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The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

TIE SExEs.-There are more males than females born by per cent. At the age of 2O there are more females than males. At the age of 10 the preponderance Is again on the other side, and there are more males than females. At 70 the sexes are again even. De tween 70 and 100 years there are more wo- men than men, or an excess of , per cent. ! The mortality of women is greatest between the ages of % and 40. After 70 years of age the probabilities of longevity, as is shown, are far greater for females than for males.
 Archaeological Journal.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05
Application for Patent.
LAND OFFICE. rnr.corr AT

ls
 Atr lst ls7l
 Notice is hereby given that Han. mood kFg. A Ca. pbiurufIr4et asaiian of Tr-.sHs by tsif authsFxei agent Geurgs A. HAn4n.bd ubsee P. 0. nadr,s. .. fie-est bAvaIai County, Arsoua Territory. have made aprcHun r PAteat fr tbousand l,tsOl iEear feet oi The sDaih of The Tiger lpis l@zrhg silver Nth saTfsr- grotud two hundred Feet u width sitAied in Tiger hining District laynTai Cuunty ai Tstuiuy of Afigua aud descfihd n the yas aRd teid noi.s gnn this urAcs tftAo~., Niss
 B.giunug Auonmeut No. |, Ht the oostbeAs' russ (rou ihi, The sectOn b-'~e"p ssetson 22 aBd g7 Twp lO x R N.. bcsrs x s9 T.. ~ chains - n lnks distn) tb@nce 2 ". one thOusaud tlOJl fcrt Ll Monument No. 2: thence O. w two huHdred ,aUgJ feet Moauiaeut No. 9. taence N. gs- D. cue tosaBd (lOD feet io Mpnumeut Ni FrItn ihls o'rer th. section esrner between serion 22 sad g7 Twp To- \ K W, Ia ant Salt river and Meridian h-sr. \ lSo F. 27 can, sJ5l-'J Inks dstaut; thsHcs $. es F tu t-nt of b.g ming; attaining 100 sad fruing TuTtou gf setion 29 Tsp. lu V. K. ]. W. uf tils and Salt base and mcr'dan Sad io Atou he ing tscur,ied in Vol B . al hAe g15 ot JSusfy l,e,urd- of SAvapai coulty. Isir " oi ArHOna The al,tuiug ClaInant th- norh !. ~ C. Collier wb9 oaAus the hrsl sJuth sHtsnsou of ts- Tiger l,.t-.
 WILLIAM \. KELLY, Rrsisiei.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

The bids for Government contracts at head quarters, Fort Whipplc, on Saturday last, the 2hh inst, were numerous and averaged lower than ever before. Bidders from New Mexico cn. tered the field but failed to secure any contracts. Mcssrs. Fish, Hcings S Bennett were the low. est bidders for grnu-oilcring to supply alt posts in the Territory at 2llO cents per pound. The lowest bids for transportatior, by same parties, were: from Yuma Depot t6 Mcdowell. ? 31: tO Graham. 2j; Bowie, ? %; Apache, D. Be- tween any of the above mentioned posts except Apache, ? 40; from any Of same to Apache, , JO. D. Hazard made the lowest bid for transportation from Ehrcnbcrg to the posts in northern Arizona.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

Eggs arc useful for many purposes besides food and for matching. If you get fish bone in your throat, swallow an egg and It will be sure to carry down the bone easily. There is another fact touching eggs that Is worth mention. When, by accident, corrosive sub
 mate is swallowed, the white of an egg will neutraizc the poison, and change the effect to that of dose of calOmel.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

On Saturday hsi, Rev. A. Gilmore, post chap lain at Whipplc, who, for many months past, has held divine service in Prescott delivered a vale dictory sermon at the Court house. The room was crowded with attentive listeners MT Gilmore has lahOrcd earnestly and faithfully in his duties, and his many friends ai Fort Whipplc and in Pres colt regret his departure
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

The S,n Diego Union commenced it's ifh volume March 20th., coming out with new type, and making an improved appeasiuce.
 We rcjui'e with the prosperous and are pleased that the Union is constantly increas ing in circulation and is q self sustaining paper.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

ONE THiSG OR TIRE OTHER.--A Metho- dist minister near little Ileavenm was in- vited to take tea by member of that chnrch The food consisted of cake made of Indian neal. When the elder opened his slice he noticed some feathers in IL [" lt seems to me sister, said be, "that your Johnny cake i. feathering out" There" the host CTS replied, ." l told my husband the other day that he must either get a cover for the meal barrel or remove the hen roost."
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05
1EKLY ARIZONA MINER: PRESCOTT ApRJT < ,o7o
Grand Ball at Arizona City.

