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The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-07-15
"rI Was President. -

''NOw, if I was President" began Mir. Butterby the other morning, as he passed hls cup over for a second cup of coffee, ''if was President of the United States;
 Which you aren't, yon know," broke II Mrs. B. in an argumental and confidential tone.
 And not likely to be-" added Mrs B.: mother, with eOntemptuous toss of hel head
 ''No," assented Nr. B. pleasantly, but ] was just supposing the case"
 Then suppose something Tn reason" re- torted Mrs B. snappishly. :'You might a. well suppose you was the man In the moon or the Man Tn the Iron Mask or"
 ''So l might, my dear" assented NIT. B. still pleasantly smiling, but that has noth- ing tO do with 1t. was merely going to say that If l was President of the United States I'd"
 My" burst in Miss Gertrude, aged eighteen, wouldn't it be splendid if you was, pa! Just to think how those Wheedle- top girls would change their tune when l meet them, instead of throwing out their in- situations about people who consider it Christian like to turn their last seasons silk dress, so that they may have more to give
 
 envy before l would ever"
 'Yes," and wouldn't warm it to Sammy Dugan, just" chirped in Master Thomas, aged twelve. I'd go up to him an smack him on the nose with brick fore he knowed where lac was, an he dassent hit me back. cos 1t 'ud be treason, an they'd hang him: and I'd slide on the sidewalk an shy snow balls at the peeceman, an sass Miss Ferule, an play hockey every day when 1t didn't rain an Id"
 ''Yes," chimed.in Mrs. B. catching the in- lection of her enthusiastic progeny, land tben I'd be the first lady in the land, let the next be who would, and Governors wives would reg to be introduced to mo, and I'd have balls twice week, and banquets every day, and"
 And I'd have the management of the White House, and run things" remarked Mrs. s mother, her eyes sparkling with the prospect.
 ''Not much you wouldn't, from Miss Ger trude, mot much if l keep ny health and know myself you wouldn't, not as long as I was the Presidents daughter and"
 ''Yah"' ejaculated Master Tom, T guess the Presidents son would be the biggest plum in that dishl Wouldn't be the Prince of Whales then-sayl What'ud you know bout"
 Shut up-all of you'' commanded Mrs. B., II reckon the Presidents wife is the highest authority in the landn Anyhow, thereid be dusty old time if anybody questioned 1t, and l bet when the exercises were finished the surgeon would not ask for any electoral commission to decide 1t over again. My. I'd like to see anybody-but, by the way, MT. Butterby. what was 1t you was going to say you would do if you was the President of the United Statesf'
 Resign as soon as the Lord would let ne, said Mr. Butterby, calmly but determ- nedly.
 And then meditative silence fell upon he family and remained there until the meeting arose.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-07-15
Battle c, the Boyne

nnc hundred and niYety-one years ago to- d.v the decisive Battle pf tae BOyne was fought between Hing William III and James II. slu.e which time the Protestants have rulcI Eng!and, and the day, by people ad- hercing ,o thi, religious doctrine, has been observed After the Battle of the Boyne James fed to France. where he underwent many luniliations, and died in 1s0l. The Order of the Orange, for one hundred and ninety years has continued tn exist, grow and flourish, until to-day. II Is one of the most formidable m the world British America, as fan back as 1861 had 200 or canizAtions. with l50. .000 members. All over the civilized world on today. the glorious l2th, the orangemen will pay due respect to the name of the Prince of Orange, King William III.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-07-15
Old Camp Wallapai.

