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Arizona weekly miner., 1874-04-17

We have copy of the bill now before Congress, for the gradual reduction of the army of the United States. It provides that on or before the first day of January, 1875, the number of enlisted men in the ser vice shall be reduced to a, 5,0OO, and shali not be increased except by law. Also, that no new commission or promotion shall be grant ed until such time as the officers have been reduced to relative number.
Arizona weekly miner., 1874-04-17

The rsssay third Infantry Band w play the follow. sns seseesious morrow (saturiayJ at o'clock D |. Narca-Sangers Lnst-Fau.t g. Pslka-Bell. l.--Labifzky. ! BalIad-''Thou Ar so Near and Yet 90 Fu"-ReI.
 chardl t QnadnDe--La Belle Helene, e,--KnghI 8 Waliz-Rhine KIange,-CunxI C. Ballad-"The EHiiss Lameat"-D' Albert 2. Sehottsehe-Soavent de Casstanti se--Rsitu-l E. Galop--shso FIy.-Lee.
 AUGUsT THmL- Acting Chief Musician.
Arizona weekly miner., 1874-04-17

MLC. c. Bean has sold his Eureka mill, near the head of Lynx creek, to the Salvador mining company. We presume they intend to move 1t farther down the stream, to the Ramos place, recently purchased by them, and where they have an excellent water priyfIepe
Arizona weekly miner., 1874-04-17
The steamship LacOnia, while on the Medi-

terranean sea, on voyage from Alexandra, Egypt, for Anglers, having as passengerS 27s pilgrims returning from Mecca, encountered terrific gales. One huge wave, which struck the vessel; washed overheard fI5ai her deck IF of the pilgrims, and all were drowned.
Arizona weekly miner., 1874-04-17

AN ISvEsrIaArroS or CEN CaocK-A threat h made to investigate the conduct of Gen. Crook In his management of the Indian affairs of Arl zona. We trust they will present their charges against him and chialn a hearing. The oppo ncnts of the thlevlng pfactlced systematically at the expense of the red men ny the civilian Agents ask nothing better. IT the army officers do not come of with more credit than tbe Agents ap- pointed by partisan influences, the public will be astonlshed.
 There is good reason why m army officer should be more careful than q politician. He must be educated 10 his business; his commis- sion runs for life he understands no other occu- patton he has DO ambition outside of his pro- fcssiou. His support Is secured by his pay: his enjoyment of life depends upon the good opinion of his fellow officers who are jealous Of the rep uiaton of the service. If they discover any fraud, it Is their policy to expose and punish him. They cannot afford to let the army fall Into dis credit. The good name and the interest of their profession requires ,hem to repudiate all assocla- lion with thieves. They must look out not only for this year and the next but for twenty, thirty or even forty years to come, when they will stil be affected by the reputation Of the army whole He Is required to conduct his business in public monetary affsirs according to strict and general rules, which provide numerous checks. Very strong influences contribute 10 keep him honest Besides he is usualiy familiar with the sayages by long residence among them, and able, therefore, to protect himself against the dlshon. esty of his sHbcrdlnatcs.
 What, on the other hand, is the civilian Indian agent' He Is the appointec of political party selected as mitier Of personal hvoritism, en- tirely ignorant of tue country and of Inc savages under bis jurisdictioD holding his place for a brief pcriod, expecting to gain nothing in rcpu- tston, beid 10 DO strict accountability, and pro tected by strong partisan influences against ex- posture or punsshmcnt tn case he should commit fraud. Just now the Italian agent is selected on account of nls supposed religions zeal, which is tn many caees assnMed for the occasiop, and used as cloak for l,fbdefihy the unfoftanste savages entrusted to his care z TbsI civilian ageut has some other business 10 which he expects to re- turn, and in which he did not succeed very we'll, v-pussssou, no seassf fsAses~F s4A pey}nsneus on eisi station to lose by the dIscoysry of hIs dis. honesty, and hls associates hase.a motive, in ep. eouraging bs frauds. % tnht they can share the profits. As compared with the army officer, the civilian Indian agent bas few and small induce. ments 10 perform bis dutles with strict regard to the interests of the Government aud the nation aud the general opinion in the districts occupied by the Indians In California, Oregon and Arizona is, that ise conduct of the two classes of officials corresponds very closely with the influences sur. rounding them.-ls. F. Alta
Arizona weekly miner., 1874-04-17