The Arizona Sentinel of the 22d inst, gives an account of gay old ball on Saint Patrick's night at Thomas Hughes saloon at that place. Everything was lovely and the goose hung in an elevated position. Germans, Mexicans, lrishmen and Americans, were there and liquors were free. Christmas comes but once year." All the same with St. Patrick
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

The attention of our merchants and others who have freight between Los Angeles and Prescott, either way, is directed to the nd- vcrtisemrnt of J. l.. Warl & Co. This firm have the ireightng of all the bullion from the smelting furnaces Y. Wallapai District, and on account of the amount of business a and discount of 20 per cent of schedule rates from the Los Angeles and Wilmington rail road company, on all Arizona freight.
 They desire to establish a line of teams be- tween los Angeles and Prescott and will give extra inducements for the tran.portaS an of lumber, ores, hides, ani other back freish, to way stations or through to San Francisco
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

Tue Secretary of the Legislative meeting to form Democratic central committee, furn- isbes the following item omitted in the re- port of the proceedings:
 The committee having heen duly constitu- ted, elected Hon. !. A. Rush, of Maricopa County chairman of the committee.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

The Wallapai lndiaus who have been doing mil itary service under Gen. Crook, have accumulated considerable money, and desire to invest it in horses and stock, and have commissioned Dan. O'Lcary, their interpreter and leader, in whom they have welldcscrvcd confidence 10 procure the animals. Dan. and others Of his chGJsIng, are on the way to California to buy the stock. Such investments will be sure guarantee 0! the good behavior Of the tribe.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

When our superiors praise us it generally has an invigorating effect. Example: The lroquois Times, a lively, g. aheld sheet, caused a feeling of joity in our breast by the following item, m its issue of March sth
 The Weekly Arzona NlNER published at Prescott Ar. zoun is uf uilr most e,fcemeti sN exchanges
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

Station on the Gila, who gets his mail al the Snford po,tollice, complains that he has re- ceived no MINER for three weeks. Generally speIking. the subscribers to the MINER are well served by our Arizona postmasters and if papers are not received, the fault at nc time rests with us, as the papers are always carefully mailed.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

A letter from our fellow citizen, s. c. NIL Ter, dated los Angeles, Mar. 2i, states that the horse disease had been raging in that section but was gradually disappearing,
 More rain has fallen during the winter than has fallen for the last two yeait and the prospects for good crops were very favorable. Many men were anxious to learn from him concerning the prospects in Arizona for llhnrprs. Wages in Los Angeles and San Bcrnardino counties are very low and hundreds of men are without employment who would come here if sure ofstealy work.
 Runners were current in Los Angeles that Jas. CuSenbery would soon resume charge of the Nulture n,ine in this county, and that the company would have S2OO0OO at their disposal for needed improvements
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05
Administrators Notice.

IN THE PROBATE COURT. IN THE COUNTY OF l MoHAvE, TERRITORY OF ARIZONA. h the Matter of th. Estate of SAMUEL TODD Decd, Notice is hereby given by the undersigned admnistra, tr of the named estate Co the crors f and all ersous having claims against said deeeased Co exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers within ten months from the publication of this notce Co the undersigned ai his office in the town Of Mineral Park
 ALDER RANDALL. Administrator Mineral Park, Mohaye County, A. T.. March 2s 1873.
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The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

A scholar in a country school was asked, "How word was dis posed of as follows "Cow, Is noun, feminine gender singular number, third person, and stands for Mary" stands for Marry How do you you make that Outy" "Beoause," added the intelligent pupil, of the COW didn't stand fo' Mary how could she milk hery"
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

ALTALFA.-This has proved A profitable crop in Arizona. Officers whose duty it is to provide forage for government animals like alfalfa, and every farmer whose land will produce it, should be certain to plant all he can of it.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

On Thursday last, Prescott was visited by the most dlsagreeable wind from the southwest that we have had for two years. Sand, and the light trash that accumnlates in tho streets, filled the air. making It very disagroeabo for travellers.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

Gen. Crook, in his travels tbrougl the Territory, and in excursions around Fort Whipple, has shot many birds, and has preserved and 'stuntd their skins. His collection contains many rare and bCau- tiful specimens of Arizona and would bc aquisi- tiOn lO any OrDilhOOgIsl.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

John Schaffcr and Ed. Powers, two old residents ,oi Prescott returned 10 town this week, after a .sojourn of six months in eoohe, Nev. They say that Arizona compares hvOraby with that section s--Only there Is moro money in Pioche.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

It is declared by an Indiana editor whc "can't stand it any longer" that the only difference between the entrance to barn anC q lounser around newspaper office, is that the first is barn door and the latter darn bore
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

The MINEKi constantly receiving letters from all the old states written by those who were here from to 10 years ago, asking information con- cerning our future prospects, declaring their ln- trntions Of returning hithcr, praisins the health funess of our climate, our mines, our grazing ft. ciIities, and the certain approach of prosperity in this territory.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05
Musical.

