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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-07-28

nR. q. MILLER, the well known Oculis
IL and Aurist Ottawa, III. Office, over Lynch's dr.,
goods store, Main street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-07-28

M KNEUSSL, German Druggist and Apothe
wi. cary, Wholesale and retail,) Main street, Otts
va, Ill Importer Of Drugs, Chemicals French Cogni
&C Brandies. Vines &C
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-07-28

u Y. dRI99S, Druggist, Bookseller and Sta.
Il. ton er, OTTAWA, ILL., Second store In Nartingerf
Block. south side Of Court House Square.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-07-28
PHYSICIANS.

nR. II. w. WEBS, (Deutcher Doetor,) nte
- Physician and Surgeon TO the st. Louis Female
Hospital. Office Stiefes Clothing Store, corner Of
Main and La Sale streets Residence on south bluff
at Mrs. RenIs. ap2s
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-07-28

nR. w. r. wEF;SE. successor 10 Dr. VIM.
IL Sheppard, Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist AS
sistant State Veterinarian graduate Ontario Veterinary
College, Canada Dental course under Sayre and Drake,
Chicago. Office and lnfrmary Lafayette ST., OTTAWA,
m feblS-lyr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-07-28

BBODkRlCK. BOWLEd Wih0ON'
SMITH KELLY.
Few trials have excited more interest than
tho one In which these men hsve been d.
rectly interested, and 1t Is highly prob
able, Judging from the latest reported de-
veiopmsnts, that the public Is still to be
treated to many startling developments in
the matter.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23
The Republican Platform.

The Republican convention at Chi cago has adopted its platform which declares hostility to the introduction of foreign contract labor, and of Chi nese labor alien to our civilization and Constitution, and favors such immedf- ate legislation as will exclude such lG.- Dor from our shores. The platform demands legislation to prevent trusts :; affirms the policy of appropriating lands for American citizens and set tiers, not aliens, and restoration of un- earned land grants. It charges the democrats with harassing innocent settlers 1t demands the admission of South Dakota, North Dakota, Mon- tana and Washington Territory as states, and declares the refusal of the democrats to consider bills for the ad- mission of territories as willful vio- lation of the principle of self govern ment. It pledges the Republican party to the admission of New Mexico, Wyoming, Idaho and Arizona, as soon as qualified. It favors further legisla- tion to effectually stamp out polygamy AhO PAotIO1hl Sttyo 1nS ISpuUlICdu party is in favor of the use of both gold and silver as money, and con demns the democratic administration in its effort to demonetize silver. The platform demands reduction of letter postage to one cent, favors free schools and the enactment of legislation such as to rehabilitate American merchant marine. It demands early rebuilding of navy and construction of coast fort ifications, payment of just pensions tc soldiers, and for necessary river and harbor improvements. It condemns the practice of loaning government money to National Banks, condemns the present conduct of foreign affairs and especially condemns the policy of the present administration with refer. ence to the fisheries question. Plat form finally declares that the Presi dent has broken all his civil servic, pledges and reaffirms the Republican plank of 1880 for civil service reform It finally condemns the President fo his pension vetoes.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23

THE science of war is reaching de- gree of perfection that is terrible to contemplate, and the engines of de- struction created for battle are capable of extingui shing immense armies al most instantaneously and even the strongest fortresses cannot long resist their deadly assault. So destructive are the recently invented engines of war that they promise to bring about the complete cessation of the arbitra- ment of battle through the terrible consequences and, paradoxical as it may seem, become the guaranty of perpetual place. Nations will pause when smarting under infringements of their rights before invoking the cer- tain annihilation that declaration of war involves, and resort will be had to peaceful international arbitration whose decision is final, in settlement of all differences. The monster of war will die of its own mightiness, and it's memory will hang like the sword ot | Damocles, a constant menace to tyran- ny and greed. It is the flower of peace ful beauty that springs from the wild desolation of carnage, as a token that civilization will never more retrograde into savage barbarism.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23
Globe Items. TSilver Belt.l

