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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-28
pattarment of the Times.

Business men Of Chehalis, Wash, aii
conditions Whereabouts favorable to lmme-
date betterment Of the times. More money
ls in circulation, although 1t IS NOT ye'
abundant; but what Is more 10 Tue pE III.
more merchandise has been received tlelo
and more Shipments have been made from
here this spring than in any spring tor
three wears, and the farm products tns
year give promise of being in excess VI
those raised in any preceding year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-28
Neat and Useful Wrapper.

A neat and useful gown is here
shown composed of polka-dot percale,
trimmed with bands of insertion. The
upper portion consists of a short yoke
that is simply adjusted by shoulder
seams, and has a straight lower edge.
The full portion has side seams, and is
gathered at the upper edge and joined
to the yoke, a single band Of insertion
c~oncealing the seam. The sleeves are
one-seamed and sufficiently loose to
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-28
Making Horses Eat Slowly,

Many horses, especially flied grain,
eat it much too fast to get the most
good from it. A good way to compel
slow eating is to mix with the grain a
few clean pebbles, that will oblige the
horse to gather his food SLOWLY. A
still better way is to grind the grain
and mix the meal with three times its
bulk of cut hay, or twice its bulk of
straw
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-28
killing Squash Insects.

Dissolve o~ne-fourth pound of salt
peter in water. Make q small ditch
about the hills of ~cucumbers, squashes
or pumpkins while the vines are small
and pour in this solution of saltpeter.
1t will keep off striped squash bugs
and kill the squash or fatiron bug
which eats the vines.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-28

strong that it was compared by some
to that of burning grain. While posi-
tive proof as to the origin of this fire
may be lacking, the circumstances are
such that it is safe to consider it spon-
taneous.-Orange Judd Farmer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-28

To Control Chicken-Eatins Hogs.
A chicken catcher in q herd of hogs
is a most exasperating and expensive.
One such will soon transform o whole
herd into ravenous chicken eaters.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-28
Another n

Fuddy-Going to enter the bicycfe
race? I suppose you will be In the van
Duddy-More likely l shall he u ns
ambulance,-Boston Transcript.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-28
,S'&iw,..

in size and as round and true as posi-
BILE, are fastened inside a framework
by round spikes driven through the
sidepieces into the logs so that the lat
ter can turn freely. Where the large,
carefully-made land roller is not at
hand, this quickly-made substitute
will serve a very good purpose. 1t
can be weighted if necessary.-Ameri-
can Agriculturlst.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-07-28
A Homemade Clod Crusher.

The clod crusher shown in the cut
is useful both for crushing lumpy soil
and for rolling and smoothing the land
at the same time. Three logs, as even
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-12-29
J. Fl. ROBINSON, Clerk.
Fireprooflng Wood.

Another method of fireproofng -ToOG has been brought fOrward-this time at Birmingham, where the British Non inflammable Wood company has given an exhibition designed to demOnstrat, the security against fire of buildings constructed with timber treated by their new process For the purpose Oi the experiment two buildings about l l feet square and 80 in height had been set up-similar in all respects, except that one was made of treated" timber and the other of ordinary timber, each being also furnished with a chimney for the purpose Of creating a strong draft and facilitating combustion. Outside of these houses, on the windwaryl, 1irewOOd and shavings were piled, which were set on fire simultaneously. In five min utes the building of ordinary timber was well on fire and in about half an hour reduced to ashes, while the other structure remained intact save for the charring of the woodwork on the side exposed to the direct action of the flames. A further test had meanwhile been applied by igniting a pile of shay ings and fagots inside, but again the effect was merely to char the wood, which did not break into flame. A box, too, made of the treated wood and which had been placed in the midst of the ignited material was afterward drawn out practically uninjured. New York Sun.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-12-29
4 GREAT CUBAN VICTORY.

A few days ago General Psnto, of the Spanish army, went out with about 7,CO0 men to hunt for Cuban insurgents. He did not experience much difficulty in locating about 5000 of them, under General CaliIta Garcia, and one of the most sar- quinary and most stubbernIy fought battles that has taken place on Cuban soil was the result. The Cubans fought like madmen, repul- sing the onslaught of the Spainards at every turn.
 By 8 very clever military move ment, 1000 guerrillas belonging to the Spanish army were cspturedi The Cubans being aware of their lack of interest in the success of the Spanish arms, forced them to turn on tkeir late comrades, which they did with all the fervor and enthu- siasm of the most ardent Cuban patriots.
 The battle resulted in a great vic tory for the Cubans, with a loss of 106 killed and 300 wounded. The Spanish reported a loss of 200 kille and 200 wounded, but the Cubans claim that the loss was greatly in excess of this. At the close of the engagement, General Panto reported to General Blanco that it would require 100000 troops to defeat the Cubans.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-12-29
A Use For Eneli.h sparror..

