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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05
CHA BEND.
GEEA1 HOPES HANGING 0H IRE ST.
 LOUIs CANAL.
A Waterway Sixty Miles 4n Length Sixty Feet Bread, and Caraole Of Caxry- ing 1o0, 900 Miners Ircncs of
 Water,
Phenix Republican

From Jake Davenport and John ". Fields, who are in the city from Gila Bend, the Republican learns that the affairs of that section of the country are in hourishing condition. Hay crops have turned out abundantly and, with plenty cf -Vs4er-ss+zsssaras--er -r-or- pering well These gentlemen are cuIti- vating land under the Lower Gila Bend canal.
 All this country is to be covered by the great St. Louis canal This water will start about sixty miles below the initial monument on the Gila river, and thirty miles southwest of Phenix. Thence it will run west and, curving around the westernnlost point of the Sierra Estrellas, in broad sweep, encircle nearly all the arable land for miles around Gila Bend.
 A representative of the original canal company was lately on the ground. He stated that the contest instituted by Mor. ris E.. Locke < Co, had terminated dis astrously to that firm, and that the com pany would soon commence vigorous work, governed by the plans first adopted
 These plans specify canal sixty miles in length, sixty feet in mean width, with 8 fall of two feet to the mile, to carry 100 GOO miners inches of water.
 Much of the work for the eight miles that the canal will need to traverse of the northern slope of the Sierra Estrellas must be cut in rock, and four tunnels, 1T all 2200 feet in length, will be necessary
 Over 100000 acres of excellent land will be covered with water and made pro ductiYe upon the completion of this great enterprise, and Gila Bend will take unto itself the airs of city. Water in abund ance is claimed for this canal and for it northern neighbor, the Buckeye, which takes out of the Gila river a few mile above the St. Louis head. All the wate which is in winter poured into the soil 0 the irrigated farms around Phenix anC Tempe, flows gradually back, througl the understratum of gravel, to the Sal and Gila rivers, making the Salt Rive valley a vast storage reservoir for the wa ter needed in summer on the lands of tn Gila river
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05
Apaches Out.

D. Markham, of Redington, guest at the Palace hotel, reports matters in his section of country as generally good and prosperous. Besides other news MT. Markham brings the intelligence that there are number of Apaches out He saw the tracks of several last Sunday that had passed through his field, and immediately reported the fact to the commanding officer at Fort Lowell, who as soon as he could get things ready, dis patched detachment of soldiers after them, who followed the Indians two days without overtaking them. Finally, pro visions giving out, the soldiers returned to the Fort. What has been done since it is not known, but it is presumed that the soldiers will continue to follow them until captured, for the Indians are out oi their latitude-Star
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05
Railrads for Yuma.

The Yuma Times, in speaking of the prospects of that town as railroad cen ter, among other things says:
 A few months ago, Gen. McWood, the great American railroad projector, obtain ed from the Mexican Government a con cession for road from the City of Mexi- co via Guadalajara, Mazatlan, Guaymas to the mouth of the Colorado, and thence to Yuma and San Diego. He then went to Europe where he raised S30,0O0, 900 with which to build this line from the City of Mexico to point 200 miles north west from Guadalalara, where work IS now progressing, S15,000,000 in cash be- ing paid in A short time previous, Maj, Geo. H. Sisson and his partner, Luis Huller, had obtained concession for a road north from Mazatlan, through the Yaqui valley up to Los Palermos and on to Benson. Two hundred and ten miles of this line is part of the West Mexican Pacific or McWood's line, German bank CTS and capitalists are furnishing the money for the building of these roads. With the P R R. they form direct route through to the City of Mexico, 360 miles shorter than tie old lines leading from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico, thus opening up Lower Californa and all the vest coast of Mexico, the great valley of the Yaqui and vast body of magnificent land in the Colorado valley near and be- low Yuma At Yuma 1t will connect with the s, P. R. R. system.
 DOWN THE GRAND CANYON
 Comes Stanton and party representing the D. < R. G. R. R., or the Rock Island, or Jay Gould, or all of them, and says that the Grand Canyon line will be surely built. Hence we will have a rallroad center at Yuma. It must-it will be SO Nothing can prevent 1t. This north and south road will eventually form @ link down the continent through Central and into South America. This is no idle dream, for the capitalists are at work their representatives are in the field and the surveys are being made. Sisson and Huller have sixty miles of their road graded. McWood has several hundred men employed and will crowd work aE soon as the engineers are out of the way with their surveys. Gen'l Manager Scot is in London consulting with his people as to how soon the P k. R. can be bull l as the surveys are nearly finished. The outlook never was 50 bright for Yuma. IT the nature of things it must become al important point. The building of thest lines means the irrigation of all the landl below this place on both sides of the Colo rado. Two syndicates are already negotiating, it is said, for the lands soutl of the boundary and, if the trade is made ! steps will be taken at once to bring il water with which to irrigate it. We be l leve that inside of three years Yuma vii 1 rejoice in two more railroads.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05
Board of Equalization.

