Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-04-23

nothing of the hostiles. There IS pC news from Lamb or McMurren. The Indians are reported ID great strength at Eagle Creek, awaiting others to join them. Tue telegraph line to Apache came up last evening. It was cut by the h.stiles at or near Gree IS camp. It was repaired from here. Two companies, E and L, Sixth Cavalry, with Lieutenants Anderson and Sands, Captain Overton commanding, left here yesterday to l. low the trail hey expect to strike the Indians on Eagle Greek. The count at Sau Carlos shows all the Warm Springs i out. Grave doubts are entertained re- ! garding the White Mountain Indians and there would be no surprise to hear | of their leaving the reservation. Every thing Is quIet at the agency and sub agency. Company H. Twelfth Infantry, arrived at Graut to-day. Pat Johnson was accidentally killed being run over l by a wagon.
 DsaHsctei Scouts. Special to the CITIZEN.
 CHARLESTON, Ar, April 22-Sever- al reports have reached here that the Indian scouts at Huachuca attempted to leave the post Thursday night, but were prevented by the military and are now under guard There is. however, no official confirmation Of the report.
 The Earps in Illinois.
 Special to the C.I1zsS.
 CoLTo>, Cal, April 22 Virgil Earp has received a letter from his brothers in Illinois. The bows say they left the country for fear of killing some good men. They will take steps to return at an early day.
 Movement of Troops.
 Special to the CITIZEN.
 THOMAS, A. T., April 22.-Lieuteuant Evans with twenty-five men reached here early this morning. After few hours rest he continued his march to overtake Overton's command, which when con- solidated will number ninety men. Two companies of cavalry under Kramer left Apache to support Overton. Geo. Ste vens, who Is here, says his sheep camp, situated about l5 miles from Saff, rd on the road tO Eagle Creek, was raided by 93 Chiricahuas on the morning of the 18th. They murdered seven men, one woman and two children by beating thelr brains out with stones. They took an Indian prisoner who after wards escaped. Stevens loss in stock, | etc, is not les than five thousand dollars. | Ming. agent for the beef contractor at l San Carlos, reports his loss at the cattle l camp of sixteen head of horses, saddles, ] brides. etc. The men who were at the | camp escaped by concealing themselves l, in the river. The Indians were on their | way to the Agency when they struck the | sheep camp. They reached the sub ! Agency that night and induced Cheever and Loco to leave next morning and are 1 now returning by the same route as they ! come in. D company, Sixth cavalry. ! with Gatewood's scouts, reached Solu- knoxville yesterday and will endeavor to intercept Indi1ns as they 20 ont.
 The Jury Disagree.
 SAN FRANCISCO, April 22-The Jury iu the case of Captain Sparks of the ship "GatheIer," charged with inhuman treat meut of sailors, after being out some hours came into court at II last night with the statement that it was impOs- sible to agree upor verdict. The jury was discharged. They stood ' for ac- quttal and for conviction.
 B0yeotting the Chinese.
 SAN FRANCIsCo, April 20.-An anti Chinese League was organized last night. It Is composed ot prominent business citizens of the city. The mem bers pledge themselves not to employ Chinese or purchase of them, nor to patronize those who do.
 Brutal Murder and Robbery.
 COLFAx, Cal, April 20.-James Spencer one of the oldest resident of the county has been brutally murdered and robbed at his cabin near town. He was last seen alive about 8 o'clock last night nn his way home. At three o'clock to- day one of his neighbors found him lying dead in front of hIs door, which was open. From appearances be had inst unlocked the |, or when struck on the head with some blunt weapon. His coat and vest were torn almost to tatters, showing that he had struggled Tor his life. The back part of his head was completely mashed in and on his lace ten cutswere discovered. In the search for plunder the murderers re- moved deceaseds body, seeming to know he was in the habit of carrying his money with him. Near the body was Tound broken axe-handle covered with the blood and hair of deceased. Three ramps were found at an Indian camp near by and arrested on suspicion.
 The Tornado.
 INDEPENDENCE, Mo, April 2O.-Fur- Iher particu ars Of the Brownsville tornado report unusual destruction. brick and frame buildings were torn to pieces and fragments scat tered. Everything in the course of the was ruined. The financial damage IS estimated at Sl50.000. The towns of Montrose, Renwick, Clinton and Appleton also suffered severely.
 A Hurricane
 SCOTTDALE. Pa, April 20.-Five houses have been blown down and one woman kil!el. Six persons were hurt.
 Prohibition Ticket
 HARTFORD, Conn.,, April 20.-The Pro- b 'ionists to-day nominated a full State ticket.
 The Slndly Law. CINcISSATI O., April 20.-The saloon keepers and brewers to-day raised fund to fight in court the bill closing saloons Dn Sunday.
 CoLUarBUs, O., April 2O-The saloo ists will close on Sunday. TOLEDO. O., April 2O.-The saloons will be closed on Sunday.
 ClllIery Explosion. LONDON, April 2O.-Twenty persons were killed by an explosion in the West Stanley colliery.
 Wholesale indictments.
 CHARLESTON, s. C., April 20-Tbe [ nited States Circuit Grand Jury has 'ound a true bill against for; eight cIti- sens of Barnwell county for obstructing 7Oters at the election in November, 1SSl.
 Congression1I
 NAsHINGToN, April 20.-The House Chinese bill was reported back to the