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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-28

vanced very rapidly. as they are not
held back TO keep with a class. 1t Is
not as IL they were in the usual type
of isolated country school. Rather the
advantages of the small school and those
of the more modern large schools are
combined at Woodmere.
Every year the children are given a
Christmas tree at the schoolhouse. This
is made a gala affair, as they are so far
from any town that their Christmas holi-
day would not be very festive If 1t
were not for this celebration. An ever
green tree from the schoolhouse hill is
placed on the platform in the little school
house, and is made beautiful with decora-
tions. All the people of the neighbor-
hood, the pupils parents and younger
brothers and sisters are invited. An
appropriate Christmas programme is rem
dered, and the giving of the Christmas
presents follows. Each child receives
several presents and bag of fresh
fruits. raisins, figs. nuts and candy
A happy combination of capable
teacher, loyal patrons and adequate fa.
cilities have made of Woodmere an en-
tirely successful small country school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-28
A Dream Sandwich,

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The late Edward Norris the Chicago
meat packer. was worth over s50,000.0oo
and contributed every year to charity as
much money as he spent upon his home.
Mr.. Morris, like most charitable souls.
had host of anecdotes that threw a
quantity pathetic light on poverty. Thus,
at Christmas dinner In Chicago, Mr.
Morris once said.
Every eater OF Christmas dinner
should think of the little urchin who
stood In front of a rich mans basement
Kitchen, inhaling rapturously the rich
odor of roast turkey that gushed forth
from the open window. and muttering
over and over to himself:
" Gee, l wish had slice O. bread to
go with that there SMELL ;"
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against the wall. About it, between the
windows, are shelves for books, curios,
flowers and other things.
The little school has had the same
teacher since it was opened two and a
half years ago. She is Miss Mary Hill
yer Sparks, and she was just out of
college when she went there. She has
become a member of the family and
is devoted to the little daughter of
the house and to her other pupils. She
seems to be particurly well suited to
this place as private school teacher.
She carried to the school natural spon-
taneity and gladness together with SUI
perior training. She Is a gifted musi-
clan and is equally proficient in do
mestic arts.
So it was that Woodmere, in the lit
tie new schoolhouse with the little new
teacher, began with every promise of
success. The course of study was mod
eled after that of the county's pub
lie schools and this has been augment
ed by physical training, music, draw
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On either side of this walk are beds
of old-fashioned garden flowers and a
row of mimosa trees has been planted.
Close by the schoolhouse porch is a
small plot reserved. for fine bulbs. This
was beautiful last spring with. hya-
cinths narcissi and jonquils. Later they
were replaced by flowers that bloomed
through the summer
The children find space for games
around the house and under the pines
and oks that cover the hill. They are
fortunate in having the opportunity for
individual teaching which Woodmere Of
fers them. It's individuality is one of its
charms. The group is so small that
there is no need for the class teaching
made necessary in the larger schools.
Every child can have personal instru-
ton. On the other hand they are taught
to work and play together in good hnmor,
to live happily and to live in harmony
with those with whom they are asso-
ciated. Some of the children have ad-
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ing, manual arts, agriculture, and ma
ture study. The practical work done in
connection with the last two studies
centers around the plants grown in the
school yard. On the south side of the
building is hotbed where flower and
vegetable seed are planted. This bed
is by IL feet with heavy poplar
boards forming the sides and ends.
These are ID inches above the ground.
Narrow drains separate the hotbed into
four compartments. Heavy canvas
stretched on wooden frames protects
the plants from the cold and can be
put into place, or removed in a few
minutes. In the early spring sweet
peas. nasturtiums, lettuce, cabbage,
radishes and tomatoes are planted; and
when they are transplanted SUMMER
flowers take their place, making the
spot bright with periwinkle, heliotrops
and geraniums.
A broad walk extends up the hill
side from the road to the shoolhouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-28

