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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

~: fERsoNAL.-Mr. R. E. Lee. ir. OF
virginia, was registered at the Stafford
last night. He is son of the distin.
galshed Confederate general. Vir-
gina mas fewer finer specimens of man
nood. DE is over six feet fall, weighs
25o pounds, and has full, black beard,
De came to Baltimore to attend pri-
Vate gathering Baltimore American
. Mr.. George Johnson. of the g. G.
Smoot's Sons tannery, of this city, has
been transferred to the tannery at
Sperryville, and Mr.. Chas Foley to the
tannery at North Wilkesboro, n. G.
Miss Maud Fitz Hugh Wheat left this
morning for Philadelphia to visit Mrs.
John McCulloch Beale, a daughter of
OF Judge John T. Harris, of Virginia,
and formerly member of Congress
from this State.
MIR. James Hartley, of Richmond. is
visiting relatives in this city.
A delightful progressive euchre
party was given last night by Miss
Sarah Howard at her home on Prince
street in honor of Miss Retta Hall, OF
Richmond county, who is visiting her.
The prizes were won by Miss Matte
Oloughton and Mr.. Arthur Herbert.
Mr.. J. A. Washington has returned
from very pleasant visit to Charles
town, w. Va.
Mr.. j. Hanson Price, who has been
seriously i'll, continues to slowly i'm
prove.
Mrs. J. A. Field, of Brooklyn, is on a
visit to this city-her old home.
Mrs. Jacob Brill is quite sick at her
home on Duke street.
E1-Collector Rives, of Charlottes-
vile, was in the city to-day and paid a
visit to the Office ofthe internal revenue
collector.
Mr.. n. F. Featherstone, of the reve-
nue. collectors Office, has removed his
family from Lynchburg to this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28
Something 10 Know.

It may be worth something to know
that,the very best medicine for restor-
ing the tired out nervous system TO &c, a
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. Ihis
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by
oivine tone to the nerye centres in the
Stomach, gently stimulates the Liver
and Kidneys. aud aids these organs III
throwing off impurities in the blood.
Electric Bitters improves the appetite,
aids digestion, and is pronounced by
those who have tried it as the very
hest blood purifier and nerve tonic.
PRIV if, Sold for SOC or 81 90 per bot
tl. at K. L. Aliens Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

OFFICERS ELEcTED.-At a meetln
Of Alexandria Council, National Unior ,
held at Pythian Hall last night. the
following officers were elected to servo
Tor the ensuing year: W. P. Henshaw'
President; M. r. Norris. yice-president;
7. b. Davis, speaker; NJ. T. Hooson,
ee3,president; L. W. Woody, secretary
> ;: T. jackson, financial secretary; 'as'
acCuen, jr.. treasurer; John b, Bruce
chaplain; J. II. Bartlett, usher; Z; r.
h,elsIey, sergeant-at-arms; J. r. PlcklD'
N0oorkeeper; w. P. HenshaW, NJ. ~
Norris and Q. II. Davis, trustees. Inc
ABOVE officers will be installed on Jan.
nary IS, 1898. After the transaction OF
osner business one candidate was mi
lated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28
ST.. JOINS DAY was appropriately

ST. JOHNS DAY was appropriately
observed by the Masons of this city
last night. The members OF Alexan-
dria- Washington and of Andrew Jack
son Lodges assembled at Masonic Tenn.
pie and from there moved in body to
st. Paul's Church where Rev. P. P.
Phillips preached a most interesting
and instructive sermon in commemora-
ton of st. John, the evangelist. The
musical programme as published yes.
terday was we'll rendered and greatly
enjoyed by ALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

RoBBED.-Joseph Brown, colored,
eighteen years of age, who lives in Ar
lington, was arrested in Washington
yesterday afternoon at the Center Mar
ket and locked up at the station house,
charged with larceny from the person.
The complainant is Percy Stephenson,
who lives in Washington. Sunday
evening Stephenson was crossing the
Long Bridge from Jackson City, and
when halfway across no was held up
by Brown and robbed of 1920 and q
watch and ohaiu valued at $40. The
negro did not show any weapon, but
threatened to kill his victim if he offer
ed any resistance. After being relieved
of his valuables Stephenson went to
Washington and reported the matter.
A description of the negro was sent to
the stations, which led to his arrest.
Brown denied any knowledge Of the
holdup, but he was locked up, and last
night Stephenson identified him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

A Row occurred last night at a
Christmas celebration held in colored
church at Woodlawn in Fairfax coun-
ty. During the festivities colored
tramp named John Nails ran smucE
and slashed with knife three men
named VIM. Holland, Timberman Hol.
land and .muel Jackson. One OF the
men was so badly cut that doctor
had to dress the wounds. The tramp
then made of and at lest accounts had
not been arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28
ag GOODS DELIVERED IN Alley
ANDRiA.
W oodward & Lothrop.
10th, 18th & F SITS, n. W.,
WAsHINGToN. D. c.
LOCAL BREVITIES.

