Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-11-06
GUAYMAS WHISPERINGS.
Chapter Of Crimss-F1ank Oakley h T-oa- b.e--Railroad Mattsrs---shlrping Eevs--Pe;- soaal MeLtloc--Ot5er Ite1ls-

A Chapter Of Crimes--Frank oakley h T-ua-
 b!e-Eailroad Mattsrs---shirping Eevs--Pcs-
 soaaI McLtIoc-Ot5sr Items
 LIesident correspondent of ti,e CfrzES.i
 EpTToRs CITIZEN: Since my last, sev- eral changes have taken place; the first was the arrest and putting in prison of R. Maytorena, on a charge made by one of his servants, that, owing to his want of control of himself, hls (the seryant'sl life was in danger. Bonds were given and he was released. out dame rumor (who is quite active hereJ reported dire and traitorous language against the Government as the cause uf his deten- tion.
 Next in orcer came the arrest of our old padre postmaster, who reported that be had been robbed of some SG00. Search was made and resulted in suspicion that there was dedication instead of rob bery. After remaining in durance sev- eral days, tLe deficit was made mp and then the old gent was quietly placed in jail on criminal charges, as 1t seems by the law here that payment or refundiDg property stolen or embedded does not affect the criminal charge, which once proven, or a conviction had, deprives the party of all rights as citi- zen, and when go deprived he cannot ap- pear and plead either for himself or any bne else in the courts.
 While thls was going on one of the captains of the Yagui gangs, which work here on tue wharf, made an attempt tO cut open the captain of the San Pablo. Result, a small wound, and three days in jail for the stabber, Urbind.
 Frank Oakley, lately arrived from the Iaqm river as Secretary of Sam. Bran nan, quietly left here two days before the steamer for the interior, when 1t came to light that he had abstracted three certificates of deposit on San Francisco banks from Mir. Branuan's baggage, and borrowing from Seldner X Van Boestel here S2jU, leaving on de- pOsit one of the checks, which were for $500 each. On beIng shown to Mir. Grammar he pronounced the endorse ment of his name forgery. He was arrested in a saloon in HermOsillo while drinking glass of champagne. While in jail there he was told that fl the truth was not forthcoming by the following day he would be shot, whereupOn he confessed the theft and subsequent for gery, alleging Us his excuse iutOXicatiOu. He was brought down and placed in jail here. The penalty for his misdeeds is, as. learn from q lawyer, teI' years.
 Real estate taxes became due here on the 18th uit, and a Mrs. MartinOn, widow, owning some small houses on the street, near the mole, refused or neglected to pay. A few days ago, the tax collector shut up the house. Madame NJ. went there and broke open the door. Now, she is quietly repeuting m the city jail. This Is law
 \ cowboy has come to grief from hay ing stolen mule from one of the ranches near Hermosilln, and will be shot at Pu- eblo de Ceres on the 2uth. His name is Charley; but he will not give his other name. Quite a number of troops are out after these fellows and Apachcs, and if caught they wil he dealt with in the same manner. Last week quite 8 large lot of arms and accOutrements were sent forward from ieEe tp equIp troops for the march.
 The railroad is at the Sonora rivcr, and the bridge builders are at work. Quite q notable Increase can be observed m the passenger and freight traffic of the road. The trans now run on regular l time. leaving here at a. m. and reach l ing tine river at l2 m., returning at 70 | they reach here at 6-2O D. m. \ large | depot is being built at HermOsIllu, and l the road from here will be extended to- | wards town, near Point Lastre, where the | depot and company offices are expected l to be ready, by December l.
 The Government Engineer, Don Leo l poldO Zamora, and wife were here last ! week. He Is very clever, well-informed l man, and one who will, by the impartial l administration O. his duty, be an aid to | the quick development of the work in l hand. He is at present busy on the line, | near HermosillO.
 Samuel Grammar has purchased piece 1 of land near Punta Arenas, and will put | up a large hotel Cn it. He Is at present l suffering from severe spIained ankle, 1 but will be around again III few days.
 The steamer Newburn arrived this l month one day late, owing to detention | at Cape St. Lucas and Mazatlan. She l brought quite a number of passengers, | and took hence S3S,ODD in bullion. She ]. reports the total loss of the German bark I Carolina, at Maza Ian. on the 9th inst, at ]. which time they had one of the heaviest i storms known Ou the coast for long 1. time, unroOiing several houses, anu doing !. considerable damage to the small ship 1 ping i'll port At this place We had the [ same wind, or a part of 1t, about the 1lth. {
 C. Westfall and Dr. A. WCstfall and . family are registered at the Railroad 1. Hotel, from San Francisco. T. \. An l derson and wife Telas MT. Will ! liam Lund and Ar. r. VI. Phelps, from | Tucson, and Geo. ?. Lockwood, Gomez !. and Pena, from the interior, the latter two | bound for Mazatlan. Mr. Lockwood l. represents quire a pool of eastern cap ! italists and goes to Sinalua in thelr in- , terest.
 Gusymas prope- Is improving. both l ill its appearance and business pros l poets. Our very obliging and efficient 1 prefect is doing all in his power to pro mote the welfare or the town. The ey- idences of the tiood and its destruction . are passing away, sidewalks are being newly remodled and laid, buildings re- paired and painted and general improve ments made.
 The only social event of note since my last, was ball given by the commander . of the " Mexico here 1 observed quite 1 a sprinkling of young America.
 Several of our young men have gone and done it, ana rumors are rife of other more distinguished alliances. Mr. ! c. l.. keudall. O; N'm. B. Hooper & Co; goes on the train iH few days t1 marry at your place.
 In port.-TLe HHlock, bounj to Lilo ertad, to load mlimony ere. Big Kate Fhckcnger and bark Mary Wink, man. Mexico, ship Glanpan- dan and bark Amy
 Mir. +. Rochin, the new postmaster, k doing we'll and the mails are well attend ed to. Yours, VI.
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