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i.J&.'iTTiVjjiJii.A. THE ARIZONA REPT3 i't Double the Circulation of A.ny Daily Paper Published in Ik VOL. IV. Mrs). Jossio Benton Fremont Tells a Pathetic Story.

SAYS SHE HAS BEEN ILL TREATED Ingratitude of a Political Protege of the General's. Takcu by tho Army and Congress Failes to Kestore It A Congressman Defeated the Bill. Annotated Press Dtsoatohes Nkw Yokk, April 20. Mrs. Jessie llontou Fremont, billow of Goneral John 0.

Fremont, wrote a story for the Inst issuo of Jonnto Jttnu'a magazine, Tlio Homomnkor, tlmt has caused much discussion. She calls It "A Home Found nnd Lost," and directly charges ex-Congressman John Coburn of Indiana, with being responsible for her failuro to get baek her homo in San Francis'co from the government. According to her story she wont witli the general to Sin Francisco eight years nftor their marriage and picked out an ideal spot lor a home. It was thirteen acres of tho oxtroruo end of San Jose Black Point, which juts out Into ttie channel near the entrance to tho harbor. Tho general bought tho property for 12,000 in gold from Mark Brumage, San Francisco Banker, and had the deeds mado out In his wife's name, Mrs Fremont gives a plcturcsquo description of tho homo they made there.

Then came tho civil war and Goneral Fremont, who had volunteered, wrote her to join him with the children in New York. Slio heard soon otter arrival that tho government had taken her home for military purees hut Secretary of War Stanton assured tho general tlmt tiio occupation was only temporary and would 1e satisfactorily settled. After vho war General and Mrs. Fremont tried to get their property back hut in vain. Today tho commander of tho department lias the homestead for a pleasure ground.

Tho hcihty is now known as Golden Onto Park, an I the property is very valuable. L'lie story end thus: "Twice wo made application to congress for redress. Twicrt tho bill passed the senate to restore nle my property. When thubill readied the houso the Ian time it was stopped by a Hiugle objection, and tho objector refused to give any reasons for his opposition to wntu was omerwiso sure oi a large majority, despite tho remonstrances of his frieuds. Ho was a Mr.

Gilmrn of Indiana, a Itepubilcan, who had asked and obtained Mr. Fremont's personal aid for his re-election, which had been doubtful otherwise. Mr. Coburn was proof oven against the tears of a young girl, whose father was waiting the verdict that wou'd leave him in poverty or restore him to fortune. Tho father was suffering from wounds contracted in tlio war aud Mr.

Goburu's obstinate, unoxplainable objection killed him. I trust that as there nro fjw men capable of sucli cold cruelty as Mr. Coburn I may have success in the rewarded effort I am making this winter to regain my lost home." This article camo to ex-Congrcss-man's Coburn'a attentiou last week and ho sent a letter of general denial to the Ilomomaker at once, for which ho demands as much publicity as was given Mrs. Fremont's story. Tlio reply will appaar in full in tho Juno issue of tho magazino, but the sympsis has been given out for publication.

He, says Mrs. Fremont has attacked him entirely without provocation and thai she has given an enormous state-insnt of facts. He quotes from tlio congressional record to show that Mrs. Fremont's bill came before him as a membsr of tho house committee on military affirs, and that on January 11, 1372, lie read the report on it beforo tlio house, the commute investigated the matter thoroughly, had opening hearings on it and gave opportunity for all testimony to ho handed in. it camo to the conclusion "that the claimants have no title to tho lands and at most have an equitable claim for nay for improve-mends upon which thoy wero made squatters." The house concurred in this report without ono dissenting vote.

"Next year, lato in the evening of March 3, a similar hill, passed by tho senate, was handed to the Iiouso. Mr. Holman of Indiana, objected to its passage because it had not been given to a house committee, and Mr. Nagley of Pennsylvania, objected, as it had previously been examined nnd rejected by the houso. Mr.

Coburn, on ono hand, there was a proposed substitute providing that improvements on the land be paid for to tho extent of 10,000, but tho house refused to pty anything nnd the bill was dropped. "I had nothing to do witli tho death of tho invalid father in fact I nover saw the weeping daugoter," says Mr. Coburn, "and I hold myself innocent of any injury to Airs. Fremont. I am not in dub ted iu any way to Mr.

