Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1884-06-26


F. s. Ingalls has had charge, eigh-
teen new cells have been erected
and are now entirely finished. In
addition 10 cell building, massive
wall has been built around the
prison and great deal of work
done. =. The Colorado river at Rio
Vile was six feet higher than ever
before known.
The Tom bstone Epitaph of Jun q
2lst says: The Benson emel;er is
shut down pending The arrival of
coke. The washouts have delayed
shipments on the Santa Fee road.
On Friday a FIRE was discovered in
the rear of the Russ House, but was
extinguished before much damage
was done. Fires are assuming an
alarming frequency in this city, and
while it is openly asserted by some
that there is systematic effort be-
ing made to burn the city, the Epi-
PHI hesitates to believe that such is
the case. At any rate, redoubled
watch should be kept, and If any
man is caught committing the das-
tardly crime of arson he should be
allowed short shift.
The Prescott Courier of June 23d
says: Another section of the Press
colt railroad has been located -.
Big Bug district stands very good
chance of having reduction works
The Fourth of July organlza~
ton is paying bills in advance. =.
Saturday last. Chief Justice Howard
passed sentenced as follows: Henry
Jacket, 25 years; Brady, Norton and
Cowan, 81 years each; Tabor, 81
years; Sprague years. Deputy
Sheriffs Vanderburg and Long took
the stage for Yuma yesterday morn
ing with prisoners Porter, Tagat,
| Brady and Nollo Another batch
IS 10 leave in a short time. :. Gen.
Crook is expected at Prescott during
| the last of the week. The Courier
does not blame Tom bstone miners
for striking for $4-per day. A good
n liner is entitled to that amount for
a days labor.
The Flagstaff Champion of June
21st says: Sill TWO bits n drink.
Fifteen visitors to the Cliff Dwellers
| on Monday Rastlers are vexing
Yavapai stockmen The A & p.
Co. have secured an extenlion of
time to build their land grant road
to the Pacific Ocean and work is to
begin at once from the Needles west,
if the s. P. branch to Mohave is not
purchased. The cemple ton of this
line will prove OF incalculable hene-
fit 10 Flagstaff, as it will open up
market in San Berna dino county,
Cab, mines and ranches for our pine
timber.
The Globe Silver Belt of June
21st saws: The Globe Silver Smel>
ing Company shipped 7,a261s psun ds
bullion on thursday, the 19:h in
stant. f.. The assessment roll for the
county of ella is comp leied, and
shows $500 head of cattle and 94l
horses. The silver smelter will re-
sumo operations as soon as thy OBJ
tain sufficient quantity of suitable
lead ore to warrant them in starting
up. -. The Pinal Consolidated Min
ing Company, of Butte City, have
determined to temporarily cease OPP
erations and dispose of their per-
sonal property. Globe people re-
port Flagstaff very dull.
The United Verde Copper Cons
Dany is clearing $500 day, over
all expenses.
They say Gov. Tritle will work
he Lynx Creek places. 1t is esti
mated that the creek has furnished
100000 this year.
The new park at Prescott will
have drive of seven or eight miles
in length, with deer park, fish pond, !
race track and club rooms.
The Prescott Courier, of June "a,
says: The latest concerning the new
hotel proposition is that something |
like $4,000 has already been SUBJ
scribed, and that the building will |
be placed on the south side of the |
plaza. :. Inaccurate books in JUS |
tice McGrew's Office are responsible |
for the action of the grand jury in !
reporting that the District Attorney /
had received fees without appearing !
in the case. Justice McGrew as |
sumes the mistake. . jerome is
poorly supplied with vegete bles and |
fruit. 9. g.. Articles of incorporation
of the Park and Boulevard Cons
pany, of Prescott, have been fled.
Their capital stock is 5000
The Prescott Journal of June 23d
says: Col. l.. F. Eggers was adj
mitted to the practice of law before
he courts of this Territory this
- Rev. T. C. Hunt, of
this place, was elected moderator of
he Congre gational Convention IN
He also read very
interesting paper on "The New Con-
yregational Creed" Mrs. Clenden>
in delivered an address on the work
If the Women's Christian Temper
,nce Union... The Weekly Journal
will be published On Wednesdays
instead of Fridays -. Favorable
news from Governor Tritle concern
ng the Prescott railroad.
The Tom bstone Epitaph of June
Sd says: The funeral of John