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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-02-03
UNLOADING

BY large number of the American
people, the recent recommendation of
Postmaster General Hitchcock that the
Government take over the telegraph sys-
tenn of the United States and operate it
IN connection with the postal service
VIII doubtless be regarded with more
scepticism than suggestions emanating
from that official usually are.
Mr.. Hitchcocks previous recommended
ton in favor of the postal savings bank
and the parcels post struck a popular
chord, because in other progressive coun-
tries they have proved highly efficient
governmental agencies and involved the
acquisition at public expense of no vest
ed interests in the hands of private in
dividuals. Among those who are famil-
lar with the economy Of the government
Telegraph in England, France, Germany
and other European nations, the plan
to institute telegraph service in CO.
operation with the post Office, will like
wise be approved, unless the price de-
manded by it's owners for the existing
lines, which it is proposed that Uncle
Sam shall take over, is too high.
Any attempt to unload these properties
on the people at their present watered
capital alton Is certain to be resented
and just as certain to be defeated. or
the $225,0OO,000 for which they are at
present capitalized more than sixty per
cent represents pure hydrogen.
On this subject 1t Will be recalled for
mer Postmaster General John Wanama-
ker in one of his official reports to Con-
gress advocating the Introduction of
telegraph service for fast mail, declared
that the Western Union lines, then capt.
tall ed for $85,O00OO0 could be duplicated
for $35,0O0,000. The difference was water
injected into the system by Jay Gould
and his successors, who following his ex-
ample, added immensely to the Indebted
ness of the company through new stock
issues for which the corporation got lit
tie or no quid pro quo. In addition to
enriching those in control Of the tele-
graph interests these successive infla-
lions of capital have in recent years
proven big asset to those interests by
enabling them to resist the demands Of
commercial bodies thr oughOut the coun-
try for reduction Of rates. The con-
tention Of the companies that it's charges
were necessary to pay dividends on its
watered stock, much of which after its
issue passed into the hands of innocent
purchasers, has effectually barred any
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-02-03
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

On Tuesday las. an accident occurred,
on the Delaware Railroad, between Will
'aington and New Castle. A deaf and
dumb man was walking on the track, and
the engineer being unable-as generally
happens to this unfortunate class of in
dividuals-to make him aware of his
danger, was struck by the cars and bad
ly injured. The unfortunate man was a
resident Of Philadelphia.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-02-03
A NEW COACH MANDATORY.

John " Reardon has purchased from
Messrs. Johnson and Elder, the grounds
now occupied by the smith shop of How
ard Titus, and the dwelling occupied by
Mr.. William Giles in this town. Mr..
Reardon intends to remove these build
jngs and erec, in their stead, coach
and other shops necessary to the manu-
facture of carriages. This will be quite
an Improvement and we hope Mr.. Rear
don will receive the support from our
people, which he deserves.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-02-03
HEARING BEFORE JUSTICE ToRBERI

On Friday last, E. Wesley Janney, De-
putty Sheriff, made a raid on a negro
rendezvous on Back street, and cap
tured five ''colored gemen," who had a
hearing before Justice Torbert. Three
were released on giving satisfactory evil
depce of their having visible means of
support. Two others, Jake Raisin and
Jim Wilson, will be sold under the vag
rant law, on Tuesday, the 1lth of Feb
ruary.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-02-03

presidential election DIT hand, this is not
propitious time for fattening the pock-
ct books of High Finance"
The Credit Mobilier coup killed more
than one aspiring statesman and 1t is not
likely that any of our modern solons
will hazard similar experience by spon-
soring the benefcent assimilation of the
telegraph trust" at its own figures.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-02-03
The Trials OF A Traveller

Il am travelling salesman" writes
E. E. Youngs, e. Berkshire, VT, "and
was often troubled with constipation and
Indigestion till l began to use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, which, have found an
excellent remedy" For all stomach,
liver or kidney troubles they are un-
equaled. Only 25c at all Druggists.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-02-03

Lester German, of Aberdeen in a cham
pionship trap shooting contest at Pine
hursr, N. c., last Wednesday, led the pro-
fess.onals with 1876 breaks and straight
run of 105
Mr.. Frank Simmons and Miss Grace
Ellis, both Of Prospect, upper Hartford,
were married on January Is, at the home
of the bride, by Rev. Thomas Wheeler.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-02-03
HORSE STOLEN.