There was no meeting of the Bus
meas Mems League last night.
A marriage license was issued in
Washington yesterday to Richard Man
uel, of Prince William county, and
Gertrude Armstrong, of Fauquier
county.
The remains Of The little daughter OF
Mrs. Gertrude Cloe, sister Of Mr..
Chas. w. Howell, were brought here
to-day from Fredericksburg for inter-
ment.
st johns Day was observed by Linco' Il
Lodge No. II, colored Masons, at Odd Fell
lows Hall last night There were speeches
by G.. A. Lumpkins, j. R. Brown, S Jackson,
II. l.. Holmes and s. w. Madden, chairman,
after which all present. partook of refresh
ments, which consisted of the delcacies of
tho season
Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor Beall, widow of Col
Baltimore, aged 90 years, was a sister of the
late Mrs William Fowle, of this city, and has
number of relatives living in this city,
where she was born,
Henry Washington, colored reported TO
tHc pOiICe Hehu quhItclS JColcIuhy LhhL Hc
led been robbed of gold. plated watch on
Christmas night in the eat ug house Of SaTi
B)wey colored, on south Columbus street.
The steamer Dennis Simmons, from Will
liamaton, II. G, arrived last night loaded with
lumber TO Snoot & Co. The steamer had
Christmas tr cs raised to her mastheads and
WAS prettily bedecked with evergroons.
The Young Mems Assembly will give a
grand hop on New Years Eve at the Prsd-
dock House Hall, and the committee. Messrs
Simpson aud Rammel, promise good time to
all who attend.
One of the Southern Railway Company S
big new engines got off the track at Montpe-
lier yesterday, and it took hard work to get
it on again
The pupils OF st. Mary's Sunday school will
hold their Christmas celebration tomorrow
afternoon at 8 o'clock in the Y. NJ. S. L. Hall
The Sunday school Of Grace Church will
hold their Christmas celebration at haf. pas:
SIX o'clock this evening
Tho Christmas celebration of the Sunday
school of the NJ. p. Church will be held to-
night
The January term Of the U S. Circuit
Court will meet on Tuesday next.
Mrs. David Dainty died last night at her
home near sher;dsn's Point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28
MEETING.

Notire is hereby given that an adjourned
annual meeting of the stockholders of the
CAPITAL SYNDICATE COMPANY will be
held at one o'clock p M, on WEDNESDAY,
January 18th, 1898, in the public waiting
room of the W., a & Mt. Vernon R'y. Co.,
No. 107 south Royal street, Alexandria, Va,
for the purpose Of eecting president, two
directors, considering proposed amendments
50 bylaws and transacing any other neces-
sary business BY order of the Manager.
FRED MCKEE. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

WIDENING AQUEDUCT BR1DGE.-The
District of Colum bis Commissioners are
in favor of widening the Aqueduct
bridge and laying single track for a
street railway to connect the various
lines on both sides of the river, which
cross at the bridge. In letter to
chairman Babcock, of the House Dis,
trict committee relative to House bill
24S6 on this subject, they refer to Sem
ate bill 2411 as the better measure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

PROPERTY SALEs.-Anne II. Harri.
son ct al. has sold to G.. T. Klipstein a
lot on the south side of Pendleton
street. between Pitt and Royal.
Jackson Fl. Rslston, trustee, has
sold to the International Building and
Loau Association of Washington two
pieces of property on the east side of
West street, between Duke and Prince.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

FINED FoRTY-FIvE DoLLARs.-Lew-
is Darlington, colored, who assaulted
Walker W'igganton. colored, with q
knife at Matilda Poindexter's house,
on Wilkes street, on Christmas night,
was brought before the Mayor again
this morning. He was fined S45. and
in default of payment was sent to the
chain gang for sixty days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. K.
~. Norton preSidtng.-J. II. Cline VS..
Sarah G. Cline; decree confirming re-
port of the commissioner of partition
of the estate of Robert Cline.
VIM. 81. Treakle va. Margaret ].
Treakle; decree for sale of property on
south Lee street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

