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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-07-20


The interest taken in the spelling
school in the Iowa county is great,
Waterloo, the capital of the county in
which the contests are held, and place
of about rs, 900 people, entertained the
contestantants with as much pomp and
splendor as was shown the delegates to
state political convention last year,
The daily newspapers and the business
houses awarded prizes. The event was
held in the largest auditorium in the
town; the room was dfaped with the ma
tional colors and music was furnished
by brass band. A lawyer and mem
Der of the state Legislature pronounced
the words, and the program was wit
messed by bankers, business and profess
sional men, teachers and preachers, and
people in all occupations.
That Iowa school superintendent has
the right idea. To learn to spell, the
old rule-''spell, spell, spell"-is the
best. Aside it's advantage along educa-
tional lines, it revives memories of a
pleasant past and furnishes social en-
joyment for any community, no matter
its size or the age and occupation of ths
people.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-07-20
Old Spelling School is Reviving

The old "spellin skule," like our
fathers and mothers attended when the
log school house was the institution of
learning is being revived by county
superintendent in Iowa, and SO much
interest is being taken in the movement
that there is promise of the lost art of
spelling being revived. The old idea in
regard to teaching spelling was to
'spell, spell, SPELL" The spelling
school was the best means to produce
good spoilers, and through them the
student became familiar with many of
the words in common use But the old
spelling school gave way to the ortho-
graphy, with rules to spell any word no
difference if the scholar had never heard
the word before. The photography was
brought to light at time the world
was adopting short cuts to attain re
suits, so the new system to spell was
put in use. 1t furnished a market for
another text book, but the new system s
many rules and numerous exceptions
proved stumbling blocks to the speller.
The result is that at the present time
the graduates from schools and colleges
who take examinations to become
teachers get lower markings in spelling
than in any other study.
To overcome the lack of proficiency
in spelling the Iowa superintendent, who
by the way is an old newspaper man
has started in all the schools of the
county an old time spelling school, will
honors to be awarded to the one who
spells the most words. Two of the
best spoilers in the school take part il
contest in which all the schools in thu
township are represented, and the sue
cessful ones in the township contes
take part in contest at the count,
seat, in which all the townships in tn
county are represented. With tn
opening Of the new school year in Sep
TENDER adjoining counties will start tn
spelling school, and later inter-count.
spelling contests will be held. Tn
movement is taking SO well there
promise it will be adopted by all tn
counties in the state, and result in on
great spelling Contest in the state cap
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-07-20
The National Forests.

liz 1VdttOudA AOA$oto>
'erhe Use of the National Forests"
publication just printed by the depart
ment of agriculture, is brief, clear
manual for public information as to the
forest policy of the national govern
ment.
1t is too true as the short preface to
the public says, that 'many people do
not know what national forests are.
Others may have heard much about
them, but have no idea of their true
purpose and use.' 1t is the object of
this publication to explain just what the
national forests mean, what they are
for, and how to use them.
In the first place, it is explained how
the forests are created and how their
boundaries are drawn. Next, their d.
rect use and value are shown from the
point of view of the homeseeker, the
prospector and miner, the user of timber,
the user of range, the user of water,
and other users Of forest resources.
Third, it is shown how the forests are
intended for use, for the production of
disable products, and for the establish
ment and maintenance of homes; how
on all of them the timber is protected
from fire, the water flow is kept steady,
the forage on the range is Increased and
guarded from abuse; and how, in addi-
ton, they serve as great public play
grounds and as breeding places and
refugees for game. Finally, the man.
agement of the national forests is de-
scribed
Here it is that the great usefulness
of the forests is brought out most
clearly and strikingly; for the forests
are managed by the people in their owl
interests, and every means is used tx
meet the desires and wants of all fores
users half way by dealing with them il
the main directly on the ground and il
all cases with the utmost practicable
dispatch and freedom from red tape.
In word, the special interest of thi
manual lies in it's showing that tn
forest policy of the government, both il
principle and in practice, is for the bene
fit of the ordinary man, for the benefi
of every citizen equally. There is sti
tendency to think of the national for
ests as preserve" closed to use, an
to leave the public lands exposed to un
regulated individual exploitation
Where these misapprehensions sti
) prevail 1.-THE Use of the National For
ests" will go far to correct them.
The book is written by Mr.. Frederic
E. Olmstead, whose intimate knowledg
of conditions in the west and the polio
under which the national forests ar
managed especially fits him to deal wit
the subject
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-07-20

