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Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
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 W. J. OSBORN. Clerk.
\ Tnnching Letier.

By an oversight the following letter from the daughter of Col. Poston was omitted in connection with the Memo riam" as published in Mondays CITIZEN:
 WASHINGTON, February 9, 1881.
 My DEAR PAPA:-Your letter and pa- l pers received.
 trust you had a pleasant and success ful meeting of the "Pioneers." ] pre- sume that you and Mir. Oury were the 1 oldest ones.
 feel that I must tell you what the doctors have discovered in my poor mothers condition. They say she Is now prostrated by an incurable cancer. I tnow thas it must grieve you 10 learn of | this tem!uaiiln of sulierings, after the | patience of enduring many years of afllict,on. It seems though, a5 by some most kini mercy that the acuteEess of her suffering is Ennued by the parilysls. ] At times though she has t1 be kept un- ! der the influence of opiGtes and thus shows great signs of exhaustion. They say her liylng may bo matter of months or at any time there need be 70 surgrise If nature succumb, and the worst he Ove-.
 l fe that after all Is over, must go out Go Kentucky with her body after af iiIctions have done their worst to tor | ture; and the merciful rest comes to her spiut. and lsy the poor body by her | father and mother. and baby, as she has often asked me to do. Sine seems to take comfort in being with mo at all times. when rational or otherRise. It seems her very soul knows me. Among the common places Of life one really forgets to realize the great mysteries of life" and "dei'h" until brought to face them strangely and be- yond the possibility of iudiffe renee. One Is always learning some sad lessons of life.
 Let me hear from you soon. All are well with us save my poor mother.
 AiIectionately your daughter,
 Tr
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
RIaet 0xiJ.s

Next to the famous story of MetalIif- erous Murphy comes the story of black oxides. Last summer. m T'uesop. a dealer in mines represented to a minin . expert in this city, that he knew of the existence of mountain of copper ore ia the form Of black oxides, and nothing must do but that the aforesaid ID. @. should visit the mine and mako a renori. It took three days to travel in the sun, when the mercury n0tchcl m der. in the shade. Over mesas and m mour- tanis, stung by Spanish bayopets. aul scratched by thorns, bleeding and torl, hungry, dirty and tired, they arrived ,i the ledge. The expert took oUt his cl chLlo To make l iack -knafe s.s--sy, md th the shiny black stuff showed up, he rel- marked, 'Yes, it is black oxide of - manganese" And. hke Napoleon's army, after they had marched up the hill, they all marched down again.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
A BIG ROBBERY.
PEARsoS's SAFE LOSES NEARLY THREE
 THOUSAND DOLLARS.

A robbery occurred a little less than two months ago, which has up to this time been kept a secret from the public The amount stolen reached the snug sum of 8, 2,6SO in cash. NIT. R. c. Pear SOD. of the Fashion saloon has always accommodated the sporting men in his hall bv allowing them to deposit their cash in his safe This is situated be- hind the hsr. and the outer doors are oDsn at the command Of any of the harkeepers in his employ. Sometimes these deposits reach S50.OO0 or S35,ODO. Although Mr Pearson does not consider himself legally responsible should this mouey be stolen, at the same time thus far no patron os his iss.- lsst cent
 Al lie time above mentioned D. D. Hall, now running a game at Congress Hall and Conn. the well Known sporting man, had S2,6S0 in Mir. PeRrson's safe, Conn having S900 of the entire amount. When they called for the money 1t was gone, and when the propnetor learned of fhIs he at once procured the cash elsewhere and paid 1t to Conn and Hall. The money was evidently stolen by some one who had 8 thorough knowledge of Mr. Pearson's business. He suspects a certain party of being the thief but thus far has not procured the necessary proofs for conviction.
 Mir. Pearson Is a dead loser of the above amount besides an additional SJlO which he had to pay as interest on the money that his honor prompted him to immediately borrow and pay to his 6epOsitOrs.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
More Railroad Delays.

A :rain, east bond, arrived from Yuma tuls morning, consisting Of a bag gage ear and passenger coach. There was D0 mail ear at,4ched. This is part of -le west bound tram that left here yesterday afternoon. It could proceed no further than the Colorado river. The express leaving here this afternoon will be unable t5 proceed beyond ColtoD, there being extensive washouts between the latter town and Lbs Angeles, which will require four or five days to repair.
 The lJn feet ui vasuouts between Pi- cacGc and Ioltec were repaired yester- da afternoon under the direction of Superintendent Mur.
 Between Monave and the Needles a large distance 0I track is washed away, thus preventing travel between Arizona ana California by the Atlantic and Pa citc railroad Tue road will not be op'n for tv5 weeks Hence, for several da, there will loo no nails from Califor- ma, and none can reach there from here.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
Death of J. ". naNIs.

