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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03

THERE are not many people, even among the residents of Florence, that have seen one half the beauties of nature existing upon ths broad mesa lands ly- ing to the south of town towards the railroad. A ride along the Florence ca nal to its present terminus reveals a country of grand possibilities and bril- liant future; but from that point extend ing far to the south and to the west, a prodigal nature has lavished it's most generous gifts. As far as the eye can discern lies a plain IS level as floor and almost as smooth, broken only here and there with struggling mesquite sapling, and at this season of the year softly car peted witha profusion of bright golden flowers The soil, too, is exceedingly rich and fertile, being re'sdish, sandy loam aud easy of cultivation. One is almost enchanted with the lovely vision of what is termed the ''desert" and it requires strong effort to disabuse the imagination that one has not entered a realistic fairy land. A large portion of this garden spot of Arizona is to be reached by one branch of the Florence canal and it will soon become the scene of activity when the plowman will pre-. pare it for the vineyard and the orchard and it will eventually become paradise of beauty and joy forever. The Casa Grande stage road should be changed tc to pass through this lovely section SC that strangers can sec something of the foundation of the prosperity that await! 4L;o o,,.,nd cou,,tpu
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03
Society in Tahiti.

A Tahitian gentleman or lady is charming person to meet. They are cul- tivated and refined, the men have been educated in the best universities in Eu- rope. They and their wives are tray eled, they are thoroughly cosmopolitan and they meet the stranger with knowl- edge of his customs as well as of his lan- guage, and with hospitality, simple, generous and delightful What with Spearing fish on the reef by torchlight, picnics in cocoanut groves by the sea, drives on the beautiful Broom road under the cliffs and across the lagoon by Pha- raoh's caves, dinner parties ander ba- mana leaf roof, and reclining under the trees on moonlight nights, the happy days slip by unnoticed. But Tahiti ex- acts an expensive tribute from the stran- ger for the happiness he has felt-he can take but the memory away and a long ing to be back in ''dear, lazy, sunny Tahiti. Cor. New York Tribune.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03
Some Curious Sensations.

Under this head Dr. Urbanschitsch, of Vienna, reports some curious experi- ments, the value of which must be left to future research to decide. His general conclusion is, that the excitation of one sense organ increases the acuteness of the others. If disk be regarded at such a distance that its color is indistinct, the hearing of sound will bring out the color. The beating of watch is heard moro clearly with the eyes open than with the eyes closed. Red and green increase auditory perceptions; blue and yellow weaken them. The fact that we listen to music with our eyes closed is due to other reasons, and also to the fact that the ensemble appears best when the tones are not at their clearest. Smell, taste and touch are open to the same influence. Red and green increase the sensitiveness of each of these senses; yellow and blue weaken their sensitiveness. Touch and temperature have reciprocal influence. If one tickles the skin and plunges it into warm water the tickling ceases; if into cold water, the tickling brings out the feeling of cold. These observations are regarded as showing the same re-enforc-
 ing action between sensations as has been shown to exist between motions, and as offering a mode of explanation of those l curious associations between colors and sounds so insistent in some minds. - | Science
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03

THE favor In which the Gila valley about Florence is held by every visitor of intelligence promises great good for its future. Indeed no one can witness the vast agricultural resources with out realizing that nature in its most generous mood has never bestowed its bounteous giftsmore lavishly than it has done in this wonderful land. The soil is uns urpassed for its fertility, ease of culture and free dom from deleterious alkali; the climate is almost perfection itself and the water supply is sufficient for all necessary pur- poses. Under ordinary conditions from two to six crops per year reward the far mer and his market is at his very doors. Surely this last of all the lands to be re claimed was reserved for glorious clim- ax of prosperity and the time is close at hand when its people will be regarded as the favored of all others in their rich possessions. The strong arm of pioneer enterprise is already shaping it's destiny upon an ideal model whose beauty and proportions must elicit the admiration of all who behold it, and when the i'm mediate succeeding years embellish it with vast mantle If flower and verdure it will become an earthly paradise. To see it's bright future one does not require the far-seeing eye ol prophet, for its destiny is every Where pictured in bright, unmistakable charac- ters that all may correctly read The smighty hand" has plainly marked the task it has left for man to accomplish and the result is inevitable.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03

THE government should reduce the postage on seeds, plants and bulbs that are shipped by mail ill such large quanti- ties by professional seedsmon to all DOT tions of the United States. They should be specially exempted from all the pres ent postal regulations and a rate fxod It q mere nominal figure. The seedsmen always requires the farmer to pay the postage in addition to the cost of the seeds and it is the people at large only who will be benefited by the reduction. We hope the present Congress will take some action in the matter and lower the rate of postage to that prevailing in Eng land which is fifteen cents for four pounds weight.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03
Railway Signals by Trumpet.

