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Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

in this as to overlook equally import
ant matters, or matters of greater i'm
portance.
The legislature having failed to
recognize the town, as possessing any
rights they should respect, by defeat
ing the proposition to establish col
legiate institute here, it behooves our
people now to establish high school
in Prescott. If the little town of
Mesa City with probably less than one
fifth the population of Pescott can
mainain a high school certainly Pres
colt should be able to maintain one.
1t would not only be money in the
pockets of our citizens by keeping the
money at home which is now expended
in sending the boys and girls away
ton, it would also bring boys and
girls to Prescott from other parts of
northern Arizona to attend the school
if it once became known that Prescott
had high school where they could
complete their education. 1t would
not take any voting of bonds or any
thing of that kind to establish and
maintain a high school, and the dis
trict has buildings of sufficient capa-
city to provide accommodations for
it, so that the expense would be
practically nominal. The proper edu-
cation of children is as important as
it is to supply the country with good
water and happily as Prescott is sit
uated it can be done at much less
cost so far as the high school educa-
ton is concerned, than the water can
be supplied.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22
ST. CHARLES EXPLAINS.

Because the Journal-Miner called
attention, recently, to the political
perfidy of Keane st. Charles, and to
his broken promises in opposing and
obstructing the passage of the Cowan
bill, the 'bloomin'' little statesman
becomes abusive of the editor of the
Journal Miner. Keane is pretty
''touchy," as it were, and the most
tender spot in his make up is to refer
to his inconsistencies.
The editor of the Journal Miner
happened to be in Phenix on the day
the Cowan bill passed the house and
before the session opened, the Mohave
statesman devoted about half an hour
in explaining his actions ON the pre-
vious day ia reference to the Cowan
bill to the aforesaid editor, claiming
that the friends of the bill did not
want it passed, and sent to the coun-
Gil during the absence of President
Ives, as the presiding officer pro TEN
of the council would surely send it to
a committee which would defeat it.
The story sounded very plausible, but
the Mohave county statesman had not
counted on Mr.. Ives being present in
the council on that day, which he was.
st. Charles, despite this fact and
that his fiimsy excuse was over
ho If he
bill in their opposition to it up to the
very time of its going to vote. 1t is
true that when his name was called he
voted aye. The bill was passed before
the name of st. Charles twas reached,
hence as his vote and not his obstruc
tion work and tactics appear on the
record he "points with pride" to the
latter.
He says he simply wanted to amend
the bill, yet he knows full we'll, and
knew then, las he is not as big fool
as he might be taken for that any
amendment at that time would have
defeated the bill. His reason for
wanting an amendment was that he
was afraid the territory might suffer
through taking the agency for corpo-
rations away from territorial officials
and he wanted that clause eliminated.
Here is what be says:
"That clause remaining in the bill
as passed will deprive the territory Of
thousands of dollars and it will also
contract the corporation business in
the territory as it is we'll known that
Secretary StOddard was acting as
agent for many hundred corporations
and he was expanding the business.
Through the malice of few republi-
can politicians the territory is de-
prived of the income from Stoddard' ;
expansive work and no inducement is
offered the auditor to exert himself. -
Mr. Keane overlooks the fact that
there are three or four other firms
and individuals in Phenix engaged in
the expanding business.
1t may allay his fears also to know
that the business does not seem to
have suffered much so far from the
change made by the Cowan law as the
articles of incorporation are now pro-
ducing a revenue to the territory
amounting to about 5000 per month.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22
A Splendid Decorator.

l.. f. Fournier. who has recently
accepted position with the Bashford
Burmister company, is proving to be
the right man in the right place, for
he is revolutionizing the department
in which he has been placed in charge
that of the furniture, carpet and
crockery department. While he has
only been in charge for a few days
nearly everything on his floor shows
his handiwork. A Journal Miner man
had the pleasure of few minutes
chat with Mr.. Fournier today and was
shown some of the decorations he is
making. He has made almost life
study of just this line of work and
there is probably not another man in
the southwest superior to him. He
was with Babbitt Bros, of Flagstaff,
one of the largest dealers in the ter
ritory in the lines of Indian blankets,
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22
CONGRATULATIONS PREMATURE

