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Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13
TUCSON 4 CENTURY AGO. A Propbic Accoun of the Old Pue- bio By One of its Auncien
 Citizens.
(Tucson CITIZEN June 21, 1573.)

(Tucson CITIZEN June 21, 1S73.)
 We met an old lady this week who Is supposed to be over one hundred years old and was born in Tucson. Her name is Mariana Dias, and from her we ob- tained several historical items relative to old times which were interesting to us. She says as long ago as ahe can re- member Tucson consisted of military post surrounded by corral, and that there were but two or three houses out side of it. The country was covered with horses and cattle and on many of the trails they were so plenty that 1t was quite inconvenient to get through the immense herds. They were only valuable for the hides and tallow, and a good sized steer was only worth 8.
 This country then belonged to the government of Spain and the troops were paid in silver coin, and on all the coin the name of Ferdinand l was en- graved, and money was quite plenty. Goods such as they required were brought from Sonora on pack animals. They had in those days no carts or wagons. The fields in front and below Tucson were cultivated al q considerable gram was also raised on the San Pedro, and with an abundance of beef and the grain they raised, they always had an ample supply.
 They had no communication with California, and she never knew there was such country uhtil she had be come an old woman. San Xavler was built as long ago az she can rememb Der, and the church in the valley Tn front of town, and there was also R church on Courthouse square, which has gone to ruin and no trace is left of It.
 The priests were generally in good circumstances and were supported by receiving a portion of the annual pro- ducts, but for marriages, burials, bap- tisms and other church duties, they dId not ask or receive any pay.
 Among the leading and wealthlesl men wo lived here at that time, she mentioned the names of Epumuesno Correles, Santa Cruz, Yynacio Pacheco, Rita Sosa, Padre Pedro and Juan DIas. On inquiry about the Apaches she spoke with considerable feeling and said that many efforts had been made for peace with them, but every attempt had resulted in failure; that whatever promises they made but few days would pass before they proved trescher- ous and commenced murder and robbery again; that they murdered her husband ln the field about two miles below Tue SOD, and that most of her relatives had gone In the same way; that she was now ! left alone and would be in want but for such men as Samuel Hughes; and then she related the circumstances of one peace that was made sbout ninety years ago. 1t seems the Apaches got the worst of fight on the Arivaca ranch. Sever al were killed and the son of chief was taken prisoner ana taken to Tucson, and the Indians opened negotiations to ob- tain this boy. Colonel Carbon, in com mand of the Spanish forces, agreed with them that on certain day the Indians should all collect here, and to prevent
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13
\ BACHELOR
Fate The Way that David
 Scollie was Disposed of.
HIS MURDERERS IN CUSTODY
Mrs. Gray Carried Off his head in
 a Bag.
GaZ stte.

NEW YORK, July 5.-On board the Clyde liner Algonquin, which reached her pier at l o'clock this morning, were two prisoners who have figured ID one of the most sensational murder cases that has occurred in recent years. The prisoners are Thomas Gray and his wife, Hetty, both Canadians.
 The murder for which they are to be tried was committed in Canada. They are in charge of Canadian dectives who traced toem to Florida. The detectives told the story as follows:
 David ScollIe, the murdered man, lived ia the little hamlet of Peters borough, in the province of Ontario. He was bachelor, we'll advanced in years, o~nlDg large farm and very we'll to do. Near him resided the Gray family. One day, it seems, Mrs. Gray persuaded her husband to make old man Scollie pro- position that he give the Grays the use of the farm which he owned, they ID re- turn to care for him during the rest of his natural life. The lonesome bach. elor readily assented.
 Ms. Gray IS then alleged to have said to her sister, Mrs. McGregor, who lived near, that she believed it would do DO harm to kill the man. Mrs. Me Gregor was shocked and told her sister so. Mrs. Gray repllsd: Suppose kill him and then burn the house, who will know anything about it?"
 About year after the alleged con. versation the McGreeors were aroused at ? o'clock in the morning by one of the Gray children knocking at the door. The child sad the mother had sent her to say the house was on fire. MT. Mo. Gregor hurried to the blazing building and met Mrs. Gray on the road. She had bundle under her arm and tried to persuade McGregor not to venture into the burning house. He did, how. ever, and aided by a neighbor, found the body of Scollie. The flames had not reached it but the head had been sev- cred and was missing. It is now be. lieved it was in the bundle that the woman had under her arm. It appears that none of the suspicious circumstaE ces which led to the death came out un. til the insurance people began an in. vestigation They found that the house
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13
EITHER through mallce or caprice all

