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Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29
The Flower of the Hnmming Bird.

From the Two Bepublics, Mexico-
 The espiLosills, or thorn plant, says Marcisl Oropezs, a well-knowu Mexican naturalist is a native of Mexico, and abounds in various parts of the republics principally near this capital, at San An gel, Texcoco, Santa Fe, etc. It IS one of these beautiful wild plants which adorn the plains of MeIIco, and IS found par ticulsrly in cold dry spots. 1t has been christened, because on touching 1t sen- sa.ion IS felt similar to that which a plant covered with thOrns wouldprodnce.
 The AZtecs lacking soap, SO necessary to their health and happiness. found its substitute in the espinosillo. They agita- ted bou9h in the water and It produced a lather, with which they washed, use ing the plant as a scrub brush. Even to- day 1t is used by women as a hair pre- servative. having extraordinary powers in that direction. But its most useful ap- plication is a medicinal to fight levers. as it is an excellent diRphoretIc. Its sn- cient name is beautiful: Hoi;zitzilIo- choti, a compound word; hoitzItzil - hummiug bird, and xocholi. a flower; thus translated meaning ''tiower of the humming bird"
 The Spaniards called it huichichile, signifying sparrow, B name given It on account of the ressmblancs between the color of the flower and tbat of 8 spar rows head plumes.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29
Dutehy's Case.

Considerable correspondence has tsksn place between Attorney General Garland and United States District At- tornsy Zabriskie in regard to the case of DuIchy, a Chiricahus Indian, who IS held by the military for murder com mitted on the San Carlos reservation. lt has resulted in Col. ZabriskIe's sppli- cation to the Department of Justice, tor the issue of process whereby Dutchy will be turned over to the civil suthori- ties of the United States for trial. ThIs case has been the subject of much com ment ID this territory, both by the press and citizens, and the action of Col. "a briskie will meet with universal favor throughout the Territory. As the case IS clear one, there is but little doubt of the outcome when the United States District Attorney once gets him in pos. session of the United States Marshal and brings him to trial Dutchy is al present in irons at Fort Bowie.-Prss- colt Journal.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

AN experienced diplomat of Washing ton City has given to the Sunday Her aid his views respecting the appearance of approaching difficulties with Chile, a power that has more than once shown an unfriendly disposition towards the United States. The gentleman in ques- ton IS reported to have said that "there is something coming up very soon that will bring the matter to head. It IS thIs: The most important mercantile firm in Peru is American. It IS the house of William R. Grace < Co. For years they have monopolized certain branches of commerce which have been exceedingly profitable. The head of the concern is now the Mayor of New York. During the war between Chile and Peru there was great dam age done by Chile to the property of foreigners, mostly all Americans, and l particularly to that of Grace & Co. This house was especially obnoxious to Chile, because it stood by the Peruvian Government as long as it could render any service, and without the warlike material brought into Peru by 1t that unhappy country would have surrender ed to Chile long before it did. All this the ChileRns know, and when they oc- cupied Peru they were harsh to all the Americans and to Grace's house in par
 tlcular. This firm has large claim for damages against Chile, which it will soon present to that Government and demand 6 settlement, which it expects will be contemptuously refused. It will then invoke the power cf the United States. The Mayor is person of great political consequence, and as the autumn elections in New York are soon to oo- cur it is important that the admInis- tion should maintain the best relations to him. The cause of this arrogance on the part of Chile is because of her close | commercial relations with England. Four-fitthsi of the entire business of that country is with English merchants. The new American Minister to Chile is William k. Roberts of New York. By birth he is an Irishmsn, and was the Fenisn head centre many years ago. He hates England with an intensity that only an Ir1shman can feel when he be- lieves his birth-lsnd is oppressed and down-trodden. Now you see the situa- ton. ] think it entirely probable that Chile will scornfully reject the de- mand for indemnity which the New York firm will present soon through our minister, who will then refer the matter to his government at home, asking at the same time for instructions. The New York merchants will ask the ad- ministration whether they are to be protected or not, and then will come the final act From what l know of the matter, should say that the case IS one in which our government will be obliged to interfere if it is necessary 10 compel the payment of the indemnity demands How far Chile will maintain its preten- sions I cannot say"
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29
Grains Of Gold.
Learn your business thoroughly. One today IS worth two to-mOrrovs

