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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
Won Ills Own Medal.

Waukegan, Ill, Feb. 20.-Mayor William W. Pearce has just cap tured the $50 gold medal, which, years ago, as president of the Wau- kegan Bachelors club, he offered to the first member of the club to be- come the father of twins. The Bachelors club is nearly ten years old. It does not oppose marriage. as its name might suggest, and it now has many benedicts in its ranks. At the annual meeting some one of its members is elected to marry within the year. The members thus far elected 10 wed have succeeded in persusding some young woman to have them, and the fame of the club is extending.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
INDIAN SIGNAL SERVICE.
They Have Long TeIephORed by the
 Use of DFuma-

Ehey nave Long Teleph0Red by the
 Use of DFums-
 Travellers in uncivilized countries have often wondered how some savage tribes were able to transmit news for hundreds of miles with no apparent facilities for doing SO An interesting light is thown on this subject by Jose Bach, who tells of the means by which the Indians on the Amazon cOmmuni- cate with each other at a distance The natives live in groups of 100 to 200 persons in settlements half a mile or . mile apart In each dwelling there is a wooden drum, which is buried for half its height in sand mixed with frag- ments of wood, bone and mica. and has . triple diaphragm of leather. wood and rubber. When this drum is struck with a wooden mallet, the sound travels far and is distinctly beard in the other drums in the neighboring dwellings
 It is beyond doubt that the transmits sion of the sound takes place through the earth, sincs the blows struck are scarcely audible outside of the houses in which the instruments are placed After q "mAlooca. or dwelling, has been "oalled up" by an initial blow conversation is carried on between the two drums Mfr. Bach's explanation is that the communication is facilitated by the nature of the ground, the drums doubtless resting upon one and the same stratum of rock, since transmission through ordinary alluvial earth could not be depended upon This method furnishes an ingenious mobilization of the process employed by Indians for perceiving distant noises. such as the gallop of horse, which consists in ap- plying the ear to the earth. -St. Louis Globe Democrat
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
The Martha Washington RsespsIOn.

fr@ Thursdays Daily.
 The Martha Washington recep- ton given last evening by the Ladies Aid society of the M. E. church to members of the church and congregation. was one of the most successful affairs of the kind ever gwen in Prescott. The only obstacle Co its complete success for ;Ee object intended was the fact that the church was not large enough to accommodate all who attended and Co permit of their circulating around and getting better acquainted. A very interesting programme was rendered consisting of vocal and in sirumeutal music, under the direc- ton oi H, D. Aitken, and recitations. An orchestra composed of IT. D. Aitken, violin; Ziha O. Brown, cor nei, and Miss Irene Martin, organ lst, reDueHed a number of selections which vere highly appreciated b. the audience. A selection in whies Mir. Brown, hidden from the view of the audience, gave limitations of a mocklng bird in harmony, with the other two instruments, was speciality applauded Miss Anna Schuernan ren cred 8 vocal solo, "The Angels Serenade, with a violin and organ accompaniment, which received an encore Miss Anna Sehuerman and Mill Gilsirap also rendered a vocal duet Miss Pearl Weaver, Miss Amy Logie, Mrs. A. F. Lovie, Miss Sadie Jenkins, Master Clark Harris1 and lHtie Mss Myrtle Neptune gave recItatlons which received encores, those of Mrs. and Miss Lowe being particularly humorous and nirth provoking. Miss Florence Heavens ten also received an encore for a violin solo rendered by her.
 George and Martha Washington were represented by T. L. Harris and Alrs. M. |. Brown, respectively, and they held a formal reception to the guests as they entered. In addition .o the aboye, the ladies were attired .n colonial costume, and with DOW iered hair made a good representa- lion of the ladies of the early days li our country.
 At'the conclusion of the evenings the ladies served coffee, sake and doughnuts and all present ,1pressed themselves as having spent be evening very pleasantly despite he crowded condition of the church.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
PRICE, TEN CENTS
George O~ye-'s Death. E.un Nnnlar.E Il.ur-

