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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04
Worth InYestipatinP.

c. N. Thomas brings the news from Mammoth that the recent heavy freshets in that section washed the soil out in places thirty feet deep along the river bottom. The exposed area at the bottom of the wash in many places brought to light evidences of an ancient civilization. The trunks of huge trees which had been cut with stone axes were to be seen ID many places, while the stone implements and old pottery are to be seen on all sides. Bones of human beings of enormous size have been brought to light, leaving no doubt but that a race of extinct beings at one time occupied the section of country this side of Mammoth camp. Itwould be the proper thing for some scientific soci- ety to take hold of an exploration of this new development before the mild winter rains shall have filled this excavated area again.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04

THE worst case of hero worship of which we have cognizance comes from Pittsburg. Recently President Harrison visited that smoky city and, as natural sequence, made public speech. A stand had been provided with seats for the president and prominent city officials, and after the meeting adjourned there was a struggle to secure the identical chair in which the president had sat for a very brief time. People crowded in to sit for a few moments in the chair, only to be busted by others who sought the honor of occupying the seat of America's president. The owner of the chair at last secuted its l possession and now gives his customers an opportunity to sit for few minutes upon it in reward for purchasing a certain amount of goods at his store. This sug gests profitable field of speculation tc the Presidents valet By carefully say ing the cast-off shoes and socks of the hero of to-day he can room establish him self in a lucrative business in Pittsbure by permitting its prominent citizens tC wear them for a few moments at good round price. In our democratic country this species of worship is indeed sicken ing and it demonstrates the necessity fo an official fool killer.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04
In a Spirit of Fairness.
Globe Silver Belt.

The following clipping from the Tomb stone Epitaph is, in view of the fact that Mir. Peter R. Brady is a candidate for Joint Councilman on the democratic tick ct, having a wide circulation for political effect, and as it impugns the integrity of MT. Brady 1t IS proper that the truth should be told in reference to the matter to which 1t refers. Here it is, read it. but don't form your judgment upon ex-parte testimony: Let us see. It was Zulick, was 1t not, who interposed his veto to to save Stevens and the rest of the demo- cratic Prison Commissioners from an in vestigation? Subsequent events went to show that he knew what he was about Brady, one of Stevens bondsmen, who has not yet settled with the Territory. Is now a candidate for the Legislature Why this anxiety on the part of the dem ocrats to get these two men into the Legislature? Is it born of desire to staye off an investigation that would make some ugly disclosures? This great concern of the Democrats about the Legislature looks suspicious Better vote for Nichols anyhow, as he Is much the safer man,"
 Note particularly the drift of the re- print in reference to Mir. Brady and how few brief words give lighter and a brighter coloring than that given by the Tombstone Epitaph. Newspapers for many months have rung the changes in regard to Geo. H. Stevens bondsmen and now comes the doleful sound of the Epitaph that Brady, ia surety for Stew ems who has not yet settled with the Ter ritory, Is now a candidate for the Legis- lature." Without multiplying words it is only necessary to give quietus to that roorback to say that Brady is not and never was bondsman for George H. Stevens, nor is he, or has been per sonal friend of the veritable George.
 The next in order is it's reference to the "bom desire" of the Democracy 'to get Brady into the legislature to stave of an investigation that would make some ugly disclosures" and now. for the truth of history, we will say, as evidence that Brady eourted investigation, it was he who instigated the bill which R. E. Sloan introduced and caused to pass bott branches of the Fifteenth legislative as sembly, which Zulick vetoed.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04
A. J. Head recently purchased real

A. J. Head recently purchased real estate in West Prescott.
 The General Crook Hotel looms up and with its turrets, balconies and sub stantial look in every way, IS an orna- ment to our city and a credit to it's own CTS.
 Messrs Bourke and Hickey, our gal lant firemen who returned from the Al buqurque Fair victorious, having won belt, purse and golden opinions from all sorts of people," were banqueted last evening at the Pioneer Hotel
 Troop l., 2nd calvary, Capt. D. c. Pear son commanding, having been ordered to Sau Carlos, maneuyred on our streets Wednesday prior to their departure, pre- senting a magnificent appearance with their black horses fully equipped for the march
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04
Mariconn Nominations.

