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The Arizona sentinel., 1879-11-15
The story about Chavez. the Gan
dit,

We have lately quoted an article about
the famous bandit Chavez, and his per-
ambulating head, which the Los Angeles
papers seemed to have proved was not his
at all, and now comes the Chronicle with
the following which appears to upset all
those statements:
A correspondent of the the Chronicle,
writing from San Juan, San Bcnito Coun-
ty, November 9th, contradlcts the story
recently published concerning the fate of
Chavez. the lieutenant of Vasquez, the
bandit of Southern California Our cor
respondent asserts that the statement
that the father of Chavez knew that his
son was recently killed in Sonora, Mexi-
co, and was aware at the time that the
head exhibited some years ago was not
that of the bandit, is equally untrue. The
letter to the Chronicle concludes as fol-
lows: Chavez, ST., the father of the ban
ult, was semi from mere 10 Tie otockIo'l
Insane Asylum eight years ago, where he
died. The young Chavez was born and
raised in this town, and the Raggio BROTH
ers, who killed him in Arizona, were rails
ed with him and are about the same age;
they had lived on the same street and
went to school together. Furthermore
when Chavez head was here from Arizona
for Identification, it was recognized by his
(Chavez0 mother and his numerous rea-,
tives and acquaintance, as there could be
no mistake at Identification, owing to the
peculiar scars on the skull, and the feat
ures could not be mistaken. Your CORE
spondent interviewed several of his rela-
tives yesterday, who scout the idea of his
dying in Mexico or that his father is liv-
ing in Los Angeles.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-11-15
[FTOna the Semi TTopic.]

Most all heightened railroad men have
mines out in Arizona about now and its
just fun to hear them talk about lode, dips,
ore, chlorides, pans, arastras and forty
other things that they know about as well
as Congo does about Christmas. They
talk awful solemn, though.
We learn that Hon. Frank McCoppin is
to succeed Gen. D. D. Cotton as Financial
Director of the Southern and Central Paci-
fc Railways. The position is very re-
sponsible and lucrative one, and Mr.. Nc
Coppin will find it no sinecure but we
think he will fill it to the satisfaction of
both companies.
Hugh j. White was here last Saturday
night. He reported that he had stocked
the road from there to Fort Mohave, via
Camp Cady, instead of via Tecopa. The
reason given was that the route was long
er than the Government contract called
for and that it was impossible to make the
trip in the 20 hours called for by the con-
tract The first mail via Cady left on
Monday morning in charge of Johnny
Whaley.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-11-15

Twenty bars Of bullion, value at s23, 900
arrived last evening from Gillette in
charge OF Superintendent Weber. This
VIII probably be the last bullion from this
company for some time, as the mill has
shut down to enable them to make extern
slve repairs. During that time the mine
Will be opened, so as to enable them to
take out ore sufficient to run the mil, full
time and pay dividends.-Phoenir Herald,
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-11-15

The ostmaster-General's new order is
not specific enough. He should require
all letters to be plainly addressed UNITED
States of America" else the intelligent
Postmasters may send them to the United
States of Columbia. There being more
than one country called United States,
how is the poor Postmaster to he expect
ed to determine which is meant?-Alta.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-11-15

Owing to the wet and disapreeable
weather of Sunday last the foot race he.
tween Yuma Jim and Mr.. Lyons of this
city, which was to have taken nlace at
Agricultural Park, was unavoidabIv nost.
poned. Weather permitting the race will
come off NEXT Sunday Q5th) at the same
hour and place.. A. Herald
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-11-15

Some of the Yuma merchants are pre-
pairing to remove into Pima County
Miner.
Can you give us the name of one? we
know Of none, but We notice that accord
ing to the Miner, many have left Prescott
and Yavapai Co,
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-11-15

Our readers will remember q short des-
cription We gave some time since of the
largest steamer afoat, save the Great East
ern. the ARIZONA. On the 18th inst. this
steamer, on her way from New York to
Queenstown struck large iceberg which
was not seen in time to lessen the speed
OF the vessel. No damage was done to The
steamer, but the berg was considerably
demoraliZed.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-11-15

