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Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

Si. Bryant, who accompanied Lieut.. Bret,'s command after the Indians who killed Lutley, in the Dragoons, returned yesterday evening, having been on the trail for six days and covered about 200 miles of the toughest kind of country. He comes direct from Eureka Springs, in Graham county, where Lieut.. Brett gave over the chase to fresh company from Fort Grant On their way the party captured thirteen head of horses, but did not fire shot. The Indians were apparently making for the reserva' tion.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

We are told on good authorty that this is MT. Gladstones method of prep ar ing his speeches. He keeps bsx into which he is in the habit of throwing cnt- tings from newspapers and other me-. moranda of facts bearing upon the sub. ject in hand. On the morning of the day preceding any great oration he goes through his box aud picks out his notes of the particular facts which he wishes to use. These he gurs in their proper order upon large sheet, and uses them as the posts upon which the spec oh itself is so be hung. Then he imagines himself to be actually speaking com. poses his oration, in fact, in his head.
 Alter he is satisfied with it, he dismlsses the subject from his mind, and occupies himself until the hour for speaking come. n-reading a novel! His memory is SC igreat tiat his previously composed sen ,ences come back to hin without effort
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

The bootblacks of Louisville have struck against shine for scents They want 10, and will make it unpleasant for the boy who does not demand it. The following mansfesto has been issued: rNotis to the Boy don't black no shoes for cents. LOG the Price. We will not black no man at that Price.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

Our esteemed territorial contempo- raries sometimes become rather incon. sistent in dila,ing upon the climatic ad- vantages of their sections. Thus, that excellent exponent of the resources of the Gila Valley-the Florence Enter prise-compares the "pleasant summer zephyrs" of Florence with the indictment breezes of San Diego--of course, to the disadvantage of the latter--while, in the same column, we arc informed that work on the Florence canal has been suspended for time, on account of the heat.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

Lieut.. Fuller was about to start for Huachuca yesterday, bu, received later dispatch calling him to Calabasas, where a signal station is to be established, A station will also probably be established here on Contention hi'I.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

Charles c. Johnson, brilliant mem Der of the Suffolk, Massachusetts bar, was in attendance at the Taxpayers meeting last Monday Granville watched the pro ceedings closely, but did not venture an opinion.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

Signor Lawrence has received many f1attering offers from local establishments to sing He is undecided whether to accept one of them or to go on a pros- pecting trip. Go to the mountains, Lawrence! Go to the mountains!
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

A Scotch farmer named Dixon has just tried a novel and disastrous ex- pertinent with his cattle. Ten valuable animals were washed with sheep dip in order to cleanse the skin. So poisonous were the ingredients of the dip, and rapid
 its action. that tile whole of the animals died before veterinary surgeon could be got to the farm. The loss was nearly $7So
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

There is no doubt but that the Indian troubles are seriously retarding the de. velopment of this section. A gentle man who arrived rum the East, this week, says that two capitalists, who travelled with him and were coming out here to invest, turned back at Kanas City, when they heard of the late depre- dations.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

The chances are more than even that Tucson will be made headquarters for the department. The location is good, it is close to Fort Lowell, one of the largest posts in the Territory, and it is on the line of the railroad, which of it. self is great advantage. All in alb the selection is a good one.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

A high mandarin of China, in his let ter of thanks to Dr. Aver for having in troduced Ayers Pills into the Celestial Empire, called them Sweet Curing Seeds "a very appropriate name {! They are sweet, they cure, and are there- fore the most profitable "seeds" sick man can invest in.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26
Attention I. Q. 0. r.

The cl, ction oi officers ct Cochise Lodge No. 4, l. o. o. F. will take place Tuesday eve0ing, June ls!, All men . bers are requested to be in attendance. H. C. FRAZER, ]. T. KEARNEY,
 R. s. N. c.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

General Grants tomb will be decorated on Memorial Day with floral tributes from all the States and territories, fror, St. John, N. B., Bermuda, Mexico, and probably Cuba. Gen. Logan will deliver the ovation. Gen. Sheridan and staff will attend, and President Cleveland is ex- nected
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

General Miles left Calabasas, yester- day, for Tucson. At Benson, he met Ouar,ermaster Kimball, who came in on the west bound train. and went with him to Wilcox.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

MT. Hartsfeldt writes from the East to gentleman in this city that he will be here within four weeks with the complete plant for forty-ton custom shelter. This is good news for our miners.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

