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Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-03-19
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Joe WasSOn, ia a letter tO tue B0die Standard Ne Ns says that all he know- about The California colony of which he really cares less, ''is the result Oi semI-OCcaslOndl visits to the two leading
 bucket-shUps lu the mining way. One
 ls labeled the American Mining Ex-
 change the other the New York Mining Exchange facing each other on
 Broadway, well down toWari old Castle
 Garden. When all other human voice,
 are harsh aud fOrbidd:ng, that of George
 W. smiley Is music lu ths air. He
 calls tine list of sick critters and frowsy old cats In the mining way, on the. American side of the Broadway that leads to debt, suicide, etc.
 "SiHres mostly dealt in range from two to ten ceuts-the lstteC figure l. always treated as an immense short lt would require page ol your paper to adequately set of (uOt take of this sort Of bUyplay m the wOull-be affairs of man kind. Some of the things called mines, and listed on tueSe boards, are not worthy the remains of an old wooden wheelDarruw. 1heIr very names arestu me as a red :rag tO.a mad bull, and the language of old RInelals Is insufficient
 O do justice Co the subject An old tune country yeudue crler asking bids for tue running gears of ;.n old wagon or spinning-wheel, griudstODe or cbickeu coop, was Tn better business than Georg, SmIey wasting his fine voice On l6t Oi! he 1t y, hOwlIng lunatics, mo4t of who's, dress lLdicstes miLiiOuaBes, bsit sezrr4l Of whose clothes in quest of short bitei would reveal only one-cen. copper c IIus,
 Ut reminds me uf- remark made bl a locomotive engineer down South just after the war, when the railroads were worn into sDilnters. He bad been dis charged, anI revengeI himself by de ciarlug that 'dll there was left of tn, d-d old road was two streaks of rust and the right Of way So they come ou here with some irOn-stained rock, iu. corporate, list the stock and pr-olOng tht farce. In these cases the New 1Orke Is more guilty than the people from tn, Pacific coast. There IS on the OtheI hand much capital quietly going int, gold and silver mines for the IurpOse Oi working them for what they are worth. just as these Eastern men of business invest In coal, iron, copper and like
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-03-19

lard's project threw South American speculation into disrepute, it is not known. It is understood that influential politicians were 10 be interested in a grant from Bolivia, in order to in- duce Chili to keep her hands of while the company worked the bonanza
 The Postal Appropriation
 WASHINGTON, March I4.-The post office appropriation bill as returned to the Senate this afternoon provides for an increase of SI ,ooo,ooo in the aggregate amount for mail transportation On rail road rouies. The House provision in re- gard to lub-let,ing contracts IS made ap- plicable only to future contracts.
 An.i-POlygamy in Utah
 SALT LAKE, March 1.-The Tribune publishes letters from a Mormon show ing that many signed the petition against the Edmunds bill believing it was in its favor; that many Mormon women are praying for the passage of the bill to relieve them from the posi- tion in which they find themselves after arriving in Utah, under the rule of polygamy and blood atonement, which are not taught by missionaries abroad.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-03-19
Proposals for Flour.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF ARIZONA.
 Oulce Of Ohlef Com mulS-slry of Subsistence, WHPPLE BARRACKs, Prescott, A. T., Feb. ;. rEALED PROPOSALS. T. TRIPLICATE , subject to the usual conditions. WilI b. re- 'eived at thI- Otlce and at the offices of the Act ng Assistant Commi-sarles of Subsistence at he following named posts m Arzona. until 70 o'clock ni- Saturday. March 8. Iss1 af which Ims and places they Wlll be opened in presence 'f biddors, for furnishing and delivery Of Fl our Is fullOwsi
 F1rt Apache. so00O Ibs. Fora Bowie. t0OnO lbs; Fort Grant, t000U lbs; Camp Huachuca- g. OOO bs; Fort Lowell, I5.t0D lbs: Fort Mcdowell 3i - 70 lbs; Camp Thomas. O. Ol lbs. Fort Verde. f5.Ua. lbs, Whlpple Barracks .a0tOO lbs.
 Pro osals must be accompanied by a bond with two sureties m the sum of SI,to and In accord 4uce with the form pres-rlb,.i. A urouo-al uu- sccom anied by such bond will not b. consid- 'red: Delivery of ore-h1lf the amount nwarde,l s1ll be required within for-y-tvs days and tho lalance within ninety days after notification of tNaut. No bids wIll be entertained unless sam- ples be furnished. which should not be of less SeiGiit than r. pounds, SO marked as Co be easily identified, and should reach this ofice on or be- lore the dHte for opening blds. A standard sam De "t Flour or the quality this advertisement 'ontemplates will be furnished bidders on ar- he earheSt practicable date. The Government reserves the right Co reject aIy or all propOsals Blank proposals, bonds an full information Ls Co the msuner of hiddlng conditions to be ob=erved by bIdders. and terms of contract and payment will be furnished on applica.ion Co this otlce or Co the tOnlnI-ss.ries Of the Posts Envelopes containing proposals should be marke !. Proposals for flour at !" md addressed Co the undersigI ei or Co the Com nIssary st the Post. tHAS. P. r. GAN,
 Capt. and C. B., U. <. A. Prescott. February Is lss2. feb-I
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-03-19
Hohave Items.
lAIta Arir

