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Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-05-26
COAL LANDS. Extension of Time Granted the Concessionists. ELEVEN ZONES OF LAND Held by the Company Under the Grant Made in
 1881.

Reports, for som cause or other, have been induetriously circulated to the ef- feet that the Sonora coal concessions
 lad lapsed. These reports, however, are not true, as may be noted from the following translation of official docu- ments published in Fl Sabado, Hermo- sillo, under date of April 28, 1894:
 The president of the car5oniferous lands of Sonora addressed a communi- cation to the governor of the state of Sonora to ascertain if the new mining law of Mexico affected in any manner the terms of the contract entered into between the government of the state and the Sonora company, for the devel- opment of carbonIfsrous lands, and re- ceived the following answer, which ex- plains that said company has the right to the possession of the lands mentioned in the contract, and that the contract has not lapsed:
 ''Government of the state of Sonora By virtue of the contract entered into between the government of this state aud various persons, granting to the lat ter the posse sion and the right to de- velop the eleven c4rboniferous zones mentioned ln said contract, and which are known as San Xavier, Fl Bacatete, Buena Vista, Fl Mesquite Tocoripa, Suaqui, Soyapa, El Yaqni, Ell Chivato, HermosIllo and San Marcial, which con- tract was made in accordance with law No. A, dated December 13, 1881. Said concession was transferred to the So- nora company for the development of lands, of which you are the president. Said company has ob- tained an extension of time to pay the S2S. 300 and interest thereon, due as per act II of the contract, said extension of time continuing until the 3lst of De- cember of the present year.
 In compliance with your request take pleasure in stating: First-That the contract dated July | 19, 1883, in relation to the eleven car oJniferous zones above named belong | ing to the said company, for the devel- | opment of the carbonlferous lands in | Sonora, has not yet lapsed.
 Sec1nd-Thst this company still is | and will continue to be until the 31st | day of December of the present year, | within the given time allowed by the | contract and has the right to the pos session and the development of the said zones under the terms of the contract.
 "Liberty and Constitution"
 HERMosILLo, February l, 1894.
 RAFAEL HAZEL, RAMON CORRAL, Secretary.
 To It. Col. Francisco Garcia, presi- | dent of the company for the develop | nent of carboniferous lands in Sonor a.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-05-26
IN FINAL COUNTY.
Pima Oattlemen Taxed for Their
 Wandering Herds.
A Vaquero's Fingers Cut off by a Riata-Novel Fishing in the
 Florence Reservoir.

Pima county cattlemen are now bein 7 called on by the county of Pinal to pay taxes on every head Of their stock found on its ranges. The tax rate is about 26ls cents head. Pima county, on the other hand, gets nothing from the stock owners of the neighboring county, though many Pinal stock come to Pima.
 The spring roundup is now in pro- gress ID PInal, and accompanying it is a deputy sheriff who is likewise n vaquero We'll experienced in brand ., who, when the cattle are taken out, takes down the number of Pima county cattle and col- lects or arrapges for collection. Pima county stockmen nave good many cattle in Pinal, but there Is no estimat- lng the number
 The water ID the Florence canal IS lower than usual, says James E. Tall mage, just returned from there. Tn some instances the water is being with held from the alfalfa and put on the fruit, which must be kept up at all haz- ards.
 NOVEL FISHING.
 The Florence reservoir has bushels and bushels of carp in its llmpId depths. The water is drawn for the canal in large redwood tubes. The fish go down one tube and are driven back through another to where they can be selzed and thrown to the bank. In this way more fish than can in reason be wanted can be captured. Wild ducks and geese are abundant about the dam and canal.
 HOW vAoUERo LOST HIS FINGERS.
 One of M. G. Samaniego's vaqueros over in Pinal, had peculiar and pain ful accident last week. He was rushing along on his pony, when his rista, which happene1 to encircle his left hand, caught hard and fast in a mesquite With the speed of the horse brought up short on the rope, and the rope around the hand, there was nothing for it but for the fingers to come off. Three of them were cut off at the second joint quicker than flash. They hung by shreds and two of the fingers were pull ed off by the plucky Mexican. The third one he wanted cut off with jack knife when he got to camp. He was not accommodated.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-05-26

