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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22
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 Three carloads of piping and ma chinery are at the Phenix depot awaiting transportation to Walnut Grove, Yavapai county, being the property of that extensive corporation, the Walnut Grove Water Storage Go. These few carloads are only the ad- vance guard of some hundred or more cars of freight which will be shipped from thls point, the company think ing that via Phenix is the most ad- vantageous route for them to ship over.
 The people of Phenix are not in any manner endeavoring to divert the traffic of our neighboring county from its chief city, but dollars and cents is what influences business men in their transactions, hence saving of freight is what has brought this about-Phe- nix Gazette.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22

IT is charged that few weeks ago Superintendent Behan, of the Terri torial prison at Yuma, while on a wild carousal, tried to drive his buggy into the railroad hotel at that place and later on he sent several shots from his revolver through the large mirror be- hind the bar and committed several other disgraceiul acts. As the reports of the affair have not been denied, we must accept their truth. His con duet demands q thorough investiga- ton and if the charges are substan- liated the prison commissioners should promptly dismiss him. They cannot afford to risl; the great responsibilities of that important position with a per son subject to such freaks of wanton recklessness and outrage, and his in ability to control his own actions cer tainly units him for the greater duty his office requires of him.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22

According to Lieut. Dravo, who is stationed at Fort Wingate, within a Sabbath days stone throw of the Navajo Reservation, there is likely to be total cessation in manufacturing those blankets that are so famous everywhere. White men now produce a cheaper and better article, with brighter and more attractive colors. Young squaws, now, only learn to weave the coarser fabrics, for saddle cloths and rough usage. The finer, intricate designs, that old squaws can still turn out, will not be taught to their successors. Like buffaloes, those genuine blankets produced from the original Navajo wool, as we'll as the softer weaving from prepared German town yarn, will soon be a thing of the past.-Herald.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22
CHATTO.
THE STORY OF HIS MURDER OF THE
 McCOMAs FAMILY.
What Eye Witnesses Saw of His Torture ---Gen. Crooks Pet in Bad
 Light.
PIONEER MINING DISTRICT.

iOOiu uoi AO, AOOO.)
 EDITOR ENTERPRISE :-I notice in your last issue the report of a meet ing of the Arizona Pioneers in which they adopted resolutions strongly pro- testing against Gen. Crooks policy in dealing with the Apache Indians. If it be true that Gen. Crook vouches for their good behavior, I say God help Arizona and New Mexico if the fiend ish Chiricahuas should be removed to a place near their former hunting grounds for human beings.
 was living in New Mexico at the time Chatto and Dutchy made their bloody raid up the Gila river by Cliff ton and through the Mayhower min ing district, killing seven men Lear Clifton and five in the Mayfiower dis trict. This was on the 26th day of March, 1883, and on March 27th, about ten o'clock, Judge McCOmas, his wife and little son, Charley, had just passed through Thompson's can yon out of the Burro mountains and, when about one mile out-opto the open country oi' their way to Shakes peare, as happy as larks-the judge intending to leave his family at Shakespeare while he went to Las Cruces to attend the U. $. Court then in session-the judge and his wife were killed and their son captured by these Indians.
 I was then a deputy of U. $. Mar shal A. l.. Morrison, and had the op- portunity to know the facts l herein state and defy their impeachment. Two other men and their wives were witnesses to Chatto's deeds, no true report of which has ever appeared in print.
 As I said, the judge and his family had got fairly out of the canyon and upon the open plain. There were some walnut trees growing by the roadside and blackberry and elder bushes. It was behind a cluster oi these walnut trees about twenty-five feet from the road on the right hand side as Judge McComas was travelling that this saintly Chatto and his band of 29 Indians lay in wait.
 When the Judge and family were nearly opposite them the Indians firet and shot down the off-wheeler of tht team and wounded the Judge. Ht ran about sixty yards before he fell The red devils then gave a wild whcol and rush and Mrs. McComas anC her son were made captives. M. blood boils even at this late day at tn, horrible scene that followed and m, pen cannot detail the vile conduct o these wretches human only Tn form The person of this unfortunate lad, was violated in the most brutal man ner; her clothes were torn from he body which was torn and scratche most horribly. When her life was al most tortured out they beat the bac of her head until her brains oozed ou and then to exhibit still further proc of their inhumanity, they broke ol branches of the elder bushes an thrust them deep into her body, a many as they could.
 The Judges body was riddled wit bullets and not stitch of clothin was left upon his body. Little Charle was never heard of afterwards.
 Has General Crook ever heard ( this deed of his brave and dear frien Chatto? If not let him know tn facts and likewise all those sentimer talists of the east who love the II dians. s. l.. SANDERS.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22


