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The Arizona sentinel., 1872-06-15
Female Duelists.

Ramona, alias Negueritta (ro- mantle appelation derives from her complexion) and a new im- p0rtation from Sonora named Ro- sa, both liv in 2 n the Rincon, and possessing no very good name for virtue, challenged one another, on Tuesday afternoon, to fight to the death. The cause: '.jealOusly." The preliminaries were arranged in accordance to the code of honor; the weapons were daggers, and the place chosen was neighbours house. At the appointed hour, 5 o'clock, the parties marched to the field of battle, but the woman refused to allow the use of her house fOrsuch bloody work where upon Rosa invited her antagonist to her stately mansion as the place where the difficulty could be set tied without interference. Ne gueritta accepted the courteous in- vitatiOn, and the two started for the place of combat. Rosa was fully determined to to her work, and do it qui, kly. Negueritta, was more so, and to make certain her victory, she allowed her an- tagonist to geta few steps ahead of her when she drew a Derringer from her pocket and fired at Rosa, but. fortunately doing no damage more than the loss Ofa curl, which the ball, passing through her hair, cut off as though done with a knife. The day following, they were still on the war-path. Ne gueritta had the black flag flying from her castle, to show that "no quarters" were to be given, while Rosa had the red flag hung out on her outer walls, and ready for the fray. Arbitrators have been ap- pointed, however, by both parties, and there is hope Of an a1nicahle settlement between them. Our po- lice knew nothing of this. They don't live in that portion of town. The District Attorney, we under stand. will have this matter looked into.
The Arizona sentinel., 1872-06-15
Letter of Recommendation.

The following will illustrate or manifest how wanting the parties in power are of true knowledge of the Indian character, and of what element the humanitarian East consist:
 STEAMER NEwBERN, l
 March 18th, 1872. 1 have seen Spam A. Cora for the last seven days, and have been pleased with his kindness, indus- try and good conduct. He wishes to know how many troops have been ill Arizona.
 One Company
 THere the undersigned tallies by ten until 100 is counted, and then long row of figures covers half the sheet of paper, and theE he adds them up.-ED.1
 All gone in......................2,3 1900 More coming.
 Spam A. Cora must love God! love man, and do right!
 Indlans' Friend,
 o. o HOWARD.
 Brig Gen. U. s. Army. It Is somewhat mysterious how a person can gain a knowledge of the true character of such an in- dividnalas the subject of the above letter in so brieta time; but, out of charity, we will suppose that it is an attribute not experienced by any but those who are sent to Ari- zOna for the purpose of gratifying the wishes of the so-called reli- gi0us associations East.
The Arizona sentinel., 1872-06-15
$10,000 merchandise shipped to Tucson by Baker. 4
INTEREsTING.-We have infor.

1NTEREsTING.- have infor- nation from private correspon- dence in San Francisco, that large amount of Government f nds l$3JO, ,0OW left there under heavy escort for tue United States Depository at Tucson, which, we believe, must have arrived there ere ih;s. We knew of this in time
 nave informed our readers ever week aco bat 2s secrecy is SUD- posed to be security against Mexi- can ha,'dits, We refrsiaed from mentioning until TOW.
The Arizona sentinel., 1872-06-15
Justice Hix's Court.


 Last Monday evening, Mrs. Maize was brought up before Jus tice Mix, charged with assault and battery upon ar Indian child. The Jury in this case, after being out all night, returned into Court Tuesday morning, without hav- ing agreed upon verdict. Where upon another venire for twelve Jurymen was issued, and the case tried again on that evening. This time the Jury returned a verdict of guilty of assault. Wednesday morning, Justice Mix sentenced the woman to $50 fine and costs, the whole amounting to S111. In default of which she was confined to prison. The counsel fer de- fendant filed notice of appeal but failing to furnish the required bonds, she was remanded to prison. During that day MT. Maize, the husband of the woman above named, went into Justice Mix's Court, and there ihsulted him, whereupon the Judge fined him $50 for contempt of Court, but as money seem to be scarce in the family, he too was coined in Jail i'll default of payment of fine. The man and wife and three little chil- dren, besides the indispensable" dog. are now enjoying the luxuries of the Hotel de ViIle.
 Since writing the above, the counsel for defendant applied for 8 writ of habeas corpus before Judge Porter, which was denied, but in view of the fact that the record from the Jutice's Court did not show that bond on appeal had been presented to Justice Mix, theCourt ordered that the attorney for defendant prepare good and sufficient bond, and present it to the aforesaid Justice. The bond being prepared, Justice Mix ap- proved of the same, and dis charged the prisoner.
The Arizona sentinel., 1872-06-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Sheriff.

hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of SEER 1FF of the County of Yuma, at the approaching November election.
 H. E. LINDSEY.
The Arizona sentinel., 1872-06-15
Military Items.