Mfr V. s. Stevens, of Tucson, announces himself as . candidate for Delegate to Con gress, in to-day's paper. See what he has to say in the third column of the third page.
Arizona weekly miner., 1874-04-17

Phe San Diego World says that J. k MannAssa .S Co, sold twenty mules Co the Arizona freight. era in thcir own the othsr day, and sLii have af y head ol splendid aplmlis for sale.
Arizona weekly miner., 1874-04-17

Ed. W. Wells, Clerk District Court and County Recorder, was among the passengers for Phoenix yesterday. Dr. McCandless and R. E. Elliott started for same place to-day.
Arizona weekly miner., 1874-04-17

We have letter from Mir. 0. 4. Franklin, an old Arizona typo. He is now quartered at the American Exchange in San Francisco, and sticks type on the Daily Chronicle.
Arizona weekly miner., 1874-04-17

During social evil revival in the city of Glas- gov, scotland, h ~ns the custom for ciesgymen 70 go about the streets al night and 10 invite any poor unfortunate who might be wandering amid Una loueiy echoes to a midnight tes party where prayer was mingled with hospitality, On QUO oc. casion respectable and porily old divine found young woman standing al she corner of the street In rather an undecided attitude. "Youpg woman, said he, twill you come with me to the house Of prayery 1 would save you from life of misery here and damnsiion hereafter" 70 1T you please, sir" replied the unprotected fe- male, "i amt social evil, I'm only waiting for the bus"
Arizona weekly miner., 1874-04-17

newly married lady in HsddonbeId, New ter sey, hid toy snake in ber husbands boot few days ago. Benedict, on discovering the reptile took critical look at himself in the mirror, and then went for his deInijohn and threw it into pond.
Arizona weekly miner., 1874-04-17

Thsfe is ao, s9vn. village, military post farming of -iaas ss:leass: Ia Arizona h which ;Aa MINER does 10; creaais aai copies of h are sent 70 every State and TWf.O'y itAe Uaoni which, coupled Si'S i@ age ana .,sslp, make i very desirable advertising medium.
Arizona weekly miner., 1874-04-17

Read Asher < Cos new advertisement.
Arizona weekly miner., 1874-04-17

vlr,. ILL THE PATENT PILLS. FaEsIs ,ss and genuine. al DR. KEHDALL's PisEes,
Arizona weekly miner., 1874-04-17
Legal Blanks.

S sssry class and hind always hand and for ssIe peace or o'hsf onicss can reasonably hRd fault wilh
Arizona weekly miner., 1874-04-17

tsins with good prospect of striking Capi- tan Chiqnito, Eskinila, Eskiwina and Kski- minzin, whose bands are in that section.
Arizona weekly miner., 1874-04-17

~niank Mining and Quiteiafm Deeds Special and General Pevvsrs-os-Attsrnsy ste.. for sale stths Miner omes.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

SOME OF our business houses here are
DONG a pretty good business. One
gentleman informs US that his house
has shipped some seventy Eve tbous.
and bushels of grain this year.
HENRr SNYDER says that il Just;cs
Cox will but let him alone long epous i
he will build himself bake-oyso az
supply said justice with bread instead .,
whisky.
PATRICK, OF the NatiOnd! SAWS b..
don't think there is four hundred dol
lars in cash IN Marshall county,
BRIDGEPORT furnishes plssts,s,s H.
Moundsville. We notice ss,s,sI ' ~
town this week. !"
JOHN ROBINSON did his vo,l u.u
when be was here with his circu. ,r;n
spring. He need never come bsoi.
again. There are five hundred bows IA
town who have been prscticius eve,
since the 5th OF May, to turn themsely.,
wrsng side out.
The Standard has ten subscribers in
Moundsville, and four correspondents.
Property is changing hand and we
are glad to hear OF il. A little more
enterprise in town won't do any harm
THERE are several new buildings tsl k,
ed OF in town, and We suppose the par
ties will begin them soon.
VIZ hear that there is q call for the
citizens Of this county to meet at the
court house next Monday evening, tc
make arrangement for sending som,
one 10 the Grafton convention.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23
MOCNDEyILLR.

