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Hurst. The latter was deceived by false reports brought him by citizens. and sent telegrams based thereon to the various commanders. It now turns out that there was no killing at Helms ranch, no murders Tn the Dragoon mountains, no out rages in Sulphur Springs valley, and in fact that there have never been any hostiles this side of the Chiricahua mountains. This false intelligence has operated very in- juriously in drawing the troops away from a possible trail of the savages, and in spreading unnecessary alarm throughout the country. The stories were told positively and hence asso- ciated press dispatches were for. warded, giving accounts of Indian atrocities that could only have q ten dency to still further deter the in- vestment of capital in Arizona. The parties spreading such false rumors cannot be too strongly condemned, as the injury they have done the country is incalculable.
 It is now the general opinion that the hostiles have crossed into Sonora aud are safe from the vengeance of the United States army. There may be few stragglers in the Chiri- cahua mountains, but if so they will shortly follow the main body. As the Indians captured large quantity of stock, the country may be consld. cred safe until they want another grub.stake.
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FROM the proceedings of the Demo- crats in Congress it is evident that a close watch will be kept on the administration of the Naval Depart ment Secretary Chandler is a stal. wart of stslwarts and therefore under stands thoroughly the method of and necessity for liberal distribution of public money in behalf of the Repub. llcan party. Chandler IS tricky and will probably succeed in any event in merging fair share of naval sup. plies into campaign fund, but constant espionage will serve at least to lessen the spells. The Secretary has long been the confidential attor- ney and lobby agent of John Roach, the ship bailder, who certainly ex- poets that his old employee, aided by Secor Robeson, the chairman of the Naval Committee of the House, will stand in with hlm in the manipula- tion of good, fat contracts in the in. terest of addition, division and si- lence. It IS understood it is the desire of Chandler to convert the navy yards into stalwart recruiting depots, and he is a shrewd manager. It will be special mission of the Democrats in Congress to check this little game, and..show the true, thiev- ing inwardness of the intentions of Chandler, Robeson & Co.
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TIE BILL restricting the immigra- tion of coolies to our shores has passed both houses of Congress, and is in the hands of the President. Whether Mir. Arthur will obey ths mandate of sovereign states, or take the advice of Hoar, Beecher and other subsidized psalm singers of the East, remains to be ascertained. Ger tainly no action of the President, in this instance, can raise hina in the es. timation of the people of the Pacific slope. Shorn of the principal and strongest points that characterized the first bill, in order to tempt the executive signature, the present mea- sure will be but partial remedy at best and slender plank of relief. But such as it is the presidential ap- proval is far from assured. AS a fact the Republican party is in favor of Chinese immigration ss are the corporations, and the influence of the two will be hard for Mir. Arthur to re- sist. Dawes and Hoar are senators &C., knowledged.to be the open advocates of capital against labor, and Arthur's political career has always been iden.
 ti6ed almost solely with the monied
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A CORRESPONDENT of the Star makes grave charges against Captain Gordon, of the United States army, charging direliction of duty and in- timating cowardice on the part ot that officer while on the trail of the hostiles at Purdy's ranch, on the Gils. We are 10th to believe what is stated, but the matter is grave enough to warrant an investigation, and we hope there will be one, both for the sake of the country and Captain Gordon.
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 THE United States can we'll take a lesson from the recent action of the Mexican authorities in reply to a proposition Of treaty from Loco and his band. Finding themselves hotly pursued by Forsytbe the Indians cn. deavored to effect an understanding with the Mexicans, under the terms of which they were not to molest any but Americans, provided they were not interfered with in making peri. odical raids into Arizona or New Mexico. The Mexican officials scorned such proposition, and send ing word to the soldiers, succeeded in cutting of the retreat of the Apaches, and killing or capturing the entire band. Tho fight was a desperate one, and the Mexicans lost heavily. The people of this Terri. tory should be grateful to those cit. zens of a sister republic who pre-. ferred war and principle to peace and dishonor,
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AS IT seems to be the fashion

