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Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06
WATER.
Reasons Why the Pending Petition for a Franchise Should Be Granted by the City Council.

EDITOR CITIZEN: Can there be given any good reason why the au- thorities Of this city should not nave granted Messrs. Culver, Tiffany and associates, without delay, franchise to supply us with pure waterY IL Is accepted as a matter of pure fact that the, Council cannot grant any exclusive franchise for water or gas works The laws of California are so framed that any individual or company can oulld water or gas works without even ask ing for any authority so to do- we have waited long enough for water m this ely, and it IS tune that tender so liberal and backed by an offer or good and sufficient bonds should De accepted without delay. Thls oHer gives the city water in abundance and purity for all purposes, entails not one dollar of bonded indebtedness on the tax payers therefor. 1t IS preposterous to assume that an exclu- sive franchise has or can be legally granted to any oue to build water works.
 It was by resolution of the Council especially prohibited that section hve should be inserted In the new fran chise recently granted, for the reason that section five did not grant spec ial monopoly. By what authority then does section stand in the new Jeffords franchise? And why m lace of such resolutions denying the grant ing of any special franchise was the authority of the Council set at deh- ance and special water monopoly water clause inserteds Certain It IS the dignity due the Council would be best subserved by either anrullipg the franchise or resembling the resolution, and under the circumstances the tran- chise ought justly to be annulled-
 Might it not just as we'll be held that the Council could, if so minded, grant one license for hack, one h0- tel, express wagon, or water company to supply water, and attempt to make all others cease to intefere with thelr monopoly?
 Already our physicians are sound ing the alarm that our wells are con laminated with infltrated hIth' typhoid fever has made it's appearance in our city, and been fatal. and the ever watChtul ana qulcA uis- corning judgment of our medical men speedily trace the cause of disease to bad water. Wells of thickly settled towns are cesspOols of filth and catch ments for the lodgment of water closet receptacles.
 Many of the wells here are within short distance of waterclosets and must necessarily become fOuled.
 A good, plentiful and pure water supply underlies the health and pros peritY of every city. We must have waterwoIks, and as these gentlemen have come forward and made a straightforward money and business proposition, they are entitled to inn mediate attention, instead of what looks like unfair delay and adverse reports against their offer under bonds to bring m water. FAIR PLAY.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06
THE LEGISLATURE.
THURSDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Assembly.

Assembly.
 PRESCOTT, January 3.-Woods in- troduced a bill 10 incorporate the town of Tom bstone
 4 bill passed authorizing a bond of Sl0, 900 tO bnild wagon road from Yuma by way of Castle Dome and Silver Mining District, to Ehrenberg. This bill brought the wagon road combination to the front. The vote was as follows: Ayes-BrOwn, Dor au. Haynes, Lurly, Mccormick, Nor ton, Robb, Samaniego, smith, Snyder, Sjeadman, Woods, Wollegberg, York IA; nays: Barton, BOlan, Clifford, Rodgers, Southwick, Sharp, Knapp -1.
 The bill passed providing for the compensation of jurors and witnesses, allowing three dollars per day and twenty cents per mile, eXcmpting Yavapai, MohGye and Apache coun- ties; also bIll establishing the sal aries of the Probate Judge and Dis trict Attorney of Apache county at $500 and $i0O per annum respective ly; also a bill repeating the capital lottery bill of two years ago.
 Council.
 The Governor has sent the follow ing nominations for officers for the new county of Cochise: District At torney, Lyitleton Price; Recorder, W. II. Seamans: Treasurer, John O. Dunbar; Supervisors, A. II. Emanuel. Jas. Tasker and Jos. Dyer; Probate Judge, J II. Lucas Sheriff, John IL Bchan: Coroner. II NJ Matthews; |; County Surveyor, ltodman NJ. Price {; Public Administrator. Geo. Pridham. Most of the nominations will be con- firmcd
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06
FRIDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Assembly