Fort Worth, Texas, has two artesian
wells The water is conveyed to all parts
of tue city in tanks and delivered at 1Octs.
a barrel to regular customers.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-11-15

The following elevations were taken by
barometer expressly for the SENTINEL,
and we think will be of interest to our
readers.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-11-15

soft.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-02-24

The Mosaic TONIGHT AT LEyY's HALL
The sixth and last Mosaic entertainment OF
the season will be given tonight at LeVy's
Hall, and not at Virginia Opera House, as
heretofore. There will be no dramatic per-
formance, and the entertainment will be
confined to domino fancy ball. The young
ladies have been very busy and much eXer-
cised during the past week in the selection
of their dresses. Pretty, yariegated, and
becoming calicoes have been in great de-
mand, and numbers Of these beWitchlng
creatures have been earnestly, and some
times in solemn conclave, discussing the
style 10 which their costumes should be
made. The amount OF mature deliberatlon
and mental fcogitation as to, whether they
should adopt the paysanne, with bias folds,
court train, or princeSse, with ,,1attea~
plat, in coming sometimes to no conclusion
at all, has been truly distressing, and has
even surpassed the Legislature in the
great amount of surperfluous g chin" they
have INDUCED in this winter. r. grt- -
The ball will doubtless be grand affair,
and the pleasure derived therefrom will
compensate the fair ones for; the trouble OF
preparation Ee. a7I ~ 4GaT GIec1
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FOR RENT.
HOUSES AND STORES
-A2 -A-2 FOR RENT
THROUGHOUT THE CITY,
AT VERY REASONABLY PRICES,
!" ~ NA1 ~.-1 -" =" 90 20 "AHD 80 - % A'
THOROUGH ORDER AND REPAIR:


THREE-sTORY sfOCK-BRlCK TENEMENT.
No. 307 east Franklin street, between Third and
Fourth streets; ten rooms and modern improve
3. No. II S south Thirl street, between Cary aud
Canadian Ell LEGANT HOUSE; twelve rooms and
s. No 900. northeast corner of Ninth and Mar
shall streets; twelve rooms; kitchen, stable, SC.
4. No 514 north Fifth street lin sublett's row.,
between Clay and Leigh streets; well constructed;
tea rooms: kitchen and all improvements; and in
s. No. 500. north side of Grace street between
Madison and Monroe streets; seven rooms; sltehen:
6. Nos: 3o7, 500, and s11, south side Grace. be-
dtional story adted-twclve rooms each; kitchen
and every modern Improvement; equal to any
e es Sly ys are sRisa ST STOCK
BRICK AND lRON-vERANDA EI6HT-ROOM
DETACHED HOUSE. east siGe Of First street be-
tween Cary aud Canal streets; modern improve
s: THREE. STORY sToGK-BR1eK TEN-RooM
DAZZLING No.4oe east Cary street; modern i'm
HN bwSfk Ts ,5ses sisb
ens-just been put in orier-No. 12l east line ol
Mayo street. between Ross and franklin streets.
10. FRAME DWBLLINGt on north line of Leigh
street between Second and Third streets seven
''Ii.' II. fWo-sToRY-BRICK SIC DWELLING on north
| side of Canal street between Fourth aRd Fifth
$3.50 per wear. ...
12. ROOMS AND FLOORS on Marshall street
between Fifth and Sixth streets; Main between
Eleventh and Twelfth Streets Ninth between Main
| and Franklin streets; and OFFICES. &c, SC.
| 13. SMALL AND DESIRABLE HOUSES on
| Church and Union Hills; on Tweniy-ff:h between
! Clay and Leigh: Venable between Twenty-second
| and Twenty-third streets; Jessamine and Twenty
| fourth streets.
| IA. STORE on Broad street NO. 61S), with thir-
| teen rooms over store; TWO SMALL STORES on
Sixth street, opposite Market, between Broad and
| Marshall: Franklin between Seventeenth and Eigh-
teenth streets Main street, opposite Old Market,
aud several others.
Cali In and get keys and be suited. Prices will be
| made to suit you. ROBERT &. LYME,
| Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer,
| 70 Auip
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-02-24
LOCAL MATTERS.

YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN. ASSOCIATION
MEETINGS AT THE SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.
These wonderful meetings, which have SO
stirred the churches and people Of Rich
mond, enter to-day their eighth week. They
have steadily grown in interest and power
until now they I'll the largest churches in
the city, and reach in their influences our
entire people. 800 "..
The meeting Saturday evening at DR..
Preston's church was we'll attended, and
one OF the best OF the series. Rev. Dr..
Warren conducted the meeting, and made
an admirable address on the power Of piety
both with God and with man, illustrating
his theme both from the Scriptures and by
other apt illustrations.
Rev. Dr.. C. 81. Read followed in an admi-
rable talk. !- -,
A number rose for prayer, and large
number Of special requests were sent up.
L. Fl. Frayser, Esq. Colonel W. P. Mum
ford, Bishop Doggett, and Rev. w. g.
Scbaeffer led in prayer. DR.. Curry, OF Bal
timore, sang very sweet solo.
The singing during these meetings, led by
j. d. X. Seight, Esq, has been very fine
and greatly enjoyed.
At the close OF the meeting the President
(Rev. j. William Jones) announced that the
meetings would be held another week, and
that as majority OF the evangelical churches
OF Richmond were at the service Of the AS
sociation it was difficult to choose between
them. He said that it was, on the whole,
thought best to have the meetings this week
at the Second Baptist church, corner OF
Main and Sixth streets. He expressed the
warm thanks Of the Association for the
kindness shown them by the ministers and
churches Of Richmond.
The meeting this eyening-from 5 to
o'clock-will be conducted by Rev. DR.. G..
r. Read 49,. ...
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-02-24

-BRIEFs.-The readiusters' convention will
meet at Virginia Hall tomorrow. .
The Grand Lodge Knights OF Pytblas will
meet at Lynchburg next year. ~
Lieutenant FLETCHER and Miss Bailey are
not in Richmond. The detective. was mis-
taken in his conclusions about the lnyste-
rious pair. .:r
Bishop Keane will attend the funeral Of
Bishop Foley, which takes place in Balti-
more to-day. a. .'... 8.
The banks and post-office celebrated the
Twenty-second OF February by closing.
Judge Christian inspected the Jail Satur-
day. 49, .,... ...... -..... -
There were ten marriage-licenses out OF
the number issued by the clerk of the Hust-
ings Court of this city during the last year
uS7S) not returned by the ministers who
celebrated the rites Of matrimony in those
eases.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-02-24

THE PENNSYLVANIA FIRE-INsURANCE Con-
Parry makes highly creditable exhibit In
the annual statement we publish elsewhere
in our columns this morning. The conser-
yatiye principles which have governed its
management for more than half century
have served to save it from the disasters
which have overtaken less prudent compa-
nies in these times Of great peril to under
writers, and have also secured to its stock
holders satisfactory remuneration for their
investments. It's assets now amount to
s1,s55. .23S.04; giving ample assurance to
its policy holders OF safety; while its prompt
and liberal settlement OF losses in the past is
the best guarantee the assured can have thas
the indemnity against fire they purchase OF
this company will be certain and satisfac-
tory.
Messrs. Thomas n. Alfriend & Son, No.
north Tenth street, are the general agents
for Virginia and West Virginia.
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mANCHEsFER AND VICINITY.