The gVasiua of the hame by that retantlss paper of human hArvests --aeslt,. $ sal at al times and under ait clrcuGstaaces, There are ocess- 1aus. aoaeveS. a hen bis visits seem ff1Ee1 vaiA particular sorrow. ssd- ness ea0 gloom Such an oae has
 ,.st occurred ia Prescott, in the de- cease al George DwFer, which oe- carre1 ar midnight, Saturday, Feb raary zi, 0f paralysis, after an h. acss oi teN Reeks.
 lftcrge hWFer Has born in Pre<- cost, Aafsa l9. 1877. hence lacked oa.E iew days of being = years oie- He grew frim infancy to nan- Eaa la the beautiful tnountain town hls aniy absence from it for anv ienEtl ol sme being to take . tiss uess course at Eastman's huss- n-ss ealiege at Poughkeepsie, New Aotk flom winch he graduated with A!Eh soaurs. de was a young man oi e1eep epllonaliy good character and ekeulp .arg hab.ts. snd wss the only s1a ot Mf aud Ms. D. Dwyer. h addition to bis parents he leaves three sisters to mourn his loss. his eldest s'sier being the wife of Pr.s- cot s well kaowa merchant, Samuel Hin
 Since the first of JAnuAry, 1897. he has occupied the position of dep uty county treasurer under County Treasurer Deuais A. Burke, and has gTo'en himself careful. painstak- Ing and accurate, as we'll as AceSn- Doiaiing official
 Ills was sunny, cheerful dispo- si,iou. whom to know was to love, and as be wronged DO man be was universally beloved by sll, and bis death has caused a gloom over the entire community, in addition to the iFieparabie loss sustained by his relatives.
 His fsaeral will take place touor- row, Tuesday, February 2S, from tie Catho.lc church. Friends and nc- are respectfully invited.
 lhe remains will be taken to the Catholic church at 9s30 in the moFn- lug when a solemn requiem mass sill be sung for the repose of bis soul, and the body will remain in be church uutil the hour set for the funeral in the afternoon.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
- Doun the Press

The present legislature of this state seems 10 have a special spite against the newspapers, says tLs Escondido Times. No less than three bills are proposed which are intended t0 kill or cripple the pres of California. namely: The Wori s auti-cartoon bill. the Moorehourv homicide biIi, and the bill changing the libel iaW The le object of these measures seems to be that ef some two-penny, peanut politicians trying Co play even" with neEsp - uers that have not pleased them. The Works bili has already beeu passed, bat it Is hoped that Gov. Gage has the good sense to veto ii. The Mo0rehouse bill. if t becom, a law. would practically permit th,' IudIscrininate murder of editors ly anyone who might have a real or imaginary grievance against his paper. U Che proposed change Ii. libel law Is made every Irresponsible, person Ia the state may harrass an | amos newspaper editors with libei suits. it looks as if our worti soions st Sacramento had decided Q make the editors get of the earih or go out If the newspaper bu ines. But if it is to be war with clubs, guns, knives, libel suits CT. whainot, the editors may have a word or two Co say, and then let the slogan he. ~L.ay oD. MacDgf. .n- Needles Eve
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
A BRILLIANT SOCIAL EVENT.
Secretary and Mrs. c. H. kkers En. tertain their Friends ai Motel
 Adams, in Phenix.

