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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
THE CURIOSITY SHOP.
The English Cabinet System-ActIon in
 Case of Defeat.

If the English government is defeated in the house of commons on a vote on some bill upon which it has staked Its existence, 1t may either resign at once, when the sovereign sends for the leader of the party which has defeated it, who is directed to form minis try, or 1t may dissolve parliament and ap peal to the country in new election When the government is forced out the leader of tho triumphant opposition invites the other leaders of his party to take office in the new governments; the more important are in- vited into the inner circles, known as the cabinet; the less important, together with the cabinet form the ministry or the gov ernment. As none of the new ministers were elected to sit In the ministry, English custom requires them to ask their constituents if they may do so, and this ask ing takes the form of standing another cleo tion. Generally the constituency re-elects its members Sometimes it doesn't; ih such a case some member of the party who sits for O constituency absolutely certain to return anybody of bis political faith is persuaded or bribed to resign, the would be minister stands again, and is elected, and the form, though not the spirit of the absurd custom Is fol- lowed. The bribe sometimes takes the form of peerage; at other times it consists of a promise of a good berth "under government" a seat on the bench, or the lord lieutenancy or shrievalty of some county.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
Where Eels Are Caught.

Very early in the spring men go out with spears in the swampy meadows that border the little creeks and tread about with bare feet until they come upon place where the mud is soft In such spot there is likely to be spring of fresh water, and the spears thrust down through the ooze bring up at every stroke between their prongs writhing eels. It is nothing unusual to get three or four bucketfuls out of one hole. Most of the eels mar keted. however-and vast quantities of them are brought here-are taken by the familiar process known as ''bobbing. :" In otherl words. they are fished for at
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
Gotham.

New York Is called Gotham because the in- habitants thereof were such wiseacres-the allusion being to the three wise men of Gotham "who went to sea in bowl" Gotham is parish in Nottinghamshire in England, the inhabitants of which were famed throughout England for their stupid ity. They are said to have heard cuckoo singing in bush, and. never having seen the bird, to have built fence around the bush, 50 that the cuckoo might not escape. The name was first applied to the city by Wash ington Irving and James K Paulding. in their "Salmagundi," the last number of which appeared in 1908.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04

damages occasioned thereby shall b. asses sel and paid in the manner pro- vided y the laws of the State or Ter ri ory in which such mine is situated for ass essments and payments tor land taken for public use under the right or eminent domain. And the rights and easements reserved under the proyi ions of this section ill patents hereto fore issued shall be regulated and made available as herein prescribed"
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
What Became of 1t.

Success in life may depend somewhat on circumstances, but it depends more on the in- dividual," said MT. Skute, who is noted for bis wealth and peuurious habits
 "That's so," said Mir. Ellison, one of the millfonaire's audience.
 "When first caue to this town had fifty cents. Now. what do you suppose did with itf'
 "Oh, that's an easy one." said Ellison Anybody that knows you, Skute, would know what you did with that fifty cents."
 "Well, what did l do with itf"
 "Why, you've got it yet"-Merchant Ira relp1.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
The Heirs of Anneke Jans.

The heirs of Anneke Jans Bogardus have incorporated an association under the laws of the state of New York called ''Ihe An neke Jans Bogardus Literary association, for the purpose of obtaining their rights ill the vast estate left by her at the time of her death, which has for long time been held by the vestry of Trinity church. These heirs have become very numerous, and will be found all over the United states under the names of Jans. Webber, Bogardus, Brewer, Van Pelt, Van Derveer and many others through marriage. It is claimed that this vast estate will yet be divided among all those heirs who prove their genealogy through this author izcd association, which will assist in trac- ing out the genealogy of any of the heirs who apply for assistance, they having in their possession wills. deeds, leases and legal papers dating back previous to the death of Anneke Jans.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
Concluded Not to Wait.

An obliging lady customer in a certsin store in one of the two cities Friday insisted that she always traded with the proprietor and not with mere clerks But the propri- etor is not in," said the clerks "Oh, well, S was the reply. "I'u sit right down and wait for him-S She waited, and as the half hours sped she grew impatient "When will be be hackg" she said, loftily. "In about four weeks, madam" was the reply. He is now on a business trip to Montana" She traded with the clerks-Lewiston Journal
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
Harrestinc of Grain.

