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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-10-08
An Educational Topic.

Superintendent Selleck of the Prince
ton public schools has received circu-
lar from the Minnesota Educational
association regarding the forty-frst an
nual session which will be held at the
city of St. Paul on Dec. 20, 30 and 81 of
the present year. The association is
going to make an attempt to get good
attendance and it is their desire to in
terest the teachers of the country
schools throughout the State in the as
ISOLATION and it's work, and the advan-
tage of the convention in an educational
way. To accomplish this purpose an
effort will be made through local edu-
cational channels to work up an inter-
est in the work and aims of the associa-
ton. The citizens of St. Paul will pro-
vide entertainment for the teachers
who attend at one-half the regular cost
of first-class hotel accommodations.
One OF the matters that the associa-
ton refers to in it's circular is that of
what is the most pressing educational
question before the people of Minnesota
to-day, and to this Prof. Selleck replies
that in his opinion the most vital ques-
ton is that of providing properly
equipped teaching force for the rural
schools. He says: consolidation, free
books, etc., while exceedingly impor-
tant matters, demanding attention, all
pale before the necessity of securing a
teaching body that has intelligence and
education enough to instruct and train
the boys and girls that come to our
country schools. At present our svs-
tenn is the merest farce so far as the
large majority of our schools are con-
cerned." He says that his experience
in summer school work confirms him in
his opinion that but small per cent of
the country school teachers are compe-
tent, which is not the fault of the
teachers but of the people and the edu-
Gators who have not demanded an o.
portunity that will give the teachers a.
preparatory course at the doors of their
country homes. "Our summer school
idol will have to go to smash" says
Prof. Selleck, ''before we set up true
shrine OF learning for our country
teachers. Schools of preparation
should be established that will take
the place of summer schools and give
all country teachers chance to better
qualify themselves for the work which
they so poorly handle at the present
time but which is no fault of theirs.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-10-08
no Reptiles In Newfoundland

Everybody knows that there are no
snakes in Ireland, but very few know
that Newfoundland is just like Ireland
in that respect, and there is no record
that Newfoundland had a St. Patrick
to drive the snakes off either. There
is plenty of game in Newfoundland,
but not reptile of any kind-snake,
toad, frog, lizard or even turtle. An
other queer thing about the province is
that while some wild animals are
abundant there no one ever saw a
squirrel, porcupine, mouse or lynx any
where within it's boundaries. This is
all the more singular because the adj
joining provinces Of Nova Scotia and
Cape Breton have all these animals
and many kinds Of snakes and other
reptiles.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-10-08
MILE Laos COUNTY SCHOOLS.
Some Information Cleaned From County
Superintendent's Report.

Some Information Cleaned From County
Superintendent's Report.
The report of County Superintendent
OF Schools VanWormer for the year
ending July 31st, 1908, is not without
information of considerable interest to
all who are interested in our public
schools, and there are very few who
are not. Mile Laos county has thirty
two school districts. twenty-nine Of
which are organized. In these districts
there are forty-two school houses, two
of which are brick. The total value of
school property in the county is S72, 3l8,
and is represented as follows:
Value of school houses and sites. -. " S62 1850
Value of seats and desks ............ 1851
E vaiue OF apparatus observation-disclosures. 1888
value OF libraries. Observation-Disclosures. 800. 1859
AOCe'1. 0IH,0lO
The total Indebtedness of the various
school districts in the county amounts
to SAL 437, and of this amount Prince
ton and Milaca districts are debited
with $4,000, $4,000 to Milaca while
Princeton has just borrowed $4,000 to
build the high school annex.
OF the twenty-eight school districts
reporting thirteen had nine-months'
school last year, five eight months, five
seven months, one six months and four
i've months, and at the annual school
meeting last July two districts, Nos. 4
To IN
nine to eight months.
The total number of pupils enrolled
last year were 2,525, OF whom 2,106
we're entitled to apportionment. The
total attendance in days amounted to
239, 1861. Out of the enrolment the fol-
lowing was the attendance by ages:
from five to eight years of age, 674 at
tended school; from eight to sixteen,
l., 1873; from sixteen to twenty-one, 1l2
attended school.
Fifty-nine teachers were employed,
OF whom six were men. The highest
salary for men teachers was $3.50 and
the lowest S35 per month. The highest
salary paid women teachers was $685.,
and the lowest $50.
There are twenty-six districts sup
plying free text books, while three sell
school books at cost.
During the past year five school dis
tricts have added to school libraries.
The Milaca school bought sixty new
books, while district No. bought fifty.
Princeton added twenty-five books to
it's school library, No. 4 the same, and
No. "a ten. There are twenty-four
school libraries in the county, valued
at 81, $50.
On Arbor day last year there were
l39 trees planted, and of this number
Milaca planted an even hundred, leav-
ing thirty-nine trees to be credited to
all the other districts in the county.
During the past year district No. 30
built a new frame school house at a cost
of 1892. An addition was put on the
school house in district No. 20, while a
bell tower and other improvements
were made on the school house in dis
trict No. p.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-10-08
Religious Training of Japanese.

