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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-02-06
PERSONAL MENTION.
OBITUARY.
Mas. JOSEPH SMALE.

Helena Durham, daughter of James Samuel and Eliza Ann Dun ham was born in -, England, May II, 1867, and died in Prescott, Arizona, Jan. 2S, 1895.
 She came to this country less than two years ago. arriving in New York Sept. Is, 1883. From thence she went to Vincennes, Ind, where she was married to Rev. Joseph Smale sept. 2l. 1898.
 Rev. Mir. Smale having received and accepted call to the pastorage oI the First Baptist church in Pres colt, Arizona, they soon came to this city. their future home. arriv- ing here Oct. 22.
 Sister Smale entered heartily into christian work, and made friends wherever she went. Hers was a gentle nature, ever cheerful and pleasant. Winter seemed to lay away it's sternness, and the clouds life in the presence of her smiles.
 The memory of her christian life and service in this city, and in her house is precious leg icy of life to those who remain. Her convictions of the superlative excellence of the religion of Jesus Christ. and the reality and power of christianity were deep, and fearlessly and loving ly she carried these convictions into effect.
 In conversing with her husband, she often spoke of sister and brother in the Old Country, and longed and prayed for their conversion.
 She was a consecrated woman, an affectionats wife, thoughtful of others to a fault, even when the sunbursts of the glory land were falling upon her pillow.
 Sister Smale attended church for the last time on the first Sunday of the new year., little thinking then. perhaps, that she would finish the year 1895 singing the praises of Him whom she loved, though unseen.
 Her last illness was brief; but her death was one of great triumph. Her last testimony being q am going home" Then bidding and mother goodbye, her beautiful spirit winged its flight in- to the great brightness beyond.
 We feel the poorer for losing this helpful, spiritual life from our midst, but her memory will ever be an inspiration to us.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-02-06
A CARD FRoM nR. COTTON.

A certain self-styled doctor of this place, but whose work in that profession brands him as an unmiti- gated quack, has sought, ever since
 my arrival here, to malign and defame my good reputation as a physician, by circulating infamous lies regarding me. This poor. eadaverous looking human is only prompted in his defamation of me through jealousy, and on account oG so many leaving whom he has here tofore gouged and distorted means from, and who afterwards secured the services of real physici ns. So far as l am personally concerned, l have made reputation in my pro fession as Q physician and surgeon before coming Co Prescott. In the town of Defiance, Iowa, l practiced for eight consecutive years, and at which place 1 enjoyed as successful and lucrative practice as any man in Western Iowa, leaving there only on account of lung trouble of myself and family. References there: The Bank of Defiance, Iowa, Asher Riley. cashier, or any other citizen. The places in which 1 have practiced since 1888 are Trinidad. Colo, and Cstskill, New Mexico, st which places, as to my extensive practice m medicine and gentlemanly con duct, 1 respectfully ask my friends to write to the cashiers of the First National Bank and Trinidad Savings Bank, Trinidad, Colo, gentlemen of unquestioned integrity, and ". H. Wilder, N. W. Bethum, McAlpine & Smith, and the English Lumber O., all owners of extensive mills at Catskill, New Mexico, and at which place I held the chief surgeonship for four years, only leaving and making Prescott our future home on account of the impaired health of Mrs. Cotton. and, am happy to say, her health is improved, my practice is excellent, and includes the best class of people in Prescott and vicinity: and, by the Grace of God, l we will live and die in Prescott. Allow me to say to my friends: I l do not wish to tire you with bio- sketch of my life. I write | the above in justice to myself. on l account of the many false reports | by this unmanly and | unprincipled fellow regarding me, such as have come to my ears, as Tor instance, shave you heard of | the killing at the Burke Hoteli Why, it is all over town" And | then our cadaverous looking friend, would smiles one of those sickly patronizing smoles, that would make , sick person have relapse. Oh shame on such cowardIy, unprin- ,ipled spirit Success will always VAN, AS IT IS DOING, from such an indeserving individual as this.
 DR. W. B. CoTroN.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-02-06
PERSONAL MENTION.
TUESDAYS Daily, Feb. ,.

