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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-10

Miss C.-We have arranged to enter tain our friends with a series of tableaux representing the special days in our cal endar. They will now be given.
 The tableaux should be arranged be- hind curtain in rear of group already on stage. As the curtain is drawn Un- cle San's guests may express their won- der in pantomine in different ways, They should group themselves so as to see the tableaux, but not to obscure the view of audience. As the scenes are being repre- sented, other guests may enter, if the number of those who take part and the size of stage will permit. They should go up in groups or singly, greet Uncle Sam and Miss Columbia quietly, and then step aside to look at tableaux. There may beseveral Italian bootblacks. dressed raggedly, with torn hats, faces darkened and backing boxes slung over shoulders, an Italian woman with bundle on her head, Chinaman with pig tail and the usual costume, etc. If other natiopalities cannot be represented, let more Ger mans, Scotch, etc., come in.
 The tableaux of the holidays should be presented in the order of their dates, be- ginning with New Year. NEW YEAR.-A young lady, elaborate ly dressed, receiving two gentlemen. Table of refreshments in rear.
 WAsHNGToN's BIRTHDAY. - Boy de claiming, pointing to picture of Wash ington hung with flags.
 ALL FOOLS DAY.-Man with placard "April Fool" pinned on back of coat. Boy pointing to it and laughing.
 ARBoR DAY.-Group of children plant ing young tree.
 MAY DAY.-Children with flower gar lands surrounding one on an elevated seat, who is being crowned with flower: by two girls.
 DECORATION DAY.-Group of childrer with flags and flowers following two boys who are drawing wagon full o flowers. The wagon should have tiny flags at each corner.
 FOURTH OF JULY.-A boy with smal flag in buttonhole; frecrackers in ont hand, toy pistol in the other; smal cannon near by.
 THANKsGIvING.-Ap party of people a dinner.
 HARVEST HOME.-Group of boys ant girls carrying fruits and grains.
 CaRIsTNAs.-Santa Claus in the act o filling row of stockings.
 ANNIE 1. WILLIS.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-10
Rather Inconsistent.

The rapid investment by English men in American industries has fright ened some of the aged and weak minded Americans into the belief that they are greater curse with their money than the pauper labor of Flu rope without any. An amusing ex- ample of the inconsistency of their argument was witnessed on Sunday last Two gentlemen were returning from church and talking on the sub ject of English capital investments in America as they slowly walked down Fremont street. q tell you," said A, "a stop must be put to this wholesale purchase of our factories and brew cries by English, we have capital enough at home" Of course B agreed with him perfectly. A little further down the Street, c, prominent mine owner of this city met them and after passing the ordinary greetings, the conversation turned upon the state of affairs on the hill. "I tell you," said c, "there must be change of owner ship before the mines will ever go be- low water level" "I understand" said 4 "that an English syndicate is trying to purchase the Grand Central properties" "I hope they wilP' said B, "I will give half the real estate I own in Tombstone if they will purch- ase it." and the blarsted Englishman was taken to the heart of the big land owner when he thought he might profit by the embrace.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-10
Child Drowned.

The youngest child of Mir. and Mrs. c. w. Lemon was drowned in the ir- rigating ditch near their house on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Lemon was preparing 10 give it a bath and it playfully ran out to avoid it. It was missed few minutes later and no trace of it could be found about the house. Search was instituted along the ditch and at last the body of the little one was found nearly half mile below the house, in the water. The funeral took place at the family resi- dcnce at ten o'clock yesterday morn ing. The little one was named Charles was about Q year and a-half old and had but 8 short time ago recovered from a very serious illness. The sympathies of the entire community are with the afflicted parents in theil sad bereavement.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-10
Terrible Fire.