EITHER through mallce or caprice all the bunting decorations throughout the pubic portion of the town were torn down last night, the CITIZEN office alone excepted. For this favor we return our sincere thanks. Just what the upshut of the business will be we are unable to determine at the present writing, but ii is probable that legal proceedings will be taken against the parties implicated Aside from the moneyed valuation rep resented in the bunting, is the patriotic spirit which prompted our citizens in decorating their houses and places of business with the colors of our comm on country that should have been respect. ed, and it IS unfortunate that it was not. The first thing, however, to be deter mined is the identity of the parties who did the mischief and then the spirit that prompted 1t. If the intent was evil the punishment should be made to cover the offense.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13
APICIIC RIOT. Three People Killed and Twenty Injured, in h.
 diana. EX-PRESIDENT HARRISON Bitterly Opposed to Bicycle Ri- ding and Gum Chewing by
 Ladies.

CHICAGO, H., July GA special from English, Indiana, says: The scene was frightful at picnic riot ir which three persons were killed and 90 injured. The ground resembles battlefield after severe encounter. Up to this time there has never been serious outbrerk be- tween the German Roman catholics and their opponents in this vicinity although there have been miner encounters in dicating that feeling of bigotary was growing. A desperate fight which last ed an hour, was precipitated m by 8 gang of toughs whose numbers were augmented by additions by the swamp locality along the Ohio River. They came to the picnic with whiskey and were armed with clubs and knives and started fight ln which thousand persons were engaged. Many of the injured are women.
 INDIANAPOLIS, July 6.--Ex-P President Harrison is reported to have talked very bitterly against ladies riding bicycles saying 1t was disgraceful and that no love matches could be made on wheels. He also said be always wished. he had a gun when he sees lady go by riding wheel and chewing gum.
 NEW YORK, July GA special from Buenos Ayres says that alarming reports have been circulated In Rio Janeiro of 8 conspiracy on the parts of the chiefs of army and navy to overthrow the govern ment and set up provisional govern ment. Great excitement prevails.
 CHICAGO, ILL. July 6.-The Times Herald says fifteen million dollars have been offered for controlling interest in the Postal Telegraph Company by the Standard Oil Go.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13
EVERY patriotic citizen in the (

EVERY patriotic citizen in the country is indebted to the ancient order of United Wcrkmen for the splendid parade and celebration of yesterday. Without the good officers of that noble order the natal day of our country would have passed without public rec ognition. This fact becoming observ- ant it was suggested that the workmen lodges in the city take the measure in hand. They dio so and to the unfag ging zeal of members of that order the proud success of yesterday is due. That the order may live long and prosper ex ceedipgly is the wish of every good and patriotic citizen in the town.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13
SIXTEEN TO ONE.

