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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
A Neteran's Death,

The Phenix Herald announces the death in Phenix yesterday of J. Guthrie Savage, formerly a we'll known resident of Flagstaff, and well known also in Prescott. He had been suffering with some diff culty of the heart for several years, aBd this it was that induced him to leave the high altitude of Flagstaf for Phenix. He died of heart failure and was aged about 59 years.
 Mir. Savage =as a cousin of the late Rev. \. L. Guthrie. He was . veteran of the late var, and always took an active interest in G. A. R. affairs, no territorial meeting of that organization being held without his being in atteDdanee. He was also prominent in Masonic circles, being a Past Master of the lodge at Flagstaff, and at the time of his death was one of the appointiYe officers of the Masonic Grand Lodge of ArIzona. .-.---.-.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
Prominsn, Railroad Man Coming.

D. B. Robinson, president of the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad Company, left Fl Paso today, en route to Prescott. He is due 10 arrive here tomorrow evening or Friday. Mir. Robinson has been one of the best friends of Arizona that the territory has ever had. During the time that he was connected with the management of the Santa Fe Railroad Company, he Deyer missed an opportunity, not only to talk, |, but to act, for the benefit of the best interests of the territory. When the s. F., P. & P. Railroad Company was first organized, D. B. Robinson was its 6Ist president, and used all his energies in assisting MT. Murphy, it's promoter, in getting 1t started. MT. Robinson had great faith in the future development of the resources of the territory and being a sbrewd, keen sighted business man, be very readily saw the possibilities of busi- ness for the road, and realized at the same time what a potent factor it would prove in the development of the territory. Subsequent events have proven the wisdom of his judgment.
 When he was succeeded as presi- dent of the company by MT. Mur- phy, the present president, hIs ardor did not relax in the least in regard to the road, nor, m fact, has it done so to tbis day, and his visit to Presss colt at this time will be welcomed by all. Such friends as MT. Robin son are invaluable to any young and growing territory.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
HE was SORRY.
Harry Triue's Misplaced Commissra-
 lion

When a busy man tries to be con- versational without taking his mind of the matter in hand, he is likely to say something he doesn't mean, for he really means nothing that he happens to be saying.
 Yesterday Acting Secretary Harry Tritle, of the Territory of Arizona, was sitting in the office overwhelmed with business, since Secretary c. Fl. Akers had become acting gov ernor. A stranger, . mining man, came into the office. He had just cUme from the southern part of the territory, he said. and while in the hills he had heard report that his friend and partner had been shot to death in a Mohaye county mining camp. He wanted to look through the library files for the last two weeks to see If the Mohave county papers had any account of the tragedy. Mir. Tritle turned him into the library, showed him the files of the Mohave papers, and resumed his work. An hour later the stranger emerged from the library, and re- turning to MT. Tritle's office, said: q don't believe there was anything of that killin'; 1 can't find a word about it in the papers" "Well, Pm sorry" said Mir. Tritle sympstheti- cally, his mind running on the strangers failure to find what he was looking for after such an ex- tended search and so great an ex- penditure of time. He had forgot ten for the moment all about the reported murder of the strangers partner" "Pm very sorry," re peated Tritle, absentlv; 'I hope you will have better luck the next time"
 ''The hIL you're sorry" exclaimed the stranger resentfully. "Young man I'd like to know what kind of a heart you've got in you"
 "I beg your pardon stammered MT. Tritle BOW fully awake. "I meant that I'm sorry you couldn't find any thing confrmatory of the rumor. Or. no, that isn't quite what l mean; I'm sorry your partner got killed"
 But he ain't killed" yelled the stranger.
 ''Oh, I know," said MT. Tritle; @I mean PIl sorry you heard of his death"
 Well, I'm darned if I can see any thing to be sorry about at all; Pm glad"
 ''Yes, that's so, replied Mir. Tritle; ''It is, after all, a matter for rejoic- ing rather than of sorrow. w."-Phenix 1
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
Experience SocIal.