Spokane Falls, W. T., dispatch says: The entire business portion of this city, covering nearly forty blocks was destroyed by fire last week. The fire broke out at p. m., in frame block near the depot. The water pressure was weak and flames spread rapidly, sweeping the.entire block in less than half hour A high wind sprung up soon aftel the fire started, filling the air with burning embers, and starting fires in seI erIl places ill ad- joining blocks. The Pacific Hotel was the first valuable building to suc- cumb; the Russ House also burned like finder The fire communicated with the Northern Pacific passenger and freight depot, burning them 10 the ground. The Northern Pacific rail ways loss is estimated million dol lars. The Mayor ordered buildings to be blown up with giant powder and about a dozen large structures and other small ones were blown up. Every business house in the city, in cluding eight banks, all the hotels, bakeries, and every newspaper in the | OIeJ CAOCpO UllC hOhlGH, AS OtSlIUy 6u. Loss is estimated at from thirty 10 forty million dollars. Three persons are probably fatally injured by jump ing from windows. All provisions in the city are lost.
 Helena, Mont.,-The business dis trict of Spokane Falls, which was burned out last night, extended about seven squares in length. It was solid ly built up with brick and stone structures, the cost of which varied from $25,000 to $35,OO0 each. Ten banking houses, five hotels, opera house and many wholesale establish ments, doing business estimated at half million dollars each, were situa- ted within the district described. The estimate of thirty million dollars loss it is believed here to be exaggerated
 Half that amount thought to be nearer
 the exact figures Insurance unknown.
 Best information here is that no large amounts were carried Chief losses, as nearly as can be learned, are as follows: Holley, Mason, Marks & Co.,,
 wholesale hardware, $125,O00; the
 Great Eastern, wholesale and retail
 dry goods, $100,000; Mason, Smith E Co.,, $4O,O0O; Pacific Hotel, $40,000; Grand Hotel, $40000; Hyde Block $75, GOO; Washington Block, $65, 900; Frankfort Block, $125,0 600; Tull Block, $75,000.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-10

U. S.-Good evening. But you mis- take. am no lord. . Lord-What do they call you, then?
 U. S-Just plain Uncle Sam. And this is Miss Columbia.
 Lord-So you are not even lord Have you no title?
 U. S.-Do you think that want one when the greatest American that ever lived refused to accept a crown and kingdom when he could have had both? No, sir. ''An American citizen" is the proudest title that citizen of these United States craves.
 Lord-May ask, sir, what your pol icy is?
 U. Sour policy is peace. A kind providence has cast our lot on portion of the globe sufficiently vast to satisfy the most grasping ambition, and abound ing beyond all others in resources which only require to be fully developed to make us the greatest and most prosperous people on earth.
 Lord-Well, well. This is a strange country. think I'll go back to my land ed estate in England when my trip here is ended. I did think of settling with you, but America is not like old England.
 Enter an Irishman dressed as laborer, who says:
 Sure, it's glad I am to mate yez to- night, Uncle Sam and Miss Columby. Me ould woman tould me ye would be havin' so many foine folks here that cudn't git in, but tould her we wuz all invited.
 U. S.-Yes, indeed. How do you like America?
 Irishman-Its the foinest counthry iver set me two eyes on. I kim over list in toime to see the cintinnial parade and moighty foine it was. But will ye let man ax ye wan question?
 U. S.-Certainly, certainly.
 I.-Tell me where ycz got yer flag the purtiest banner that flies.
 U. Sits origin is not exactly known but we like to think that it's design wa. ! taken from the skies above us. One o i our citizens has said: "All nations have taken the design of their banners iron natural objects. Egypt took an eye Rome an eagle, England lion, som' mountains, some landscapes, and all SC lected objects of nobility or grandeur corresponding to the degree of intelli gence existing in the nation. God hat flung his banner over the world, bu
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-10

