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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-06-29
HOW ARE THESE SEEDS PLANT
 ED?

A Curious Pine Tree That is an Enigma to Botanists-Is it Propagated by Fire?
 There is botanical enigma in Kew Gardens This is curious specimen of the pine tree. It is handsome to look at and sturdy in it's growth.
 But the extraordinary thing about this pine is that nobody has been able to eX- plain precisely how it begins it's life. Several authorities on trees and plants have examined it. They admit that the tree presents problem unlike anything ever before encountered in botany.
 This tree, which is known as Pinus muricata, and of which there are sever- al examples at Kew, produces at regu- lar intervals the usual cones containing the seeds. But, strange to say, these cones appear to be protected in the strongest possible manner so as to pre- vent the seeds from being released. The cones are hard and tightly closed, and have strong overlapping scales.
 But more extraordinary than this is the fact that the tree after producing these almost invulnerable cones keeps hanging unopened year after year upon it's thickening branches. Unless for some extraordinary accident, the seeds would thus remain attached to their parent tree forever. Many of the cones on these trees at Kew Gardens have been there for years, as is shown by the size of the branches and the formation of the bark.
 It is only recently that the attention of botanists has been called to this sin gular fact. Most plants we know do ale they can to launch their progeny in tuha
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-06-29
SOON.

We read with lively interest that re- cent Investigations have shown that the liberty pole on the Green is unsafe, and 1t may have to be taken down soon. A hole was bored in the pole the other day under the band-stand and it disclosed that the center was composed of dry rot. It Is feared that heavy wind will blow the pole over. A day or two ago the cross-piece, which had become rot ten, broke off and fell to the ground, barely missing a boy who was walking underneath.
 Patience and curiosity are having their perfect work. Soon we shall know how new liberty pole can be put through the band-stand.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-06-29

i world Ga quickly ass possible, and tC spread them widely apart. This is donc | by all the other plants we know by means of many cunning contrivance with the down or wings or burrs tc catch to an animals coat, or juicy pulp to tempt the birds to carry them away.
 It is a universal rule throughout the vegetable kingdom-to which there is known but this one extraordinary ex- ception-that every plant in order to reproduce it's species is provided with interesting and ingenious means for ef- fectually scattering it's seeds. Why, then, is the mysterious pine tree at Kew Gardens the only exception to this rule That is the question which botanists are asking each other.
 Nobody has yet been able to offer a satisfactory explanation. Tn the exam nations that have been made of this strange pine it has been found that the seed vessels which the tree so powerful ly retains are so we'll protected that a strong, sharp knife, with the assistance of a heavy hammer, is requisite to sec- tionize the cone. No ordinary condi- tions of emperature will make one of these cones open.
 The only explanation of this mystery which has been offered with any grounds of plausibility Is a remarkable one. One well known botanist after puzzling for several months about this tree says that the species is perpetuated by fire, He asserts that nothing but an intense for est fire, which will sweep a grove of these trees out of existence, will compel them to release their seeds. Under the influence of intense heat it has been found that the cones crack open and the seeds fall out unscathed.
 In any event, the seeds are known to retain their vitality for years. After hanging for many seasons upon the tree it has been found that the seeds when released by means of a hammer and chisel will grow if planted in the ground.
 If you knock off one of these cones from it's parent tree (which can only be done With strong blow) the cone will remain upon the ground throughout all the season without showing the faintest inclination to open and release the seeds. Such a cone buried in the ground will retain the seeds in a firm grasp.
 These facts tend to support the fire theory as the only possible explanation of this botanical mystery. Still, many botanists are not satisfied with the ex- planation. Nowhere else in the vegeta- ble kingdom is there a plant or tree re- quiring forest fire and the destruction of the parent to reproduce it's species.
 This mysterious pine tree inhabits Upper California, but will only grow near the sea coast. It does not attain a very large size and it's growth is slow. The theory that the seeds were carried
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-06-29
FASHION NOTES.
Notions for the Outing Wardrobe

Some very stunning handkerchiefs i'll mems size, of navy blue linen with handsome white borders are shown for outing use. These are woven in the square of linen and there is no hem stitching, but a suggestion of border re- suits in some of them from ribbing and cording in the weave. With wealthy women it is now fad to have linen squares woven to order, and in many case a border of open work weave elab- orates the square, but these outing handkerchiefs are the first offered with in the reach of the woman who likes made-to- -order looking things and yet cannot order them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-06-29
RAT'TON4L.

