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Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20
The Wnnlsrerl Gnntar.

Four bushes men sat in a Third ave Aue ear on their way down town. Look ing up from his newspaper one of them said:
 Here's an item that says gopher holes make horseback riding dangerous on the plains. Now, I'd like to know what gopher k, anyway looking around inquiringiv.
 "A gopher k a striped squirrel. said ! tall man in tone of quiet assurance.
 You're mistaken. sir. said his 1eighbor. A gopher is land turtle, hat burrows.
 II shall have Co differ from you gem .lemen." interpoScd the fourth man. "A gopher is neither a striped squirrel nor turtle. IL is a kind of rat.
 A man on the opposite seat who had listened to the conversation with evident interest. said:
 Excuse me. gentlemen, but you are all mistaken. \ gopher k 8 snake. I've killed lots of 'em, and ] know what I'm talking about
 Are you willing to back up your opirion?' asked the gopher-squirrel man. taking roll of bills from his pocket.
 Certainly. SIT. Heres Sj that says gopher k snake.
 The money was put into the hands of the gentleman who started the discus sion, He accepted it undet protest. say ing that he was positive that gopher was gray burrowing squirrel. He had often seen them A heated discussion followed. in which the words gopher, snake. squirrel. rat and tmtle figured prominently. The money in the stake holders hands soon amounted tO SD. It was agreed that Webster should set- tie the dispute. The gentlemen alighted from the ear. went into hotel, and & copy of the '-Unabridged was pro cured.
 ''Gol-gop-p-p-gopher - here it Is, said the stakeholder. as lac ran his Eng- CTS down the page:
 Gopher-An animal of several diQer- ept species The name was originally given by French settlers Co many bur rowing animals from their houcy-comb- ing the earth. lh Canada and Illinois the name was given Co gray burrow- ing squirrel. west of the Mississippi and in Wisconsin to striped squirrel. lU Missouri, a common species is a pouch ed rat of q reddish or chestnut-browH color. with broad, m0lc-likc fore feet. In Georgia snake i, called by the samo name. and in Florida a turtle.
 AS the stakeholder refunded the mon- ey. he said; ''Gentiemeu, it appears that We are all right and all wrong. But we have st least learned some hing. "-Nc,C YDrt SIfU.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20

A'N the rapid increase in the num- = '' swine of the Salt River valley -''i-e the past few years. it will not be P'''lng II great packing and render ID 'o'ks are eventually established m
 -'aA When a railroad penetrates
 o eity and transportation can be zap! had with the outside world this -' 'feAie very profitable industry for ., ehierprising company. With a '- 'I water power in one of their canals ., ''aole, Ice can be manufactured very .I ''f-y Tor the uses of a chill-room, and p'fk can be cured under conditions
 ''''rable as ID more northern cities
 ., sOod market exists for its products 'lehout Arizona, New Mexico, Texas .. 'le states of northern Mexico, and ... s'nef points to be reached by refrig- su- cars. Hogs fatten very easily 'aeaply in the Salt River valley by .,..e Ou of the prolific growth of all veg ,- 'n' and there is no reason why such .; . enterprise could not compete with 'lsf industries in the northern states.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20

TIE "Last Message of the House ot Israel" has been duly promulgated and received by the usual course of mall at this office. It was formulated by the Advent church, and it fixes the day Of the second coming of the Redeemer as the fourth day Of next January-iust the time doctors will be expecting to reap a harvest from the indiscretions of the holi- days. This circular has caused in us per turbed spirit, for 1t reminds us that the fool-killer has not accomplished hls task in the thorough manner naturally expected of hIm, and We therefore de maud of the new administration that 1t turns the rascal out. At the same time, this paper will continue to receipt for subscriptions extending beyond Jan uary 4th.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20

SJ FAR there are but two candidates belng urged fer President of the next Councll-H0n. F. K. Ainsworth, of Yav- spai, and Hon. c. c. Stephens, of Pima. Both gentlemen possess great elements Ci strength, and either of them will h0aO, the position. However, the the southern portion of the Territory faTor the elecuon of Mir. Stephens to tlst position, not only upon geographi- ca grounds, out for his fitness. His Ilpalarity IS attested by the rousIng r0:s Le received-a distinction that en- tiles him to the consideration of his tl.sayues.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20