 PREsCoTT, Februry 4-llodgers in- troduced a road bill appropriating S10, coo to build a wagon road from the NarrOwS to Clifton.
 Robb introduced a bill concerning the collecting of a license tax, proyid- ing that the Sheriff publishes in news paper quarterly statement of those paying, amount paid and due, and persons not paying; that the Sheriff be made responsible for all taxes not collected within three days after they become due.
 Robb introduced a bill making every county in the Territory a separ- ate mining district, and all locations 10 be recorded within 60 days.
 Norton introduced a bill granting a franchise 10 J. A. Mellon for a ferry across the Colorado River, near the mouth of Fl Dorado Canyon, Nevada.
 Passed the bill to repea! the tax on the net proceeds of bullion by the fol- lowing vote Ayes-Barton, BOlan, Doran, Clifford Haynes, Mccormick, Norton, Rodgers, Southwick, Snyder, Sharp, Knapp-12. NayS-Brown, Robb, Smith, Steadman, Woods, Vol lenberg, York.
 Passed a memorial asking Congress 10 appoint a special Postoliice h. spector for Arizona; also the bill amending sections r and 2i, chapter fl, Compiled Laws.
 The Governor approved council bill No. ?, regulating the prdcticing Of medicine; aiso, council bill entitled an act to prevent the destruction of fish; also, conncil bill No. lS, fixing the fees of all public officers in cur rency: also, council bill No. 25, changing the name of T. Napolaon Ray to Theophilus Key; also, council bill No. 27, concerning lawful fences and animals trespassing on enclosed lands.
 The House concurred in the coun- cil amendments tO council bill No. 9, creating Gila county. The new coun- tv assumes half the indebtedness and the Governor appoints it's officers.
 The council bill passed making the license for gambling S25 per month; also, a bill incorporating PhenIN.
 Council.
 The Council is in executive session, considering the GOvernor's nOmina- tions for officers of Cochise county, some of which gave general dissa,is- faction.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06
The Land Omee.
FORT BOWIE, Feb. l.

FoRT BOWIE, Feb. l.
 EDITOR CITIZEN: What IS the mat ter with the Arizona Land Office.
 Several months ago the Register ot the Arizona Land Office at Florence was summarily suspended from per forming the duties or his office, and up to this time has been kept out, and the office has been virtually sus- pended and for what? Have any charges been preferred in any open and above board way that they can be investigated and subjected to the light of day? No; some ex-parte trumped-up charges have been made in the dnrk, and our high minded of- ficials tor their clerks) have cOnsid- cred themselves empowered with the old mOnarchic pTetentions or the BOurbons of France under Louis XIV and Lous XV, when their |" i.ettres de Cachet" snatched one from hIs home, perhaps, at midnight, and consigned the victim tO the Bastile without a trial and without a hope.
 The fact is, our heads of depart ments are under the control of clerks who run the office in the interest of themselves and friends, and l fear the office of the Hon. Secretary of the Interior is no exception; else why Is an old man kept in suspense for months with no charges against him that would not be ridiculed in a court of justice.
 Now, Mir Secretary of the Interior. you are no autOcrat that bind and loose whom you will" Either re- store Col. Paulison to his office or if he has done anything criminal, re- move ard prosecute him and make apotber appointment, or break up the Land Office for AriZnna. PLAIN.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06
Mining Nnfes.

Liberty Mine-Silver Hill, g miles north of Arlvaca, owned by an h. diana and Ohio company, has a shaft 100 feet deep, two levels at 50 and 100 feet, small hOisting gear already erected. Work is shortly to be com menced on this property. At depth of 9 or 30 feet large body of rich ore was found, a quantity of which was shipped to San Francisco by wagon to Yuma three years ago.
 Idaho mine--Two miles northwest of McCafferty's, has 30 foot shaft, large ledge assayiug from S100 to $500 in gold and silver. Work is now progressing on this claim.
 Record-Shaft IS feet deep, show ing large body of carbonates and galena. Near the top the ore assayed $50 in gold and $50 to $50 in silver, and at bottom of shaft shows carbon ates giving S100 assays; vein from one 10 two feet thick, widening out as depth is attained.
 Cnthank-FIve miles southwest of
 rivaca. has two shafts, one 9 feet
 eep showing mineral, and the other 0 feet down with ten-fOOt ledge at bottom; 9 tons of ore on dump as- says an average of Sl00.
 Dave Longs claim-Have lately discovered a six-fOot vein of good ore, giving S1OO assays; developments showing up very encouragingly. The formation indicates a permanency of mineral.
 Dos Amigos-Shaft 70 feet doep; ore, galena and carbonates containing about 20 per cent. lead Its ground cuts into that of the Monitor, so it is not fuli clam; but what there Is of It is decidedly good.
 Arkansas-Owned by Prof. Un- hank and NJ. Farr, has 8 shaft lQ2
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06
should be Attended to.