It Is a matter of familiar observation with regard to the phenomena which de- termine the times of harvesting grain crops that the standing crop ceases to grow soon after the ears have fairly formed It is evident enough that from this time forward the grain ripens at the expense of the leaves or stalks. Hence the common custom of farmers to cut grain before fully ripe and leave it to ripen in sheaves and stocks in order to avoid loss by shaking
 After the heads have fairly formed it is little matter whether the plants remain connected by their roots or not. In either event 1t can be seen that the stalks gradually dry up and change to straw from below upwards.
 new brand of fowls-the Orpington -is just coming into notice among English poultrymen. It is claimed that they are good layers and table fowls.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
LRpr0sY,

Leprosy Is a skin disease described in Lev. xiii B. C. l490, which prevailed in ancient times throughout Asia It has now almost disappeared from Europa It chiefly affected the lower classes, yet occasionally proved fatal to the very highest personages. Robert Bruce. of Scotland, died of leprosy in 1929 A hospital for lepers was founded at Granada by Queen Isabella of Castile about 1904, and large number of ieper houses were founded in Britain.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04

night with puncnes or worms oone up Tn loops at the end of string. Many are caught in traps known as ''eel pots, " from which the poor victim is unable to make his escape, having once strayed in after the food set as bait. Eel skins are worth $2 hundred for fails. They are talso used as bluefish bait, and by rheumatic patients to tie around the limb affected. Boston Cor New Orleans Plea VIno.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
GoOdwin's Oath.

Goodwin's oath is voluntary and intem, perate one The expression had its rise from an instance related by the monks. Goodwin, Earl of Kent, was tried for the murder of Prince Alfred, brother of Edward the Con lessor, and pardoned, but dropped dead at the kings table while calling upon the piece of bread which be ate to choke him if be was guilty of the crime, It was thought to have been just punishment
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
Twisted Rifle Bores.

In some rifles the bore is twisted There is an advantage in this. because it is supposed to produce a rotation of the ball around an axis, in the direction of its motion, which oyercomes the compression and irregularities in the air and renders the ball less liable to deviate from its path.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04

 ing the shortest English grammar eve lished: Three little words you often sec Are articles, a, an and the.
 IL A uoup's the name of anything. As school or garden, hoop or swing.
 III. Adjectives tell the kind of noun, As great, small, pretty, white or brown. Instead of nouns the pronouns stand His head. her face. your arm, my hand. Verbs tell something to be done To read, count, laugh, sing, jump or run. How things are done the adverbs ten, As slowly. quickly, ill or well.
 VII Coniunctions join the words together As men and women, wind or weather.
 VIII The proposition stands before The noun, as In, or through. the door.
 K The interjection shows surprise, As Oh: how pretty, An how wise. The whole are called nine parts of speech, Which reading. writing. speaking teach
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
A Painful Spectacle.

A now item states that John Murray :rhile at work in quarry, twas blown to pieces by an explosion of dynamite and instantly killed" It may surprise some persons to know that the man was instantly killed. It is an intensely painful spectacle to see a man lingering several bours after be has been blown to pieces -Norristown Herald.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
New to Him.

Our New Boy" twhose credentials arc coming by maiD-Dey's a jonnleman down stahrs, sah, what wan's ter see yer. OurseH-Did he send up cardl Our Boy-Nossir.
 Ourself-What's that in your handl Our Boy-Dar's kyind ob cyard, sah, he
 me, but 'taint got no spots onter hit only spellin.-Tid Bits.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
The Emneror of Germanx.

The name of the present emperor of Ger many is Frederick William Nicholas Charles. He was born Oct IS. 1881, and be and vio toria Adelaide Mary Louise, Princess Royal of Great Britain, were married in London Jan 25. 1858
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
4 Remedy for Safety.

A gun has been invented that will throw a ten-pound ball eight miles 1t is rumored that the baseball clubs are discussing the propriety of substituting these guns fW pitchers. Something of the kind should be adopted. to make it less dangerous for the catcher.-Norristown Herald
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
Short Grammar.