The blasts of the trumpet on railways as means of giving signals to engine drivers, pointsnen and others engaged in shunting operations, which are now ex- tensively used ia large shunting yards of the Caledonian railway in and around Glasgow, are, it is stated, about to be in troduced on some of the great railway systems having termini in London. Ac- cording to the code of trumpet signals for shunting in operation at St. Rollox goods yards Glasgow, the various signals are represented by long blasts, short blasts and ''crows" of the trumpet the repetition of each varying the directions; for instance, long blast of the trumpet means s'move forward" and two long blasts are signal to ''move back" As a rule, the goods yards of the principal railways, if not quite close to the termini, are situated usually in thickly popula- ted metropolitan districts, and it is be-
 ieved that if trumpet signaling should be introduced to them, discordant sounds of continuous and diversified blasts of the trumpet will create nuisance-es- pecially at night, when people are in bed, night being invariably utilized fol shunting-which Londoners will scarcely put up with. Under this novel arrange ment each shunter, and in some cases the signal men, are furnished with 6 horn trumpet eleven inches in length, having reed inside the mouthpiece, the whole being of very light construction. The trumpet is carried by the shunter slung over his left shoulder with piece of cord, and hangs across the right hip. It is rot at present stated whether or not the use of the trumpet as a signal will enable the railway authorities to dispense with the sounding of tbe engine whistles, which have already been the subject of so much objection. n.-Loneon Daily News.
 10000 pounds of lime for sale at J. M
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03
On the Wrong Tack.

Al recent bar meeting in Tucson the legal lights adopted the following rcso- lutions:
 WHEREAS, There are in the Territory of Arizona vast tracts of agricultural land which are covered by Mexican grants, and
 WHEREAS, The prosperity of said ter ritory IS dependent upon action by the United States, whereby the title to said lands can once and forever be determined and adjudicated. Therefore be it
 Resolved, That the bar of Pima coun- ty, Arizona territory, earnestly recom- mend to congress the passage of an act establishing court or tribunal to deter mine all claims to such lands and land grants, such court to hold sessions, take testimony and hear arguments, in the territories where such grants are situated; i; with the right to appeal from the judg- ment of such court of the United States.
 We are somewhat surprised, may amaz- ed, at the expression of such sentiments by a reputable organization such as the Tucson bar is known to be, and we are prone to believe that they did not con sider the matter in all it's bearings before taking this action.
 The present avenues to a confirmation of title to these private grants afford the claimants every requisite facility to estab- fish the validity of their claims, but they interpose serious obstacles to the schemes of the pirates who possess no just claims kOr this reason combination has beer formed to create a new method of deal tng with private grants, whereby tht rascally ends of the fraudulent grant claimants can be as fully subserved a! though they were put in actual posses sion of the properties .involved. Under the present method they must first estab fish very clear title in order to receive such recognition as will cause with drawal of the lands involved from tn, market, but in court given jurisdiction over such matters, upon any plausibl showing by an alleged claimant, an or der would issue restraining all furthe sale of lands until his rights are determ insd. This is all the claimant can desire for the title to valuable property one clouded by such proceeding would para lyze the progress of the whole communit embraced therein and he could procee to blackmail at will every property own CT within the shadow. Sharp legal prac tice and convenient technicalities, if moth ing worse, will be availed of to lengthe the usual delays of the law until tn weary settlers are willing to abando their hard earned homes and seek other beyond the influence of the blightin curse.
 The bill before congress for the ere: tion of this new court is in the sole 1T tetests of the grant claimants and we rt gret to witness the aid and encourage ment given it by the Pima county bal and we cannot but believe they have bee desigedly led into the scheme witho' giving it the proper consideration.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03

