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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13
4 Fence That Beats Barbed Wire.

Last week the finishing work was done on the new thirty miles electric fence just put in by the U. S. Electric Fence Company under contract with the L x ranch management. The engine was turned loose and the cur rent turned on for the entire line, and since then and from this on she huns on in wonderful shape-she stands a system of practical fencing neither surpassed nor equalled by any other It extends from a point about two miles out to a point way over in Car son county beyond the southern Kan sas road, and to say that the manage ment which grasped at once its utility and had it built--to say that this management and the people who nave inspected it are pleased would be a mild expression. It is simply one of the wonders of science, and is a mon ument to its inventor. On Saturday a party had a demonstration of its effectiveness. On one side of the fence stood some dozen or fifteen steers, on the other stood one alone
 He undertook to break through and go over to the majority. He had no idea he was tackling a buzz saw when he struck that smooth wire fence
 We'll sir, he jumped like he was hit at once by forty million hornets, and with hls tail coiled over his back he wheeled and only struck the ground in high places. Then the fifteen made a dash to join and follow him. One by one they rubbed that electric fence, and as fast as they did they jumped, bawled, kicked, wheeled and sailed off as though they had urgent business at the north pole and only had a few hours in which to make 1t. That cleo tIic fence is stunner-it Is the eighth and greatest wonder of the world. Not one of these cattle was hurt, but not one of them will go near that fence again.-Amarillo Northwest.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13

A railway along the great canyon of the Colorado river, whose walls in some places rise thousands of feet above the water, is the most striking of the numerous railway projects of the year, says the Las Vegas Optic. Among the advantages claimed by the projectors are that the grades will be only about five feet to the mile com pared with grades of seventy-five and one hundred feet, which other rail ways to the Pacific coast have to en- counter; that the road will open up ''the grandest scenic route in the world,' will develop country possess ed of inexhaustible deposits of the base and precious metals, stone, lime, salt, forests and grazing land; will have no snow to trouble 1t, and will have water running past every foot of it; that all freights will be delivered to 1t on down grade and that no road can parallel it within several hundred miles on the east and west. With these and other advantages claimed, the proposed Denver, Cobra do, Canyon & Pacific railroad enter prise certainly has unusual claims to attention. The road is projected to run near Grand Junction in western Colorado to San Diego on the Califor- mia coast, distance stated at 1,05O miles, of which about 200 miles lie in the Grand canyon. It is said that not more than score of people have ever gone through the canyon, several lives having been lost in the attempt and the question whether a railway could be built there even if the money were forthcoming has yet to be solv ! cd
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13

So long as the people take such a lively interest ill the result of a con test of brute force and endurance, such as the recent meeting of Sullivan and Kilrain, there can be no law pro- hibiting such exhibitions made sufii- ciently strong to prevent them. There Is an undercurrent of relish for sports of cruel nature pervading the whole human family to a greater or less ex- tent, and it displays an uncomfortably cons )icuous connecting link between the human and animal nature in it's savage tendency. It is the demon stration of an original instinct of primitive man that all the culture and refinement of many generations have failed to utterly eradicate, and so long as public sentiment fosters it, it will flourish far greater that the most highly prized human virtue, even as the rank weeds overshadow the useful plants. There is not one redeeming feature developed in the prize ring. Science gains nothing by the measure of muscular strength as between two individual brutes and not one refined pleasureable sensation is produced. It is cruel, brutal sport that should subject it's principals and abettors to imprisonment and fines.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13
EfectFict Filters.