Notwithstanding her great agricultural resources, California imports onions and eggs from east of the Rocky Mountains. Indeeed, the Australians ship onions to San Francisco and find ready market for them
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26
Board of Equalization.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Equalization will hold its final session Wednesday, May 26th, from to o'clock p. m. All persons having business with the Board should appear at that time. By order of the Board,
 JOHN P. GUM, Clerk.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

The Government could we'll afford to place 2o,ooo more troops m the field and make an end to this Apache "war, which is a disgrace to the nation.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

A citiTen of Minneapolis has been called into court and asked to pay SIo, 900 for a kiss. Osculation comes high in that city, but men of means must have it.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

Fred Trewella, aged IA years, step- son of Charles T. Trewella, died early this morniug of typhoid fever, after d four weeks sickness,
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

For Tombstone, it was very warm yes terday. although our neighbors in the valleys would probably have considered it remarkably pleasant weather.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

The account of an attack by fourteen boycotters on one man, published in another column is fact.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

Col. Dean has returned from the Noonan ranch, on the other side ot the Dragoons. Nothing had been seen of Indians around there.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

The Epitaph would suggest to Gov. Zulick the pr"prety of appointing Dem-
 ocrats to fil' supposed vacancies, brough, abont by his farcical and mock tribunal.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

Jay Could IS nsarly fifty years old and was born in Roxbury, Delaware county, N. Y. He began life in lowly way, and IS now one of the richest men in the world, He ascribes his success to industry, tem- perance andl attention to his own
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

There is a rumor in this city that Senator McPherson, Zulick's "boss," has given him orders to reinstate the old board of directors at once.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

The United States District Court, at Tucson, is occupied with the Tribele' whisky selling case.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

We do not believe that Mir. Walker will accept the position of director of the asy- lum for insane.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

Julius Caesar is feeling better and i able to be around again.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

Richard Rule has heen appointed clerk of the district court for Yuma county.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

Reg,lrr m ,eting of the Uniform Rank K. of P. this evening.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

Bob Lloyd, well-known dairyman was killed thls morning, half mile north of Mescal Station, on the Southern Pacific, between Benson and Pantano by the band of hostiles which appeared yesterday in the San Pedro Valley. The hot pursuit has caused the Indians to break up in numerous small bands, which are apparently making their way to the San Carlos reservation. It is hinted in army circles that, should these In. d,aus succeed in eluding the troops and make their way to the reservation, the question of thier disposal would be quickly solved and sensation devel nned
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

As is usual at the beginning of warm weather, many people are feeling more or less out of sorts.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

The Board of Equalization hold their final session this afternoon from o'clock till 4 o'clock.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

This naper Ia k ,pt on file at E. c. Drake's Ad- yertisiug Agency, 6i and 65 Merchants xchanRe, san Franc'sc). Cal, where contracts Tor adver- tising can be made Tor it.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

The election of officers of the l. O. O. F., of this city, will take place Tuesday evening next.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

Reppy vanquished Fuller, the cham pion billiardist of the U. s. signal ser vice.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

The regular monthly meeting of Tomb stone Engine Co, No. I, will be held this evening.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

The EPITAPH is under obligations to Mrs. P. C. Drum for copies of Chicago papers.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26
LOCAL NOTES.

R. O. Rabbit left tor Hermosllo this morning.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

Political talk is beginning to be heard on the streets, quite frequently.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26

Great bargains Tn linen torchon faces at the New York Store. 73-Iw
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26
FAMILY GROCERIES

Of every description. Finest California canned goods Eu ropean and California dried fruit Table delcacies Choice coffee roasted and ground the premises Cogates toilet and other well known brands of soap.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26
DAILY EPITAPH.
TsMx SCHEDULE.

New Mexico and Ar'z"nn Haairo""
 Company. Pacidc time. ss 'r,-ap'es slower 'han local 'ime'
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26
Clothing and Furnishing Goods

Of which large assortment of both Eastern and California goods will be found at very moderate prices.
 The latest styles of everything in these lines cheaper than you can purchase in San Francisco.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-05-26
Wines, Liquors and Cigars

Of choice imported and California brands by the cask bot tie gallon Finest American and imported liquors. High grade cigars, tobaccos and cigarettes
 Also full assortment of staple articles oi
New-York tribune., 1886-08-11
NETWORK CITY.