Chas. Matt & Go. have made a record during the past year that they may well be proud of. They have made sales of real estate to the amount of $2,000, 900, besides placing at least half that amount in mining property in Southern Arizonas Just now they are resting on their oars, preparatory to sailing in on & more ex- tensive scale with the opening of spring They are ''good men in the business, :" and have earned the confidence and esteem of their patrons. These gentle men own two-ffths interest in the s l. yer Monarch, Mastodon and Golden West silver mines near Tucson, which al e banning out remarkably well. Mr. Isaac Williams, one of the partners, residing at Sacaton, says that recent develop ments of the Silver Monarch show that the breadth, bottom, top and side of a 125 foot tunnel, recently dug, is all ore of good grade, with vein on tho sur face forty feet wide. The Monarch is supposed to be the same lead as the Ve- kol, as the ore is of the same character and formation. Hon. E. A. Howard, Indian agent at Sacaton Agency, writes of these mines: eff they cannot be sold for half million without another lick oi work being done, then I know nothing about mines. "-K Kansas City Real Estate | Record.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03
The March Winds Soon Will
 Blow.

With hopes of Spring weather soon coming, thoughts turn to more favored climes down South, and the 2l4th grand monthly and the extraordinary quarterly drawing of The Louisiana State Lottery at New Orleans, on Tuesday, (always Tuesday, March 18th, when the First Capital Prize will be S300,0 GOO. etc., etc. Any information desired can be had on an application to M. A. Dauphin, New Orleans. La
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03
Blue Eyes the Best.

There is some reason for the admiration generally felt for blue eyes. A connois- seur in eyes states that nine-tenths of the railroad men, pilots and others who are selected for their keenness and correct ness of vision have blue eyes. Brown eyes are beautiful. Gray eyes usually denote intelligence, and hazel eyes be- speak talent for music. The common est color of eyes is gray and the rarest, violet.-Dress.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03
Mrs. Fremch's Restaurant.

The very best meals always served and every luxury in the market provided Well furnished rooms attached and every possible comfort afforded guests. Strang- CTS arriving should ask the stage driver to stop at Mrs. Frenchs Restaurant, Main street, opposite the J. D. Ritten- house store. MRS. K. M. FRENCH. x
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03
Buyers of Diamonds.

The American public are the most critical judges of diamonds, and hence buy the largest percentage of fine diamonds. Russia, Mexico and the Spanish speaking countries buy the yellow and those of second quality Paris and New York receive the best assortment of brilliants and perfectly matched pairs. George F. Kunz in New York Mail and Express.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03

The water in the pond near the Paul smelter was turned into the Sam Hughes ditch yesterday and to the astonishment of on-lookers the place was found to be teeming with fish, most of which were carp of many sizes. The largest taken was reported a ten-pounder, but if it tip ped the beam at half the weight given it was still very fair size fsh.-Citizen.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03
Underwear.

Gents Vicuna Suits per suit $1.00
 Gents All Wool Suits per suit $275.
 The prices the above far below cost but when say
 They be sod there half business about the matter The business principle that when you have to make loss make 1t quickly possible.
 Now sit down and figure out this.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03

THE citizens of Albuquerque offer a cash bonus of $50, ,O0o and ample terminal facilities and other assistance to induce the building of another line of railway to that place. Such spirit of enterprise is bound to win and it is worthy of emula- ton by every ambitious town.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03

THE ease with which the English mem bers of the fisheries commission caught tEe American diplomats is evidence that Canadian bait will even tempt suckers.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03

THE little Indian scare that sprung from some persons of vivid imagination over in Graham county last week has entirely subsided. It was only a new phase of chronic jim jams.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03

4 republican territorial convention, to elect delegate and alternate to the national republican convention, will be called soon, we learn semi-ofiicially. to meet in Prescott, May 3d.-Journal Min CT
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03

J. Persoz finds that wool, if previously saturated with 10 per cent. solution of glycerine, can bear a prolonged exposure to 13O to 40 degs. without injury.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03

A CHICAGO jury has acquitted self confessed murderer. The wonder is expressed that they failed to convict the prosecuting attorney
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03
Your First Loss is the Cheapest.

Boys Blouse suits to l2, only $l,60 suit
 Remember have been giving you low prices and in instances way below We have done this in a limited amount of goods that wished get rid of and they have been and going off very fast and the prices that have been quoting you will continue for short time only That the prices have caught the outsser evidenced by
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03

THERE is talk of arming the postal clerks with Winchester rifles. Better arm them with geographies.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03

Another severe blizzard has swept over Minnesota and Dakota during the present week.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03
Curtains.

