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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

IF there is anything left of the ap- propriation for tine preservation of the ruins of Casa Grande after the ex- penses of getting ready to spend it are paid, it willsikely suffice to brace up the tottering walls with a few timbers, but that is about all it will do. Fully ten thousand dollars should be employed in rescuing this interesting relic.of a prehistoric age from the obliterating ravages of time and the elements.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05
Consumption Surely Cured.

To THE EDITOR Please inform your readers that 1 have positive remedy for the above named disease. By it's timely use thousands of hope less cases have been permanently cur ed. I shall be glad to send two bot ties of my remedy FREE to any of your readers who have consumption if they will send me their express and post office address. Respectfully.
 T. A. SLOCUM. M. C., 1S1 Pearl St.. New York
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05
Arid Lands.

Major Powell, of the United States Geological Survey, says that in the great west there are 100,OOO,OOO acres of land, now arid and perfectly value less, which can be made productive by irrigation. This was said in res ponse to questions put to him by the Arid Lands Commitete of the Senate; | and it is understood that the commit tee will report the advisability of Con gressional appropriations for surveys in arid districts.
 This is, of course, the first step toward the reclamation of the arid lands; but it is interesting 10 take step farther and to see what the result of the statement made by Major Pow ell may be, when the United States
 has perfected and put into operation
 a comprehensive system of irrigation.
 As the arid lands are now, they are
 absolutely of no value to anybody,
 The government could not give them
 away, to say nothing of selling them.
 It has been estimated that 1t will cost
 the United States about $10O, DOC, GOO,
 to make these lands cultivable by pro
 viding them with a regular supply of water for irrigation. When this is done the lands will sell readily at an
 average of $1O per acre, so the account
 will stand in this way: Cost of re, clamation $10O, ,O00, 900; cash received
 from sales of reclaimed land, 100, ,0OO,- GOO acres, at $10 per acre. 5000, 900, GOO; profit to the United States or the transaction, $900, 900, 900, or more
 than the actual amount of the nation al debt at this time.
 f But this is not tho best nor strong r est argument in favor of reclaimint the arid lands. If the United State should pay out $1O0,000,0OO and no s only not make profit on the lant !. but not even get back a single cent 0 Q its outlay, stlll it would be a speculf . tion for the country could well affor Q to buy cultivable land for the peopl ~ at $1 per acre. To add 1OO,O00,OO acres to the tillable land of the Uni
 ed States is to create homes for gem IT, rations yet unborn. It creates te D. ritory nearly as large as the republ . of France, which supports popul
 ton of 3S 900 ,000 people; and all tn ,s the government can get at $1 an acr 70 Certainly no other nation in the worl ,s would hesitate a moment over Il ;s proposition, and it IS not likely th' ,n Congress will haggle over it when .n clearly understands it's. F. Chron
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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

sound
 THE governor refused to iss le his proclamation calling for the election of delegates to the constitutional con- vention upon the grounds that the legislature should lawfully have con-
 vened on the 7th day of January, in-
 stead of the 21st, and all acts of the | Fifteenth legislature passed or ap2rov-
 ed after the 7th day of March-the expiration of the sixty consecutive days of its session-are illegal, nuga- tory and void. This question has l never before been raised in this terri
 tory, nor has any executive assumed
 to judge of the legality of the laws he
 has solemnly sworn to faithfully exc
 cute. If he possesses this extraordi-
 nary prerogative tbere Is scarcely
 necessity for the maintenance Of the
 expensive judiciary system. But let
 us look into the ruinOus effects of
 such a phenomenal conclusion of law
 upon poor, afflicted Arizona, that we
 may more readily appreciate the ex-
 tensive notifications of the conspiracy against the people. Nearly all the } present revised statutes of Arizona, adopted by the Fourteenth Leglsla- ture became laws afte" the expiration
 of sixty days from the first Monday in 3 January, and all but three of the acts Fifteenth Legislature would be void
 upon such ruling. We would pra eli
 callv have no laws whatever, and the ], doors of the penitentiary would bt - thrown open and alf its inmates fiber ! ated upon ,he constitutional ground = that no man shall be deprived of hi f. liberty without due process Of law
 Onr county and territorial organiz 3 ations would be sadly out of joint ano . no person would possess the least law l. ful protection to his life or property i Our revenues would cease and ou K bonded and floating indebtedness be le come worthless securities; the la' T providing for the selection of cap g. tol site in Phenix and providing to y it's improvement, already recognize N' as valid by the governor, would b .,, void, together with numberless othe IS acts affecting every vital interest oi the territory, Why even the civil al Id pointments of the governor, for whoI ~, he is perfectly willing to wreck tf 10 whole fabric of our government, ar IT. usurpers under his own, or even an
 other, construction of the laws. Tn Hs is but feeble picture of the effect de the conclusion reached by the goverI d, or in his desire to defeat the const nd tutional convention, and the inco Sr sistency of his position is shown
 his recognition of other acts of u o" last legislature that are identical A'J the manner Ol tDSII tHaOtHhOit' W II or . authority gives hi;n the power to e nv. force certain laws that suit his plei ver ure and to ignore others that are Il ,ou to his personal liking? What is re- but species of petty despotism tn
 could suggest such violation of 1 rights of the people? We do not
 1 single moment assume to believe tt
 his action in this matter is guided a particle of sense, propriety, right
 justice, and on behalf of the peo
 who bear the burden of the unnec ~ sary oppression heaped upon the mn we vigorously protest against such the invasion of their sacred rights.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