Two Steps.-"When is their marriage
 to be solemnized?" AS soon as it has
 been financed. ."-Puck.
 Maud-I firmly believe that we should love our enemies. Jack-In that case declare war upon you at once.-Brook- lyn Life.
 | Spain took the wrong tack when she | offered bounty for Aguinado's head She should have gone after his legs | Louisville Courier Journal. Johnny-I know how corned beef is Johnny-I saw the man giving the COWS rock salt-Brooklyn Life.
 Prospective tenant of hat--Why. there isn't room to swing cat in here! Janitor-No, we permit no cats in the building.-Detroit Journal. Uncle inquired of little Bobby if he had been good little boy. Bobby-No, I haven't. Uncle-Why, I hope you haven't been very bad. Bobby-Oh, no; just comfortable.--Tit- Bits.
 And how did you come to marry him ?''
 T didn't come to marry him.. an swered the womanly little woman, in- dignintly; "he came to marry me."-- Chicago Post.
 Do you think,' said he, "that one can live in New York and remain abso- lutely ignorant of the ways of this wick ed world?" No" was the answer, mot unless he happens to be chief of police" Washington Star.
 Alternative Hypotheses. love you" he whispered Ernestine trembled, and regarded him perplexedly. DO my ears deceive me?" she asked herself. "Or does my complexion deceive him?" For it was her misfortune to lack confidence in hersef-Detroit Journal.
 A Rational Argument.-"You once said you would die for me, Jonas, and That's perfectly logical, Minerva. If died for you I'd be done with it, but if I mow the grass once you'll make me do it every two weeks. ."-Chicago Rec ord
 Impossible" exclaimed the caller to the proud mother "I can't believe that your son, who has only been in the en- ploy of that great corporation for six months, is already a director"
 Well, I can. James Is splendid pen- man, and here is the news in his last letter. He had just finished directing ten thousand circulars ''--Detroit Free Press.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-06-29
-------------------- NISM IN ENGLAND.

l We suppose it is the general opinion l that Roman Catholicism is making rap l i'd progress in England, but an article | in the Nuova Antologia, written by an
 English Roman Catholic long resident
 in Rome, doesn't support this idea. The
 writer's conclusion, fortified by statis- tical and other evidence, is that Eng
 land can never become Roman Catholic.
 Nor does he believe Roman Catholicism
 to be making notable headway in Eng
 land. "The truth is." he writes, that,
 far from making progress, Roman Ca-
 tholicism in England has for several
 years been stationary, if not losing
 ground. Since the death of Cardinal
 Manning much has been heard of the
 extraordinary development of Roman- during the illustrious prelate's life, when the Roman Church was really gaining ground, there was little talk of progress. Cardinal Manning knew his country men and never entertained illusions con- cerning the probability of their conver- sion to the Catholic faith.'' An analy- sis of the nature of the conversions to Romanism in England confirms the writer's belief that little or no real ad- vance has been made. He says that tho aversion of the masses to compulsory confession, the traditional dread of pa pal domination, and the prevalence of robust Professionalism are insuperable bars to the establishment of Roman Catholicism. Ritualiem is tolerated. he says, because it is not complicated with politics, but has no practical effect in making proselytes for Rome England, moreover he adds, is in favor of unit ed Italy, as in the days of the temporal power the papal policy was hostile to British interests.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-06-29

Now and then one sees an outing suit that in outline and absolute simplicity suggests the rigs worn so generally sev- eral years ago. They are of the blazer and-plain skirt order, and may be abso- lutefy innocent of adornment, though facing for collars and revere is admissi- ble. The feature that adyertises them as this years is their material. This must be of a new sort else the suit
 VIII appear like a despairing rnakeshift.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-06-29
AnvnRr1srNG RATES.