Operations at the mine and smelt- ing works on the Old Dominion copper company, continue with most satis- factory results. Connections will be effected between the mine and the In- terloper shaft which is expected to greatly facilitate mining. Coke con tinues to roll in and the wagons return to Wilcox freighted with copper.
 A letter from Col J. W. Eddy, dated Boston, June 9th, to a gentleman of this place, accounts for the postpone ment of the conference between him- self and President Strong, of tEe At chison Topeka & Santa Fe system, on the 7th until the l4th, oceasioned by President Strong's inability to be pres ent on the appointed day. The meet ing has reference to the Atchison, To- peka & Santa Fe company becoming the owner of the Mineral Belt railroad.
 Capt. F. E. Fierce, U. s. A., who so intelligently and faithfully administer ed the affairs of the San Carlos Indian Agency, surrendered the trust and tSok his departure from that place on Monday last. He has been succeeded in the management by Capt S. L. Bulls, a man of reputed administrat- i've ability who is already engaged with the weighty affairs of the agency. From what we have learned concern ing him as an officer and a man we feel satisfied that the department as well as citizens will feel safe in having his direction of the host of Indians thnra
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23

THE time will come, and within very few years, when the great belt of fruit lands of this valley will be divided into small holdings of from ten to twenty acres, upon which families will grow rich from the products of the well titled orchards. Ten acres in fruit trees and vines, carefully cultivated, yield an income of several hundred dollars per acre, while large properties, more or less neglected, will not yield so handsomely. Some of the fruit raisers in our valley to-day wish to sell all their lands excepting ten or twenty acres, from which they expect to req izes fully as large an income as they now do from eighty or more. The farmer with his small holding can do all the work required without hiring help, and his income will be all clear gain. This class of settlers make a country prosperous and it is this kind we hope to see occupying the lands now held in large tracts often for specu- lative purposes.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23

IF all the people who have signified their intention of coming to Florence during the approaching fall and winter find their way hither, our town will present a lively activity that will mark the commencement of an era of growth and prosperity that will continue for all time. The surrounding country possesses all the natural resources of great wealth and the opportunities here presented are sufficient to at tract a desirable class of settlers those who possess the energy, enter prise and means to turn these ele- ments into sources of great profit. The coming few years will be very busy ones, in which q large area of land will be brought from it's present state of desolation into beautiful, at tractive homes and productive farms. But three or four years are required to bring the orchard and vineyard into bearing in this favored locality, after which time they are a constant source of revenue to the owner, varying in amount from fifty to five hundred dol lars per acre annually. The labor and expense of cultivation is not so great as in the eastern states, while the gross return is far greater, and the constan- tly increasing value of the lands will return big interest upon the original investment. The healthful climate and the absence of indictment weather constitute no small factor in the de sirability of homes in the Gila valley and everything combined make it at once the garden sroS of the word. Il is no wonder that our casual visitors become enraptured with the country and its prospects, and resolve to. avail themselves of the opportunities to be met with here, and when the "melan- choly days" arrive our streets will bt filed with strangers from the eas who will make their future homes be heath the vine and fig tree of the sun kissed land.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23
Assessing Cattle. 1HOOf and HOrD.l

The Territorial Board of Equaliza- tion, after remaining in session nearly week have adjourned without taking any definite action in the matter of lowering the present rate of SIP per head assessment on stock cattle. By this action the matter of fixing the rate per head at which cattle shall be assessed, goes over until August, when it is to be hoped that the Board will follow the example of our New Mexico neighbors who have this year valued for taxation purposes, range cattle at $10 per head. This is fair and jus appraisement and should be so con- sidered by the Territorial Board of Equalization of Arizona. The cattle owners are paying two-thirds of the taxes of Arizona and no industry or class has suffered the reverses and bad fortune that the stockmen have met in the past three years. It remains to be seen whether or not the Territorial Board will act with justice or will try again to grind down languishing in dustry.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23
Attempted Escape.