The Ericsson Subtitle suit OF Ericsson
Us. Manchester was ended, in the United
States Court at Richmond Saturday about
II O'Clock, after, a trial lasting several days.
The jury allowed damages to the amount Of
$1,000. Mr. Ericsson, it will be remeul-
'bered, fell over an embankment near the
Free bridge some time during last year, and
sustained several injuries, for which he in
stituted suit to recover $4,000 as damages.
This is quite a. blow to our city's finances,
and if the amount sued for had been OBJ
tanned would have resulted in the total an
Initiation Of the city treasury. Our City
Council will no doubt take warning from
this, and guard against another such occur
renee. .r:s'.-
1t has not yet been determined whether
or not the city viii carry the case up to the
Supreme Court OF the United States, but in
case OF Judge Hughes refusing to grant an-
other trial it is expected that it will be done.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-02-24

FUNERAL OF GENERAL CHILToN.-The re-
mains OF the late General r. II. Chiffon,
who was General Lees adiutant-general,
arrived here Saturday afternoon under
charge OF detachments of three Georgia
companes-Captain Crawford in command.
They were met at the Danyille depot by the
Richmond military anda large number Of
friends Of the deceased, and were escorted
to St. PauPs church, where the services
were conducted by Rev. Charles Minnige-
rode, D. D., and Rev. III. Melville jackson.
Generals Joseph E. Johnston, w. 81. F.
Lee, William 3. Talaferro, John Echols, j..
r. Anderson, and John r. Cooke, and
Colonels E. j. Harvie and Lloyd j. Beall,
and ex-Surgeon-GeDeral ;. P. Moore, acted
as pall-bearers. Governor Holiday was
also present. '.-.-
The closing services at the grave were
rendered more impressive by the darkness
os night which came upon the mourners
before the grave was closed.
The First regiment was commanded by
Lieutenant Colonel Purcell, and was accom-
panied by the Richmond Light Infantry
Blues and the Georgia soldiers. The Geor-
gians presented fine appearance. The
ranks of the regiment were fuller than
usual, and the military display was quite
imposing, and such as the occasion called
for. -.. ..Fss ...t "-,s.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-02-24

s. ". FLEIsHMAN. one of enr oldest citizens,
saws: have been suffering for several years past
with disease which batled the skill Of the most
eminent physicians in this city. One pronounced
II torpid liver; another said It was heardisease.
continued 10 grow worse until finally could not
take the least exercise. After using the Holman
Liver Pad, Plasters, and Salt Baths about u month
found relief far beyond any expectation, and now
can take exercise. my appetite is restored and at
tribute all the relief 10 the Holman Remedies. To
all who suffer would say, Give them trial.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-02-24

Roll OF HONOR AT THE RICHMOND HIGH
SCHooL--The following is q list OF The pu-
pills on the roll of honor at Ehe Richmond
High-Sebso, for the past, week Senior
Class-Ada Anderson, Belle BroWn, Con-
stance CabeIi, Sallie Coleman,: Sertha DICK
inson, Stella Hasan, Mary hossoW, Bena
Leftwich, Maggie Mitchell, Jeails scotl,
Morn smith. emma P. Turner. Jeannie
Wbittet. Fannie Wyatt, William j. Boykin,
Charles e. Smith. intermediate Glass
Robert s. Crump, fucker Eggleston, George
McCann. Junior CIass-Maggie Fetrell,
E. 3. Dearborn, William Wills. Attend-
ance for the week, a5 per cent.
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Capifol Notes.
THE RAILROAD gILL-PyBLIc DEBT-BLUE-
RIDGE FISsuRE.

