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The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1898-01-13
AGRICULTURAL HINTS
EXCELLENT DEPARTURE.
Road Building to BE Taught I'm n
Rhode Island College.

Road Building to BE Taught I'm
Rhode Island College.
A most excellent departure has been
made in Rhode Island, where course
OF construction in practical roa,- build
Ing has been instituted in the Agricul
tural college, at Kingston, and the pa
pers announce, with justifiable exuita-
tion, that this state leads the world
in such an undertaking.
The course of instruction is to extend
over two years, and has been laid out
after consultation with Gen. Stone In
the classroom, theoretical instruction
will be provided, and the road-making
plant of the college will furnish ample
opportunity for the requirement of
practical knowledge. Students, who
wish to enter the course. must be well
grounded in the common branches in
Guiding algebra and geometry. During
the first year, the course will include
higher geometry, trigonometry. sur
veying and other English studies. In
the second year, physics, electricity,
physiogrophy, geology, mineralogy and
steam engineering will be taken. The
practical work will RUIZ side by side
with the theoretical during the course.
1t will include actual work on the
roads, handling the shovel, driving
horses, running the stone crusher, trac-
ton engine and road roller, and all
machinery operated by the department.
The student will thus actually perform
all the varied operations connected
with bodybuilding, as well as receive
competent instruction in all that per-
tains to the art. In this way, not only
will large number of young men re-
ceiye most valuable training, but de-
mand will probably quickly arise for
special instruction for older men, who
now are superintendent of streets,
commissioners of highways and engi-
neers.
There is here a field which is not
vet crowded, or even full. AS the Prov
idence Journal remarks, "of late years
there has been a demand for compe-
| tent road-builders all through the
states that have been constructing
macadam highways. In most instances
either theoretical engineers or highway
superintendent have risen to fill the
| places. And to the sorrow and costs OF
the big cities and the disappointment
| OF the counties, III many instances, the
latter have been compelled to pay fol
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1898-01-13
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
sHuT-EyE TOWN.

Ho! no! there-all aboard for ''Shut-Eye-
TOWN.
rhe brakes are all up. the signals pulled
down;
How silyery and soft the conductors last
note,
Az over the ear the sweet syllables float:
Bye-lo, bye-lo to shut Eye-Town."
OH wonderful city is hut-Eye-Town!"
Then haste in your dainty white travelling
gown;
No baskets of luncheon or wraps will you
need,
For this trains going through with light
ning-like speed.
Bye-lo. bye-lo to ''Shut-Eye-Town."
Fairies and brownies are waiting US there,
Jewels and rainbows, and blossoms so rare,
Soft summer breezes, and bright singing
birds,
Friends with caresses and sweet. loving
words;
Bye-lo. bye-lo to shut Eye-i own"
Clara J. Denton. in Our Little Ones.
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as his sturdy little legs could push the
pedals, and with one thought upper
most in his mind-to reach his father
before he had served single customer.
Johnny had often been over the route
with Barker. ST., so he knew just which
customer would be served first.
How the people paused on their way
to work that morning to see the hatless
little chap pound madly over the rough
cobblestonesl But Johnny saw none
of their amazement, did not even see
the big policeman who shouted to him
to stop-a mist swan before his eyes
and his heart beat so loud he could hear
nothing else. With his eyes glued to
the front wheel, he tore fiercely around
the corners, regardless of the danger he
exposed himself to by collision.
The sweat poured from every portion
of his small anatomy, and his face was
red as flannel, as he madly rode into the
street where lived the first customer to
be served. At breakneck speed he tore
I'D that narrow thoroughfare and az
most shouted aloud with joy, exhaust
ed as he was. when he saw his fathers
wagon standing in front of the house.
The customer was about to take the
milk in the house, when Johnny dashed
up and half fell, half staggered off -
wheel.
After 1t was all over, and Johnny had
recovered from his fearful strain, the
first words he said were these: Say,
papa, I'd been too late If she hadn't
been good one and geared to 70, and
oh, pop, it's a dandy, and I'd like to have
one like it. Can't !, pop?"
Asyou may suppose, Barker, ST., came
TO the conclusion that Johnny had well
earned a bicycle, and it wasn't many |
days before he had one-a nice, new,
up-to-da;e racer; and his father was one
day heard to proudly remark that his
Johnny was the best rider in all the
country round. If | were to give
Johnny's real name, some of you boyn
and girls would be surprised, for to-
day he is one of the best-known long
distance riders in America.-A. SUIT
terthwaite, in Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1898-01-13
JOHNS FlRsI BICYCLE.
An Absolutely True story OF n New
Jersey Dairy Farm.


