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Arizona republican., 1898-02-11

five miles from the prison, was broken and the men were busy getting the logs out of the boom near the prison and hauling them to the woodward, where they are cut and split for fuel. The camp contained forty prisoners and 1,600 cords of wood were cut. There is an abundance of fine cotton wood and willow trees on the Gila river and every winter a camp crew is organized among the prisoners to cut the years supply of fuel for the prison and the residences of the off cers. These camps are not always successfully held intact, and it is not infrequent that prisoner escapes. But this year the officers were un- usually successful. Only one prisoner attempted to escape during the life of the camp, but he was apprehended almost immediately without any trouble. Assistant Superintendent As pinwall had charge of the crew of men, and being an experienced man in handling men he got a great deal of work out of them. He figures that the cost of cutting the wood and pre- pairing it for fuel was less than 10 cents a cord. It is fine wood and locks as if it might have been cut and piled by men who are accus- toned to doing nothing else The electric plant at the prison uses great deal of wood and it is all sup piled by convict labor.
 Good behavior is encouraged by the officers in every way, and as a re- suit there is seldom any use made of the solitaire" or dark cell Miller. the Prescott murderer, who tried to hn ;c occupying the dark room as a punish ment for his futile break for liberty.
 'The prison is conducted on busi- ness principles and in an economic manner. The prisoners are not de- priyed of any prison comforts They are all kept busy and that is prob ably the secret of their contentment. The clothes worn by the convicts are made in the prison; there is lauu- dry, tailor shop, blacksmith shop and repair room, a department in which hair mattresses are made, and bakery, where excellent bread is made. Then there are eighty-five prisoners employed on the Yuma canal. In all believe there are about | 200 convicts enrolled at the present time
 T am satisfied that the prison is in the best of hands now, and I have no doubt that it stands among the best managed prisons in the United States. The new managers have made a careful study of prison reform, and the per feet discipline and order shows that their ideas carry the strength of gool 1 judgment and wisdom.
 T was delighted and charmed. and
 l have nothing but the highest words of praise for the managers of the prison. l realize that it is a difficult i undertaking to successfully handle a
 large number of criminals, and I was
 surprised to find such order among
 the inmates as there is in the Yuma
 prison
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11

fore he was taken out to be sentenced. Then he wrote the following: "Mr. Boyd-Please pay to kangaroo court what change belonging to me you have in your office. John Skelton." Before the kangaroo court could pre- sent the order, Skelton collected the money himself when he was taken out and spent it before he was brought back. What happened to him when he was locked up again is all con- lecture, but tfe officials heard some thing unusual going on and judged that another session of the court had been held, that the bastinado seltence had been administered ani was being carried out.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
SKELTON'S CRIME.
The Subsequent Hue and Cry on
 Washington Street

Jack Skelton created more. excite ment in Phoenix yesterday than all the other residents of the city con- bIned. He went into Kirchof's piace grabbed bottle of whisky and ran out. The whole town joined in tte pursuit up Washington street. There was set and unanimous purpose in the breast Of every pursuer to recov r that bottle of whisky. Some were on foot, some on bicycles and some on horseback.
 In the midst of the mad chase Cap tain D. A. Poyen's horse stumbled and fell upon his rider. But this catas- trophe in nowise checked the pursuit. What was one man more or less when Skelton was getting away with a pint bottle of sour mash? Captain Poyen had to roll the horse off of himself. and when he regained his feet he was alone but for the horse and the din of the chase was dying away in the distance. At last a mighty shout went up, signifying that Skelton had been captured. He was taken thus red handed before Justice Kincaid. who promptly convicted him, but postponed passing sentence in ord 9r that the prejudice and indignation aroused by Skelton's crime might have time to subside. Six hours later the prisoner was returned to court and was sentenced to fifty days in the county jail.
 Skeletons offense was without any mitigating circumstance. He was net driven to the deed by want, for when he was searched at the jail 40 cents were found in his pockets; not, per haps, enough to buy a bottle of whisky, but enough to bridge over his thirst with four 10-cent drinks. He also f1imf fammed the kangaroo court, the first time, it is said, that operation was ever successfully performed. When he was first put into jail he was given the usual trial. He admitted having 40 cents in the custody of the jailor, but on one pretext or another avoided writing an order for it until just be-
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will appear in the book without any further trouble. Very truly,
 WILL c. BARNES,
 Chairman.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
MIR. BARKER TALKS.
The Citizen Member of the Board of Control Talks About the Prison