THE testimonial to Professor Floss in the shape of request for the repetition of the operatta ''Laila," is a well-deserv- ed compliment and one of unusual sig nlicance, com ng HIS 1t does, spontan- eously, from some cf our most promi- nent citizens. Expressions of gratltica- ton are numerous. and the indications are that crowded house will greet the professor ana his class upon the occa- sion of the performance next Friday night. As the proceeds are to be devot- cd entirely as a benefit to Professor Foss, it is meet that everybody should attend and take along friends and rela- tives. l. the hall be filed to over flowing;
Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-05-26
IRRIGATION INTERESTS
The Outlook for the Davidson
 Rillito Project.
English Capital More Favorable to Irrigation Interests Than That of New York-A Bulletin
 Coming.

Something is likely to occur soon 70 change the present aspect of affairs on the Rillito ditch proposition, where sev- ersl miles of big redwood tubing and a good deal of excavsting may be seen. J. M. Fair, of New York, heavily inter- ested there, said arrangements of some kind will be made soon, and pending that time he would rather say nothing on the subject.
 MT. Fair is thoroughly alive to the irrigation interests of the world and par ticularly of the southwest. The finan- cial troubles through which the im- mense Bear Valley project passed year ago, when it seemed almost in danger of collapsing, took down with 1t first class project in Arizona. Now the B. ar Valley interests are being reerganized, and the outlook is good. With this will come the resurrection of the AriZ- ona prolect-though the two have no interests in common-merely the suc- cess of the one demonstrating that the other is likely to be success.
 ENGLISH CAPITAL FOR IRRIGATION.
 New York capital is not nearly as easy to secure for irrigation investments as capital from London. In England they are better posted on irrigation. Invest ments in India have been extensive and have proven very profitable. In one case, on the Ganges, one big canal IS paying 100 per cent per annum- In h. dia wheat, one of the staples which IS sold for very low prices, is, by irrigation, yet raised with considerable profit In the southwest of our own country the irrigation farms may be applied to much more profitable crops, the most promis- ing of them all being fruit. The En- glIsh also have large irrigation interests in Egypt. Lately, there, huge set of storage reservoirs costing Sl00O0,0 were erected, to utilize some of the flood waters of the mighty Nile. In years to come the whole Nile overflow will be stored and drawn off on the sd- jacent desert.
 It is from England that the money for future irrigation interests in AriZoEa may be expected.
 AN IRRIGATION BULLETIN. MT. Irish, of the irrigation branch of the department of agriculture, was in Tucson Two moths ago, visiting all the canals and irrigation interests in the county. The tour included Arizona and California. Mir. Fair, who saw MT. Irish a week or two ago, says bulletin will shortly be issued from the govern ment printing office on his observations, that will have much of interest in the | irrigation way.
 MT. Fair says that in India irrigation has government department of it's own, | and he thinks that in the Unite d States
 the eventual extent of the irrigation in-
 terests will justify such a department. At present the government attention thereto is very meager, Mir. Irish was only allowed $500 for his tour of all the
 irrigation plants of the United States and but for individual interest by canal
 people and going into his own pocket
 he would not have completed his tour
 And in publishing his report he will need to leave out much of moment and | interest because the government will
 not allow him printing appropriation
 enough.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-05-26
GRAND LODGE OF P.
Proceedings of the Third Day of
 That Body.
WEDNESDAY,.