1t is but short time ago alarming
reports We're sent out from Kansas that
new tangled bug was destroying the
wheat crop and the world would have to
look elsewhere for food to replenish its
bread basket. Now from Kansas comes
cry for help to harvest the bumper
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-07-20

crop. There are so many politicians in
Kansas that the average citizen there
is always expecting something dreadful
is going to happen.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-07-20

To~the acknowledged expert who has
visited the Elk mining district and found
nothing" there: Just watch us grow.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-07-20

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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-07-20

A Weekly Journal Devoted to the Inter
ests Of the Elk City, Red River,
Orogrande. Newsome, Dixie and
Buffalo Hump Mining Camps.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-07-20
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Williams news., 1907-01-05
CARD CLUB ENTERTAINED

The members of the Friday Afternoon Card Club were the delighted recipients of elegantly engraved cards, requesting theiI presence at luncheon, Dec. 2Sth, with Mrs. w. F. Dermont.
 The weather king had exhausted his good humor by Friday and sent steady downpour of rain through ut the entire day. But nothing within at "The Pines" suggested the gloom without. A we'll gowned bright and cheerful hostess received her guests amidst flowers ano foliage. warmth and comfort.
 Covers were laid for twelve. Tn, Christmas colors, red and green were evidenced in both table ano house decorations.
 In the center of the round ta5l. was a piece of Renaissance lace upon which was placed table. mirror, refecting a cut glass vase filled with red carnations. The place-cards repeated the flower ir hand painting, and were also giver to each guest as souvenir.
 After a delicious luncheon course lasting from one to three o'clock few games of whist were pla yed Mrs. Joe Johnston winning tht first prize, hand-painted Chins chop plate, and Mrs. Stockton the second prize, similar dish Punch was then served, afte which, with many pleasant wishes for the charming hostess, the ladie took their carriages for home, pro nouncing this the most fascinatin, afternoon of the season.
 Those seated were Madams Der mont, Teeple, Barney, Johnston Jakle, Kennedy, Maddock, May field, Melick. Salzman, Stockton and Rounseville.
Williams news., 1907-01-05
"MY WIPES FAMILY"

"My Wife's Family" a three act musical farce comedy, and a merry conglomeration of nonsensical fun, music ard dances, scored decided and f1attering hit at the opera house last Saturday night.
 The play was meritorious pro duction in every way, containing all the elements of a farcica comedy, bursting with ludicrous situations, possessing a diologue that was full of wit. music that was tasteful to the ear, scenes that were picturesque to the eye and jokes that had merit to them, the entire comedy moved with such rapidity that it's humor tickled one from start to finish.
 The plot was the essence of com plexity, and in this respect, was more than adequate. It hinges on the efforts of Jack Gay, a young married man, to get rid of his mother in law and the rest of his relatives by marriage, who have thrown themselves upon his hos pifalitv, and by carrying tales to his wife, succeed in keeping him in constant hot water In sheer desperation he enlists the services of bosom friend. Doc Knott, a mana bout-town, to help him out of his troubles. This he does, not however without causing no end of complications from which arise innumerable laugha ble and absurd situations.
 The costumes worn by the ladies of the company are dreams of the modiste's art, and were a delight to the femine eye in the audience. This laugha ble performance has met with universal endorsement of the press and public wherever it has been presented. calling forth the highest praise for it's consistency of story, bright comedy lines, com plicated humorus situations and catchy musical numbers. Manager Joe Johnston is to he congratulated upon his success in making en- agreements with such highly enter taining shows.
Williams news., 1907-01-05
A HARD KICKER

