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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-12
Avoiding Unwelcome Callers.

A Philadelphia business man has hit upon novel scheme for avoiding un- welcome callers. He has placed de- tective camera directly opposite the door of his office. When a visitor enters. the office boy, bright lad and well schooled in the diplomacy of his profession. turns the knob and takes an instantaneous photograph of the intruder. This is developed and forms one of collection of undesirable visitors, which is kept in book for the boys instruction in tho future. People who come to waste others time, collectors with bills that they wish paid and the thousand and one
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-12

ThE identity of the author of the celebrated Murchison letter that pre- cipita' ed the recall of Minister West by England, has been revealed, and it duplicates no persons other than it's writer His name is George Osgoodly, of Pomona, California. Murchison is a family name attached by marriage, and was used to conceal the identity of the author.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-12
Looks
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NFOSSl "You will excuse me, gentlemen, for giv- ing you but one verse, as 1 want you to at tend the reading l shall give in the hall to- morrow night. Admission only 50 cents have one other here, entitled, 'When Bill Turns Jnck,' part of which will recite: When the stock Is in the stable and eyer'thing's been fed, And ell them kind Q chores done up and the wood ttroued in the shed, I'm mighty apt to slip acrost to Bills to have some fun, And rnoSt sen'ly we play euchcr till the clock strikes one; I've allils handled paste5osrds in easy sort O way But when t comes to Bill, Izs got iss' this srs much to say: You may pile up p'ints agln him n hold the best keerds In the peck, But yog've got to play 'ezn .aful closs
 When
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-12
Alar

Seated proposals so sepai tae county ro.d near Bfciellaas vel as per specifications on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervise ors. will be received until February 8th. The Boaad reserves the rght to reject any or all bids. All envelopes enclosing bids must have marked on the outside what the bid is for aud be in the hands Of tho Clerk on Or be- fore February eth. Wa. [. GUILD, Clerk.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-12

MR N. 0. MURPHY, of Prescott, Is announced as a candidate for appoint ment as Secretary of the Territory un- der the coming administration. Mir. Murphy possesses every essential qual- ifcation for the position and we trust he will receive such d spontaneous home endorsement that President Harrison cannot do otherwise than appoint him.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-12
A Gigantic Fraud.

The New York Evening Sun prints what is called an almost incredible tale of gigantic fraud by which the Electric Sugar Refining Co.,, has been duped to the extent of over 8 million dollars. One Henry c. Friend appear ed in trade four years ago with sam pies Of wonderfully pure sugar which he said had been refined by 8 secret electric process. He induced a. num- Der of capitalists to organize a com pany and buy the process from him Factories were erected but no one was allowed inside of them but his wife and few ignorant Workmen. In the meantime the stock of the company had been bouncing up until 1t was worth $300 per share of $l00 par value Friend then began to unload but sud denly died. Ten days ago Mrs. Friend and all who were connected with the factory disappeared. Officers of the company entered the secret chamber and found no sugar refined there at all merely number of machines used in breaking cube sugar into smaller par ticles. It was discovered that quanti- ties of refined sugar, chiefly cube had been prepared in some secret spot with chemical liquid which elimin- ated all the ordinary impurities found in all sugars. Treasurer Robertson, said: "It means ruin to us. There is no prospect of being able to save anything out of the wreck"
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-12

THE Middle and Western States are just now experiencing furious bliz- gard with the attendant suffering and casualties usual to such yisitations. The cold is intense and the binding snow renders travel almost impracti- cable. Here in Florence the roses are still blooming and ripe grapes can be nlucked from the vines. The con
 IS enough to brings thousands of
 izzard sufferers to our genial
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-12

IF Captain Dutton wants to inaugu- rate his system of water storage reser- voirs where it will do the most good he will please step this way and look at the Gila river in the neighborhood of the Butte.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-12
4 Three-Cornered Fight.