Company I, 18th Infantry, Capt. Thompson, is expected here on board the Newborn, to relieve Company D, same rigiment, Capt. MacG0wan, who is BOW com manding Fort Yuma, but who will leave onthe return trip off the New bern for Angel Island, Cal, from whence. it is expected, he will take his station at Camp Halleck, Nevada, on the c. P. R. E.
 Capt. Dewitt, surgeon Of this Department, has received orders relieving him from duty here, and assigning him to the Department of California. We learn that Dr. Gerard will fill his position here.
 Company F, 18th Infantry, BOW at Beaies' Springs, will be relieved oy company A, same rigirnent. Company F goes to Angel Island. Cal. on the following trip of the Newborn.
 Company G, I2th Infantry. nnw at Mohave, will be relieved by Company k, same rigiment. Com pany G goes to Camp Gastou, Cal.
 Company !, 23d Infantry, will arrive on steamer Newborn.
 OHF SHIPMEN1s,- During tho
The Arizona sentinel., 1872-06-15
District Court.
JUDGE PORTER, presiding.

JUDGE PORTER, presiding.
 In Chambers.-In the case of the Territory of Arizona vs. Mar gueret Maize. application was made by the defendant for writ of habeas corpus. The application denied, and such action was had in the premises as is related under the head Justice Court"
The Arizona sentinel., 1872-06-15

PEgsoNAL.-Jndge Porter and lady and Judge Reavis, arrived from Mohave. on the Cocopah, on Tuesday last.
 Wm. P. Miller, of Castle Dome, is ill town. He expect to stop operations on his mine on the lst of July, on account of the heat, when he will make a visit East. QUERY.-Can person run a ferry acrsss osr public streets, demand toll, and not pay a licence for the same? This couundrum is res- pectfuily dedicated to the proper authorit;e]. We hope they will look to 1t.
 CROWDED OUT.--A poem en- titled "Eieetoral Lyric" by Pc. n-r, together with several other Interesting items, is unavoidahiy croEedpG o,st
The Arizona sentinel., 1872-06-15

Mir. Wm. n. Gentry, q telegraph operator in Nashville, Tenn, has invented a device for propeliing railroad cars by the power of el. G. triciiy. He claims that R speed of one hrn1re4 miles an hour cau easily bc attained. "A committee of scientific gentlemen. uppoin,ed by the Nashville Industrial EXpo- siiioB," has made a favorable re- port on his inventio,.
The Arizona sentinel., 1872-06-15

OHE SHIPMEN1s,-DuriDg tho past :Do1th, 2,607 sacks, or about 200 tons ore, werc shipped frgu. { astla Oms
The Arizona sentinel., 1872-06-15

20 doZ. white pants at Bakers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-04-18
THE YELLOWSTONE PARK.
What California Thinks of

From the Department of the Interior,
with It's appreciation, comes us map
ana plan of a national park to be set
The location is ON the head waters of
the Yellowstone River, between the
4ith and 45th parallels of north lati-
tude, and 10 and III degrees 10
minutes longitude west from Green
wlch. The area OF the proposed park
IS 40 by 333 miles. embracing 1888
square miles and fraction, or about
50, 525 acres. In the southeast corner
OF this paralleloGram comes in drumming
almost due north) the Yellowstone
River. After flow of ten miles the
river enters Yellowstone Lake. of an
irregular shape, ten TO fifteen miles in
extreme length and width.
Near the centre of the park the river
debouches from the lake, and after
traversing for few miles the hot
springs region, tumbles over the Upper
Falls and enters the Great Canon, six
miles long. Coming ont Of this canon
ii receives II number of small tributary
streams, nom the east and west. and
passes through another region of hot
springs. The southern part of the
park is partly watered by the head of
Snake river, flowing southwark, and
with Claril's Fork forming the Column
bla river. About ten miles from the
southwest corner of thepark is Madison
Lake, small body of water two miles
long by one wide. This lake gives rise
to Madison's Fork of The Missouri,
which flows northward and westward,
watering, with many trihutaries,a large
part of the west centre OF the park.
The level lands are along Madison's
Fork, and are in the centre OF the park,
spreading around the great plateau Of
Yellowstone Lake and the hot springs.
1t is most picturesque region, en-
bracing some. of the g1andest and some
of the most beautiful scenery on the
continent, with lakes, rivers, mountains
and valleys, all in charming proportion
and most pleasing contrast. But the
policy of setting apart so large an area
of the public domain fer the exclusive
delights of the rich, aud shutting ont
actual settlers and cultivators, is I'M.
American and ought not to prevail
Sacramento Union.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-04-18