Prescott's citizens have voted 800, =
900 in bonds for the improvement of
the city's water works system and for
the extension of the sewer system.
1t is a little too early in the game
yet for them to receive congratula-
tions however
Once upon a time her people voted
to sell the city hall and invest the
proceeds in the water works system,
or in experimenting in hunting for
water. When the money had been ex-
pended condolences, instead of con-
CALCULATIONS were in order.
At later date a large issue of
bonds were voted, for putting a pipe
line to Del Rio and to put the reser-
voir in repair. The bonds were sold
and the money spent, and while our
water system has been greatly i'm
proved there is a tinge of sadness in
the voice of the tax payer, as he fe-
dictates himself upon having voted
for it. The thing for some reason or
another has not just come up to his
expectations. The city councils
which spent the money in both in
stances were good business men
among the best in the city and used
their best judgment in the matter.
which was probably just as good "a
would have been that of any other set
of men.
The present city council is compos-
ed of good, earnest, successful bust
ness men, who will no doubt secure
the best results obtainable for this
money according TO their best judg-
ment and wisdom in its expenditure.
and it is sincerely to be hoped that
when the improvements contemplated
are completed that the people of Pres
colt may have occasion for congratu-
lations-for congratulating themselves
in having voted the bonds. and for
cOngratulating their agents, the city
council in having accomplished the
purposes for which they were voted.
Let US all hope so.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22
THIS is ONLY
SUGGESTIVE

While that pile of brick on Cortez
street. just south Of Gurley street.
does not interfere with traffic. the
street being amply wide, and while it
is quite ornamental, being fully as
beautiful as some of those piles of
rocks in the plaza. the journal Miner
would suggest that a sprinkling of
soil over them and the planting of
some Towering vines would very much
enhance the beauty of the mound.
Rock mounds are quite fad for or
namental purposes, lin some places
and there Is no reason why a brick
mound could not be made beautiful.
Suppose the city dads borrow the
county gardener for about a day to
carry out the above suggestion.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22
The Grand Has Opened.

A JournalM man took peep al
the new Grand rooming house today
and found Chas. McLane. the roominc
house magnate of Prescott, busy get
ting things in shape for occupancy.
To show how eagerly the rooms are
being sought after several of the
rooms are already occupied before be
can hardly get the carpets down.
There will be sixteen finely fur
nished rooms in all, the two front
rooms being arranged so they can be
used en- suite with those adjoining
them. These two front suites will be
as fine as can be desired, having large
bay windows looking out on Montezu-
ma street.
Every room will be furnished up
with the very finest furniture and
carpets and made bright and pleasant,
each one being an outside room with
splendid light and ventilation.
Mr. McLane is personally Just the
right sort of man to make a PROPOSE
tion of this kind pay, as he is genial.
accommodating, attends strictly to
the business himself, and he has dem
onstrated his thorough understanding
of the wants of his patrons by his
splendid success in conducting The
Wilson, a similar institution which he
will still conduct in connection with
The Grand.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

The election in Phenix yesterday
on proposition to bond the city in
the sum of $500, 600 to inaugurate a
system of water works in opposition to
the PheniX Water company resulted in
its defeat. Seven hundred and seventy
six votes we're cast of which a major
ity. 4S7, were in favor of the bonding
and 2S9 against it. As the
law requires that such a proposition
must receive a two thirds vote the ma
jority it received was insufficient to
carry the proposition. 1t lacked just
thirty votes of the required two
thirds
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22
DEATH OF
AN EAGLE

William Kramer, a McCabe miner
and member of the order of Eagles,
died at the county hospital yesterday
afternoon at 4 o'clock after an illness
of several weeks. Mr.. Kramer was
taken sick while at work at the above
camp and was brought into Prescott
for treatment.
= AS william Thomas, in charge of
the county hospital, belongs to the
Eagles, Worthy President, W. j. Will
sey, of the Prescott aerie, met the
sick man at the train and took him to
the above institution. He was ten
derby cared for there by both Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas, and in fact his own pa
rents could not have watched over
him with more tenderness, while he
also had good medical attention dur
ing his illness. The Miners union
also did all they could to alleviate his
sufferings and to minister to his
wants.
At his death his remains were taken
to Logan's undertaking parlors,
where, under direction of the Eagles,
they were Iembalmed, preparatory for
shipment to Denver where his rela-
tives reside.
Deceased had his membership in
Cripple Greek, Colorado, aerie No.
81, aud telegram was received from
that lodge last evening instructing
the Eagles here to take charge of the
remains and have them shipped to
Denver, which will be done on to-
morrow's train.
Prescott Eagles will escort the body
to the depot in Prescott and at Pueblo
it will be met by the Cripple Greek
lodge and thence escorted to Denver,
where the members of the order of
that city will meet it and under whose
auspices the funeral will be conduct
ed.
In addition to his membership in
the above two organizations deceased
was very popular with all who knew
him here.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

pottery, baskets, curios, etc., and has
written pamphlet on these interest
ing subjects which has been largely
in the east to interest peo-
pie in this subject. The pamphlet is a
very interesting compilation. He has
also visited the greater manufactures
of fine China ware in France and
made careful study of this line of
work and is prepared to give import
ant information concerning the pro-
duction of these wares. AS a deco
rator and draper he is an artist. Pres
colt ladies who want to see something
that will do their eyes good should
call at the BIB. company and look
through Mr.. Fournier's department.
He has prepared reception depart
ment and everyone will be welcome at
all times.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22
Evening of Games.

