Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-05-23

kiln of 100000 brick made for this pur-
pose. which the maker, a practical
mason, estimates can be laid In the wall
at the rate of Sl1.50 per M. While
rough lum5 Der costs from $50 to S33 per m.
| brick is cheaper and in every way pref
cradle. 1t is the desire of at least part
of the stockholders to exclude the sale
of spirituous liquors from this proposed
new town, The projectors have already
contracted for 500 palm trees to be
planted about thea place, 5000 ASA trees,
fruit trees to plant 40 acres, 10000 crap
vines, and several experimental plots o:
oranges and lemons. These trees
would have been planted and growing
now bad not the canal broken last wiz
ter, causing fear that water might be
lacking to supply their growth during
the remainder of the year.
It seems to be out of no spirit OF op
position or even rivalry that the new
town is contemplated, nor need the peo-
pie of Casa GraDde lose mite OF cour
age over the matter. The site is good
enough and Its future growth will de-
pend upon the individuals interested.
There is at present about 800 inhabi
tants, making the usual estimate of FIVE
souls to each vote, 60 votes having been
cast at recent election.
There are three genera. merchandise
stores, L. Tomlinson, j. FL Leudke and
VIC. Smith, respectively, proprietors,
one livery stable, two lumber yards, five
restaurants, two lodging houses, two
meat markets, two bakeries, two Chinese
stores, one blacksmith, and wheelwrlght
shop, one barber shop, one shoe shop,
three carpenter shops, E. Cadotte, prl-
vate rigs for passengers to all points.
Ny attention was called to the slngu-
lar fact that a new lake has been form
ed six miles northwest OF town, wherein
are an abundance of carp, supposed to
have come from Silver Lake near Tue
son at the time the latter was recently
washed out. One business man said
that the denizens of Casa Grande were
increasing IN avordupois daily as re-
suit of the liberal supply in the market
from this source, Parties started to- |
day 20 scoop supply of them and trans |
plant them in the reservoir of the Flor |
ence canal.
enough to dispel the ancient theory that |
Arizona is a dry country. Old timers
say the climate is changing,
Messrs. Drew and Stevens have first |
class rig to convey passengers and mail
TO Florence. The road leads through a
evel tract of country, to which is ap-
plicable all that have said in praise of |
the neighborhood of Casa Granda. To
the driver, Mr.. Cumming, am indebted
Ior courteous replies to many questions,
which an old pioneer would never think
IF asking. He has, however, learned
patience. having as he modestly claimed,
ooked down the double barrels of
shot gun times without number during
he fourteen years he has faithfully
served his country as driver. He
pointed out the sacred spot on the road,
EN- miles on the way, where he exchang-
ID Uncle Sans mail and Express box
me month ago for the privilege Of pur-
suing his way in peace. About midway
between Casa Grand and Florence Ia dis
.ance of q miles, stands what is reputed
20 be probably the oldest structure in
he United States. 1t dates back beyond
Ill known records. 1t is the famous Casa
1rande, meaning big house. From this
object is derived the name of the town
II which | have written. The govern
nent has has acted wisely in appropriat-
Dg funds to preserve this venerable
Wonder of the southwest. At j. +.
otherwise called the halfway
house, something is being done to re
lain the desert by CHS Salmon and
'thers. Still further on are more evi
lences of what man can accomplish
Trough the iudicious use of the ele-
nents of nature in increasing blades of
'rass to spring to beautify the earth
nd bless mankind. The most conspic-
ious Of these examples coming to my
office is the l,5C0 acre ranch of t, Davis
will not attempt to discribe it. This
anch would furnish ample material for
ne letter. Italone would furnish refut- I
ton that Arizona is barren desert" 4;
Arrived at Florence 6 p. m. Am
uartered at the Florence hotel, which
; doing rushing business this week. U.
. district court being held here now.
Florence, May 10Th, 1891.
Z. B. L.