Dispatches were received here thi, morning announcing the death of I Warren Davis at Yuma. It is believed that the disease that so suddenly carried him away was pneumonia. The de ceased was appointed four or five months aro one of the guard at tbS Yuma prison by MT. Wm. c. Davis prison commissioner
 Coming this Territory as early as 1854. J. W. DavIs was considered pio- neer of the pioneers, and during his long residence here he always command ed the respect of his fellowmcL. Be- sides being an energetic pIosPegtor, he was for long time clerk Tor Lord X Williams, and also for Fish x Silver burg, drygoods merchants The de- ceased was about 50 years oi age, and leaves a wife and four young ehl4afen ln ihis city.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
4 Snort Haired samson.

Notwithstanding that a name carries weight, in the particular case to which the CITIZEN now refers, It no mors car ried than furnished weights. The cigar man down street whose name is spelt differently from the long locked athlete, but pronounced the same, yesterday had call from an old tune prospsctor. This dilapldatsd efHgy of frontier fame, produced a gold nugget worth, to all appearances, at least. SlOO0. To get its exact value according to government eoius. the scales were required and final ly three double-and good-eagles and Q "oro cInco pesos" piece, were placed on the cylinder They dumped down without further notice the Sl,OOO mug get.
 When the boys owning the nugget had received the condolence Of the crowd, they slinked around the corner, and agreed to sell the various layers of the bull, ss people who -aslsl thssir hair Their is nothing finer than tin foil for that purpose.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
Music in Tucson.

There IS musical ability in Tucson. It exists in the family, 1t pronounees itself il cultured gatherings, i5appears promi- uently m public entertainments at which the best and the richest people attend. There are professional and amateur per formers. The CITIZEN reporter either hears tbe enc or the other every week, fl not every night Although but few pri- vate musicales are he'd in the city-so much the worse for gucson-yet there remains Q latent culture that is worthy 1f a greater prominence. Music is soOth- ing, it brings back memories of long ago, It canvasses a harvest ot misdoings. which might return the transgressor to the old familiar hsarthstone. ID the pie 'uresque home on the mountain side, or even to tbe palatIa! abode alongside the aristOcratic avenue of a metropolis The tender tones of an instrument will often vanqUish the worst thoughts of an out law. 1t might bring him back to home and friends @ reformed man. let where is the music the beautiful notes of old tlme songs best rendered in Tucson. to reach the ears of tIe erring? Not m the public halls, not in the home circle, at no place where 1t catches the heart of the wsyfarer!
 Th,ss thoughts are suggested by hear ing the delicious music at PearsOn's saloon. It Is artistic, well rendered and pathetic. But few, however, care then to hear 1t; they are engrOssed with the miles and frowns Of Dame Fashion at the gaming table. Therefore let the ladies of this city provide some musical entertainment as a public hall, and charge a small admission fee, and the CITIZEN reporter assures them they will always have an appreciatiye If not Q pay ing audience-and they may thereby save many from ruin who are now ClId- ing down the smooth and straight path way.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
COMMON COUNCIL.
LAST SIGHT's UNINTEREsTING PROCEED
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INGs.
 At the meeting of the Common Coun- cil last night, Samuel Baird was appoint ed assistant of the fire department
 CT. Etcholls moved that he be not fled of his appointment, and that be Is required to furnish $500 in bonds. Car ried.
 Mir. Levin then moved that the chair man, mayor pro tenn Sanford, proceed to nominate iailor.
 Mir. Sanford moved that J. \. Warlau- mont. be appointed city iaIlor, and steward of the engine house.
 The nominee was unanimously elect cd. and notified to furnish bonds this morning, in the sum of Sl,OOO.
 A. Cronly suggested the appointment Of purchasing committee, with power to make purchases for the city, without the necessity of calling an extra meet ing of the council, tO act in the matter
 Alex. Levin thought the committed should be composed of two, the mayor and a councilman.
 A. CrOnly thought the committed should be chosen from the councilmen who have no interest in any store iu town.
 Mayor: I prefer to nominate two councilmen, aside from the presiding officer, namely Messrs. Cronly and Sul livan.
 These gentlemen were accepted.
 Councilman Quinlin drew the aiten- ton of his colleagues to the use and storage of kerosene in the tiremsn's building. H. believed that having Il there would lessen the strength of the insurance policies.
 Recorder Meyer said the fluid wus kept ID the back yard.
 Mir. Quinlin said 1t would cost nothing for the council to promulgate an order as to where the oil should be kept, and such would be the safest action by the body.
 MT. Levin said they only used oil for cleaning purposes mainly, and there was no possibility of danger.
 Recorder Meyer believed it was al- lowed by insurance companies to have a half gallon of oil or SO on the premises. Mir. Cronly asked in what companies the building was insured.
 Judge Meyer answered, London S Globe
 On motion of Mir. Levin. seconded by Mir. Etchells, 1t was decided 10 confer with the insurance agents as to the amount of oil that could be kept OF the premises without invalidating the Insur- ance policies.
 The council then adjourned until : o'clock this evening.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
Lonersan < Holmes.

