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Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
The Omnipresent sneak-ThIef.
New York Cor. Cincinnati Enquirer. I


 The sneak-thief seems omnlpresent. No matter where the opportunity nay oc cur. lt IS sure 10 be improved If lawyer leaves his office open for five minutes it Is sure 10 be improved If family happen to be chatting too long after dinner, they will lind that some one has crept upstairs and carried off whatever jewelry or watches that might have been left in the ladies rooms. If a bank clerk happens to leave package of bills on the desk while he goes 10 get drink of water, it may be gone when he returns The sneak-thief Is not only everywhere, but he is ready to take anything. and his skill has been shown in stealing works of art
 Some time ago; for instance, Mrs. Nor gan, widow of Charles Morgan. the great ship-Owner. sent her -ollection of pictures 10 framer to have the frames regilded. One day four small but ele- gant pictures were missing. the value be- ing $lJ. 900. It was the work of an adroit sneak thief. who seized his opportunity and went off unObserved. These pictures were afterward recovered, as is often the case. by the payment of liberal sum, the police being the medium. Communica- tions under such circumstances are made through personals, which. indeed, are a common medium among thieves.
 The greatest haul ever made by a sneak thief accurred few years ago. on which occasion a tin box containing bonds to the amount of $l6O. 900 was carried of. The family were at supper, and the sneak made his way upstairs. expecting. no doubt, the ordinary bedroom plunder, such as watches and jeweler. The owner. however. had just brought hom, his tin box with his bonds and left them thus exposed while he went to tea When he they were gone. and they were only recovered by payment of largs sum. supposed to be S5,000
 Sneak-thieves are seen daily in business localities looking out for chances. and they are always seen lettering around houses at dinne.' hours, and their d, preda- tions are really more extensive than the burglar. though the latter has a more formidable name.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
Smoking in tha IIrht

A Boston philosopher advances the the Ory that smoking in the dark is pleasant enough. if the smoker is serenely conf dent as tO where he spits. and doesn't in- hale hot clouds of smoke throug gh his nose when he breathes But he argues that smoking in the light is preferred by all lovers of the weed. on the same principle that roast turkey Is eaten with much more gusto when we can feast our eyes on the sight than if were tO eat in the dark. or with our eyes shut
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
WILL ARISE AND STAND.

Helen wilmAns in womAn's woridl This day will arise and stand, lift up my
 face, stand soul and body al my highest night; Crue to my loftiest thougEt, and from my
 place Will clamOr for the souls divinest right The right tO trust itself and face the light cannot lend 10 you a helping hand, only show you that a soul may stand, That you may say, One stands as weak
 as |; 1 will arise and stand beside him there" Then 1t shall coms to pass some other day, From the grouni the lowest and the least Win chamber up and smiling on us say, 'Lo, Man hath risen to his own estate; BehOldi Tho dust of death hath blown
 awayn
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14

THE Star of yesterday contains a dirty little anonimous communication from Florence abusive of the CITIZEN. It sounds very much like the dictation ot Wheeler the so-called Indian Agent. It Is not the custom of respectable news papers Co notice such things, aud the Star loses the respect of the people by publishing such senseless assertions.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
A New Cotton Picker.
lChicago Tribune.l

A new mechanical cotton picker Is said 60 be an entire success Commissioners appointed on behalf of the New Orleans exposition have followed the machine in the field. and record their official opinion that one picker. carefully driven. drawn by one mule and followed by three cleaners. will do the work of forty pairs of human hands. The flying metallic fingers plucA only the full. blown cotton. The plants are uninjured The fibre thus plucked is automatically bagged.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14

PosrMAsTER GENERAL, Is tue office de- cided to heap upon Jonas of Louisiana 1t is well that this intended appoint ment was made public nov, as tue peo' ple will learn who the man Is by the time his name is sent in, but II no an nouncement had been made, but very few people would have known who Jon n. was. Next
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14

THAT Pacific cable which is to be built from the west coast of the United States to Asia will be about double the length of the Atlantic cables. It will require a good many wars to make such a cable pay reasonable interest on the
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14

VERY appropriate, that resolution thanking Gen. Crook for allowing the Apaches to raid Arizona frum one end to the other, murdering men. women and children without ever being modest al. or even sighted. by single officer or soldier of the army. That is the cheapest kind of cheap hsroism. It won't wear.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14

