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Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

In concluding an editorial on lawless' ness in Colorado, the Engineering X Mining Journal truthfully says "rhe only cure is an awakened enlightened public opinion, such as will insist or the enforcement of law, which means the suppression of disorder, freedom of contract between man and man, equal opportunity for organization among miners as among mine owners, and constant insistance on punish ment for lhwlessness, whether of citi- zens' unions, federations of miners. mine owners organizations or any oth- CT body of men that claims the protec- tion of the state. Colorado IS paying the penalty for mixing politics-low politics at that-with the administra ton of law and order Colorado is paying for her folly in trucking to the vagsries of socialism, and Colorado can only end the present reign of dis order when the simple fact is faced that unless mlne owners, miners and soldiers, and everyone else within the state, recognize the law, industrial sta billty cannot exist
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

prominent republicans as well as labor leaders. protesting against the arbitrary action of the state authorities and the militia, and the wholesale deportation of union miners. The president IS said to be much concerned over the situation. Just now he Is doing his best to win back the great railroad and coal barons who left him after he in terfered in the Pennsylvania coal strike, by ignoring the Colorado situa- tion, but the labor leaders who in- dorsed him for that act can't see why he should not do the same thing in the Colorado case, which is much mere se- rious and involves far graver questions of personal right.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16
A REFORM BADLY NEEDED

The present term of court has fur nished an object lesson on the opera ton of the jury system in Arizona We are not among those who belIev, that trial by jury should be releg 4ted. In theory the system probably comes as near satisfying the requirements oi justice as any other that could be de. vised. It is ia the application of i, thal disappointment is So often met with, and its weakness in practice is simply the reflection of the mental and moral delinquency in those who are SC. lected to perform this duty which the law requires of the citizen.
 In this western country the moral code is by man, but lightly regarded and our juries are too often composed in part of men whose associations are with the class of moral delinquents which furnishes most of the defendants in criminal prosecutions. It is not surprising, therefore, that there should be many miscarriages of justice in our courts, and that the expedienry of trial by jury should be seriously ques- toned.
 The fault, as we have stated, is not inherent in the system. but must be charged to the deficiency of the law govern ng the drawing of juries and to the carelessness or dereliction of the sheriff, or his deputies, charged with the sumponing of special venires. The reluctance of the business man and industrious miner and wageworker to serve on .jaries is we'll understood, and by pleading to the summoning of fcer the urgency of their business, or the hardship that it would subject them to through loss of wage', they very often escape jury duty and their places are filled from the class of men found lettering around the saloons and other places of common resort. No wonder that there are so many mis. trials and acquittals ih criminal cases where the guilt of the prisoner at bar $ fairly established by evidence.
  And what are the consequences ? Dur courts are discredited, the law be- comes mockery, the commission of 'rime is encouraged and needlessly leavy burden of costs is saddled upon he county. The need of reform in his matter cannot be doubted, and it will only be accomplished through an 'wskened public conscience that will mpel every good citizen, as well as the 'fiicers, to perform their full duty as he law intends they should.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16
SACRIFICED HONOR TO WIN

The Prescott Herald has made the remarkable disclosure that Sheriff Jo- seph I. Roberts, of Yavspai county, two years ago, pledged himself in writ ing that if elected he would appoint as deputies members of the various unions of Arizona, would at all times favor the producers of wealth as against the capitalistic consumers, Id that in all strikes and lockouts his sympathy and official support would be with labor unions.
 Roberts did not live up to the agree ment- hence he has incurred the en- mity of the unions. He admits having signed the damaging document and gives us an excuse for compromising himself that he twas playing the game of politics, that the move came up and he moved"
 Roberts paid no attention to the agreement after the election. He ap. pointed deputies, as he says, for their wortt and not for their allegiance to any union, clique or class.
 When the strike was declared by the miners unions in Yavapai county, Sheriff Roberts dld his duty as pointed out to him by the ruling of Judge Sloan, and he is generally credited with having made an efficient officer. Nevertheless, the humiliating admission that he did sign the agreement to do the bidding of the unions must lessen the respect for him of all classes and put an end to his political career in Arizona.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

According to the Washington Post, dsrshall Field, of Chicago, is under tood to be the choice of New York emoorats for the vice presidential omination, and by that is meant dem. crsts of the Parker persuasion. Some inc ago the subject was mentioned to lr. Field. who replied that he would 'adly do all in his power to help the arty carry Illinois, but he did not gel equal to accepting place on the 'cket. Since then the matter has been resented to Mr. Field in still stronger srms, probably due to the brighter respects of Parker's securing the nom. nation. The arguments have been etter received, and the New Workers rofess faith that Mir. Field is on the oint oi yielding They believe that IT. Field will help the ticket immense the west and that it will increase the 'nhdenoe of the country in the safety ad the sanity of the democratic party.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

