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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09
An OHicer's Situation.

When the Michigan cavalry brigade was sent West to wallop the Indians af- ter the close of the war, one of the com panies in the Sixth was commanded by q lieutenant who was hated by every man in his command. He realized this fact, and lost no opportunity to make it warm for the boys. One evening when the regiment went into camp on ths banks of the Platte, far beyond Omaha, the lieutenant rigged up a fish line and slipped off down the stream to try his luck. Rattlesnakes were plenty out there then, and it was we'll known that the officer had a horror of them. He was fishing away, getting nibble now and then, when one of the boys stole forward to within ten feet of him and hoarsely whispered:
 ''For Heavens sake Lieutenant, don't move hand or foot! There's big rattler in the grass behind youn'
 The officer was a man of nerve. and though he heard every word he made nc move. He realized the situation, and after moment replied:
 Can't you kill it?''
 ''No-he's too near you! I'll go to N"AiP AOh gun nh0 SOlnC up Ou lAlc flankr
 The officer heard the man crawl away and he sat like statue. The fish began to bite, but he dared not move his arms He saw the sun go down, and the dark ness found him as rigid as post. When he had been in that situation for forty minutes he could stand it no longer Gathering his breath and muscle, he made leap into the water, and after swimming and wading for thirty rods, he climbed out and struck for camp, as wet as rat and loaded down with mud. The story had gone around the camp and at least 400 men were out to greet his return and question him regarding the length of the reptile. The officer took q solemn VOW to make somebody sweat for that trick, but he fell before an Indians bullet before he had secured his revenge.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09
Leaf Phntnpranha

A very pretty amusement, especially for those who have completed the study of botany, is the taking of leaf photo graphs. One very simple process is this: At any druggists get an ounce of bich- romate of potassium. Put this into 8 pint bottle of water. When tho solution becomes saturatcd-that is, when the water has dissolved as much as it will pour of some of the liquid into a shall low dish; on this float piece of ordi- nary writing paper until it is thoroughly moistened. Let it become dry in the dark. It should be a bright yellow. On this put the leaf-under piece of soft black cloth, and several sheets of newspapers. Put these between stwo pieces of glass Gall the pieces should be of the same size)an with spring clothes pins fasten them together. Expose to a bright sun, placing the leaf so that the rays will fall upon it as nearly perpen- dicular as possible. In few minutes it will begin to turn brown; but it re- quires from half an hour to several hours to produce a perfect print. When it has become dark enough, take it from the frame and put it in clear water, which must be changed every few min utes till the yellow part becomes white. Sometimes the leaf-veinings will be quite distinct. By following these directions it is scarcely possible to fail, and lit tie practice will make perfect
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09
Rescued from Death.

William Coughlin, of Somerville, Mass, says: In the fall of 1876 l was taken with bleeding of the lungs followed by severe cough. lost my appetite and flesh, and was confined to my bed. In 1877 I was admitted to the hospital. The doctors said had hole in my lung as big as half dollar. At one time re- port went around that 1 was dead. gave up hope, but 8 friend told me of DE. WILLIAM HALLS BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS. I got bottle, when to my surprise, commenced to feel better, and to-day feel better than for three years past.
 Il write this hoping every one afflicted with diseased lungs will take DR. WILLIAM HALL BALsAM, and be convinced that CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED. l can posi- lively say it has done more good than al the other medicines I have taken since my sickness.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09
SimnIioitv Prafarred.

How astonshed some fair American brides, preparing their trousseaux, must be to read that the new Duchess ot Westminster, wife of one of the richest men in Europe, was married in dress of white foulard, a short dress, of walk ing length. The Hon. Katharine Cav eudish, for that was the young lady's name, had not the column of description before her imagination in which her wedding dress would be read by an ad- miring world, or, if she had. she pre- fcrred that the account, as well as the bill, should be a short one. Jennie June," in C letter from Saratoga, would seem to show that the only way to be distinguished at this monstrous social exchange is to be governed by similar taste. She describes an overdressed young woman, who has put on all her 'jewelry," an expensive silk, and a loaded bonnet, wishing with all her heart that she could change places with the "belle," who is charming i'll pale blue chambray gingham, trimmed with Hamburg edging, and a coarse white straw hat. The white foulard of the Duchess of Westminster probably cost 75 cents yard, and the blue gingham of the admired American p cents. Gradually our people are learning that it is not the material, but the way it is worn, that shows the lady. And the shopkeepers, to their credit, are doing their best to make the idea an easy one to carry out. The present generation will never see the old-fashioncd '.levy," and yet some of the prettiest goods in cotton foulards are being shown now marked with the (disappeareD coin, value 124 cents. Any woman can be as we'll dressed in these as in silk attire, if she chooses. Indeed, between the cotton and the silk it would be hard to say which has the most lustrous surface or promises the longest wear.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09
Society Notes.

