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Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-26
TOWN AND CITY GOVERNMENT.

The town and city organizations reflected
 the simplicity and democratic usages of the
 times. Of the city government I will only
 speak so tar as to illustrate the limited sphere
 which it occupied in the administration of
 public affairs. Its charter powers were very
 upon their exercise were only partially avail-
 ed of. The city administration was kept in
 leading strings by the town. The salary of
 the first selectman was $500, while that of the
 Mayor was only $200. The first selectman
 was the highest representative of civic dig
 nitA What old resident but what recalls
 the image of Captain Benjamin Beecher, who
 beaming faced, active man of genial mould, Q
 prince of good fellows, one of the celebrities of New Haven for two generations.
 Thus the principal functions of executive
 and judicial power were exercised by the
 town authorities But as the basis of both
 town and city systems, the power behind all powers, the final embodiment of all practi=
 cal authority iR legislation was the sovereign
 people in town or city meeting assembled.
 Far different were those town meetings from the degenerate conclave of dozen or two individuals which we one day occasion ally collect in hired upper room in a quiet street, and pass notes which require judicial decisions to interpret and additional meetings to revise. They were grand, majestic up risings of the people.
 Mr Blake then described the two holidays of the year, Training day." Fourth of July, celebrated with all the jest and patriotic ar dor in the people. Amusements, as they are induIged in to-day, were prohibited. Circus, theaters, billiard tables and playing cards were prescribed as late as 1S48. There was one annual dramatic entertain ment especially which was so innocent and pleasing in it's character that it met with un- iversal approval and patronage. This was the yearly "School Exhibitionn of John E. Lowell, whom we rejoice to welcome to-day as our venerable and honored guest. Not his old pupils only, but our whole communi- ty greets him with respect and gratitude in remembrance of his faithful and useful ser vices in former generations to the youth of New Haven and America.
 The year 1888 stands at the threshold ot 6 new era in the methods of civil and mate- rial progress of the city and town Up to that time it's development had been along the lines of growth that were established by it's founders
 The causes of this change since 1888 have been numerous and affected not New Haven only, but our whole country and the civil ized world. They were those new condi tions which, springing into existence almost together, threw upon society many and enor- nous additions to it's means of intercourse to traffic and production. Of these new condi- %ions the most important grew out of the appreciation of steam to railway, the great and rapid growth of foreign immigration, the sudden increase in the volume of the precious metals, the introduction of electric ity in the transmission of intelligence, and the abundant and cheap supply of coal and it's products for fuel and improved illumina- tion.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-26

There are in America over 4, 900, 900 farms, large and small. They cover nearly 20,o00,- 900 acres of improved land, and their total value is something like $10,00O, ,000,0 These figures are not, of course, very com prehensive. They simply convey the idea of vastness of area and equal vastness of im- portance. The estimated value of the yearly products of these farms is between $2,000,- GOO, 900 and s, ,000, ,000, 900.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-26
Cotton Underwear. {.

Just received another case of Ladies Drawers, Chemises and Corset Coversat 15c a garment; made from Fruit of the Loom bottom. <sa S4
 While in this department Gin The Annex") just ask to see bur Night Robes atB8, 50, 65,' k5 and 8oc.
 Also Muslin Bonnets at 25c. immense Bargains Friday, April 27.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-26
75c HENRIETTAS.

Six pieces All Wool Black Henriettas, 46 inches wide, at 75c per yard. This is fine quality and worth $1 per yard. Just examine these goods before, you buy black dress.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-26

[coNr1xunp ON FOURTH rAaE.l
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-26

The New York court of appeals has ren- dered decision of special interest to Roman
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-26
Black Silk Bargains.

For this week we ask you. to Examine our
 Black Surahs at 65c, 75c and $I per yard.
 Black Failles at 89c, $1 and $I.25 per yard.
 Black -Rhadames at Soc, $1 hnd $1.17 per yard.
 Black Gros Grains at Soc, $1, Buzz and $1.25.
 These are all Special Bargains.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-26
JACKET BARGAINS.

For this week Special Bar gains in Ladies' Jackets at $2.5o, e3.48, $3.98, $4.25, $4.5o, $5 md Sc each.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-04-26

HE LARGEST DAILY NEWSPAPER IN THE CITY,
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-25
Manifold Knowledge.

