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The Tombstone epitaph., 1882-02-27
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GEORGE WASHINGTON.

This day commentaries the dawn ing of life that has illumined the page of history for over a century life that became the polar star and guide of waiting millions looking for some one to lead them on to po- litical liberty. Such an one was George Washington, whose name is not only dear to the heart of every American, but dear to the heart of every lover of liberty the world over. It is meet that this day should have been set apart and consecrated as a national holiday, that the immortal laurel wreath may be twined around his brow afresh by loyal people upon each succeeding recurrence of the suspicious event. George Wash ington fought not alone the battles of the three million souls who peo- pied the colonies of century ago i; he fought the battles of humanity for ali time, and succeeded in laying broad and deep the foundation for a government tha. has SO strong a hold upon the minds of men that in time it must become the model after which all governments will be form ed. It is the beginning of such life that the nation commentaries to-day, and it is to be hoped that contemplating the moral and politl- cal grandeur of his character will in- spire even the humblest with renew ed energy in behalf of universal lib- orfy
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Star Route Indictments.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O.-Col. Bliss, chief counsel in the star route prose- cution, to night confirmed the report of the indictments, and gave the fol- lowing list to the postmaster-general: Thos. J. Brady; ex-Senator Stephen A. Dorsey; John w. Dorsey, brother of the senator; w. H. Turner, form erly clerk in the postoffice depart ment; and John R. Miller, Henry NJ. Vaile, Col. J. l.. Anderson, and J. NJ. Peck, of Dorsey's firm. The last named, Peck, is said to have 'died recently. It IS understood the pre- sentiments do not include French B. F. Riley and s. P. Brown, who were included in the original information. The jury was unanimous in finding on the merits of the case.
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Proceedings of the Common Council

The common council was called to order at 7 o'clock p. m., by Mayor Carr. Present: Councllmen Atchison, Nash and Dean; B. c, Quigley, clerk.
 Mr. Chapman's bond as health officer was approved of, and that gentleman in- structed to enter at once upon the duties of his office.
 The Epitaph bill tor s4s was referred back to the finance committee for recon. sideration.
 Bills of A. D. Otis & Co.,, amounting to $56, were allowed.
 A committee was appointed to provide suitable accommodations for prisoners confined in the city prison.
 The health officer was instructed to noti. fy all people living in the city to remove all rubbish and garbage from their prem ises. He was also empowered to procure and carts remove the rubbish to place outside the city limits.
 On motion MT. Atchison and the city attorney were appointed te take charge of all sults brought by the city for the pay. ment of delinquent taxes.
 Adjourned to March l, 1882.
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The AppOrtionment BIiI.

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 20.-Senator Hall from the census committee re- ported favorably house appointment bill, and asked unanimous consent for its immediate consideration. Cockrell objected, as senators had not yet had chance to read it. Hall said the committee were unanimous in support of the measure and urged that no time be lost as several state Legislatures were awaiting congress slonal action. Cockrell withdrew his objection and Hall sad he would renew his motion later.
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Arizona Stocks in Philadelphia.

The Arizona Southern Mining company have reduced the par value of their stock to $1 per share and their capitalization to $3OO,OOO. Office in Philadelphia.
 The capital stock of the Tranquility Mining company is $5.OOO,0OO, divided in. to 100000 shares, of the par value of $25 each. Office in Philadelphia.
 The Tombstone M & M. Co. is chartered under the laws of Connecticut. The capi. tai stock is $125OO,O0O, divided into 5OO,- 900 shares, of the par value of $25 each. Office in Philadelphia.
 The San Pedro Consolidated M. & M. Co. (mine near the Merrlmac) is chartered in New Jersey, with capital stock of $2,0OO,000, divided into 100000 shares, of the par value of $10 each. Office in Phil adelphia.
 The Sulphuret M. Co. is chartered unGer the laws of New Jersey Capital, $5,000,- 900, divided into 100000 shares, of the par value of $25. Office in Philadelphia
 North Sulphuret NJ. O. is chartered un- der the laws of New Jersey, with office in Philadelphia. Capital stock, $200,0O0, di- vlded into 100000 shares, of the par value of $1 each.
 Flora Morrison G. & s. M. Co. (now con. soli1ated with Contention) was chartered under the laws of New Jersey with capi. tai stock of $5OO,OOO, divided into 25O,OOO shares, of the par value of $2 each. Of. flee in Philadelphia.
 Girard G. & s. NJ. O., chartered under the laws of New Jersey, with office in Philadelphia. Capital stock, $20O0,0O0, divided into 2OO,OsO shares, of the par value of $10 each.
 Gunsight Consolidated Silver M. O., Meyers district, Pima county, is chartered under the laws of New Jersey, with office in Philadelphia. Capital stock, $2,0OO,0 900, divided into 100000 shares, of the par value of $10 each.
 There are several other Arizona proper ties stocked in Philadelphia not given in the above list.
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C0mstOck Mining Notes,

