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The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27
Arizona Star-ShadOWs.

The wonderful brilliancy of the
skies, at night, along the valley
of the Gila River, has been often
noted by travellers. One has thus
mentioned it: We were riding
in advance rejecting on the drea-
ry march before us, with no little
misgiving as to it's issue; the head
of Scorpio had passed the meridi-
an, and the planet Jupiter, toward
whose cheering light our pathway
led, was in the southeast; for some
moments we had perceived a
phantom-like presence on our left,
which we were at loss to determ-
inc or account for, when, on closer
inspection, an appreciable shadow
of ourselves and mules, was
perceptible, following along the
ground. Perceiving it to be con-
slant, and proceeding from no
passing meteor or terrestrial object,
l took out a notebook, and hold
ing pencil before blank leaf
detected a well-defined shadow
proceeding from the luminous
portion of the galaxy near the
southern horizon, and the brilliant
stars of the beautiful constella-
tions Scorpio and Sagittarius; no
shadow was apparent from Jupi-
ter, though shining with unwont-
ed splendor.
Most of our Arizona readers can
cOrrobOrate the statement that, in
this atmosphere, the stars often
cast distinct shadows. In Morris
Tour in the East, the following
passage occurs in dercribing Il
night trip between Cairo and Suez:
"There was no moon in the sky,
but the blue roof above US was
fretted with multitndes of daz-
zling stars, that cast q faint illu-
minatiOn on the desert" In many
other respects the night-skies of
Arizona resemble those of the
Orient, which have charmed trav-
elers and inspired poets.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27
Republican Platform How the
Party Could be United.

New YORK, April IA Times
Washington Special says: Before
the formal assembling of the Cab
met yesterday, the President said
that a certain platform, if adopt
ed, would be likely to reunite the
Republicans, who could then con-
troll Congress. Following is the
platform in brief: First-Resump-
tion of specie payments in gold
and silver. Second - Resistance
to all schemes for initiating paper
currency-A fair and moderate
tariff that will afford reasonable
protection to American industries.
F0urth-An amendment to the
Constitution prohibiting the use
of money raised by public taxa
ton for the support of sectarian
schools. Fifth-A speedy COM
pletion of all public works, such
as river and harbor improvements,
public buildings, fortIications,
etc., now that labor and material
are cheap and workingmen need
employment; a liberal policy for
the Improvement of the great ma
tiOnal channels of commerce like
the Mississippi river and its tribu-
taries.
The members Of the Cabinet
conceded with the President, and,
alter some Informal discussion,
sixth paragraph was added, de-
claring against the payment of
claims to disloyal citizens for dam
ages and losses growing out of the
Rebellion, and the payment of
pensions to persons who were dis
loyal during the war. With this
addition, the platform was pro-
nounced to be fair presentation
of the views of the Administra-
ton.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27

PART OF the new machinery for the go 1"
mine has come in, and gone forward. 1t
was on the train that got ditched week
before last and part of it was SO badly
damaged, that it had to be sent back TO
San Francisco for repairs. 1t comprises
ten horsepower hosting engine, COM
plete; No. 3 Sturtevant blower, which
will be geared TO the hoisting engine and
be used for ventilating the mine. The
mill is of five stamps, to be supplied with
ore by an automatic feeder, and to be run
by twenty-four horse power engine The
boiler can make steam for thirty horse
power, is tubular, and supplied with three
more tubes than is common to boilers of
its size. All the battery blocks and frames
were got out and dressed in San Francisco
and shipped down. Everything was in
readiness for shipping and erecting the
mill without delay, when the railroad ac-
cident happened and occasions great delay.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27
THE first woman member, of any Medi

THE first woman member, of any Medi-
mously elected to the genealogical So
ciety of Boston, April 4, 1878. She was
DR.. A. E. Tying, of Providence, r. l., q
sister of The SENTINEL'5 editor, and a
woman whom talent and industry have
carried into front ranks of the professions
OF surgery and medicine.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27

A BILL has been introduced in
Congress, providing for a survey
of the Mexican grant known as
"Paso de los Algodones." Read
twice and referred to Committee
on Private Land Claims. This
grant is the one which includes a
small part of the village of Yuma,
taking in the United States quar-
termaster's depot and some of the
railroad company's improvements.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27

INTERNAL Revenue special tax stamps,
for 1878, must be procured before dealing
in Liquors or Tobacco after April 30. A
penalty of fifty per cent. of cost of stamps
is provided for noncompliance with this
provision of law, and l shall collect it.
Payments must be made in remittable
funds GEORGE TYING, Deputy Collector.
Yuma, April 81, 1878.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27
For Congress.

