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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
Rural Science.

Washington, September 19.-Sta- tistician Dodge of the Agricultural Department, just returned from trip to the arid lands, has prepared state ment referring to transition in pro- gress, which mark the advance ofrural science and practice in the mountain region. It shows how 200 miles of ''desert" beyond the fatal barrier of the one-hundredth meridian are being carved into productive farms without the aid of irrigation. It does not claim an increase of rainfall, but 6 change Of climate In cultivated district there is more humidity of atmosphere and dews which were unknown before. Among new sources of prosperity is the key to "rain belt" farming, viz, "Oeep blowing, subsolling and frequent cul- tivation, processes the very reverse of those practiced by the pioneer farmer" Among other transactions indicated are the removal to higher elevation of ranch herds, the improvement of farm animals of the best blood. and tendency to consolidation of ranch and farm ideas. Irrigation problems are touched upon and the sixth prin- cipal methods of water utilization hinted at, viz, natural rainfalls, irri- gation by water and dew, locally avail able mountain storage basins, collec- ton and distribution of underground currents by galleries and canals, pump ing and artesian wells.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
The Eyes of Great Men.

An oculist who has made the hu- man eye a study for 30 years, and who has examined many famous mems eyes, declared the other day, says the Philadelphia Press, that the "thorough- bred American" eye was steel blue in color.
 "Would you say that black-eyed and brown-eyed men are deficient in intellect?"
 "Not that, to be sure, since history has afforded some examples of able men whose eyes possessed this pig ment. But, undeniably, among the people of higher civilization eyes grow lighter in hue, and there are to-day far more blue-eyed persons than there were century ago If you will be at pains to inquire the color of the eyes of Bismarck, Gladstone, Huxley, Virchow, Buchner, Renan, in fact, of any of the living great, as of the great army of the dead who in life disting- uished themselves, you will learn that most of them have, or had, eyes of blue. It has seemed to me that the pigment is in the way; that 1t ob- scures the object presented to the visual organ, and that the aspiring mind seeking the greatest light casts 1t off"
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
Fine Orange Orchard.

A Herald reporter to-day, by the courtesy of MT. A. B. Shearer, visited his handsome little home place on Prescott road, mile north of town, where was found an abundance of evi- dence going far toward settling the question of orange raising in this part of the country. MT. Shearer has in about 220 orange trees of several var ieties now about year and half from setting out. Some of the orange trees have made growth of three and a half to four feet so far this season and all are of fine, healthy color, with large leaves and are as fine sight in tree growing as the most fastidious or chardist could wish. The trees passed last winter without as much as losing a twig and are now hardy and covered by line foliage that insures their future. Between the rows of oranges MT. Shearer has planted rows of other fruit trees, to be removed on the growth of the orange trees to good size, so that the two acres he now has i'll fruit will ultimately be fine orange orchard. MT. Shearer is a veteran orch&rdist and nurseryman, and is enthusiastic in the exercise of his leisure hours among his trees. Two or three years more will make one of the finest homes for him to be found in ArizOna.-PheniX Herald.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
4 Descendant of Rrinn Born.

The police department has upon it's pay roll a patrolman named c. c. Con- molly, who is an Irish count. Connolly is lineal descendant of Brian Boru, who was one of the kings of Ireland. He dis covered his connections with the royal family from the authorities of Galway The estate, valued at e5. 5.000.0 900, has been in chancery many generations. Connol- ly has been in communication with the Irish authorities and thinks he can prove his identity to the satisfaction of the gov ernnISnt and be installed. Heis sober, steady man, and has never been known to crack a smile or joke with his brother policemen.-Los Angeles Express.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28