imagined. 1t is not, howere, a life of
idleness The rich of Europe, as class,
are not idle. OF course. there are some
who do absolutely nothing. There is the
same class among the poor. They are
called gentlemen of. the road.
In America. we have an idle rich class.
They wander about the face of the globe
wondering what to do with themselves.
Most men cannot be idle and live. That
sounds strange. It is true. 1t is a law
Of nature. Ii a man past 30 leads an
idle life, the probability is that he will
live to be 81 years old. II he leads a
harmonious and sufficiently occupied life.
he will live to be 66. This is the expert
ence of life insurance companies which
make a speciality of old age annuities
The figures tell the story, Idleness is
harder on the vital organs of mankind
than work. To be idle is to die
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-28

but during the present term the children
from adjoining farms were included. This
increased the enrolment to about y
pupils.
The schoolhouse is on hill, and is
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-11-12
MARRIAGE MART IS
 LOCATED IN CELLAR

NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-The coun- try's marriage center, as we'll as Cupid's busiest market place, has been located in a prosaic basement office of New Works city hall. Every country and every language was rep resented among the hundred and more daily who here had their TO- mances bound. sealed and sane toned during the past year.
 The records show that a total of 3S,999 licenses were issued to Man hattanites and Bronxites at the city hall in 1912. the total for the greater city being 56,493. The present year is showing a substantial increase. High and low, rich and poor, all appear to be alike as they enter Cupid's tribunal-becoming shy, diff dent and self-consciOus.
 And likewise, regardless of social station or pecuniary state, all are treated alike, going through the same formalities and paying the same one dollar fee for their start on the road to happiness-cheap at the price. even though not guaran- teed as to permanency.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-11-12
TO PUT STOP TO
 THE GIVING OF BONUSES

EDMONTON. Alta, Nov. G. Hon. Charles Stewart. minister of municipal affairs. announces that of- ficial notification has been given 70 ali organized cities in the province of Alberta that the government pur- poses to amend all charters, to pre- vent cities from granting bonuses or any other aid to corporations, industries or manufacturers. The proposed amendment provides that no city may exempt such corpora tions from taxation, nor subscribe stock or guarantee the interest on bonds or debentures. This will place towns and villages and rural municipalities on an equality with cities, and the effect will be to termi- nate a practice that has resulted in much contention and strife and cost ly litigation. The action Is in accord with the expression of the Union of Alberta Municipalities, which, at a recent convention, passed reso- lutions condemning bonusing of Lil kinds. The legislature will enact the law at the present session.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-11-12

lower down and pulled the trigger. It fell and to his surprise its com panion, about twenty feet above. and on a turn in the trail, also went down on all fours.
 Reaching the first one, the bullet hole was seen in the neck. The iugular vein had been evidently severed. as it was bleeding profusely and unable to move. not having tray eled over fifty feet from where it was shot. Going up the trail he noticed the ground stained with blood and in a distance not over two hundred yards. the other buck was found dead with bullet through its heart.
 Heyser gives his version of the affair as duo to the two animals being al the proper angle to receive the bullet from his low elevation about two hundred yards distan. and for the reason that the wound received by the nearest one was 2 flesh one. the bullet passing through its neck without being disturbed. Ii lodged then in the side of the upper buck and the two were killed out. right from the single shot. Heyser brings in a string of coy ote and wildcat pelts for their boun ty. and is to enter the field of tho stockmen's pool for lion and vol for the remainder of the winter.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-11-12
TALKS ON MAoNY
 SUBJECTS TO REPORTER
(From Sundays Daily.l

