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The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

Printers Ink gives an interest ing excerpt from an address dcIiv- cred by Congressman Landis of N. Y., on Tho Evolution Ofthe Coun- try Editor. Passing ovor the con- trast drawn to show the great dit ference between the country editor oftwenty five years ago. when his lot was hard one. and the editor of tho present day, when his work is easy eyerJwhere-except in Arlzona, perhaps, let us see what the gentleman from New York has to say in another connections:
 "The country newspaper men of today roally mold the sentiment of the republic, and have done 50 for, the last fifty years. The metropol- itan papers cannot successfully champion any proposition that meets with the united opposition of the country press. Great move. ments either succeed or iail in pro- portion as they are advocated OF op- posed by the people who live in small towrs and on farms, Hecause the evenings of such people arc dc. voted to reading and reflection. or to old fashioned visiting, which means an exchange of views and frequent dicussion. Tn molding these views tho country editor is lhe chief rnstrument."
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12
FEARS FOR EUROPE
Coant Boni de .CasteIfane Discusses Growth of Impe rialfsm iA
 United States. .%,

Count Boni De Castelianc had an ar- ticle in the Paris GauIois the otkes day, evidently inspired by his recent visit to the United States and entitled "The Two Imperialisms,'" in which he draws an analogy between British and American imperialism. After pointing out that the Americans are taking sides over the Transvaal, he says:
 If imperialism should triumph definitely in the United States the Latin, Germanic and Slav nations will have to defend themselves in the flu. ture against a union of all the Anglo Saxon forces"
 In concluding the article Count Castellane says: "I pretend neither to eritieise nor to teach. speak as a Frenchman whcs forsees g. great rule for the United States in the future, and who wishes this immense force to act in. accord with France and not against her. I speak as sincere sdmirer Of the country, of its progress. and its truly democratic Institutions, and finally as man profoundly touched with the hospitality this great ani munificent nation accords to all those who visit it as friends. May the future show us 6 union of two democracies and not two imperialisms.'
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

Tho Phoenix Republican in it's report of the proceedings Of the re- cent republican convention gives vent to it's fro in publishing view of inc case, had thru the medium of distorted vision. Notably m the midst of the signs of wrath, disap- sa4ntmen and desire for revenge, the following, twisted out of all semblance to the facts in the ease, is referred to as emanating from & republican daily of Phoenix. tho on- Iy spot on Gods green earth where people shonld be allowed 10 live without payIng tribute to Marico- par IL says: "The resolution in ia, vor of opening the forest reserves" was fought in the commit tee and was forced into the report by single vote as concession to the north" The fact is: the com mittee On resolutions, composed Of thirteen, one from each county, of which committee Capt. Rogue of Apache county was chairman, de- cided by a division vote of TEN to THREE in favor of this section in the rcsoMtloas adopioG by the conven- ton. As Capt. Hogue remarked: You should remember that Mari copa is not the wholo of Arizona there are twolve other counties the interests Of which cannot always be sacrificed for the selfish aims of one. She nay always expect tair treat ment but cannot hope to dictate ihe policy of the whole territory"
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12
SHORT OF SOLDIERS.
TAis Years Censeriptioa in France Shows . Large Falling 04 and
 Causes Uneaaiaess.