The following is the republican ticket of Maricopa county:
 Council, R. c, Powers; assembly, Jo- seph B. Mullen and Edwin s. Gill; sher- if, John B. Montgomery; treasurer, Fran cis A. Shaw; recorder, Walter $. Johnston; assessor, John Gray; district attorney, Webster Street; probate judge, Jesse B. Woodward; supervisors, James T. Priest and B. B. Kirkland; county surveyor, H. R. Patrick.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04

IT makes a great deal of difference in the character of man whether he is can didate for office or not. When he is nomi- mated for office the opposition press forthwith proclaims him a bad and vi cious man, unworthy of public confidence. Should he deem it wise or expedient to withdraw from the canvass. the same newspapers express their appreciation of his character as man and an exemplary citizen and regret that circumstances compel the step he has taken. This is a species of hypocricy that ought not 10 enter into political contest. If man is good and worthy citizen at any time he is doubly so as a candidate for political honors, and he should be treated accord ingly. If he is bad man no amount of partisan bolstering should have any weight with the voters As a rule the local nominees are well known individu- ally to the people and they are fully as able to recognize merit as the newspapers and are as prone to exercise their indi- vidual right to express their preferences at the polls. While We question the sin cerity of the party press in extolling the virtues of those whom they are com pelled to support, we have full faith in the honesty of the people before whom the candidates must pass in judgment and upon whom the buncome of polih
 cal campaign should fall as harmlessly as water upon ducks back.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04
Two Knowing Mules.

A Texas correspondent writes: We have in our corrals twenty-five mules, and each morning one of the mules, a most rascally fellow, would be out. The corral is about round and composed of barbed wire, too high for mule to jump over and too low for him to crawl under, so we thought. Still the mule was out every morning, so put some of the drivers on the watch to catch the fel- low, which they did, and saw him lie down and actually roll under the fence. Not much for Jack, one would say, for he
 n getting his Sn mate oS out e also o For t6e last three months Gumbo has also rolled out These two mules are very much at tached to each other, and no doubt Jack has told Gumbo "'twasn't no trick at all, 5 and he succeeded in teaching him the way ont
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04
Notice to Taxpayers.

FLORENCE Pinal County, Arizona.
 September Sth, 1890. ] Notice is hereby given that the duplicate of Pinal County, Arizona Terri tory for the year 1890 is now in my posses sion for the collection of taxes levied therein, and that said taxes will be delinquent on the third Monday of December, 1890, and that unless paid on that day or prior thereto, one and one-half (14) per cent per month during the time the said taxes shall be delinquent, and aceruing costs, will be added to the amount thereof as penalty.
 Taxes may be paid at my office in the Coun- ty Court House every day except holidays, between the hours of a. m. and p. m.
 JERE FRYER,
 Sheriff and Ex-Officio Tax Collector
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04

The Prescott Courier speaking of the republican convention at Prescott, pays a high compliment toour new Chief Justice, Hon. II. c. Gooding The Courier says: "The office of Hon. II. c. Gooding, Chief Justice of our Supreme Court adjoined convention hall Governor Tritle called upon him to take seat on the platform, but, greatly to his credit. he said that as he had to administer justice for all citi- zens, it would be hardly the proper thing for him to pose as a pronounced partisan. His remarks were applauded by Republi- cans and Democrats, and the Courier
 speaking for good Arizonians of all par ties, thanks our new Chief Justice for his American manhood and sense of fairness
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04
APIoNEER's VIEWS.
4 Few Remarks Upon Timely Topics-En- dorses Gen. J. B. Allen-The Nor
 mon Ouestion---Other Matters.

