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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21
Where to Learn Penmanshin.

The best place in the world to make a man involuntarily learn to write good hand is on steamboat. Men who are careless about the formation of letters. after an experience as clerk on boarsi a steamboat, become excellent penmen- The constant shaking and jar of the boat whAe under way causes the clerk to steady his nerves and form the tetters carefully when he is writing. l have seen men go to desk on a steamboat and write so badly that it was almost i'm possible to decipher the letters. l have seen these same men few months laEer write as legibly as the average business man could desire. The swinging of the boat had, of necessity. caused them to be careful in writing, and in a few months a slovenly hand was improved to a bean tiful chirography. .-Pell Thomas in Globe
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

WITH its proverbial hospitality Cali lornia is now engaged in extending every possible courtesy to the thous- ands of teachers attending the national convention in san Francisco. By the exercise of this commendable virtue the Golden state has won distinction throughout the whole United States and when its visitors return to their homes throughout the land they all ways have only good words to speak of the people who treated them so kindly. The motive of their action is not altogether pliianthropic, however, and the fact that a policy of adroitly advertising the wonderful resources oi that beautiful section enters into the spirit of entertainment bestowed upon 1 the strangers within their gates scar. ccly dctracts from the merit of the action on' their part for the welfare o their state, and it is like bread cast upon the waters.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21
N eaIher Notes.

During the last twenty-four hours Northern Arizona, generally, has been visited by magnificent rains that will be the means ofputting thousands of dollars into the pockets of the stock men. The long delayed appearance of the usual summer rains had begun to give rise to fears of a drouth, but happily these fears are completely dis sipated. The grass has already thrown off its bunrt out hue, and the brown and bare look that has been the dis tingnishing feature of the ranges for the past month is now being replaced by the brightest green. This means an abundance of good and succulent feed until far into the autumn, and when the frost does come it will mere ly convert the luxuriant grass into an A l article of hay for the winter months. It is such little episodes as this that maketh the heart of the Ari- zona stockman rejoice, and convinces him that of all the range countries Arizona is par excellence the ''boss'- HOof and Horn.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21
The Busted Boom.

One year ago we promisd people that if they would save up their money for year they could purchase more real es- tate for one hundred dollars than one thousand would have purchased. So 1t has turned out.
 What has become of the innumer- able dunces who qaid from $500 to $2 900, $3, 3,000, and more, for desert To $ away out on the desert the Lord only knows where. Such lots can now be purchased for very poor song. A citizen paid S250 for lot of that sort, which now wants to sell for $35, but could not sell so many cents. The craze is over and people who were gull ed now realize that which we tried to impress on their minds before they parted with their money.-Los Angel es Porcupine.
 Rabbit metal in quantities to suit
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21
How Many uours to s1een.

Up to the fifteenth year most young people require ten hours, and till the twentieth nine hours. After that age every one finds out how much he or she requires, though as a general rule, at least six or eight hours are necessary
 Eight hours sleep will prevent more nervous Arrangements, however. than any medicines can cure. During growth there must be ample sleep if the brain is to develop to it's full extent, and the more nervous, excitable or precocious a child is, the longer sleep should it get if it's intellectual progress is not to come to a premature standstin or it's life to be cut short at an early age.-Chicago Journal.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21
Then and Now.

In pioneer days the fitness of the Pacific Coast for any form of agricul- tural industry other than the pasturage ture was considered next to impossible in a country with a long rainless sum mer. General Suffers early experi- ments in wheat culture had not been successful, and afforded a discourag- ing precedent. It was not until 1856 or 1857 that the first shipload of Cali fOrnia wheat was sent abroad, and al though the state has since developed into one of the most important wheat producers in the world, it is only Tn recent years that the methods of farm ing have been said to have been adapt e1 to the climatic conditions. Year after year nature pointed clearly to the proper time for seeding and demon strated its ability to mature every small the rainfall or how long the drought. All persisted in waiting for the rain to moisten the soil before they began blowing, and the seed went into the ground at that time when seeding was in order in other parts of the country where spring rains and sum- mer showers nurtured the wheat plant to maturity.
 Repeated failure of crops, clearly due to unreasonable planting, have finally taught California farmers natures lesson. Year after year, the summer-fallowing of land has, there fore, grown in popularity, and the bulk of grain seed is now with the falling of the first winters rain. It is rarely if ever now, that summer-fallowed land and winter-sown grain fails to yield 3 reasonable crop-Phenix Gazette.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