Learn your business thoroughly.
 One today IS worth two to-morrows.
 Koep at one thing-in no wIse change. Observe system in all you do and un- dertske.
 He IS a strong man who can hold down his opinion.
 Peace in a sinful course Is one of the greatest of curses.
 He that ascends ladder must take the lowest round. All who are above were once below.
 Make no haste to be rich remember that small and steady gains give com potency and tranquility of mind.
 Let a man learn that everything in na- ture, even notes and feathers, goes by law and not by duck" and that what be sows he reaps.
 Feelings come and go like light troops following the victory of the present; but principles. like troops of the line, are uu disturbed and stand fast.
 Every man has some peculiar train of thought which be falls back upon when alone. This, to 8 great degree molds the msn.-DugRld Steward.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

IT is sometimes very amusing to note the cratic course of a newspaper item from the time it originally appears in the columns of paper. If it possesses sr intrinsic interest, the scissors of ex
 changes will transform 1t into a vagrant news item. Q duly credited extract, or even an original offjrt, as the sense of editorial equity may prompt; and m the course of many days, like bread upon tue waters, it will return-not always the joyous and trim creature it was when it left its own hearth and home, but a prodigal sort of a waif, tattered and torn, and worse than all. wi:h strange pstronymic. It is often almost impossi- ble to recognize in the features of the tramp item the familiar look 1t once bore, and there Is no wonder that its old neighbors sometimes mistake 1t for a stranger. As proof of this assertion, an item of news concerning the CalabasGs, Tucson & Northwestern railroad, based on a letter from Judge Haynes, was published ID the CITIZEN on the 20th in- stsnt. It has gone the rounds of the Territorial press ever since that day and it is reproduced in Tucson to-day, by the Star, credited to the Phenix Gazette. We don't object to having our items copied, eveI without the usual courtesy of a credit, but when local coDtempor' ary repubhshes them ID the s;sleness of their old age and credits them to anoth. CT journal, We think it is an imposition upon the people, who expect fresh news
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29
THROUGH EASTERN GOGGLES.

The Springfield, Massachusetts, Re publican enlightens its readers with great deal of ignorance upon a subject tha. somewhat concerns the people of Arizona, and gives evideIcs of the phe- nominal ability of Massachusetts man to glide through the wonderful Apache land in Pullman coach, at thirty miles an hour, and know it all. The Repnbli- can says:
 One who has recently returned from a trip over the Southern Pacific railway, says that the S00,000 acres of land which the Commissioner of the General Land Office has restored to tie publIo domain, by recent order, which prevented the Southern Pacific from securing the pat ents to tract of that extent, Is almost absolutely worthless; that most of the land Is 8 part of the Great Desert, and that 1t will forever constitute a part of the public domain unless some system of irrigation shall be adopted. to attract settlers to 1t. No settler would now take the land for a homestead Rs a gift. It is sterile, yielding only cactus, and Is worthless for any purposes of grazing or of agriculture. In the vicinity of this tract, the London Telegraph (newspsper) some time ago, purchased for a song 5000 acres for the pulp contained in the cactus. The cactus is cut into blocks, shipped to England, and from the pulp is made the paper upon which the Telegraph IS printed.
 We will not demur 10 the above dis tortion of facts for the benefit of the Re publicsn's informant, for the reason that Boston romance is regarded with more respectful awe than a western truth, and the impressions derived by the kaleido- scope of a palace ear window are crys- talized facts.
 What the Massachusetts tourist is pleased to term the Great Desert is really no desert at all. With the excep- ton of a few small and isolated areas in Arizone and the Colorado desert in Cali fornis the land grant comprised good grazing and agricultural land, on any portion of which plenty Of water can be had by sinking wells to moderate depth. The statement that the settlers would not take the lands for gift is shown to be untrue by the records of the land office in this city, in whose jurisdiction the larger portion of the forfeited grant lies. When tine lands covered by tine grant were thrown open to settlement. the land office was literally besisged by eager applicants for entry, and some of the finest agricultural land in the garden spot of the southwest-the Gils and Salt river valleys-psssed into the possession of the lucky settlers. Very little of the land of this grant grows cac- tus to the extent suggested by the Repub- Iican. A few scattering sahuarss may probably be seen, and the useful charac- ter of it's wooden skeleton gives it a value to the farmer, miner and stock man. The Republicans informant was mistaken-to draw it mildly-and a care ful survey of the lands embraced in that grant would show them to possess a value of handsome proportions.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

