Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-05
SILVER KING NOTES.
NOTICE.

DECEMBER 26, 1888.
 After this date the force employed in the Silver King Mine will be reduced. All em- ployees at the mine will be paid off for the month of December including 18th, at p. m, December 2Tth. The men to be letained will be notified, preference being given to em- ployees having property and with families resident in Silver King R. ADAMS, Supt.
 The above notice was posted on the afternoon of the 26th and caused a feeling of gloom to settle over the camp which was still further intensi- fled when it became known that the wages of those retained had been re- duced 50 cents per day. The ordvr was issued in compliance with tele- graphic orders from the headquarters in San Francisco and the force was cut down to 2 working men. The street of Silver King that once re- sounded with the voices and steady tread of many men, is to-day compara- lively silent and no one knoweth what the future may show.
 Christmas day was generally cele- brated in Silver King, there being no men at work in the mine. The hotels and restaurants all served splendid re- pasts and generous supply of egg nog and cigars, contributed to the gen eral enjoyment. In Intervening there was dance in the lower part Of the Odd fellows hall which was so gene rally attended that a list of those pres cnt would be directory of Silver King. Many were present from Pinal and all unite in say ing that it was the most enjoyable affair that has been held in Silver King for years. This success was due, no doubt, to the per sistent and able committees i'll charge
 After the posting of the order re- lieving so many men, there came a general exodus, but those who were forced through business arrangements to remain few days longer devoted their spare time to the enjoyments of the season, and dances were the order of the day. A dance was held at the hall on Friday evening which was in the nature of farewell party and was attended by all those who remained. Sunday evening Mrs. NJ. O'Boyle gave party to her friends, which was gen erally enjoyed by those present.
 The following bill of fare was actu- ally presented to the guests of a certain establishment here few days ago =
 Soup, - Shadow, de agua.
 Quail, - (on the bush.)
 Beef, = boiled (straight.)
 Stale Bread, - (chased butter,) Spuds, - gone.
 Sauer Kraut, - Con the side.)
 Pie, - (tomorrow)
 Wind Pudding.
 There are some who are inclined to believe that the King mine is played out" that the prestige and glory oI | this most wonderful mine has depart ed Taking the judgment and opin- ions of experienced mining men into consideration, there may have been some errors committed in the manner of working the mine, but reasonable men will suspend final judgment un til such time as complete explor ation and prospecting of the mine will demonstrate beyond doubt that the ore body is lost or worked out. The portion of the mine heretofore pros pected and developed is practically worked out, the ore body yet to be worked being very small indeed
 With the exodus of men from Sil- yer King must necessarily end my dut ies as correspondent from Silver King for THE ENTERPRISE. To TIE ENTER PRISE and its friends allow me to wisl prosperity and success unbounded anC to trust that our friendly relation: may. continue in whatever new field may cast my lot. To Silver King camq let me say "Requiescatin in Pace To its people "Vale."
 H. A. CHAPLIN.