BoULANGER, the man of some sort of alleged destiny, abruptly terminate his connection with the French Cham Der of Deputies last week, and fought a duel with swords with Deputy Flo quet. The latter was slightly wound ed, but Bolanger received an ugly thrust in the neck that bids fair tC prove quite serious. They both de serve a vote of censure for the wan of skill in their chosen weapons.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

A NEW word is wanted to express the execution of the sentence of the law in capital ofenses in New York where electricity has been substituted for the gallows. Why not say the sensitive murderer received death shock; or that his life went out with the current? It is safe to assert that after once receiving the electric dis charge he will dynamo.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21
Novel p,etbod of Commun,cation.

It is related that Hist;nus, anxious to order Aristagoras to revolt, as the only safe way took the truest of his slaves, shaved his head, and. pricking the mes sage upon his scalp, waited until the hair grew again, when he despatched him to AIiletus, telling him to tell Aristagoras ito shave his head and look thereon. '' This was one way to communicate an i'm portant message. e.-New York Commer- ciaI Advertiser
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

Jose Nad-i-go-dey and ConstanbEet, young San Carlos Apaches, arrived here Tuesday evening from Carlisle, Pennsylvania, where they had just graduated from the Government In dian school, after four years course. Both are very intelligent red men, and stated that they would each locate l6O acres of land on the San Carlos Reser- vation and settle down." They left for San Carlos Wednesday.--Wilco Stock man.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21
A Dallas, Texas, Winner of a15,OoO.

MT. Frank Bergen was found at his saloon, corner of Akard and Marilla sts., and said he has lived i'll Dallas for l5 years. This was the second time he ever bought ticket in The Louis jana State Lottery. At hearing of his good luck he said, was most com pletely inebriated by an exuberance of surprise. Now, however, I am fixed and intend investing in Dallas real estate. I received check for the full amount, $15,000, and got 1t oashed
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21
vulgarity of selfs,,ness.

No man has a right to live selfshly or to perpetuate his selfishness in his will. The law recognizes the Importance of the family life and provides for it's stability. and the man who makes no provision for his family is as culpable as he who. though abundantly capable, makes nc provision beyond it. But the perpetua- tion of vast fortunes as family monu- ments is the vulgarity of selfshness. Christian Register
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

Parties have arrived from PheniX with contract to clear pr. J. NJ. Hur- ley's section of land under the Flor ence canal; to blow it and put it in 7good tillable condition to fence it, dig a well and build house thereon. Dr. Hurley's course will shortly be follow ed by many others who own land un- der the new canal.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

THE rains in the mountains along the river above Florence are attending exclusively to business and they lose no favorable opportunity of replenish- ing the water sources with an abund- ant supply of moisture.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

There will be total eclipse of the moon visible in Arizona, on the night of the 22nd and morning ofthe 23rd inst. The moon will enter the penum- bra at p. m., and the eclipse will be to al at 9 :52 p. m. At l 20 a. m. the moon will leave the penumbra { h the eclipse will be over.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

THERE is just now more rejoicing in political fold over the return of one crring voter than over the ninety and nine that went not astray.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

IN view of the hostile attitude of the Italian governments the Pope is nego- tiating for the purchase of a smll island in the Mediterranean near the French coast whither he and the papal house hold will retire when it becomes neces- sary to leave Rome It Is theprevailing opinion that their departure from
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

