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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
SUICIDE.
Chief of Police Dick Gage Blows His Brains Out With a Six Shooter.
Tombstone progpector. May l2th.

1OinDstOne FfoSpecloI, May ISth
 Last night short time before mid night, D. w Gage, Chief of Police of this city, entered the Billiard Parlors on Allen street, and walking back to the card room in the rear, pulled out his pistol and placing it against his temple, pulled the trigger and passed into eternity.
 The causes that led to this rash act are said to be several, although the immediate cause was his inability to meet a note of $100 due to-day. The note was endorsed by Nessrs. Kelso and McDonough Early in the even ing he met the former, and told him that he had $50 of the money and that he would have the other $20 in time to settle up to-day. Mir Kelso told him not worry over the matter but to leave the $50 at the Billiard Parlors and if he didn't have the other $20 to-day that it would make no differ ence.
 No" replied the chief, "I will have it all" He then went to faro game and instead of winning the other $20 lost what he had already. This no doubt worried him for he deliberately went and shot himself as above stated. He died without a struggle and death must have been instantaneous The excitement of the recent cleo ton and subsequent events, worried him also, and his friends assert that although he maintained an air of in difference that he was sorely troubled He was a generous man and had many firm friends. He ran for the office of Chief of Police on the Repub lican ticket two years ago and was elected by good majority.
 He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. They are g bright intelligent family, and have the sym pathy of the entire community in the loss of their husband and father. He was very fond of his family and made them an exemplary guardian.
 He came into this office few days ago and talked over his affairs, saying that as far as was he individually con cerned he dld not care the snap of hi finger for public opinion, but that Int had those dependent upon him whicl made the situation different. Whel last seen alive last night he appeared to be in the best of spirits, and no on' who met him thought him to be il any mental anguish. He was 59 year of age.
 His wife was prostrated with grie upon word being conveyed to her o her loss, and her condition is precari ous this afternoon.
 D. w Gage was member of Burn side Post G. A. R. of this city, and als, Washington Camp P. o. s. of A. H was also a member of the A. O. U. W lodge of Los Angeles.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
IT is not the man who makes the most money that is the richest, as the coiner at the mint will testify.
The Long Felt Want"

The Tucson Star thus philosophises on the starting of too many secular journals:
 What Arizona needs is a more liber- al patronage bestowed upon the news papers now published, instead of start ing up additional ones, thus imposing an additional tax upon the merchant and all those who are disposed to en- courage such enterprises. Those peo- pie who are so anxious to start up newspapers as rule care little for the benefit they may be to the community. If they did they would count the cost of the failure of such enterprises when they finally go to the wall. For it is fact that the failure of a newspaper is of more damage to a community than any other kind of failure. It is published to the world and the inn pression goes out that the town which allows it's newspapers to go to the wall is on the same track. It is often the case when these new enterprises are brought out the first thing is to secure a number of subscribers who pay one year in advance, and should the insti- tuition die before the end of the year the subscriber loses his money, and as the average tenure of life of these "long felt wants" seldom reaches six months Especially in Arizona), the public should guard against this loss. If those people who are SO anxious to invest their spare money in newspaper en- terprises would first consider the cost and then consult their own interests by lending their encouragement to the journals already in the field, both they and the community would be much more benefited than in attempting tc create and run an "organ" in the in terest of few individuals. If the re publicans want a strong republican paper why do they not concentrate their surplus capital in one of theil established organs9 If the democrats are not satisfied with their party pa pers why don't they show some inter est in them and disposition to hell the burdens of the same? Such pol icy would be less expensive, give bet ter results and solidify parties, thar starting new party journals, whicl disrupt parties.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
From SacatOn.