Here are ten couplets, not new, however, giving the shortest English grammar ever published:
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04

Three little words you often sec Are articles, a. an and the.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06
Commissioners Sale.

Catherine Sexton, Plff, J Notice
against OF
solomon Lawson, Deft., Sale.
BY virtue of a Judgment and order of
sale of the Lawrence Circuit Court, rem
dered ut the August term thereof, 1888,
in the above styled cause, the undersign-
ed WILL on Monday, December II, 1888,
County court dsy) AT the Court House
door in Louisa, Lawrence county, KY,
expose to public sale to the highest bid.
der, the following property to-wit: A
tract of land in Lawrence county, Ky on
the waters of the Bee-tree fork of Bell
strare to the first forks of SAID branch,
tnen up the hill a Northwest course to u
red oak mud black oak on top ofatehill
between Bee-tree and Lost creek, then
with the top of the dividing ridge a
Northeast course to chestnut oak a cor.
ner of Alb Jordan's land, then south
course along the top OF the ridge with
Jordan's line to the beginning, contain
ling forty acres, more Or less. Or suf-
ficient amount thereof to produce the sum
If $l25.p0 with 6per cent interest from
October LIST, 1887, until paid, and the
costs.
| TERMS Sale will be made on credit
Of six months. The purchaser will be re-
quirel to give bond with approved secu
rlty tor the payment of the purchase mon
ey, to have the force and effect of a re.
plevin bond, bearing legal interest from
the day of sale. with lien reserved upor
said roperty, until all thepurcha,e mon
ey is paid. NJ. $. BURNS, M.C.L.C.C.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06
Sherif's Sales for Taxes.

| or oncof my deputies viii sell It pub
lie auction to the highest bidder, at the
court house door In Louisa, Lawrence
county, ky. on Mpnuay. December 18th,
1888, about one O'Clock p. IN, for cash in
hpnd, the following described property,
lying in Lawrence county, Ky, for tax
es due Tor the year Of 1888, to-wit:
( tracts of land, rs acres adjoining Nj.
$50 adjoining J Boyd, 400 adjoining j.
Wallace and a. NJ. Holbrook, acres, to
satisfy taxes Of ] a. Allison.
Maria J. Headley 246I acres, adjoining
A. l. Shannon
Henry Medikee's heirs, 20 acres, adj
Joining s. II, Egan's heirs.
Town lotin Louisa, KY, as property
Of Ben Martin.
MARTINI A, Snead,- 2 acres of Ind, adj
Joining F. NJ. See, for taxes of lSS7-sS.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06


An exchange says new game
called Editors Delight" is played
in this wise Take a sheet of ordi-
nary writing paper and fold it up
carefully, inclosing q bank note
sufficient to pay all arrears aud a
year in advance What adds i'm
mensely tolhe pleasure of the game
is to send along the name Of new
subscriber or two accompanied by
cash. Keep your eye on the editor
and, if n smile adorns his face, the
trick works like charm. just
try ii.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06
Commissioners Sale.
Malissa Adams, Plff., Notice

Malissa Adams, Plff., Notice
against of
G. W. Castle, Admr, Defts.) Sale.
By virtue Of judgment and or
der of sale of the Lawrence Circuit
Court, rendered at the August term
skereof, 1888, in the above styled
cause, the undersigned will, on
Monday, December 18th, 1888. at
the Court House door In Louisa,
Lawrence county, Kentucky, (be-
ing county court day. proceed 10
expose to public sale to the highest
bidder, the following property, to-
wit: The tract Of land, in Law
renee county, where Arthur Berry
lives, containing l57 acres, bounded
os follows: Lying on the North side
of Big Blaine, below where Melisss
Adams now lives, and a corner with
JAS. r. Dean; thence various courses
and distances to the beginning
known as the Isaac Berry farm, {
|iull description Of which may b.
found in the records OF the Law
renee Circuit Court.
Also, another tract situated il
Lawrence county,o Muddy branch
Sand branch and Daniels creek
containing $50 acres. For a tur
ther description see the records.
Also, another tract of land il
Lawrence county, KY, on the NORTH
bank of Big Blaine, beginning abou
40 yards above Medley branch
thence various courses and distan
ces to the beginning, containing Is
acres. For full description Sc,
records Of the Lawrence Circui
Court. The sale of this tract vii
be subject to the widows dover.
| Or sufficient amount thereof t.
produce the sum of S43795, an,
the costs,
TERMS;-S Sale will be made Of
a credit of 3 and Is months. TIL
purchaser will be required to CIV
bond with approved security for tn
payment of the purchase money, t
have the force and effect of re
plevin bend, bearing legal interes
from the day of sale, with a lien re
serred npon said property, until al
the purchase money is paid.
NJ. S. BURNS, M. c, Lie. C.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06
Observation-Disclosures INnEe.