 ONE of the most remarkable copper properties in Arizona is the Old Do- minion mines at Globe, in Gila Coun- ty. IL is located at long distance from the railroad, necessitating the hauling of coke and bullion by teams and it has still been able to compete with other mines possessing far better facilities in this respect. In 1888 i' cost 5.72 cents per pound to produce the copper for shipment and : cents per pound freight from the smelters to Baltimore, Maryland, a total Of 7.22 cents per pound. The past year has shown an improvement upon these figures by one-half cent per pound. At the prevailing price of copper the profits are something hand some, but with cheaper and better transportation by rail for coke and bullion this mine will yield big diyi- dends to .ts owners.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22
The Grave Gets Tired Yawning,

Seemingly, for certain wretched invalids who toddl feebly along though always look ing as if they were going to die, but emitting to do it. They dry up, wither, dwindle away finally but in the meantime never having robust health, know nothing of the physical enjoyment, the zest of that existence to which they cling with such remarkable tenacity. They are always to be found trying to mend by tinkering at themselves with some trashy remedy, tonic or ''pick me up to give fillip to digestion, or "help the liver" If such mis- guided folks would resort and adhere to Hos tetter's St tomach Bitters it would he well with them. This superb invigorant supplies the stamina that the feeble require, by perma- mently reinforcing digestion and assimilation. It overcomes nervousness, insomnia, malaria, kidney complaints, biliousness, constipation, rheumatism and and neuralgia.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22

TRIAL by jury IS one ot the lneslma- ble blessings of the civilized world and particularly of this glorious republic, that is carried out to the most farcical ends The practice of submitting property rights, and even the deter imitation of human life, to jury of ones "peers" as interpreted by exist ing Jurisprudence, is in no sense according him or the aggrieyed party exact and impartial justice. Men are often selected to arbitrate important cases on account of their special un- fitness to comprehend the facts or to reason out the equities of complicated suits, and because they lack Q clear mental equilibrium sufficiently well poised to retain the chain of testi- mony presented The system needs a most radical reform whereby the factor of chance is eliminated from it. The flip of coin has more than once decided the fate of a criminal or the ownership of valuable property, and in many instances juror is forced to yield assent to the will of superior shumbers against the convictions of his own mind through lack of physical power, or other causes, to withstand the restraint placed upon his liberty. The resultis 2 technical determination of the case, but it is not always justice. If an independent bench, placed far above temptation by reason of per manent tenure of office and liberal emoluments, was given the exclusive prerogatiye of arbilrating all disagree ments, there would less cause for com plaint of the miscarriage of justice.
 WHAT Arizona demands in its next legislative assembly is the exercise of good common sense, practical eoono- my and fidelity to the interests of the people. Before these essential re- l quirements all claims of paitisanshiI are insignificant and unworthy the least consideration. We want good wholesome laws expressed in terms that cannot be misconstrued, anC founded upon plain and impartia justice. In addition to this there i' need of superior wisdomr strict integ rity and careful circumspection in tho
 financial legislation of the session
 whereby taxation may be reduced t'
 the minimum without detriment tC
 the public service. It will be no pie
 nic for the legislators if they properl.
 perform their duty and the peopl
 should select candidates of known in
 tegrity and ability torepresent them men who will labor with zeal am
 fidelity for the interests of the peopl
 and are willing to even sacrifice some thing to promote the general welfar of the Territory. We believe sue
 men can be induced to accept nom nations, particularly when the exigenc
 of the situation requires talents of superior order.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22
The New Discovery.