Fremont for political help, in fact the aid is on tho other aide, aud anyhow I do nut believe that political dobis should bo paid from the public treasury. If not only a poli.ical creditor is to bu paid, but in addition a gangof Ills squatter friends are to bu subsidized out of the public money, then lot mo he considered an ingrato. "I havo not been in Washington since March, 1875," concludes Coburn, "and if tlio bill irf such a popular one, I fail to sue why it has not been presented and pasted in the past seventeen years." AUTKK9SKS SWIND1.KI). Tlmy rut Up Do pod It for Continue, llogus Mtnager Skips to Europe New Yokk, April 29. About thirty y)uii4 women of this city' who claim to bo actresses, are bewailing tho loss of various tvtins of money paid to Sydney II.

Liwrencc, a "theaterlcal manager." bomoof tlio women really are actresses, and it would bo supposed, ought to havo known hotter than to havo given their money to tho swindler. Ltwrenco was a remarkably handsome young Englishman tall, dignified and stylishly dressed. Ho advertised for actresses to take the leading rolu in a new production at a salary of 150 per week. Tho ploy was being completed and would soon be ready for the road, but it would bo neceseary for tlio applicants todeposit certain sum of money tho amounts rangimg fiom $150 to fouo lor costumes and to guarantee inoir appearance when called up, etc. Lawrence talked with each applicant separately and managed to keep his victims apart.

Last Thursday thirty of them appeared at the Lyceum Opera house for rehersal. They wero nil to take tho "leading part." Lawrence did notnppear. Acquaintanceships led to confidences, and confidences to a little tableau. They had all boon tricked in the samo way. Grace Ogdcn was one of tho victims.

Sho is an actress of some renown. When she called on Lawrence he took her to Delmonico's to dinner and there talked over the dotalls of tho now play and the now part she was to take. She was engaged for a period of thirty-live wcoks at a salary of $150 a week and Said Lawrence $500 for costumes, etc. precisely tho tiamo terms Miss Mat-tie Hughos-Urowne. another well- known actress, and twenty-eight wero engaged.

Miss Hrown retained tho option in her contract of going abroad in the middle of her engagement. Altogether Lawrence secured $5,000 from the women. Miss Brown gworo out a warrant for his arrest on Saturday on tlio chargo of obtaining money under false pretenses, but as yet Ltwrenco has not been apprehended. It Is believed that ho sailed on one of the Saturday stoamshi ps for Europe. WILL CONVICT BOTH.

9AFK II LOW KUS WILL GUT SKNTKNOK, A I.ONO Two Notorious Illinois Croolis I.lltrly to Mi it Term of rotirlenu Years In Prison. Associated I'rcss Dispatcher Ottawa, April 20. Ever since tlio Chicago detcctivo recognized the Harding and Lelaud safo robbers as "Kid" lloolihan anil Jim Browater, no torious crooks, Sheriff and Stateb's attorney Bluko havo been gathering Information concerning their records. It is of such character that they determined to lose no time in getting rid of tho ox-convicts, botli of whom were brought back to Ottowa under bail of $500 each. It was learned that pais of tlio men in Chicago and Cincinnati wero about to put this mini up for their release, when the authorities quietly called a special grand jury, which today found four in dictments against lloolihan and Brewster, three for burglary and one for malicious, mischief.

Monday their bail will be increased to each. Theto mon nro tho most noted criminals, confined in the county jail since Garrity and McGowan mado their escape eight years ago. Extra precautions have been taken to prevent a repetition of that uffuir. Thero is enough evidence against tho prisoners to convict, and they will probably not get less than fourteen years. A liKIUIi'H CONI'USION.

An Alarm Clock In her I'ocket IUIhoi it Itncket During tlio Ceremony. Nkw Youk, April 29. Something unexpected happened vesterday in East Twenty-eighth street, around the cor ner Iroin avenue. There was a quiet parlor wedding at thu houso of a physician a well-known doctor, and about twenty friends wero present to witness tho ceremony. Tho bride was tho physician's 18-year-old daughter, and tho groom was the son of a Brooklyn brewer.

Thero was to boa honeymoon trip after the marriage, and the mother of tlio bride with true maternal foresight had put French travelling clock in her daughter's pocket. It was a little bit of clock. Somehow it got wound up wrong. As tlio couple stood up with the ministor under the floral bell a hush fell on tho small assemblage and tho hush deepened as they knelt on a velvet cushion while tho preacher prayed. "Oh, Lord," said tho preacher, "let thy blessing rest upon this" "Br-r-r-r, plink, plink, plink," hurst out tho measly little alarm clock iu a tone of awful distinctness.