The censcripts belonging to this years contingent are now rejoining their respective regiments, and Paris has lately been afforded the rather pie turesque spectacle of the departure of the bleus, as the young soldiers are pop ularly termed. Squads of young fel- lows in charge of corporal or ser geant were to be met with at every turn and corner. As they marched through the streets they presented anything but a military appearance, for they were all of them still in their civilian clothes, and the infinite varieties Of cos tune made up very motley picture. Most of them carried little hand lug gage, made up iR the main of provisions given them by friends to cheer them on their route. Not few had screwed up their courage for the ordeal that awaited them by copious hbations, as the result of which they exhibited Q merriment that was noisy if little forced. At the railway stations which were specially guarded for the occa- sion by small detachments of soldiers, the animation was great, since the num- Der of conscripts contributed by Paris was nearly 10000, and most of them were seen off by their friends.
 The total number of conscripts this year showed reduction of nearly 15,- 0GO on that of last year. This notice able drop has caused some uneasiIess in France, and efforts were being made 10 account for it in as satisfactory way as possible. The fundamental cause of the diminution was doubtless due to the stationary state of the popu lation, but it is also fact that there has been 8 special cause this year. The medical examination ok the conscripts has been far more severe on this occa- sion than for several years past. In 1894 Gen. Mercier, alarmed at the dwindling of the annual contingent, or dered the military medical boards-the conseils de revision, as they are termed to pass men who, though they would not be fit to make active soldiers, might yet be utilized for duties that dc not involve actual fighting. Their pres snce in the ranks would thus set free & number of men capable of going to the front, but whose occupation would make them noncombatants in the event of war. There have since been com plaints that some of the men passed as the result of Gen. Mercier's instructions suffered in their health in consequence sf their incorporation N. De Frey cinet, in response to public opinion, decided to return to the old system, and the military doctors have, there fore, had to show themselves much stricter. The resulting deficit that has to be faced is, however, serious mat ter, especially as there is little hope that it will disappear in the future.- Paris Cor. Pail Mall Gazette.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12
SNAKES AS HOG FATTENER.
Wsst virgiAis FarAers Make Use 0e the Reptiles That OvsTruA
 Their Lands.

Snakes as food for, hogs beat chest nuts, acorns or any of the fancy food stuffs," says Mir. Henry Arbuthnot, in the Washington Post "0f course, you know that in some parts Of Europe pigs nave killed out the vipers. I was in West Virginia some months ago and found there a novel industry had been undertaken by a number of men whose lands were overrun by the small va- -iety ef snakes that iufest that section. The snakes were so numerous as to be auisance. One farmer tried the hog as an exterminator. He succeeded so we'll that he found the drove of animals be had turned loose on the plantation had not only decreased the number of snakes. but that they were actually Thriving on them. He told his neigh 3ors about it. and now the whole val ley is one large hog pen, in which hun 5reds of the animals are feeding literal. y on snakes. Formerly ao one would ouy land there, notwithstanding the oesuty of the place, because of the snakes, but now that the remedy has been found, and at the same time big money is made on the pigs that grow Fat on snake food, the land is destined eo be in great demand, as it is the most fertile land in West Virginia. This may sound like fairy snake tale, but I as- sure you that it is correct, and that hun freds of pigs are sold from that valley every year that have literally become sat on snakes"
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12
A CIGARETTE DUEL.
Ingenious Method of Winning Dane Ing Partner That May Not
 Prove POpulax-

A new figure in the german, which may or may not become fashionable, was introduced by k. Wilmarih-Apple- ton, when he led the cotillon at the sec ond dance of the Brooklyn rough riders in the parlors of the Riding and Driving club there.
 MT. Appleton placed chair in the center of the dancing floor, and to it, with much polite ceremony, he led Mrs. Frank W. Duryea. Then before Mrs. Duryea this inventive leader placed her husband, C-F. Hubbs, and Harry Bennett, and to each man he gave a cigarette. The three struck matches simultaneously. The man who first finished his cigarette was to win Mrs. Duryea for partner.
 Three locomotives on an upgrade dragging B train too heavy, could hardly equal the intensity of those mems pulling.
 NIT. Hubbs first finished his cigarette, and waltzed off with his prize and part ner. Mir. Duryea, being slow, had to cs<ry q Japanese umbrella over his wife while she danced with Mr. Eubbs. To MT. Benpett Q fan YVES given
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12
Governor Murphy kas offered {

Governor Murphy kas offered & reward of S250 tor the apprehen- sion. of the murderers of A. B"r- auez, the Globe butcher who was found with skull split open, in the meat market there, the morning ot the 26:h ult. Dist. Attorney Elem ing surely has 3 ''strong pull" in order to move the Executive to of fer reward after a fiat refusal to offer any assistance towards appre- hendIng the murderers of two of Apacne's brightest young men.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12
DOG TRAINED TO STEAL.
matches Woman'A Purse fR New York City and Makes Good
 Hks Escape.

