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Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-11-22
Lucia's Thanksgiving.

Grandpa Allen lived on great big
farm in Central Iowa. His dear
granddaughter, Lucia, had spent
three summers there, and then gone
back to her city home to dream for
the rest Of the year of trees, mead
ows, flowers birds, downy chicks,
kittens, luscious berries, great red
apples, rich cream, and all the many
nice things that children find on such
a farm.
Grandpa and Lucia were the closest
friends. 1t often seemed to Lucia
that he was just her age, or must
have been little girl sometime in his
life, for they loved the same things,
and he often knew just what she was
thinking about.
Mr.. Allen came from New England,
long years ago when he was young
man. He had worked hard all his
life. Now he had a beautiful farm
and people called him rich. And so
he was-rich in other things beside
money, for he had a great, warm,
tender heart, that loved all his good
sons and daughters, and sweet grand
children, and made him kind and
gentle to all creatures on his farm.
This year he had invited Lucia to
spend Thanksgiving with them, and
that was to be new pleasure to her,
for she had never been in the country
SO late in fall. All the children came
home then, and they had glorious
family reunion with the real, old
fashioned Thanksgiving dinner.
Grandpa looked forward to this as
the happiest time of the year. He
seemed to grow young again in his
romps with the children, and was
never tired of showing them the good
things of the years harvest.
In the morning he would take Lucia
by the hand and they would wander
all about wherever they chose. He
showed her thro' the great red barn,
full to the roof with fragrant hay and
oats-told her how sweet it tasted TO
the horses and COWS; showed her the
crib full of golden corn, and told her
that it was food for so many creatures,
and also that part Of it was always
sent to the mill to be ground into
meal for Grandma's pantry. He
showed her the great bins of wheat;
help her TO remember how wheat
looked in the field before it was cut
down, and then told her how it was
thrashed, cleaned, and then ground
into -four for bread. He told her
such marvellous stories of the colts,
calves, chickens, ducks and turkeys.
In the cellar he pointed out the big
pile Of pumpkins. the round white
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-11-22

"Where are you goingP' said the turkey hen,
To her pretty young turkey daughter,
''That's not the way to the great corn crib,
Nor the trough of clear cold water"
"Whit, whit! It's not com nor drink seek"
Quoth the younger hen, with frightened
squeak;
"But hiding. place. Headless-on the wood
shed floor,
Lies father gobbler bathed in his gore"
"Away" cries the mother, "to the wood,
away!
Tomorrow must be a Thanksgiving Day"
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-11-22
Children Corner.
For Woman's Chronicle.
THANKSGIVING EVE.
BY G. c. G.

"Quack, quaekn said the duck, "lets get
away:
Well hide behind the stack of hay
BE quick for heard the house maid say,
John, shut up the coop to-night-be sure
To fasten tight the low trap door,
Else all the fowls will get away;
morrow, ouknow, is Thanksgiving Day."
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-11-22