Anthony Logan, . young man living at No. 35s
BOwery, stabbed In tho right arm and shoulder by
stranger at Thirds and the Bowery carly yesterday
morning.
An unknown man about forty years old jumped OF
freight train Eleventhavc and SixtynTsst yester-
day and fell In 'front.' OF locomotive. lie was crushed TO
death instantly.
The annual international cricket match between teams
representing the United STATES and Canada Will DO
played at seabright. NJ j., on Friday and Saturday
Play will begin at 10 a. m. on each day.
Mr.. Irving left the Brevoort House early yesterday
morning and spent the day with friends He also dined
out. During the day many cards werc left including
those OF W. j. Florence, Captain Conner and Richard
Mansfield.
The Harlem Independent Schcuzcn Corps had two
DAYS festival on Monday and yesterday at the iiaris
River Park Early mOrnDg the corps assembled
at Ilfebrandts Hail. One hundred and sxteenths ST. and
Secondavc and ted through the principal Streets
There contests with the re tenpins and quoits
and tugs OF war for prizes.
The Purssel Manufacturing Company. with capital
stock OF $4,000. has been incorporated. The purpose
of the corporation Ia 10 manufacture acquire ana sell al
articles connected with tho baking, catering and conlcc-
oncy trade The corporaors and trustees are Arthur
j. Pursse Edward \. Harrott John W. Salter, John W.
saltcr Jr., aud Janncr LsDuc.
New-York tribune., 1886-08-11
BURDENS OF CITY TAXPAYERS.

President Coleman. of the Tax Department, has
written TO the state Board Of Assessors who re-
Gently met the Tax Commissioners. and several
large real estate owners and operators this city.
ne state Assessors asserted that assessments
made this city "a basis OF 40 30 per cent of
the market value of the property, and exhibited
what purpOrtcd 10 be list of sales to cOTrO Dorae
this assertion. President Coleman denies ibis and
has had prepareaa list of bona iide transfers. nearly
all made during the year 1855, and comprising
500 pieces of property IN every ward in the
city. The list submitted by the State Assessors in
cludes many speculative pieces of property on
winch the consideration given false and mis-
leading. the nominal prce being much above that
actually paid in Order To give fictitious value to
adjoining property. In conclusion Mr. Coleman
says:
very heavy, and we ask to fairly equalze with
the balance OF the state this basis You viii
this list OF saes furnished you Is sworn honest
abstract of our ec0rds which by clerks
from the legal record OF transfers and present 1t
with this fJrce because We "a city have TO
represent us In your honorable Boar IN the at OF
State officials who have not so far shown
to secure to us that consideration to which
titled; ard IS VIC have submitted to this Injustice the
past twenty years without redrrss desire TO call
public attention TO the enormous percentage that has
been aced on this city by your board The numerous
acts OF legislation thai have been parsed against the In
oour city have made the burden
heavy to bear and the in Justice Of aids
sti further to The burden. change must come let
hayo IL
New-York tribune., 1886-08-11
C6UEL HROOKLYN PARENTS.

Another case Of cruel treatment of a child
was discovered yesterday In tho new Twenty-sixth
Ward OF Brooklyn. Michael Hassett and his wife of
Atlantic ana aves, before justice Sherlock
for beating their dcormcd child Nellie, age seven. Tho
little GIRL who Is hunchbacked and small for her age.
her father kicked her last week and that
sunday her strpmoher struck her with club on tie
back aud ono arm black and blue, and she
could hardly at all The parents wero indignant
that method Of correcting tho child should bo
auestoned. 1hey were released on their own recOg.
nzauc- the being assault In the third degree.
Tor cruel treatment OF her children Mrs. Albertina
Raber. thirty Ct No. ~ Waton-st Brooklyn,
arrested last evening. At tho Thirteenth Precinct
she taken with Mysteries and was sent to ST.
Catherins's Hospital The charges against hor
arc that sle beat her two children
with tho buckle snd Of large strap The elder child,
CUISINE had four wounds on the head aud contusions
on back, breast ani face and presented pltiabo
spectacle Tho younger Albert. hal scalp wound and
a number OF contusous. Tho n,Ighhors heard the
screams OF the fortunate children aud Informed the
police. Tho matter brought to the attention OF the
society for the Prevention of Cruelty TO Children, and
the case will be prosecuted and the children cared for.
New-York tribune., 1886-08-11
RROOkIN<.