A black and tan terrier, trained to steal. snatched pocketbook from the land of Mrs. William c. Eldredge carly the other evening as she stood Fith her husband. in front of the Hoff- nan house, New York. The dog es- .aped with the booty. MT. and Mrs. Sldredge arrived here few days ago ,n their way to Europe. Attracted y floral display in window, Mrs. 9ldredge stood admirfng the flowers
 Mrs EEdredge carried in her hand ln expensive purse. She felt 8 tug at Ter side and saw small black and an terrier dask of with her purse i'll Is mouth. The dog dashed toward woman at Broadway and Twenty fifth street, and at a signal from her ,ontinusd on into the park. Then he woman disappeared in the crowd.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

The historical accuracy of Whit tiers poem, Barbara Fritchie,"' :" was recently called in question in an argument before the senate com mittee of claims, in which the town of Frederick, Md sought to reeov- CT the ransom of s200,00G exa. ted by Gen. Early during the civil war. One witness testified that he saw Barbara wave ,he flag, another that ne had the flag at his home, and numerous others that they heard of the occurrence at the time.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

4 Chicag" special to the &lbu- qHerque Citizen says: Ruins of the dwellings of the Hualpai Indians of northern Arizona and various oth, CT tribes e4 Indians of the western states will be searched in the next two months by two experienced parties to seIure additional collec- rIoass for the anthrOpological de. partmenI ot the F,ed Columbian museum. Two assistants ef that department left on Saturday for Arizona to be gone six months. Th3 work in Arizona will be car red oR by C. L. Owen and J. A. Burt, assistants of the anthro prlog- isal department, who loit for Ari- zona oa S+s urday
 In another c0nnectrc0 the Citi- zen remarks, and right 70 the very point, tce,. M which tho people of Arlznna and New Mexico are be- cvasing deeply Interested:
 Ehe fact thas 5 commercial com pany haSovez ane hundred employ
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12
AUTOMOBILES HELPLESS,
HOrseless Vehicles URRble te RaB
 ThTough Heavy saOw 5+s. OPiffs.


 Automobiles had a bad time of it in Chicago during the recent heavy fall of snow and but few of the drivers would venture out. Once caught in drift moro than few-inches in depth, Q vehicle propelled by electricity was helpiess.- The snow afforded an un- satisfactory surface on which to run the broad wheels. Tn drifts it was mereIysa question of getting out be- fore the electric powepswas exhausted or being ignominously helped of by team of horses.
 The helplessness of the drivers wac a source of much amusement to the crowds that gathered around stranded vehicles. One automobile was driven into drift on Randolph street, near State street, early in the afternoon. The driver reversed his lever and turned on a current that sent his car riage forward with jerk that nearly lost him his seat on the box. But it only made matters worse, for then he found that he could rot even back out. A number of pedestrians who were waiting for the street cars of fered gratuitous advice. "Get 3 nluie." suggested boy. "'stsp inside and wait for thaw," advised e fat man who was enjoying the situation. "Get down and push behind, 's"Cali the re- pair wagon" and other wel-meant remarks that did not seem to con- tribute to the drivers comfort were made from time to time until horses were attached to the carriage and it was drawn away.
 Between you and me-" remarked . cabman who sow the predicament of his competitor, "then things won't do. Horses beats lem in this kind of weather" Two automobiles were stuck the other afternoon in drift three or four feet deep on Schiller street, near State street, When it be. came dark their drivers were still us' ing electric power in seemingly flu tiie attempt to get out of the snow.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

Admial Dewey has decideti 7, 1t i' said by q correspondent who knows as much abeRt the matter as We Know, to 20 before the Kansas GItY convention without putting forth any laa,slfesto in regard to his aMncipEaS andz ask for the, n0mina- sion' simply an. the groui d."f his naval services t0 the country.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

"Divinc headers" can no longer use the malls. Prof. Weltmer O: Nevada, Mo. brought suit to collect fees for treatment by mail given at- ter the patient had died. Tbis led 10 an investigation by the postal authorities, aud Weltmcr Is now cited to answer on charge of-us ing the mails foY fraudulent pur- poses.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

