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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09

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 suiaet t.iii.g l,su.....I Cd tilc uGu~is- win dow pane. It was picture of his hay farm in Sonora township and the huge barn on the river bank. Looking closer he saw men and teams at work bal ing and storing hay. In an in- stant one corner of the huge building gave way, crushing in with a distinct sound. The judge was much startled, but the picture then vanished. Believing that he had been dreaming, he gave little thought to the occurrence, but noted the hour when he had seen the vision in the glass Arriving home he was met by MT. Benner, who said noth- ing. Judge Edmunds asked him how things were on the farm, and received the reply that they were "all right, ex- cept that one corner of the big hay barn had crushed in." Upon comparison, it was found that the accident occurred at the precise time and in the exact man. ner depicted in the vision in the car window, hundreds of miles away. Judge Edmunds does not pretend to explain this singular incident. As to the truth of this story, no one who knows the judge will for an instant doubt it.-Nau- 700 Qlls.) Cor. St. Louis Globe-Demo-
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09

A CURIOUS story comes from Wash ington concerning the shrewdness of the new postmaster general, Mir. Wan amaker, with the fund he raised fer campaign purposes. It seems that the money did not go into the National Committees treasury, but was kept separate. MT. Wanamaker, so the story goes, raised a subscription fund of $45O 900, for which regular shares were issued. One-half of this sum was spent on the election where it would do the most good. The other half was used to make bets on the election, the odds being always in favor of Cleveland. Alter the close oi the election the shareholders obtained back the full amount of their original subscription, with about 30 per cent profit. The speculation was paying one,
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09
The Territories.

There evidently is desire in Con- gress to hasten the end of the exist ence of all territorial forms of govern ment, which at best are cumbersome and tentative. Alaska, perhaps, ex- cepted, it cannot be long before all the Territories will be in possession of population and wealth sufficient to entitle them to statehood. Utah alone has a leprosy in her blood which makes the territorial condition need
 ful as measure of quarantine. No other territory has radical taint, for the objection made to the large pro portion of alien blood in the popula- ton of New Mexico is more spacious than sound there is no continuous efflux from old to New Mexico, and there is a continuous efflux from the well-settled states of the union.
 Under any conceivable circumstanc- es New Mexico and Arizona are sure to be Americanized in the course of years, and the course will be shorten ed greatly by the admission of the Da- kotas, Washington and Montana to statehood. The admission of Indiana hastened that of Illinois, the admission of Kansas hastened that of Nebraska and the admission of Nebraska stimu- lated immigration to the Dakotas. l There is an intimate connection be- | tween the conversion of territory to state and the accelerated progress of neighboring territories. The desire for absorption of territories into states is marked by the introduction of bill to the Senate by MT. Platt, of Con- nectlcut, for the admission of Idaho and Wyoming, and of one to the House by MT. Springer, for the admis- sion of Wyoming and Idaho. Mr Springer's measure either goes too far or not far enough, for if Arizona be admitted New Mexico should come in also, and if New Mexico be unready 1t is doubtful if Arizona be fit. Be sides which there are treaty condi- tiOns which are said to forbid the cary ing of two states out of these territor- ies; but there semes to be.no good req son against the admission of the two territories as one state. As to the tv- northern territories, the date ol their statehood cannot be far off They are growing fast, and are not tc be hindered from growing faster; they have every requisite of greatness climate, soil, mines, forests, and rail way systems. Either of them is bet ter fitted to the wants of a hardy anc prosperous people than is Denmark or Norway or Sweden, nor are Arizo ga and New Mexico less adapted to civ ilization than many parts of Spain Portugual and Algeria.-Chicago In
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09
R. c. & G. W. BROWN.

~TnE need of Florence and the val Icy m which it is located is, above all things else, connection with the rail road systems of the country with low CT rates and more expeditions trans poriation. The productions of the valley are constantly increasing but the farmers hesitate in extending them beyond the actual demand because oi the lack of rail transportatinn. The advent of a new railroad would stimu- late them to plant large orchards and vineyards whose products could be ex- ported, for our earlier season and full ly one days travel nearer the eastern markets give us percepible advant- age over California. Aside from all iis other conyenicnees railroad will bring many travellers to our doors who would not otherwise visit us, and among them some will find the con- ditions suited to their taste and will invest here. Our people shoald take an active interest in promoting any and cvc-v railroad enterprise that may possibly come this way, and exert every proper influence to induce them to build to Florence. Our local trade is constantly increasing and with hun dreds of thousands of acres of new land coming under cultivation and great mines being opened all about us we can see bright future for the place and profitable carrying busi- ness for a railroad The Chicago & Rock Island Company is now seeking a route for an early connection with the Pacific coast and one of it's direct ors, now in Phenix, will shortly visit this place to gather statistics and the proper data on which to base calcu- lations as to the best route to select With little effort we ought to be able to show to him the importance of g connection with this place and, if pos sible, the additional advantages to be derived from route up the San Pedro by which an outlet can be had for the vast mining interests in that direction The coal fields in that neighborhooc may present additional inducements for the selection of this route, and al together the unlimited resources O the country which such road would traverse are deemed of sufficient mag nitude to command the attention o the railroad builders.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09
Unto This Day,