Little or no Importance is attached
to the religious training of japanese
children. Whether the parents be
Buddhists or Shintoists it matters not,
for in either case the children rarely
take any part i'll the religious life of
their parents or elders, and indeed
usually grow up in blissful ignorance
as to what it is all about True, they
may occasionally be taken to the tenn
pie and taught to rub their palms to-
gether, clap thrice and incline their
heads toward the shrine as they toss
their offering of rim through the wood
ell grating of the huge money till.
They may have some vague notion
that there is something meritorious in
all this, but nothing more, although
every Japanese home has latticed
niche, or kamidana, dedicated to the
service Of the household Lares and
Penates. or Daikoku and Ebisu as they
appear in Japan.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-10-08
Chinese Scandal Merchants.

In China there is profession for
ladies, strange because openly and
handsomely remunerated in the cur
rent coin of the realm. 1t is carried
on by elderly ladies, who go from
house to house Of rich people, announc-
Ing their coming by beating a drum
and offering their services to amuse
the lady of the house. This offer ac-
cepted, they sit down and tell her the
latest scandal and the newest stories
and on dts and are rewarded at the
rate Of half a crown an hour, besides q
handsome present should some portion
of their gossip have proved particular
ly acceptable-London Tit-Bits.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-10-08
Himself to Blame,

Didn't you once say that your wife
was the making Of your
"Only once" answered Mr.. Meekton.
"Henrietta heard it and said it was
very unkind and unjust to blame her
in that manner" -Washington Star.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-10-08
An Achievenl

Il don't see why you should be so
proud of winning that case," said the
intimate friend. 'You were plainly in
the wrong"
"1ou don't understand these things
at ALL answered the lawyer. "Thats
the very thing that makes me so
proud" -Exchange
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-10-08
The Wisdom of wiseweII.

Noitt-That fellow Wisewell could
have given Solomon a few pointers.
Askitt-Come on with the explana-
ton.
Noitt-When he and his family went
to the country for months vacation
he took his gas meter along.-Leslie's
Weekly.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-10-08

For pleasant physic take Chamber
lain's stomach and liver tablets. Easy
to take. Pleasant in effect. For sale
by Princeton Drug Co.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1903-10-08
Natural Inquiry.

Held like to meet Miss Bond.
She-Why?
Il hear she has thirty thousand q
year and no incumbrance."
els she looking for one?"-Life.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-01-22