This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electrict Bitters sing the same song of praise. A purer medicine does not exist and it is guaranteed to do all that Is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the Liver and Kid- neys, will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and other affections caused by impure blood.-Will drive Malaria from the system and prevent as well as cure all Malarial fevers.-For cure of Headache, Constipation and Indi- gestion try Electric Bitters-Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money le- funded.-Price 50 cts and $100 per bottle at Thomas F. Weedin's Drug store.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13

WE hope the miners of Pinal coun- ty take sufficient interest in the well fare of their industry to arrange a creditable exhibit of ores at the St. Louis Exposition. But very little ex- pense is attached, while the possible benefits are something worth striving for. Every mine owner can easily contribute a few choice samples, prop erly labeled with name of mine, dis trict, depth, width, average assay, and assay of sample, all of which at once furnishes the visitor to the Exposition with 8 few foundation facts upon which to open negotiations locking to the purchase of such properties as may please him. St. Louis has an abun- dance of capital ready to invest in legitimate mining enterprises in Ari- zona, if their attention can be drawn to the good opportunities that exist here. We teel asured that credit able exhibit of our ores at St. Louis will result in the introduction of large capital for the development of our mines, and consequently every in- dustry will be stimulated to a refresh ing activity.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13
Communicated.
IOHAWK.

Hon. Richard c. Mccormick, the former Secretary and afterwards Gov ernor of the Territory, and who twenty five years ago helped to locate Pres colt and gave it its name, sends his most cordial greetings to his old friends and associates, and congratu- lates them and the people of Prescott upon the completion of the first quar- ter of century of the existance of the place. We wish our old friend could have been with us yesterday to join the celebration and to witness the crowds of patriotic men, women and children who thronged our streets. He would have had a warm wei come from the old-timers and from all who have not been unmindful of his useful career since leaving Arizona in the service of the people of the whole country in various important positions. We reciprocate our ex-governor's kind ly feeling and are glad that he con tinues to take lively interest in all- Prescott Courier.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13
A Rich Field.

In the mountains between Vulture and the Hassayampa, and about five miles southeast of the lower Walnut dam, is mining country that for richness and extent is without equal on the coast. For years its existence has been known, but for various req sons 1t has never been prospected, and under the present condition of things will not be. It Is and has been ren- dezvous for the most lawless of the Mexican element that predominates that section, and were it's secrets known it would solve many a crime that heretofore has been shrouded in mystery. It is stated, and not with out probability, that there live those who participated in the Martin, Stan ton and GribGle murders, besides many other tragic mysteries that have occurred in the vicinity of Antelope and Vulture.
 Remains of an old furnace and re- tort were recently found there, and it is presumed they were used i'll melt ing and remolding the bars of bullion which have from time to time been stolen from stages between Phenix and Prescott, and the treasure wagons between Vulture and Phenix. At present tie place is inhabited by Mex jeans, who, when earning an honest livelihood, follow the avocation of mining, and they frequently bring large quantities of rich ore into this and other neighboring towns. They have intimidated white prospectors to such an extent that they dare not go into the district and remain any length of time, and it would be foolish for them to go in and run any such risk.
 At different times some very rich l specimens of silver ore and nuggets l have been taken from the district, and all assay away up in the thousands. 1 The ore is principally silver and con- taihs no refractory elements, and the lodges from which 1t was taken are said to be large and well defined Considerable placer mining has been done ill the vicinity, and much of the l gold has found its way to Phenix and Prescott.
 It is, without doubt, very rich dis trlct, and should not remain in 1t; present condition. It is too valuable a locality to give up to such a lawlesS gang, and means should be taken by the authorities of this and Yavapa counties to get possession of 1t and ric that section of an element that ha'
 caused such widespread terror.- Phenix Tribune.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13


 THE people of this valley have at last become aroused to the necessity of spreading broadcast to the world some information respecting it's won derful resources and opportunities, and the first efforts will be devoted to the preparation of facts to lay before the special senatorial committee that will visit Arizona in September. This labor accomplished, our people should organize a permanent board of trade or similar body to further the general interests of the valley in every legiti- nate manner. By its means concerted efforts can be exerted to cover a wide range of needs for our valley and a great deal a good can be accomplished that is beyond all individual cndeavor. Let the good work so well begun for special purpose be expanded to cover the necessities of the future and the public will reap a rich harvest from it's good works.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13