A coolness, growing out of the follow ing conversation, has sprung up be- tween Gilhooly and his friend, Gus De Smith:
 T had splendid time last night, ' said Gus. Il spent the evening at a little social gathering at the Goodman mansion"
 Are the Goodman nice people?'' queried Gilhooly.
 Well, I should say so. They are very aristocratic. To get in their circle one must have deal of money or { great deal of genius"
 "You don't tell me so-and you say you were there?"
 "Yes."
 You were invited, were you?"
 ''Of course."
 And to be invited man has to hay, a great deal of money or plenty o genius"
 "Precisely."
 Well, Gus, 1 am very glad to hea you have become rich all of q sudden Lend me five dollars?"
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09
About Cats.

One of the nuisances of this city, says n New York letter in the Rochester Democrat, is its cats, and yet experience proves that they are a necessary evil. They have made Trinity churchyard their midnight resort and the sexton would be glad to expel them, but that is impossible. They are kept in most of our public buildings as protection against rats, which are so very destruc- tive. Walking into the Treasury lately 1 noticed fine-looking cat, and in re- ply to an inquiry the janitor said they had procured two, one of each sex, and were determined to keep up the breed. The cat and kittens, he said, were less trouble than the rats. l asked him how the latter could get into stone build ing which has not crack and where sewer communication is broken by 'traps." Oh, said he, can't tell how they get in, but saw one at least enter basement window in broad daylight. As soon as he was inside he could hide among the boxes and piles of paper. The banks have the same trouble, which is much worse in the postoffice, where such supplies of food are found in the UiSS anu ledGner pouches. Ono HlSnt suppose the postoffice to be rat proof, and yet these animals have become a perfect nuisance there. Hence the item of disbursement for ''cat feed' which is so regularly audited by the department at Washington. Cat meat is also a speciality in our markets. Speaking oi cats, it may be mentioned as curious omission that this animal is not men, toned in the Bible, while the dog is SC frequent. This is the more remarkable since the cat was an object of worship in country where Israel was held ir bondage for 400 years.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09
How so secure health

It is strange any one will suffer from Arrangements brought on by impure blood, winch SCoVIIL' L'ssARSAPRILLA AND STILLINGIA or BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP will restore health to the physical organization. Il is strengthening syrup, pleasant to take and the BEST BLOOD PURIFIER ever dls covered curing scrofula, syphllitic disord CTS, weakness of the kidneys, erysipelas malaria; nervous disorders, debility bilious complaints and diseases of tn, blood, liver, kidneys, stomach, skin, etc
 Dr Dewitt C. Kellinger's liniment i an infallble cure for rheumatism, sprains ameness, and diseases of the scalp, anC or promoting tho growth of the hair.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09
Bishop Clark on Incorrect English.

