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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-03

THE marriage of Princess Louise, daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales, to the Earl of Fife, was solemnized at Buckingham palace last Saturday, with regal pomp and royal ceremonial. Not the least among the interesting incidental contingents of this circumstance is the reluctance of Parliament to vote the usual royal grant of handsome endowment ac- cording to the time-honored custom. Royalty is proving to be burdensome cause of taxation, and the reigning family with it's prolific progeny draws heavily upon the public exchequer. The tenor of the debate in the Com mons upon the question of the royal grant shows deep-seated discomfort that almost reaches a repudiation oi the claims of the aristocratic paupers to public support. Indeed, the very comparison of the cost of the reignine family with that of our American presidents allowance, so openly dis cussed, is sowing the seeds of repub licanism in the breasts of English statesmen, the result of which may eventually modify their form of gov ernment to closer approach to the representative form adopted by the United States.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-03
Daniel yvekster's Winning Ways.

The following story of Daniel Webster, Illustrative of his winning personal traits, told by a leading local lawyer, is believed never to have been made public. Years ago the late Erastus Corning, of this city, as a comparatively young man, made MT. Webster's acquaintance some what intimately. AS result of the friendship it turned out the former in- dorsed MT. Webster's note for consider able sum. When the note fell due protests came to the firm and they paid the note. Knowing Mir. Webster's impecuniosity and not wishing to crowd him, they did not call upon him for security. After some years, and when it was supposed that MT. Webster's financial condition was improved, MT. Corning, at the in- stance of his firm, wrote asking Mir. Webster if he could make it convenient to liquidate the claim. The answer was a courteous note from MT. Webster mak- ing excuses that just at present he was unable to meet the demand, and ending up by pressing invitation for MT. Corn ing to visit him later, when he would probably be able to pay him, or at least to secure the claim satisfactorily.
 The firm advised Mir. Corning to accept the invitation, which he did. On his re- turn Mir. Corning came home delighted with the pleasures of his visit, and enter tained his partners with glowing ac- counts of the great statesman's hospitali- ties and descriptions of the charming in- cidents of the sojourn, in which he ig- nored mention of the business object which partly impelled the visit. Finally, after he had exhausted description of the visit, one of Mir. Corning's friends said: "Well, I suppose MT. Webster was pleased because he was able to pay the note?" Pleased to pay the note," said Mir. Corning; 'he not only didn't pay the note, but he so charmed me that he got me to sign another note for 5000, and am thankful he didn't ask me to make it 0,000, for I don't think could have resisted his request" MT. Corning is said to have had subsequent invita- tion to visit Marshfield and to have de clined on the ground that he could moi afford so expensive pleasure.-Albany ! Journal,
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-03
Wlx He Was Not There.

Sheridan Knowles had many acquaint- ances, and his memory did not always serve him in recalling their names, but, as the following incident shows, he was never at Q loss in such circumstances:
 It is said that Knowles was talking to a friend in the street, when gentleman came up to him and exclaimed, in rather an abrupt, and even angry manner:
 "Why did you not keep your promise to dine with us last Thursday, Mr. Knowles? It was distinct engagement made between you and me. You kept the rest of the compans waiting for near ly an hour. It is really too"-
 ''Me boy" said Knowles, Eye don't know how vexed I am. No, did not forget ye. Ask Mrs. Knowles if ye don't believe me. I was i'll, me boy; but it's thankful am to say am better now. Give me another chance. Name your own time. Any day next week."
 "You really will? We'll, say Thursday again; and you will not fail us? Same hour-6. Will that suit you?'
 Perfectly. Oh, you may depend upon me, never feari I'll be to the fore that day."
 With hand shake to Knowles and a bow to his friend, the would be host walked away. Knowles looked after him, lost in thought, till he disappeared.
 "That mans face is familiar to mel Dc you know who he is?" said the author tc his friend.
 "No, don't" said the friend.
 Devil take me if I do, either," sait Knowles.-Frith's "Reminiscences.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-03