! The reception gwen st Phguiz al : the eveningof February -. st ll ate
 Adams by SeeTetary ahd Mrs. (. H
 Akers, was one of the craadest u
 the many grand socia, erents FFel
 at the above hoIel duruE ttss rre.-
 ent season. Hotel Adams i- raasr.
 ably adapted for soc4al laneiias,
 and hence is a very popuIar place ! Tor such occasions, iu addition 60 it.
 we'll known and deserved populaF.ty
 As the finest hotel in the southwest
 For the above recepIioa inyisa- 1 hous were issued to ladies an ' gentlemen at Prescott. FIaeetaa Tucson, Tempe, Mesa, Clifton. Hal- brook, Jerome, Yuma. aud Wtcsse-
 burg and the attendance wss quiIe large.
 Speaking of this reception tbe Republican says.
 Brilliant as was the recept.c leu.
 ball and banquet iatel truarrsl by
 the citizens of Pheuix to ths, mem
 oers of the legislature, it was out- shoEe by the furction prepared los the secretary for their entertain ment.
 Spacious as bis own house is it was wholly inadequate for the mem bers gathered last night Co do lnsor to the host and hostess and tee q distinguished guests. There had been a lavish outlay iu the prrpara- ton. Expense bad uot been con sidered ID the arrangement for an entertainment which lu after years should be associated with lLe social aad political history of fheuix aua the territory.
 The rooms were maguiiiceBtly and httingiy decorated. A partrait of Washington was hung pou the west wall of the ladies ordinary. where the reception proper took place. I be otbeT decorations can- sisted of the national cclo5s, wreaths oi smiiax about the iron pillars and pampas grass.
 The decorations of tbe dining hall, which Was converted into a ball room. We're even more prdfuse. A large flag was drawn across the east end and the migaty folds of another screened the fIout of tLe ball room from the street for two thirds of is length. Herr, Goo, Ereaths of smilsx were twiued about the pillars, and psmpas grass waved and nodded m hooks and corners.
 The warmth Of the bright colors of the smiisx and the national ban nefs was heightened by tbe hun dreds of gay gowns of the ladies.
 The reception began at S,30 The arriving guests we're presented to tbe secretary and Mr.. Akers. Wbo stood beneath the picture of Wash ! ington. Alter hSudshakIng- they 1. passed into the ball room or seated . tkSmselves about the tables where delicious refreshments were served l throughout; the evening and night. The last of tbe guests had passed 1 the host and hostess at au hour . later, when the dancing commenced. ! The orchestra Was one of the larees; that has ever furnished inspiration i to the feet Of Phenix dancers. Iti was in keeping With the general pre- ! parations for the reception.
 But all Of the several Haudred . guests could not dance or did uot desire to do so. For their enter ainment card tables had been ar- ranged in the ordinary and sa the night passed away. At ] o'clock -hIs morning the strains of the orchestra ceased, the guests depart 'd and the cTownipg social aEd semi public event of the season was at au md.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
TELEGRAPH NEWS
The Court of Inquiry.

Washington. Feb. 2I.-The session of the Miles court of inquiry began today with Colonel Wm. H. Powell of the Seventh infantry, who was stationed at Madison barracks at the outbreak. He investigated the so- called canned roast beef and had some of it served at his own table. "i could not eat it. It was stringy, unwholesome, looking much more like wet seaweed than anything else 1 can think of. Our men were sick and de bilitated and could not keep it on their stomachs. We had at that time I52 sick. Soon after that fresh beef began to arrive aud the men ate readily and began to pick up in health. Afterward We were moved out of camp near the San Juan battlefield. Here much of our meats spoiled before we could get it."
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
Unes of Adver.ity.

It is something new to discover thai a bodily AffiictiOn can assist one n mastering the difficulties of learning a foreign language. but there is a case of the kind on record.
 Miss Gertrude came down stairs one morning with red eyes a swollen noss and 8 generally distressed appearance.
 What is the matter. GertrudeS' asked her mother.
 'An awful cold in my head. l" she re- piled
 ''I am very sorry. said her symps- thizing parent
 "I was when I got up" cheerfully rejoined the young miss, but I'm not now. l can get that French nasal sound exactly. Tray be-ong- Bong zhoor How's that?''-Youth's Companion.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
Still Bold and Aggressive,

Washington, Feb. 24.-The fol- lowing cable from General Otis was received at the war department to- day:
 Manila, Feb. 24-The Scandia arrived last night. On the nights of the 2lst and 22d and yesterday morning the insurgent troops gained access to the ou!skirts of the city behil d our lines. Many were in hiding and about 1000 entrenched themselves. They were completely routed yesterday with a loss of killed and wounded of about 500 and 200 prisoners. Our loss very slight. The city IS quiet. Confidence is restored and business is progressing.
 (SIgned) "OTIs."
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
The Women of Belgium.

No one can travel in Belgium with
 out being struck by the extraordinary activity and prominence of the women
 Over the doors of shops of all descrip
 tions the name of the owner or owneri is frequently followed by "Seurs" ol "Veuve" You find them proprietors oi hotels and restauranta They are often custodians of the churches. They are employed to tow the boats along the canal banks. They cut up the meat in the butchers shops, and they are even to be noticed shoeing horses at the forge.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
LUCKY YET UNLUCKY.
From Beans and Bacon to Gold Ga
 lore and Law Suit.