Old Pete, the Indian, was sent to Signal the other day On a business er- rand and passing down through the Sandy country he spread the report that the Wallapai Indians had broken out. The news created great cDnste-- nation, We are informed, among the Sandy Changers and caused them to stand guard around their houses and stock. They were much relieved when MT. James Smith Of this place informed them that there was no truth iii Pete's story.
 4 man hy the name of Jack Ellis tried to shuffle of thIs mortal coil one day last week at Cold Springs, this cnuuty. He first employed butcher knife, but finding tiIat method of sever ing the silver thread intellectual. Ire next eudeavOred to shatter the golden bowl uf life with a bullet from a six shooter, which was also a miserable failure, h!s head proving to hard for the bullet lie was brought to this place for medical treatment.
 From Mr. O. Groom, a gentleman in whom entire reliance can be placed We, learn that a very careful assay has been made within the last few days, of ore from the Hancock mine at Chloride, which averages S7L70 per ton clear across the ledge, which IS down only about fifty feet. Should this hold its present prospect t. any considerable depth 1t will be a mighty big thing" for it's worthy owners. Messrs. Burns and Kemp. It k situated near the Juno mine owned by Messrs. Welton & Grounds.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-03-19
A Bear, Cunp.np

really think that Brain possesses the sense of humOr; at all events his actions point that way, and there IS no doubt that he Is extremely cunning and ob- serving. ! once had an English friend visiting me, who played the flute. He was in the habit of marching up and down, while playing. near tame bear had at the time The bear had a piec l. of stick about two feet Tn length, which he tossed about f1r amusement. After time Ee came to hand the stick very much as my friend did the flte This annoyed my sensitive fueld, and in re- venge he leased the hear with uncouth noises Bruin snItIed and whined, and waited his opportunity for delivering a tremendous blow with his paw at his enemy, whose tall hat was knocked com pletely over his eyes. He escaped being scalped by dropping flat and rolling out Of the reach of the bear. This bear spent much of his time in tie tree Co which Se was chained, and when climbing usualy got his chain twisted over and under the branches in "a mOstiniricate manner, brt never failed tO take out every turn as he descended 4 friend who owned tame bear told me that for a long time he could not accouat for the mysterious way ID winch the poultry disappeared. Observing at different times a good many feathers around Bruins pole, he belau to suspect that the bear was the culprit. Close watching confirmed hissuspiclOn>. When Bruin thought he was mubserved he would seize any unfortunate hen or chicken within his reach and devour 1t: but If any one approached bsfore he could complete the meal he would sit upon his prey until the danger of dis covery had passed. He was betrayed at last by the cackling of an old hen that he had failed to silence. The Century.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-03-19
Proposals.
Proposals for Military Supplies.
HE.DQUARTERs DEPARTMENT OF ARIZONA. NEEIrE OF HE L-IIIrE lI- .RrEEnr .-rE