The venerable preacher oponed one eye inquiringly, but quickly closed it again as ho saw the groom's fat fattier scowling at him over his spectacles from tho corner of tlio room "Oh, Lord," said tho preacher, beginning ngain, "let thy "Br-r-r-r, plink, plink, plink," came from the depths of tho bride's pocket. "Oil, Lord," tho preacher in a voico of desperato calmness, opening both eyes and closing them again like a Hash, "let thy bless "Br-r-r-r, plink, plink, plink, plink, plink." Tho minister stopped. Tlio bride, whose faco was very red, and who had been Irvine in vain witli her left hand to choke off the, clock or shako it into submission, snatched it from tier poeket and passed it to the groom, who handed it to his bail man, who handed it to the brewer's wife, who glared at it and handed it to Iter htisbahd, who went out into tho hall, actually shaking his fist at it as lie went. The minister began his praver again nnd as he said "Oh, Lord" for tlio fourth time thero was a loud b.mg out in thu back yard which indicated that tho alarm clock had struck the fence with terri lie force. ritOMlNKNf WOM StranK" Disappearance or an Indiana I.n dy Visiting Iu Now Vnrk.

New Yokk, April 29. Mrs. Rosamond Peckinpaugh of Mount Vernon, Indiana wifo of the loading physician of that town, who hns been visiting witli her husband at No. lOlOTwenty-llhh street, this city, lor two months past, teriously missing. is inys-1 She left tho Iiouso on Friduy afternoon saying sho was going to tiic Eden Mu-see.

She has not been seen since. Sho uarrud gold-headed umbrella and 1. wore a gold watch. Her naino-wus on- graved on the umbrella handle and sho tho daughter ol the late Colonel Thomas had a niimborof her siting cards in i Jeflersbn Randolph, of Edgehill. Albo-hor pocket.

She also had G0 in her niarlelcounty, and a great-grand- Durt.o when she went out. The police havo been notified, but eo far have failed to find any clue to her whereabouts. PHOENIX, ARIZONA, SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 80, 1892. THE CRISIS Of BELGIUM. Question of Constitutional Revision Exciting the People.

ALL CLASSES ON THE QUI VIVE. The Present Fundamental Law Dates From 1831. A Chatifjo Is Viewed With Alarm By Many Conservative People. Associated Press Dispatches. BnussELs, April 29.

All classes in Belgium are on tho qui vivo over the question of constitutional revision. The present constitution is the only ono that Belgium has ever had. It was adopted soon nftor the declaration of independence of the kingdom, in 1831, and though at that time its liberality was far in advanco of that of any other form of government in Europo, and the franchise was given to 120,000 citizens, tho lapso of sixty years has wrought a great change in this respect. Other Nations have been extending the franchise, while Belgium's constitution lias remained unaltered. TucFdaynoxt this document will bo solemnly produced in the chamber of deputies, and tho question of its revision will bo voted upon.

ICing Leopold will then dissolve the chambers and now election will bo held under tho provisions of this same constitution. The Bourgeoise will mako desperato efforts to securo the election of conservative candidates pledged to altar the friinchiso ns little as possible. The revision of tho constitution will bp the bole business before the now chambers. When the work is completed tho king will again dissolve parliament uud another elec tion will take place, this time under the now or revised constitution. All this will occupy several months.

during which time the country will he convulsed by deb.ttes, demonstrations and pos-iiblo serious outbreaks. The working men, among whom are manv Socialists, demand that the franchise bo extended to at least 1,300,000 and perhaps to 1,500,000 peoplo. They are very much in earnest and will make trouble if their views are not well meant. King Leopyld is very liberal iu liis ideas, and hopes for tho wide extension of the franchise. He is also anxious to havo a clause inserted in the re vised constitution allowing him to ap peal to the peoplo whenever he cannot come to an agreement with his cabinet.