The crusade against the killing of our song birds cannot but receive the indorsement of every right minded wo- man. We are all ready to join Audu- bon societies and to help in every way to keep our forests peopled with beauty and tuneful with song. But there is a little rowdy fellow beyond the pale of our sympathies - that wicked little fighter, the English sparrow. Individ- ually he is harmless enough, but col actively he is capable of the greatest mischief. The extermination of our song birds is apparently the chief aim of his existence. We can never forgive him, but our wrath against him should be modified because of his one redeem ing pOint-he is good in pie. -Four and twenty" of him would reproduce that matchless dish of nursery fame. Under the alias of "reedbird'' he is constant. ly sold in our markets and praised by purchasers ill the final act of disposing of him. So let us enjoy sparrow pie in and out of season, since We may do 80 without moral twinge and indeed feel that we are doing society a seryice.- Ella Morris Kretschmar in Woman's Home Companion
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-12-29
GOOD sUaGEsTION.

The suggestion of the Mericopa board of supervisors that a conven- tion of all members of the boards of supervisors of the territory be held in Phenix to discuss various mat tsrs of public interest and Particu- Iarly the question of revenue and taxation seems to be an excellent one. With the present high rate of taxation and the lack of uni formity which exist in the way oi raising revenue, something should he done. and that at once and there seems no better way than for the mambers of the varions boards to get together and see if some con certe6 action cannot be taken. The several counties could well afford to pay the expenses of members to al tend such a convention although these is probably no law at present under which such expenses could he paid. At the present time there is no uniformity in the assessment of property, and discrepancies exist which seem to be outside of the control of the territorial board of and for which there is no apparent remedy except in the manner indicated above.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-12-29

A Washington telegram of recent date says that there is about to be a modification of the civil service law. as it is at present too extensive in its scope. There would be just about as much good political and business sense in extending it to all positions in the government and make a life tenure for them all, as the way it is administered at pres ent. After the Cleveland admins tration found excuses for displaciug republican employees with demo- crats, the mighty Grover issued his proclamation throwing this civil service law cloak around about 40,- 900 appointees. The law is fraud on its face. It enforcement Is anti republican in effect. Let common sense principles prevail in govern ment as in other ave nues of business. Last November a year ago, the voters of the country announced a very decided preference for the republican party administering the affairs of the country. The party cannot do so to the fullest measure of success while a majority of the subordinate positions are filled with men who are antagonistic to that party and hence who have no per sonal interest in having the admins trstion successful.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-12-29
He Convinced the Duke.

During his visit to the United States ,Ia late Duke of Marlborough made 6 hoS+ of friends. His quick eye, unas- .uro;p, ' manner and ability to grasp oasIIv nc many sided electrical ques- lions xVo, the honest admiration of the r,ac,icaI Yankee, whose ideI of an FnoIisb dnL g differed in every way from tbo real. live British peer. Upon one occasion. how, yer. the old doEsineering sniri, of the dul e gained the mastery. and he paid for the temporLIy lapse from republican manners wAth a few good bruises and rather severe shak- ing up of the ducal 'ame.
 The duke was maxi v toNr ot ln- spection over one of the Chleago cable lines and came across a able car driver who was a typical Ym- 6ee' born and bred in tho state of Connec uout
 "Can you stop the car qulcAly! asked his grace.
 "I jist reckon ye kinAbet yer life can, Mir. GU Se. "
 How soon!"
 "In bout two yards, !" replied the Yankee.
 "Nonsenser' sharply exclaimed his grace. The next moment the duke was busy picking himself out of a small sand bank by the side of the tram line, into which the abrupt stoppage of tbe car had thrown him. As he quietly brushed himself the Yankee smiled and remarked: "I hope ye sin't hurt, Mir. Duke. Guess ye think kin stop her suddint now, don't ye!'-London Tel epraph.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-12-29
Board of superVisors.

