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The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-06-17
THE BISBEE PRIMARIES.
Enthusiastic Meeting of Dem-
 Ocrats.
Other Matters of Interest In that
 Lively Camp. -a
BIsBEE, June 13. 1882.

From the Regular Correspondent of the Epitaph-
 BIsBEE, June 13, 1882.
 Pursuant to notices posted up about town calling the Democrats together. there was, on last Saturday night, well attend- ed and enthusiastic meeting ot the Demo crats of Bisbee in Dubauher's Hail. J.s. Britain was elected chairman and ex-Su- pervisor Joseph D. Dyer secretary. The ing, in accordance with the call of the Central Committee, to be the election of three delegates to attend the Democratic County Convention at Tombstone on the 24th instant, and that said County the Democratic Territorial Convention for the purpose of nominating Democratic Delegate to Congress. The Chair took occasion to express the hope that our pres. ent efficient Delegate, Hon. Granville Oury, would be returned to the legislative field of the nation in which he has already dis tinguished himself. Motions were then declared in order, and it was moved that the meeting proceed at once to the election of delegates, whereupon J. $. Britain, J. D. Dyer and J. F. Duncan were placed in nomination and elected by exclamation as delegates to the Democratic County Con- vention of Cochise county.
 The Chair then suggested that the time was opportune for the formation of Democratic Club, and proposed its organi- zation then and there. The suggestion was received with enthusiasm, Messrs. Chisholm, Dyer, Lieier, Jones, and others endorsing it in glowing terms. The roll was immediately opened, and some fifty members enrolled. Before the close of the campaign we confidently expect to more than double the number, and to give the Democratic ticket two.thirds ms- jority.
 The proceedings were marked with en- tire harmony, good feeling and enthusi- asm, which augurs we'll for the success of the party.
 One of the pleasing incidents of the occa- sion was the reappearance of that sterling Democrat, Mir. Dyer, after long seclu- sion caused by ill health. It was observ- ed also that he had lost none of that ardor and energy in the cause for which he is SO we'll known and to which the party in power is proud to acknowledge it's indebt- edness for past political triumphs. Your correspondent was also much gratiied to learn from him that the prospects for re- starting operations by the Neptune min. ing company are bright and the arrange ments are rapidly maturing for the em. ployment of force of men. It has been 8 matter of much regret that the company were compelled to suspend their opera tions some months ago. Not only to stock holders, but to the whole camp. During the period of activity it uisbursed large amount of money in the camp, was liberal in it's dealings and was generally liked. Since its suspension the camp has declin. ed. It is universally believed that the company has rich copper deposit within its locations and that intelligently directed operations, such as are in contemplation will develop it. NYLEs.
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DELEGATES to the Democratic con-

DELEGATES to the Democratic con. vention should beware of men who are actuatsd solely by personal griev. ances, and listen attentively to those Democrats who offer warnings bred of an earnest desire for the welfare of their party. Sore-heads are always unreasonable and selfish, and invari. ably desire office. Let the dclegates consult only the will of their consti.. tuents, and ask the judgment of men whose interests in the county do not lie entirely in jaw.bone.
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THE reputation of the business men of Tombstone could receive 0 higher praise than that given them by the insurance adjusters, who assert that it is the first time in their experience where, in q general conaagration, no attempt at fraud was perpetrated. The sufferers by the fire also join in commendation of the courtesy and fairness of the ad. iusters.
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least three times as much. There are fifty five civil cases, we under stand, now on the court calendar, and more coming. Altogether the clerk has an exceedingly good thing; so good, in fact, that he spends most of his time at his home in California. We have heard it stated that he is 8 Republican, and are inclined to be. lieve the report.
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A CALABASAS DANCE.
The Events ofa Night at the Metrspe.
 lis Of the santa Cruz.