THE Times expresses strong hopes of the reformation of the editor of the CIT HEN, from the deep impression appar- sntly made upon him by 8 contribution in Sundays Times on the subject of Reverence and Religion" We sppre- ciste the solicitude of our contemporary, but we grieve at the same time, to note the utter deprsyIty of the Times ID quoting as editorial extracts" matter, without credit, an extract from an edi. torisl in the CITIZEN of August 18th This journalistic discourtesy has also made deep impression upon the editor of the CITIZEN.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

WE regret that the CITIZEN, so long ID the business, does not comprehend the difference between an editorial and au "editorial extract" reproduced as such Appreciating the desire of our cohtem' porary for the credit 1t claims and over looking its weakness to see its name ID the newspapers we shall Tn future, should occasion require for quoting any of the many good things that appear in it's columns. add thereto the magic word CrTIzES.-Daily Times.
 We excuse the Times for its former oversight, on the groun Is of is Inexpe- rience and its willingness to learn; and we cheertully overlook the fresh concert expressed in the above excerpt, knowing that its ideas of journalism are still very cruda
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

TIE interior of Africa is in the throes of ssnguinsry strife, and the most as- founding tales of heroism and fanatic ism come from out of its iungles. The people of Arizona take a deep interest in the affairs of Central Africa and feel thankful for the efforts of the Associa- ted Press in furnishing them with such complete information regarding matters in that remote section. Next to inc Gb- sorbing nature Of the appointment of q postmaster at the Nine Mile Water Hole, the African war Is the subject of dis c1ssion upon all the street corners.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

THE days of wildcat mining schemes are over Tn Arizona. They have inflicted sn immessursble amount of damage upon the territory, and it is blessing that the heel of public opinion has been put upon the head of such operations. They have kept away legitimate invest ments and brought good properties into disrepute until in many places Arizona mines are synonyms for swindles. Good properties that possess merit can now find ready purchasers at reasonable fig ures and during the coming fall and winter the demand for them will be greater than the supply.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

WE reproduce, from the Globe Silvel Belt, @ correction of the misleading statements of Captain J. G. Bourke, as published in the August Outing. regard ing the causes which led to the Apache outbreak in 1883. The editor of the Silver Belt has made this refutstion public only after the most careful investigation and and he is ID possession of the most posi- tive proof of the correctness of hIs ar ticle. As matter of record alone ths facts are worthy of preservation.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

THE various canal enterprises on the Salt river and the Gils are destined to bring many thousands of acres of rich agricultural land under cultiys- tion, aud many tlourishing towns will spring up at convenient points. Arizona will yet become famous for her wonderful fruit productions which will supply the markets fully 6 month ahead of any other section of country. The people are just beginning to realize that the permanent wealth of Arizona IS ID it's agricultural resources, after all.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29
HE editor of the Star denies

THE editor of the Star denies the state ment of the Prescott Journal that he has federal commission on tap. He never desired an appointment nor sought one, and under no circum- stances could he be induced to accept official servitude. His pilgrimage to Washington was not to hunt for office. He ,ourneyed thither in response to the urgent solicitation of the President, who desired his counsel on public matters of momentous import.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

THE times are not generally consid- cred to be very lively in Tucson. and yet those of our citizens who have had occasion to visit other towns and cities, both in thIs Territory and beyond its limits, report 6 greater business stagna- tion elsewhere, and that money is more plentiful here than m any town of its size within radius of a thousand miles- We have grown to think that the present business depression results from local causes, but the assurance of those who are in a condition to know tne facts that the hard times are uni verssi, is enough to inspire @ more hope ful feeling in the future of our city.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29
A Mineral Gem.

Of the many beautiful specimens of Dame Natures work which have been unearthed from the Bisbee hills, none, 1t IS reputed, can compare with 6 miner al gem recently found ID one of the cav erns m the Silver Spray mins by Super. intendent John Prout, of the Atlanta Since its discovery, MT. Prous has been offered sl0O for it, and refused. A let. let to Mir. II. O. Howe states that a glass case 2311Ixl61l inches and II inch es high is being made to contain the specimen, which will be shipped to Tombstone on Saturday mex. and plsc ed on exhibition at the Pubic Library rooms--Record Epitaph.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

