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Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1905-08-30
A Clever Social Function.

Ch OA friends of little Miss Fisher were in- vited to a party at Camp Beauvoir. The day looked forbidding, but as evening came the clouds rolled away, and am sure the Camp of the Beautiful View never witnessed a merrier scene. As the hours approached they came tioeking in, one and all, as usual some walked, and some came in carriages; 1; while Master Dixon Fagerberg brought little Amy Nelson in a most stylish, two-wheeled donkey cart. To tell the truth, from the writer's stand point, some of the girls were jealous.
 A description of the costumes is be- yond my power, for there were fascin- ating "Buster Browns and Little 'Lord Fauntleroys,' and there were fat baby boys in knee trousers and blouses, and there were dear sailor lads, diffident and shy, and then there were boys, just ordinary boys. Of course the boys were dear, but the girls with their pretty, pretty curls, accom- panied with coy looks and blushes, too young to be kissed and two sweet to be resisted Gmagine the dilemma of the boys)..
 Such funi Between the dances they played marbles-ball ll-dolls-ate pep permint candy and drank lemonade.
 Do not think for a moment that the children did not have some one to look after them, indeed, the nurses were as charming as anyone present.
 About half past nine, we know not why (presumably he was attracted by the noise), in walked a policeman!
 Horrorsl the children were affrighted.
 Joyl the nurses were delighted.
 About a quarter of eleven (POlly put the kettle on and we'll all have tea'0 refreshments were served, coffee, dainty sandwiches, pineapple ice and cake It was a treat indeed to see the dear little things so happy and eontented; but some were cross and peevish, especially little Billy and baby Gus crying for Mellin's Food, which the hostess had failed to provide. The nurses were too busy strolling un- der the shade trees with the policeman; but who could blame them, for he was, as they said, "certainly dear" 7" Then the little recreation was their portion, for they surely had a very strenuous evening caring for the thirty or forty children present. There was baby Le Jeune's trousers to be mended and Master Frank Drescher had very bad cold and his nose needed watching; and Bobby and Jene would insist upon swinging too high, while Amy and Dick were for ever trying to run away
 Later in the evening each one was asked to vote for the prettiest boy and girl. MT. Edwin Leigh and Miss Helen Meany were the fortunate ones, the former rejoicing over drum and the latter being made happy with a doll. And those deserving mention among the girls were Hattie Tritle and Nellie Meany. Among the boys Gus Peter, Maurice Philip, Richard Graham ard Frank Dreseher.
 Then they danced some more-'' This Little Pig Went to Market" waltz, followed by '"Jaek and Jill' two step, and so on.
 The last dance, "Go to Bed You Sleepy Head" closed with many tired sighs. Each nursie took her little charge to say good night to their hostess, while fond mammas came with loving arms to take their eherubs to the Land of Nod. Those who were bidden to the affair were:
 Mr and Mrs Harry Tritle Mir and
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1905-08-30
A Successful Plan To Drain The Copper
 Chief
Popular Bachelor Has A Jolly Farewell
 Banquet
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

JEROME, August 2s-J. c. Talbot returned yesterday from Chicago and New York, after visiting the eastern markets during the past few weeks in the interest of the T. F. Miller Co. The new gods are arriving most every day.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1905-08-30
A Day in the Country.

MT. and Mrs. D. W. Johnson and daughter Ruth enjoyed the day at Al lens ranch on the Verde yesterday.
 Good News of the Copper Chief.
 Your correspondent has just return ed home after enjoying a weeks visit in the pleasant home of MT. Hendy' s at the Copper Chief mine. The at- mosphere is simply grand on those high mountains. MT. Hendy has fixed an arrangement whereby the water in the mine is being forced out constantly and this affords him a great deal of satisfaction, for heretofore he had to employ man to pump the water from the mine, which was indeed a much slower process. Now that this difficulty is overcome, and the water is being car ried out every hour during the day, it will be only a short time until the mine is free from water, and as soon as the water rises again it, too, will be forced out in these pipes, which carry it some distance away.
 MT. Hendy thinks his company will have the mine in operation before a very great while, and it is to be hoped they will, as it is such a valuable mine, it would mean a great deal to the com munity could they resume active work again.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1905-08-30
A Bachelor Banquet.