There WAS a dance at Cslabasas, last
 Sunday night. Ordinarily this would be
 an event of little moment, but on this par.
 ticulsr occasion it calls for more than pass.
 ing mention. It was a heterogeneous gath
 ering, composed principally of American
 men and Mexican women. There were
 three white women in the party; recent
 arrivals from Tucson, and of course they
 danced and enjoyed themselves thorough.
 ly, but among the Americans of the same
 sex, there was bitter rivalry. The cause
 of the difficulty is unknown but certain 1t
 is that it existed, and if one ot them want ed to waltz, another was sure to call for e
 schottische, while the third had her heart
 set on quadrille. As may be expected, each of them was escorted by cavilis r,
 and ss natural consequence the cavalier
 was warm partisan. of the hobbies and toibles of ais lady. Under these ciYcum- stances the position of prompter, was not
 an enviable one. Ssllys cavalier" would call out "give us a wsltz," and Jennie's bully boy" would reply, "give us rest; do you want us dancin' waltzes all nights Turn the music loose on c quadriIle and see us skip" At this stage Nettie's "fel-- Ter" would chip in "to h--ll with your waltzes and quadrilles: let us sail through g polka."- When it is remembered that the three most estimabls desperadoes in the town were the partners and partisans Of the girls, the position of the prompter can be best understood. He finally an that conceiving 1t impossible to unite the dancers on any one thing, he would take the reins in his own hand, and run the racket. to. suit himself. Re therefore announced a qusdrille. Scarce ly was the word out of his mouth, wheR Jim Smith, Jennie's "striker" drew his pis- tol and commenced to pump lead into the prompter The latter lived for about half minute and was borne from the room corpse. His name was Harrington and he was . barkeeper by profession. Ere the dead body was well out of the room the dance was resumed and continued with unusual vigor. MT Smith had everything his own way and nobody disputed his authority on he premises. Next morning one of his rivals of the night before made the asser. lion that the prompter did not get fair deal. The opinion thus expressed was to Mir. Smith and he went in quest of the detractor. A shooting match in which Smith was again vict0. ,ious, the other party" coming out of the contest with one arm in dilspidsted con. iition. At last accounts Mir. Smith was . prominent and respected citizen of Gala oasas, with nothing to mar his pleasures, ports or pastimes.
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The president,a, Succession.

WASHINGTON, June 16.-Hoar has introduced a bill providing that in case of the removal, resignation, in- ability or death of the President and Vice. President, the succession to the Presidency shall fall on the mem- bers of the cabinet, beginning with the secretary of state and conclud- ing with the secretary of the interi- or, in the same order as named in Washington's cabinet, and excluding uncon6rmed cab,pet officers,
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&,uard,np axa,nst smallpox.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 15.-The Board of Health held a meeting tonight to consider the question of declaring the Hong Kong infected. A part of the report was adopted de- claring the board had not power to declare the Hong Kong infected, ,and a part that the board had not power to determine when or how long yes. sells should be quaratined. That power was vested alone with the quarantine officers who acted under the authority conferred by the stat utes of the state.
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WARREN EARp, in g recently pub

" AnnAN SAnHS HI Q 1AOOCheAy Pno- lishe6 interview, stated that his brother owned the finest saloon Tn Tombstone, the bar of which cost $3,000. Per- haps there is some truth in the rumor that the Earps once owned Tombstone, or did they only think they dld. If each one of the Earps had been tied to a COW boy and thrown over telegraph pole, it would have been much better for the peace of the country. All this press twaddle over & lot of murderous scoundrels, is enough to make an American citizen sick of his birth. place.
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Terrific Explosion,

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, June 16.-A terrific explosion of gas occurred in the Stanton air shaft this morning. Jas. Carry was killed and Jno Welch, M. Lynch, Henry Hughes and Ed. ward Finnegan were badly burned and their recovery doubtful.
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A Michigan Tragedy.

JACKSON, Mich. June 16.-This afternoon saloonkeeper named F. J. Schumacher fatally shot police. man who had been called to make his arrest, he then mortally wound. ed his wife, who had taken refuge on neighbours porch, he then shot himself.
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Mir. Hubbard, who reached this city yes tcrday, from Sonora, states that the recent Indian scare on the San Pedro was with- out foundation in fact. It was caused by some Papagoes who were rs. turning from a mining trip in Sonora, we'll laden with gold dust They camped on the San Pedro, aud seeing Custom House officers approach. supposed they were coming to take their dust from them. They therefore came to the conclusion that they would send volley in their direction snd scare them away. This they did suc- cessfully and then took a walk themselves in the direction of the Whetstone noun. tsins Only this and nothing more,
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Failures of the Week.

