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Tombstone epitaph., 1890-06-28
The Flag in Arizona.

In the person Ot Judge William H.
 Kirkland, of Congress. says the Pres colt Courier, Prescott has as a visitor one of the old landmarks of the pio- neer days of the Southwest, whose career puts to shame many of the windy fellows who are so fond of mas- q ierading under the guise of old timers. The Judge Is as full of old interesting "reminiscences of "the days that were and are not" as an egg is full of meat.
 The first man to set up an arrastra in northern Arizona, the first man to sink mining shaft hundred feet, and also the first man 10 run t min ing camp on his own account, the Judge was one of the permanent fig ures in the '50 and '6Vs-especially during '64 and '65, in which years he opened up and ran the "Ofren" mine, Chen known as the "Golden Gsite,") on Copper creek, eight miles from Prescott, from which for over year he to"k from $I,500 to $1,700 in gold per week, with four arrastras and eighteen head of animals.
 In relating his experiences, Judge Kirkland gives an interesting account of the evacuation of Tucson by the Mexican troops, in February, 1855. At the time of the evacuation, besides himself there were the following Americans residing in Tucson: Pete Kitchen, Paddy Burke, John Davis, Vim. Finley, Fritz Constance, Julius Constance, Green Rusk, John Muncic, V. $. Shelby. Edward Miles and Messrs. Tenny, Van Alstine and WEiie. Inn mediately on the hauling down of the cactus colCrs of Mexico, Judge Kirk land, Green Rusk and John Muncie secured an American flag belonging to Edward Miles-the pioneer American merchant of Tucson-;lnd securing several long mesquite poles lashed them together for a flagstaff, and raised the stars and stripes, the first 10 ever float in an Arizona breeze, over Miles store, amidst the cheers of the Americans present.
 Some of the Mexican troops, who still filing past, reported the occur renee to their commander, Efario Garcia, who. accompanied by his staff, at once demanded that the flag should be lowered until the Mexican forces had crossed the boundary line estab- lished by the Gadsden purchase. This the Americans sturdily and emphat- ically declined to do, and being well armed and apparently determined 10 maintain their position, the Mexican commander finally concluded t5 let the flag remain, although owing to in element weather It was nearly month before he and his forces crossed into Sonora. The flag was afterwards re- tuned 10 its owner, Miles, who took it with him to the District of Colum- bia, where he afterwards resided, and where this memento of such historical interest to the Territory might now with some search, be found.
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 Mr. E. l.. Welmore Is engaged upon d report to the Signal Service depart ment, at q request from the house, re- lative to the arid lands of Arizona He will show how many acres can he irrigated under dilclles, how many under storage, what the crops are, how much water is necessary for d quarter section, as 10 the quantity ne cessary 10 irrigale different products, the months in which to irrigate, tu ;'lnw, and to har, est; also to show Iht number of di.ches Il W under the control of private enterprise. The report will bear especially upon Pima county, and the number of acres now in cultivation iI the Rillito and Santa Cruz Valley system. This report goes ,lirect tO the committee, and not tu Mark Smith, as will the petiIion- Tucson Citizen.
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Satisfaction Given in All Respects.
Almost every day reports come from

Almost every day reports come from the White Mountain Indian r, serva- ton of the wantOn and malicious slaughter of cattle Scarcely man goes on the reservation in search of horses or cattle that have strayed over the line who does not find one or more carcasses of cattle that have been killed by the Indians. Some of these carcasses have been stripped of their flesh. presumably for the meat; others, little of the choice portions has been removed, and others have not been touched-simply shot down for the purpose of gratifying their passion for cruelty and Simon-pure cussetiness and 10 dcspoil the hated pale faces of their property. We think Lieutenant Johnson could, ii he woul !, put a stop to this whUlesa slaughter Oi "a
 le. It is impossible for those en- gagel in breeding and raising rattle along the line oi the reservation to prevent few from crossing over, and we are informed hat such persons are, and have been, using every endeavOr to prevent such trespass Taking these ,hings into consideration, we think It nothing hut just that ihe agent at Fort Apache should 'ake immediate steps to put a stop to this cattle kill ing. We believe Lieutenant Johnson. when his attention Is called to tho matter, will do what he can to prevent any more of it t-St. Johns HeTald.
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Phil Askins, noted nimrod of Tonto Basin, Glla county, although three sco'e and ten, when his houn1s open upon the track of q lion or grizzly, exhibits the vigor of his youth. Recently he killed two silver tipped bear, mother, and son of at least years growth. There l., perhaps, no man living who can credit himself win having killed as many lions. His Ariz ma notch stick shows the number to be considerably over d hundred .-G obe Silver Bet
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4 Biz. Shipment.