The railroad bill made no great progress
In the House Saturday. Several OF the
Senate amendments had been agreed to
without division when the hour Of O'Clock
arrived, and the joint resolution proposing
constitutional amendments came up as the
special order. Messra. Robinson and Bo-
hanan, and other gentlemen who object to
these amendments on account or the proyi-
sions they contain concerning Uiuo.uoce
voting, &C., desired that the amendments
be postponed until Friday. They candidly
ayowed their determination to use all the
resources at their command to defeat them.
The House refused to postpone them until
Friday, but postponed until to-day, so as to
allow the consideration Of the railroad bill
ito be concluded. Thereupon the opponents
OF the constitutional; amendments, backed
by some gentlemen who are hostile to the
railroad, entered upon q course OF dilatory
motions, and so engaged the House until
about ESQ, when o, a,motion to adjourn pre-
vailed. ro5s. i,yE,? 5rii siIts .~!..lf r7t,.,
The railroad bill will come up this morn.
ing as the first business after the morning
hour. II may be that oneor two of the Sem
ate amendments will have to be amended,
but with q tolerably full house and fair at
tention, and no dilatory motions, the subject
may be quickly disposed Of.
The great difficulty in the House nova
days is to keep quorum together.
TIE BLUE RIDGE F1ssURE. .ss.. -
Mr.. Mcmillan, member OF the House
from Greene county, returned to the city
from home Friday. 'r " ~
He states, concerning the reported fssure
In the Blue Ridge mountain, that he talked
with several reliable gentlemen Of his coun-
ty who had seen 1t. He entel tains no doubt
as to its existence. 1t is said to be from one
to two feet Wide and OF unknown depth.
M'CULLoCH BILL.
The Senate passed the McCulloch bill for
the settlement of the public debt by 30 ayes
reach the House to-day and be made the
special order, it is presumed, as like bill
| has been the special order for several days,
but has not been pressed upon the attention
| of the members because it was desirable to
have the Senate act first. That it will pass
the House there is now no doubt. Many OF
the "stalwart" readiusters concede that,
while they mean to try to defeat it by sug'
costing that it shall not 90 into operation
until the 1st OF January; that it be submit
ted to the people for approval, DC.
MUTUAL FIRE-INsURANCE COMPANIES.
In the House Saturday Mr.. Frazier asked
the suspension of the rules 10 take up House
bill 321, in relation to the exemption from
taxation OF mutual fire-insurance companies
Mr. Frazier said these companies are eXclu
sivey charitable institutions, local in action
aud having for their object mutual assist
ance to those who are so unfortunate as tc
lose property by fre-no profit, however
accruing to any one, not even the officers o
the companies receiving compensation fol
their services. The rules were suspended
and the bill passed to its third reading.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-02-24

asking for license law applicable to their

oShius Aoi 7lSCuaS ian appilCaoic to-tueiI
pursuits. ~.
Now, Messrs. Editors, that is intended to
shut poor iourneymen mechanics. out Of
every little Job which they may be able to
pick mp, because it would not justify them
In getting out license to do such little jobs,
and at the same time these very boss-con-
tractors are doing nearly al! Of their work
with apprentices, which has compelled
those OF US who could get little job now
and then to take it.
Now, 1 know it to be a fact that very
nearly all OF the boss-brickIyers OF Rich
mond have from three to six apprentices,
and for the last three or four years work has
been so scarce that the iourneymen have
done but very little Of 1t in consequence OF
that very wrong inflicted on them aud I
hope, should it become law to license men
who do various kinds OF mechanical work,
that the Legislature will also restrict these
boss-contractors to one or two apprentices,
80 that when we are shut out Of these little
Jobs we may be able to get work with them.
-.a.-g 4 MECHANIC.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-02-24

NEW MUsIC.-Received from the publish
ers, Messrs. S. Brainard & Sons, Cleveland,
Ohio, Rosabeps new song and chorus,
4 Brown Eyes Close ut the Window" 1t is
handsomely gotten up, pleasing melody,
and very effectively arranged for 3 chorus
OF mixed voices. Also, Macy's new song
and chorus entitled "Somebody's Coming
when the DewGrops Fall pa composition
that will doubtless take well and become
very popular-and Brainards Musical
World for January and February. Both
Nos. contain much musical information, and
the last contains six new pieces Of music. ia
which are two selections arranged from Sui
livan's new opera of "Her Maiesty's Ship
pinafareo - -
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

