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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-08-11
Odd Source of Income.

A question in the British parliament
the other day elected the curious in
formation that in the first eight years
Of the existence of postal orders the
treasury came into windfall of nearly
5000 ,OOO-the proceeds of orders pur'
chased and never presented for l.ay-
ment. The annual profit from The
same source is at present estimated at
S50,OOO.-N. Y. Sun.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-08-11
WAITING.

THE mills OF the gods grind slowly"
And yet
Should we our blessings wholly
Forget?
When the seedtime tasks were done,
We know how the earth and air and sun
Brought us a beautiful harvest at last
Then wait.
The river OF life is now turning
The wheel
Stttle by little are we now learning
To feel
That all things work together
In sunshine and stormy weather
For good; and joy will come at last,
Then hope.
We never understand rightly
Just why
The sun does not always shine brightly
In our sky,
TIL we feel the sunshiny calm
Tat follows the furious storm,
And smile at the danger that's past.
Have faith.
Olive II. Hills. in Good Housekeeping.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-08-11
His Object.

Don't eat that" cried an officer to
a soldier who was trying to eat
persimmon one day during the "short
ration campaign" that ended IN the
capture of Atlanta. Don't eat that"
he repeated, cts not good for you"
I'm not eating it," replied the man,
"because it's good for me. I'm just
trying to pucter up my stomach with
it to the size of the rations get. That's
all, sir."-Military Gazette.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-08-11

A peasant family which has been col
lecting books on its farm for over 300
years, has been discovered IN the par
ish of Hesslingen, Germany. The books
are on all possible subjects, tn. Oldest
being a "MuscoN;te History" printed
in 1868. \ curious fact about the fam
lily is that its members have always re-
mained peasants, none having tried to
change his station, even to become a
village schoolteacher.-N.Y Y. Sun.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-08-11
An Excellent AuthOrIty.

Mr.. Dolley-Miss Tenspot called me o
puppy, doncher know.
Mr.. Trivvet-Well, Miss Tenspot is a
good judge of dogs.-Up-to-Date.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-08-11
Talks Through His Hat.

Smith, wear out six hats every
year.
Jones-Why don't you use a tele
phcne2-Chicago News
Arizona silver belt., 1898-03-24
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1898.
THE ADMINISTRATION MUST
 ACT.

The contradictory reports emanating from Washington in regard to the Maine inquiry and the Cuban question are so bewildering as to render impos- sible any intelligent opinion of the probable outcome of the affair. There is apparent in official circles dispo- sition to acquit Spain of complicity in the destruction of the Maine, and that incident seems to have been relegated as of secondary importance to the question of intervention ir the Cuban war. There is developing in Congress and among the people of the United States generally strong undercurrent of impatience and dissatisfaction at the dilatoriness of the court of inquiry to render its report. The explosion which destroyed the battleship Maine in Havana harbor occurred on the night of February 15, more than five weeks ago, and yet the report of the court is not forthcoming, and the public is asked to wait another week. Con- grsss, although it has shown great deference to President McKinley's wishes, is not in mood to be trified with, and any attempt on the part of the administration to delay more than q few weeks longer the settlement of both the Maine incident and the Cuban war will not be tolerated.
 The efforts of the administration to pacify public opinion, while partially successful, can not long prevail with out the removal of the causes which threaten a rupture with Spain, and unless Spain submits to the interven- ton of the United States to stop the abhorrent warfare in Cuba, armed con fict between the two nations can not be avoided. The speech of Senator Proctor on the present conditions in Cuba created a profound impression. It was the dispassionate uttersnce of a conservative and able statesman, whose convictions were formed only after 2 careful investigation made with no other purpose than to learn the true situation in Cuba, and Senator Proc tors findings confirm the most dismal reports previously made of the distress in Cuba and the criminal responsibility of Spain for the conditions prevailing there. The senator's revelations re- move all doubt of the United States duty to compel Spain to cease its in human warfare in Cuba, and relinquish its control of the island.
Arizona silver belt., 1898-03-24

A Washington dispatch alludes to the right, recognized by all nations, for government at war to seize ves- sells being built at any of her ports for other countries, and suggests that in the event of war with Spain the United States may take possession of the two Japanese wsr-ships now under construction in this country. A ship which was shost and flying the flag of a friendly nation could not, of course, be seized, but the United States could appropriate ships under process of con struction and not delivered by the con- tractors. Such course might produce strained relations with a friendly na- tion, but it could not at all be con sidered cause of war. There has been no disposition on the part of this country to take any arbitrary acton with regard to the Japanese ships. which are still far from completion, but Japan fully understands that, while it has refused to sell its contract, the United States, if the emergency arose, would not hesitate long abou, taking possession of the ships in their unfinished condition. Japan would undoubtedly be compensated in the fullest possible manner.
Arizona silver belt., 1898-03-24
 DRY TORTUGhS.

