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The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10
Homicide at Indian Wells.

Meyers & Bowley on leaving San Diego employed half breed Indian of some % years who spoke English fiuently, ,and named Jesus to drive their mess wagon: they also brought along young man as passenger to Yuma. All went well till the morning after camp
 ing at Gardners Wells, when it was discovered that during the night Jesus had stolen from them a sh Ot-gun and horse and a saddle from the passenger. AS they could not leave their teams they sent the passenger after Jesus on horseback, authorizing him to re- cover their property. Jesus was overtaken near Indian Wells (San Diego County,) where he had sold the gun, and when called upon. to give up the horse and saddle he made a motion as if to draw weapon. He paid no attention to the order to desiSt and the passen- ger shot him with pistol; again making suspicious motion he was again shot, when he gave up. He died some hours after, declaring before death, that his only regret lay in his inability to get even. Full statements and, affidavits have been sent to the authorities , of San Diego County by the party concerned and no disposition is evinced of escaping investigation and consequences of the law.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10

THAT R. R. BILL.-Mr. Chas CrOcker of the $. P. R. R. told U. S. Attorney Pomroy of this Territory that it was the intention of his Co, to build their road to the river without delay, and showed him dispatches from Supt. Hewitt stat ing progress at the rate of two Eaiies a day. He also said that, if the R. Es. bill passed our Legisla- ture, they would cross the Cobra do tEis season, and make imme- diate preparations for pushing across to New Mexico Great cre- dit is given to the Yuma delega- tion for the part they took in pas sing that bill. Marion telegraph ed to the Miner Jan. 3Oth:
 ."The Yuma delegation go for the railroad grab, not because they wish to, but ia obedience to ins- tructiOnS from misguided consi- tuents."
 But John mag be wrong. It is true that the SENTINEL and their constituents advocated the bill, bat our delegation was never SC : riously opposed to it and acted cheerfully.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10

MORE STOCK COMING. .-Un NOH' day quite a hand of horses and mules crossed Iaeger's Ferry on their way to California. They belong to Mr. Charles Ayres. who a few months ago brought some 400 head of horse stock into the Territory and located near Me DowelI. He likes the range so well that he is now going back with his saddle and team animals to bring out his family and his cat tie.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10
NOTICE.

To George Islip claimant in the uckeye Lode first Northern extension in the Castle Dome Mining District, Yuma County, Ari- ZOn6.
 You are hereby notified. that if you do not appear within (90) Ninety days from the date hereof. and pay to George Tyng at the SENTINEL office, Yuma, A. T. your proportion of the expense incurred Tn the amount of work done on salG lode, during the year l-72 to 1876 inclusive, as required by law; the undersigned will claim forfeiture ofyour interests in said lode in accordance with the mining laws now in force.
 JAMES NJ. BARNEY. Yuma, Arizona, January 20th, 1877.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10

Col. GEO. B. GRAY, Chief En- gineer, and Arthur Brown, Snpt. of Bridges of the s P. R. R. Co. arrived here Saturday night di' rect from the R. R. terminus and, after examining the different pro- posed crossings of the river, re- turned on Tuesday to report to their Co. at San Francisco. Col. Gray informed us that his Go. nave already af1oat and en route 70 California 150 miles of steel rails more than are required to finish th0lr road to the, Colorado, and that their intention is to push on to the east ward beyond the river without delay. He told us that much Of theroad being graded and ready for the laying of rails, he expected on his return from here to take the cars at a point within 75 miles of Yuma.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that al debts due THE ARIZONA SENTINEL for advertising prior to Dec 3Ist, 1876. arc payable to Wm J. Berry, and from and after that date to George Tyng, Agent of The Senti- nel Publishing Go. All unpaid subscrip- tions to THE SENTINEL are payable to George Tyng, Agent, who will also com pete all subscriptions paid to Wm J. Berry prior to Dec. 7th, 1876. Persons having claims against THE SENTINEL office prior to the 3Ist, December 1876 will present them for collection to Wm. J. Berry.
 VIM J. BERRY,
 GEORGE TYING,
 Agent.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10
REAL ESTATE SALE.

