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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
Good Faith from Settlers Wanted.


 A late decision of the land office will be of interest: Henry Elmore en- tered the land in November, 1883, and in March, 1889, submitted final proof in support of his entry. The proof was rejected by the local land officers because it was shown that he had not lived continuously upon the land. Elmore lived, from the time of his en- try until October 1888, with his uncle upon land adjoining the tract in ques- ton, and while he cultivated few acres and made some improvements, his residence was not continuous El- more appealed to the general land office, and the commissioner says: "In view of the fact that there is no ad- verse claimant, and the further fact that the evidence shows good faith in the entry man, that he has made last ing and valuable improvements on the land: that he has made his home on the land since the date of hls mar Iiage in October 1886, the Secretary of the Interior decides that Eimore shall be allowed to make new proof within the lifetime of his entry"
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

THE contest in congress between gold and silver is just now the all ab- sorbing topic. The advantages gained by the silver advocates are so sugges- tive of ultimate victory that its price advanced to a very satisfactory figure under which the industry is being stimulated to a remarkable degree. In all the fight made upon this metal there is a conspicuous absence of the interests of the people, and the selfish motive of the gold bugs of Wall street is plainly apparent. The good sense of our national congress will undoubt- edly prevail in the final disposition of this question and the mining indus try of the western country will enjoy something of the prosperity to which it is justly entitled. The west is look ing to it's able representatives and senators in congress for determined fight upon this vital point and it is believed it will not look in vain.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

UP in California, where eastern civilization has slowly permeated the frontier barbarity of the people, Q mob organized last Monday morn- ing and. after overrowering the guard, took prisoner charged with murder and hanged him to the rafters of n saloon. This crude administration of justice is absolutely inexcusable where the machinery of the law is adequate to deal with offenders, and its invocation is Q disgrace to the people of the Golden State. We suggest that the Christian societies of Arizona send missionaries to Cali fornia to labor with it's barbarous people in the hope that they may, in time, become as moral and law-abid- ing as the citizens of this Territory.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
Adulteration of food.

Reports of officials charged with the duty of food inspection and analysis almost invariably show that the exer- else of such functions under govern mental authority continues to be a necessity. The report recently pub lished of the State Dairy and Food Commissioner of Minnesota shows that adulteration is still practiced to a considerable extent in the territory within his jurisdiction. The Commis- sioner found considerable amount of adulteration in such articles as lard, vinegar and baking powder. Cotton seed oil is used as an adulterant of lard. In large number of cases bak- ing powders are adulterated, and col ored low wine vinegar is palmed of as cider vinegar. The report of the an alyst in charge of the Minnesota labora- tory showed large amount of adulter- ation in such articles as coffee, ground mustard, vinegar and milk. Of the samples examined by him coffee showed the largest amount of adulter- ation, 100 per cent; ground mustard came next with 82 per cent then bak- ing powders, with 47 per cent of adul- teration, and milk with A per cent, It should be remarked, by the way that the samples of coffee and mustard examined were few in number. It is encouraging to know, however, that according to the Commissioner ob- servation adulteration in food products is of less frequent occurrence now than it has been.-Los Angeles Commercial Bulletin.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

Joe Alexander, clerk of the super visors' board, had a narrow escape Saturday evening. His two-horse
 team took fright opposite the Ven dome. He drove them against tele- graph pole, but they broke loose, pull ing him out of the carriage by a rein that had become wound around his ankle. He was dragged some distance and sustained considerable strain s1 the hip joint and knee. Dr, Stern states that no fracture or permanent injury resulted. The patient will probably be out in few days.-Phenix Herald.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
Pianos and Organs.

Mason & Hamlin's organs and pianos, their wonderful new invention in pianos, with their patent screw stringer, with metallic frame, the most durable and finest toned piano made and which retains its concert pitch seldom getting out of tune, and other instruments. See "adv" in another column. A. REDEUILL
 Box 364, Phenix, Arizona
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

THE city election at Phenix resulted in 2 sweeping and overwhelming democratic victory, and upon the day following the election tie republican Herald consoled its readers by pub- fishing a long Sunday school address full of comforting advice.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

MT. Henry A. King arrived this week from Batuc, Sonora. He was
 one of the owners of the Carrizal mine located near Batuc in Ures district. but lately sold his interest to his part ner, Chas. Myers, who has formed a company and is now erecting a five ton water jacket smelter. MT. King speaks well of the prospects of the company that is, so far as the mine is concerned; the success of the smelter will depend entirely upon whether charcoal can be successfully used in place of coke, That fact is yet to be demonstrated. If charcoal will an swer the purpose, then, Mir. King says, the company have bonanza and he would regret having sold out. The Record will be anxious to learn the result and expects to hear from
 Charley Myers, when the test is made and results known.-Nogales Record.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