THx Jones family have begun to assert their rights iu this country. There are (or will be after March 4th) four Joneses in the United States Senate. The Smith and Johnson families had better b,aoe up or the Joneses will snow them under.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
lOSeti Tn.
losed tp- LJn. Hnv in PhilafrlnhiA Prrss ]

You may know that Long Beach is closed. abSOlU. during nine months in the year. Ndy can get there. even the cars have sad running there. IL is simply a b'calarren sandy leach. with a magniiiceE,iel and some twenty cot tages. all OfliCh arc bearded up and shut up duTine winter months. Concy Island with exception of enc or two sheiangs ane alleged hotel. is in the same conditi It's entire five miles of water front Eposed to the fury and b'a.t of the test on a sand girt shore smoInt to sdhing. There is no place there for marbeast
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14

TIE Albuquerque Journal. winch has perhaps built more railroads on paper than any other journal, promises in less than six months to "show s new one on Gods footstool." The Journal man will be very likely to take his stand some d;.tance from the show ground.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14

THE senatorial fight in Illinois has narrowed down to Logan and Morrison and as the state is tie on a ioint ballot I, is hard to tell who will prove to be the lucky man. If each party proves true to their caucus nominations, 1t IS evi- dant that no election can take place.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14

men who did intond to go to New Or leans to attend the exposition, but wlo have made up their minds that it is not
 he place for them to spend either their time or money. The New Orleans Ex- position may be put down as a fiat fail ure' and there IS no way by which it can be resuscitated
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14

THE Society of Pioneers have very wisely taken the advice of the CITIZEN into consideration, and are now consider ing proposition to enlarge the scope ot it's jurisdiction to 1876. Such an ex. tension would insure the success of the association.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
Of Classic Proportions

Mrs Gen Custer is said 10 have several times had the nape of her neck and side line of the head taken in photographs for admiring friends. who declare it 10 be of classic proportions rarely found except on A SrulD,urei form.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
Story Telling.

Ma-Oh, you naughty. naughty girl; you've told me a story. You said you were not at the jelly shelf, and Jane says you were.
 Little Nell forgot. ma
 Ma-Now don't add another story 10 the first; you did not forget. you did not for get; you tried 10 deceive me. It was a wicked. wicked lie. and l shall
 Jane 'entering-Mrs. Squibbs is at the front door, mum.
 Ma-The odious thing. Tell her am not at home
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14

THE E7itaph thinks George W. Cable, of New Orleans, is a very young man. The CITIzEn was of the opinion that he was 40 to 90 years old. Mir. Cable is too profound writer to be a "very young man"
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14

IT IS said that "s Jersy City lunstic labors under the delusion that he is the Rev. Dr. Burchsrd." There is a lunatic in New York who labors under the same delusioD.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14

THERE is nothing in the Star of this date abusive C: Judge Fitzgerald, Sher- iii Paul or Superintendent Muir of the $. P. R. R. Has it come to be only an every other day attack.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
Like Frontier City.

What do yol think of my musiachei' asked young man of his girl -oh, 1t reminds me of western frontier city, was the answer. -In what respect prayf Because the survey is large enough, but tLe settlers are struggling.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
Paris. Pnenmntic rnh..-

Pneumatic tubes. through which are transmitted letters. papers and telegrams have just been introduced between all th sub-pOsto.hces and the main office iI Paris
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
.RICHU-PAIBA."

QIck, complete cure, all kidney, RI .dder and Urinary Diseases, ,Scalding. Ir -itation, Stone. Gravel, Catsrrh of tns bladder, Sl. Druggists.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14

MRs. GREEN has a son who is a crip- pie, and it is sad 10 be her ambition to make him the richest man in America,
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14

Schultz, of the firm of Schultz (S Freese, returned from the mountains yesterday, where he has been examining mining property.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
..ROUGH ON COKNs .

Ask for Wells Rough ou Corns." I5c. QuIck complete cure. Hard or soft 1Orns, warts, bunions.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
An the Fanny.

Robbie. said the visitor kindly, have YOU any little brothers and sisters!
 No replies wee Robbie. so.emnly. sTm sll the children we've got
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
aROUGH ON CouGHs.- -

Ask for Rough on Coughs" for Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Hoarseness. Troches, 15c. Liquid, 25c. W
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
UN RATs-

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies bed-bugs, skunks, chipmJnks, gophers 15c. Druggists.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14

A number of prospectofs left for Chi IotOa to-day.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14

THE operations on the cataracts of the Nile have not improved the English vision.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14

THE Egyptian question: Are the camels coming?" No, but the Arabs are twisting the lions tail.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
Further New. from VyoI.I.y.