It is seldom that three different fac tions battle for the control of mine
 Such a fight is now going on for the control of the Silver King mine, whose annual election will be held in this city next Tuesday. A number of eastern stockholders compose one of these factions. The Barney and Nolle combination, who at present control the mine, form another, and within a few days past another party, consist ing of William $. Lyle, Charles H. Fish, George R. Wells and J. B. Low, known as the Quijotoa party, from their connection with the mines in that district, have appeared on the scene. The fight is evidently being made outside of the stock boards, for the price of Silver King has not nov ed much as yet. From present indi- cations a majority of the Quijotoa party will be elected The Silver King mine, whose good record is so well known, is still very valuable proper ty. Certain people believe that there will soon be quite movement in Ari- zona stocks, and that is why the Qui- jotoa people have gone after the con trol of the Silver King, although that mine is in another district-,Ex.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-12
R<.saea

Sealed propasais for building branch jail at Casa G.ande us per speciciications on file with the Clerk Of the Board of Supervisors, wifi be received until T brUary 9th. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids All envelopes enclosing bids must have marked on outside what the bid is for and be in the | nds of the Clerk on or before Feb ruary 6th. WM. E. GUILD, Clerk.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-12
Original Use of Canes.

Somebody has been looking up the his tory of canes in this country. and finds that they were originally a part of the repertory of the leaders of the church, being the principal badge of the deacon. The cane was about five feet long, and one end was embellished with a big knob, the other with feathers. When the small boy rebelled he got rap on the head with the uncharitabIe head of the cane. If the head of the family got to dreaming of the happy days in the
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-12

On this l2th day of January the flowers ara still blooming in various gardens about Florence in the open air, among them being bright roses and other tender blossoms. Our mild winter climate is indeed incomparable.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-12

COLUMBIA college pays its president a salary equal to that of cabinet officer and also furnishes him house. That is why we sing "Hail Columbia" with such appreciation.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-12

those reported. Lassiteer says before he left, at o'clock yesterday, three Mexicans were killed, and he thought he saw two more drop ss he left The Coroner, District Attorney and Under Sheriff have gone to the scene of the battle.
 Count TolstOrs Simple Life.
 During my weeks sojourn at Yasnaia Poliana. the count did no manual toll. He had not made any shoes for some time, and although he proposed blowing the field of peasant woman whose hus- band was in jail for bone stealing, he did not actually get between the stilts. He really did not seem to have sufficient physical strength to do long days hard work lie was ailing. and, as he said, rejoicing in the consciousness that every day brought him nearer to death. We were all much concerned at the evident frailty of his constitution, The previous year, when he had hurt his foot against a cart wheel. he had been laid up for months. This year he was far from well, but he refused to have any advice from @ doctor.
 Physic and the healing art he held in profound disdain, and it was an attempt to secure the advice of the first physi- clan in Moscow which precipitated the pilgrimage from Moscow to Yasnaia Poliana in the spring of this year. The vegetarian regimen which he has adopted was doing him no good. He was steadily pressing forward along the ascetic path. | Until last year he enjoyed the cigarette; now tobacco, like wine and fresh meat, | is tabooed. The son smokes, but not the father. Meat is served at dinner and supper. but he contented himself with curds, spinach or vegetables. He still | allowed himself tea, almost the only lux ury left. Like Gen. Booth, Count Tolstoi is not yet ''saved from tea" But that also will probably speedily follow the rest Of the opportunities which have been discarded in the pursuit of the simplifca- tion of ife.-W. T. Stead in St, Louis | Republic.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-12

A BIC excursion party from Boston will visit Phenix in a few weeks. They want to learn if it's climate is hot enough to raise baked beans.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-12

ARIZONA is emerging from the clouds of prejudice and will soon be- come the brightest star upon the flag of onr nnion.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-12

IT is reported that General Harrison has intimated to the Pacific coast peo- pie that their factional fight must cease and harmony be fully restored before he will consider the matter of making & cabinet appointment from that quarter. His decision in this respect will probably be made appli- cable to his Territorial appointments and local scramble for the few posi- tions at his disposal will likely lead to the abandonment of his home rule policy. Better harmonize and pre- sent a solid front in favor of Q single candidate for each office by means of a Territorial Convention of the Re publicans.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-12