FoRr BowIE, Cochise Go. Ariz., Sept. 27. EDITOR ENTERPRISE: notice and endorse with great pleasure all you have said of Gen. John B. Allen,
 There is no man in Plnal county that either political party could honor them selves more by placing in a responsible position, either legislative or executive, than by putting forward Gen. Allen. The writer has known Gen. Allen since early in 1862; of his ups and downs financially, but never saw him swerve from the right and manly course.
 If the General errs, it Is on the side of mercy to criminals; but thatis not crime and would be virtue in many eyes.
 The writer is in full accord with you on that Mormon plank of the republican platform, and would say that the party IS en route to defeat in adopting these high moral-isms.
 The fact is, the polygamy plank in the Mormon politico-religious creed was adopted from purely worldly view and is wise for the intended purpose, viz; to accelerate the growth of the population of the church of Latter Day Saints.
 This is a matter, it appears to me, that will regulate itself. If the general spread of intelligence does not eradicate polyg-
 
 amy then it is right and it should stand if the women do not rebel against 1t in this enlightened age, l do not see that the male sex need distress themselves about it. This is something worthy the steel of the w. c. T. Union.
 I discover that the prospect of another judge for Arizona has been defeated, or IS at least postponed.
 I, for one, am glad of it, I do not know but it might be better to dismiss those we have and organize a new system of ad- ministering justice with out all this ex- pensive paraphernalia that bears with such leaden weight upon the sturdy pro ducer and prevents immigration and capi tai from flowing to our beautiful Terri i tory, so full of all natural resources.
 The legislation required by the people Is that which will conduct the government economically and reduce taxation ma terially and not play the liberal Dick ac with others money. Sincerely Yours,
 $. R. DELoNG
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04

IF those members of the press who taken an active part in the organization of an editorial association, desire to consult the best interests of the publishers in Ari- zona, they will postpone the date set for the first meeting until November or De cember. But few newspaper men can leave their posts during the busy time of political campaign.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04
The Candidates in Mohave.
Miner


 The question of who are candidates for the various offices in the gift of the peo- pie of Mohave county, is a difficult one to answer, as there are so many dark horses. The following list is made up from rumors and facts.
 The republicans who are mentioned as candidates are as follows:
 Council-W. H. Hardy; House. Henry Koshland, M. C. Copeland, A. C. Long more and Saml Crozier; Sheriff, J. l.. Nelson, J. N. Cohenour and J. K Mac kenzie; Treasurer, l.. J. Lassell, H. H. Watkins and W. H. Taggart; Recorder, F. J. Goldman; Probate Judge, c. M. Funston; District Attorney, W. G. Blake ly; County Surveyor, John H. Campbell; Supervisors, G. w. Beecher, M. c. Cope land, F. F. Brawn, Wm. Grant and J. w Thompson.
 The democrats who are mentioned as candidates are as follows:
 Council-A. Cornwall and F. $. Den his; Representative, Thos. Halleck, Wm Aitken and John c. Potts; Sheriff, Wm II. Lake and J. A. Bissett; Treasurer Harvey Hubbs, l.. Davidson, Dan SmitI and Peter Miller; Recorder, Caldwell Wright, T. L. Ayers and J. W. Morgan Probate Judge, l.. o. Cowan; Supervisor c. D. Sherman, J. P. Finegan, Peter Mil Ter and John Fielding.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04
He Withdrew.
Courier.

E. Burgess, Democratic candidate for District Attorney of this county, has, we are told, telegraphed from Baltimore that he has concluded to withdraw from the ticket. He is in Baltimore organizing a large mining company to operate in Brad shaw district Officers of the Democratic Central Committee have called a meeting of the committee to fill the vacancy, which will be done on October second, by plac- ng in nomination J. F. Wilson, one of he best and ablest attorneys in Arizona.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04
Graham County.
Tncson Star.

Major J. W. Wham has returned from his pay trip to Apache. The country be- tween Forts Grant, Thomas, San Carlos and Apache is thickly covered with grass about two feet high. At Grant the con tractors are cutting hay within four miles of the post near the road side, at very small cost. The people at Thomas re- joice over the fact that the post IS made a permanent fixture. Three companies are stationed there and orders have been issued for the post to be rebuilt and put in good repair. The road between San Carlos and Apache, notwithstanding the rains is in excellent condition. The soldiers and Indians keep it in good re- pair at the expense of the government The Majors next pay tip will be short one.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04