One of the most amusing incidents we ever heard of occurred here during the middle of the week.
 On Wednesday night Detective Patterson, of the Santa Fe service, noticed suspicious character ioitering around some box cars standing in the local yards, and taking the man into custody h.. proceeded towards the jail with hlm. On his way there he dis covered that the man he had arrested was young vagrant who has been hanging around town for some time living off the interest of the money that the charita ble pub
 lie gave him, and who is dope tiend" and victim of oathesome disease, and deciding to scare him in the hope that he would leave town, instead of locking him up. as he would only be d worthless charge upon the county. the officer told him that he had left the key to the jail at home, and for him to walt at the prison door until he had procured it and returned.
 Leaving the cuIprit standing in front of the '2x4," Patterson walked up the street and fingered on the corner for a while and then returned to where he had left the fellow to see if he had "sa be" enough to ke his escape. Upon arriving at the lookup the detective was very much surprised to find that the man had kicked one of the panels out of the outside door, had entered the place and was sleeping peacefully.
 The officer at once notified City Marshal Kennedy, who unlocked the door of the steel cage and re- moved the man within who was left reclining on his humble little cot, to doze off the effects of his dope.
 We have often heard of men kicking and breaking out of jail. but this is the first case on record of one kicking into jail instead of making break for liberty.
Williams news., 1907-01-05
NEW YEARS BALL

S'lute yer pardners! Let her go!
 Balance all and do SC do! Swing yer girl an' run away!
 Right an left an gents sashay! Gents to right an' swing or cheat!
 On to the next gal an repeat! Back to partners, do sr- do!
 All join hands an off ye gol Gents s'lute yer little sweets!
 Hitch an promenade to seats!
 One of the most enjoyable social events of the season was the New Years ball given under the auspices of Pine Temple. No. 1, Rathbon- Sisters, at the opera house last Monday evening.
 The crowd that was present at this delightful ball was, undoubted- ly, one of the largest that ever attended dance in Williams.
 At the appointed hour for the first waltz to begin, couple after couple were in readiness. and with a graceful carriage and heads erect, they waited, with ecstacy. for the sweet strains of music from the orchestra to start the happy evenings affair.
 As was anticipated by every participant in this dance. nothing but enjoyment prevailed during the entire evening. Every face was radiant with happiness. A heart surging with joyfulness was reflected on every feature, which lasted until time for the final dance approached-then many deeT sigh of regret that this sweet bliss could not last forever was heard.
 A very refreshing lunch was served in 1907 by the Sisters. who are to be congratulated upon theil success, as this New Years ball wa: the very essence of social entertain ,nent, and proved to be far beyond the expectations of those who attended.
Williams news., 1907-01-05
[o1une 15
E FOOD LAW IN EFFECT

Washington. Dec. 31.-No more we to have the red circus kpade or the bright cherries in fseductive cocktail. Green is to become a thing of the nd saWdust will be missing the breakfast foods.
 lto the pure all things are
 but unto them that art B, is nothing pure."
 timing tomorrow all things food and drink line are to be providing the new pure food hich is to go into effect on day accomplishes the ends by those who framed it.. ance will not be tolerated as Excuse for violating the new If there is any manufacturer aler throughout the length readth of the land who is not jar with it's provisions it is he fault of the government. eeks the agricultural depart has been busy mailing the pgulations to those interested new law.
 he main provisions of the law been discussed so much since measure was enacted last spring E to have become generally ELliar to the public. The regu- 2 ms as to adulteration affect all ss and medicines as we'll as food cles.
 factories will be required to be at all times for inspection 8 must not in any way ms Bent the products to which ire attached. Artificial color latter in food and drink will gely done away with.
 government Is preparing for fictest enforcement of the law al inspectors will be kep, buying samples in the open et to be tested and analysed nly way the retail dealer can 10 escape the penalty of the
 to be able to show that the facturer or wholesale mer-
 gave him a guaranty tha, rticles conformed with the tions. Then it will up to the
 acturer or wholesale mer. to explain.
Williams news., 1907-01-05
Hibben Returns Home