mems eyes were not turned up ward, and it hung there unnoticed until Columbia joined the nations when, looking up to heaven aud worshiping God in the faith of the Pill grim fathers, she saw that banner and transferred it to the earth. With gor- geous red he had striped the morning and evening, and tinted the clouds be- tween, so she striped her flag with red at it's top and bottonl-its morning ano evening-and put in five red stripes be- tween. He had painted the dome of the sky with blue; she caught the color and transferred it to her union, prefguring that the dome of her Federal Union should be as indestructible-no matter what storms might rise within it-as the very dome of heaven. He had spangled the sky with splendid stars, and she, plucking them from the constellation of Liberty, threw them on that field of blue, and hers, too, became the star spangled banner"
 As he finishes speaking Miss Columbia continues with these words of Henry Ward Beecher: "The American flag has been the symbol of liberty, and men re- joice in it. Not another flag on the globe had such all errand, or went forth upon the seas, carrying everywhere, the world |, around, such hope for the captive and such glorious tidings. The stars upon it were to the piniDg nations like the morn ing stars of God, and the stripes upon it were beams of morning light. Let us, then, twine each thread of the glorious tissue of our country's flag about our heart strings; and looking upon our homes, and catching the spirit that breathes upon us from the battle fields of our fathers, let us resolve, come veal or woe, we will, in life and in death, now and forever, stand by the stars and stripes"
 l Five children then come in Ghey may be the same group that entered with Miss Columbia), carrying flags. They recite each one verse of O. w. Holmes "Union and Liberty" to be found in his poems or in the "Holmes Leaflets" As the refrain is repeated all wave flags. 1 The last line, "Union and Liberty! One evermorel' should be given in concert. Then the five children again leave stage.
 
 much wrapped in furs as the weather will allow. After the usual greetings Uncle Sam asks him how he likes Amer ica?
 Russian-I am deeply impressed with two things here-the spirit of liberty and the feeling of patriotism. Both are universal.
 U. S.-Yes, they are, and as you are to become one of us, let me quote a favor ite passage about liberty: ''Liberty is a solemn thing; a welcome, a joyous, a glorious thing, if you please, but it is a solemn thing. A free people must be serious; for it has to do the greatest thing that ever was done in the world, to gov ern itself"
 A French boy comes in, poorly but neatly dressed. He bows gracefully to Uncle Sam and kisses Miss Columbia's $ hand, saying: Pardon, Monsieur and Madame, for entering your fine company,
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-10
NIotherly Devotion.

The late Queen Mary of Bavaria is said to have been as warmly devoted and blindly obedient to her son, King Lud- wig II, as she had been to her husband, King Max. From the day of his acces- sion, she looked upon him more as king than a son.
 A story is told which shows how dearly mother and son loved each other. They were gazing out of one of the windows in the frescoed hall of Hohenschwangau with one of the finest views in the world before them-the green Schwansee in the foreground, the pine clad hills reflected in it's pure surface, and above all, the noble mountains stretching on every side. The king drank in the wild beauty of lake and mountain, and raised his eyes to the sky. The queen, who never scared too high, gazed with delight at an imposing pine which lowered high above the window at which they stood. Sud- denly the queen exclaimed: "What a glorious Christmas tree this would make if we could decorate itr'
 The king passed his hand over his eyes, smiled and kissed her. That was in August. In December he expressed a wish to spend Christmas at Hohen- schwangau. The queen, always willing to do what he wished, followed him thither On Christmas eve, with loving care, she decorated little tree, and, as in the days when she was mother of 20, she rang the bell to call her children. The great event of the evening seemed nvaY tIa Iierbta yvara bIOyvn o,1t uba0 suddenly a gong sounded, King Ludwig took his mothers hand, and, leading her to the window out of which they had gazed together that morning in August, he pushed back the shutters and disclos- 1 ed to her astonished eyes the gigantic tree lighted with a thousand wax can dies, which burned bright in the frosty night and were reflected in the snow and icicles on trees and shrubs around.-Lon- l don Globe.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-10
EpOcfl.

The transition from long, lingering and painful sickness to robust health marks an epoch in the life of the indi- vidual. Such a remarkable event is treasuredin the memory and the agen- cy whereby the good health has been attained is gratefully blessed Hence it js that so much is heard in praise of Electric Bitters. So many feel they owe their restoration to health to the use Of the Great Alter ative and Tonic. If you are troubled with any disease of kidneys, liver or stomach of long or short standing you will surely find relief by use of Electric Bitters. Sold at 50 cents and $1 a bottle at Thomas F. Weedin's drug store.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-10
Died.