Not long since we called attention to the deplorable condition of the |" old cemetery" and the military cemetery adjoining. Since thst time it has come to our knowledge that the former is even in a worse condition than we represented. IL is fact that old wooden coffins and bones of the buried dead are exposed 10 view. Many of the graves were very shallow to begin with, and the rains and storms have in many instances re- moved considerable portions Of earth once deposited upon the graves until now as above stated a number of the remains of the dead are exposed to view. Common decency and the self espect of our town demand that this thing should be looked into. The health of the town demands it, and we have no doubt, now that the atten- ton of the authorities have beer called to it, that the matter will be attended 10.
 A BILL was introduced into the Council last Monday to appoint Ter ritorial Attorney General by the Gov ernor and Council; salary, $3500. Also, one 10 increase the annual sal ary of the Superintendent of Public Instruction from 5000 to $2000.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06
SAN XAVIER,
Particulars of the New Strike in the Arizona Queen-Promislng
 Prospects.

We are indebted to Col. c. P. Sykes for the following particulars concern ing the recent strike in the Arizona Queen, one of the group of mines in the San Xavier District. owned by the Calabasas Land and Mining Com pany. The strike was made while putting down a small shaft simply to answer the purpose of assessment work. The spot selected for this pur. pose was the summit of small mound near the center of the claim, where croppings of an uncertain character appeared, which subsequent assays proved to contain 3715 per cent. of copper. A few feet deeper revealed gray copper, giving 37 per cent. cop per and S40.S5 per ton Tn silver. Fur iher down appeared crystalized quartz assaying $l79 in silver and 40 per cent. lead. The bottom of the shat, seven feet from the surface, is in f. foot vein asssying $2Sl25 in silver and 40 per cent. cent in lead. At thIs ratio of increase in value the shaft may possibly reach pure native sil- yer, or perhaps standard dollars fully and properly coined, within 8 hun dred feet. The assays were made by Arthur K. Brewer, of this city, and are correct beyond dispute.
 Living on one side of this vein and parallel with 1t is a slx-foOt ledge of carbonate of Iron, giving 8 per cent. in iron. The value of this ore for Aux is very great, and it's discovery adds much 10 the importance of the San Xavier group. The recent dis coveries, added to the already exist ing developments on the San Xavier group, promise to make these proper ties rank among the best in the Ter ritOry.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

SINCE the accession of the CITIZEN s old time funny man to the editor nal staff of the Epitaph that paper privilege to be recognized as com petitor of Punch is settled beyond dispute. That its readers fail in many instances to see the point to the mum er9us good jokes so plenlliulIy -punkled through it's columns-even though spiced with Prenticc's witt ci-ms-is certainly no fault ol the paper, but terribly unfortunate TOT l's readers.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

IT seems that the telegram pub ,-hed in the CITIZEN yesterday re- garIing the death or Hon. Smith Si.lwell. in New York, erred in stating that he was the newly ap- pointed Justice of the Supreme Court of Arizona. Judge Wm. T. Sdllwell, a grandson of the deceased gentleman, is the person appointed to the bench. The perpetrator of an atrociOus pun upon the Judges name, as given ln morning contemporary, ought 10 be instantly cashiercd from the ranks Of journalism.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06
-s----@

Docs, of all colors, breed and size, infest the streets of Tucson m incOm- putable numbers. Their presence is not particularly desirable from any standpoint. and their peregrinations about the streets are in direct conflict with the wise provisions Of city Ordi- nance. We suggest, therefore, that the city poundmaster exercise his off, ciol authority and abate this u.ongrei canaine nuisance.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

FREDK. J. BROWN, attorney at law, 40 Paul street, Baltimore, writes us for information concerning one Octa- vian Laertes Mills, who was last heard from at Tucson about four years ago. Any knowledge of his whereabouts may be forwarded to the above address or sent to this office.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