A small dark bay mare was stolen from
the premises of John A. Aspril, near St.
Georges, Del, on the night of the 22d ult.
John Wesley Pierce, bright mulatto, is
suspected as the thief.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-02-03
KILLED BY CARS.

soldier, belonging to a company of
Recruits, fell from the cars on Tuesday
last at North East, and was instantly
killed, his head being severed entirely
from his body.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-02-03
MARRIED.

Appleton McKee-on January 21st, by
Rev. ]. S. Cook, John Appleton, Esq, of
New Castle county, Del, and Mrs T. r.
Mckee, Of Bohemia Manor.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-02-03
DIED.

Layton-In Smyrna, Del, at the resi-
dence of her niece, after an illness of
! ga hours, of apoplexy of the lungs,
Mrs. Deborah Layton, motherin-la of
Isaac Register, OF this town, in the 74th
year of her age.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-02-03
COURT COMMENCES.

On Monday week, 10th inst, the Febru-
AIRY term of Court commences. 1t is
thought that this term of Court will be
very brief one.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-02-03
THE BEST COUNTY CLERK IN MD

The Chief Clerk in the Comptroller's
office, Annapolis, pronounces the papers
and accounts issuing from the Commits
sioners' Office in Cecil county, far super
ioI, in clerical execution to those from
bny other part of the State.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-02-03
ELEVENTH REGIMENT OF REGULARS

This Eleventh Regiment of Regulars,
now stationed at Perryville, have been
ordered to Washington to join the Bril-
gade of General Sykes, which is composed
entirely of Regulars. We understand
that the Fifth Maryland Regiment, Col
Schley, will take their place.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-02-03
A MONTH OF STORMS AND CLOUDS.

ed yesterday, can boast of but five clear
days. There were several partly clear
days, but only five which wee clear
throughout.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1912-02-03
Grril. gnGoip
FIFTY YEARS AGO
ELKToN, FEBRUARY l, 1862.
THE MARKETS.

Red wheat, s1.2S; white do, $13S; corn,
old, so; do, new, so; oats, .S6.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-12
PRAISES PRESCOTT ROAD
 BUILDERS
Says" Knockers Should Not be Heeded By
 The Public
(From Saturdsy's Daiiy)

President Norris of the Arizona Good Roads association, isl in re- ceipt of letter from James A. John son of Williams which is of interest at this time concerning the roads in the scenic section of Northern Ari- zona. Mir Johnson says:
 "Mr Lockett. James Kennedy and myself left the party at Ash Fork this morning and came to Williams. We found the new worked road be- tween the two towns dandy. 1 would judge il took us about an hour to make the run on the easy grade. There Is great deal of knocking about the road and you can say for Coconino and the peo. pie who may have occasion to use the road. that 1t is good and can be driven from Prescott to Williams in five or six hours with case and pleas. ure. The road to Flagstaff will be good in few days and 1t is always good from there to the Canyon. I want to compliment you people on the good road from Prescott to Ash Fork as l made a banner run over t. l really wanted to go back over the road to Prescott and will some day"
 This shows due appreciation of the work done by the people who are taking an interest in road mat tcrs and IS an indicator of what in- terest the road movement is ere ating
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-12
AMERICAN GIRL
 HOME FROM MEXICO
Trom Fridays Daily.)

Miss Lima Eldrcd, until recently teacher in a private school near the City of Mexico. returned a few days ago, and has gone to Kirkland Val. ley to visit with her sister, Mrs Charles Rigdon for several weeks She gives thrilling account of the insurrection, and with many other Americans in that country. needed the advice of President Taft and left at the earliest opportunity.
 She reports that fighting was go ing on within forty miles of the city she resided in. and that many of the American teachers refused to leave with her and others. Miss Eldred has had the unique experience of being marooned in that country un. der two revolutions. and is pleased to be on her native heath again.
 She has been rendered a position this fall at Cananea, and ~ill prob ably accept, the place being near the boundary line and where there IS but little probability of being bottled up for several months be- fore the first train passes by, She received a welcome from many friends in this city on her safe re- turn home.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-12
Summer on the Coast.

