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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-08
Our Public Schools.

I have visited thirty schools in the various parts of the county. Some are not, at present, in session. and there are three or four to which l have not yet been.
 In most of the schools visited l have found the teachers earnest and endeavOring to earn theIr salaries. In some teachers appear to be un- acquainted with the best methods of instruction, but seem, also, to be willing to listen to suggestions of fered by the superintendent.
 Pupils are generally industrious, though like children ID any other part of the country, many of them do not seem to realize that they are working for themselves and not for some one else.
 Discipline in many of the schools Is not quite up to the standard that it should be, as some teachers seem to te afraid of hurting some body's feelings by being strict in the gov ernment of the school. Order and discipline should come first, teach ing afterward.
 In seventeen of the schools visited 1 find that the trustees have failed to visit the schools as required by law. In the other tive I've the trus- tees have been present from one to five times.
 The entire enrollmeut of pupils in the schools visited IS 65S; the total number present at time of visit was 4S6, being about 66 per cent of the enrolment This small attendance has been occasioned by bad weather and a worse scare of small po1.
 In some districts I find an apathy on the part of parents. They seem to think by sending their children to school they are doing the teacher a favor. They do not seem to real ize the extent of the loss to which they are subjectiDg their children. 1 would like parents to look al the schooling from a business stand point, though there may be some things that are different from what we would like, yet act us make the best of present conditions a4d work for their betterment in future.
 The fact that we did not get the teacher We wanted should not pre- vent our sending our children 10 the one We have. They will be benefited in greater or less degree, and can not fail to learn something. and by building up the school We may be able to secure a better teacher next year. The best teachers do not like 70 go into districts where there are discord and contention. Such schools must put up with teachers who are willing to take the school as a last resort; in the meantime they look for something better. l hope all who are interested ID the welfare of the children, and the success and upbuilding of our schools will cast aslde all personal feelings they may entertain toward either the trustees or teacher, and look only to the welfare of those for whose benefit the schools are supported. If things are not as you would have them, take hold and help to better them, but do not by standing aloof and keeping your children at home make them worse than they are.
 Yours for the schools,
 c. E. Cox,
 County Superintendent.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-08

Floods are reported in all streams around Pittsbuarg and consequently in the Ohio river.
 Spain has organized her new cabinet. It is mighty displeasing to Weyler, which is a good recommend atiOn for 1t.
 Josephine Kipling, the si1-year- old daughter of Rudy ard Kipling, and the oldest of his three children, died Monday morning of pneumonia.
 A Washington telegram says there is some reason to expect important news from Manila within the next fortnight. It has developed that General Otis has practically con- pleted his plans for an onslaught of the insurgents, which is expected to deprive them of offensive power at least.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-08
ANrl-NEwsPAPER7 LEGISLATION

The Los Angeles Times recently served the following notice on the legislature in regard to the proposed anti-newspaper Legislation:
 .sThe constitution of the state o! California contains ,ba following provision Ut being a part oi Section g, Article D:
 "Everv citizen may freely speak, write, and publish, his sentiments on all subjects, being respons ble for the abuse of that right; and no law hall be passed to restrain CT abridge the liberty of speech or of press.
 "The fraulsrs of anti-newspaper bills. of every kind and description are respectfully but firmly advised to study this provision ot the state constitution with care before pro ceeding fudher with their onslaught upon the press. Tn all probability, not one of these anti-press bills, should 1t become a law, will be sus- tained by the courts; for they are evidently, each and all, contrary to the spirit and letter of the funda- mental law"
 The anti-cartOon bill has already been passed by the legislature and signed by the governor, and hence is now a law of that state. While 1t is doubtful if it will stand the tests of the courts, the action of a couple of San Frsncisco's yellow journals, in their cartoons, in which decency was outraged, was sufficient aggra- vation and provocation to justify the action taken by the legislature. Decency should be an essential feat ure of journalism, but the profes- slon is disgrsced here and there by class of papers, 10 which personal and journalistic decency are alike strangers.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-08
County Superintende
St. Joseph's Academy.

