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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12

A revolution in smelting process is promised by MT. George s. Chick, of San Francisco, who says that he has got the biggest thing in the world Of its kind. He hasn't yet revealed the secret of his process, but an expert mcnt has worked so successfully that he has organized a company that will erect $250,000 plant ill Kansas City for the treatment of ores. MT. Chick says that his process will work ali re- fractory gold and silver ores without Aux at a cost of three dollars per ton. If this is true we can at once discoB- tinue the interesting discussion of the tariff on Mexican lead ores, for we can get along without tlfem.-Los Vegas Optic.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12
A Little Angel Among ths Sinners

A minister's little daughter was attend ing her first church service, at which her father presided. She had never seen him in the pulpit before, and, on his en- trance there, her presence of mind for sock her and she piped up in a voice ex- pressive of joyful recognition: "Why! there's my papa up in that box" Averaging propriety swept down upon the little maiden, and for season there was great calm. But the services were grievously long to such a wee worshiper, and she became very restless, walking up and down the pew and signing audi ply. Mamma whispered comfortingly, "Papa's almost through, dear" where upon ensued another brief period of quiet; but it was not to last. Tired baby nature had reached its utmost limit of endurance, and, by and by, over the quiet listeners arose a little voice-clear and plaintive and coaxing-''isn't you most froo. papa%-Toledo Blade.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12

to tell falsehoodI 1 could not; would keep my eye on the baggage; would take it with me. I started, and the man, seeing mic and not understanding the purity of my motives, had me arrested" :"
 "Did you at any time take your eye off the valiseY" the justice asked.
 ''No, your honor."
 'Then, sir, think you have acted in most honorable manner. You are dis charged"
 The traveller had turned away, when, finding a man walking beside him, thus remarked: 'He is peculiar justice of the peace, I must say. He is easily inn pressed with the story of a stranger"
 Stranger" the man repeated. That fellows no stranger. He is a constable and is attached to that old rascars court -Arkansaw Traveller.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12

TIE new constitution for New Mexi- co, recently framed by the convention at Santa Fe, adopted stringent pro visions against some of the prevalent corporation abuses and especially prohibits the formation of trusts to con trol the price of any articles of con- merce. The railroads, canals and transportation companies are made amenabe to the laws of the state un- der legislative enactment, in the follow ing section:
 Sec. 7.-All railroads chartered by the state or doing business under any general law thereof and canals shall be public highways, and all railroads canals, transportation or express com. panies shall be common carriers, and the general assembly shall pass laws to correct abuses and prevent unjust discrimination and extortion in the rates of frcights, express and passen ger tariffs on the different railroads anC the charges of telephone and tele graphic and insurance companies 1T this s;ate, and enforce such laws by adequate penalties, to the extent, i necessary for that purpose, of forfeit ure of their property and franchise The question as to the existence o unjust discrimination and extortiol shall be judicial question to be de termined by the courts.
 It provides against the conso lidatiol or combination of parallel lines of rail road and charges the legislature witl the enactment of laws to revoke an, existing charter whenever the court may decide it to be injurious and un ! just to the citizens of the state. l secures perfect religious federation and removes the public schools iron all sectarian influences. Many of tn most advanced ideas of governmen are incorporated in this documen which seems, in part at least, to be aC mirably constructed.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12
4 Pair of Orioles.

Not all the time of the beautiful orioles was passed in contentious; once having placed themselves on what they considered their proper footing in the family, they had leisure for other things. No more entertaining birds ever lived in the room; full of intelligent curiosity as they were, and industriously studying out the idiosyncrasies of human sur roundings in ways peculiarly their own, they pried into and under everything opened the match safe and threw out the contents, tore the paper of the wall in great patches, pecked at the backs of books and probed every hole and crack with their sharp beaks. They ate very daintily, and, as mentioned above, were exceedingly fond of dried entrants. For this little treat the male soon learned to tease, alghting on the desk, looking wistfully at the, little china box whence he knew they came, wiping his bill, and, in language plain enough to bird stu dent, asking for some. He even went so far, when 1 did not at once take the hint, as to address me in low, coaxing talk of very sweet and varied tones. Still was deaf, and he came within two feet of me, uttering the half singing talk, and later burst into song as his the dispenser of dainties. 1 need not say that he had his fill after that.-At- lantic Monthly,
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12

