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A Few Euglish Names.

Cowper is pronounced Cooper.
Talbot is pronounced Tolbut,
Thames is pronounced Tens.
Bulwer is pronounced Butler.
Holburn is pronounced Hobun.
Wemyss is pronounced Weems.
knolloys is pronounced Knowles.
Cockhurn Is pronounced Coburn.
Br0ugham Is pronounced Broom.
Norwich is pronounced Norridgc.
st. Leger is pronounced Siliinger.
Hawarden is pronounced Harden.
Colquhoun is pronounced Cohson.
Cirencester is pronounced Sissister.
Grosvenor is pronounced Grovenor.
Salisbury is pronounced Sawlshury.
Beauchamp is pronounced Beecham.
Cholmondely is pronounced CHUNKY.
Marylebone is pronounced Marrahun.
Abergayenny Is pronounced Ahergenn,
Majoribanks is pronounced Marchhank
Bolinghroke is pronounced Bullin.
York Saturday Globe.
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les f. Fifth ST,
Lexington. XIV. Feb l3 iSo

100 r. Fifth ST,
Lexington, Ky, Feb, 49, 1890.
Dear Mr.. Chilcou:
inclose you sketch of the dedicatory
exercises of our school clipped from one
of our city papers. Should YOU insert it,
a little further introduction Of our white
friends may be needed.
Dr. l.. B. Todd Is one of the prominent
physicians of Lexington, and relative Of
Mrs. Lincoln; Dr.. W. S. Fulton il pastor
OF the second Presbyterian church North }
DIR. Ryland and Rev. F. b. Raymond are
two leading Baptist clergymen; and Prof.
Shackelford is an instructor in the State
Agricultural and Mechanical college.
Yours very truly.
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Sayings of Our Nei4hbors.

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A Perfect Pot.



An ENGLISH STORY
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THE FORUM.

We have made arrangements whereby we will
receive nev subscriptions to the FORUM with a
subscription To tie Ellsworth American for s5
The price Of the FORUM alone Is So n year IL is
"the foremost American review of living sub
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lea,iing writers of the world. Ii gives aurhorita-
tive discussions of each site alike of every leading
question OF the time. The New York Herald saws
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Cheap School Books.
WHAT TIE TOWNS WILL HAVE TO PAY uN-

WHAT TIE TOWNS Will HAVE TO I'M tN
DER THE NEW LAW.
The following Is the schedule of prices
sent out by State Superintendent OF
Schools Luce to the supervisors and SUI
perintendiug school committees of the
state At or within which school text books
can be bought Of publishers by towns iu
Maine on 30 days credit and is the result
of Mr.. Luce's inquiries in anticipation OF
the free text book law next August:
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East Lameine and Its Surroundings.

1t is not generally known that we have
been granted a new post-0tiice in Il )
town. located near the steamboat wharf.
bearing the name of "LumOine Beach
Charles F. Walker, postmaster. The Office
takes all mail matter east of the school
house in district number one, East La
moine.
After weeks of close confinement to tire
house from "a lingering sickness, will Try
and write few items for the readers +
the AMERICAN, to let them know thst
something Is being done hy our peope
besides batting with la grippe.
1t has been bad season for getting cut
dre wood, but a larger quantity of coal has
been consumed than usual, therefore a
smaller amount of wood will be required.
We have had quite a fall of snow tie
last of the week past, but strong north
west winds have blown it out of the ruauS
in the open land, which makes 1t ha
shedding
Nearly every family in our district l.s
had severe colds, and some. no doubt, have
had hight attacks OF the PFC, aiIu2 la gIipp,;
others we've sure they had 1t but tAele LIS
been no serious trouble as yet.
Bunts Pond just now is the centre 4
attraction, and they tell ne. 1t Is like u
hiye of bees swatmng." What with Ire
workers, the teams and thoSt Who age
there to see "EOw it j. done" the pond :
covered with ltuplc, quite "A IaE4t amuuUt
oi Ice viii be housed IN the new building,
built and being built,
Edwin G. DeSisleS has been quite UNIV 4
this winter, but Is now Improving Slow
rI M At.I.t "A
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G,ll5Worih Amrrlean.

>vkuALt ln1AL A>p roiIrlt Al JOURNAL
4Hti>IAp sNIEl ruu E>nAl ny The
.H,... ...- County publishing company
i. Z. Chilcott, Editor.
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Real Estate for Sale.

The subscriber hereby offers for sale at a bar
gain the real estate OF the late Nathaniel Moore,
iGnated on the west side of onion River on the
Old Bangor road. so-called, in Ellsworth said
estate Is small farm with house and barn there
on DARWIN Moopr Adm,v
Ellsworth. Ang 2s, lsee. tfS6
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The words Of mercy were upon bis lips,
Forgiveness In bis heart aud on his pen.
When this vile murderer brought = swift
eclipse
To thoughts Of peace on earth, good will L
men.