Four years ago William Porter, of Ask Fork, Yavapai county, was con victed of attempting to murder his wife; he was sentenced to fourteen years imprisonment in the Territorial Prison. He proved to be a well-be- hsAed and industrious prisoner. Por- t3 is a good baker and was conse- quently given charge of the bakery, and three times a week he was not locked up until about eight o'clock at night, as his presence was needed ln the bake shop to prepare the dough for the next days bread. On Tuesday night the guard whose duty it was to lock Porter up forgot to do so, and sometime during the night he waited until the coast was clear, scaled the wall, and in few moments was a free man. But the desperate convict WIS not satisfied he then broke into station belengink u the guards, se- cured suit q and hat and away he weBs. E as
 when the prisoners Il es}l Por- CTS absence was disce aeo the fact that he had nos boeIT s{3 II 5l3i. up Assistant Superintendent | Hartlee and two Indians im11a | began a search for his trail and II 4@ little while Superintendent John E. Behan, James Powell and two Indians were on the road. Overtaking Capt Hartlee, Behan and party then took up the trail and MT. Hartlee returned to the prison. Guard Fredley was sent to Gila City by the passenger train, to prevent Porter passing that place.
 After a hot ride of several hours through the arrow weed and mesquite of the Gila bottom, the party dismt unt- ed as it was impossible to ride through the brush. Suddenly Porter appeared in sight. Behan called to him to sur render but the desperate man replied with shot from his Winchester rife and then made break into the thick arrow weed. Behan fired at him with out effect. In little while Johnny Behan and his party were in sight of the hunted convict, who tried to fire his rife again but without success the gln would not work, and in few moments more he was a prisoner. He was captured in the Colorado bo.- tom about eight miles, from town About six o'clock in the evening the tired men returned and Porter was again consigned to the safety of his little cell.
 Johnny Behan although seriously i'll did not waste any time in going after the missing prisoner; he had g good second in Jim Powell, who is g
 man of undaunted courage and cool
 ness. The Indian trailers were frst
 class and Mr. Behan says that they are
 afraid of nothing. The promptnesi
 with which Superintendent Behar
 acted stamps him as being the righ'
 man in the right place. The guarC
 through whose nelect the escape oc
 cured was promptly fired"
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23

A BUSINESS policy has been adopted by the merchants of this place that is already bearing good fruits in bring ing to town the residents of far distant ranches and settlements. There was a time when all the vast trade along the San Pedro was turned away by the high prices demanded by the merchants of this place, but by a liberal policy nearly all this desirable patronage has been regained and the San Pedro set tiers are no longer strangers upon our streets. They are now enabled to purchase their supplies here at prices that cannot be discounted anywhere in the Territory and as a rule they each have more or less business to transact at the county seat, which also attracts them hither. The extension of territory thus acquired is materially felt by our merchants and the town generally is benefited by their good policy.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23

TIE substantial developments now in progress between this place and Yuma, by which several million acres of new land will be reclaimed and made the most productive of any upon earth, are destined to bring Arizona prominently before the country, as an agricultural section, upon a basis of merit that will greatly astonish its de- tractors both in the east and on the Pacific coast. Hundreds of miles of canals and thousands of miles of later al ditehes appertain to the system of irrigation enterprises now under way, and millions of acres of now worthless land will be made bountifully productive thereby. These will provide homes for large increa @ of population and eventually the en tire length of the Gila valley will be an unbrolken succession of lovely farms and orchards. This substantial pros perity will support hourishing cities at convenient points and the legendary "seven cities of Cibola" are likely tc become resurrected in all the glory oi modern architecture, united by the steel chain of @ railroad
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23
Hingman Burned.

A dispatch from Needles, dated Sum- day says:
 The town of Kingn1an, Ariz., was al most entirely burned, to-day. The fire originated in barber shop at 4 p. m. and as heavy gale prevailed at the time, the flames spread rapidly and swept away the principal business portion of the town. The total loss exceeds $60,000. The principal losers are the proprietors of the Kingman Hotel, who lose $I5,000, insurance $5,000; Behrer & Stone, loss $10,000 insurance 5000; Richards saloon loss 5000; Hubbs & Russell's saloon loss $4,000.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23
Latest from the Chicago Convention.

