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The Arizona champion., 1884-04-05
How Is This?

Our townsman, A. D. Young, lost valuable span of mules in Decem, Der last, and after having satisfied him self that they were stolen he instituted search. He not only found his ami mals, but found where and who the thieves were and filed complaint against them. The warrant was sent to Sheriff Henkle, who It seems, paid no attention to the matter. We say he paid no attention to it from the fact that he received the warrant and the thieves have remained unmolested Tn the very place indicated in the communication accompanying the warrant. The thieves have been in the same section two months, are known and recognized as bad men, one of theii number having been some time in jail. MT. Young feels indig. nant that these thieves should be un- molested in an adjoining county and no effort made to apprehend them. 'Yacob, you'd better look "leetle oult" for your Flagstaff friends, as We will show you large vote this fall!
 The Board of Supervisors, having more confidence in your ability and integrity than in some of the most practical builders and responsible men 'n the county residing here, have or dered you to build Us d jriI, and our people have been expecting you here for long time. You seem to have ilt,le use for Flagstaff people except at election time.
The Arizona champion., 1884-04-05
Railroad Items.
country.

Engineer White has gone to Gin. cinnati.
 O. Dodge is again installed Train Dispatcher at Winslow.
 Conductor Burgess is running pass enger train between Winslow and The Needles.
 The A. x P. are handling a great quantity of foreign cars, which means through freight.
 The CHAMPION is indebted to our genial and obliging operator, C. H. Goucks, for many courtesies.
 Our old friend, conductor Rainey, went 10 San Francisco, his future headquarters for some time to come.
 Our obliging agent, Major Hoover, has much business on the slate with the opening of spring trade. The courteous Chamberlain now pulls the bell cord on our passenger be- tween Winslow and The Needles.
 Freight conductors now run from Winslow to Peach Springs. The con ductors are Messrs. NorrIs, Perry, Gorham, Moody and Roberts.
 J. E. Westlake, one of the proprie. tors of the Clipper Club Room in Al. buquerQue, was in town this week, on his way 10 Mohave county, where he Is interested in valuable mining prop erty.
 Conductor Charley Richardson's s passenger train was delayed several hours on Monday evening, giving the crew time 10 look over the town. We noticed postal clerk, Charles Owen, Frank Foster and "Scotty" taking in the town under guidance of our gen ial Sam King and Ben Chester. The Railroad boys are always welcome in our town, and may they always fall into such good hands.
The Arizona champion., 1884-04-05
Appalling Accident at Mineral Park.


 The Mohave County Miner brings ,o us the details of frightful acci- dent that occurred at Mineral Park last Sunday morning. resulting in the death of Mir and Mrs. Steen and their daughter Nellie and in the injury of the two remaining children, Harry and Mabel. Mir. Steen was the lessee and manager of the Palace Hotel, and occupied building in the rear of the hotel as q sleeping department, At an early hour Sabbath morning it was discovered that the budding had fall. en in, burying the entire family in the ruins. Upon the discovery of the bodies of Mir. and Mrs. Steen and their daughter Nellie, it was found life was extinct. The children, liar. ry and Mabel were extrlcated not SC riously injured. but will recover.
 It was our privilege to know MT. Stcen and family, well having ire. quently met them in business affairs of life and as neighbors and friends. Their sudden and tragical taking off fills our heart and home with mourn lul sympathy for the living and dead and causes Us to recall the old saying with q forccable meaning that "ln ihe midst of life we aic in death. "
The Arizona champion., 1884-04-05
Letter From Apache County.
CAMP APACHE, March a6.