Summer on the Coast.
 Miss Fannie Thomas, assis,ar, 1. the kindergarten of the Lincoln o,S lie school, left yesterday for ,h. coast, to spend her vacation with h.. mother and other relatives. FraternL Mission.
 Mrs. f. C.. Brecht left last ni,,, for Winslow and Flagstaff to v;,s the chapters of the Order of n. Eastern Star. of which she is n' Grand Matron in the state.
 Business Visitos. J. NJ. Cook. the miner and s,o.l raiser of Black Hills, was in IA. city yesterday on business, and ., ports that country as lively at s., eral places in mining operations For the Summer. J. M. McMiehael, of Hugo, Otl, has arrived in the city and will ., main ofrthe summer for the ben.s, of his health He is favorablv in pressed with the climate and ,h. country.
 Leaves for East. F. NJ. Murphy left last nigh, io, New York City on an import,n, business trip affecting some of hi, interests in the state and will b, away for about a month. He will also attend the national republican convention in Chicago. Comes for Summer. Mrs J. l.. Gibson. wife of the cal. tleman in the western part of ,h, county, who is in the city with her daughter for medical attention, will remain for the summer. and h,, taken apartments at the Coneres, House.
 Pioneer Cisitor. Judge A. J. McPhce. the Sage of Black Canyon" and a sterling Democrat of the Jefersonian type, Is in the city on business, closing up negotiations for the sale of hi, mining claims in that district He is pioneer resident. and is wei. eomed 10 the city by many friends. Pleased With Prescott. w. NJ. Martin, of Hayden, arrived in the city yesterday and will re. main for the summer to enjoy ,h, best climate in the state. This is his second season. and he states that there is no disputing the fact that Prescott is "The Place to Live" es. pecially during the summer months.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-12

Photographic adviccs from Tucson last night brought the sad news oi the death of John II Bchan. which took place yesterday m that city. after a long illness due to gcnecal debility. The deceased was among the best known oi pionecc residents of Arizona, and made Prescott his first home in the carly 70s He was elected a sheriff ol this county in 1874. and made criminal record that placed him in the front rank of officers of the Southwest
 When Mir l.ehan first came Co this section he carried the U. S. mail on horseback between Camp Apache and Prescott, and his ex- pcrienocS were thrilling ,n passing through the then Indian country. when he had many narrow escapes from losing his life. He was daring as an officer. and ,n many instances made remarkable long distance trips on horseback after fugitivcs. invari- ably returning with the man wanted.
 On the creation of Cochisc county m the sos he was honorcd by the governor as being appointed sheriff, which delicate position he admir- ably filled Later he was appointed
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-12
LADIES LEAVE FOR THE NATIONAL
 CAPITAL
(From Satsrdsy's Daily)

Mrs. LeRoy Anderson left yester- day for Washington. D. C.. where she will spend the summer with her parents, Major and Mrs. II. D. Thomson. U. s. Army. and formerly stationed al Whipplc Barracks She was accompanied by Miss Winni. freda Gale. instructor of music in the public schools of this city. who is returning to that city to spend her vacation. Miss Gales popularity was feelingly expressed at the depot by scores of her pupils being pres cnt to extend an affcctiona,e fare we'll This capable instructor has been retained and will returr when the fall term convcncs.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-12
VISITING MINER

w. C. Hanson was in the city yes terday from the camp of the Bunker Hill mines, and stated that develop mcnt was going ahead in an cncr getic manner and under favorable conditions. The orc being opened was occasioning considerable com ment among miners. and the indica- tions warran, the outlay of capital necessary to conduct the large ex- ploita,ion decided upon He is opti- mistic over the future of the under taking
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-12
ON DRY FARMING ON
 A VISIT
Prof. M'Omie Will Make Test of Supplemental
 Irrigation
(prou sAt~sd.y's DsAly)

Prof A. Monteith MeOmic in charge of the dry farming expert ments throughout Arizona. under di- rection of the University of Arizona. arrived in Prescott yesterday. He eontcmplatcs inaugurating expert ments in supplemental irrigation on a number of small plats on the Prescott Dry Farm. using different quantities of water The object of these experiments is to determine relative values in the use of the flood waters. conserved by dry farm. ing methods.
 Prof. MeOmie says that there arc many areas in the dry farming dis ,riets of Yavapai county where flood waters can thus be utilized at minimum cost When supplemented with the natural precipitation. profit able crops can easily be assured.
 After an inspection trip to the Snowflake Experimental Dry Farm in Navajo county. Prof. McOmic will return Co Prescott to give hi, course of lectures in connection with the Chau,auqua Assembly He will leave for Tucson after the expert. mcnts contemplated on the farm here are started
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-12
JOHN II. BEHAN IS
 CLAIMED BY DEATH
Noted Pioneer Officer and Criminal Catcher, We'll Known All Over
 State of Arizona.
(From Ssturdsy's DaAly.)