MT. J. P. Perkins, clerk of the Pima agency Indian reservation was in our city yesterday. He reports the reser- vation to be in state of peacefulness and prosperity. The Pima Indians, he says, are a remarkable honest race and cherish the most kindly feelings towards the whites. The Ind ian boarding school has been increased by several new buildings, dormitory, refectory and class room buildings all have been lately added. They have now accommodations for 150 scholars and an efficient staff of teachers will be present next session. The scarcity of water will cause the crops to be small this season. MT. Perkins and MT. Richard contemplate starting an Indian trading store on the reserva- tion, and inas much as they are both very friendly with the Indians on ac- count of their long official connection with the reservation, the Indians may expect generous treatment from their hands-Star.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
Gro Blanco, Ariz.

A correspondent of the Prescott Courier. writing from the Senator mine under date of May 10th, says: "Great excitement prevailed last eve ming when the news reached here of rich strike near the head of Maple Gulch. Parties at once left the camp on horseback for the scene of the dis covery. The property is owned by the Hassayampa-Maple Gulch Con solidated Mining and Milling Com pany, who have gone to work in earn est to develop their numerous claims in Hassayampa district, and during the coming season expect to give em- ployment to 100 men. At present water Is troubling them considerably and steam pumps have been ordered from the East, whose arrival will at once settle the water question, and ore in paying quantities will then be taken out. A new shaft has been started about fifty feet from the old one. Lum Der IS on the ground for timbering the shaft, erecting houses, etc. Mir. Vim. Oates has accepted the position of superintendent, w. H. Hatcher, the present general manager, and Doc. Smith, the pioneer, negotiated the sale for an English syndicate. MT. c. T. Kelly was the former owner"
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
A Speck of Trouble.

A New York telegram states that Ex-Judge Murat Masterson, owner of several Arizona and Chihuahua gold mines, had Alice Hopkinson, his cous- in, arrested last Monday on a charge of attempting to shoot him. He claims that she swindled him out of $100 900 worth of bonds. The woman says she was his partner in mining specula- tions. The Judge is sixty years old and the woman twenty-seven. She says jealousy caused the complaint. Judge Masterson is from Prescott, and is stated to be worth $5,OO0000 The woman was locked up and the Judge was held also on counter charge made by her of an attempt by the Judge to shoot her.
 Later reports state that the result of the shooting affray between Judge Masterson and Mrs. Alice Hopkinson last evening was that the two left the police court this morning together without giving their testimony against each other. Masterson said that the shooting was purely accidental.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

THE American inventor is subject to flights of genuis that must excite the admiration of the world. Among the recent patents issued is one design ed to spread butter upon bread in con nection with bread cutter and, like the politician, it knows which side of its bread is buttered. But the utility of this startling innovation of time-hon- ored custom is eclipsed by Leadville inventor who has perfected a patent rain cloud, which the farmers of the arid region will doubtless appreciate. The water is conducted through a main conduit under pressure, having g a hose connection with a horizontal perforated pipe held at an elevation by modified balloon. By this means the farmer can, at an original out lay of fifteen or twenty thousand dollars, provide the means of sprink- ling few rods square of his posses sions in the most faithful imitation ol summer shower, if he doesn't gc broke in finding source of supply It is splendid invention-to waste money on.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN has emerged from the temporary obseurity to which his lunacy assigned him, into an cratic globe trotter, whose deter imitation to circumnavigate the world in sixty days will probably meet with a successful issue. Train is doubtless as mad as q March hare, but there is q subtle method in his madness that cannot fail to excite the admiration of men of push and original. Enterprise. With all his incoherence in discourse his rational eye is steadiastly fixed upon the accumulation of the almighty dollar and his peculiar notoriety is a source of profit as well as an enjoy able diversion. He is indeed a wild Train, running without brakes, and one that refuses to be side-tracked un- der all circumstances.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
THE Tombstone Euitaph cxhibits

