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The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19
The Editors Prayer.
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 Almighty and kind Father, who doth from thy throne look down on the gov- ernment of men and delinquent subscri- bers. Most humbly do we beseech Thee to draw near unto them and whisper a few things In their ears that the stat utes forbid us to print. Thou knowest our wants but the subscriber knowest them not and seldom stops to inquire. Let It be known to them that there are large patches in the homestead of our pants, and there is an aching void in the front of our backs. and that we hun- ger and thirst and he asketh us not to sup with hlm. Thou knowest, Lord, that our print paper and ink cost money but the subscriber knoweth it not and careth darn sight less. Thou knowest we are cold and the subscriber bringeth not the wood he promised, and we are shivering and hsking while he roast eth bis shins before the red-hot stove of his mother-in-law. Tell him all these things. Lord, and then if he fail- eth and bringeth no succor, banish him to the lower regions to dwell among the calamity howlers, and Thine shall be the glory and praise throughout our career. Amen.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19
Concealed Weapons.
Mesa Free Press l


 There is a law against carrying con- cealed weapons. Theoretically speak. ing it is wise and proper ordinance. But as a matter of practical fact the only persons who honor this law are the victims of the murderer, the foot pad and the row6y.
 The law disarms the only class who could with safety be trusted to carry weapons Of self-defense, and puts them at the mercy of every criminal they meet. What real service does the reg ulation perform In the social scheme, we should like to know. It sacrifices go d citizens and IL imposes absolutely no restraint whatever upon the others. It is our deliberate pInion that any respectable person who has been threat ned by crank should be authorized to arm himself and should be held guilt less If, at the slightest menance from that quarter, he uses hls weapon with promptness and efficiency. The life of one useful, law-abiding citizen is worth hundred of pestiferous vermln, and no law should impose upon him the risk of defenselessness in case of murderous attack.
 We do not advocate law-breaking- What we propose IS such an amend ment of the law as will fit the situation. Every ruffian. crank and criminal car ries his pistol or his knife. Why should friends and strengthen and uphold their enemies?
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19
WAR RUMOR.
Had Its Origin in 8 Private
 Telegram From Boston.
IGaZette.1

Gazette.
 The rapidity with which bad news can travel was demonstrated Saturday afternoon by robust rumor circulating to the effect that the battle ship Mont gomery had been blown up at Havana. People living on the outskirts of town telephoned In to find if it was true. The rumor had it's origin, it was after wards learned, in telegram received by A. Vandewart, who is connected with Boston firm as a wool buyer. The message was filed in Boston at 3:45 p. m. and received here at about 4 o'clock. Thereis, however, about two and one-half hours difference in time, which must not to beoverlooked. The telegram says:
 "A. Vanderwart-Your telegram of the 10th received. It is rumored that another warship is destroyed at Hav- ana. In any case reduce limit cents per pound, secured basis, as money market is very tight.
 BROWN & ADAMS"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19
Territorial Brand Book.
[Stockman.1


 At the opening of the bids, on the evening of the 1st instant, to which hour the time of opening had been postponed from the morning hour, by the Live Stock Sanitary board, it was discovered that but two bids had been submitted, one from the Herald, of this city. and one from the Republican. The former bid had a condition attached which was not called for by the specii- cations, and which had the effect of disqualifying the bid, leaving the Rep ublIcan in possession of the field at a figure, as nearly as We can learn, of about S2, 300 for the 4.000 copies called for, or about 73 cents per book.
 This contract could have been done for at least S700 less had there been no question as to the pay for the work, but this journal was informed by Auditor
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19

Vickers that the account could not bs paid until an appropriation was made by the next legislature, and this IS aH uncertain quantity.
 The book IS to be ready for distribu- tFon J ne 1st. and will be bound in flex- ible cloth, and of suitable size to carry in the pocket.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19

The Phoenix Gazette say S that MT. g. Price Behan, live stock agent of the Santa Fe Prescott. is agitating the idea of organizing company of light-riding caValrymen for use in the possible skirmish with Spain. One of the qualifications necessary to join the troop will be that the rider shall have bowed legs. in order to snugly fit the sides of hls Arizona pony. MT. Behan was engaged Friday in looking over the eltlzens of Phoenix and believes that he can secure a number of recruits here. His headquarters will be at Skull Val ley and he proposes to get his commiss- Son from the mayor and common council of that busting place.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19