Jersey Dairy Farm.
Johnny Bakers father was opposed
to bicycles. Johnny lived out in the
country on big dairy farm, and longed
very much to possess a bike but his
father had been so annoyed by bad city
boys riding out to his place. stealing his
watermelons and robbing his orchards,
that he had conceived bitter dislike
for wheels and wheelmen in general.
All Johnny's pleadings had utterly
failed to overcome his fathers prsju-
dice.
One day Johnny's sick city cousin
came out to the farm on long visit for
the benefit of his health and brought
his bicycle with him. Johnny was de-
lighted. and Immediately took advan-
tage of the long-sought opportunity to
learn to ride. AS the weeks went by his
cousins health improved very slowly,
thus Johnny got chance to ride the
wheel great deal himself, and in
short time became quite proficient in
its use. But finally his uncle came to
take his cousin home, and Johnny felt
very blue when he considered that it
would be long time before he would
again have the opportunity to engage
in the celebrating pastime.
The morning his cousin was to go
home Johnny got up bright and early,
SO as to take one long last ride. Hur-
rying out to the barn to turn the cattle
out to pasture, he found his father
there before him in a very angry frame
of mind; and no wonder, for some
enemy had broken into the stable and
barn during the night and wrecked the
wagon, five sets of harness, buggy,
and everything else he could get his
malicious hands onto. Further exam
ination revealed the fact that three of
the best cows on the place, valued at
$3.50 apiece, were dying from poison,
and paris green in great quantities was
found in the managers mixed with bran,
Well, Johnny's father finally man
aged to harness up the team and STAG
for the city with the milk.
Some time after his father had left
and while Johnny was preparing to
take his ride those employed about the
dairy began to clean the empty cans, as
was customary each morning. On TAX
ing off the strainers they were horror
stricken to find paris green beneath. AT
once the awful truth flashed through
their minds-the milk had been pos
oned. All of the customers were in
deadly peril, and must be warned al
once. Perhaps some were already dead
But how to warn them-there was the
| rub. There wasn't another horse on the
place, and every minute was precious.
! 1t was while the household was in
this terror-stricken condition that
Johnny entered to get his trousers
guards. Now, Johnny was only II
years old. but he fully realized the
terrible situation, and almost before
the folks knew what he was about he
had run from the house, mounted his
wheel. and was flying down the road in
the direction of the city.
Faster, faster he rode up hill and
down, over the level stretches and
through the sand, just as hard and fast
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1898-01-13

Mcdonald, a sister of the Mrs. Bradford
with whom he finally lived, and whose
heir he now is.
In the Bradford family he became
very great pet. He was especially the
favorite of Mr.. Bradford, upon whose
shoulder he would sit for hours in deep
thought His conversation was never
of the fippant, chatteriDg sort. He
would always speak when spoken to or
when occasion seemed to make it neces-
sary, but he never talked, as most par
rots do, simply to hear his own voice.
He seemed very fond Of Mr.. Bradford,
and for weeks after that gentleman's
death he mourned.
But after awhile he came to look upon
his sorrow philosophically and began
to show as much attention to Mrs. Brad
ford as he had to her husband
That Mrs. Bradford was extremely
fond of Polly is shown by the provision
she made for him in her will. The $4,000
is to be invested in mortgages by Mr..
George H. Pierce, who is made trustee
by the will. He is to support the parrot
through the rest of his life. He is
groomcd. fed and batbed with all the
care of the most priced pet in the world.
He has all the palatabie. viands in the
market. such as polls eat. For instance.
he has select assortment of crackers,
we'll picked nuts, seedless rasins and
cake.-N. Y. World.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1898-01-13