The Board of Equalization of Pima county met last Tuesday.
 On the motion of all members present voting aye, the following changes in the assessed value of property were made:
 Atlas Mining O. raised from $5, 300 to S6,250. Arivaca Land and Cattle O., on land known as the Arivaca Land Grant from $500 to S8,6QO52. N ". Bernard, land and improvements from $250 to 9400 R. T, Bollen, on land, $200 to $400. J. B, Cont, on land and improvement, $150 to $500 E nilio Carrillo, on lot and improve, ments and ranch, S1, ,050 to s1,700 Miguel Carrillo, on land, S2O0, to $400, Adjourned
 To-day the following changes were made:
 E. E. Flames, on Yellow Jacket, $500 tc $2,000. F, Ely, on the claim of the San Jose de Sonoita Land Grant, from S1 ,00( to $8,738. T. Elias, on cattle and land $500 to $100. J, W, Fuqua, $100 to $200 Gulf Coast Mining and Smelling Co.,, or personal property $4,0GQ to $4,800-Citi zen.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05
THE HARQUA HALAS.
ENCOURAGING REPORTS FROM VAR
 IOUS PROPERTIES.
Nsw Machinery for the Bonanza Buning CIaimsVsrious Improvements
 Contemplated at the Camp.
Phenix Republican.

PheniX Republican.
 Frank Wells got in yesterday From Harqua Hala and reports all quiet and everyone looking to the Bonanza proper ties to take the initiative in active work.
 Wells has much faith in bis own prop erty, the Grand View, which is located but few hundred feet from the Bonanza properties. He has a main shaft down sixty feet, with drift of forty. He has now about forty tons of ore upon the dump that will average in value $50 a ton. The ore carries only gold and is free milling. The vein is clearly defined and is about three feet in width.
 The Golden Crown, owned by the Quinns, is under active development Two shafts have been sunk to the depth of fifty feet, all in paying ore.
 The Black Eagle, a carbonate claim, resumes work on July 10. There are now on the dump sixty tons of ore that will go forty per cent lead and S20 per ton in gold and silver This will require smelting.
 The smaller claim owners and prospec- tors are anxiously awaiting the pipe line and mill of the Bonanza company. The mill at Harrisburg Is about seven miles away and the charges for hauling ore and cost of milling are enough to take all the profit from any but the richest rock. Wa ter is hauled to the mines the same dis tance and costs, delivered, dollar bar rel. With pipe line furnishing water and stamp mill doing custom work the camp would become one of the liveliest in Arizona.
 H. G. Hubbard, of the new firm own ing the Bonanza properties, who is now in Phenix, states that he has six men at work sinking the main shaft, and intends to do considerable development work this summer If the litigation now affecting one of the properties is satisfactorily set tied, extensive improvements will shortly follow. Hoisting works will be put up, stamp mill established and water brought by means of piping from near Harrisburg, a distance of five miles The water will be obtained from well, the level at that point being but twenty-four feet deep and the supply being practically inexhaustible. The water will be pumped over ridge and will reach the mine with a pressure of 300 feet.
 Mir. Hubbard believes firmly in his mine, though he modestly calls it but 6 good prospect, and gives assurance that no expense will be spared to make it a bonanza in production as well as in name
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05
Felix Le Blanc of the Mammoth had