HE.DQUARTERs DEPARTMENT OF ARIZONA | OFFICE OF THE CHEF QU tRTERMsSTER.
 WHIPPLE BNEEAcKs, PKEsooTr. \. r.. SEAIFD PROPOSALS. IN TRIPi,itATF - .ubi-ct 10 the usual conditions wIil be e ceiyed at thIs O.is Q. until I2 o'clock D. un ou Saturday. Aprll 5. lSs2, at winch Jiue and place they wlI be npen-d-iu the presence of bidders Tor furnishing an delivery of Military Supplies turing tiis rsc'l year commencing on the Is day nf July. lse2. and eading on the 51th day of June lS~l a- follows:
 FuEI-IIard and Soft Wood and Chsrcoal: FORA -E Barley or Oats. Bran. Corn and Hay: STKtw-lOr Hayl for bsdding. or -uch of said supplies may he repuiresi aif Fort Apach. Fort RONie. Fort Grant, Fort huachuca. Fort Lowell. Fort Mcdowell. Fort MOia~-, Fort Tho uas Fort Verde, and Whlpple Depot A. T., and Fort ' Yuma. Gal.
 Proposals will also he receivei at the same time by the Quartermastsr st eaep of the aboye named pOsts, except. Whpp a iiepot. \. T.. for furnishing tEe supplies required by that post only.
 Proposals for FORAGE and STRAW required al NillcI.x and Naricopa ztati.n-. \. T.. Will be re- 'eiyed Gnd opened The same time a- the foreco- ing. nt the o-hce Of ths Chef Quartsrmas-er of Inc Department
 Propo- als will also be received at the oHic- oi the Chief euartcrma-ter Ot the Department and the delivery on the cars of The \. F. F. R.. Ht O. tIUn- between Los Angeles ari COltou, fal. of such quintifles of Barley sIid hylrOsta ic-press- ei. hlled Barley Hay and Straw. as may be r.- Iulred during the fiscal year commencing July H. IS-3
 Pro- ,uOsals Tor either class of the stores men tiOuCd or for quHntItie- les than tue whole TO- Iuired, wlil be received. Tn Government rp- -erS-s the right tO reject any and all proposals. \ preference VIII ne given tO articles of domes- -lc prOduct,on. Blank D CpOsals and printed circulars stating the kind and es .imafed gusnti- ues rrquired at each post, sni giving full in- tructlon as tO the manner of bidding: condI- tiOns To be observed by bidders and terms Of "ortrart and payment. yill he furnished on aI- u ing prOpos l- should he marked ''PropO~als for at -. ' and addressed Co the undersigned or uO the respective post Quartermaster-.
 HENRY C. HODGES.
 '-: Deputy Or. Mir. General. t. \. A.
 lhlaf OIarfnrru asler
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-03-19
san Diego Items.

An earthquake shock Was felt in this 1 city yesterday afternoon about f5uT o'clock l. was very slight, as only . portion of the people observed it.
 Bom-Saturdty March IT, to Mrs. Frank Mccoy, a son; t1 Mrs. Michae. Buns, son; ,O Mrs. 4. (. DO55ins. a son.
 The parties m charge are well ad- vauCed wIth their preparations for the Citrus Fair at National Cry, which will begin next Wednesday and contiuue twd days. The Hal is being handsomely decorated, and we understand tha, all of our fruit-growcrs val make vcTs fui! eX- hibi;s
 4 good rainfall is reported up tfe coast, extending as .ar south as Santa Barbara and the lower San Joaquin country. ll now has the appearance ol ram in this locality. There Is no need of ii, however. We have already had a good share O: ram; and fl we should get no more the farmers are sure of good crops.
 The soldiers belonging io this post, that wen; Co Auzon5 some time since during the big Indian scare in the Ter rtory, will return on the steamer. to- morrow. under command of Lieutenant Hyde. Capt. r. A. Whitney, who sue ceeds MdJor c E. Brayton m comuand, Is also en route from San Francisco to take charge of this post.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-03-19
The Railroad.