We have heard 1t rumored that there Is possibility of the re-establushing of old Camp Wallapai The site of the old fort Is the property of Mr. Dewitt Foster, one of the very best of men, who proposes to donate to the Government the land should 1t be thought advisable to garrison II with troops. We know oi no more suitable or sanitary place for Post in al Northern Arizona Surrounding Wallapai IS a fine grazing coun- try with many farms, which could supply Post with grain. vegetables, etc IL Is also nicely located for the protection of Northern Arizona from all bands or tribes of Indians that might, in their queer way of thinking, take 1t into their heads tO clean out the Americans, upon whom they look with a suspicious eye and as usurPers of the very worst dye. We hope that the Post may be established at Wallalai, and in this we have the support of all classes
The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-07-15

WASHINGTON, July 13.-The President s gradual progress towards recovery is plainly manifest, and bids fair to continue without serious complication.
 NEW YORK, July l3-Guiteau's letters, now in possession of the District Attorney. lead to the inference that he entertained designs on the life ,f Blaine, as we'll as upon the President. His brother denies that in sanity is hereditary, and IS overwhelmed with grief at the horrible crime of Guiteau.
 DDEs MONIES, July 13-Heavy rain storms raised Racoon River the highest ever known. South Des Moines is under water. Railroad connection east has been interrupted.
 NEW YORK, July 13.-John A. Appleton, the publisher, is dead.
 CIScISATTI, July 13. Twelve deaths from sunstroke; sixty-six burial permits. In St. Louis the thermometer Is g = at noon. Few sunstrokes. One death.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-07-15
I FL G R AP HIC!
ESPECIAL TO THE MINER.

NEW YORK, July S.-Conkling has re- ceiyed more threatening letters but is not in the least alarmed thereby.
 FL PAso, July 8.-The party of surveyors reported killed by Indians, 40 miles south of here, only four bodies were found Charles Green, Independence, Kansas; Harry Ford ham, Boston; Guy Levitt, Indiana; Charles Haynes, Kansas. Remainder of party, in cluding Upham, are safe
 WASHINGTON, July 8.-President's condi- tion still improving. He partakes of liquid food with avidity, and without bad conse- quences. Mrs. Garfield went out riding to- day. for the first time since her arrival from Long Branch.
 TUcsOS, July 9.-Thomas Harper, con victed of the murder of John TolIiday, in Huachuca Mountains, last September, was hanged here yesterday afternoon. His neck was dislocated by the fall
The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-07-15
German Immigration.

The visit of eX-Governor Saford and Mir Martin Is solely with a view of turning Ger man immigrants toward this State, and to that end, after a brief sojourn in our city, they started yesterday, at l P. NJ, far South Florida, for the purpose of making personal Inspection of location to the extent of 75. 900 to lO0, 600 acres for immediate settlement They will return here, possibly, by Wednes- day next, and then proceed at once to Ocala- from which point they will continue the ill spection south and west, taking in part of Hernsndo. Polk aud Hillsborough Gov ernor Stafford IS known to our readers as one of the directors of the Okeechobe Company, and his eight years governorshipo Arizona, which was peopled during his term of office, makes him familiar with immigration. In Colonel Martin, the experience of many years d. the head of, and the principal in the interests of Germany IT. the settlement of thousands of her immigrants. he has personal experience and full knowledge of the wants of that class of immigration, which makes him peculiarly fitted to conduct the immi gr.tion branch of the OSecchobee Company His held of operation will be changed en- tirely from the Pacific Slope to this State, Lsvjng become interested with tEe Okee- shobee Company Lands in proper loca- [, >..s >...iA ulsthe first point to decide. This dgho. trapsportSc1-,s- -AllI-ha looked alter, and proper arrangements for receptlon.- Jacksonville (Fla.) Union.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-07-15

First Lieutenant John G. Bourke, 3d Cav airy aide to General Crook, is engaged in the study of the ethnographic, social and historical character of the North American Indians, including the Sionx, Cheyenne and other northern tribes, a. vel as the Pu- etlo ana zdRi Indians of New Mexico "-, Arizona. During his varinno carnations in eoui'A' ',- l,.eu by these people, he has collected a vast amount of information con cerning their habits, modes of life and GUS toms; religious, social and mythological pe- culIarities and other traits which tend to show the origin of these tribes-whether in dlgenous, autocthonOus, races or sprung from Asiatlc or Phenecian sources. The problem IS che which ethnographers have not yet solved, and concerning which there IS much ground to be traversed, and many difficulties to be overcome. If enthusiasm in the work, careful observations of facts, close ethno= graphic application. wide research, and we'll directed study, will accomplish anything, much may be expected from Lieut. Bourkes labors. He has ample authority from Gen. Sheridan to pursue his studies in the Diyis- ion of the Missouri, which territory embraces Ill its limits more Indians than any other portion of the country, and offers rich field For this particular study: and Lieut.. Bourke IS working 1t with diligence characteristic of one who knows its value and importance. - Cheyenne Leader
The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-07-15