Ed. 0tlcrton has a rare coin tirat he psekcd up in front of the old Kiriand blacksmith shop in Saf. ford short time ago, shat bears the date of 1768. It IS the kind Of money used by the American colo nIsts before the Revolution and its value at that time was S2.70. The only marks on it that are now plain are the date and the English cYown.-Guardian.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

Chas- ". Pugh, former Sec'y. of che Territorial Live Stock Com. mission, has been appointed to take the live stock statistics Of Arizona northern district, for the Twelfth Census.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

ed cxeavatfng the cliff dwellers' ru- IFS in northwestern Now Mexico and is carting away relics ioHnd in
 them, shows that It is tin.e for the government to net fit desires to preserve tbese relies to posterlty.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

There were 50O.O0U fowls in the United Sa'es last year (don't know who counted them) and the numbcr of eggs was estimated at about l,450, 900 dozen. The value of tho FowIs and the eggs is set down at SAC, 100000.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

Two hundred and fifty miners lost tholr lives 6y mine explosion at Scofield Utah, few days ago. Governor Wells has issued for mal statement asking for the char Ftics of the world to help in taking eare of the helpless widows and errhans-
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

The farmers ot Carroll county, Md. combined against rural free aeltvery ef mail, but the Depart mont has shown them that she sys- fem is prefcr.blc- to, the one- Horse postoffice where every body goes in and looks oVer the mail.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

Father Henry Granjn1 has been appointed bishop of the diocese of Tacson, lett vacant by the eleva- tion of the Rt. Rev. P. Bourgarde to the archbishopric of tho juris- ditiIOR.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

; The Pan,American conference, which will meet next year in tho City of Mexico, will consider the establishment of a permanent inter- ualinual. court of arbitration for claims of citizens ofone nation against another.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

Horace E. Dunlap. editor of the Range Ncwsy has been appointed Go take Live Stock statistics for the southern district of Arizona, which includes Graft county. N. NJ.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12
Ar Irish PrerOgntrve,

Cassidy .reading) - Tn divil! Rooshia. France, Garminy, Austria and Italy are going to- pitch in and lick England!
 . -Costigan-Thsy bod better attind to theIr own dom business and let the ehrisk attlud to theirsr-Puck-
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12
Cholera has made tts appearance

Cholera las made Ets appearance m Endia. By famine and cholera Lndia will soUn bc depopulated. But England goes right on with her South African war, and looks fer other nations 10 contribute food and mediriIsa to her starving, dy- ing sub ects in India.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

Editor Pease oftbe Argus is "bc- ginning at tho beginning in a raa IT, ner which. shows him to be no Eov- see m news gathering.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12
Lofa of Them.

Pat--An honest man is the noblest work av God.
 Mike-Thrue fer ye! But there's Eots av honest men that wouldn't be 30 honest if they would only tell the truth about thimsilves!-Puc
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

The depot at Kingman. together with several cars, warehouse and all contents we're burned last Sat zTday morning.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

Senator Depew recently assisted his niece in giving cotillon party the principal feature of which was . cake walk.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

A rewa, d of l,500 has been of fered for the Tombstone jail cs- eapcs, Alyord, Stiles and Bravo Juan.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

The Paris Exposition opened with about SO. 1000 exhibitors on its books. The number of exhibitors at other Fairs are as follows:
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

The groHn"s occupied by tho Worlds Fair at Chicago, 6S3 acres, are the largest ever used for the purpose of holding iairs.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12
PIar wffh No. Scenerr

The Eliz.heth Stage s"ciety of Lon don has just performed "Richard IT." without scenery, Hp the lecture room ef the University Sf koudon.-
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

Grading on tire new railroad from SeIigman to tho Hillside mine will soon begin.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

Quay's senatorial aspirations : have been abused A LA Montana Clark.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

There arc 5000 employees of the trades union out oH strike Tn Philadelphia.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

One. advantage of the modern hive is that the bees can readily be keptin the- ienter-ef the hive.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12
SATURDAY, MAY I7.

