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Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26
Tombstone loples.


 They co say that since one or two cases of smallpox on the BarbacOmari, the scare IS so bad that you can't get the cattle within a mile of a clothes line where red flannel petticOat Is hanging.
 The Vizina Company have declared their usual dividend of ten cents per share, payable March lst. Since Nov ember l, lSSI-inclusive of the present the company have paid Sl2O,OOO III dividends toits fortunate stockholders.
 4 suit was commenced yesterday by the Contention Consolidated Company against the Head Center Consolidated Company to recover Sl00,000, that being the value of the ore taken by the latter company out of the ground awarded Tn the late suit to the Contention, and damages.
 J. D. Power. correspondent of the \. '. Mining Record and San Francisco Stock Exchange, returned yesterday from Empire district. where he has been inspecting the Total Wreck mine, which he pronounces one of the finest and most thoroughly opened in the Territory. A 20-stamp mil has been ordered from San Francisco, grading for which has already been commenced
 LEpi;aph.l
 Mr. F. E Gage returned from New Mexico yesterday.
 Nearly 800 cases have already been entered in the District Court of Cachise county.
 Work laying the Huachuca Water Company's pipe is in progress from the reservoir toward Charleston.
 Extensive improvements are in pro- gress at the Boston mill. An excavation is being made in the rear of the wing on the upper side of the mill where a large addition is to be erected.
 The Girard company are preparing the foundation for their two J0,OO0- gallon water tanks on top of the hill above the mill. The prepared lumber is all on che ground ready tor putting up the tanks as soon as the foundation is com pletej.
 On February 10th, last the Indians in full force made an attack on the town of NacOr, located some thirty leagues t) the east of Cumpas, Sonora. COuriers were immediately despatched to the perfec-ura by the urhappy people, At the time the cOur1ers left the Indians had taken the place, and the inhabitants were fighting them from their houses and barricades. Nothing is known as tO how many persons were killed.
 An Epitaph reporter saw some beauti- ful specimens of placque painting yes terday at the store of r. W. Smith & Co, executed by Mr. \. BelgranO, one of the clerks of that establishment. These were two wooden placques, or plates the size of a medium sized dinner plate. The body is a glossy black. The medal lion, in the center, Is horseshoe of medium size entwined in q wreath Of daisies, pansies, lilies Of the valley, fuchsias, rosebuds and strawberries, with a profusion of delicate green foliage. Inscribed in the center Of one Is the following, which indicates the destination Of the paintings: Married, Miss Jennie Miguel to Mir. Samuel II. Drachman, October 17th, 1875, San Der nardino Cal" The center of the other Is devoted to a register of the births and deaths in the family. They are beauti- ful specimens of placque painting.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26
The Indian, at Antelope.

\ correspondent of the Tombstone Epitaph, writing from Fort Huachuca, punctures the Indian trouble bubble of that vicinity in the following summary manner: "I have seen, in a copy of your paper, of the 10th instant, where Lieutenant Aleshire, First cavalry, was killed by Indians at Antelope Springs, also its contradiction by one Mir. Frank Lord. At the time of the report the above officer was in Fort Huachuca. I also write to contradict the statement of MT. Fife as regarding his having seen six hostile Indians at or in the vicinity of Antelope Springs. l have no doubt but what he may have seen Indians, but as to their stealing horses, 1t IS not so, as they belong to Company D, Indian Scouts, stationed at this post, at the time were en route from San Bernardino river to this place, where they have been constantly scouting and patroling the border. The Indian spoken of as be- ing captured, was friendly PapagO who is now in the guardhOuse here. He, the Indian, says that from fifty to sixty Papagos are in the vicinity of Antelope Springs, mounted and armed, on a hunting expedition, and not on the war path as supposed by MT. Fife. They are, no doubt, the ones he has re- ference to-
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26
Tnfal Mreck.