The Old World and the New. from sea to sea,
Utter one voice Of r, mpsthy and shame;
Sore heart, 50 stopped when it at last beat
high:
Sad life. cut short lust as its triumph came !.
A deed sccurst, Strokes have been struck be-
fore
By the sssassin's hand. whereof men doubt
II more OF horror or disgrace they bore:
But thy foul crime. like Gains stands dark
ly out.
Vile hand. that brsudest murder on strife,
Whsteer its grounds. stoutiy and nobiy
striyen;
And with the martyrs crown crownest life
With much to prsise, little to be forgiven.
TOM TAYLOR.
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FOR SALE!
GEO. W. DAVIS,

at Il. +. Davis carriage factory.
Franklin 81. Ellsworth
Arizona weekly citizen., 1890-01-18
CliftOn'S Output.

A correspondent, writing from Cliff ton to the Lordsburg Liberal says:
 This camp from the following show ing, per shipment for this year, 1889, from here, modestly asks if it is not en- titled to be dubbed as producer with out a peer in the territory. To wit: Ari- zona copper company, copper bullion, {, ,253,S ,S55 pounds. Detroit copper com pany 5,041, $50 pounds. Silver and gold ores 50,940 pounds. From this showing is 1t any wonder that foreign capital has fastened itself so permanently? Ameri- can capitalist it would seem from this have not the brain to direct nor the grit to inspire it to healthy and safe in vestment. The mineral lands here abouts are slowly, surely and cheaply being bought up by the far-seeing Scotchman. The American and intclli- gent prospector after failing to induce his own kind who have capital, to take hold has been forced to yield to the in evitable and sell his discovery and labor for mere mess of beans. Copper can be safely quoted on an average for the year 1889 at 10 cents per pound. At that market price the bullion alone shipped from here, would yield S1,22 9 569,5O. 1t IS also safe to say that S4O,OOO per month, in connection with the store crder system that prevails, would cover every item ofSeXpense; if this did not do it it is a sure thing that SJ0,000 would; and would leave the profit of S529, ,567 50, for the copper production alone. The figures as given above are correct and it does seem with our boast ed idle capital few, at least, Americans would see the point.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1890-01-18
Death of M. w. Perry.

The people of Tucson will remember the faithful old gentlemen, who for nine years had charge of the CITIZEN press room, and run book bindery in con- nection herewith. He was an old man when he came to Tucson ten years ago, but day in and day out, for weeks, months, and years he was as regular as clock pendulum, in his duties, until about ten months ago, when he began to fail, and gradually lost his strength and health, until when he left here about two months ago he could scarcely walk alone. At Los Angeles he went into a hospital, where he has continued to grow worse every day. The following items the eLd of this venerable mans life:
 Yesterday morning Moses w. Perry died at St. Paul's Hospital of paralysis. Deceased was 60 years of age, and Ea- tive of Concord, N. H. He came to Cal ifornia in Stevenson's regiment, the First New York Volunteers, in 1S47, and was until about eight years ago "a pressman in this city. Of late years his health declined, and paralysis set in, bringing his life to close.
 Nj. w. Perry, an old resident of the city, died at St. Paul's Hospital, on Sand street, yesterday after protract- ed illness. MT. Perry was d pressman by trade and was in the employ of THE TIMES and other papers several years ago, but of late has not been actively engaged in business on account of old age and i'll health. He was an Odd Eel low in good standing, and will be buri- ed by the order Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.-L. A. Times.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1890-01-18
Board of Supervisors,

The following demands on the gen eral fund were audited and allowed. Jas. Speedy acct. Justice court s860C Arctic Ice O., Court House S36C
 On motion all members present voting aye it is ordered that the following brand, P. C., be and is hereby declared to be the brand and vent of Pima coun- ty, Territory of Arizona.
 On motion, all members present vot- ing aye it is hereby declared that the following appointments be and are here by declared made, viz:
 Wood; No. 2, $. c. Lewis; No. 3, J. F. Maish; No. f, w. B. McCleary; No. 6, Antonio Soto; No. [, J, sus NJ. Elias; No. 8, A. O'Donnell.
 The clerk of the Board is instructed to notify the above named persons that they will be required to each file bond in the sum of $500, and that the duties of the office commence on notification from this board; also to file report at the next quarterly session of the board.
 The report of Road Overseer J. s. Wood for 4th quarter 1889, received, found correct, and ordered placed on file.
 Also reports from S. G. Lewis over seer Districts No. ?, w. B. McCleary, District No. f, Antonio Soto. District No. ', and A. O'Donnell, District No. s, were received, and ordered placed on file.
 The following demands on the gen. eral fund were audited and allowed.
 Sisters of St. Joseph account of hos pital S392.41, 360O0, 324.69.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1890-01-18
Not Fully Recovered.