THE governor has made q wise choice in the selection of Judge John A. Rush, of Prescott, to be attorney general of Arizona, vice Briggs Good rich, deceased. Judge Rush is an up right, conscientious and able lawyer, whose ripe years have brought him the wisdom and knowledge that will honor the responsible position to which he has been appointed.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

ITALY proposes to enter rigorous protest against the threatened exclu- sion from the United States of laborers from that country as foreshadowed by the recent action of Congress by it's in- quiry into the importation of contract labor and the immigration of undesir- able people.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

Many of the friends of Supervisor D. c. Stevens are urging him to be- come a candidate for County Treasur- CT this fall Dan has q host of warm personal friends throughout the coun- ty who would give him their united support should he consent to run.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21
E Terrific Threat,

4. Baraums recently the leopard began teasing -tIte elephant The elephant bore it in ajestic silence until the thing ceased tc be amusing. Then he growled, "Hush, child. or I'll knock the spots of yor"-Tid Bits
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

A STRANGE fatality has ovcrtaken the town of Plant City, in Florida. It was invaded few weeks ago hy a species of malarial fever that baffied medical skill and every one of it's in habitants have died. The county au- thorities have decrced that the town shall be burned, in the hope that the germs of the dreadful disease may be destroyed.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

The Gila river is now running full of water as q result of the late. rains, insuring plenty for irrigation purpos- cs until the winter storms set in.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

THE Baroness Gripenberg is making timely visit to San Francisco-time- ly because it is in the midst of the watermelon season.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

Ar last there is war in Europe, but no convulsion of the continent need be apprehendcd, and unless surgical implements are turned into deadly weapons of warfare the battle will be bloodless. The physicians of the late Emperor Frederick are waging a hot contest through the newspapers.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

THE senate has passed bill with but two ssenting votes, to place Gen. John c. Fremont on the retired list with the rank of Brigader General.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

THERE will be a total eclipse of the moon tomorrow night, and if the sky is clear it will be sight worth wiz messing.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

Messrs. w. $. Davis and E. L. lid well lassocd and killed a large ca:a
 mount at Morgan & Mays old place near town on Monday evening. The animal had taken possession of the vacant house on the place. Davis dis covered it, and says he does not know which was the most frightened-him- self or the cat. He went through the door at pace that would have put to the blush professional sprinter at same time that the mount went through a window.-Wilcox Stockman.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

To our surprise the other day, says Hoard's Dairyman, we found one of the best butter-makers in this county putting cream just skinned into the ehurn. When we asked him if lie did not know that most of that cream was wasted in the buttermill, he replied, "Yes, Eve read that 1t was so, but I never took much stock in it." It is said that 1t took 250pounds of lead to kill man in the late war. It takes about 10000 pounds of type to convince some men that other men's experience is worth anything to them. This man had never set his butter milk away for six hours and churned it to see how mach butter there was in it. If he hld he would have seen where his fresh, unripe cream had gone to.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

Not much is heard nowadays of hor eating, but in Paris, at any ra e, the practice seems to flourish, though somewhat secre ly. Horse meat is served up in many of he rest, u-ants The inspector of butcQeries has just published a report on the sale of horse flesh in the French capital. It tappears that the consumption of this meat, iii a more or less concealed form, has in- creased to an extraordinary extent.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21
Water Storage in Cave Creek.

James Dudley, who Is interested in the enterprise looking to the storage of the waters of Cave Creek, for mining and agricultural purposes, paid the Arizonan a visit this morning, leaving several copies of the prospectus of the company, which has just been printed. The map, forming a frontispiece fer the pamphlet, shows large body of land that may be reclaimed. The site
 will permit of the storage of S,O00,000
 cubic inches of water, with night of IA feet, and an extreme length of 525 it.. This will easily upply water sufficient for all mining purposes and to irrigate 10000 acres of land. As the elevation of the land is some 900 or 300 feet above the mineral bearing ridges of the Win nifred district-recognized to be very rich, it's importance can be easily ap- pleciated The undertaking is stu: pendous one, but work will be com menced in a short time, and continued, so MT. Dudley states, until its consum- nation. Itis pretty thoroughly under stood that the future development of our fertile valleys will depend greatly upon the water storage system, and it is pleasure to note that private individuals have the enterprise and the determination to undertake such works at the present time.-Arizonan
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

