Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-08-02
C,s,GP,NpE. July 29tb.


 The carpenters are busy at work re- pairing the damages done by the recent storm to Jim Sam's restaurant building, the front of which was torn off, and to Tomlmson's house which was unroofed. Since the last two ralnstorms, many buildings have taken on a very dllapldat- ed appearance, especially adobeS that have been washed and worn by the beat ing of the rain 1t Is to be hoped that the experience of the last storm will not be repeated. What with the roaring of the wind, the crashing of the timbers of houses partly demolished, the terrific dis play of lightning and the shrieks and shouts of the frightened people, no one cared to sleep, and very late until the storm had passed away, lights could be seen in many houses. Considerable dam age was done in many ways. w. C. Smiths barn was partly twisted around, sheds and out houses were blown down; Mir Taft's house partly destroyed and barn blown down on his ranch. The storm at Florence was plainly visible from here, the lightning seen descending perpen- dicularly in that direction, the bolts be- ing vividly red. To the south it was the same, while at intervals the air seemed filled with crooked, crinkling lines branch ing in all directions and altogether too near to be comfortable. Even those fond of natures phenomena and who are not to be frightened at rousing thunder storm, the sight was terrifying; in all di rections aside from the flashes and crink- les were constant pulsations of lcnd light Not SO very much ram fell m this vicinity, but the whole country Tn the neighborhoOd of Mayhews station IS un- der water and yesterdays stage from Florence was long time getting Tn, ar irving considerably after train time. Few understand how much water runs to waste that can be stored, or what an immense quantity collects in certain localities that has run in from higher ground or from places where it has rained heavily. After heavy rains low portions of ground and valleys are flooded and dry watern-won valleys become raging torrents. If at times the country suffers for want of wa ter, at other times there is a superabun- dance, of which, if storage can be pro vided, good use could be made when it is needed. No washout was reported on this division, notwithstanding heavy rains on some portions of the railroad. The track is in excellent condition and the many miles of ditching carries off the sur
 
 of trains were frequent on account of portions of the road being washed out, a delay from that cause Is rare event now. Some little delay was caused recently at this station by the sickness of one of the train employees, until medical attendance could be procured.
 Many Indians recently attended the yearly tiswin festivities. The liquor is made from the fruit of the sahuaro cac- tus and is very intoxicating. The In dians made a fine appearance on their way thither, we'll mounted on fat ponies and bedeeked in holiday costume. On their home return it is altogether differ ent dirty, with torn clothes, blackened, bruised faces, their looks testify to the general good time they have had. Some, no doubt the more respectable ones, pre- serve their clothes and dignity. The women and children likewise participate freely and deeply at such times as well as their noble lords. Nearly all were caught in the storm on their way to the village where the fiesta was held.
 There is very little news of interest. | Business Is dull and times are complain ed of. It is not taken into consideration | that where formerly were fewer places of business now there are many, and al though competition may be the life ol trade, in small place it is possible to overdo the matter. The prospects foI better times are good if one only has the time and patience to wait. Meanwhile many are supposed to be living on the interest of their money or upon theil faith in future prospects.
 Mir. Cassaretti, the butcher. has sold out and Jeff Bramlett has the stand for merly occupied by Mir. Cassaretti, who is soon going to Colorado with his family. A shoemaker shop has recently beer | established here.
 Mir. Harter has sold out bis saloon bus mess to Messrs. Souva & Scribner.
 Mir. Megson thinks of going to Globe to freight between that place and Will cox.
 Jim Sam has gone to Globe and ha secured the boarding house at the smelt CT.
 Dr. E. D. Peters, mining expert, whc has been looking at properties south O here, returned home recently.
 Judge John c. Loss has gone to Cali fornia.
 Chris Loss is expected soon to arriv from the east.
 With the coming of cooler weather bus mess of all kinds will do doubt improv and more especially in regard to mining
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