Following are the names of pupils entitled to a place on the roll of honor for the month of February:
 Senior department-Adele Hub bell, Nellie Milliken, Pearl Weaver, Rhoda Marr. Loretta Ford, Edna Marr, Maud Marr, Barbara Hubbell.
 Intermediate department-Mary Baker, Addie Waterman, Louisa Duff.
 Primary department Helen Bruce Viva Head, Charles Holborn.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-08
Martelo Tower. Ip EpeIapd,

Whatever may have been the defen- sive value of martello towers a century ago it has entirely evapOrated now There are a good many of them on the coasts of Essex. Suffolk. Kent and Sus- sex These massive round towers. some 40 feet high. were regarded as and very likely were splendid defenses at the time they were erected. but they have long been used only for coastguard pur- poses Their name is derived from the Italian coast towers which were erected as a protection against pirates Warn ing that a suspicious craft was in sight was given by striking a bell with a martello or hammer. It was the power ful defense made in 17I4 by Le Teller at the tower of Mortella with only SS men against a simultaneous sea and land attack. led by Lord Hood and Ma jor General Dundas. which brought them into favor in this country. It was thought that they would be 8 splendid defense against ''Boney - London Chronicle
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-08
Legislative Doings.
HOUSE.

Monday, March 6.-Benham pre- sented a communication from the Indian school inviting the legisIa- Nture to attend an entertainment to be given Friday evening. The in- vitatiOn was accepted. Benhsm presented a petition from the residents of Maricopa asking that no exemptions be granted to railroads or other enterprises aud that mines be properly taxed, etc. Sergeant at arms was instructed to bring 10 committee clerks, except Miss MeaRher. who was excused on account of sickness. Bills were introduced as follows:
 By Evans, No. l54. amending par agrsph 1900, R. s, qualification of electors.
 By Parr, by request, No. l55, amending R S, paragraph 26S2, concerning revenue, assessment prop erty at cash value.
 By Sanders, No. l56, repeating act 4S. 10th assembly, e1empung reser- voiIs.
 By Peterson, No. l57, relating to | judgments.
 By Peterson, No. l5S, to ratify payment of warrant to F. c. Hughes for appropriation to Arizona pio- neers, 5000.
 By Moore, No l59. for assessment of transient herds of live stock.
 By Williams, No. 160, amending school laws.
 The house bill providing for im- migration commissioners was passed by a vote of l3 to 10.
 The same providing for pay of clerks of school boards was passed by l3 to g.
 Bunch's council bill relating to sheritfs, deeds and Eouse bill relating to fees for marriage licenses were each postponed indefinitely.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-08
Prni..Enrth th. Ri.hnn.

The bishop of-never mind where being a newcomer and somewhat trou- bled with a neglected diocese. thought to inspire his clergy to take occasional services during the week by periodically visiting out of the way parishes and taking one himself
 On one of these occasions. having formed quite a good congregation and having been moved to much eloquence in his sermon. he felt a little not un- natural desire to know if he had made any impression on the usually unim- questionable yokels, and put some lead ing questions 10 the old clerk. who was helping him to unrobe in the vestry Well l hope they ve been pleased with yer. said the old man patronizingly. ''and I'm sure we tuk it very kind O yer worship to come down and preach to us. but. yer knaw. 6 worsser one would ha done for the likes O we, if 30 be. he added with becoming humil- ity. lone could ha' bin found "-Liv- ing Church
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-08
Card of Thanks.

Mir. and Mrs. Daniel Dwyer desire the JoURNAL-MINER to publicly ex- press their thanks to their friends and the citizens of Prescott gener- ally who were SO kind to them and theirs during their recent affliction and sore bereavement. The gloom and sadness caused by the loss of one they loved so dearly, IS softened by the acts of kindness and expres- sions of sympathy which they have rapaiVad
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-08
They Were Defeated

New York, March 6.-Dispatches from Manila dated 10 a, m. today, printed in the Journal, report that the Filipinos made an attempt today to capture the water works, SIX miles from Manila. The attack was re- pulsed with a loss to the rebels of seventeen killed and wany wounded. The Second Oregon and the First Nebraska regiments were engaged. |. Two Americans were wounded.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-08
Ancient GIn..mnLtnr-

When the council of ten ruled Venice. they issued a decree regarding the art of glassmaking It runs. ''If a work man carry his art beyond the limits of his country to the detriment of the re- public. he shall be desired to return If he disobey, his nearest relatives shall be imprisoned If, in spite of their inn prisonment, he remain obstinate in his wish to live abroad, an eraissary shall be told of to kill him ''
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-08
COUNCIL.