TIE petition drawn up and circu- lated by few democrats, who con stitute the movement" praying the supervisors to call an election for dele gates to the constitutional convention. receives quite a number of signatures, just like almost all petitions usually received, and in this instance there are many of the signers who can give no other reason for doing so other than a desire to please a personal friend
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12
ElDeDSy.

This remedy is becoming SO well known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise A purer medicine does not eXist and 1t is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of the Liver and Kid -neys, will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and other affections caused by impure blood. Will drive Malaria from the system and prevent as we'll as cure all Malaria levers. For cure of Headache, Constipation and Indi- gestion try Electric Bitters-Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money re- funded.-Price 50 cts and $1C0 per bottle at Thomas F. Weedin's Drug store.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12
The future of Arizona at the present

The future of Arizona at the present time of writing, has better outlook than ever in the history of the Terri tory. The great cattle interests hare grown wonderfully during the past few years in spite of every obstacle, until to-day we stand second to none as beef producers, and as farming country we are without peer. This fact has been fully demonstrated in the fertile valleys of Maricopa during the past three years, and to day there are farms in the Salt River valley that cannot be exce,led, in point of pro ductiveness, by any in the west. Our mineral interests have also assumed a healthy glow, and where the maraud ing aboriginee used to swarm and plunder, will be found the honest countenance of the toiling miner, and the fruits of industrious labor. Ari- zona has only lately emerged from the black pail which so long oyerspread her fair domihions-the Indian ques- tion-and henceforth will be witness ed tide of prosperity OCT her soil of wealth such as she alone can war rant.-Citizen.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12
R. c. X G. W. BROWN.

THE Tucson Citizen is informed by an employe of one of the contractors for furnishing supplies to the pgniter tiary that the bills of h;s firm have been duly audited by Auditor Hughes md the warrants disposed of at par to the National Bank at Phenix ;also that other bills of like character have been disposed of. This is certainly the best evidence that efforts are being made to rectify the wrongs that have atfiict- ed the public, for this turn of affairs is of very recent occurrence. The board of prison commissioners were unable, a short time ago, to obtain any relief for the contractors supply ing the prison and the employees of that institution and, in reply to an inquiry of Chairman P. R. Brady as to the price of territorial warrants, the National Bank of Arizona, of which the Territorial Treasurer is director and which institution is the deposi- tory of tho Territorial funds, stated that it would pay face value for old warrants but did not handle the new ones. This circumstance plainly shows that at the time the statements were made public of the non-payment of these bills that they were cold facts. That the faults arc being remedied is matter of congratulation, and it demonstrates the power and force of truth when candidly expressed, as THE ENTERPRISE has endeavored to do, in correcting public evils. As we have before had occasion to say, the people do not care fig whom the executive chooses to select to the various ap- pointive offices of the Territory, SC long as public affairs move smoothly along and the interests of the people are not permitted to suffer. There is scarcely an appointee of Governor Wolfley whom we do not count among our personal friends, and the success ofour vigorous exposure of the schemes that were bringing unmerited censure upon them is the fruit of friendly act that alike just to the people. Now let the question of the dual official, be speedily determined by the courts and all will be we'll. At present botl factions seem equally timid in taking the initiative step to decide the mat ter.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12
Cure for Rheumatism.