A special train of twelve cars loaded with ore came up from Guaymas on Thursday. The ore was purchased throughout the Sierra Madre noun tains by Mr. R. Cline, hauled to Maza- tlan, from there shipped to Guaymas by steamer and Ihence by rail 10 Den yer, Colorado, being sent all the way through on a special train.
 This is perhaps the largest shipment of ore ever made from Mexico, there being over two hundreI tons of it and the freight charges from MazatlanAo Denver amounted [" $50 a ton, nearly $10,O00 for the shipment. The ore assayed all the way from $200 to $500 d ton in silver-Nogales He'ald.
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Secretary of the Interior Noble writes to Phen;x parties that there can be no doubt about Attorney General Miler's cons ruction of the A id Land Act of October ?, 1888. The only remedy is ro induce Congress- to repeal the objection able features of the law. To this end public meetings should be held. resolu
 lions drawn, and petitions forwarded ,c Senators and R .pres-ntat:ves. Concur
 rent acrion should he taken lhroughou
 the entire arid section -Phenx Herald
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On Saturday last w. J. Adams ship ped from San Simon to Kansas City, o2S steers which he had purchased from the Chiricahua CaIIle Company and 6S head that he had purchased from other parties. The cattle pur- chased from the Chiricahua Company came from their Graham county range, and were splendid lot, netting the company $22 d head-Willcox Stock man
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There are thousands of acres of "bottOm" land lling along the Colo radO river below Yuma, which are not now utilized and could at small ex- pen>e be made very profitable, by the planting of rice. Directly after the Gla river overflow, the lands could be seeded to rice and the crop harvested before the rise in the Colorado, imme- diately following which, q second crop could be made and the bottoms would yet retain sufficient moisture to grow a heavy crop of barley and wheat hay. Here Is an opportunity and grand one for practical farmers, to make three good crops in one season, at a tritling cost and with heavy reiurns.- Yuma Sentinel.
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A miniature cyclone danced mer- rily across the country few nights ago, taking is line of march directly over the turbine windmill on Moreau's stock ranch and playfully tore the huge metal fans to pieces and twisted the stout iron framework of that motor into fantastic shapes. No other damage was done by the swift and solitary visitant. - Florence Enter prise.
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Sau Carlos Items.

All detaChments that were out are now in and no traIl of Kid was discovered.
 Tommy McDonell was bitten by a large cenlipede Thursday night, which had gotten into his clothes.
 Everything is moving nicely at the Agency. The Indians are all bu silly en- gagged in harvesting their cops.
 Joe Thompson and his men are rapid Iy putting new face on Sin Carlos sur roundings through the agency of build ing material
 u P. H. Clarke will soon take con- mand of some White Mountain scouts, from Alp .che, to be used along the Mex ican border.
 We learn that orders have been issued abandoning Fort Thomas, and the troops will proceed at once to San Carlos, their future sIauon.
 The stars and str pes will henceforth wave over S,n Carlos. A flag staff IS being erected at the post, SIX xy-four feet high Also rhe cannon will be fired at sunrise and sunset daily.
 E,tim ties re called for and have been rendered for the erection at the post of one Urge two-story canteen bu lding, one large one story building for dull room and one building for a gymnasium.
 Yesterday Mir. Edward Jerry, Indus trial teacher at the Indian school, had his hand badly mangled by he explosion of cartridge which he was reloading It is probable that the thumb will have to be ampufated.
 Private Crocker, of Troop, 10th Cav airy, was overcome by heat, creating in fl lmmation of brain, yesterday about miles from Carlos. He was with Lieut.. Reichman's detachment winch was re- turning to the post from few days de taChed service along the GiIa river.
 For gallant and meritor oIs service in capturing the Indians who killed freig hter Herbert, Lieu Watson has received rhe promotion to Brevet Captain; Lieut.. P. H. Cltrke 10 -Ist L,-utenant. The Indian scout RIwdV g, t5 gold medal, ana the remaining soldiers get certificates of merit. The announcem5 nt and ore senrat,On> re made by Capt. Johnson, c"mmand'ng, at a dress parade on Thursday ev-nine,-G'obe Si vei Belt.
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Superintendent Brad~treet, now IT town, enjoyed the pleasu of determin- ing positively last week that the famous black ledge of the Phenix mine was al least I0o feet wide, with no hanging wall yet reached. A tunnel had been driver. ea,terly 6o feet across the vein without any signs of limitation. A few days ago. I2o feet further east, hole was sunk from surface. Within a depth of thret feet the same black ledge was struck. running from S5o to S75 in gold. How much wider this enormous lode is, re mains to be determined by further ex- plsration.-Phsnix Herald.
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-06-28