Bill were introduced as follows:
 By Murphy, l0l, an act to provide Tor an income tax.
 By Finley, l02, to protect against 'respassing on railroad cars.
 By Finley, lO3, authorizing the drawing of a warrant in favor of the historical society.
 By Bunch, l04, 10 restrict the sale of msltine and other drugs.
 Council bill authorizing the trans fer of certain funds in Yuma county was passed unanimously.
 The scs establishing the northern territorial school was passed, with 'hree negative votes.
 The compulsory vaccination bill vas indefinitely postponed and the pill to increase the salaries of super vIsOrs was passed.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-08

The little Japs are about as free from the vice of drunkenness as any people in the world In fact. it is the rarest thing in the world to see an inebristed subject of the mikado. The native drink. ''saki. is used about as tea in this country, and it is but little more intoxicating
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-08

The court of inquiry will visit the western packing houses this week.
 Reinforcements for the army iu the Philippines have arrived at Ma nila.
 Queen Marie Henrietta of Belgium is dangerously i'll with pneumonia.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-08

Charles H. McNichols has been appointed Indian agent at the Colo rado river agency. MT. McNichols has occupied that position for two years, but has failed to be confirmed hence his reappointment.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-08

The transport Grant has arrived at Singapore. She IS due at Manila about March 10.
 The worst storm in the history of Wyoming was reported to have oc- cured there March 6.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-08
French Humor.

Madame (to her chamberlnaid Jus tine. the doorben rang
 ''Is madame sure it wasn't the clockS'
 Couldn't belt is only quarter of 10"
 "Yes, but madame knows the clock is fast r'-Echo de Paris
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-08

March was ushered in with a bliz- zard in GnInradn
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-08

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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-03-08
MINING INTELLIGENCE
General and Local Notes From the Field of Mines and Mining
 Everywhere.
IaSapai. the Banner Producer Of Min erals of Arizona. the Scene Of
 Activity and Investment.

Report comes from Fools Gulch that the Planet-SatuIn company ex- poets to have so0 men at work within 8 month of two.
Middletown transcript., 1899-11-25


exclusively and thus cuts down theil
net receipts from their corn, wheat and
other crops. It would not be difficult
for the farmers Of an Illinois township
to ascertain the weight of all the prod
uce they take to and from the nearest
market during a year and thus find
out what bad roads are costing them.
When they have the information, 1t
may be they will vote for higher road
tax.
Every year about $4,000, 600 Is spent
In this country In the repairing Of mud
roads. The money is expended to no
purpose, for the farmers keep on pay.
Ing 1t out while refusing to contribute
larger sum, which, IL judiciously ex-
pended, would give them permanent
roads, which it would cost but a trif1e
to keep In perfect condition. Then they
would not have to keep so many horses
as they do now. There would be less
wear and tear of horses, harness and
wagons. The farmers would be able
to get their products to market at all
times, while it happens now often that
they cannot market those products
when prices are highest because Of i'm
passable roads. The taxes which bear
hardest on the farmers are those they
impose upon themselves.
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NATIONAL EXPORT EXPOSITION,
PHILADELPHIA.
Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania Rail-
rnad.

Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania Rail
road.
The National Export Exposition, which
opens at Philadelphia on September IA and
continues until November 80, will be the
most interesting and important event oc
curing in Philadelphia since Centennial
Exhibition of 1876. In addition to its
valuable commercial exhibits it will pre-
sent many features of popular interest and
amusement. The United States Marine
Band, Sousa's Band. the Banda Rosa,
Innes' Band, Damrosch's and other cele-
brated bands will furnish music alternately
and Midway Plaisance, equal if not su-
perior to the famous Worlds Fair Midway
at Chicago, and comprising Chinese vii
lage, Chinese Threatre, acrobats, and Gus
toms; an Oriental Village, London Ghost
Show, Hagenbeck's Wild Animal Show,
Blarney Castle, and many other unique
presentations, will furnish abundant and
diversified amusment. Arrangements have
also been made for Mandolin, Guitar, and
Banjo Concerts, and for a Grand chorus
from the German Singing Societies.
For this occasion the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company will sell excursion tickets
from all points on its line, to Philadelphia
and return, at rate of fare and third for
the round trip plus price of admission.
These tickets win be sold during the con-
Iinuance of the Exposition and will be
good for return passage until November 80.
For specific rates and additional infor-
nation apply to nearest Ticket Agent.
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A Narrow Escape