The following, taken from an ex- change, is given for what it is worth. Its simplicity and cheapness is cer- tainly recommendation for a trial of it by those who are suffering the bangs of rheumatism
 "A Brooklyn gentleman who had suffered from rheumatism for four years, and what time he was out Of bed was obliged to uee crutches, and who was cured by the following simple means, begs those who suffer similar ly 10 try it:
 "It costs only few cents," says he, "and will cure the worst case of rheum- atism that can be imagined. Let the affected part be exposed to the heat of the stove until the skin begins to redden and smart. Then rub with the hand until the heat is distributed over a large surface. Continue 10 do this for five minutes, and bearing as much heat as possible without blister ing. Have ready at hand mixture composed of one teaspoonful of finely pulverized table salt, thoroughly mix ed with one teaspOonfu1 of molasses- golden syrup. Apply this mixture as salve to the affected part after the skin has been well reddened and rub bed with the hand No matter how long the infammatory rheumatism has existed, almost instant relief will be felt. Continue the treatment every day, and at the end of week a per manent cure will be effected. Mean while the patient should take inter- nally, four times day, a mixture com posed of two drams of wine of colchi- cum, two drams iOdide of potash and one pint of water. The dose is one teaspoonful before meals and on going to bed. It IS not absolutely essential that the internal remedy should be taken, but It helps."
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12
He Made a Sale.

Book Agent-Buy Bible today. sirr
 Farmer Hardhead-No.
 Book Agent-But you ought to.
 Farmer Hardhead-There' Bible too many here now.
 Book Agent-How does that happene
 Farmer Hardhead-Why, last week the old woman stood me up and down that 'every tub must stand on it's own bottom" warn't Scripture, and since I sarched from Genesis to Revelations 'thout findin' it, thar ain't no Twin with her, she's got such conceit on herself.
 Book Agent-I see What you need, sir, is the book now offer-the revised version with all modern improvements. Buy it, and your wife will have to ac- knowledge your superior wisdom. = Drake's Magazine.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12
Sir Boyle's "Dulls,"

Sergt. Arabin had facility of mak- ing "bulls" which would have done credit to Sir Boyle Roche. Here is one of them: Prisoner at the bar, if ever there was clearer case than this of a man robbing his master, this case is that case" 'It is in my power he said to another delinquent, ito subject you to transportation for period very consid- erably beyond the term of your natural life, but the court, in its mercy, will not go so far as it lawfully might go." His happiest effort was perhaps the offer to give another prisoner "a chance of re- dceming character which he had ire trievably lost. San Francisco Argo- naut
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12
Modern Expectations About Gems

Possession of numerous large diamonds insures the owner against immediate want.
 The presentation by gentleman to a lady of a fine ruby, set in a ring, gives promise of an early marriage.
 Oval pieces of finely polished crystal improve the vision.
 A Rhinestone threatens the wearcr's friends with imposition and deceit
 The ownership of a fine, large, pure sapphire indicates clear discernment.
 To leave very fine fire opal in the hands of an uncle means misfortune, if not poverty.-Jeweler's Weekly.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12
Close of She Conference.

The Methodist parsons brought their annual conference meetings to a close this morning. Important action was taken in the matter of founding the proposed university here. Rev. G. H. Adams was appointed special agent to hasten building at once.
 Bishop Foster spoke very kindly and like good father, encouraging the pastors to begin next years work with renewed ardor. He left at noon for two conferences that are to be held in New Mexico. Many devoted friends were sorry to say farewell.
 Just before closing the following sp- pointments were announced by Bishop Foster:
 Superintendent, c. H. Adams.
 Benson and Wilcox, N. L. Guthrie. Flagstaff, J. H Gill
 Globe, N F. Norton. Kingman circuit, w G. Blakely
 Phenix, D. F. Howe.
 Prescott, G. l.. Pearson.
 Tempe, F. W. Downs.
 Tombstone, c. F. Spray.
 Tucson, A. H. Gunnett.
 Gila River circuit, J. H. Crouch.
 Tucson Spanish work), David Ava.
 Navajo Indian Reservation, H. R. | Antes.
 The following pulpits are to be sup piled; Bisbee, Clifton circuit, Hol brook, Pinal circuit, St. Johns, Tonto Basin, Yuma and Verde circuits.-- Pbenix Herald.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12