Will be sold at bargain if applied for soon. an undivided one half of the proper ty situated on the corners of Main Street, Maiden Lane and Second Street, Village of Yuma. Store GOw occupied by Isaac Lyons. Size of lot, 80 1t. fir mt on Main St. 62 it on Maiden Lane and i49 ftS on Second St: good building on property Terms; Cash For particulars apply to H. N Alexander, Atty. at Law. corner Second and Main Sts. or to c. Baine tho owner.
 Jan. l3 tf CHRIS BAIEE.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10

COMPLIMENTARY-When a Journal like the SGa DjegO Onion speaks of our efforts, in the lan- guage quoted below, we take an honest pride in calling attention to the recognition of our efforts to make up good paper:
 We take pleasure in referring to the change for the better which has come over the columns of THE SENTINEL of Yuma, Arizona, within the past few weeks. Mir. Tyng, the new editor, is man who seems to fill the bill. We congratulate the folks at Yuma on their good fortune. Such d newspaper as they possess merits a good, substantial patronage.-S. D. Union Eco. 3d.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10

THE HORSEBACK LAW SUIT is still unsettled. The case is unique and looks like an attempt to force the sheriff and clerk to act as um- pires. and the Court as referee
 Meanwhile the horses eat their regular rations and ali concerned are thriving, except the litigants.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10

A STABBING AFFRAY occurred Thur rsday evening at RedOndO's San Nsidro Ranch, during which Francisco Preciado cut Susano Montijo very severely near the hip. Preciado is now in jail and will be examined to, day at ten o'clock.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10

THE GRAND HOTEL has now a fine broad side- walk of blue-clay, which not only adds to appearan- ce, but also helps keep the dust out of their kitchen.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10

AN M. c. ELECT from New YoHk writing to a friend here says "The Presidential muddle still continues. It is getting to be aboh ht as lonesome as the Beecher trial. Nevertheless l have an abiding faith that Samuel will be c0Ubd."
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10

NEW MINE.-Redondo's vaque
 ros have found a ledge IA ft. wide about six miles from the river, near the Gaston Range. No as- says yet, but the rock looks fine.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10

MORE MURDER.-A rumOr is cur rent that the Apaches on the 9th killed a few men and stole some stock near Camp Grant, in addi- tion to the outrages committed in the Sonoita Valley.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10

THE TERRITORIAL Supreme Court adjourned on the 9th, Gov Stafford is appointed Supreme Court Commissioner for the Ter ritOry.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10

DISORDERLY.-TWO soldiers were arrested yesterday morning br riotous couduct and bad Ian. guage, and are awaiting magis. terial action. If fined, the fines will be paid out of their army pay. Touching their pockets will touch their hearts.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10
NOTICE.
TO YUMA CONsIGNEEs

No delivery of freight will be made in future to drays. unless consignees file written statements in this office, that dray- men are their authorized receiving Agents. Name of draymeu must be stated in noti- 6cations, and freight will be delivered on- y to party or parties named. Above will be STRICTLY enforced
 A. J. FINLAY,
 Agent c. s. N. Co. Yuma, Jan. 29th, 1877. t2.
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II. s. BEEF. Bids were receiv- ed at Fort Yuma this week by Maj. c. A. Earnest, A. c. $. as follows: J. M. Redondo, beef 10 cents, mutton 12. l. A, Smith, beef g and mutton 114.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10

FAILED.-FOrd H. Rogers, for mer Sec'y. of the Picacho Gold M. Co, failed at s. F. on the 7th. Lia . bilities 215,000. Assetts not yet ascertained.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10

SILVER KING news are still good. Ample ventilation has been efedted and cross-cutting again resumed. A cross cut on the 55 fr. level is in 70 it., all in good ore, and the lower levels yet to hear from
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10

CAPT. MOORE says the beer made by the ARIZONA BREWERY is better than that of St. Louis. He ought to know.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10

A BOARD of survey has been ordered to examine the claim of Capt. l. PoIhamus Jr. to property below the A. O. M. Depot.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10

COUNTY WARRANTS.-Nearly S2OOO were paid out last Monday on surrendered warrants. $330 were offered at from 65 to " per cent of their face value, but the balance were paid at 80 per cent.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10
Transp1rtarien.

The GiL0 sailed last Saturday for mouth of the river. The COtO r0dO is still up river. Boats are due here to-day and to morrow with freight from the Id0hO.
 The NelO6ern is expected to leave San Francisco on the 17th inst.
 Meyers & BOwley's teams ar rived from San Diego Wednesday looking fine and in good fix to go anywhere. Cavaness got in on Thursday. Brash's teams on the Gila road are due to-day.
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10
WANTED.

Wanted an energetic traveller for the Territory of Arizona. to sell on commission The world renowned French blacking of Jacguand Pere and fills, and the celebra- led combination blacking brush,
 Address Box l38,
 Station A. If, New York
The Arizona sentinel., 1877-02-10
THIE ENTkEL-
sATUR DAY :: February 10
LOCAL M ATTERS.