John Calvin, the first title in Vol. VII. of Alden's Manifold Cyclopedia, occupies seven pages, and Cevennes, the last title, the name of the chief mountain range in the south of France, Is given nearly one page. Between these there are over 600 pages, includ- ing considerably over 100 illustrations, devoted to topics in every department of human knowledge, for instance: Calw, manufacturing town in Wurt emburg, II lines space; Calypso, in Grecian legend, g lines; Calyx Gin bot any), 90 lines; Cam, river, g lines i; Camaldolites Ca religious order), 10 lines; Cambridge University, 5 pages i; Cambyses (King of the Medes), half page; Camel (quadruped), 3 pages Camera, Gin optics), 3 pages; Canada, $ pages; Canal, pages; Cancer, i pages; Carbonifereous System Gin ge- ology), 2 pages; Cards, (playing), 4 pages; Carpentry, GO iIlustrations), } pages; Catalectic, Gin poetry), ? lines, and so on. These few speci- mems indicate the wonderful variety and comprehensiveness of the knowl- edge embraced within the scope of the work. It is an ordinary Cyclopedia of Universal Knowledge, and an Un abridged Dictionary of Language in one, the editorial work being in skill ful hands, the mechanical, work, pa per, printing and binding, are all that one can reasonably wish, the form convenient beyond all precedent in works of reference, and the cost so trivial as to astonish even those who have been familiar with the remark able accomplishments of Alden's Lit erary Revolution" It Is probably better than any other Cyclopedia or Dictionary adapted to popular use. The publisher sends specimen pages free to any applicant, or specimen volumes, which may be returned, bound in cloth, for 30 cents; or half Morocco 65 cents; postage 10 cents. JOHN B. ALDEN, Publisher, 393 Pearl St, New York or 218 Clark St., Chi cago.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-25
ARrined City in Texas.
Engineering and Mining JournaL)

Engineering and Mining Journal)
 The surveys at present being made for the Kansas City, Fl Paso & Mex ico railroad at point north latitude 63 degrees and west longitude 105 de- grees have passed along the lava flow which by the local population is called the Malpais. It consists of a sea of molten black glass, agitated at the moment of cooling in ragged waves of fantastic shapes. These lava waves, or ridges, are from ten to twelve feet high, with combing crests. This lava flow is about forty miles long from north east to southwest and from one to ten miles wide. For miles on all sides the country Is the most desolate that can be imagined It has been literally burned up It consists of fine white ashes to any depth which, so far, has been dug down. To the north of the lava flow, and lying in country equally desolate and arid the survey ors have come upon the ruins of Gran Guivera, known already to the earl Y Spanish explorers, but which have been visited by white men less often even than the mysterious ruins of Palenque in Central America. Only a few people at Socorro and White Oaks have been at Gran Guivera, because it is at present forty miles from water. The surveyors found the ruins to be of gigantic stone buildings made in the most substantial manner and of grand proportions, one of them four acres in extent. All indications around the ruins point to the existence here at one time of dense population. No legend of any kind exists as to how the great city was destroyed or when it was abandoned One ot the engi- neers attached to the surveying ex- petition advances the theory that Gran Guivera was in existence and abundantly supplied with water at the time the terrible volcanic eruption took place.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-25
ARIZONA NEW s.

Cameron H. King has taken his family to San Diego, where 1t Is said, they will hereafter reside.
 The Maricopa supervisors have or dered branch jail to be built in Tenn pc.
 Cesario Lucero, a sheriff's deputy | prominent in the capture of the Sonora | tains, was recognized by others of the gang at the Mescal ranch in Sonora, and was shot and killed.
 In drunken row at Fairbank, Co chise county, last week, a Mexican had bis throat cut from ear to ear and he is still alive with prospects of recover ing from his ugly wounds.
 Austin Darlington, superintendent of construction of the Highland canal, informs the reporter that the name of the unfortunate workman, killed by kick from mule on last Saturday, was WIn. Olbritch, a German. He was about 30 years of age.-Arizonan.
 J. NJ. Dennis, well known resident of Tempe, accidentally shot and killed himself last Saturday morning. He was hunting with a muzzle-loading
 shot gun and, while relocating one bar
 rel, the other was discharged, the
 charge entering his left side and rang
 ing upwards. Deceased was about 60
 years of age.
 Rev. U. Gregory, moderator, has
 issued a call for meeting of the Cen
 tral Arizona Baptist association, to be
 held in Phenix on October 26th. The
 session will doubtless continue for
 several days. Delegates are expected to
 be in attendance from all the churches
 and missions in the territory.-Ari- zonan.
 Allie Marshall a young boy about IT or IS years of age was seriously but it is hoped not fatally injured at the de pot early this morning. He, so far as can be learned, fell on the track and
 two locomotives passed over him, al , most denuding his body of clothing , and bruising him up considerably The most serious cut is one which ex tends down the left side of his face and
 across his chin. He was at last ac T [ entertained for his entire recovery , His father resides in Phenix.-Citizen e A fatal shooting af,ray took place a n Pantano Saturday morning It is saiC @ that the deceased, Frank Beaumon e by name, assaulted Engineer Franl r Conn when in self defense the latte |. shot him, the bullet entering the cen s ter of his throat and coming out bacl q of his neck entirely severing the spina e column. Word was telegraphed her e and Judge Meyer impanneled a jur IS of six and left at once for New Panta
 no, the scene of the tragedy The vel ,r dict was justifable homicide. Tn ,s courtesy of the Southern, Pacific off y cials in placing locomotive and e st boose at the disposal of the jury an q also for other favors extended to ther l- is deserving of especial notice-Ci I. izen.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-25
nEmoCRAcY.
The Work of the County Central Com
 nl;ftee.