CAMP APACHE, March 26.
 ED. CHAMpIoN:-Aiter seeing the various places along the line, and mak- ing inquiries in regard to progress, your correspondent has concluded that Flagstaff holds an enviablc posi-. ton among the frontier towns of Ari- zona. Its buildings are more perma- nent, more costly. and more Ameri- canlzed than any town on the rail- road outside of Albuquerque, and may safely say that the butcher shop of Daggs Bros. & Clark beats any thing this side of San Diego, Califor. nla, Albuquerque not accepted. Your correspondent knows this to be a fact because he has been there. Next in general appearance and expense comes Holbrook. This town Is gradu. ally growing and boasts of two first class hotels, three saloons, drugstore, Chinese laundry, etc. Morris Earth seems to be the leading element of the town, and in connection with his fine store literally packed with merchan- disc, is adding building to be used as saloon, and when completed will compare favorably with any other sa- loon in the Territory. Morris also has in contemplation the excavation of ditch which when completed will water several thousand acres of land and increase the population of Hol- brook in agricultural pursuits fully two hundred sllfsustainers. A big item these slow times, and counts for the county seat.
 Camp Apache, my old stamping ground, has grown wonderfully, but the outside world, at the present time cannot enjoy the pleasure of seeing it from your side of the mountain, as the roads are in a horrible condition. The recent improvements at the fort consist of a string of officers quarters erected on the site of the old log quar- ters, and present a very effective ap pearance. This place, outside of its military duty, has plenty of sports The different companies own three billiard tables, Post and private ii- brary, q theatre in the shape of varie- ties, the principal characters being Bell and Menni. The pack train has been detained nt Black river on ac- count of high water, but has just ar rived to escort q company of infantry to complete the survey of the San Carlos agency which starts from Globs There are five companies of cavalry and one of infantry stationed here. | Company A, of the Sixth cavalry, | who your readers will recollect dur.
The Arizona champion., 1884-04-05
Br. ID. J. iirannen.

It should be the duy and privilege oi local paper to reflect the charac. ter of business people, public servants and professional men in the location in which it is situated. In regard to physicians it should reward true eX. ccllence and expose quackery regard
 less of pecuniary reward. The sub. jcct of this brief notice, Dr. D. l..
 Brannen, located in Flagstaff two years ago, when the now prosperous town WIS but struggling frontier sta. tlon, and so uninvlting indeed that within the knowledge oi the writer the the Doctor seriously contemplated seeking other fields. Since that time however, the growth of the town has brought lucrative practice to the
 Doctor, who has also been compliment ted by frequent calls along the line ol the A. X P. railway, as far cast as Coolidge and west to The Needles. His sutcess among us as physician and surgeon is perhaps as brilliant as the most ambitious young man could desire. Without detracting from his
The Arizona champion., 1884-04-05
Murder Most Foul.

At Ilull's ranch, on Upper Verde, James Porter brutIlly assaulted ana lI,ully injured his child,wiie. There seemed from all we can gather, q great disparity, not only in age, but in everything tending to render theil married life congenial. The marriage lts-self was brought about by the threats and coercion of Porter upon both the child and her parents. He Is described as q large, powerful, built man of sinster and brutal aspect. and one can well imagine the terror of the life the poor child led as hi, wife which happily for her was bu short. They were married last De Cember.
The Arizona champion., 1884-04-05

ing the last Indian troubles did such effective work in the San Simon val ley, commanded by Lieutenant Glass, are here. and are one of the best com panies in the service. There are also two interpreters, one in Spanish and one in Apache. Jack Connolly, the Spanish interpreter, has been in Ari- zona thirty years, and is known the entire length of the Territory. Jack knows his business and is liked by all
 l am off for the big strike on Eagle Greek. More anon. IRISH LORD.
The Arizona champion., 1884-04-05

Last week the Smithson brothers and ]. w. Christian committed to jail from this place by Justice Marshall, m February succeeded in getting a reduction of bail from S2, SOC to $500 each. and being able to furnish that amount were promptly released. Up on their release, however, they were immediately rearrested by Dr. Lin coin on same charge that of stealing cattle. Our Justice committed these men npon tn: complaint of some cit izens who found them with 5 head of cattle. Part of these cattle belonged to the gentlemen who captured them and the remainder were stolen by the admission of the parties themselves We fail to see where Justice Marshal's bail was excessive or the advisability of turning such wholesale plunderers loose upon the county on mere nomi. nal bail. We think Mr. Marshall did right and the bail was no greater than his knowledge Of the guilt of the par ties justi ed and demanded. This portion of tfc county will protest against such wholesale plunders being handled with kid gloves for the sake of feeding some attorney. The place for thieves is the county jlii until they are tried by law and sent to Una where they belong.
The Arizona champion., 1884-04-05