Most of the ministers are opposed to this innovation, which they argue puts a dangerous power in the hands of tho monarch, nnd in tho end bo likely to react unfavorably upon him by reason of the right which the people would feel they hod to be appealed to on trivial questions. Brief interviews havo been obtained witli soveral prominent politicians on thu subject of tho probable extent of the changes to bo made by revinion. Most of the statesmen approached, however, manifested reluctance to commit themselves to definite utterances of opinion. Thoy professed to bo without means of accurate prediction, and wero averse to being quoted in regard to an issue which all parties consider ns furnishing the most serious crisis Belgium bus experienced during her history as a kingdom. ms twins.

A Womnii Who Itan Awny From her II us linnd With his two Hoys. BEATitiuE.Neb., April 29. The conclusion of tilt Overstreet family trouble which began in Kansas eight years ago, took place in this city yenterday when tho two eons returned to their father, T. J. Overstreet, an ex-merchant of this city, who formerly liyed in Kansas.

Eight years ago ids wife ran away with railroad man, taking with her their twin boys, tlion aged eight years. The most careful and systematic search failod to reveal tne wereabouts of the fugitive's. A few days ago through a friend, ho located tho boys in tlio south-easteiii part of Knnsas. He immediate ly telegraphed tickets to friends thero and yesterday tho boys arrived here. The boys told of their adventures whilo away.

Thoy are now 10 years of age nnd say they have been subjected to nil manner of indignities ami cruelties, tlmt they wero forced to work for other people, and that their oarninga were token from them. Ihey havo been kept constantly from school, and bear evidences of rough treatment. Mr. Overstreet lias lived hero several years and is highly respected. AVKIIY CMSVISH JlUltUI.AKY.

fifty Thousand Imported Cigars Taken Krom a Store. New YonK, April 29. M. Bra nro a cigar importing firm of 281 Pearl street, are tho victims of a very clever burglary, perpetrated sometime Friday night or early Saturday morning. An entrance was effected through the roof and two men who had recently occupied a loft iu an adjoining building, and announced themsolves as commission merchants, were undoubtedly thu thieves.

They took 51,000 imported cigars. These goods thep carried to their roof, where they wero packed in a number of empty cases. Tlio stolen goodn wero removed and no trace of them or of tlio two men is as yet attainable Copper Mine to ltesume Work. Hancock, April 20. The Huron coppei mine, which closed down in November, throwing between 300 and -100 men out of employment, will start on a smaller scale, employing fifty men about 1.

A movement is op loot to consolidate the Huron with tho nln itoyul, an adjoining mine, which has not been running for several years. Jefferson's Grand-daughter IU. Baltimore. Anril 29. Mm.

Surah Nicholas is lying critically ill at hnr rf.swlriii'A in thta hor residence wit.i.v UIU daughter of Thomas Jefferson. On tho close of the civil war Miss Randolph opened with her sister at Edgehill a I large school for you ug ladies. She was afterward for several years the princi- Sal of Petapten institute, Ellicott City, and about ten years ago opened a school in this city. She was the author ot "Tho Domestic Life of Thomas Jefferson" and "A Life of Stonewall Jackson for Children." SAID HE QAMULKI). Iteuseu Alleged by White Cup fur Murdering a Negro at Clarkton, Ho.

Dexter, April 29. News has just reached here of the killing of David Sims, a negro, by White Cans, near Clarkton, a small town in Dunklin county, seven miles south of Maiden. Sims had only been at Clarkton, live or six months, having gone there from the vicinity of New Madrid, and elnco Ids residence theJe had conducted himself well, and was seemingly a quiet, inoffensive fellow, hut it was reported that he was in the habit of gambling and had had some trouble with other negroes at Maiden not long prevous to his death. It is also stated that he had been not! lied by an anonymous letter two or three times to leave the country, and he was not surprised, it seems, when the mob called for him. Sims' wife and another negro man were in the room at the time, but they were hot molested, hut were warned not to give any alarm.

The' party that did the killing wero tracked north the next morning. HKTTKKTIIAN A GOLD MINK. A Spring In Molilalia" Which Cure the Tasto for Liquor. OiiKAT Falls, April 29. The richest mineral ever found in the state is reported from Bonhart, in the Little Belt district.

Tho vicn is eight inches thick and assays from $2,000 to 20.000 a ton. Tlio ore is fairly streaked with ruby silver. Reports of rich discoveries of gold continue to come from the Little ltockies, sojthwest of Chinook, a ton of surface or float ore from tho mines yield ing over fouu in uuition. A stream oi water coming from the Gold Bug mine is said to euro the tasto for liquor and is named the Bichloride of Gold Spring. PANIC AT CIIUKCII.