There was a lively ruetion in Hebrew circles last night in front of prominent business house on Congress street. The two coubatsnts were of the esthe;ic persuasion. and the larger one, not aware of the fact that his foe was somewhat familiar with the manly art, was knocked into the street, where he widowed for some time in the mud. Friends of both stood on the sidewalk and demanded peace, but dId not feel that their inter est demanded that they should step into the mud with theIr highly polished boots. The combat was an interesting one.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20

HE present rainstorm of such un- p,scedeuted duration will produce a most luIuriant growth of grass upon ths ns,a lands. Even a bountiful crop Of cereals could be grown had such 8 rs.1,au been anticipated and prepared Tor. The ground is now thoroughly sstlratei and can easily withstand many months Of drouth.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20

TRE conviction of several prominent MOrmOns of the crime of polygamy will be followed by general eradication of that curse in this Territory. The officials sbo so successfully conducted these cases are deserving of credit, and the people o, Arizona will show them 8 spontaneous measure of gratitude even if the political guillotiue sweeps their official heads from their stalwart shoulders.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20

GEy. T. G. ROLLINS and DeForesi Porter are the respective can iidates for Speaker of the House. Gen. Rollins hss had much experience as a public usa ani a legislator; he IS quick, up- r,h,, fearless and honorable, and he Eil make 6 fine record as Speaker.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20

TEE rash young or4tor In Los Angeles Eb9 purposed making the ''streets of Wsshlng.on run knee deep with blood'' !, necessary, to inaugurate Grover C,7slsud as President, has been over ,sksa by Q terrible retributIon. He las -7t married.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20


 HERE gre fears of hn invasion of ch, iera in the United States with tine approach of the coming summer. That dreadful disease has deiied all human efforts to combat it in Europe, and Las steadily encrouchcd mp those cisies that felt secure from it's invasion, and has bafiied the wisest and best sanitary obstacles to its introduction. Oar East ern cities are now taking the usual pre- caulionary measures against its intro duction, but they express the opinion that it will surely find lodgment upon our shores early the coming spring in spite of them In army circles the strictest orders have been Is- sued for the employment of the most careful sanitary measures at the dilIer- ent military posts. The dreadful scourage that cOursed its way through the Southern States few years ago is not easily forgotten and the mere sugges- ton of another like invasion should be sufficient to arouse the people 10 tine necessity of taking such timely precau- tiOns ss will mitigate its terrOrs If not to stop it progress. The general lines of travel will firrt receive its spectral visitation, and if it once gains a foothold hardly q railroad station through the country can feel exempt from the pos sibilIty of its presence. In view O. the precautionary measures recommended elsewhere, 1t Wlll be but prudent if vigorous measures he used in Tucson to remove all latent clements favorable to its spread among our people, so that i, an isolated case or two should come into our midst it may be subdued and extirpated without creating an epidemic or pgnIc.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20

Trcsoy has fine appearing monu- mental building up on Military plaza, ,.nei school house. Premiums are .s he offered for the best solution of the ,-s.,;7u What will We do with it?"
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20

TIE wall flowers have begun a form iiable attack upon the "giddy waltz The war is assuming appalling propor' tiors and it threatens to anihilate thst peculiar species of hugSing. All efforts at a compromise by the introduction of the sitting waltz" seems to have availed nothing, and waist places will be made glad no more.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20

IT Is not to be supposed that the az gregsted wisdom of all time was the heritage of our fathers who framed the constitution of the United States. They builded nobly, but moro than a hundred years of experience has proven that, as the world progresses, even gov garments must conform to the exigen- cies of the present. The truth of this assertion is seen in the severI amend ments already made to the constitution, and the popular clamor for other changes. The system of electing the President of the United States has proven to be very crude and defective, and there is a general demand for n new method. The Salt Lake Tribune ad- vances the following ideas upon this important subject: '1t is simply wicked that the vote of one city can neutralize to fix the matter is for congressional dis- tricts to nominate and alect electors, and in addition each state have two cleo tors at large. Such an arrangement would prevent any section from becom- ing solid and remaining so. It would, too, result in reaching nearer the will of the people. It would prevent an agri- cultural region from crushing a great manufacturing interest; it would make an electoral college declare the will of the people, and not the will of so many farmers in Ohio, SO many manufacturers in Pennsylvania, so many whisky ven- dors in New York or so many miners in Nevada. This, or some similar plan, ought long ago to have been submitted to the people; the change might prevent bloody revolution, for the country IS becoming very large and the interests of sections begin to conflict"
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20