It is seldom that we ever get an item from this most promising mine. From the uncontradictOry statements that do reach us from time to time. there Is no room to doubt that the Total Wreck mine is second only to the bonanza mines of Tombstone, and bids fair to rank with the best of them when devel- Oped tO the same extent. Unlike the mines of other localities that are con- stantly paraded before the pubic as sec ond COmstocks, there are no cOntradic- tory reports as to the size and richness uf thls. therefore We feel perfectly safe in the remarks above made. The hoist ing works are now complete, and We ex- pect to hear of rapid aud rich develop ments for tie future. The company has its sinking pump in the well, which Is & feet deep, and will now push it down 20 feet further, when they expect Co have an abundant water supply for the hoist ing works and mill Work 1f grading for the foundation of the mill will commence in about two weeks.
 The New York company k working thirty men Cn their mine, distant about three quarters of a mile from the Total Wreck. Some other work k being done in the camp, but the aDOve is the most important Epitaph.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26
Conner.

Chicago Mining Review.
 Among the many branches of the mining industry perhaps no one VIII prove more valuable, or has been more overlooked and neglected. than copper mining There is a wise foresight in evety provision of nature, and when her gifts have been generous, it evidently proves that it has been in anticipation of A large demand. A century ago inc immense coal fields of this country, if known, might have been pointed to as proof conclusive of a most prOdigal waste of energy, or a wantOn freak of nature, without plan or purpose, but the wise wisdom of the present reveals the plans of an infinite intelligence in every footprint of creation.
 There is perhaps no mineral more generally distributed than copper, and although its use has been limited, 1t IS more than probable that its field of use fulness will be soon largely extended, ard that the demand for the product of the copper mines will be largely in creased in the near future. The ample provision made for the coming necessity, proves that there will be this demand. Already the first steps are evident. Public attention is turning toward and measuring the deposits Of this valuable ore in different parts of the country. Capitalists are beginning to weigh the probabilities of the future, and science Is testing the many capabilities of this most useful mineral product. All these indications foretell he coming change, the season of development and the cur rent of activity, which is soon to be felt in the arteries of this line of enterprise, copper and copper mining, without doubt, are soon to assume prominence which they have never known before, and 1t Is just as certain that new avenues of usefulness will be opened up, l to keep pace with the increased prOduc- ! tion. 4 new combination of metals, | into which copper may largely enter, is not by any means beyond the probablll- l ties of science, tC take the place of those | in use at present. Michigan, with its
 advantages of well developed mines, | large bodies of copper, experience, lOca- tion near market and its transportation
 facilities, will probably for some time stand in the van of copper producing | States, but the fact must be recognized that copper is copper, wherever found,
 whether in Name, Michigan or Arizona and nothing can be more absurd than the petty jealousy between the different | sections of the copper producing coun- l try. All are parts of one great whole, whose interests are identical, and the same, and cannot conflict, as the field l. broad enough for the best activities of alL If we do not greatly misinterpret the indications of the present, and the tokens that are so plainly manifest the coming year will witness a remarkable activity in the hitherto neglected domain of copper mining.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26
PronosaIs for Flour.
HEsD9U.Er-ElEs DEPARTMENT or AnIz

HEtpQU1RrEEs DEPARTuENT OF ARIZONA.
 Office or Chief Commlsstry of Subsistence. WmPPLE BAR2ACEs, Prescott. A. T., Feb. -5. CtEALED PROPOSALS. IN TRIPLICATE, - subject Co the usual conditions. will be re- crved at this office and at the offices of the Act ing Assistant tOmmissarle- or Subsistence at the following named posts m Arizona, until I2 o'clock m. Saturday. March 2j. l.,2, at which time and places they will be opened m presence of bidders, for furnishing and delivery of Flour as follows:
 Fort Apache. SluOO lhs: Fort Bowie. A,Gu lbs; Fort Grant 4pGtO lbs; Camp Huachuca. S5up lbs. Fort Lowell tl0uU lbs: Fort Mcdowell. D. on lbs; Camp Thomas. tNlOl lbs; Fort Verde. i50uJ lbs; Wmpple Barracks @llu0 lbs.
 Pro osals must be accompanied by bOnd.wlth two suretIes Iu the sum of NtttN. and lu aCcpru- ance with the form prescribed. A proposal un- accom- panied by such bond VIII not be cOu-ld- cred. Delivery of oue-hulf the amount awarded will be required within forty-hye days and the balance within uluety days after notification Of award. No bds gill be entertained unless sam ples be furnished which should not be of less weight than i1 pounds. SO marked as tO be easily identified and should reach lhIs office on or be- fore the date for opening hIds. A standard sam pie of Flour 0f the quality this advertlseme1t contemplates will be furnished bidders on ap- the earliest practicable date. The Government reserves the rght Co reject any or all proposals. Blank proposals bonds an full information as to the manner of bidding, conditions tO be observed by bidders. and terms of contract and payment. will Dc furnished on application Co this office or 10 the Commlssarles of the Posts. Envelopes containing proposals should be unrkel: Proposals for -four at t--,' and addressed Co the undersigned gr Co the Com misslry at the Post CHAS. P. PAGAN,
 Gaps. and C.. S.. U. <, \.
 Prescott February E. 1ss2. feh2r
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26
TELEGRAPH.
COAST NEWS.
A squaw Suicides.