licious apples, each kind in its sepa-
rate bin. She was quite bewildered
she did not know there were so many
good things all ripe in the fall. Then
he took her to Grandma's fruit closet.
There were rows and rows Of canned
strawberries, raspberries, blackber-
ries, cherries, currants, blueberries,
peaches, plums, pears and grapes,
looking so juicy and fresh, that she
turned to Grandpa and said-"Oh,
Grandpa, did sunshine and rain make
all these things grow out of the
ground" And so they roamed about,
seeing and talking, for nearlya week.
The days were warm and bright, for
it was what we call Indian Summer,
and Lucia began to think that autumn
was the loveliest season of the year.
The leaves were so beautiful, the
crickets sang such CHEEKY songs in
the evenings, the little brown cradles
on the trees were so interesting (for
she knew that a caterpillar was in
each one, curled up so snng and
warm), the nuts were so abundant
and rich, and the squirrels so nimble
and cunning. Oh, the Autumn was
beautiful?
The night before Thanksgiving was
colder than any of the season. Lucia
sat looking into the great fireplace
thinking of snow and Jack Frost.
When Grandpa was done with his
evening paper she climbed into his
lap, and asked what the brides did
when nights grew cold. "Tell me a
story about it, won't you, Grandpa?"
And this is what he told her.
"Out in our orchard here last
spring there was big maple tree. In
that tree was a warm, round birds
nest In that nest there were eight
of the dearest little eggs that ever
made a mamma bird happy. And in
those eggs were--but wait. | am
going too fast. The papa bird in his
flying all about, saw other nests, and
other eggs, but always told his mate
when he got home that theirs were
the most perfect of all. But he was
sure they would be happier still when
their little ones awoke and could eat
and sing and love them. Their little
ones? Yes, in those eggs the little
birds were growing each day, while
the mother bird lovingly took care of
them.
"Soon the eggs were hatched-the
wee brides could see their father
bringing food to them-could open
their mouths and swallow it very fast,
and cry for more. Ones own eight,
beautiful darlings under ones wing,
all chirping and alive-oh, this is per-
feet happiness!' twittered the mother
bird. And papa said-'Yes, our
darlings are very sweet, but wait I'M
til they have more feathers, and can
fly and sing, and that will be grander
thing
"And the brides grew, and had to
be trained to fly, which often fright
ened the poor mother bird so that
she was thankful when the night
came, and her darlings were safely
under her wings again. Then at last
the nestlings could fly anywhere and
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-01-11
Prison Matters.

Chairman P. R. Brady, of the board of prison commissioners, states that the most pleasant personal relations exists between the members of the regular and irregular boards of com missioners. During the session at Yuma the ''irregulars" called upon the regulars" and reiterated their old demand for possession and received the old denial. They then withdrew to hold an independent meeting else where and audited their own accounts and those of their appointees. It was reported that they also purpOsed ap- pointing full set of guards, but upon counting the noses of the unemployed people of Yuma they found insufficient material, and postponed action in the matter. The regular" board, hearing of their intended step, kindly tender ed the eight old muskets they had just condemned, for the use of the ''ir- regular" guards.
 The usual expenses of the prison were about eight hundred dollars less than last quarter, but 1t was found necessary to purchase new boiler in place of the old and worn-out affair, and this expenditure made the aggre- gate slightly exceed the amount re- quired for last quarter During the past three months there were about sixteen more prisoners under restraint than during the previous quarter.
 MT. Brady fully investigated all the reports of crookedness in the prison management and found there was not the slightest foundation for them. The prisoners are all fed well with good food and hut little complaint wa: made.
 Bob Dunn, of this county, is said 2 be the most useful man at the in stl tuition. He has charge of the electric light, and keeps it's glowing until four o'clock every morning. His conduct is highly exemplary and all the of ficials are ready and willing to exer else their influence for his pardon He has fallen off greatly in flesh anC now weighs but 115 pounds, and h' thinks that in Q couple of years long CT nature will release him if he is com pelled to remain there.
 MT. Brady contracted severe colt during his trip and is threatened with la grippe.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-01-11
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 ]. E. Solomon returned from a short visit to Tucson Wednesday. He says that business Is fairly good in that city, and that everyone seems content ed except GllosG who have money in the Tucson Land Office turned in to ex-Receiver Fred Smith. A few more democratic officers of the same stripe as the late treasurer of the prison commission and the receiver in the land office, and people will begin to ask for a mortgage on the territory as security for their money befol e they let it get into tie clutches of a public officer.
 A gay and festive cowboy "shot up" Solomonyille in good shape on last Saturday night. Nobody.was injured, but there was an amusing foot race participated in by several persons who | happened to be in Barnabe Palms saloon when the gentleman called. This country is getting too civilized for this sort of business and the peace officers should see that the law against carrying weapons is strictly enforced.
 Dan Ming has moved his family from the Aravaipa Canyon to Solo knoxville, and he will become one of the fixtures behind the counters in J r Fitzgerald & Co.'S. store after Jan. Ist.
 Married,-In Pima, at the residence of the brides parents, on New Years Day, Miss Louella Miller to MT. Joseph E. Follett; both of Pima.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-01-11
THE POTATO ROT.
That Much vexed Question, "When Shal
 the Tui.ers Iya Harvasfad0,,