SIX undertakers have been elected alderman in New York. They want to embalm the poodle.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-12

WORD has been received at Phenix that the Cuyamaca railroad now being built eastward from San Diego, is backed by the Rock Island company, and that it will be built to Phenix the present year. From this point noth- ing definite is known as to the pro- posed route. This is a matter of great importance to Florence and our citi- gems should organize and make proper representations to the Rock Island management to secure the building of the line through this place. A little earnest effort at the proper time will be worth more than years of regret over lost opportunities, and our peo- must do something in their own be- half il they hope to succeed in building upa prosperous and populous city here.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-01-12
TIE GHaaAiCLt By!LDING.

THE SAN FRANCTsC0 CHRONICLE is the first paper on the Coast in ability and in the fresh. and reliability of its NEWS Nothing that the world desiros to know Is omitted from its columns l. si.ns 10 fill every requirement of rstcl.ss paper
 lis Te eEraphc Reports the test and most re. liable, it's Lrc News the fullest and spciest. and is Editorials from the ablest pens in tho country.
 THE CHRONICLE hes always been and always will be, the friend and champion of the ,nsopls ns against combinations eliques, cJrpoFetiois, op- pressions of any kiGd. It Will be independent in everything, neutral in nothing snd impartial all parties ytt opposing corruption wherever found. and working with fearless endeayor to promote and protect every interest Of the great public whom it uerves, and on whom it depends for support.
 TEE SAN FsANEzsgG WEEKLY CH0k- ECEE. the most brilliant and complete Weekly News. paper in the World prints regularly 72 columns, eight pages of News, Literature, and General F. formation; also, magnificent Agricultural Dep neut.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-18
The Poet eray,s Unhappy Life.


 Gray's was, in many ways, melancholy life. His vitality was low, and such happi- ness as he enjoyed was of languid kind. Physically and emotioRally he was unfit to cope with realities, and this though he never felt the touch of some of the most crush ing evils that humanity sustains. He was never poor he was never dispissd, he had many devoted friends; but on the other hand he hads 8 wretched and diseased con- stitution, he suffered from all sorts of pros trating complaints, from imaginary inso fences. violent antiquities and want of sym- pathy. Fame such as is rarely accorded te man came to him; he was accepted as without doubt the first of living English poets; and he took no kind of pleasure in it. He was mortified to find himself celebrity; he refused to be poet laureate; he refused honorary degress; when at Cambridge the young scholars are said to have left their dinners to see him ss he passed in the street; it was sincere pain to him. Coop counterbalaneed his fits of unutterable melancholy by his hours of tranquil serenity over teaoups and mufins and warm coal fires, with the curtains drawn close. Johnson enlivened his boding depression by tyrannizing over an adoring circle. But Gray's only compensations were his friends. Any one who knows Gray's letters to and about his young friend Bonstetten, knows how close and warm it is possible for friend- ship to be.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-18
Monday, February IS, 1889.
PRISONS AND FREE LABOR.