The experience social given in the Congregational church last evening was a very pleasant and enjoyable one. The members of the Ladies' Aid Society of the church some time since imposed task on themseles of each one earning Sl.00 in some way, the proceeds to be applied towards buying new seats for the church.
 The social last night was given for the purpose of receiving the dollar earned by each, and the experience in earning had to be recited in verse, and in the absence of this poetic experience, a fine of D cents was imposed.
 Previous to the experience part of the social, a musical and literary programme was rendered, a quar- tette consisting of Mesdames H. D. Ross and NJ. B. Hazeltine and Messrs. NJ. B Hazeltine and R. B. Burmister rendered two musical se- lectIOns.
 RecItations were given by Mrs. Henry, Mrs. Austin and Miss Flossie Marks. Rev. E. D. Wyckoff rendered a vocal solo while Master LedwidCe Sargent and his little sister, Miss Araminta Sargent, gave a mandolin duet, while Mrs. Ruffner, Miss Gregory and R. B. Burmister, rendered trio on mandclins.
 The various poetical experiences of the ladies in earning their dollar for new pews were quite amusing and elicited great applause from the audience. Some were earned by blacking boots, some by selling sacks and bottles, one earned twenty five cents by shaving her husband, but he would not submit to the operation the second time and she was compelled to seek other avenues for money making.
 After the experiences had all been told refreshments consisting of sandwiches, cake and coffee were served, rounding out an evening of real pleasant social enjoyment.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09

The annual report of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York just issued shows that com pany to have made noteworthy ad- vances, as usual, in every depart ment of its business. The assets on December 3l, 1897, amounted to S253, ,7S6,437, showing an increase for the year of Sl9,O42, 2,2S9.24. The cash income for the twelve months aggregated S54, ,162.6O7.23, and the disbursements for death claims, matured endowments, dividend and other accounts to $36, ,124, ,060 99 The surplus fund from which divi- dends are paid now amounts to S35,- sos, ,134. With the growth of income it will be observed that a core spending benefit is derived by those who hold the company's contracts. A brief presentation of the results of the years business is the best tribute to the care and sagacity shown by the management of this great company. The mutual life in 1897 gained in assets, $l9,042, ,2S9.2 24; gained in premium income, SS.O99, 7S7.79; increased its total outcome, S4,459.912 96; increased its surplus, S5.774,676 S9; and decreased its ex- penses, S146,l7S31.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
STARTLING NEWS
Greater Uneasiness and Excitement in Washington Today Than at Any Time Since the Maine
 Explosion.
From NOa,iay's Dany.

A private telegram was received in Prescott today from Washington which stated briefly that greater excitement and greater uneasiness existed there today than at any time since the explosion of the Maine oc- cured. No details were given, but from the tenor of the news during the past few days, this intelligence seems to indicate that crisis is near at hand. and thrilling news may be anticipated at any lime.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
Met Deaih innHoteI.

A letter was yesterday received by The Mail from E. Block. of Pres colt, Arizona, in which be stated that pr. D. P. Kayner, . former resident of Salida, died in that city on February 9. His death wa. caused by being badly burned ID a hotel few days previous. He would have met his death in the fire had he not been rescued by the 6remen.
 Dr. Kayner was we'll known in Salida, having removed from the city about five years ago to Cali fornia in a medical institution. He was quite an old man, being at the time of his death, past 70 years of age.
 He spent the time while in 'Salids mostly mining near the crater. He spent several thousand dollars work ing under the direction of an astrOl- oger or spIritulist in Chicago. He is not known to have either property or relatives in Salida.-Salids, Col, Mail.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
A CRISIS SEEMS AT
 HAND AND THE
 SITUATION GRAVE

Senator Proctor and Colonel Parker went to Artemisa, Province of Pinar del Rio, this morning.
 MADRID, Mar. 1.-Greater anxiety is visible here in regard to the yer dict of the United States Naval Court of Inquiry into the loss of the battle ship Name, than was apparent a week ago. Constant rumors of possible hostilities are harassing and weakening the govern ment and they are also trying the patience of the public. Jingo papers publish exhaustive dispatches from New York and Washington to the effect that the relations between the United States and Spain are hourly becoming more strained and attrib- uting to President Mckinley a series of anti-Spanish declarations. Admiral Bermejo, the Minister of Marine, is actively seeking the best means to procure additional war ships.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
Not A Sister. but a Mother,