superintendent of the territorial prison a, Yuma. making splendid record.
 For several years he was identified with the treasury department in i'm por,ant work along the boundary line of Mexico. and a few years ago had large street work contracts in Fl Paso. when his name was again mentioned for sheriff of that sec ton. but which he failed to secure m the Democratic convention.
 Mir Bchan was generous and gentle in manner but with nerve of steel in any official position. His life in early days was attended by priya,ions and danger. few fl any in this peaceful era of security apprc- ciatc
 His splendid physique was under mined with the inevitable as the re- srlt His death will be mourned in pioneer circles especially. enjoying as he did good name as citizen and a, friend He was aged 6S years. and was born in Missouri He was protegc of the late Senator Elkins of West Virginia. the latter bringing him to New Mexico shortly after the Civil war ended
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-12
ACTIVE MINING FIELD

Louis LaBarr. operating mines in Copper Basin district. near the Com mereial camp. was in the city yes terday after supplies. and states that the big showing of the latter Is at tracting many miners as we'll as in- vestors The district was more act i've than ever before known and sev- eral properties were creating much comment by the good showing made.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-12
HUGH CAMPBELL
 SMASHES LOT OF RECORDS
(Nosa FstaAy's Daiiy.)

All auto records heretofore made from Phoenix to Prescott were smashed yesterday. when Hugh F.. Campbell in his Cadillac car pulled into the city and alightcd in front of the St. Michael. negotiating the trip in exactly s hours. 7 minutes. IS seconds. He started from Hotel Adams and the time of his leaving was telephoned to this city.
 Mir. Campbell drove the car from start to finish. and stated last night that |: worked to perfection. taking the Yarnell hill. the sand washes, the Copper Basin mountain and other steep grades with an ease and grace that was commcndable. On the long trip but one stop was made, at Wiekenburg. to replenish the water supply, which required abou, ten minutes. He states that he can take the car over the same route again in less than eight hours. and with the roads in better condition can beat the railroad time.
 Mir Campbell is returning to his home in Flagstaff for the summer and IS accompanied by his wife and daughter, Miss Lucia Campbell. and l. Chrisman, a guest The journey to Flagstaff will be resumed this morning, He was warmly congratu lated by many friends yesterday on his achievement as a driver.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-12
CIty News
 ....In Brief


 SFrAs ThursAAys Dsisy) From the Farm.
 J A. Harris, farmer of the sinks of Walnut Creek. was in the city yesterday on business. Visiting Family.
 J. K. Beatson. the Santa Maria oattleman, is in the city for a few days visiting with his family Visiting Relatives.
 Mrs. Duff Dickson, of Seligman. wife of the we'll known rangeman is in the city for few days visit. Brief visitor.
 James IT. Hart of Iron Springs. spent the day in the city yesterday. returning to the resort on the even ing train.
 Returns Home.
 Mrs. Benjamin Robinson returned to her home in Kirkland Valley yes terday. after q pleasant visit of sev erai weeks with relatives and friends. Prom the Mines.
 T C. Hill. mining man of Thumb Butte district. was in the city yester- day from his camp. and reports more development going on than in many years.
 Realty Deal.
 George A. Carter has sold to Hattie A. Dart. lots and in Moeller addition to the city, the deed being filed for record yesterday for a nominal consideration. Farming Visitor.
 John Morris. farmer of Skull Val ley. was in the city yesterday on business. and reports that community as prosperous with the biggest crops assured ever known. Big Fruit Yield.
 W. l.. Roberts. the Fair Oaks fruit grower. was in the city yesterday and stated that the biggest yield ever known in all lines of fruit. and particularly the apple. IS assured this season
 Visiting Banker.
 w. r.. Mccullough. vice president oi the First National Bank of Pom eroy. Ia. arrived in the city yester day. accompanying his son who will remain for the summer. the latter being in poor health.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-12
Letters From the People
From Saturdav's DsiIy)
Prescott. Aril.. June ,. l0ll