NIT. R. l.. Stout contractor on the
 Southern Arizona Railroad is in the city with his wife, for few days. He reports the work of grading as progressing as rapidly as the nature of the country and the force of laborers will permit. The grade is nearly completed to the summit between the Sonoita and Babocomlr', fifty miles from Benson, and track Is laid thirty-fve miles. The heavy rock work below Contention is finished, and the track layers are crowding the graders closely. It is expected that the present grading contracts will be finished in about thirty days and the track laid very soon thereafter. From twelge to fifteen hun dred men are employed in grading Contracts have been let to within ten miles of the Sonora lIne, which point will probably be reached by July 1st, and possibly, by reason of the recent acquisition by this company of the Sonora road, the work of construction will be continued southward to a point of junction within the State of Sonora. Recently several contractors have ar rived from the Atlantic < Pacific rail- road, with large forces of men, and all possible efforts are being made tO push the work.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-03-19
ARIZONA BULLION.
The Bullion Output for the Year lssl-Unjust
 Attacks Upon this Youlg Territory.
\. ! stncs Rennri.


 Assertions are made by some of ouI Colorado exchanges, that the la'es. Ie. turns of the yield of Arzoua miues for 1881 place the amount at S3,700,0O0 instead of SS0O0O0O, as was claimed would be the yield by some friends of that Territory. The evident intention or such remarks as the above, k to helIttle one part of the country in order to draw attention to another, as in the same article the writer claims that the production Of Colorado Is at least S25.O0,0)0, although nearly all who are qualified to express an opinion place the amount at about S23, ,j0u,UO0.
 While Arizona does not equal Colo rado in the amount [ bullion output for 1881, she does stand fourth in the list with upwards of Sl20000O produc- tion; two mines m Tombstone alone having yielded more than the amount credited by the exchanges mentioned. ATiZnna's seven dividend-paying com panies for 1881. on a capitalization of S51,OOO,G00, paId S2,3iGOO0 in dividends, or a-iIttle more thaa A. per cent oh investment This last fact may have had something to do With originating the attack upon Arizona.
 We venture the prediction that Ari- zona for 1882 will rank far ahead of Colorado in respect to dividends paid Yet, We have great faith in the mmes of Colorado, and would say to our e1- changes of that wonderful State: Pay attention to the interest of your own State, and seek to induce capital from the East tO enter it. And this can be done best not by decrying your neighbors, but by publishing facts in regard to the industries and resources of your own.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-03-19
pnek Shoatine Extranrdinarr.