This firm has been established in Tue
 son but sixteen months. yet they have rapidly built up one ol the largest retail dry goods business in the city. They carry tirst-ciass stock If goods, which they sell strictly Tor cash. Giving no credit they require none for themselves. and are thus enabled to purchase goods eltler directly from the factories or large wholesale dealers at a great dis count. Ihs is wly they sell at low prce. The people have not been slow to av'nl themselves of the advantages ot- Tered by this euta.p5~n- firm. They have been compelled to enlarge their quarters recently in order to have in cTt ised shelvage and t1 accommodate the constant throns of customers. This hr-n have spent a small fortune in ad- ltlslng ID Tucson, and lu spite of dull tImes are reaplng handsome harvest.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
Salary of PoIiceuan

There is talk that the City Council will tonight make the eff rs to reduce the salary of the policemen from S1OO to S6O per month. It is a question whether this IS a wise action. CT otherwIse. A good officer in this position IS worth Sl0O per month; a bad one is not worth S6O; if 1t IS economy the council is after, reduce the number of policemen, not the salary. In this country S10O won't make Astors out of anybody; less will proba- bly, run them in debt and trouble. Make haste slowly.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
Masonic.

1he's appears to De 0 misunderstood ing regarding a circular issued by subordinate lodges of this Territory in compliance with au order of the Grand Lodge of Arizanl.
 Illa order is intended more particular ' for non-afiiatei Mason. The impression appears tJ be that it is -o compel all Masous iu this Jurisdiction to become members Of lodges here: such. however, is not the case. l. only requires Masons Co be Masons, and to belong 10 some lodge
 \ Mason may be a member of lodge in England if be desires, but it is his Masonic duty to be a member of some .od-e, and now the Grand Lodge of Arizona asks all Iasons. not members Of lodges ID this Territory to report their standing Co the Secretary of the Subor- dInate Lodge in whose jurisdiction they reside.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
The Special Edition.

Tucson at present is ovsr-run with canvassers for all sorts of publications, and 1t is for this reason the advertiser should exercise discretion. Some close their doors against all solicitors, and have virtually hung ont the signs, No canvasseIs need apply" While the number of canvassers is very annoying there Is danger in closing to all of passing some by which are beneficial IT. papers of very limited circulation or questionable schemes of advertising 1t is well to lend deaf ear. The high standing enjoyed by the CITIZEN cer- tainly answers all these objections. The time has come when Pima county needs immigration Of a right kind of people. The CITIZEN proposes to issue large and special edition setting forth the facts of the county resources, as near as can be obtained. This edition is to be iudiciously distributed, where it will do the most good. These editions, prepared from. time to time. will have the effect of drawing hither an intelligent class of people. To induce this immigration, they must be informed. and the CITIZEN proposes to furnish the necessary in- formation m these special editions. As the peOple here are the ones to he benefited by this immigration, winch We are trying tO induce. they should liber- ally patrOnlze these editions.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
Rohhlng . Dead Man,s Camn.