HE EARL OF flrE. GU, powerfully built, and athletic. He is renewed for his skill in deer stalking, a sport which obliges man to be hard, alert, agile, and capable of enduring much fatigue. Lord Fife traces his descent back to 140i He succeeded to the earldom ten years ago, being an only son. He was created an earl of the United Kingdom as late as 1885.
 In 1882 he was sent on special mission to the king of Saxony. When he occu- pied a seat in the house of commons as Viscount Macduff great things were ex- pected from him as Radical politician He used to be strong supporter of Mir. Gladstone, but of late he has become a strong Unionist.
 The earl has an income of S300,000 to S4G0.000 year from his lands alone, and besides this receives the dividends on $2, GOO, 900 of bank stock
 Old Mar lodge on the earls Deeside es- tate, few miles from Balnloral, is one of the most picturesquely situated ruins in the north. It is here every year that the Braemer gathering is held. All the men on the Fife estates, attired in their clan tartan. then turn out to take part in the Highland games.
 The earl, who is very popular, is al- ways there and entertains his guests in royal style. He has never been known to do a mean or in any way questionable action, and while by no means saint, and exposed to all temptations, his pri- vate life has been without reproach.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
GRAHAM COUNTY. Rnllntin

It is reported that about 160 per- sons have been summoned from the valley, as witnesses in the Wham rob- bery case, at Tucson.
 The casing for the deep we'll being drilled in Solomonville, by Messrs. Clemins & Gulf, arrived Wednesday, and work will be recommended im- mediately.
 Vim. Mcbride, of Pima, dug up a sweet potato in his garden few days ago that weighed 10l pounds and Mr. Mcbride says he thinks there are some in the ground that will knock the spots off from that one. Next.
 The Gila valley was blessed with the most copious rain of the season on Tuesday night. The rain fell steadily for about F hours and the ground was thoroughly soaked On Wednesday the Bowie stage was two hours late in consequence of the flooded condi- ton of the road
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28

people, causing every face to shine as the face of Moses shone, descending Sinai's steep, after his interview with Jehovah, and transforming the little woodland sanctuary into temple, quiv- ering and flashing win pentecostal fire
 Let it be remembered, too, that the poet wrote this poem actually face to face" with Death. gazing into his ''un- veiled' face only to find in it "the light that is love-" It Is, virtually, the dying testimony of the poet to the divine power of Christian faith; it is the victory song of Life over Death; it is the coronation anthem of immortality.
 CHARLES W. HUBNER.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
Small q. ldin .s.

When many farms are doubling their value every two, three, four or five years, farmers quickly perceive that they have a good thing and are pretty apt to hold on to it. Ii the latter should sell part or all of their land, what could they invest their money in that would yield such liberal returns as this same land has done and must continue 10 do? Why noth- ing.
 Wise enough to realize the fact, the ranchers of this section may, generally speaking. be expected to keep their farms except when compelled to sell It is as plain as anything can be that the era of small farms can only come with the flight of years.
 When the old ranchers who have done so much of the rough, hard work, shall have been gathered unto their fathers and their property distributed among a new generation, we may eX- pect small holdings to become more numerous, and twenty acres to be de- voted to the production of fruit and grapes where one is used for that pur- pose now. As every year few of the old pioneers drop out of the ranks, so the process of land partition is slowly, imperceptibly going on, and the con dition will be ultimately brought about which the anxious inquirers after real estate would like to see in augurated at once.
 It is urged. in deprecation of the present system of wheat farming, that d rancher hardly realizes profit there from equal to the interest on the esti- mated valuation of his farm. Grant that such is the case. But the land Is rapidly appreciating in value and the aggregate returns from grain sales are considerable. Therefore he is con- tent to let well enough alone. There will come a dispensation of small farms. But, until the period which interests us shall arrive, the enter prising ranchers of the Salt River valley, who, though starting on noth- ing, have amassed fortunes in the face of great difficulties and made this region to blossom, may be expected to manage their affairs without outside advice and according to the dictates of their own sweet wills.-Phenix Gazette
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
Hydraulic Rams.