THE Mexican troops in Sonora are to be msssed against the Apaches until the hostilities against the Yaquis are re- sumed-about the Sth of October. Ii Geronimo furnishes pretty lively enter tainment for them until that time, Chief Cajsme, of the YsquIs. need not tremble about tine nesrness Of the time set for his eItermination.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

TIE Associated Press has redeemed itself in the eyes of the reading public by its brilliant achievement of telegraph ing 60 promptly the news of the sp- pointment of 8 postmaster at Gila Bend. It is now again at liberty to avoid telegraphing anything that is suspected of being news for a whole week.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

THE people of the United States seem to be running to organizations. Nearly every class or trade has its peculiar asso- oistion, 6uly organized, and now Csnsda expects to cap the climax by the forms. ton of the Honorable Order of Crook cd Cashiers" 8 sort of side degree tc the Brotherhood of Bursted Bankers It will be avery formidable orgsnizs kion
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

Iris stated on excellent authority that the Grand Central mine in Tomb stone is showing 8 larger body and bet ter ore below the water level than wal encountered above it. With the flow oI Tombstone and Quiiotos bullion into San Francisco, @ great interest in Arizo pa mines will be awakened.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

Gov. TRIrLK is taking great interest ID having Arizona properly represented ID che National Bi-metslic Coinage Associs- aion, and he will appoint one delegate from Tombstone and one from the northern portion of the Territory. Ari. zons will be entitled to two delegates.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

IT is a sad commentary upon the vickedness of the city of Cincinnati that an educated snd refined young lady who had been engaged in mission sry work there should become so utterly discouraged as to denounce God as 8 fraud and then take her own life. Gin cinnati must be a very, very wicked citv
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

WHEN President Cleveland looked down from the balcony of the White House recently, upon the motly army ot place hunters, he grew pale and instant ly took to the woods. The soclety oi bears, wolves and mosquitoes affords him more repose and less anxiety.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

The editor of the Tucson Star lately vent to Washington to get an office. He returned without the office, but re- ported that he had suffered more from the heat in the brief time spent in Washington than during a considers- ble part of his life passed in Arizona. This furnishes food for reflection. IL must be very sultry in Washington for office e-seekers-Los Angeles Times.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

THE President will return from the ASirondacks in few days with the official axe whetted up to fine edge, and the federal heads will be made to roll ofi the block with rapidity that will make the hungry democrats smile.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

THE Daily Times receives many com plImentsry notices from the Territorial press, and starts out under very favorable auspices. We hope it may grow in size and influence and become 0 powerful factor among the newspapers of the Territory.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

The Fashion Restaurant is first in the field with fresh oysters, and through i,s enterprisIng spirit the public has not been denied that luxurious visnd st any time during the present summer season The Fashion always succeeds in its efforts to cater to the wants of 8 dis eliminating public.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29
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Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

wm. Leithead, who resided in Tue son awhile, about three years ago, died in Suisun, California, on the 18th inst. Mir. wm. NJ. Richardson, also former resident of this place. died in Round Valley, Solano county, Cal, on the 18th. Both gentlemen had friends among the people of Tucson.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

The Record-Epitsph says that 8 letter recently received there states that sn English syndioste has offered sl90,- OOO. and agrees to put g hundred ton shelter on J c. Billiards copper prop critics near Wickenburg, for a siI-senths interest in the same.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

THIS is the day set for starting up the mill at the Quijotoss. Of the result there can be no question. The ore is high grade and plentiful and every fa- cility IS at hand for treating It in the most economical manner. The bullion will begin to arrive about September lst.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

TIE New York Sun expresses grave doubt as to President Clevelands polt ical standing. and says "ss to whether Cleveland is 6 Democrat or Republi can. we must wait and see"
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

Work has been inaugurated on the new residence of Briggs Goodrich. corner of Monroe and Msr1cops streets. It is to be of brick, one story high, and of the most modern style of architecture. MT. Goodrich will also build a com modious stable, and in fact fit himself up a comfortable and elegant home.- Gazette
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

THE hungry Democrats who thought this administration was to be an age oi steal. did not know what President Clayeland's backbone was made of.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29
Modern Deseneracy.

In the good old days earthquakes were always earthquakes. shakes" or -heaye ups" but now no patent inside weekly is too poor to refer to them as seismic xhockSs
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-08-29

OWING to a poor crop of snails, bugs and worms, the New Zealand cannIoals have found it necessary to decrease then population during the past season.