Captain Ben Schuster and family re- burned from their trip to Phoenix last Tuesday evening. They report having enjoyed the visit greatly.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19

Work was commenced on W. c. Da- vis' new building. adjoiningthe armory last Thursday morning. 1t is the pur- pose of Mfr. Davis to at once push work on the new building until it is com r1lofad
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19

Work on the court house block is be- ing pushed vigorously. When com pleted, it will be one Of the most at- tractive spots about the town.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19
SIT. JOHNS HERALD
SATURDAY, MARCH 19.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICIALS.

wv, H, Gibbons
 Chairman. RoARpoF suPERyIsoRs( L.. J. Brown.
 Elisha Ayerette,
 J. II. Greer, Clerk. Quarterly meetings of the Board will be held First Monday in Jsn., April, July ana oct. SHERIFF St. George Creaghe DrsTKTcT ATTORNEY. Y................ Alfred Ruiz RCORDER, -------------------J- H. GreeT FREASURER .-........ ........... Ben. Schuster JUDGE THE DISTRICT COURT. R. Sloan PROBATE JUDGE E............- ..-. L. K Gibbons CLERK OF COURT. Prime T. Coleman Terms of the District Court, third Mondays h April and the first Monday in october,
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19

Several impromptu horse races were run during the past week. on the mesa, south of town. Sheriff Creaghe's horse has proven to be the feetest so far.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19

The Phoenix Gazette says that Mill ard & Grosvenor, architects of this city, have closed contract for the new court house to be built in Holbrook, Navajo county. The structure is to be erected at cost of about $I2,OOO and will be built on the north side of the railroad track, opposite the Holbrook house. Messrs. Willard & Grosvenor are to be congratulated upon their suc- cess and the people of Navajo county on the fact that Arizons architects are to superintend an Arizona building.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19

Dionicio Duran returned from Pima, Graham county, last Saturday.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19
NOTICE TO GRE E0ITORS.

In the Probate Cour, of the County of Apache, Territory of A Lloua In the matter af the Estate Of w Coleman.
 deceased.
 Notice is herety eiT-a by the undersigned ex- ecutrix of the esta-e ot W E. Coleman, deceased to the creditors C. and al persons having claims against, the said deceased 10 ezhibit them, with the necessary vouCAcrs within four months af- ter the first pubicstl0n oe tLis notice, to the said executrix. a. her residence, in St. Johns. County of Apache, Territory of Arizona.
 --.'- AMELIA COLEMAN, Executrix of the Estate of N, E. Coleman, de- ceased.
 Dated at St. Joass Apache county. Arizona March 1, 1SsS
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19

The citizens of the town of Stafford, Graham county, are moving jn the di- rection of establishing a public library.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19

Company K, was out on the streets last Sunday afternoon.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19

An old-fashioned wind storm ragged here last Sunday and Monday.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19

We understand that the firm of Pratt & Becker Brothers, Springerville, has purchased the cattle and ranches of Ed Sherlock, in the southern part of this county We did not Learn the consid- eration given for the transfer.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada E. Hart, of Groton, S. D. twas taken with bad cold which settled on my lungs; cough set in and finally termln. ated in consumption. Four Doctors gave me up, saying I could live but a short time. I gave myself up to my Savior, determined if could not stay with my friends on earth, would meet my absent ones above. My husband was advised to get pr. Kings New Dis covery for consumption. coughs and colds. gave it trial. took in all eight bottles. It has cured me, and thank God 1 am saved and now a we'll and healthy woman" Trial bottles free at St. Johns Drug company, Regular size soc and $1.OO. Guaranteed or price re- funded.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19
OUR TERRITORY.
News Notes From All Sections of Arizona.


