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Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

you-if you are made of the right stuff,
 for you cannot fasten a
 VALUE thousa nd dollar e1-
 OF ucation on a fifty cent EDUCATION. boy. The fool, the
 dude and the shirk come out of college a good deal as they went in. The college will not do every helps by which you can win your way to a noble manhood.
 But a collage education costs money, you may say. I have no money, there fore cannot go to college. This is non- sense. If you have healti. and strength you cannot be poor. There is in this country no greater luck that a man can have than to be thorwn on his own resources. The cards are stacked against rich mans son. Of the many college men who have risen to promi- hence, very few did not lack for money in college. The young men who have fought their way, have earned their own money, and know what a dollar costs. have the advantage of the rich.
 It is not worth while to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth, when an effort will secure a gold one. The dime, the money that the unambtious young man wastes in trifling pursuits in ab- solute idleness, will suffice to give the ambitious man his education. The rich mans son may wear better clothes. He may graduate younger. But the poor mans son can make up for lost time by greater clearness of grit. He has already measured swords with the great antagonist and the first victory is his
 It is not hard work but work to a purpose, that frees the soul.
 A young man can have no nobler an- cestry than one made up of men and women who have worked for a living and who have given honest work. The instinct of industry runs in the blood. The industry engendered by the pioneer life of the last generation is still in your veins.
 You must make the most of yourself. If you cannot get an education in four years, take ten years. It is worth your while. Your place in the world will wait for you until you are ready to fill it
 Another thing which should not be forgotten is this: A college education is not a scheme to enable a man to live without work.
 Its purpose is to help him work to advantage and make every stroke count.
 In the rank and file the educated men get the best salaries. In every field it is always science that wins the game. Brain work is higher than hand work, and is worth more in any market
 The man with the mind is the boss, and the boss receives a larger salary than the hand whose worK he directs.
 Look over this matter carefully, for 1t is important.
 Go for your education to that cGnn- try. under whatever name or control, that will serve your purpose best: that will give the greatest return for the money you are able to spend.
 Let the school do for you what 1t can; and when you are in the serious duties of life. let your own work and your own influence in the community be ever the strongest plea that can b. urged in behalf of higher education.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

and commanded universal respect while Aunt Julia" as everybody call ed her, was a lovable character, Who was never known to turn away rom her door q needy person, either red or white. When q boy, Charley enjoyed a visit to his grandma's as much as any boy, and up to the time or her death, four or five years ago. even since his election to congress, he had not failed to visit her occasionally ana do all he could to comfort her declln- ing years.
 His grandmother and his uncles were as dark as full blood Indians, owing largely, of course. to outdoor life.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

In the progress of civilization since the dawn of the Christian era, the mo-
 mentous task of leader
 OUR ship has devolved first MISSION. upon Rome, then upon
 Spain, then upon Eng land It seems to have been reserved to the Young Giant of ;he West" to the tasks undertaken, and assemble in one great community of interest vast national forces which have been the growth of centuries. In due time we shall no doubt finish the work and bring peace and good will to men in every part of the world and prepare men everywhere to turn the spear into pruning hook, the sword into a p!ow-share and to give freedom and protection and prosperity to all sorts and conditions of men, and put an end to strife between the nations. We believe that such is the great office to which we have been called, and that our functions as the leading nation of the world have already begun.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23
The government is morally bound to care for the Pima Indians on the Gila