A HUGE storage dam for hydraulic mining purposes is to be built on Lynx creek, eight miles east of Pres colt, by an eastern syndicate, to cost a quarter of million dollars. There will be no Walnut Grove construction permitted on the work.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

WE regret to learn that Major J. W. Powell chief of the Geological Sur vey, is in trouble and stands in danger of impeachment. He has charge of about forty separate bureaus in his department and necessarily relies upon his subordinates to conduct the major portion of his official affairs. The executive charge of the geological sur vey was entrusted to Captain Clarence Dutton who, it seems, diverted a large sum from the engineering work to the topographic survey without the proper authority, and Congress is now investigating the matter. Major Powell is responsible for the acts of his subordinates and he will be held accountable for the misrepresentation and must suffer for the sins of others His affairs will probably be turned over to the Agricultural Department and a rigorous discipline be accorded him.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

The Phenix Herald respectfully suggests the names of the following Republicans from which to select a commissioner to the Chicago Exhibi- ton; Frank Murphy, F. c. Hatch, A. L. Grow, w. J. Murphy, Lincoln Fow- Ter, H. B. Penney. Hon. Tom Butler, any one of whom would be first class man for the place.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

Charles Tyson informs us that rich silver paines were recently discovered near San Felipe on the Gulf of Cali fornia. Several men are now engaged in prospecting that section and it ig probable that heavy shipments will be made. As Yuma is the only avail able base for supplies prosperity at the mines cannot bYt prove beneficial
 to our business men.-Yupls Times.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

Reports from Upper Sulphur Spring valley are that cattle are rapidly dy- ing, the immediate cause being lack of water They have to travel long distances to obtain food, and on re- turning are so exhausted that they die by the water holes. Stockmen, who have as little use for the Bible as a South American Amazon warrior has for new silk dress, are praying for rain. It seems that water can be got most anywhere in the valley by sinking few feet and erecting a wind mill, and why this isn't done is mys- tery. Enough cattle die every year from lack of water to erect windmills every mile all over the entire valley. -Epitaph.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
HENHY CLAY FLOODING.
The New Chief Justice of the Supreme
 Court of Arizona.

The people of the Territory are just now interested in knowing all about our Chief Justice. Below is given a sketch of his public services taken from the Journal, published at Evans vile, Indiana, Judge Gooding'S home:
 The news Of the appointment of Hon. H. c. Gooding 10 be Supreme Judge of Arizona was received by everybody in Evansville with entire satisfaction. When the telegram an nouncing his selection was received, MT. Goodlng was at Indianapolis at tending the state encampment of the G. A. R., and therefore congratulations that were ready to be showered on him had to be postponed until his ar rival home, when they came in per feet avalanche, and it is almost need less to say that his appointment gives general satisfaction.
 His conduct and bearing have been such as to make him many friends and few enemies, if any. His ability as lawyer is we'll knowny and as a pubic speaker his superiors are few. 1t is common remark by men of both political parties that the presi- dent made a good and popular appoint ment in his selection of Capt. Gooding.
 MT. Gooding made the race for Con- gress some years ago against Judge Niblack when Knox county was in this district. He was new in the dis trict and quite young man, but dis tinguished himselfi in the series of joint debate he held with the veteran Con gressman. He subsequently, was cleo ted to and served two sessions in the state senate and was recognized as one of the leaders in that body. In the last political campaign his voice was heard in several parts of the state, anG his listeners were never wearied nol disappointed.
 Capt. Gooding served his country il the late war and has always taken al interest in the cause of his comrades He is now commander of Farragu Post, G. A. R., of this city. He hal been prominent in our public move ments and meetings for the welfare 0 the city, and has given good counsel ant inspired interest and enthusiasm by his eloquence. He will go to his nev field of labor bearing with him th' good will and full confidence of hi neighbors and townsmen.
 Capt. Gooding came to Evansvill when quite a young man, and rapidl, rose to an enviable position at the bar He has continued to command the re spect of his co-laborers in the lega field, and 10 enjoy lucrative practic at the bar.
 He married daughter of Charle Babcock, Esq, and has two charming children, Miss Gertie and Master Clay the former of whom is now at Wash ington attending school. Socially MI Gooding occupies the same enviabl position as he does legally. He i noted as one of the best takers in tn city, and his services are always il demand for the most important oc casions.
 It is understood that Capt. Goodin will accept the position. It is hig compliment to the First District, an, one that is duly appreciated.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