Felix Le Blanc of the Mammoth had 3 serious operation performed on his right arm day before yesterday by Drs. Handy and Spencer He had wen growing on the back of his wrist and it was taken out as large as hens egg It was of consider. able annoyance to him when in the pur- suit of his vocation. He stood the oper- ation like major without taking either chloroform or ether, After the tumol was removed the diseased flesh was scraped off the bone, and MT. Le Blanc stood it all without much hinching, He will remain in the city about one week longer under the care of Drs. Handy and Spencer Star.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

The new well at Queen Creek, sunk by the Reymert company is full of water and will easily supply fifty thousand gal Ions per day. 1t was sunk thirty feet deep and cross-cut fifty feet under Queen Creek and fifteen feet in the opposite di- rection, affording a flow of water that forbade further excavation. The pump IS in place and the piping has been laid about three miles to the top of the divide where the tanks are located. From the tanks the water will descend to the mill, about mile and a quarter, by gravity. The supply of water is deemed ample for all purposes and it is thought that every thing will be in readiness to start up the mill, now working on half time, upon a continuous run by July 18th
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05
Fatal Accident.

The Vekol mine was the scene of a dreadful accident last Wednesday, by which one man was instantly killed and two others were injured, one of them quite seriously. Trinidad Sanches had a 200-foot contract from the Messrs, Walker, which was to be finished on July 2d On the night previous he put in sev- eral shots, one of which failed to explode. While drilling on Wednesday afternoon one of the drills encountered the unex- ploded shot which went of with terrific blast Three men were in the shaft at the time; Sanches was instantly killed, one of bis assistants was very seriously injured ID the face and back, while the third es- capped with painful but not severe bruises All were Mexicans.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05
HaY EfES.

A carload of alfalfa hay was destroyed by fire, Saturday last, on the Prescott and Arizona Central Railway, between Chino Valley and Verde Station. The train was coming to Prescott; the car of hay was taken into the train at Bangharts Station, in Chino Valley. When discov- cred, the fire had a big hold on the hay, still, the train crew and some of the pas sengers worked 50 hard and effectively that they sayed the car. The conductor hand was pretty badly burned. MT, seemed to think that the hay was on fire before the train left Chino He does not believe that a spark from the engine caused the fire-Courier
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05
Birthday Party.

An enjoyable birthday party was given at the residence of MT. and Mrs. M. " Harter on June 30th, in honor of their daughter, Miss Molie. The evening passed away only too swiftly with enter taining songs and music. A bountiful supply of ice-cream and refreshments were served on tables in the bright moon lit lawn shaded by ornamental trees and decorated with illuminated lanterns Several choice presents were received by the honored young lady. At an early morning hour the pleased guests wendec their way homeward. The party was { most happy success.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

On Sunday last a party of surveyors reached Tempe from Mesa. It is under stood that two parties, working for the Southern Pacific Co.,, recently run two lines, one from Florence and one from Mcdowell. Great secrecy was observed. A special train came in Monday, picked up the two parties and was offagain with out asking or answering any questions.- Herald.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

Casa Grande seems not only to be pros pering and growing, but it enjoys good prospects for the future, from the nature and resources of it's surrounding country. 1t is shipping station for many points both north and south of the railroad, and is the base of supplies for a number of good mining camps in that district. The mines about Casa Grande have become famous for their extent and richness, and as rule they have given as good returns for the expense of working as those oi any other district in the territory. The little town is building up rapidly witE good substantial residences and well-to do business houses, and busy people pervade the streets.-Star.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05
The tribes repregeuted in the I

The tribes represented in the Territory are: Moheve, $50 souls; Chene Mission, 250; Moquis pueblos, 2500; Pimas, 5000; Maricopa, 700; Pagago, 1000; White Mountain Apache, 596; San Carlos Apache, $50; Warm Spring, $50; Coyotero, $50; Tonto, 600; mixed, 800; Southern, 200; Chiricahua, 300; Apache, Yuma, 400; Apache, MohaYe 150; RUalapai, T50; Yuma, HOO; Mohave, 900; Suppai, l0o - s. F. Chronicle.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

pair of Ooze Calf Ladies Slippers cheap We've chaked line of these goods down bed rock and there be rush. The goods strictly 6rstclass all goods for have earned reputation that cannot afford to danger.
 Before you buy dress in and look at our superb line Everything rstclass and cheaper than else where. Come and see for yourself
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05
The School Election.