FOR SALE - The furniture and fixtures of eleven rooms, including kitchen and dining room. Apply to c. R. MARTNDELL, Insurance and Real Estate Agent, Prescott,
 w. W. Vanderbilt and party of mining men from the East left this morning for the mining districts, on a visit of inspection, which may ter minate in some good sales of prop critics.
 4 big load of mining goods left today for the Del Pasco mlne in the Bradshaws. Work is still going on in that property and the pros poets are said to be better now than ever.
 Salt Rheum often appears in cold weather, attacking the palms of the hands and other parts of the body Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifier, cures salt rheum. Hoods Pills are the best after-dinner pills, assist digestion, cure headache. 25c.
 The columns of this paper seem to be favored still in a discussion of religious and anti-religious subjects. 4 proper solution of the questions involved should be submitted in a remedy known as "hiring a hall" The poor printer is the only sufferer as usual, as the proceeds from these articles are very light in increased sales of the paper.
 Mir. Boulden has a stereoptican exhibition in operation every night on Montezuma street. The subject which he makes a speciality of is that of the war, photographs being shown that give to the view many scenes on beth sides taken from life as it prevailed in those dark days. The exhibition is very instructive and interesting, every picture shown being taken from scenes on many battlefelds.
 The city council last evening held meeting and received bids on various matters. The successful ones were: Burke & Hickey, meals, 17 cents each; Alb. Mefford, cleaning streets, SS5 per month; Courier, printing, S34S per year. Councilmen Andrews and Smith were appointed a committee to wait upon the A. O. U. W. in this city, looking to the entertainment of the Grand Lodge, which will soon visit Prescott.
 Messrs. Belcher, Cordiner. and Smith, who were foftunate in securing some choice land on the Verde reservation opening, to-day shipped a big stock of blows, hoes and other farming implements to the Verde. They have also formed a joint stock company, and secured a good working force in tilling the soil. Geo. Mahan agreeing to do
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-02-06
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. J. c. Martin and daughter Irene, left for Phenix to-day.
 Mrs. c. D. Reppy left this morn ing for Phenix to join her husband.
 John Lawler is back in town again from general tour i Pacific coast places of interest.
 Ole June May. a clever steno- grapher from Chicago, has joined the 5. F. P. & r. corps at the depot.
 Dennis Burke is back again from Phenix. He pictures the capital city as lively and thrifty place.
 Frank E.. Tracy, of the iTaverly's. arrived yesterday to perfect ar engagements for the appearance of bis minstrel troupe.
 I. c. Stout, mining man from St. Paul, arrived to-day for a visit to this section. He comes, 1t Is said to make purchases in this section.
 Col Jack Hayerly, the famous minstrel, arrived to-day to fill an engagement with his troupe. Mir. Haverly travels somewhat exten- sivtly but stops occasionally long enough to invest in mines, being interested at the present time in several Colorado properties. He has been very successful, also, in securing good mines, and it may be well to introduce him to our re- sources in this line in the hope that he Wiil help to push along the boom that is surely coming.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-02-06

away across the water. and husband and mother were the only relatives present, they were not the only mourners, for the whole church mourned.
 Her Sunday school class of little girls sat near the casket. and when opportunity afforded took a fearful goodbye of their much loved teacher. The husband tearfully and rever- ently placed on the sliding glass lid of the casket, together with a bunch of the lilies of the valley a piece of paper on which had been written these words: ''I thank my God upon every remembrance of you The members of the church placed upon the casket boquet of everlasting flowers with the words: "We give thanks to God always for remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father"
 A large portion of the congraga- ton followed to the grave, which they found kind friends had entirely covered withsevergreen and flowers, hiding from view the gloom of the graves interior. 4 few passages of scripture were read, a hymn sung. benedlction pronounced, and all returned to their homes feeling that all who slaan in .1asus wifi God bring with him.
 Out from the silent chamber of our suffering sister has gone that still small voice which caused Elijah to cover his faith with his mantle and say, "Surely God is here" that silent but all powerful spirit which alone can conquer the world, and she ''being dead yet speaketh."
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-02-06
CLOSE CALL.
TAe .'Burke" Falls Into Che Fire Coll
 umn and Has a Narrow Escape.

TAc Burke Falls Into the Fire Col
 umn and Has Narrow Escape.
 ''I am mighty lucky that I'm not working on the street this morning" said Nj. J Hickey, and Take some thing with me" exclaimed Dennis
 Burke, were the salutations to greet early visitors this morning as they entered the door Of the Burke" It was all due to little blaze that was discovered about 3 this morning in cue of the basement rooms of the hotel, where no one ever sleeps or where a stove is not in existence There was fire there, however, and the cause,Of 1t is now set down under the euphonious origin of Rats The discovery was made by Joe McAvin, the agreeable night clerk of the institution, who blazing away with 8 plstol, brought the whole town to the scene. The fire was To- cated in the southwestern corner room of the basement, and when discovered was already burning through the floor of Harry Brisley's pharmacy. The Toughs got good stream of water on the flames, never theless. and outside of water dam age the loss will not be heavy. The fire as to its origin is set down to rats chewing on some matches that were in a trunk, which they had en- tered, igniting blankets and later reaching to the wood work on the partition. This is one of the theories, while another one ad- vanced is that in some of the cloth. ing there were matches deposited, which, becoming heated, causi,d spontaneous combustion, thereby starting the fire, which later rapidly developed into a small sized conha- grafton.
 The scenes which followed the first alarm of fire in the upper stories well, 1t simply beggars descrip- ton, Men, women and children rushed about indiscriminately with and without apparel, confusion Eeigned on the office floor, while everyone was directing the fremen and rendering no assistance what ever in the 'cause." The fire was put out, and as usual, our valiant did its usnally good work.
 The escape of this elegant struct- ure is a miraculous one. to say the l least, and had the fire not been dis 1 covered as soon as it was, the store 1 of MT. Brisley and its contents would have been a total loss. The | stock being of that character of l wares not adapted to withstand the violence and force of water turned | onto it.
 The proprietors of the Burke may well feel elated over their escape | aud though the fire may not be ac- credited to any lack of preeaution on thelr part, It goes to prove, how ever, that like the big Atlanta fire of a few years ago, combustible matter should be watched more dil- Igently than a fre-bug.
 A drummer from California, dur ing the excitement upstairs, was the last to leave the floor, and being | asked why he remained, simply l said "Oh, this is nothing; I've just come from the legislature at Phe- nix"
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-02-06
ABSOLUTELY PURE