AS IT seems to be the fashion to abuse the troops, with what justice we are unable to determine, it affords much pleasure to be able to give credit to an army officer to whom it is absolutely due. Captain Forsythe, by good judgment and rapidity displayed in the move- ment of his commands and energy and persistence in holding the trail of the savages, has obtained splendid results. The celerity of his pursuit forced the Indians across the line, and even then he did not stop. AL though killing thirteen he cstiles in Guadalupe canyon, he found them too strongly intrenched to dislodge, and rested until night, when he en- deavored to surround them. Tho h. dians succeeded, however, in stealing away, upon the discovery of which in the morning, the troops continued the pursuit, driving the savages upon the Mexican forces which annihilated them. Captain Forsyth is entitled to much credit and praise from the people of Arizona and the country generally.
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AN ADVERTISEMENT

Ih to,dayl ErlrArH will be found proclamation of the President of the United States, declaring in effect that the Territory of Arizona is aban- doned to desperados and outlaws. The proclamation states that Sin con sequence of the unlawful combina- tions of evil disposed persons, who are banded together to oppose and obstruct the execution of the laws, it has become impracticable to enforce by ordinary course of judicial pro ceedings the laws of the United States within the Territory of Ari- xona." Only this and nothing more. For all this gratuitous advertising we may thank Governors Gosper and Tritle, and we have much to be grateful for. Over the official sigma ture of the President it is announced that there is no law in Arizona, that good people must keep away, capital be turned into channels leading in another direction, industries become psralyzed, mines grow aalueless and labor be wasted. With the ex- ception of the late Indian trouble
 
 there is not !State or Territory in the Union more peaceable than Arizona, nor one in which the law is more promptly obeyed or thoroughly respected. This procla- nation is based upon nothing but the fact that the Governor had the folly to listen 10 a few selfshly interested persons who happened to be of the same political faith as himself. Of course tho action of the President is directed particularly against Cochlse county, and yet perfect peace and quietude reigus all over this section of the country. We were never in a more peaceable community than Tombstone, and law and order Is ab- solute. The police regulations are perfect, and the slightest disturbance of the peace is instantly quclled. In view of the actual state of facts the Presidents proclamation would read as ludicrously as a chapter from Don Quixote were it not that it is prone to injure this Territory most serious ly. It is nothing more or less than a a vicious advertisement operating against the value of our resources and the interests of our people. The latter should join in an indignant protest addressed to the President and Governor, deayiug the premises alleged in the proclamation, and stat ing that all we ask is to be let alone. Why Governor Tritle, who, it is al- legged, is speculating in Arizona mines, should so act as to deter the investment of capital Tn the Terri tory, it is difficult to determine. Very likely he did not stop to con sider the probable effects of h,s &C.,
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speculatfng on Funeral Flowers.

CHICAGO, May 4.-The amendment to the Board of trade rules, intended to prevent corners, was defeated to- day.
 A Mrs. Lucas, of this city, obtained possession of Garfield memoral flow CTS to put them through preserva- tion process. She received pecuniary assistance from parties who arranged with her to show them around the country. Mrs. Garfield objected to this. The flowers were taken in 0 the police court on writ of replevin by the parties who advanced the money, few days ago, and turned over to General Eldridge as custo- dian to-day. The matter will be compromised and the flowers sent to the Garfield Monument Association.
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IMPRESSIONS.