lHe government Is morally DOunQ 10 care for the Pima Indians on the Gila
 reservation. These h.
 JUSTICE d.ans have been fraud
 TO THE ulently deprived of their
 INDIANS. water supply by the
 greed of the white set tiers and by the laxity of our govern ment. Instead of a race of industri ous, self-supporting Indians, there are now over 6,000 enforced beggars. Their condition is desperate. they are starving, and their cry for help is one of the most haartrending appeals to our modern civilization-a cry from the weak to the strong for simple justice.
 They ask only for water the life fluid which they once had. Land they have with soil the richest but year after year their crops fail because they have not the water to irrigate as in former &aken they will be absolutely and who'll ly dependent upon the government for rations. This policy is neither huma ne nor practical A beggar Indian is as great load as a white beggar, and any policy which makes beggar of any color is a damnable policy.
 Water can be given these Indians at very small cost. The money annually spent to feed them is a sum at least five times as great as that which would represent the interest on the irrigation system necessary to furnish the water. Allowing but ten cents per day per In- dian as rations and taking the number of Indians, as by the government re- port to be 1000 men, we find that the yearly cost of rations, $219.O00 would represent per cent. interest on a sys- tenn costing about five and one-half million dollars. The government then, could we'll afford to expend five mil lion dollars, if necessary to give these Indians water; but it is necessary to eXpend only a fraction of that amount.
 This proposition is not mero opin- ion, but is the result of the most care Aui IAlNt9llSodlIOu ny lHe pest engineers in this country. Every detail has been examined. every possible contingency taken into consideration, and there is no human possibility of a failure in any respect.
 For little over one million dollars. according to the government engineers. a reservoir can be constructed at San Carlos which will provide ample water for the 10000 acres of land owned by the Indians, but in addition, will re- claim 100000 acres of now worthless land, the property of the federal gov ernment. Also from the sale of these lands the government can realize enough money to entirely cover the ex- pense of the dam, and this. too. at prices well within the market price or lands With good water rights There can be no reasonable doubt that #
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23
BEYOND HELP 1!

If you believe your weak stomach is beyond help it is because you have not tried Hostetter's Stomach Bitters- For the past half century it has cured all stomach troubles and will do SD for you. Try it for dyspepsia, indiges- tion, constipation. billiousness. nerv- ousness. fiatulency or insomOnia and convinced. See that our private reve- nue stamp covers the neck of the bot-
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

English will be the universal lang uage ere many decades. One hundred years ago that language was spoked by 21 100000 people, while now it is used by 1SO, 100000.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

The world might as well understand frat as last that this country will de- fend to the best of her ability any canal we build, whether the thing is fortified or not It's a way we have.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

Americans offer to deliver our splen- did locomotives in India at $6 300 each, in six months time. The English bid was $7,720, in nine months. Of course, the Tanks took :he pot.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

What are the present principles of the democratic party?" Give it up. But they have time to conjure a good deal before any are needed. When they are concocted you may bet they'll be "agin" the government.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23
It has AUSItlitR'S Never SlOMACH
 Been fqudled. BIT1ERS

mcaned an said Slitely. He said ke had bnen engaged in praier an fastin' among the Sonorians so long that when he scit down to al Square Meal his Stummick give him Trubble.
 LITTLE JAMES.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23
One of the brightest, handsomest and most influential members of congress

One of the brightest, handsomest and most influential members of congress
 is an Indian. His name
 A is Hon. Charles Curtis, GOOD LIVE and he represents a
 INDIAN. large constituency in
 Kansas distric.. The last time ye editor saw him was two years ago, sitting at the head of his colleagues in his committee room at the capitol He is tall and straight and swarthy. He is a brainy man, quick to perceive and prompt to execute, shirking no responsibility, a loving and lovable man.
 His grandfather was Louie Pappan, Q Frenchman, who went among the Raw Indians in the interests of the Ameri- can Fur company at a very early day. He was a man of fine appearance, tall, well propOrtioned, weighing probably 250 pounds. and, with his snow white locks square clipped around his shoul- ders, would command attention in any community. Mir. Pappan married Julia GOnville, whose father was a French man, and her mother a full blood In- dian. daughter of Louie and Julian Pappan was the mother of MT Curtis. who has no reason to be. and is not ashamed Of his ancestors Mr Pap pan was in every sense a model man
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

West Virginia, by rolling up a 21,01i majority for Mckinley, establishes her right to a front place in the republi can column of progress.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

The stores were all crowded yester- day with Christmas shoppers. The merchants were al. tired and happy last night.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23
A WISE MAN.

the land of shiver sold his possessions and is now levelling and otherwise preparing his twenty acres for the re- ception of orange trees. In five years he will live on the shady side of Easy street
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23
sosoeseeseoeseesossessssse
 !: LAUGH AND GROW FAT |:

Boggs-Bjones is the most unsophis- ticated fellow I ever knew.
 Smooks-What's he been up to now2
 Boggs-He tried to Identify himself in bank the other day by showing his name engraved on the handle of his umbrella.-Philade!ph Record
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

What does it profit a man if he meets a hundred opportunities and lets. them all pass?
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

Miss Babystare-And who is old Eli?
 MT. ndergrad-Why-a-I think he organized Yale's first foot ball team.- Brooklyn Life.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

The shop windows of Phoenix these days are exceedingly attractive and q constant joy.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

Sunday School Teacher-Where did the three wise men come from?
 Phil Adelphy (whose family had only recently moved to Chicago.)-They came from the east.
 Sunday School Teacher-And why were they called wise men?"
 Phil Adelphy-Because, ma'am. they went back home again.-Philadelphi Press.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

"Watchman what O the night What say the stars of fate?"' And the watchman said. From his sleepy bed, As he leaned from the tower his drow-
 sy head: 'I hear the old mans unsteady tread, And he can't unlock the gate"
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

Professor-You wish your daughter to take lessons on the piano. Has she any aptitude for it?
 Proud Mamma-Wonderful talent sir; there are very few operators who can equal her speed on the typewriter. Golfers Weekly.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

smith-I am going to dinner. Won't you go along and take dinner with me?
 Jones-NOt today. but IT! accept your invitation for tomorrow. Your wife was kind enough to invite me to din- ner today.-What to Eat.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

c. T. Abbott came to Phoenix from South Dakota last spring. He liked the
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

IdSI SDI IIIS. Ilt IIhtU IIIt valley so well that he
 purchased twenty acres
 of orange land of the Harbert Land company. Then he went back to
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

The Groom-What is your usual fee for performing marriages?
 Rev. Tieknot-O I prefer to leave that to you-whatever you think it's worth, you know.
 The Groom-In that case I shall have to wait a year at least. If she is sat isfactory. I'll pay you handsomely; if not you may expect a damage suit Ohio State Journal.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

What is youthful enthusiasm pa?
 Thinking that you know more than your father, my son. on."-IndianapoliS Press.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-23

Education will do many things for you-if you are made of the right stuff,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-03-27
Can Fiji the Bill.


Charles Town, w. Va, March 60, 1900.
Mr.. Editor:-I desire little space in
your valuable paper to say a few words in
regard TO the Office of prosecuting attor-
ney. While Mr.. Forrest w. Brown.
the present incumbent of that Office. has
not publicly announced himself as Il can
didate for reelection, it is generally I'M
derstood that he is in the, field and will
make the race. Having seen large
number of voters from different parts of
the county, with whom 1 have con
versed. l find that the general opinion is
that Mr. Brown has flied the Office here
tofore to the entire satisfaction of the
people; that he has discharged his duties
with earnestness, fidelity and ability
and that no better OF ADLER officer has
ever filed the position since the grand
old Democratic party wrested it from
the Republicans few years after the
war.
The people of the county want good
and failfn1 officers, and men who will
discharge their duties without fear or
favor, but at the same time with due
consideration of the rights and privileges
of every citizen. Mr.. Brown has proven
by his former conduct that he can fill
this bill, and if am permitted to draw a
conclusion from the sentiment prevail
ing amoung the people of our county, as
expressed to me. should say that he
will receive the support of large
r
nounces himself, and at the election.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-03-27
From Rippon.

Nippon, w. Va, March 90, 1900.
Dear Mr.. Haines.--The last winter Of
the 10Th century is just passing away,
aud with its demise many hearts have
been made sad. And this morn ing as /
hear the robin, blackbird and sparrow
chirping and singing, as it were, to
awaken all living creatures from the mo-
notony of the long winter, one would
imagine that the many sad scenes had not
taken place. But alas such is true.
Friend Fhos, Russell, of Wildwood, Va,
who had fought life's early battles, and
was just about to march to victory when
overtalen by that dreaded disease, pneu-
monia, and called forever from this earth.
We extend sympathies to that dear wild
owed mother with tear-moistened cheeks
as she looks for the last time in'o the eyes
of my dear old friend Thomas.
Willie d. Garvin, of Boycc, Va, an
other victim of typhoid, was a dear boy,
and had heart of no small dimensions.
He was a fine business man, and had
built up large trade in shipping. He
had many friends, and will be greatly
missed in that community. 1 extend
sympathy to his wife and four dear little
children.
Ira Keeler and Harry Neville, two
promising young men of my earlier ac-
quaintaince, had the icy hand of death
laid upon them during the past winter.
Also two-of my brothers, John and Rob
ert, have passed over to the eternal
shores.
In this community, Arthur Allen, H.
NJ. Smith and little William Ncill Lang
don have joined in with those who have
gone before.
l cannot close my letter without
a word about the death of Cato
Aisquith. have had business transac-
tons with this young man ever since he
assumed the responsibilities of his fathers
business, and with all my varied business
experience l have never dealt with a
more gentlemanly young man than Cato.
1 was exceedingly fond of him. and was
deeply grieved TO learn of his death.
Surely the reaper of death is sharp and
does effectual work.
Now Mr.. Haines in conclusion want
to ask one question. How can people
who go to church, believe in and repeat
the ten commandments, think the British
justified in trying to dispossess the Beers
of their homes in South Africa? No
government seems more in accord with
religion and Justice than that of old Paul
Kruger's at Pretoria.
Yours, &c,
l.. NJ. L%**
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-03-27
Hitching post Meeting.

There was a meeting at Myerstown
School-House March ~, of the peaple of
that vicinity interested in the hitching
post question, which has been discussed
here for some time past, and was well at
tended. The meeting was called to or
der at p. m. Alter electing a chairman
and secretary, the chairman proceeded
to explain the object of the meeting, and
appointed committee to draft resolu-
tons endorsing the action of the Mayor
and Council of Charles Town regarding
the fine of one dollar on teams unhitched
within the corporate limits. The same
resolutions protest against the action of
the citizens and merchants of Charles
Town in not providing hitching places
for the country farmers and country
trade. The secretary is directed
to furnish copy of these resolutions to
each of the county papers. On motion
the meeting adjourned to meet at Rip
pom School-House April !, at Is p. NJ
All Interested are requested to attend.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-03-27
Items of Interest.

We acknowledge the compliment of an
invitation from the faculty of the West
Virginia University to be present at the
dedication of the new pipe organ and
other exercises of Convocation week.
April rs.
Mrs. McGraw, the aged mother of Hon
John T. McGraw, of this city, is the vic
tim of an attack of whooping cough
This is arather unusual case ard her con-
dition has been almost alarming to her
friends, Grafton Sentinel.
Mrs. Jane Osbourn, relict of the late
John Osbourn, died at her residence at
Shenandoah Junction Thursday, aged
| about IS years. The funeral occurred
from the house, Rev. S. w. Cole ofiiciat-
ing, and the remains were taken to Shep-
herdstown for interment.
Mrs. Rebecca E. Fletcher, the oldest
resident of Winchester, died on Tuesday
last lacking but nine months of being one
hundredyears of age. The deceased was
the mother of Lewis Johnson Fletcher,
the Boy Captain" of Co. A 5th Va. 441fan-
try, Stonewall Brigade, who was killed
at Malvern Hill, July ?, 1862.
The news of the death of Mr.. Ellary L.
Eustaphieve, which occurred last Friday
morning at Maynadier. his home in
Prince William county, was received
here with genuine sorrow. Mr.. Eusta-
phieve married in October last Miss Nan
ME Gray Mcdonald, of this place, who
survives him and to whom the sympathy
of the whole community goes out in this
dark hour of Clarke Courier.
A game of international politics whose
results may reorganize the map of a large
part of the world is now centering around
the ancient Empire of China. Should it
be played to conclusion-and there is
imminent danger that this will he dome
not Only the great powers of Europe but
even the United States may pass through
war whose horrors would make those of
the South African struggle appear insig-
nifcant. From the present outlook on
one side will be arrayed Russia and
France, and on the other England and
Japan, with perhaps, Germany, or the
United States. or both
Rev. A. c. Hopkins, d. D., of Charles
Town, WA, gave a most interestinglec-
ture in the Presbyterian Church on Mon
day last on the events of the last ten DAYS
before the surrender of Gen. Lee at Ap
pomattox courthouse. DR., Hopkins was
attached to Gen. Gordon's official staff at
that time and was an eye witness 10 those
stirring scenes. He tells the story in a
plain but direct manner and illustrates
the positions and changes on chart. 1t
was unfortunate that the bad weatferkept
SO many away, but those who did go ont
were well repaid for their trouble.
brunswick (Md.) Herald.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-03-27
THE ETNA LIeE,s REPORT.

Best 1e = in 2'e Histo'ycJ This Company.
The annual report or semi-centennial
statement of the Aetna Life Insurance
Company, giving the business for 1900, is
the most gratifying statement that this
Hartford institution has made during the
whole of its career. There were gains in
all departments. In premium income
there was a total gain of S7oI q4o, the pre-
MUM receipts for the year being S7,12s,-
65c. The receipts from interest aud rents
were S2,395,o73. The interest receipts
for the year considerably more than paid
the death claims. which amounted last
year to 50, 3+I.91S The gain in the num-
Der OF policyholders was 1905 and the
gain in life, term and endowment in
surance in force was SII,o56, s5s. The
gain in accident insurance in force exact
figures being S25,946, $50. The increase
in assets was 50, 623,2 79. The companv's
outstanding insurance on the 1st was
SI6S,449, 7o9 in life, endowment and term
policies and SI35, so7,47o in accident and
health insurance.
ne -Etna IS ably represented here by
Messrs. Washington 6 Alexander, local
agents, and Mr.. c. H. shrpman, special
agent, who have handled large amount
of business for this old reliable company
in this section, and paid numerous claims
from time to time, many of them for large
amounts. See annual statement of the
Ktna in our advertising columns.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-03-27

George a. Huntington. well-known
newspaper man, died at his home in Fair
mont Tuesday, after long illness.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-03-27
MIR. Rouss Gives Another Thousand.
Sends HIS Check to aie De,Oey Arch Fund Com

Sends His Check TO The Deloey Arch Fa'nd Com
mtQce.
[Frcm the Winchester Star, March 21.I
Mr.. Charles B. Rouss, of New York.
has again shown that philanthropy is but
another name for public spirit and that
in these latter days of hero worshipping,
it is not always those who become en-
thusiastic on the spur of the moment
when some hero of the hour is passing
in review, who are the most profoundly
coguizant of the great mans deeds.
When the immortal Dewey was the
lion of the country on the occasion of his
reception in New York last fall after
aunihilatimg some of the Spanish around
Manila, various newspapers published
that Charles Broadway Rouss, the mil
lionaire merchant, would be the only
business man in New York who would
not honor Dewey by closing his store on
Dewey day.
Mr.. Rouss was criticised in some quar-
tiers for what was termed lack of APP
probation Of Dewey's achievements.
The adverse comments were like rain
drops on the placid bosom of the ocean
so far as making any impression on Mr..
Rouss was concerned.
The ploudits of the myriads assembled
to honor the country's hero on Dewey
day have long since faded away and has
now been rclegated to paragraph in
history. Nothing is left of the great
celebration.
Even the great Dewey arch on New
York IS principal thoroughfare is crumb-
ling and soon the hero would have been
without a reminder of former glory, had
it not been that an effort was made to
restore the Dewey triumphal arch and
make it permanent feature of New
Yorl,'s great memorials
The Mr.. Rouss, of last autumn who was
wrongly accused of lack of appreciation
is now the Mr.. Rouss of today whose
memory of Dewey's achievements have
outlasted the hysterical worship of mil
lions of others on Dewey Day.
On yesterday Mr.. Rouss sent his check
for one thousand dollars to the New York
Dewey Arch fund to make tia permanent
memorial of New York city BY thus
doing this he showed his estimate of
Dewey at time when substantial APP
probation is needed more than the mere
empty adulation of man who has done
his simple duty.