An excited Italian named Joseph praye OF No l$7 Navy
St. made complaint to Mayor whitney Yesterday that Dog
catcher aw hornc entered his house and coaNed dog
out IA meat ana then carried the animal 10 The
pound Hawthorne claims that the dog was unmuzcd In IN"
street The Mayor postponed hearing the matter until today
circular distributed the Court Honsc yesterday
urging that The Juie, % the Cont OF Appeals L"
Judge Miller should be chosen from The First second Ju
dc department The circular Is thought 10 favor cAJud
Il I. Tracy.
Tic charges AGAINST Alfred May and James McEroy meat
in pcctOTs OF allow unfit o bc SOLD examined
by Health Commissioner OttcGsOn yesterday and dismissed
Coroner Nenningor with severe accident on sunday
night lie tempted 10 alght from tram a the Prospect
Park station Of thc BROOKLYN FdhuSh and 'oneY ISand
Railroad before stopped and f receiving severe bruises
lie has Concy Island 10 remain until his injuries are
healed
Tho official notice the confirmation Of Frank ~ Wilher
United states District. Attorney received yesterday
bearing date of July %
Additional hc afforded FOR the convenience ~ the
employees In IA. Post Occ by the o the rst noor ~ The
adjoining building formerly occupied by the FIRST l't net
police At present 1913 employed IN space itty
eight by sixty feet with ali the appliances Tor sorting n
James Leonard ahorcr of No 80 Freeman st in ~ o
dolirum tremeis last night cu open ns bowels WIN adk
knife. The wounds scWrd up and he was lax u 10
ST. CathaTines Hospital where II thought he would dc
New-York tribune., 1886-08-11
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
BALTIMORE AND OHIOS VIRTUE.
1T WILL SHIP BY CANAL, MAINTAIN RATES AND

BALTIMORE AND OHIO'S VIRTUE.
1T WILL SHIP BY CANAL, MAINTAIN RATES AND
CLAIM ITS PERCENTAGE
For the present there seems little chance that
the action OF the Pennsylvania Railroad in refusing TO
"pro-rate" with the Baltimore and Ohio on through
freight and from NewYork will disturb the relations
Of the trunk lines All the pool officers here unite 10 say
ing the episode will not change tho situation Vice.
President Spencer to this city yesterday to arrange
outlet for the Baltimore and Ohio and to In.
sruct General Eastern Agent Rose to the course 10
pursue. Arrangements were made with the Delaware
and Rartsn Cans for tho transport Of freight by canal
from hero to Baltimore and announcement was then
made shippers that the company would receive goods
by this route at Pier No. z North River beginning
to-day. an
or course tho time consumed by the canal route WIN
be twenty-our hours longer at least than by r@i But
II Is the policy OF the Baltimore and Ohio not to disturb
rates unless forced to do II Is membsr OF the trunk
line pool, and 80 long 1t has any line by which IL can
transport freight claims to be entitled to It's pool per
centage whether the amount 1t actually receives
small large Unless revision Of IL asked
for holds Itself entitled to protection from the otnor
roads The pool will conc.de this position the policy
OF the dsinh Inherited road will be to abide by the rate
agreements. The opinion s strong that rather tnaa IN
vito open warfare the pool lines will accept TINS teu
porary arrangement OF the Baltimore and Ohio.
New-York tribune., 1886-08-11
AN OLD SOLDIER HANGS HIMSELF

Drunkenness and troubles resulting from it
George q. ChattertOn to cOmtit suicide at
900 West Thirty -nintb-st., on Monday night. lie
employed recently as an elevator rKger but his habits
OF led his employer to discharge him. About
week ago HE wife ana i've children were turned into
because Chatterton could not the
Mrs Chatterton children the home OF reia
tive. Her husband continued 10 drink as before. ana
friend permitted him TO occupy bed IN Ibe basement OF
the house In Thirty ST. Is had served ia the War
ia Uawkns Zouaves. and he still kept his old uniform
aud muskct Gu Monday evening be was drunk as usual
Early yesterday morning his dead body fonnd hang
tue In basement doorway. Hs had rugged gaOws
for HIMSELF using his musket and cord His body was
lot yet cold when II found. He had not left any
nessagc TO his family. was said yesterday that CHAT
terton had well,o-do scpmothcr living on the west
eide of the city and that she did not bury his body,
some OF his former comrades In the Army would pay the
pensos OF funeral
New-York tribune., 1886-08-11
Mr.. Ia COMM MEYER CHANGED MS FILES.
C.rnnr,tion Counsol Lac omhc LciuO nskc