Servian Stripes, per pair $2Oo, cost $2.75. Velvet Ribbons, all widths, cts per yard. 57-inch Unbeached Table Linen, 30 cts per yard. Buckskin Gloves, per pair 50 cents
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03

Only Soc Ladies Gossamers, 5Octs each, former price s1.5o.
 Untrimmed Hats, 25cts each former price 85cts.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-03-03

10000 pounds of lime for sale at J. M Ochoa $.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-20

are many m0r. interesting po, ;..iti 4 th+
Harris >. ana hc K.nhp', hs, ll III: a..d oi
past generations. The library is in one
wing of TIE house and contains large and
miscellaneous collection of books. The
Byrd memoirs, in manuscript beautifully
bound, contain an almost complete history
Of Virginia.
Every Sunday the EpiscopnI service is
read by Mrs Harrison, the chn;eaine, in
the large drawiag room OF Brandon. no
church being near, and oil the neishborhood
people regularly attend. The same lady al
SO plays the chants on the organ. The fam
ilg now living at Brandon consists Of Mrs
George Evelyn Harrison, noR seventy Years
old her daughter, Miss Isabel Ri'ch" Har
rison; bcr sister, Miss Virginia Ri'chl", and
her kineman, Mr.. Mann PDee, who recently
married lady from Ne" Jersey
Lords Lyons and Nevi.ls ~ c. visit d
Brandon ard pronounced il The lnn,l tlr'
cal Eagli h Ilpme in Am.rica THIS is the
nrsuimous verdict OF Tho csny Eusopesu
vieitors who have stappad NJ Brandon
Carrie Jenkins Harris IN lFaSh POSI-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-20
HOLIDAY GOODS.
The Merry Christmas.

The years greatest holiday is now al hand, the
gladsomc time to which childhood looks forward
With so much joyous anticipation, the welcome
season III which to those of mature years the ever
new delights ere mingled with memories of the
time wnen, with young and bounding hearts
they, too, had an upshakcn belief in tho existence
of Santa Claus.
We have numberiess articles at various prices to
mako selection from. See ii anything among
! the following list will be the article yoR would
( like to give some one:
PLUSH WORK BOXES, in Req. Blue. aud
/ Orange, Csc, S1.9S, $2.6S to S5.4S.
JEWEL CASES, in Leather and Plush, Csc.
! S1.4S, $2.4S, So 6S.
SMOKING SETS. 9Sc to 224
! EOKER SETS, S269, s. % to 81 6S, contain.
/ ing two decks oi cards
ODOR CASES in Loather ard Plush. Fancytu
Glass Bottles SIP, Sl.19 5l.9s
PLUSH CASES containing Soap and PeIfumory,
! 81. 20, s.. 90 to s.; "a
GENTS SHAVING SETS, in Plush aud I.eath-
or gssCs 81 Is $l.Ti. 81 Is 10 81 9S
GEN 5 FINE SHAVING SET aud DyESSING
CASE COMBINED, q 80
GENTS TRAVELLING SE1S, in Leather Cases.
81 %. So %, $5.49, s. ID and $64S
SMALLER SETS; 81 rs, 81. .9S 20 $3.6S
GENTS COLLAR and CUFF BOXES, :2jc,
99c, 81 As aud S2.24 i set
LADIES GLOVE aud HANDKERCHIEF
! BOXES, in P.ueh. 81 4 asst.
SINGLE GLOVE 'XEs IN Leather 49c. each.
SINGLE HANDKhRCHiGF BONES in Leath-
,r, @9c oech.
GENTS' CUFF BOXES, in saape Of a .lrum.
uicscI-pIatei 1924
SMALL AlANINUR. sEls, IN Plush C.ses Csc,
74c 99c, 81 II TO $3 6S Leather Cases So ~.
LARGER ard MORE COMPLETE SETS. in
Leather and Push Ces,S 1924 $S,49, SS9S,
and Sl0,4S
DRESSING CASES with NANICURE SETS
COMBINED $i.24. S193, 80 IS, $9,99
DRESSING CASES with TEWEL and ODOR
CAS.iOMRfNED 80 - IL 81. Is
PLUSH CASE, containing HALF DOZEN
NUrrlCE ERs and NuT-C&hcK Gi.a 81 9S.
htBUN- in Plush ain cebiuots, $3.fS S39S
$5.25, in Coppe, Bed, :ur Blue
FIEE ArHE,, :LhUMS, i.9S . 9S, ali
Cabinets
CHEAPER ALBUMS, from 6yc to si.9s
LARGE FRENCH IOLLS, with .Ionted Bodies
aud Fine Bisquo Hea 9S; 81 97 SOS, s2,99,
$3.50
FINE FRE&GH DOLL with l. Body Shoes
and Stockings, and showing i'hre" iJ Il" Teeth,
S224
FINE FRENCH DoLi.s. with Pstont Jointed
Kid Body. S24S. S29S, >i6S, "it.i hoes and
Stockings
KID BODY DOLLS. silh Fue Hair CSC,
= 81, 81 50. S'!9S
DOLLS with Kid Bodies Inlestructblo Heads,
Shoes AID Stcckiugs 9Sc.
NEGRO DOLLS, with Join,cd Bodies, 7Ic
LAKGE WAX DOLLS. .lsc., ~ -.
MED UM SIZED DOLLS, with understandable
Heads. Long Flowing Hair. 95c. 39c iSc
DOLLS, with Kid Bode., Bisquo Heads 20e.
We will keep icr you any article you 10 not
gish to take home and deliver s.mo when desir'
cd. This double purpose you wont
have to wait until the last moment to make your
selection, aud y3u need not fear that the folks
will discover what You have bought for them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-20
1aazef5