The Enterprise of last week
had the following on this subject
A letter from Phoenix states that
DeForest Porter, an Associate JUS
tice of the Supreme Court of this
Territory, has publicly declared his
intention to run for Congress at
the approaching election. Judge
Porter is an uncOmprOmiSing Re-
pubublican, and will, no doubt, be
backed by many of our sO-called
Independents, and, maybe, by the
railroad influence, whatever that
may be. He will, we think, be
backed by the Yuma SENTINEL.
Our letter states that he has many
warm supporters in Maricopa
county. We have found it diff
ficult to bring out candidate in
this and MOhave counties, and it
may be that the so-called Inde.
pendents of these two counties
will to q certain extent, rally
around Judge Porter.
The same paper gives currency
to statement that Hon. X. S.
Woolsey cannot be induced to run.
Col. Woolsey has written us, def
initely, that he does intend to run,
and entirely independent of par
ty." BY this we understand that
that if he can get the regular
Democratic nomination, he will
take it; and that otherwise, he
will bolt the Democratic party,
and run anyhow, on merit. Wool
sey has many friends in Yuma
county who will-advise him to
sit down. The railroad influence
was, through Banning, pledged to
Woolsey at the last legislature;
just now and until after Congress
adjOurns, it is being pledged to
Hon. II. S. Stevens. The railroad
influence will probably be used
for nobody; it comes cheaper for
a railroad to buy Delegates, than
to elect them. Having no vote
in Congress, Delegate isn't worth
much anyhow.
Judge Porter has not yet author
lied THE SENTINEL to announce
him as a candidate, nor have we
yet understood that he is to be a
candidate, unless it becomes evil
dent that a majority Of the peo-
pie desire it. The Miners lack
of political sagacity is rapidly sap.
ping the little strength attributed
to its candidate. The latter has
discernment enough to see this
and none of his savings will go
into the Miners treasury-not this
trip. The Enterprise is "hurrah-
ing" all around, with an OCCASION
al good word for the present Del
egate-j lst to let him see that
there is. yet a chance for coin to
do its work. From the shifting
tacks steered by those two papers
it is evident that they do not re-
fleet the political preference of
Yavapai county, and that they
have so far failed in forming it.
The very prominence given by
them to q candidate from Yuma
county, indicates that the good
people of Prescott are looking this
way for a candidate that shall re-
lieve them of the annoyances of
sectional feelings and local jeal-
ousies. They are looking in the
right direction. The Tucson Star
advocates selection Of a man from
Yuma. The Florence Citizen has
expressed no choice, but speaks
kindly of Judge Porter. The Ph@-
nix Herald has not made up it's
mind, but has not much to make
up.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27

The steamer Newbern, which served
Arizona SO long, is to have new boilers
and pair of compound engines, high and
low pressure. This will make n-knot
ship of her, without burning any more
coal than she does now. She is to run
between Guaymas, Mazatlan, and San
Francisco.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27

Post offices have been established at
Arivaca and SOlomonsville, Pima county;
at Brigham City, Yavapai county; and at
Pinal, W. H. Benson post master. NJ. l..
Peralta has been appointed postmaster at
Wickenburg.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27

The best photographs OF Yuma and
vicinity, ever made, were taken a few
weeks ago by c. K. Savage, of Salt Lake
City. Some of them are for sale by G. II.
Naylor. They are worth looking at.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27

ARE the school children to have pic
mic next May-day? A special train can be
chartered 20 give them ride on the cars.
This will be novel experience to most of
them.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27

THE Los Angeles Star sometimes tries
to be funny at The SENTINEL's expense.
It's editor must read this paper while loaf
ing around some saloon he neither sub
scribes or exchanges.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27

R. GOLDMAN, ESQ, Of Florence and
Pinal, is authorized to collect and receive
monies for account OF THE SENTINEL.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27

s. A. AMEs, ESQ, has gone on another
mission to Mexico. He must have struck
good down there.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27

THE Ph9nlx Hotel, at Phoenix, is con-
Quoted by Mrs. j. j. Gardiner, and is high
ly recommended by travellers from that
section.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27
e e nj 0 v a l..

|A 5. c. COGSWELL, DenusI,
- has removed his Office from 230
Kearney street to the Young
LIZ Mems Christian Association
|lg, 232 Sutter street, near kearny,
fancisco. The rooms are elegant, con-
t and well ventilated. Friends and
! s are invited to call.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27

Nd STATION RECEIPTS, READY
rintcd and in quantities TO suit, for
THE SRNTIFEL Office.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27
lob Prf1tin g:

C. ". CRANE, Agent, 32S Montgomery St.,
SAN FRANCISCO.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27

GEORGE TYING, Editor
AND GENERAL BUSINESS AGENT.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27
The Arizona Sentinel.