 TSpecial to the CITIZES.l
 WILCOX, February 22.-A White Mountain squaw, wife Of one of the prisoners of the late war, now confined in Fort Lowell, shielded to-day by hang ing to a tree, nine miles from San Car los agency.
 R5ughs ia Charleston. Special ,o the CIrIzES.l
 CHARLESTON, A. T., February 23-A most disgraceful shooting affair occurred here at the Washington birthday darce last night. About twelve o'clock when the hall was filled with ladies and gentlemen, crowd of rouGhs obtained admittance, and drawing their revolvers commenced shooting at the lights. There were probably a hundred shots discharged in and around the building. Seventeen bullet holes can be counted in the walls of the hall this morning. Fortunately no one was injured
 Mass Meeting Called.
 SAN FRANCISCO, February 2L-At a meeting of the Republican county con- vention, held yesterday afternoon, 1t was resolved that the Chairman and Exeeu- tive invite the cooperation of the Dem ocratic County Convention, Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade, for the purpose of calling immediately a mass meeting of the electors of San Francisco to give expression to the im- mediate passage Of the anti Chinese bill now before Congress.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26
OPTukI


 It is to be regretted that the jury in the trial of the Chinese opium smokers, before Judge Bragg yesterday, could not be convinced of the criminality of those engaged in the terrible practice, sufficiently to bring in verdict of guilty. The proofs seemed almost overwhelming against them, and there is scarcely a shadow of doubt in the minds of the people of the city that they were clearly guilty of maintaining an opium smoking den. The habit of opium smoking IS peculiar one, and when 1t is once formed it binds the unfortunate victim by chain finer than silk and stronger than steel. and its effect is ten times worse aud more degrading than that produced by the immoderate use Of alcoholic liquors. A gentleman of this city who has watched with solicitude the paling features. wasting flesh and enieebling in- tellect of a naturally bright and hopeful son, informed us yesterday with tears in his eyes that told plainly of the agony of his heart that about eight months ago he first learned that his boy frequented the Chinese opium dens and was con- fir1ned smoker Of the vile drug. The father remonstrated with the son; beg ged and implored him to abandon its use, and even sent him tO the country to remove the habit. It was of no avail, for the cravings after the drug were so intense that the boy secretly secured an opsah preparation through the Chinese residents that was even worse in its ef- feet than smoking it. This gentleman said that he had ratherpiek his son from the gutter, drunk with alcoholic liquors every day in the year, than to see hlm thus deprayed. It is but short race to the grave when this habit is formed. A happy delirium of few hours and a deathly life the balance of the day. The Chinaman, whose habits of life have for ages estranged all pleasures, may useithe deadly drug moderately for a time, but in his own country where it has made it's way into the higher and more opu- lent circles. it has made sad havoc and is regarded as bnghting woe.
 We are informed by trustworthy auth ority that quite number of the young men Of this city and young ladies also, are victims to opium smoking and strange revelations are likely to soon be made wherein they will figure.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26

THE preliminary steps towards organ king a Board Of Trade in this city, were taken by our representative business men at a meeting held in the hall last night, and ii IS hoped that they will fol- low such initiatory proceedings with a complete and effective organization. The influence that the concerted action of every commercial interest of the city eIerts in securing advantages, not only to the individuals composing that body, but to the general public, cannot be too highly estimated, while their methods of hHrmoniZing discordant elements, will greatly facilitate the transaction Of busi- ness and throw protective safeguards about the commerce of the city.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26
ASsnguinary Conflict.