LONDON, Feb 6.-The sstonishment was caused by the report that the CsbI- ne at session 10 day, considered a dis pa ch received from WOolsey asking fo
 ns.ructions In this dispatch Wolsley informs the Government that he will be
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
Cleveland in New York.

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-Grover Cleveland and his prIvate secretary are Tn thIs city and will remain here several days. A number of Democratic politicians from Washington will avail themselves of the opportunity of visiting him. Ru- mOrs of cabinet making are rife, but how much truth there Is m them it IS hard to say. The impression IS gaining ground that the PresIdent-elect desires to consult rather than secure advices from leading Democrats.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
safely at Yokohama.

SAN FRASCIsCo, Feb. G.-Fred Crocker, vice president of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company has just received a dispatch that the steamer San Pablo ar- rived safely at YOkahams.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
SlrreInnd Cnurht a Jonns.

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-Au interview with leading members of the Demo- cratic National Committee, leads to the view that President-elect Cleveland will certainly appoint Senator Jonas of Louisiana member Ot the cabinet in deference to the wishes of the members of the committee and sentiment ex- pressed III monster petitions from. all
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
Italy preparing for the War.

ROME Feb. 7.-An Italian expedition consisting of lJOO men are ordered to proceed at once, to Ssukim. It x re ported that 12,OO0 more troops are being mobilized for survlce ID Egypt.
 Ritter Feeling toward the Irish.
 ROME, Feb. 7.-Michel Davitt, on his arrival Thursday last went to the Eng hsh hotel but was compelled to seek other quarters because English guests a, the house refused to sit At the same table with him.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
Rumored Lord DunsrIn shot.

OTTAWA, Can, Feb. 6.-It is rumOred in the lObbIes that the Governor General has received dispatch from the Colon ial office of the shooting of Lord DufTer- in, in India. There IS great uneasiness and anxletY eYerYWhere
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
Reports from The Alaska.

NEW YORK, Feb. The Steamer City of Chester which arrived this morn ing reports having passed the Steamer Alaska on the 5th inst; tbe Alaska was putting in for Halifax.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
TELEGRAPH.
Served Him Right. Guess.

WABASH, Ind, Feb. 7.-Lse Linn, ed. itOr of the Courier. was sccosted by William Hickey, of Lsgro, who had made threats against Linn's life. The latter pulled revolver and shot him through the breast twice; be will dIe Hickey came to town last night for the purpose of asssulting Linn, but was avoided by his intended victim. This morning he was lying in wait for Linn, who after. warning Hickey to keep away, shot him. Linn has not been arrested. Hickey called at Linn's office last fall, and was then shot at by the editor, but escaped unhurt.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-02-14
Rossa WiII Re Well So0n.

NEW YORK, Feb. G.-O'DonOvan Rossa rested comfortably last night. The doc tors say that if his con itiOn continues as it has been for the past day or two, Rossa will be able to leave the hospital within ten days. He had quite a num- ber Of callers this morning.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-21
!. One.Four.h of wasningtou.,,

OF tho innumerable efforts by the peu
pencil and paint brush of genius to depict
the peculiarities and features of the Ma
tional Capital, which render 1t unlike its
sister cities, none can claim more artistic
merit, more originality, accuracy or charm
ing fidelity to humorous phases of life aud
nature in the Capital City than a collec-
tion Just issued from the easel of Miss Fan
mic b. Lockwood, one of the most proini-
nent lady artists of Washington.
Author and artist have We'd of late years
in efforts to present the striking features of
tho National Capital, of its architecture
and horticulture, its streets, It's parks and
its people, and many Of their productions
have commanded universal attention and
admiration. Mono have been more success
full or admirable than the latest collection
which appears in the form of eight ex-
quisite lithographic sketches in a very neat
portfolio edition, under the striking title Of
"One-fourth Of Washington"
As this name would suggest, the col
lection represents familiar phases of tho
colored population. Without a suspicion
of caricaturing, every type of negro life
at the Capital is represented with aocu-
racy and fidelity.
Every figure from the "piccaninny" to
the venerable "aunty" and "uncle' has
been sketched from life, and the groupings
and incidents represented are ingenious and
exceedingly amusing without being guilty
of the slightest exaggeration. Each Of the
eight pictures is an artistic gem and re-
fIesbing glimpse Of nature. The express
sion on each sable face, the pose of each
figure, recalls memory and compels a
smile. The pictures are as true to nature
as they are entertaining. The collection il
as complete as 1t Is delightful. The nove
and artistic work will be placed on sale at
the pIineipal book stores to-day.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-21
A sad AFFAIR.