Sentinel Publishing Company.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-04-27

Office On Maiden Lane, near Second St.
Yuma, Arizona.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18

COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
" Stanton, April TO- 1873
Calbreath's creditors,
Calbreath and ais. ...
To Alex. h. Fultz and all ather lien creditors of
Zachariah F. Calbreath TAKE NOTICE, that in
pursuance of decree entered in the above styl-
ed cause at the March term, 1878, of the Circuit
Court of Augusta, will proceed at my office, in
Staunton, on
MONDAY, MAY 9th, 1878,
to state an account showing all liens binding the
real estate of said Cabreath in the order of their
value of said real estate, together with any other
matters deemed pertinent by me or required by
any of the parties to be stated: AT which time
and place you are required to attend.
Given under my hand as Commissioner in
Chancery for the Circuit Court aforesaid.
apr 1l-4w G. NJ HARRISON, Com.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" stanton, April 10, 1871
Wright's creditors,
Wright.
To James Henderson and all other lien credi-
tors OF JAS. S. Wright TAKE NOTICE, that in pur-
suance OF decree entered in the above styled
cause at the March term, 1873 OF the Circuit
Court OF Augusta county. 1 Will proc eed at my
office, in Staunton, Va,
ON MONDAY, MAY 9Th, 1873,
to state an account showing the liens in the or.
der their priority binding the real estate Of
said James s. Wright, and the fee simple and an
nual rental value OF said real estate, together
with any other matters deemed pertinent by me
or required by any OF the parties o be stated Al
which time and place you are required to attend
Given under my hand as Commissioner in Chan
Gerry for the Circuit Court aforesaid.
rpr 11-4w G. M. HARRISON, Comm'r.
N1RGINIA-INV VACATION.
Y In the Clerks Office for the Circuit Court OF
Augusta County, March Goth, 1873.
Thomas Calbreath and Zacharah f. Calbreath
Plaintiffs,
AGAINST
Margaret J. Elmore. Martha B. Allison, Annie
Calprcath, William j. Calbreath, Henry Crist, D
N. Kerr, Admir- OF David Kerr, decd, James F
PATTERSON and A. B. Lightner, Sheriff and as such
Aomf OF John Calbfeath, decd, Defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to settle the lduclary
accounts OF Thomas Calbreath and 1achariah F
Calbreath, as Executors of Thomas Calbreath, ST
VINO dled some years ago on his farm in Augusta
county, Va.
The Defendants, Margaret J. Elmore, Marths
3. Ailson, William J. CalbreaJh, not having en-
lered aneir appearance aud it appearing by aft
aavlthled That they residents of this State
Y is ordered that they do appear here within one
IN nontn aiter due publication OF this notice, anl
do what is necessary to protect sneiy interest.
l. Copy Teste,
W. j. n RYAN, Clerk
VIM. ]. Nelson and Jno W Stout. p q mar % A
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18

PALM SUNDAY.-Last Sunday, Palm
Sunday, was appropriately observed in the
Catholic and Episcopal churches of the city.
As is well known, the origin Of the name is
derived from the fact that the multitudes of
people who met Christ on his triumphal en-
try into Jerusalem strewed his path with
fallen branches. There are no special ser
vices set apart for the day which is. how
ever, usually observed by the decorations of
the church interior with Palms.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18
Tramps are on the war path.