THE Tombstone Epitaph exhibits a womanly curiosity to learn the identi- ty of our Tombstone correspondent. It says: "The impression has grad ually gained ground in Tombstone that 'Quartzburg' is not resident of this city, but is a drunken hummer who hangs around the saloons in Fair bank, who was formerly resident of Tombstone. The Epitaph is 10th to believe that the Messrs. Brown would admit to the columns of THE ENTER PRISE attacks on reputable citizens emanating from such a source. How ever, we ask THE ENTERPRISE, is 'Quartzburg' permanent resident of TombstoneP In all gravity we inform the Epitaph that there are no "drunk- en bummers" upon our staff of core spondents, but that every one is a reputable citizen and taxpayer of the place from which his communications are addressed. "Quartzburg" is an old resident of Arizona and of Tomb atone; he pays his taxes like a man and is one of the best citizens of that city of doleful cognomen.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

TIE proposition to admit Arizona to statehood conditional upon the dis franchisement of the Mormons is re- pugnant to the sense of justice of its people, and the most ardent advocates of statehood prefer to suffer under the present political system for years to come rather than to participate in the benefits and privileges of state- hood through such dishonorable means. The United States constitution guaran- tees to every person. the right of re- ligious freedom in it's broadest sense, and the scheme to disfranchise large proportion of the voters of this Terri tory can be regarded only in the light of a persecution. But the motive for this movement is 50 apparent that no one can be deceived. The Mormons of Arizona are nearly all democrats and their disfranchisement means republl- can senators and representatives in congress. Why not enact a law dis franchising all democrats at once and openly, and not dodge behind fiimsy cloak of religion. The proposition Is not aimed at the practice of polygamy, for the Mormons of Arizona rarely practice that vice, besides existing laws are ample to cope with that crime. The Mormons of this territory are, as a rule, it's most industrious citizens and their practical virtues are exemplary examples for emulation As class they stand head and shoul' ders above many others whose right to the elective franchise is unques' tioned, and 80 long as they continue to walk upright under the law they are entitled by constitutional right tc all the privileges of citizenship. Il their disfranchisement is to be the price our admission to statehood, II the name of common justice let us al ways remain Territory.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
THE CENSUS MAN.
And what He will Want To Know.

The enumerator is to start out on his inquiry on June 2nd. If he is to work in city of more than 10000 inhabitants, he must finish his can vass in two weeks If he has coun- try subdivision. he will not be called upon for return until the end of the month. The list of the questions drawn up for him is given below. With this he must go 10 each family and, if possible, get answers from each member of 1t to all the questions which fit the case
 l. Give Christian pame in full and initial of middle name, surname.
 ?. Whether a soldier, sailor or marine during the civil war (United States or cOnfederate) or widow of such person.
 3. Relationship to head of fami- ly.
 A. Whether white or black, mulat- to, quadroon, octoroon, Chinese, Japanese or Indian.
 O. Sex.
 6. Age at nearest birthday If under one year give age ill months.
 '. Whether single, married, widow ed or divorced
 8. Whether married, during the census years (June l, 1886 to May 31, 1S90)
 9. Mother of how many children, and number of these children living
 l0 Place of birth | H.. Place of birth of father.
 12. Place of birth of mother.
 13. Number of years in the United 1 States.
 IA. Whether naturalized
 b. Whether naturalization papers have been taken out.
 It. Profession, trade, or occupa- ton.
 IT. Months employed during the census year (June l, 1889, to May 31, 1s9O.)
 Is. Attendance at school Gin months) during the census year Oune l, 1889, 10 May 31, 1S90)
 l9. Able to read.
 20. Ableto write.
 2l. Able to speak English If not the language or dialect spoken.
 22. Whether suffering from acute or chronic disease, with name of disease and length Of time afflicted.
 g. Whether defective in mind, sight, hearing, or speech, or whether crippled, maimed or deformed, with name of defect.
 "A. Whether a prison convict, homeless child, or pauper.
 20 and 26. Is the home you live in hired, or is it owned by the head or by member of the family?
 27. If owned by head or member of family, is the home free from mort gage incumbrance?
 28. If the head of the family is 8 farmer, is the farm which he cultivates hired, or is it owned by him, or by a member of his family? 29. If owned by head or member Of the family, is the farm free from mortgage incumbrance
 30. If the home or farm is owned by head or member of family, and morgaged, give the post office address. Many of the questions, it will be seen, are not intended to be put to all the members of the family visited From their general scope they are likely to furnish the Bureau with all the information that is needed in the treatment of population and social statistics. With the exception of the ' question about mortgages, the entire list will be pronounced inoffensive l Possibly the few spinsters of uncertain | age and the unlucky "grass" widows who fall under the enumerators' cross l ure may regard the sixth and seventh questions as inquisitorial. But there IS no law to compel such witnesses to make admissions damaging to them selves.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