Editor Journal Miner.-One of the
most enjoyable and pleasant events of
the social season occurred last night
at the residence of Mrs. Pagan. 1t
came in the form of a surprise to
Miss Sarah McCrea by her fellow
members of the Degree of Honor,
all of whom esteem her as one of
their most earnest workers. Miss
McCrea has been identified with the
lodge since its beginning having been
a charter member and has ever since
been an ardent and energetic worker,
and as she is about leaving Prescott
for good the members feel that it will
be hard to fill her place in the lodge.
Her assistance and work in the order
is duly appreciated. A happy thought
of the lady members to show Sarah
their appreciation of her worth was
the occasion of last nights event,
which proved to be quite success as
they succeeded in giving her a great
sui AoC. n VI bAO Ad0ACc d1d
gents of the order met at Mrs. Fagan's
and when all had arrived, a lady men,
Der of the d. of II. who 'was post
3D." inveigled Miss McCrea to make
an evening call at Mrs. Fagan's. To
say she was agreeably surprised is
only half expressing her establishment
when she entered the home of Mrs.
Pagan and found nearly all the MEM
bers of her lodge with baskets full of
refreshments. The evening was spent
in a general good time. Games, songs,
speaking and eating we're INDUCED in
until the breaking up of the party
when all wished Sarah a prosperous
and happy future; knowing she will
make friends wherever she goes and
expressing hope that she will always
remember her many friends she is
leaving at home.
A Member of the ID. of II.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

A newspaper man was recently ques-
tioning Secretary Hay regarding a
somewhat delicate diplomatic ques-
ton. Knowing that he was on deli
cate ground, be said, "Mr. Secre-
tary, l am afraid my questions are not
quite proper from a diplomatic stand
point. My dear SIR replied the
81 don't think any ques-
ton you may ask will be improper.
The improperly depends upon
whether answer it or not
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22
SURPRISED
BY A BAKER

Wampum, Pa, April 1S.-ln a bat
tie, following an unsuccessful at
tempt to rob the First National bank
here, early this morning, one man
was killed and one seriously wounded.
The dead man is one of the burglars
and is unidentified. The wounded
man is a baker named Willoughby
who surprised the burglars at work. A
posse is pursuing the others two bur-
glars.
Try an ad in the InnrnaI- Miner
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

The Sunday Herald of Los Angeles
has grown to be one of the greatest
Of.the Sunday newspapers. Its illus
trations are not outclassed anywhere,
and the matter it contains of IA gen
era nature is always fresh and inter
esting, and we'll arranged. Including
the news and editorial sections, it is
not unusual for The Herald to con
tain fifty pages on Sunday. From
the cable news to the comic supple
ment the whole range of Sunday
newspaper features is covered, and the
complete Sunday Herald furnishes
an amount of entertainment and in
struction that is simply astonishing.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

To expel the poisons that have ac-
cumulated in the system during the
winter you ought to take the Bitters.
Ii is the best spring tonic and blood
purifier before the public. 1t also
cures stomach, liver, bowe! and kid
ney disorders. Try it and see for
yourself.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22
ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA.
Book Descriptive of Territory to Be
Issued in Support of Statehood.

Inspired by happy thought, Sena-
tor j. W. Burson of Yavapai county
and Captain E. q. Bellairs, of Wick
enburg, have set in motion a move
ment which is certain to have an i'm
portant bearing on the campaign for
statehood before the next session of
congress. These gentlemen are taking
the lead in getting out book which
will honestly and intelligently des-
cribe Arizona as it is. About two
dozen chapters will be devoted to as
many different subjects, and each
chapter will be written by a man
thoroughly competent to handle the
subject. Several of the topics have
been assignc already, and it is ex-
pected that within few days the
complete list of subjects, with their
authors, can be made public. The
matter has already taken such definite
shape that its success is assured.
The book will be tastefully illus
ITdUeQ anu When lSSueO Will De an du-
thority on Arizona from every stand
point of current interest. 1t is the
intention to place one volume in the
hands of each senator and each con-
gresham, and in the editorial office
of every leading newspaper of the
country. In addition to this, the
work will be generally distributed
throughout the east, among the banks
and commercial bodies with the
boards of trade, and, in fact, in all
quarters where effective influence on
behalf of Arizona's statehood claims
can be aroused.
The work will be distributed gra-
tuitously, and the writer's who will
collaborate in the authorship will
give their services, but it is expected
that enough high class advertising for
insertion in the magazine pages will
be secured to return a portion of the
expense of publication. -From the
Arizona Republican of Sunday,
March -, 1908.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22
Some Dry Ranching.