rrcmmsncemeut of the new era of -.,.,s-.ty ID Arizona has already set in, ,-i men oI means are looking for op- ,,-.rnitiss Tor investment in all dIrec-
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20

AFTER all it relieves the suspense ,,.s, haak fails to announce "there r,u bs nathin. left for depositors," as .t. assignee Of Wilkinson brothers of Sr-s.qse states.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20

Tg7 S.sr favors H. D. Money for ,~,-I,pi's Postmaster General. If the D... a-s wise thsy will pu. Money in .,, T-sssUrv.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20

PREscOrr has experienced an exceed ingly heavy fall of snow. It generally makes an appropriate preparation for a red hot reception of the legislative So- lnrs
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20

r.xrit rather significant tn Truth ,,i.3 immediately after Cleve- I.rTs election?
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20

THE Phenix papers indicate that Mar icopa county will waive all claims to other honors in the next legislative ses- sion in the interest of aspirants for clerkships.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20
TERRITORIAL TALK,
what Governor Tritie Has to Say of Ter.
 ritorial Places and Enterprise.
IPrescnit M,nn-1

Prescott Miner.l
 Desirlng to ascertain for the benefit of our readers the result of Governor Tr; ues Observations during the extensiy. tour Of the Territory be has in oompany "lth Mrs. and Miss Tritle just com. pieted, representative of the Miner ths afternoon, called on him at the gub. ernatorial office and elicited the follow. ing facts. In reply to an interrogatory as to how he had enjoyed his trip, the Governor responded:
 "Splendidly, sir, splendidIy. A con. staat recipient of that free hearted hos. pitalIty that distinguishes every section ot our Territory, how could the trip be otherwise than enjoyable, especially when there be added to it the pleasure ot witnessing everywhere the most grat- lfylng evidence of progress and prosper ity. Why, sir, the change which has during tue last two years taken place in fhenix and vicility for the better ren- ders that little Eden almost unrecogniz- able after that short absence. Thrift Snd enterprise were everywhere visible, and It needed no. the gift of prophecy To predict for 1t a prosperity and future unsurpassed by any settlement in the Southwest. Thst the citizens are awake to the requirements of their section Is evidenced by the pluck and push which enabled them to so successfully carry out the commendable project of a Terri torial Industrial Exhibition. The inter. est manifested by all sections of the Territory in the exhibition must be grat flying to every one who appreciates an honest effort-at least it was to me. For myself, have seen enough to convince me that 1t will be a permanent institu- ton, and one that will result in much good m the way of attracting attention to our resources. Beside the Territorial fair, there are several new projects which promise bIg things Tn the future. Chief among which Is the Arizona canal, which has been nearly completed a dis tance of forty miles, and will serve to lrrigate from 50,0O0 to 100000 acres of new land. at present unproductive; while the subject of additional facilities for pork packing and the canning and pre- serving fruits are being intelligently and thoroughly canvassed The neces- sity for additional railroad facilities are fully recognized, and every effort will be made to obtain them. In fact, have never seen a more intelligent and praiseworthy effort on the part of any community at public development than IS displayed by the citizens of the Salt river valley, and mark my words, they will accomplish everything they under take"
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20
TUCSON.