pany a corporation,
Defendants.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the above named
plaintiff has commenced an action AGAINST the
above named defendant ia the above entitled
court. to foreclose lein for the SUM Of SSH ..
interest from July2 1902. al the rate Of per
cent per anuum, and cost Of suit. upon min
ing property OF the Buttardeld Gold Mining
and Milling Company, hereinafter described;
the amount Of said lien being indebtedness Of
said The Butterfe1d Mining and Milling Com.
pany to plaintiff, incurred Tor material pur
chased by the defendant fr0m ihe plaintiff and
used by defendant ia The working, develop.
ment and preservation oi said property, as
more fully set forth In plaintiffs complaint
on file in said action, 20 which reference Is
hereby made.
The property upon which said Ieiu is sought
to be ioreclosed is described as follows. All
that certain group ofmining claims known as
the Butterfeld mine, consisting Of the Miulek
mine and millsite, with water right, as more
particularly described ia o deed from A. J.
Milllek and vile, 10 the Butterleld Cold Min
ing and Milling Company, dated May T, 1901
recorded on same day in Book c. Of 4. e., pg.
%; also the Cumberland, oseeoia, Union jack
Royal Flush and Buterhed Quartz aIinemin-
Ing claims together with all mills machinery.
appliances, tools, houses and improvements
thereon situate; all situate ia Osceola Mining
District, White Pine county Nevada.
All persons holdingor claiming leins on said
premises OF any part thereof under AN Act to
secure leins to mechanics and Others. p Sections
1881 to 1901" Compiled Laws Of Nevada, are no.
titled to be and appear before said Court, on
the 18th day Of May, 1908, at the hour of Ia. H.,
and exhibit same.
Dated December %, l9u2
THE SALT LAKE HARDWARE COMPANY.
Plaintiff
By G. A, WALKER
C. c. Day,
~ II. BnAME1.
Attorneys for Plaintiff. T
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-01-22
c. G. Tibbetts Dead.

A letter was received here Tuesday
by A. s. Leahigh from his sister, Mrs.
]. D Campbell OF Phoebe, in which she
stated that Mr. G. G.. Tibbetts. who
left here some time ago for Arizona in
quest of health, had died on tine ranch
Of J. Herman, in the Meadow Valley
Wash.
1t appears that Mr.. Tibbetts had
reached this ranch on the night of the
10th inst, unaccompanied, and feeling
quite badly. He preferred to sleep
out of doors, saying he was short of
breath, and accordingly made his bed
down In the the hay stack, went to bed
there that night, but never awakened !.
Mr.. Tibbetts was employed here for
the past year as tim herman by the Nc
Kinley company. BE has followed min
ing all his life and al the time he left
here had a very severe attack of min
ers' consumption, from which disease
he undoubtedly died
He leaves an orphan son in Florence,
Colo. to mourn his loss, besides num-
Der of friends and acquaintance in this
county, whore he has resided for the
past FIVE years.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-01-22

''''''..'''' ''..'. No.. WIFE 2 n -HdtuH"sUU
Mr.. and Mrs. Root departed Tuesday
morning for their new home In Tooele,
Utah, where Mr.. Root is engaged in
electrical work, and whore their many
friends Ia this vicinity wish them to
have the most OF happiness and pros.
perity.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-01-22
Second Call For 6 Per Gent
White Pine County Bonds.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ Treasurer of White Pine County, State
of Nevada has advertised and given notice that
sealed proposals would be received by him for
the redemption of Six Per Cent Bonds, issued
under the provisions of an Act of the Legisla
ture OF the State of Nevada, entitled IAN Act
to authorize the County Commissioners Of
White Pine County, 10 issue six Per Cent Bonds
OF said County. and other purposes approved
March 3, 1855: and that no bids were offered.
Now, therefore, in pursuance OF Section Is Of
said Act Notice Is hereby given to The holders
of the following described six Per Cent Bonds,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-01-22
THE LEGISLATURE.

The Legislature was called 30 order
today Monday noon. Secretary OF
State Glib Douglass performed the duty
OF calling the Assembly to order, and
Lieutenant Governor Lem Allen per-
formed like duty in the Senate. There
will be nothing in the way OF legislation
until after the Formally isgone through
with Of eeeting Francis G. Newlands
United States Senator, and not much
legislation will be enacted after that
that will rebound to the States ma
terial benefit. While there IL much
that might be done that would add
strength and dignity OF the common
wealth, we predict that no. much will
be accomplished. The law makers of
the twenty-hrst session are, In the
main, inexperienced in Statecraft, and
cannot be expected to grasp every sit
uation In fifty-day session. Among
the most needed legislation is the re-
modelling of our revenue laws, so as to
prevent the rich escaping taxation. 1t
Is no uncommon thing for wealthy and
extensive cattle range barons being tax
on one Thousand head of stock when
they should be assessed for twenty
thousands 1t is no uncommon occur
renee for sheep men to escape with TO-
600 sheep when they own five and six
times that number: it has been the
practice OF the Assessors to assess the
Southern Pacific Company on the Gen.
trail Pacific far below what in justice 1t
should pay. So we might go on and
enumerate reasons for day why the
revenue laws Of the State should be re-
modelled and more equitable system
adopted, but 1t takes careful aud OK
perienced men 10 reetify State wrong.
We do not say that the twenty first
session is not composed OF brainy men,
but in many instances men with axes to
grind OF their own, and with no dispo-
sition to do much beyond drawing their
per diem and having good time for
fifty or sixty days arc not expected TO
do much, 50 WE say this session will go
down in history like all other sessions
have gone for the past six or eight ses-
sions, unhonored aud unsung. Reno
Gazette.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-01-22
no WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