You have heard your friends and neighbors talking about it. You may yourself be one of the many who know from personal experience just how good thing it is. If you have ever tried it, you are one of its staunch friends, because the wonderful thing about it is, that when once given a trial, Dr. Kings New Discovery ever after holds place in the house. If you have never used it and should be afflicted with cough, cold or any Throat, Lung or Chest trouble, secure bottle at once and give it fair trial, It is guaranteed every time, or money refunded. Trial Bottles Free at Thomas F. Weedin's Drugstore.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22
Thos. Weedin is of the opinion that

Thos. Weedin is of the opinion that there are persons in this vicinity who might be benefited by knowing the experience of MT. J. H. Helms an engineer on the A. T. & s. F. Ky. We therefore publish it below for the bene- fit of the public. Mir. Helms says My wife had been suffering with a very bad lung trouble for two years. Nothing did her much good until I tried Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Six fifty cent bottles of that medicine cured her sound and well. She is now entirely well and as sound as I ever knew her to be-" Mr. J. H. Salmon, prominent druggist at Fort Madi- son, Iowa, vouches for the truth of the above statement and says MT. Helms told him he had tried several physicians in Chicago, with little bene- fit before using this remedy.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22
TIE only obstacle to q just and fair

TIE only obstacle to a just and fair of a mans worth in this world is life. When this goes out to it's creator who loaned it for brief | period to tine form of dust he had fash toned in his own image, the account of his earthly stewardship is closed and the balance-sheet gives an accur- ate history of the man. This is the theoretical view of the subject but scarcely conforms to the popular prac
 tice which accords all that was good in life to the dead and recalls but lit tie that was evil. The inhumanity of man does not permit him to recognize nobility of character in his fellows while upon the earth and when such recognition would fall like the sweet dews of heaven upon his bleeding soul, but it is selfshly repressed until the time has passed when it is of use to him-the time when human sym pathy and love can soften no callous of heart bsgotten of cruelty in word or action. We build expensive monu- ments of exquisite beauty to the mem ory of our dead, upon which is written tale of virtues we denied in them while living. Our pursestrings loosen to honor their footprints in enduring marble, though they were tightly drawn when they suffered for even the common comforts of life We speak of the dear departed in tenderest words and pause not to recall the Calumnies uttered against them and the uncharit- able conduct exercised towards them i when animated with the spark of life. How strange that all these demonstra- tions of affection are kept concealed until the opportunity for their use has passed away! Or are they but the tinseled glamor of spasmodic attempt to display ourselves better than we really are? One little touch of real 1 kindness sunostenjaGously bestowed up on cur living fellows to gladden. their hearts and cheer them on their weary
 way under their burdens of woe, is
 worth far more than the most lavish
 words of praise after they are gone.
 Why cannot we give of that which
 costs us nothing and brings 90 great
 joy to others, while it may be of ser
 vice to them, and dispense with the
 flood of remorse and regrets at the
 tomb? Verify, "Man's inhumanity tc
 man makes countless millions mourn
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22

All Americans, whether native born or naturalized, will commend the ac- ton of Judge Sloan in refusing citi- zenship to some men at Solomonville last week on account of their ignor- ance of the principle of this govern ment. We have enough ignoramuses already as voters, and it is time that other judges should follow the policy as laid down by Judge Sloan in this instance-Epitaph.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22