From the San Francisco Exchange.
 The pipe for compressed air is be- ing put in the Union shaft. Work continues on the shaft and machinery at the Justice mine. But little ore is now being extract. ed from the winze sunk on the Ophir croppings.
 The face of the east crosscut on the 2275 level of the Overman is in a favorable formation of quartz and porphyry.
 The Courser, Bossell and Pteifier water mills in Six-mile canyon are now running on ore from the surface workings of the Lady Bryan mine.
 Drifting on the 2500 level of Hale X Norcross was resumed on Mon day last. The drill from the crosscut was advanced 70 feet without find ing water.
 The Grown Point and Belcher miners, recently suspended, have re- sumed work. The Crown Point now employs more men than it did before closing for repairs.
 Owing to the large flow of water from Exchequer, underground opera tions in Yellow Jacket are suspend ed. There is no one employed there now but the engineers and pump- men.
 Work in Alpha, Imperial and Ex- chequer has been suspended, owing to the large and unexpected body of water struck in Exchequer on Sun day last, which shows no sign of dim mutton.
 Considerable work is being done on small claims in Devils Gate dis trict, south of the Justice and Silver Hill mines. The low grade ore taken out is reduced at the small mills of the canyon.
 The proposed extension of the Sutro Tunnel westward is still being discussed. Should the tunnel be car ried further into Mount Davidson, it is not impossible that discoveries might be made which would upset present mining theories and case a "west ledge" excitement on the Comstock.
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Show 1t Up.
From the Democrat.

rfou euc DemoCrat.
 My friend, if you own a mine and want to dispose ir for anything like respectable figure, open it up. You may be as poor as an Arizona editor, but If you have health and strength, you have the capital which nature gave you, and which you can always apply. Don't forget the pertinent fact that because you have discovered 8 ledge and sunk q "pot hole" on it, that it is mine. By no manner of means. Unless 1t shows extraordi. nary richness, it is a proposition of very indefinite value; and even a merchant, looking at the matter from business point of view, might ob. ject to advance sack of flour and take it as collateral. But if you should use little muscle and go down 80 or 100 feet, you might strike something that would enable you to patronize two-bit saloons, go to "Yurrup," and move in the very highest circles for the rest of your days.
 Remember that you've got to eat grub while in camp, and that little exercise polishing the head of drill will give you good appetite. But above all things, remember that you can hardly give prospect away in the eastern market. If you think you have got mine, open it up, and
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OSBORN group of copper mines, near the celebrated Vulture mine, in Maricopa county, Arizona, has been sold to eastern parties. This prop erty consists of four claims, and is considered one of the best prospec- tive ones in Arizona. The lodges average width of over forty feet and run over 100 in some places, and the ores assay from IS to 20 per cent copper, besides from 5 to 8 per cent per ton in gold. The price of the property is said to be $5O,OOO.-N. Y. Daily Indicator.
 The above is a most remarkable statement, taken as a whole. Four lodges running from 40 to 100 feet in width, of IS to 20 per cent cop per, with 5 to 8 per cent gold, and all for $50,000! Who would not be an Arizona mine owner on such terms 9- Five per cent gold means 100 pounds of the pure metal to the ton of ore, and 8 per cent means 16O pounds. This is certainly good.
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San Francisco Notes.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 21.-The stock boards have adjourned over until Thursday.
 John F. Broadhead, chief clerk of the quartermaster's department, di- visors of the Pacific, was indicted by the United States grand jury to-day for forging quartermasters' checks.
 The board of health and number of members of the board of super vision to-day held an informal meet ing to discuss the sanitary condition of the city and the influence of defec- tive sewerage on the abnormally high death rate. Some definite action with regard to cleaning and otherwise improving the sewers is probable at an early date.
 Physicians are authority for the statement that there are at present about 5000 cases of measles Tn the city, confined principally to children.
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our word for it, if you can show a fair property, with reasonable devel- opment, you will not have to wait long for buyer.
 Therefore, we advise our mining friends to give up the insane idea which some of them possess, of sell ing their prospects for thousands of dollars. You can't do it; and you might hang on to them until you see the century out, before you will find any man who will give you a small fortune for coyote hole. We have had some experience in that line our. selves, and reliable data from the mining centres of the East en- ables us to assert as sample facts what we have here written. So, boys, pitch in; develop your mine and muscle at the same time, and in the good days coming, when the told man" from the East comes to look at your claim, you can show him mine and not a gopher hole.
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their having horses, it is not so, as they belong to company D, Indian scouts, stationed at this post, and at the time were en route from San Bernadino river to this place, where they have been constantly scouting and patroling the border. The Indian spoken of as being captured, was afriendly Papago who is now in the guard house here. He, the Indian, says that from fifty to sixty Papagos are in the vi- cinity of Antelope Springs, mounted and armed, on hunting expedition, and not on the war path as supposed by MT. Fife. They are, no doubt, the ones he has re. ference to. R
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LOCAL SPLINTER&.
VIENNA continues strong at S2.S0.