Visitors are scaIce at the Paris exposition.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

Four Texas cattlemcn recently mel to settle land dispute. The four are now in their graves.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-05-12

.EOOU NEWS Css1es rom those A who take Hoods SaEsaparilla for scrofula, dyspepsia and ,Teumatism.
 tliat HOODS CURES
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-12-13

Washington correspondents to the
daily papers state that inasmuch as
President Mckinley and his admin
istration received so hearty an en-
dorsement, there will be little change
in the Federal offices from the cabi-
net clear down the line. The Chica-
go Record says all officers, ii efficient,
may rest in peace. In the main, new
officials will be selected only in case
o. designations, death, etc. This re-
lieNes the Administration, the Sena-
tors aud Congr essmen OF the usual
pressure brought upon them for
patronage, which is naturally very
agreeable to them. and permits them
to devote more time to their regular
duties.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-12-13
COLD STEEL OR DEATH.

There is but one small chance to
save your life and that il through
an operation" was the awful pros
pect set before Mrs. /. b. Hunt, OF
Lime Ridge, Wis, 10y her doctor al
ter vainly trying to cure her of a
frightful case OF stomach trouble
and yellow jaundice. He didn't
count on the marvellous power of
Electric Bitters to ocure Stomach and
Liver troubles, but she heard OF it,
took seven bottles, was wholly
cured, avoided surgeons knife, now
weighs more and feels better than
ever. It's positively guaranteed to
cure Stomach, Liver and Kidney
troubles and never disappoints.
Price SOC. at Fitzgerald's drug
store. 51t4.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-12-13
In the Country POstOffice

Flandreau, S. d. Herald Life in
country town would lose hall ofits
interest were it not for the post of
fice. Here the rich and poor, the
high and low, come every day. The
business man comes in, opens his
box, takes out his mail and hurries
on to his work. The farmer, with
his oYeralls, comes in whistling a
tune. and gets the mail for all his
neighbors. The small boy sticks
his head up to the window and asks
for "our mail" Then the maiden
with the white apron calls for u let
ter which she knew would come to-
day, and failing to get it, she puck
ers up her mouth so prettily that
you feel like sitting down and writ.
ing her one, and 80 on and SO on.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-12-13

The House OF Representatives has
passed the army reorganization bill,
by practically a party vote, after
The canteen provision was stricken
out. This Army bill, or placing
OF the armv upon a permanent
basis, was necessary by reason OF
the present army provisions being
only temporary. Under the present
law the army would revert to about
10000 next July. Under the new
bill the president has discretionary
powers in creating an army OF be-
tween about $4,000 and 100, 900 az
occasion requires. The campaig,,
talk about militarism, empire, ETC.,
was all for effect. No one really be-
lleves such things could occur
among this free intelligent people.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-12-13
State Returns.

The vote OF South Dakota as can
yassed by the state board shows a
total of 90, ,131. President McKin.
ley's plurality is 1885. Congress
men Burke and Martin have plurali-
ties OF 1913 and II, retrospective
ly. Gov. Herried has 1912, and
all other rep. state officers from 49,
900 to 900. The state dispens-
ary amendment was defeated by
14,746, and the school fund amend
ment carried by 38, 1886. This is the
largest tota! vote eyer cast in the
state, and taken in connection with.
the census returns, indicates that the
population counts about four to
each voter.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-12-13

Western dairy farmers will be
pleased at the passage in the House
OF the GroIt bill raising the tax on
oleopiargarine when cd!ored from ,
to 10 cents. The trouble has been
heretofore that thousands ofpouuds
OF oleo was sold Mt butter prices,
and bought by people who supposed
they were getting butter. There ,lre
26 oleo manufactures in this coun-
try, and last year they produced
and sold 53, 500 tons of the stuff, a
great deal of it being sold for butter.
This. OF course was OF detriment to
butter makers. and an injustice to
purchasers, and congress win do a
wise thing in making the Grout bill
a law.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-12-13
Does Feeding Make Scrubs?

Feeding is becoming more aud
more recognized as an all important
thing no matter whether it is looks
muscle or milk that is wanted. x
Wisconsin horse breeder is quoted
as saying ''you may have the very
best breed but ii you neglect feed
you will have the veriest scrub that
ever grew on Wisconsin farm" II
that isn't true what causes promis-
ing young animals to grow up into
shapes best described as scrubs ?"-
Dakota Farmer.