 That Much Vexed Question, "When Shall
 the Tubers Be Haryested?"
 To dig or not to dig the tubers of an infested field is question that has never been satisfactorily answered. Some as- sert that the tubers ought to be dug as soon as practicable after the rot has at tackled the vines Others claim that it is better to wait until the diseased vines are quite dead before harvesting the crop. Professor Scribner, of the agri- cultural department at Washington, says: ''If the digging be delayed for a week or two after the tops have been thoroughly dead, and performed when the weather is sunny and dry, there is little possibility of infection at this pe- riod."
 Professor Byron D. Halsted, botanist of the New Jersey experiment station, in recent bulletin says:
 ''It is evident that after the vines have been killed there can be no further growth of the tubers, and as the disease first attack the leaves and tips of the vines and works downward towards. and finally into, the tubers, it follows that there there can be no loss in yield, and a great possible gain in healthful- ness by early digging. As a rule, the potatoes should be removed from the soil IS soon as possible after the vines have been struck by the rot. The dead vines abound in the spores of the disease and it is possible for the tubers to be infected by contact with the vines at the time of digging. Therefore, it is an important and inexpensive precaution to rake the vines into heaps and burn them before the potatoes are dug, at the same time destroying millions of germs of the rot, some of which might otherwise do injury elsewhere"
 The same conditions favor the rot after as before digging, and therefore the dug tubers should be left to dry thoroughly; then the sound ones may be stored where they can be kept dry, cool and with good circulation of fresh air. A damp, warm, close cellar favors the growth of the rot. Air slaked lime, a handful or so per bushel, may be dusted over the freshly harvested potatoes to destroy any adhering germs. Decayed potatoes ought to be removed from time to time during the autumn and winter i as soon as detected in the bins.
 Some growers compromise the matter by digging their potatoes early if there is a prospect of long continued wet weather, and delaying the harvest if the weather is fair.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-01-11
4 scrap Of Paper Saved Her Life.

It was just an ordinary scrap of wrapping paper, but saved her life She was in the last stages of consump. tion, told by physicians that she was incurable and could live only short time; she weighed less than seventy pounds. On a piece of wrapping pa per she read of Dr. Kings New Dis coyery, and got a sample bottle; it helped her, she bought large bottle, it helped her more, bought another and grew better fast, continued it's use and Is now strong, healthy, rosy, plump, weighing 140 pounds. For fuller particulars send stamp to W. H. Cole, Druggist, Fort Smith. Trial Bot ties of this wonderful Discovery Free st Thomas F. Weedin's Drug store.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-01-11
His Secret.

She-There is far away look in your eye tonight, George. You are not yourself. You seem to be in anguish of soul. There iss some thing dark and melancholy weighing upon your spirits. What is it, George? You prom ised to contide all your care, all your troubles to me when we became engaged to hide noth- ing from me; but now perceive you have a secret Tell me what it is, George. Fear not to place your confidence in me. Are we not engaged2 Am not to be your wifea Have you not sworn to lead me to the altar as soon as you get a raise of salaryg Oh then by the memory of those vows made under the silent stars, by the hopes of the future, conjure you tell me, tell me what it is abstracts your soul.
 He-Well, Mary
 She-Hesitate not, George. Fear not tc confide in me. My love will stand every test
 He-Well, er-Mary, I'm afraid I'm going toshave boil come on the back of my neck. Boston Courier.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-01-11
The Salt Mountains of the Colorado.
Upon a tributary of the Colorat