VIENNA continues strong at S2.S0.
 ONE hundred and fifty years ago wal the birth of Washington.
 BRADSHAW is quoted in New York al 40 cents per share.
 CALUMET & HECLA produced during January 1610 tons of pure copper.
 EPISCOPAL services for Ash Wednesday will be held in the Presbyterian church tonight at 8 o'clock
 THE public schools will be closed to. day in honor of the birthday of George Washington.
 TO-DAY being legal holiday, the post. office will be open one hour after the dis. tribution of the western mail.
 THE case of James Dillon, charged with obtaining money under false pretences, etc., was examined yesterday before Judge Wallace and continued until Thursday at 10 o'clock a. m.
 AT the meeting of the debating and literary club last evening it was resolved that the life and writings of Sir Walter Scott be the subject for consideration next Tuesday evening.
 THERE was report last night that a Contention butcher and Spanish woman, whether his wife or not was not learned, were found dead in bed yesterday morn ing They went to bed with pan of coal burning in their room, which is supposed to have caused their death.
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LOCAL PERSONALS.

PROF. BLAKE was seen upon the street. yesterday. J, c. ALEXANDER, ESQ, of Leadville il at the Grand. VIM. OHNEsoRGEN of Benson was ir town yesterday. GEORGE PERKINS, New York capital ist, is in the city.
 MIR. M. BROWN of New York is stop ping at the Grand.
 CAPT. TAYLOR has returned from a visit to the Winchester district.
 B. A. PACKARD was one of the party whe went out to Winchester.
 HoN. W. M. STEWART came in from San Francisco Monday evening.
 G. L. Upshur has gone to Galeyville to look after his mining interest there.
 VIRGIL EARP is rapidly improving and may be expected to be around in snort time.
 c. W. BosTwIcK arrived in this city from San Francisco yesterday and is now at Browns.
 GEO. A. B. BERRY left last evening for Nacosari, Sonora He will be absent about three weeks.
 CAPT. HOOKER, son-in.law of Senator Stewart, was among the arrivals from San Francisco Monday evening.
 A. T. JONES, our gentlemanly county recorder, has returned from a visit to Dos Cabezas. AIr. Jones speaks we'll of that district
 DR. GooDFELLow is confined to his room by the effects Of d fall which injured one ofhis legs. 1t is to be hoped he will be around in few days
 ARTHUR LANG leaves for Bisbee oday to have survey for patent to the Atlanta mine. This mine adjoins Copper Queen on the south and lies parallel to that mine.
 E. G. MOORE, came in last evening from the Fl Garchi mine, Sonora. He reports Col. Buffom engaged in opening up three other lodges on the property, all of which show well. The strike in Fl Garcbl is an important one
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BUSINESS men will do we'll to read the ordinance published for the first time this morning. It will be found that the council have struck radical blow for the reduction of expenses for the government of the city. No more fees for the privilege of paying license tax, if paid before the tax becomes delinquent, and thereafter the fee goes directly into the city treasury and not into the pocket of the tax-collector. By this reform a large saving will be made, which will inure directly to the benefit of the taxpayers. Under this ordinance, if the license tax IS closely collected, that source of revenue will pay the current expenses. of the city govern ment, leaving the property tax to go for needed permanent improvements, city hall, streets and sewers.
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OFF FOR NACOsARI.
A Distinguished Party Leave for the Treasures 1T Ouae of Hrexfco Tn nav

