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The Florence tribune., 1898-01-01
Christmas at Arlzola.

ARIzoLA, Ariz., Dec. ?.
 EDITOR TRIBUNE: The Arizola Hall presented gay appearance Christmas eve, the walls being almost hidden by masses of palms and pepper poufhs, great punches of mistletoe scatttred around and hanging from the clan deliers, while the "object de resist- ance" was the fine large Christmas tree Ca sure enough cedar tree sent from the Huachuca Mountains by 6 friend,) l2 feet high, which occupied one side of the 12x16 foot stage. The tree was profusely and beautifully decorated with gay tinsel, colored candles and many dainty trimmings brought from the East. The egreat mum. Der of gifts on the tree and piles of biz ones underneath were proofs of tie good feeling existing between frien6l and relatives.
 The exercises of the evening wee without a hitch, and reflected the greatest credit upon the children's ear. nest and capable teacher, Miss Louise Kent, formerly of Florence. Not th. least enjoyable feature were the variety of tableaux, from pathetic to grotes que. The former illustrated by , Cuban scene, our own flag and CGbal crossed over a destitute group O Cubans, receiving food from an Ameri can. The grotesque reached its limit in negro song, the Watermelon Song sung by several perfectly gotten uI characters, and finished by tablea, of nearly a dozen pickaninnies, esel eating piece of genuine watermelon The large and appreciative andienc, heartily encored every number on thu long program. An abundance of coffee sandwiches, cakes, fruits and confec tions sent a happy set of youngsteri home, firm in the conviction that al though new, Christmas tree Is thi only way to celebrate the ds.y.
The Florence tribune., 1898-01-01
THE BuTTgs RESERVOIR.
Commissioner Herman, of the General Land Office, to Visit Arizona and
 Investigate the Proposition.

Commissioner Herman, of the Genersl
 Land Office, to Visit Arizona and
 Investigate the Proposition.
 From the Prescott Courier.l
 Mayor o'Neill returned Monday last from an extended visit east, during which be visited Washington. While in Washington he had talk with Ringer Herman, commissioner of the general land office, during which Mir. Herman stated that he intended to visit Arizona about the first of next March to investigate exhaustivelJ the question of water storage for purposes of irrigation. Commissioner Herman is typical western man, familiar with all the problems affecting western in- terests, and regards the reclamation of arid lands as one of the greatest uusstious to be solved so far as the future of the west is concerned. Since going into office he has had thorough investigation of forest preservation, water storage and subjects kindred to the reclamation of arid lands in Ari- zona made by his office, and is prepar- ing report on the result of these in vestigations, which will be the most complete and thorough ever published relative to any single section of the United States. Among the particular water storage questions discussed dur ing the interview by Commissioner Herman, were the construction of a reservoir at the Buttes, in Pinal coun. ty, and that of the reservoir near Tontc Basin, on Salt river, with both oi which enterprises the commissions, showed great familiarity. He express ed himself as being thoroughly in ac cord with the idea that the reclama tion of the arid lands of the west ii properly work which should be un dertaken by the general government His visit to Arizona will be awaited b, our people with great interest and h, will be accorded hearty welcome b, all citizens, for the commendabl, course which he proposes to inaugurat of personally looking after public in terests coming before his office.
The Florence tribune., 1898-01-01

The indictments that were gotten ur on the findings of the late grand jury are said to be something unique ir their way. It is expected that none oi them will be worth a cent. And yet the country has gone to the enormous expense of providing grand jury and summoning witnesses and other ex- pense to have its business done in such a scandalous, slipshod and incompetent matter that the protection of the public interests have become worse than a farce. The matter is attracting good deal of public attention and most bitter comments on the part of the business public interested in the peace and prosperity of the county and the protection of the county treasury Phoenix Herald.
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EXTENSION LODE.