bnanne lfiiy determined 10 make change In ms
az npS we VII tro this day offer our entire sic tcK
60 S5ti.g ,Ss sn1REss GOODS at 1Gss.. reduced from
~. C;it aug 1ZSe. worth 2Oc
,EouSTEPANEs rABI,E-IrsEys. TowET..
MN anssS, CASSIMERES. BALMOkALS, SHAWLS.
das.S Sny other goods TOO numerous TO mention re-
STlEpn!he !he special attention OF the ladies' to our
DEPt pTn.Ts. NJ. bRAiDiSG, and EMBROIDERY
ecuted a. yT which is promptly and neatly ex-
der. IwE.%,EA y EAR always on hand and made TO or
OF Zenhyrs w Is CLOTHING q specially. Full line
Wool Tp,h,.SS, Germantown Yarns, and Shetland
line of cnsn,ci n,cidery Silks in ali shades. Also full
te,, Mrs Mas,S W., among which we have tue celebra-
GD To- AZ aTHooys Abdominal Corsets. 10 ali sizes
An we aSS sDe,netsns s. done In alof Its branches.
- 10 give lis call at,
Ar-ypvIh h55Yl 5Yl fEXTER's, 627 Broad street.
oi ~ d. rmpi c,s HExTE9 and Miss sgMoN, iormegIy
itsS wy VIII be pleased TO walt on the ladies.
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EOR RENT, THAT DESIRABLEG
Il DETACHED BRICK DWELLING lately III
occupied by Captain =. G. Coghlan, on Twenty
fourth between Broad and Marshall streets. con-
tainng about eight rooms, gas, water. and all the
| cOnvenienccs. Apply to ROBERT b. LYME,
fe cyst 1912 Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-02-24

THE DLNIIEs-THE ROMANCE OF THE
BoRDER.-Next Thursday we are to have
the Danites at the Theatre, and an amusing
and first-rate play it is said to be.
Mr.. Henry Waterson, OF the Louisville
Courier-Journat, writes the following rela-
tive to the play Of the Danites:
"To Bret Hart must be allowed the dis
tinction OF peopling the pioneer life OF the
far West with real heroes and herones, OF
investing it with the spirit OF poetry and
song, OF idealizlns it as Cooper idealiZed
the aborigines and Irving idealized the
Catskills. The life of the miner was sufi-
ciently remote TO seem weird; it was full
OF grotesque variety, OF light and shade;
it had a local setting at once unfa-
miliar and picturesque. John Oakhurst
and Tennessee's Partner were actually
new contributions to the stock OF fictitious
character; and as long as tradition lasts the
denizens OF Poker Flat and Sandy Bar, IL
Illuminated by such images as Truthful James
and Ah Sin, will survive in the fancy OF
those who dream and those who laugh.
But when Bret Harte ventured TO spread his
canvas, and when he tried to vitaliZe his men
and women upon the stage, he failed. The
great American novel has not been written;
but it was reserved for another to bring
forth the great American play. The dltter-
ence with which rude theme may be
treated by man Of genius, as distinguished
from the treatment OF similar theme in the
hands OF mediocrity, is curiousy illustrated
by THE Danites' of joaquin Miller,
and the innumerable attempts OF less
successful and less capable writer's to
dramatze the life which Bret Harte
idealized. II the Poet OF the Sierras had
written nothing else this piece would prove
him to be poet. At the time OF its pro-
ducion the eastern critics, who could not
loosen the hold 1t obtained upon the public,
took the only revenge that was left them by
giving out the notion that it is what is called
Observation-Disclosures piece. Yet 1t contains
less blood by half than Hamlet less
thunder than Lear and, in its toughest
farce. is not rougher than the Merry Wives
of Windsor In its action it is truly Shaks-
perian; in It's conception full Of romance
and poetry. Nothing that the modern Pa
risian school has done, from Dumas to Sar-
dou, is more original or more dramatic.
AS story it is equal in exciting detail to
Monte Cristo'; as composition it is not
inferior TO sCamille.'"