Though the schoolmaster holds his receptions in almost every nook and corner of the land, there is great deal of incorrect talking even among educat ed people. Bishop Clark gives a few specimens of these popular errors of speech in the form of dialogue be- tween a careless talker and his critical friend:
 "Good afternoon, John, how long have you been setting here?"
 ''I have been sitting here for about an hour watching to see these men set, the stones in my wall"
 "It kind of seems to me that the work is done rather lily
 "Perhaps it is not done quite as 'welly' as it might be-"
 'I kind of think that word 'welly' sounds odd"
 'It is as good word as lilly But why do you say: 1t kind of seems,' and I kind of think when you might just as well say: 1t seems and I think ?'' live got sort of used to talking in that way"
 ''It is very poor sort of way" '1 never had nobody to learn me any better"
 '.You mean that you have had mo- body to teach you"
 ''I am getting tired, and think will lay down on the grass for spell :" You can lie down, but it would be well for you to lay your cloak Ou the ground for you to lie on."
 " Be you going to stop here for long?"
 Il stopped here when arrived, but shall not stay long. Are you going home soonr'
 ''I be-"
 "Why not say I ann? Be you and I be- are very raw and disagreeable phrases"
 "All right; 0 K; but the master al ways says to the scholars: Be yoI ready to write?' Him and me met al the deacon's last night"
 What did him and you do aftel you got there?''
 ''We looked at them things he hal just brought from New York"
 Were them things worth looking at?" 'Tolerable.' By the way, the dea con must have quite fortune"
 What sort of fortune? Quite larg or quite small?"
 Quite large, of course."
 "Why did you not say so?''
 My next neighbor has just put up ; fence on either side of his front yard. 'I suppose you wish to say that h. has put up fence on both sides"
 Between you and D.
 "Please change that to Between yo and me- You would not say: There i no great difference of opinion 'betwee you and he.'
 'I usually say: Him and me agre pretty well.
 Then you speak very bad English and you probably say 1t is me- instea of 1t is l.
 ''Of course do, and so does most C the people know. My boy is just go ing to school, and as he is new be ginner I suppose he will appear to b rather green"
 Did you ever hear of any beginne who was not new2"
 ''I wish to simply state"
 That is, you wish to state"
 That our mutual friend"
 "Please say our common friend. Yo would not call him 'reciproca friend"
 "Why do you interrupt me so often?
 ''Because you make so many blui ders."
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09
Remarkable Escape.

John Kuhn, of Lafayette, Ind, had a very narrow escape from death. This is his own story: "One year ago was in the last stages of consumption. Onr best physicians gave my case up l finally got SO low that our doctor said l could not live twenty-four hours. My friends then purchased a bottle of Dr: Vim. Halls Balsam for the lungs, which benefited me.
 I continued until I took nine bottles. am now in perfect health having used no other medicine From the above 1t is plainly evident that there IS a cure for consumption, even in the most hopeles cases, and that cure is Dr. Vim. Halls Balsam for the lungs. Cures all coughs and colds Cures all diseases of the lungs and chest. Cures pneumonia and sore throat, and is sure cure for consumption,
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09

A young farmer who had been read ing book which stated that "woman is the Sunday of man." thought he would compliment and please his wife by shouting to her one morning: ''Dai- sy, you are my Sundayr' Daisy glared at him as though she imagined he was daft, and then quietly said: ''Dan, l may be your Sunday, but I'm not going to give you any rest until you buy me q bonnet that's fit to wear to church.. ' Dan now keeps his quotations to him. self, but he was compelled to get the headgear. IiOrk Commercial Ad- rertiSer.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09
NOtIce of FOrfeiture.

To K. F. Thompson or any person claiming title under him.
 You are hereby notified that Fordyce Phelps expended one hundred dollars in labor and improvements upon the South End min ing claim situated in Pinal county, Arizona Territory, on the southwest side of Mineral Hill, about one mile southeast of Cottonwood Springs, in order to hold said premises under the provisions of Section 2324, Revised Stat utes of the United States, being the amount required to held the same for the year ending December S1, 1884, within which time said ex- penditure was made And if within ninety days from the service of this notice tor within ninety days after this notice by publication) you fail or refuse to contribute your propor- tion of such expenditure as co-owner and to pay the cost of this notice, your interest in said claim will become the property of the subscriber under said Section 2S24.
 Florence. A. T., September Is, 1882.
 AARON MASON. Executor of the estate of Fordyc. Phelps, de- ceased D. 3t
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09
Ismail Pasha'S Baggage Seized.