Situations, Wants. Rents. and other small advertisements, One Gent a Word each h. sertion. Five Cents a Word for full week tseven timesj.
 Display advertisements. per Inch, one 'n, 1o eertion, $1.20; each subsequent insertion: A, 4o cue year, $40. .- Obituary Notices. in prose or verse: 10 cents per line. Notices of Births, Mar riages. Deaths, and Funerals. 50 cents each. Local Notices. 16 cents per line. Yearly advertisers are limited to tnelr own immediate business tull matter to De Include Wants TO Let. For Sale. etc.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-06-29

to new places and released from. their cones by the sea has been abandoned, since it was shown that the cones can never reach the sea under ordinary cir cumstances, and that q long immersion in water does not induce them to open.- London Daily Mail.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-06-29

It is noted in regard to the famous hemp produced exclusively in the Phil ippines that the plant yields, in fact, two qualities with important industrial or commercial adaptations in each case. From the bast, or f1prous outer leaf, comes the coarse, strong fibre, which is the best material used for sailcloths and cordage, it being particularly rec commended by the fact that it is not easily routed by salt water. The nDre yielded by the inner stalks is fine and weak, and from it are woven textile fabrics superior in softness and light ness to those made of the best Russian hemp, these fabrics, however, being sell dom exported, as they are bought by Chinese merchants at Manila for local consumption. It is found that, under the best conditions, the Manila hemp produces the very large quantity of 5000 pounds of fibre to the acre, and, though between 5000, 900 and 6,000,OO0 bales have been exported i'll the last ten years the industry is admitted to be still in it's in- fancy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-06-29

European railroads have smoking compartments for men, and women's compartments. They have now to deal with women passengers who insist on smoking and will not go into the mems compartment Belgium, where the first cases have arisen, now puts up the sign Smoking forbidden" on all womens compartments.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-06-29

A new industry is springng up in northern Mexico-the sinking of wells for salt water, from which salt is man ufaotured for mining and domestic pur- poses. One company has secured 12O,- 900 acres of saltwater territory at Cam aron 120 miles south of Laredo. and has struck water containing 12 per cent. of salt, worth from one to three cents pound.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-06-29

The example of New Orleans in pro- viding the means for improving the sani- tary condition of the city may be the in centive for like needed action, in other cities. Public-spirited citizens of Gal weston have acted thus early in the mat ter. They have organized the Cleaner Galveston League, and have started out vigorously on campaign of education and agitation. Their platform is conn., prehensive one. They ask for the imme- diate establishment of thorough sani- tary inspection system, for strength ening of the ordinance in regard to the use of garbage cans, and for the imme- diate and regular cleaning of outhouses and cesspools. They urge the City Council to formulate a plan of finance commensurate with the citys needs in the way of sanitation, and they look for ward to the inauguration of a municipal sewerage plant, which would render cesspools unnecessary.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-06-29

The note paper used at the peace con- ference at The Hague was provided by the manager of the hotel which serves as headquarters, and is decorated with fierce design of cannon, rifles, bombs, swords and bayonets. A spider weaves his web across the bayonets, the swords lie broken in two, the cannon is spiked and dove bearing an olive branch in It's beak sits calmly upon the nuzzle.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-06-29

Speaking of smart girls, among the 35000 pupils who were graduated Tues- day from the public schools of New York city the most remarkable record was that made by Miss Fannie Levy, who graduated from public school No. 10 as the valedictorian of her class Less than two years ago Miss Levy came to New York from Suhl, in Saxony, and, not Knowing word of English. entered the fifth grade in school No. TO- Tues day she passed her entrance examina- tions to the Normal College with an average of 94S. This was the third highest average in the city. The very highest was less than two per cent. above hers. Although she will enter the Normal College, her wish i3 to study medicine. She read her valedictory with a German accent so slight as to be al- most unnotfceable.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-06-29

Newark high school girls have inau- gurated a sensible dress reform. They have adopted a school uniform, mod eled on the latest hygienic principles, which may be easily transformed into fectly suitable dress for street or class room, and is at the same time comfort able and 1lygienic. The reform is due to the efforts of the teachers of the high school, who have striven to abolish tight lacing and tight collars, at least during school hours.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-02-23