Some days siuce a very fine shot gun ! from MOhave county was put up for ! raffie at the suffers store ar Whlpple, and, with the usual good luck which attends all hls ventures, the dice that determined it's future ownership was rolled out of the box by the jolly sutler. Except an oc 'asiOnal melancholy burro that pastures Oh the empty oyster cans and broken beer bottles that are found in the Fear Of the sutler's t r., game IS
 "oncommonly scarce" m that locality, . and The fact that he lad no means of trying the range Of hls new weapon
 weighed some what heavily on the sutler's mind. He polished the stock of
 the gun until 1t shOne like q new piano;
 oiled its locks until their musical snap could be heard on the reservoir hill, and twenty times day ran his critical eye
 along its nicely browncd barrels and
 threw 1t into position on imaginary
 tiocks of wild fowl Yester lay while
 gazing bitterly at the surrounding scenery, his sight following the
 panorama of cloud, sky and frOwning
 batt.ements Of gray granite that bound
 the clasic shores of granite creek, his eyes rested for a moment on the ripping si!very simmer of its tide, and caught
 the flashing of an object which sent such thrill through his body as only
 ardent spOrtsmen know. Disporting in the stream were three ducks, innocent of the presence Of the m ghty nimrod's fatal eve; ignorant of the direful weapon
 within his grasp.
 l. Cautiously creeping under the cover of She shrubbery, he approached with inc stealthy tread of lnnaman hunt ing chickens in the dark, and firing with fatal precision, the li.eless bOdIes Of the festive ducks were soon circling, pulse less and uuresistiac, m the eddy of the stream. His anticipation Of a gorgeous dinner Of roast duck haul.ed by Chateau La Rose, rose steadily, us with the tru- pines of his prOWess be etultantly wended his way back to tlss store. The suspicious Crimace ofan urchin who. met hun aud curiouSly eyed his. quarry awoke no misgivings ID hIs mind. and the shock broke rtIdely and harshly on his dreams when he was told by a leer- ing acquaintance at the bar that he had killed the tame ducks of the engineers wife.
 Shame, wrath and disappointment blended in angry hues Ou his cuunten- ance. He dropped bis game with a sense of repulsiOu, like that of a man dropping a hot mule shoe He mourn fully put away his superb fOwling piece, and the man who now mentions ducks ln his presence will think that catapulr has been fired at him.
 So remotely does Rl reference to the 1 subject excite his implaci.ble ire that 1 he has stopped his subscription to a | daily paper because of the "quack" .ds. | in its columns. - Prescott; Courier.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-03-19

hEDSuARrERs EPAKTaiEST OF ARIZONA. Dhee Df Csilef COmui--Iry of Subsisteuce.
 NnIPPLE BARRACKS PREsCOTr. March l. lss2 - BALLAD PROPOSALS IN TRIPLICATE
 - subject tO the usual conditions. will he re- relved at thus ohce. or at the offices of the Act ing Assistant tOmmlssarIss Of Subsistence at ae following named posts until 12 To clock noon. on Wednesday. April F.. los1. at which time and places they will be opened in the presence of ptdders. for furnishing and delivery Of such quantities of Beef and Mutton on the block as llay from time to tune be required at FOr-s pa- he bONle. Grant. Lowell. Mcdowell MOhave. Thomas and Whlpp!e Barracks and San Dlego aarracks. m this Department from July I. issl, Q June a, iSsS.
 The Government reserves the night to reject i1y or all proposals. Proposals must bs accom- panled by q bond wlth two suretles in the sum q SluplO each and m accordance wlth the form prescribed. Each proposal must be accoInpan- ed by al al1,iavIt setting forth that the bldder ,s not concerned directly or indirectly in any her bld than that 10 which ms name IS append- 7i- The sCCces-ful biider Nill he required to nter into a written contract with the URited states with good and approved sure y within en days after being notified of the acceptance pf his proposal.
 B ank proposals. bonds sDd ulfdavi;s and full utormauon as Co the manner of bidding. con- h-ons to be observed by bidders. and terms of 'ontract and payment. Will be furnished on ap- .icauon Co thls otic', or Co the COmmissary at ti pusr.
 Envelopes containing proposals should be nlrked Proposals for Beef ant Mutton and addressed tO he dersigned or to the respect we post COmmissaries
 mi s-,yfd
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-03-19
Phenix Items.