Not few newspaper readers, seeing so frequently in the course of monetary discussion, the expression "at the ra- tio of 16 to l." or '1 to 16," have in- quired the exact meaning of ths ex- precision "16 to l" or "1 to 16." The general idea with regard to the expres- sion ZIG to I" is that the value Of gold is sixteen times the value of silver; and. although the Idea is not very far wlde of the mark, yet it does not tell every
 thing that should be known. Besides it is an explanation of the expression
 that is not definite enough to make 1t fully tangible or easily intelligible. The amount of pure silver in a silver dollar Is (within very small fractloo) sixteen times the amount of pure gold in a gold dollar; there being 31l.25 grains of pure silver in a dollar, and 1922 grains of gold in 8 gold dollar. Any one who is expert in that very abstruce "rule" of arithmetic, known IOuB uifl5iOU. VIII ubO. II uC uiohO the actual experiment of dividing, that the 371.25 grains of silver in silver dollar are 16 times, or, to be very ac- curate, 15.S99 times, as many as the 23.22 grains of gold ID the gold dollar. Thus there are sixteen times the l weight of silver Tn the silver dollar that
 there is of gold in the gold dollar; and
 it is on that account that we say that
 the valne of gold is sixteen times the
 value of silver, but it will be observed that the ratio of l6 to l had originally
 and properly only reference to the weight of the two metals in two coins of the same worth. It would scarcely be necessary to add, even for those who like to be saved in trouble of thinking altogether, that the "l6 to r and the "l to Is" are the same expression, and is merely varied according as the gold end or the silver end of the ratio Is con- sidered irst.--Peoris H., Journal.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13
LAZY LED Strikes a Hidden Obstacle and Sinks. Six Lives Lost. A MISSOURI CYCLONE Gets In It's Deadly Work. Gen. CampOs Said to be Dying of
 Yellow Fever.
MISSOURI CYOL0NE

MEMPHIS, Tenn, July 6.-The boat hat landing at Head Island and was backing out when she struck hidden obstruction and sank immediately, in fourteen feet Of water. She careened to starboard and number of persons jumped overheard. All of these were rescued, except six.
 KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July GA cyclone which struck Baxter Springs last night killed five people outright. A dozen were seriously injured. Cooper & Hop kins Grygoods etore. the Methodist, Christian and Colored Methodist churches a dozen residences and as many barns were totally wrecked. An other storm is coming.
 MEMPHIS. Tenn, July 6.-Reports from the sinking of the steamer Lady Lee says six lives were lost.
 NEW YORK, July 6.-It is reported from Havana that Martinez de Campos has been stricken with yellow fever while leading 4,0O0 soldiers into Puerto Principe today. At battle at Grand Piedro the insurgents are also said to have captured Campo's son and he is reported as dying from fever.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13

GRATEFUL homage is due Royal A.. Johnson for his worthy efforts in behalf of tae people of Arizona. To him more than to all others combined is due the credit of overthrowing the greatest land fraud ever attempted in the history fof the world. Oyer twelve millions of acres is thus wrested from a deep designing forger and prejurer, the smoothest man in all the west. Rssvis is now under arrest fos perjury, and it is probable that he will yet repose behind the bars. Royal 4. Johnson should be banqueted to feast of S20 gold pieces for his part of the detective work.-Saturday Re- view.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13

THE Immigration Commissioner for Pima county has for the past six weeks been actively collecting data and inform ation regarding the resources of Pima county. It is his intention to do work that much benefit will accrue from his labors and that the county will be repaid ten fold for the outlay incident thereto. All parties having any facts or information relating to the resources of the county will confer favor by send- ing same to the undersigned, to whom all ipquires should be made
 HERBERT BROWN, Commissioner of Immigration for Pima county, Tucson, Arizona.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13
DEEP WAFER AT ARKANSAS
 pASS.