THE president did not care to repeat the experiment of appointing a governor of Arizona from among it's own citizens, and he can scarcely be blamed. No se- lection he could have made would have given entire satisfaction and he conse- quently sought an entire stranger as one best calculated to unite the conflicting interests of the party. Home rule is pretty in theory, but unless given in it's fullest sense is a valueless concession.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04

TIE Gila county republicans are not in complete harmony with the republican territorial platform in their ideas of state hood. Gila county does not favor state hood, but the republicans, and democrats, too, in the territorial convention placed themselves on record as demanding that condition.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04
Our New Governor.
PheniX Republican.

fnenlX RepuDllcan.
 Yesterday afternoon dispatch from Washington conveyed the intelligence that Governor had at last been appoint ed for Arizona. The name of John N Irwin, of Keokuk, Iowa, was sent by the President to the Senate for confirmation to that position. Arizona is to be con graduated upon obtaining for her ex- ecutlve a gentleman of such ability and attainments, a politician of such a high rank and National reputation as Is John N. Irwin. He IS one of the foremost merchants of his city, but has won laurels Ill the political arena. He has been hon ored by election to the'o office of Mayor of Keokuk, has several times served in the State Legislature and was Governor of the Territory of Idaho under the Garfield Arthur regime. He is a magnetic and forcible speaker and is ever in active de- mand in all public assemblies. He is highly thought of by his neighbors, de servedly popular by reason of his sunny temperament, tact and courtesy. He is small in stature, yet has upon him the unmistakable stamp of commanding nature. He is in bis fortieth year and has an attractive family, who will no doubt become residents of Phenix.
 Tucson Citizen.
 A dispatch from Washington this after noon to the Citizen announces that the President has sent the name of John N. Irwin of Iowa for Governor of Arizona. Mir. Irwin is the son of Stephen o. Irwin, of the leading wholesale drygoods house in Iowa. He is a graduate of Miama College, Ohio, and practiced law success fully. He was several times Mayor of Keokuk and also Governor of Idaho. From the latter he resigned owing to ill health.
 Governor Irwin is brilliant speaker and one of the ablest men of the north west.
 He is married to the eldest daughter of John W. Rankin, senior member of the law firm of Rankin, Miller < McCreary.
 Governor Irwin is 39 years old.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04
Sonora Mines.
NOgales Record

Last week Mir. Joe Lusignan arrived from La Baranca, Sonora, where he has been for several years past From him We learn that during the month of Au- gust the La Baranca mine, owned by Mir. Graf, of Germany, produced forty-two bars of bullion valued at $l,0O0 bar. The La Dura mine, under the manage ment of MT. Fred Hartman, is proving an excellent proposition, shipping 300 to 600 tons per month, mostly to Denver. MT. Price, general manager of the Minas Prietas, is the owner of the Rosario mine, near La Mesa, IS now working large force of men running 600 foot tunnel. Mir. J. ". Goodman, chief engineer of the Minas Prietas also has a mine, the Providencia, near La Mesa, and is work ing 20 men with good results La Mesa Is located about 40 miles east of Onayas on the east side of the Yaqui river The Portuguese, a new mine located about IA miles from La Baranca and owned by Manuel Johnson and Manuel Rochas, is showing up bonanza, and it is claimed that the ore will exceedin richness that of any other mine in that section of coun- try. Captain Dwire, representing the English company that purchased, six months ago, the Santa Clara coal fields from N. Graf, IS expected to arrive here to make the second payment of $90,000. The first payment was Sl0,000, with $90,- GOO in six months and Sl00,000 in one year.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04

TIE conference report on the Mckinley torif bill has been agreed to by both houses of congress and now goes to the president for bis approval This import ant measure has consumed the greater part of the attention of congress during the past three months and it's final dis position is a great relief to it's advocates
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04
Gave His Reason.
Prospector

Joseph Curby was asked this morning by Judge Sloan if there was any reason why sentence should not be passed upon him. He said that he had not had fair trial; that he could not have an impartial trial here because so many people were prejudiced against him, and that two of the jurymen who had voted for his con viction had told him since the trial that they were sorry for it, and that if they had it to do over again they would vote to acquit him.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04

