Arizona silver belt., 1889-05-25
TERRITORIAL TOPICS.

ell un0 Il. G |. IClS Cu tue lOtU lnSG., west of Houck's Tank, Arizona. The wind blew the sand on tks track and freight train ran into drift, resulting Tn the ditchlng of the en- zine and twelve cars. Ben Dixon, head brakeman, was instantly killed; fireman Walters had his right hand badly smashed; James Crosssn and H. J. Crossen, stockmen frem Mlnneape- lis, were badly injured, and the former was net expected to recover. and Con ductor Hall, the engineer and. .twa brskemen were slig9tAybrGises
 George Powell and Charles Rudd who had stolen four horses frein Nor mons at Sprlngervllle, Apache County, were followed into New Mexico by the owners and killed near Socorro. Pow ell was witness against Phil. Clan ton in the trial which resulted in hls conviction and sentence to Yuma. Rudd was a son of Judge William Rudd, formerly county judge of Apache County.
 Ebe Pneenix Gazette says that Mr. Harbsrt, some months ago, planted an orchard of 1,8O0 orange trees near the falls of the Arizona canal, and out eff the whole lot only two have died, the remainder being in thriving cendi- tien. This is a remarkably fine show ing, and would seem to prove that the Gila valley will, before many years, rival California in the production of citrus fruits.
 Mr. <. I. Cotton started out last Sunday afternoon with his construc- ton party to begin work on the lower section of the Florence canal between the reservoir and the railroad. He has about twenty-five men at work with teams and scrapers and will push the work in a lively manner until full ly completed Enterprise.
 The Phoenix Herald says that Judge Wade, of Walnut Grove, Yavapai County, is building a fine two-story hotel for summer visitors at the famous reservoir. The location in the mountains of this beautiful shest of water, the cosl braeing air and fair scenery is sure to make w alhut Grove a fayerlte resort.
 T. J. Bunk allas W. NJ. Hall, who has the distinction of having been the first inmate of Yuma prisoA and whe has served two terms there, recently pleaded guilty to grand larceny, in the theft of a horse, and will be re- turned to the Territorial pen.
 Perry WildMan and J B. McNeil, ot Silver King, have purchased the stock and business of J. M. Ochoa, at Florence, from Goldman < Bros, who had previously acquired ownership.
 The Enterprise says: Steps have been taken to prevent all further ex- cavations by curiosity and relic hun tsrs in and about .the ruins eff Casa Grande, under heavy penalties.
 c. c. Bean, recently returned frem New York, announces that Phelps, Dodge & Co.,, will put up large reduc- tian works at or near Copper Basin, Yavapai County.
 The Phoenix Herald reports that P. c. Bicknell and partner have sold their claim in the Harqua Hala country for S20,000 in cash and S40,000 in stock of the company.
 The Solomenville Bulletin reports that the body eff the unfortunate girl whe was drowned in the Gila river about seven weeks ago, has been re- covered.
 Thos. Gates, formerly superintsn- dent of the Territorial prison, will shortly return to Tucspn to reside, having recoversa his health in Cali fornia.
 Firmine, the Papago Indian, who murdered Ford the prospector, vas hanged at Tucson on the 17th. He showed no sign of fear.
 Thousands of two and three year old steers are being shipped north every week from points on the South ern Pacific railroad.
 The area of land under cultivation in Salt river valley this season, IS much larger than in any previous season.
 The Stockman reports that ice formed at Wilcox sn two mornings last week.
 Sidney is the name of new town on the GlIa, thirty-fve miles below Phoenix.
 Hon Mark Smith will deliver the oration at Tombstone on Decoration