When proposed, my idol said That she was promised to another; She couldn't be my wife, but vowed She'd always love me as a mother. I Thought twas odd she didn't say As most girls wOuld-she'd d be my sister, Yet I remember that her look Was natural when would kiss her. It didn't make me mad. thought Or tried 10 think-'twas but a breezy. Coquettish and yet kindly girls Kind way of letting me down easy. ! didn't kick when she addressed Me as her "son." but resent it Today when wedding cards are out That prove my mother" really meant it. could have borne, aye, like a man, To be cut out by Tom, Dick, Harry Most anyone-but, oh. to think lis my old dad she means to marryi
 Boston Globe.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
IT PROVED FsTsUEE.
The MinSFs' Convention at FLeafx Lacked Miners and Hence Failed 90
 Effect an Organixatfon.

The call issued for a Territorial
 Miners Convention, to meet in this
 city today, did not prove as success
 ful as the promoters would wish. The several counties of the territory
 held county conventions for the
 purpose of electing delegates to Territorial Convention, but only five of the counties sent delegates, and
 only one delegate at that, the
 solitary member holding five proxies
 each.
 The convention was called to order at 10 o'clock in Elks hall. V. $. Adams. of Jerome, was elected
 temporary chairman, and F. B. Deyereaux temporary secretary.
 The first matter to come up was the appointment of a committee of three on credentials. as follows: Harry Carpenter, of Yuma, H J Allen, of Yavapai, and Dr Ford, of Ma-icopa.
 The delegates who presented ere dentials were: Maricopa, B Heyman, J c Goodwin, Dr Ford, Captain Evans, Joseph Boyer and Mel Thorndikei Yayapai, H J Allen and W $ Adams; Coconino, E s Clark; Final, P B McCabe; Yuma, Harry Carpenter.
 Or. Ford. president of the Mari eopa Miners Association, made an impassIoned address, advocating that the convention adjourn sine die and that a call be issued by the miners of the territory for a conven- tiOn. He stated that there was a misapprehension abroad that the organization was governed by poll ties, which tended to harm the pur- pose for which the convention vas held. He was followed by Harry Carpenter, who although he did not in toto agree with the remarks of Dr. Ford, put it in the form of 6 motion that the convention adjourn sine die.
 As this motion had no second, Captain Evans, of the Marieopa delegation, offered as substitute that a committee of three be sp- pointed to issue miners call for a convention. It found s second and recess of ten minutes was taken to allow the chair to appoint the committee.
 After recess the chair announced the following as a committee to a call for a Territorial Miners Convention to meet at a time and place hereafter designated: NJ Evans; Yavapai, " 4 Rowe; COehise, R A F Penrose; CocoGinO, Gwypne Deunis; Graham, Wiley E Jones; Gils, G " P Hunt; Pins, Geo W Cheney; Pinal, P R Brady; Yuma, J Fl Carpenter.
 The convention then adjourned ,ine die.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09

Senator Proctor, of Vermont, whose portrait appears above, is now prominent figure in connec- tion with Cuban affairs. The senator IS visiting that country and is mak- ing a personal investigation of existing conditions there. His ex- perience as secretary of war under President Harrison, as we'll as his long experience in public life emi- nently qualities him for snch a mis- sion and he will no doubt be able to obtain much information that will be valuable to the administration and to his colleagues in the senate. He has been received with great consideration at Havana and has been very courteously treated.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
A Ermf.

''Cold?" muttered the arctic explorer, looking at the audience through the peephole in the curtain. "Well, l should shiver!''
 And the man of iron, who had faced with calm indifference the fiercest blasts of the north polar circle, wiped an icicle from his nose, turned up the collar of his dress coat and waited for more audi ence.-Chicago Tribune.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
The stars Congratulations.

The Star congratulates Hon John C. Martin on his appointment as receiver of public monies for the United States land office at Prescott MT. Martin Is worthy and we'll quail. fled for the office. He has more than earned the recognition. For years he has published the leading journal of Northern Arizona, and has done much to bring that section of the territory to the attention oi the outside world. The press of the territory is being justly recognized, for 1t does more than all the other forces combined to- encourage the development and building up of the territory.-Tucson Star.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
Governor qua Secretary.