Gel. Johnson and Major Murphy, ot Lexington, Kentucky, interested in min lng properties sou h O GIa Bend, havt been interviewing Mr. (. s. G1odne with reference to ih- erection of a smelI ing plant there in the near flu ure. The St # ntemen are the owners of some very excellent mining properties in the Ajo mining district, about forty miles souh of GiIA Bend, and are m, wing in tho right direction with care and prudence.- Star
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MORRIS GOLDwATER,
 Chairman.

The white citizens of Arlzon are pro- hibired from carrying fire arms, but the blood thirsty Apache Indi ms can carry rh m with perfect impunity, so far as the government is concerned. We are not ih favor of any class of people bting all lowed to bolster themselves wi fire arms. and fail to see the reason why the Indians should be extended greater liberty than the white Nman.-Flagstaff Democrat.
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From Salrre.

Messrs. BOwyer and Trask are in from Salero. They are working twenty men on Fl Plomo and the Sampson, running levels and stnping ore, and are hOisling about 20 tons daily.
 The first class ore is shipped to Pueblo, the second class ore, of which there are 3,000 tons-is stacked up on the dump. It will average over $2O per ton in value in silver and lead; the tirst-class ore averages in value $60 per ton; five car loads are shipped monthly.
 A new hoist will be put up on the mine, sufficient to hoist from a depth "f 300 feet, when this is in operation 90 tons day will be taken out of the mine.
 Col John Weir has made arrange ments with Gle, eland parties to put up d tramway from llie mine to the mill. When this is com plels d ore can be delivered at the mill at Cost not to exceed O0 cents per ton. At present 1t costs S5. The mill iIas a cunce ntrat- ing caplciiy of 50 tons daily, and as there seems 10 be an inrxhaustible supply of ore, the outlook of the Plomo Mining company Is exceedingly good.
 Col. Weir is expected to return within the next six wreks.-Star.
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It may not be generdly y known, but it Is fttt that Noo Hll In this city Is an old battle field. A great many years ago a hard battle was fought there between Apache Indians on one side and Amerl Cans and Mexicans on the other. A great many were killed on both slde, and the dead We're buried on the field, in some instances the b, dies of Amen- cans, Mrxic4ns and Indian, being placed ID ihs same lrench.--N0galss Herald.
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Dave Drew re, enlly performed & feat that places him in the front rank of cowboy experts. While riding the range on High creek, near the Sierra Bonita ranch, he encountered a silver tipped bear. Dave only had one wea- pon-his lariat. He quickly got this in readiness for business, and after a short run overlook bruin, roped him around the neck, and then dragged him to death. The bear weighed over 300 pounds.-Willcsx Steckmsn.
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The Pbunny PbeIIOWS,