Mountain Meadow affair which had for years disgraced the country as one of the most notorious and outrageous butCheries the perpetrators of which remained up to that time unpunished. Judge Howard is comparatively young and vigorous man and will make a good officer for a frontier country.
The Arizona champion., 1884-04-05
Hnrro or no Sumner.

Charles Wilson with two compan. ions left Phoenix for this place three weeks ago. Encountering the snow 40 miles south of here they made slow progress and nine days before their arrival their provisions gave out They slau shtercd the burro and sub sisted on that kind of beef until with in eight miles of town. Mr. Wilson said that when it came down to burro or no supper, he found it very palita lla
The Arizona champion., 1884-04-05

merits as general practitioner, his success with children has never been excelled within our knowledge. As a genial, social gentleman, and as a public spirited man, the Doctor is sec ond to none. He has recently added to his business complete stock of fresh drugs and erected cozy office and consulting rooms.
The Arizona champion., 1884-04-05
More Railroads Arizona,

The Tombstone Republican claims that it understood and given out in monied circles that a railroad will soon be built from Flagstaff on the A.. X P to Benson on the Southern Pa cilic, taking in Globe city and the mines of that region It is said the route has received the approval and cordial support of A. A. Robinson and other distinguished railroad men. The Republican devo;es much space to the discussion of the prominent features and advantages of the route and We hope the information received is reliable
The Arizona champion., 1884-04-05
Poker Bill Comes to Grief.

On Friday the 18th ult., Poker Bill alias Vim, Cowan and John Nor. ton was arrested in Prescott by Depu ty Dodson on the charge of robbing one of the employees of the Silver Belt Mining Co, Bill and his con iederate in crime gave themselves deac away by passing the checks a few hours alter committing the robbery. The victim of the robbery was sleep ing at the time in the engine house. They relieved him of SI5S in checks, $40 in money and two watches.
The Arizona champion., 1884-04-05

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 MT Carl Lyon, we'll known to many of our citizens, IS still in town.
 The CHAMPION acknowledges a pleasant call from Tom Hughes, the most popular postmaster in the south west, and prominent and public spirited citizen of the frontier metrop- olis-Albuquerque.
 R. E. Lennon, the eating house man, spent Sabbath evening in town. He was shown over the city by Sam King, who tried hard to make himself solid with Lennon in anticipation of trip over the read.
 The School Board has called an election to be held on tfe 10th inst, at the school honse, for the purpose ot voting on proposition to raise by taxation the necessary funds to pay off the debt on our school building. Remember the date.
 Mir. H. w. Mitchell, of the Ecca Montezuma Magazine, valuable publication of large circulation both east and west, accompanied by Tom Hughes, the posmaster of Albuquer- que, has been doing the A. x P. road and stopped over in our town two days. We are sorry that the snow is of such depth that the gentlemen could not visit our cliff and cave dwelers.
 Hon. Sumner Howard. recently appointed Chief Justice of our Terri tory, IS highly spoken of by our ex. changes and by legal gentlemen ofour acqualntances as a talented lawyer and an ale jurist. Sumner Howard was for several years prosecuting at torney of Genesee county, Michigan. and was at one time United States District Attorney for Utah. While acting in the latter capacity he brought about the trial and conviction of John D. Lee, thus terminating the
The Arizona champion., 1884-04-05
Ladies, Spring has Come.

