Tombstone epitaph., 1888-07-14
BISBEE.
ARIzoNA,s GREAT COPPER CAMP.
An Int, esting Letter From . Public School Scholar.

Bisbee is a mining camp situated in the southwestern part of Cochise, Co. A. T.,33 owest of Washington and 3IK Q north latitude. It was named in honor of Judge D. w. F. Bisbee, who was resi- dent of San Francisco, Cal.
 Bisbee is located in picturesque little canyon in the Mule mountains, 5000 fee, above the level of the sea, and enclosed On every side by mountains which rise from 1000 to 22so feet above the town. This little vAlley,surrounded by lofty noun. tains which stand as silent watches raising their heads towards heaven, reminds one of the "Happy Valley" described by Johnson in Ra,sels, but for us there ismeans of es- capeby the tortuous road toSulpher Spring Valley or the road that climbs over the mountains and crosses the valley on the other side to Tombstone, the county seat, situated 2o miles north of Bisbee. These mountains are partially covered with trees, mostly juniper, oak and iron wood, and made more beautiful by num- erous wild flowers. These mountains are also very valuable on account of the rich mineral deposits which are found in them and constitutes the wealth of the immediate locality. These mineral deposits consist of iron, silver and lead, but mostly of copper.
 Another source of wealth is stock raising. which is carried on extensively in the surrounding valleys. Six miles east of here begins Sulphur Spring Val ley, as fine stock country as is in the territory, and one which furnishes grass for thousands ot cattle. There are not many wild animals, but as in most places m the territory the jack rabbit and the coyote are abundant. Some bear and lions frequent the mountains and few deer and antelope wander over the plains. The domestic animals are the horse, mule, burro and COW.
 Bisbee contains about 700 inhabitants, most of whom are engaged as laborers in the mines. These are situated in pleasant houses which number about I5o and are built mostly of lumber. Through the kindness of the principal mining the town is provided with a very pleasant hall, the upper part of which is used fer entertainments, relig- ious service, etc. The lower part being used for public library and reading room, is provided with books, magazines and newspapers. This hall, the mine, store, office, etc., are lighted by electricity.
 The school house is provided with maps, globes, dictionary, microscope, air pump, chemicals ard such other ap- paratus as necessary.
 The climate of Bisbee is very pleas- ant and at no time is extremely hot or cold, but during few days m the winter the thermometer indicated IS degrees above zero and a few days during the summer Io5 degrees.
 The first settlement was made in 1877 by Geo. Warren, who located the Ruck- er mine, and the oldest inhabitant in Bisbee is Judge J. F. Duncan. who was born on the I3,h of June, 1859, at Phila- delphia, Penn., and who is mechanical engineer.
 On the 3d of May, 1877, our town was much disturbed and excited by severe shocks, but these did no serious damage to thus immediate vicin lty. By these shocks the stones on the side were shaken and rolled in wild confusion to the base, causing fire by friction, so that for several days many mountains presented a beautiful sight of "wild 6res." Many persons were pursuaded that these fires were caused by volcanic eruption, but such persuations were proven false.
 MARY JONES, Age I6.
 Bisbee, Cochise Co.,, A. T.
 Teachey D T SuIIITz