THE Louisiana Lottery company offers the state of Louisiana one mil lion dollars per year for renewal of its charter. That financial horse leach is an open advocate of bribery and beneath it's offer to the stale there is probably generous pie to be sliced up for the legislators that are expected to consider the States Ilnferests in determining the matter.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

In spite of the absence of our north ern buyers we have rarely witnessed in southern Arizona greater activity in the cattle market of this section than we have during the past few months. We have been deriving so far probably more benefit from the ex- traordinary corn crop that was gath cred last fall in Kansas, than even the farmers there themselves. We are a part of the great hydrographical basin, as it were, that is drained by a Santa Fe road, and southern Arizona has contributed no small part to the flood of cattle which has been flowing ever since the fall, in the channel of that line to the sea of corn which we have commenced to believe exists in the east. The Kansas buyer of feeders was with us this year even before the California butcher had taken leave ol the scene, and we accorded them both at the same time most hospitable welcome.-Huachuca corr. Las Vegas Stock Grower.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
More Chinese. Sunday Herald.l

The steamer Newborn arrived at Guaymas the first of the week from San Francisco with 39 Chinamen on board. U. s. Chinese Inspector IT, win and man in the government secret service accompanied the outfit to see whether or not it was their in tention to attempt to get into the United States. As a number of the Chinamen at once started toward the northern border it is likely that the officers were convinced that such were their intentions.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

THE local press describes the Salt river valley as a paradise and yet complains of the burglars that abound.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

California orange growers, who have seen them, say, they never saw health fer or more thrifty orange trees, than those grown in the Salt River valley In fact, they say our climate and soil seem perfectly adapted to the growth of citrus fruits of all kinds, and many of them are becoming interested in our country, as fruit producing sec tion n.-GaZett
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

THE new German chancellor advo- tes the suppression of tbe African Ntse trade with bullets and bibles. Now is the golden opportunity for the -tavation army.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
Died.

The many friends of John s. Birchett will be pained to learn of his death in San Francisco yesterday, whither he went sometime since to receive medical treatment for a com plication of diseases. A native of Arkansas, the deceased had spent most of his life in the west, having been for many years a resident of Ari- zona. Noted for hif hospitality and generosity he was man without enemies, and one whose hand was always ready to succor the distressed and unfortunate. He leaves a wife and one child, who have the sincerest sympathy of the community in their heavy lCss.-Phenix Gazette.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
Flats Filed.


 The Register and Receiver of the U. s. Land office at Tucson give notice that approved plats of the survey of the following township within the Gila Land District, of the Territory of Arizona, has been returned by the Sur veypr General of said Territory, into that office, to wit; Township No. 6 south, Range No. 8 east; and that the plats of each of the said townships will be officially filed in that office in Tucson, Arizona Territory, on the 1st day of June, 1890, and that after the said first day of June, 1890, they will be prepared to receive applications for entry of lands in said townships.
 The stock raising interest has be- come one of the most important in the Territory. There are now almost as many parties prospecting for stock ranges as for mines, and they are meeting with good success Where ranges are well located, with plenty oi water, there is no business in the world that offers the sure and certain enor- nous returns that cattle raising does The climate of Arizona is so mild and favorable to stock that success in this line of industry is certain, and the present export of cattle from our Ter. ritory speaks volumes in favor of oul stock ranges.-CitiZen.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

J. A. Ford, of the San Francisco firm of Murphy, Grant and Co.,, has turned back to c. T. Hayden, the mill, merchandise and real estate which were given to secure the payments of the debts of the C. T. Hayden Milling Co.,, which have all been paid. The en- tire business will hereafter be conducted in the name of Chas T. Hayden. It is with pleasure we refer to the above transfer as it speaks volumes for the stability of this country. We doubt if another firm in the territory could have so successfully stemmed the tide of diversity which was thrown against it. But when the crash came, Hon. c. T. Hayden, with his characteristic honesty, threw all his resources into the breach, and now, having success fully weathered the storm, he stands upon the firmest business foundation in the southwest.-Tempe News.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
What might have proved a fatal

What might have proved fatal accident occurred at Saginaw mine yesterday. While three men were be- ing drawn to the surface the rope broke off close to the drum. Forum ately the bucket had only ascended a few inches from the platform, but the most singular part is that 225 feet ol half-inch steel wire rope descended without injuring any one. c. T. Con nell was in our town to-day, seeing about getting 2 new rope. He says the mine is doing very well and eight miners are employed there at present The outlook for future developments seem to be good-Star.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

Call at Wildman & Co.,, for fresh butter from the Holstein and Jersey Dairy.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