How are the mighty fallen! An exc cution was recently laid on the trunks and other effects of the ex-khedive at the Grand hotel. The bailiff was, how ever, accompanied by police commis- sioner, who was most obsequious. His highness WAS astounded at the claim.- Many years ago he ordered wheeled ve- hicles, including broughams, landaus, phaetons, dog-carts, a maii-coach, and several prison vans. The bill amounted to about 100000 francs. No doubt it was exorbitant, as French tradesmen, with whom the khedives agents dealt, went on the principal of spelling the Egyptians. A check for third of the money asked was sent back, and further payment refused. Ismail, who was very profuse with the money torn from fella- heen, but was always careful of his pri- vate fortune and closed with full hands, pretends to be hard up. He contests the validity of the claim and has applied to a special tribunal to regain posses sion of his luggage. The court declined to hear the case on its merits and ruled that lsmail was to deposit the sum claimed at the Caisse des COnsignatiOns
 He might then plead if he chose before the civil tribunal. Ismail has often been in France since the wheeled vehicles were delivered at Cairo, and no appli- cation was ever made to him for the balance. The creditor admits that he never previously took any step to obtain what he alleges still remains due. If so, prescription must be against him, for the time granted in the country for the recovery of simple contract debt is very short. Somehow imagine that while the trunks were in the hands of the bailiff the locks were tempered with and the khedive'S letters read and notes made by the reader for the benefit of M. Joubert. Cor. NetO Fork Fri
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09
Notice of [ Orfejture.

Notice is hereby given to Price McGarvin that the undersigned has performed the an nual assessment work amounting to S100-fsr the year 1SS2 on the Western Union mine, in Casa Grande district, 30 miles southwest of Casa Grande station, Pinal county, A. T., and you are hereby notified that unless you pay your proportion of the same, to-wit: S33, with in ninety days from the date of the publica- tion of this notice, your interest in said mine will be forfeited to the undersigned according to law, and you will pay for this advertise lnent. JERE FRYER.
 December 1st, 1882. 3G-14
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09
Apt to be Confusing.

Two countrymen from Onion Creek came to an Austin lawyer to consult about bringing joint suit against a neighbor. The first granger began to tell the lawyer the cause of the trouble, embellishing it rather liberally.
 Don't tell him any lies, Bill" inter- rupted the other. ''It is his business to put in the lies. You will get him con fused if you go to mixing your lies with his. ."-TcraS ,SittinqS.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09
A Bridegroom's Tact.

Some men have tact. Said the bride groom who didn't wish either to offend his bride or die of internal disturbance: ''My dear, this bread looks delicious; but it is the first you have ever made. l cannot think of eating it, but will pre- serve it to show to our children in after years as a sample of their mothers skill and deftness. .'-BOStOn Post.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09

Apropos of the existing craze foi ''brick-a-braw'' is the story of the lady who painted plaque in an exquisite manner, and expressed it to friend The note of acknowledgement read: 'It IS altogether too nice to use every day. so only use it for a bread plate when we have cOmDanYn
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09
CUSTOM OFFICERS.

Collector, Charleston, ERNEST MCCLURE.
 Dept. Collector, Tucson, w. I. Scorr. taspseter, S. NJ. BALLEsTRRos and A. J. KEEN.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09
A NOTED BUT UNTITLED WOMAN.

4esers. Editors =
 The above is good likeness of Mrs. Lydia E. Pink ham, of Lynn, Mass, who above all other human beings may be truthfully called the Dear Friend of Woman" of her correspondents love to call hor. She is zeaousy devoted to her work which the oucome of nfe-study, and is obliged to keep six lady assistants to help her large correspondence which daily pours in upon her, each bearing its special burden of suffering, joy at release from it. Her VegetableCompoundi Is 0 medicine for good and rot evil purposes. have personally investigated it and am satisfied of tho truth of this
 On account of its proven merits 1t is recommended and prescribed by the best physicians in the country One says: ct works like a charm and saves much pain. It will cure entirely the worst form of falling of the uterus, Leucorrhoea, irregular and painful Menstruation, all Ovarian Troubles, Inflammation and liberation Foodings, all Displacements and the sequent spinal weakness and Is especially adapted the Change of Life.'
 npermeates every portion of the system, and gives life and vigor. It fantness hatulency, destroys all craving for stulants, and relieves weak ness of the stomach. It Bloating. Headaches, Nervous Prostration, General Debility Sl0eplesSness Depression and Indigestion That feeling of bearing down, causing pain weight and backache, is always permanently cured by its It will at all times, and under all circumstances net in harmony with the law that governs the female system.
 It only S DOT bottle for s5 md Is sold by druggists Any advice required to special cases and names or WnO nave been 10 perloCt health by the of the Vegetable Compound can be obtained by addressing Mrs F., with stamp for reply at her homo in Lynn, Mass
 For Kidney Complaint of either this ccmpoundi 1, unsurpassed abundant testimonials show.
 "MrA Pinkhan's Liver Pills" says writor, "ers the best il the icorld for the of Constipation Binousness and Torpidity of the liver. Her Blood Purifier in its special line and bids fai, to equal the Compound in its popularity.
 All must respect her Angel of Mercy whose sol' ambition is to do good to others.
 Philadelphia. Pa @ Ars. A A D.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09
U. s. OFFICERS.