A buried city in Honduras, containing relics in profusion, has been unearthed 2JJ miles from the mouth of Partook river, among the Peyas Indians.
 In one of two stone saraophagi found at Rome, in the Pratt di Castello, the skeleton of girl was found along with wooden doll with iointed arms and legs
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

JUDGE BARNES has announced that over a month ago he had arranged with Judge J. H. Kibbey to go to Tue son and try the Wham robbery cases Of one thing the people of Tucson may rest assured: If Judge Kibbey presides at those trials exact justice will be meted out to the prisoners ac- the cording to law and testimony, no matter whose OK is gored.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05
For Sale.

A good house and lot in splendid location, corner of Eighth and Flor ence streets, two blocks east of the public school house. Lot 125x125 feet. The house contains eleven rooms, five of which are finished. The rest are under roof and partly finish ed. Inquire at THE ENTERPRISE,
 Florence, Arizona.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

WHEN Edison returns from Europe wearing all the badges of distinguish ed honor conferred upon him by the old world, he will look very much like the Country cousin," with "brass buttons all over him."
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

great wrong, almost amounting to crime, to permit the present uncertain condition of affairs to exist longer without an effort to remedy 1t, and Gov. Safford's views as briefly express ed upon this question were logical and sound.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

THE democrats of Florence are talk ing of organizing the party in this county for campaign purposes. Un- less the constitutional convention del egates are to be elected this fall, the organization will probably be put on ice to keep it over another hot and destructive summer.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

ONE of the worst, and probably the most dangerous, features of our terri torial form of government is the abil-
 ity of few persons to conspire for the
 renewal of any member of the federal
 judiciary whose official actions do not
 conform to their interests or ideas of justice. In past years the f0reshadow- ing oi an adverse opinion has been sufficient grounds for influential iti- gants to depose the District Judge re- gardless of all consequences to others, by adroit and plausible representations to the powers at Washington, and the unwritten edict still remains that jus tiee must not be impartially and in dependently meted out without their consent, under penalty of prompt official decapitation. With this treach erous sword of Damocles dangling over his head it requires brave and upright Judge to preserve his integri- ty and rectitude of character in de- fiance of the subtle influences about him, and it is far more honorable tC suffer unjustly than to bend the sup pie hinges of the knee and cowardly submit to a prostitution of the ermint ut such Il price. A formidable attacl has been recently inaugurated upor Judge w. H. Barnes, of the First Dis trict court, because of his rulings il the trials of the alleged robbers O Paymaster Wham, and the fedora grand jury so far exceeded their dut as to telegraph q request to the Al torney General of the United State for the substitution of one of the othC Judges in his place. They were cleal ly in contempt of court and might b made to suffer for their ofliciousnes but the amiable Judge merely chide and discharged them. His rulings wei fair and impartial and the attempt influence his disinterested judgmer is evidently part of political mov ment for his removal from office. BI few months ago certain prominel republican leaders openly assertt that they "couid not afford to sacl flee Judge Barnes, for he is all right the inference being that certain pro pective political suits were already
 well as decided. The imputation W abominable and, if tue, would Ina constituted sufficient grounds for Il immediate removal. Later develo ments have evidently shaken thu faith in his willingness to bend neck to galling yoke of infamy a
 they are now ready to sacrifice T only Judge Barnes, but nearly all t
 laws of the territory for their self purposes. We honor the uprig Judge for the independent stand
 has taken, and if the whole mat was presented to the Department
 Justice in its proper light, he would
 complimentcd for his rectitude
 character instead of being punish
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05
Wanted.