Saturday evening MT. Scott tendered farewell banquet to his bachelor friends. There was a large number in attendance, and all the boys say they had a royal good time. Tom Taylor acted as chairman of the occasion, and when called upon for toast, all came forward and responded promptly. For heavy fine was to be imposed upon any who refused to perform hs duty.
 An elegant lunch was served and a good time reported. We will have'an- other chapter to write on MT. Scott in the very near future.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1905-08-30
Personal Points.


 On the 18th or 29th of this month Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Sawyer, who have been spending this summer in the east, will receive hearty welcome on their return to Prescott. Mrs. Sawyer will remain in our city during the greater part of September, while Dr. Sawyer expects to divide his time between Prescott and Castle Hot Springs. A charming young lady, whose visit to Prescott has long been anticipated, is Miss Gabrielle Crofton, who comes from California to be the guest of her sister, Mrs. c. c. Walcutt.
 About the latter part of the week Mrs. Wm. Wheatly, accompanied by her little son and Miss Harriet Oliver
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1905-08-30
Mining Deal Brewing.

Charley Lynch and Gus Thorbeek went to Prescott Saturday afternoon, where they expected to. meet R. A. Armstrong and several other men in connection with some mining busi- ness.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1905-08-30
To Make Extended Tour.

Arthur Hall, who has been here for the past few months with the United Verde Copper Co.,, left yesterday morn ing for an extended visit in California. From there he expects to visit the Port land exposition, then return to his home in South Dakota.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1905-08-30
Returns from Prescott.

c. T. Jolly returned from Prescott yesterday afternon, where he had been the guest of his cousins, MT. and Mrs. J. B. Jolly, for several days.
 Married in Boston.
 Tim Shea was recently married to a young lady in Boston. He and his bride are expected to arrive most any day. The boys say they are prepared to give him a warm reception on his arrival
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06
Prehistoric Transportation.

Prehistoric peoples we're wander
ers and travellers. They evidently
wanted to 60 somewhere and per-
feeted the use of paths and began
the use of roads. They caught
and trained all the beasts of bur
den, they clearly knew something
of bridge building, understood in
a crude way the art of steering by
the aid of the stars, and how to use
the wind to fill their sails and TO
use an oar to steer their boats.
They invented in their narrow
language all the terms used in the
transportation Of their time. They
made paths and the paths made
them. Travel widened their ideas,
gave them new outlooks on life,
stimulated trade. invention and
discovery. brought distant tribes
and peoples together. and made
for peace. Paths. the river, and
the sea were the great teachers "1
the early men. and transportation
laid the foundation stones If civ,
lllzation,
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06

tinued on south and become an i'm
portant line. Mr.. Bowen, while
here, related some things that he
had heard about the mineral wealth
of this county. one Of which is of
special interest. He said that he
had been shown a sample of what
was claimed to be crude asphaltum
of fine quality. and which the own
er said came from this county, and
there is an extensive deposit of il,
from which the sample was taken;
but no information regarding its
exact location was vouchsafcd.
The claim was made that an option
had been secured on the property.
and that those who secured it in
tend to develop their find. While
we have an idea of the location Of
this deposit we have yet to confirm
our opinion. We believe though,
that it is near enough to the pro-
posed line of the new railroad tC
warrant the belief that the devel-
opment of this mine depends con
siderably on the construction Of
the road.-HilIsboro Democrat.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06
Safe Majority Gone 6lfmmering.

The Thirteenth Congressional
district is in the doubtful column,
and the Democratic nomination for
Congressman from present indica-
tons is far from being equivalent
to an election next year. as it has
heretofore been regarded. Not
only the defeat of the Democratic
candidate in this district is a warn
ing against any such optomistic
assumption, but little analyizing
of the present political complexion
of the counties composing the dis
district is convincing proof Of this
fact, which no ''slump" theory
based on the unpopnlarity of the
national ticket last year will offset.
st. Francois county, with its for
mer 800 or 400 Democratic major
ity can no longer be depended up
on, but with a hard, well-organiz-
ed contest it may he able to break
even. Carter, Iron, Madison, Ste.
Gcncvicve and Reynolds, may
come up with Democratic majori-
ties totaling 500 or 900, but to off
set this, BolIinger, Jefferson. Per
Try, Washington and Wayne may
be counted almost, if not quite,
, certain to give varying Republican
maiori,ies. the most optimistic
view that may he taken of the out
look leaves the Democrats a very
small margin, and it is going to
take united and harmonious work
al. along the line to hold it.-Farm
ington Times-Herald (Dcm.).
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06
Ravages ut Drink.