rather dangerous affection, viz: poll
evil. When the head of the animal is
elevated for length Of time. the mus
cles OF the especially the long.
issimus dorsi being placedin an abnor-
NAL position, that is, too long contract
ed, become irritated, and n certain
amount of inflammation set up, which
ends in the formation of an abscess,
constituting the so-called poll-evil
and, owing to its proximity to the spin
al cord, there is danger OF the pus bur
rowing in on the cord, causing paraly-
sis and death. Then, in the operations
for this disease, it is almost impossible
to perform successfully unless CONVEX
SAINT with the anatomy of the parts, as
the ligamentum huchp is situated there,
and if that is cut the head Immediately
drop"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-04-18

Brig Gen. Yamadn, Col KIDD, and
a number of secretaries and intcrpre-
ters of the japanese Embassy visited
the signal office at TO- o'clock on Sat
nrday evening last, to witness the prac-
teal operations Of the Weather Bureau.
They were received by Gen Myres and
bis assistants, Col. Mallory, and Lieuts.
Craig, Jackson and Greeley. There
WAS first explained to them tine manner
of getting the reports together in the
Washington Office; how each observer
was reading his Instruments ut the same
moment at every station in the United
States and Canada; that the observa-
tons were all transmitted to the chief
Signal Office by telegraph in the form
of a cipher; that each message was de-
liyered to the telegraph operator at n
fixed time-the operator sending it to
Washington through circuits especially
arranged for the weather reports, the
reports being "dropped" ut the differ
cnt stations on the line of the circuit. so
that each observer at each station Il
few minutes after delivering his own
report was receiving the reports from
the other stations. At exactly 1895 z.
NJ. they were taken to the observatory,
where the Washington observer was mt
that moment making what is generally
known as the midnight observation.
they accompanying hum to each instru-
ment, noting particularly the manner
of making the different corrections,
and then reducing the result to the
cipher to be transmitted by telegraph.
From this they went to the telegraph
room and saw the report delivered to
the operator and sent Then the re-
ports began coming in; first from the
southern stations, then from thenorth-
eastern stations, and then from the
west, following so closely, one station
upon another, that the time between
each was hardly distinguishable. As
each report was received the name Of
the station was read to them, and when
told at one moment that the weather
was pleasant at one distant place, and
at the next, as a report from another
station Mt great distance from the first
came in, that II heavy storm of snow
prevailed, their surprise seemed TO be
unbounded. While the reports were
coming In they were shown by the oh.
server the manner Of translating them,
and of writing number at once in the
bulletins by means of the manifold
process. Thence they were taken to
Lieut.. Craig's room TO see the manner
of charting the reports from each sta
ton as delivered from the telegraph
operator, including the drawing Of the
isobarometric lines, their comparison
with the former reports and the process
OF dedncing the probabilities " from
this they returned to the press room,
whore at 4 A. NJ, one hour and forty
five minutes from the time the reports
began coming, in they were each pre-
scented with maps showing the state Of
the weather all over the United States,
with the probabilities" Of the weather
for Sunday.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-04-18