Position as superintendent house. keeper in hotel or on ranch by a widow of energy and ability. Refer ences at thls office. Address, NELLIE, Box 192, Sacramento City, Cal.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

Major Powell chief of the Geological survey who has been attendance on { senatorial committe on irrigation Il he west is in Chicago. He said the arid lands that can be irrigated and made productive in the states and territories visited, will amount to over one hundred million acres. The work of the committee will be the prepar- ation of a report upon the advisability of Congressional appropriation for sur vevs in the arid districts.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

MT. Edward $. Stafford, of Mime apolis, Minnesota, the representative of the American Building and Loan Association, who organized a branch in Florence, met with railroad acci dent recently, whereby he lost limb. Where and when the accident occur red is not stated.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

B. F. Hicks, rancher in Pinal val lev, near Wheatfelds, planted small quantity of cotton this season as an experiment., and with the most satis- factory results. The plants matured and bore abundantly. MT. Hicks thinks the climate of central Arizona is peculiarly suited to the growth Of cotton, in which opinion he is sup ported by all who have given the plant trial.-Silver Belt.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

A GALLUP doctor has the great mis- fortune to be named Canine. If he was not regarded as otherwise a "lucky dog" one might infer that his name is corruption of Quinine.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

The Herald gives it out cold, on the highest executive authority in the territory, that all this Wham robbery excitement in Tucson is simply fight in the democratic party to control the Mormon vote. The Mormon church wants the robbers of Graham county acquitted, and the decent democrats want outlaws convicted, no matter whether they are saints in polygamy or sons-of-guns around Cedar springs. -Phenix Herald.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05
Apaches in the Finals.

Messrs. W. W. Porter and NJ. NJ. Rice returned Saturday evening frenH a hunting and prospecting trip ill tho Pinal mountains, covering period of about ten days They found but lit- tie game as large band of Apache Indians had passed over the ground but few days before and carried of everything worth hunting. They were informed by Mir Robert Irions, at his Pinal ranch, that these Indians had shot several of his cattle and few belonging to his neighbors. Word had been sent to the agent at San Carlos, but no attention had been paid thereto. The Indians numbering about 200 are said to be without pass es from the agent, and their depreda- tions are liable to cause trouble, for the annoyance to the settlers is sorely trying their patience. Messrs. Porter and Rice located several very promis- ing gold lodges near the head of Pinto creek, and there is possible chance of their figuring as millionaires even
 tually, although they are quite retf- cent regarding their expectations.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

Heating and Cooking Stoves and
 Ranges of all sizes and descriptions i; Crockery and Queensware, Pumps, Metal Rooing-the cheapest and best in the market, agricultural Imple- ments of all kinds and everything per taining to the hardware trade, deliver ed at Casa Grande at Tucson prices by Hughes, Stevens & Co.,, Tucson. If.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05
ReulOYaI.

THE ENTERPRISE office, after to-day will occupy John Nicholas building, corner of Bailey and Tenth streets, east of Sloan & Stones brick cffice. where it will have very pleasant and commodious quarters. The friends and patrons of the paper are cordially invited to call around when the office is put in order, and swap apochryphal yarns.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

For several days past the water of the Florence canal has been running across the road some eight miles this side of Casa Grande. While the wa ter has its advantages of showing to the people coming into the county the enterprise going on, there is another class who are injured, and that is the poor freighter, who is often compelled to carry his load across the mud hole on his back in order to reach his des- tipafiop
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05
was passing through Morgan C,

was passing through Morgan Co. this state, says Mir. Ii. G. Lester of Martha, Ky, when I was taken with running off the bowels and cramping of the stomach. I stopped with MT. H. NJ. Hutchinson, at Elk Lick, who had Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and fixed me a dose. It relieved me in two minutes. Every family should have this remedy in their home. For sale by Thos. F. Weedin.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05
A hale old man. MT. Jas. Wilson of

A hale old man, MT Jas. Wilson of Aliens Springs, H., who is over sixty years of age, says: q have in my time tried great many medicines, some of excellent quality; but never before did I find any that would so completely do all that is claimed for it as Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is truly B wonderful medicine" For sale by Thos. F Weedin.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

QUITE a sensational story comes from Chicago, regarding the mysteri- ous murder of millionaire Shell, of which young Tascott was charged. An ex-convict named James Gillian is said to have confessed to the murder with an accomplice, on his death bed in the county hospital, and gave a min ute description of the crime. A Chi cago lawyer corroborates the state ment and states that he was consult ed professionally by Gillian the morn ing following the murder, the man claiming to have shot Shell in self de fense when discovered robbing his premises. The story is quite ingeni ous, but it is regarded with consider able distrust.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

Louisiana State Lottery tickets can be had of s. H. Drachman, agent at Tucson. He is also agent for Arizona of the Lottery of the Benehcencia Publica, of the city of Mexico, sound and honorable institution. Prizes paid in United States money. Write for circulars tf.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05
RuckIen,s Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and pos itively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satls- faction, or money refunded. Price 70 cents per box. For sale by Thomas F. N eelin.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05
Plant Worship.