The following. taken from the Kansas City Journal oi recent date. will be read with interest by resi- dents of this city:
 F. NJ. Murphy. q well known mining and railroad man of Arizona, was at the Union depot last night on the way East. Asked about busi- ness in the Southwest. he said con- ditions generally were quite satis- factory. though nothing like what they would be if some way could be found 10 get those controlling the finances of the country to take more hopeful view of the future and loosen up" little.
 "'Business energy must be fed and exercised properly if it is to be healthy and accomplish things worth while said Mr. Murphy.
 Discussing currency bills under consideration, Mir. Murphy said he preferred not to venture an opinion until he had sized up the situation in New York beyond saying he thought the government could be trusted.
 'Mr. Murphy was asked what he thought of the Mexican situation He said he thought the carbuncll that had been so long developing was about ready to be treated.
 Whether nature will be allowed to take its course much longer or a surgical operation performed vii have to be determined soon, said Mir. Murphy. If the latter, President Wilson will doubtless see that ; good job is done and the patient restored to healthy condition ai soon as possible.
 "'The case is a severe one. It .it too bad some satisfactory way coul, not have been found to bring 1t tC head sooner. The political systen of the republic of Mexico. as it i and has been for some years. is SC thoroughly charged with virus tha nothing short of well thought ou and heroic treatment will suffice 1 If the United States as surgeon !. called in, it is to be hoped the pa tient will survive and promptly re cover. The job will be short ont and no other outside help will bt required. There Is no disguising tn, fact that the patient cannot stanC the treatment it is getting mucl ! longer
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-11-12
ONION CROP IS IN
 DANGER OF RUIN

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.-Lovers of the onion became alarmed when fine department of agricul- ture announced that the tylenchus devastatrix had invaded the United States and the future of the onion industry was in jeopardy. The in vader with the imposing name also is known as the onion eel-worm. Hitherto 1t has confined its opera tions to Europe, Africa and Aus tralia. but now it has made its appearance in this country.
 It seems impervious to chemical remedies that have been tried for its eradication. and the eggs of the in sect, the experts declare. will sur vive two years of complete dry ness. The pest attacks all floral and vegetable bulbs and is regard ed as highly dangerous
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-11-12

flock of humanity, glad to get back to native soil and the Mile High climate
 + was q remarkable represepta- ton which this city sent to Phoenix. A Prescottonian who returned yes terday declared that one couldn't comment of a favorable nature was heard for the northern fair ir every nook and corner oi Phoenix among the visitors.
 Of course, it would be folly to compare the two entertainment pro grams. Tn Prescott, the entertain ment program scarcely reached the four figures. At Phoenix S6O,OOJ ill purses and prizes was handed out. But 1t is the consensus of opinion among many Prescottonians who attended both fairs that the entertainment program offered here was a great success if not greater than the one produced at Phoenix.
 As a whole the State fair scored splendid success. but one ob- iectionable point being raised by many in attendance The dusty state of the track and the inconveni- ence it caused the spectators has become a subject of much comment
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-11-12
ARGUE JOHN UJAcK CASE.
(From Sundays Daiiy.)

Counsel for both sides in the case of John Ujack vs. the Consoli dated Mining and Smelling Com pany argued before the supreme court at Phoenix Friday The case, which is a test of the Workmen's Compulsory Compensation act, is being watched with keen interest throughout the State.
 Counsel for the defense. Anderson and Lamson. maintain that they are only held liable for damages IS provided by law and are appealing the case upon this contention. Ujack sued for a lump sum of S5O,OOO and received a verdict of S8,OOO by a local jury. He was injured while employed by the company. Clark and Tascher represent the plaintiff. The decision will probably be handed down within the next 30 days.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-11-12
BIDS ASKED TO
 BUILD STATE HIGHWAY
CFrom Thur days DailyD

Nl'Itflu llUl -tldl N ltdllE.|
 Official advices yesterday from the State Engineers office in Phoenix, authorized the Board of Supervisors of this county to advertise for sealed proposals for building the Cherry creek highway on the section set aside for a distance of four and four tenths miles. The date for opening the bids was set for December Is, next, at l2 o'clock.
 The plans and specifications can be inspected at the supervisors of- fee in this city and the maximum grade is to be not over six per cent. This road improvement is to be paid for out of State funds allotted, and due this county. and in the ag- gregate reach to over S34.0O0. When completed Cherry creek will official ly be designated as on the main State highway north and south, and as q gateway to the Verde valley Clarkdale and Jerome should prove a very popular route for business or pleasure.
 The passing of the notorious Cher " creek hill is one of the pleasing features of the road work to Dc performed immediately.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-11-12
UTILIZE CREEK
 WASTES FOR SPRINKLING
(From Saturdays DailyD