RELEAsED.-The condition of the
colored boy John Lewis, who was shot
on Christmas Day by a colored man
named Arthur Shirley, remains un-
changed, and but little hopes are en-
tertained of his recovery. Shirley was
given another hearing by the Mayor
this morning, and he was released on
his own recognizance to appear on the
9Th of January.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

After hearing some friends continual
" nrsisipg Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrf ea Remedy, Curtis Fleck,
of Auaheim, California, purchased a
bottle of it for his own use and Is now
90 enthusiastic over its wonderful work
90 anyone can DO. The 25 and 80 cent
sizes for sale by ]. b. Janney, Druggist
TOl King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28
TIE ECONOMY GROCERY
NS Call for your Trading Stamps.
900 KING STREET.

@r Call for your Trading Stamps.
VIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office of tho
Y Corporation Court OF the city Of Alex.
sndris, on the Oath day of December, 1897
Robert w. Hill Eastern Electric Company
vs. Baltimore city, Nd.
Memo: The object of this suit is have an
ancillsry receiver appointed to take charge
and possession Of all the personal property Of
the Eastern Electric Company of Baltimore
city, Maryland, within tho State of Virginia,
and that said receiver may be authorized and
empowered to do all things necessary to COL
lect the clsimI of the defendant company
against the Home Telephone Company of the
city of Alexandria, Virginia, and that said re-
ceiver may hold tho assets of said company
which may come into his possession, subject
to the further order of the court, and that the
said assets may 90 turned over and delivered
to the receivers appointed by the Circuit
Court of Baltimore city, where the affairs Of
said defendant company are being admin
istered.
It appearing by an affidavit fled in this
cause that the defendant Is a foreign cor.
poIatioD, it is ordered that said defend.
ants appear here within fifteen days afler due
publication of this order, and do what is ne.
cessary to protect their interests in this suit
and that copy of this order be forthwith in.
serted in the Alexandria Gazette, newspaper
published in the city OF Alexandra, once a
week for four successive weeks, and posted as
the front door of the Court House OF this
city. A copy-teste;
JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
By J. T. CALLAHAN. D c.
A W Armstrong o. q decS6 W4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

ORGANIzED.-The Potomac Clay
Company held a meeting yesterday
evening at the Office of MIR. J. r. Cation
and organized by the election Of the
following officers: G. E. McComber,
president; G. R. Wilson, secretary, and
G. E. McComber, ]. E. Brown, N. S.
G7eenaway, ]. S. Hoover, and G. R.
Wilson, directors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28
A M1sTAKE.-A telegram from Wash
ington to the Richmond Dispatch of to-

A MIsTAKE.-At telegram from Wash.
lngton to the Richmond Dispatch of to-
day says:
ut is reported here that the Presi.
dent has requested the resignation oil
Collectors Agnew and Brady, on &C.
count of their violating the civil service
law. Collector Agnew was here to.
day. He called on Assistant Attorney
General Boyd, and later at the Treasu-
~ Department. Collector Brady ar
rived on the afternoon train from Rich
mond, and, speaking of the matter, is
quoted as saying that be did not know
what might happen"
MIR. Agnew was not at his Office in
this city to-day when reporter of the
Gazette called to inquire concerning the
above. he having gone to Washington
on business. His chief clerk, however,
laughed when he read the telegram and
said so far as he knew there was not
the slightest foundation for the state
ment, especially as Mr.. Agnew had
violated no civil service law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

u-s Stark. Pleasant Ridge, O., says: "At'
t0- two doctors gave up my boy to die, ! say.
e Gara ,i,l Cure" It is the quickest and most 81
S csr,sip remedy for coughs, colds. and all
tb,oat aud lung troubles. Charles H. Lennon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

MADAM BALsAMO, Expert Palmist, tell:
Past, Present aud Future can be con
suited on sill matters Of Life, Love, Mar
liages Divorce and Business. Ladies only
9l9 KING STREET, Alexandria, Va.
Hours 10 a. M. to 10 p. N, Charges Csc.
dec2l ct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

You eau have Cabinet Photos taken this
week at the CARBoNETT studio. All King
sure street for 81. so per dozen, on permanent
f'l9dion paper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28
LOCAL MATTERS.