Prescott people will readily recall the name of Captain C. W. Anderson the candidate who made the race for the legislature two years ago on a political proposition of his own in- cubation. The Sage of Sleepy Hollow" tried to jam down the throats of Bryan followers in Yava- pal silver button of a ratio that discounted in efficacy the national prescription, or in other words the unctious Captain wanted the revo- lutiOnary period of IA to l ou the boards. He was defeated. When the gold fever of the Yukon broke loose the Captain as usual got into the push, aud with the assistance of four capitalists of Los Angeles and Sl,0O0 he hit the trail for the Klon- dike. He succeeded in his mission for gold in Alaska if he did fail in Ar'zona on his advocacy Of the white metal, being rated according to late reports as one of the wealthiest Klundikers extant. Following the fame of his riches there clusters around the Captain however, a live ly series of big and interesting law suits instituted by the aggrieved parties Tn Los Angeles. They say that the Captain has acquired some of the richest claims in the Klon- dike and has realized a vast sum of money by their working and later their sale. In short, it may be said the Captain has burned all bridges behind him, and to give the contro- versy delicate tinge in legal com plications swore allegiance to the British crown and shook the free silver dust of his ft ct the day he hit the Chilcoot trail. We sympathize tenderly with the Los Angeles mil lionaires in disguise, and congratu- late old Sleepy Hollow on Lynx Creek that it has a warm number ID the chilly north with all kinds of money to thaw out.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01

ROyalists tired 10 incite rar- olutiOn in France February "A Over 400 arrests were made. It will in all probability be followed later with few decapitations.
 General Eagan in his testimony before the court Of inquiry referring to contract requirements explain ed that Swift & Co. were wholly re spOnsible for the beet until delivered to sthe government off eiaIs at a point designated by the department.
 Measurements of the Brooklyn bridge taken when the temperature was 90 degrees above zero, and those taken when 1t was 3 degrees below, demonstrate a difference from contraction of I4I feet.
 Col. A. O. Brodie is reported to be sick in Kirkland valley
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
District Court Proceedings

Saturday, Feb. 25.-Josie Ohmert vs W. s. Ohmert, report of referee 6led and judgment entered for plain- tiff.
 Clara Smith vs Orie Smith; same order.
 Edward J. Parkinson was admitted to practice before the district courts of the territory, on a certI6 cate is- sued from the supreme court of Cal ifornia.
 Max J. Alwens ss. Rebekah G. Alwens; case placed on calendar, de fault entered and referred to clerk of the court to take testimony.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
Twisted LoRfc.

Ii is said that during the Irish rebel lion of lS4s bishop sent a request to a parish priest for information and re- ceived the reply, "The peace of the country is assured; faction fights are increasing"
 A similar twist in logic is manifested in message of oongratulstion received by NIT. Willis, on his election to the Now South Wales parliament. The tel egIam from his agent read, 'Carnids jubilant; heavy fighting; several hurt. including self. London Chronicle.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
Proud Day for Cubans.

Havana, Feb. 24.-Four years ago today the revolution in Cuba, which has just ended in the disappearance of Spanish rule from this isl nd, broke out, and today IS general holiday. General Ludlow, Governor General Of Havana, has given pr mission to the Cubans to bring 800 troops into the city with General Msximo Gomez, who selected this day for the triumphal entry into the Cuban capital. General Ludlow re- ceived General Gomez with military honors and General Brooke showed the Cuban commander every stten- ton.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
Made Her Bluff Stick.

Bombay, Feb. 2l.-The Sultan of Oman has revoked the grant of a coaling station to the French under the British admiraPs threat of bom- bardment. The British warships Eclipse, Espinx and Redbreast are lying of the Port of Muscat.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01

Secretary Gage denies that there is any talk of snnother bond issue.
 Secretary Alger's enemies have been so consistently circulating the report that he is soon to resign that he has again filed his periodical de- nial. The wish is father to the thought.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01