In Round Valley, on Thursday after noon, August Sth, Mrs. Catherine Silent departed this life at the ripe age of SS years. She was born in Baden Baden, Germany, November 2d, 1901, and came to America with her family in 1852. She was resi- dent of Delaware, Ohio, 8 years and came to Florence two years ago to re- side with her daughter, Mrs. Nicholas White. She was the mother of thir- teen children, only two of whom are now living-Judge Charles Silent formerly Associate Justice of the Su- preme Court of Arizona and now a resident of Los Angeles, Cal, and Mrs. Nicholas White, of Florence. She leaves large family of grand children and great grand children by whom she was highly esteemed. She was de vout christian and an active member of the Catholic Church. Her remains were brought to Florence Thursday evening and conveyed to the residence of her grand daughter, Mrs. Matt. Cullen, from which place they were taken to the Catholic Church at four o'clock yesterday afternoon where the funeral services were held. A large concourse of friends and relatives were in attendance and followed hel remains to the new cemetery where they were inferred.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-10
The Snecter Chest

An undertaken in Madrid, who lived over his shop, one night gave grand ball. At the height of the festivities a gentleman in full evening dress joined the company. He danced with the host ess and her daughter; he danced with the guests. He seemed to enjoy himself thoroughly. The undertaken thought he recognized the face. but didn't like to be rude and ask the strangers name. By and by all the guests departed and only tho unknown was left.
 Shall l send for cab for you?" said the host at last.
 "No, thank you; I'm staying in the house."
 Staying in the housel Who are you, sir?"
 "Why, don't you know me? I'm the corpse that was brought ln thls after noon."
 The undertaken in horror rushed to the mortuary chamber, where in Spain it is usual for the dead to be removed. The coffin was empty. His wife and daughter had been dancing with corpse
 But it turned out that the gentleman had only been in trance and had sud. denly recovered. Hearing the revelry above, and being possessed of a keen though ghastly sense of humor, he had got out of his coffin and joined the fes tive party. He was presentablc, for ir Spain the dead are generally buried 1T full evening dress.--New York Herald
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-10
The Business Boomiue.

Probably no one thing has caused such a general revival of trade at Thomas F. Weedin's drug store as their giving away to their customers of so many free trial bottles of Dr. Kings New Discovery for consumption. Their trade is simply enormous in this very valuable article from the fact that it always cures and never disap- points. Coughs, colds, asthma, bron- chitis, croup, and all throat and lung diseases quickly cured. You can test 1t before buying by getting trial bot tie free, large size $1. Every bottle warranted.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-10
A : 8 asuraI Incubay or,

An idea of the warmth" of Phenix can be obtained from the following, clipped from the Gazette: George Luhrs, of the Commercial, was not en- gagged in the incubating business, but he gets there just the same Yester- day morning he purchased several dozen eggs from a rancher, and in the afternoon, some seven hours later, several frisky chickens were skipping around the kitchen hunting for a mother-the result of his fresh egg purchase of the morning. George says if be can secure more eggs from the same source he will change his bill of fare to read: "Chicken, boiled, poached, matched or unmatched, with or without the shell."-Phenix Ga zette.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-10

THE appointment of Joseph H. Kib- bey, Esqr, of this place, as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Ari- zona, vice w. w, Porter, whose term has expired, is one of the selections of the president that will give complete satisfaction to the people Of this dis trict. Mir. Kibbey is thoroughly qualified gentleman in every respect and in political matters an uncom promising republican. The people of Florence are particularly jubilant that they will haze a gentleman on the bench of such unimpeachable integrity, firmness, ability and industry. MT. Kibbey will earn merited laurcls upon the supreme bench of Arizona.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-10

THE Tucson Citizen has changed front on the question of the coming Constitutional Convention and op- poses it upon the grounds of objection set forth in THE ENTERPRIsE-inade- quate population, unnecessary ex- pense, and uselessness of the effort to gain admission into the union. But notwithstanding the cogency of this reasoning, the time has passed for argument upon the propriety of hold ing the convention. If the law pro viding for it is valid, it must be obeyed and a constitution be framed with as great care as though it will be needed, for immediate use instead of being relegated to the cobwebbed archives of misdirected efforts. Congress will admit Arizona as a state when it be- heves it safe to- do so, and the adop- tion of dozen constitutions will not hasten the time an hour We do not ex- pect much enthusiasm to be mani tested in the coming election of dele gates and we would rejoice if some fortunate circumstance might inter vene to stay all present proceedings under that unwise law.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-10
Prediction of the Largest Storm of q
 Century.