During the absence of Governor McCord IF the east, Territorial Secretary AkeIs is acting as gov ernor, and will transact such execu- tive business as may be brought tc his attention. He can be found dur ing business hours at the executive chambers.
 Assistant Territorial Secretary Harry Tritle is therefore acting a: secretary.
 It is needless to say that Mir Akers is ably filling the executive chair, and will maintain the dignity of the office during the absence oi Governor McCord. Mir. Tritle is also acquitting himself most credit. ably as territorial secretary.-Pheni1 Gazette.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
]. MARTIN. Editor and Proprietor
Secret SOcIet1eS.

IA IO.o.F. ARIZONA LODGE No. l 1s Regular meetIng Of this lOds 1I.E1ESS every Nedne<d2y evening at Oo N"S Fellows Hall SOjOurninR brethre
 t|Ihe order in good standing are cordially invite . ef.s1d. ED. KEEL A- G. -. D. AVERY, Eecording Secretary.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
INOwFOR WATER WORKS.

Prescott and old YAvapAI Wm be All
 Right and wIn Make Forward
 Stride.
 The following telegram addressed to F. NJ. Murphy was received this afternoon. It is characteristic of the sender, showing his enthusiasm over his old home, and is self explana- tory:
 "The bill has been signed by the President. With water works and a sewer system for Prescott, with Whipple Barracks retained and en- larged, aud with the construction of the Big Bug railroad, old Yavapai and Prescott ought to be all right. [Signed. IN. O. MURPHY"
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
Board of supsssz.

Tuesday. March 1.-The report of Wm Thomas, superintendent of the county hospital and poor farm, from February 1, 1898, to February I4. 1898, was checked, found correct and ordered filed.
 The following claims were audited and allowed on expense fund: Herndon & Norris, transcript
 appeal, Yavapai County vs
 NJ H MeCord ct al.. ........ .SSl 40 P J Farley, deputy recorder,
 February ................ 75 % l. C Averyt, same. 75 co
 Thursday, March 3.-The report of pr. Pentlsnd. superintendent of the hospital for the latter half of February, was received, accepted and ordered filed.
 The reSignatson of James F. Rob -rts as constable at Jerome was ac- cepted and John Burkes was ap- pointed to i'll the vacancy.
 The claim of M. GoldwateF 6 Bros. for S2I9.lO for bedsteads fur nished the county hospital was al- lowed.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
The Fine Record.

The fire record for 1897, as kept by the board of fire delegates, and kindly furnished to the JOURNAL MINER by Warren DeLanty, secre- tary of the board, shows only four alarms for the year. The dates and the records made are as follows:
 February 27.-False alarm at II: 20 p. ID. No record.
 March 30.-Fire in Mrs. Archi bald's residence f am. Record by the Toughs.
 May 5.-Fire near Clark & Adams lumber yard 4 p. m. Record by the Dudes.
 June 6.-Fire at Parker's blaming mill 9:l5 p. ID. Record by the Dudes.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
The Kind She Wanted.

"Oh, my friends, there are some spectacles that one never forgetsw said a lecturer, after giving a graphic de- scription of terrible accident he had witnessed.
 'I'd like to know where they sells 'em, " remarked an old lady in the audi enoe who is always mislaying her glasses. .-London Tit-B Bits.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
Another Reformer.

''I heard it all, '" said the father to his daughter at the breakfast table "You kissed that beau So many times that had to keep track by the gross I'm shocked. |"
 ''I am justified, papa. He declares that every kiss give him makes him c better man, and purpose working his thorough reform. ''-Detroit Free Press
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
At the Pnr1rait Shnu-

Miss Gotham-This is portrait of the famous Pifpuf, president of the Rapid Rolling railway.
 Miss Wahash-Indeedi
 Miss GOtham-And these two oppo- site are portraits of Presidents Madison and Monroe.
 Miss Wabash-And what railways do they belong to?-Town Topics
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
Prospect Wan, Pi...,nx.

An aged citizen of a rural neighbor- hood, who could never rid himself oi chills and fever, but went shivering through the hottest days of summer, came at last to his deathbed. He did not seem particularly pleased as to the prospect of relief, and, to comfort him, his good wife said:
 'John, you've been a-shakin an a-shiverin all your life, but you'll git warm there"-
 "For the Lords sake, Mary" said the shivering man, "don't talk so. Which way does you think I'm a-goin?" Atlanta Constitution.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
The Gun Boat Montgomery Is Ordered to Havana War Feeling Growing
 i'll Cuba.
Supplies to be Sent to Starving Cubans Special Dispatches This After
 noon to inc Journal. Miner.
from Mondays Daily.
President Mckinley Firm.