(FrOm Saturday Dally)
 That the Granite Creek water sys- tenn and we'll will not be resorted to for Prescott's household water supply Is now an assured fact, prac- tically every member of the city council concurring in the public sentiment against such a procedure. The members of the council have thoroughly investigated the statement that the Granite Creek water was not entirely pure and they have come to the conclusion that Pres cottonians do not favor the restora- ton of the old well even with small doubt as to the purity of it's contents, existing.
 The Granite Creek water system was utilized for the city's needs until about nine years ago when the Del Rio pipe was laid. Since then the city has been afforded wa ter which for purity cannot be ex- celled throughout the State. But good things usually cost more and it is an established fact that the Del Rio water costs the city just five times as much as did the prod uct via the old system.
 | It was the desire to economize which prompted the city fathers to- ward discussing the possibilities of again returning to the old system. But records were dug up, 1t was pointed out that the government did not approve of the Granite Creek water for Fort Whipple. other arguments were advanced and the council finally dropped the propo- sition to some degree.
 However. a plan is now being worked out which will enable the city to utilize the Granite Creek waters with some degree of benefit. financially and otherwise. It iS proposed to use Granite Creek wa ter for sprinkling the streets as well as flushing the sewers.
 It is estimated that about 1000, GOO gallons are used every month of the summer for sprinkling the streets The total cost is approxi- mately 800 a month. The cost would be about $20 a month were the Granite Creek waters accepted for the purpose, thus entailing net saving to the city in this direc- ton of about $500 annually.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-11-12
STILL YOUNG AT 95 YEARS
(From Sundays Daily)


 Associated with the purchase made few days ago by Ed Block of this city of the White Spar group of six patented mines in Hassayam- pa district. quite an interesting fea- ture of the deal was learned yester- day wherein the owner, B. C.. Bed low of St. Louis figures in some what of an unusual manner and out of the ordinary in a business deal ing.
 The seller has reached the ripe age of 95 years, and stated in a let ter to Mir. Block he was about ready to retire from an active business life, hence he wished to close up the sale, and give some one else a chance to deive for the hidden riches. Mir. Bedlow was a resident of this city about ten years ago, when he made the purchase of the White Spar holdings, stating at the time, II would be a nestegg when he grew old and inactive. This disposition being so keenly manifested by a man at the age of about S5 years in the full enjoyment of his mental and physical faculties. is d remark able condition to say the least.
 At the time of acquiring this group Mir. Bedlow had considerable work performed. and suspended op- erations that his business affairs in the East might receive his undi- vided attention. He is wealthy and states the little side issue should be turned over to one who has more time and Mir Block being on the ground is conversant with what character of work Is necessary. The seller regrets that his business and not his physical ability, compelled him to let go of the White Spar, and he wishes the younger owner success. having a strong faith in fu ture development rewarding any one who is at the helm.
 Mir Block stated yesterday that the group is attractive for its lead and silver values and in a short time he will establish a camp 10 begin production. The old workings are extensive and over l50 tons of ore are on the dump that will pay handsomely for shipping to the smelter. The property is one mile west of the holdings of the Block Mines Company.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-11-12
ELABORATE PLANS FOR THE PUBLIC
 HEALTH DAY
(From Sundays Daily.)