In the case of the Territory of Ariz- ona, vs. Morgan R. Wise, held befo.e Justice E. K. Sykes at Calabasas last Wednesday, the defendant was found guilty and sentenced to pay fine of 5000. This was an action brought by MT. Geo. w. Atkinson as prose cutting witness against the defendant for obstructing certain water right belonging to MT. Atkinson. We un- derstand that MT. Wise made no. de fence, but has taken an appeal with MT. Brickwood and Joseph E. Wise as sureties. The case has created much interest among friends of both parties, and the future proceedings and out come will be closely watched by them.-Nogales Record.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22
A complete plant for manufacturing

A complete plant for manufacturing artificial ice has been contracted for and will soon be erected at this place. It is proposed to reduce the price of ice to such figures as to permit its purchase and use by every one. The apparatus contains all the latest i'm provements, and nothing but the purest distilled water will be employed in manufacturing Extensive soda water and bottling works are also contem- plated.-Yuma Times,
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22
R. c. & c. W. BROWN.
Tur Blair sunday Rest bill now be-

THE Blair Sunday Rest bill now be- fore congress is awakening a popular interest in the subject of religious legislation and people who have given little thought to it's dangers are now actively arrayed in opposition to the measure. The constitution of the United States recognizes the absolute equality of all it's citizens and guaran- tees them the most complete civil and
 religious liberty The enforcement by legislative enactment of rigid observance of a particular creed of alleged morals that may be obnoxious to other and equally deserving de- nominations, is clearly violation of the constitutional rights of the peo- ple and should not be attempted. But above all the introduction of theological matters into our system of politics ls q national danger which every good citizen must view with alarm. It Is the entering wedge of coalition ot church and state that will eventually wreck both. A mans political duty is proper subject for mans legisla- tion, but his religious duty is a sub feet that is solely between the indi- viduol and his god. It is very properly beyond the control of his neighbor and is absolutely exempt from his in- reference. The Sunday Rest bill at- tempts to exercise a political control over this relation of man to his maker and Co dictate the manner in which 1t shall be conducted, and is therefore a direct attempt to govern his con science. The spacious plea advanced that one day of rest in the week Is necessary for the well being of man. kind is possibly without objection, but why not select some other day for that purpose-say Thursday--and declare it to be a day of compulsory rest upon purely physical grounds rather than for moral or religious reasons? Let u; have honest legislation upon thi' question il we are to have any at all.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22

Geo. A. Werner, the well known book engraver, of 6a1 California St., S. F., writes to the Edwin W. Joy Co.,, that his wife has been taking Joys Veg etable Sarsaparilla for months for liver trouble and indigestion with splendid results. He says "we have found it invaluable for keeping the system regulated It divides the load with 6 dyspepsial stomach and replaces the distressing sense of fulness and oppression with feeling please and relief. It is perfect liver and bowel regulator. We have both been taking it for months. It Is good to have handy"
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22

THE Final county court house and jail bonds have been sold and the con tract let for the construction of the building, which will be erected upon the western end of the old cemetery, facing on Pinal street. The supervis- ors have performed all their duties in connection herewith in highly commendable manner so far. The contractors are well known as com petent mechanics and their record for honest work is guarantee that the structure will conform exactly to the plans and specifications. It is there fore quite certain that Pinal county will secure the worth of the money ex pended in public building that vii be credit to its people and their en | terprise.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22

"THE ELK" is the unique title of a weekly paper recently established at Gallup, New Mexico, on the Atlantic and Pacific railroad, ashort distance east of the Arizona line. It is very read able journal and is ably conducted by w. T. Henderson and Ell Covert. May The Elk never have occasion to haul in it's horns.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22

MT. J. F. Meighan, a Pittsburgh, Pa, cigar dealer, woke up one morn ing with an attack of rheumatism in his arm, working around the store during the morning made it worse so that by noon it was so painful he could not raise his arm to his head and had to carry it in sling. A travelling man on learning of his con dition went across the street to MT. Heck's drug store and at his own ex- pense procured bottle of Chamber lain's Pain Balm for Mr. Meighan who says: "After one nights bathing with this excellent medicine the pain, swelling and soreness had nearly all disappeared and by the second morn ing I was entirely well, thanks to this valuable remedy" He is confident that it saved him long siege of the rheumatism and was so much pleased that he filled the travelling mans pockets with his best cigars. For sale by Ihos. F. Weedin.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22