NEW York Feb. Mrs. Mary Alicc Belt.
formerly Mrs. Godfrey, the beautiful widow
whose second marriage was celebrated at
Morfistowp, N. j., last October, was taken
fIom this city on Tuesday to tho Insane
Asylum at Morris Plains rs Il patient. Tue
lady's first husband was United States
Consul General to Mexico uudor Presilont
Pierce. She married Mr.. Belt, wealthy
liquor merchant of Baltimore in October,
and the couple lived together in that city
for several weeks.
short time ago Mr.. Belt, who had beeu
visiting In New Orleans, returned aud be-
gan proceedings for divorce on account OF
having learned Of an affair which occurred
in Washington somo years ago, In which
Congressman Acklen of Louisiana was con-
ccrned Mrs. Belt came TO New York and
while stopping at her sisters house de-
veloped slgus Of dementia. She is 35 years
old, and possesses remarkable beauty. Mr.
Belt is 90 wears old.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-21
LOCAL RRIEEs.


The annual meeting of the Congressional
Temperance Society will be held at tho
Mount Vernon Place Church tomorrow
evening,
TIE sale of seats for the testimonial con.
cert to Miss Emma J. Detweiler and Mr..
Douglass Miller at Congregational Church
Tuesday is large.
THE concert that was to be given this
evening at the Church of our Father for the
benefit of Ascension Church, has been post
poned for the present.
DIR. SuTER, physician to the poor of the
third sanitary division, has resigned, and
DIR. j. II. Varnall has been appointed to fill
the vacancy by the Commissioners.
LIST OF BATTLES of the Rebellion and
Roster of Surgeons, $3.50 PIP. Price 80 cents.
Forsale by Gray & Clarkson, $3.50 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, and at all news.stands.
MRS. RAYMOND, the wife of Delegate
Raymond Of Dakota, died yesterday after
noon at Providence Hospital from the ef-
fects of surgical operation performed last
Monday,
ONE Of the applicants for an appoint
ment on the special police force enumerated
his claims for recognition as follows 81
served IN both armies, Confederate and
Union, and was kicked by a mule"
THERE was man of our town and he
was wondrous wise he jumped into a
braInble bush and scratched out both his
eyes, and when no saw his Dyes were out,
with all his might and main, he bought
bottle Of Salvation OIL, and rubbed them
IN again.
A reception was held by Mr.. and Mrs.
La Fetra, at Temple Hotel. in honor of
their brother, Rev. Ira II. La Fetra Misses
Rachel and Lizzie Holding aud Rev. Il. H..
-Shively, missionaries recently returned
from Chill. Several addresses were made
and music and refreshments followed. Some
of those present were Rev. DR.. Edwards,
Rev. DIR. Deale, Rev. Richard Norris, Mrs.
Bishop Andrews and sister, Mrs. Dr. Hunt.
ley, Judge Lawrence, Mrs Richard Grant of
New York, Captain ]. NJ. HawOrth, Rev.
Mr.. 0ckerman and wife.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-21
THE MIDLAND RAILWAY ooLLlsloN
Another Unfortunate Dies.

George Stewart, another one Of the un-
iortuuates who was injured in the Four.
Mile Run railroad smashup, died yesterday.
Stewart was a brakeman on the freight
tain.
Engineer Freer was on tho engine of the
train ON which was ox-Presidont Hayes on
the occasion of the accident on thc.Balti-
moro & Potomac road four years ago, when
his engineer was killed. He was presented
with gold watch and chain on that occa-
sion for his bravery.
The remains of George Miller, the young
brakeman, who WAS killed in the collision
Mt Four Mile Run Thursday night, has been
taken from Lees undertaken shop to Alex
andrn Va, for in,erment. The body was so
mutilatod that his wife was denied seeing
IL.
Mr.. r. w. Jones, Tho chief clerk of the
postal car, who was injured and carried
to the hospital in Alexandria, Va, was
brought to his home, No. 501 Seventh street
eouthwpst
The Evening critic., 1885-02-21
Dis1rIct GOvernment Notes.

