Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-09-27
From Arizona.
A. P. Malbridge in the Rescre.
PHEN1x, Ariz., August 23, |

PHENIx, Ariz., August 23, 1890.
 Almost every one in Arizon rests from his labors during the season of mercu- rial ascension, except the Devil and his emissaries, hence we have been keeping quiet to avoid damaging influences. Busi- ness men hie themselves to the sea shore to lave in the cooling surf of the briny fish pond, and drink in draughts of the invigorating sea breeze and gallons of salt water (incidentally.)
 Preachers flee to the babbling brooks and soughing pines of the mountains in search of rest, inspiration and mosquitoes. Churches are closed, probably in futile attempt to starve or roast the proverbial mouse, and ubiquitous fly. And even Good Templars who stay at home de- clare Its too hot in the hall to go to Lodge'' In winter the same members say it's too cold).
 But the saloons continue to grind their regular grist day and night, through h sum mer and winter, without interruption or intermission. Satan takes no vacations; never sleeps; is always on the qui vive for new victims, and seldom relaXes his grip on old ones
 While the soldiers that are fighting for God and Home and Native Land" are dSlSOp- 6uS OGNU duO HIS SGINdulS SlSdl in and make captive the very flower of the army. This sleepless energy and perseverance of the hosts of his Satanic majesty have been so well known and recognized, for 10, these many ages, that centuries ago the poet sang:
 How doth each busy little imp ] Improve each shining minute,
 In making drunks of those who drink, | Whona'rp thnv 0no6 hacrin if | We have been doing little more than hold our own during the summer, but l hope to make an aggressive campaign this winter The most serious obstacle in the way of building up the Order in Ari zona, and especially in Phenix. seems to be the in disposition of the oldest people to join. We have no difficulty in induc- ing the young to cast in their list with us, but the heads of families do not take | the interest that one would naturally cx- pect. Why it is? Church members, pro hibitionists and lifelong advocates oi Total abstinence, say, when urged to join us: 70 yes, your Order is an ex- cellent organization, and we wish you success and God speed in your noble work, buti-etc., etc.
 I wonder if temperance people, so called, and those protesting to be oul friends try to kill the Lodges in other States as they do here, by leaving then severely alone, and refusing any support whatever?
 I Iwonder if they realize the fact, that if our Lodges do not succeed in accom-. plishing their allotted work, they will bt directly responsible for the failure?
 He that is not for me is against me- said the Saviour. This is as true of the cause of temperance as of religion. We need more experienced workers, nor, dignity, more zeal, more perseverance more stick-to-it-iveness, in fact more O everything that goes to make up thriv ing, successful organization.
 Let us not be deceived We mus work if we expect to succeed. The Devi and his saloons are working day anc night, seven days in the week. Will i be sufficient for us to devote but on, evening in the week to the work o counteracting the destruction which they have wrought? No We must labor fo the cause we love continually and per sistentlY, if we would succeed.