Very few persons understand the method of raising water by the use of the hydraulic ram, though there are many places where they can be prof. tably employed. The invention is an old one and apparently comes near perpetual motion. The ram itself is a pear-shaped iron cylinder, placed in the ground at depth sufficient to pro- tect 1t from the effect of frost in win ter. The spring Or well which sup plies the water is situated at some fall of one foot for every eight feet of perpendicular height to which the wa ter is to be carried For instance, if it is necessary to force water up 8 hill to the house, which stands forty-eight feet above the spring, the fall must be at least six feet from the spring 10 the ram. The horizontal distance has no effect on the calculation, and it is of ten carried hundred of feet, and in some cases over a thousand. The principle on which the water is forced up is by compressed air. The water passes from the spring in pipe, say two inches in diameter, against a check-valve which is lifted up by the force of the water until it reaches a certain point, when a portion of the water is crowded by it's own weight into the ram until the air is so compress ed that it discharges itself into small pipe, say half an inch in diameter, which runs up the elevation to the barn, house or wherever wanted. In we'll constructed rams the power has been found to be about two-thirds of the energy of the falling water Wher- ever small quantities of water are need ed, this way of supplying the want has been found to be very convenient. The only thing that seems to stop the working Is failure of the water sup ply. Night and day, year after year, the little air engine works away, need ing no rest, oil or wind, simply water, and that in abundance. One in Nor folk Co.,. Massachusetts, has been in operation for many years and is still at work supplying the owners house and barn with water To one who has never seen its workings, 1t is very in teresting. No visible power in sight the little valve raises to its proper ele- vation, remains there an instant, then drops to its base of operations, only to start upward again which is repeated continually.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
YUMA COUNTY.
lSentinel.l


 A fine United States flag with first class pine flagstaff will be erected on the public school grounds immediately upon arrival from California.
 The Farmers Irrigating Canal on the North side of the Gila river Is in successful condition, carrying an abundance of water The completion of this canal means another source 0. wealth for Yuma county.
 L. c. Moreland, Superintendent of the St. Louis Placer Mining Company was in town on Wednesday and stated that his company would soon have a large force at work on their valuable mines at Laguna and Gila City.
 Now, after years of advice publish ed by the Sentinel concerning the pla- cers around here they are to be work, ed. Let the good work go on. What is the matter with the Plcacho, and South Gila City ground and the coun- try around and back of Ehrenberg Gold is to be found, and in paying quantities. Capital and labor com bined if used with ordinary intelligence in these placers would make big win ming.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
COCHISE COUNTY.
IProspector.l


 It is rumored that NJ. B Clapp will be brought to Tucson to testify against T. L. Stiles, assignee of the Tucson and Tombstone banks; of the latter of which, Clapp was the manager. There may be chance of getting another dividend
 The information is gleaned from the journals of the Council and House of the last legislature that the Governor sent message to the House on the 9th day of March in which he said : "Thus far but two bills have reached the executive desk" As all bills and acts approved after the third of March are considered by many legal lights, null and void, there is a chance for attorneys to grow sleek and fat during the next year or two.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
She Talked niHerentlr.

My love was a maiden once fair to see But now she's doctor of high degree; She was once as sweet as a maid could be And this is the way that she talked to me: "Yes, dearest Charley. l long to see The day when your proud little wife Tn ba Your love is the sunshine of fife to mem Oh, dear little womanly maid was she Three years waited at her decree As happy as mortal on earth could be; Then called at her office" my love to see And this is tie way that she talked to me: Elevator labii superioris, Iter tertio, ct anchylosis Minini digiti, splenic cirrhosis Gluteus, hallux, aortic throm bosis Adnfundibuium, sphenoid ct antrum Hernia, calculus, hystero-tantrum, Thoracc expansion and forced respiration. Gouty diathesis, likewise amputationm Ten minutes sat ere rose to flee As near insane as man could be; breathed one word it began with d, And then in plain English. Good night" said
 she.
 My love was maiden once fair to see, But now she's doctor of high degree; And an old maid doctor she'll always be If she talks to all as she talked to me
 New York Sun
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
People Who Harm a Town.