From Yuma we next proceeded to Tucson, which by virtue of its location so we'll recognized by the Jesuit padres should, and will. one of these days, com mand the greater portion of the trade of the northern Mexican states on the Pacific. The advantages for trade which for two hundred years have kept it m existence. remain with it to-day, and will be increased a hundred fold within the next few years by railroads now proposed. With increased intimacy ID commercial relations with Mexico ln- cident to the new reciprocity treaty Tucson will e1perIence additional pros perity of no small degree.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20
CLIFTON

Was the next place visited by us m company with Hon. M. W. Stewart and the superintendent of the Arizona and New Mexico Railroad. The extent Of the mining resources of this section csn hardly be appreciated, and are as yet comparatively untouched. The Arizona and Detroit gre the principal companies at present operating there-the former alone having invested over s5,OOO,OOO Tn building railroads and erecting the necessary works for reducing its ores' from which it will henceforth reap 8 rich harvest"
 "How about the proposed formatl D of a new county in that quarter!
 "Well, with me that IS a matter of entire indifference. as it is entirely ID the hands of the Legislature, when body I believe able to cope with It. IL was only once brought publicly 10 my notice while in that section, and tnA1 was by 6 committee ot citizens "ho
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20

rgr recent storm has prevailed quite -.-,lly throughout the United States.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20
YUMA.

That is a very fine prospectus for Phenix, Governor. How is it with the rest of the Territory"
 Just the same prosperity everywhere and progress that astonishes you. From Phenix We visited Yuma for the purpose of becoming more intimately acquainted with our Territorial prison sdministra- tion, and as a result of my visit came away convinced that no better Prison Commission ever existed than that con s.sting of Messrs. Gage, Davis and Coats, while Captain Frank Ingalls, administration has proven that he pos sesses in a rare degree every quality es- sentiRl to the makeup of a model su- periatendent. During the last year six teen new cells have been completed and eight more are ready to be walled in. This will increase the accommodation for prisoners very much, and III the fu- ture 160 convlcts can be easily cared for In the work of constructing these cells no outside work whatever was employed, the iron work and everything connected with them being done Tn the prison. A new pumping machine has also been placed Tn position for supplying the In- stitution with water. while additional precautions have been taken to prevent any attempt at an escape of the most important being Lowell battery gun, planted on the top of the reservoir and commanding the main mode of egress. and also the ground without the walls, where prisoners are engaged Tn making adobes. The completion of the improvements now in progress at the penltentiary will, at an early day, leave comparatively nothing for the prisoners to do, and a period of enforced idleness will result. In order to obvlate such an emergency I will, Tn my message to the next legislature, recommend that such provisions be made as will enable the Prison Commissioners to lnaugurate m the institution the making of furniture, clothing and shoes, the two last articles for the use of the prisoners alone, while the first named should be confined to the plainest styles. In advancing this idea do so believing that 1t will m no way conflict with any private interests in the Territory at large.
 The climate of Yuma IS particularly well adapted to the seasoning of all classes of wood, and that the prisoners possess the ingenuity and skill to do fine cabinet work, has been demon strated by the fine inlaid work exhibited by them at the recent Territorial far.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-12-20

Cllfton we returned to Prescott via Albuquerque, after a short visit to the Sarilsie mine, by invitation of Colonel James, its superintendent. The mine is one Of the best gold properties I ever knew. It IS down 400 feet, and its ore Is worked so perfectly that 90 per cent of its value is saved.
 RAILROAD.
 "How abou. our railroad coppee. tions with the Atlantic and Pacific, Governor"
 "While in Albuquerque I received most reliable and positive information that a strong syndicate had been formed in New York and Boston for the purpose of building the Central Ari- zons, and that at an early day its representatives would visit the Terri tory for the purpose of examining the proposed route and ascertaining its cost of construction and its probable in- come from freight and fares. I also was reliably informed while in that city that all the funds necessary to construct tho Mineral Belt had been subscribed, end that work would at once be commenced on that road and be pushed rapidly forward. The people of the Territory are thoroughly awakened to the a5. olute necessity for northern and southern line Ol railroad, and the near future will see them accomplished facts. In my opinion this IS the most i'm portant issue in the Territory to-day, not even excepting the necessity for an early photographic survey, which is alike of paramount importance.
 BO you consider that 1t is at all probable that national assistance can be ob' sined for such survey?
 V ell, l believe We are entitled to it Rnd should have It. The rainfall Tn Aroma annually is no less than in the m 's. favored portions of CallfOrnia. yet or iag to our ignorance of our natural wa er courses, and the means of retain in the water, nothing can be done to ui iZe 1t to its fullest extent. With h! 'rIgraphic survey We could at once knps what volume each stream carries | throughout the year, and at what points l on it reservoir would serve to retaiu ! th, water until required for the purpose | of cation. Let definite and reliable | d8' once obtained on these points | au outside capital will require no 1 Ir ng to take hold and erect the l res rvoIrs, for the land tha, can be so re- imed will repay the expenditure of | hua lreds with thousands.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-09-18
Really 1t Is No Humbug!