contract 6d5ertseTs t7.tt not ce GtoiOeG u eScce tt
space unless TIE eIcese is paid os c; tra-it ra.e9T
end Under no circumstances ,oiH tsey DC actoe' &c
advertise other than their legitimate business IN s
space contracted JoY.
AN transient advertisements must Be pe:a fsr ia ad
rance.
Marriage aud asatA rot;ces m'st BE 2e;i for nj:
vGnoe.
RESOLUTIONS III messram oftkGnks t;5,itss Of seapsct
resolutions adopted By societies persons unless OF
public concern, toi oniy be printed in tis papar as
advertisements.
Persons leaUing tic city hGss Inc Gazette meiha
TO them, postpaid, fer fly cents wo,sn and iSe
address changed 81 often os desired.
al communications sHo'sld b addYesSsd 60 Gaa;fr
alexandria, Vc.
TIE eGsettc Office Is oornected aith the Telephone 81
change. Adreyiiss:eia, erders iv tas Sler. ;!cirg
Or eng 'nformatiea Of !Esif,es. ); ,eai b. Tel
phone.
Entered at The PostQ@c- :: 4aAndr;a Firgin;z. a'
seconG-class mater.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-20
Syrnp, oi Figs

Is Natures own true laxative. Ii is the
most easily taken, and the mos! effective
remsdy known 10 Cleanse ;he ryst' IL whom
Bilious or Costivo to dispel Headaches,
Colds and Feyers; to Cure tiabitual Con
atipalion, Indigestion. Piles, &c. Manufac
tured only by the California fIe Syrup Com
pany, San Francisco, Cal = $ Lesdbeatcr
{: Bro. agents Alexandria. Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-20
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Mrs. WINsLOW's SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children teothing, is the prescription of of the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never-failing success By millions OF mothers for
their children. During tho process of teething
its value is incalculable. II relieves the child
from pain, cures dysentery and diarrh@a, gripping
in the bowels and wind-colc. By giving health
to the child 1t rests the mother. Price 25 cents
bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-20

We will keep fcr you any article you do not
Hish to take home and deliver ssmo when desir-
cd. This serves double purpose you wont
have to wait until The last moment to make your
selection, aud y3u need not fear that the folks
will discover what you have bought for them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-20
HOLIDAY GOODS.
GRAND EXHIBITION
Of
HOLIDAY GOODS
FRENCHS,
Nos. Az and 4411e King street.

So varied and choice a selection
in the several departments, unique
in design and beautiful in finish,
coupled with prices which defy
competition from any source, has
had no equal in the past
An attempted description would
fill the entire GAZETTE. In brief,
all the standard authors in prose
and poetry are represented.
Bibles, from the largest, with
both versions, all prices, down to
25 cents each Juvenile Books for
the million; Plush Sets in every
shade Shaving, Comb and Brush
Manicure Sets Vienna Leather
Goods; japanese Rose Jars, very
handsome; Gard Gases, Portmon-
aies, Autograph and Photograph
Albums in allsizes; very handsome
Writing Desks and Work Boxes
from SOC to $40 each everything
new and novel in Stationery and
Papeteries from 1Oc to SIS each, in
fine plush cases. A thousand other
things which time precludes men
tioning. Novelties will be received
daily as they appear up to the hol-
days. Everybody should see this
stock before buying.