A DISPATCH from Washington states that Captain John G. Bourke, of the Third Cavalry, and Professor Painter of Boston, representing the Indian Rights association, have returned from a trip for the purpose of selecting a site for the future home of Chief Ge- ronimo and his band of Apaches, and they are now engaged upon their re- port to the war te)Ar m mt. These Indians are at present confined in very cramped quarters at Mount Yer non barracks, Ala, and it is the wish of the Indian Rights association to provide them with a tract of land con taining about 10000 acres. Captain Bourke and Professor Painter have found such tract in the Indian reser- vation in Swan county, N. C., which is at present occupied by about two thousand Cherokees. The Cherokees are willing to sell. Geronimo is de lighted with the prospects of removal but is disappointed at not getting back to Arizona. The government will not, however, allow him to gc west of the Mississippi again, notwith. standing his protestations that he wants to be a good Indian.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13
Is Consumption IncurahIe?

Read the following: MT. c. H. Nor ris, Newark, Ark, says: "Was down with Abscess of Lungs, and friends and physicians pronounced me an h. curable Consunlptive. Began taking Dr. Kings New Discovery for Con sumption, am now on my third bot tie, and able to oversee the work on my farm. It is the finest medicine ever made"
 Jese Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says: Had it not been for Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption l would have died of Lung Troubles. Was given up by doctors. Am now in best of health." Try it. Sample bottles free at Thomas F. Weedin's s Drugstore.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13
An A APricultnraI Marvel.

The Yuma Sentinel calls the atten- ton of its readers to the subjoined letter from the Chrystoval correspond ent of their paper "Mohawk" Is a thoroughly reliable gentleman and every statement made by him is de- serving of the most implicit belief The wonderful growth of alfalfa de- scribed by him is, we believe, unpar- alleled in the annals of agricultural productiveness. Yuma county and is superb valley, the Mohawk, stand above and portion of the much vaunt- ed southern California.
 CHRYsTovAL, Yuma County,
 Arizona, July l, 1889. Editor Sentinel - Why have you not told your readers about George W. Norton's wonderful field of alfalfa on his "Mount of Olives" ranch in the Mohawk valley? Last November he measured off eight acres and ploughed and seeded 1t with twenty pounds Of seed to the acre. In April he cut it the first tune and had twenty tons of cured hay. Early in June he cut it the second time and had twenty four tons of cured hay. This is no guess work, but the amount has been arriy- ed at by United States government measurement rules for buying forage for the army, the measurement hay ing been made by L. A. Hicks, civil engineer and engineer of the Mohawk canal. On Saturday last, June 18th, the growing alfalfa was measured and stood g inches high, having grown within fraction of l4 inches per day since the last moving, This is a state ment of cold, naked facts that can be verified by the oath of dozen as good men as live in Arizona.
 Now, Mr. Editor will you tell your readers what such land with perpetual water right is worth per acre?
 MOHAWK.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13

THE Pima county supervisors have adopted d new plan in dealing with land grant claimants and have ordered all this class of lands assessed a seven- ty-five cents per acre, after deducting the gross amount of the aggregate private entries made by bonafide set tiers thereon. This action will bring the land grant cormorants into a predica- ment that will worry theme somwhat. even If it does not result in augment ing the public exchequer. If the Reavis-Peralta claim was assessed in this county and in Maricopa, what ever shadow oftitle the claimants may have would soon be vested in the Ter ritory, for the taxes will never be paid. If such action does not complicate matters by recognizing a title known to be Fraudulent, it might be worth trying. When a man lays claim to property he ought to be willing to pay his just proportion of the public taxes, even though subsequent judicial or legislative proceedings should de- termine that his claim is void. h. stances are not rare where two or more persons have paid the taxes upon property Co which both laid claim, and no right of rebate was allowed when the courts finally passed upon the question of tit
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13
Merely Paternal Pride.