The new furnace at Elizabeth has been
completed and daily average of fifteen tons
of iron will soon be turned out.
The stores and residences OF a number OF
our citizens have been re-painted this year,
and the effect is most pleasing.
The Virginia Hotel has refitted and re-
nodded its Bath Rooms in first class
style, and persons can now be served with
hot and cold baths.
That excellent paper, the Richmond Sun
day Transcript, has changed its form, and
is now published as an eight page. 1t is GER
tainly model publication.
We have received the first number of the
Enterprise, published in the flourishing lit
tie town OF Bridgewater. The paper is
spicy and we wish it every success.
A prominent commission merchant de-
sires us to state to the farmers, that the
wool buyers prefer the wool unwashed, so
that it can be more readily assorted.
The house belonging to Jacob Kunkle in
jennings Gap. occupied by Simeon Smith,
was burned on Saturday last, together with
all its contents. The loss was about 5000,
no insurance.
Valentines marble bust of the late Col.
John B. Baldwin, which has been in the
Court of Appeals room in this city for a
long time, has been returned to Richmond
to be placed on exhibition in the State Lii
brary.
A novel entertainment will be given by
the ladies of the NJ. E. Church South. at the
Grange Hall; next Thursday night. 1t will
be called the Dairy Maids reception, and
will consist of music, recitations &c. Re-
freshments of all kind will be served.
The building which has recently been er.
ected on the site of tine Staunton Planning
Mill, has been purchased by Messrs. j. W.
Cock and Jno. II. Lushbaugh, who will fit it
up with all necessary machinery for large
plaster mill. They will commence opera.
tons liz about three months.
In the election of officers of the Staunton
Artillery to fill the vacancies caused by the
resignation of Thos. Shumate 1st Lieut.. and
John I. Long End Lieut.. Jno. W. Bryan
was promoted from 3rd to 1st Lieut.. Jas.
A. Shewey, from 4th to I'd Lieut.. Geo. W
Long from LIST Sergeant to Sd Lieut. and
Jas. W. Hess from Sd gun corporal to 4th
Lieut..
A colored man named James Peters, was
arrested at Greenwood, Albemarle county,
last week, charged with the murder of an
old colorcd man named Jesse Rodes, who
some time ago mysterously disappeared
from his home near Waynesboro. The clue
connecting Peters with the disappearance
was his possession of some articles belong
ing to the missing man.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18

CHANGE OF BAsE.-Yeager has moved
his green grocery to the more commodious
room in the Stutz building, and will always
keep on hand a large and fresh supply OF
vegetables &c. His establishment on Main
confectionaries &c. He had the first peas OF
the season, and they were nice.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18

PROPERTY SALEs.-Saturday last, E. NJ.
Gushing G. Son, auctioneers, sold that beau
tiful lot on Augusta street, fronting the
Picker Building. to A. J. Butts for $l,195.
The part of the old National Hotel proper
ty, on Main street, now occupied by the
Spectator Office. was purchased by D. E..
Strasburg for s2,5o5, and the corner build
ing adjoining, was bought by the colored
Masonic Lodge for $1,S0l.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18

We call the attention of the Street Com,
mittee to the condition of Frederick street,
especially west of the Virginia Institute.
The stone has already been hauled and
partly broken, and with the means of rene
dying the fault just at hand, the street is
permitted to remain in miserable condi.
ton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,
For Sale,

For Sale.
An opportunity is now Offer ed to purchase a
splendid farm in Augusta county. 1t is situated
one mile north of Greenville on the Lexington
road and contains
337 LIZ ACRES.
This property is one of the most valuable and
desirable in the Valley. The land is of the very
best quality OF limestone, smooth, very fertile
and under high state of cultivation. Seventy
acres are in
EXCELLENT TIMBER.
IA The Improvements consist of a handsom
l::iN MANSION HOUSE.,
Good Barn, Stables, Granaries, and all necessary
Out-houses, the kitchen being attached to the
house, all in thorough repair. There is on the
place splendid spring within ten steps Of the
house, and plenty of running water in almost
every field. There is also large orchard of fine
fruit. The fences are in good repair and most of
the land has an excellent stand of grass.
The land is susceptible OF division, and would
give to two farms an abundance of meadow land
water and timber. The improvements and 1876
acres. will be sold at bargain.
TERMS:-One-third of the purchase money in
hand. and the residue in one, two, three, four
and five years, with interest at per cent. or if
the purchaser prefers, the whole can be paid
down. If the payments are deferred, bonds with
good personal security will be required, and the
title retained as ultimate security. Address
VALLEY VIRGINIAN,
mar 2l-tf Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18