ALICE EDITH DICKINSON, who figures in the Blythe estate contest as the alleged widow" of the deceased mil honaire, is quite well known in Ari- zona, where she formerly resided with her mother. Her father was a de- faulting revenue officer in Prescott, and he left the country after his crime was exposed. His wife, the mother of Agnes, afterwards married a worthless fellow known as 'Dobie Jones, and they lived for time in Globe, where they conducted themselves in a some what notorious manner. Mrs. Dick ason, or Jones, shot and killed prin- ter named Sims, at the latter place by shooting through a door into the keyhole of which she claimed he was spying upon her privacy. This was eleven years ago, when Gila county formed portion of Pinal. Hon. P R. Brady was then sheriff and it fell to his lot to convey the woman tc Florence where she was kept under guard until her trial came on. She was acquitted through some means not remembered, and left Arizona. Alice Edith was at that time a sprightly Miss of twelve or fourteen years, and her career of adventure and intrigue had not commenced.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-03
Lucky Southerne rs.
A LUCKY LADY.


 "Yes, sir; have received the coin, and shall apply it to good purposes" replied Miss Annie Dawce, of Strawn, Texas, to our reporter. Miss Dawce was the fortunate holder of one fortieth of ticket No. 61,605, which drew the first capital prize of $60O,OO0 in the drawing of The Louisiana State Lottery on June 18th. Miss Dawce modestly stated that she had been investing in the monthly drawings for some time with more or less fortune, and had always felt confident of win ming one of the large prizes. "I repre- sent in this ticket" she said, "a pool of seven, who are equal sharers in my good fortune" The following named ladies and gentlemen comprise the ''lucky seven," each of whom received $2,l4l.10 paying the expenses of col lection: Miss Dawce, Mrs. J. J. Coe, J. $. Crouch, John Grant, J. M. Bull lard, J. s. Hapgood and w. B. Dowell. All of the parties are connected with the Bridge Department of the Texas X Pacific R. R.-Weatherford (Tex.) |
 FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR ONE l Fifteen thousand dollars in return for the expenditure of one dollar is not bad investment, as all will admit and that was the good fortune that befell our young townsman, Mir. Felix | Hitler, who held one-fortieth of ticket No. 61 ,6O5 that drew the capital prize of S60O,O0O in the June Drawing ot The Louisiana State Lottery, and hi: share thereof, $15,000, was promptly paid to him through the Canton Ex change Bank.
 As regularly as the months rol round the papers chronicle the gooc fortune of those on whom the fcklt goddess bestows her blessings througf the agency of The Louisiana State Lot tery. This is not the first time win ming numbers have been held in oul town, but so large an amount as tha won by MT. Hitler has not heretofor, come our way. We congratulate ou townsman on his good fortune. Tn next drawing will take place on Tues day, August 13, the capital prize beini $3OO,OO0. Will some lucky Cantonial score another winning? Who cal tell? Tickets can be had by address ing NJ. A. Dauphin, New Orleans La.-Canton (Miss) Citizen.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-03
Travelling Electric Light,

A travelling electric light has been used in Germany with much success. The arrangement is very simple one. A dynamo, with an engine to drive it, is mounted on wagon, something like that of a steam fire engine, containing boiler, fuel box and water tank, com plete for a nights service. A supply of wire and a number of poles correspond ing to the number of arc lights required, are added to the equipment, which is then drawn by pair of horses to any de- sired place. On arriving there, the poles are set up where required and stayed with wires fastened with stakes driven into the ground; the lamps are then hung to them and properly connected, and the engine is set in motion. The lights immediately kindle, and from one to fifty lamps can be operated, accord ing to the power of the machine. As the lamps can be suspended anywhere, and are not affected by wind or rain, the advantage of the apparatus to contrac- tors and others who have to carry on night work is apparent.-New York Commercial Advertiser.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-03
In a New State.