 Last night Judge Richards tied the knot uniting in matrimODy Nathan Allen and Miss Ella Johnson, both, of this valley.
 The Board of Supervisors to day awarded the Gazette the contract for doing the county printing for the ensu- ing year.
 Alex. Robertson. for long time agent for Wells, Fargo < Co. at Battle Noun tain, New, arrived in Phenix this mOrn- ing. NIT. R. was agent from the time the railroad was completed to that place until recently, and is now on hIs way to Tombstone.
 Mr. Ward, a California stock man. re- turned Saturday from Tontn Basin, where he went to count and receive the cattle which he purchased recently, from ID. BalsE. We understand that Mir. Balsz received S12,OOO as the considera- tiOn for his herd and range.
 Omar Wiley came in town from Camp Greek, Magazine district No. 2, Satur- day. He informs Us that he Is several feet down on his new discovery, and that the ledge Is now five feet vide. He brought Tn several specimens apparently rich II silver. which were sent to Pres colt to be assayed.
 - polished fraud who has been in town several days, complaining separately and collectively of all the diseases and ills that flesh IS heir tO, and appealing on as many different lays to the charity or our people, succeeded this morning. in get hng the Board of Supervisors to buy him ticket tO Fresno. Cal He was all doubled up with acute rheumatism when he first appeared before the Board, but when ready to leave on the stage he stood as straight as ar arrow. We hope the change Ct climate will do him good
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-03-19
The SC of mon.

FeEope ople know the value or lemor | iulce. A plece of lemon bound upon q ! corn will cure 1t in d few days; U should | be renewed night and morning. ire,
 use ot lemon juice and sugar will alway $ | relieve a cough. Most people feel poor. | ly H. the spuug, but If they would eat a | lemon before breakfast every day for a week-with or without sugar as they l hke-they would find 1t better 1han any
 mtdiclre.
 Lemon juice used according to this
 recipe wIll sometimes cure consumption. | Put dozen lemons into cold water an0 | slowly brlng to bolt; boil slowly uu- l tIl the lemons are soft, but not too soft,
 then squeeze until all juice IS extracted,
 add sugar to your taste, and drink, Il they cause pam or rluOsen the bowels too
 much, lessen the quantities and use onll five or six day until you are better,
 and then begin agIin with a dozen a day
 After using five or six dozen, the patient
 will begin tO gain flesh and enjoy food. Hold on the lemons. and still use them
 very eely several weeks more.
 Another use for lemons Is for a re- freshing drink III the summer, or Tn sick
 ness at any time. Prepare as directed cbbAGt olAtA tAAAtA NdAtA anu HlA-GA- l1lA m order tO haze this keep well, aftt.I
 boiling the lemons squeeze them and strain carefully; then to every half put of juice add one pint of loaf or crushed sugar, boil and stir few minutes more until the sugar IS dissolved, skim care fully and bottle. You wlll get mort juice from the lemons by boiling then, and the preparation keeps better.
 Nor all have learned ,he art of leaving m an appropriate manner. When yuJ are abop, Co depart, do so al once, gract- fu iy and politely, and wi,h no dallying. Don't say: "lJs about tune vas gong, and settle back and talk on aimlessly for another ten minutes. Some people hay, just soch a tiresome habit They will even rise and stand about the room m various Attitudes, keeping their hosts alsu sanding, and then by an effort succeed ID. getting as far as the hall, wlen a new thought strikes ;hem. They br shten up vislbiy, and stand for some minute, longer. saying nothing of importance, ,bUi keeping everybody in a nervous, restless tate. After ihe door Is opened the pro lonced l-ave-,ating beglns, and every body in general and particular Is invited 10 call Very likely a parting thought st1kes' the departing. visitor, which hIs ftnd must risk a cold 10 hear 10 the end. What a relief when the door Is finally closed. There Is no need of be. ing oftenslveiy abrupt, but when you are ready 10 sO-go.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-03-19
Gard of Thanks.

The ladies Of the Baptist Church de. sire to return thanks for the generous patronage given them at their anniver- sary dinner, and to the Brass Band for their services, also to those who contrib uted provisions for the dinner, and es- pecially to Wm. Zeckendorf. L. Zecken- dorf < Co, c. F. Wilkins, W. Sutton, W. F. Stevens and many others, and last, but not least, to the kind friend that purchased twenty five tickets to aid the church. TIE COMMITTEE.