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against Fire, Burglars climate Other safes nav no more be compared to them than may a
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-21
suprem. judicial court-Libbsy, ). pre-
TUESDAY, March 20

TUESDAY, March 20.
Lorenzo d. Burroughs vs.. Henry o. Moulton.
The jury took the papers on the opening Of the
court and were out about two hours. They re-
turned a verdict for the plaintiff, assessing the
damages at seven dollars and fifty cents.
Isaac NJ. Southwck VS.. Marshall Withheld Bak-
or & Baker for plaintiff, w. P. Whtehoase for
defendant. This action is brought upon account
annexed for fifty pounds of cream tartar at forty
cents per pound, $40, received by the defendant,
by express from Boston, in March, 1871. The
goods styled S. T. c., that is, superior cream
tartar, or plaintiff claimed Southwicks cream
tartar. In defence the defendant says that it was
an adulterated article, that he never ordered it,
and never had any dealings with Southwick, that
he retalled such stuff and that if the good
came to his store, they were foisted upon him by
runner without his consent. The jury returned
verdict in favor of defendant.
Sarah A. Kimba VS.. James E. Trask, Bean for
plaintiff, Pillsbury for defendant. This action was
brought to recover the value of lot of ash trees
on the stump, to be sawed into shovel handle
blocks. The plaintiff says the bargain was that
defendant should pay her what the timber was
worth, and to leave all the tops and limbs for
her use as fuel, but he hauled away some of it.
The matter in dispute appears to be mainly the
value of the timber The plaintiff claims $3.50,
after giving certain credits. The parties live i'll
Vienna. Trial unfinished.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-21

effect that hereafter removals will be made in the
war department for cause only, and promotions
will be ordered upon the sole ground of merit
No political test Is required beyond an earnest
support Of the constitution and It's amendments
and proper respect for the rights Of citizen:
guar anteed thereby. Industry and faithfulness
in the discharge Of duty, good moral character
and strictly temperate habits will be required.
the office to-day
A daily mail service has been arranged to the
Black Hills from April l.
a delegation Of German citizens Of Washington
waited on the President to-day and presented res
outions approving his patriotic course, and espe-
cially endorsing the appointment of Carl Schurz.
The President replied briefly that he was glad to
know his course was satisfactory to the Germans
and that he selected Schurz for the position be
cause he thought him to be the right man. The
delegation subsequently presented copy Of the
resolutions to Schurz.
Suit for Damages.
Thomas Biggins, the lunatc who testified a
year ago before the committee invcs; sati. q the
affairs of the Government Asylum, that l.e alrit
oil Genl Grant appeared at his bedside, has COM
menced suit for Sl00, 900 damages against the
ex.President, charging that he was imprisoned in
Jail "a hours, confined in the Lunstc Asylum for
months, and compelled to sail for Europe, be-
cause he threatened to knock Grants head off if
he appeared again at his bedside.
Cabinet Meeting.
The President has received no visitors to- day.
The cabinet council is in session and likely to con
tnue during the greater portion of the day. All
members are present and the affairs of South Car
olina and Louisiana are under conside eration. In
dicatons are not favorable for final determination
to-day.
The cabinet meeting lasted nearly five hours
Besides the Southern question there were under
consideration the subject Of civil service rngula-
tons to be applicable to the country at large and
the question of the necessity for an extra session
Of Congress. No action was taken in regard to
either, and they will come up for probable final
decision tomorrow.
Appropriation.
Nathan Appleton has returned from PhilLdel-
phia, where he has been in consultation with the
late Centennial authorities, and presented to Secy
Evarts Q sketch Of the organization. for the pro-
posed American exhibit at Paris, together with an
estimate that the necessary expenses will be $780,
900, though he thinks $500 900 should be appro-
pristed to make the exhibition creditable to the
country.
The Washington Monument.
The requisites prescribed by Congress having
been compiled with, namely: The monument
ground being turned over to government and the
foundation being found sufficient for the proposed
structure, the appropriation of $500, 600 is now
available to complete the Washington National
Monumert.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-21
Gardner loraI Nems.