Secretary Shaw asked congress few weeks ago to remove the limit upon the amount of subsidiary silver coin which the hints may produce. The limit at present is Sl00, 00O,000. The only lawful money" upon the production of which there is no limit is gold. All the yellow metal that is offered at the mints will be turned into coin. The secretary has no authority to buy silver bullion, and may coin into dollars or subsidiary coins only that which he has on hand.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

The harmony and enthusiasm that we were told would mark the support of the republican gubernatorial candi- date, MT. Deneen. in Illinois, has be- gun to manifest itself early. Governor Yates has Topped of the heads of thi ty. three of bis official family whose al legged indifference in the late csmpaig helped to the nomination of the other fellow.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

We invite attention to the editorial correspondence of the Engineering & Mining Journal in reference to some of the leading mines of Globe district which Is reproduced on the seventh page of this number of the SILVER BELT. The article gives much inform. stion about the Old Dominion prop 'rty and the substantial improvements which the company is making, and is lone the less valuable because very conservative. With the completion of he Old Dominion plant, now only A CIV months of, Globe is destined to 'xperien rapid and substantial ,rowth and an expansion of mining in his district will speedily follow that will make 1t one of the most populous md prosperous mining districts in the Ionthwest.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

Socialism is the doctrine of dissatis. faction, destructive policy that en- courages envy and hatred of those who by dint of greater intelligence, indus try and providence have risen above the common level. There are different degrees of socialism, running from al truistic socialism to ansrchism, and when the votary gets onto the tobog, gan slide he generally goes the whole length,
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16
State Elections

Thirty-two states elect governors
 this fall. Both parties, therefore,
 have considerable to strive for in the
 gubernator,al line. Along with the
 election of governor aud other state
 officers will go in nearly every case,
 the election Of a legislature. Eleven
 of the states Delaware, Florida, Hi
 nois, Indiana, Missouri, Montana,
 North Carolina, Utah, Washington,
 West Virginia and Wyoming-choose
 their governors for terms of four yearJ.
 which makes the political prize all the
 more important. New Jersey will
 elect governor for three years, bel
 the only state with three year gubernatorial term. Massachusetts and Rhode Island will elect governor for one year, being the only states with one year terms. Each of eighteen tes-Arkansas, Colorado, Connecti- cut, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Il .,npshire, New York, North Dakota, South Caro. lima, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, and WiscOnsin-wille elect a governor for two years. It will be seen that several of the large states are among the thirteen which will hold national and congressional cleo tions without the additional stimulus of gubernatorial contest. The states are Alabama, California, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana Maryland, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Virginia Wash, ington Post
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

A correspondent of the Iron Age has just visited the copper mining camps of Arizona and sums up the sit uation there in an interesting man ner. In 1902 Arizona produced l20,- 100000 pounds of copper and last year 0,O0O,0 ,000 pounds and according to this correspondent will in very brie period equal the Lake Superior pro duction and take second place in the United States He holds that the Bisbee camp may in time rival Butte as copper producer. The two pro- ducers in that camp now are the Cop per Queen owned by the Phelps Dodge interests, and the Calumet & Arizona owned by Pittsburg and Lake Superior interests. These two com panies, together with more recent or ganizations of the Calumet x Arizona party, control what seems to be all the most valuable ground in the Blsbee quadrangle.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16
0|fCiQ| PQDeT Of Gi|Q County.

From present appearances there is not likely to be any serious opposition to Mark Smith for delegate to congress when the democratic territorial conven- tion meets next fall. His experience in congressional matters and wide ac- qusintance among the leaders of both political parties at Washington are matters of no small importance at this tima
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

An explanation may possibly be found in Secretary Shaw's statement Tn defense of high prices for the nee essaries of life, why the administration has shown so little disposition to pro. ceed against the combinations that are responsible for holding up prices while the ability of the consumer to pay them has been steadily declining for the past year. Ecouomy is evidently word that has little meaning to the members of the present administration, either Tn private life or national finances. High expenditures appear to be con sidered the ideal condition for the vel fare of the country at large.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

The New York Suu credits President Roosevelt with the plan to capture the electoral vote of Missouri by inducing the republicans of that state to endorse the nomination of Attorney Folk for the governorship It would be pretty smart politics if it should succeed. The accent is on the if.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

The only Russell Sage has written a diatribe against the vacation "habit. ? He never took vacation. He would when he was young man. have thought 1t wrong to ask his employer for one while his pay went on nothing better than stealing; and besides, he was too expressed in learning business te lose any opportunity by idleness. Wall street is good enough for him summer and winter, year in and year out What dull world this would be If all men were built on Sage's pattern ! If he had taken few vacations, he might have learned that no mans habit is certain guide for other mep, and that it is only narrow and valn man who imagines his rule of life to be the only sensible one.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