During the time Captain Harris command was in Tombstone, a sol dier carrying 6 bugle made himself quite conspicuous. It bothered us for long tine to understand what Use the instrument could be put to-, but we finally came to the conclu- sion that it was to notify the Indians that the soldiers were after them; or, perpaps, the military people have a poetics turn of mind and believe that music "soothes the savage breast" Taking the latter conclu- sion to be the correct one, we re- spectfully suggest that fife and drum would add very much to the effect, snd an ordinary brass band make every mothers son of an Apache lie down in pastoral content. ment.
 After a volume of gubernatorial telegraphic messages and much po- litical trial and tribulation, the wise men of the East have at last discov. cred that the President has authority to call upon the United States troops to suppress lawlessness in the Terri tories. Hence, the necessity for an appropriation fades in thin air, and power to remove county officers is still in the hands of the Jaw. Let the President by all means suppress lawlessness. It would be thrilling sight to witness the United States army chasing the solitary cowboy of Cochlse county across the wild plains and desperate mountains of Arizona and New Mexico to his lair in Texas. The country would be wild with ex- citement and the associated press revel in blood-curdling reports, which would be of much financial benefit to us all and very gratifying in a speculative sense. The Territory would be advantageously advertised as being under the protection of the great American army, and a savor of peace would rest over all our indus- tries.
 Sara Bernhardt was recently mar ried to 8 man named M. Demala. The latter already had wife, but as Sara's passion made her faint on the stage every time the object of her affections firted with another actress, it was deemed best to ignore the big amy part of the business, for the sake of the AaneiaIssusRsz A afshsg performances. js:S N s s;.iaa i
 Two church fesffj oyes, several private piculs !S lis s at the Bird Cage, aff within tho shext few days. Tombstone seems to be going on hilarious jamboree.
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RustIers Declare n Dividend.

LAS VEGAS, N. M., May 4.-This morning mt o'clock the south bound emigrant train was standing at sid ing, near Glorietta, when three des- perate looking rustlers boarded the passenger coach and went through the passengers, robbing and badly frightening the people without any resistence. The total amount of losses was upwards of $500. The alarm was given as soon as the road agents disappeared but search prov ed fruitless and the train continued it's course, and from what can be learned carried the robbers to Lamy, where they robbed the depot, hotel and McBeth's saloon, securing a great deal of miscellaneous plunder.
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A Psttsburx
PITTsBURG,


 EDITOR EPITAPH: Bradshaw and Tombstone Nj. & Nj. Go. Belng a subscriber to your valu, and having interests in several in your district, would ask yn great depreciation in some oS
 was considered so year agcJ ties? have been interesting b. townsmen in Tombstone, and sh} sorry to tell them now that Tom mines were not holding out. The has occasioned me some thought q the past few days, and I am anxio know something of the above prop, as they have been pointed to in prc the unreliability of your mines
 The Bradsfaw stock WAS put 0 New York market at $1 50 and up and in 1t there must be & great somewhere. The statement is made that it has no ore and none has ever worked from it. l am pretty reliabl, formed that several hundred were worked from 1t, and it ran hig . Is this the fact or IS the mine big swim de? Whatever may be the facts in the case 1t is having bad effect on the opin- ion of eastern capital of Tombstone dis trict, and the EPITAPH is the right party to correct the wrolg, and inform the peo. pie of the true state of facts. Please do SO and oblige many eastern men. Very re- spectfully, Tnos. LIsGETT.
 139 Fourth avenue.
 We would like ..to answer NIT. Liggett's questions, but find 1t impossible to follow up and describe the canse for the fluctua. tions in the price of mining stock. That is generally regulated by brokers and f. nancial sharps. So far as the mines of Tombstone are concerned. we are happy to be able to inform Mir. Liggett that the output of ore Is now greater than ever, and that the prospects of mines continuing to pour wealth into the lap of the world in- creases as the mines are opened up and developed.
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Indian Outbreak Not Believed.