It can be said without bragging that the soil of the valley adjacent to Tue son on the west, is the richest and most prolific in Arizona, if not in the United States. This land has been cultivated over 15O years, producing two crops yearly, until recent years, with system of crude cultivation, and without any fertilization except that produced by irrigation. Going west on Stevens Avenue looking to the left oats can now be seen standing over seven feet high, while to the right wheat over five feet high. A specimen of the oats can be seen at this office.-Citizel.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

The young Mexican who is carrying the mail between the trains and the postofice at present, helped to shoot Taylor, the train robber, short time ago. At that time he was a soldier and was one of the squad detailed to shoot Taylor. He says after Taylor was shot they went some distance from Guaymas and the same day shot five Mexican thieves,-Nogales Herald.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

theirs will. I will prove to any man of means that wants a good mining property, that an examination of my mine will corroborate all l have said about 1t. J. NJ. KIRKPATRICK. Gro Blanco, Ariz.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
The sheriff's office of Mohave county

The sheriff's office of Mohave county will be worth fighting for this year The sheriffs of second and third class counties are made ex-officio assessors and tax collectors by law passed by the last legislature, and as tax-oollec- tor he is allowed not more than five nor less than four per cent. of their collections, in third class counties, as is Mohaye. If the present salaries are continued the sheriff's office for the next two years will be worth some thing like $I0,000 or $12, ,O00--Mohave Miner.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

GW- All Communications and letters relat- ing to business, should be addressed to THE Ek- TERPRtsE.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

Itis said that one of the ranchers liv- ing on the San Pedro, in digging a well recently, washed some of the gravel extracted therefrom and found several colors Qf gold. This announcement did not occasion any surprise for II has long been known that gold existed to small degree in the sands of that stream, but the question naturally arises if there is not some place along that river where gold might be found in paying quantities. Stranger things have happened.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

A splendid lot of footwear has just been opened at Wildman < Co.'S. Call and see the new goods,
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

Constable Caldwell this week arrest ed near Fort Grant an eighteen-year- old Mexican boy named Martildo, for horse stealing, Several weeks ago the boy stole two fine horses, one of them valued at $500, from Hon. P. R. Brady, of Pinal county. He traded the less valuable animal of for pair of spurs and 2 few dollars in money, and came to Fort Grant with the other, and has been working for different ranchers in that vicinity. MT. Caldwell recovered the latter animal, which was still in the Mexican's possession. The Con- stable on Thursday night took his prisoner to Casa Grande. where he was to meet an officer from Florence.- Wilcox StOckman.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
Fence Wire,

Barbed wire in quantities to suit at l.. w, Blinn Lumber Company's lumber yards at Casa Grande and Florence.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

A. B. Sampson and c. Bent arrived from their mines at Humbolt on Sat urday evening. Their ten stamps are dropping continuously on good ore. They have about completed arrange ments for adding ten more stamps. Good progress is being made in the tunnel which will tap the vein 600 feet below the surface. Enough de velopment work has been done to de termine that they have true Assure vein which increases in richness as depth is attained.-Citizen.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

The fruit crop in the Salt River val ley will be quite light this season, ex- cept in grapes of which there will be
 large quantities; unfortunately but a small portion of the grapes grown Tn the valley are frst-class table and ship ping grapes, so that outside of the Muscat of Alexandria everything in the grape line will of necessity be worked up here and of the Muscat there will need to be several thousands of acres more before the valley can command the attention of purchasers.
 The necessity for a large quantity of any fruit to establish fruit market and attract. buyers seems not to have been noticed by our orchard and vine yard planters who heretofore have planted comparatively small areas in any one variety of grapeor fruit; the result has been little ofeverything and nothing maturing in sufficient quantity for commercial purposes at any time. Buyers must find a regular and sufficient supply before their trade can be held in any sort of fruit. There should be hundreds of acres of the Royal apricot in this val ley and other hundreds of acres of earlier and later varieties that a supply of each may be had that can be de pended upon by our fruit dealers. As things now stand our fruit dealers can not handle fruits succ ossfully because they cannot be certain of filling orders
 even in table grapes.-Phenix Herald
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

Our mining interests are on an up ward turn. Improvements all along the line have set in. Developments are showing mineral; and careful and conservative management is overcom- ing many obstacles which have inn peded progress in the past. Investors are providing the necessary means to promote the successful advancement of mining, and the day is not far dis tant when croakers will croak less, and those interested will have satis- factorily demonstrated the value of mining and the great profit to be deriv
 ed from it,in comparison with any other investment that can be offered. We can cite many instances of companies who to-day pay consecutive dividends averaging unprecedented interest on capital invested. Mining, to be sue cesssuflly advanced, requires develop ment of property, and to successfully develop a mining property requires time and money. The necessary ad- junct to this is patience and conf dence on the part of those interested We reiterate that our mining interests are very encouraging-Citlz