Driving over the prairie yesterday came across an old man sowing his wheat It is no offense to introduce yourself out here-the people are sociable. stopped him when he got to the end of his TOW, and asked him how long he'd been in Dakota.
 "I ben in Dakoty," he said. "goin' on tight year."
 "Where did you come from?"
 ''I was born in Vermont, but I kim here from Wisconsin"
 "How much land do you own?"
 ''Jest one square mile."
 "How much did you own in Wiscon- sin?"
 Two lots in a buryin' patch"
 "How much wheat did you raise last year?"
 "Air you buyin' wheat?"
 No, but I'd like to know, if you don't mind telling"
 "'Tain't no secret raised crap of 2,600 bushels"
 "What'H you sell your farm for?'
 Air you buyin' property7'
 "No, but
 70, 1 got my price. Anybody who pays me $l5. 900 down kin hev my farm. ' "How much money did you have when you came here?"
 "I he'd my things to set up housekeep- in with and $50 in money which bor- ried. didn't sell my lots in the buryin' groun'. Cor. New York Tribune.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-03
That's What.

A telegram from Fl Paso to the St. Louis GlobeDemocrat contains the following intelligence which will be of interest to our readers:
 During the past ten days there has sprung up a phenomenal and unprece- dented demand for copper properties. The demand reaches from Texas through New Mexico and Arizona, and the mining people are greatly puzzled over it. Old, neglected cop per claims that have lain idle for the past eight years are being placed on the market and sold at good prices At Washington Camp in Arizona, yes terday, ten old copper claims were sold for $100,000 cash.
 Information from Clifton and Tomb. stone, Arizona, is most favorable to silver mining and reports increased activity in mining circles. ."-Prospect- or.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-03
The Verdict unanimnus.

w. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, testifes: "I can recommend Electric Bitters as the very best remedy. Every bottle sold has given relief in every case. One man took six bottles, and was cured of rheumatism of ten years standing" Abraham Hare, druggist, Bellville, Ohio, affirms: "The best selling medicine have ever handled in my twenty years experience is Electric Bitters." Thousands of others have added their testimony, so that the verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters do cure all diseases of liver, kidneys or blood. Only half a dollar bottle at Thomas F. Weedin's s Drug Store.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-03
Whale with Green Peas.

There are obvious difficulties in the way of selling whale over tho counter in a fshmonger's shop. Nevertheless, we may yet see bits of whales being thus purchased and carried away. There was a time in merrie England when whale with green peas was considered a deli cacy. History, it is said, repeats itself, and some of us who now strut the stage of life may, ere we die, indulge in the same feast.
 In Barbados, when obtainable, the flesh of the humpbacked whale (NIegap- terra Americana) is eaten by all classes, being preferred to beef, which is there tough. A South Sea harpooner will tell you that, excepting the delicacy of a draught of the yellow, creamy milk taken from a freshly speared she whale, whale fins properly cooked are the great est of conceivable dainties
 A single cetacean, it is estimated, will supply 800 pounds of extract, and a pound of extract makes 100 pints oi nourishing soup. Thus it can easily be seen that one whale is capable of satisfy. ing the hunger of 90, 600 persons, if they were content to have a meal of whale soup alone. An average whale convert ed into extract would suffice for the daily dinner of a man all through his life, ever if he lived to the age of 40. As he would not be likely to accomplish that feat there would be plenty of whale over fol breakfast and supper, when-as he migh be expected to tire of soup-the cetacear might appear on his table in the form o outlets, or mipce, or even risoles.-Med | ical Classics.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-03
John Keelys $ Power.