was, but would not say so, and ],
knew that Dolph was scared, loo. all
though be was trying hard to be brave ,
He reached out and lighted the candle
left on chair by the bedside. Each Of
us had a horse pistol under his pillow,
and my sword and Dolph's gun Law
across the foot of the bed. Dolph
dragged the huge old gun toward him
and Iseized the sword.
Suddenly there came loud knock al
our ferry door and disguised voice
grovled out:
"Qpen this door!''
u viii not!" cried Dolph, with sud
den rise of anger and courage. "You
peter go avay We vas armed to de
teef, und we hat tog!"
YBah!" came the voice. "I'm not
afraid of your arms, if you have any, or
Of your dog, either. Come, now, know
that you two boys are alone in the
house and I'm going to come in"
The voice sounded maudlin, as if its
owner had been drinking.
"You stay oud!" cried Dolph. eff you
Idon'd you Will"
A single heavy kick broke the light
latch of the door, and there stood a
man with handkerchief tied over the
lower part of his face and his hat drawn
down to his eyes.
/ dropped down under the bedclothes
and Doirh's courage gave way in the
desparing cry of:
"Sic 'en, Yack! Take i'm Yack!"
There was a scratching, rushing
sound under the bed, and a low, angry
snarl deepening into a growl, as the
ugly dog / despised and Dolph loved
darted forward and bounded upward
toward Thu man.
The stairs were directly behind the
intruder. AS Old Jack shot forward the
man stepnd back, and the next instant
he and JadS were rolling down the steep
flight Of steps together, the man yelling
out in ioice that was not disguised
now:
Call hin off, boys! Call off the dog!
Git out, ysu ugly whelp-oh, OH"
Dolph's courage rose instantly. He
jumped oft of bed, laid the barrel Of
the Old gym across the top of the chair
on which stood the candle, and fired.
Over wen the chair, the candle and
Dolph.
All was darkness. The house rang
with the report Of the gun. began
slashing Away with my sword in the
| darknessIt shrinking the man might have
come baaS.
stop Kat. Shim!" roared Dolph, as
my frstblow hit him broadside on the
back.
| We n@v heard g terrific scuffIe going
on doVstairs. Jack was snarling
| through his teeth and the man was NUT
tering Fightful oaths.
"TaH i'm, Yack Sic i'm, .Yaci!
Goot 10y! Goot for. you, Yack!"
kshouta Dolph.
We time we had lighted the candle
lagainthe noise had ceased downstairs,
but VI heard running footsteps outside
and al Jack barking and snarling as he
| gave hase.
Prfeptsy the dog came back with
lnearl half Of the skirt of a mans coat
lin lnouth. The old dog limped and
~ SlIsg on d i'm.
aI1old YOU So 9him = cfiesff Delph.
c1aWing me on the back and 1hiss IA
az iysterical manner. sOh, Z told yDu
so, lhim! Vat you dink of old Yack
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1898-01-13
PARROT CAPITALIST.
This Bird Has Four Thousand Dol
lars In q Boston Bank.

This Bird Has Four Thousand Dol
lars In u Boston Bank.
A poll parrot with bank account Of
$4,000 lives in luxury at the Hotel Glad
stone, Roxbury, Boston. The $4,000 is a
legacy left him by Mrs Mary D. Brad
ford, his late mistress. The income is
to give him all the health, comfort and
delicacies pretty poll might wish.
He is very interesting bird, with all
the education and refinement that u
long life in Boston can give. He came
from Brazil some 25 years ago, an ig-
norant, though beautiful, fellow, and
since then he has never been outside OF
the Hub. His firstshome was with Mrs.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1898-01-13