Mir. Eugene Middleton, who is visiting in this city, says he has not fully recov- cred from the effects of the wound re- ceived at the hands of the Apaches who murdered the Gila county sheriffs. The ball entered at about the center of the right cheek, and came out directly over the spine, about even with the top of the shoulder. The ball passed very near the spinal cord and his escape from death was very narrow one. His fight hand is yet benumbed from the eff rects of the wound. To reporter MT. Middleton stated there was no longer any doubt the eight fugitive Indians be- ing on the reservation, Not long ago two Of them were seen, and word sent to San Carlos. Lieutenant Johnson sent out a detachment and scouts to effect their capture, but they only succeeded ln finding their camp, where they re covered MT. Middleton's overcoat, taken at the time of the tragedy. Captain Al Seiber has given it as his opinion that they will all be caught in course of time. While they have some friends among the San Carlos tribes, who will hide them, they also have enemies who will never cease hunting fer them until they are caught.
 Mir. Midd eton reports business fairly good in Globe. The Old Dominion Cop per company is working an increased number of men, running two stacks Be sides there are many other mining oper- ations of much smaller scale going on.
 This is the first vlsi5 MT. Middleton has paid to Tucson slnce he was a small boy, and he expressed surprise at find ing such large city, grown from the small adobe town of his boyhood recol lection.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1890-01-18
The Atlas Camp
A correspondent writes to tke Flol

A correspondent writes to tee FIor- ence Enterprise; A big supply of water has been struck in the Red Rock we'll at the depth of 460 feet and the company will continue for larger flow. The 40-t ton smelter is on the way and will be erected as soon as it arrives.
 Considerable trouble has been met with at the Atlas we'll through inexper- enced we'll borers, but now old reliable has it in his hands-James Quiggle- and he says she must go tO-China or water. Nat Galloway has been kept busy making tools for Quiggle's mach inery. He will commence boring on the 12th or 18th.
 The Sunday law has struck us and there seems to be some dissatisfaction among the miners. We expect the church will blow in before the shelter does.
 pr. Alex. Trippel formerly of Globe, has charge of the furnaces.
 Red Rock has a new business house in the shape of restaurant, store baiz- cry and saloon under one canvas roof, presided over by MT. Stocking of your city.
 A number of men are at work on the Young America mine under the manage ment of c. T. Gooding of Tucson.
 The appointment of Bob Paul for U. s. Marshall seems to hit everybody about right here.
 Xmas passed off:very,quietely here, as the camp is strictly temperate and no liquor is allowed on the ground.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1890-01-18
Supreme Court Docket