A number of tho special police appointed
yesterday sent In their resignation to-day.
The cold weather is little too much for
them.
permit has been issued to John L..
Nogt 10 erect dwelling house on M street,
between Twentieth and Twenty first streets
northwest, at q cost Of $1,000.
detail Of police has been asked for to
watch the fireworks from tho cd to tho 4th
OF March, to sec that no mlschieyous per-
son sets them oil prematurely.
Wm. f. Downeyi a liveryman, in a lot
ter to the Commissioners this morning IN
reference TO the fixed hack aud cab rates,
says that the drivers of these vehicles are
the hardest worked and poorest paid work.
men in the city.
Several gentlemen have requested
permission Of the Commissioners 10
place branch burners of four iets
and open globes on the street
lamps on the night OF March
4. The matter was referred TO the I'm.
gineers Office for consideration as TO the
probability Of the wind extingulshlng the
gas,
The Evening critic., 1885-02-21
FIrcn, ,no AImsnouse.

The almshouse was discovered to be on
FIRE lust after supper had been served last
evening. An alarm was quickly sounded
from box 527. The fire originated between
the ceiling Of the third floor aud the roof,
and was caused by sparks from the chin
ney blowing in at an open skylight. There
was great excitement among the inmates,
and the horrors of the recent Philadelphia
insane asylum arose before their eyes. Be-
fore the Fire Department arrived the in
mates had cxtingulshed the flames. Had
the ilro occurred at night the consequence
would undoubtedly have been disastrous,
as the nearest fire engine Is one aud a
half miles away and the roads are bad.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-21
Reylyinv In,eres, I'm n,,llards.

NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-To revive public
interest in billiards, which has suffered
from the Toller-skating craze the Leading
professionals have arranged big tourna.
ment at Irving Hall, to begin April 90 and
last two weeks. Tho new 1i-inch balk
line game, in which rail nursing is entire
ly done away with, will bo introduced.
Schaefer, Slosson, Sexton, DAILY, Dion aud
young Wallace have entered. The Bruns-
wick Balk Calender Company offer 81 900
is prizes and each player puts up $3.50 for
extra prizes.
The Evening critic., 1885-02-21
PERSONAL GOSSIP.

Dr. H. l.. Boyee, who has been Confined 10
MS mouse with a'oroken leg, is greatly on the
mend.---Mr. NJ. NJ Pomeroy (NBrick" OF In
Crosse Democrat fame) has come 70 washing.
tom ana VIII soon commence the publication
OF weekly paper. "Brick" Is one or the most
entertaining writer's Ia the country, and Il lg
new enterprise. II Will be called tho Uaied
stats DtD0efGf, and VIII be q large eight-paee
paper with sey0n columns 70 the page. Major
Alexander Hunter ana hr. John Heryey VIII
ho associated With him,
The Evening critic., 1885-02-21
DEMPSEY & KrRKwooD ACQUITTED

CausiIc Remarks by Judge Wyiie.
u was near G:3O o'clock yesterday even
ing when the jury came into the Criminal
Court to deliver their verdict in the case of
W. II. Dempsey and Edward g. Kirkwood,
charged with presenting false vouchers tj
the Navy Department, and there were
about forty persons present beside the
defendants aud their counsel. Whom tine
foreman of the jury announced that they
found the accused not guilty, Mr.
Dempsey was almost completely over
come, but was sustained by his friends.
who pressed about him aud extended con-
Pratulations. Tho Judge was also over
come and WAS not long In showing what
caused It. He was surprised at the verdict
aud did not hesitate to say SO, and that,
too, with considerable feeling. He said
that the verdict was contrary to the law
aud instructions of the court that their
conduct was outrageous that ne did not
want anything moro TO do with them,
and Immediately discharged them for the
rest Of the term.
The Jury seemed surprised at the lashing
administered, aud as many Of them were
well-known business mon, unaccustomed to
jury duty, they could not understand why
they were censured, aud felt that II was
hardly a fair return for the sacrifice they
had made for two weeks to their business
and personal loss experienced in sitting on
the jury.
one Of them said his conscience was en-
tiiely clear in what lie had done; he felt
that it was right, and because he differed
with the Judge he did not see why he
should be subjected to n lecture. IL that
was TO DO the case then it would be botter
to abolish juries and let the Court act both
as Judge and jury 1t waJ his first expert
encc as a juryman; they came after him
and he did not want to serve, and he hoped
that he would never be called on again.