Quite a lively interest was taken in the school election last Saturday. l.. K. Drais was the only candidate for Trustee until Saturday morning when the friends of D. c. Stevens put that gentleman for ward for the position and sustained him with such zeal that he received 1l8 of the IFS votes cast.
 John Miller was inspector of the cleo ton; Judge Anderson and Charles Hol- born judges, c. W. Tillman and G. G. Thurston clerks.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05
Tnstalled.

The following newly elected officers oi of Florence Lodge No. 4, A. O U. w were duly installed on Tuesday evening by the deputy Grand Master
 A. s. Adler, Past Master.
 w. Wood Porter, Master Workman. George Reynolds, Foreman.
 W, '. Price, Recorder
 c. ". Iillman, Receiver.
 $. A Bartleson, Guide.
 J. J. Heating, Outside Watch.
 Vacancies exist in the stations of Over seer and Inside Watchman, and H. V Jackson was elected Financier in place O G. G. Gonzalez, declined.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05
Cus Tact

;a worth q column of rhetoric, said an American statesman. It is fact established b the tcsti nony of thousands Of people that lood's sai saparilla does cure serofula. ealt rhcun aG, other diseases CT affections arising frc12 iEpuT
 state or low condition Of the blocd. Ita5so over comes that tired feeling, creates good appetite and givea strength to every pat Of the system
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

The Hon. John O. Robbins, of Cochiee, prominent member of the Lower House in the last session of the Legislature is spoken of by Republicans generally for the nomination for Delegate to Congress. It IS doubtful, however. whether he can be induced to take the place.-Phenix Herald.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

Two young Yuma equaws at the Fort Yuma sub-agency are able to play duet on the organ and have learned to sing very nicely When it is known that these results were accomplished in a months time the good work of their teachers will be appreciated.--Yuma Times
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

As proof that the camels brought to Arizona number of years ago are not extinct and are breeding rapidly, the following from the Yuma Sentinel is reproduced "A large band of camels, numbering 35, were seen within a few miles of Harrisburg, last week. Jim Doten caught one with lariat, and after bring ing into the camp was forced to shoot it, as all the horses around became badly frightened at the sight of the uDgainly beast.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

Mrs. Guadalupe Basquez, mother of Ramon B. Arballo died on Tuesday morning, aged 46 years. The funeral took place from the Catholic church Tues day afternoon aud was numerously at tended by many friends and acquaint- ances of the family.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05
An Arizona ForefatEer.

Ex-Territorial Ire asurer J. B. Allen now keeping the old Wilson station near Florence, was in town to-day. His well has the clearest water in the Territory outside of the Salt River valley, and his record is as clear as anybody's Though aJeffersonian Democfat, he stooc by Governors Mccormick and Stafford and stalwart Republicans generally, dur ing the formative period of our Territori al existence In 1868 the Legislaturesau thorized him asl treasurer, to expenc such money as he thought best for thi need of the Territory. He did so anC turned over $16,000 to his successor These were good old Republican days before Little Steves Democracy haC stricken us Treasurer Allen returned to Florence this aftenoon.-Phenix Her ald
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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

Impromptu orations to improvised audiences upon the streets were among the contingent observances of the Fourth on yesterday, and one was sometimes pug zled to tell whether it was patriotism or booze that inspired the words.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

MT. Frank Hereford received a tele. gram from Kansas City Monday evening that his father who is very i'll was beyond recovery and could not at best last but a short time. MT. Hereford left at once for Kansas City His father is under the care of his brother Dr, Hereford- Star.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