Judge A. J. Howell, well known cattleman of the Tonto basin, informed the Phoenix Gazette that the recent cold weather had blightiug effect on the mesquite and palo verde trees of his locality. The judge says that the trees appeared as usual unti! immeii- ately after the recent snow storm, when there was three feet of the beautiful white on the level. Since then the trees have assumed scorched appear. ance. Mir. Howeli's theory is that the cold weather caught the trees when the sap was high up and they were, as a result, badly frozen.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-02-23
Mems good shoes S2. per pair at the Goldberg Mercantile Co.
Grips Ravages Doomed

So much misery and 80 many deaths have been caused by the grip, that everyone should know what wonder ful remedy for this malady is found in Dr. Kings New Discovery. That dis tressing stubborn cough, that inAames your throat, robs you of sleep, weak. ems your system and paves the way for consumption, is quickly stopped by this matohless cure. If you have chills and fever, pain in the back of the head soreness in bones and muscles, sore throat and that cough that grips your throat like vice, you need Dr. King s New Discovery to cure your grip, and prevent pneumonia or consumption. Price 50 cents and S1,00. Money back if not cured. trial bottle free at H. c. Hitchcock's drug store.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-02-23

A Vail street journal says: Option has been secured on all the principal smeitins companies for the purpose of consolidating, with the exception of those owned by Guggenheimer located in Mexico, Perthamboy, N. J. and Pueblo, Colorado. Moore < Schley hold the options and it is stated as soon as final details are completed the new company will be formally organized. Those who will go into the consolida- ton are the Thomas & Grant, Consol- dated Kansas City Smelling & Refin- ing Co.,, National Smelling Co.,, United Smelling Co. The present capitaliza- ton of these companies IS S25, ,000,0 900 and the annual net profits range from 12 to l5 percent, The capitalization of the new company will probably be around $50, 0,0O0,0 900.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-02-23
Arizona Silver Be.t
MINE MANAGEMENT.

A recent writer in the Mining & Scientific Press makes the following very pertinent remarks under the heading, "Mine Management" "A phase of the mining business often overlooked by corporate owners is the necessity for exact, specific information of the smallest details of the business. Even Tn gold mining, with no compe- tition, with no business rivalry, an assured market at an estahli he'd pi z for the product, there IS constant need of rigid economy, attention to little things and a thorough grasp of the most minute detail to insure profit or to guard against possible loss. In every shop, factory, store. or conner cial establishment of any kind, it is the little savings that make all the differ ence between profit and loss. The writer was recently told by the mana. ger of one of the largest department stores in tue United States that the cash discounts be secured on large purchases constituted almost entirely the firms source of annual profit. In the big meat packing establishments of Chicago it is the utilization of every shred of the animal that makes the profit. The sale of meat alone would entail loss. And this brings us to the point that we would make, viz, that in this regard of mine profit or loss, ali depends on the manager. If he under stands his business, he can ordinarily make a mine payj if he does not, he can gouge its eyes out and cause assess ments and closing down. This does not mean that he must take things out of the hands of the shift boss, or foreman, or superintendent, but that he must be practical, experienced man. who knows what ought to be fairly expected from every man in the mines employ, what every bit of labor ought to pro- duce, not in uiggardly, stingy spirit, but with full realization of the fact that anything and everything that costs money should produce money, that there should be no pets nor fayorites, nor drones, nor soft jobs, and that every dollar be spent as though it were his own. He should be able to do anything and everything in or around a mine and then be careful not to do it, but to surround himself with men who can each attend iEtelligently to his particular duty. Such q man is worth considerable to his employers, and even at n high salary Is good invest ment The biggest mistake mining company can make is to suppose that because man is ''sharp" or ''good fellow,' or has made success at some- thing else that he can run mine."
Arizona silver belt., 1899-02-23
TERRITORY OF ARIZONA,

COUNTY OF CHA.
 l, R. Williams, County Recorder in and for the County and Territory aforesaid, hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy with the original notice of amendment of articles of in corporation filed and recorded in my office on the 18th day of February, 1899. at 30 min utes past l o'clock, p. m., and duly re. corded in Book l Articles of Incorporation, at page and that the same is full, true and correct copy of such original and of the whole thereof.
 Wisness my hand and seal Of office this 18th day of February, 1S99
 (SEAL) F.. J. WILLIAMS, ale-4tl County Recorder
Arizona silver belt., 1899-02-23
Church Directory.