The drink evil in Great Britain
is more pressing than with US,
even as its related demon, poverty.
Latest figures Of the Internal Rev
cnuc Bureau indicate that whiskey
in the United States is giving way
to beer. Drunkenness is general
Iy held TO be decreasing here, part
ly for that reason and partly be-
cause the treating habit, in its
course and compulsory form, is
losing ground. The amount spent
for drink in Great Britain has a
50 decreased, the sale of distilled
liquors being less than half of what
ii was in 1899; but the change is
thought 10y many to be due partly
to hard times. At the same time
paupcrism has increased. In Ger
many the problem takes a differ
cnt form. According to an Amer
lean consular report, the increase
in Germany in twenty years has
been from ten and one half gallons
per capita to thirty-two gallons
and three quarts, Munich leading
with the amazing figure of one
hundred aud ten gallons per per,
son. Heart disease is noted as .
result. In 1S99-1900 recruiting
officers in the army and navy re
jected s., and 81 per cent fol
heart disease: in l901-2 they re
! jected Ill and 7.92 per cent. Fig
ures have been recently collected il
this country on desertion, drink
! leading easily rs the cause. 1t
crime it is tie most familiar agent
/ Indeed. without drinl, the crimi.
nails life would he an unattractivG
one even to the kind of men who
lead it. Drink plays its large and
| almost central role ia the uglier
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06

The St. Louis Republic says that
Missouri lies taliow for the ploW
and seed Of an organization which
will bring out a full crop Of Dem
ocratic votes at the next election.
This is taking hopeful view Of
the rehabilitation of a worn out
political farm. The Democratic
party has over cropped Missouri,
taking out the juices of fertility to
fattcn the favoritcs of the party.
The consequence of this kind OF
political farming was that the croI
of Democratic votes had fallen of
wit each harvest. 1t may hardl.
be presumed that the party has
Learned new methods already. II
is too much like the farmer of tn,
olI-tlmc, worm-fencc era. who
knew it all and was sot in his ways.
Missouri Democrats recognize nc
methods of cropping for votes that
does not bring Il harvest for the
party at the expense of the soil
the people of Missouri.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06
Circuit Court Proceedings.

State vs.. Clarence Wigger. robbery in
the first degree. continued.
Nancy Rainey Us. Frank Rainey, di-
vorce; decree for plaintiff, with restoration
of maiden name, Nancy Erickson.
Mary A. Prendergast VS. Theodore Prem.
dergast ct al, partition; w T. Hunter
appointed guardian for Theodore, Rich.
ard, Frank and Bernard Prendergast, mi
nors, no sale in partition.
State VS.. Lewis Arnett bestialiiy: tria
by jury and found not guilty.
State vs.. Frank Sappington, rape; trial
by jury and sentenced to twenty years il
the penitentiary.
Eva E. Smith VS.. Nancy c. Walls ct.
al, suit in equity, change of venue from
Franklin county; change of venue taker
to Crawford county.
State VS.. Lane Parmeley and Robert
Wigger, malicious trespass, nolle pros. as
to Parmely, Wigger tried by jury and sen
fenced to forty-hve days in Jail.
State VS.. John Richards, carrying con
cealed weapons: plea of guilty entered ane
fined $50.
State vs. George Cole and Leonard
Culton. gambling: forfeiture of bond tax
en-. found guilty and fined $75 each.
In the matter of road petition of W. w
Turner ct al: U. S. Ramsey ct al. remon'
strators: dismissed for want of prosecu
ton.
! L. B. Higginbothar, VS.. Washington
/ County. suit on account; continued b,
agreement.
Joseph A. Duffy VS.. St. L. I. NJ. & S
! Ry Co., damages: consinued by agree
ment.
c. c. Rose VS.. !. P Dougherty ct al.
it for commissions; continued BIZ agree
/ ment.
State vs. Leon WaIdman. selling liquo
without license; continued.
w. |. Elledge vs.. 0. Z. Robinson e
al. suit for an accounting; cause settle
as per stipulation fled.
State VS.. Gent jones. killing wild son
birds: trial by jury AID fouud not guilty
State vs.. Chris Wallace, killing wildson
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06
Slave Labor in State Prisons.