 The Arizon 8 J ourn al Miner has pass ed the thIrtieth mile post.
 The senate mas confirmed the ap pointment of J. C. Martin to De re ceiver of public moneys at Prescott
 VII. Burbage, district attorney e1 Navajo county. has been appointed member Of inc Democratic Natlonaf committee lv Chairman J. K. Jones' vice NJ. 4. Smith, resigned.
 Mrs. James Scott, of Holtrook, has returned from a long visit to Eos An geles, CaIifornia, in search of health. She is completely Eestored and much improved physically.
 A Chinese boy and girl go ito the Fres- colt public schools They are said to be quite brighe, and the novelty of the af- fair has naturally been the occasion or a small sensation among the younger children.
 The Phoenix Herald says: "Sheep shearing in the valley will be brought to 8 close th latter part of the week. 4 good man Of the sheep are being driven back to tie a0rthern part of the terri tory. as fec 0a the nearby ranges IS getting sca:ce-
 The Gualdian editor says "We eI- pect to ride into Globe on the Gila Val ley, Globe x Eorthern railroad on the 25th of neIt December and eat Christ mas dinner with tke hospitable people of that fiourishi1g camp"
 The Holbrook correspondent of the Winslow Mai says that the versatile and ubiquitous A 4. Burke has been getting himss)t h trouble again with the stockmen, and Deputy Sheriff Barg- man is scouung the country with warrant for his arrest. His prediliction for using bis branding iron apparently amounts l. Q mania.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19
N@SELE EgSE TAX SALE.
TERRITORY OF ARRrz0Na.3

A6nANAAON1 UT AEhIEtfN A.f
 COUNTY OF PAcH1
 Notice is hereb given that 1aless the taxes costs and pereeaiage described in the delin- quent tax list, Winch may oe seen in my office, are paid the req r5as- upon which taxes are lien, will be sol at public auc ion, in front of the Court House, st Johns, Apache county, Arizona. on SATURDAY. APRIL 2, 1898 between the hourz of 10 o'clock a. m. and 3 o'clock p. m., and if such sale is not completed on said second day of 'p--l. .sS, said sale vii be adjourned fire day t' day until completed. Said sale will he cauIl-le aowever, on or be- fore Saturday, ,.e .vluty-tbird day of April 1898.
 Dated this 5th q ay of March, A. D. lss6
 B. sCHUSTER, Treasurer, and ex- -Of5cio Tax collector. County of Apache, Te-r..9rv of Arizona.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19

lZ. tising Agent, 21 Merchants Exchange Building, San Francisco, is our authorized agent. This paperis kept on file in his Off1ce.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19

Jim Donohue. cowboy, was in town several days this week.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19
POST OFFICE.

G. P. 4 ANDERSON. P. NJ. Office hours; Open from A. M until P.N. On Sundays from IF to l P:M. Mail closes going east and Nest at 2.30 P. N. Going south. at IO3O F. N-
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19

The cattle buyers have commenced to show up. The best price offered yet has been eighteen; dollars for yearlings. No sales have been made on that basis as yet. The cattle owners think that it is wise to wait and see what the chances are for war with Spain. Noth- ing can depress the price of cattle, and most any old thing will put the prices higher.-Lordsburg Liberal.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19
A saloon Held Ups

Horse meal was served at the annual banquet of the Kansas City Veterinary College. Though the spread was elabo- rate, not a uorsel of neat other than the flesh of the horse vas served. From soup to roast, 1t was all horse. The students ana faculty of the college who gathered around the board made merry and insisted that it was appetizing.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19
Bent Tobacco Spit and smoke Your Life Away.

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The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19

Reports from the ranges in this county are not alike encouraging. Stock on the mountain ranges have wIntered well. but in the low valleys and some portions of the range about Globe there have been losses, especially heavy in Upper Salt river valley, Geo. E. Snute. w. T. Gam and E. & s. W. Kenton are the heaviest losers there. The per centage of loss on Upper Salt river has been exaggerated, according to late re- ports, but unless rain comes soon, will reach the estimate made of 50 per cent. Globe Silver Belt.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19

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The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19

The Bisbee Orb says: there is little question but that an era of high prices on cattle IS at hand. Prices will be higher next fail than they have been since 1882, and next year will see the worst off After that there will be gradual improvement, but it will be several years before cattle are pIentifuI again. The man who buys good breed ing cattle and has place to put them IS the man who will be able to smile for the next few years,
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19