David Crockett Henderson, who has financiered in almost every town in Arizona at various times, has finally located in Phenix and become associ- ated with the Hartford Bank which will be changed to National Bank. David is shrewd in making ends meet, but his one conspicuous failing is the possession of an indiscreet mouth which the great seal of the common wealth of Arizona is unable to close against the divulgence of his private business affairs.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22

A LOT of Kansas City ticket scalp CTS have succeeded in beating the railroads in a systematic manner for long time by means of forged ticket coupons. If the railroads fully appre- ciate the ability of these men they will tender them positions of responsibility, for that species of talent seems to find the most congenial field in the man. agement of railroad affairs.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22
Fine line of woolen overshirts mark ed very low at Wildman & Co.'S

Col. Harry Reed is spending few days here. He is postmaster at Hol brook and on his return will resun e publication of the Apache county Critic, one number of which was issued just prior to his son Franks death. The Colonel thinks railroad will soon be built from Holbrook through this valley.-Phenix Herald.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22

ELSEWHERE we publish a communi- cation detailing for the first time in print, the true story of the killing of Judge and Mrs. McComas in 1883, by Chatto and his band of Apaches. The details given in the original manu- script are unfit for publication in their horrible nature and one cannot read them without blushing to think any white man can plead with the govern ment for mercy for that fend incar- uate whom General Crook asks shall be rewarded for mythical "seryices." We hope the eastern sentimentalists will read this communics ton, the truth fulness of which is fully vouched for, and then ask themselves if this wretch is ft to live.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22
Advice to Mothers,

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP, for children teething, is the prescription of one of the best female nurses and physicians in the United States, and has been used for for ty years with never failing success by mil lions of mothers for their children. During the process of teething its value is incalcu- liable. It relieves the child from pain, cures dysentery, and diarrhoea, gripping in the bow els, and wind-colic. By giving health to the child it rests the mother. Price Poe. bot He
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22
James Reilly has received a notif

James Reilly has received notif- cation from Washington that an award has been made to Andy Ames for horse stolen during the Indian raids several years ago. The amount allowed is $I00. Ames was well known in Tombstone and southern Arizona. He died few years since. This award is probably the forerunner of many others for claims put in by citizens of this county who suffered during the raids of Geronimo, Victoria and their bands of cut-throats, early in the eighties.-Prospector
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22

Louisiana State Lottery tickets can be had of s. H. Drachman, agent at Tucson. He is also agent for Arizona of the Lottery of the Benefcencia Publica, of the city of Mexico, sound and honorable institution. Prizes paid in United States money. Write for circulars If
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22

GEN. CROOK has inspected Fort Sill and express the opinion that it will be the best place for Geronimo's Apaches. Has Gen. Crook forgotten that much better place for them-heaven?
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22
ElatterInR.

Laphson-I just met Randall, and he said didn't look like myself at all.
 Smiles-Well, old man, you ought to con- sider that very delicate compliment.-Jour- nal of Education
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22

Sue Qaughingly)-Why are you looking SC intently into my eyesl Are you looking for the motel
 He (seriously)-No; for the beam.
 Then she beamed.-Lawrence American.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22

THE president has appointed an Ari- zona printer-E. s. Clark, foreman of the Journal Miner office in Prescott as supervisor of census in this terri tory. We have not the pleasure of the gentleman's acquaintance, but as a conseryator of the art preservative he doubtless possesses all the qualili- cations necessary for the position.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-02-22
S25 Reward.

INOR THE RETURN TO DESMOND's RANCH, H near Mesa City, of one five-year-old geld ing; l515 or l6 hands high; branded figure on the right shoulder without vent; wire cut below left knee and also between breast and right shoulder. The reward will be paid on the return of the horse to the above named ranch.
 MAX EBERT