Upon a tributary of the Colorado river, the Virgin, are situated the salt mountains which are destined to be the source of great wealth to some one. They cover a streteb--of about twenty-five miles on both sides of the Virgin river, seven miles up from the Colorado. The salt they contain is pure and white, and clearer than glass, and it is said that a piece of it seven or eight inches thick is some times clear enough to see through to read newspaper Over the salt is layer of sandstone from two to eight feet thick, and when this is torn away the salt appears like 8 huge snowdrift. How deep 1t is has not vet been ascer- tained but a single blast of giant powder will blow out tons of 1t. Un- der the eap-rock have been discov- cred charred wood and charcoal, and mating made of cedar bark, which ths. salt has preserved, evidently the isIap belongings of prehistoric men. ie rocks toward the salt noun IIaliss are painted and carved with lit it5s1kztS i)nlcS, the meaning or Which .afe, Known only to the Mojave, Yuma, sPiute, and other Indians. From re- SEorts of recent explorers it seems that fAere are stretches of hundreds of miles on the Colorado river as little Known as the heart of Central Africa. The walls of the Fl Dorado canon, where the river is $50 feet wide, are so high that neither the sun nor the moon can shine in. The Colorado is the greatest field for explorers on the North American continent besides the Arctic regions, and the wonders yet to be unearthed there will probably much more richly reward the attention of the scientist than even the unknown spaces of the rigid north.-West Coast Scientist.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-01-11
Tempe Town Talk.

The New Years entertainment was a decided success both in attendance and acceptability of the programme. Several of the songs and a number of the literary selections were encored, thus rendering the already lengthy programme too long, so that several very fine seieetioaH were omitted. Many who ep;esea flae evening, sug- gested ths.ie9sibilit 7 Of fgiving another entertainnlefE in { ia gear future, talk ing these se1eefiuns assthe foundation for another pregsa 1sh,e After the literary and gaslrat jc part of the entertainmensws <Hnsfzse balance, after 12 o'ciocks4 6 # I2l.lng of the new year--was E to dancing which is aswa} l,# Tempe youths azd nlg:.z zi.< ]. K.
 The 1ex na at the entertaiusd4l<t M < < sj sIs'.sse him smile ali o2e lied up On to officssts ! ' (. rasls lance that illszHsfi |Ia e;i7s 4z.;:; ance now is aceafIf IT E i'.3 sa48 E lowing:
 NIT. ". U. LEes vIie yOuf7< lfzt. flt st < i11# ranchman, was married, & eass at Tempe, to Miss Ida Turner. Trinidad, Colorado. We tendar hear ty cOngratulations-Phenix Hffald. <
 The Sahuaro Club held dance on New Years night, but as m0ss Of the young folks had taken a long ang se- we're horseback ride that day, the dance, although very pleasant, broke up earlier than usHa1.
 The Tempe Literary Society held an open meeting January 3d. Al- though they had prepared an elabor- ate programme. there were only a few present and not much enthusiasm was developed. Mir. A. M Franklin gave an excellent reading This gentle man is always most interesting when l giving a dialect reading.
 Senor Felix Galiardo, one of the old est settlers of the Salt river valley, died on January 3, 1890. Senor Cali ardo was well bred gentleman, hay 1 ing the gracious manners and high toned courtesy of the Spanish race. His hospitality in days of auld lang syne, is still remembered and spoken of by those fortunate enough 10 have been recipients thereof.
 Some one writing for THE ENTER PRISE has mixed Dickens characters badly. "Dicb Swiveler" holds revel and dodges creditors in "Old Curiosity Shop" whilst the "Arttul Dodger adorns tine page and makes his exit from a court room in Oliver Twist.
 The summing up of the popular book "The African Farm" is well worth pondering. It Is "that great ness is to take tic common things o life and walk truly among them"
 Judge L. H. Hawkins has been dis abled for some time, on account O trouble with his eyes, but is slowly re covering. HoBE.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-01-11

