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Year: 1875

Never give way to melancholy Resist it
steadily, for the habit will encroach. l once
gave lady two and twenty receipts against
melancholy; one was bright fire; another
to remember all pleasant things said to her; /;
another to keep box of plums on the man
tle-piece, and a kettle simmering on the hob.
| thought this mere triiling at the moment,
but have in after life discovered how true it


is that those little pleasures often Danish
melancholy better than higher and more
exalted objects; and that no means ought to
be thought too tritling which can oppose it
either in ourselves or others Sydney Smith.
Year: 1875

He HAS READ THE PAPERS. s.---The other
evening when father boxed the ears of his
son as a punishment for impudence, the lad
stood before him and remarked: "See here,
father, was reading this morning that the
drum of the ear is one of the most sensitive
things in the human system. \ sudden blow
upon the ear is liable to produce deafness,
and the practice of cutting children cannot
be too severely censured. 1t is but a relict
Of that dark period when a man with a
| wart on his nose was put to death as a sor-
cerer."
Year: 1875

1t is simply absurd to talk about a woman
being qualified to fill every position in life
that man fills. For instance, what woman
could lounge around the stove in n country
grocery and lie about the number of fish she
Year: 1875

"Wait until you're big enough to git
lickin, and then you'll know what trouble
is" said little girl to her baby brother,
who was crying because he couldn't have
the pepper-boX to play with.
Year: 1875

In our article last week, entitled "The Baby Act, etc." we said "the less he meaning Judge Dunne) says

 about quid pro quo, also the better flor his reputation" The Judge says

 this is or may be taken as d reflection 'upOn his official character. We meant nothing of tie kind, but understand ing that it is susceptible of such con Structlon, we most emphatically say mo such meaning was intended. In public and private, we have freely eX- pressed our belief in the integrity of Judge Dunne on the bench Among men in Nevada who for some reason .or other disliked him personally, we never heard one refer to his character as judge but in complimentary terms

 In the Judges Miner letter, he refers flo the editor in a pleasant not to say fulsome way He in this connection

 refers to the conduct of "old friends" !"

 and in this introductory part says: Are you beginning to think that to eX- plain the conduct of others you must see the quid pro quo for them plainly

 in view, or within convenient reaching distance?" Knowing his cOmmunica- tiOns had been excluded from TIE CITIZEN, and believing that this was d lefthanded lick about it, we referred to it as we did, meaning only past per sonal favOrs. This was all we meant, and readers who inferred it meant any imputatiOn upon the Judge as judge, made a mistake When we want to convey an idea that Judge Dunne will act corruptly as judge, we will do it in language that cannot be misunder

 stood. As judge, we only know him as an honest One-and this without pretense of personal or other friendship. We are neither a hvpocrite nor a fiatterer, but believe ill correcting the errors we make, and also in ex- plaining injurious misapprehensions which may arise from our assertions.
Year: 1875

THE WHITE PINE NEWS mentions the fact that several parties from San Francisco, owning old mineral loca- tions in that district, are stirring them selves in the matter of patenting their mines. The News says they are just beginning to realize that their mines are worth looking after, and to save them from being jumped will patent them
Year: 1875

HERE is an extract from a letter written to her lover by a Montgomery Ala, girl; "F For your sake, darling, l have quit using chewing gum; would you have quit gum for me? I would not have quit gum for any other person in the whole world"
Year: 1875

WYE WILL PAY THE HIGH ESF r w price in cash for the above amount of good, clean barley of crop of 1875, and Furnish Sacks to Farmers to Put itin We are determined to Stand by the Farmers and business men of Pima County, as against a class of Contractors who bid so low that the Farmer or Busi- ness man cannot live.

 We ask the Farmers to stand by us and sell us their grain or give us a chance for cash.

 EWING & FISH. Tucson, May 1, 1875. 30-tf
Year: 1875

REPORT OF THE COMMISSION EXPECTED BY SEPT. u.