When Col. Evergreen came down town the othsr morning several of his teeth were miss ing, his eyes were of a blue black and hisnose looked disconcerted and uncomfortable.
 Still he wore beaming smile.
 Colonel" remarked @ friend, ''what are you grinning about with your face pounded up like that5''
 ''The fact is," responded the colonel, feel incly, Il have always believed that my son Henry would never amount to anything. He grew impudent this morning and 1 endeav- ored to correct him with an old fence rail. To my surprise and delight he sailed into me and licked me all around tho barn and across a ten acre field l tell you he has in him the qualities of one of natures noblemen. Lin coin Journal
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13

THE Sullivan Kilr ain mill in Louisi ana, last Monday, resulted in the de feat of the latter bruiser, who failed to come to time on the seventy-sixth round He was badly whipped and one report says several of his ribs were broken by Sullivan's terrific blows. It is misfortune that both were not incapacitated for further service in the prize ring.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13

TIE Wild West show, now exhibit ing in Paris, was put to a severe test few days ago by some skeptical Frenchmen who backed their iudg- ment with coin that they could pro- duce horse the cowboys could neither saddle, bridle nor ride. A large and vicious stallion was introduced, which was successfully lassoed and saddled. and after lively contest in bucking it was ridden about the ring complete ly subdued. This feat excited the ad- miration of the audience and was cheered vociierously What the west .ern cowboy don't know about subdu- lpg equine viclousuess is hardly worth Earning.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13

TIE necessity of a railroad through this valley is becoming more apparent with each succeeding year and every interest of the county recognizes this fact. The farmers need cheaper and expeditions transportation; the min CTS are inactive for want of it; the stockmen consume much of their prof it's in the long drive to the railroad. and the merchants are compelled to pay heavy freight charges and are sub jected to annoying delays and damage to their goods by the haul from Casa Grande. There is no individual resi- dent of the county who will not di- rectly or indirectly benefited by the construction of a railroad, even though it does not reach the immediate vicin- ity of his posses s;ons, for he shares in the general prosperity that such an enterprise creates. If Final county was possessed of comparatively small natural resources, railroad would be of little consequence, for it cannot create much out of nothing; but there is no portion of Arizona so rich in all the natural elements of wealth and prosperity and it demands all the modern facilities for their proper and early development. A railroad will not only bring to our doors a throng of investors, but it will enable our mine owners to bring their properties up to productive basis and establish large mining camps and reduction works, giving employment to many thousands of wage workers. This will create good and permanent home market for all the products of the az ricultural valleys and the two indus tries will dovetail together to their mutual profit anl satisfaction. The strangers coming from the east will recognize our thrift and enterprise by acquiring interests here and becom- ing residents of our incomparable val ley. For all this great amount o community good we must expect tc hold out sufficiel induCement to en list the consideration of capital in con structing Q railroad, and the usua conditions of subsidy will surely bt demanded. It is the tribute capita levies upon our necessities, and ye the price is insignificant compared tC the benefits we will receive. A sub sidy Of a quarter oi million dCllar ill forty-year bonds at six, or even five per cent, will produce magical effec upon our prosperity, and the taxe
 paid by the railroad after it is bull
 will very nearly equal the interest up on the bonds, to say nothing of tn
 increased property valuations con tingent thereon We can easily afford to pledge this price for our futur
 prosperity, particularly as that pros perity, which will enjoy its greates
 benefits, will be alone responsible 10
 its payment. We must keep up witt
 the progress of the world or the pro
 cession will leave us fur behind, an,
 we believe our people fully appreciat
 the necessity that calls for the exel
 else of liberal policy when there
 so much at stake.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13

Let us give the readers of THE EN- TERPRIsE a little timely advice. Hot weather is coming and with it colc, cholera morbus, dysentery and di arrhoea. The only safe way to com bat these diseases, is to keep some reliable remedy at hand, and all who have tried Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy will admit that it is the most prompt, re- liable and successful medicine known for these complaints. It costs but 25 or 50 cents, and may be the means of saving you or your family much suffer- ing, if not life itself, before the sum- mer is over. For sale by Thos. F. Weedin.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13
Everything in Its Place.