WEDNESDAY,. Lodge convened at o'clock. The report of the Grand K. of R. and s. was read and referred. He reports for term ending Dec. 31st, 1894: Knights in good standing, 437: Past Chancellor. 122; Expelled none; Deceased, 2; Sus- pended, 2s; Withdrawn, g; Reinstated, 4; admitted by card, 8; Initiated, Il.
 There are F subordinate lodges in the territory.
 The financial condition of the Grand Lodges and subordinate lodges is quite fisttering. He recommends that the Dis trict deputies be required to visit each lodge in this district at least once each year. That the number of represents tlves to the Grand Lodge be reduced; that the two terms of office of subordi- nate lodges be made one year and that committee be appointed to revise the constitution and report the same to the next Grand Lodge. He also reports the death of P. 0. Chas. H. Williams, of Tucson Lodge No. g..
 The report of G M of E was read and referred. It shows moulding the funds on hand at last meeting about 5000 to the credit of the Grand Lodge.
 Ralph w. A. Hall was admitted to the Grand Lodge ranks at request of the G. l. of California.
 The following appointments to fill vacancies on standing committees were announced by the Grand Chancellor;
 Law of SupervisIon-Past R B A F'ickas No. l; Past G O FTP Secrist, No. z, F c L. B Hayes No. g.
 Finance, Village, and Per Diem--P c J Hickey No. 2, P 0 Charles HI Akers,' No. l; P c. Fred Fleishman, No. 9.
 Appeals and Grievances P O John Duke, No. 24: P c M Lamont, No. g; P c w M Johnston, No. 14; P c 0 A Bush No. 15: P c B Hsttick, No 10.
 State of the Order-P O W M John ston, No. 14; P 0 J M Atkens, No l; P 0 A w Smith No. 12, POW A McGin- his No. l,
 Petitions P O, Fred Fleishmsn, No. 9. P o A W WByers No. ?, P 0 John Curry No. 10, P 0 A Wentworth No. 4, P 0 T H Bishow No. 2.
 Foreign Correspondence-P P O John IT Hill (ex-oficio), P c w M Johnstone, No IA, P o T Coulter No. 15.
 Uniform and Endowment Ranks-P G L. l. Ferrall No. P G CF P Secrist No. 2, P o Peter Hook No. 4.
 Special Committee on Grand Lodge s R B A Fickas, P G Q Frank P Secrist, and Grand O.
 Recess was declared until 1:30.-PEoe- nix Herald.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-05-26

RUMoRs have been set atoot, by inter- ested parties, o' course, that the Sonora Goa concessions have been forfeited to the government of Mexico. This is not true as may be noted by the official statement published elsewhere, nor IS there any probability that they wlll ever be so declared. The compan y controlling the concession, is made up of high minded, conscientious gentlemen who have str;ven hard for the develop ment of these great carboniferous beds, and, notwithstanding much unjust and covetous opposition, an early rsallza- ton of their hopes may be confidently looked for. These coal beds are among the most extensive in the world and eventually will make not only the ger tlemen interested but the entire state of Sonora rich. Col. Francisco Garcia, the president of the company, is now at San Martial, overlooking the results of the late work of exploitation, preparatory to the enlistment of capital in the project Of development. Under his direction 1t is highly probable that great and important changes will be made before :he expiration of the year. But should temporary failure be made the concession will be again extended. That is certain and parties hoping other wise, will be grievously disappointed.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-05-26
THE DOG NUISANCE.

We have repeatedly called the atten- tioD of the city authorities to the horde of vicious ard worthless CUTS with which the streets of this town is affect ed. They are a dangerous Euisance and q astapdlng menace to the public safety. The authorities of Phoenix, with an eye," says the Gazette, ito the presence of a number of rabid dogs in the com muniiy," have adopted a dog ordinance that will certainly have a depressing eff feet on the nuisance.
 "It imposes tax of 5 per annum up- on all male dog, and of S4 upon females, tho same to be paid by owner under penalty. Beside the purchase of a tag it is prescribed that each dog allowed to run at liberty shall be provided with a muzzle so fixed that biting shall be an impossibility. Every person who keeps a dog upon his premises untagged shall be deemed guilty of a miedemeanOr and may be fined ln sum not less than 50 or more than S25; but If the owner al lows his four-footed associate to roam the city highways without a muzzle, then the penalty shall be not less than S10, and may be increased to SlOO. All untagged or unmuZzled canines are to be killed on sight by the city marshal or his deputies"
 Formerly deaths from hydrophobis were unknown in southern Arizona, but unfortunately the reverse in recent years has been the rule. Tucson, We are pleased to say, has been singularly free from the infection, but it does not become us to slap good fortune in the face and invite the dread disease through the presence of horde of dogs that, but for public safety, would Lot pay for the killing. If action in the matter is longer delayed and evil re- suits follow, the blame will be placed where it of right belongs.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-05-26

