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iled a vast amount of additional labor. The commis- sioners are afraid that it will not be an easy matter to secure a treasurer. The salary is grossly inadequate for the labor, besides it is not an easy matter to give such a large bond, at least it is not a pleasant task. Geo. Bell, Dr. H. P. Huntington and Jo E. Sheridan left for the Mangas and the Gila country on Tuesday, for a hunt. They took along ammunition enough to stand off the dreadful Gila-monster, should they encounter him, and they will remain out as long as their ammunition holds out. They also took along some soda crackers. Dr. Huntington, who is an enthusiastic sportsman, took his spring over- coat and a copy of the Chicago Times for bedding. They are all ardent hunters, and they will no doubt give a good account of themselves when they return. Our city has been infested with a number of suspicious characters for several weeks, and strangers lounging around the saloons, having no visible means of support should be inter- viewed by our officers. Hold-ups are becoming painfully frequent, and we will not be sur- prised to hear shortly of several burglaries.