For the past two years or more Hon.
 Brewster Cameron has been engaged on
 scheme of enormous importance ID Texas, that being nothing less than the securing of deep water at the Aransss | Pass. For this enormous capital was re- 1 quired, but those who know MT. Cam
 eron know that the greater the under
 taking the more acceptable it is to his
 ability and genius. His mind grasped the grand possibilities of the scheme and his energy and indomitable will pushed
 the great scheme through to a success ful ending. When MT. Cameron turned his attraction to the project the co untry was in fairly prosperous condition and 1 money was reasonably accessible, but almostj without note of warning the country was convulsed with panic, all possible investments withdrawn and
 contracts conceded. To be confroGted
 by apparently unsurmountable obstacles
 would have discouraged end bRffled less
 courageous man than Mr. Cameron, but
 he knew no returning road and with
 that energy for which he is famous he
 persevered and won. The results may
 be gathered from the following editorial in the San Antonio Express of July
 2nd.
 The contract has been signed to re-
 move the bar that now obstructs the
 passage into Aransas harbor. What thus means to the people of San Anto- nio; what 1t means to the people of the whole of Texas, Is more than can be re- viewed at this time. The people have
 been told of the great gain that would come, however, and have comprehen sion ofits vastness, well evidenced by B magnificent subsidy of $640,000 in land and money. The contract calls for twenty feet of water on the bar by Jan uary 2, 1896, and the completed work means twenty-eigbt foot ship channel, or one open to the commerce of the world. The Galveston haLbor has government appropriation of six and and one-half million dollars behind it, of 1 which between four or five million dol 1 lars has been spent with the result of | eighteen feet of water on the bar and a shifting channel. The people Of South west Texas have no appropriation, but l they offered of what they had to give l and the investigations of one of the l greatest and most conservative money firms Ia the monied East resulted in l such absolute conviction that there was merit in the claim that Aransas was the ] natural harbor of the Texas coast that l they will furnish the cash that was lacking here, San Antonio with deep water outlet will be a different city from San Antonio at the mercy of the long haul. Deep water means increased l commerce, manufactures, people, more railroads. IT fact everything, The Ex- press joins with those who have labored 1 with it faithfully for the past fifteen years for the success of this enterprise in celebrating the occasion. Southwest | Texas may well start new and eXten slve set O. books, for the greatest pro- gress of this section will date from this l most suspicious day.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13

TT is sad that never in the history of ocean travel has there been such nun
 Der of Americans who are going aboard as this summer. The agents of the diff ferent steamship companies report that they cannot promise any accommodations in any of the ships for the next two months. Everything appears to be en- gagged in the way of first or second class accommodation. This means a great many thousand American dollars tC gladden. the eyes of the continenta
 shopkeepers, innkeepers and so forth.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13

i've had an epidemic of dysentery in this vicinity last summer" says Samuel $. Pollock, of Briceland, Cal. ''I was taken with it and suffered severely until some one csaled my attention to Cham berlain's Cholic, Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy. 1 procured a bottle and felt better after the first doze. Before one half of the bottle had been used 1 was well. I recommended It to friends and their experience was the same. We all all unite in saying it is the best" For sale by F. Fleishman.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13
Highest of all in Ieavenn Power-Latest U Govt Report R@z!A!:'!;!! D! Bsxdsgz BssiRg
 ABSOLUTELY PURE

had been insured for five times it's &C., tusl value, but they did not discover that until the Grays had collected the insurance, disposed of the farm and dis appeared.
 Detective Murray wss placed on the case and for nearly year he was en- deavoring to find the fugitives He at last located them in Florida and found them in hiding near Ocala.
 The detective and his assistants will take the prisoners to Canada today. Gray and his wife have been indicted for arson and murder in the first degree.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13

FIVE cent beer was slightly belliger- ent yesterday and few little fracases occurred among the overloaded. but aside from thIs the day passed off quiet ly. Tucson is beyond doubt the most orderly town of it's size on the Pacific coast. It is as peaceful as it is cosmo- politan and we can beat tbe world on mixed nationalities.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13

WHILE there were many ardent 8nd faithful workers in the cause of yester- day, we believe the happy thought of having the Workmen lodges of this city take charge of the celebration was due to our enterprising citizen, Mir. A. " Grosetta. The thought was indeed g fortunate one as may be noted by the magnificent result reached.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13

THE glorious fourth has come and gone and the Cockleburrs have not been able tn hypnotize "Old Cleveland" yet. \ careful diagnosis of that mysterious power fails so demonstrate its potency aS A litter.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13

THE honest concentrations of every patriotic citizen are with the ancient order of United Workmen for their splendid efforts in behalf of celebrating the natal day of this great Republic.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13
Help Wanted.