r. 4. Burns, Pif., J Notice
agaInsi - of
Ira Bernard, Def. Sale,
By~yirtue Of a Judgment and or
der, oi sale Of the Lawrence Circuit
Court, rendered az the August term
thereof, 1888, il. the above styled
cause, the undersigned will, on
Monday, December 18th, 1888. at
the Court House door in Louisa,
Lawrence county, KY. County
court day. proceed to expose
TO public sale ia the highest bidder
the following described property,
to-wit.; A tract OF land in Law
renee county. KY, the same convey
ed by Robert Potter and wife, Mary
Jane Potter, of date August Oath,
1876, to Ira Bernard, bounded as
follows: Lying partly on two-mile
branch and partly on Fraley branch
beginning at a stake at the big road
from Louisa to Big Blaine, on the
line or lot No. A in division of H.
B. Hewlett's land, thence with said
road toward Lo'iisato the corner Of
the dividing lines between Robert
Potter and VIM, Blankenship; made
by them and s. X. Muncey, thence
with said dividing line towards Big
Sandy to point in said line so that
a line of equal length from the be-
ginning, and with said lot No 4,
running from said beginning and
towards the river and then straight
line from said point will include
100 acres. Or a sufficient amount
to produce the sum OF the indebted
ness and the costs.
TERMS:-Sale will be made on
a credit of9 months. The purLhas-
er will be required to give bond with
approved security for the payment
of the purchase money, to have the
force and effect of re-
plevin bond, bearing legal in
terest frBm The day of sale, with a
lien reserved upon said property,
until all the purchase money is
paid. NJ. S. BURNS, MC.L.C.C.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06
BUssEYyILLE, KY, Nov. 26. '8s

EDITOR, NEWS Our Supt. oil
Schools has become 30 great that I
wish to mention some of his official
acts in your paper On Saturday
last, | presented in his office ell re-
port of the chairman Of the Board
of Trustees in Dist. No. 60,
certifying that ] am entitled,to my
months salary. Mr. Mcclure first
told inc that it. would not he due
until December. | insisted that /,
as we'll Us others, had beep.paid UNI
der similar circumstances Then
Mr.. Mcclure informed mo that he
had Che money and could and woulG
pay me, bad not treated him bad
~ in the recent campaign, and pos.
lively refused me the money.
Is a public office a public trust
when he who holds the office will
resort TO such petty ways TO- be re-
venged?
In the first place / deny treating
him'in any other than fair'way.
Now, while our Superintendent
is bringing past events to memory,
ii reminds me Of his collecting on
the Bird Of September, 500 from
each teacher, fseventy- eight, | be-
liove) which would make $4,000 I;
and he informed us that otter the
expense of the Institute was paid
that he would have 500 or 500,
which he would expend Tor books
to establish a Teachers Library.
Being fond OF reading | waited anx-
iously for Mr. Mcclure to inform
me that the books were at hand. !
have asked several teachers il they
have heard anything concerning
the Teachers Library, and the an
swer has invariably been no. Mr..
Superintendent, have YOU bought
the books? If so, you ought to in
form the teachers that they may be
benefited. Ifyou have not pur-
chased the books you have certain
ly neglected your duty.
Now, sir, if you wish to make an
other Gland mark as you said yon
were going to do, we think there is
no use of whiting another three
months. w. D. O'NEAL.
This communication was receiv,
ed in time for last issue, as will be
seen by the date, but was crowded
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06