New YORK, Aug. 20.
The commission on Rapid Transit, now on
gagged in a discussion in relation to the route to
be selected, express the opinion that they
will decide upon o route by September 9th
two days in advance OF the time
fixed by law. They believe the fare VIII be hHed
at five or three cents. which they think VIII on,
af abla tbe moor class to live in the suburb and
helm to empty the overcrowded tenement houses
in the city
Year: 1875

NOTICE
We would call especial attention TO our new style
pictures OF GERMAN FINISH" which we do not
think are surpassed in this or any other country
many thousands of which are in his city, and for
their quality we give general reference.


N. W. GARRETT,
iaal,u 7so Market Street.
Year: 1875

An ordinance providing for the


punishment of offenders.


BIZ IT ORDAINED by the town
council OF The Incorporated town OF
Osceola, as follows


SECTION | That any person or
persons who shall iuriously or an
necessarily ride, drive or run any
horse or other animal on any street
or alley OF this town, or who shall
cause The same 10 be done at Il gait
or pace greater than sis miles per
hour, OR aid, or abet in so doing,
shall be fncd in any sum not less
than one nor more than twenty five
dollars for each such oiiense.


SEC. q: That any person who
shall authorize or permit any game
At cards or dice for money or prop
si,,- in any hcHsc, shop or tcncmca'
Year: 1875

The Scientific American, which is
high authoaity, gives the following:
eff mosquitoes OF other blood suckers
infest our sleeping rooms at night, we
uncork bottle of the oil of penny
royal, and these animals leave in great
haste, nor will they return SO long as
the air in the room is loaded with the
fumes of that aromatic herb. If rats
enter the cellar, little powdered pot
ash thrown into their holes Or mixed
with meal and scattered in their run
ways never fails to drive them away.
Cayenne pepper will keep the buttery
and store-room free from ants and
cockroaches. If a mouse makes an
entrance into any part of your dwell
ings, saturate a rag with cayenne, in
solution, and stuff it into the hole,
which can be repaired with either wood
or mortar. No rat or mouse will eat
that rag for the purpose of opening
communication with depot Of sup
plies"
Year: 1875

1y to attract about them the same
class of questionable characters who
now flock together to drain the pock-
cts of unsophistieated chance acquain-
tances.


We have one other suggestion to
make with reference to the manage
ment of these country fairs: a,more
judicioHs use, aslitlseems to us, might
be made of the bestowal of premiums.
Great incentives are now held out for
the developement of some one quality
in animals and vegetables. In pigs it
is weight, in pumpkins, it is size
Here and there a society is wise enough
to award prizes for ''general excel
lence," but these are usually, put in
such a position ON theelist that they
excite little competition. The reverse
might better be the case. Both pigs
and pumpkins are, or should be, grown
with view to human consumption,
and not merely to the winning of sill
yer cups and teaspoons. A hog that
has been fed on salt alone for three
days and then allowed to drink its fill
of water, will perhaps weigh more than
one that has been carefully fattened on
the best corn, but it will not make so
much good pork; and a pumpkin will
often increase its girth by dissipating
its sweetness. Yet the heavy hog and
the enormous pumpkin usually take
the first prizes, to the detriment of
other and really better specimens.


The tests, then, applied to all pro-
ducts exhibited at agricultural fairs
ought to be their, adaptation to a ,legi-
innate end. No horses belong there
which will not fulfill the daily require
ments Of the farm; no cattle which are
not valuable for field labor or the dai-
~; no swine or vegetable not well fit
ted for table use. Let this fact be ap-
preciated by those persons who control
the annual exhibitions, and who have
nothing but the best interests of their
clients at heart, and we shall see a day
of better things. The country fair
will then be to its projectors a source
not only Of more just pride for the mo-
ment, but of greater ultimate pecuni-
ary gain. twill be far in advance of its
remote predecessors in everything af-
fecting energy and enterprise, and will
surpass those of later date in real ex-
cellence of purpose.-N. Y. Ev. Post.
Year: 1875

The newspaper press throughout
the country is beginning to teem with
advertisements and descriptions of
those great occasions of the farmers
year, the agricultural fairs. There
was time when such gatherings at
tracted little attention outside of the
small circle directly concerned in the
success of each; but that was before
farmers as a class had received their
1ull recognition as a power in the land.
VI late, the men of the plough and
sickle have made their influence felt in
both social and political life; and the
result has been a steadily increasing
respect In the community at large for
themselves as men, and for all that
pertains to their vocation. The an
nual fair has become much grander
institution than ever before. Whereas
1t was formerly product of the coun-
tvs industry, it now attaches itself to
almost every full-growa township
The big pumpkins have grown bigger,
the worsted work more marvellous of
design, and the pigs and cattle of more
astounding weight, while the horses
exhibited are mostly those which have
excelled the three minute gait. Ma
irons and maidens are no longer con-
tent to wear the garments of their an
cestors, but feel certain pride in fol-
lowing the varying fashions of the day.


While, however, these signs are gem
orally of good import, word of warns
ing may not be out of place. When
the spirit of advance seizes upon any
class of people, there is always danger
OF It's carrying them too far. 1t is just
as well to keep the old landmarks in
sight, no matter how much one broad
ems his sphere of action; and there
seems to be tendency just now among
the patrons of the country fair to ele-
vate a single branch Of their exhibi-
ton to such prominence as to cast a
shadow on others more Important
For example, what was once the arena
for an honest competition between the
producers of raw material for food and
clothing threatens to degenerate into
a field for the dubious enterprise of
horse-jockeys. Even the staid old
Puritan of New England, who, quar-
ter OF a century ago, condemned the
race-course as one of the paths to per-
dition, does not now find it burden
to his conscience to witness s.trial of
blooded-stock." The flesh recognises
a distinction where the spirit knows
there is no difference. 1t is the old
case over again of the total-abstainer,
who would not drink cider, but did
not object to mug of apple-juice.-
Let us have things in their right plac-
es and called by their right names
The slender-limbed, acknowledgements
lied queen of the turf is not the animal
the farmer wants to draw his wagon or
pull his plough. She would be as
little in her element On the farm as
the sulky she trots before. A fair Ca
pacity of speed is of course, desirable
in any horse, used for any purpose !;
but three-minute gait and plenty of
wind will answer all the requirements
of the strictly domestic animal. If


track on the fair ground were used


OF long edurance at any
Year: 1875

JAMAIcA-A strange habitation was dscov-
cred by rabbit hunters in piece Of woods
this place last week German, who. according his
story, too independents to live In poor house
aud too honest 10 associate with thieves, bad dug u
square chamber IN the ground about 10 feet long feet
wide, and just deep enough to stand This he had
rooted with boards and earth. leaving small hole
for exit and entrance. A low bunk with a long used
quilt formed his bed. ana few bricks served for
IL appears that his name Is kOorner and that
he works during the Summer for the neighborng far
mers but for three Winters has lived in this primitive
hut rather than TO poor house The OF Isaac
W. Valentine against his wife, which has been for
time before County Judge Armstrong referee,
has been closed, aud Judge Armstrong will In
few days make his report 10 the Supreme Court The
suit is for absolute divorce and the custody Of
only child.


0RERNPoRT.-An number Of dogs, the owners OF which
are unknown, few nights got among valuable
Year: 1875

less offensive way to put It would be
to say: eve must not go west of the
Panhandle for a candidate for the
preiidency, nor 60 south of Mason and
Di1on's line nor east of the Nutmeg
state lire"-insisting at the same time,
that Pennsylvania has nobody to pick
from, as all her leading democrats are
but "a cheap lot of small politicians"
while New Jersey is entirely out of the
question, as she is out of the ring and
the United States proper, at this time
This would whittle down the geogra-
phical boundaries to satisfactory d.
mems ons, and reduce the question OF
president making to the closest of ex,
act sciences. Then it might be said,
ms OF Tom Pinch in Chuzzlewit, the
man in all this world the most cont.
dent of his sagacity and shrewdness,
could walk over the presidential race
course on the principle of "every man
for himself and Divine providence
shaping everything for us 1t would


be very pleasant indeed, if we could
only have everything to our own liking
on this principle. "But,' as Joe re-
marked, somebody must keep the pot
a-blng, Pip, or the pot won't bile,
don't YOU know"
Year: 1875