The facetious cowboys who perpe- trated the Indian scare joke en ten derfoot Texan near Separ the other day are receiving severe overhauling from the New Mexico and Arizona pa- pers for the "uncalled for, cruel and criminal hoax" which spread alarm throughout that region. The Lords burg Liberal cites case in which the story prevented one man from going out on an urgent and important busi- ness trip, and adds: "There was de- tachment of soldiers at Pyramid. and they lost no time in getting into town. Lordsburg is considered safer than Pyramid when the Indians are out"
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The unwelcome report comes from San Pedro river that cattle are dying in distressingly large numbers all along the river, in the majority oi cases without any apparent cause, as they look in fair condition. It Is also suggested that the Supervisors take some action to prevent contagious diseases arising along the river from this cause.
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One of our denizens of nowhere in particular, of the female persuasion, admired a bird belonging to one of her sisters, and her admiration took the bird, cage and all and disappeared with them. She tried 10 explain to His Honor yesterday the why's and wherefcres, but the court said shat his admiration was not sufficiently devel- oped to grant her request for freedom unless several dollars were forthcOm- ing, merely as guarantee of good faith.
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A postottice yclept G,.tewood, J. NJ. Hooker, postmaster, has been estab- lished at Rockers Hot Springs, this county, and d weekly mail roule will soon be established between that place and Wilcox. The new office will be a great convenience to the people of the Hot Springs cuuntry-Stockman
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There will be bachelors race on the Fourth. We guess we won't enter for the race. It is bad enough to be known by few that we are con frmed, bald-headed specimen of the genus bach, without making a public exhibition of ourself. But if the man agement would get up d pretty mans race and offer talented and hand some heiress as prize we might be induced to take part, but not other NLe.
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The diamond drill has been run 49 feet in the Vizina since starting, the delay being Occa,ioned by having to put in new steam pipe, the first one being too small. The ground is ex- tremely hard and the bits have to be changed about every eighteen feet.
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All the business houses in the city and the principal mines in the district will give their employees half holiday next Saturday. This Is correct and should be done more frequently and without loss of salary, either.
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Last Tuesday three Mexicans at Turquois celebrated the day by having d small circus all by themselves, and when the performance was ended Sal ome Tapia was badly cut about the throat and another performer slot in
 the foot. Lll three are in the city, rapia being in jail and the one who was unhurt being under arrest, but allowed his liberty to attend his brother, who was shot. The trial is set for next Monday, and neither of them has any knowledge of the fracas.
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We would respectfully suggest 10 the committee in charge that the va cant lot on which the barbecue is to be held be cleaned and leveled.
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The candidates for School Trustee are J. J. Patton and c. G. Johnston, with the chances largely in favor of the former. MT. Patton will make a good Trustee.
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During the storm Tuesday afternoon lightning struck four head of cattle that Were punched together just north of town. Two heifers-one belonging Mayer and Sachse, the other an C T al,imal-were killed outright, and the other two were simply stunned.- Wilcox Stockman.
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St. Johns Day passed off very quietly and tw0 or three "bailes" were given during the Iening. The rainy season is supposed to commence on this day, and sure enough d few drops fell. But the rain god has failed to keep up his lick and none has fallen
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Louis Corona is in the county jail charged with the murder of Tom Hannon, who was found dead in Il we'll on his ranch few weeks ago. The evidence is only circumstanlial so far.
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Jack Martin and John Rundle, who formerly did business in this city, are locatei in Telluride, Colorado, and are doing a thriving business.
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HorribleS.

The horribles will meet at the bar Der shop, on Allen street, this evening at 7 30 o'clock. All desiring to take part are invited to be present. By or der of the demon committee.
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Copper is climbing and will neces- sarily reach a good figure. Electric ity is causing an enormous demand, and copper properties will soon be valuable.
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To Railroad l'ORtrIrtorS.