If one loves half hour of quiet med itation, withdrawal from the pomps and vanities of life, an awakening of the higher thoughts, he should visit the great picture of Munkaosy, "Christ Before Pilate." Every face'and figure is impres- sive; the rabble thirsting for human life, the solitary, sympathetic woman, the scheming, vindictive high priests, the stern and pitiless Pontius Pilate, Jesus of Nazareth, friendless, forsaken, supreme dignity in his attitude, a di- vine resignation upon his noble brow.
 We see at tho tirHt glance that it is useless to hope for justice or mercy from ti,at tribunal. and this feeling increases in intensity the longer we gaze into the hard. cruel f.scei surrounding the Christ. Away with him. condemned before he is heard by that voice of the people which ia rot the voice of God. Sublime sacri- fee for an unworthy worldi As we leave this wonderful picture. looking backward again and again, and find our selves ky the closing of a door trans planted from the First to the Nineteenth century, we arc haunted by a conscious nesG that the spirit of the cruciiixion has come dow:n with us through all these centuries
 There Is not year, there is scarcely a day, but that some innocent soul is bounded to the death by the voice of the people. Circumstances furnish the vic tim, public opinion usurps the place of judge, accusor and witnesses, the thoughtless people take up the cry, Away with him. the cross is laid upon his shoulders, it is finished, and the inul- titude goes it's way. This is the fact to be remembered, that the spirit of per secution still lives; that by our careless words, our lack of sympathy, our blind adoption of current ideas, our fsiluro to speak out bodily for the right, we en- courage and support this spirit. "Christ Before Pilate" carries this lesson, that though he died for the remission of oul sins, there are many for which we our selves shall be held personally responsi ble.-Ida Harper in Indianapolis Journal
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09
women's Figures in France.

In any assemblage of French women, from ball in the Faubourg St. Germain to bal de ropera, the number of ad- mirable figures is very striking; the face may be positively common, but the figure is nearly sure to be superb. The wasp waist so much affected across the Chan nel Is apparently confined to fashion plates designed for exportation. The un- wisdom of tight lacing is evidently not more perfectly appreciated than it's un- siahtliness, though the relations of hy- giene to beauty are thoroughly under stood With this excellence of figure gen erally goes corresponding excellence of carriage; in this respect the skill with which the Louis Quinze heel is circum- vented is beyond praise. And with re- gard to the tact and taste displayed in the garb which decorates this figure and carriage, the world is, suppose, as well agreed now as in the time when the eu- press set it's fashions for it in more in exorable way than the women of the present republic can pretend to. France is still, if not the only country in the world where dress is an art, at least the only one where the dressmaker and the milliner are artists.-W. c. Browneu in Scribner's.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09

THE present session of the Arizona legislature will expire by limitation on the 22nd day of this month, leaving but eleven more working days in which to complete its labors. Up to the present time the sesslon has not been prolific of good results and the antagonisms engendered by the early combinations entered into upon local issues are now crystalized into a for midable obstacle to much needed leg islation. We hope, however, that the remaining days of the session will be devoted to the necessary work mapped out and that all other considerations will give way to desire to accomplish some general good for the Territory
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09
A Strange Vision.

A great many strange and decidedly remarkable events have transpired in and about the famous old Mormon town, and many occurrences, to this day unex- plained, have become matter of history. Possibly one of the most remarkable in- stances of mind reading that has ever come to the knowledge of the people here was related by Judge George Edmunds, a prominent attorney of this state, who now has his residence at Carthage, the county seat of Hancock county. Judge Edmunds was resident of Nauvoo dur ing the Mormon era, and was well known to Joseph Smith and his apostles. Pos sibly no other man is better informed on Mormon history than Judge Edmunds. At that time, as yet, the judge owns several extensive farms in Sonora town- ship, near Nauvoo. They are operated entirely by trusted overseers. Immense quantities of hay are grown and shipped by river to southern points.
 One summer, not many years ago, Judge Edmunds was hastily summoned to New York city. At the time his men were baling hay and storing it in huge warehouse near the river bank. Henry Benner, for many years faithfal em- ploye, was supervising the work. The judge proceeded on his journey, trans acted his business, and was en route home He was sitting in a Darlor ca1
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09