l ----~--S~ One of the most persevering and enter. | prising mine owners of northern Sonora known in Tombstone is MT. c. T. Cutler A great many years in the past-so many, in fact that we have forgotten their exact number-Mr. Cutler explored the once noted region known as the Nacosari can- yon, at the western base of the great Sierra Madres range of mountains. He then dis covered and denounced some wonderful mines of antiquity, if the Spanish archives can be believed, of which he has since maintained possession through all the varyln vicissitudes of fortune incident to border life. The times having become settled upon the northern frontier of Son. ora and in southern Arizona, and being now propitious for the investment of capital, MT. Cutler has invited distinguished party of gentlemen, who have large capital at their command, to accompany hlm down to this favored locality and examine its bounteous. wealth. The party is composed of Hon. W, M.Stewart and his son-in-law, Capt Hooker late of the United States navy, Professor Blake, the well-known mining expert, J. H. Bcstwick, capitalist from San Francis co; Geo. Perkins, capitalist frem New York; L. Jackson, of Tombstone, who owns rich mine below Nacosari; c. T. Cutler and Geo. A. B. Berry. The party expect to be absent about three weeks, and will make thorough examination of Mir. Cutters mines and other properties in that vicinity. We wish them a pleasant trip and safe return.
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The Call System

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2l.-At a meeting of merchants to-day to con- slider the question of going into the call system in a more satisfactory manner. than had been obtained dur ing the past week, there was a small attendance, and after considerable speech-making an adjournment was taken until Thursday with a view of making some arrangements mean time looking towards the Produce Exchange taking up its quarters in the Merchants Exchange building and continuing calls there.
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as one of those with whom Shepherd claimed to be in confidential nego-
 tlation. As he was the only mem- Der whom Shepherd included in hls list of names, it was proper to say he did not know Shepherd, had never known him, and the use of his name by Shepherd was entirely without his knowledge or cansent. He was also authorized in behalf of August Belmont to make similar disclaimer.
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MAYOR CARR has suggested to the

MAYOR CARR has suggested to the council the advisability of organiz- ing board of health. This is a timely suggestion, and one that should be promptly acted upon. Summer is drawing near, when, ex- cept strict sanitary measures are adopted, there may be expected an increased mortality. By all means let board of health be organized at an early day.
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Charged with Malpractice.

Los ANGELES, Feb. 21.-The ex- animation of Dr. A. s. Shorb, charged with causing the death of Guadalupe Garcia, by abortion, which has been in progress before city Judge Adams since the 11th inst, was concluded at noon to-day, and the accused committed for trial on a charge of murder. The case will probably come before the superior court tomorrow on petition for writ of habeas corpus.
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Some of their assays go as high as s1 300.
 We learn that MT. Murphy was accidentally killed yesterday be- tween this place and Calderwood's station by heavy freight wagon running over his body. It IS report ed that he was attempting to mount the saddle horse of the freight team when the saddle turned and let him to the ground in front of the moving wagon.
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Flood at Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 20.-It has been raining hard all day, with pros- pect of continuing. The river is ris- ing an inch per hour. It IS already the highest since 1S47. Indications give cause to fear it will exceed the rise of 1880, the greatest on record. Navigation is closed.
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The Young Folks Repudlate 1t.