 It painsus to chronicle one of the most unhappy events in the history of Yuma, which took place on Thursday last, be- tween Dr. J. II. Taggart and George An gelo, tknown as Russian Georgel which resulted in the death of Angelo and a probable mortal wound to Dr. Taggart.
 As far as we can learn of the tragedy, it appears that Angelo invaded the dwelling house of Dr. Taggart and be- gan removing his furniture. The Doctor at the time was in his Clfice, and came out to expostulara with him, but without avail, whereupon Angelo assaulted the Doctor with a club and with pistol in hand, crashing the club over the Doctors head, and at the same time shooting at the Doctor, who received two shots, one m the wrist andthe second the abdomen. Not till after the first shot was fired did the Doctor draw his pistol, hitting An gelO under the left arm, the ball passing through the liver. Angelo was taken m charge by the sheriff at once. and re- moved to the county Jail with all proper care. Sheriff Tyner remained with him until he died on Friday morning.
 Ihls sad tragedy Is an unhappy event for Yuma. Dr. Taggart IS one Of our most respected citizens, and loved and liked by every one, and the sad circum- stance Is deplored by all the Doctors friends, while Russian George has passed t0 another world, unwept for, and no bleeding tears of sorrow will follow him to his grave. A dangerous and desper- ate man has been spared from killing other innocent people. While We have no regrets of Angelo's death, the whole community bows in sorrow for Dr. Tag gart, who was forced to do what he did. This has been the result of a law suit in the Spear estate, which was willed Co Angelo, who was displaced by the Pro- bate Court.
 The real estate was bought by Dr. J. H. Taggart who was a creditor of the Spears estate, and this Angeltic trage- dian has ever conceived the idea that the property was his without paying the the claims against the estate. Angelo has been always regarded as insane. but unfortunately nobody has taken any steps to correct his crooked cranks.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26

ADvIcEs from Total Wreck state that quite a rich strike has been made in the Cross mine, belonging to Major Morgan. The ore is rich chloride and of the same quality as that of the Total Wreck which it much resembles, the mine being on the same belt. The Fremont mine in the same district, is also looking well. much work IS being done on the neigh boring mines and a general good feeling prevails all through. The Total Wreck hoisting works are in place and prepara- tions are being made for work on the mill which has been delayed because of the severe storm.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26
In the Mhole Hlstorr or Medie.n Incl,

No preparation has ever performed such marvellous cures, or maintained so wide a reputation, as AYERS CHERRY PECToRAI, which Is recognized as the worlds remedy for all diseases of the throat and lcnes. Its long g-C0ntiaued ser.es oi wonderful cures in all eli mates has made it universally known as a safe and reliable agen; to employ. Against ordinary colds, which are the fOrerunners of more serious disorders, il acts speedily and surely, always re
 ieving suffering, and often saving life. The protection II affords by it's timely use m throat and chest disorders, makes it an invaluable remedy tO be kep, always on hand in every home. No person can afford to be without iJ, and who have once used Il never will From their knowledge of its composition and operation, physicians use the CHER RV PECroRAL extensively in then practice, and clergvmen recommend It l. IS absolutely certain in i;s healing effects. and will always cure where cures are possible.
 For sale by all druggists.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26


 BETWEEN 1766 and 1910 the Valencia mine, on the Veta Madre, of Guauaiuato, yielded S36, 6,4G0,2O and was then aban- doned because the ores deteriorated into low grade. It has since been reopened and IS now made to pay quite handsome ly, as does the Veta Grandea at Zacetecas, which had formerly been abandoned for similar reasons, but which between the years of 175S, when first opened, and 1892 yielded, according to official state ments, the enormous amount of s66S,- 00O,0O0. The ore rear the surface was immensely T;oh. but continually de- creased Ir value with depth and the pay -oIe Decame more evenly distributed through the vein. The mine was aban- doned but has since been reopened and worked to an advantage.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26
The Spcetre Of Yicksburg siege.