Deputy Sheriff Vosburg arrested and brought in the man, Mexican, to this city to-day, who Is supposed to have robbed Chne's camp. sometime ago. This theft occurred after Cline's death. If will be remembered, as published in .te CITIZEN that Cline, a partner of Vosburg's was found dead Tn tunnel ,'ear tbe cabin about a month ago. The Deputy Sheriff found this Mexican ;o a wickiup near the 'Stone House n, M .ba hanks of the Santa Cruz, seventy sre miles from Tucson. He discovered on n, inc premises several articles taken from the camp.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
EX-Chlef Rnffner.

\ few days ago Ex-Chief of Police Buttner of this city, received the ap- pointmant from Territorial Prison Com missioner Davis, of guard a. the penitentiary. Mr. Buttner at once re- moved himself and family to that place No better selection could be made. With almost a score of years of ex- perience with criminals in this Territory, a conscientious adherence to his duty to the public, and excellent judgment, eX-Chief Buttner will make a most ex- celleut guard.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
THE C0NGRRGATIONALIsTS
A TALK WITH REV. CHARLES SUMNER, TO
 DAY.


 This norning CITIZEN reporter call ed upon Rev Charles Sumner, Pastor Of tue Congregational church, this city, and learned from him particulars regarding the organization and progress of the church in Tucson, covering a period of about a year. The reverend centleman's s statement was substantially ss follows: The Congregational church of Tucson completed its organization about the first day of January, 1883. At that time 1t included eight members who had been orgHnized into a church a year before, but had enjoyed services only for Il short time ID the summer, under the Rev. Mir. Penney. Immediately after the organi- zstion wils completed steps were taken to secure the house which the Presbyte- ri4u church had built but ceased % use. The pure hase wss effected for $500 and the money paid. Thus having house of worship, and being free from debt, the ladies commenced to work for its i'm proyemelt, and there was enough of it. Little more than tue bare adobe walls, pretty rough at that, with wooden benches greeted the worshipDer. In the summer, however, at an expense of aDout SJ00, beside special donations of perhaps $50 more, the ceiling, walls, windows, pulpit, platform and floor were neatly furnished. Since that tine ele- gant chairs have been provided ipr the singers, and for the entire con Eregation, at an eX,euse of about S5jO Meantime the regular audience has been steadily increasing and the church memb arshIp has grown to thirty, with new members comlng in at the next communion The sunday school has also grown rapidly. On ihe outside Of the church perhaps Sl0GO0 hns already been expended, and 1t is expected to put ID stone facing all around the fouudations. to repair the towers. and to plaster the walls.
 The regular expenses have SO far been met promptly,and the money for improve ments has been raised before any eX- penditure has been made.
 The seats are all free. Expenses are met by weekly pledges.
 The prospects of this church ill thls city are very encouraging.
 This denomination has Q strong church also at Prescott, and it is hold ing several important places along the line of the A. lS P. R. as well as several in the eastern and southern part of the Territory"
 What are the names of those who constituted the organization of the church here?' inquired the reporter.
 Mrs. Wm. c. Davis, Miss Mamie Penney. now Mrs. c. W. Williams, Mrs. T L. Stiles. Mrs. H. Buehmsn, Mr. and Mrs C. E. Daley, MT. A. G. Butt1er and Mrs. G. c. Hall"
 "Who are members of your present choir" was the next question.
 Mrs. Davis prssides at the organ answered the gentleman. ''and besides her are Judge and Mrs. Haynes, T. L. Stiles, Mrs. W. F. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Black and Geo. Cum
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
NEW TO-DAY
NOTICE.

" bond given ss provided for in sections II and i2, act of July 1s I5j5. he following de- scrlbed property, seized at Nogales A. r. for a violation of Customs Revenue Law will be sold at public auction on Monday. the 17th day of March, lssi. at l2 m., in front of the Custom House at NOzales, A. T. Terms. eash on delivery.
 DEscuPTIoS OF PROPERTY. HOO Cigarettes (Mineros' 30J Cigars Custom House, Nogales. A. T.. Deputy Collect Or's Ot,ce, March !. lsS4.
 HAMLIN RUSSELL. mhsWI Deputy Collector.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
Accident 10 thc yogaIss Stage.

A dispatch was received here this morning from Nogalas by NIT. D. Ye- las1o' agen; for Noreno's stage line, stating that tLs stage due here last nlgai was caught -.thl overtlow1ng river near uDac yesteriay. T4c stage was upset oat the pa-seHger, managed to reach shore after severe ducking. Three horses were drogneI. The stage will probably reach Tucson this evening wA7n fuller particulars vii! be learned. Tn driyer was obliged to return to No gales in order to send the telegram.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
J. J. Chatham.