The new city government met at their rooms for
organization Monday morning at 10 O'Clock. The
common council elected Gustavus Moore, Presi-
dent, and @. o. Wadsworth Clerk Of that body.
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen then entered
| the council room, and the several oaths of office
| were then administered to the government by
Judge Palmer. Mayor Dingley thereupon deliv-
cred his annual address The most important
| recommendation of the Mayor in his address was
that the rate of taxation for the current year
| should be made three or four per cent, (it being
two per cent last year, and an appropriation thus
| made for part payment Of the city's debt. Mayor
| Dingley spoke of the Richards Light Infantry in
high terms and thought that we should take great
pride in the organization. lie recommended that
an additional story Of wood be put on to City Hall
building for an armory for the company at the ex-
pense Of few hundred dollars. He also recon-
mended building new grammar school house in
place Of the old and dilapitated one on High
| street. The convention adjourned at noon till
O'Clock p NJ.
The two bodies then met in convention aud
| elected the following municipal officers:
City Clerk-A. G.. Davis.
Assessors and Overseers of the Poor-A. G..
Davis, Edward Robinson, William Perkins.
City Marshal-S. w. Siphers.
Treasurer-S. Bowman.
Collector-Joseph Siphers.
Directors of High School-Wm. Perkins, ii.
NJ. Wentworth, Edward Robinson.
City Solicitor-H. S. Webster.
Street Commissioner-A. Z. Andrews.
City Physcian-A. h =. Strout,
Chief Engineer-B. A. Neal.
Second Engineer-Fred Wadsworth
Third Engineer-George Gardiner.
All Of these officers, excepting the board Of as
| SCISSORS and city solicitor, served in the same ca
pacity the past year.
Mrs. Hunt, one of the original western crusad-
ers, who was unable TO lecture last Thursday
evening, on account Of sickness, lectured to q
large audience in johnson Hall, Tuesday evening.
In the police court Monday morning, the usual
large and motley assembage was present to wit
ness the trial of case, Charles f. Taylor vs.. John
Newell, Perry for plaintiff Harrington for defend
ant Newell is Penobscot Indian. living this
winter in Pittston, and the suit for seven dol
lars for payment of labor done on defendants
house by plaintiff. The defence was that Taylor
had already been suitably paid, and after full
hearing, Judge Palmer so dec ided
Mr. Holmes succeeded in getting very good
prices at his picture sale which closed Tuesday
afternoon. Thirty seven dollars for the picture
No. 10 in the list, "Presumpscot River at Cumber-
land Mills" was one of the highest bids.
City bell ringer Anne celebrated the advent Of
spring, according to the almanac, aud surprised
late risers who were taking their morning nap, by
ringing the morning bell at seven o'clock instead
of at half-pa seven, Tuesday morning, March
Doth,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-21
EUROPE.
The Eastern Question,

LONDON, March 20. The Paris correspondent
Of the Times says it ia asserted that q stipulation
relative to Russia's dsarming, which could not
appear in the protocol, is embodied in q special
despatch addressed by the Russian governme Mt to
Count Schonualof, who is empowered to read and
give copy of it to Lord Derby. The protocol
will be signed in London by the various ambas-
sadors. There is yet no agreement about the
mode OF communicating IT TO the Porte. 1t IS
thought, however, the communication will be col
lective, and that Immediately sfterwsrd the Car
will issue proclamation to the nation and army
announcing the grounds for rehabilitation.
The Times dispatch from Belgrade SAYS the
deadlock is in the way of q final consummation
Of the treaty of the peace between Servia and
Turkey.
The Servian government declines to receive the
imperial 6rman until the Turks, who still hold the
Islands in Drinan and several villages, have COM
pletely evacuated them, The Seryians moreover
insist that the frman shall be presented as private
ly as possible. The Turkish envoy demands that
the presentation be public and cercmOnious. 1t
is probable the differences will be arranged.
Turkey.
The Times says it prefers to believe Russ a
sincerely desires peace. 1t is towards Turkey that
apprehensions may be directed by those who
think the prospect again to be clouded over.
Never within the memory of man has there beef q
such enduring excitement in the Ottoman capital
Germany.
BERLIN, March 20. The emperor has accepted
the resignation of Baron Van Stosch, chief of the
German adm irslty.
Nominations.
ROME, March 20. At the consistory to-day, the
Pope nominated several bishops, among them
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-21
China Locals.