Zone of the Famous Old Roads of America.)
the lack of practical knowledge of the
civil engineers and the lack of theoret-
zeal knowledge of the highway super
visors.
But, even with this school of men.
who have been educated to build the
roads, there have not been enough to
go around in all the localities where
good roads are needed, and where there
is money to build them. man who
thoroughly understands road construc-
ton to-day may easily get position.
What is needed is the educated man,
who not only knows how to build a cost
ly, ideal road, but one who can econom-
ically construct an eight-foot country
road-a man who knows both the the
oretical and practical end of road con-
struction. This is the style of grad
uate which the Rhode Island institu-
ton aims to turn. out. = At the
end of the course, they will have grad
uated man who can plan the highway,
draw the contracts, and who is able
to run the machinery 10 build the road !;
man who knows the business from
the hoe handle to the tripod, from shov-
cling coal under the boiler of the steam
roller to drawing the plans-a road en-
gineer.
There are number of openings
which a practical road-builder may fill.
He may become road expert for the
United States government. By passing
the civil service examinations of the
road division, department of agricul-
ture, he will be put on the list of eligi-
bles, and as soon as a vacancy occurs
will receive an appointment from the
government. Then, the builders of road
machinery have a constant call for
men to set up their plants in the various
towns and cities which are constantly
acquiring such equipment. They have
to send with the machinery men who
know all about operating it. AS rule.
the men they send out are shop hands,
and beyond the rule-of-thumb expert
ence with these identical machines, 4
they know but little, The builders SAT
there is constant demand for road
builders with these plants, and that
they consider that this is good field
Tor young men.
saBut the largest field for men edu-
eG1d as road-builders will badly
onnd as highway SUPP dente]
Ibng the various count bwc1.
There are few first-clnas n Ss& line
Md, with the spread 81 w oe&o
movement, the demand exrqT 8;
Is growing"
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1898-01-13
STARTING PLANTS.
Suggestions for Those Who Wish to
Have Early Vegetables.

Have Early Vegetables.
Every winter in thousands of homes
the gardening operations Of spring are
anticipated by starting plants in boxes
in the kitchen windows, The condi-
tions are admirable for this purpose.
SO far as the day is concerned, for then
there are sunshine, the heat from the
kitchen stove and a Yoist atmosphere
from the cooking operations. But the
tender little plants suffer at night, and
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1898-01-13
RESCUED DEER.
Twenty-FOur of the Animals Hem
med In by the Ice.

Twenty-FOur of the Animals Hem
med In by the Ice.
Mans relation to the wild creatures
of the world is in the present day so
commonly that of destroyer that it is
assumed the character of rescuers, and
in which the rescued were not unappre-
ciative of the kindness shown them.
An April of the present year two gen
tlemen of bismarck, N. D., discovered
"a deer hemmed in by the ice and wa
ter above Bismarck. They were in q
clump of bushes, shut in by the ice,
neck-deep in water, and had become so
thoroughly chilled that they had no
power to save themselves.
The two men went to the spot in a
skif and cut a passage through the
ice, but even then they had to drive
the deer along and compel them to
swim ashore. The poor creatures were
M0af1y chilled to death, and two of
then were quite helpless on reaching
land. These two were taken to barn
and tbswed. They made no resistance
when carried in. and submitted to hay-
ing their legs rubbed to restore the cir
aulation.
Even when they could walk again
|they seemed in no hurry to depart,
|probably finding their warm quarters
|p1ore desirable than the Icy water in
I9hich they had SO long stood. They
1Aowed no distrust of their rescuers,
|aisd we're manifestly grateful for the
{1&1R3 &4.sv Ind recaivad
y Twelve other deer were found on
cake of ice, and it was necessary to
splash water on them to get them to
3wim ashore. In all probability both
rarties of deer would have persisted but
for the humane exertions of the two
q entlemen.Y Youths Companion.
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4 TIT Tor Tut.
80 you want my daughter?"
u do
sf ave you any money!"
- little. How high do you quote
herb
Ths 4 they glared at each other in ST
ience or D minute, and as if by mutual
cf,,,ser, oil reference to financial mat
TEN was eliminated from their com
ycxsatis as;er that.-Chicago Post.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-09-07
Resolutions of Coincidence.

At a recent meeting of the Good Templars' lodge in this city, the committee appointed to draft suit able resolutions in regard to the death of E. NJ. Seamens, submitted its report as follows:
 To THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF AZTEC LODGE, No. l7, INDEPENDENT ORDER OF Coop TRNPLARs: We, your committee, appointed to draft resolutions of condolence on the death of Brother E. Nj. Sea mems, beg leave to submit the fol lowing:
 WHEREAS, It has pleased Almighty God, the ruler of the universe, to call from our midst our beloved brother, E. NJ. Seamens, and
 WHEREAS. By his death Aztec Lodge No. l7, Independent Order of Good Templars, has lost one of its most useful and energetic members, and the Order one of its strongest advocates; therefore be it
 RESOLVED, That Aztec Lodge eX- Ocuu us ucottlcll sJmpoIuf AO bhO relatives of our deceased brother; that our charter be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days from this date; that these reso- lutions be spread in full upon the minutes of our lodge; that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the rela- tives of the deceased, and that a copy be furnished the Iowa Tenn perance Magazine and the local papers for publication.
 Respectfully submitted in Faith, Hope and Charity,
 MRS. IDA MosHER,
 W. E. MENDESHALL.
 Mas. RUTH MARTIN,
 Committee.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-09-07
MarveIs of the Graphophone.