Mime. Blayatslly makes a startling statement in the second volume of her theosophical book, the Secret Doctrine" upon which she is now working. John Keely, she says, is in possession of the wonderful occult force which the adopts have, and his motor is that and nothing more. The force is in Keely and insep- arabic from him. It will die with him. If Keely was allowed to use this awful power, as the adopts use it, he could blow Philadelphia to pieces by lifting his hand; but the guardians of the force watch him closely and see that he does not use it for harm. Wayne Mac Veagh, who is Keely's counsel in his suits with the motor stockholders, was sent advance sheets of this part of Mme Blavatslzy's book by St. Louis theoso- phist. In concluding his letter of thanks, he said: "You and ], my dear sir, both know that Hamlet was right, and that there are stranger things in this world today than you or I will ever know."- St. Louis Globe Democrat
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-03

THE seizure of British schooner engaged in seal fishing in the Behring sea, by an American cruiser, has pro- duced wild excitement in Canada, and the press of Montreal demands inn mediate action on the part of England or Canada for it's release and the pay ment of full indemnity by the United States. Our Canadian neighbors should not become unduly heated over the little affair until the full cir cumstances are known. Should it de- clare war upon us it would be very sad-for Canada.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-03
Drowned.

A Denver dispatch dated July 22d says that: A party of surveyors, headed by Frank M. Brown, left here May 23d, for the purpose of exploring the Colorado river, with the view of building railroad by that route to the Pacific Coast. To-day the follow ing telegram was received from the expedition:
 Kanab, Utah, July 22-President Frank M. Brown was drowned in the Colorado river, in Marble canyon, July 10th, by boat being capsized while running the rapids. He was thrown into whirlpool, and was unable to get out of it, while the other man in the boat with him was thrown into the current and carried about six hun dred feet and landed. All the other boats of the expedition went through the rapids safely, and my boat reached the point where Brown was drowned one-half minute after he sank for the last time. Five days after, while working our way down another rapid boat was driven against a cliff, and in pushing it off it was capsized and two boatmen, Peter M. Hasborough and Henry c. Richards, were both drowned before assistance reached them. It was impossible to recover any of the bodies.
 Signed ROBERT B. STANTON. Chief Engineer
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-03
A Woman's Discovery.

"Another wonderful discovery has been made and that too by lady of this country. Disease fastened its clutches upon her and for seven years she withstood its severest tests, but her vital organs were undermined and death seemed imminent. For three months she coughed necessarily and could not sleep. She bought of us a bottle of Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption and was so much re- lieved upon taking first dose that she slept all night and with one bottle has been miraculously cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz" Thus wrote w. C. Hamrick, of Shelby, N. C.,-Get trial bottle free at Thomas +. Weedin's drug store.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-03

Gately's Universal Educator and Business Guide is solid, carefully prepared and thoroughly useful book It gives in clear and brief form, everything which person would or dlnarily care to know and for which they would generally consult an en- cyclopedia, form book, or some, tech nical work on special science. It is a book of reference, dictionary, text book and business guide all in one, and it's l,2OO pages are profusely illus trated with colored maps and good en- cravings. It consists of three vol umes bound in one. Vol. 1 contains an account of the plants and animals ot the earth, its surroundings, it's form ation and its principal minerals and metals; a history ofits peoples and a popular treatise upon law. Vol. II includes a treatise on the science of numbers; instruction in all kinds of drawing; an article upon agricultural chemistry and the plainest and most practical treatise of physics and me- chanics ever issued; and an article upon family medicine, covering more ground than any other single book. Vol. III relates principally to busi- ness, social and domestic subjects complete instructions are given in penmanship, photography, book keep. ing, dress making and millinery, and the household department with its practical cook book and numerous re. cipes is sure to interest every house wife.
 It is sold only upon the subscription plan by the J. Dewing Company, S15 Market St., San Francisco, Cal, who offer liberal terms to agents and are now receiving applications for terri tOru
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-03
rntemperate Use of Coffee and Tea.