You buy a lb. box of Silver Gilt
Baking Powder for 60 cts. Inside the
box you find a little slip of paper on
which is the name of the prize that goes
with the box. The Baking Powder is
we'll worth the money-we speak know
ingly, for it has been thoroughly tested
in our own community-and the prizes,
ranging in value from so cts. 70 $500. are
simply given away in order the quicker
to advertise and introduce 1t. We cor
daily invite everybody to call and e1-
anime the beautiful Silver Prizes, even
If they do not purchase the Powder. This
is no humbug, we give you our word,
and guarantee the Powder TO be excelled
by none. G. L. PENN & SON.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-09-18
Death Of Jackson cosar, Esq.

q Another OF cur oldest and best beloved
citizens is gone. TIE steadily failing
health of Mr.. Jack,scn Covar, Of late
months, and his recentserious illness lad
prepared his friends for the announce.
ment OF. his death at almost any time;
and, consequently, while none the less
panied, they were not surprised on Mon
day. The 18th inst. toslearn that very
eaSly.cn that morning he had yielded up
hisspirit to the God who gave it.
The deceased was in his sixty-seventh
year, had lived in Edge6eld all the days
Of his life, and was identified with her
best interests and her best memories.
He was the oldest child of the late John
Covar, Esq. ,.who was a citizen of Edge
field.in its EXTREMIST early days. The
subject Of our notice was good man
and good citizen. Truly was he
; .'tThe kindest man, :.
The best conditioned and unwearied
spirit,
III doing eourtesies."
He was buried in our village cemetery
on Tuesday morning. His funeral SER
vices were conducted by the Rev. 81. A.
whitman, Of the Baptist Church, and the
Rev. 6. L. Morris, of the Presbyterian
Church. Almost our entire community
were present to do honor to his memory.
He leaves a widow and nine children.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-09-18
s When You Get Our Prices You Gel
20 the Lowest in the Market"

< LISA great satisfaction TO know that
you can get furniture just as cheap in
Augusta as you can in New York, Bos-
ton or Philadelphia. This is no mere
assertion, but solid fact, and if any OF
-our-readers are disposed to be sceptical,
Let them write to some New York house
and get the lowest figures on aparticu-
M'piece of furniture, and then call on
J, L. Bowlss & Co., Of Augusta, and price
the same article. They will find thatthe
furniture can be. bought as low from
Bowles & Co. as from the New Yo-E
house-and Overwhelming out the ques-
tion Of freight charges altogether, which
Is NO small matter. Now with this fact
staring us in the face. Is it not far better
to patronize home enterprise? We do
not see how there can be but one answer
to the question. And besides, Bowles q
Co. keep none but the best of everything
in their line; and they always have the
ye,y latest novelties. Bowles & Co. new.
7 or misrepresent anything, but tell you
exactly what you are buying, SO that
.thsy,never fail to give satisfaction. We
advise our readers to read their new card
In another column, call on them, and in
spect their stock.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1884-09-18
A Specially of Deiph's Vocabulary.

DELPHI, the great stove merchant Of
Augusta! And in his vocabulary there
are no such words as "a poor stove" He
keeps none but the best. He knows none
but the best. A fact which those who
patronize him are always willing to at
test. Nor does DELPHI confine himself to
stoves. On the contrary he keeps always
on hand one-of the most complete stocks
of house furnishing goods to be found in
the South-cooking utensils, kitchen
ware, cutlery, and every other article
usually found in firs.class establish
ment of this kind. And if any part OF
your stove breaks or wears out, 60 to
Delph's and get the broken part dupli-
Gated. Mr.. DELPHI has a new card in the
present issue of the ADVERTISER.