Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-08-22
Wallace CORBETT,
c. s. BATTERMAN.
T.. ". LEACH.
CASPER TAYLOR,
c. ". GOODALE. Mgr,
Per N. ". WALKER, Atty.
w EEL
TOMBSTONE. August 9. 1884

The effect OF this publication was to lead some to
withdraw from the union and to resume their un-
dergrOund labOrS. But a majority OF the members
treated this manifesto with an air OF absolute in
difference, and even proud contempt. They are
not only utterly unwilling to go to work them
selves at present prices. but are not disposed to
allow those who would work to do so. There are
plenty Of men here from the east who are anxious
to accept three dollars day for their services but
under system OF terrorism they are deferred from
entering the mines.
THE ARRIVAL OF THE SOLDIERS CREATES SENSATION
On last Tuesday morning about nine O'Clock, one
company OF the o. S. infantry from Fort Huachuca
commanded by Capt. Tisdall, and in full equip
ment, marched quietly through the town and es-
tablished their camp on Contention hill, which
commands the principal mines OF this place. The
arrival OF the soldiers created profound sensation
among the citizens and majority seemed to over
flow with expressions Of gratitude and Joy at their
advent. They claim that the presence OF the mill
tary will conduce to the peace and safety Of the
city and that 1t will produce fine moral impress
sion, inasmuch as 1t indicates the purpose OF the
government to OdlScOuntenance all riot and rebellion
and to maintain law and order throughout the
land.
THE AUTHORITIES BLAMED.
Other citizens, however, deprecate the coming Of
the troops, and deem their presence utterly un-
necessary at the present time. They say that the
against threatened disturbances, and that the au-
thOriteS OF the town ought not to have called for
an armed force till they had exhausted their own
resources They say, moreover, that these authori-
ties were cognizant OF the attack on Friday night,
and that they employed no means to prevent it
that they parleyed with the attacking party in
question, and on receiving the assurance that 1t
was not their purpose to invade the town these
public omcers retired from the scene OF action, and
thus allowed full liberty to the others to advance
to the Grand Central and make a hostile demon
stration against it. 1t is thought, too, by some
that it will certainly tend to injure the character
OF the place abroad when 1t becomes known that a
garrison OF soldiers is necessary to preserve its
peace and security. 1t is still mooted question as
to who has the honor, or the blame, Of first moving
IN the matter OF bringing the troops here 1t Is
here by an order IRON the War depart
ment, in compliance with a reQuisltion
seems to know who made the application to this
government official for military aid. Was 1t the
authorities OF the town, or was it prominent cfti
was probably the latter, inasmuch as one OF the
municipal officers here expressed his great surprise
when he saw the soldiers marching through the
from the acting governor of the territory, stating
that he did not know the situation of things at
Tombstone and asking for full Information from the
been conveyed to him through the proper military
channels, and what will be the effect OF 1t on his
mind events must determine.
PROSPECT OF PEACE.
have thus aimed to write q strue and unvar-
nished tale Of the present troubles at Tombstone,
seeking to do justice to both sides OF the question
BY simply developing the facts in the case as they
have come under my personal observation and as
did and impartial witnesses. 1 believe that this
unhappy strife will soon come to amicable close,
and taat harmony and prosperity win again return
all open with fair run OF custom: the miners are
gradually returning to their field OF labor; social
parties are occurrences, attended by music
and dancing and all manner OF hilarious excite
ment, and men and women walk these streets day
and night without mOlestatiOn or menace. Apart
be considered about as secure here as in any Of
our eastern towns and cities w.