachelor Of Look -out-hill.
 MT. Wm Pulsipher is putting on the roof of his house. So Concho is not idle in the least. MT. Kempe and Naegle are in the up. per country.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10
EAGAR ECHO'S

Fine weather.
 c. l. Kempe was 8 visitor in oul town this week.
 John O. Hall is erecting a fne resid. ence which will greatly add to the ap- perance -four town. The Dramatic Go. is rehearsing a play for the holidays.
 MT. Henry Hariss & Mrs. Jane Glib son were married last Tuesday evening Bp. G. H. Crosby performed the cere- mony. We wish them ! happy mar ried life.
 The housewarmiug al Messers Beck. CT Br 8. new store was a grand success, A bounteous supply Of refreshments were served, by a wiling corpse of walters.
 MT Becker proved himself very lib. eral & geniaI host.
 IT.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

Vaccination has struck the town and caused, great deal of sickness. Some contend that the preventive is worse than small pox We notice number ef young men sitting in the corner, at the late balls with their ladies'. Of course. they have been vaccinated, and could not participate in the dancing. We greatly doubt their cases being very serious. though.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

THE recent election iu Utah n giving favotable results to the Democratic party causes republican journal to cry out "the republican majority to con- gress sowed the wind in forcing the ad- mission of Utah." The bill of admis- sion of Utah was introduced by demo- crat and reported by democratic com mittee of which NJ. Wheeler ol Alabama
 was "hairman, and passed by demo- cratic house, of which Mir. Crisp WAS speaker. 1t was passed by the senate when the republicans were in the min ority, and the act was signed by Grover Cleveland as the President. It is not somewhat ridiculous to say that the re- publicans forced the act through ?-Sta'
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

A birthday surprise party" was giv- en Tn honor of J. T. Lesueur, at hrs residence Monday evening There were between rorsy and fifty present, and a good time is reported.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

A farewell party was rendered Henry 0verson last Wednesday evening. The affair was beld in the Assembly hall, and was occassioned by the fact that b" was about to depart to Maricopa County. An enjoyable time was partl- cinntedein.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

The iron-horse is Low running through the town of Globe, thIs will help the place wonderfully. If one would make it's appearance here in St. Johns, no doubt times would be great deal bet. fer
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10
+Meal stations.
 Limited trains No 8, westsound, and No. 4 run semi-weekly


 Limited trains No g, westbound, and No 4. eastbeund, run semi-weekly. No. leaves Chicago 6 p. m Wednesdays and Saturdays; passes Albuquerque l2;l5 p. m., Fri days and Mondays; Barstow 2:I5 D. m TueSdays and Saturdays, arriving at Los Angeles $50 pm. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Passengers for north of Mojaye holding tick cts reading direct via Mojave change at Barstow to No. .. No 1 will leave Los Angeles ats a, m. Tues days and Fridays. passing Barstow at TAO p. m . and Needles 7:40 D. m same days: Albuquerque sS5 m, Wednesdays and Saturdays, arriving ct Chicago S43 q m Fridays and Mondays Passengers from north of Mojave may take the limited either at BarStow or The Needles Only frst-clasS tickets Seld at f Ill rates are honored on the limited trains.
 Pullman paIa sleeping ears daily through between Los Angeles and Chicagoand Wi Hams and San Francisco.
 Pullman tourist sleeping ears daily through between Chicago and San Francisco and Chicago and Los Angeles.
 Tourist cars leave San Francisco every Tues day nd Los Angeles every Wednesd V, running through to Kansas City, Chicago and Boston. The only line reaching the Grand Canyon of the Colorado.
 Ask fora beautifully iilustra ted book whi will se B3ailed free.
 JNO !. RYRNF.
 6en.P@ssenger Agent, Les Angeles Cal
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

If Uncle Sam would give our mail drivers stove and fuel each. so that they could keep themselves warm; per haps We would get the mali a little earlier.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

Blood and Nerves arc very close ly related. Keep the blood rich, pure and healthy, with Hoods Sarsaparilla and you will have no nervousness.
 Hoods Pills arc best after-dinner pills, s,aid digestion, prevent constipation
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

John Berry formerly residen: of ,his place, who has been in Utah for some years passed is now with us again He has brought with him a wife.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

Etansell Greer of Springerville pass cd through here on his way to Maricopa county.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

J.S. Gibbons and Thomas Peterson Intends building large stone house at the Meadows seven miles from here We wish them success.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

Hyrum Chapman of Bluewater, form. erly of St. Johns, IS here burning lime. after burning he will return to his homo Tn Ruewater.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

The small pox is dying very fast. We are in. hoPes that It will go never to re. turn.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10
A Great Catch.