The following officers were elected at the recent netting of the Arizona Press association at Tucson: President, Allen T.. Bird- of the Oasls, Nogales; 1st vice president, c. D. Reppy, of the Tribune, Florence; 2d vice president, F. A. Banta, of the Pick and Drill, Prescott. Chas. w. Pugh was reelected secretary and treasurer. Executive committee-Curt w.. Miller, of Tempe. J. c. Martin. Prescott, George H. Kelly, Solomon vile. Solomonville is the place re- elected for the hext annual meeting.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-19
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-08-17

fof o. long time. In fact. he says. %
| Oh certainty fhis timc.
The Hoiilc Kathleen. Cripple Crock
has N daily output OF five tons. jha orc
hling low grade, averaging W per ton.
hut ia No easily and economically
handled that u leaves a good margin
over treatment. Three hundred feet ate
worked By icssccs, the balance by the
owner.
Ths "dawser." "divlninr rod crank 90
or "aripntific pr1fpector'' ia again Ion thr
noid. He In operating In Colorado
and carries his metallic orc ludica-
tor In his mouth. lie laughs az the
simple forked stick of complicated ticc-
tra.inarnrtlc mineral Indicator ana has
me only sure thing In the 1old. 80 re-
ports of hia succcas are yet received.
tn, old stamp mill at Fulfprd. Eagle
Co. Col. o. being operated succeatiully
NJ has been improved by ihc addition o.
Wilney tables, u running on ore from
the Adelaide mine ana turning out
ntnt class lot ~ cnucrn,Tatca There
rrr several hundred toms ~ uro In
sight and being taken out as fast o.
the mill con treat It.
Machinery II on The ground Tor she
Farrell Hmoitrr lu Woodland Park din
trirt. Col Thtre nrs 20 neon engaged ln
setting @ up. IN few Gays tho force
viii be- Increased 20 CO mon ANA ore
viii be- taken out In readiness Tor treat.
moni by the time the plant u complete.
Tho ore. which averages $40 por ton.
win be- first concentrated.
There are slgnn OF sale pending Of
the Ki1ndikc VI san Miguel Co, Colo. a
min run tost has given satisfactory re-
turns. Experts are examining the
property. The owners refused on oncr
N 100000 FOR the ciaim. Tnrrc arv
several feet ~ vein mAtt.r which aver
ares $50 per ton on the plates. Tho
SUFFOLK mill " only 900 yards distant
which makes cheap transportation.
Tho Mammoth mine In the Co'omi
district, western Montana, has been Nts
iachrd by inrahlT nfi.hcrs. Deer
Lodge hankofH and by w. 10. Hosmer
" Boston. president NJ the cnmpnny
Tor debts agrrggailng about 5000 y
o. said that the company has spent
over $4,000 in development IN tho last
Is months Tho equipment comprises
% compressor, hoist and fivo-Etamp
mill
silver city. Ida. o. beginning 20 ut
tact the attention OF capital 10 a
greater oxtcnt than over before ana
fums NJ the money that ~ going Into
there IN from Spokane
mon. silver City had wonderful
reputation Tor wealth third OF cen-
fury nrn. when the mines 0n War
Earln mountain were producing an
abundance " gold even with the most
primitive methods 81 production ana
with the nearest railroad point hun
drrdH % miles distant one Of Tao
celebrated properties ~ the camp
which r. atiil steadily producing ana
paying dividends az a heavier rate than
Inc - Roi ~ Hoasland ever did, u
the Trade Dollar mine. ~ ~ making |
REGULAR ahipmrntH ~ ore IN car lar
that viii average away up IN the thou |
sands m dollars per ton In free rild. ]
The MACK Jack ana he Lamar en- ala |
well known War Eagle pr1poriirg |
which have produced steadily ana paid |
dividends aFgrEailng large sums.
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FRAUD Was COMMITTED
suO,eme Cout Decision in the Case offs. W.
nosby vs. Matt Osborn,
An INSANE MAN GETS HIS RIGHTS,