FoR the past several weeks there have been rumors aflOat of the defal- cation of George H. Stevens, the treas urer of the board of prison commis- sioners, and his unexplained absence at the recent meeting of the board certainly gives a color of truth to the report. MT. Stevens was known to have in his possession about six thous-
 and dollars of the funds received from
 the United States for'the care of fede- ral prisoners, about one one-fourth of which was turned over by the treasur- CT of the former board, but the exact amount has not been made public. At the April meeting of the board Mir. Stevens had certified check on hand to cover the amount of his responsibil- fly at that time, but at the July meet ing he excused himself for not having the funds with him on the ground that he had been absent from home for several weeks. At the meeting just held MT. Stevens did not appear and the natural conclusion is reached that he was unable to make good a probable deficiency. His bondsmen are said to be abundantly able to make up the loss. The appointment of MT. Stevens to the position he occupies was one of the blunders of the late democratic governor that even his strongest party friends protested against, and the final denouemcnt of his career but adds to the sins of the past maladministration of public affairs.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12
NEVER FORGET
That the enemy of man is man.

That the enemy of man is man. That the fairest flowers fade the soonest That knowledge leaves no room for chances. The pride is never SO offensive as when in chains.
 That when men are lonely they stoop to any companionship
 That sealskin sacque does not always keep the heart warm.
 That the darkest cloud often contains the most fruitful showers.
 That the pure worship of pure heart is ap insnireticn ard a song.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12
WHILE BABY TAKES HIS MAPS.

The house is hushed to silence, No cheerful sounds are heard; A towel is tied around the cage To still the merry bird With cautious step and bated breath We tread the stairs and hall, And if our shoes are nearly new We doff them. one and all And mamma at the nursery door With lifted finger stands. Hush, children. hush sh don't make noise You needn't wash your hands 'fIe mustn't hear the water run. I'd rather you would go And play some quiet game, my dears, Upon the floor below And, Maggie you watch near the door, In case some one should call; Don't let the bell be rung; and, Fred, Don't laugh, and don't play ball" What means this awful stillnessS Has some sad news been brougbt2 What dreadful sufferer can it be That needs this constant thought What shocking accident has chancedf Is some one killed, perhaps? Oh, no. It's like this every day. While baby takes his maps
 M. Helen Lovett in Home Maker
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12
A Long Lost Process.

In the older Egyptian mummies the face of the outer casing is usually model ed In relief, in a purely conventional way, but in this latest form of burial under the Roman empire a portrait of the deceased was painted on very thin piece of wood and then fixed over the dead face. It Is very remarkable to find such fine coloring and skillful drawing in work of this late date, which must have been turned out of an ordinary un- dertaker's work shop. The portraits, and life like. The ladies are mostly dressed in purple garment and the men in white, with red orphrey. The modelling of the flesh is very skillful and in some cases the coloring reminds one of the Venetian school from its rich depth of tone.
 A special point of interest about these paintings is their technical execution in hot wax, or encaustic process, as it was called. The pigments were mixed with melted wax and then fixed in their place by holding charcoal brazier near the surface of the painting. as is described by Vitruvius. The somewhat lumpy im- paste of the surface is due to the harden ing of the melted wax when the brush touched the cold surface of the panel, and, owing to the non-absorbent nature of the wood, the subsequent application of heat was not able to drive the wax be- low the surface, as was the case with en- caustic painting upon stucco. One of l these portraits is noticeable from its or namental framing, with a flowing pat tern, formed by pressing wood stamps upon soft stncco, which was afterward gilt, process exactly like that which was so often used to decorate medieval pictures on panel, especially retables. ol ancone, as the Venetians called them.- | London Saturday Review,
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12

THE new states of North and South Dakota have adopted prohibition clauses in their new constitutions by majorities nearly equal to those re- ceived by the republican nominees. The inference is quite plain that the republicans more generally favor the temperance movement than do the democrats, for the strongest republi- can precincts invariably gave the larg- est prohibition vote.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12
What the Mines Have Done.