mittee.
 The democratic county central com mittee met last evening in the probate court room and elected delegates to represent the county of Pima in the Territorial convention which will be held in Tucson of September 3rd lS86-
 The following named gentlemen were elected:
 L. C. Hughes, George L. Hood, F. H. Hereford, of Tucson
 Col. Robert Woods, of Quijo ca.
 F.G. Hughes, of Greaterville.
 c. M. Bruce, of Barbacomari
 Vim. Melzer, of Nogales.
 John Bartlett, Of Gro Blanco.
 The committee also called the coun- ty convention for the 27th of Septem- Der, 1888, and the primaries for the election of delegates to the county con vention were called for Saturday, Sep tember the 18th. The committee also appointed NJ. B. Johnson, Geo. L. Hood and II. D. Underwood as an ex- ecutive committee to arrange for a proper reception of the delegates tc the Territorial convention. There ii no doubt but that the visiting dele l gates will be well treated as the com mittee selected to arrange matters un ders and that sort of business.-Star.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-25

X CALIFoRNIA political newspaper, when taken 10 task for it's bold mis- representations, replied that it did not think that anybody but a fool would regard it as other than political thun- der-or words to that effect. The newspaper in question has loudly clamored for "clean and honorable campaign" and we judge from it's course that lying is an especially com mendable virtue in a political cam paign. At all events, it unblushiugly confesses its premeditated departure from the truth with intent to deceive the weak minded, and even though it be done for political purposes, it de serves the contempt of every fair minded voter. Misrepresentation is the basis of fraud and if there is any one thing from which that element ought to be eliminated, it is the ma chinery of our general elections.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-25

Born party hooks are baitcd with | the galvanized chestnut Reform" around which the little minnows gath CT and nibble at with all the saiis!ae- ton that could be derived from a genuine morsel of food. The tinkling eymbal sounds pleasant, but it is i'll hollow mockery of the gullibility of the poor, blind wretches who are led up to the ballot box to offer mp their divine right of suffrage as a sacrifice to the greed of place hunters disguised with the charitable cloak of Reform" The Republican lift their voices in shouts of jealous fealty to "Harrison, Merton and Reiorm"-the latter in- gredient really representing the great principle of reforming the opposition out, and themselves into, the manage meut and emoluments of office while the Democrats, by singing paens of praise to "CleyelGnd, Thurman and Reform" tacitly confess their failure in the past four years of opportunity tO siit out the chaA' of corruption from the golden grains of official integrity and to enthrone the principle of al mighty truth, crowned with the rare gems of honesty and virtue us the god os duty. They confess the need of re- forming themselves, and ask the pco- ple 10 assist in getting the republic into their straight-jacket for another trial of their skill in applying the eaustic to .he imaginary testers upon the body polite! What a hollow mockery is the promise of the political bosscsi What pledge of the present reform" administration. has been faithfully kept2 And in it's endeayor to pull free wool over the eyes of the public, what guaranty does it give that il will be more faithful ill the futurei If the partisan press is to be lelieyed both parties should be indicted foI treason, and the country will be ruined whichever party elects it's nominees Let the public consider how much truth there is in these extrayagant partisan claims and upon the strength of the deception so boldly practiced exercise their own calm judgment based upon the recorded experiences of the past regarding the single req
 issue of the present campaign. The country has given free trade an i'm partial trial and the verdict is a par of our national history. It has like wise thoroughly tested the theory O protection and its practical result i
 sung by the hummiug wheels of ever. workshop and factory in tn, length and breadth of the land. Tn,
 two records give the only reliable
 basis upon which Co form an unbiase, opinion, and the introduction of tn fls-traR ei "Reiorm,%% and the othe catchpenny side-show issues, are bu subtle nets set to catch the small fir, that dare not venture far from tn
 shore of prejudice and ignorance.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-25

ANOTHER collision has taken place at sea and a steamship has gone down with one hundred and five human souls on board. The collision occur red early on the morning of the 14th, off Sable Island, i'll a fog, and the steamer Thingvalla crushed its bows into the Geiser, sinking it within five minutes. Seventy-two out of total of eighty-six passengers were drowned and thirty-three of the crew met a like fa.e. Il seems singular that two com paratiyely insignificant atoms upon the broad ocean should meet so destruc- lively, and yet collisions at sea are not an uncommon occurrence. There Is something yet to learned in the art O. navigation to avoid many of the dan gers that now encompass the traveller Fog horns have evidently been dis carded, or their use in times of danger has been neglected, and every now ant then ship load of precious human freight goes down and there is nobody to blame"
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-25
Don't he Deceived.