f GLANCE TO MAKE MONEY.-I made H SRA co the last six weeks selling Dish Wash CTS, and was sick part of the time. I don't tee why others do not go into the Dish Washer busi- ness No canvaSsing. Sold all my Washers a home Perfect satisfaction. Every one sold sells another. Every family wants one. will make SS 1000 this year easy. can wash and dry our dishes iu two minutes. Any one makes to SIP 3 day For circulars write to Iron City Dish Washer Go. $. Highland Ave. E. F. Pittsburg. Pa
 May IoIS5-
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13
BuokIau's Aruica Salya.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises. sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns. and all skin eruptions, and posi- lively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price % cents per box. For sale by pr Geo. Martins drug ore,
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13
Want to Know.

ED. CITIzEN:-The chief of the fire department would like to know who ex- pended that large amount in decorating the county court house on July 4th. Also the names of the militlamen in uniform who violated their oaths and disgraced their companies by pulling down bunting, American flags and dec- orations put up by loyal citizens.
 AN ENQUIRER.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13
Death on the Wheel.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, July 6.-Dr. Ed ward R. Palmer, one of the most pro- mipent physicians of this city was killed on the southern boulevard last night while riding bicycle in collision with another wheelman.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13
THERE is a principle involved

THERE is principle involved in the tearing down of bunting decorations throughout the town last night. If the act was prompted by 8 spirit of mis- chief in the young the offense is readily condoned, but if it was done through spite or malice against the colors the crime should not be lightly overlook ed.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13
Attempted Jail Break.

NAPA, Cal, July 6.-An unsuccessful attempt at jail breaksge was made last night. Pat. Road and Frank Easton, petty criminals, did the work but there IS good evidence that Buck English, the noted stage robber planned it.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13

Among the numerous persone who have been cured of rheumatism by Chamberlsin's F. in Balm, mention should be made of Mrs. Emily Thorne, of Toledo, Wash, who says: II have never been able to procure any medi- cine that would relieve me rheumatism like Cham mberlain's Pain Balm. I have also used it for lame back with great success. It is the best linimeat I have ever used, and take pleasure in recom- mending it to my friends" For sale by F. Freshman, druggist.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13
Articles of Incorporation to be Filed

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. July 6.-Arti- cies of incorporation for the Sonoma, Mendocino t Humboldt railroad will be filed in 8 few days.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13
A Best Purse Bid:

AsHBURY PARK, N. J. July 6.-"Par- son" Davies offers to back Joe Choynski against Steve O'Donell before the club offering the best purse.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13
Church Reopeued.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, July 6.-Em- anuel Baptist church where the two girls were murdered will be reopened for regular services next Sunday.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13
Pullman Company Advance Wage

CHICAGO, July 6.-The Pullman
 Palace Car Company have advanced the
 wages of their employees at the Pull- shops 10 per cent. affecting about 4,0O0 men.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13

BETWEEN "Old Cleveland" and "Old Hughes" "the country is gong plumb to he'll" was the emphatical ejaculation of patriotic Cockie5urr yesterday.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13
SOTD BY ALI DRUGGISTS
FITS CURE D

(Eron .. s. Journal of Medicine)
 Prof. ". H. Peeke, who makes speciality of Epilepsy, has without doubt treated and cured more cases than anyving Physician his success is astonishing. We have heard cases standing cured by him. He publishes valuable work this disease which he sends with large bottle of his absolute cure, free to any sufferer who may send their P O. and Express ad dress We advise anyone wishing cure to address Prof ". II. PEEKE, F. D., 4 Cedar St, New York
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13

THE Cockleburrs expected to have Hughes for lunch today, but Grover the the cook, has gone fishing and there will be no MontezumR on toast today.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13

THE A. O. U. W. covered themselves with glory yesterday and they gave to Tucson splendid pageant, the like of which had never been here before.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13

THE first duty of soldier is obedl- dience.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13

TIMES in the east are said to be i'm proving by an enormous majority.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13

THE tale of liberty was told in every
 town in the United States yesterday.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-13

THE A. o. U. w. are loyal workers.