The Twenty third Infantry Band win play ,he following ,eecons this (saturday) afternoon at 2 o'clock; ss- 1. March, from Tannahsuser. g. Soldasn Polka. g. The two men al Arms and serenade Du Page
 from Genevieve. |" 4 Pearl River QuadTills. t 5 Parting waltz |" 6, Song.-Ths Exles Lament e !, First Love, Polka RsdOwa. g. Shoo Fly gal0p.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

Attention Is called to our advertising columns, where D. Callaghan has reduced the price Of his Donnoly's California Premium Yeast Powder to $500 per gross. This powder has no superior, and ought 10 be used by all housekccpeFs, "ho desire 10 nave good, light and sweet bread.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

The Concord coach has become famous all over this continent. Its manufacturer, Lewis Downing, has just died, aged eighty-one years.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

By letter from Tucson, of date March i5 we are informed that Gov. Stafford vas pre- pairing to give another big ball. The same letter states that the animal plague, in a mild form, was in circulation.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

James MiIer, cousin of the Miller Bros, leaves Los Nieios, Cal, about the first Of April, with 25O head of fine cows, and a lot of good horses. He will settle in the vicinity of Prescott.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

Hon. F. F. Low, our minister to China, has resigned. It is expected that Senator Cole or Nye will be appointed in his place,
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

Four stanzis of most extraordinary poetry were received by the MINER this week The author Is respectfully invited to call ut this office and-be shot.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

Messrs o. II. Case and c. B. Foster, U. s. dep uty surveyors, who have been engaged in survey ing township exteriors, in Mohave county, return ed to Prescott last week.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

Mr. II. A. Eastman, special Indian agent, at Camp Beale Springs len town for that post with bis family, on "Wednesday morning. Mir. A. J Moore accompanied the party.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

The cottages just finished nt Fort Wbipple, for officers, are ornament 10 the post, and n credit 10 Capt. McGregor who planned and super intended their erection.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

Seven Presidents have been twice insugu- rated The list is as follows: Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jackson, Lincoln, Grant.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

A country paper in Minnesota wants to know who swlndled the Indians out of "such an inferna country as Minnssota is, and who deluded th white people into tF'
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

Jas. Brash arrived in town last week with 2',OOJ pounds of freight for Rodcnburg & Foster, A. l.. MoeIler, and C. A. Luke mostly of fluid nature.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

J. P. Hargrave, Esq, Is fitting mp the building formerly occupied by Julsc Barry in fine siyle for law office.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

Many of our citizens afflicted with . cold or insucnza, which resembles, in it's effects, tue eJ,izOoiic.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

His many friends will be glad to learn that Dr. B. semig, late Surgeon at Fort whipple, Is expect ed back soon.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

Messrs. A. Frank, W. B. llrllngs and John G. Campbell lcft town on Wednesdny's stage.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05

MAGNOLM WATER, FLORIDA HhaSs Water snd the best Wnght's Cologne. Fresh
 aud Genuine, a, DR. KENDALLs Pionssr Dus stors
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05
Vinegar for Sale

Abput hundred Rallou. of GBe cider vinegar f0 sAie, cheap. ArFly ai the MiNtR ofhce.
 Prescott Apr :, ls7J
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05
FOR SALE and TO LET.

light buggy, horse and harness for sale The sec1ud house south at hs T-Stvce fr sale of Co let Enquite oi John stemmsr, Ai the Oriental bakery
 JOHN STEAMER Prescott April 5 ls73
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05
A q A R ID.

My friends and patrons hereby notified that hav hi. day closed out my business in the Oriental Baker aad Restaurant and return io them my thanks Tor ihei taironage during the time have conducted the haiss can confidently recommend a continuance of their tvo and sutT,Ft t my suooessor at the old stand NIT yoh semrnsr who will endeavoT t0 please the taste i 10 hungry public. DAN hAlA Prescott, April l. is13
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05
Wallapai Assay Office, Cerbat, Mohave County, Arizona

beg "a inform the miners and public in general that have opened Assay Onice Cerbat wAllapaDistrci where prepared to do any work in the line of my business have
 Reduced Prices to Suit the Times, v!s, Single Assays for Lead. Gold and Silver t2 70 Single Assays for Copper .............5Od 5Od Single Assays for Copper, Gold aud Silver I5s Silver Bullion melted and Assayed al Ter cent. of value Persons sending will observe the following rule PulveEe the and mix thoroughly send about two ounces of each sample f more than sample, mart she in plain figures Results given by return mail
 C, PLETz, Assayer.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05
Ranching for Horses.