PH1SONS AND FREE LABOR.
 Nothing daunted by the gloomy experi- ence of New York in abolishing prison labor, somebody has introduced into the legislature of Rhode Island petition looking to the abolition of labor in the penal institutions of the State.
 The foundation of such performances is the idea that prison labor conpetes injuri- ourly with free labor. That it does not has been often and thoroughly shown. This matter was made the subject of a special and elaborate investigation by the Federal Labor bureau under Carroll D. Wright and an abundance of facts bearing on the matter was given in the commissioners second annual report. His conclusion was that If we take the products of the country as a whole and compare with them the products of prison labor, we shall find that the effect of putting prison-made goods into the open market is too small to be appreciable. For example, the total manufactured products of the United States, according to the tenth census, amounted to $5, ,s69, ,579 ,191, and the total product of all the penal institutions for the year covered by the investigation amounted to $28, 753, ,99S. This, it will be seen, was on- ly ffty-four huadredths of one per cont. of ths total products of the industries of the country. So small measure of competition is hardly worth considering at all.
 Some New York demagoaues succeeded in getting law passed in that State which was to destroy the Competition" of prison labor with free labor. A short time ago the su- psrintendent of prisons reported that as a re- suit of the enforced idleness in the prisons of that State "there has been a distinct and positive decline in the physical and moral conditions of the convicts," that the prison CTS are "deteriorating in mind, body and ! moral stamina," and that 'sthe disciplinary and reformatory influences in the pris- ons are diminished" And the warden oi Sing Sing declared, from the result of his | observation and experience, that "nothing
 but disease, insanity and death can be ex. I pected from this condition"
 It is to be hoped that the legislature oi Rhode Island will be wiser than the legisla | turs of New York was. There is no sound ! argument in favor of supporting prisoners ir !
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-18


 "What are you doing for a living nows" was asked of young man who ordinary methods of obtaining a livelihood did not in- spire confidence or respect.
 "I am loan contractor at present." he re- piled. ''I have been six months in the busi- ness and l can honestly say that I have been successful. You wonder what loan con- tractor iss We'll, I borrow small sums of money and live upon them. The work is profitable and not too hard. Oh, no, don't exhaust my list of leaders. On the contra ry am constantly adding to it. Of course I cannot borrow from man to whom am already indebted, but before I finally part company with him I make him introduce me to at least two of his friends, so that for every customer drop I pick up 6 couple-a net gain of one.
 ''The business requires good deal of skill, and certain rules must be carefully ob- served. In the first place, never ask a man to lend ne money unless I am quite as- sursd that he has it about him. When your intended victim refuses from necessity you have lost him. It is hopeless to try him again. He thinks over the matter, because he feels more or less mortified about it, and he is sure to end by congratulating himself that he was unable to accomodate you; and when he has once arrived at that stage of reasoning you may knock him off your list.
 'When have selected my man I don't approach him as though I ana ashamed ot what am doing. I am always we'll dressed and look like gentleman, because I know by painful experience that shabbily dressed man has no chance at all as 8 borro Ker Drawing him timorously to one side and whispering your request is pretty certain to annoy him and bring denial. In such matters men are always bolder alone than when they are in company. For this reason I always saunter up to my victim when he is surrounded by his friends. He must pre- sent me to them, and if the meeting Is in barroom, as generally manage that it is, { drink is likely to follow.
 tsThis establishes a certain amount ol confidence, and when turn to him suddenly as though had just remembered my need and say aloud, "Oh, by the bye, just let me have a couple of dollars until tomorrow will you! have little account to settle down the street and I have no small bills about me, he must be a determined man if he refuses. You see, he has introduced me l to his friends, and stood before them as my sponsor, so to speak. To slight me now I witness. get the money, which am very ! careful to pay back the following day. 1 When have done this twice generally find | that the man is at my mercy. Then wait until know that his pockets are well filled when strike him to the tune of from $10 tC S25 according to circumstances. After tha I avoid him. The whole campaign usually ] occupies about fortnight, and can oper | ate in dozen fields at once; so that, 70, | see, make fairly good income.
 ''Men who are accustomed to wealth, an,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-18
MING, FEBRUARY Is, 1889.
rapidly as the peach, and will not command as good price.

rapidly as the peach, and will not command as good price.
 Gilman Marston, who has been appointed by the governor of New Hampshire to suc- ceed Mir. Chandler in the United States Sen- ate, is seventy eight years old and is still vigorous in mind and body. He has been notable figure in the politics of his State for more than forty years. For the last dozen years he has been the most conspicuous Re- publican leader in the State legislature, where he took his seat for the first time in 1S45 He was first elected to the house of representatives at Washington in 1858 and was reelected two years later. In 1861 he took command of the Second New Hamp- shire regiment, and led 1t with distinction in all the battles of the Army of the Potomac until he was promoted to the rank of briga- dier general in 1863, and resigned his seat in the house which he had held until then. He was reelected to the house after the war and served in the Thirty-ninth congress. He was much beloved by the soldiers whom he commanded in the army, and many charac- teristic stories are told illustrating his courage and his sturdy independence of char aatar
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-18
Silk Counter.