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada e
Hart, OF Groton, s. D. "Was taken with
bad cold which settled on my lungs
cough set in and finally terminated in Con.
sumption. Four Doctors gave me up, say.
ing could live but short time. 1 gave
myself up to my Saviour, determined if
could not stay with my friends on earth,
would meet my absent ones above. My
husband was advised to get DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. gave it trial, took in all eight
bottles. 1t has cured me, and thank God,
am saved and now well and healthy
woman" Trial bottles free at Vaughan's
Pharmacy.
Regular size Soc, and $1.OO. Guaranteed
or price refunded.
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KENT COUNTY.


Mrs. Susan Cooper, hs widow of the
late John Wesley Coopsrfdied at the home
o. ner son, David oOOp.r, Cedar Grove
onulcn, west OF FsIton, saon the End inst.
she had been an invalid for some mopths
from m stroke of paralysis. She was ID her
I4th year. She was the mother Of DR.
Peter Cooper. of Wilmington, now west
Ior his health. DR.. William Cooper of Elk.
ton' and the late DR.. Thomas Cooper Of
Chestertown. =
The old back building on the Collins
.arm in upper Kent county has Just been
torn down. This building, which was ONE
or the Oldest in the United States was
oullt about l6O years ago, of logs, and has
been in the Collins family for three genera
tlons' being the oldest structure in Thor
oughfare Neck, near the Delaware Bav.
Wnen the logs were removed they were
lound to be all sound, a. they were cedar.
deorge Collins, who was born in this build-
ing and died there in 1872, at the age Of ss
years, was member Of this Collins family
for whom Collins Beach was named.
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NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSIONS

Low-Rate Vacation Trips via Pennsyl.
vanfa Railroad
September and 21 and October and 10
are the dates of the remaining Pennsyl-
vania Railroad popular ten-day excursions
to Niagara Falls from Philadelphia, Balti-
more, and Washington, and intermediate
points,
Excursion tickets, good for return pas
sage on any regular train, exclusive of limi-
ted express trains, within ten days, will be
sold at$10.O0 from Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington, and all points on the Della
ware Division; SLIPS from Atlantic City;
$3.50 from Lancaster; $3.50 from Altoona
and Harrisburg; $3.50 from Sunbury and
Wilkesbarre; $5.75 from WiIliamsport; and
at proportionate rates from other points.
A stopover will be allowed at Buffalo, Ro-
chester, Ganandaigua, and Watkins within
the limit returning.
A special train of Pullman cars and day
coaches will be run with each excursion.
An extra charge will be made for parlor-
car seats.
An experienced tourist agent and chap
eron will accompany each excursion.
Tickets for side trip to the Thousand
Islands alexandria Bay) will be sold from
Rochester in connection with excursions
ofSeptember and 81. good to return to
Rochester or to Canandaigua via Syracuse
within FIVE days, at rate of $3.50.
Tickets for side trip to Toronto will be
sold at Niagara Falls for $1OO OH Septem-
Der %. In connection with excursion Of
September z, tickets will be sold to Toronto
and return at reduced rates, account Toron-
to Fair.
For pamphlets giving full information
and hotels, and for time of connecting
trains, apply to nearest ticket agent, or
address Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant General
Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia.
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How,s Thiss

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
T. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, O.
We the undersigned. have known F. J..
Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
WEST q TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
WALDINa, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Il taken internally,
acting directly upon The blood and mucous
surfaces ofthe system. Price 75c per bottle
sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free,
Halls Family Pills ass the best.
Middletown transcript., 1899-11-25
THE HEAVIEST TAX.
Mud Ia the Most Mxpensive Burden
of the Farmer.