There has been 9 spurt in the price of range cattle in the eastern market. but cattlemen are in doubt whether to trust it or not. It may be Q ruse on the part of the dressed beef combine to glut the market and enable them and the canning establishments to make a harvest. The dressed beef outfit will make the best of the time from now until the sitting Of the various state legislatures, for they know full we'll that their field of operations will be curtailed. The granger is not going to submit to the reduction in price of his beef and the ranger is going to participate in the benefits. The con sumer has never had any benefit from the wholesale robbery that the big four have been practising on the cattle raisers and have only had rotten disease breeding meat showed under their noses instead of fresh, clean, home killed beef. They are coming to know this fact and will join with the cattle raiser i'll the crusade against rotten meat and the dressed beef combine. There is bound to be move all along the line this winter and the range cattlemen should aid it in every way But don't be deceived by the reports of the sudden rise in the price of range cattle-Magdalena Mail.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-25

THE many b old crimes of the or ganization calling themselves "White Caps" has at last awakened a determi- nation upon the part of the authorities of Indiana to suppress them at any cost, and information has been secured that promises to make it sultry for these outlaws. They have terrorized the whole community in which they exercise their assumed authority and all pronounced opposition is met with q swift visitation of their terrible ven geance. The courts are intimidated and the whole machinery of the law Is paralyzed through fear of their wtath The revolutionary movement is a formidable one and it's affairs are managed with such adroit secrecy that it is extremely difficult to fasten the guilt of their crimes upon any one. It is hoped the officials will be success ful in their efforts to extirpate the law less element and make wholesome ex- amples of it's leaders.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-25
Another New Canal.

Frank Fry is in town from his Agua Caliente ranch. He tells us that the settlers under the proposed McPherson or Toltec canal are not easily discourag- ed. The failure of the enterprise has resulted in the settlers taking into their own hands the construction of an irrigating ditch with which to re- claim the fertile lands on the north side of the river above the hot springs. Some fifteen teams are now engaged in the excavation work, and 1t is expect ed to have the canal completed for a distance of ten miles in ample time to produce crops next season, although some heavy work must be done. The new canal will have it's head about two miles below that located by the Toltec company, and will reclaim large body of most fertile land. The new enter prise is a legitimate one and not in tended as a speculation.-Arizonan.
 Tie County Democratic Central Committee of Cochise county has ap- portioned six of its twelve delegates to the Territorial convention to the city of Tombstone and has selected Messrs. L. w Blinn, A. R. English, David Cohn, Martin Costello, J. P. Shaugh- messy and Richard Rule as delegates. They adopted a resolution pledging
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-25

THE Los Angeles Times of the 18th instant contains an able review of the annual Report of the Executive Com mittee of the Indian Rights Associ- ation, from the pen of Mir. Harry E. Brook, of the editorial staff of that paper. The article forcibly contrasts the real situation of Indian affairs with that pictured in the report, and treats with dispassionate fidelity of the savage nature and demoniac cruelties that characterize the Aapche Indian. The frontiersman, familiar wi,h the Indian character, has no patience with such mawkish sentiment as these mis- guided humanitarians waste upon the enemies of the white race and their virtues, and expresses the belief that the time bestowed upon this hopeless cause could be far better employed in binding up the wounds the Apache fends have inflicted upon. their pale face kindred in the far west
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-25

THE national election this fall will likely delay the tide of emigration westward for d short time, but the transportation facilities of all the trunk lines of railway will be severely taxed to accommodate the rush of travel that will set in so soon as the election Is over. California will be crowded with visitors, many of whom will take occasion to visit Arizona in order to compare it's possibilities with those of the golden state. A large number of people have signifed their intention of securing homes in the Gila and Salt river valleys the coming fall, and be- yond these there will come many others to look over the country with a view to future investment. We may therefore expect more lively season to begin so soon as the elections are over.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-25

It is great oversight on the part Of the people of Florence not to pro- vide suitable grounds for a public park. Ii is true there are two or three small lots set apart for such purpose, but they do not fill the requirement for general park. While land is cheap tract comprising at least one hundred acres should be secured and Q system of improvements inaugurated that will eventually make it an at tractiye resort for the people. A well kept park is an almost indispensable adjunct of every city of any preten- sions and the future prospects of Flor ence certainly justify some prepara- tions to meet the wants of the future in this respect.