Comparison will prove the bargains below are worthy of an immediate look. Equal value was never offered before in this coun- try at the prices.
 SEC a yard for ell silk 24 inch Black Satin Rhadame; same as sold on the other side of the street for $1. 50. 30c yard for Black. Costume Velveteen, blue black shade; positively never sold under $1. % @ yard. Sl .25 yard for g inch "Shot Silk," the very latest thing, all colors; actually sold in New York at $1.75. 69c yard for 24 inch colored Silk Plusnes:
 balance will be sold at above price, other stores ask $1.25.
 Examine the Silk Novelties in stripe and brocade just received; compare prices.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-18
Cloak Room.

We are going to sell every garment in this room; have just got new carpet and are going to have every garment in the room new to match the carpet this spring. So, ladies and misses, if you are open for bargains we can say with confidence this is the place to buy S5.5o to sI2.OO Ladies' Newmarkets;
 just less than half what they cost US. SIP 50, just three Plush Jackets left; they
 sold for s27 50, $35 and $35 each; your
 choice at $12. 50. This is e phenomenal
 bargain.
 S5. .OO for Misses' Newmarkets; marked
 down from SIS. 50.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-18
Committee on Claims.

 ETIHE Committee on Claims will meet 1 Monday evening. Feb. IS, 1SS9 at o'clock in room No. 2, City Hall.
 All persons interested in the following petitions respectfully requested to appear and be heard. Of Edwin R. Whiting for damages caused by change of grade of Lamberton street. Of Mrs. Michael O'Donnell for abatement of taxes.
 Of John T. Noone for compensation for injuries received by fall on an icy sidewalk.
 Of Margaret V. Cox for injuries received by fall ing into open manhole.
 Of George w Robinson for compensation for in jury resulting from e fall on an icy sidewalk. Petition of Mrs M J. Johnson for abatement of taxes.
 Petition of Agur Wheeler for abatement of pave. ment assessment on Fair street.
 Petition of Margaret 0. Clark for extension of time for payment of 8 street assessment. Petition of Summerf1eld M. E. Church for abate ment of sewer assessments on Dixweli avenue. Petition of Lewis H. Merwin for abatement of taxes.
 Petition for abatement of assess on estate of Thomas Morrissey.
 Petitions of Jeremiah Cullen and Josephine Weile for land damages caused by closing Ferry Path
 Petition of John Ward for damages caused by overflow of water
 Petition of M. A. Hughes for compensation for iujury caused by fall on an icy sidewalk.
 Petition of Mrs. Graham for damages caused by injury by fall on Chapel street drawbridge.
 By order of the chairman J. BIRNEY FUTILE, f16 2t Assistant City Clerk
Morning journal and courier., 1889-02-18
Housekeeping Goods.

Comparison is the greatest friend we have got; it has almost doubled our sales the past week and will continue to do so. When buyers look elsewhere and examine our val ues afterwards they are free to admit the difference is much larger than they could be made to believe had they not seen the goods with their own eyes.
 SI. .OO yard for 72 inch double Damask:
 new designs, magnificent quality. Exam
 inc these, please, they are actually worth
 $1.50.
 S9. .95 for dozen full E Napkins, beautiful
 designs. extra quality goods. valued at s. 4sc for dozen Fringed Doyliss; very cheap,
 worth s211c.
 60c for dozen Fringed Doylies, must be
 seen to be appreciated; a bargain worth much more money.
 soc for dozen Fringed Doyliss positively
 worth $1.25. I0c yard for choice Turkey Red Damask
 or Cream All Linen Dsmask; either worth 2S11c. 3Sc yard for Cream All Linen Damask same as sold in this city at 50c.