FROM the tripod into mining pabob with millions at his command, is the history of Judge Murat Mas terson, whose Fecept episode in New York has brought his name into un- pleasant notoriety. For short time he figured as an attorney at law in San Diego and finally drifted to Arizona and engaged in journalism with indifferent success. From the sanctum he sought the attractions of mining and in shrewd specqlations achieved fortune. But the "woman in the case" has evidently camped upon his trail and his ways are not all of pleasantness nor his path one of absolute peace.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

THE Tucson Star says: "The ques' ton has been asked; What does the independent party movement mean who is at the head of it, and who is to get the future plums which may re. suit from it?" We would modestly rise to reply that the independent party movement means better government and lower taxation; the people who grow the future plums" are at the head oft and they don't purpose feed ing them any longer to the swine This is the alpha and omega of the independent movement to shake of the tentacles of the professional poli- tician octopus.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
Not Unfavorably Impressed

Secretary N, o. Murphy had an in terview with President Harrison last week regarding our subsidy bill. The latter inquired particularly about the public indebtedness here. Secretary Murphy assured him with much partic- ularity, that financially, by the aid of Governor Wolllty's funding bill, the Territory would be in excellent con- dition.
 President Harrison promised to give the subsidy bill, should it reach him, careful and particular attention. The impression received was that his Ogden veto would not necessarily be precedent in disposing of the Maricopa bill, but the latter would be disposed of on its merits-Phenix Herald.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
The Araby Canal.
Yuma Times.l


 The Araby canal has progressed nearly to the gates of Yuma, having reached the ranch of Supervisor o. F Townsend. Work is progressing as speedily as money, skill and labor will permit and the time is near at hand when water will run through the principal streets of the town. The large pumping plant was recently started up, its excellent service exceed ing the most sanguine expectations of the canal projectors. The near com pletion of the Araby Is Of close and direct importance to Yuma itself ow- ing to the exceedingly close proximity of the numerous fine ranches that will thus become tributary to 1t. In con nection with the other improvements contemplated, storage reservoir will be built insuring constant and suffi- cient water supply during the summer months-the very period when it is most needed. H. w. Blaisdell, the energetic manager, is consummating a good work and, we trust, will meet with the reward he so richly deserves.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
WORLDS FAIR PLUMS.
Two Commissioners From Arizona at
 s6. per Day and PossibIy.Tin 1898. Nominations From Each Political Party Solicited by Governor W Wolfey.
IPhenix Herald.l