Ono of the worst evils of exist
ing prison methods was forciblv il
lustratcd in Boston. when, after
Mrs. Derby had yainly sought the
pardon of her husband from pris
on. officials to whom the merits of
the case were thus presented, col
lected a thousand dollars and gave
it to her to support her family OF
seven children during the term for
which her husband had been sen
fenced.
This was justice in spite of law
In Missouri and every other State
in the country the law might sc
organize production in The pcni
tentiary that the net profits above
the costs to the State should go to
support the families of convicts.
This would be good morals, =
and it is certainly not good moral 5
to lease a criminal of his Iabor-time
SO that private contractors make d
profit on it while the convict's fam
lily is left either to starvc or to re-
sort to crime to escape starvation
1t would be ''business" also, and
| it can be demonstrated as business
as soon as prison labor, where
force can be used in regulation, is
managed as we'll as labor in pri
| vatc business where force canno,
be used.
1t has vet to be demonstrated
that the present system Of using
| convict labor as slave labor for
private profit has operated either
to reform the criminal or to de
crease crime. Crime is increasing
either because of it or in spite oI
| it. No other result would be lori
cal under the circumstances Pos
Dispatch.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06

One of the queer traits of some
newspapers is that they can argue
agalns the laws enforcement with
the same facility and aptitude that
they argue for the enactment of
laws. Their position is most in
consistent. They see need of ad-
ditions to the statutory code, but
no reason for the enforcement of
the code in its entirety. A law
once Incorporated in the statutes
IS supposed to be actively in force
until it is repealed and impartial
in It's application. No law ever
framed suited everybody, for the
reason that it is ccatain to conflict
with the interests Of Il certain class
of our social organizatlon-as the
Sunday closing law conflicts with
The interests of those concerned in
the sale and consumption of liquor;
YET that law was intended to reach
and regulate exactly these inter
csts. Other laws are just as I'M
popular with other interests. In
the impartial enforcement of the
statutory code lies the safety OF
society. The only excuse for ar
guing against such Il course is that
special interests have their special
champions.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06

lier's Magazine on the "Ravaees
of Drink" Golfers cannot he call
ed "A temperance organ, rs motive
in handling this and kindred sub
ject, is impartial and bases lis AZ
g,iment ,'pon the plain facts as
they are presented to its view. We
wish to say here, too, that the
journal does not assume to be the
organ of temperance ''cranks,~ its
position on the liquor question hav-
ing always been upon the same
ground as that upon which Collier 5
argues from. that the traffic is II
dangerous menace to mankind, and
that the advancement of social Or
der demands its legal regulation
and ultimate abolition.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06
Opening of The Missouri State
Normal School. Third District.

The Missouri State Normal
School, Third District, a Teachers
College, will open on Tuesday,
September -, 1905.
New plant Of six stone buildings
completed this fall. Academic
Hall the most clcsan, school build
ing in the State. Albert Hall, O
dormi,ory for ladies'. now open.
Lcming Hall, Il dormitory for
young men, completed this fall.
The best and cheapest accommo-
da,ions for ladies to be found in
any school in the state. Tuition
only $1,000 a year.
In addition to classical, Literary
Mathematical, Historical and
Scientific College courses, the
school gives the most thorough
preparation for teaching. Also
thoroughly equipped departments
of Manual Training, Cooking,
Sewing, Elementary Agriculture,
Music and Drawing. Fine library
fine laboratories, halls for literary
societies and Christian Associa-
tions, and gymnasium. Normal
Diploma a life certificate.
For further Information or cata-
Iogue address w. $. DearmoBi.
President, Cape Girardeau, Mis-
souri,.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06
st. Louis, HilIsboro and Southern,

A revived interest in the above
named railroad was aroused here
On the 23l inst, by the arrival
here of II. W. Bowen of St. Louis
with credentials to show that he
was commissioned, as an expert,
to 90 over the proposed route of
the road and make report to the
tockholders on the advisabiIity Of
building an electric railroad. From
what we have heard, ii Now looks
pretty sure that the construction
Of the road will soon be begun.
The road will eventually be con
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06

phases of our corrupt ward poll
tics. Figures about drink are al
ways more impressive than elo-
quence. The attitude of insurance
companies speaks more strongly
than any sermon or Grafton. The
opinion of employers is the best
comment on what drinking does
for labor. As yet we know little
Of poverty as it is known abroad,
with actual starvation, Iimitless
filth, and all the degeneracy due
to crowded and indecent living.
AS this sort of poverty becomes
more known to US, drink, unless it
decreases, will gradually seem
more of the horrible menace that
it appears in England. d.-CoiIiel's $
Magazine.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06
$l.OO Per Annurn.