5. Hibhen, of Flagstaff, was
 ng hands this week with old
 in Williams. He said ht
 urchased another ranch, and
 he has a fine water propo-
 as we'll as a good belt of
 r, potato and grain land. The
 paid was $3,5OO. Mir. Hibben
 through Prescott Wednesday way home to Flagstaff, hay
 cen in Utah since the middle Ivember. purchasing sheep. In
 terview with a Journal Miner
 ter. Mir. Hibben had this 10
 sf have quit politics for
 MT. Hibben said, "and sha II ote my time in future to the k industry 1 will feel greatly l eyed after I turn my office over :, my successor tomorrow, and l ndidly state, from my years of X xperience in office, that 1 believe at a man is a fool to devote his he to public life, if he wants to ,ake money. I was as anxious as ny candidate on the ticket to get , ted, but since the people ex- ssed a wish that 1 should retire , m office for a while, 1 have seen ,e error of my ways from a busi Is and money-making point of (w and have resolved to attend Melv to my own personal affairs e future. Yes, l got knocked e perch and l am gl1d of it," included.
Williams news., 1907-01-05

Frank Bentley, who accepted a position in large store at Kingmar about three weeks ago, had only been there a week when he was ta ken seriously ill and sent home. We are sorry to say that he is still a very sick man.
 MT. Esau Lamb arrived from Phoenix last Monday night. Mir. La amb informed us that as soon as the weather permits he would build an addition to his house, which will probably prol"ng his stay here for two months or longer.
 B. F. Sweetwood, who went out to his dam last week to make some repairs. returned to the city Tues day. He will return and finish the work as soon as the weather will permit. Ask Ben what he thought of our glorious climate while driving in Tuesday.
 Louis Stearns, chief of the culinary department of Ed Wolfe's survey camp, was in the city dur ing the week. "Louie" is well known in Williams, having been "chief cook and bottle washer" of the engineers camp while the rout. for the Grand Canyon road was being surveyed
 Martin Buggeln. wife and two daughters, Misses Diletta and Edna after a few days visit in Williams. departed for their home in Los Angeles last Saturday. MT. Buggeln said there was a difference-a slight difference-be between the weather here and southern California However, they all seemed to enjoy our glorious climate while here.
 MT. and Mrs. w. w. Bass left last Monday for Phoenix. Mrs. Bass will spend the winter in the capital city, and MT. Bass will con tinue his journey east. stopping in Washington and New York. where he expects to complete negotiations for the formation of a stock com pany which will begin work on his very promising asbestos claims in the Grand Canyon.
 Hon. R. H. Cameron, chairma n of the board of supervisors, came in from his home at the Canyon Sunday and went on through to the county seat the same evening to attend a meeting of the board Although MT. Cameron is still a member of the board, he will devote his time hereafter principally to his large mining interests over around Truxton, Mohave county
 Dan J. Donohue, who is now connected with the Powell bridge gang, stopped over in the city ! Monday between trains to see his old friends and transact business He informed us that they had finished putting in the new turn table at Seligman and would start at once putting in a new pair of scales at Gallup. similar to those lately finished in the Santa Fe yards here Dan also said that nc work would be done on the new round house here until spring as they are afraid of rains and frnsts which prevents the cement from setting properly.
Williams news., 1907-01-05

D invite the attention oe the |c to the Buster Brown adver- ents of the Big Store" Mir Salzman is one of our most |essive and wide awake mer-
 and believes in using up to- methods in advertising-some- catchy and attractive that Ereate sales.
Williams news., 1907-01-05
Nunnber 29