Those who oppose improvements.
 Those who show no hospitality to anyone.
 Those who treat every stranger as an lnterloper.
 Those who oppose every move which does not originate with themselves.
 Those who oppose every public en- terprise which does not appear of per sonal benefit
 Those who contribute nothiRsto the social, religious educational ofbenevo- lent enterprises of the town, and talk discouragingly about everything that is started.-Ex.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
THE EARL OF FIFE.

In Marrying Him the Princess of Wales
 Will Make a Decided Departure.
 In marrying Princess Louise. the eldest daughter of the Prince of Wales, the Earl of Fife makes a radical change in the hitherto existing order of things. Never before in the history of Great Britain has royal princess in the direct line of succession to the throne married a man of business. Should Prince Ed ward and Prince George of Wales die the crown would fall to Princess Louise, and the Earl of Fife would find himself in position similar to that of the late Prince Albert.
 The earl is a man of 35 years, and typical Scot. He has the fiorid bronze complexion and the blue eyes and brown
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
IN MEMORY OF HAYNE.
A PICTURESQUE LITTLE CHURCH
 ERECTED AT GROVETOWN, GA.

It Is the Work of an Association Of
 Ladies in That Place. Who Have Been
 Greatly Assisted by George w. Childs
 nnd Other Benevolent Northern Men.
 'The Church of the Heavenly Rest" is the name of beautiful memorial chapel recently completed at Grevetown, O. lumbia county, Ga. A marble tablet, coon to be placed on the wall, will bear the following inscription: "This church is built to the glory of God and in mem- ory of Paul Hamilton Hayne, poet. Christian, philanthropist"
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
Spontaneous Combustion of a Man.

Twelve years ago last month, in peculiar and horrible manner i'll San Francisco. The writer believes that full and succinct account of this rare accident has never been given to the public the proprietor of the es- tablishment in which it occurred keeping the facts from tue reporters for fear of hurting his trade. They are about as follows: James Harley, the victim, had just recovered from an attack of delirium tremens. He had been a regular sot and was thor oughly soaked with alcohol. His last attack of the Jim jams" was the third he had undergone within few months. On the morning in question he had started on another spree. At about II o'clock in the day he had about all the liquor on board he was able to carry. Stepping into a saloon on one of the principal streets he called for I swing of bug juice," which was promptly refused, the bartender noting the condition of the man and remem- bering his late battle with the snakes. Harley scowled and turned to the gas jet to light his pipe. A second later there was drunken moan, flash of alcoholic flame, and Harley fell heav- fly on the floor, his head and neck yelled in smoke, while blue jets of flame were issuing from his ears, mouth and nostrils. AS soon as water could be procured (water was commodity rather scarce around such places) 1t was dashed into the sufferers face, not in time, however, to save his life. The face was as black as that of a negro. The ears were charred, the inside of the mouth black and the tongue roasted to crisp. It was horrible and uncanny death one for which a duplicate would be hard to fnd.-El Paso Liar.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
Judoe Lewis A. Groff who was an

Judge Lewis A. Groff, who was ap- pointed commissioner of the land office, was born in Washington, Ohio, December 3, 1S41. In 1867 he was admitted to the bar and immediately afterward commenced practice in the city of Toledo. He at once became a prominent figure in politics, and cor- tinued as such until 1870, when he removed to Lincoln, Neb. In 1871 he came to Omana where he has since resided. Although strong republi- can he was elected district judge in 1887 on a non-partisan ticket, and has since mostly attended to all criminal business in the district.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28

hair which are the characteristic points s in tn e make up of a Scotchnan. His face and features are strong and in t e ellig e Il t, h is manner a little shy, but sympa- thetic. He is of good stature,
 broad shoulder
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
Notice To Creditors.