Methodist Episcopal Church, situa- tied near Pioneer Hose Co.,, east of Broad street, Rev. E. 0. Mcintier, pastor.
 Sunday school at ? P. NJ.
 Public worship and sermon nt l0:3o A. NJ. and 7:30 p. M.
 Yoang Peoples meetipg-Christian Endeavor-Sunday evenings at G;30.
 Prayer meeting, Thursday night at ' o'clock.
 Everybody invited; strangers espec- ially welcomed, come. The pastor will visit the sick and attend funerals when desired. Residence opposite the church. Mir. H. c. Hitchcock, secretary Board of Trustees. Mrs. Fate Frederick, secretary Board of Stewards.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-02-23
TERRITORY OF ARIZONA,

COUNTY OF MAkICoPA. '
 On this day, before me, l.. H. Chalmer, a Notary Public in and for the County of Mari. copa and Territory of Arizona, personally ap. peared D. A. Abrams, known to me to be the person whose nameis subscribed to the forego. tug instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and con. sideration therein expressed.
 In witness whereof, have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, this Eth day of February, 1899. L. Il. CHALMER,
 (SEAL) Notary Public. My Commission expires January 20, 1902. Re, enue stampon original
Arizona silver belt., 1899-02-23
Merchants MUST make profits. c

business DOES make losses. Good pay people MUST help pay for these who don't or cant pay. Leaders arc sim pie blinds to catch mp on other goods. E. F. Kellner 4 Go. guarantee Cash Buyers" one.half reduction on ALL goods sold, against the profit price paid any credit store in town. See!
Arizona silver belt., 1899-02-23
To tho Public.

We are authorized to guarantee every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and if not satisfactory to refund the money to the purchaser. There is no better medicine made for la grippe. colds and whooping cough. Price, 25 and soc per bottle. Try it. For sale Ay Fl. c. Hitchcock, druggist.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-02-23
Notice to Creditors

Notice to creditors and all persons having legal claims against estate Of Gussie Pitman deceased to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers within four months after the first publication of this notice, to Frank Alley, ed. mlnistrator of said estate ct Clone. Arizona territory, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate in Gila county. By order Of the court
 Dated Feb. :, 1899.
 2-g-il F NJ THUnaoSD Clerk
Arizona silver belt., 1899-02-23
Hoid On {!

Don't give your order for that new Spring suit until you have seen the elegant new llne of samples just received at G. $. Van Wagenen's.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-02-23

The New Home Sewing Machine. second to none, list price $50 to S70; for sale for cash by c. W. Tillman at 33! per cent of.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-02-23

Call at the Goldberg Mercantile Co. and see their big reduction in prices of mems and boys clothing.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-02-23

MONEY TO LOAN, on security, by HOWARD X HOWARD, Attorneys,
Arizona silver belt., 1899-02-23

day.
 Trains Nos. II and F. make connections q; Bowie with Southern Pacific trains l9 and 9 for all points East and West, and at Ric with stage from and to Globe.
 All south bound trains have absolute righ. of track over all north bound trains of ssns or inferior class.
 Flag Stations. no agents.
 ST,legraph Stations
 The Company reserves the right to var from this schedule as circumstances may r,I quire. Time as shown, is arriving time, unles' otherwise noted Employees will destroy all time cards si previous dates.
 WM. GARLAND. President. B. JoNEs, Superintendent.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-02-23

For anything in the line of fine wines and liquors call at G. $. Van Wagenen's.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-02-23

T. n. GOODMAN. G, P. < T. Agent San Frsss' ". 1T Dresser. Local Freight and Tickef f.
 Bowie. Arizona.
 T. E. Hunt. Commercial Agent. Fl Paso. II
Arizona silver belt., 1899-02-23

Dr. A. Allderdice, dentist In ihe Murphy building. nl7tf