TIE good book very justly says that " by their fruits ye shall know them ? The truth of the quotation is very forcibly suggested by a glance into Joe Sresovich's store, where the abun- dance of good fruits displayed pro- claims the fact that the enterprising nroDrietor of that establishment IS well and fayorably known 10 the en- tire community of the ancient and honorable pueblo.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

MEssRs. A. D. OTIs < Co have moved their stock of goods into the new building just completed by them at the corner of Meyer and Penning- ton streets. They now have one of the finest SOres in the Territory, cir cums,ance over which theJ may fee. justly proud.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

IT is a matter of congratulation for the people of Arizona and Southern New Mexico that, while all other rortions of the United States have experIenced great and prolonged sui feTing from indictment weather, they have so far enjoyed entire immunity from anything resembling winter In Tucson the thermometer now ranges from 5S degrees at night to S4 degrees at midday.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

THE Mining Exchange on South Meyer street, has become quite pop ular resort for mining men and pros pectors, especially of those who have property in Sonora. A number of mines have been bonded down there by Americans, and if they prove up, sales will doubtless follow.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

NJ JouN P. CULVER today pur- chased the property on the corner oi Congress and Court streets, extending os far eastward as the Poodle Dog res taurant The price paid was S4COO' He will proceed to place valuable lm- movements thereon at once.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06
nic strike in the Junetta.

Itis reported that a very important development has been made in the June,ta, one of the Randolph group Of mines. It is said that two-fOot vein of ore has been struck which averages well into the thousands.-LEpitaph.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

MR. HENRY THOMAN, q well-known citizen of Tia Juana, San Diego county, California, was driving home from San Diego last Monday, when hls team became traclious anu MT Tboman was thrown from his wagon, breaking his neck in the fall. He died almost instantly.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

THE residences of Messrs. J. E. Hollenbeck and Vim. Lacy, respect ively president and teller of the First National Bank of Los Angeles, were burglarized last Friday night. From MT. Hollenbeek's residence lot of val uable English silver plate was taken.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

WE are pleased to note the fact that JuIge J. ". Osborne enjoys almost a monopoly of business before the land eflice from thIs city. He has accomplished this result by a careful compliance with the requi sites neces- sary to peedy transaction of busl- ness entrusted to his care, and tidel- itv to the interests of his clients praise worthy in the extreme. We h. vite those having need of the services of an attorney in such matters to give Mr. Osborne a call.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

AuoNc the postal changes for the week ending January 30th, we notlce the following tor Arizona: American Flag. Pima county, Peter y. l. ss, postmaster, Oracle, Pima couh'!' !' James Bronson. postmaster; stone Cabin. Pima county, John P. LiH'- mcrman. postmaster.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

THE CITIZENS book-binder will be at his post in a week or ten days, ana those having work in that line should bc prepared 10 hand it in as early as possible after his arrival.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06
Handsome Testimonial

Upon severing his connection as Deputy Postmaster with the Tucson gostoflice, on January 1st, to enter upon his duties as County Recorder, Mir. Charles R. Drake was presented by Postmaster Lord and several inti- mate friends with a beautiful silver ice pitcher and tray. l. has just re- turned from San Francisco where it was forwar led to receive the follow ing inscription, there being no en graver in this city:
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

On. that pretty little poet, ,. Who's scissors earn his preae His belly full Of verses,
 and nothing in his head!
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

The handsome testimonial was worlhily bestowed, and is highly ap- preciated by Nr Drake.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06
ARIZONA STOCKS.

THERE will be no junction oi the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe roads four miles above F. Paso, where the track of the former will pass over that of the latter at a height of twenty five feet. Both roads will possibly have depots at this point, and passeh-
 gers may be transferred; but no lh- tclchan@e of railroad business can De made on the Rio Grande, and no through traffic will take place aliIll 'he junction is made beyond Deming'
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

Hov. JoHN G. CAMPBELL, Delegate to Congress, has our thanks for pub. does.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

THERE is probability that another newspaper will be started at Phenix.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

THE Tumacaco Church, three miles from Tubac. is one of the oldest church edifces ill the United States. It was established by the Franciscans, in l554' and is consequently 927 years old. Fifty six years ago seven priests were mas sacred in the church, by Indians. Twenty live years ago, several priests came from Rome and dug from a scpulchre on the right side of the al- tar. SSO,OOO in coin and jewels, which they took with them 10 Italy's capital The editice is now nearly Tn ruins, and is rapidly passing away.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

DON'T FORGET YOUR FRIENDS IN
 THE EAST.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

EVERY BODY IN THE EAST wANTsTO
 HEAR FROM ARIZONA.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

IT WILL SAVE YOU THE TROUBLE OF
 WRITING A LETTER.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

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Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

PUT rP IN STAMPED ENVELOPES, READY FOX
 MAILING.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06
Br1ttons in Council.