There was married in Florence on Tues day evening, July lst, by Justice John Miller, Thomas Harrington, son of W. D. Harrington of the Ripsey ranch, and Miss Belle Donnelly, daughter of F. O. Donnelly.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

The Good Templars had very interest ing programme of exercises at their meet ing on Wednesday night. There will be refreshments served next Wednesday evening at the regular meeting
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

F. c. Mckinney, manager of the San Pedro Cattle Company arrived in Flor ence Thursday evening on his way home from Phenix to which place be had taken a bunch of cattle.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

Lessons in elocution, including the Delsarte system of physical expression, will be given by Miss Warren. Corner Fourth and Bailey Street.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

It is understood that the Florence Canal Company will dispat ch a force of men to the Buttes early next week to perform some preliminary work on the site of the storage reservoir they con template constructing at that place.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

c. " Lemon, who IS laying out the Casa Grande townsite, came up Wednes- day evening to visit his family and attend to his business interests here.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

The ball given by Company E, N. G. A, of this place, at W. c, Smiths hall last night, was highly enjoyable affair and was well attended by the youth and beauty of Florence.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

The supervisors of Maricopa county will probably call an election for assessor The office will be worth $1, 200 to $1,70C per annum, It is optional with the board whether they turn the duty over to the sheriff or call an election for an officer tc fill the position.-Gazette.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

H. A. Marsh, formerly postmaster of Prescott, is among the force of bricklayers upon the new court house, and says his present occupation beats office holding in Arizona by big odds.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

Pasturage for Cattle and Horses.
 ". B. Pomeroy of Mesa city has $40 acres of alfalfa with volunteer barley for pasturage. The land is divided into lots. 150 to 500 head wanted at lowest rates.
 Enquire of w. '. PRICE, Florence
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05
Lucky HumESra.

The following are the six principal prizes in the Grand Lottery of Juarez as telegraphed to s. H. Dr8chman of Tue son, their General Agent for Arizona:
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

Judge Wm. H Stilwell stopped over yesterday on his return from California, where he has been during the last month rusticating He brings back the intelli- gence that Col A A Bean and family, formerly of this city, are in excellent health and prosperous The judge left his family in San Diego, where they will spend the summer with Mrs Stilwells father and mother.-Sta-.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

Mrs. M. E. Morris and her little daughter, Miss Lizzie, are visiting Flor ence from Casa Grande Mrs. Morris contemplates returning to Wilcox 10 re- side
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

Shipments of water piping are still go- ing towards the Reymert mine and load passed through Florence on Thursday.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

A splendid lot of footwear has just been opened at Wildman S Co.'S. Call and see the new goods.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

Commodore Blair was in town this week from Dripping Springs. He desires THE ENTERPRISE to deny the report that be had recently committed matrimonY.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

There was born, in Florence, on Thursday July Sd, to the wife of Assessor J. " Harrington, daughter Just mics ed tie census enumerator.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

B. W. Myers was down from the Key inert this week on a few days lay-of on account of illness.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05
AT. COTTON. Observer

The board of equalization have been in session portion of the week
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

The water in the Gila river has risen a very little in the past few days
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

Miss Elvira Borquez, of Phenix, who for the past month has been the guest of Mir. and Mrs. F. E. Maldonado, left last Sunday for Tucson for a short visit be- fore returning home
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

Bunting was displayed from every ad vantageous point throughout Florence yesterday.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

Just received at Weedin's drug store the finest assortment of toilet soaps ever brought to Florence. Will be sold at prices never before appeared
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

Judge J. c. Loss has returned to Casa Grande from a visit to St Louis.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

Jesse H. Brown was in town this weel from the Reymert.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

]. M Woods, of Casa Grande, was il town Thursday
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

Major Pauline Fryer has gone east to look after some property there for which she has received tempting offer
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

James Brash's freight teams have been kept very busy of late, hauling supplies and freight to the Reymert camp
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

The roofing Is being put on Denier X Richmond's new business house on Main street
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

M Moran of Casa Grande, spent the Fourth in Florence MT. Moran is one of the very conservative mining men of Arizona
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-07-05

Dust storms, the forerunners of rain, have prevailed in this valley during the past week