The following petition has been circuiatsd in Coconioo county: To the 23,h leCislature-We, the under signed residents Of Arizona. respect fully petition your honorable body that no laws be enacted exsmptiny railroads or other enterprises lrom taxation; and that a law be passed lesying just tax upon the output of large mining companies. Or. if our petition he denied in either re- spect. We then pray that the existing poll and road tax laws be repealt,I; to the end that the workingnaa of the territory, the true developeIs-pf Its resources. be not unjustlg dl, crImIuated against, but may euIo, relief from the burdens of xa.iou prOpoTtionatst to that accorded s.,..,,- ulatise investment.
 The Judiciary committee of con gress has reciced that General Jos. Wheeler of Alabama, Robbins Of Pennsylvania. Colson of Kentuck,. and Campbell of Illinois. are not en- titled 10 hold their seats in col, gress on account of accepting com missions iu the army. All they pe..,t do Is Go stand for reelection anJ get elected by larger majoritiss than hafora
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
Hunt, regulating territorial print

Carpenter, Appropriating S225 to Joseph Stein in payment for salary due for services as secretary of the prison commission.
 Hunt reported to the council that the special committee to visit the normal school had received S35 for expenses, had spent S in carriage hire, and had returned 10 the treas ury S29.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
Tn Re Avoided.

Mrs De Sour-I want you to keer your dog out of my house It's full of heas
 Mrs De Smart-Mercy on me! Fido. come here. sirl Don't you go into that house again It's full of fleas Jewish Comment
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
Worthr of Mnrnhin.

Flaw gwscious sake. deah boy, who was that common fellav you let shake yoush hand?''
 "Deah boy, he may have . common look, but he has gweat soul. He is the fellaw who designs the new oollswA" Indianapolis Journal
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01

lowing dispatches have been re- ceived at the navy department:
 Manila, Feb. 24.-For political reasons the Oregon should be sent here at once.
 (Signed) "DEwEY.
 Manila, Feb. 24-The Yorktown has arrived. The Charleston and the Petrel are cruising around among the Philippine islands. Affairs more quiet. (Signed) "DEwET."
 The navy department expects the Oregon to arrive at Manila about March 10th. As the transports are ahead of the scheduled time, it thinks General Otis, within a week, will have endorsements of 2,500 men,
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
Still Holding Them Down.

Manila, Feb. 24.-Owing to the wholesale arrests of all suspected Philippines yesterday and the clear ing of the streets at : o'clock last night, the threatened renewal of the scenes of the night previous did not occur. With the exception of a few shots fired in the neighborhood of the penitentiary the city was as quiet as possible. Outside of Manila the rebels were very active. At Caloocan the brigade commanded by General H. G. Otis had several lively skirmishes with the rebels but at dsybreak the enemy was driven back with severe loss. The feeling in the city is much improved today and business generally has been re- sumed. Excellent order is main tained by General Hughes police force, which is universally com mended.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01

The California legislature has passed the anti-cartoon.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
Freight Bill Killed .

Pnenix, Feb. 27. Special to JoUR- NAL-MINER. )-Goldberg's bill fixing maximum freight charges between points in Arizona was defeated ID the council this afternoon. Murphy's fare bill will meet the same fate this evening or tomorrow.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
The Bulgaria Safe.

Panta del Gads, Azores, Feb. 24 - TLe Hamburg-Amer liner Bulgaria, Captain Schmidt, from New York, January 18th, for Hamburg, which the British tank steamer Weehawken reported iu distress 800 miles from the Azore islands, is entering this port. All on board the Bulgaria are in good hea th
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-01
Sharp Shooters at Work.

Manila, Feb. 24.-(I:A p. m)- The enemy's sharp shooters have been partiularly active about Caloo- can all day. Special attention was paid to the gun batteries near the railroad and the improvement of the rebel craftsmanship was very notice able. The rebels fired volleys at the battery, their bullets frequently skimming the tops of the sandbsgs. A lieutenant of the Twentieth Kan sas volunteers and three other men were slightly wounded. One man was killed in the trenches today. The rebel battery has not been used since a shell from the Monadnock exploded over it yesterday. The enemy's fire was so hot during the night in the vicinity of the Higgins house that heads uarters were moved to a church four hundred yards in- side the line.
 A few small fires destroyed several native houses in the outskirts of the city. The Twentieth infantry IS be- ing diserlbarked from the transport Scandis. The regiment will be en- camped on the water front.