NEW YORK, June 16.-The busi. ness failures of the week reported to New York are 1O9, against 106 last week. The Eastern States had 13, Western go, Southern 25, Middle 20, Pacific and Territories l2, New York city and Brooklyn 10. Failures in New York, though numerous, are not heavy.
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A Missouri Hanging Bee.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June 16.-James Vaughn was hung here this after noon privately. A large crowd thronged the streets. Vaughn was very much depressed yesterday but recovered and ate we'll this morning. He murdered Wm. Watts, marshal of Tom0rora in august last.
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 THE Board of Supervisors have been occupied for some time debating the question whether or no the bills of the clerk of the District Court should be allowed. The District Attorney claims that the bills are unjust and illegal, and it is his duty to advise their rejection. The clerk asserts that they are proper and just and, therefore, should be paid. We have nothing to advance in regard to the legal status of the matter, but it is our province to handle the facts and deal with them abstractly.
 The clerk has before the Board five bills. The first, for $S72.65, contains items of fees dating from May, 1881, to February, 1882. The District Attorney declares that only the sum of $56.35 of the amount of the bill constitutes a proper charge against the county. The second bears date from September, 1881, to February, 1882, and calls for $660.79. The District Attorney strikes out $592.19, leaving balance of $6S.60 in favor of the clerk. The third sums up $553.61, and dates from February to May, 1882. The county's attorney rejects $S94.21, and acknowledges only $259.40. The fourth foots up $1s3.31, of which $121.91 is de. clared illegal, allowing balance of $61.40. The fifth, dating from May, 1881, to February, 1882, sums up &326.l9, of which only $39.S5 is acknowledged by the District At torney as just charge. A recapitu. lation of the above makes a rather remarkable showing. The clerk claims, summing up his bills, that the county owes him $2,596.55, and the district attorney deducts from that amount the sum of $2,11O.95. Only this and nothing more. The question resolves itself into simply whether the county should pay $2,. 596.55 or $4S5.60. The difference is so great that the board of super visors cannot be too careful in its examination and conclusions. There is involved a possible loss to the county of 2,1l0.95, and the inter- ests of the taxpayers demand that the dispute should be treated sensi- biy. The district attorney is the le- gal adviser of the board of supervi. sors and his opinion is entitled to all the weight the law gives it. In 2 matter of so great moment, it seems to us the court is the only proper aG. indicator. Looking at the matter abstractly, we are of the opinion that if the clerks bills are correct his is the best paying office in the Territory. His receipts from crim- inal cases alone would amount to $4,00O year, and from civ,l cases at
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Preside.tial Nominatiens.

WASHINGTON, June 16--:The Pres- ident has nominated Alex. R. Bou. teler, of West Virginia, and Vim. H. McGohan, of New York, to fill the vacancies on the tariff commission. He has also nominated ex-Senator Alex. Ramsey, of Minnesota, ex.Sen. ator Paddock, of Nebraska, J. F. Godfrey, of Iowa, Ambrose B. Carl ton, of Indiana, Jas. R. Pettigrew, of Arkensas, to constitute the Utah commission.
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The British Lion.

LONDON, June 15.-The troop ship Tamar has sailed for Malta, taking a detachment of marines to reinforce the Mediterranean squadron. It is believed she will convey troops from Malta to Alexandria if necessary.
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Another Plugging Match.

PITTsBURG, June 16.--A prize fight has been arranged to take place near here within ten days between Bryan Campbell, of Leadvills and Thomas Wallings of Denver, who are now in training in Pennsylvania.
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The Aiexandria Horror,

ALEXANDRIA, June 15.-The mum. Der of Europeans killed on Sunday is estimated at two hundred and fifty. Many were thrown into the sea, and are daily being washed ashore. Twelve bodies yesterday and five to-day were thus recovered.
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Gaad.RYe. Flinnar.