In the mad rush to obtain wealth
from the mines of this section. the
agricultural and fruit growing posi-
bilities receive but very little notice
or attention. 1t is true that this in
dustry is comparatively small COM
pared with the mining industry and
yet in a small way some good results
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

Secretary Cortelyou of the depart
ment of commerce and labor is being
overwhelmed with financial reports of
insurance companies. Not only are
they not averse to disclosing their
methods and financial standing, but
they evidently hope to acquire some
advertising from the publicity feature
of the new department.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

President Roosevelt will call con-
gress in special session to pass legisla-
ton OF approval of the Cuban treaty
as soon as after the fall elections as
may seem advisable. The date is va
riously estimated from November 9 to
November ID.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

The Cuban treaty has been ratified
by the congress at Havana without
amendment. II now remains for the
members of the United States con-
gress to prove their good faith by
promptly passing the necessary enab-
ling legislation.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

The president determination to go
to the bottom of the postoffice scandal
and to permit no guilty person to re-
main in the service may receive the
condemnation of the politicians whose
favorites are in danger, but it will
command the respect of the vast ma
jority of the voters.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

Brother Hughes, of the Tucson Star,
is ''sort of shining up''to Gen. Miles,
as a presidential candidate upon whom
all democrats could unite. What a
picnic a republican candidate would
have to run against Miles.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

Binger Hermann, commissioners
of the general land office has been
nominated for congress from Oregon
to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of one of Oregon's representatives.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

With congress out of the way and
public attention turning rather to
politics than legislation the evidences
of President Roosevelt's wide spread
and remarkable popularity are in
creasinC daily.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

HinsOn Thomas has taken charge of
the Globe Times Mr.. Thomas is an
experienced newspaper man, and will
no doubt get up a good paper.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

Carrie Nation is reported to have
cleared $1,000 on her recent trip to
California and she is using the pro-
ceeds for the support of drunkards'
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22
LETTER LIST.

The following is list of letters re-
naming in the postotfice at Prescott,
Arizona, for the week ending APRIL
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22
IMPORTANCE OF HIGH SCHOOL

While Prescott is progressing at a
very rapid rate in material way, its
people should not become so absorbed
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

Prompt, neat and reasonable is the
motto of this office for its job work.
Place a trial order and see if you will
not be satisfied.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

Fresh chicken and beef tamales every
day at Shumate d Rabies. 12-ll-tf
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

THE DAILY JoURNAL-MINER is published
every day in the year except Sundays and
legal HOLIDAYS.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

Entered in the POstoffice at Prescott, Arizona,
as SecOnd-CIaSs Matter.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

THE WEEKLY JOURNAL-MINEPi published
every Wednesday, at PRESCOTT, the
County Seat OF iavapsi County.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

Try an ad in the Journal Miner.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

THE EASTERN OFFICES OF tins paper are at
2s4 Temple Court, New York City, and l..
s. Express Building, Washington Street, Chi
cago. e. KATE Advertising Agency in charge,
where the paper is kept on fle.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22

MEnBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
Official Paper City of Prescott
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-04-22
A GREAT SUNDAY PAPER

Parties calling for any of the above
etters will please say advertised.
A. l.. Smith. postmaster.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-19
TIE LATEST.

The gross earnings Of 663 railroads
for 1902 increased $638 per mile over
1901.
Italy is apparently joining with Rus
STA and Austria to force Turkish re
forms in Macedonia
Filipino native troops, in a battle
with 100 ladrones in Mindoro, killed
one and dispersed the remainder.
William Duffy, John ODonnell, and
Dennis Johnson, Irish nationalists,
were released from Dublin prison.
Five men, including Supt Martin C.
Russell, were killed by escaping gas
in Northwestern GasIight and Coke
companyls's plant.
The Irish land bill was drafted by
Secretary Wyndham without consult
ing the landlords or nationalist, who
are ignorant Of it's features.
A resolution for the election Of
United States senators by popular vote
was passed by the Kansas senate and
house and by the Nebraska senate.
A holdup Of a Northern Pacific ex-
press train near Butte (MOnt) at mid
night was followed by the capture of
William McCullagh with $485 in his
possession.
The Venezuelan dispute is finally
settled and protocols ending blockade
signed. Germany will get $27, 500 in
five monthly installments; Great
Britain and Italy, S27 500 each.
William r. Herbert, % years old,
cashier Of the National Cash Register
cOmpany's Chicago branch, committed
suicide after drinking twenty-seven
bottles of champagne.
Bacteria in food and drink can be de-
strOyed by mechanical shock, accord
ing TO the London Lancet Germ cul-
lures were killed in four days by
standing near a factory engine.
Alaskan boundary arbitration, ac-
cording to a member Of the senate
foreign relations committee, will for
tify the presidents dealings with Great
Britain even if q decision is not
reached.