At the annual meeting held on the l9;h inst, the
following officers were chosen:
Moderator-F. o. Branerd.
Selectmen, &c.-D. c. Hanson, S. c. Starlctt
+. H. Crowell.
Clerk-W. w. Washburn.
Treasurer-C. X. Evans.
Supervisor of Schoos-Frank +. Jones.
Cocctor-E. ID. Jepson.
Constabes-E. ID. Jepson, f. B. Hanson.
The above officers, with the exception Of mod
orator and supervisor, were reelected from last
year.
The expenditures for last year were less thar
the appropriations by SljlS0; which has re-
duced the town debt to that extent. The tota
amount Of resources for the year were S25, 1892
total expenditures SIS, ,5i.3 balance in treasury
and hands Of collector, So, ,609 OF. Orders not
taken up, S24 S25.07 due school districts, $2j 80
total, S24 Sj037. Deducting Sc 609 OF in treasur-
er and collectors hands, the Indebtedness Of the
town is SIS, S,2H.30; last year it was Sls,t 96.l0.
After the usual appropriations were voted. the
question of raising money to apply on the indebt-
edness of the town was discussed, and after a
sharp contest it voted to cipe out tie DEBT, and
sufficient sum was appropriated for that purpose
This question has agtated the town for several
years, and now that it is finally resolved upon, the
people feel that load is soon to be lifted No
step that the town has taken for several years will
be so beneficial 10 the end as this. With a long
and strong pull, and pull all together, the town
will emerge from a cloud of debt that has been a
ence than in reality.
Mr.. n. S. Rice lost valuable colt last week
lie was returning from visit TO Dexter, when
within five miles of home the colt staggered and
fell, and subsequently died. 1t is supposed that
the cause of his death worms.
We have had several snow storms lately that in
sures continuance of the sleighing SO nearly
lost.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-21
STATE NEWS.

MIR. VIM. Leavitt, respected citizen Of Palmy-
ra, died suddenly the other day, while sitting in
his sleigh. His age was 60.
The appropriations of the Auburn city govern
ment for various purposes the past year, were
SS5, and the expenditures were S766l2-
showing the excess of appropriations over expen-
ditures to be $S,3SS.
The venerable Rev. Dr. Carruthers of Portland.
is still seriously ILL.,
There are At present five young ladies in the
the College preparatory course-one in the senior
and four in the second class, at the Institute in
Pittsfeld
Died March 9th, in Palmyra, of pneumonia,
Dea Moses Hanson, aged 20 years, months and
Is days. Also March 7th, of the same disease,
Lucinda, wife Of Dea. Moses Hanson, aged go
years, month and 6 days.
The Maine Poultry Association announce that
they intend to have the best exhibition of poultry
next January, ever seen in New England. The
cash premiums will amount to $1,000. Premiums
of 500 each are offered for the best collection OF
Asiatics, Leghorns, games, pouter pigeons and
carriers $40 premium are offered for the best col
lections of Plymouth Rocks, Hamburgs, Polish
Game Bantams, turkeys, geese and ducks. Other
premiums in proportion to the above also to be
awarded. The Association also offer on all lead
ing varieties of fowls or chickens SIS for best
pair, and $40 for second best. On all the leading
varieties OF pigeons $40 is offered for the best
pair.
They have a musical prodigy at East Fryeburg
His aame is lille Bennett, and he is seven years
old. lie is viollnist. He has practiced on the
violin only six months, and yet he executed the
feat, the other nay, of playing "Durang's Horn
pipe" first in the ordinary way, in scientific
manner, and then reversing the violin, holding
the foot of it from him in the manner of bass
vol, playing the same tune in fine style As the
execution Of this piece requires "roling bowing,"
the difficulty of the perform ince, especially by one
so young and inexperienced, is one which violin
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-21
NEW YORK.
Death.

NEW YORK, March 20. Police inspector
Speghl. brave and faithful officer, distinguished
in the riots here died this morning, aged seventy
years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-03-21
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Decision. .

CHARLESTON, March 20. Judge Reed of the
circuit court to-day rendered a decision in the
Flynn habeas corpus case, releasing Flynn on the
ground that Chamberlain has no lawful authority
as governor. The decision concludes as follows
81 am of the opinion, therefore, that Wade Hamp-
ton was made governor in and over the state OF
South Carolina through the ballot box, in accord
ance with the constitution, at an election held on
the 7th of November last, that he was qualified if
not following the letter in the spirit and intent OF
the cons stituton on the 14th Of December last
that he had been since that time and is now the
lawful governor of South Carolina, and should be
obeyed and respected accordingly. 1t follows
from these views that d. H. Chamberlain was not
governor on the Sd of January, 1877, the date Of
the comm ission of w. L. Dover as trial justice fol
the city of Charleston, and that his appointment,
and commission were without lawful authority
and void.