,,o rises tomorrow at 1916 and sets at
az High water at 1920 a. m. and
oDOO .. IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

Wy.rHER fRoBABILITIEs.-For this
go, on partly cloudy weather tonight in.
49,, on 'iaeSs and ably light suew
s,'....ss lay ai.c.nooa slowly ii-lrg ts;npcrS-
.,'s 10 thesSterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Wood ward & Iotbr0p
10th, 18th and F Sts., N. ".
Mems Dress Requirements
For New Years Day.

A superb stock of all the latest approved
styles and many novelties, including Full
Dress Shirts, Full Dress Bows and Ties, black
and whste, il every proper shape; Full Dress
Protectors and Shields iu newest designs and
styles. Collars and Cuffs, Silk Suspenders and
Half Hose, Handkerchiefs, Gloves. Cuff Links
in Gold and Enamel, Shirt Studs. &C., sc.
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28
Table Napery for New Years Day

The Linen Department is especially equip.
ped to meet the demand for tho finest grades
of goods-and among these are come very
BEAUTIFUL designs in extra size cloths Ground,
square, and oblong) for Receptions, Banquets,
Dinner Parties, 81. These are exclusive, be.
Ing our own direct importation, and are I'M.
obtainable elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28
dec2Sian4&1O
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting of the stockholders of the DEBEN.
TUBE STOCK COMPANY will he held at
one o'clock p m on WEDNESDAY. January
18th, 1898 in the principal office O; tho com
pany, No 107 south Royal street, Alexandria,
Va, for the purpose of electing president
and directors and transsctirg other necessary
business. By order of tho Executive Com
mittee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28
NECKWEAR.

NECKWEAR.
Made.up pieces for Reception, Dinner,
and Theatre. Handsome CollarotteS,
Marie Antoinotte Fichus, Liberty Silk
Boas, Jabots, Liberty Squares, Gray
Feather Boas Sc.
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28
FOR SALE OR RENT.

FoR RENT.-oFFICE, second floor, over
A. S. d. Lunt's, corner Fairfax ard King
streets. Will be rented cheap if taken at
once. Apply to American Building aud Loan
Association, No. 303 King street.
noy17tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

Mrs. NJ. B. Ford, Ruddell's, III suffered for
eight years from dyspepsia and chronic con.
stipation and was finally cured by using De-
Wits Little Early Bissrs the famous little
pills for all stomach and liver troubles.
Lharles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

n1HE COLUMBIA NATURAL LITHIA
i WATER, the best water for the sick;
pure, clear and health giving, analysed by
Prof E. It. Fristoe, of Columbian University,
Prof Clifford Richardson, Chemist of the
District of Columbia, Rev. J. W. Fox, Chemist;
OF Georgetown College, and Prof. W. b.
Gray, Bacteriologist of Providence Hospital.
CBl and get samples at
WAKEFIELD g. HALLE,
General Agents, Alexandria, Va,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28
dec2Sj ,n4&10

V1HE ANNUAL meetings of MECH ANICS'
4 BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS, NOS. 2,
3, 4 and 5, and NO. s. second series. Of Al9x.
audria. Va, will be held at No. 212 King
street, on THURSDAY, January 9th, 1898,
at 7:30 o'clock p. M.
LEONARD MARBURY, Secretary.
dacC2 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28
HOSIERY.

dOSiEhI 7.
Silk and Lis!c Thread, Plain Black and
all shades to match the toilet or slippers
lace ankle, boot pattern, and drop.stitch
effects.
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28
Women'S Dress Requirements
For New Years Day.

The goods now shown embrace everything
proper, from tho finest imported high art nov
elites to those without bit CT extravaganza
in them. Beauties will be revealed here that
cannot be disclosed elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28
MILLINERY.

MILLINERY.
The latest Paris Models in Hair Orna-
ments and Dress Garniturc, in Flower,
Feather, Aigrette, and Jeweled effects.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28
GLOVES.

ILO ES.
Dressed and Undressed Kid, Pink,
Blue Tan, White, and Black. Silk Even
ing Mitts, IL, 16, and 20 button lcngths.
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

HANDKERCHIEFS.
Point Lace, Valenciennes Lace, Ouch
esse Lace, and fine Hand Embroidered
and Hemstitched Linen.
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

A NICE TOOTH BRUSH with box Of
n Myrtle Tooth Soap for 25c, and tooth
brush with every box Antiseptic Tooth Pow
der. at E. s. LEADBEATER & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

KTMBRELLAS.-An new and handsome as.
u sortment just received just the thing
for present ,,.,n,o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