Beginning at Corner No. 1, identical with Corner No. of location, quartzite stone Axi0xs inches, set 12 inches in the ground with mound of stones, ehiseled 1-1261-A, on side facing this lode, whence the Northwest Corner to Section IS, Township 5 South, Range 14 East, bears South s5 degrees % min ltes East, 15l5 feet; thence North degrees 5 minutes West, 800 feet to Corner No. 2, ldentloal with Corner No. of location, a Iuartzite stone 24x10x1O inches, set 12 inches n the ground with mound of stones, chiseled 1-lzol -A on side facing this lode; thence South
 degrees 14 minutes West, 15O0 feet to Cor aer No. 3, identical with Corner No. l of Ioca- lon and Corner No. 2 of Norman No. lode Of this Survey, herein before described chiseled S-1261-A on side facing this lode: thence South 5 degrees 15 minutes East, 500 feet to Corner No. f. identical with Corner 10. of location and Corner No. l of Norman So. l lode of this herein before described survey, cbiseled 4-128i-A. on side facing this adei thence North 72 degrees fl minutes East, is90 feet to Corner No. 1, the place of beginn- ing. and containing 2O.s1 acres. The original location was recorded September 2O 1894, in Book A, Page 4, and the amended location suly If, 1887. in Book 15, Page s2 Records of Mines in the office of the County Recorder of Plnal County, Arizona.
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long, inches square, set IS inches in the
 ground, with mound of stones, scribed 1-1261-
 B, on side facing this claim; whence Corner No. ? of Survey No. 1261 A, Nancy lode, bears South 20 degrees 15 minutes East, 7,7s0 feet; United States L. M. No. 1, bears South de- grees 55 minutes East, s46 feet; thence West Al feet to Corner No. ?, identical with location monument No. g. pine post feet long. inches square, set IS inches in ground with mound of stones, scribed 2-126l-B on side facing this claim; thence North degree 30 minutes East. 48s.s feet to Corner No. 3, identical with location monument No. 5, a pine post feet long, inches square, set IS inches in the ground with mound of stones scribed s-1281-B on side facing this claim thence East 42o feet to Corner No. f. identicaI with Corner No. of location, pine post 4 feet long, 4 inches square. set IS inches in tho ground with mound of stones, scribed 4-1261- B on side facing this claim; thence South 466.7 feet to Corner No. the place of begin ming andcontaining 4.65 acres. The original location was placed of record November 24 1894, in Book 5, Page 6s, and the amended location July II. 1897, in Book 5, Page so1, Miscellaneous Records, in the office of the County Recorder of Pinal County, Arizona
The Florence tribune., 1898-01-01

Old Camp Whipple is tottering to its fall. Its abandonment for the 20th time has been ordered. Of course the good people of Prescott hate to let it go just as the citizens of Tucson did when Lowell was ordered dismantled and sold. Whipple is supposed to give trade and tone to Yavapai commerce and society. but these virtues do not alone suffice for its retention. For 20 years the post has been regular heel kicking institution, but is wholly with out military merit in the event of an Indian war, and can safely be aban- doned without jeopardising the peace ful pursuits of the country.-[Tucson Citizen.
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NORMAN NO. 1 LODE.

Beginning at Corner No. l, identical with Corner No. 4 of location. a sandstone Axlsx5 inches. set 15 inches in the ground, with mound of stones, chiseled l-1261-A on side fac ingthis lode, whence the Northwest Corner to Section IS, Township South, Range II East, bears North ss degrees 30 minutes East 2s57 feet; thence North degrees 15 minutes West, eO0 feet to Corner No. 2, identical with Cor nsr No. 1 of location, sandstone 2ix10x8 in- oheS, set II inches in the ground with mound of sones, chiseled 2-1261-A on side facing lode; thence South sI degrees ss minutes West, 1A7O feet to Corner No. 8, identical with Corner No. 2 of location. sandstone 30x10xS inches set IS inches in the ground with mound of stones, chiseled s-1261-A on side facing this lode; thence South 5degrees IS minutes East, ss8 feet to Corner No. f. identical with Corner No of location. pine post feet long, 4 inches square, set IS inches in the ground with mound of stones scribed 4-1261-A on side facing this lode; thence North 84 degrees 55 minutes East, 1471 feet to Corner No. and place of beginning, and containing 2o.Os acres. The original location was recorded in Book 12, Page eos, February2, 1892, and the amend ed location July Il 1897, in Book 15, Page 2e. Records of Mines in the office of the County Recorder of Pinal County, Arizona.
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THE RIGHT RING.
me Board of Supervisors of Navaps
 Place Themselves on Record.