Many I'enplo Trampled Under Foot ami Otherwise Injured. Husband and Wife Asphyxiated. Nkw Yokk, April 2D. A man and woman registered as John Vagari and wife, of Washington, were found asphyxiated this morning in Park Row hotel. The woman was dead and tho man is Tramps Kill Kadi Other.

Faihiount, W. Va. April 29. Three men were killed last evening in a drunk en row. Two days ago three tramps.

who had kidnapped two hoys from Saginaw, camo to Fairmount and camped near town, keeping the boys in confinement. Last evening the gang was joined by a man named Tracy of Dunbar. Ho started a row and 'the gang turned their pistols on one another and two were killed. One was shot through the left nipplo and another had his jugular vein cut. The boys gave the alarm.

8hot Ills Sun Inlaw. Texabkana, April 29. Three years ago, at New Boston, twenty miles distance, Charles Kingwell and Miss Jennie Sharp were married. They did not live happily together, and recently Kingwell has beaten his wifo. Last night J.

D. Sharp, his father-in-law. a wealthy planter, went to Kingwell's house to "lick him." The old man got the worst of the licking, but managed to draw his pistol and shot Kingwell through the heart, killing him instantly. Sharp surrendered today. The Second Decision.

Santa Fe, N. April 29. The court of private land claims today handed down its second decision affirming the grant to the town of Albuquerque, made in 1707. The court holds that although no original papers could be found, that under the Spanish law tho town was en titled to four leagues of land, or about 18,000 acres. The tract takes in the site of the present city of Albuquerque and nettles titles thero.

The court adjourned to meet in Denver June 1st, and in Santa Fe August 15th next. Ilogus Sllyer Certificates. St. Louis, April 29. The secret Rervico here has run up against a counterfeit $5 bill which bears evidence in worn condition of its success as a moil-uni of exchange.

It is a counterfeit silver certificate, check letter, plato number, act of August 4, 188G. The only defect is that tho Grant head, with which it is stamped is badly etched. Tho general color of the bill is a little too light. Watches at Vantilburg Davison. TIIK ItAILIlOADS AUK COMINO.

Surveyors on the Southern Tactile Complete Their Labors. N. C. Eads, chief engineer, F. V.

Schuyler and G. A. Streitz, of tho Southern Pacific surveying parly, arrived iu tho city from Prescott. They have completed the survey and aro here to complete the footing up of field notes. Whether they will begin work immediately on the grnding is not definitely known, but tlio grade stakes are already Bet and thero is nothing now apparent to prevent activo work within a few days.

Prcsro'tt people think this will be the first nortli and south road completed and tho coining of this partv to Phucnix would indicate they meant luBine8. The prospect for an early building and completion of both lines was never brighter than at present, and before the peoplo of this city know it, trains will be running on the two lineB and Phcenix will bo a railroad center. DK. TITUS' Ills Ileinalns Iteach Sacramento Iu Safety Where They Await Hurlal. A letter from I.

8. Titus, says that the Masons received Dr. Titus' body at tho depot on ils arrival and it is now lying in state at the Masonic tem ple where the body will remain until Saturday, May 1, when thofunoral is intended to bo ono of tholarettMasonic affairs that havo taken place fOr a long time as lodges are coining from all directions. Vi Clocksj Vantilburg Davisom JIM0N10NF0RMAY0R The Hcpnblicans Have Time. a Rousing- AND NOMINATE A SUKE TICKET.

Frank KIrkland, Treasurer, George Hamlin, Marshal. E. M. Mills, C. Eschnian and Frank A.

Phillips for tho City Council. The Republican city convention was called to order last night by G. V. II. Shaver, secretary of the city central committee, and nominations made for chairman.

Judge J. B. Early and Geo. F. Coats were nominated and tiie vote stood 14 for Coats and 25 for Early.

Georgo Kirkland was elected secretary. After thoreadingof the call of tho city committee nominations wero made in order of the call. The first nomination was for mayor. In a short speech, in which ho paid a high compliment to his character as a citizen and a man. T.

J. Wolfley nominated Hon. J. D. Monilion.

The mention of Monition's name brought out enthusiastic applause. On motion of L.J. Wood and I A. lime tho nomination was declared unanimous. Cries of "Monihon." "Monihon." then resound ed through tho hall.