E,sTATEoF JAMES McGoyERE, DECEASED. IT. Notice Is hereby given by the undersigned administrator of the estate ofJemes McCovern ing claims against the said deceased. to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within fouc months after the first publication of this notice Owl Heads. the same being the place for the transaction of the business Of said estate, In said County of Pfnal.
 D T. ELMORF. Administrator of the Estate of James McGov- ern, deceased
 Dated al Florence, the 18th day of August, 5
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28

Some men experiment with adver- Using as the Indian tried feathers. He took one feather, laid it on the board and slept on it all night. In the morning he remarked: "White man say feathers heap soft; white man fool. FIX.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
MARICoPA COUNTY.
IPhenix Gazette.l

There are large number of new houses going up in Phenix, and the demand far exceeds the supply. This speaks well for our city's progress.
 Chief Engineer Robinson, of the A. T. < s. F. system, was compelled to leave headquarters before any decision had been arrived at in reference to our northern road, and went to Albu- querque to settle the strike. The diff ticulty now being settled he will re- turn and complete arrangements.
 The Salt river valley has sufficient land and water to maintain popula- ton of 100000 people. The Salt river valley is one of the few sections of the entire arid belt that has steadily gone forward without interruptions for the past five years. Other sections have boomed and boomed, but the end came and with it disaster, but Phenix and the rest of our beautiful valley has never once relinquished its hold on the tough end of the tow line. It takes something besides brass bands and buncombe to build up and main tain country, and that something we have got.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
MT. Luce of Salt Lake Gets His Money.

As we stated in the Salt Lake Tribune Henry Luce, the proprietor of the Mint Saloon, was the lucky holder of one-twentieth part of ticket No. 58,607 in The Louisiana State Lottery, which drew the second capi tai prize of $1O0,O00 at the last draw ing.-Salt Lake (Utah) Tribune Aug. 10th.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
lPhenix Herald

Visitors to the Slocum orchards, two miles north of town, on the Black canyon road, say the pear trees are loaded down with large, delicious fruit. The peach and apple trees are also bearing heavily Grapes are abund- ant and water-melons make the color ed brother think of his old "Virginny" home.
 Freighter Jim Black and son are in town again for stock supplies to the Congress mine. Affairs there are said to be booming One hundred and thirty men are employed and over $500 daily is paid for labor and run ming expenses. The new railroad will send that camp and Phenix both sky ward in unparalleled prosperity.
 J. c. Mccoy, special agent of the Treasury Department, arrived from Fl Paso Tuesday Yesterday he had Deputy United States Marshal Slank ard seized thirty-six head of cattle and one horse, on suspicion of having been smuggled across the Mexican line without paying duty. Agent Mccoy returned yesterday to the La Oso GUS tom house, via Tucson, and the stock will be held here for further orders.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
Stage EiDess

 TEXAS AND CALIFORNIA STAGE co. DAILY LINE OF STAGES, Between Casa Grande and Florence, carrying s. Mail and Wells, Fargo & Co.'S
 EXPIRES Grande 5a.m. Florence F n Connecting at Florence with GLOBE and FLORENCE STAGE LINE Leaves Florence daily at p. m. for RIVERSIDE, DRIPPING SPRINGS, PIONEER
 and GLOBE. J. c. LOSS, Ag't Casa Grande.
 VIM. E. GUILD, Ag't, Florence
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28

Fresh supply of apples, lemons, Cal ifornia cheese and flour at the Flor ence Bakery.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28

Dancing pumps and fine slippers for sale at Wildman Co.'S.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
Jollnstown Pictures.

It was not so great disaster as the flood at Johnstown, Pa, but still they had plenty of water when the cloud
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28

She-An extremely bright men are awruny couceited anyway.
 He-Oh, don't know; I'm not.-Harvard Lampoon.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28

DHYSICIAN & SURGEON. l Office at residence, Main Street, Florence, A. T.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
A. G. WILLIAMS, RECORnFR OF pTNAT f,OT-NTx-

\ NTLES EXAMINED AND ABSTRACTS MADE \ Highest price paid for Juror's Certificates and County Warrants
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-09-28
NUMBER 26
H. N. ALEXANDER,
pr. ALBERT s. ADLER

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW n Irvine Building. Phenix. Arizona