us. Marshal, LEON s. TIDBALL Q. $. Deputy Marshal, w. C. RouNDI
 U. s. Dept Marshal, Florence, J. P. GABRIEL
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09

ta!ity, premature incline and loss of manhood, from whatever cause produced. It enrichss srd rurifes the blood, strengthens the nerves, brain, muscles, digestion, reproductive organs. and physical and mental faculties. It stops sny unnatural facilitating drain upon the sya- tenn, preventing involuntary losses, facilitating dreams, seminal losses with the urine, etc. So destructive to mind and body. It is 8 sure eliminstor of all kidney and bladder con. plaints. It contains no injurious ingredionts.
 To those suffering from the evil effects of youth ful indiscretions or sxcesses, 8 speedy, thor ough and permanent cure is guaranteed. Price, So 90 per bottle, or fivs bottles in case, with full directions and advice, S10 Sent secure from observation to any address upon receipt of price, or c. O. D. To bs had only of Dr. q. D. SaEfIsgd. 2i6 EkearBy St.. San Francisco Cal. Consultations strictly confidential, by letter, or at office, FREE. For the convenience of patients and in order ts insure perfect secrecy, have adopted g pri-
 vate address under which all packages are fer
 warded
 Trial Bottle Free,
 i Sufficient to show its merit, will bs sent to ssy 1 applying by letter, stating his symptoms .Ha
 age. Cemmunie ations strictly confidential.
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.NTL REVENUE OFFICERS

Shostor, Tucon, THos. CoRDIs Dept Collector, Yuma, H. N. ALEXANDER
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PRESCOTT LAND OFFICE.

Receiver, GEORGE SouTELL. Register, WI N. KELLY.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09

We wonder if anybody ever picked up a tear that was dropped.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
TERRITORIAL OFFICERS.
SUPREME COURT
DISTRICT COURTS.

Judge 1st Judicial Dist, w. w. HOOVER Judge 2d Judicial Dist, DANIEL H. PINNEY Judge Sd Judicial Dist, C. G. w. FRENCH
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TUCSON LAND OFICE.

Receiver, c. K. Daley. Register, Henry Cousins.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09

Remember that stamina, vital energy, the life-principle whatever you may choose to cali the resistant power which battles against the causes of disease and death, is the grand safeguard of health. It is the garrison of the human fortress, and when it waxes weak, the true policy is to throw in achievements. In other words, when such an emergency occurs, commence a course of Hostetters Bitters. For sale by Druggists and Dealers, to whom apply for Hostetter's Almanac for 1883.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1882-12-09

such as Loss of Memory Lassitude, Necteraa, Emission, Aversion to Society Dimness si Vision, Noises in the head the vital fluid pass ing unobserved in the urine, and many ether diseases that lead to insanity and death.
 DR. MINTIE, who is q regular physician Graduate of the University of Penn) will agree to forfeit FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for a case of this kind the VITAL RESTORATIVE (under his special advice and treatmsnt| will not cure, or for anything impure or injuri. ous found in it. DR. MIN'fIE treats all pri- vate diseases successfully without mercury. CONSULTATIONS FREE. Thorough ex- animation and advice, including anal ysis sf RATIVE, s bottle, or four times the quan- tity, SIC; sent to any address upon receipt sf price or c. o. D., secure from observation. and in private name If desired, by A. E. MINTIE. M. D.
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Il Kerny Street, San Francisco, Gel.

SAMPLE BOTTLE FREE, sent O. .ppN cation by letter stating symptoms, sex and age. Conmunieations strictly confidential
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DR. MINTIE'S KIDNEY RRNKDY. NEPHRETICUM, cures all kinds of Kidney and Bladder Complaints, Gonorrhoea, Glest, Leucorrhoea,. For sale by all druggists; $1 eS a bottle, six bottles for S5
 DR. MINTlE'S DANDELION PIIIS. are the best and cheapest DYSPEPSIA sad BILIOUS cure iA the market. For sale by a2 druggists.