WASHINGTON, D. O., June 16.--The President has approved the sentence in the case of Lieutenant Flipper. He is dismissed from the service.
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Making It Warm fer strikers.

CLEVELAND, June 16.-One of the non.union workmen was set upon by strikers this morning and beaten so severely he may die.
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A Grand Wind Up.

SMITH's FERRY, Pa, June l6.-- A prize fight came of yesterday be. low McKee's Rock, between Maloney and Wheeden. Forty.one rounds were fought, ending in draw fight. Maloney was terribly punished. The fight lasted 70 minutes and was hot ly contested, and ended in general free fight.
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Arkansas Democrats.

LITTLE ROCK, June 16.--The Democratic State Convention was we'll attended, and was called to or der by the chairman of the State Committee, Smith.
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We are informed that the committee sp- pointed by the grand jury to investigate the recorders office reported exceedingly favorable to the general body, but for some reason the findings were not incor. porated into the grand jury report.
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Anarchy in Cairo.

CAIRO, June 16.-The panic is be- coming worse hourly. The shops are all closed and some Frenchmen who are unable to leave are fortify. themselves in their houses.
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Death of Gossrnor Dennissp.

COLUMBUS, O., June 16.-Ex.Gov. Wm. Dennison died this morning, aged sixty.seven.
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Speedy Justlce.

KEoKUK, Juno 16.-The four Brookfeld bank. robbers to-day pleaded guilty and were sentenced to twenty-five years imprisonment.
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Democratic Convention.

LITTLE ROCK, June 16.-The Democratic State Convention this morning renonlinated Moore for Attorney General and Galloway for chancery clerk. After several bal lots for Kimball and Brashear, for State Land Commissioner, J. O. Campbell, of Augusta, was nominat- ed.
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Judro Kerry Nominated .

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, June 16.-At the Democratic convention, Judge J. H. Berry was nominated for Gov ernor by exclamation, and the con. vention adjourned until 8 o'clock.
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Mere Chinese.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1.-The British steamship Caropus arrived here to-day from Hong Kong. She brings 1007 Chinese passengers.
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The Philosophy of Strikes.

CLEVELAND, June 16.- To.mor- row is pay day and only $40,O0O will be paid out, net loss for the month of $l60, ,000 to the strikers.
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Hsupy StOck holders.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 16.-The Eureka Consolidated declares divi. dend of fifty cents.
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should Remsmbsr Abdel Ksder.

PARIS, June l6.-The troops at Marseilles and Toulon, ordered to make ready for immediate embark. ation.
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Exact Justice.

LOUISVILLE, June l6.--Jim Mitch. ell the ravisher, was hanged by a mob at Mount Sterling, yesterday.
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THE fire has instilled new push and enterprise into the business men of Tombstone. Those whose places
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some fine ore. The south drift, same level, is in 28 feet in ore. About 100 tons of ore On dump. Expect to commence milling next month
 FAIR VILLA.
 This promising prospect is how down about seventy feet snd looking remarkably well. -.
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FAIR YIII.l
MOUNTAIN MAID. {

The winze on the 70 foot level struck a vein of very rich ore. The bottom in quartz with very good indications.
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The main shaft is down 160 feet North drift 130 level is in 30 feet and turning out
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CONTENTION
GRAND CENTRAL.

The drifts are all looking well, and the stopes producing the usual amount. Drifts are being run south on 400, 500 and 600- foot levels to connect with the new works. The crosscut on the 600 is now in about 180 feet. Gaining on the mill gradually.
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WEEKLY MINING REVIEW