| Tuesday, Dec. 2S.-The bounty claim of Ramos Ursullo was allowed for S20.
 Charles E. Gooddard's bond as butcher was approved by the chair man.
 The report of J. A. Miller, over seer of road district number 5, was ordered returned for correction. The following preambles and reso- lutlons were adopted:
 WHEREAS, Under the present sys- tenn of government in Arizona, 8 system by which every territorial officer is appointed, the people have no voice in the selection of those administering the laws affecting ter rltorlal interests, and
 WHEREAS, The system is and has been productive of gross malfeas- ance in office and extravaganza in public affairs, injuriously affecting every county in the territory by a constantly increasing territorial in debtedness, and
 WHEREAS, A government admins tered solely Dy appointed officers IS purely one of personal favoritism and un-American in its character, therefore be it
 RESOLVED, That We, the Board of Supervisors of Yavapai County, Arizona Territory, by a unanimous vote, do earnestly urge and pray for the passage of the bill now pending in Congress to provide for the elec- tion of all territorial officers by popular vote.
 RESOLVED, That a duly authen- ticated copy of these resolutions be transmitted by the clerk of this board to the President of the United States, to the Senate and House of Representatives, and to the Secretary of the Interior.
 Signed. THOMAS ROACH,
 Chairman.
 G. Fl. SCHUERMAN,
 H. H. CARTIER. Attest.
 J. Fl. ROBINSON. Clerk,
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-12-29
Hardy Nova seotiar Fishermen.

The great Yankee" fishermen are mostly Nova Scotians, but the captains of our fishing vessels are, as rule, Americans, hardy, self reliant, quick tc think and to act and ready for any emergency. While the dories are out the captain, with the aid of the cook, han dles the ship and keeps his weather eye on the horizon. If he sees danger in sky or sea, he sets a signal-usually bas- ket hoisted in the fore staysail halyards ito recall the dories. Only too often, though, the gale comes up with such suddepness that the dories to Ieeward cannot get back. A dory with the bodies of two fishermen in it or more ire quently empty or tossed bottom up by the waves tells the story. Yet in spite of the danger of starvation jug of wa ter usually constitutes all the provision aboard a dory, and compass is a rare bird. KObbe in St. Nicholas.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-12-29
aIOO Iiewnrn RIOo.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that sci ence has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical frater- nity. Catarrh being a constitu- tional disease, requires a constitu- tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting di- rectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby de stroying the foundation of the dis ease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers, that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address,
 F. J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, O.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-12-29

John Agnew and Thomas Ken nedy met horrible death Decem Der 27th in the Alden shaft at Will kesbarre, Pa. They had been sent down that shaft to cut the ice which prevented their carriage from run ming. They cut away the ice, until the car had decended 60 feet when it stuck. The men could not signal the engineer and the rope continued to coil on top of the car until its weight forced the carriage beyond the ice formation. The car descended swiftly until the rope frightened and broke, when it fell 450 feet and the men were dashed to pieces.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-12-29
THAT NAVAJO INVESTIGATION


 There seems to be a desire in cer- tain quarters to make political cspi- tai out of the request sent out by the administration to investigate complaints made by Navajo Indians. Just what harm can come of au Investigation cannot be imagined. Even an Indian has rights, and one of these rights is to be heard if he has a grievance, or if be imagines he has. The probabilities are very strongly n favor of the Indian being the transgressor in this easel as the Navojo's are inclined to crowd themselves of their reservation and trespass on the rights of white set tiers. The white man who tres passes on the reservation, though, is soon given to understand that his presence will not be tolerated there. While these, as rule, are the condi- tious existing between the whites and the Navajos, an investigation and thorough report from an official source can do no possible harm, and may result in possible good. An occasional white man IS found ID Arizona, as we'll as in all other sec tions of the world, who has no respect for the rights of his white brethren, and trespasses on them. Might it not be possible that such man may have located some where rear the Navajo reservarioni Al say rate, until this investigation is made and the report rendered, the attempt to make polical capital out of it is somewhat premature.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-12-29
Eating marmalade With the Kurd..

The Kurdish chief and his elder sons stroked their boards and ejaculated "Mashallahw whenever their European guest put his fork in his mouth. My fasher, why does the Firengi eat with a hook?" little Kurd asked at last, but all the answer he got was smack from his father, at which he cried bitterly
 To console him I gave him a spoonful of marmalade. which terrified him: but, fearful of being punished again for bad manners, he seized the spoon and gulped it down like pill, saying
 "Avolla Effendim. He must have liked it all the same, for soon after ward the father came and asked me what the "tatli' was. l gave him the pot, which be emptied. Murad then cleaned the knife and fork and shut them with a click into patent clasp knife. This put too great a strain on the chiefs curiosity, and he asked to see it close. After a careful examina tion he remarked oraoularly, "In truth, only in Firenpistan can they mako such things of beauty. "-Clive Bigham's "A Ride Through Western Asia"
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-12-29
The Peacock at Home.