The new mayor-elect came forth and made a brief but pointed speech. Ho favored and economy at tho samo time. Ho wanted to see Phoenix keep apace with tho times, and jf elected ho would do his share. His speech was greeted witli ioiiu applause. Frank Kirkland received tho unanimous nomination for city treasurer.

Kirkland's name likewise brought out boisterous applause. The nomination citv marshal was filled with tho same enthusiasm by the name of popular Geo. Hamlin. Geo. tried to make a speech of declination, hut they wouldn't have it and sat down on him vociferously.

A motion then carried that a fifteen minute recess bo taken to allow each ward to present names for councihnen, and likewise two names from each ward for the city central committee. When tho convention reconvened, the committee made the following reports: Councilmen. For councilman from the second ward. C. Eschnian.

For councilman from the third ward, Frank A. Phillips. For councilman from the fourth ward, E. M. Mills.

Central Committee. First ward C. J. Dyer, J. W.

Bolton. Second ward L. J. Wood, Geo. Bernard.

Third ward Thos. Malloy, W. O. Hueon. Fourth ward W.

L. Vail, F'rank Luke. Committeo-nun-at-large G. V. II.

Shaver. Tho reports of tho committees were unanimously adopted and an adjournment taken sine die. Tho convention was in session a little jess than an hour and presented a striking contrast in harmony and rapidity of movement to tlio turbulent scene enacted in tho Democratic camp Wednes day. In fact thero was no scramble or ill temper. The best of feeling ran throughout tho entire proceedings and the body adjourned jubilant over the nomination of a good ticket and almost certain success.

Fou male cheap A lot of counters and shelving. Enquire at tho old grocery stand of G. V. II. Shaver, next door east of Goldman Co.

LOCAL BREVITIES. Tho S. F. P. P.

graders expect to reach Prescott by July 4. The British-American society has ad journed sine-die. Some substantial improvements in the way of grading have been dono re cently. The chamber of commerce will meet on Monday night. Tecy contemplate ordering a number of pamphlets similar to those issued some time ago.

It is rumored tho Democratic candidates put up quite liberally and no doubttho reluctant voter will be intimidated as usual with dos pesos. The lire department will hold a regular meeting on Monday next. This is the time for election of officers and no doubt there will be a full attendance, The boys who have been disturbing the peaceful slumbers of some of the citizens on Cortez street would better look out or they will get into trouble. Tlio elegant mansion of Y. T.vSmitli is almost completed, and some or the.

rooms have already been finished. This is ono of tho finest residences in the city. Cattle aro now coming in from the mountains in good condition, and feed ers aro selling at $1.75 strong. Home buyers are handling most ol thoiraueat present. On Monday evening, Garden Vallcv lodge No.

1, 1. O. G. will enjoy a feast of strawberries and cream after installation of officers, but only members will bo admitted. Drunks aud irregularities nro a little scarce on the eve of election.

Only ono case yesterday. He will get out in time to vote on Tuesday evening, it ms name is on the great register. The Prescott stage upset last Tuesday night and spilt out the six passengers. No one was hurt but they all took a walk of two miles to tho next station. F.

C. L. Sergeant was among the walkers. Jas. McClintock, who has for tho past few months been engaged iu teaching in tlio northern part of tho territory, lias returned to Phoenix land accepted A position ou the Gazette a9 hook-keener, and collector.

fr? The Democratic central committee held a meeting yesterday afternoon, cnt 3 o'clock, with closed doors. Tfle eDjct of the meeting was to formulate HiMu i of campaign and to raise theflSOwto. necessary to carry out, tneir ecneww tjf Tho Historical society is rewlrl-if -SJfe. npiv infnrtnntirtn no doubt soon have aCaninletefbl, of Arizona. As this ment Arizona has more the other coast or slope ritories together.

w-jjjMK Unity lodge No. 11. 1. O. Wwhicli has been meeting in Wilson dWtrict.i will change to the school house irrdis-trict 14.

noith of the asvlumtoniirht. and a delegation of Phoenix Good Tern-. plars will be in attendance to ossiei; mem ro get seuieu in tneir new-quarters. The Indian school at the West End house has been closed during tho past few days as Prof. Rich is moving his uusky chargea to more commodious quarters erected for them three miles north of tho city.