The Convention elected Hon. John M. Thurston, of Nebraska, as tempor- ary chairman, and Hon. M. M. Estee, of California, for permanent chairman. On Thursday the platform was pre- scented from the committee and adopt ed. A synopsis appears in another column.
 The roll of states being called for nominations, the various delegates placed in nomination, Gresham, Har- rison, Allison, Hawley, Alger, Depew and Sherman. California's delegates reserved their privilege of nominating until the last and then placed James G. Blaine's name before the eonven- ton amid deafening cheers and ap- plause.
 The Arizona delegates supported Alger, of Michigan.
 BALLoTING.
 Special dispatch to the ENTERPRISE.
 CHICAGO, June 22.-The baIRoting for candidate for president Is pro. gressing. Number of votes necessary to choice, All.
 First ballot-Alger, S4; Depew, 99 Gresham, IA; Hawley, 13; Phelps, % Sherman, 229; Lincoln, 3; Allison 72; Harrison, 79; Ingalls,, 28; Rusk 25; Blaine, 33; Mckinley, ?,
 Second ballot-Alger, 116; Depew 99; Gresham, 108; Ingalls,, l6; Blaine 32; Allison, 75 Harrison, 95, Phelps IS; Sherman, 249; Mckinley, 8.
 Third ballot-Sherman, 244; Gresh am, 123; Aiger, 122; Depew, 90 Allison, 8S; Harrison, 94; Mckinley 8; Blaine, 35; Phelps, ); Rusk, f6.
 Adjourned to p. m..
 CHICAGO, June g, p. nl.-The con vention met pursuant to adjournment and after numerous speeches by dele gates in behalf of their favorite candi dates, adjourned to 10 a. m. tomorrow without reaching another ballot
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23


 THE wide awake people of Califor- mia lose no opportunity of extolling the greatness of their state and adver- Using its varied resources. Any and every occasion of public or private nature is made to contribute to the all-absorbing spirit of attracting the attention of the monied men of the east towards the golden land of the sunset. The delegates to the Chicago national convention quite naturally combSAed this spirit of business with their political duties and hurrahed loud Hnd long and made themselves extremely conspicuous-not particu- larly for the good of their political cause, but to advertise their state. They dispensed California products to the multitude with a prodigal hand and carried the idea that the fountain of health, sparkling champagne, de- licious oranges and golden double eagles are kept perpetually "on tap" by lavish nature, in the land of gold, for the exclusive benefit and enjoy ment of it's people, and that out of its -f~lsOss tl.Sseel- tlsis EnaHens.sAissao'as lie- erality is exercised. "In union there is strength" and the power and in huence wielded by California is the re- suit of complete union of individual interests in the general welfare of all Every person is inflated with statistics and argument to prove that California is but little inferior to the accepted ideas of Q glorious paradise, and the handspring of his volubility needs on. ly to be touched to set the whole ma chinery booming. The result of thie concentration of purpose is seen in the phenomenal growth California has at tained during the last few years, anC it's example in this respect is worthy of emulation by our own people. Wt have every advantage that Californif possesses, (excepting the great ocear with it's chilling winds) and we have many that are exclusively our own Our people should voice but one sen timent in speaking of them and, hk, the innocent Californians that g abroad, adopt the street fakir's method of drawing attention to this reall. meritorious portion of the great west The individual who is instrumental il bringing one or a dozen new settler may not be able to transfer all the new comer's ready cash into his own pock ct, but he will surely derive his shar of the public benefit that will accrue and thatis enough to satisfy any req sonable man. Let us advertise ou wonders, by voice and by the press, un til Arizona becomes as widely and ia vorably known as is our neighborin state that has grown while we wer sleeping.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23
"Bravo, Yea. Bravissimo c '"