The plant worship, which holds so prominent place in the history of the primitive races of mankind, would ap- pear to have sprung from perception of the beauty and utility of trees. Sur vivais of this still finger on in many parts of Europe. The peasants in Bohe- mia will sally forth into their gardens before sunrise on Good Friday and, fall ing upon their knees before tree, will exclaim: Il pray, o green tree, that God may make thee good" At night time they will run to and fro about their gar dens crying: Bud. O trees, bud, or l will fog you"
 In our own country the Devonshire farmers and their men will to this day 20 out into their orchards after supper on the evening of Twelfth day, carrying with them a large milk pail of cider, with roasted apples pressed into it. All present hold in their hands an earthen ware cup filled with liquor, and taking up their stand beneath those apple trees which have borne the most fruit, address them in these words:
 "Health to thee, good apple tree, Well to bear pocket fuls, hat fulls Peck fulls, bushel bag fullsl''
 simultaneously flashing the contents of their cups over the trees. The observ- ance of this ceremony, which is locally known as "wassailing," is enjoined by Thomas Tusser in his work entitled Five Hundred Points of Good Hus- baudry," wherein he bids the husband man:
 Wassail the trees that they may bear
 You many plum and many pear;
 For more or less fruit they will bring,
 As you do them waSsailing.
 -Gentlemen's Magazine Qondonl.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

Fresh roasted coffee and pea nuts, every day at the Florence Bakery.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

Col. WEIR, who achieved consider able notoriety by his alleged interview with the president and his denuncia- ton of the people of Arizona and an exaggeration of its already sufficiently bad state of political affairs, unequivo- cally denies having given utterance to the language imputed to him. As Col. Weir's veracity is abundantly vouched for, the sin of misrepresenta- ton must be laid at the door of an in- terstate liar at the national capitol who manufactures sensational news just for the fun of watching the people kick.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

The new barber shop has crawled to the top.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-05

Get shaved at the new barber shop%
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-10-03

There is a lively contest just now between
New York, Chicago, and St. Louis for the
Worlds Fair. New York's committees are
composed of men able to contribute the
amount necessary; Chicago promises to
raise at least five million dollars, and st
Louis already has a guaranteed fund of like
amount. The latter claims to have the best
site. and also that it is convenient to the
most people and adequately supplied with
transportation facilities 1t is unnecessary
to remark that the others make like claim.
Washington, however, being the Capital OF
the Nation, and the affair being a National
one and in large measure funds are to be
appropriated from the National treasury
and the Nation to be more OF less response
bic for the success of the Exposition, ap-
pears to us to be the proper place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-10-03
Our friend OF the Shepherdstown Rcgist

Our friend OF the Shepherdstown Register
not having any especially good snake story,
gives the following fish tale:
In 1880 a bass weighing about pound
was caught in the Potomac river at Shep
herdstown and returned to the water after a
small tin whistle was fastened to its tail. II
was caught again few days ago. The fish
weighed six pounds and the tin whistle had
grown into a good-sized silver horn.
We think we can vouch for the horn part
of this statement The last time wesaw the
Shepherdstown fire company parade our
friend Snyder was the custodian Of a silver
trumpet.
And our friend supplements his fish tale
as follows:
The Morgan Mercury makes the astonish-
ing claim that James Rumsey first launched
his steamboat at Sir Johns Run, and says
George Francis Train knows it to be fact
This is a mistake. Shepherdstown was the
place, and the track made in the water by
the boat could be seen until few days ago,
when food washed it away.
Doubtless the Register is correct; but we
think the Mercury intended to say that Geo.
Francis Train said that Anna Dickinson
was present and knew it to be so.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-10-03
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-10-03

a noted swimmer, in answer TO the
question "What is the best course TO
pursue in aiding people who are drown
ing," says: Take them by the back hair
and hold them at arms length. I've no.
ticsd one thing about drowning people.
When they are sinking the first time if
they see you and they rise again they
know where to grapple with you and the
result is you both go down together, with
strong probability that you will be
drowned. 1t is my advice that if you 90
to rescue a drowning person you should
swim around him and keep behind him,
60 he won't see you when he comes up
the second time. Another thing-when
going to a persons rescue try to gain his
confidence. 1t is fact that one finger
placed under swimmers body will keep
him ahoat if you can only get him to be-
lieye it."