The present year will witness the most wonderful production of silver and gold, in this country. From all sections of the West and Southwest. new fields and finds of min erals are daily reported The Tribune, Salt Lake City, Utah, ill late number publishes the following: As the hot season approaches, the mining industry Is losing none of its at tractiveness. Boston and New York hotels and exchanges are frequented with mine owners and investors i'll much larger num- bers than was expected, and the interest grows in importance as railways are extended and mines opened. In Nevada and the older portions of California the develope- ment of mines is progressing with gratifying success Montana, Idaho, Utah and Colo- rado show signs of renewed energy. while New and Old Mexico and Arizuna ale throrged with anxious investors III the hid den treasuFies of untold wealth. The. pre- dictions of Von Humboldt are to be verified. ii we can believe the reports from the Southwest,
The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-07-15

Fl Paso, July 1l.-A rescuing party oi Mexicans discovered the body of Thomas K. Pugs horribly tortured and mutilated while living and then shot Thirteen bullet wounds were found on the body. The troops are securing the country to find Indians Bodies of other murdered persons have also been found.
 terrible thunder storm visited here last night, and in two hours seven inches of rain fell, doing damage to the amount of about thirty thousand dollars
 Washington. July 11-The Presidents symptions continue favorable. He sleeps well, drinks pint and a half of milk four times day, having no fever. While not considered out of danger, confidence in his recovery IS strengthened every hour.
 Columbus, Ohio, July II.-Goyernor Foster has telegraphed to the Governors of States and Territories suggesting the se- lection of day of thanksgiving and praise to God for the blessed deliverance of the President. etc.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-07-15
Confidential.

The other morning. when MT. Jones en tered his family drug store to have pre- scription put up, he found new clerk II attendance. Mir Jones has considerable curiosity, and while he waited he began:
 ''Been here longF'
 Only two days"
 ''Going to stayf'
 II think so
 ''Old clerk gone for goods'
 'Yes."
 ''Come frsm New Yorkf'
 ''No. 1 came from St. Louis"
 Didn't like the town, I supposeF'
 ''Oh. fairly"
 'GOt better offer here, presumeF'
 'Well, not much better"
 Druggist related to your
 'Nor
 "Going to marry hi, daughter
 Haven't thought of 1t
 There was brief rest until the clerk had finished his labors, and then he beckoped MT. Jones into the back room and sad:
 You lou- like person who can be de pended on, and I'll tell you in confidence why 1 came here. liked St Louis. and had good wages; but I happened so kill three or four persona hs putting up wrong and 1 thought change of To cation would relieve my sorrow. This is on the square, you know, and nothing is to be said unless lay out two CT three of your leading citizens in Mh,ch case | shall give up the drug business altogether and go to sailing sand-barge.'
 Jones went out feeling his left ear and looking into vacancy, and his sore throat got well-withou' the help of the eargle.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-07-15