THE Chicago Inter-Ocean is thor oughly in harmony with the dispo- sition of congress to admit ss states all the territories whose conditions ap- proximate a standard qualifying them for self-government-and, in the main, its position is correct. Its suggestion to admit Arizona and New Mexico as one state is, however, re- pugnant to the wishes of the people of both territories, each of whom ex- pect to make such rapid material pro- gress during the next decade as to en- title them to separate statehood. Ari- Eona is rapidly becoming American ized and its increase of population comes principally from the east. The native element is gradually receding as political factor and is unable to keep pace with the march of progress. The resources of the territory are ample to maintain a flourishing and prosperous population exceeding in numbers that of many of the older states and within very few years it will be prepared to enter the union as one of the most promising of the new states. To yoke it to New Mexico with its aboriginal customs and crude civilization, would be 8 misfortune that approximates calamity. Our peo pie are as ambitious, intelligent and refined as those of the older settled states and their great desire is tc erect here a commonwealth that vii add to the greatness and glory of the American union of states, when it en- ters therein.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09

THE new presidential cabinet nom- nations were sent to the senate Tues day morning and were promptly con- tirmed. They are: Secretary of State, James G. Blaine; Secretary of the Treasury, Wm. Windom, of Minnesota Secretary of War, Redfeld Proctor, of Vermont; Secretary of the Navy, Benj. Tracey, of New York Secretary of the Interior, Jno. w. Noble, oi Missouri; Postmaster General, John Wanamaker, of Pennsylvania; Attor. ney General, W. fl. H. Miller, of In diana; Secretary of Agriculture, Jere- miah Rusk, of Wisconsin. The Pres. ident did not, as many Arizonians seemed 10 think he would do, appoint Governor for this territory before selecting his cabinet.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09
Didn't Know His Own Brother.

Yesterday morning J. H. Gulliford, of the Elephant Feed yard, was sent for port haste with the message that there was man at the yard that wanted to sell him some hay. That's the man I'm looking for" said John H.. eff there is any man on top of the earth whom l would kke to see it is a man with hay to sell" He found the stranger and struck bargain. The man with hay to sell wanted Sl0 to bind the bargain. This was refused, but a compromise was effected and S5 was paid on account The man was about to walk of, telling Mir. Gulliford that he could whistle for his hay. Then the boys laughed, as boys will, and John thought he was sold and felt like he had let bird go. Then 8 good look at the stranger revealed the fact that he was brother who had come over from Prineville on a visit They had not seen each other for fourteen years. Mir. Gulliford, of Cook, will re- main few days, but will not sell any hay.-Pendleton (Ore.) Tribune.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09
The Hatless Lady.

A young woman made her way to her seat past all the people in the orchestra seats of the Lyceum theatre night or two ago, attracting unusual attention, because she had left her hat in the ladies' room. She was young and plump, and had raven black hair that fell in a clus- ter of tight ringlets over her brow. She was not particularly good looking. Her face was too strongly marked and full of strong character to be femininely beauti- full. One of the habitues of the theatre determined to find out what the other ladies had said of her in the buzz that greeted her appearance, so between the acts he asked every man he knew what the lady he had with him had said when she saw the bare headed leader of that fashion which all men dream of, but scarcely hope to see established. These are the comments he got:
 "My wifo say she must be fast" :" She looks like a baSoon'' r'y girl
 My companion says, If she wants to attract attention so badly, why doesn't she wear trousers, like Dr Mary Wallrer?' ' '.Shos got pretty hair: that's why she does it. ."
 .Eeil, she must want to make show of herself"
 .r Deep in their hearts every woman in the house e,iyies her her pluck for con- ing in that way. fer is right, and il only somo swells would do 1t we would ali be glad to leave cur hats of"
 The uttercr of this sentiment. So dis metricelly opposite to all the others, was a young married woman, the wifo of g music publisher. When the theatre goer heard this. he took the publisher over to the hotel across the way ant said, ''I want to drink your health You've got the best woman in tha' theatre. New York Sun.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09

GOVERNOR ZULICK has interposed his first veto of the present session ol the legislature. He disapproved of the Concurrent resolution providing for an investigating committee of the prison and university affairs. The resolution was subsequently, passed over his veto by the Council, but failed by one vote in the House. The Council and House are said to be at loggerheads over leg islative matters and neither branch is willing to make overtures looking towards harmony.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09

CANADA is growing weary of it's American colony and bill is now be- fore the Dominion parliament that elassifies among e1traditable offenses such crimes as larceny, embezzlement and obtaining money, or goods, or valuable securities under false pre- lenses. This is somewhat unpleasant for our wandering cashiers and prom ises to interrupt their picnic, but how must our own people feel about it who will be obliged to keep the thieves at home and under lock and key?
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09