Probably Judge Gray's reported statement that he wouldn't be a presi- jential candidate under any circum- stances Is putting it somewhat too strong, The chances are that he might be prevailed upon to think it over If things were found to be coming his way.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

A Pittsburg preacher, after finishing his sermon on "The Peacefulness oi David, went down amongst the con. gregstion aud smote au elder who had discourteously called him liar. Tn, elder was evidently Philistine. aud the man oi God thought he had a r,uht +,
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

Sixteen pitchers of ice water com prised all the liquid reireshmants that were served at the national convention of the wholesale liquor dealers in New York. It IS an old saying, also, that shoemakers go barefoot.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

The appointment of Knox as senator to succeed the late Matthew s. Quay of Pennsylvania, preserves to the trusts their grip on the American house Df lords.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

Secretary Cortelyou may find conso. lation in the fact that the republican bosses consider him too good for the company he will be expected to keep ,s chairman of the campaign commit ton
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

Arizona day at the worlds fair has been set for September 19, at which time Governor Brodie and staff are expected to be present.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

Information comes from Washington nat the labor troubles in Colorado are 'asing the president and the republi. iu campaign managers much uneasi
 ess. MT. Roosevelt is deluged with 'e's@ges from many quarters from
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

President Roosevelt is determined to have sound platform The trouble with most platforms is that they con. ain too much that is only sound
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

Tickets to the Roosevelt ratification meeting are fetching $50 each in Chi cago. Away with cheap things, as Shaw remarks.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

The republicans seem to have fur nished the democrats everything need ed for successful campaign except the right candidate
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

The increased business done by the postoilces of Arizona during the past year is d reliable index to the pros perity of the territory. The Phoenix and Douglas offices have been ad- vanced to the second class with large increases in salary. Also the post masters at Tucson, BiSbee, Tombstone. Clifton, Mesa, Yuma and Winslow have had their salaries increased.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16
Porter w. Fleming has rented th

Porter w. Fleming has rented the office formerly occupied by Judge Woy, across Broad street from the court house. Mir. Fleming will en- gage in the general practice of law and give special attention to mining law and handling mining interests in this section. Richard Fleming, who is associated with Col. Jas. A. Fleming in mines, will also have his office at the same place.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-06-16

Advices from St. Petersburg indicate that Ambassador Mccormick is being treated quite Ia Russe.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-01
HANDLING MANY CARS.
A Large Business is Being Done at
Connecting Yards at Intersection.

A Large Business is Being Done at
Connecting Yards at Intersection.
Freight traffic through the connect
ing yards at Intersection has greatly
increased during the past month, and
now those employed at the yards are
kept busy handling ths large amount
freight. Thursday there were about
600 cars in the yard, the greater part
of which were moved. while somewhere
held over
The Cumberland Valley at present
is short of engines for work on this
end of the road. The number of cars
moved from the yards here could al
most be doubled if there was more
motive power. Nothing but Cumber-
land Valley engines are now used on
this end of the road, the 2. q. r. en-
gines having been returned. The
Cumberland Valley engines take the
the trains from here to Chambersburg,
where thew are taken by p. &. r..
engines. n makes it long trip for
the engine and good time is lost.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-01
HAS HAD RAPID RISE
FRANK w. HIGGINS STARTED
IN BUSINESS AS A BOY.
Career of Possible Governor Of New
York Shaped by Chicago Girl
Who Induced Him to Come
to the West.
New York Special.


Frank w Higgins, republican candi-
date Tor governor of New York, was
born ia KushfoTd, Allegheny county,
August Is, 1856, and was educated at
Pike seminary and at the Riyeryiew
military academy on the Hudson. He
became engaged in business at the early
age Of 10 years at Stanton, Mich For
the last is years be has been inter-
ested In pine lands in Michigan, Wis
consin and Minnesota and also in iron
mines. He has business Office in Du-
luth, Mimi, and also in Olean, where
he resides.
Mr. Higgins has always been a re-
publican since he began voting He
was delegate to the republican ma
tional convention OF 1883 held at Chi
cago. AS republican candidate for
senator in 1893 he received 10, BAG votes,
and had majority of S,346 over Urban
Prescott, who had the support Of the
populists, socialists, democrats and
progressive republicans In 1894 and
1885 he was chairman Of the committee
on taxation and retrenchment, of the
NOluhlAbACG Ou BAlbN dLce5, Oh the com
mittee on joint library and was also a
member Of the committee on finance and
the committee on insurance. Two years
ago he was elected lieutenant governor
Of the state.
Rumor has it that the influence Of
young and pretty Chicago girl proves
to have been the leading factor in shap-
ing Mr.. Higgins career.
The young woman in the case was
Miss Kate c. Noble, and when she first
met Mr.. Higgins he was only boy and
she was still younger.
She went to visit some friends in
Olean, where young Higgins was d
clerk in his fathers general store
Miss Noble told him what a lively
place Chicago was and how the great
west was the place to go and make
fortune.
Young Higgins was undecided until
the young woman ended her visit in
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-01
Bow chonped Off His FINGER.