One of the important results of our misunderstanding with Spain and the assembling of formidable fleet of war-ships on our southeastern coast, is the decision of the naval department to restore Fort Jefferson and establish an important naval station at Dry Tor tugas. As early as 1880 President Andrew Jackson called the attention of Congress to the importance of Dry Tortugas as a naval station and base of supplies, and the officers detailed to examine into the matter reported that !he present site of Fort Jefferson had the best natural harbor of any of the keys. It was not until many years later, however, that the Notifications at Key West and Tortugas were begun, through the efforts of Jefferson Davis, then power in the Senate. Construc- ton dragged until MT. Davis became secretary of war when he made all pos. sible efforts to complete the work. Spasmodic efforts have been made since to make Fort Jefferson formida- ble for defense, but to little purpose, although S15, 5,0O0,GO0 has been ex- pended in the effort.
 Garden Isle, about seven acres in extent, is entirely covered by Fort Jefferson, except the sand spits which have formed on either side, on one of which is the quarantine station. The walls of the fort are of rock, and worse than useless to withstand the fire of modern guns, and could be made safe only by protecting them with 8 thick embankment of earth which would have to De transported in ships from the Florida coast.
 In the casemates are hundreds of guns, mounted and unmeunted, and thousands of cases of ammunition, guns and ammunition alike obsolete, like their neighbors at Key West. The officers quarters are falling to decay and the barbette is crnmbling. Dur ing the civil war hundreds of federal troops were quartered in the fort and hundreds of political and military pris- oners were sent to be held in safe keeping. Dr. Mudd was sent to this prison after his conviction of com plicity in the assassination of Lincoln, and was pardoned as a reward for his work ss physician when the epidemic si yellow fever began 10 sweep away
Arizona silver belt., 1898-03-24

Mayor ". 0. O'Neill, of Prescott, has lately purchased tue Kirkland prop. erty on the southeast corner of Wash. ington and First streets and will short ly put up business block on it. The property has frontage of 100 feet on Front street and 130 on Washington The building will occupy both fronts. Willard & Grosvenor. the architects, have the matter in charge, but the precise character of the building has not been determined - Republican.
Arizona silver belt., 1898-03-24
The Senate, on Monday, confirmed the nomination of Webster Street to be chief justice of Arizona.
A NarroW zacapo.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada E. Hart, of Groton. 8. D.: Was taken with bad cold which settled on my lungs; cough set in and finally ter minated in consumption. Four doc tors gave me up, saying l could live but short time. gave myself up to my Savior, determined if I could not stay with my friends on earth would meet my absent ones above. My hns- band was advised to get Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. gave it trial, took in all eight bottles. It has cured me, and, thank God am saved and now well and healthy woman." Trial bottles free at H. 0. Hitchcock's drug store. Regular size soc and S1 Guaranteed or price refunded.
Arizona silver belt., 1898-03-24
HOW to curo ahcunatisu.

ARAGo, Coos County, Oregon, Nov. 10, 1693.-- wish to inform you of the great good Chamberiain's Pain Balm has done my wife. She has been troubled with rheumatism of the arms and hands for SIX months, and has tried many remedies prescribed for that complaint, but found no relief until she used this Pain Balm, ons bottle of which has completely cured Ter. I take pleasure in recommend. ing it for that trouble. Yours truly, c. A. BULLoRD. 50 cent and S1 bottles for sale by H. Q. Hitchcock druggist.
Arizona silver belt., 1898-03-24
INSTRUMENTS FILED FOR REC-
 ORD.

March 17--Location notice, Mon itor," Chas. Dickson ct al; location no- tice, "Triangulator," J. H. Pascoe ct al; real estate mortgage, James l.. Gibson to James H. Fnull.
 March lB-Amended location mo- tice, "Crow," John Adam Mozer; deed to real estate, H. c. Hitchcock, tax collector, to O. N. Creswell real estate mortgage, Modesto Borquex, Jr., to Herbert H. Pratt.
 March 19 Location notices, "Cop- per Jack" and Copper Cave" Chas. Denhard; deed to real estate, Lorin Lynch to Annie Thayer.
 March 21--Location notice, "Tam- many Chief" Frank Shultzi location notice, "Waif," U. z. Curtis; deed to real estate, J. c. Coplin to 0. P. Stro; chattel mortgage, c. P. Stro to J. c. Coplinj deed to mines, A. r. Kincaid to George Robinsonj deed to real estate, c. T. Clark to Pasqual Nigro.
 March 22- Location notice, Bryan, Wm. J. Mallory; location notice, G. W. Hamilton ct al
 March 23-Location notice--"Oak," Will J. O'Brine; location notices, Nevada" Half Moon,' "Gold Brick, Virginia" and Charleston, !" Frank Gill ct al location notice, Hobo ken," E. J. Lawler ct al; location notices, 'Dsadwood" and Champion, '' Wm. Hunton ct al; two deeds to mines, N. l.. Amster to Charles Hayden; deed to real estate, W. T. McNelly and wife to N. l.. Amster.
 March 24--Deed to real estate, Gold. man & Co., to Benj Mcdonald; loca. ton notice, Mount" E. W. Speart ct al.
Arizona silver belt., 1898-03-24
BUSINESS POINTERS.

Drop in and get Patton's prices be- fore you buy elsewhere.
 All my groceries are warranted to be fresh aud of standard quality.
 JAS. +. PATTON. Why bother with your subscriptions when Eugene Middleton takes snb- scriptiont for any paper or book pub. lished at publishers prices. Oak and cedar wood for sale by Jas. F. Patton.
 Fine port wine, Soc; fiue table clsret wine, 25c per bottle at NJ. Borques'.
Arizona silver belt., 1898-03-24
TERRITORY OF ARIZONA, !
 COUNTY OF CHA.

SOpNii UT oilsA. H. c. Hitchcock, being dnly sworn, deposes and says: That he is the Treasurer and ex-0fficio Tax Collector of Gila County, Arizona, duly qualified and acting; that on the 3rd Monday in December, A. D. 1897, the same being the 20th day of said month, he did, at the close of his official business on that day, enter upon the Duplicate Assessment Roll for 1897 statement that be had made levy upon all property therein assessed, the taxes upon which had not been paid, and did immediately ascertain the total amount of taxes then delinquent, and filed in the office of the Treasurer of said county statement duly verified of said amount, and that said state ment contains true list of all persons and property owing any taxes for said year 1897.
 Said list Is known as the Delinquent Tax List, aud was completed Dee. 3l, 1897.
 II. c. HITCHCOCK, Treasurer and ex-Ofiicio Tax Collector of Gila County, Arizona Territory.
 Subscribed and sworn to before -. me this 31st day of Decem- s@Ah Der, 1897.
 G. M. ALLISON,
 Clerk of Board of Supervisors.
 TERRITORY OF ARIZONA, l
 County of Gila. Pursuant to Act No. 53 of the 18th Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Arizona, notice is hereby given that unless the taxes delinquent as set forth in said delinquent tax list, to- gether with costs and percentages are paid, the real estate upon which said taxes are lein will be sold at public auction on the Fist day of March, 1898, at the front door of the court house in the town of Globe, County of Gila, Territory of Arizona, as required by law.
 Dated this 24th day of February, 1898. H. c. HITCHCOCK, Treasurer and ex-Ofiicio Tax Collector Gila County, Arizona Territory.
 All personal property upon which the taxes have not been paid, an ex- ecution will be issued for the collec- ton of said taxes. it
Arizona silver belt., 1898-03-24

Sheriff Lin Orme returned this morn ing from San Francisco having in GUS tody Lester Smith, the young clerk who while employed in the Kossler- Boyle grocery house carried on bus ness of his own by selling wholesale lots of groceries to Chinese middlemen. The young man was arraigned in Jus tice Johpstone's court this morning, and his examination was set for Thurs day morning at 10 o'clock. He was placed under S750 bonds, but not being able to get security was remended to jail. Smith did not seem to feel worried over his crime nor does he show a dis position to confess his part of the rob bery. The examination of Sam Lung, the ChiEamsn who purchased the goods from Smith will be had tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, for receiving stolen goods. Phoenix Herald.
Arizona silver belt., 1898-03-24
THE CUBAN CRISIS.
Latest Telegrams are More Wariikc.

WASHINGTON, March 22.--The cabi- net meeting today lasted something over an hour, and was devoted exclu- sively to the Spanish situation in gene- ral, and to the forthcoming report of the Maine court of inquiry. The tone of the discussion was very firm and de- termined that there must come on end to the present state of sffairs in Cuba.
 Secretary Long authorized the state ment that the understanding before the cabinet was that the report would reach Washington next Thursday or Friday that it was very voluminous and that the publication and transmission to congress would not occur uutil next Monday or Tuesday, as the president wonld require that mnch time to give the document the mature consideration which its momsntous character requires. Other cabinet officers stated that the general plan included the sendiug of . presidential message along with the re- port stating that Spain had been called upon to make suitable response to the case presented by the court of inqairy
 KEY WEST, Fla, March 22.--Admiral Sicird said; ''I can scarcely say the report will leave today. The court has practically finished its work but some details may engage its attention long enough to keep the report here for several days I trust however, the Navy department will have the docu- ments in very short time"
 NEW YORK, March 22. A special dis patch from Havana today alleges that Captain General Blanco and General Manterola have notified the Spanish government they will resign their offices if the Spanish torpedo fleet IS to be de- tained at the Canary islands in obedi- ence to the demand of President Me Kinley. Captain Eulate of the Viscsya, is also alleged to have ssnt message to the Spanish admiralty similar ip tenor to those of Blanco aud MaDterols
 NEW YORK, March 22.--The New York Herald's Madrid correspondent says: 'I am in a position to inform you and it is highly important just now m connection with the political situa ton of the immediate future, that the Spanish government will refuse to accept any finding of the Maine com. mission which may suggest Spanish responsibility"
 NEW YORK, March 22 "A special from Key West says that Judge Advo- cate Mark started for Washington at o'clock this afternoon with .he report.
 WAsAINGToN, March 22.-Tho Naval Appropriation billreported to the House today carried total of ;i35, ,6S6, 058, and increased over last year of Ss, 76i, 432 For tho increase of tho navy the bill allows to be constructed by contract three seagoing coast line battleships, one to be named the Maine; six torpedo boats and SIX torpedo boat dcstroyers.
Arizona silver belt., 1898-03-24
TT MEANS WAR !!
Report Of the Court of Inqairy
 in the Presidents Hands.
Special to THE SILVER BELT.

Special to THE SILVER BELT.
 WASHINGTON, March "A. It is stated authoritatively that the president be- lieves that the hour has finally come 10 act in behalf of Cuba. He will posit- ively do so, but Is undecided whether to intervene directly or recognize in dependence of the island.
 The administration knows that mem bers of the board of inquiry announce their report means war. Report held by the president until Monday. This settled, the Senate adjourned until Monday.
Arizona silver belt., 1898-03-24

Our Phoenix exchanges are making much ado over the mesquite question. The Arizona courts have decided that mesquite is not timber, and unless they reverse themselves, or the supreme court of the United States overrnles them, it will not be possible for the government to secure the conviction of persons cutting mesquite on the public lands. The discussion affords the Gazette and Republican pretext to fill thei- editorial columns with abuse of each other, which is not edifying to the public.
Arizona silver belt., 1898-03-24
EEueklen's Arnica salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts. bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, cbilblains, corns, and all skin erup- tions, and positively cures piles. or DO pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by H. 0. Hitchcock, druggist.
Arizona silver belt., 1898-03-24

prisoners and soldiers. Not long after the war the fort was abandoned, and for years no one but the ordnance ser geant, who acted us custodian, and the few men who were retained to keep it in order lived in the remote place. Then lighthouse was built within the walls, and the family of the lightkeeper was added to Tortugan society.
 It is now proposed to expend more than half million dollars immediately Tn making improvements ut Fort lief ferson and in dredging the channel to secure e uniform depth of water of 50 feet. It is proposed to mount few modern guns and utilize some of the old ones Two coal houses, each of . capacity of POI 900 tons, are to be con structed. and m electric plant to fur nish motive power for search lights and operating cranes. The chain of islets known as the Florida Keys, which extend west in circle 200 miles, form complete barrier to large yes sells, except by way of the Key West channel A naval fleet at Tortugas would control the approaches to the entire gulf coast as far as New Orleans and insures the safe transport of war supplies from any of the gulf ports to Fort Jefferson, or at Fort Taylor, Key West.
 The distance of Dry Tortugas from Havana IS about eighty miles, the same as Key West
Arizona silver belt., 1898-03-24