THE Cochise county republicans have nominated Geo. F. Meek for the legisla- tive assembly. It is hoped he will have better success than when he was the dem ocratic candidate for probate judge in Pi- nal county.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04
Notice of Sale of Real Estate at Private
 Sale.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT IN PUR- IN suance of an order of the Probate Court of Piual County, Arizona Territory, in the matter of the estate of Allen Atkinson, deceased the undersigned administrator of said estate will sell at private sale, to the highest and best bidder for cash, subject to confirmation by the Probate Court all the right title and interest of said Allen Atkinson at the time of his death in those certain lots lying and being in Casa Grande, Pinal County, ATiZ ma, described as follows undivided onehalf of lot with blacksmith shop thereon known as the blacksmith shop of Bien & Atkinson; adobe and frame dwelling house. l frame dwelling house being known as Bien < Atkinson's houses.
 Sealed bids for the same to be left at the office of w. R Stone, Florence, Arizona, before October l5, 1890. HETTIE ATKINSON,
 Administrator of the estate of Allen At kinson. deceased.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04

TIE miners of Pinal county will take an especial delight in supporting w. o. Truman for Sheriff Ntr. Truman was for many years connected with the Silver King company and enjoyed the esteem of every one in that camp. He possesses every qualification for the position and will give complete satisfaction to the people in the position he seeks.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04

A STRONG combination of all the south western railway companies has been formed to control freight and passenger rates and prevent cutting by competing lines. Under the new arrangement the rates will be established upon the basis of "all the traffic will bear"
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04

THE bill for the appointment of an ad- ditional justice of the Supreme Court, of Arizona passed the House last Tuesday. If the sevane acts promptly upon the measure, already reported favorably from the committee, it may become law at the present session of congress.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04
Cochise Republicans.

The republicans of Cochise county have nominated the following ticket: Sheriff, Charles Overlook.
 Assessor, N. A. Gilman.
 Treasurer, J. P. McAlhster
 Recorder, w. F. Bradley.
 District Attorney, G. w. Swain. Probate Judge, F. N Wolcott. County Surveyor, NJ. F. Beckwith. Supervisors, B. F. Brown, D. w. Lo- gan.
 Legislative Council, J. V. Vickers. Legislative Assembly, H. c. Herrick, G. F. Meek, Howard Herring, William Hughes, l.. V. Wilkeson.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04

TIE voters of Pima county will show their appreciation of Chas. A. Shibell by re-electing him to the office of county re. corder by a majority that he will have good reason tolbe proud of. Besides being capable official, Mir. Shibell is a gentle 4.ian who makes friend of every person he meets and even the republicans of that county will give him the benefit at the polls of their long and lasting friendship
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04

THE Yuma Times-Territoria Prison organ-says THE ENTERPRISE IS Repub- hcan for revenue only. The Wolhey ap- pointees have no use for THE ENTER PRISE and with new Governor, some of the Prison officials may be retired and the Times compelled to exist legitimately.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-04
Outrageous If True.
Phenix Gazette.

A letter from Yuma to this office, under date of August 18th, charges Mir. Wolhey with at attempt to slur the Irish citizens of Arizona. In discussing the approach ing campaign, MT. Wolfey remarked with emphasis, that every d-n Mormon and Irishman in Arizona could be expected to support any ticket that would injure him. I shall be glad when both MormOns and Irish are deprived from voting in this country, as not until then will good gov ernment ever be secured" We have known for some time that this ignorant man was opposed to Mormons, because of their democracy, but we gave the fellow credit for having sufficient respect for his office, not to malign d class of men who have always been staunch and loyal to the country he disgraces. It can be said with truth and pride, and to the credit and glory of this race, that, when the storms of war clouded our fair sky,-never traitorous bullet was fired by a'.northern Irishman at the stars and stripes of our country; and better citizens and more law abiding men and women don't live on American soil Such men as Montgom- cry, were battling for the freedom of this country against the foemen from across the sea, when the forefathers of Wolfley were working for thirteen cents day on quays of Holland. The insulting remarks were made in discussing Johnny Behan's opposition to Ingalls, for the council, as a Wolhey candidate, but we apprehend it will not partake of much weight.