IN its discussion of the Fisheries question much of the time and talent of Congress are consumed in de-bait.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

MT. Perry, of the San Xavier Hotel, showed us yesterday some very rich silver ore taken from the Williams mine about thirty miles from this city. The piece he had on exhibition is such as he has been finding in pockets and he says it will run from three to four hundred ounces of silver to the ton. It contains about 40 per cent. iron. MT. Perry says the Williams mine is a very satisfactory piece of property, and that he has just received returns from a car load of ore shipped to the El Paso smelter, and the results are be- yond his expectations. The freight as charged by the Southern Pacific eats up large amount of the profits which should rightfully go into the pockets of the mine owners or ship pers.-Star.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21
It is learned that Landlord Scully is

It Is learned that Landlord Scully is
 about to sell his Illinois holdings.
 He owns 1000 acres in Sangamon Co.,, 15,000 acres in Logan, and 10, ,0000 acres in Mclean and other counties, in
 which he has for several years past carried on the Irish rack-renting system. Last year two bills were introduced in the Legislature looking to the extirpation of the alien Scully and his system. The measures passed after hard fight, and were at once approved by the Governor. Under the provisions of these acts alien land-own- CTS were bound to dispose of their realty within six years, under penalty of forfeiture, unless in the meantime they become citizens of the United States. Scully's American representa- tive is now preparing to sell all the land owned by him in Illinois. It comprises some of the richest farming land in the State. Scully also has enormous tracts of land in Nebraska and Kansas
 where the system of rack-renting is
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-07-21

More than once since Queen Chris tiana of Spain took the reins of Gov ernment into her hands as Regent she has proved that she is not woman to be trihed with. Recently one of the court f;vorites, duchess holding the important office of chief lady of the bod chamber, took offence because a certain priest who figured on her good looks was not promoted to the arch bishopric of San iago. She threatened to resign her post. Please put your resignation in writing" said her Majesty. The Duchess did so, and the Queen, no less to the surprise than to he chagrin of that lady, promptly accepted it. The naughty Beauty then changed her tone, and after some trouble recalled her resignation.-Alta.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-07-12
Rocky Fork Hotel, July Sd.

The Sinking Spring Association held
their annual reunion at the above time
and place. From unavoidable causes
there were not so many present as last
year, yet those present had delightful
day and an enjoyable time. The dinner
served by the host, Mr.. Morgan, was
without nameing the menu, bountiful
and in good epicurean taste. After din
ner Captain Cole Gillian, President of
the Association, called the meeting to
order and introduced the Rev. Z. Burd-
sal, of Greenfield, (and pastor eighteen
years since at Sinking Spring. who de.
lievered in his pleasing manner remin.
iscences of his connection with those
present, and pleasant remembrances of
number of older resilen who have
gone to the last reunion. The following
resolutions were offered and unanimous
ly adopted:
WHEREAS, Since our last reunion Mr..
Samuel Patton, our first President, has
been called to his long home: There.
fore,
hesotred, That this society has lost one
OF its chief promoters and most honored
members; one whose form and face was
familiar at every assemblage; one who
held the enjoyment of social intercourse
in the light of sacred duty, and one
who without excess, found life bless
ing, and good in everything.
Resolved, That the sympathy OF all our
circle is hereby extended to his family
and We will cherish his memory and
endeavor to initiate his virtues.
Resolred, That copy of these resolu.
tions be spread upon the minutes.
Officers elected for the ensuing year
President, j. M. Hiestand; Secretary
Milton McKeehan.
After unanimous request of the AS
sociation that the newspapers of the
county be requested to publish the reso.
lutions pertaining to the demise ol
Samuel Patton, Esq, the Association ad'
journed to meet at the call of the Presi
dent at such time next year as may seen
best,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-07-12
A Surprise Party.