have just received the finest line ot samples from the best jobbing house in the east that has ever been in the town consisting of Ginghams in Heather, Lancaster, Renlrew, Canton Whittenton, Bates, Domestic Zephers and Ardmore.
 Chambrays in Arnolds and Amos keags,
 Calicos in Pacific Mills. Windsor, American Belmont Derwick and Dun nell.
 Lawns in Victoria, Persian and French Organdies.
 Cretonnes in all colors. shades and patterns.
 Full line of Silks, Satins and worst eds Of all kinds.
 The above goods can quote you at eastern retail prices, freight added.
 l find it much better doing business "in dry goods line" by sample
 No emulation of stock, etc. ,and can give my customers the advantage in price.
 Come and examine assortment while fresh.
 Fresh supply of California canned goods at Newells.
 Fine Stationery in boxes at New. els.
 Samples of lawns, calicoes, cretons, silk and satin at Newells
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 Ladies rubber circulars at ]. H. Wilson & Co.'S.
 Go to J. H. Wilson & Go. for glass and queensware.
 Ladies rubbers and overshoes at Newell's.
 Lot of Fine Silk Handkerchiefs at Newell's.
 For Silk Velvet, Tn the liquid line, as fine a brand of whisky as ever the taste of the most faslid- ious, go to Jesse Gregg's White House, Railroad Avenue.
 Hot s, ot h Whisky, the real old brand of lne Green Isle," Fenianism and loyalty on the side, Jesse Gregg, | of the White House, has it.
 Fresh eggs at Ncwell's.
 Seaside magazines at Newell's.
 Choice table butter at Newell's. J. H. Wilson & Co. are selling gro- series at bottom prices.
 Dress trimmings and laces of all kinds, al II. Wilson & Co.'S.
 Gents fine boots at Newelrs. Samples of Keep custom made fine shirts at Newgll's.
 Overcoats, gloves caps and Cardi, gan jackets at cost at Newell's.
The Arizona champion., 1884-04-05

We learn that some of the litigants came into the Park on Tues days stage.
 The ladies are hockiug to Newell's to see the new spring styles of dress goods.
The Arizona champion., 1884-04-05
Molluye County Items.

The "oldest inhabitant" is dis ,anced this spring
 Mining operations are greatly retar- dcd by the storm and mud.
 Attorney Stevenson has located al Kingman.
 Sheriff S,een is assessing Mohave County's property holders.
 (Our correspondent details the ter rlble accident at the Park, but as i, was already in type, we omit 1t here.
 District Conrt has been adjourned until the incoming of the newly aD. pointed Judge. IL IS hoped that he will not be unworthy of his predeces. 5or. A term is expected to be held Tn May.
 MT. Matthews, who prospected for mineral and "stood off" the Indians twenty years ago, has returned to Min eral Park for time, and gives his en- ergy and experience to the develop. ment of one of our mines It were we'll If more of our young men were to emulate the example of his years.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

never been there. There is not so much
to be seen, however, that it cannot be
accomplished in one evening All the
dime museums will be found to be alike !;
indeed, there will seem to be a family
likeness between all the persons in the
various places, so that it will appear as
il they were all connected. The cellar
saloons are much the same. The opium
joints in this locality are low, vile places.
For sightseeing of this kind the services
of some one who merely knows the
locality is required, but for real ''s,um-
ming the attendance of ward detect
i've is required whose official presence
alone would protect the ladies of the
party from insult and the gentlemen
from violence. 1t is we'll to bear in
mind that in Summing plain and
homely clothes should be worn, so as
to attract as little attention as possible.
Mrs. Langtry and her party passed
through the crowds unnoticed and I'M
suspected by reason of their plain attire,
though several times friends were en-
countered who would have been delight
cd at recognition. -Me,0 York Times.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03
WISE WORDS.

A friend to everybody is a friend to
nobody.
Remember that a good example is a
very convincing teacher.
Be respectful toward others, thereby
commanding self-respect.
In the literary as we'll as military
world, most powerful abilities will al
ways be found concealed uuder rustic
garb.
The beauty of the face is a frail posses.
sion, short-lived flower, only attached
to the mere epidermis, but that of the
mind is innate and interchangeable.
What madness is it for man to starve
himself to enrich his heir, and so turn a
friend into an enemy! For his JOY at
your death will be proportional to what
you leave him.
Fortunate people seem to think that
their less happy fellow-creatures ought
to suffer and die before them with de-
cency, as the Romans used to require
their gladiators to do.
There is debt of mercy and pity, oil
charity and compassion, of relief and
sorrow due human nature, and payable
from one man to another, and such as
deny to pay it to the distressed, in the
time of their abundance, may justly ex-
poet it will be denied themselves in the
time of want.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03
New CntnInrnn of nrnnns.