President Roosevelt looms up
the biggest of all interested in tie
Portsmouth peace negotiations.
The big corn crop this year Is
another indication that providence
and the Republican party work in
harmony.
With big crops and a protective
tariff the country may look with
eomplacency upon the antics of
tariff modifiers.
j. p. Morgan and other big
fnanciers have been comforting on
a big Russian loan. We took no
part in this conference.
Not only does the full dinner
pail remain brimming, but the bank
accounts of the Industrious work
ing people are becoming p'cthoIic.
While Mr.. Bryan is making his
tour of the world he might take g
hook around tor a double monetary
standard. It's becoming exceed
ingly rare these days.
The fellows who are agitating a
reduction of the tariff duties are at
the same time agitating the ques-
tion of bringing wages down 10
the dollar day basis again.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06
Fourth Annual Horse Fair.

There will be horse fair Potosi under the auspices
of the Potosi Driving Club which hundred dollars
cash will be given premiums for the best display of horses
and mules of various casses 1t be hoped that
farmers will take interest the fair and do all in their
power make it success. 1t designed as money
making scheme and originated for the sole purpose of
forwarding the stock interests of the county 1t intended
this occasion organize Old Settlers Association to
every year thereafter The oldest resident present will
be awarded silver cup. All contestants for the cup will be
expected lister their names date and place of BIRTH
The date Of the fair will be September 2d. We bespeak
full attendance Everybody should Particulars
premiums and her connected with it will appear
later.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06
SOMETHING GOOD.

This paper can render no greater service
10 its many readers than to ac1uaint them
with really meritorious medicine. Re Go
Tonic Laxative Syrup. advertised in these
colums is harmless substitute TOR Castor
Oil Paregoric and other dangerous sooth-
ing drops. and it is said to be the most re-
liable and pleasant medicine in use for tho
auckland certain cure for Constipation
and Flatulency. 1t contains no opium
morphine or other narcotic or supplying
drugs For children it aids nature in di-
gesting and assimilating the food and in
sures healthy, natural sleep. Re-Go Ton
ic Laxative Syrup is a certain cure for ali
{ stomach troubles. 2sc. soc and sr.oc
bottles Sold by +. X. Teasdale, Pc
;osi. and Or. J. L. Eaton. Belgrade.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06

Our free trade friends are taken
up with their mental halIucina
tion that the standpattcrs on The
tariff are in deep waters. The lat
ter look at the undiminishirg in
dustrial activity of the country
and smile.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06

According to an agreement
reached the other day at Chicago
by the freight traffic officials of
western railroads there are TO he
no moro rebates to favored ship
pers. But railroad agreements
are rarely iron-clad.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06

Russia is better ut blufing than
she is at fighting. When one reads
the utterances of the Russian peace
commissioners one would think the
Gar had the .Japs suing FOR peace
and was debating the terms.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06

We are hearing a good deal
about sumptuary Legislation these
days, what are sumptuary Iawss
1t is the curtailment by society Of
the privileges Of the individual
which he has learned to abuse. No
man who is living Us he should j.
complaining If 'snm!luary laws. "
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06

After keeping itself immune
from yellow fever for 50 many
years the present epidemic Of that
disease in the South is discredit
able to that section. 1t should
serve there is a warning that eter
nal vigilence is the price of i'm
munity from this disease.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06

Tho Salmon bank failure at
Clinton, Mo-, recently looks moro
like bank robbery under the de-
velopment of the operations of
those in charge of the banks af
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-06

With the continuous improve
ment in the schools and teachers of
this county Republican maioritics
grow apace. Democratic princi-
Piles cannot prevail against intel
lectual progress.