The Supreme court has delivered an
opinion In the ease OF $. w. Mosby.
guardian ad lltem Of Daniel =. Mosby.
va Matthew r Ghborn, the Geysor
,linlnr company and Emcrlnc Dress.
i.r. reversing the judgment % the low
or court and ordering judgment TO be
entered In favor u the plaintiffs.
Daniel g. Moshy Is now nm inmate
% an insane asylum IN New Mexico.
Action wan brought by $. W. Mosby,
guardian and brother OF the insane
man. who asked that n decree Of the
Third district court Of the late Ter
tliory OF Utah. entered on Sept /. isss
In an action wherein the defendant
Osborn. waa plaintiff. and the defend
ant, Emcllnc DRESSER. was defendant.
be- nnnuilod. that n deed executed By
her to the defendant. Osborn. which
she purportcd to execute na the guar.
dian Of Daniel =. Mostly aud his estate.
be cancelled. The decree end the deed
woro asfaiiod on two grounds. viz
First, that the court In which the de-
cree was rendered did not acquire juria.
diciion over the person OF nluil0 a.
Mostly Second. that the decree was
procured By fraud on tho part or els.
born.
ON Nov. s.. 1850. niaborn was the own
CT Of the Gcyrer MINING claim 40 Mcr.
rur and sold n hnif iutcrrrt In q 10
Daniel 3. Nonly f1r ihr consideration
that Maghy advance 5000 tu develop
q aud. " required. another sum "
$1,000. Mnshy paid tho 5000 and be-.
inc r. half owner IN the claim and re-
crived n warranty decd 90 o.. About
1859 Moaby became Insane and over
since has hcru IN the asylum IN New
McNlco. Gisburn and Musby's mother.
Mrs DrcsHlcr. lady nf 10 years u age.
were on very friendly terms aud. nc.
cotding to me finding ~ the court.
Di1bofn exercised undue Influence over
hcr On account ~ their friendship and
persuaded her 60 h1 appointed the guar.
dian N her insane son. Osborn, the
court also found.psruadcd Mrs. Dress
lcr that the money paid by her son Tor
r. half Interest in the GcyFor claim was
simply q loan secured by "a mortgage
un tho property Mn bfCHslor In her
capacity ~ guardian was then made
defendant ln sult brought by Osborn
90 have such declared 10 Boz the fact
ana when such was accomplished ana
the amount ~ the mortgage paid. Gls.
born received a clear deed to the prop
Urty.
The case was tried by Judge lilies.
who. while h. found tho transactions
Of Glahorn were fraudulent. decided
that be- had no option but to dlamira
the case.
chief Justice Zane. who delivered the
opinion. goca into the case thoroughly
and says.
an absolute fitl1 90 an undivided enc.
hllf Interest IN the usysrr mining
property when Glahlrn commenced hia
suit against Emtrlnc Drraalar rs thr
guardian % Mnfhy ANA thtt hn had
hold such title flr ncarly thrse years
before. And V appears from the evl.
dcncc In the rtor1 that Osborn con.
.tlNcl ..hrinc b.tlrc The suit was
brought ~ having M0sby'a lntorsat a..
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Asking for Addresses.

4 lsttcr has been received from Mr..
W. H. simpson, No. 2. Laganvlcw ST..
uallmaocrat. Belfast. ireland. lnqulrlng
Tor hls brothers supposed 10 be- living
IN Utah. The writer says; MY brother.
Thomas Simpson. went out 10 salt
Lake city about tho year 1855 or 80. !
learned that h. got married Into a FAM
lly called isnm or islOp. I think iiruth-
er Edward simpson went ont from here
to SAT- Lake In the year iSas. also m,
brother Robert Simpson arrived about
lNs or p1 Ny mother also went from
Belfast 90 Utah and departed this ilfe
three months after her arrival there. In
the year 1879 OF 30. Robert ana Thomas
were working on the electric iramway
AZ the last account I had of them. Ed-
ward was some time IN Spanish Fork"
Tho writer IN very anxious 10 learn
something about these hrnthera, ana
anyone Who has any Information about
them VIII confer a favor by commune
eating with him.