Editor Globe Times;
 I am a widower ofE when am dress ed up-somewhat older in my overalls. I want to git married. l have no bad habits. except smokin, chawin, drinkin, swearin, gamblin and-well, none to speak uv. I want high grade female who aint afraid to do little something about the house, such as washin, sow in. scrubbin, cookin. sawin the wood, few turns on the outside to bring Tn grub, you know. All the other boys are gitten married. and with all my ad- vantages think can git some fair sis- ter to take her place between me and cold north wind ylt this winter. Any lady desirin to take in this snap will drop a pink bordered note into combin- ation box l02 and receive your reward.
 Yours truly, F. F. V.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

John T. Patterson our next Recorder IS building new house. William Hol. gate and Solomon Waite are doing the work.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

Thomas Peterson, who has been on the sick list for some time is now feel ing quite well, and IS able to be out.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

MT. Lewis and MT. LeBarron of Mesa city, are here spending a few weeks.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

From present indications, no ice will De pnt up this wlnter-not enough frig- i'd temperture. ..
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

IT r. FISHER, NEWSPAPER ADvER- 4. Using Agent. 2i Merchants Exchange BuiIding. San Francisco, is our authorized agent. This paper is kept on file in his of11ce.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

Several loads of freight came in dur. ing the week.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

Arthur Penney came home this week. He has been freighting from Springer vile to Fort Apache, for Becker Bros.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

The weather IS very pleasant, consid. ering the time of year.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

Work on the reservoir is now in full blast.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

Ben Richey left for Springerville las Saturday. He will return soon.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

The St. Johns c. NJ. & NJ. l.. have large assortment of toys.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

$. NJ. Jensen went SpringervllIe last Tuesday, on business.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

In another column you will find mo- tice for proposals, for the County print in
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

J. K. Armijo has purchased a new buggy, which he occasionally takes in.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10
POST OFFICE.

JERRY GONZALES. P. NJ. once hours Open from 8 A. NJ, untI 7P.M- On Sundays from lGto PM. Mail c.oses going east and vest ct 2S0 P. N. Going south. at A. M
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10

The Drug Co. have different ways of advertising.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10
Tax Collectors Notice. TAXES FOR 1898.

Notice IS hereby given that the Duplicate As sessmept Roll of Apache county, Arizona Terri tory, tor the year 1S9s is now in my possession for the collection of the taxes levied.
 Taxes will be delinquent on the third Monday of December. 1S9S and unless paid on that day or pror thereto. five per cent will be added to the amount thereof as penalty.
 Taxes are now due, and may be paid at my of flee in St Johns. Apache county, Ariz. at any ime within office hours, Htil December Iotl:, 1898.
 B sCHUsTER, Tax Collector. st Johns AEizona septemb. 9th 1s9S.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10
AWFUL ACCIDENT TOA CHILD


 Fl. Paso, Nov. 3O-The 2-year-old son ofJ A. Caslin ofthia city met with ar awful accident }eslerjay. While romp- ing about the house wit a button hook in his hand he tripned and fell. The sharp end of the button nook penet- rated his left eve and vas driven in fully two inches by the force of the fall The hook reached the brain and became ontangled among the ootic nerves the child was entirely con scjous after the accident. t was neces ssary to chlo- roform him before tie luton hook could be removed Theaccident totally destroyed the sight Of the eye, and may result fatally -Gazette
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10
ST. JOHNS HERALD
SATURDAY, DECEMBER. 10.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICIALS.

w. II, Gibbons
 Chairman. slKpeFsUPKRvTsoRs l.. !. Brown.
 Elisha AvoTette,-
 eJ II. Greer, Clerk. Quarterly meetings of the Board will be held FIrsi Monday in Jan, April. Julyand Oct. , S-,R1yvr William W Berry yrSTprcT ATTORNEY ......... Alfred Ruiz ReopnrR ......... J. Y. Greer JREAsURER,.-. .ben ScnnSter JrnsE OF THE DISTRICT COURT. R. sloan PRoBATE JUDGE. L. SiDoohS CLERK oP CouRT John T. HoPue Terms of the District Court. third Mondays . Aprfi and the first Monday in october.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10
WAR BOOK

by c ngressman James Rankin Young Al. about War with Spain, the Navy, all defensesl Battle ships. etc. Portraits and biographies Of pages Massive volume Maryelousiy cheap. Best autt or hip. Only authentic official book Experience not neee, sary. Anybody can scffit Ladies as successful as gentlemen We are the largest subscription book firm in America WriAs us Fifty persons are emp Oyed in our cerfsS, spondence department alone to serve you. Oqf' book is just out. Get agency now and be first in the field Large soc War Map in eolors free with book or outfit Other valuable premiums Ire mendous seller Biggest money maker eyer known. Most liberal terms guaranteed. Agents making S7 % to $2S co per day. Twenty days credit given. Freight paid. Full book sent pre- paid to age ts, $1 .45. Solendi' sample outfit and full instruction free for nine cent stamps. to pay postage Mention this paper.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10
TERRITORY OF ARIZONA, I COUNTY OF APACHE.

COUNTY APACHE.
 It, H. Clerk County do hereby certify that inc vote boiled showing
  vet given each precinct o each O such whereof, of Novem mber A.D.1
 II. nA Clerk of s an 15ssSs ae2s9S 65asg ssgsrziss; zess.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-12-10
ALFRED RUIZ,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, DISTRICT ATToR A ney of Apache county. Office, in the Court House, St Johns, Arizona.