Maine Insane hospital, Augusta, Me-, for one year, and then accepted a similar position in the Mclean asylum, Somer- vile, Mass, where he remained for two years.
 He was then appointed assistant sur geon of the Forty-frst Massachusetts regiment, and was shortly promoted to surgeon of the Forty-seventh Massachu- sets regiment. Served his term with the regiment in Louisiana under Gen. Banks. After his term of service closed was appointed assistant surgeon in the United States navy and reported to Ad- miral Bailey at Key West. Was after wards connected with the east gulf block ading squadron. He was present at both battles at Fort Fisher, the heaviest naval battle ever fought in this hemisphere, and served in the navy until the close of the war. Then he became superintendent of the New Hampshire Asylum for the Insane, and soon resumed regular prac- tlce at Sandwich, N. H. He has been several times nominated by his party for lieutenant governor.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-01-11
The Grave Gets Tired Yawning.

Seemingly, for certain wretched invalids who toddle feebly along, though always look ing as if they were going to die, but emitting to do it. They dry up, wither, dwindle away finally, but in the meantime never having robust health, know nothing of the physical they cling with such remarkable tenacity They are always to be found trying to mend by tinkering at themselves with some trashy remedy, tonic or ''pick me up to give a fllip to digestion, or 'Fhelp the liver" If such mis- guided folks would resort and adhere to Hos letters St omach Bitters it would be well with them. This superb invigorant supplies the stYmina that the feeble require, by perma- meE+ly reinforcing digestion and assimilation. It overcomes nervousness, insomnia, malaria, kidney complaints, biliousness, constipation, rheumatism and and neuralgia
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-01-11
consumption Surely Cured.

To THE EDIToR- Please inform your readers that 1 have positive remedy for the above named disease. By its timely use thousands of hope less eases have been permanently cur ed. l 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. M. C., 181 Pearl St. New York.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-01-11
Stage to Benson.

R. T. Bolen carries the mail twice a week from Riverside to Benson, and for the accommodation of travellers runs wohorse blackboard, leaving each place on Mondays and Thurs days and arrives at each place Tues day and Friday evenings. This route runs up the Gila and San Pedro rivers via Dudleyville, Mammoth mine, Red ington and Tres Alamos Fare reas- enable.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-01-11
Sheriff,s Sale

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SECOND | Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona in and for the county of Pinal.
 Aaron Mason, plaintiff, vs. F. O. Donnelly and M. NJ. Donnelly, defendants.
 Under and by virtue of an order of safe ala 'ss- cree of foreclosure issued out of the above titled court on the 18th day of DecemberA. D., 1889, in the above entitled action, wherein Aaron Mason, n,sthe above named plaintiff, obtained judgment and decree against F. O. and M. Nj. Donnelly, defendants, on the 18th day of October A D. 1889, which said decree was duly recorded in Judgment Book of said court on page 50, am commanded to sell: All that certain land claim, and right of possession thereto and i'm provements thereon, situate in said county of Pinal, Territory of Arizona, at what is known as Little Cottonwood Station, with all the buildings corras, water, water-rights, springs, water pipes and ditches, together with all and singular the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances there-unto belonging or in anyyise appertaining Notice is hereby given that on Saturday, the 25th day of January, A. D. 1890, at 10 o'clock a. m of that day in front of the Court House. at Florence, Pinal county, Arizona I will. in obedi- ence to said order of sale and decree of foreclos ure, sell the above described property or so much thereof may be necessary to satisfy plaintiffs judgment, with interest thereon and costs to the highest and best bidder for cash. in currency of the United States of America.
 JERE FRYER Sherin
 FLORENCE A. T., Jan. 2, 1890
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-01-11

l.. E. Walker came up from the Vekol camp on Monday and spent a couple of days in town looking after business affairs. The Vekol mill is still idle as the ore now being taken out is too base for milling. The first class ore is being shipped and the other grades is being stacked up for future use should the quantity pro duced justify the erection of a smelt-