Public Health day" in Prescott on November 2l will, from all ac- counts, prove of more elaborate nature than was first assumed. Co., operating with the originators of the idea. a local committee headed by Mayor William H. Timerhoff Is completing a set of plans which will put Prescott on record as Ia voring the undertaking.
 Twelve cities of the State will be visited by the health institute which comes from the University of Ari- zona. and is arranged with the CO., operation of the Arizona and Ameri- can Medical Association. The day set aside for Prescott is November 2l and the educators in health prin- ciples will spend the entire day here.
 The speakers who will comprise the local list are Professor J. ?. Simonds of the University of Texas, who will lecture upon the subject, Germs, Friendly and Otherwise; Professor E. R. Hoag of the Univer- sity of California, upon the subject, "Child Index of Health" and Pro lessor Meserve, State chemist and bacteriologist The latter will lee ture upon the topic, Some Phases of Pure Food" Another speaker or two may be added
 In the morning the public schools will be visited and the 600 or more pupils of Prescott given an oppor- tunity to derive the benefits of the undertaking. In the afternoon the speakers will lecture before the Monday Club and in the evening there will be public meeting. Ef- forts are being made to procure the Elks' theatre for the last named pro gram. Stereopticon slides will ac- company the lectures.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-11-12
HAPPY HUNTERS.

B. B. Dolly, sales manager of Ruffner's garage and D. J. Evans master mechanic of the Consolidated smelters at Humboldt. reached the city yesterday from the Seligman range with a fine our-pronged buck deer. Evans returned home later m the day and stated he would enter tain his many friends today by serv- ing a vension roast baked to a fine finish, a la the reverberatory furnace at the big plant. Dolly is dishing out the meat via the Studebaker route to many acquaintances. Both hunters are chuckling over bringing down their first vension.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-11-12
LIKE AWAKENING
 OLD RIP VAN TWINKLE.

EDMONTON, Alta, Nov. 5.-John C. Knott, an employe of the Hud- sons Bay Trading Company who has. been stationed in the north country on the fringe of the Arctic circle the last 2S years, has come to Ed monton to visit friends of his boy hood days and get into touch, as he puts it, with modern commercial and industrial methods.
 Edmonton, now a city of 10000 population, had less than 50 when Knott came through here from the east in 1878 Where large herds of buffalo broke the trails in those days he found paved streets and boulevards, lined with substantial business houses and pretty homes. The Red river OK cart and dog teams have given way to high pow CT touring cars, spanking teams and electrically propelled street cars of the latest models, and the Saskatche- wan river. formerly forded or crossed by rope ferry, is now spanned by structures of steel, con crete and stone The pioneer from the silent north reports that the fur catch this year will reach the S2,OO0OO0 mark
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-11-12
PRESCOTT SCORED HEART
 ILY IN ATTENDANCE
(From Sundays Daily)

(From sundays Daily)
 walk ten paces without encountering either his next door neighbor or fel- low townsman. The Adams hotel was simply thronged with Prescott onians and many of the local peo- pie encountered the time of their lives trying to find hostelry accom- modations.
 This showing practically eliminates all doubt regarding the future re- lationship of the Northern Arizona fair and the State fair. It Is a con ceded fact that as a result of the local fair which preceded the State fair by about a week, not only were many of the exhibit departments greatly improved but the attend ance figures increased. The local fair appeared to stimulate those who attended it with a desire for more entertainment of a like na- ture.
 There is no doubt now but that the State and Northern Arizona fairs will become leading institutions of the Southwest in the future Much
 Prescott's advance guard who swooped down on Phoenix last week commenced to return with yesterday mornings early train. The afternoon train brought in another
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-11-12
BIG LAND DEAL
 IS NOW CLOSED
(From Sundays Daily0

The closing up of the big land deal between Charles W. Carter and the Hayes Cattle Company for sev- eral hundred acres in Peoples valley, took place yesterday when a deed was filed for record.
 In a former transaction NIT. Car ter disposed of all his range interests to this firm in which a cash payment of about S10,000 was made. With the deed given by Carter there was also a mortgage executed by the Hayes syndicate in the sum of $44,0O0, GOV ering certain lands designated in the deal. The life of this obligation is given at six years, with a rate of interest per annum of eight per cenJ, interest to be paid annually. For sometime the Hayes people have been in possession of the large holdings and now practically control that desirable region for stock rais- ing and farming.
 In addition to the Carter deal, they also purchased over one year ago other like interests. involving in the neighborhood Of a quarter of a mil lion dollars disbursed since they en- tered this field. J. \. Hayes is the president of the company and his signature is affixed to the document ] recnrded NesterdaN