TIE Sunday Rest" bil has p9esed the Council and is now before the House of the Arizona legislative as- sembly, with fair prospect of becom- ing law. We have not seen copy of the bill and cannot, therefore, speak knowingly of its provisions, but its intent is evidently the recognition of the first day of the week as sacred holiday, and to force by legislative en- actment all people, irrespective if religious belief, into an outward sem blance of observance of its sanctity The fact is incapable of successful con tradiction that the Sunday observed to-day Is not the sacred Sabbath upon which the Holy Writ requires all peo- therefore no hoier than any of the other secular day. The seventh day, or Saturday, is the day we are com manded to remember and keep holy, not the first day of the week. But this question is ignored by the promo ters of this entering wedge of the coalition of church and state, and the argument used Is the moral effect of such Sunday observance. We are fully alive to the importance of culti- vating the moral sentiment of the peo- pie to the highest possible plane and are always ready to lend our best ef. forts to the attainment of such a re. suit, but we protest wiih all ou1 strength against a statutory enslaving of the conscience, and particularly upon basis so false and untenable as that which claims Sunday to be the biblical Sabbath we are commanded tc reverence. Why not compel the ces sation from labor upon Thursday ol any other secular day, for it can bt done with equal propriety and sup ported by the same argument? W, do not believe the Sunday Rest" bil 10 be just or even legitimate subjec of legislation. It is based upon a fals, hypothesis and is repugnant to tn, religious freedom guaranteed by ou national constitution and it ought no to become law.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09

THE legislature has memorialized Congress to reinstate Capt. Vim. Har- per as Captain in the army, from which position he was cashiered upon nor truthful. MT. Harper has since exhibited sterling qualities as private citizen and seeks restoration to his former rank simply as a vindication of his character. His military record is an honorable one and in common with all his acquaintances in Arizona we sincerely trust his application will re ceive the consideration it merits at the hands of congress.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09

The Parnell branch of the Irish Ma tional League will this week submit to President Harrison and Secretary Blaine a resolution adopted by it this afternoon and which will be sent to every branch in the United States u g. ing joint action by Congress, reque st ing the State Department to demand of the English government state
 ment of how it has carried on its spy system, military and otherwise, in this country. This action is based on the testimony of Dr. LeCaron before the Parnell commission. The resolution alleges that spies paid by Great Britain are now employed in the government departments and in the United States army, which IS equivalent 10 a declar- -f ...n. oI...~e. o
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09

WE observe that considerable ill., temper has entered into the scramble for the patronage to be dispensed by the new administration in some of the Heading" towns of Arizona, and a personal bitterness has crept into the canvass that is neither dignifed nor commendable. The parable of the loaves and fishes is totally inapplicable when the political multitude is to be fed, and there are precious few rem nants to be gathered up after the feast is ended. The yard-square ap- petites for seven-by-nine banquets of pap are alarMingly numerous, and many an unappeased dusdenum will be girded up to conform to their starv. ation diet with degree of disappoint l. ment the general public would them selves feel were they admitted a; guests to the official trough. The "home rule" policy bids fair to become strangled by its own greed.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09
A Mater Park.

Buffalo is inaugurating striking nov it is to be park composed mostly of water. It can be reached from the heart of the city by water, and will be mostly a lake, with islands. The largest island will be connected with the shore by a bridge, but boats will be the chief means of conveyance. Instead, then, of driving and riding, the main attraction will be the opportunity for boating. In the win ter, of course, it will be skating park. The idea is good one for all cities that have swampy and wet neighborhoods. Instead of leaving them as hopeless and poison breeding nuisances turn them into health giving parks.-St Louis Globe Democrat
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09

THE inaugural address of President Harrison is a very conservative and dignified expression of his views upon the chief topics of national import It is thoroughly American in its spirit and exhibits familiarity with affairs of statehood that bodes great good for the new administration. The address was well received by the pub, lie and the press of the country, with out political distinction, all commend it's words of wisdom.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-03-09


 A CAAal q innoIenL A@erc4a 1ce. without possessing single evil intent beyond the harmless mission of mak- ing more palatable the great South American cocktail, is exciting an in ternational disturbance that bids fair to become sufficiently warm to melt an iceberg. Under treaty stipulations 1t was being discharged at a seaport in the United States of Colombia. a country celebrated chiefly for a big national debt and ipecac, when it was seized by the authorities because an exclusive franchise had just been awarded local firm to manufacture that frigid luxury. The superservice- able official was not content with violating solemn treaty, but he as stunned to defy all the coercive power of the American eagle to alter his un- lawful fiat. The circumstance is now the subject of diplomatic discussion and if the Colombian government re fuses to make proper reparation, that load of ice promises the paradoxical consequence of making things red hot in that little neck of tropical woods.