The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-03-20
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From the Prescott Courier.

From the Prescott Courier
 Secretary Gosper will very shortly be able to exhibit in Prescott very fine importedstallion.
 The Tombstone Epitaph is one of the best papers that comes in ex- change to the Courier.
 A number of gentlemen of Pres colt met together last evening and formed social club under the name eff the CT. H. N." club. It is their intention to give series of parties, the first one to come of on next Fri day evening. Invitations will be out on "Wednesday.
 The Tombstone Epitaph chronicles almost every day the shipments of bullion from the productive mines of its camp.
 Wm. Wood arrived here yesterday from Murphy's railroad camp, west of Aubrey valley. He says the work is rapidly progressing all along the line. Teamsters are now making a cutoff from Rogers ranch in Big Chino to the old government corral in Will liamson valley, which he says short ems the distance to Prescott.
 Tip Top is on boom, the ore from the 600 foot level being by far the best that has ever been found in the mine. Dr. Ainsworth brought up sample from the new bonanza, mass of ruby and horn silver, weighing ten pounds,threaded through and through with wires of native silver. Some of this ore will assay as high as $i6,000 per ton, and very high average is obtained frem all the ore taken out. From the Citizen.
 MT. E. s. Dodge is in from Oracle for few days. He is preparing to erect fine house at the camp for the entertainment of summer visitors, as Oracle presents strong claims as the most popular resort in the vicinity of Tucson. It is likely that very many people of Tucson will spend the heated season at Oracle this summer
 While Col. Zabriskie was enter taining a friend at his residence on Pennington street, last evening, a sneak thief stole into the house and stole both their hats. The friend was compelled to wear away ono of the Colonel's extra sombreros, while the latter took that of his son as an ex- pedient until he could reach hat store this morning. The police should keep sharp lookout for the light, fingered gentry who are infesting the city.
 From the Phenix Gazette, Mach if.
 The waters of the Gila are rapidly receding, and it is thought that the stream can be forded tonight.
 The instrument was attached to the new telegraph line at Mcdowell yesterday afternoon, and the first message over the wire was received at Maricopa by Vandever Bros., from North Willcox, of the former place. From the Arizona Miner, March IS.
 Some lucky prospectors have dis covered ledge south of Gillett, for which they have been offered $400,. 900. Old man Cox is one of the lucky finders.
 We have heard from John W. Moon, of Date Creek, who has been troubled with tarantulas in his ears. This time, sure enough, full-grown animal came forth, and Mir. Moons hearing is perfectly restored and the fearful pain has entirely left his head.
 From the Prescott Democrat.
 Winter, the shameless old vaga. bond, still fingers in the lap of spring. Wish the young lady would give him the grand bounce.
 Our friend Beach, of the Miner, had the misfortune to get is thumb badly lacerated while leading an ob- stinate horse the other day, and had to have quantity of the flesh re- moved. But we are glad to know it is nothing serious.
 A gentleman named Andrews is working assudiously in Washington for position of associate justice of Arizona. It is whispered that one, at least, of the present associate jus tices is to be removed. The stalwart sx strikes slowly but it never misses. It is evident that none but the faithful "a are to enjoy the smiles and favors of the present administra- tinn. It's really distressing. so 1t Is