HAVANA, July 12-Week ending July 8th twenty-three deaths from yellow fever.
 MARsHALLTowS, Iowa, July 12.-Floods here have never been equalled The water Is four feet high on car tracks. and immense damage is done, amounting to S20O, ,OOO.
 DEsARE, \. J., July 12-The body of a girl, nearly fourteen years of age, who had been rayished and murdered on the way to school, was found by the people of this place. Two Negroes are suspected.
 COLUMBUS, OHIO, July 12.-T The Governors of twenty states have answered. Forster s telegram about Thanksgiving Day. All ap- prove of the plan.
 WASHINGTON, July 12 - The President shows symptoms of unmistakable improv- ment, and says he is going to get well. He Is still very weak, and physicians permit him to talk but little. It IS thought he will be able to,1:1e out in six weeks.
 CHA COUNTY PROTESTS AGAINST THE REPEAL
 OF THE BULLION TAX.
 GLOBE, July 11th, 1881.
 WHEREAS, The Eleventh Legislative Assem- ply of the Territory of Arizona disregarding the best interests of the citizens, and more particularly that of the general taxpayers thereof, without due consideration repealed the law providing for the taxation of the net proceeds of mines, which Is as much a subject of taxation as any other property made taxable by law, therefore be 1t
 Res0ired, That the County of Gila, by itg Board of Supervisors, does hereby enter it's solemn protest against such repeal, believing it the bounden duty of said county. with other counties of said Territory, to take necessary steps to prevent said Act becoming operative to the great detriment of the gen eral taxpayers of said Territory, and there fore asl;s .Le Boards of Saperyisors Of the respective counties of said Territory to co- operate with this, the Board of Gila County, in rendering such repeal null and of no ef- feet. Adopted by the Board of Supervisors this day, July 9th, 1881
 JOHN J. HARLOW, CLERK,
The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-07-15
LEGAL.
SheriT. . sale.

IN rAE DISTRICT COURT or I'VE THIRD JU-
 aicf.l DisraSi Of the Territory of Ar.1SEa. Co1ay Of YsSsPAi.
 Lsvi Bs.hfort Roh~rt II. Burm.-s-s anal wll,am C. BA-Assrd. sarvlving pss,ne-s of the lase Arm of L. B-shtora Co, Plrs-
 Msrs<lisa AIarlas,. El..sb-sh F. Aiersas., his wife. 6os- T. heck~rs saa C+s-s becz- . ers, hi- Stf. pstesesats- Under ana by vrtae Orir of sale and ecrsion issued cf District Court of se Taird je4 el Dts'rct 0f th- TsErfory of ArEoLs. in aud fqr the Lssi bsshiora. RobsTt H. BaraI and SiA C. BAshfJfe- saFxtgtns partners og the bts nrr1 or L. Bashfori Co.,, above psn.a plaiaiss, obssinrd judgment and decree oi r. rrSosurs .Aisi Inc Se0se si.fesisats. Ncrcfith Alartdse, EaE4heth K. AIdridgr. hss stf-, Geo Bchers and Clara hecAsr, his wife, sH.eh sad judgment and de1re is reeorced iu JndslDen Book Of sad Iist=ef Court AI fsgts s- ses Ssa s.I. S7s and s73 commanded Co seli that e-rtsie property, tO-Sii:
 Al and snsiGr tas, par;icu,A psec-. parri tract of lAnd coisiing hundred aad sixty acres, sfn- ai lying and beisg n tae va'sry of the i"Ser agaa rria Kivsr county of ISssra in the Territory Of AriEons. and described as Icing the soHihwest quarter tlal Sf Section Vent-en dIl- Tswnship ksS.E tIl. North Of Barge Ghrce. lsf. West of tfe tiilA and River IneTidiAn toetsr with all and singular the tsDemsHt-, hersdtsments and AE- ssnng. or so much theseo, ss may be necessary isfy said ja1 Of sttS Sl-loi, S.th inter- .s' at the rs'e oi per cent FsI , s,h ron s 2, SS{ S-l0, C >unSel fees-
 Public Soroe is hereby given that on
 THURSDAY, JCLY 7rH., 1881 AT l2 NJ. of that day, in iron, of the Court Eouss Goor. in the Village of Prescott, county of fArspAi l wIu sci above drsefiS-d real estSte at Public Auction th highest bdder fer cash to satisfy said execution and all co ts.
 JOS. R wALKEE. sheriff.
 Per L. B. ST. JANzs, Deputy Prescott June 21d, Issi. i2s
 POSTPONED.
 The above sale is hereby Po.pned until the sis day Of August. Is,i at rhs same time and place.
 JOS. R, WALKER, sheriff, By L. B. ST JAxKS. Deputy.
 Prescott. July 2, iscI.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-07-15