Tho MASON & HAMLIN OR9AN AND PIANO
COMPANY have Just s1ed their new catalogue
for the season OF 1SS4-5. 1t forms hand
some 4to pamphlet of forty-siK pages, and
contains illustrations accurately showing the
appearance Of all the styles of organs regu-
larly made by them, with detailed desciip-
tons OF the CaTa,ity Of each; together with
quite full mention Of the general modes Of
construction employed and the great favor
with which the organs have been received all
over the world with accounts of their
triumphs at all the great comparisons of
such instruments at Worlds Industrial Ex-
hibitions for many years; with pictures of
medals, decorations and diplomas Of honor
obtained
In looking over such catalogue one is for
chilly reminded OF the magnitude which the
business of reed instruments has att1ined
Twenty five years since only few were
made, under the name 'molodeons,n which
had not and did not deserve much favor with
musicians, enjoying very limited sale, at
prices varying from $40 to SIPS. Now S0,-
200 organs are made yearly in the United
States which ara sold IN all civilized coun-
tries at prices from S22 to 81 600 or mere.
This at least may be said TO any purchaser
of Mason d Hamlin organ; he will unques-
tionably get the very best instrument of its
class which can be made Thirty years. ex-
perience is a guarantee Of what this company
canand will do. They cannot afyrd to send
out poor organs.
The present catalogue shows an increased
and very complete assortment, both as to
cases and capacities. 1t will be sent free, to
any one desiring to see it, on application to
the Mason d. Hamlin Organ and Piano Com
pno, Boston, New York, or Chicago
| Irdreler.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

Graham flour is sometimes used with
good effect to thickcn the juice of stewcd
tomatoes instead of using bread OF cracker
crumbs.
A cook of some note says that if
peaches are peeled and are put into
cold water for half an hour they will
retain their color.
Cold boiled turnips make q nice gar
nish for roast beef or lamb. Cut them
in thin slices, and brown in butter,
pouring hot gravy over them. Place
them on the platter around the meat.
A hot salad, which is a well-known
Pennsylvania dish, is made by slicing
green tomatoes and small onions, and
few potatoes and frying them together;
salt them we'll and send them to the
table smoking.
Custard made in this way is delicious
for the filing Of q layer cake: Heat
coffee cup of sweet milk in bright tin
basin, beat one egg very light and beat
with it until smooth one hcaping tea.
poonful of -four, add sugar to suit the
taste; when the milk is hot stir the
flour, eggs, ETC., into it; it will thicken
in a very few minutes Take it from the
fire and flavor with lemon; if you choose,
blanch some almonds, cut them in three
or four pieces and stir into the custard.
The happy owner of pear tree may,
after canning and picking, dry the
pears; inferior ones will answer for this,
and a most excellent way to use dried
pears in winter is to soak them in luke
warm water until they are soft, then
simmer gently, and while yet warm put
them through colandcr, or better still,
through sitter which has handle; the
pulp thus made makes perfectly delicious
pies. The pies may have one or two
crusts. A lower crust with little strips
across the top is preferable.
I found one-half ounce of chloride to
one quart of water sufficient for taking
out old grease stains from tablecloth
l managed thus: Poured boiling water
on the lime and stirred it we'll, then
allowed it to cool, and when just warm
soaked the stains in the clear liquid (the
lime having sunk to the bottom) for fully
five minutes; just gave one rub, than
rung out and soaked again in clean warm
water for another five minutes. When
dry the stains had entirely disappeared.
Great care must be taken in using this
solution, as chloride of lime, though a
good servant, is bad master, and will
burn holes very quickly. -LOndOn Queen.