The Butternela Gold Mining ard Milling Com
pany, a corporation.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-01-22

iotai S-fo .
100 acres of land. with Improvements, in
Pleasant Valley on State Line.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-01-22
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CHERRY CREEK ITEMS


(By our Regular Correspondent
The Masonic fraternity held their
monthly meeting last week, bringing
to our town some OF our solid citizens.
MIR. Doty, mining superintendent
from Ely, was here last week inspecting
some mines, In the interest OF Boston
parties.
Supt. Tom Davis has been distribut-
ing checks to liquidate all Indebtedness
of the Glasgow s. Western Co. This
Is model company to pay their bills.
Mr. Frost, manager Of the Wide
West mine, paid off tho payroll this
week. Some very rich gold quartz is
being extracted from this mine and
piled on the dump. awaiting the erec-
ton OF mill
In another column will be found q
notice of the organization in Boston OF
the Wide West Mining Company, which
has for its purpose the development of
the Wide West mine In the Cherry
Creek district.
The Olympia group of mines, owned
by Carlson, Olson and others, have
been bonded to New York parties.
These mines are considered by miners
an excellent property and the milling
returns have been good.
viii S. Brown, the Managing Direc.
tor OF the North Mountain company,
accompanied by his son, has been with
us several days. Mr.. Brown Is devot-
ing his attention to his company's bust
ness. but is keeping hi eyes open to
the 'sMain Chance. -
The Hon. Chas. Greene, James Reilly
and Jos. Judd left here by Carlson :
team on their way TO the seat OF gov.
ernmcnt last week We hope their
combined wisdom will frame and pass q
law, giving our County Commissioners
better pay and mileage, SO that our
county, outside of Ely, can be repre-
sented.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-01-22
Monday, the 18th Day of January
A. d. 1902