TIE difference between a County
Court aud potato patch is this, one is
bugged aud the other lie bumbugged; 'tis
the case here at any rate.
We would suggest that the ladies' OF
MoundsvIlle crusade the man who re-
porte items from this place for the
Standard. There is evidently screw
loose somewhere. We wouldn't inti-
mate for the world that the gentleman
drinks, you know, but then a man VINO
can't tell the difference between Hans
Criswells chimneys and railroad
chimneys" must certainly get light
headed when be looks up.
TIE prospects OF starting the mill
again seem favorable and no douB! the
many persons here who have been de-
pening on this institution Tor en-
ployment will be glad to learn the
fact.
BUSINESS is Frightening.
VIZ noticed some enterprisiDg parties
at work resurrecting 40 old we'll long
since gone out Of use. The well had
been filed up with rubbish and dirt
and beeL travelled over by wagons for
years tack. The well is situated about
the middle OF Market street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

DELlCloUs.-Charley Behler, tina,
prince OF caterers, ha, just received q
lot OF the most delicious pineapples
that ever delighted the palate OF an
epicure. A number Of them were
placed in front of his store Yesterday
afternoon and filled the ar for yards
around with their fruity fragrance.
The original "smbrosia" on which the
Grecian gods fed is Low believed to
have been sliced pineapple dressed
with sugar and sherry wine; possibly
a few macaroons were added when Juno
was especially hungry.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

CIRCUIT COURT. The Court met at
the usual hour yesterday morning
Judge Melvin on the bench.
A copy OF the will OF John s. Hop
kins, OF Baltimore, was admitted to
probate, Messrs. Francis White, Franz
CHS T. King and Charles j. NJ. Gwinn
the executors named therein, qualifying
as such and giving bond in the penal
ty of $4,000.
The liquor cases beng crowded out
by the case Of n. C. Arthur rs. the
Franklin Insurance Company, they
went over until to-day.
The trial OF n. c. Arthur Us. the
Franklin Insurance Company, was re-
sumed, greater portion OF the day
taken up with the examination OF
witnesses. "a the afternoon Mr.. Peck
opened the case for the plaintiff, and
was followed by Mr.. Good for the de-
PENDANT. At the conclusion OF this ar
gument the Court adjourned to meet at
9 o'clock this morning.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

AMONG the real solid accomplish
ments OF the young men OF the period,
to the elaboration of which some oil
them give up their whole minds, the
following are noted as especially prom
inent: Parting the hair at the equator,
wearing prodigious neck.ties and gold
headed canes, and blowing rings" OF
cigar smoke. In real artistic develop
ment of talent-not to say genius
this last accomplishment caps the eli
max ofintellectusl exploits.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

Police CoURT.-There were three
cases before the police court yesterday
morning
John MoreIard, George Hill, Jr..
and John Reid, were al charged with
disorderly conduct on Thursday night.
They got into promiscous fight on the
corper Of Main and l4th streets and
made things lively for a short time
Moreland was fined five dollars and
costs, and Hill the same amount for
disorder. Hill was also fined ten dol
Jars and costs for abusive language to-
ward the officer who arrested him. The
case against Reid was dismissed at the
city's cost.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

HELD FOR PosTAGE. The following
letters are held in the Wheeling Post
office for postage for the amounts due
J. B. Pressentop, Sardis, Monroe
county, Ohio, cents; American Castor
Co., 242 Race street, Cincinnati, Ohio,
3 cents Miss Nollic Cranall, Steuben-
vile, Ohio, 3 cents; Elijah Sawyer,
Cutters Station, Washington county
Ohio, 3 cents Hugh II. Starkey, Car"
relton, Carol county, better directions ;
Mrs. A. o. Donoghue, l6 East 2Slh St,
New York, 3 cts. Mrs. Richard Dobbs,
New Brighton, Beaver county, Pa, )
cents; A. G. Lane. lock box 319,
Marietta, Washington county, Ohio,
3 cents; B. F. McKenna, Savannah,
Ga, 8 cents; Mrs. NJ. J. Davis, O+
Columbia street, EImirs, n. Y, 3 cents
James A. Hawkins, Benwood, W. Va,
3 cents Charles w. Mccormick, care
Glrard, House, Philadelphia, Pa )
cents Mrs. Mary A. Johnson, Hanlln's
Station, Washington county, Pa, ,
cents; Miss May McMechen, Wheel
ing Island, l cent; Thomas
Hornbrook, Hornbrooks Hall, city, !
cent; G. G. Sawtell, city, ! cent; Rev.
J. B. Brlstow, city, > cents Miss
Maria Williams, Furay, Page county,
Va, 3 cents; Mr.. Lucas, music dealer,
Wheeling, 2 cents.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