Quite an interesting little episode came
off among the temperance women of our
town on last Friday afternoon, although
the thermometer did stand at 02.
A beautiful engraving of an imposing
size, in frame Of new and approved de-
sign, having been carefully selected and
in waiting at the home Of Mrs. Maggie
Gregg, a group Of the faithful sisters
gathered for the surprise and presenta-
ton to Mrs. Charles Harsha. An ad-
vance guard Ia committee of one) held
her in animated conversation while the
other ladies quietly placed the trophy
upon the wall Of the newly furnished
parlor.
Through the generous kindness of Mr..
and Mrs. Harsha this room had been the
"Bethe" for the w. @. T. U. during
more than two years. No compensation
being allowed, kindness for kindness
could only be shown. So with hearty
good will and earnest benedictions they
were left to gaze upon "The Silver
Stream" a. refreshing reminder OF the
gratitude Of the women Of the Christian
Temperance Union Of Hillsboro, Ohio,
4 MssaxR. !.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-07-12


Highland county observed the Fourth
sloriously. We say Highland county
advisedly, for on that day a vast con-
course of people from different parts Of
the county .visited Hillsboro. Yet TO
Hillsboro, more particularly to the G.
A. X. Post Of this place, in connection
with Carson Camp s. Of ", belongs the
credit OF the arrangement, management
and successful termination Of the exer.
cises Of the day.
Nearly 1000 men, either members Of
the g. A. X. Posts or s. OF v. Camps
outside of Hillsboro, were here on the
Fourth, accompanied in many instances
by their families or by those whom they
expected to enter into family relations
with, which caused them to feel happy,
and Hillsboro was glad to see them com.
ing to celebrate the Fourth feeling so
happy.
The most interesting part Of the exer-
cises was the procession OF veterans and
sons Of veterans from the public square
to the Fair Grounds. The management
OF the parade was in the hands OF 7. A.
Walker. Highland is musical county,
Four bands took part in the procession,
Lynchburg, New Vienna, Buford and
Leesburg each furnishing one for the
occasion.
The crowd at the Fair Grounds was
large, to all appearances nearly as large
as when the management Of our county
fair report 10000 admitted through the
gates. General Abbott, Commander-in.
Chief Of the Sons Of Veterans, enter
tanned the crowd with an excellent adj
dress. We have not space for points
although the whole address fairly bristl
ed with points.
The Scott Dragons added to the pleas
ure of the afternoon by exhibiting Their
proficiency in the use Of fire arms and
also the ease with which they performed
the drill. The workings Of the Gattline
gun were shown. We have only one
opinion about it, that it is bad thing
to have pointed at you. The Blacl
Stocking base ball clnb of Hillsboro sus
tanned themselves by getting defeated
as usual. They scored 7 to 10 in favol
Of Lynchburg.
The whole was truly grand success
everything passing off quietly and pleas
antly. The people of the Model Towr
feel satisfied with the part they took il
the proceedings. And they have every
reason to feel::that visitors from dis
tance went home rejoicing that the,
were privileged to celebrate the Cenetar,
Fourth in Hillsboro.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-07-12

A great deal of complaint has been
made to the management of the Blacks
about their permitting drunkenness on
the ball ground. Now last Friday was
the first instance of this kind, several
young men being there who were under
the influence of liquor, and their actions
were enough to disgrace themselves and
their families, all of whom are highly
respected citizens Of our village. Out OF
respect for their parents no names will
be mentioned, but let this be warning
to all. The Blacks have been we'll pat.
ronized by the citizens and do not pro.
pose to have their club disgraced by
permitting any such vices, so the ladies
and gentlemen that wish to patronize
the national game in the future can rest
assured that they will be annoyed by
no drunken persons whatever, as a suf
ficient police force will be present at al
championship games.