We extract the following from the
Irish Sportsman and Farmer. With
respect to the growth of horses. 50 far
as regards height, it generally discon-
tlnues between three and four years
I'd. After three years old the limbs
very seldom become longer, but the
carcase increases IN depth between the
top of the wlthers and that portion of
the chest Immediately beneath it. Pro
lessor Ferguson some years ago dlscov-
cred that the measure of the fore-limb
of three-year- old colt or FLY, from
the centre Of the pastern joint, is the
measure of that portion of the adult
animal between the centre of the elbow
JOINT and the top OF the wither. Thus,
1t Is wanted to know what increased
height a three ear-old will attain when
lie or she shall have reached mat lrity,
1t IS only necessary to ascertain how
much greater the distance is between
the elbow joint and the top of the
Wlthers, The difference between these
Two measurements viii nearly exactly
indicate the maxium height the animal
Will attain IN the ordinary course of
- - ~ ''4AANAhS at 4uitti y. luIo
rule has for some time been recognized
in the cavalry Of the English and Con-
unental armies as almost rnfallible.
Bones are continually, though slowly.
changing their structure; but
as to their length, the bones
ot horses generally discontinue their
clongation at about between four and
four and q halt years old With respect
10 substance and structure, they are
not not quite developed until the ami
NAL IS ABOUT five years old There is
also IN the same paper q letter from a
Veterinary Student, of which the an
nezed is portion, but which hardly
display so much practical knowledge:
perceived paragraph, signed Row
Ell, condemuing the use Of bearing
telns, and, as / fully concur with the
views Of the writer on the subject ven
will perhaps allow me to observe that
Le has omitted III his list Of diseases.
wees, etc, consequent upon the CON
timed used Of the bearing-rein. one
very common and 1t the same time
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-04-18
OF All the Year.
BY NARY ELIZABETH DODGE.

Nora and in the sunlight basked
when the woods were in crimson drest.
..Of all the times Of the year." she asked,
Which is the gladdest?
Which is the saddest a.
And which do you love the best?'
I looked in her face with yearning pall
While answered, as half III jest,
s.Of all the seasons, in shine or rain,
This is the saddest,
This is the gladdest,
And this do I love the best
Stupid, - she cried in her laughing voice +;
LOT spring, summer, winter, or fan,
There surely IL more than a single choice:
To me one is saddest
Another is gladdest,
And one is the dearest OF all
still declared that. ask when she would,
Though 'twere winter or spring or the rest,
With her by my side, but one answer seemed good
That would be gaddest
That would be saddest,
That season the sweetest and best.
=. Why. what could il have to be saddest about ?"
SIZE asked. with q smile at it ALL
So | told her al once of my pain and doubt,
And 10! both our secrets came crecpin- out
In the glory and shade Of the fall:
And neyermore saddcst
But hottest, gladdest
We found the best season Of all!
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-04-18

Mrs. Esther Morris, one Of the lady
Justices Of the peace Of Wyoming, is
on a visit to California, and according
to one of the San Francisco papers is
quite weightv and substantial char
acter. Her Honor is said to be
healthy looking woman Of about two
hundred and forty pounds ayoirdupois. "
She does not appear, however, 10 be
made of very stern material, but, on
the contrary, mets on the slightest APP
plication 81 tender emotions. She be-
gan speech by saying, - was APP
pointed by man, and | was supported
in my office by men, and / nm always
grateful to mon"-but at this point Mt
terly broke down under the effect of
these very pathetic and touching senti-
ments.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-04-18
The Printers Strike in Germany.

A letter from Leipzig says: The
whole country has been much exercis-
ed about the strike of the Stuttgart
printers With the exception Of those
employed by Gotta, all the printers are
banded together, and opposite their
masters in the most determined man
ner The employers have organized
themselves, and are determined to re-
sst the strikes at all costs. The wa
ges OF the printers were last year
raised, and now are very fair, according
to the judgment of competent men.
The masters have bound them selves to
protect any man who accepts their
work, and have also started fund to
pay them for their lost time They are
resolved not to give in now, but will
call n convention Of All German print
ers and typefounders, probably to
Frankfort, and there determine upon
reforms and improvements for the
benefit Of employers and cn2otoycs.
The Government has allowed the sol
diers to work while The strike contin-
ues.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-04-18
ST., 000 Awaiting Somebody.
Prom the Roaton Times.

About five years ago, youth, appar-
en- ly fifteen or sixteen years of age,
called at the publishing house of John
+. Potter & Co., IN Philadelphia, and
offered "a manuscript story for publica-
ton. Mr.. Potter, the head of the firm,
who happened to be in at the time,
smiled at the idea of one SO youthful
aspiring to appear in literature as the
author of book but finally, at the
urgent request Of the boy, consented to
keep the manuscript few days and
look it over. When he had done SO, he
was convinced that the story, while
eyinciIg lack of polished education
on the part of the boyish author, pos
sessed considerable merit rs an exciting
novel, some of the scenes being de-
scribed with wonderful power; and,
after consulting with the other mem
bers of the house, decldedto publish it.
When the youth called few days
afterward, he told him of his conclu-
sion, and it was agreed that the author
should receive a royalty Of ten cents q
copy on all sold The story was duly
published in book form, under the
title of " White Rocks, and since that
time 10, 900 copies have been sold.
But what is singular about it is, that
the youthful author has been seen or
heard of since, and there is now due
him the sum of SIT, 900 as copy right on
his story.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-04-18
l.. u. SCoTT.
spring wheat and the chinch Bug.