? View a nation of poor men up to 1850. What we have gained since has
 been chiefly through the mines. The debts paid almost represent the gold and silver taken from the cliffs and placers; the moving forces have been the gold and silver dug from the mines; the real forces that mark out the courses of trade are on the west rather than on the east side of the contineut.-Salt Lake Trib-
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12

TIE settlers in the vicinity of Dud leyville are unanimous in their desire to have q bridge constructed across the San Pedro river at or near that place, but they are somewhat divided as to the exact locality for it's erection A large majority of the people, how ever, believe the best interests of the public will be subserved by building it near Lucius Swingle's ranch, where a good crossing can be had and the approaches are first class. We have little doubt that if the peo- pie of that neighborhood would meet together and discuss the matter they could possibly arrive at a conclusion that would harmonize all interests and secure the favorable acton of the supervisors upon their petition. The necessity for the bridge is conceded and we believe the united efforts of the people interested can secure it without trouble.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12

THE Alta imagines that THE ENTER PRISE has, to use the elegant express ion of that paper, chopped over" to an independent paper. Since the pa per passed into the hand of the pres ent publishers, two and one-half years ago, it has been strictly an indepen- dent paper and has always freely crit icised the killings of both political parties. TIE ENTERPRISE has a high CT mission to perform than assisting in the scramble for petty political ad- vantages, and it will bend it's best eff forts in the advancement of the ma terial interests of Final county and the territory at large.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12


 The postal advertisements of Sep tember l6th, inviting proposals for carrying the mails in Arizona,, con tracts to go into effect July l, 1890, reduces the time between Florence and Globe to % hours. Mails to leave Florence daily at ? p. m. and to arrive at Globe at or before 10 a. m. Leave Globe at a. m., arrive in Florence in 20 hours. Bond required with bid, $12, 900; check $620. Postmaster Bailey will write the department sug- gesting that the hour for departure of mails from Globe be changed to , p. m., so as to allow persons time to read and reply to mails received in the morning.-Silver Belt.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12
Consumption Surely Cured.

To THE. EDITOR Please infory2 your readers that I have a positive remedy for the above named disease By its timely use thousands of hope less cases have been permanently eur ed. I shall be glad to send two bot ties of my remedy FREE to any of your readers who have consumption if they will send me their express and post office address. Respectfully.
 T. A. SLOCUM. NJ. C., 1S1 Pearl St. New York.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12
Keening 1t Going.

The attention of the passengers in a southern smoking car was riveted on a strangely behaved negro He rocked himself from side to side without ceas- ing.
 What's the matter with you?" asked 0 traveller who was in the car.
 "Does you know Dan McGary?" in- quired the negro.
 "Yes."
 Well. sah. he sold me silver watch for $20," added the negro, still swayiug from side to side, ''an' eff stops rovin' dis here way de watch don't go nc noah. ."-New Orleans Picayune.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12

THE supervisors of Gila county, at the recent meeting of the board, in formally discussed the question of calling an election for delegates to a constitutional convention, and the op- position was so pronounced that no action was tsken nor will there be. Maricopa's bait would not tempt them and they want no funny business" in Gila county at the peoples expense.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12

THE president has appointed Hon Chas. R. Drake, of Tucson. to be Re ceiver of Public Monies ot the Tue son land office. MT. Drake has been a resident of Arizona for twenty years and has occupied many positions of trust and always with satisfaction to the people. He is thoroughly quail fled for the position and will doubtless make good record.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1889-10-12
Ano+l,er Ns.scalcnlat,on

Principal (to bookkeeper)-During the last few weeks you have made so many miscalculations that l must ask you to be more careful in the future.
 Bookkeeper-I hope you will try and overlook my miscalculations, as I am so deeply in love with your daughter that half the time 1 don't know what I'm doing. May hope?"
 "There, you see, you make another miscaIculation while I'm talking to you German Fun