| The 1OllOWlng IS llSt or the case! prepared by Court Clerk J. E. Walker for the Supreme Court Judges, at theil session beginning in Phenix, Monda, January 18th, 1890.
 Territory vs. Francisco Baca. Attor neys, Baldwin < Johnson; Herndon Hawkins, and E. M. Sanford. Appea from Apache county.
 U. $. vs. Little Bob, a Huallapai In dian. Burgess & Sanford. From 50 District.
 Territory vs. Jas. Brash. G. H. Oury Baker 6 Campbell.
 Ely vs. N. NJ. & 4. R. R. Co. Jeffords ,l Franklin, Hereford < Lowell. From Pima county.
 Territory vs. Mohave Delinquent tax payers, 1857. Attorney General, Bald win S Johnson, Hazeldine, Williamson & Sanford. Appeal of A. & F. k. R from Mohave county.
 Santa Rita L. tE NJ. Co. vs. T. Liliie Mercer. Haynes & Mitchell; Hereford & Lowell. Pima county. Smith ct al vs. Blackmore. Ben Good rich, Geo. G. Berry. Cochise county.
 Hand vs. Ruff. Baker & Campbell; Goodrich S Smith. Maricopa county.
 U. $. vs. Roper and Mountain Maid NJ. Co. U. $. Attorney, Goodrich X Smith; Berry. Cochise county. Brash vs. White. Oury, Baker X Cambeli, Stone, Hauton, Silent and | Cambell.
 Reilly vs. Crowley, Auditor Tomb stone. Reilly; Berry. Cochise county. Clark vs. Daggs. Wilson & Norris, Herndon & Hawkins; Van Horn and Baldwin. Yavapai county.
 Teitjen vs. Snead. Edwards & Buck; Goodrich & Street. Maricopa county. Putnam vs. Putnam. Ochoa ct als Summers, Oury & Edwards. Pima county.
 Lemon & McCave vs. Ward, admins trator. P. s. Perley; L. H. Chalmers. Maricopa county. C er Apache county. Collector vs. Richards ct al. Balwin, Hazeldine, San ford, Williamson. A. S. PR. R., appeal from Yavapai county.
 US. vs. Tidball ct als. Jeffords, Za- briskie. Falls, Stephens, Dungan. From 1st District.
 Territory vs. Mohave Delinquent Tax Payers for 1888. Blakely; Hazel dine, Williamson tS Sanford. 4. & P. R. R. appeal from Mohave county. Wakefield vs. Southern Pacific. Fer guson & Lovell; Zabriskie & Herring. Pima county.
 Wolfiey vs. Gila River Irr. Co. Baker lS Campbell; H. N. Alexander and Dis trict Attorney Cox Maricopa county.
 History Go. vs. Dougherty. Ross & Van Horn; Baldwin & Johnston. Va vapai county.
 Satterwhite vs. Melczer ct al. Max well & Satterwhite; Hereford. Pima county.
 Martin ct al vs. Wells Fargo & Co.,. Maxwell & Satterwhlte; Jetfords 6 Franklin. Pima county.
 Territory vs. Apache Delinquent Tax Payers. Santa, Hazeldine, Williamson * Sanford. A. & P. R. R. Appeal from Apache county.
 Rees vs. Rhodes. Herndon & Hawk ins; Baldwin & Johnston. Yavapai coun- ty.
 Albuquerque Bank vs. Stewart ct als. Same Attorneys and Stewart & Davis. Yavapai county.
 Territory vs. Gila Delinquent Tax Pay CTS for 1888. Attorney General, J. D. McCave; Baker & Campbell. Gila coun- ty.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1890-01-18
Poor Humanity.

The common lot is one of sorrow sal at least-the pessimists, they who look at the worst side. Certainly what would otherwise be bright eyis tence, is often shadowed by some all ment that overhangs it like pail, ob scuring perpetually the radiance that else would light the path. Such an ail- ment, and very common one, is ner- vousness, or in other words, weakness of the nervous system, condition only ir- remediable where inefficient or improper means are taken to relieve it. The con current experience of nervous people who have consistently used Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is, that it concuers en- tirely supersensitiveness of the nerves, as we'll as diseases-so called which are invited and sustained by their chronic weakness. As the nerves gain stamna from the great tonic the trouble dlsap- pears. Use the Bitters for malaria. billiousness and kidney troubles.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1890-01-18
Nogales Herald.

Col Weir, of Salero, has about re- covered from siege of sickness.
 Unless some of our property owners i soon build more houses new families coming in will have to live in tents or brush houses.
 It is believed by many that there will some day in the not V " distant future be big mines discovered in the Sierras Azul, south of here in Sonora. Delos Smith, the new Counsel for No gales, Mexico, is president Cf the Wash ington Cattle company, doing business near Fort Bowie.
 Hon. Delos H. Smith, the new counsel at Nogales, Mexico, has arrived in inc city and resumed the duties of the office yesterday. He is accompanied by D. S. McCurdy, who we understand will hold the position of clerk.
 Nogales is the only town in the terri tors, outside of Tucson, that has three newspapers. Her newspapers have done great deal of good for Nogales- more perhaps than many think-and yet news paper patronage here is surprisingly light. It is noticeable fact, however, that many here appreciate the benefits Of the newspapers as large numbers are mailed each week to persons in different states by local readers and subscribers.
 Florence Enterprise.
 This has been rainy week in the valley and snowy one in the noun tains.
 J. H. Luedke will probable remove his frame store building and hall from Pinal to Florence.
 The we'll at De Noon is now down over 3S0 feet and, so far as the work of drilling is concerned, it is perfect sue cess. If any one understands how to drill we'll, it is J. M. Quiggle.
 Charles MacRitchie came up from the new reservoir he is building for the Florence Canal Company, on Monday. The rain has slightly impeded the pro- gross of the work, but its effect will be beneficial in softening the ground for future work.
 The preliminary steps have about been completed for the establishment of Masonic lodge in Florence. The signatures to petition for a dispensa- sation were appended this week and forwarded to the nearest Masonic lodge for approval before being submitted t, the Grand Master for action.
 The recent rains and warm weather have started up vegetation of all kinds and many of the trees are budding.
 M. M. Rice got back last Saturday from an extensive prospecting trip to the south along the Mexican boundary. He was in company with Ed Scheffiin, add together they prospected the noun tain ranges of that section pretty thor oughly, but failed to find anything worth locating. The country is barren and forbidding, and water was scarce in many of the localities visited.