The comparatively high price of
wheat may lead farmers to SOW large
quantities of this grain the coming
spring, right in the face of threatening
danger from the ravages of the chinch
bug in regions so infested. 1t is true
early sowing and early ripening may
prevent the worst consequences, but it
is not to be relied upon with certainty
Early sowing on well-pulyerized soil,
seeded with not less than one and half
bushels per acre, of plump, healthy
grain, placed within half an inch of the
surface Of the ground, are prerequis.
tiles to success.
1t has been hoped that the severity
OF the winter would tend to lessen the
number of bugs the coming year, but
this does not follow as a natural con-
sequence. 1t is denied by entomology
lists that the chinch bug winters above
the ground in cornstalks, but our OBJ
seryation is different, for we have found
them aiiNe and apparently healthy in
the winter under the blades and among
the husks Our observation, too, is
that the bugs DO more damage to wheat
sown on corn-stalk ground than upon
stubble ground plowed il the fall.
western Rur0{.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-04-18
FARM GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.
eating seed Potatoes.
From the Ohio Farmer.

From the Ohio Farmer
At least One-half OF the labor of cut
ting potatoes may he saved by using Il
common tin apple. quarterer, which any
timer will make for thirty cents. Set
the quarteTer permanently on a thick
piece of plank six inches square, so
that the edges ofthe pillow will be upper
most. In cutting into quarters only,
place the eye end of the potato on the
centre OF the quarterer, and push the
potato down SO as to cut through the
stem OF the potato; this will give each
piece an equal share of eyes. II small
er pieces are desired cut as nearly
through rs possible and have the quar-
ters hold together, and then draw up
the potato and cut across the quarters
on one side of the wings of the quarter
er into eight, twelve, sixteen, or more
pieces, as wanted the pieces toward
the stem end being cut the largest.
In cutting potatoes worth from one
to twenty dollars per pound, and where
from three to five pecks are used to
seed an acre, We cut potatoes into quar-
tiers or eighths lengthwise, and then
subdiyide the eyes into from two to
eight pieces, giving each eye as nearly
rs possible an equal share Of the pota-
to. These very small pieces seem to
produce as well as large ones, if the
ground is not too dry while they are
starting Three to five bushels of seed
per acre is a plenty.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-04-18
How Mr.. Seward Drew Revolver on


Not long ago a gentleman was telling
me Senatorial anecdote of and dating
back to the u3lte-bciium days. Mr.
Seward had made a speech-something
about the telegraph-when Mr.. Toombs.
of Georgia, rose to reply, and made a
speech full of personal abuse OF Mr..
Seward. He wrought himself mp into
a rage and dashed about in the most
aggressive manner He finished, and
took his seat. AS Mr.. Seward rose
from his chair, every eye was bent upon
him with the greatest anxiety. With
calm measured steps he walked
towards Mr.. Toombs. 1t was
noticed that his right hand was
underneath the rear pocket of his
coat. There was apprehension that
he was concealing a pistol, and Mr..
Toombs' friends crowded around him.
When Mr.. Seward reached him
he drew ont his hand, and, opening his
snutf-box, politely invited his adver.
sary to take a pinch of snuff. my
God :" said Mr.. Toombs, "Mr. Seward,
have you no feelingsi" :" Take a pinch
of snuff which will sooth your
agitation. : He then returned to his
seat, and, without any allusion to Mr..
Ioombs or his speech, made an able
argument in favor Of his measure, which
he carried, as GOODNESS and self-posses-
sion always will win the victory over
hot temper and passionate invective.-
Washington letter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-04-18

Ok the evering of the 4th of March
there was a wonderful display Of the
aurora australls and borealis, which
was simultaneously visible in both
hemispheres. Advices have reached us
that it was seen from England, France,
Lisbon, Malta, Constantinople, Alex
andria, Bombay, Suez and Alden. In
all probability visible electromagnetic
ic zone enYeloped the whole earth.