Arizona weekly citizen., 1893-11-18

CENTER POINT, Ark, Nov. 10.-Miller Davis was hanged this morning for murder near Chapel hill in October, 1892, of Sheriff Dollarhide, who had wounded one of Davis's brothers while resisting arrest.
 STOCKTON, Cal Nov. 1O.-A 4:3O this morning tire was discovered in the Ruhl brick build ng occupied by stores and saloon. It originated in the kitchen of the Grotto restaurant. All except the liquor firms were pretty well insured.
 CHICAGO, Nov. 1O.-The will of the late Carter Fl. Harrison was filed in probate court. It bequeaths property valued at S95 900, to be divided between his four children after two years. Among other minor bsquests he gives Sl0 0OO for a permanent investment for charity, to be decided on by the executors.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 10.-The steamer Seneca, from Havana, brought Captain Hoffman and fifty-six survivors of the steamer Alexandria, already reported in these dispatches as burned at sea off Matanzas.
 Five of the shIp's crew and six color ed stevedors were lost, some by beng blown overheard by the explosion below decks, which set the fire and part through swampipg of one of boats in which the crew sougt safety when 1t be- came evident the vessels could not be saved.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 10-The state de- partment received Q dispatch from Min ister Thompson at Rio Jsneiro saying that he received circular from Admiral Mello, ipsuigent leader, asking United States to recognize his rights as a bel igereDt. Thompson asked instruc- tons.
 After conference with the president by Gresham, Thompson was instructed to say to Mello that in the opinion of this government he had not established either a political or military organiza- tion which entitled him to recognition. adding that the position of United States n le matter is that of impartial observst ol.
 DEMING, N. M., Nov. 9-The conven- ton met at 10:30 a. m., and was called to order by Chairman Romero. Re- ports of the committee on rules and order of business was presented and read by the secretary.
 Judge Fall, the first speaker, rs gretted the fact of our yet being residents of a territory. He spoke of the recognized right of all states to control the prop critics within its boundaries and ex- pressed the belief that very little can be done by New Mexico to prevent division by Colorado owing to it's riparian rights. No international nor state issue could in any way protect the rights of any of the lower valley residents.
 Governor Prince asked that he be excused from addressing the convsn- ton, he having to leave the city upon the noon train. Thereupon M. A. Downing of Santa Fe, was introduced to the convention. MT. Downing spoke at length, comparing ths Rio Grande and Mississippi rivers, stating that their conditions were almost identical. He suggested that commit tee be appointed by the International Irrigation congress of New Mexico, Texas, Colorado and Mexico to hold a joint session and prepare resolutions to be pr, sented to the congress for &C., tion.
 Theo. B. Comstock of Tucson, Arizona then presented an address as represent ing the southwest.
 Ex-Governor Ross read supple msnt resolution, tha same being part of the report of the committee. Edward M. Boggs, of Arizona, tEen addressed the convention speaking earnestly and sdvisedly.
 Mir. Boggs was followed by Judge J. S. Emmery of Kansas. The judges address was one of the most pleasing delivered during the convention. Governor Ross was then introduced. He spoke pleasantly and with force, f4vorIng the control of the arid and ss-mi-arld lands by the stste. That tbe state have the lands surveyed, di- vided into irrigation districts, bonds Heated and the lands sold only to the actual setter for homes. He did not favor congressional appropriations.
 Upon the conclusion of the gover- nor's address Professor Selby, of this city, took the platform. He dilated upon the resources of the county sur rounding Deming and of the various irrigation enterprises of the country.
 Judge Boone then arose and moved tte adoption of the report of the com mittee. The motion was seconded and carried.
 Hon. s. M. Ashenfelter suggested that the convention conclude with the appointment of permanent executive committee.
 Upon a motion of Col. A. w. Harris. of Albuquerque, vote of thanks wa- extended the people of Deming for their elaborate entertainments and also to tho untiriug efforts of the officers at the convention which SO materially aide1 in making the con- vention a success. The following were then appoint ed as members of the per manent executive committee: For New MexIco, NJ. A. Downing, E. l. Stover and S. M. Ashenfelter. For lrizons, WIlliam F. Blaisdell of Yuma, Alex TrippAl of Phoenix and J. F. Fitzgerald of Solomonville. For Texas. Charles Lo guemare If Fl Paso, J. H. McLeary of San Antonio and J. H. Shseuwitz of Austin.
 There beIng no further business the convention adjourned sine die.