Thomas Tlonrnoy viii herd horses Stoneh0uss' ranch ia Williamson Valley for s3 @ -seh Ter mouth
 THOMAS FLOJgNOY. Prescott AIrl 5, ls5J n
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05
Rsduosd Prlcss to suit th. Timsl, ,la
Blank Drafts,

Printed in good style Bank note paper for sas at tn N NER ofhee.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-04-05
POST OFFICE, PRESCOTT
E' . R - AL E.

vrappers when 90 dssired-alvays hand at the ocs honteEuma street, Prescott Price 25 cents per copy
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-04-24

Butter and ehesse are almost indlspensI-
pie articles Of food. Properly nssd, they
gre nutritious and healthy; but an 'inosdi.
nate use OF either csuses indigestion and
dyspepsia. Owen Gafaey's Sunday Com
Tort, Jadicionsly used win remove both Of
there troublee
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-04-24
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURES Ol
TRAINS ON q. O. q A. Ie. r.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF
TRAINS ON d. O. q A. 10. r.
On and after Sunday, Feb. 10th, 1873,
trains will run 40 follows:
NORTH NO. 8. No. l. no. 7.
Leave irvine. l2,15PM. b.20PM
Leave Oil City 500 A n. 2.3o P Y. 1902 II
Pet. Cen $50 " 3,37 S,33 "
" Titusv. ITO =" 4.25 9.l5 "
Arrive Cory, $50 800 " 1910 "
No e-Accommodation Freight.
Leaves on City $50 A N; Pet Centre,
1918; Titusville, ll.05; Ar. Cory, l2,40pm
SOUTH. No. .. NO. 4. NO. 6.
Leave Cory, 1856 A \. $40 A Y. 6.2OPx
" Titusv. IL. 20 P n. 7,3O 7,3O d"
I" P. Cen. l,20 SIT 8,l6i"
Arrive o. City 200 800 " 500 "
I" Irvine. 500 ll.38 d"
No. lO--Accommodation Freight.
Leaves Cory l,4O p m; Titnsv. 2,66; Pet
Centre. 1855; Ar at OH City, 4,30 p N.
~ No. 5 and 6 rrn on Sunday.
TCommpnc ny Nov. Sd trains will run
by Philadelphia time. which is TEN MIN.
UTEs FASTER than our time.
J. J. LAWKENCF, Gen. Supt
C. ]. HEpRrRH. ASS, supt.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-04-24
Phiia drlphIa Il Erie Railroad
WINTER TINE. TABLE.

WIN1 FIR TINE TABLE
On and Arrr Suntny Oct 21th. 1872, the Trains
on theilhiiad,iph Il & Erie I,a.road Iwill run -
follows:
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-04-24
A. j. HAWLEY.

COLDwATER LEASE, WILD CAT HOLLOW
tr,lenm Ce tire. a., IL the only authorized acen,
m Oil Regi for the sale If the Powder, Of whom
1t can he ohained by the keg or pound
~ 1t Is a'sO for sse at the Hardware Store Of
Geo. w. " insor, fetl oleum Cen,rC, Pa.
July l2.tf
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-04-24

a. GAFFNEY Keeps constantly on
hand Scotch Ale and London Portsr, oapoc
Middletown transcript., 1873-07-05
L Is Better.

Better 10 wear calico dress without
trimming il 1t T. paii for, than 70 owe
tie shar-kcppar for the most elegant .ilk.
cut aud trimmed in the most tcwiehng
mannar
Better 10 live in Log cabin all your own,
than brown stone mansion belonging To
some cue else
Better walk forever than run in dsll
for horse aud carriage.
Better to it hy a pine table for which
yoa pail three dollars ten years ago, than
send home a new extension black walnut
top. aud promise 10 pay for i, next week
Better u usf the old cane- seated ehaifs
and faded ,wo.ply carpet, than tremble at
the bill, scni hume from your npholsierer' ;
for the nast elegant parlor sci ever made
Bitter meet Your business acquaintance
with a free ,doa't owe you u cent smile,
thau to dodge around the corner 10 escape
a dun.
Better TO pay the street organ. grinder
two cents for music If you must have it.
than 10 owe for grand piano.
Better 10 gaze upon bare walls than
pictures unpaid for.
Better eat thin soup from enrthenwnrc,
If YOU owe your butcher nothing. than to
dine of lamb and roast beef, aud know
,ha, i, does not belong to YOU
Middletown transcript., 1873-07-05
narrowing Wheat.