 The people of Yavapai county have come to the conclusion that home rule is better than nothing and that state hood is not likely to be forthcoming for some years; their board of super visors yesterday passed the following resolutions in that behalf.
 Whereas, under the present system of government in Arizona, system by which every territorial officer is ap- pointed, the people have no voice in the laws affecting territorial interests the selection of those administering, and
 Whereas, the system is and has beer productive of gross malfeasance ana extravagance in public affairs, in. juriously affecting every county in ths territory by a constantly increasing territorial indebtedness and
 Whereas, a government administer, ed solely by appointed officers is purely one of personal favoritism, and un American in its character,
 Therefore, be it resolved, that we the board of supervisors of Yavapa county, Arizona Territory, by ua- animous vote, do earnestly urge ane pray for the passage of the bill nov pending in congress to provide for the election of territorial officers b y popu, lar vote.
 Resolved, that duly authenticated copy of these resolutions be transmitteg by the clerk of the board to the 2resf dent of the United States, to the ssnats and house of representatives and to the secretary of the interior.
The Florence tribune., 1898-01-01
NANCY LODE.

Beginning at Corner No. 1. identical with Corner No. of location. and Corner No. of Norman No. 1 lode of this Survey, heretofore described, chiseled 1-1261-A, on side facing this lode, whence the Northwest quarter Cor per to Section IS, Township South, Range 1A East, bears North s4 degrees minutes East 4l2s feet; thence North degrees 15 minutes West, 5eO feet to Corner No. 2 identical with Corner No. of location, and Corner No. of Norman No. lode of this Survey, herein be- fore described, chiseled 2-1261-A on side fae- ing this lode; thence South 70 degrees 40 minutes West 15O0 feet to Corner No. 8, iden- tical with Corner No. 2 of location, pine post feet long. inches square. set IS inches in the ground with mound of stone scribed s-I26l-A on side facing this lode; thence South 5 degrees 15 minutes East. 575 feet to Corner No. {, identical with Corner No. of location. a pine post feet Iong, inches square, set IS inahes in the ground with mound of stones acribod 4-1281-A on side facing this lode; thence North Il degrees 12 minutes East, 1490.5 feet to Corner No. l. the place of beginning, 1 and containing 1e.46 acres. The original To- cation was recorded February 2. 1892, in Book l2, Page GOT, and the amended location July fl, 1897, in Book II. Page sl. Records of Mines in the office of the County Recorder of Pinal County, Arizona.
The Florence tribune., 1898-01-01


 As will be seen by an article in an- other column, Mayor O'Neill, of Pres colt, beings the welcome news from Washington that Hon. Binger Herman, commissioner of the general land office, is deeply interested in the proposed Buttes reservoir, which is to furnish water for the Pima Indians, and pro poses to visit the site about the 1st of March and make through examine tion of the proposition. And thus every day the good work comes nearer accomplishment.
The Florence tribune., 1898-01-01
EXTENSION MILLsITE.

Begi ming at Corner No. 1, identical with Corner No. 1 of location and Corner No. of Nancy Millsite of this Survey herein before described, scribed 1-1261-B on side facing this claim. whence Corner No. 3, Extension lode, Survey l261-A. bears South p degrees 2s minutes East, SS,1s1 feet United States l. NJ. No. 1, bears South degrees 55 min utes East, sls feet; thence East 466.7 feet to Corner No. ?, identical with Corner No. of location, a pine post feet long, inches square, set IS Inches in the ground with mound of stones, scribed 2-1261-B on side facing this claim; @ palo verde tree IS inches in diameter, bears North 51 degrees West, 12 feet, blazed and scribed BIT. 2-i261-B; i; thenceNorth 468.7 feet to Corner No.s identi- cal with Corner No. 8 of location, pine post feet long, inches square, set IS inches in the ground, scribed S-126l-B on side facing this claim; thence West 466.7 feet to Corner No, 1, identical with Corner No. 4 of location and Corner No. of Nancy Millsite herein before described, scribed 4-1261-B on side facing this claim; thence South 466.7 feet to Corner No. and place of beginning and con- taining acres. The original location was placed of record November A 1894 in Book B. Page 69 and the amended location July H. 1897, in Book 5, Page 302, Miscellaneous Re- cords, in the office of the County Recorder of Pinal County, Arizona.
 Total area of mines and millsites 6975 acres. The mean variation of the foregoing de- scribed mineral locations and millsites is fl degrees 12 minutes East.
 The Nancy mineral location is bounded on the North by the Producer and onthe South by the Ancient Mariner; Norman No. 1 is bounded on the South by Norman No. 2, and the Extension on the North by the Highland Chief and on the South by the Waterloo. The .Prodducer. Ancient Mariner, Norman No. 2, Highland Chief and Waterloo are un- surveyed. There are no conflicts.
 Any and all persons claiming adversely any portion of said Mines or Millsites embraced within mineral Survey No. 1261 A and B, or surface ground thereof, are required to file their adverse claims with the Register of the United States Land Office. at Tucson, Arizona, during the 60 days period of publication hereof or they will be barred by virtue of the provisions of the statute.
 EUGENE J. TRIPPEL, Register. First Publication November 1s, 1897.
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PoorThinss.
IPrOm the Nogsles oasis.l