SALE OF PRoPERTY.-Rey.J James Scott,
an active member of the Washington Con-
ference, and formerly slave Of Miss Mary
Bragg, of this place, has purchased for
$1,000 cash, the house and lot of Lewis F.
Brown, on High St. and Baptist Alley, in
the northern portion of the city. Mr.. Scott
will continue in the itinerant work, and
this year his field of labor will be in WASH
ington county, Va. His purchase was for the
purpose of locating his interests in his native
place.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE

One of the most valuable and highly improved
farms in the Valley of Virginia is now offered for
sale. 1t is situated 2H miles from Stanton, on
an excellent road over which two horses easily
draw forty-fve hundred pounds, and
CONTAINS 285 ACRES.
OF splendid limestone land, as productive as any
in the Valley. Seventy-f1ve acres are heavily
timbered The improvements consist of an ex-
celent log
Ms5 WeatherbOarded Mansion House,
E:I with seven rooms and kitchen. There is a
pump in the kitchen, with never failing well of
water.
A NEW SWISHER BARN.
GO 40 feet, containing all necessary apartments,
TWO YOUNG APPLE ORCHARDS,
of the choicest fruit. There is plenty of good
water on the place for all purposes. The entire
farm is under the highest state of cultivation
and the fences are and in good rel air.
| 1t is rarely that an opportunity is offered for
| securing such desirable place. and the terms
will be such as to make its purchase a desirable
| Investment.
| For Iarticulars address,
Editors VALLEY VIRGINIAN,
| dec 6-n Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18

ACCIDENT.-We learn from the Waynes-
boro Tribune, that Andrew. little son of
Green B. Tcrrill, was accidently crushed
between the cars at the cattle gate, in that
town. His thigh was broken and other in
iuries inflicted, endangering his life. DR..
w. J. Jones rendered the surgical aid re-
quired, and strong hopes are entertained Of
his recovery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18

CITY EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE.-A full
meeting Of the Conservative Executive Com
mittee of the city o. Staunton was held in
office of L. D. Ransom, ESQ.,, yester day even
ing-Judge McCue presiding. No business
was transacted except filling the vacancies
in the Committee caused by the resignation
OF w. j. Nelson, II. NJ. McIlbaney and 7
D. Ransom. These vacancies were supplied
by the election of the following gentlemen:
w. Fl. Fl. Lynn, Jno. w. Todd, Jno Burns.
In addition to these new members, the Com
mittee comprises Messrs J. II. McCue, W.
L. Bumgardner, A. A. Grubert, J.T. Byers,
j. 81. Waters, j. II. Skinner and Jno. B.
Scherer.
The Committee will hold business meet
ing tomorrow evening.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18

FIRE.-Last week the dwelling house of
Mr.. Jos. Crickenberger, on South River,
about six miles from Waynesboro, Was de-
stroyed by fire together with nearly all of
its contents. The building belonged to
Messrs. Henry Koiner, VIM. Patterson and
others and was insured in the East augusta
Mutual Company for 81 800
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18

The bath rooms of the Virginia Hotel are
now in running order. Tickets for hot and
cold baths % cts. each. or five for 81. Call
at the Hotel office.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18

TROUBLE AMONG THE r. r. HANDS -
Recently another reduction of ten per cent.
was made OF the wages OF the brakesmen
and conductors on freight trains on the c..
6 O.. r. r. Coming as it did upon the re-
duction OF last fall, it fell with severity upon
class whose compensation was already
small for the services rendered. In conse j..
quence of this reduction, an orderly and
quiet meeting of the employees affected
was held last Sunday in this city, and reso-
committee appointed to wait on Gen'l Wick
ham and present him the protest. The en-
ployees regard the action of the Receiver as
an injustice to them, especially in view of
the fact that when the reduction of last fall
took place, they had the assurance that the
next change of wages made would be to sheir
advantage. During the troublous times Of
that period, the employees of this road quie.l y
submitted to the reduction, because it was
represented to them that the receipts of the
road did not justify higher wages. Since
then the business of the roal has greatly in
creased, and the stock aud men have been
taxed to their utmost capacity to meet the
demands made upon them. OF course the
increase in business has greatly enhanced
the revenues of the road, and the duties of
the employees have multiplied, and these
facts, taken in connection with the faithful
ness with, which these men have served the
company, should certainly have brought
about anything but reduction. There was
no demonstration at the meeting, and no
threats INDUCED. The resolutions, whilst OF
pacific character, declared that the men
could not submit to the reduction. and if II
was Insisted upon, they would have to quit,
as they could not live on the reduced wages