The real home of the peacock or pea fowl is in India. There they were and are hunted, and their flesh is used for food. As these birds live in the same region as the tiger, peacock hunting is a very dangerous sport. The long train of the peacock is not its tail, as many suppose, but is composed of feathers which grow out just above the tail and are called the tail coverts. Peacocks have been known for many hundred years. They are mentioned in the Bible. Job mentions them, and they are men- tioned, too, in l Kings \. Hundreds of years ago in Rome many thousand pea cocks were killed for the great feasts which the emperor made. The brains of the peacock were considered a great treat, and many had to be killed for Q single feast.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-12-29
English Public Document. and Ours.


 The British government sells all it's publications. It gives nothing away. If you want copy of bill that has been introduced into the houso of commons or a report that has been presented to the house of lords or any public matter in the London county council or the board of aldermen of the city, you have to buy it from the official printers, and you have to pay postage if 1t is sent through the mails. In our country near ly all official documents of this kind are given away, and are sent free through the mails under frank. The British plan seems to be the more sen sible. It saves millions of dollars every year that are wasted in the United States to furnish public documents to people who do not care anything for them, and who throw them into the waste paper basket as soon as they are received. The charge for official publi cations is only sufficient to pay the cost and small margin for wastage. Thus the government printing office is self supporting and the postal service pays 8 profit of slO, 900. .O00 or SIP, 900, 900 an nually into the treasury. On the con- trary, on our side of the Atlantic, it costs S5,000,000 or more to pay for printing for which no one is the wiser, and our postofiice department declares aD Irish dividend of $9, 900, GOO or $1O, 000,00O every year, much of which is due to the transportation of ''pub. docs. "-Chicago Record.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-12-29

The so called home rule advocates seem to forget that the thing for which they ask has already been sc- corded to Arizona, and was done so by a republican president. The convention which nominated Ben janin Harrison, for president in 1888, inserted in its platform, a plank favoring home rule for the territories, and it was religiously adhered to by the president. The democrats at the next presidential election followed the precedent set them by the republicans in 1888 and inserted a similar plank in their platform and on the election of NIT. Cleveland hs gave the territo-y home rule also. President Mckln- ley has done the same thing as there is not single office in the territory which would be made elective un- der the O'Neill idea-which he has named home rule-that is not now filled with citizens of this territory.
 Such, linen of Arizona" is the condition which exists in Arizona today, and which was brought about by the republican party. Your neighbors are today filling the offices of this territory, although they may not suit certain individ- ual, whom you, "men of Arizona, have twice stamped the seal of your disapproval upon in very decided manner at the polls.
 "Men of Arizona" you have not permitted yourselves to be fooled to any very great extent in the past, by the wheedling of any political cOrmorsnt, whom you well know cares nothing for you, except to secure your votes, be not deceived by any wolf in sheep's clothing now.
 Home rule is a misnomer and its agitation now, after having e1- perienced it for the past eight years is simply an effort to deceive. Hide signing politicians wish to change the existing order of things why not give their scheme some other name.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-12-29
MONEY NEEDED.

It is hoped that the bills now being sent out from this office will meet with 8 prompt response from recipients Very many have already responded greatly to the relief Of the office al this tax paying time. but We have use for all the money due. and hope that our friends will bestir themselves to forward the small amount. Each of the accounts are small. but as there are hundreds of them, each one is important, as they aggregate large amount
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-12-29

The present cold wave which has
 been paying an unpleasant visit to
 this section, is remarkable in that it has been accompanied by wind from a southerly direction, rather than the usual northers which usher in and remain with cold waves. This wave has visited sections where cold weather is usually a stranger. h California the orange growing sec tions have been visited with heavy frosts, and on Sunday night ten Ter cent of the crop was reported to be damaged. If the two succeeding nights were as much colder there as they have been in Prescottt, there IS no telling what the damage may be.
 New York never allows Chicago to outdo it in anything, The Luet- gert sausage case eclipsed the for mer city for a while, the nearest approach they could come to 1t being the GuldensuPPe murder. They have unearthed a crime now however. which throws Luetgert in the shade. Peter Doggett, aged thirty years, was thrown into dough mixing vat of the New York Biscuit Company, by--a fellow em- ployee, and the rapidly moving asnges of the machine very shortly reduced him to mince meat and New York mince pies and Chicago sausage now have a neck and neck race for supremacy.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-12-29

Journal" He was suffering from alcoholism, and remarked Saturday night that he had not been sober since June last. Bowen was for years mining editor of the Helena Journal" Russell B. Harrison's pa- per.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1897-12-29
Training SlIngers.

The best singers of the Roman army were from the Baleario isles. Boys were trained to early proficiency by having their dinners suspended from tree and being required to cut the string with sling stone ere they could dine.