The Sixth volume of Alden's Mani fold Cyclopedia extends from Bravo to Calyille, its 635 nicely printed pages including 120 illustrations Along with its manifold number of words and topics treated briefly, there are many extended articles, as for instance, Bra gil, seven pages Breach-loading Guns, eleven pages; Bridge, eleven pages; Buddhism, fifteen pages; and Califor- nia, sixteen pages. The Cyclopedia well deserves the enthusiastic com mendation it is receiving from all sides; 1t is certainly the Cyclopedia for popular use. Rev. Dr. Wright of Milwaukee evidently voices the thought of many when he says: T may in all truth and soberness quote its first word as expressive of my sentiments in regard to your wonderful work, its comprehensiveness, its cheapness, etc.-"Bravo, yea, Bravisimow Is small handy volume, contrasting so greatly with the usual bulky, unwieldy volumes adopted by publishers of Cyclopedias, is very pleasant charac- teristic, and undoubtedly adds greatly to the usefulness of the work, as stated by Dr. Hasty of Indianapolis, who says: "I have the American Cyclopedia, but reference is made to the Manifold so far as I have it, ten times to once to the former. It is marvel of compactness and complete ness" The publisher sends specimen pages free to any applicant, or speci- men volumes which may be returned if not wanted, for 60 cents for cloth binding, 75 cents for half Morocco, postpaid; the better binding is par ticularly commended. John B. Alden, Publisher, 393 Pearl Street, New York; 218 Clark Street, Chicago.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23

AFTER a very brief reign, extending over four short months, Emperor Frederick William, of Germany, was gathered unto his fathers on Friday morning, June 18th. He passed away easily and painlessly and is sincerely mourned by his countrymen. His elder son William has ascended the throne under the title of Emperor William II.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23

THE presence of Gen. John c. Ere mont in Chicago during the conven- ton has given his friends an opportun- ity to fan anew the embers of the popularity that the pathfinder once enjoyed, and an effort was made to nominate him for vice president. Al though the people of the United States manifest commendable degree of re- spect for the husband of Jessie Benton he possesses no element of strength in crisis as part Of the national ticket The convention recognized this fact and gratified the old gentleman with with cheers and attentions which com pleted the sum of his glory before that body.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23

THE newspapers have been full of political gab for the past week and surmises and opinions have been palm ed off for news upon the public. The Chicago Convention has absorbed all other matters of interest, and even the funeral of the late emperor of the great German nation was recorded in two line paragraph. From this time forward until the day of election the same character of affliction will be suffered by the readers of the daily press.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23

FINAL county has developed some very great mines and it has hundreds of promising prospects awaiting devel- opment. And still its hills and noun oins are scanned with mineral veins wei 1nappropriated, some of which are l;ke,v |. becCme great bonanzas in the future 1 Ie mining interests are among the m ost promising of the re- sources of the count ty and they are daily approaching the proud position in the public estim. ation that their high merits warrant.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23

CALIFORNIA tried its best to secure the temporary chairmanship of the Republican National Convention al Chicago, and manifested a keen disap pointment when that honor was de nied it. The convention, however paid far greater compliment to the Pacific Coast by the selection of Hon M. NJ. Estee, of California, for its per manent chairman.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23

THERE is no disagreement now among the physicians to the late Elm peror Frederick. The post mortem examination gave positive evidence that the disease was cancer. When doctors disagree the post mortem dis secting knife is the infallible umpire.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23

THE D >olitical papers of the "left'' winq are f, wing to explain the why's and wherefor.'s of the recent Oregon election result. The press has hap py faculty of extracting consolation out of the most gloomy disaster and defeat.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23

THE capture of an escaped convict from the Yuma penitentiary, by Supt. J.H. Behan, was performed with a skill and promptness that reflects great credit upon the courage and ability of that gentleman. MT. Behan was far from being well at the time, but he did not hesitate a moment, nor rest un tjl the fugitive was safe within tho walls.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-06-23

GEN. SHERIDAN's health is rapidly
 Improving and the hope is expressed
 h.at he will survive the present illness,
 the principal danger of which is now .1ast. The country hopes he may live Ion ,g to enjoy his newly-aequired honor os q, neral of the United States Army.