In front oil the Courthouse door in Ely all
pieces and parcels OF property on which the
taxes and said Ten Per Cent penalty and cost
of advertising have not been paid, for all OF
said sums, subject to redemption within six
months from the said 10th day OF January by
payment OF all ofsaid sums. with three per cent
per month thereon from the said 18th day OF
January until paid, as provided By Section 30,
Chapter XCIX, Statutes of Nevada, 1891, and
also as provided By section p Chapter LXXXI.
Statutes OF Nevada, 1897:
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-01-22
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To cassius G. smith and Abraham Tiffany aud
your heirs aud assigns,
You and each of sou are hereby notified
that We have expended during each Of the
years 1875 1885 Isg7 1ss 1892. la11 and 1901 Siuo
Tor each OF said years u la5of and improve
ments upon the Eclipse lode mining claim sit-
uate in the Ruby Hill Mining District. county
of White Pine, state III Nevada, the location
certificate Of which is found ON record i'm Book
-. page -, in the office af the Recorder Of
said county. in order 20 hold said claim under
the provisions Of section 2338 ul he Revised
Statutes OF the United sfates. and lie amends
ment thereto approved JanaarF -. 1850, con
corning animal labor upon mining claims, be
ing the smount required % hold Iid ladcs loT
the period ending On Che alst day Of December
of each Of the aiora said yc0rs. each of yanr pro
portion Of such expenditure being 80 for the
whole of said period, aud II within ninety days
after the publication hereof sou or either a
you fail or refuse 70 contribute F0ur proportion
Of such expenditure a. above stated, gpur III
terest in said claim viii become The property OF
the subscribers, your Co-0Hner8, Who have
made the required expenditure by the terms
OF said section
y. F CoIToN,
r. GEHnEs
S.. + COTTON, Trustee,
3. &C.. AAnAN.
j. T.. ANDREWS.
WILLIAM j. BEB ATTY fof Cotton stall
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-01-22
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To Cassius c. smith, Horace l.. Hotchkiss.
Harvey c. Rich Allen II. Hedges and las,
J. Ryan and your heirs and assigns:
You and each Of you are hereby notified that
we nave expended during each of the years
1880 1896, 1897 1898 1899, 1900 aud 1901 500 for
each OF said years in labor and Improvements
upon the Hawkeye lode mining claim aud 500
Tor each of the Aforesaid years upon the Buck
eye lode mining claim situate in the Ruby
Hlli Mining District county OF White Pine,
state OF Nevada. the location certificates OF
which are found on record in Book ,, page 6sl
and Book ? page 6ss respectively In the Office
OF the Recorder of said county, IN order to hold
SAID claims under the provisions of section 1894
e. nc Revised statutes OF the United States.
ana the Amendment thereto approved January
y. les', concerning annual labor upon mining
claims, being the amount required TO hold said
lodes for the period ending on the 3ist day OF
December OF each OF the Aforesaid years. each
OF your proportion of such expenditure being
s6S for the whole OF said period, and within
ninety DAYS after the publication hereof II you
or any OF you fail or refuse to contribute your
proportion OF such expenditure as above stated,
your interest in each Of said claims will become
the property of the ~ bscribers, your co-own.
ers. who have made the required expenditure
by the terms OF satd section.
WI. COTTON,
I. GEDDFs.
" y. coLros. Trustee,
r. MAHAN.
J, r. ANDREws.
WILLIAM II. BIRD. Atty for Cotton ct al.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-01-22
NOTICE.

The distribution of seed by the Ag-
rieultural Department Will begin in jan
uary. All those desiring o quantity
should at once send o letter or postal
card to Senator William stewart,
Washington, D. g. making q request
therefor. and the same viii he compiled
with.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1903-01-22
Two Dea this at Osceoia.

The pioneers of White Pine county
are rapidly passing away On Jan
., 1908. Dorus d. Phillips crossed the
ozark River and followed the great
majority. file came to this county in
the theme of its early history, coming
first to Hamilton; then TO Ely and o.
ceola. He chose mining as a vocation,
ever delving In the earth seeking the
riches never obtained He was So
Der, industrious, energetic man, and,
like many of those hardy pioneers OF
our Western States, who gave the
strength OF their manhood and build.
ed better than they thought, - at last
lay down, weary and worn: again gave
their souls to their Maker, and passed
away In poverty and distress. During
the last days OF his sickness, when his
wants became known, his neighbors
gave him every attention and very
respectable burial; for all who knew
him respected him for his many manly
virtues.
And again the Shadow of Death is
cast over US, and still another of those
hardy souls is called from our midst.
Julius A. Skinner, native of South
Carolina, aged 10 years, ended his
earthly career Jan. II, 1908. He first
came to this coast during the Frazer
River excitement, and spent many
years there and at Van Couver Island,
prospecting in many places, aud coming
to this place in 1883 and continued to
reside here up to the time of his death.
He was a noble man; honest and up
right in all his dealings; affiable and
kind hearted; ever ready 90 assist the
needy and enter any enterprise that
would lead to the success or enjoyment
of others. And during the who'e 20
years OF his residence here. no dispersion,
no railing Of the black tongue Of scan
dsl or calumny, Was ever ra-t against
his character. He lived. clear and
righteous life; he led lonely bachelor
life, leaving no posterity TO mourn his
Joss: Yet be was ever OF CHEEKY dis
position, always looking on the bright
eide OF the future; Truly he illustrated
those choice lines of the poet
None knew him but to love him;
None named him but 10 praise. F"
His name will ever he remembered
In kindness among his many frIends.
J. NJ