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 2l.--The Mormons are circulating a petition among their young people to make them deny that the polygamy prac- tised by their parents is not just what they desire, and that they never objected to It. Those who refuse to sign are cut off from the church. The majority of the young people refuse to sign, and say the sooner the superstition of Mormonlsm and polygamy are wiped out the better.
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TCommunIcated.1 1
FORT HrAcHIrCA A T

FORT HUAcHUcA, A. T., Feb. 21.
 EDITOR EPITAPH.-Having seen, in copy of your paper, of the 18th inst, where Lieut.. Aleshire, 1st cavalry was killed by Indians at Antelope Springs, also it's contradiction by one MT. Frank Lord. At the time of the report the above officer was in Fort Huachuca. I also write to contradict the statement of Mir Fite as regarding his having seen six hostile Indians at or in the vicinity of Antelope Springs. have no doubt but what he may have seen Indians, but as to
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Wrecked.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 21.--Port- land dispatch: The British ship Cor sica struck on the Columbia river bar last night while crossing out, was abandoned during the night and sank this morning. The crew was saved. She had cargo of wheat for the United Kingdom, valued at $5O,OOO.
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
waifs from Washington.

man Allen, of St. Louis, is lying ill at the Arlington. His condition is critical.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-In the senate the discussion of the bill to re- tire General Grant, consumed the session until 3:25. The bill comes up again tomorrow. The pension arrears resolution was taken up, but executive session interrupted the dis cussion, and when the doors opened senate adjourned.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. SO.-In the house, the bill authorizing the pay ment of the Japanese indemnity fund, Sl,770,340, to the Japanese government, with the exception of s554, 900, which shall be paid to the officers and crew of the United States ship Wyoming, passed amid ap- plause.
 The court martial to try Sergea mt Mason, who shot at Guiteau, ad. journed to procure diagram of the jail and surroundings. A plea of not guilty was entered.
 Senator Coles resolution relative to polygamy quotes from the consti- tuition and says certain sections for bid congress enacting any law by which persons not ascertained to be guilty of criminal act shall be de- prived or denied any rights or priv lleges or immunities conferred by law on the other side.
 The minority report of the con- tingent fund Investigating committee will entirely exonerate Secretary Shera an and Major Power, chief clerk of the treasury, and censures Custodian Pitney and his friends, whom Secretary Folger removed.
 The grand jury to-day began an examination of witnesses regarding the recent Soteldo- Barton shooting.
 The house committee on naval affairs will take action tomorrow on the proposition to construct eleven vessels at cost of S9,000,000.
 Senator Lapham introduced bill to-day to amend the act establishing a territorial government for Utah and change the name to Altamont. The bill vests extensive power over the territory in governor appointed for four years, and continues the present governor antil the end of his term. Disfranchises all persons guilty of blgamy and polygamy, and makes them ineligible as jurors or any officer. The bill requires the legis- lature to repeal the statute authoriz- ing plurality of wives; also pro- vides for support of destitute and homeless wives and children, and to levy taxes to pay therefor; also to compel males to support their chil- dren born in polygamy.
 The senate in executive session to-day, confirmed the following: Mo- ses H. Drew, marshal for California; Wm. McMicken, surveyor-general of Washington territory.
 The senate adjourned without reaching vote on the pension arrears bill, consequently Miller got no opportunity to move to take up the Chinese bill.
 The house this afternoon on mo- tion of Page suspended the rules and adopted the resolutions making the Chinese immigration bill spec ial order for the second Tuesday of March and from day to day thereaf- ter until finally disposed of, but not to interfere with the consideration of the general appropriation bill. The vote on adopting resolution was 11S against 31.
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Failure.

LOUISVILLE, Feb. 20.-Newcomb, Buchanan & Co.,, the largest whisky distillery firm in the South, made an assignment to J. NJ. Atherton. Lia- bilities, sl,200,000; assets, S2,000,- 900. The suspension is thought to be only temporary.
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A Disclaimer,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-In the house, Hewitt, rising to a question of privilege, referred to the recently published letter of Jacob R. Shep- herd to Minister Hurlbert of Peru, and to the use of his, Hewitt's, name
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Tammany and the Republicans.

ALBANY. N. Y., Feb. 2O.-Tam- many united with the republicans to-day and elected John w. N. Ro- man clerk of the senate. The vote stood II ayes to 8 nays.