The Graphophone will reproduce the music of bands, orchestras, church chimes, and operatic choruses, as we'll as words spoken to it or songs sung to it. It is in fact a mirror of sound. On its cylinders one can catch and preserve the story told by a fnend just as he told it, or the song sung by some loved one. It IS a kodak for sound. The Graphophone is without a rival for entertainment at home or in the social gathering. No other invest ment will return so much and such 8 variety of pleasure for the money. Wr;-e for catalogue to the Columbia' Pn onograph Co.,, No 720-722 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo. d2t&w
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-09-07
AGENTS WANTED.

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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-09-07
Proposals for Building Sidewalks,

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, PREscorT, ARIz. August If. 1S9S.-Sealed proposals will be received by the clerk of the Common Council of the City of Prescott, until I2 n. September 9th 1898, for the construction of the following described sidewalk.
 Beginning at aud in front of lot 6, in block 4, on east side of Pleasant street, thence north in front of lots 4 and 2, in block 4, and in front of block 8. to Gurley street.
 Said sidewalk to be six (6) feet wide and of plank two @ inches thick, laid upon three (3) redwood sills, sills to be 3x4 inches, with 20 d nails; toe-nailed, bearings to be not more than five (5) feet apart.
 Proposals will be received for the construction of any par. of said sidewalk, not less than fifty (50) feet. The council reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 By order of the Mayor and Con- mon Council of the City of Prescott.
 T. l.. SHULTz,
 td Clerk Common Council.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-09-07
nRnPOSAIS FOR REEF OATTIR-

DROPOSALS FOR BEEF CATrLk-
 \ U. s. Indian School Service, Fost Ao
 jave School, Arizona, July 10th, lsc:- Sealed Proposals. indOrsed "Proposzis fa
 Beef Cattle,n and addressed to the undef- signed at Fort M0iave, Arizona. will be re- ceived at this school until one o'clock p. m- of Thursday, August 11th, 1898, fer fu' nishing and delivering at this school ss r
 quired, during the fiscal year ezdlng Suns 30th. 1899, about 7O,OOO lbs of beef eToss
 Beef cattle must be good, merchantaos cattle and all offered under any conlran will be subject to rigid inspection. 1ns cattle must be steers and cows lnot b1is @ stags), not over seven years of ags, a1e must average not less than 75O pounds gre at each delivery from May 1st to DecemoeL 1st; and not less than 700 pounds gros from December Ist Go May Ist. No animsa to weigh less than 650 pounds. and no enr nal shall be received that will nes is' than 45 per centum of it's gross Heign- Cattle to be natives of Arizona or dlacrn. thereto. Bids for spayed heifers VII nDs be considered. The right IS preserved 70 iect any or all bids or any part of any ola if deemed for the best interests of the ser vice. Each bid must be accompanied ng certified check or draft upon some U. a depository oT solvent national bank TOT !. least five per cent of the amount of .1s proposal, which check or draft will De Ie feited to the United States in case any e.T e.E der or bidders receiving an award snsn fail to promptly execute a contract VIZ VIZ good and sufficient sureties, otherwise 70 Ds returned to the bidder. Bids sccompanls. by cash in lieu of certified check VIII no' be considered For any further 1nfc9r,1so tion apply to John J. Mckoin, Supt. SroN J. MckOIN, Supt lyzN9
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-09-07
MISCELLANEOUS.

Fresh candies at Aitken & Robin sons If
 Don't fail to see Tilton's new Trinity. 4 genuine bicycle. mlOtf
 Garland steel ranges, "the worlds best" Prices from $50 to $75. At HILLS Hardware Store.
 Caledonian coal is the best and cheapest. Delivered to any part of town. Leave orders with B. H Weaver.
 The legal officers of the Crowned King Mining Co.-N. c. Shekels, director and president; Rubert Will kinson, director and vice president; Jas. M. Taylor, director and secre- tary; Geo. P. Harrington, treasurer; R. H. Hetherington, resident agent; Harrington and Shekels, superin- tendentss fl4tf