"I think the highest compliment I can pay to the officers of the Yuma penitentiary is the genuine pleasure the convicts show when they see an officer approaching said Citizen Member of the Board of Control Barker yesterday to Republican re- porter. MT. Barker returned yes terday morning after two days visit to the territorial prison with Governor McCord and Territorial Auditor Wick CTS. He was approached by the re- porter and asked to give his impress sions of the prison under its present mana cement.
 Their faces light up with pride when the officers are around, and it is easy to see that there is bond of human affection between them which one does not expect to find inside prison walls. Superintendent Darlington is a man with nature as gentle as a child's, and he has won the love and respect of the prisoners. But he is at the same time man of the strictest disci- pline. The prisoners understand what is expected of them and they would not do anything to rob them of the kindly regard of the superin- tendent.
 
 and 1 am free to say I was charmed : with the scene behind the bars, where l expected to find the prisoners han dled with an iron hand and an iron heart. It was my first visit to the prison; in fact, it was my first visit to any prison to investigate and realize fully the life of the inmates Next to this delightful spirit of humanity the regard of officers for the prisoners and the respect the prisoners show me Officers-was the thorough disci- pl1ne and order throughout the insti- tuition. It is an ideal scene, and it is really hard to realize that there are heavy bars holding the men within the confines of the prison walls. In the different departments the men take as much interest in their work as though they were engaged in bus mess for themselves in the work-a-day world. Each one will explain his work to you in an interesting manner and when you come to go you actually wonder that it is necessary to keel such peaceable, interesting men under lock and key. The evident content ment of the prisoners in their daily duties is remarkable. They find en- joyment in their work and there is d1O1S III tHSll llFcS lHdH Oue would believe. You find yourself en Syirg hem in their supreme content. Id4De and sympathy is forgotten fol the the. This condition is due tt the spirit of humanity which the off cers show to the inmates, and to fully appreciate the good management o Superintendent Darlington and As. sistant Superintendent AspinwaH yo; should get a glimpse of the scene have described to you
 The prisoners are well taken care of, and their comforts, recreation and enjoyments are looked after in a va, that leaves them no cause for com plaint. While we were there tht wood camp, which was located abou
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
READY FOR THE STRINGHAM.
Company About Ready to Begin Its
 Construction.

Washington. Feb. 10.-It is prob able that the construction of the tor pedo boat Stringham by the Harlan & Hollingsworth company will begin the latter part of next week. Prepa- rations then will be made to layrthe keel of the boat, which must be fin ished within about one year.
 Preliminaries are being arrang nged daily for the construction of the yes sel, and nearly all the frames have been bent and the plates galvanized. Another carload of angles was sent to Philadelphia for that purpose yester- day.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
A GOOD RESULT.

Dr. I. B. Hamblin has now been in charge of the insane hospital for a little over six months and as strau g } as it may appear there has not been a death in that institution dur ng the six months, nor an escape from it. This is an unexampled record and one that testifes very strongly to the su- perintendent's watchfulness and skill as an expert in mental diseases. There is now no better managed institution of the kind in the country.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
IN OLDEN TIMES

People overlooked the importance of permanently beneficial effects and were, satisfied with transient action; but now that it is generally known that Syrup of Figs will permanently overcome habitual constipation, we'll informed people will not buy other laxatives which act for time, but finally injure the system. Buy the genuine, made by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
GRANT AND LINTON HERE.
The Distinguished Minnesota Capital i5.s Arrived Yesterday Morning.

Donald Grant of Faribault and A. H. Linton of Minneapolis, arrived in tue city yesterday morning and are registered at the Hotel Adams They spent the day in conversation with the local officers of the Rio Verde Canal company at their offices in the Fleming block. A number of citizens called upon the distinguished visitors at the hotel during the day. They will remain in the city for ten days.
 MT. Grant was seen by a reporter for The Republican at the hotel yes terday afternoon, and questioned in regard to the business signifcance ce Of their visit at this time He said:
 "Just at this time we have nothing at all to say to the public. As d mat ter of fact, we don't know what we will do in regard to the construction work of the canal. We came here to determine what course we shall take 10 best promote the success of the enterprise. I would rather not be quoted today, but before I leave I may have something for you"
 MT. Grant is one of the solid, sub stantial business men of the great northwest. He occupies place among the leading financiers and promot Is of large enterprises in the world He has never lost confidence in the Rio Verde enterprise from the start, and his sincerity in the undertaking was never questioned by those who know his sterling integrity.
 Messrs. Grant and Linton will re- main in the valley for ten days, and it is highly probable that their visit means more than they are wiling at this time to admit, and some concerted action will no doubt be decided upon within the next few days.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
FROM WILLIAMS.
The Lumber Making Town is About
 to Start on the Up Grade.

MT. P. Walsh is an ex-railroaGer, and at the present time is interested in two enterprises and project, which will bring filthy lucre to his cOffers, like unto others. One is the stock business, and the other real es- tate and the third is to witness the completion of the Lombard-GCoda "a l. road and shelter propositions. All center at Williams and MT. Walsh has real estate in that town. He is one of number of contributors to a sub sidy of $25,000. This subsidy is pay able in sections, the compll tiol of each five mile stretch of the xty-two miles between Williams and the Grand canyon.
 Referring to the shelter MT. Walsh said that part of the machinery has been on the cars sidetracked at Will Hams for two weeks past. The smell ter would be of 100 tons capacity, dai- ly. It is understood that two fifty ton jackets would be put up. The To- cation site is directly west of the big Saginaw saw mill. Water is a second- ary consideration, as this was assured long before the shelter was thought of.
 As to the railroad MT. Walsh said the grade did not exceed one per cent at any point in the sixty-two mile run to Rowe's well on the canyons rim, which is now the property of the Lom- bard-Goode company. On the other hand it is ninety-two miles from Flag staff. to include the copper ore ship ping point; less of course to John Hance's. There was found to be con- siderable grade of per cent by this route, the distance not being consid- cred so much. As Mr. Walsh under stood it fine hotel would be erected at the Grand canyon terminal. It is expected that railroad building will commence simultaneously with the erection of the smelter and that the road will be completed this year. The extreme cold weather, SnOWs and the Johnson canyon tunnel trouble have retarded operations in all lines
 In the Saginaw company's mills the | cutting and hauling of timber keers a considerable number of men employed hence the presence of this company at Williams is great help to the town as are the other mill propositions of Dennis and Clark & Adams. Will Hams is one of the best paying offices Of the Santa Fe Pacific as the figures show. With incorporation it will put on city airs, the streets will be better i and all conditions improved
 My name has been put forth as 8 candidate for office," said MT. Walsh ''If I should enter politics I want tc secure an office that will keep me al l Williams, and will mean a profit as well, for the time given to it. Our stock interests are in fne cen dition and growing iii impo; tan e. will stay here until Sunday evening because I like your town," and MT Walsh continued on his search fol more novelties and sunshine-some- thing he hasn't seen for some months past.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11

to sell three and one-quarter acres trlfie over a mile northeast Of Washington and Center streets, and one and hslf block from car line, or will sell you one-half of it.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11

to sell two twenty-ac-e tracts, To- cate1 at Glendale, upon terms of payment to sut the buyer.
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9qK

Is never done, and it is especially wearing and wearisome to those whose blood IS impure and unfit properly to tone, sus- tain, and renew the wasting. Of nerve, muscle and tissue. It is more because oi this condition of the blood that women are run down,
Arizona republican., 1898-02-11
Tired, Weak, Nervous,

Than because of the work itself. Every
 physician says so, and that the only rem edy is in building up by taking a good nerve tonic, blood purifier and vitalizer like Hood' s Sarsaparilla. For the trouble Peculiar to Women at change of season, climate or life, or resulting from hard work, nervousness, and impure blood, thousands have found relief and cure in
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-09
KLONDlKE NEWS.
The Yukon Tear-Only 600 Claims
Out of 10000 are Payng-Much Sick
ness at Dawson.

The Yukon on Tear-Only 200 Claims
Out of 10000 are Paying-Much Sick
ness at Dawson.
Vancouver, b. c., July 6.-The first
steamer to arrive from st. Michaels
with gold dust and news from Dawson
direct is the tug New England. This
boat looked in at Nanaimo on July 3
on her way to Seattle, from the
Yukon river, and o. II. st. Denis sent
to Vancouver some interesting par
ticulars of the state of affairs in
the Klondike region and on the great
gold river Yukon itself. He says:
The Yukon river opened at Dawson
on May S. A party of IS men left
Dawson City on June l in small open
boats and reached st. Michaels on
June IS, a distance of 1,s00 miles, in
II days, 16 hours. The Yukon is
eight feet higher than ever known.
Dawson is flooded.
There is a great deal of sickness in
Dawson, the death rate being three
to four daily. Typhoid pneumonia and
scurvy are prevailing ailments. The
hospital and church at Dawson were
burned down on June I.
1t is reported that there are 10000
claims recorded and only about 200
are on a paying basis. 1t is estimated
that S10,O00,0OO to S40,000,000 will
come out of the country this spring
A good part of this will be composed
of last years output. Outcoming
miners say that new miners will have
to go to entirely new ground for dig
pinpS
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-09
A Case of Memory.

The serenader stopped beneath the win.
dow. He unslung his guitar and touched it's
strings softly and lovingly. Then he looked
about the dark shadows of the garden and
along the line of fence that marked the
street end of the handsome premises.
Nothing was in sight.
Looking again at the window, the youth
ran his fingers swiftly across the strings,
and then, lifting up his head and opening his
mouth until the moonlight glittered on his
teeth, he began in a shrill tenor:
ooh, don't you remember"
But he got no further.
The window above suddenly opened and
large, heavily-framed engraving of the
battleship Maine was dropped from within
and fell squarely on the singers head.
ooh, we remember all right" shouted a
hoarse voice from above
And the startled singer gathered himself
together and sadly and painfully went his
way.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-09
A NIGHT ATTACK.
spaniards Made One on Skaters Men. but
Were Driven Back with Large Loss-The
Enemy's ShRrpshooters XIII Wounded


spanIards Made One on Skaters Men, but
Were Driven Back with Large Loss-The
Enemy's Sharpshooters XIII Wounded
Americans.
Skaters Army Before Santiago de
Cuba, via Kingston, July 6.-The only
severe firing on land during Sunday
occurred when the Spanish fleet was
leaving the harbor. The enemy evil
IDENTIFY attempted to divert the attcn-
tion of our troops, but the Americans
responded so willingly that the fire
soon ceased, and was only resumed at
intervals during the remainder of the
day. Sunday night the only aggres-
sive movement the Spaniards made re-
suited in their severe defeat.
At about 10 o'clock the enemy came
out of the breaches about the city
walls in large force and dashed
straight for the American lines. In
one or two places our men fell back
from their position, but quickly raj
lied and drove the enemy back into
their own bitches. The Spanish losses
must have been frightful, as they
were exposed to fearful fire for a
quarter of an hour, The losses on the
American side were very lignt, as our
soldiers lay in the rifle pits
The most daring of the Spanish
forces are the sharpshooters. From
the dense tree tops they do execution
with smoleless powder, making it
difficult to locate them. Several times
they have shot into Gen. SAafter's
tent, which is several miles from the
front, and they have infested the trail
for ten miles between Juragua and
the outposts.
One of the most horrible features of
the war is that dozens of men have
been killed as they lay in litters, and
that surgeons, wearing the emblem of
the Red Cross society upon their arms.
have been the special object of attack.
The number of killed and wounded
for the week reaches about 1,s0O. No
effort is, apparently, being made by
our officers to expedite the listing OF
the casualties and not one-fifth of the
total names are known even to the
commanding officers. Already SOC
cases have been handled at the hos
pital here, because of the overflow
from the hospitals at the front Al
the wounded here are recovering.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-09
HE LAYS DOWN A RULE.
The Assistant Secretary of War Renders a
Decision as to Discharge of Enlisted Men
In the Army.