While General Garfiel1 is prostate there ought to be some one capable of running this country. Ii We can believe telegraphic re ports Vice President Arthur Is not the man. They say he has red eyes and Is all shaky, lost his appetite and gazes monotonously out Of the window We've been that way our selves, but never from grief. It was from the other thing You know how 1t is your selves, but 1t is not nice to talk about in a newspaper. The recipe, however, is very simple, and as follows; Npirt@s .ffumeati, four fingers, thirty times day pirttus ri't gohici, six times before breakfast, tinged with soda and ali the malt you can get away with Tn sober intervals The heavens for fend that poor scribe should in any way diagonise the case of the Vice President, but General Arthur ought to close up the Associated Press, for their reporters have not bathed him In quasi-alcohoiic grief, then never was man more lily described.-S. F. News Letter.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-07-15
How they do it in Fl Paso-

F.. T. Wall. of St. Joseph, Mo., has been
 Jo Fl PasO, Texas, in the employ of the
 Texas Pacific Railruad, as Civil Engineer,
 and on his way home, gave the Denver Re publican an interview, from which We extract
 the following:
 The people of Fl Pas5 have d mania for | shooting at each other. but the inclination
 has received a check of late, since the aT,- I,ointInent of City Marshal Studemeyer. The old Marshal proving inefficient. was re- moved, and StudemeyeT, having a reputa- t:on for bravery and good judgement Was selected from the interior of Ge1as The old Marshal got OR drunk and swore he was the best man III Texis, fourIshed his pistol, and made himself disagrecabie generally Studemeyer told him to put up his p.srol and be quiet, which he refused to do and shot at the Marshal. missing him The Marshal retaliated, killing his man the frst shot. The dead mans friends, n large num- bers, drew their pistols, and commenced fir Ing al Studemeyer, who held his ground, and killed six of the hardest cases and best shots m town. The next night ;Ee Marshal was fired at from across the street. wI,h Q shotgun, the charge taking effect Tn an aTI.- ing post. He turned around and ss.g hIs assallant just III time tO put bullet through his breast, just as he was retreating. The next day general shooting scrape occurred in the street. 8 shots were fired. S.ude- meyer killing still another man, making the eighth Ill two days, he, himself receiving but a slight wound in the heel The town IS, for the present. as quiet as New England village, though the Marshal Is continually and never goes out without a strong escort.
 According to this account, We should judge that our friend, and former towns man. Rev. J. A. Merrill, who is preaching in Fl Paso, must have promising field for the conversion of sinners
The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-07-15
Let Us Have Raiiroads,

In 1870 Colorado only had population of 3o, ,S64 Not railroad had entered her bor- ders. Its assessed valuation was only SIP. 000. GOO, and her bullion yield per annum was only S3,375.oc0. Now the State Is glrdled by railroads The population has sweiied to POO, 900. The State has an as- sezsed valuation of S74, 900, ,OOO and its bullion yield in 1880 was S22, ,509. 900, and for 1881 it Is estimated at $40, 900, OOO.- L,advillc Herald.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-07-15
A ssesssn enf Notice

To w. A. fULLER-Yor hereby notified that nave expended for the ls7s I57y Isso one hundred dollars each in labor and inproveueut. m me Ao auiuIn Mining Clzim, xood Mining Distinct, County of Mojave, territory of Arizona in order 10 h3d said claim under the pToyls os= G. Seop 2544- Yised Statutes oi the tinted SiAtes and i: sthn niiety days Aft-r this nOtcs by pu5leson you tA or reinfe 10 cJnfribut- yyu portion of such ex. pen ure- as o-orner, yCur interest said aim vii become the propety of the saoscri or his legal represeDt2tIye, under sad Section 1914
 \. P PIERCE. Prescott, A. T., June 10th. ISsI ,,s
The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-07-15