OMAHA, May 4.--Ths rumor of an outbreak of the Bannocks and Sho- shones is discredited at army head quarters here. No official informa- ton has been received, while if the report was true it would have been sent from Fort Washable unless the wires were cut. Besides, the army officers believe that CI ief Washable of the Shoshones is friendly to the whites and has the tribe in check.
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rigid observance of tory principles brought him under the notice of D'Israeli, who made him lord of tho admiralty The unusual GUS. tom of advancing young men born in a certain condition of life, in England. brought Smith into public notice and the wits of London directed their shafts ar him. Gilbert's Pinafore was the result oi this. To be caught whistling Pinafore tune in San Francisco is good for six months in jail; h New York at last ac. counts it was as much as a mans life was worth. Here in Tombstone we have moES( patience and will flock to Schieffelin hsii next Wednesday evening 10 hear the wei! worn tunes. The following personages will represent the accompanying parts: Jo. sephinc, Mrs. Hawkins; Buttercup, Miss Annie Brown; Hebe, Mrs. Lyttleton Price; Ralph Rackstraw, Frank Hawkins; AG- miral Sir Joseph Porter, K. c. B., Fred. Brooks; Captain, A. J. Mitchell; Dick Deadeye, E.. C. Suman. We understand that the stage scenery will be magnificent, and everything else carried out in first class order. Yesterday twenty seats were ordered by telegraph by Tucson parties.
 lne Hordl concert, 10 Ue gwen unucr t1e auspices of the Presbyterian church. tkis evening and tomorrow evening, will be e very pleasant affair, and everybody should make preparations to attend.
 The ladies of the Catholic church will give a pleasant social necktie party at Schiettelin Hall May l2th The ladies haeing this matter in charge are compe. tent 10 conduct pleasant entertainment and those who do not attend will miss treat
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An Interview with Parncll.


 NEW YORK, May 4.-The Herald's correspondent interviewed Parnell at Kingstown. He said: "Our release was anticipated, but came sooner than expected. It was entirely un- conditional. think the government intends to pursue a conciliatory pol icy, the result of which will be the dimunition of eutrages and an i'm. provement of the condition of affairs in Ireland. 1 shall lend all my iifu- ence to that end, but success will depend materially upon the nature and extent or the remedial legisla. ton proposed and upon the early and unconditional release of Michael Davittand other popular leaders. 1 can form no opinion as to who will now be secretary, but he should be a strong man who would free himself from the influence of Dublin Castle and render Irish representation pos sible in Irish affairs. 1 hope for the abolition of the system of military magistrates and police. which is fatal to good order. l belive the change in the course of the government in dicates an intention to consider the question of self government in Ire land, upon satisfactory solution of which, after settlement of the land question, must depend the future prosperity of Ireland"
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THE arrival of Captain Harris command determined facts that go to make up subject for much cha grin. For days the military force has been making forced marches to various points, called there by couriers from Tombstone sent ont hv Captain
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Northern Indians on the War Path.

OMAHA, May 4.-A Report from Rawlins, Wyoming, states that the Bannocks and Snakes, whose reser- vation is in the Wind River valley, near Fort Washable, have gone on the war path. General Crook has official confirmation of the report. These Indians have been friendly for several years. The'e are about 25OO of them. Fort Washable is now without a garrison, as two companies of the Third Cavalry left there on Monday under orders to go to Ari- zona. It is believed the Indians are about to take advantage of the ab- sence of the military. The report comes from the operator at Rawlins. Fort Washable is 150 miles north of the Union Pacific, and has telo' graph line.
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Frnm the linnehnSas.

William Cory returned frop Ramsey canyon, in the Huachucas Tuesday night, and reports no sight or indication of In dians in that vicinity. The people resid- -iiig in Ramsey canyon +a; asc much excited over Indian TImors, but seem to be in no danger There are between thirty and forty people in the canyon, including five or six families. No Indians have been seen in the vicinity of the mountains since the outbreak, but the blood-curdling re-
 ports waited along on every breeze have considerably excited the people. When MT. Cory left the people were engaged iH sops;5ussi X M A psesi Is2l!5lazs 4 juslict tESs slIe p66pic fn the Huachucas are unprovided with mall facilities. Out. side of the post there does not a particle of mail reach any quarter of the Huachucas, notwithstanding the fact that there must be several hundred people prospecting, mining and logging through the different settlements. MT. Cory thinks that an in termedlate mail route from the post to Mentezuma Canyon should be established, with a postoflice in-each of the settlements intervening. This would be no more than an act of simple justice. As it is, the deni. 2ens of the different Huachuca settlements must come 10 Tombstone for their mail, a distance ranging between twenty and thirty-tive miles. Mir. Cory is an old frontiersman, and took especial pains to learn if there was any indications of In. dians between the Huachucas and this city, and the closest scrutiny could not dis. cover trail. Freightlng is not interrupt ed between here and the Huachucas and the teamsters report everything quiet.
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No 0ficiai Notification.