'N''tAAs fhNss JN'A - 'P'-s
 notice m this morning, Journal Miner that the legislative assembly at Phoenix has passed hill as an amendment to the state constitution. forever prohibiting the sale of school lands in Arizona"
 Al first sight the impression given Is that this is an innocent bill pro viding for the support of the public schools in the distant future at the expense of the present tax paying burdened people Bu, to person of suspicious temperament. it would appear that there is colored ind- yidual lurking in the woodpile. At the present time. under the laws in force, the boards of supervisors of inc several counties have the power school lands at q nominal figure. The present renter, desire to con tlnue in possession indefinitely, re newing their leases after their pres cni terms expire. which would be for a lifetime unless another amend ment to the constitution was made permitting the sale to take place. Now, these school lands are located m each surveyed township and cover Sections 10 and 56. and embrace GO acres each. or in the aggregate i28O acres. When either of these sec ,ions or any part thereof was found to be occupied at the time of survey by bona-hde settlers. such section sor any part thereof was exempt from the school land laws. and other sec 'tions or parts of sections were given m lieu thereof by the government. Now, many of these sections have been found in the. rich agricultural valleys of Salt River. Peoples. Big Chino, Verde. Williamson. Lone some, and other places in the state. and where possible. whole sections have been taken over by ono party on q lease who pays no tax what ever on the land value. while his ad- joining neighbors. who own their land, are paying on from $1s to Si0O per acre. lt would he far better, in my opinion. were these lands sold to actual settlers for homes. who ny m crease of population aud apprecia- ton of values in land with improve. ments made thereon, will add sub stantally to make taxabie property of ihe various counties of the state.
 lt is to be hoped. if his hill has the endorsement of the senate. and becomes part of the constitution, that change may be made in the manner of leasing school lands. and when present leases expire. notice be given by advertising and inviting proposals for releasing the same with a proviso that where the lands are located in the timbcrcd country, Gas many do in the counties of Yav- apai Coconino, Navajo and Apache) that no timber whatever shall be removed therefrom
 W, N. KELLY
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-12
(ytsn He1Ay's Dsi1y.) Visiting Friends.

Mir. and Mrs. Ernest Chiiders, of Huron. arc in the city for few days on business and to visit with friends. Mining Visitor.
 Fred K. Little. a mining man of the McCabc country. is in the city for few days on business. and is at Brinkneyer's hotel Valley Visitors.
 Mrs Henry Ritter and Mrs. IT. T. Jennings, of Thompson Valley. arc in the city for few days visiting with relatives and friends. Visiting FriendA
 Mrs. J II. Dillon. one of the bes, known of pioneer residents Is in the city for a few days from Williamson Valley. visiting with friends Student Returns.
 Miss Clara Augustine. who has been a student at the Tempt Normal school. returned yesterday and leave today for her home at Humboldt Visiting Relatives.
 Miss Fannie Hicks of St. Paul, Minn., arrived in the city Tuesday and left yesterday for Humboldt to visi, with relatives for several weeks. Leaves for East.
 The many friends in the city of Miss Abbic TayIor will Inc interested to learn that she left for Chicago yesterday to spend the summer with friends.
 Comes for Health.
 Henry Coggle, of San Francisco, suffering from asthma. is a recent ar- rival in the city and will remain for the summer. In few days resi-. denee states he has materially i'm proved. and is elated over the eli. mate and the country.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-12
SUMMER VISITORS
 ARE BEGINNING TO ARRIVE
(SusU .. Euosss woII)

MT and Mrs. George Dillard and Mir and Mrs. Frank Carper were arrivals in the city yesterday from Columbia Mrs, billiard and Mrs. Carper will remain for the summer, while their husbands return today to the camp of the Columbia Con 'o''da,ed Mining company, Mir. Dill iard being the general manager and Mr. Carpcr. the secretary and treas nrer. This undertaking Is assuming much prominence and the mill is running steadily and satisfactorily. The old Farley group Is being oper- ated by this syndicate. with other adjoining interests. The visitors re- port the warmcset weather known in many years. the thermometer reg. ,stcring li7 degrees on Tuesday.