Master Henry Hail, the little son Of
Matthew Hall, who lives near Nashville.
Tenn, took heroic measures to pre-
vent disaster from the bite of big rat
tlesnake which had cTawled into his
bed and bit him on 4e finger just after
he had retired, The fangs of the rep
tile were sunk into the index finger of
the right hand AS soon as he realized
what had happened the lad jumped from
the bed, and, grabbing chop ak, cut the
finger off above the bite. He lost some
blood from the crude operation, but has
suffered no injury as a result of the
snake bite. 1t is supposed the snake
came in through the door in the after
noon while the family was busy in the
fields 1t crawled under the top cover
of the bed. and was not seen when the
family went to retire. Young Hall tum-
bled into bed in much the same manner
AS all youngsters do, and threw his hand
over the snake, making i mad and caus-
ing it to strike at once. The fangs were
buried In the flesh of the finger.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-01
still Remembers Martinsburg.

Mr. J. William Stewart received a
souvenier postal card this morning
from DR.. Victor r. Won Baur, onegof
the German ,agriculturists, who
visited this section last fall He
stated that he had just returned from
a tour around the world, this time by
himself not as an aRriculturist. He
said that he still remembers Martins
burg and the treatment accorded him
while here, Count Won Baur will
be remembered by many here, esneci-
ally, the fruit growers Of this section
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-01
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OFFICIALS HELD A BUsINE ss
SESSION TUESDAY EVENING.
Talked over several Projected imhroye.
ments ana Heard Reports from
various Committees.

4 special session of the citv council
was held last Tuesday at O'Clock IN
the council chamber with Mayor Min
ghini in the chair aud the following
councilmen present. Lemen, Barry,
HutsIer, Thompson, Stewart, Groz-
niger, Schill aud Lambert. The ses.
sion was for the hearing OF the report
Of the street committee on its recent
tour Of Queen street ~ reference TO
the condition Of the payements.
The first matter presented after tile
calling Of the meeting to order WIS
the hearing Of the report Of the COM
mittee, which was received. The fol-
lowing pavements we're reported in
bad condition, and ordered to be re-
placed by new ones Sidewalk ia
front Of the George W. Buxton, Con
ley Tobin. ID. Ramicootti. Mrs. w. w
Crump. W. W. Westphal. J. II. Myers,
Blondell heirs, Mrs. l.. Q. Gerline,
J g. Adams, AL Gardner, Everett
house, Martin .hotel and Catholic
church properties, all on Queen street,
both north and south Notices were
sent to the owners of the property this
morning by the clerk under orders Of
the council aud the new pavements
will be expected to be laid at once.
and If not attended to the council will
have them laid and charged to the
property owners.
The matter of the condition of The
bridge over the Tusoarora on North
Queen street near the Baltimore 81
Ohio crossing was next presented. On
motion of Councilman Thompson the
matter was referred to the street COM
mit'ee, in conjunction with the city
attorney, to ascertain the advisability
and cost Of widening the bridge.
A request from Mr.. John /. johnson,
assistant engineer at the city water
plant, for an increase in his salary,
was presented by Councilman Schill.
Most all of the councilmen were in
favor of fncreasing his salary. and
after some discussion he was given
raise of $40 per month, making his
salary $50 per mouth. The increase
will start from his election to the po-
sition. three month ago.
Several matters in reference to the
condition of the streets in the fifth
ward were brought up by Councilman
Schill, and were referred to the street
committee. Several other matters of
minor Importance were considered.
after which the meeting adjourned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-10-01
UNIVERSITY OF HUMANITY.
Chief of Salvation Army Would Found
School for Research Into
Human Ways.

Gen. William Booth. commander-in-
chief Of the salvation Army, VIII lead
movement Tor the founding OF uni
yersity Of hGmanity
The reasons Why such a university
should be es. ablished," said the q neral,
are many Az the present time we have
such universities as oxford and Cam
bridge. Al these places II Is possible
for a man. Tor a woman, too-to
be trained IL arr science, literature,
medicine. law theology and almost
everything yoa can mention. IS taught,
bat up to the present there has been
no place established upon a similar ba-
sis where men shall be trained from
the social aad human standpoint.
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