A Douglas, Ariz., dispatch of January 1st. to the Phoenix Re- publican says: "A man was killed here last night by Ranger Kiddrr. The remains are at the under takers, unidentified. The coroner's' jury rendered a verdict, neither attaching hla me nor. exonerating the ranger" Some day this man Kidder will meet the wrong man, and then there will be another story to tell.
 John Mullen, who has. for the past several months, been clerking in Joe Johnston's store. departed for Los Angeles last Tuesday, During his stay in Williams lsaks made many warm friends and although they knew of his intended departure they regretted io see him leave. We are informed that he will return in the spring You will be Gas welcome as the flowers in May" Jack, me boy.
 Kingman, Ariz.. Jan. 2-(Special to Phoenix Republican,. Judge w. G. Blakely, the republican candidate for the legislative coun- cil, was elected at the special election today over kean St. Charles, the democratic candidate, by majority of sixty. The cleo ton was held to 1.-the vacancy created by the death short time ago of P. F. Collins, the ca ndidate. elect on the democratic ticket at the regular election.
 Dr. c. D. Jeffries, a we'll known physician of Atlanta. Ga., has decided to locate in Williams. and will be associated with Dr. Melick. Dr. Jeffries is leader in the medical profession, and although he enjoyed very lucrative practice in another part of the territory, he believes in the great future of Williams, which induced 1 him to come here. The ductors office is at the Grand Canyon Drug store.
 There only remains few days over month in which gambling games in the city can be run. January 31 will see the last day of gambling in Phoenix, and on February all games will he closed. Gambling licenses are paid quarter ly, in advance, and the last quarter was due on November 1. and paid. The licenses expire January 3l and with the expiration of the. licenses, gambling in this city will then be- come thing of the past.-EnteI- prise.
 Elmer c. Langin, who was elected justice of the peace of Will Hams precinct. filed his oath of office with City Attorney K N. Sleeves last Tuesday. We hope Judge Langlin will deal out un- prejudiced justice to all evil doers, that he will render the law abiding citizens of Williams as efficient and faithful services as his predecessor, Judge Crawford. has, and that we can, at the end of his term of administration. say to him. as we now say to Judge Crawford: |: Judge, you have done we'll. We thank you in the name of Will Hams"
Williams news., 1907-01-05
SOME LOCAL ITEMS

UOdI q Ol SupeTNlSOTS.
 Margie, the 13 year old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. H. A. Hicks, is very sick with stomach trouble.
 During the water famine, we advise our readers to eat snow, as we have found it to be a very good substitute.
 Mir. and Mrs. F. R. Ferguson entertained number of the young folks with a taffy pulling Wednes- day evening.
 The minutes of the board of supervisors will appear in our next issue, having come to hand too late for this issue.
 The Daughters of Rebekah gave a banquet at the Odd Fellows hall last Wednesday night. Quite a number attended.
 Assistant Manager McManee, of the Holmes Supply Co. of Los Angeles, passed through Thursday on his way west.
 ". w. Goode was taken to the hospital Thursday, quite sick with la grippe. Mir. Goode is assistant filer at the saw mill.
 Attorney X. N. Sleeves, who has been ill with a very severe attack of erisipelas. has almost recovered. and will be at his office again in a few days.
 John Hill, of Albuquerque, ar rived here the first part of the week to fill the vacancy at Jos Johnston's z store caused by the resignation of John Mullen.
 Mir. and Mrs. Stacey B. Hibben came down from Flagstaff Thurs day for few days visit with the parents of the latter. Mir. and Mrs A. H. Harrell.
 Word has reached Williams that Chas Carey. who is living in San Francisco, was recently hurt by falling from a building. His in juries are not serious.
 Miss Alice Carlson. who has been visiting her parents in this city during the holidays, returned to her studies at the Southern Arizona Normal, at Tempe, on Tuesday.
 The installation of the newly elected officers of the Knights pf i Phythias was held at the I o. O. F hall Thursday night. After the ceremonies light lunch was served
 The name of the Phoenix Enter prise has been changed to Arizona Democrat. It's a mighty good paper-one of the best in Arizona mo matter what they may name 1t.
 A wreck occurred at Crozier Canyon last Wednesday, resulting in the derailment of four baggage cars belonging to passenger train No s, which were thrown into the ditch. No one was injured.
 Miss Myrtle Patterson, after spending the holidays with her parents here and visiting old friends. returned last "Wednesday to the Southern Arizona Normal at Tempe, to resume her studies.
 w. D. Wilson and family, who left here for Prescott severa months ago. have returned and will again make Williams their home. Mir. Wilson having accepted d position with the lumber com- pany.
 Passenger train No. left the track near Arey yesterday morn ing and was thrown into the ditch beside the road bed. So far as We are able to learn. no one was hurt. This is the third wreck to occur this week.
 A we'll known gambler named Sparks, employed at the Yelling ton saloon in Prescott. shot and