The new building which has just lieen completed is a fine one and cost the United States govern-government over $22,000. Other buildings contemplated on the 160 acre farm will make tho entire expenditure reach $100,000. The ISmlge of Honor. Quite a noticeable feature of the picnic of tho East End school was the wearing of a badge labelled "Honor." Upon inquiry it was ascertained that these wore presented by Professor Woll-man to boys who did not "play for keeps" during the term beginning after the holidays. As there were quite a number it seems the evils of gambling havo been pretty well taught at the East End school.

Rings, Vantilburg Davison. SCHOOL PICNICS. A UALA DAY l'OIt TIIE CIIILOKKN. JIAri'V Kxerclse at the Three Hchools I'lcnles at Two or Them A Successful Term Closes. Yesterday was a gala day for the schools of Phoenix.

lhe threo schools each held closing exercises, and picnic dinner was given by both the East and West End schools. At the Central school tho exercises were early in tho day on oceount of the picnic dinners at both tho other schools. They consisted of recitations, orations, novelty entertainment, and good bre addresses, in which considerable feeling was exhibited by both teachers and pupils. At the West End school the picnic was held in the Hosea Greenhaw giovo one mile southwest of tho city. Thero was a large attendance of parents and friends, as well as pupils, from tho central school.

Tho exercises were of an excellent cnaracter anu nigiiiy appreciated. Swings and everything necessary for the amutement of the children were provided and nothing was left undone to contribute to their comfort. Miss Horence Mann, tho principal of this school, was aoiy assisted by the veteran pedagogue of the territory, Prof. Marcus Martin, and the lady teachers of the school. At the East End school house the picnic was held iu the Phoenix park and was enjoyed by hundreds of citizens.

Elaborate preparations were mado in the provisions for seating tho throne The improvised tabtes wero laden with luxuries aud everyono heartily enjoyed the occasion. Tho following is the excellent pro gram oi the closing exercises of the. feast 8CI1001 Song i May uay." Salutation. lieu Porter Keciutlou Ollbcrt "The Good." Recitation Deborah Irvine "Mother's Kool." Song Children of First Grade "The Birds." Recitation Eugene Kedewlll "Going on an Errand." Recitation Jennie. Wilson "Right Living Recitation Stroud "Sweet-heart Mother.

Dialogue Eight boi and "Make the Best of It." Recitation Howard Long ou ieeno xtain. Recitation MattloGarnett "iio me body's Mother." Song Reballejman "Over Field and Meadow Recitation Holcn "My First Plpo." Recitation Walter Logan "A BroVen hearted Dutchman." Maypole Children DIncted by Mlsstiarllck. Song School "Vacation." Valedictory Frank Olbbs Following tho abovo program an abundant tcpast of good things was 3pread upon tables by the good tilings of the district. Tho afternoon wag spent in games, till 2:30 o'clock when five street cars were in readiness to take all to their homes. Children were taken from the East End schools to tho nark at 10 o'clock.

The schools of the citv have been ablv conducted during the year just closed and the schools of Phoenix will compare very favorably with those of the older states. While the majority of the teachers employed dining the past year were ladifp they have shown an equal ability both to control nnd instruct. PERSONAL NOTES. Mrs. Chas.

I fay den and Mrs. Col. Atkinson of Tcmpe camo over on tho morning train yesterday nnd returned in the evening. R. J.

Long, of Gray's Harbor. Washington, arrived on tho morning train yesterday. He is looking for a location to go into the mercantile business nnd is well pleased with Phoenix; W. P. and J.

P. ICing will leave Monday morning over tlio Black canon stage route for Prenrott. They will Flagstaff, Williams and all tho towns and mining camps of any importance in the northern part of tho territory. D. 0.i Williams has accepted position inlho quartermaster's department In San.

Francisco and will leave this city May 6. Mr. Williams is bright young business man and leader in society He will be missed by his many friends, who wish him success iu the Gate Citv. Miss Mary Etter. daughter of Hon.

E. M. Etter of this yesterday front Jasper county, Missouri, wliero sho' has been engaged in tcachln tastier county ranks fin-t in education all the counties ol no tiouut Miea Kiior iannitn ntniirli.nt ami will iw a valuable iiiTiuisUioti to the able corp of tcachcru of the Valley, 7rii.orrrLcx Vv DIFFEIlu. MltBjSkcle 8U Relent No lurclie'spTiU'j. 'ifc -nt X'VioTSchools? TBi" OK.