PENTEoosr OR WHITsUNrlDE. To
day, Saturday, is what is known as the
vigil Of Pentecost, and Tomorrow, Sun
day, Pentecost or Whitsuutide. PEN
teeost was one OF the original three
principal festivals of the Jews, so called
in Greek and modern languages because
it was celebrated on the filtieth day
after the feast OF the Passover. 1t is
still observed By the Hebrews, now
generally also on the day following ths
fitieth as a day OF public rejoicing
and also in commemoration of the
revelation OF the law on Sinai
which happened on the same day.
The day is also kept IS festival in the
Christian church to commem crate the
descent OF the Holy Ghost upon the
Apostles, ten days after Cbrisrs ascen-
sion, and the commencement of the
preaching OF the gospel to the Gentiles.
The festival OF Pentecost was in the
early ages one OF the favorite seasons
for administering baptism, and as those
who received it were clothed in white
70 symbolic the spiritual purity which
baptism confers, the day acquired the
name OF Whitesunday or Whitsuuday
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

VERY SLIGHT FIRE.-The alarm Of
fire last evening about six and q halt
o'clock, was occssloned by the cupos
Of Sweeney & Co.'S foundry being on
fire. The lining of the cupola had be"
come worn out and it became over
heated. The hose belonging to the
foundry WAS brought into requlsition 10
put the fire out, which was sccOmpIish-
ed. In the meantime general alarm
was sounded and the Fire Department
put in a prompt appearance, but their
services were not needed. No damage
was done worth mentioning.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

MEETING To-NIGHT.-An adjourned
meeting OF the friends OF capital reno.
val will be held at the Court House
this evening at : o'clock. Delegates to
the Grafton Convention which meets
on next Wednesday, May 9th, will be
appointed and other business transact.
Ell.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

To THE LADlEs.-We would advise
our lady readers who are in need o.
ANYTHING IN the line OF Fluting Ma
chimes, Fluting Scissors, Flutiug Irons
Scissors, Pen Knives, Table Cutlery,
Spoons Refrigerators, Ice Chests, Wa
Ter Coolers, Ice Cream Freezers, or any
OF the thousands of articles in the
House Furnishing line, to not forget to
call on our friends, Messrs. Nesbitt 4
Bro, 1910 Main street, where you have
the largest assortment TO select from in
the city, and every article at the low
est price.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

CHARGED WITH AssAULT-Ye yesterday
afternoon Walter Marshall, Jr., was be,
fore Squire GillesTy, charged with AS
sault and battery on John Belz. The
evidence was sufficient to warrant the
Justice in holding Mr.. Marshall in the
sum ofSl00 for his appearance before
the next term OF the County Court.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

To ward off restIlential diseases
alleys, back yards and every place where
filth has been allowed to accumulate
should be subject to thorough clean.
ing. The rigid enforcement OF sanitary
regulations should be the object of all
who have the health OF the city at
heart.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

HAND Cur OFF.-Yesterday, Mr.
John Hobbs, OF the firm OF Hobbs d
Tsylor; OF tie Acme Moving Machine
Compan had his hand cut off in
Wellsburg. We were unable 10 learn
any particulars, but suppose the untor-
tunate accident occurred in the ma
chine works. Mr.. Hobbs resides in
East Wheeling, on 18th street, We
regret 10 hear OF mis- misfortune.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23
DIAMOND Cur D1AMosD.-We have

DIAMOND Cur DIAMoND.-We have
lust heard of novel law suit, which 10 to
trauspire in the near future, that prob
ably takes the chine out of anything in
That lire within the recollection OF our
Feldest lawyers. 1t appears, as near as
We caa ascertain the facts, that the
agent of one OF our prominent
dry goods houses was airing
the price Of prints in the presence oil
another merchant in the same business,
whe though perhaps doing smaller
business, seemed up to snuff IN drly-
ing bargain, and during the converse
ton one gentleman asserted that hls
house could sell prints at the very low
figure OF three cents yard.
Gall right, Gays the mer-
chant, 81 will take 1000 yards at that
price, and here's five dollars on account
to clinch the bargain" the money was
pocketed, and the merchant was re-
quested to call at the store and the
prints would be forthcoming.
In due time the merchant called for
the cslicos, declaring that he
could get five cents yard
for item anyhow. What wss
his surprise and indignation upon de-
manding his 1000 yards OF calicoes at
three cents per yard to find the width
only seven instead OF twenty-one inches.
Az this point was not stipulated in the
bargain misunderstanding at
once ensued and the goods were not
taken. But the injured party has
brought suit for damages in tie amour;
of two cents per yard on 1000 yards OF
prints, the difference between the price
agreed upon and what the merchant
claimed he could have sold them for.
A number OF the dry goods mer-
chants in town have been summoned
by the plaintiff to testify as TO what
should have been the proper width OF
the goods under the contract, and no
doubt some funny testimony will be
brought to bear upon the case. Cons
petition is the life OF trade"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