One hundred miles of grading for tn. Pecos Valley Railroad to sub let. Wolk now ready. Apply 10
 w. C. BRADBURY & COMPANY, j2I-3 Pecos, Reeves CounVy, Texas.
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The trial of Louis Corona, for the murder of Tom Harmon, is in prog ress to day. About twenty witnesses are on hand and more are to come.
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Turquois district is to have an cleo tric plant for lighting the mines. The next move will probably be mammoth concentrating works at the mines.
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Marshal B ankenshIp on Sunday or dered four Maricopa squaws out of town frr alleged insufficiency of ra m-nt. 4 shawl of four bandAna handkerchisfs, no matt~r how carefully draped, didn't seem to sat-fy the critical C moline eye of Marshal William. In fact the closer the drape the greater the shock to mode>ty's orb. Some hing appro chin. Mother Hubbard, at least, must be aff- cted by our aboriginal bel.es il they would win the Marshl'ric assent to peramhulate in juxtap 'sitior, so to sp>ak, with their pale ced kindred - Pnenix Herald.
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It Is authenrically stated that quartz mill of forty stamps will be put up at Gold Rock next month The mines in Gold Rock district are believed to he as rich as those of Carga Muchacho, which camp it is few miles distant irbm.-Yuma Sentinel
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The wife and children of J. J. Pat ton are enjoying visit 10 the Hua- chucas. They will return in about two weeks.
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The sixty-page edition ol the San Francisco Chronicle is a daisy, and eclipses anything of the kind ever printed on the coast. It Is a whole library ill self.
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Rev Mir. Mansfield, rec.or of St. Paul's church, will be absent to-mor- row, having been requested by Bishop Kendrick to hold services at Bisbee on that date. MT. and Mrs. Mansfield left for Bisbee this morning, where they will be the guests of MT. Will Hams.
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It will soon be time to set the dog on ihe man who comes around with smiles and bows and wants you 10 take glass of beer. He doesn't want any office; oh, no; he wouldn't have an office if the people would get right down on their marrow bones to him {; no, indeed. But just keep an eye on that same man, for he will bear all the watching you can give him.
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A very enjoyable social party was given at the residence of MT. and Mrs. F. N. Wolcott last Thursday evening.
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The daughter of Dr. Goodfellow re turned to this city during the week.
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Better begin to register now Don't put it of until the last moment and then kick yourself because you got l.,f
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The election for one School Trustee will take place to-day.
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The Copper Queen Company, Of Bisbee, will give its employees lay-off from the lst to the 9th.
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Phil Hart and his sister, Miss Min nie, have gone to Los Angeles for a visit.
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The wife of Nat. Hawke has gone East for visit.
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The Territorial Board of Examiners was in session during the week.
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Plenty of ;he ''ueauIiul white" still covers the Peaks north of iown. Wha, other town in ihe north, south, east or west has such summer cIim4t 4te as Flag. staff.-D m 1crat.
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A. J. Ritter has gone to Mammoth district on a prospecting tour.
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Grant Hicks is in Olympia, Wash ington.
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The Board of Supervisors meets as e Board of Equalization next Monday.
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The county jail has six prisoners at present.
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Services as usual at the Methodist church tomorrow.
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A. & s. E. B. R.-TIME GARD.
LOCAL. HAPPENINGS

Baseball tomorrow.
, 1890-12-28
FIRE AT wENDovER.
McGuire's Hotel at That Place En-
tIreIy Destroyed.

The Wendover hotel, owned by b. Nc
CURE, at Wendover, was totally destroyed
by fire on Christmas night. The family,
consisting Of Mr.. Mcclure and wife, Mrs.
O'Neil, his daughter, and his son, retired
about 10 o'clock. Some time between Il
and | O'Clock Mrs. O'Neil was awakened
by the heat and smoke. and Immediately
aroused the rest of the family. They lad
barely time to snatch up a few articles OF
clothing and escape BY the windows. A
trunk belonging to Mrs. Mcclure was
thrown out in the same manner. after
Which Mr.. Mcclure returned to secure a
new overcoat which he had left behind.
He secured the garment, but it was only
by a desperate effort that he was able to
reach the window. He was ready to sink
ins0nsible there, when he was assisted out
by the railroad watchman. James Stabler.
The wearing apparel, household goods
and everything on sale in the store were
destroyed. Mrs. O'Neil lost $l05 in
money, a gold watch. her jewelry and
clothing, valued altogether at $500. Mr..
Mcclure also lost some money. His loss
otherwise will be about 81 900. Resident
Engineer Gibson s men ga We the family
temporary shelter. They are now in
Cheyenne, and will probably remain here
for the winter.