4 Western Union bulletin posted today says: It Is said to be true that Spain has demanded the recall of Consul General Lee from Havana, and that President Mckinley has refused to do so.
 Ia answer to Spain's protest against carrying provisions to the starving Cubans on United States men of war, President Mckinley replied: We wilt use whatever yes sels we choose in sending provisions to them"
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
Acting under orders from der

Acting under orders from depart ment headquarters, the entire com mand at Fort Douglas, Utah, has been inspected for marching orders
 Army and navy officers now rep resenting the United States govern ment at the Bethlehem. Pennsyl- yanis, Iron Company's works, have received orders from headquarters to be ready on twelve hours nosIce for service.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
Guarding Their Secret.

KEY WEST, March 2.-The fact is becoming more evident as the days pass that any information direct from the members of tbe United States court of inquiry into the loss of the Maine. and from those ap- bearing before it is guarded with unusual carefulness. Practically no information presented to the court has been disclosed. The restrictions are so severe that communications between the naval men who have been before the court have been most guarded. Naval officers at this station, who are not connected with the court, express guarded views that very little testimony has yet been heard tending to show the explosion was the result of a con- spiracy, or as to the exact cause of the disaster.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
One of our Pheni, contemporaries

One of our Pheni1 contemporaries says: "Miss May Marsh, daughter of ex-Congressman Marsh, of Buffalo, N. Y, who died few months ago, is taking a much needed rest. There is nothing particularly start ling in the above announcement, as young lady "who died few months ago" would naturally be considered as taking a rest. The startling feature appears further on in the item, where it is stated that the young lady is guest of the Ford hotel.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
In Chicago.

Bookstore Saiesman-Wbat can show you, madam:
 Mrs. Ritch-I want to order the com plete works of-the complete works of there, I've forgotten again l know it's either Wordsworth or Southworth, but can't remember which. About the same thing, ain't they?-Chicago Trib- una
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
Ar,.qna Press Assoo,AtiOn.

The meeting of ( nc lbers of the Arizona press III Iucson next week will be an important occasion. It is understood that the press of the entire territory will be represented. Here will be an opportunity of the leading citizens and educators of public opinion of seeing the second oldest city in the United States, they will also see the most thrifty city Tn the territory and a commun- ity which is building up rapidly and on solid basis, They should be shown our educational institutions, our big shops, our manufacturing establishments, and made to appreciate the wonder ful climatic advantages of Tucson as well as the promising outlook of the same. The visiting members of the press will also become acquain- tainted with the hospitality of our people and the good will felt for every section of Arizona. Let Tue son put on her best looks and smile most benignsntly when these build CTS of Arizona assemble in our midst, that they may feel that they have not worked in vain.-Star.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
st Joseph,s Academy.

Following are the names of the pupils who have merited a place on the roll of honor for the month of February:
 Intermediate Department-Laura Sanglier, Mira Greenwood, Vera Greenwood, Ruby Ley, May Wilson, Gertrude Diskin, Alice Wilson.
 Junior Department-Maud Hanna
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
So Trusting.

Your wife seems to have a great deal of faith in human nature
 Faith is a mild word. She will ac- tually pay man in advance to scrape snow of the sidewalk. "INew York Journal.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
Bargain Experts

Its no use for a man to buy any thing for his family"
 "Why not:''
 His wife always knows a place where she could have got the same thing cheaper. Chicago Record.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
How About Your Mother-in-lau?

Wallace-I want to tell you a good story. There was a certain woman-
 Ferry-Get outl There never was a certain woman.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
Wants Lee Recalled.

Washington, Mar. 7.-l Special. l- It Is now officially announced that Spain has requested the retirement of Consul General Lee at Havana, on account of emergencies which hay arisen. The situation is very grave this mnTning.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-03-09
Public school kepors-

The following is the average daily attendauee of pupils in the Prescott public schools during the month commencing January 3I, 1898, and ending February 2, 1898. 19 days taught: