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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1900-02-07
GOLD COINS "SWEATED."
English SwindIers Are Taking as
 Much ss Fourteen Grains from Some SovereiEns.

Since the beginning of the year il has been noted at the Bank of England that an unusually large number of light gold pieces are in circulation. Finally, the mint authorities instituted an in- vestgation, resulting in the discovery that such coins are being systemati- cally "sweated" by immersion in acids. Those engaged in the operations are not common swindlers, They have cap- ital and brains and are not actuated by an overreaching greed. The Bank of England records show that the average amount of gold "sweated" has been six grains from each sovereign, which would mean profit of about one shil- ling per coin. Apparently, the mem bers of the gang vary their methods ae- cording to the character of the persons to whom the ''sweated" coins are to be rendered. Some sovereigns are bare ly grain short in weight, while others are as much as fl grains. The coins appear fresh minted, and it is impos- sible to detect the fraud except by weighing; but few persons except bank CTS keep scales delicate enough to weigh a single coin, and a majority keep no scales.
 Up 10 the present the post office has been the chief sufferer, and the matter has become so serious that the post master general has issued a special warning to officers in his department. He warns the staff that all gold coins received at post offices should be sent to the Bank of England for examina- tion, and that those found short should be cut in two and the deficiency made up by the officers who received them. But the postmaster general has failed to assume the resultant responsibility Of providing the officers with coin weighing scales and the officers want to know how they are to detect the coins which, apart from few grains de ticiency in weight, are genuine. A live ly agitation is now afoot, and if redress cannot be obtained earlier, the az grieved officers will have the matter brought before parliament in Feb ruary.
 The headquarters of the sweating" gang are believed to be in some provfn- cial town, but all efforts of the mint and Bank of England detectives to To- cate the gang have so far tailed.-N. Y. Sun,
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1900-02-07
JournaI.Miner Correct, as usunl.


 The JOURNAL MINER has been try ing Tor seventeen years, both by pre- cept and example, to reform the Phenix editors who persist in mis- spelling the name of their town. Like all other great reformers our efforts have been met with ridicule and on some occasions with abuse in mild form, One of those mis- spelling editors undertook to call down the weather bureau man for spelling the name of the town cor rectly, according to Webster aud the JOCRNAL-MINER and the afore- said weather bureau man replies as follows: By way of explanation in the use of the spelling of the name of our city 'Pheni1,' l desire to state that I am acting under positive and specific directions from my superior officer, the chief of the weather bu- reau, and the change emanates from the national board of geographic names" Those smart Alecks who have been snapping at the JOURNAL MINER all these years for its orthog- raphy of the same can now turn their attention to the geographical board. There are only two author ized ways of spelling the name of that city, viz: P-h-e-n-i-x and P-h-9-n i-x. Phenix papers do not spell it either way.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1900-02-07
CoMMUNICATED.

Generally speaking the republican
 party never rested upon firmer foot
 ing than it does today. One of the
 best reasons for this healthy condi-
 tion ard marked stability is the
 broad diversity of individual opinion and tie generous liberaity granted those of other political faith. Be- cause of these cardinal principles that have made republication an uufertll,. field for cant and E. tic jargon for unrest and socialism. This political organization has al- ways stood for what promised to be material and moral progress and the general aivanc-ment of our common veal.
 IL Is not saying too much in sub stautiating he above that since the formulating Of those principles that marked the birth of the party, which William Mckinley so ably advocates, each great reform that has operated to successful ends, every great ex- pendi,ure that has returned to our common excheGuer high returns and uncuntroveIt tIbls satisfaction aud the stride in general advance ment making the American people another step higher up in attaining 2 moro perfect understanding of DO litIcai economy, has issued from those fundamental principles upon which this great political party rests. The emanc patton proclama- tion, the birth and upbuilding of the new south, these and long line on down to the present time speaks volume, for the establishment of splendid civilization.
 It would be futile to say that this party has made no mistakes. Every political body has. But the great strength of this organization is that when mistakes are made, there are those who have the interest of all at heart and are glad t1 rcctifr error when discovered. Men abandon the | ranks til they can screntiously | return and make peace. This makes 1t strong.
 The republican party has never been averse to acknowledging mis takes and fighting them; il has ever advocated liberality Of thought and through this instrumeutality it has won inr 1t elf among thinking peo- pie the status of broad school of educ ation. The fundamental prin- ciples that Lincoln stood upon as our first president for republicans are as strong and potent today as then, but the superstIucture of our entire frame work is broad and lib eral freedom of thought.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1900-02-07
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

A Nsw Jersey inventor has designed a machine that will strip tobacco leaves of the thick stems and turn them out ready for manufacture.
 The largest match factory is in Aus tria, and each year it uses 22, ,000 pounds of phosphorus, turns out :, 2,50O,OOO, ,OOO,- 900 matches, and for the boxes uses 160,O0O feet of wood.
 A manufacturer of certain machinery in England inserts an advertisement in some of the technical periodicals in which he uses French, Spanish, German and Japanese side by side.
 It is reported that in, Japan the rather extensive arrangements are un- der progress with the object of trying acetylene gas for train illumination. The carbide is to be manufactured by a native concern.
 Queensland is being gradually con- verted into large orchard. The Aus tralian orange in particular has a great future, as it ripens at a time when Spain, Italy and California cannot pro- vide the fruit.
 In Russia a sentence not exceeding one months imprisonment or fine of not over 100 roubles is imposed upon those who manufacture, prepare or sell, for commercial purposes, flax which contains foreign matter.
 At the large quarries at Furnace, on Lochfyneside, Argyleshire, Scotland, blast was recently made in which four tons of powder were used, and it was estimated that some 3O,OOO tons of rock were dislodged by that blast. The height of the rock over the mines was 75 feet for a distance of 4O feet.-Rail- way and Engineering Review,
 The largest stone ever quarried, so the manufacturers say, has been ex- tracted from granite ledge near Vinal- haven, Me, to serve as one of the eight columns destined to support the great dome of the Episcopal cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York. In the rough the stone measures GA feet in length and is Sh feet thick and : feet wide, its weight being BIO tons. To turn it into cylindrical form lathe that will cost more than$15, ,OOO must be specially built. ..4u~-t.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1900-02-07
COURT MATTERS
Civil and Criminal Doings Before the
 Present Term of Court.
dudne R. t. SLOAN. Presidina


 Saturday, Feb. 3-District court met thls morning pursuant to ad- journment.
 JH Jacks, administrator, vs s F P x P Ky Co; set for hearing Feb 10, 1900
 w Ross ct al vs Jas Patterson; case placed on calendar and set for hearing March 9
 Gold King NJ Go vs Lillian Upton ct al; set for hearing March ,.
 T D Gate ct al ls Lillian Upton; same order
 Harris A Wheeler vs J c Dougine ct al; continued for the term
 J 1 Roberts vs w B Clark; judg- meut for plaintiff.
 Territory vs Town of Jerome; con- tinued for the term
 RIG Powers vs T w Otis; set for trial March 6
 RC Powers vs A c BurmIster; same order.
 Geo Schuerman vs A Quetu ct al; set for hearing March
 L Gadette vs F J Chr stine ct al; set for hearing March :
 P $ Becker vs E s Bass; same or der
 Chas Suites ot al vs Rebecca Sut- tes; same order
 Robt Cassidy Ys H Olsen; attach ment ordered dismissed and set for hearing March 2
 Alice Deavitt vs Geo 4 DeariIt; same order
 Fred Zoebel vs Geo c Ruffuer; set for hearing March
 Geo R Williscraft vs Geo c Ruff ner; same order
 J w Ross ct al vs Jas Patterson; case placed on calendar and set for hearing March g
 Alfred Carrigan vs G NJ Willard ct al; case placed on calendar and motion to dissolve garnishment set for hearing Feb To
 Dan'l McCool vs the Prescott & Cleveland Gold NJ Co; case placed on calendar and judgment rendered for plaintiff
 Application of Anton Barricenias 10 become a citizen of the U s was partially heard in the U S court and continued for further hearing.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1900-02-07
THE DEATH OF GOEBEL

Senator William Goebel, who was shot last Tuesday morning, died on Saturday evening from the effect of his wounds. His brother, Justus Goebel, who left Phenix, for Frank fort immediately on receipt of the news, arrived just forty minutes after his brother died. A telegram from Ohio gives out the information, whether correct or not, that the as sassination of Goebel had nothing whatever to do with politics but was the act of an intimate friend of the late Judge Sanford, whom Goebel murdered some years ago. The JOURNAL MINER has heretofore stated that Goebel's most bitter enemies were in the ranks of his own party. As an evidence of this a gentleman has just handed the editor a letter from a very prominent Kentucky democratic attorney, who expresses his sentiments in the following Ian guage: "I suppose you have read of the assassination of GOebel. He is not dead, but will probably die. I really do not know what will be- come of Kentucky, as things have been going very bad here, and Goebel IS certainly, by all odds, the worst man that Kentucky politics has ever produced. Everybody de plores the assassination, but really l cannot but think that it is best for Kentucky and will in the end purify politics in the future"
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1900-02-07
Violet Birth Day Party.

Yesterday was the anniversary oi
 the birth of Mrs. R. R. Coleman and she took advantage of the occasion
 to entertain about forty ladies ol
 Prescott with a violet birth day party, It was one of the most orig inal, unique and at the same time one of the most pleasant social gatherings, which ever assembled in
 Prescott. The rooms of the resi- dence were beautifully decorated with violets, the dainty violet score cards used during the afternoon were tied with daintier little violet ribbons, while an immense pound cake covered with candy violets or namented table in the center of the room, its presence being very tempting. When the cake was carved 1t was found to contain various and sundry articles to be used as souv- enirs of the occasion by those who were fortunate euough to receive the portion of the cake containing them.
 Progressive sIx-handed euchre as the form of entertainment provided, and it proved very exciting and in teresting. Beautiful prizes were given, the recipients being as fol- lows: First prize for progression, Mrs. W. NJ. Claypool. Second, Mrs. c. A. Peter. Most lone hands played, Mrs. H. D. Ross. At the conclusion of the series of games played elegant refreshments were served rounding out in a very pleas ant manner an afternoon of unal- loved pleasure and enjoyment.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1900-02-07
Automatic Tunnel Lights.

In the Batignolles tunnel, near Paris, incandescent electric lamps, arranged in rows along the tunnel walls, are to be automatically Illuminated and ex- tinguished by passing trains, the rims of the car wheels operating the electric switches. The lamps, being each of ten-candle power, and placed at the height of the car windows, will serve to illuminate the interior of the passing coaches, thus superseding the use of lights in the train.-Youth's Oompan-
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1900-02-07
THE SHOOTING OF GoEBEL

The shooting of Senator Goebel, of Kentucky, seems to have been the act Of a single individual on his own personal responsibility, and thus far no clew has been obtained of the i'd ,ntity of the assassin. The mount aiIeer who was arrested on suspicion just lfter-the deed was committed seemed to be in Frankfort for busi- ness. as he had three revolvers and a large Kentucky knife on his person wlau arrested. None of the revolv ers mad been discharged yet and all tn chambers were loaded.
 Ta- act is bitterly denounced by Governor Taylor and other republi can officials and every effort is being made to try to discover the assassin, but little hope is expressed of being able to do so.
 The deed, which is deeply de- plored by every one, IS the out growth of Goebel politics in that state. The only wonder has been that bioodshed has been averted as long as it has. Shooting and cutting are favorite methods in Kentucky of settling disputes.
 It is true, though, that assassIna- ton is not resorted to frequently, but antagonists give each other a chance for their lives.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1900-02-07
4 Queer Mexican Proee..,on.

Several young men belonging to good families in Pacucha decided to greet the end of the world announced by Prof. Falb in royal manner. They, there fore, hired three flat cars which they adorned with a profusion of Chinese lanterns. The first car was occupied by splendid piano which was played by the well-kDOwn Prof. Arturo Jiminez; the second car was occupied by an estu- diantina, and the third by an orchestra of well-knOwn amateurs. These cars were followed by long procession of cyclists with their wheels adorned and all carrying torches. The effect of this procession, as it traversed the streets. was very pretty. Flowers, confetti and serpentines rained on the merry makers from the balconies as they paSsed.-Mexican Herald.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1900-02-07
St. Joseph's Academy.

Names of pupils who, for perfect attendance, satisfactory department and excellent scholarship during the month of January, have merited a place on the Roll of Honor:
 Senior Department - +Louise Campbell, Adele Hubbell, +Nottie Hawkins, +Etta Puntenney, Inez Morrison, *Anna Burke. Sylvia De- Kuhn. Grace Dearing. +Frank Campbell.
 Junior Department-Katie Fitz- gerald, Lillie Campbell, *Michael Diskin, +Louisa Duff, Mary McDon- aid, Belle Rogers, $Gertrude Dis kin.
 Primary Department - *Norine Derr, Mary Burke, Marie Derr, Ma bel Latta, *Charles Holborn, Rev mold Mcdonald, John Mcdonald, Roy Diskin.
 + Distinguished.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1900-02-07
GoEBEL AssAssINATED.

Intelligence comes over the wires that Goebel of Kentucky is shot. This ends practically what has been one of the most disgraceful affairs that has happened in the history Of that notorious state of feuds and shotgun rule. But this is the only logical end where men are marshaled to seat a governor and counter force is rallied to unseat him. It would seem the practice Of the Dark Aces rather than of an old and set tied state of this Union. But m the assassination of Goebel the state of Kentucky has lost a man whose life has been so unsavory that the best element of the entire state has little reason to regret. They will regret that he met his death in the manner that he did and feel the disgrace that must necessarily settle upon them as citizens of any state in which mur- der is committed in a high-handed manner, but as for the loss to them in usefulness of one who has brought nothing but calumny upon Ken tucky and disaster, turmoil and death to her citizens they certainly must feel in a sense a relief that such an obstacle to the states progress IS re- moved.
 The election of Taylor to the chief office of his state cannot be said to be a victory of republicans over democrats, for it was not. The best democrats throughout the state sup ported by vote, money and energy the republican nominee. It was sim ply the asserting of right by those who had the commonwealth's best interests at heart. Kentucky IS democratic and we cannot close our eyes to this, though in electing re- publican to the highest office within their gift because he would serve their wants and interests at least creditably, and turning down man branded as cold blooded murderer, a leader of the very worst element within the borders of the state, speaks volumes for any people and in no uncertain terms that Kentucky at least stands for good.
 It is a most serious state of things, indeed, for Kentucky, and indirectly casts reflection upon other states in the eyes of the outside world. But that the best results will accrue to the good of all where people will in- slst upon right principles and right men to represent those principles. Politics cannot be said to dominate have
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1900-02-07

When train loads of armed men assembled in Frankfort, Kentucky some time since to intimidate the election commissioners and to try and force them to declare Goebel elected, democratic newspapers did not see anything wrong in it. When the thing was repeated recently In opposition to Goebel, they discover a great republican conspiracy in the movement. The fact seems to be that when those Kentuckians want to go to Frankfort on political busi- ness, they just pack up and go with out waiting to be invited, and they take their shooting irons along so as to have them convenient in case of emergency. Democrats and repub- hcans seem to be built on the same lines in this respect in Old Ken lucky, too.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1900-02-07

Our contemporary says that the
 assassination of Goebel sounds the
 death knell of republication ID
 Kentucky. Commenting on this
 a prominent democrat yesterday re-
 marked that Goebel should have
 been killed ten years ago, as 1t was
 such men as he that made it pqssl-
 ble for republicans 10 elect their
 candidates in that state. Ther6 can
 be no doubt that Kentucky is a
 democratic state, when democrats
 are united, and it is a fact that such
 men as Goebel who have attempted to run the democratic political
 machine in a high handed manner,
 are responsible for republican sue
 cess in that state. As to the shoot ing of Goebei sounding the death
 knell of republicans in that state, it depends entirely on circumstances
 If Goebel should die and if Goebei- ism dies with him, the remark may
 prove correct. IT GOebel dies aud Goebelism lives the republicans will still have fighting" chance in the state. With all the information at hand to the present time there is not a scintilla of evidence that the shooting of this man was in the re- motest degree attributable to the republican party, or even to a re- publican. Goebel had more bitter enemies in his own party than in the republican party, and the anti Goebel democrat is just as handy with hIs gun as the republican. Should it be made 10 appear beyond a doubt that the shooting was the result of conspiracy concocted by the republican leaders of that state then the party does not deserve sue cess there.
 President Snow of the Mormon church has issued a proclamation on the subject of polygamy in that church, in which he says: "The church has positively abandoned the practice of polygamy, Or the solem- nization of plural marriages, m this and every other state, and no mem Der or officer thereof has any author ity whatever to perform a plural marriage or enter into such a rela- tion. Nor does the church advise or encourage unlawful cohabitation on the part Of Its members. If. therefore, any member disobeys the law, either as to poiygamy or unlaw- ful cohabitation, he must bear his own burden; or, in other words, be answerable to tine tribunals of the land for his own action pertaining thereto" This proclamation was brought out by the discussion in the Roberts case.
 A telegram from Austin, Texas says that the populists of Texas pub licly announce that Hon. William Jennings Bryan will accept the nom ination of that party for president, if it is rendered him. It seems like a useless W aste of electric current to use it, to send out such a telegram. It is a we'll known fact that MT. Bryan is more of populist than anything eisa and that he will ac- cept any old nomination that carries | any remote promise of votes with it. MT. Bryan wants to he presider t, and he is not particular ho Y he gets
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1900-02-07
Called to Her Reward.

Mrs. K. Belle Warden, wife of Dr. A. E. Warden of Fools Gulch, died at her home there on Thursday morning, February l, after an illness of only five days. Her death has cast a gloom over the little camp where she resided, as she was uni versally beloved by all who knew her. She was a woman of most lovable character, a devoted wife and excellent neighbor and compan- ion, her very presence being a bene- diction. She was a consistent mem Der of the Presbyterian church and in her life lived the principles she professed.
 Deceased was born in Missouri. March 3, 1866, hence only lacked about two months of being 34 years old. Her parents moved to Ere dcnia, Kansas, where her childhood and early womanhood was. spent. She came to Arizona several years ago as a teacher in the Indian school at SacatOn agency, where Dr. Warden was stationed as physician. A friendship sprang up between them, which ripened into love. re- sulting in a happy marriage about four years ago. She and her hus- band have resided at Fools Gulch in this county for about three years.
 In addition to her husband, she leaves a father and mother, MT. and Mrs. G. l. Green, two sisters and two brothers, all residents of Ere donia, Kansas, and to whom the an nouncement of the sudden and un- expected death of their loved one will come as great blow.
 The remains were brought u5 on this mornings train, accompanied by a number of friends and were temporarily laid to rest Tn the citi- zens' cemetery, at Prescott this afternoon a. five o'clock, but will be taken up later and removed to Ere donia, Kansas, for final interrment. Dr. Warden has the sympathy of the community in his bereavement.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1900-02-07
A Promised Visit to Prescott

D. B. Robinson, formerly general manager Of the Santa Fe road, but at present holding a similar position on the St. Louis and San Francisco, has been quite ill for some time in California. He writes to MT. Mur- phy, however, that he IS rapidly re- covering and expects to be able to return to his railroad duties soon. He further stated that he expects to visit Prescott on his way east. MT. Robinson has a host of friends and admirers in Arizona, as 1t was dur ing his administration of the Santa Fe railroad that the attention of the resources and possibilities of this territory were first brought promi- nently before that company. MT. Robinson was also the first president of the s. F., P. x P. railroad and rendered very valuable service to MT. Murphy in getting the attention of capitalists attracted to the merits of this road.
 MT. Robinson has always been a good friend of Arizona, and the cit zens of the territory, appreciating this friendship, have warm spot in their hearts for him. He is one of the best railroad men on the Amer ican continent, in addition to being genial and companionable gentle man. The JoURNAL-MINER sincerely hopes that he may be completely restored to health and that his life may be spared for many years.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1900-02-07

Butler has crossed the Tugela again to seek another route to Lady smith.
 Charles E. McCrum, former United States consul at Pretoria. has arrived at New York.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1900-02-07

MT. Bryan talks like a man who sees the necessity for hedging on the expansion question.