The Assistant secretary OF war RENDERS a
Decision TO Discharge of Enlisted Men
In the Army.
Washington, July 6.-Scores of APP
plications for the discharge of enlisted
men in the army have been received
at the war department. They come
from fathers and mothers, wives and
friends, all of whom are bringing
every possible influence to bear to
have their requests granted. Senators
and representatives have urged the
requests upon the department and the
war officials have expended much time
in investigating the cases brought to
their attention.
In order that a clear understanding
may be had by the public concerning
the matter of discharges from the
army, Assistant Secretary of War
Meikeljohn rendered decision yes
terday which will be the guide in the
future for action by the department
on applications for discharge from
the service.
All such applications must be made
to the war department through the
regular military channels. Satisfac
tory evidence that an enlisted man is
under IS years oil age will entitle him
to discharge upon application, but en-
listed men between the ages of IS and
AS will be required to present perfect
ly satisfactory reasons for the dis
charges for which they may ask.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-09

On Wednesday, July Goth, the Cleveland,
Akron & Columbus R'y will run an excursion
stations to Niagara Falls, via Cleveland and
the elegant Steamer City of Erie or City Of
Buffalo of the Cleveland & Buffalo Transit
Co. The round trip rate to Niagara Falls
will be $500 from Columbus and GAINESVILLE,
burg, $500 from Akron and proportionately
low rates from intermediate stations. Train
will leave Columbus II 80 a. m. and Zanes.
vile 1900 noon of that day, making fast
time For full information as to limits OF
tickets, trips beyond Niagara Falls and all
details, apply to any agent OF this company
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-09

Milwaukee, July 5.-The socialist labor
party in state convention Monday named
a full state ticket. headed by Henry Riese,
of North Prairie. for governor. The con-
vention indorsed the platform adopted by
the national convention held in New York
two years ago. The same convention nom
mated Albert Hintz and John Moser. OF
Milwaukee, for congress, to represent the
Fourth and Fifth congressional districts
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-09
The Fourth in England.

London. July 5.-The fraternal sentiment
evidenced here during the last few months
found vent Monday throughout the United
Kingdom in an unprecedented display of
the stars and stripes in honor of the Fourth
OF July and in hearty expressions of good
will everywhere. The afternoon newspa-
pers are unanimous in applauding the
splendid courage of the Americans before
Santiago de Cuba. and in congratulating
the United States upon the signal successes
of It's arms both in the east and west.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-09
Inlenendence Day.

Chicago. July 5.-Dispatches from all parts
OF the country announce general observ-
ance OF the Fourth of July. In many south
ern cities notably Atlanta, Ca, Mobile,
Ala. and Vicksburg, Miss, the celebrations
were the first that have been held on In
dependence day since the close of the war
of the rebellion. The annual dinner of the
American society in London became a
jubllation over the victory at Santiago.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-07-09
Left Camp Thomas for the Front.

Chattanooga, Tenn, July 6.-Orders
were issued yesterday NJ on to the
First brigade, First division, First
army corps, to break camp and march
to Ringgold, Ca, thGTe to take trains
for Charleston, S. c. An hour later
the three regiments composing the
corps-the Second Wisconsin, Third
Wisconsin and Sixteenth Pennsyl-
yania-had left camp.