The EPI1APH presents to it's readers, to- day, it's weekly resume of the mining situ. ation in this district; the condition ot all the leading bullion producers, together with the future prospects and present ap- pearance of the prominent" outside" claims. There is no particularly noticeable change in the mines of Tombstone camp since our last report. All are looking we'll, and steady improvement in their size and rich. ness, is the word all along the line. A very important strike has been made in the Randolph. In the crosscut connecting NO.2 with the drift from shaft No. rich body of ore has been encountered. which gives promise of being one of the richest yet made in this district. The crosscut has already penetrated this ore body seven feet, and the face shows fine body of car bonates and chlorides. The owners of this valuable property are feeling good, as we'll they may, over their prospects. This strike cannot but have an important bearing on that group of mines in the southwest ern portion of the district Those mines are rapidly coming into popular favor and their strength and permanency is be- ing demonstrated day by day, as depth is attained. Looking the mineral field of Tombstone carefully over, It can be assert ed that it's present condition never appear. ed healthier, or its future prospects bright CT. It remains the leading bullion produc- ing camp on the coast, and as the wonder full richness and extent of it's ore bodies is being thoroughly und, rstOod, confidence in its brilliant future gains additional strength. Below we give the latest from all points in the district.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-01
A Romance Of o Pretty Foot,

don't know that thors ID anything
in the world that IL 20 we'll calculated
to excite envy as e pretty foot, and
when person can boaat Of such pos
session, he or she IL very Cpl, il power
ty doesn't stand ia the way, to make
the most OF II. a 2r:tty foot IL for
tune to woman, Last ysay l made
pair of shoes lCr y lady who had Us
pretty feet Gs were eyar fashioned. II
was u pleasure for mo TO make the
shoes, aad when they were finished /
put them in the show window where |
could view them at my leisure. Pretty
soon nicely-dressed gentleman stop
ped and began looking at them very
attentively. Presently he entered the
store and inquired IL they were for sale.
told him no--that they we're made for
one of my customers. he looked sur
..prised, and N.Eed tho lGdy's nnmo.
would not give him this much satisfac-
ton, but told him where che lived, how
ever. was considerably surprised 10
learn afterwards that h. We calling at
tho house, and mofS surprised still
when the lady. accompanied by the gem
tleman, called =. the Gtors three months
later. She called him IDEAS" then, so
guess thee vera married. - PaitadeL
phto Times.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-01
Tho Senator'S Waiting Card.

The mystic letters written on visiting
cards are aOurco OF bowildcrmont TO
the congressman from rural districts,
who can not dcciphor their meaning.
Onoe that stalwert KentucEian, Senator
McCreery, met foppsh conNtituent'who
had Just returned from Paris, and said
TO him: "a received your card tho other
day. recognized your fathers name,
which is the same rs yours, and sup
posed it was his son; but what did tho
letters Il. =. wyitton In tho corner
mcanp" why, Mr.. Senator" replied
the travelled man, at Is customary In
Paris TO write tho initials OF certain
words on leaving cards. For instance,
had been going away ! should have
written p. p. c., the initials OF pour
preadre congo take leave. As 1t
was, calling myself, write Il. r., the
initials OF en- pcrs0nRe-in person"
.'0h |" said McCrcory. Understand"
A week or two afterward tho two met
again, and the young man sai,l; "Sona'
tor, received your card, but couldn't
comprehend what the letters S. b. AN.
in tho corner meant. Pray interpret
them" with pleasure" said Nc
Creepy, his eyes twinkling with humor.
rs. b. A. N. are tho Initials OF Sent by
A Niggerp" The young man tried to
laugh, but really couldn't SEQ the point
Of tho inscription. Others did
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1882-01-01
A Long Lineage,

A man applied to the Hcrald's Col
lege for coat Of arms, and was asked
II anysof his ancestors had been renown-
ed for any singular achievement. The
man paused aud considered but couli
recollect nothing.
Your fatherp' said the herald, aid
ing his memory; "your grandfather
Your grent-grandfather.N
Mo- returned tho applicant; "(
never knew that | had great-grand.
father, or u grandfather"
"Of yoursolfp" asked this creator of
dignity.
81 know nothing remarkable of my
sci" returned tho man, "only being
locked up In Ludgate prison for debt, /
found means TO escape from M upper
window; and that you know, is no hon
or In mans 'scutcheon.n
"And how did you get DOWN." said
tho herald.
"Odd enough" rotorted the man; II
procured n cord, fixed II aronnd tho
neck OF the statute OF King Lud, on tho
outside of the Building, and thus let my
self down,
Il have itp' said tho herald. "No.
honorl LlUoally descended from King
Lud! and his coat OF arms will do for
you. wish many Of our graat mon
were rs well descended. "