Architectural Upholsterer-And how do you think of having the library furnished, MT Gasbuhn9
 Mir, Gasbuhm-Why, want pool table in it, and a sideboard, of course; q couple of card tables and e lay out for the chess club, md what little whim whams and frenzies you want to make it look we'll
 Architectural pholsterer-And about the book shelves; will you
 Mir. Gasbuhnl-Oh, shoot the book shelves; put the books in the boys rooms; they're go ing to school; don't want books stuck under my nose when I'm busy enjoying myself Burdette in Brooklyn Eagle
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13
A Mountain Lion Killed by Two Brave
 Boys.

Eddie and James Chappell, aged eleven and thirteen years respectively, though tender ill years, distinguished themselves a few days ago, by killing a mountain lion weighing 104 pounds. The youngsters, sons of our estimable friend, k. D. Chappeli, of Antelope Valley, were awakened from their slumbers at } o'clock in the morning by the baying of their fathers pack of fox hounds. Hurri edly dressing and arming themselves with guns loaded with birdshot they hurried in the direction Of the uprOar expecting to find that the dogs had treed a wild cat, out discovered to their astonish- ment nothing less formidable than a mountain hon glaring at them from the branches. Nothing daunted the little fellows fired several shots at the ferocious brute, finally succeeding in causing it to break it's hold and fall among the dogs who immediately at tackled him from all sides. The ami mal made several attempts to reach the boys, but each time was prevented by the hounds biting him from the rear, which caused him to sit up on his hindquarters to fight them off with teeth and claws. At length one of the youthful nimrods advanced to within few feet of the lion and fired another charge point blank at the creature's head which tumbled him over. In stantly the other boy seized a stout willow pole, and by pressing the lions head to the earth succeeded in strang- ling him. The little fellows are deserv- edly proud at the result of their first battle with mountain lion.-Yuma Sentinel
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13
The ways of auctioneers in different part

The ways of auctioneers in different parts of the world vary greatly. h the United States and England the seller bears the eS pense of the sale, but in France the purchaser bears the cost, per cent. being added to his purchase. In Holland it is still worse, the buyer being required to pay 10 per cent. addi- tional for the expenses of the sale.
 The quality of roof slates, says German trade journal. may be easily tested by care fully weighing samples, then putting them for quarter of an hour into boiling water that is fairly free from lime, saltpeter and ammonia; on reweighing the slates those that show the greatest increase ill weight are the most capable of resisting deterioration.
 An Austin inventor has devised a steel corn husker, which, drawn by team, picks and husks the corn at the rate of eight to twelve acres a day, according to the capacity of the team. The team and machine move astride the row, one horse on either side, and every ear of corn, large or small, is picked up. Corn husking can now be done just as thrash ing is lasting but few days,
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13

# THE ill-fated city of Johnstown was Visited by another disastrous flood last Tuesday night which left scenes of ad- h'ional desolation in it's track and |sdded to the already long list of its 'human victims. Ten people are re- ported missing but the number drowned Is not known. Surely that city is doomed to desolation and the best efforts of it's people to defy the elements of destruction are of little avail. Three floods and two fires with m few weeks are enough of misfor- tune to delopulate any city subject to
 such unwelcome visitation.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-07-13
He Knew Human Nature.

Snith-I'm going to give up smoking. Jones-Do you smoke cigars or pipe? S.-A pipe
 J.-Mearschaum2
 S.-Yes
 J.-What are you going to do with your pipel tobacco away. me have your pipe and tobacco and I'll re turn them to you next week when you start smoking again.-Boston Courier.