Recently conference of Republi- can members of Congress concluded that Grover Cleveland's civil service orders were "too broad" and bill is being framed to modify the classified service so forty thousand Democrats will go out to make room for as many good Republicans. It is to be hoped the modification will be complete and speedy, so Republican can visit the Nogales custom house without experi- encing sensation of having strayed into Democratic ward caucus.
The Florence tribune., 1898-01-01

W. S. SrRATroN, the millionaire mine owner of Victor, Colorado, gave orders to a local coal dealer to deliver ton of coal to each poor family known to him in the city on Christmas day, and a ton to each one applying whose cir cumstances were not known to him, Two hundred tons were delivered and applications are on file for 200 more. The gifts were to have been anony- nous, but the identity of the giver leaked out If men of this charac- ter comprised the millionaires of the country, there would not be near the objection to the class that now exists.
The Florence tribune., 1898-01-01

TIE TRIBUNE fails to see how any fair-minded man who favors "govern- ment of the people, for the people and by the people," can object to the home rule bill for Arizona, now before Con gress. Of course few Federal office holders who realize the fact that their only hope for position lies through an appointment naturally object, but nc others ought to.
The Florence tribune., 1898-01-01

THE Williams News truthfully re- marks that any individual serving the public that hasn't the nerve to stand criticism should be promptly expelled from office or position, for if he thinks himself above criticism it's a sure sign his bump of egOtism is entirely too in Hated for public safety; and until a man can accept criticism he is not fit public servant. The trouble with a lot of jays working for the publicis that they seem to think they are masters of the public, and not the public their master, and that they do not owe their position and bread and butter to the public's trust, confidence and compli- ment."
The Florence tribune., 1898-01-01


 F. B. Maldonado is in the city for a brief stay and is meeting with a royal welcome from his host of old time friends. For years Mir. Maldonado was one of the solid citizens of Pinal county, and merchandised at Casa Grande Times, however, got out of joint in old Pinal as well as in other sections oi Arizona. He then went to San Fran cisco and engaged in the coffee ship ping business. On behalf of his firm he travels all over the coffee producing countries. He is now en route home from Guatemala. lie is the same pleasant hammered gentleman of days gone by.-[ Tucson Citizen.
The Florence tribune., 1898-01-01

THE people of Pinal county, who gave Mark Smith such rousing major ity at the last election over home man, have a right to expect him to do his level best to secure an appropria- ton for beginning work on the Butte dam. The TRIBUNE has no hesitation in promising that he will do this.
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Notice for Publication.
 (Homestead Entry No. 16s4.)
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
 TUCSON. Arizona. Nov In iaQ7

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE l
 TUosoN, Arizona, Nov, IO ise7. N0TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE following-nameds settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in sup- port of his claim, and that said proof will be made before Register and Receiver United States Land Office. at Tucson, Arizona, on January 3, 1898, viz: Alphonso Price of Casa Grande, Pinal County, Arizona, for the SRk section 1, township south, range east, G. and S. R. M.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and culti- vation of said land. viz: William J. Schulze of Sacaton. Arizona, and Byron B. -DeNure and William NJ. ShaughnessY of Casa Grande, Arizona. and Archie Ryan of Arizola, Ari. zona.
 EUGENE ]. TRIPPEL, Register.
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TIE following resolution adopted by

THE following resolution adopted by the Sixth National Irrigation Congress, held in Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 2s, is the key note on the irrigation question:
 "The value of the irrigated farm and the security of the homes thereby created are alike dependent upon sufficient public con- trol of the water supply and the prevention of water becoming speculative commodity. We believe that the waters of all streams should forever remain public property, and thatthe right to its use should inhere not in the individual or the ditch, but in the land reclaimed.n
The Florence tribune., 1898-01-01

IT is hardly possible that the present Congress has enough consideration for the wishes of the people to establish postal savings banks. Tn the mean time the national banks are bursting and the wreckers are being pardoned by the President.
The Florence tribune., 1898-01-01
A Business Change in Florence.