A thief entered the store OF J. A.
Hughes on TUESDAY night by
breaking one Of the large glasses in
the .ront door. Some goods are
missed, but it is difficult 10 tell
what amount was taken. Ar en-
trance was first attempted BY
means Of The use OF an auger. a
horse belonging to John Billups, OF
Fort Gay, was stolen on the same
night and in all probability by the
same person.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06

The Equitable issues incontesti-
Bile and nnn-forfeitlng policies.
The holder Of such policy does not
lose what has been paid, though he
should discontinue to pay premi-
ums. Cali on John Stewart, Local
ngent for the Equitable, or ], R.
Blair. General Agent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06

f. Cared, who FOR the past two
years has been travelling with his
medicine company, has returned TO
spend the holidays with his father
d. w. CARED in this vicinity; and
persons suffering with rheumatism
or liver or kidney trouble should
not fail to consult him. His
Wonderful Remedy" has proven
success wherever il has been tried.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06

A boy was taken before Police
Court today and testified that he
wastwith the man who burglarized
Hughes store a few nights ago. He
was wearing pair of stolen boots.
We did not learn his name. The
man who did the stealing recently
escaped from the Johnson county
iajl. .si.reY -
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06
Consumption surely Cured.

To THE EDIroR:-Please inform your
rsaders that ! have positive remedy for
the above named disease. By it timely
use thousands oflopeless cases have been
permanently cured. shall be glad to
send two bottles fmy remedy PREK to
any Of your readers who have consump-
ton II they will send ME their express and
post office address. Respectfully,
T.A.sIoouMM.o.lSl Pearl st., New York
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06

The Equitable Life Insurance
Company, Of New York, has estab-
lished an agency in our city. it is
the largest company in the United
states-is now doing one-third Of
the insurance done in this country.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06
An Elegant Substitute

For oils, salts, pills, and all kinds of bit
ter nauseous medicines, is the very agree
able liquid Fruit remedy, Syrvp Of Figs.
Recommended by leading physicians,
Manufactured only BY the California Fig
Syrup Co. For sale in soc and 81 b,ttles.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06
BLAINE.

H. .. Osborn has gone down the
river on business.
w. w. Swetnam, who has been
exploring the far West is home
again.
Efforts are being made by some
of the buys to organize brass band
Prof. ELAN gave his school a
treat yesterday. BUCKEYE.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06

The Masonic Fraternity of this
place on last Friday chartered the
steamer Tom spurlock to convey
them to the burial place Of Uncle
Lys CARED, whom they inferred
with honors Of Masonry. A gener-
al invitstlon was extended to all
wishing 10 go, and quite a large
number went from this place.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06
A valuablo medical treatise,

The edition for lssa OF the sterling Medical
Annual known as Hostettcr,s Almanac, ia
now ready, and may be Obtained. free Of cost,
OF druggists and general country dealer ~ All
PARTS 81 The United States, Mexico, and indeed
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regularly 1.-THE CONNIE Of everyyear
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amount OF inleIestln ing and amusing light read.
lions. chronological Items. 40, are prepared
with great care, and win he found entirely
sccnfntc. !. The issns OF Hostetter's Almanac
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country. The nroprictors. Messrs. Hostetter
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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06

List of unclaimed letters in Lou
lisa posloflioe Dec. LIST John and
Nancy Amburgy, James Barnett,
Con Brady, Miss Fannie Bolds,
Messrs Davis Il Boyd, Jerry Rife,
John Rogers. C.G.SuLLIvAN, PM.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06

A lodge 81 tie knights of the
Golden Ratis will be instituted at
this plazi i.5xt Monday night A
nuntef Of members Of the Ashland
lo.sEs'w will be present.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06

The acts Of the Legislature of
iSS7.SS have been received by the
Clerk Of the Lawrence County
Court aud are ready for distribu-
Iron,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06

Walter Ferguson was arrested
here yesterday and turned over to
the Sheriff Of Wayne Co, W. Va.
He was wanted for shooting the
jailer Of Wayne County aiew weeks
ago. - ~
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06

The Equitable has $4.OOO,000 as
sota, and sls,ooOoo0 of surplus, the
largest possessed by any company
in tina world,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-12-06

+. A. Moors and Georgia McHen-
~ were married at Isiah Shots on
Brushy Fork Of Blaine, December.
Isl, 1888. Judge Burton oiliciated,