4 correspondent writes TO the Country
Condemn as follows:
Il would like very much 20 have some
safe aivee as to whether ii is advantage
Gus to harrow wheat in tho Spring cspn.
eially drilled wheat, and how should il he
narrowed whether across the drilling or
with ii-aui whether it should be rolled
and il 50. whether it is better TO roll be-
fore the harrow CT after; and ii 10 he
seeded III grass, timothy or clover. when
the grass seed should be sown o.
T. which the editor replies:
Me have successfully narrowed wheat
in the Spring. repeated the operation two or
three times ut intervals of about week,
until the wheat was foot high or more.
The result was quite successful, and the
crop was increased over five bushels per
acre The implement used was tho
smoothing harrow, which rulvcrized ihe
cafth without injuring the plalts. The
last narrowing, clover seed was sown.
and it took better than another sowing
cally in the Spring This mode Of har-
rowing may be applied to wheat sown
broaieas, or drilled equally we'll. and il
makes little difference whether the harrow
If run with or across ths drills. We do
no; see any advantage in rolling wheat.
except in case the wheat has been heaved
By the frost. when il has been thought
useful by pressing.
Middletown transcript., 1873-07-05
A Smart Agent.

'.Sir J" said tall. thin man, clad in
worn. very shining garb. suddenly sppear-
ing in the room, Il have vcnturcd to call
to lay before you one Of the most astonish-
ing inventions Of modern times" They
all begin in some such impressive way as
that. "A gas burner. sir" was busy
arranging some papers in corner, aud
having both hauds full. with pen held
crossways in my mouth, was. for the
moment, quite at his mercy. perhaps
sir. you are aware that in the case Of
every kind Of burner but this now show
you. gas gives of a most noxious efiuvi-
um. having peculiarly ruinous effect on
the eyesight by this time had empted
my hands and mouth, aud was advancing
upon him. Fixing his eyes upon mine.
he started back in distressful horror
Heaven help US. sir" he exclaimed
chow you have suffered already Your
sight, sir, would not last six months long
cr This must not be-"
Before could say word or lift en-
ger to stop him he rapidly glded pas, me
to the table on which the lamp stood
With nimblencss which rooted me to the
spot in apprehension, he whipped of the
shade. then the old burner In moment
the lamp was ruin, 1T is a mercy Of
Providence, sir. that happened to call Z"
Stop" called ''Replace every
thing as it was. instantly"
"The number Of eases OF premature
blindness. be calmly proceeded, ",ba, |
have had the qualification Of preventing z
makes my labor a most pleasant one"
Thinking be might be deaf. hawlcd
II don't wan, your burner; won, have
il; take it off y For be was lightly
twring the new one in its place
There, sir. you will feel thankful to mc
as long as you live. the only thing that
troubles me in the matter is. | know am
running the spectacle makers"
DO you hear 4 ! asked shall not
pay YOU for il, F"
lie struck very effective attitude
"Paymeut Of what consequence is that !
could not remove that inc,timahle burn.
er for any amount Of money, when III,
alternative Is the ruin Of your valuable
cycsight For, sir your eyes arc worth
many burners make you present d
il willingly | am poor man. under
heavy travelling expenses, aud have a fam.
ly in want" BE- sighed "bu, duty ,hal'
be done The price i, thrcc.p pence half
penny. or three shilings dnzeu know
You will regret this momcn,ary harshuc>s
10 ihe lens years y enme, when you A.,
enjoying the benefits q That tnturr
Bu, that Is not my affair. though nm
sarry to think u i. Goei morning. ,ir
1t n any time. 10 matter how lons an III.
tersal. Is samn intoneeltaAle aee
anything should become ont af nrier ii
i' yna will dnd iha name o the mnnnflc-
turcr, stamped ~ the side D. ee,d
enough 10 drop a line h their well known
hous+ at Glasgow ard man will be in,
stlnrlg sent 10 attend fo il was hea,rn
This 9lier II send a man from scaillna
into the heart of England. after lap,,
II years. "a put gratniipnsly he.iowet
thfee.penee. .hali.renny sa.-bnrner I
rights was too much far me, | hal 70 maxi
a purchase - GhaMLerS .i4ngd