In view Of the struggle between New


York and the West as to which shall
furnish the next D emocratic candidate
for the Presidency, the South being
out of the question, the Southern


Wutchman says compromise candt-
date must come from the Middle States
and asks, Who is so we'll suited for
the position as Senator Bayard ofDela-
wares He is not only personally un-
Objectionable, but his place of residence
is precisely where it ought to be. The
small States have rarely had ashowiDg
and the Middle States are too frequent
ly overlooked. The career of Senator
Bayard in Congress has shown him to
be not mere politician, but states


man. There are other men who may


have attracted more attention by their


superficial requirements, but there Is


nothing superficial about Bayard-he
is decidedly conservative and profound
No one dare question his personal In
tegrity, while he is, confessedly, very
far superior, intellectually, to the large
majority of the Senators now in Con-
gress." Tie WdtchmaH is right
Senator Bayard has no superior in the
United States and he would Presi-
dent of whom all Americans would be
proud anywhere at anytime, Like
the Cheyalier of old, he is sans psttT {:


SuaS reprocds Georg.d Chronicle dId
Sentinel
Year: 1875

A HEARTLEss IMPosTER.


The finding of the dead body of the
lost boy, Josie sullivan, caused much
excitement in New York. The en-
ployees of the hay office where he was
found say that he was often in the
habit of coming into their office to
play with the cats kept there. Many
other children of the neighborhood
were accustomed 10 steal into the
building to play in the hay, but this
was prevented as tar as possible by the
owners. 1t is clearly evident from ths
mute testimony of the bales OF hay,
that Josie Sullivan, VIII often played
arouad here, slipped in unknown to
any one, and climbed up on top OF the
tiers. There was q window on top
of the part where he had been climb
ing, and perhaps his childish curiosity
had been excited to reach it in order
to have view of the street. On ar
riving at the top OF the pier he must


have slipped down between the bales,
which were but loosely put together
Becoming frightened he must have
struggled, and thus worked his body
into the horizontal position in which
he was found His cries would hard
| " have been heard outside the premi-


ses owing to the deadening effect hay
would have on sound. Life must
have been extinct in a few hours, as
| it would have been very difficult for
him to breathe in the position in
which he was discovered.


A we'll dressed stranger called upon
Mr.. Sullivan early yesterday after


noon. and told him if he would in-
crease the reward his child should be
returned to him that night. He talked
so plusibly that Mr. Sullivan believed
lan that he said. He called upon his


relatives, and made an appointment to


meet the stranger at o'clock last
evening, when the arrangements


would be completed to pay the reward
demanded. Mr.. Sullivan believed
that he should certainly receive his
child alive last night, In his great
ioy he told his wife. She became
greatly excited over the expected re
turn of her boy. She dressed the tWo
other children in their best clotne:s
} telling them that they would see tnelt
: brother very soon. Later, wnen tne
news of his death was brought to ner


she seemed stunned; she sat still
moaning and wrlnging her hands. The
|, father was also greatly overcome wheI
|, he returned to the store. He went q,
once to the warehouse and examined
the remains of the child, and thel
|, turned away without uttering word
Mr.. Devine briefly told him the cir


lcumstances connected with the hndtnl
of the remains. Mr.. Sullivan did no
utter a word in reply, but with heat
bowed hurried from the place,
Year: 1875

FULLY, OCHoA &1 Go. are running two looms in their woolen factory. The oper- ators were making this week some of the most beautiful serrapas we ever saw. We hope they are intended for exhibition at the Centennial. The firm is doing very much to add to the resources of the coun- try and give employment to the people.
Year: 1875

THE Sonoita valley is again occupied by busy farmers, who have planted more land this year than ever before. This IS a beautiful little valley; the former settlers were mostly killed by the Indians and with the exception of Gavena, we believe that not one of the old timers are left, but we hope and believe that those who occupy it now will have a better fate. There are a good many fruit trees already set out in the valley and they all look exceedingly well. We look to see many beautiful homes there before many years.
Year: 1875