Don't send away fer your Job print ing. We do high grade work at most reasonable prices. Call and see our samples.
Arizona silver belt., 1898-03-24

Gentlemen's clothing cleaned and repaired in best manner by Mrs. Kecler.
Arizona silver belt., 1898-03-24
6. E. Finley's E1gI9ss
GLOBE, ARIZONA.

GLOBE, ARIZONA. Goods delivered anywhere in the city or viciniey. FURNITURE CAREFULLY MOVED kTOrders left at the Pascoo Stables will receive prompt attentio
Arizona silver belt., 1898-03-24
OUR CLUBBING LIST.

We have made arrangements with publishers by which we are enabled to offer any one of tho following well known weekly newspapers and monthly magazines in connection with the ARIZONA SILVER BEET, nt greatly re- duced rates. This offer is to new subscribers, and t, old subscribers who pay years subscription in advance.
 rER YEAR. $. F. Call and Silver Belt S3 % I" Examiner and Silver Belt. 35 " Chronicle |" " 5 25 Bulletin " 25 St. Louis Globe-Democrat (semi-
 weekly) and Silver Belt ...... 8 % St. Lonis Republic (semi- weekly
 and Silver Belt. .......... 8 co Cincinnati Enquirer and Silver
 Dclt. 70 Detroit Free Press and Silver
 bcit ...... ......-. -......... ou New York World (thrice-a-week
 edition) and Silver Belt. . 3 U0 \. Y. Tribune and Silver Belt. %
 MAGAZINES.
 Cosmopolitan and Silver Belt. 3 25 McClure's " [" =. 25 Scribner's I" :" [" S5 Harper's '' :" =. 5 50 Century " =. s5 Subscriptions taken fer all the lead ing newspapers and periodicals.
 HACKNEY & HAMILL,
 Publishers Arizona Silver Belt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-23
PRISONERS MADE HAPPY.
Non Combatants and Crews OF Naval Prizes to
Be Released.

Washington, June 22.-The attorney
general has decided to surrender to the
ambassadors Of France and Germany.
as the diplomatic representative of
Spain the non-combatants and crews Of
the prize merchant vessels captured by
ships Of our navy since the declara-
ton of war. The department of jus
ticc having no means of feeding these
prisoners turned them over to the war
department, but Secretary Alger has
now declined to continue the arrange
ment. The representatives of Spain
here were communicated with and their
consent secured to receive the prison.
ers and snip them back to Spain.
The only thing now to be done is to
secure the names of the prisoners 10
be surrendered and telegram has
been sent to the United States attorney
having charge of the case to supply
them at once with n Wow To their i'm
mediate deportation at the expense of
the Spanish government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-23
ANXIOUS FOR FIGHT.
Spanish q! Cieniacgos Reported as Eager for
Battle.

Copyright is&S by The Associated Pro%sD
Kingston. ia, June 23-5.3o T. NJ
Ta" steamer Adula, which arrived
hera. today. from Cicnfucgos. brings
100 refugees, well-,o-do Cubans and
Spaniards. They aver that the Span
III soldiers there are anxious for 4
fight, but that the populace is dsheart-
ened by the long struggle. Food is no
dearcr noW than it was a month agp;
and while -four and meal are scarce,
rec, fish ana vegetables are ahund-
ant.
The captain reports shat while on the
way to This port he met the United
States auxiliary cruiser Yankee %
miles of the Cuban coast This was
the only warship he sighted during the
voyage.
The captain further said he had
learned at Cienfuegos that the Span
ish steamer Prussima Conception,
which sailed from Kingston on June Is.
with food supplies for the Spanish
troops. and carrying. it is understood,
100000 in gold. had arrived at Trim
dad, province Of Santa Clara.