-5 "When theJAmlriiv' cauio'mto theSalr had to traverse nines in wagons, foot. lhe railroads had notvt west oi me Missouri andk Mails were infrequent'iHAL and newspapers thero The barbarous' Apaches vaj the roads and travel "was perilouify direction. RL The only evidence of cultivation the abandoned canals of a prehistoric rncu uuu mu uaKeu eartn wuicil lUUj i 1 iuui luiujcny cuiiivaicu. St There were no houses ahdno furni ture, and in fact nono of the comfortfof civilization to which they hadrbeeif Ac customed. t.1 The skeleton of civil a feeble imitation and at Santa Fe.

governmen the capital Military protection was Ecar'cc ai inefficient. There was no mill to grind (rain, no distillery to make whiskey, no brewery to manufacture beer. Neither churches nor school houses relieved the dreary prospect, and tho meequite trees gavo but nn imperfect shade. The only music that cheered the night was the incessant howling of gangs of hungry coyotes. It required stout hearts and strong arms in the midst of this cheerless desolation to set to work without adequate tools, with insufficient subsistence, nnd surrounded by barbarous foes, to build homes in this wilder lice and procure the Decenaries of life; but the early settlers proved equal to the emergency.

The desolation of the country, th danger of the Apaches, and the fear wild beasts and reptiles, wcie not all they had to contend with. Civil war was impending aud settlers were not agreed among themselves which sido they -would take. Some were trom the north and some wero from the south: and the natural sympathies of mankind are with home and kindred. In the discussion of tiic subject strifes Erequently arose and sometimes ened in loouBhed. At the beginning of tlio war (June 1801) the few troops of the United States stationed in tho territory were ordered to "abandon tho conntrv, burn everything between the Colorado and the Kio Grande that would subtst nn enemv, and not to allow any citizen within three miles of their lines." Tlio few settlers in tho country were left to be killed and plundered by the merciless Apaches.

It is almost impossible at thie day to realize the barbarism aud desolation which ensued. There was neither civil nor military government nnd man waB relegated to his original condition of savagery. NOW. Railroads aro extended on two line through the territory and cross roads are being constructed as rapidly as" required. 'The mails from the Atlantic cities reach the remotest postoffico in Arizona in than a week.

Tho telegraph and the telepliono arc here where-ever they are needed. The mills grind day and night. The churches of every denomination ornament every town and valley, irrigating canals fructify the earth aud the crops are more abundant per acre than any other part of tho world. Tho mines have been partially opened and yeld every mineral that is UBeful to man. The native grasses supply sustenance for hundreds of thousands of horses, castle, sheep and goats.

Orchards have been planted and yield so abundantly that the only question is to find a market for the fruit. Vineyards are flourishing and we shall soon have wine for exportation. Industrial enterprises havo been projected and with enterprise we can soon make our own sugar, bacon, lard, tobacco, whUkey. beer and the other nec essaries of life. Wool can be shipped abroad, but a woolen mill will not be long in coming.

Cotton can bo raised and manufac tured the country. Tne I'ima inuians (lid it centuries ago. New and unique resources aio being developed every day. The canaigre plant will supply tannic acid for tan yards, medicine for the nf- meted, ilyea for cloth, snult lor catarrh, powder for tho teeth and perhaps an element in generating electricity. The university ol Arizona will spread practical scientific knowledge: nnd thu public schools nro not excelled in tho older Looking at it "Then and Now," there are solid reasons for encouragement, and groat inducement jor labor, for after all, labor is the only capital and In-custry is the only road to comfort.

A more concentrntedi effort would bring more rapid prosperity. II. 1 Fob sale chcai1 A lot of counters and ehelving. Enquire at the old grocery etand of G. V.

II. Shaver, next door eaet of Goldman Co. The victor and tlio vanquished after 'selection will meet together nt the Opera house at 8 o'clock in tlio evening to shake hands. Furnished Rooms. Cool, nlcelv furnished rooms inTadobol house, witli privileges of bath.f OjlPat Pha nix hotel.

rfJ0 Strnwlierry baskets, trce and nil kinds of dried p- boxes, at Holmrs Li JfljVgSjk mm3mrTrirfM 1 JtiS. -I-' M. ifcW i.