Mud In the Most Expensive Burden
of the Farmer.
Most American roads are so poorly
constructed that they are Of little use
except in pleasant weather, when, as
rule, the farmers would like to be
doing something besides teaming their
produce to market says the Chicago
Tribune In recent editorial. The
American farmers complain, and often
with justice, Of the high freight rates
OF the railways. But they are taxing
themselves over 16 cents more per ton
per mile Of haul to the nearest railroad
depot when they could get rid Of that
tax by the simple device of building
decent roads.
It is impossible to figure out the cost
OF the bad roads bills which the farm
ers pay yearly needlessly and without
complaint. One road reformer says
those bills foot up $250OOO,000 an
nually. That is a mere guess, but 1t
may be near the truth. Whatever the
sum may be, it falls on the farmers
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All want Good Roads.

There need be no doubt that the tax.
payers Of most American cities are win.
ing and ready to contribute to the cost
OF building country roads Their neces-
sity is as thoroughly realized in The
cities as 1t Is by the farmers who BE-
come stalled ON muddy roadswith a
load of grain hauled half way to mar
ket. City people know the country bet
ter than they have ever known 1t be-
fore, and their business relations with
country people are growing more and
more intimate. They are quick to see
the convenience and saving which
would result from the construction of
good roads ard know that they them
selves world be in large measure the
gamers Otto Dorner.
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EASY TRANSPORTATION.
Good Roads Raise Value Of FaRms
and Farm PRoducta.

| GOOD Roads Raise Value Of FnRAs
| and Farm Products.
Bad roads constitute the greatest
| drawback TO rural life. and for the
lack OF good roads the farmers SUITES
more than any other class. It is ob.
Viously unnecessary, therefore, to die.
cuss the benefits to be derived by them
from improved roads. Suffice 1t to say
that those localities where good roads
have been built are becoming richer,
more prosperous and more thickly set.
tied, while those which do not possess
these advantages in transportation are
either at standstill or are becoming
poorer and more sparsely settled. If
these conditions continue, fruitful
farms may be abandoned and rich
lands go to waste.
Life on a farm often becomes, as a
result of "bottomless roads, isolated
and barren of social enjoyments and
pleasures, and country people in some
communities suffer such great disad.
vantage that ambition is checked, en-
ergy weakened and industry para
lyzed.
Good roads, like good streets, make
habitation along them most desirable.
They economtze time and force in
transportation Of products, reduce
wear and tear on horses, harness and
vehicles and enhance the market value
q real estate. They raise the value Of
farm lands and farm products and
tend to beautify the country through
which they pass. They facilitate rural
mall delivery and are a potent aid to
education, religion and sociability.
Charles Sumner once said, ''The road
and the schoolmaster are the two most
important agents in advancing civili-
zation."
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From Delaware Pilot. Noz. e. 1aaa

Some of the Union Republican papers
are grunting and groaniDg over the
cost the leaders in their party put the
county of Kent to in the late bribery
trial. The fact is that the cost were
greatly increased not at The instance
OF the State bat by the defende1ts, in
securing a postponsment of ths case ON
the plea of the absence of material
Witness" The State was ready to
proceed but the delay was Instituted
and consequently the expenses Of the
trial increased by the action Of the de-
PENDANTS. The tax payers Of Kent win
observe that The Gusts Of the trial can
b justly charged to the tactics OF The
Addicks Republicans ID Kent eounty.
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sparn,s Greatest Need

Mr.. r. P, Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain,
spends bis winters at Aiken, s. O. Weak
nerves had caused severe pains in the back
OF his head. On using Electric Bitters,
Americas greatest Blood and Nerve Rem
edy, all pain soon left him. He says this
grand medicine is what his country needs.
All America knows that it cures liver and
kidney trouble, purifies the blood, tones up
the stomach, strengthens the nerves, puts
vim, vigor and new life into every muscle,
nerve and organ of the body. If weak,
tired or aiiing you need it. Every bottle
guaranteed, only so cents. Sold at Waugh
ans Pharmacy.