Intoxication may ensue from drinking either tea or coffee. There has existed for several years in London club of newspaper reporters, which meets every Saturday night for the purpose of in- dulging in tea drinking; it's members not infrequently become intoxicated. Cases of delirium tremens from the use of tea have been reported. The poisoning qualities of tea are most apparent when it is eaten. When first introduced into England, about the year 1865, it was served in bowl like spinach, as an arti- cle of food; and the effects of eating it were such that, for long time after ward, it was considered to be deadly drug, and it's sale was regarded as dis reputable.
 Those who chew dry tea leaves extract from them the alkaloid, which is very powerful poison. It first produces a pleasant exhilaration, but it's subsequent effects are sleeplessness, delirium, an un- natural state of mind and abnormal de- sires. The habit seems to be most in- dulged in by servants, who, having the tea caddy at their disposal, sometimes help themselves from it, pinch at a time. The smell alone of coffee, when it is stored in great bulk-as in the hold of ships-produces deadly nausea, dizziness and faintness. When cargoes of coffee thus slowed become shifted in storm, one of the most dreaded duties of the sailor is to go down into the hold and re- store them to their places; the boys and weak stomachs find it impossible to keep at work above half an hour.
 The habitual coffee drunkard has thin features, a drawn and wrinkled face, and grayish yellow complexion. His sleep is troubled with anxious dreams His pulse is weak, frequent and com pressible. It is asserted that coffee more frequently injures peoples eyes and ears than does either tobacco or alcohol Il does not produce absolute blindness ol deafness, but very annoying disturb ances. That coffee is the cause is seer from the fact that when it is left off tht trouble ceases. The symptoms of chroni, caffeism, or coffee drunkenness, are los of appetite, insomnia, trembling of tn lips and tongue, dyspepsia, neuralgia pain in the stomach, giddiness, convul sions and obstinate constipation.-Bosto Herald
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-03

THE fact that English syndicates l have for some months been making heavy investments in American en- terprises has led to more or less spec uiation as to the reasons for such Q general influx of capital, and the pal- tisan press of the country has endeav- ored to advance political argument as the cause. Those of free trade pro- chvities have asserted that it argued better financial opportunities in q free trade country to accumulate wealth when such vast sums seek invest
 ment here, but this logic is untenable for the reason that these investments are eagerly sought in nation holding to protective policy. On the other hand the proteciionists claim that our system affords more profitable field for capital, and from common prem ises widely divergent conclusions are reached. The secret of these invest ments has finally been made public, and 1t reveals a business foresight and sagacity that looks to the new world for safety from the crumbling mon- archies of the old. An English solicit or in Washington, who is connected with some of these syndicates, says that it is not altogether English capi- tal that they are operating with, bat the money comes from all sections of the continent for the purpose of being invested in American enterprises. He says; "There is widespread impress sion throughout the money centers of Europe that the whole continent is drifting in the direction of war. This idea is growing rapidly, and is causing the withdrawal of money from enter prises throughout Europe. It ex- plains the reason for the great indus trial depression which has prevailed for some time, and which seems to be on the increase rather than on the wane. Capitalists are looking for something which will be safer than European stocks when this time shall come, and they are sending their money to this side of the Atlantic in order to be prepared when the crash comes. This explains talk often heard now of English syndicates in- vesting in all sorts of American en- terprises." The matter therefore is one of far deeper significance than a mere question of political advantages, and it signifies a widespread belief that amongst the tottering thrones the accumulations of individual wealth is unsafe and it is seeking means to "hee from the wrath to come" That an asylum is sought within the Unit. ed States as aifording a degree of safe ty and stability not attainable in Europe, is highly complimentary to the principles upon which our govern. ment is founded, and when the large clpitf l t' of Europe subscribe to oul political doctrines by voluntarily in- trusting their wealth to our keeping it exhibits lack of faith in the Der
 manency of empires that must event ually lead to political revolutions and all their attendant uncertainties and temporary chaos. Capital is proverb tally timid and requires strong incent ives to withdraw from it's accustomed channels to seek new connections, anG there are undoubtedly strong ground. tor the movement that is almost as cunning the phase of financial stam
 pede from the old world.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-03
PrOpOs8IS.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Supervisors of Pinal county for the necessary repairs to the Gila river bridge at Florence, and for the construction of the new road from Florence to McLellan's wash, on the Casa Grande road, according to plans and specifications in the hands of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors All bids must be presented on or before August 26th, and plain ly marked with the nature of their bid. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids,
 By order of the Board of Supervisors of Pi- nal county. VIM. E. GUILD, Clerk