I-TTTT 81
by TRIBUNE reporter regarding the statement that
copy or an opinion delivered to Mayor EisOn upon the
,ubircf of tho tenure Office Of the Poco COmin.io
er, had removed from the files OF the Law Depart
ment, said:
The statement a. made il inaccurate on November -
1884 Mayor Edison addressed official communication
a.k nc fof opinion the Of office of the Police
COMMITS looked into the subject and found that
r"f rir,t".n months before within two or three
ay, after receipt Of Mayor Edsons request dictated
that earlier opinion stitlng that
incoscdD and adding that In the absence OF dccison
subsequent to the former opinion OF hc Law De
pnTtucnt concurTed ia the advice therein contained THIS
letter written out IN typewriter lad upon my desk
Chief Clerks desk with other
rIoncncc 10 be- r-scocd aud 10 its dcstna
ZION Before IL left the Office. however, Mayor Edison
scnt word that no would like me I called.
and after referring Ia the TACT that my opinion had
yet been received. he stated tLat he
would told him that t" opinion already wTIitcn
and would probably be over In hall hour Indicated It's
character. e then stated that such the opinion in
tended 10 send hc would rather not aN" any To tins replied
iuasuuci the opinion had not been dciy, red II he
would then there withdraw his rcqur-t for written
opiuon upon the subcf would coumcrnand It's delivery.
hocupon returned {" the Dfce and ndorscd his original
written request a. foOws: No'einbcr L. answer rc-
which was about To De- forwarded To him and
moved the press copy Of such reply from ,hc ME, nas
miiiei the Mayor, would bc improper continue the
nl- OF thing that would indie ad such reply
in fact delivered e press copy the lett book
of The record Of completed transactions As
this opinion delivered the transact
r. s pcIhaps but Justice to Mayor Edison 10 state that
subsequently learned that before he requested opinion he
lad he, informed by dual In whom had ounidc
that would be- spoken iOuPon the subject and would the
formed person that he had spoken and
had agreed tO opinion To the effect Offices
were then HIS friend must have lied
a Of fact no ever ventuIcd Ia with
any suggestion as Ia what opinion ! should write.
New-York tribune., 1886-08-11
DATRYMEN IN AN EXULTAYT MOOD.

The Board OF Directors OF the American Ag-
ricuura and Dairy Association met yesterday at No.
l69 Chamber-sL The meeting was tue close OF tho
great sht against ocomareIrne which resulted In the
rccent law passed by Congress ana approved by tho
President. The report 81 Prcsidept Josrpn II. Rsa
p ced expenses OF the ampaish 1900. The
10. 900. Rrsplutlons ell pier
ing the death OF Illden, good iend OF the dairy
men; pralsng tho Legislators VINO assisted In the pas
sage OF Dirsp specally Congrrssnen Scott Of Penn
syIvania and Hatch of Missouri, aud Senator Warn
Miller; calling National convention OF farmers In sym
pathy the work OF the assOc ation he hold at
PIN adelphla on September IA and l >: and thanking
Robert NJ Price, OF Ncw-Jersey. and Robert NJ. Litter
OF Iowa for their work In the last +. H. Thur
b-r chosen chairman OF tho Finance Committed
An address was issued to the farmers Of
The country calling them to elect Congressman who
woud protect their IN forests.
New-York tribune., 1886-08-11
WHAT rs GOING on TO-DAY.

Republican State Committee, Gisoy House. IL a. m
New-York-Detroit baseball match, Polo Grounds
r.
New York Ireland lacrosse match, st. George Staten
Island, p. IN.
Henry frvne's dinner, Demonicos. 7:30 y. N.
Bedford Farmers Club meeting, KatOnah. 2 p. m.
Barkeepers' meeting, ssventh-ave and Twenty-sixth
st,, sp. IN.
brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers festival, Wash
ipgton Park evening.
Meetings OF Dock and AQueduct Commissioners.
Music IN East River Park by 7lst Regiment Band
p IN.
Meeting OF trunk line representatives at Pool Com
missiOner's Office.