Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-31

THE TERRITORIAL NORMAL SCHOOL.
 EDITOR EPITAPH:- we have often seen and heard much unfavorable comment and harsh criticism of many of the acts of the Thirteenth Legislative Assembly, we have not heard as yet any euiogy of some of the meritorious work of that little body of men, who assembled at our Capitol City early in the year 1885; and there but few of US, perhaps, even of those that recollect, who realize that an educational institution created by an Act of that legislature exists within our ter rito,ial borders that would do credit to many of our older sister States.
 The Territorial Normal School located m the thriving little town of Tempe, in Maricopa county, is now an established fact, and fills necessity that has existed for years, in providing educational facili- ties for liberal education and placing within reach of our sons and daughters all the treasures which generous men tai culture so we'll develops. Would dthey become teachers, here they will find a course especially adaptedto perfect them selves in everything necessary to success as instructors. Would they pursue a scientific, classical training or technical knowledge, here their ambition can be gratifed; should their taste lead them to- ward literary course, here also will they find their fruition. Do they pur. pose preparation for college or unlver- sity education, they need not go beyond the walls of this institution. No matter what may be the aim or ambition of any student, here may be found the facilities which are necessary and requisite to dis. cipline and develop their minds and make them broadgauged men and women, intelligent and useful citizens.
 The founding of this territorial.inst.tu ton and endowing it by its continual sup port was an act that every member of that assembly may we'll feel proud of, and the relation existing between the territory and the Normal School is such that the promotion of its interests will always advance the welfare of Arizona and its people, and although during the first two years of its existence it has shared the usual adversities that ever beset a new born institution of this character, it has gradually forged its way forward under the very successful management of its able and learned principal, Professor H. B. Farmer until now it has enrolled representatives from six different counties of the terri tory, and it is believed that another twelve months will find an unanimous county representation.
 The indifference or ignorance of the existence of this school is fast disap- bearing, and parents and guardians are awakening to the fact that nc longer is it necessaryto to send their sons and daugh- ters abroad to educate them, but that Arizona has generously planted and en- dowed school in one of the most beau. tiful valleys the sun ever shone upon, where nature spreads her most radiant and perpetual smiles, ever enlivening the mind of the student and pleasing his vis- ion resting upon the perpetual verdure of its fields.
 Who, therefore, is there to-day that will question the wisdom of our young Territory in the establishment of such an institution and at such proper time '; It was wise for her to prepare to educate her youth, to disipline, strengthen and enlarg their minds, to qualify them to maintain it's honor and dignity upon the 'orum when she shall take her place side by side by side in the grand galaxy of States, an event that soon will come.
 PROGRESS.
 Tombstone, March 30, 1888.