LONDON, February 3.-Ohe hun dred and fifty conservatives, including the whole of the late cabinet except Lord Cairns, met with Lord Beacons- field today 10 consider Gladstone's resolution. l. is understood they will agree to give undivided support to Northcote's amendment The fourth party will also supported the amend ment,
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

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Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

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Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06

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Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06


 MARIcOPA, February 4.-Nne bars of Silver King bulliua were shiH2ed yeslerday. valued at : ] 900.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06
The Flood.

SAN FRANCISCO, February 3.-The river at Coloma is rising rapidly. It has been raining hard for the last two hours and the river will be as high or higher by night than it was the first of the week when it swept away the Coloma bridge.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-02-06
Raining Again.

SAN FRANCISCO, February 3-lI has been raining in this city all after noon and evening, at intervals com ing down eavIly.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-22
PACIFIC COAST ADvICES.
Making Preparations for the OBJ
sequies-A DispensatiOn from the
Masonic Grand Master.

SAN FaANcIsco, Sept. 21.-To-day bust
ness has returned to its usual channels,
except in the activity displayed in draping
the city. This is being carried forward on
all hands with profuseness and good taste,
and before the day fixed for the ~obsequies
the business partof the city will be COM
pletely robed in the trappings and suits
Of woe. The sombreness Of the decora-
tions are In marked contrast with the bril-
liancy Of the recent display prepared for
the suppressed celebration Of the Fourth
OF July.
SACRAMENTO, Sept. 2l.-The Grand Mas
ter OF the Grand Masonic Lodge Of Cali
fornia has issued 9 dispensation ordering
the Grand Lodge to unite with the citizens
OF San Francisco in celebrating the funeral
rites OF the late President, and requesting
subordinate Lodges throughout the juris-
diction to participate in the local cere-
monies.
SACRAMENTO, September 20.-Thsre was
q large attendance at the Park. The stock
parade was very fine. The first race (trot)
$40 class. The starters were Miss D., Lit
tie Bell, Kittie Thorne, Starr King, and
Empress-won by Empress, taking the Sd,
4th and 9th heats In 2:26, 2:34 and 2;Sl.
Starr King won the first two heats In asa
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-22
MARK TWAIN SCORED.

The st. Louis Post Dispatch scores
Mark Twain severely as follows: "Mark
Twain has a new book in press. As a
rule Mark Twain has a new book in press
about once a year. 1t is becoming peri
odic with him, and if q~uinine and whisky
will do anything a subscription could
easily be arranged. This country is get
ting very weary of Samuel G. Clemens.
He was a second-clas pilot On the West
ern rivers and went into humor because
the pay was better and the work not so
exhausting. His style is bad. his matter
bad and his humor was worn out three
years ago. His later books are simply a
rehash of the earlier ones. He adapts a
lot Of the matter, which everybody read
long ago, to a new story, and palms it off
on the people as a new book. As a mat
ter of fact, Samuel c. Clemens is a stand
ing monument to the success which will
attend literary dishonesty"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-09-22
PRESIDENT OF THE SEN ATE.

A writer in the New York Sun, with
that papers endorsement, afirms that
the Senate may constitutionally elect a
President pro tempore in the absence of
thu Vice. President, or when in the ex-
ercise Of office Of President. by going
outside of that body, although it has
always been the practice to choose a SEN
ator. Now that the Senate is called
upon to elect a new presiding officer, and
should it 'elect an outsider, would it be
too much to expect that the Republicans
would gladly unite upon Samuel J. Til
den as a compromise candidate, in order
to render some slight compensation for
having swindled him out of the Presi-
dency of the United States, to which he
was fairly elected by the people?