MAJOR POWELL, chief of the geoiogi- cal survey, has let go and quit. Every irrigation convention that has of recent years been held, has been pestered with
 his opinions of raInfalls, water sheds, catch basins and arid areas. He would cut slice out of the atmosphere and make it fit his theories, for generally his theories would fit no where in na- ture. If he could borrow an audience for one night only he would reconstruct the universe and chide the Lord for his shortcomings. But Powell has been getting old for some time past, old wounds have broken out afresh and his body IS racked with pain. His ampu- tated arm has to undergo another oper- stion and he is now ID the hospital fol thst purpose. In his day he was use
Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-05-26

THE Industrial army iu California
 have apparently forgotten the watch
 word "ou to Washington" and have fallen into the WINS of thug and looters. Their wHntrn destruction of property in the Vaca and Pleasant valleys will aggregate in value many thousands of dollars, which in all proba- bility must be made good by the authori- ties. A vigorous enforcement of the law against the offenders will do much to suppress mob violence in that state.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-05-26
A RICH COUNTY.
Mineral and Other Resources of
 Northwestern Arizona.

Anson H. Smith, editor of the Mo- have Miner, now in Phoenix, as a re- presentative to the grand lodge, K. of P. is firm believer in the great destiny of Mohave county, and, after a conversa- ton with the enthusiastic editor, his his auditor IS very apt to agree with him.
 Within Mohave's borders are valleys that will some day will be covered with orchards and vineyards. irrigated from the waters of the great Colorado river, thriving under a matchless climate. But at the present day it is in her mine- ral resources that her people take es- pecial pride, Across the county runs @ mineral belt fifty miles tn width, within which is contained the ores of almost every known grade.
 Mining IS now very active through out the country. Two ssmpling works are kept busy at Kingmsn of 8 pyrltic smelter for the sulphuretic ores of the region. The establishment of the great Atlantic and Pacific smelter at Needles will also do much for the mineral de- velopment of the county.
 Thuse uninformed have the idea, inasmuch as Mohave county has no running streams of any magnitude, save the Colorado, that flows thousands ot feet below the surface, that the lack of water would be the main obstacle to the prosecution of mining. The re- verse is the fact. Few are the. mines that are not troubled with a surplus of water at slight depths. Wood is scarce art icle, the White Hills company are now buring gasoline under their boilers. The mines at White Hills are run ming full time with a large force, and are producing richly. Some very rich gold discoveries have lately been made a short distance from the White Hills camp, creating much excitement. In all this prosperity Kingmsn, of
 course has her share, and it's future
 seems bright, as it marches in the van ) of the county's progress.-Gazette.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-05-26

J.N. CONVERSE, erstwhile publisher Of the late defunct and decea ed ArlzoLa Magazine, is said to be engaged in the newspaper business at Merced, Cal.- Yuma Times.
 J.N. Converse is beat of the worst kind. He is disgrace to the printing fraternity and will defraud anyone coz fiding enough to trust him. While in Arizona he not only defrauded his creditors, but collected and ap- propriated money fraudulently and without authority. On the last count of this indictment, if he ever returns to Arizona, we will give him chance to prove his innocence.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-05-26

money to build with. on terms that they are able to comply with-and the extent to which such associations are utilized for thls purprose is shown by the fact that there are nearly half a million homes in the United States today, own- ed by the men who live in them, and built in this way. Ali this sffaR.y serves to illustrate in very striking manner what may be accomplished by intelligent co operation.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-05-26

"MICKY" STEWART, late republican candidate for congress, is in Pasadena California, and Is reported to be ID the last stages Of consumption. We sim cerely regret this. "Micky" was a ''rus- tier" in his day and useful man in any community. He was good friend to Coconino county. It was, Tn fact, to bis labors that the county owes its ex- istence His misfortunes will be wide h regret ed.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-05-26
APACHE LODGE AT HOME.
Two Hundred Friends Have a Pleas
 ant Evening.