Secretary of State, James G. Blaine, calling his attention to certain provis- ions of the Worlds Fair bill passed by Congress and approved April 25, 1890.
 Section of the bill creates the "World's Columbian Commission" consisting of two commissioners from each State and Territory and the Dis trict of Columbia, with eight addition al commissioners at large. Within thirty days from April 25, 1890, each Governor shall nominate two commis- sioners and two alternates from his State or Territory, and the President shall thereupon appoint them. Each of the two leading political parties shall be equally represented.
 Within thirty days after their ap- called together at Chicago for organi- zation, by notice from the Secretary of State at Washington. They are to secure a site and buildings, allot space and generally manage the great ex- position, which is to be dedicated Oc- tober l2, 1892 and formally opened not later than May l, 1893; closing not later than October 30, 1893. The alternates act in case of an inability oi the commissioners to attend. The duration of the commission shall not extend beyond January l, 1898, Section 19 of the act limits colnpen- sation of members to "their own actual expenses for transportation, and the sum of $6 per day and subsistence fol each day they are necessarily absent from their homes on the business ol said commission" payable from the U. s. Treasury.
 Arizona's two commissioners mus be nominated by Governor Wolfey, or or before May 9, 1890. In order tc have our Territory adequately repre- sented the Governor invites nomina tions for these positions from tho Democratic and Republican parties He will be pleased to receive sugges tions from Chambers of Commerce other societies or representative bodies and individuals. All recommendation will be carefully considered and acted upon as in the Governors opinion shal be for the best interests of Arizona Let our citizens carefully select thei most available men for these import ant places.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

THE settlers under the Florence ca- nal have been annoyed to a degree Of desperation by the depredations of stray cattle upon their cultivated fields. The scarcity of forage upon the ranges east of the canal impels the stock to seek new pastures and the grain and alfalfa fields are sc tempting that the presence of wire fence is no obstacle to the attainment of a rich repast and they tear down the wires with no ap- parent difficulty and frequently do more damage in few hours than their own value would compensate for. Complaints have been made to the cattle men but they are unable to effectively control their hungry ani- mals and find a necessity for the exer- else of means to more effectually re- strain them than the questionable vigilance of herders. A solution of this question is advanced by Judge John c. Loss, of Casa Grapde, who proposes the cooperation of the stock men between Florence and the rail road and to the eastward as far as the Owl Heads, in erecting Q substantial barbed wire fence along the south side of the canal. He suggests the use of tubular iron posts, such as condemned or damaged boiler hues that can be purchased cheaply, which should be filled with sand after the wires are attached, making a very neat and substantial post. Five wires will probably be sufficient to keep the cat tie back, considering the fact that nc tempting verdure will be in sight Water can be let through the canal al several points for their use and the stockmen will not only save the ex pense of herders, but damages for tres pass and perhaps the lives of some oi their animals. This plan is worthy of consideration by the stockmen in terested and is worthy of trial.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17
-Epitapl

Mrs C D Stuart, of 400 Hayes St, writes, "I have fer yoars Lad spells of indigestion and dis, i~i'sis, and triel nearly everything. Finally l took a well known sa7sapari,la It caused pim- iles to break out oa my face without helping me Hearing that Joys Vegetable sarsaparifla did nct contain mineral, and might act differently, lsent fer 1t, The Tinlples disappeared insInadi- ately, and l hai ne more retl-ns of tEc old spells" Although the Gsovc was written a year ago, Mrs s;aartnow asiests the permanency cf its effects. Says sEe takes an occasional dose to suppress symptom Of return and that ssn las perfect coSaleanG over kez cd trouble
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

Ar recent banquet of the San
 Francisco Chamber of Commerce speeches were made by number of representative citizens in favor of ex- tending Inducements to another trans continental railroad to enter that city over a southern route that will avoid the heavy winter snows. Such d road must of necessity cross Arizona and the expressions upon the occasion referred to probably voice plans that are already formulated for a new system of road to span the continent.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-05-17

A late Washington dispatch reads as follows: Delegate Smith, of Ari- zona, has introduced into the house resolution requesting the secretary of war to transmit to the house the re- ports that have been prepared under the direction of the chief signal officer of the army upon the climate of Ari- zona and New Mexico, together with such tables, particularly of rainfall, temperature, evaporation, and all other matters as relate thereto, with such corrections, alterations and ad- ditions as may be deemed advisable, by the chief signal officer, who will also express his views as to the value andimportance of said tables of tenn perature, precipitation, evaporation, etc, and their bearing upon the sub ject of irrigation and water storage.