CHICAGO, May 4.-Gcneral Sheri- dan has no official information re- garding the outbreak reported to have occurred at the Wind River Agency among the Bannocks and Shoshones.
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BlaIr Under Cross Fire.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-The exami- nation of Senator Blair in the Shep- herd affair was resumed this morning before the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Trying to Blufr Cameron.

PHILADELPHIA, May 4ervT The xe1s utive committee of ti5S 3isiEeIl c fks' form Association iess,e gu for 8 state coiiventi0n Ion May 24. stating that any improper nomiLa- tions of the convention of May 10 should be repudiated.
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interests of the country. As half pie is better than none, it is to be, hoped the presidential signature may be attached to the bill.
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Hen Hill to Resign.

WAsHINGToN, May At is re- ported that Senator Hill, of Georgia, has sent his resignation to the Gov ernor and that Senator Brown con- templates resignation on account of bad health. It is said ex-Senator Gordon will be appointed to one vacancy.
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A CrOZser Declined.

JACKSON, Miss, May 3.--A tele- gram from Bishop Wing6eld, of northern California, declines the as sistant bishopric of Mississippi.
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law, and will send such arms as have or ask Secretary of War for more.
 F. A. TRrTLR. Mir. E. H. Hardy, prominent merchant of Bisbee, is taking an active interest in IL tse- organization M and equipment of the company. SSns Ss a,ss s,sss best men in town are members of the company, and from present appearances it would seem. to be 0 permanent organization.
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Escaped Prisoners Caught.

FORT MADISON, May 4.-Poke Wells and Cooke, who escaped from the penitentiary guards, and murderers, were arrested by a farmer and his son this morning at a revolver's mouth.
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A Vessel stranded.

NEW YORK, May IA dispatch received here says the Pacific Mail steamer Salvador was beached at Punta Arenas, in Central America. The passengers and crew were saved and the cargo partially. But little hopes of getting the vessel of.
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' {: ! .Iss's' T

LAREDO, May 4.-The first thirty five miles grading out from New Laredo, Mexico, on the International road, was completed to-day. It is undeFssss oossd iia. shs: tfps+her grading will be suspended until the Mexican GGox= ernment will accept the survey and location. It is believed the Govern ment is delaying the work purposely to retard the completion of the rail- roads faster than the Government is prepared or willing to pay bonus of the $ll.00Oit agreed to pay. The delay will cause great loss upon American contractors.
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A PROCLAMATION.

President of the United States of America:
 A PROCLAMATION.
 Whereas, It is provided in the laws of the United States that where yer, by reason of unlawful obstrue- tions, combinations or assemblages of persons, or rebellion against the authority of the United States, it should become impraeticable in the judgment of the President to enforce by ordinary course of judicial pro. ceedings the laws of the United States within any State or Territory, it shall be lawful for the President to call forth the militia of any State or Territory, and employ such part of land or naval forces of the United States as he may deem necessary to enforce the faithful execution of the laws of the United States, to sup press such rebellion in whatever State or Territory thereof the laws of the United States may be forcibly oppOScu UT tACCuliOtl tuCtC ioiSlDAJ obstructed; and whereas it has been made to appear satisfactory to me by information received from the Governor of the Territory of Arizona, and from the General of the army of the United States, and other reliable sources, that in consequence of the unlawful combinations of evil dls- posed persons, who are banded to- gether to oppose and obstruct the execution of the laws, it has become impracticable to enforce by ordinary course of judicial proceedings the la .s of the United States within that Territory, and that the laws of the United States have been therein forcibly opposed and execution there- of forcibly resisted; and, whereas, the laws of the United States require, whenever It may be necessary in the judgment of the President to use the military forces for the purpose of en. forcing a faithful execution of the laws sf the United States, he shall forthwith, by proclamation, cohHfnaaHad such insurgents to disperse and retire peaceably to their respective abodes within limited time. Now, 5hessfQye, [. GbesterssA, AEthu,,