 When the Workmen lodges of this city set out to entertain their friends, a pleasant occasion is In store for those friends. Last night Apache lodge was "at home" to two or three hundred invited guests.
 Gust A. Hoff welcomed the guests of the lodge.
 Grand Reco: der Boyd made fine and interesting address on Workmanship, particularly addressed to the ladies of the lodge. While hls talk was interest ing, it also had sandwlched in some solid facts on the ben fits possible un- der the order. In illustration of the character of the organization he told that two years ago member of the Bis bee lodge died. Two years prior to his death he had once allowed his dues to go delinquent and he was suspended and so reported to the grand ledge. Moth ing Tn the grand lodge records ever showed thHt he had been reInstated. Legally he as no longer entitled to benefit. When he died it was learned by the grand recorder that the man had paid his dues regularly up to his death. Though legally not entitled to 1t, the members widow got the usual S2,000. The history of the lodge of Workmen is one of stupendous growth. It started October P, 1868, with nine members Today the order has 33O,000 members.
 The resolution was inwardly formed by the ladies there that their respective husba nds should all become members Of the Workmen. With that settled they were ready for dancing. The floor had been covered with caD- vass and the hall made an ideal place for dancing. The music was full or chestra ot six pieces. The prettiest la dies and girls of Tucson were there, and the best dancers. That pleasant even | ing followed is obvious. It was pleas ant dance, lasting till midnight and al declared it success. The ladies salC they "had lovely time and it was aw fully pleasant and good of Apach' lodge"
 Tonight the Arizona lodge entertain
Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-05-26

TIP, the mammoth elephant in Gen. tral park, New York, was recently killed with cyanide of potassium. He weighed five and ore-half tons and his reputation as a man killer was great. Although poison enough WAS administered to kill 300 men the enormous pacbyderm held up against its paralyzing influence for nine mortal hours. If such bungling work is the result of science, 1t is dis grace to civilization.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-05-26

The Tucson smelter, value at least S15,000, with coke and ore with a great deal more, was sold yesterday at sher- ifs sale for 1205.75. The sale, however, is probably but temporary makeshift. It is the outcome of the Reitz- Canada del Gro suit. Frank Miltenberg had an interest in the Reitz property. The suit gave MT. Reitz judgment for 5000. The sale was to satisfy that judgment. The smelter was bid in for the amount of the and costs. Time enough has not elapsed to hear from the English owners of the smelter. They have the privilege ot redemption and uDdoubt- edly will otherwise satisfy MT. Milten- berg's judgment.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-05-26

NEW deal is to be made with the Nicaragua canal project that will prob ably lead to its completion under con- trol of the United States government. There is an abundance of reserve power in this country, which if properly di- rected, can accomplish much. The com pletion of the Nicaragua canal should be among its earliest achievements.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-05-26
Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our advertised druggist to sell Dr. Kings New Discovery for cousum ption, coughs and colds, upon this condition. If you are afflicted with a cough, cold or any lung. throat or chest trouble, and will use this remedy as directed, giving it a fair trial and experience TO benefit, you nay return the bottle and have your money refund ed. We conld net make this offer did we not know that Dr. Kings New Disco very could be relied on. It never disappoints. Trial bottles free at Geo Martin drug store. Large size 50c. and SlO0.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-05-26

HoN. 0. M. BRUCE is reported to have done good work in Washington, ID the matter of securing legislation extending the provisions of the funding act. We sincerely hope his efforts will be sue cessful, as legislation in that direction is much needed. Secretary Bruce is one of the most efficient officers in Governor Hughes administration.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-05-26

A PIECE of rejectel Carnegie armor plate surprised the experimenters by standing a most remarkable test st tue Indian Proving grounds. It was full of cracks, and wasiothsrwise apparently inn perfect. Six-inche shells at velocities of I,649, 1900 and 1000 feet were fired at the plate, and while all struck the target, none of them succeeded it either penetrating it or causing additional cracking. None of the perfect plates tested at Indi6n Head has succeeded so we'll