Professor Root, quite an eminent meteorologist, writes this peculiar let ter to the Republican of Canton, Mo.
 Canton, Mo-, July 16.-A great event ill meteoroiogy will take place between September 12 to 15, 1889, and is destined to be the greatest storm period that has occurred in the past 100 years, or during the present cen tury. This storm will be universal, covering every meteorological district of the globe.
 The main part of the storm will in all probability take its course along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, produc- ing terrific hurricanes, tidal waves and possibly earthquakes. The interior portion of the United States will be severely affected slso by eddies or "spurs" from the main storm, which will spread over the country in high gales and terrific storms during the passage of the main storm.
 There was time when we felt timid in publishing our great storm predic- tons but, since we have offered reward after reward to any or all who would find single failure in our predicted tornado periods, and none have come forward to claim the reward, we feel confident that our forecasts are favor ably received everywhere, and though 1t is with sorrowful feelings that we announce the above approaching dis aster, accompanied as it will be witl fearful loss of life and property, yet w' feel 1t our duty to warn the people 0 danger in time to prepare for it, anc hope the warning will be of inestima ble value to them.
 The signal service, with all its facili ties, are not competent or able to giv, timely warning, so we thought it 6cs to make the news public-the soone the better. Yours, in the interest o science and humanity.
 PROF. GEO. RooT, Meteorologist
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-10

THE alleged discovery of the elixir of life by Dr. Brown-Sequurd, the emi- nent French physician. has awakened considerable interest amongst the medical practitioners of the country some of whom are experimenting up- on it, so far with good results. The "aged physician" takes certain gland ular secretions from a healthy ami imal and thoroughly triturates the mass in q mortar and dilutes with a small quantity of water. It is then filtered and administered hypodermi- cally in the arm, and its effect is mar vicious. The patient undergoes a speedy physical change and becomes practically twenty years younger. Dr. Hammond, of Washington, states that its administration once a month will extend human life for many years beyond its allotted span. Until better proof of its wonderful rejuvcnat- ing power is produced the public will regard the alleged discovery with skep- tical interest. But it is not discourag- ing to think of the possibility of some of the "oldcst inhabitants" frisking about the ball rooms q score or two of years after proper consideration for the feelings of others should prompt them to settle down comfortably in the peaceful and unobtrusive tomb?
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-10
Fichu Jackets and Jerseys.

Fichu jackets are novel and most useful, for they can be worn over any low bodice. They are rather high at the back, but very open in front, the vandyked edges just meet ing across the bust and then receding. The sleeves are short, but very full, and exceed ingly pretty. with double edgings falling round the arm, but caught up high at the top These jackets are to be had in tinted and black lace. Some of the new jerseys, gauged at the throat and top of the arm, have @ scarf fixed and gauged on the top of one shoulder, carried across the bust and looped in large, loose bow at the side.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-10
Yuma to the Front.

Mir Geo. Duke of Yuma, is in the city. He is engaged in the real estate business in Yuma, and reports bus mess encouraging for this season of the year. MT. Duke says the people of Yuma are in earnest in the matter of gathering information for the sen ate committee. The county super visors have appropriated $1,000 and the citizen have subscribed $1 900 more to aid the matter. Yuma county ap- pears to mean business. The people propose to put up an exhibition hall and make display of Yuma pro ducts.-Star.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-10

EMPEROR WILLIAM of Germany, is enjoying the Inequalities of his grand mother, Queen Victoria, and seems to be enjoying himself and having q gay time generally. He has given his venerable grandmother the command of the First Dragoon Guard of Berlin, and if she gets out of her present job she can don a cheese knife and boss the dragons. In return the Queen made William an honorary admiral of the British navy, probably as an in- timation to go and "talk to the ma rines."
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-08-10

Harry Barnhart, superintendent of the San Pedro Consolidated Mining Co.,, is in from the Sample mines The main shaft is down 375 feet; at the 300 feot level 150 feet of drift and other development work has been done When the 400 foot level is reached it is the intention to pros pect from the shaft in all directions. Twelve men are now employed in the mine Star