Charles E. Perkins, the well-lSnown merchant who has been in Florence for the past ten years, has decided to make change in his business. He has tried both the credit and cash sys- tems thoroughly, and the results have shown that he can sell goods on cash basis at much less price than has ever been done in Florence. Therefore, on and after Nov. 1, 1897, all credit will be discontinued. Negotiable paper and farm and ranch products received in exchange at cash prices. 4 general marking down in prices will commence Nov. 1. Call in and get full value for your money. Don't pay any more war prices.
 All bills now outstanding become due Nov. l.
The Florence tribune., 1898-01-01

DoN'r neglect to attend the Buttes reservoir meeting Thursday evening next at the Court House. Mir. White more has number of important letters to read, prior to his departure for the East. All who have subscribed to the fund are expected to pay up the com ing week.
The Florence tribune., 1898-01-01

THE Supreme Court of California has again denied the writ of probable cause in the case of Durant, and there is now a prospect that that young man will be hung for his crimes before the end of the century.
The Florence tribune., 1898-01-01
DIVIDEND LODE.

! Beginning at Corner No. 1, identical with Corner No.4 of location, Corner No. g of Nor man No. lode, and Corner No. 8, Extension ode of this Survey, herein before described, ehiseled 1-1261-A on side facing this lode; whence the Northwest Corner to Section IS. Township 5South Range IA East. bears South s4 degrees sS minutes East, sOO4 feet; thence North degrees 25 minutes West, 600 feet to Corner No. 2, identical with Corner No. 8 of location, sandstone 24x14x5 inches, set IA inches in the ground with mound of stones seribed 2-1261-A on side facing this lode. thence South s4 degrees ss minutes West. 147O feet to Corner No. 8, identical with Corner No. of location, a granite stone 24x1Oxs in- ehes, set IA inches in the ground with mound of stones, chiseled s-1261-A on side facing this lodei thence South degrees 25 minutes East e0Ofeet to Corner No. f identical with Corner No. of location, Corner No. 8 of Norma, NJ, lode and Corner No. of Nancy lode berain before described, chiseled 4-l281-A on side facing this lode; thence North s4 degrees ga minutes East, 147O feet to Corner No. and place of beginning and containing 2O. "A acras The original location notice was placed m record September 2O 1891, in Book II, Page 4o and the amended notice July 14, 1887, in Book l5, Page sl, Record of Mines in the office of the County Recorder of Pinal County, Arizona.
 NANCY MILLSITE.
 Beginning at Corner No. 1. identical with
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Desert Land, Final Proof.-
 Notice for Publication.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE. I
 TUCSON, Arizona, December 8. 1897. !

o, 5lsl NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
 Emil Kielberg, of Mammoth, .Pinal county. Arizona, has filed notice of intention to make proof on his desert-land claim No. 2sl7, for the S]3 of NE1z and N5< of SEz section 10, township ! south, range Is east G. s. R. M., before the Register and Receiver, U- S. Land Office at Tucson, Arizona, on. Monday. the 24th day of January. 1898.
 He names the following witnesses to prove the complete irrigation and reclamation of said land: Edward D. Payne, of Mammoth Arizona; Austin Westrope, of Alma, Arizona 1; Frank Buzan. of Mammoth, Arizona, and Mathew Davis, of Mammoth, Arizona.
 EUGENE J. TRIPPEL, Register. Date of first publication, Dec. Il.
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Mir. F. B. Maldonado, writing from Casa Grande, says: Regarding old Pinal county permit me to say that al- though slightly disdgured she is still in the ring" and some day Arizona will be proud of her. Her magnificent agri- cultural lands and rich mines are bound to bring it to the front.-[ Tucson Citizen.
The Florence tribune., 1898-01-01

COMMENCE the New Year by paying for the TRIBUNE, and swear off on ever getting behind again. If you do this we will write you a nice little obituary notice when you die.