TGeneral Landrum in a Recent Address,
 remember to have been standing on a knoll in front of my headquarters on a beautiful night, listening to the fire of batteries. The moon was out in all its splendor and the flashes that gleamed from the mouths of hundred guns could be seen for miles to the right and left. Standing upon an adjacent hill to my right a tall figure was seen clothed Tn white. It seemed to be that of a man at least seven feet high, but the uniform was not that of a soldier. In tones never to be forgotten, and that echoed from hill tO valley and from valley to hill, the words Cease firingr' were heard from this unearthly-lOOking figure, as though he was commanding the world and giy- ing the order, By Kingdoms, right wheelr' Summoning up all the cOur- age at my command, I hailed him with the inquiry, "Who on earth are yOu? The prompt and emphatic response was |" I'm General Burbridge's orderly in my night-shirt'
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26

THE mlAes of England, Ireland and Scotland yielded in 1880, 51,SS0 tons of copper, s,6S4 tons of tin, 56939 tons of lead, 66,544 tons of zinc, 4,Ol9.429 tons of irol and IF, ,5Ss, ,703 tons of coal. The whole, exclusive ofthe coal, but inclusive Of S5,2n0o0 worth of iron from the De- vonion and Jurustic formations, approx imates in value S24.5O6,64j.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26

Low grade ores are, by the process used in the Tabor Mill m Leadville, be- ing most successfully treated, ores that have hiher to been considered as en- tirely worthless because of their low grade, are now being worked at an ad- vantageous profit Twelve dollars ore bring m fair return. The ore IS first thoroughly dried and finely pulverized. All ore yielding below thirty-dye dollars are treated raw, above that the ore Is roasted previous to amalgamation. The process Is by means of cylinders and pans
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26
Reasons rnr neclinInr io Dine.

The letter of Judge Nathan Webb, of Portland, declining a public dinner ten dered by 100 lawyers, Is worth printing "My tastes and my judgment are averse to its acceptance, and l most respect fully decline 1t. ] cannot forget the recent sad event that has made possible my promotion to the position to which I have been appointed, and 1 shrink from everything that may have the ap- pearance of rejoicing under sRch cir Moreover, with all the partiality my professional brethren have manifested toward me, it becomes me to remember that I approach duties and in which l am yet un- tried, and to enter upon them quietly and simply
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26

Stock firm, Western Union 7Sls; Quick silver II is; Pacific 4Ols; Mariposa i; Wells Fargo l24; New York Central l30; Erie 3i 5 Panama l90;. Union Pacific 114li; bonds llj, Central Pacific e9i4 Sutro B; Silver Nugget '.
 Ralroad Combination
 BosToS, Mass, February 25.-Iratiic arrangements were made to-day between the Southern Pacific and the Santa fe, securing the completion of the Atlantic and Pacific and making the Southern route their main line.
 The Inu1dGtion.
 LITTLE Rock, Ark, February 2j.-Ihe river continues to rise here an inch per hour. Pine Bluff reports the banks overlowing forty miles below Adams burg. Fourteen miles above Pine Bluff is inundated and the whole of Parlonia county is under water. Much destitu- tion exists, and unless provisions arc fur nished great suffering must follow.
 Tho Danger Past.
 NEW ORLEANS, 25.-Reports from up the river are encouraging. The leyees are being greatly strengthened. The water is rising very slowly or Is recedlng. It is believed all danger is passed.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26
DrRryet the past year 8 .229appiications

DUBNG the past year g, ,229 applications ---a-s rn@la For HuuOr licences m San Francisco, 4,193 were granted. During the same time 74 saloons were closed through police court prosecutions. On the 3Ist day of December the city had 2,S3O licensed saloons and during the year past 254 arrests were made for violation of the liquor license law and the amount of fines and forfeitures was sl,gSO.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26

THE Hale and Norcross mine has hanging over her devoted head the sev- enty-second assessment. No wonder that the Comstockers and stock dealers in general get frozen out aud for relief and good investments seek the sunny lands and dividend paying mines of Arizona
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-02-26
Wagons That Bad Roads Cannot Rack,


 Mir. C. T. Etchells who is, as Is well known, a practical wagon maker and one who thoroughly knows the knd of wagons best adapted to the wants of this country, has had a large order for spring and freight wagons filled by East ern parties, and car load of both classes are expected to arrive here in the course of a few days. The wagons were made under special directions, and are espe- cially designed to stand the climatic in- fiuences and oad roads of Arizona Mir. Etchells is we'll known on account of his many years of business in this place and will guarantee his wagons to be of the best and fully mp to a they are repre- seHted to be. Parties in need of wagons either in spring or freight, will do wei to give NIT. Etchells call before think ing of looking elsewhere.