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

cn the A, X |. road on the latn inst, west of Houck's Tank, Arizona The wind blew the sand on the track and freight train ran isto drift, resulting Tn tho ditcbing oi the en- zine and twelve cars. Ben Dixon, head brakelfau, was instantly killed :; fireman Walters had his right hand badly smashed; James Crosssn and II. J. Crossen, Stoekmen frem Mlnneape- lis, were badly injured, and the former was not expected to recover, and Con ductor Hall, tbe engineer and two brakemsn were slightly bruised
 George Powell and Charles Rudd who had stolen four horses from No.- moas at Sprlngsrvllle, Apache County, were followed into New Mexico by the owners and killed near Socorro. Pow ell was a witness against Phil. Clan ton in the trial which resulted in hlS conviction and sentence ts Yuma. Rudd was son of Judge William Rudd, formerly county judge of Apache County.
 The Phpnix Gazette says that Ir Harbert, some meniks ago, planted an orchard of l 1,SO0 orange trees near the falls Of the Arizona caHal, and cut eff the whole lot only two have died. the remainder being in thriving condi- ten This is remarkably fine show ing, and would seem to prove that the Gia valley will, before many years, rival California in the production of citrus fruits.
 sir. 4. T. Cotton started out last Sunday afternoon with his construc- ten party to begin work on the lower section of the Florence canal between the reservoir and tse railroad. He has about twenty-five men at work with teams and scrapers and will push the work iu a hveiy manner until full ly completed Enterprise.
 The Phoenix Herald says that Judge Wade, of Walnut Grove. Yayapai County, is building a fine two-story hotel for summer vlsitsrs at the famous reservoir The location in the mountains ef this beautiful sheet of water, the coal bracing air and fair scenery Is sure te make Walnut Grove fayorIte resort.
 T. J. Bunk alias ". NJ. Hall, who has the distinciien of having been the first inmate of Yuma prison and who has served two terms thers, recently pleaded guilty to grand larceny, in the theft ef horse, and will be re- turned to the Territorial pen.
 Perry Wildman and J B. McNei, Of Silver King, have purchased the stock and business of J. M 0choa, at Florence, from Goldman < Bros, who had previously acquired ownership.
 The Enterprise says: Steps have been taken te prevent all further ex- eavations by curiosity and relic hnn- tors in and about the rnins of Casa Grande, under heavy penalties.
 c. C. Bean, recently returned from New York, announces that Phelps, Dodge < Co.,, will put up large reduc ti,n works at or near Copper Basin, Yavapai County.
 The Phoenix Herald reports that P. C. Bicknell and partner have sold their clam in the Harqua Hala country for O,000 in cash and S40,000 in stock of the company.
 The Selomonviils Bulletin reports that the body of the unfortunate girl wbe was drowned in the Gila river about seven weeks ago, has been re- covered,
 Thos. Gates, formerly superiaten- dent of the Territorial prison, will shortly return to Tucson to reside, having recovered his health in Cah- fornia.
 Firmins, the Parago Indian. who mulderad Ford the prospector, was hanged at Tucson on the 1Tlh. He showed no sign of fear.
 Thousands of two and three year old steers are being shipped north avery week from points on the South ern Pacific railroad.
 The area of land under cultivation in Salt river valley this season, IS much larger thar in any previous season.
 The Stockman reports that ice formed at Wilcox en two mornings last week.
 Sidney is the name of a new town on the Gila, thirty-fivs miles below Phenix.
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