ORANKLIN MILLS ENTIRE WHEAT
n FLOUR and Wheatlet just received by
J. C MILBUBN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-28

NHAXUMUh, minimum. Clinical, Standard
WI Dairy and Brewers Thermometers
Hydrometsn, Aneroids, Baromete-f, &c. fo3
o.1s b7 e q LEADREkTER & a0Fs
The Florence tribune., 1897-05-08
HOUSE MEMORIAL No. 4
To the Senate and House of Representa- lives of the United States in Cor
 gross Assembled:


 We, your Memoriaiists, the Nius teenth Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Arizona, respectfully rep resent that the National Irriga lion Congress, held in Phoenix, Arizona, on the 18th of December, A. D. 1S9o, unanimously adopted the following
 Whereas, The Pima and Maricopa Indians tribes numbering in the aggregate ten thousand souls, have been deprived Of the waters used by them in irrigation before the advent of the white race in America, through the appropriation of such waters by settlers on the headwaters of the Gila river; and
 Whereas. Through the loss of such waters the lands once cultivated by these tribes have become barren and worthless. and the mem bers of such tribes have become a charge on the Government, and forced by the loss of their fields into lives of degradation and penury and
 Whereas. Such tribes have from the ear Hest days been the friends and allies of the white race; and
 Whereas, The people of the United States have pledged themselves by solemn treaty to protect such tribes in their property and property rights; and
 Whereas, The Government of the United States has and now is engaged in the expendi ture of hundreds of thousands of dollars for the construction of works of irrigation for i the reclamation of lands belonging to other Indian tribes; therefore, be it
The Florence tribune., 1897-05-08
Condition of Knott Guild.

Harry S. Foreman writes to the TRI- BuSE from Tucson giving the particn- lars regarding Knott Guilds accident. It seems Knott was walking over the top of the train going into Lordsburg (N. M.) and the train stopped suddenly letting him fall down between two cars. The drawheads caught his leg as the slack ran ont of the train and just pinehed his leg enough 10 fracture the limb between the ankleand knee. Mr- Foreman says saw Dr. Feuner, the company s chief surgeon, this morning and he says that although t is 8 very bad fracture there is no immediate danger Of losing his leg as the muscles are not al all burt He still has it n ! plaster cast and says the bones are
 knitting nicely. Knottis getting tho very best care at the Sisters hospital
The Florence tribune., 1897-05-08
A Bio Mining Sale.

The Silver City, New Mexico, Enter prise of April g gave a lengthy ac- count of big mining deal which has just been consummated Tt that place by D. B. Gillette, of Prescott, represen- tatiye of the Hearst estate, whereby the latter purchased the Pacific gronp of gold mines at Pinos Altos, paying for them the princely sum of s250, ,0dO. The Enterprise reports it as being the biggest cash sale of mining property made in New Mexico in many years. The mines were formerly owned by Bell and Stevens of Pinos Altos.
 sIn all the company acquires" says the Enterprise, "ffteen valuable claims, twenty stamp mill in fairly good condition and ten and five stamp mill. Included in the transfer are also four ranches, known as the schaefer, Bennett, Landrum and Geiser ranches, upon which are large and ever flowing springs, which will furnish an ample supply of water for extensive mining and milling pur-- poses.
 "A run Of gold ore from these mines last summer, the result of forty-siz days run of the ten stamp nIill gave aretnrn of over s20 000.
 MT Gillette has been negotiating for several months for the pHrehase of this property, and has spent eonsid- erable time there in making his exam nations, mill runs, etc. He and two or three assistants have spent the last two months continuously there, and as a result, the purchase has been .l-. .-l.. l...l :,
The Florence tribune., 1897-05-08
Progress at Gleason.
From the Yuma sun.I


 Development work on She King of Arizona mine, at Gleason, discloses an ore body of a richness and extent which the owners fear to anticipate will con tiuue, but there is no indication that it will not continue. Ore is being taken out right along which equals in value that brought in at first, which occa- stoned the excitement over Heidelberg er's discovery.
 A contract has been let to J. Roe Young, of Sacaton, and c. ". Culver, ot Phoenix, to haul the ore from the mine to the mills. distance of thirty miles. They will begin hauling about May 15, and soon thereafter the stamps win be crushing out the golden metal.
 A fifty pound specimen of the ore from the King of Arizona was brought down this week and is on exhibition ai Shanessey saloon. It estimated to be worth $l0O.
 Many prospectors are securing the King of Arizona district, and sevcra1 new and good discoveries are reported