Fortunately for ths people of the United States the assassin's bullet diI not do fatal execution and Garfield still lives. Fortu- nltely, also, the attempted murder has no 9ohucai significance, but IL has taught the people lesson from which they should profit, which is that the life of the chief magistrate of thi. nation should be guarded with more care. Had Garfield been killed who could have foretold the effect 1t would have had upon the nation, which IS now ln a era of prosperity hitherto uAe4palled. Probably NIT. Arthur unlnHdenced would be d safe man, but AI. Arthur as the exponent and representative of Conkllngism would i'e altogether different thing, and the people have cause for the ,iRcsle joy over the prob able recovery of MT. Garaeld that h Jeihs expressed on all sides
The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-07-15
,G1xGUNrCATEp.l
pBE>,orr. July i2th. 1851

fsE>'"rf. July i2th, 1881. Ep. M,>rs:-IG your issue of the llth, under the head uf latest news. ] see the name of Ru.sitcr W Raymond That nane came up so frequently while east, that | was not little surprised to learn that lavapai was so soon to be plugged ur by that indl- Yldual. would advise R"ssiter wh,ie whit ting out his plugs. to :irst canvass among his victims through his report on Little Pi;tsburg. and see if his report will be in bower to help push slid plug in Rositter's head and tail feathers seem to stand high in Prescott, the pea fowl drops his when he looks at his feet RoSsiter should by look at hs past record layapal don't fear RoSsl,ers home influence.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1881-07-15
In the Probate Court of Nohave Couu V Territory Of Arizona. In the matter of the estate
 of

Arizona.
 In the matter of the estate
 THOMAS RAILToS, deceased
 Notice i hereby gwen thz: i1 pGr.uance of ihe order of the Probate Court Of rhe County of MOhsys, Terri tory f Arizona, the 18th day of June, b l>sl, in te Of the Of Thoil1s Kail'ou do- e-ssed the undersigned the adm pstrator of the said estate vii sell by prIve bds for ash and subt confirmation by sad Probate Court Thursdsg the 2lst day of Juy, A D., lssi, at 2 o'clock, r. M-, CT st any time thereafter at his offce in Iir,era Park, said County and Territory, a the rEh', tite interest aud estate of the aid hos and n crest that th- said by OpsrAiiOn of other acquired other han in addition that of h. sal 1hOIn4 ka ltOn the time Of death n and tO ;h- following real estate, to-V7t;
 Ine third ill' p-rtuershir iu'ery-t in the "IXi." mine sid Nl mine contaGing l5UJ feet in length by 6OJ feet II. wltih
 O.--fou-th psrpershp interest fn the " title Chief" inire, -ad Litte Chef m'ns containing 1op.I feet le g;h
 Ole-:ourth pz-'ner-hjp interest In t,e ''Railton~ niue, saif Ration nine containing I50J ;n eagb by ( q fec iI width.
 Oae-Eat par neIshiP interest ia the ~Frssno" nin- said Fresno niue cnutStnlrg 60 et ih length. On' 3iFd I-rtl4sTs.iiu ict-rUs; in the 'Iooa5e1ra Tis ss.t ,cn beam contzi.!C- fJ9 feet iu zth aud olz-nslI iu eret 1E sU-.nf- O; w1te= iuGKn = Pa = Fl ring. mines and -Ir4 Ot water being si IL a'sd not14r from mining m c1 stOcssar ,, " WEl4pa Mining D!strtcf, Iohaye CJ--ry, Arizona Tern Cr--
 erTn- uuj conditions "f sse eash t-n r-r cent fl, fe pad on h@i q gt =s, bclIuce continuation O. sale - s-iu F.Cuate CoJ-; d-cd al eKp-use of pur si.z$er-
 LoEs K. NACKExzrk. AdlEu izt-Aur Ss estate Of TuOna= kaitJ1, dec-sa1 Mineral Park' 11ns 2s.h' ISL 1yD