A HANDSOME SroRE-One OF the
handsomest ard most complete drug
stores in the city is that of Edmund
Booking, No. !, Odd Fellows Hall. In
additional improvement the proprietor
has placed upon his shelves an entire
lot OF bottles, with the old country
style OF labels. Mr.. Booking has LETT
nothing undone TO make his drug store
model one, as well as seeing that
everything in his establishment is first
class.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

A COUPLE of well known Young ladies
OF this city have penchant for coming
down street with their heads and faces
heavily yelled, and minus their hats
and bonnets. 1t is impossible to tell by
observing them whether they have
ANYTHING on their heads beside the vel
or not, but why they do it is something
no lellah can find out.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

SENT TO JAIL.-Yesterday, negro
named Samuel Osborne was committed
to jail by Squire Gillespy in default Of
giving bail in the sum Of $50 for his
appearance before the County Court, on
a charge of stealing shirt from the
Grant House.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

TEMPERANCE MEETING.-There was a
fair attendance at Washington Hall
last night, to hear Mrs. Bing, OF Ohio,
deliver q temperance address. Mrs.
Bing is an entertaining and nterestng
taIker and was sttentively listened to by
the audience until the close OF her ado
dress.
The usual devotional exercises were
INDUCED in by the meeting.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

A MAN named Alex. Welch, living in
the Sth ward, was severely bitten in
the wrist by dog on Thursday eveno
ing, while attempting to stop q fight
between two of the canine species.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

MAJ. FRANzuElM is having spring
uniform placed on his building on
Market street. It will look handsome
when the painters get through with it,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

THERE will be open air services held
by Rev. W. G. Riheldaffer at the site
Of the new church in Fulton, on SUP
dsy afternoon at 81 o'clock.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23
23lO

A Piano AT BARGAIN AN elegant
covered Weber Piano, slightly dsmsg
ed in transportation on the outside but
not affecting the interior in any way
will be sold at very large reduction
from the price list on early application
at Sheibs Music Store, TIA Man
street, the cole agency for Weosr
Pianos.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

TIE Peoples National bank OF Mar
tinsburg, w. Va, have been authorize
ed by the Comptroller OF the Currency
to commence business.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

A DAYS length next week will be IA
hours and 81 minutes next week. We
gain l6 minutes OF daylight during the
week.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

MUNICIPAL CoURT.-rhis Court met
yesterday at 10! o'clock, Judge Gran,
mer on the bench.
In the case of Charles NJ. Hogg, adj
ministrator of VIM. Hog, deceased Us.
VIM. Patterson ct al. final decree was
entered, confirming the transfer OF
Wheeling and Belmont Bridge stock to
complainant, by Commissioner Clarke
In the case of Elizabeth G. Camp
bell, e al rs. Mary c. Campbell ct al
decree was entered ordering the dis
tributon of the proceeds OF the sale Of
real estate.
In the case of J. J. Sees rs. John s
Mitchell on an alias summons, judg-
ment was entered for plaintiff fol
slO5.0j.
The Court then adjourned 10 meet
on Monday at 1890 A. NJ.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

THERE has been a new invention Of
a flat iron which it is said will smooth
a sheet in a minute, but it is said to be
too heavy for a domestic missile.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

WHITE plug hats will be the rage
this summer. The ones with the silk
fur upon them, with those who can af-
ford them.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

The Municipal Court will not be in
session to-day, having adjourned yes
terday until Monday morning at 10Y
o'clock.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

MArRIMoNIAL.-The County Clerk
issued five marriage licences during
last week, one OF which was for a
"colored couple"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-05-23

CARP Ers and oil cloth. in full line
and cheap We ask Investigation.
Tapestry BRUSSELS st 81 30, sells every>
where at 81. so; Ingrains in proportion.
Terms cash. STONE 4 THOMAS.