Mr. J. J. Chatham, city editor of the Star, has resigned his position. For the past five months Mr. Chatham has ably filed his place. He is a quick and witty writer and possesses talent that will yet be heard from in the world of literature. His humorous paragraphs of the court house jani'or have been the delight of the city As a reporter he has few equals. Mr. Chatham will enjoy much needed rest for few days from lengthy seize of all-night work before picking up the faber again.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08

Mr M W. Perry, the veteran press man of the CITIZEN office and veteran Mexican soldier, is somewhat interested in the passage of the pension bill for the the surviving Mexican soldiers. The old gentleman is hale and he irty and can carry the large forms of the DAILY CITIZEN to and from the press as easily as he carried the old musket when he ''fit' with old Rough and Ready.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
The Keystone.

The Keystone mine is located near Covered Wells. It is owned by Matt Kinney and Robert Rainsberry. A re- cent assay went S98OS, of which 30. per cent was copper and the rest silver. This Is a good showing.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
Thefts at Ft. Lowell.

This morning Lieut.. Craig, [. s. A., brought two soldiers to this city, sus- pected of stealing grain from Fort Low ell. Their names are Jas. K. Cary. of troup K, and Quartermaster' Sergeant of the band, and James Boyd. team ster. It was supposed that they stole thirty sacks of barley, valued at about $50, from the band warehouse. and brought them into this city last Sunday, disposing of the goods to J. 5. Crosley, the butcher. The latter did purchase the number of sacks of grain mentioned, sometime Sunday, but of two men in citizens clothes. When Cary and Boyd were brought before him to day he was unable to identify either as the parties with whom he had the transaction. A further investigation is in progress by the army officers.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08

MR. A. A. ROBINSON has been appoint ed general superintendent of the Atchin- son, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. This gentlemen was promoted from a subordinate position to Superintendent The company seems to observe the civll service principles. Geo. R. Harris has been appointed assistant general man. ager.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08
Official Records.
LOCATIONS


 Troy mine, QuiJoioa district. Feb 16. by John P Culver, Troy McCleary and Frank Marshall.
 Buck Eye and Eagle rlines, Tapahue mountains, Feb l6, by Wn Dolarhie, A R Busch and J WIndmiller.
 Silver Moon, Tapahue mountains. Feb l5. by A R Busch, J Windmiller and Wm Dolarhie Vermillon, Red Gross. Northwest End and Diagonal mines, Sierrita district. Feb 2S, by Peter Vandillo. B c Parker, E B Clifford, John r Culver and Willis Clifford.
 Danbury, Sierrits dist-ict, Feb 2l, by D Romero, G Bandurags, r BadillO, F B Clifford and B c Parker.
 Chicago, QuIiotoas, Feb 21. by Mat borden and Thomas Gill
 Phoenix, Myers district, March f, by II r Yager and B NJ Crawford.
 Monitor No mine, near Casa Grande, Feb :, by Coonde and , Grass.
 Blk, south of Casa Grs.nde, Feb ', by Ira Jones, A W Hixon, Joe Coonde and A Grass.
 Monitor No 8, Feb :, by J A saxe. Ira Jones, A Grass, A W Nixon and Joe COOnde.
 HumbOld, Feb 10, by Joe COonde and Grass.
 Fraizer, Tspany district, Feb 22, by Chas G Swort and John Stidal.
 DEEDS.
 George Clark to c Handy, I-12 of Little John mine, PapagO district. 8. Daniel Dougher;y to C H Starr, F in- terest in Black Copper mine. Rincon mountains, S1.
 G F MIlhken to F l. Austin, in terest in Black Rock mine, | of Black Rock millsite, S75.
 VERY sstisfaet ry results have been produced by breeding rercheran stal- hons to the ordinary western mare. When this business was going through the experimental days, many thought it would not be profitable, but persever- ance and care show Us tkat the trials have been crowned with success. Small mares, worth not over $50. produce horses that bring from SIJ0 to S2O0 The offspring possesses qualities to be ad- hired, and loses none of the toughness and endurance of the dam, while 1t also has size enough to mee. III ordinary de- mands.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-03-08

IS Texas they tax the Western Union Telegraph company one cent on day messages and cent on night messages, but the company of course kicks-what great corporation does not kIck when taxed.