THE "Compaflia Dramatica' which is at present performing Tn this town is deserving the attention which our public gives it. Whoever desires to learn Spanish or to improve in the language he learned as such, has now the best opportunity of hearing the pure Castillian. We need not say that the acting is good, because the large attendance proves sufficiently that our public can discriminate and does appreciate the intellectual amusement now offered it.
Year: 1875

s. L. NASH, J. A. Miner and H. Colby, who came in by the stage on Thursday, bring with them the most cheering infor- nation. MT. Nash was here last Winter and after examining our mines pretty thoroughly, came to the conclusion as any practical, sensible man must, that there was an extensive and rich field here for operation. After satisfying himself on this point, he went east and after consul tation with his friends and men of means, he and the gentlemen associated with him were sent back armed and equipped to go to work in earnest to developing and working mines. MT. Nash secured some valuable locations while here before. They have & newly invented mill and amalgamating process on the way here, of which we will speak more at length next week, It seems to have already been we'll tested, and if 1t will accomplish one tenth of what IS claimed for it, a great rev. olutiOn will soon be made in the working Of ores.
Year: 1875

The ball to aid in building the school house came of Tuesday evening, and was one of the most pleasant entertainments ever witnessed in Tucson. The Park Gar den with it's forest of green trees and great variety of beautiful flowers, never appear ed so beautiful before. It was splendidly illuminated and looked like fairy land. MT. Levin, who gave the use of the place free, Is deserving of great credit for the taste he displayed in the arrangement and his liberality.

 An excellent band was in attendance and dancing was kept up until about 12 o'clock, when fine repast was served, af- ter which the lottery was drawn and af- forded a great deal of amusement, as well as gladdened the hearts of most of the young ladies who Were the recipients of some very pretty prizes. The party ad- Journed about o'clock, a. m., aud we be- lieve that each and every one went to their homes with light heart In consideration of the good time they had and the cause they had served.

 We hardly know how to express our gratitude to the ladies who originated and carried this entertainment to so success ful termination. Through the eXertion of Mir. Ochoa and the ladies every dollar that has been raised for the construction of the school-house has been obtained, and when completed it will be the best monument they could have erected to per petuate their names, for It will live in the hearts of the little ones long after they have passed away. Their work will les sen the burthens of the taxpayers, by de- creasing the expense Of punishing crime, for the statistics of the country show that in proportion as school-houses go up, the necessity for the use of jails is leSsened. {. The splendid building being erected will enhance the value of every piece of pro- perty in Tucson, and will afford a place where the happy boys and girls can go and receive an education and learn to bless God and love each other for the com |. fort and blessings they have received.

 The net proceeds of the ball amounted to $Sl2. The completion of the school house is now assured, and that too, by the time the Fall term commences.

 Again we return thanks to MT. Ochoa, the ladies and citizens who have so gener- ously contributed to this good work.
Year: 1875

son last Wednesday by taking an over dose of laudanum. The deceased leaves a wife and one child to mourn his untimey end. He was native of the Island of St. Thomas and came here short time ago from Yuma, where he was engaged in mercantile business. He was enga gedin keeping a saloon at the time of his death His father who is reported to be quite wealthy still lives in St. Thomas No cause except low spirits and scarcity of money is known to exist to cause him to commit the rash act.
Year: 1875

ALL the necessary apparatus for boring the artesian well 10 supply Tucson with water is expected to arrive here within thirty days. We understand that it is the intention of Messrs. Mccoy & Goldberg to sink the we'll on the military plaza at the eastern edge of the town. This is an admirable location, it is sufficiently ele- vated so that every portion of the town can be easily supplied. We look upon this artesian we'll movement as one of greater importance to Arizona than any other that has ever been started, not eX- cepting railroads and tclegraphs. If we succeed in getting artesian water, as we verify believe we shall, then we establish the fact that there is but very little waste land in Arizona. Should we get flowing water in Tucson, it can and will be made one of the most beautiful towns in Ameri- ca; with the beautiful Santa Cruz valley in front and the streets lined with shade trees, with the orange groves and flower gardens that will be cultivated, all will combine to make It one of the most desir- able places to live in and even a good place to go to after death; probably much better than many of us will get.