The track to-day of the s. F. P
 X F., in now but twenty miles from ] Phenix. Cars commence TUT ming
 tomorrow to the Agua Fria, where
 stage connection iSs made from 1 Phenix.
 The Williams House, popular hostlery, today changed its mana | cement by F. [. Friant becoming the landlord of it. He is an ex- perinced host and the hotel can be guaranteed to rank irst-class in its service to the public.
 The good work done by the chain gang under the direction of J.. i Marshall Morgan. in various places around town, is a good argument that the work should be continued. The crossing at the intersection Of of Wills, Is a very handsome and substantial improvement to Cortez street, receving the praise of all who view it.
 A. T. Tayor, the representative of the San Francisco Chronicle, is here For the purpose of writing up the interests of Prescott and vicinity. He will call upon the business men next week and submit his proposi- ton and there will be no doubt the terms of the agreement which he will make being carried out to the letter.
 Charley Akers, of Prescott, Yava- pal couney's gifted and leading re- publican politician, Is in the city. He states that Prescott is just as anxious as Phenix to have the two cities linked by bands of steel, which will be shortly; and the jollifcation that will be had in celebrating the event will be enjoyed there, as we'll as here. It will be a union, or a blending, as it were, of the chilly north to the sunny south.-Phenix Gazette.
 Levi Bashford is in reciept of a late letter from Hon. R. c. Me Cormics, congressman elect from New York, Tn which this veteran of the Hassayampa again shows his hand in fidelity to Arizona, by saying that as a member of congress he hopes to render some service to western friends and this country generally. This is the right tone to come from "Our Dick" but such sentiments are not unexpected, as he Is noted as a stayer in any coun- try and has the friendship of all at bis end of the line to back him up Tn any work he undertakes.
 PERSONAL MENTION.
 Sheriff Cameron arrived last night from Phenix and left this morning for the 4. & P. railroad.
 Frank Emmal returned today rom Ais visit to San Francisco.
 Ed. Wagoner, of Walnut Grove, is paying our city a visit.
 Dr. J. Miller leaves tomorrow for l Phenix to attend a meeting of the l Arizona Medical association to be | leld there on February , and 6.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-02-06

work of "shuffling" hay. Jerome Hoover to Split alfalfa" Alex. Cord iner to keep" cases on the irriga- tion question, while Ben Goldwater will oversee all the work and break broncos in his leisure hours.
 PERSONAL MENTION.
 Miss Cora Forbes, of Yarnell, came in yesterday and will remain for some time in this city.
 R. NJ. Rogers, one of Verde's prominent citizens, was among those who was in town yesterday on land office business.
 Charley Coulson, who teaches school for a living on the Verde, was visitor to town yesterday and caught onto the land question by locating desirable tract.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-02-06
FRIDAYS Daily. Feb. 1.

Prof. L $. GImbie, q representa-. tive of the California Champagne Company, Is doing the town in the interest of the fine quality of wines he represents.
 Among the barlesques the Hayer- ly minstrels handles iu fiue shape is the Bill Travatore' features of their show. This is very highly spoken of in the line ofclever acting by many San Francisco papers.
 Chief Prince is realv to inaugu- rate new era in his line Of work in this city, by war on the hobos. All who come under that calling will have to move on or else stay and work for the city.
 Two trains a day are again nov ing on the railroad between Pres colt and Ash Fork. The road bed is again in good condition, several section gangs being employed along the route st various points.
 Arrivals from Phenix last night say the work Of construction on the new road is again being actirely pushed, and the nearer the end of the track gets to the capital city the greater is interest felt by the peo- pie there.
 Prescott Chapter No. 2. R. A. NJ. will hold a stated convocation Sat urday, Feb. 2, 1895, at o'clock p. m. Sojourniug companions are cor dialiy invited By order of the NJ. E. H. r. R. N. Fredericks, Sec'y.
 Ivanhoe Commandery No. 2, KIT. will hold a stated conclave, Friday, Feb. l, at 8 o'clock p. m. Pilgrim Sir Knights are courteously invited. By order of the E. C. R. x. Fred ericks. Saciy.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-02-06
MONDAYS Daily. Feb. 4.


 Undersheriff Dillon arrived last night with a prisoner. He (the prIsoner) is accused of some crime ranging between murder and petty larceny.
 Trouble is reported to day from Jerome Junction. where in general drunk among several men there, windows were smashed and d general disturbance felt. No arrests have been made.
 4 hop will be given as previously announced by the Commercial Club at the opera house, Tuesday evening, February 4th. Light refreshments will be served and good music is promised. It is hoped the members generally will assist by thei presene.
 Lenora, the two year old child of Mrs. Mary Harter, passed away yes terday. and this afternoon the little one was laid to rest. The affiiction which has visited this home is a particularly sad one, and carries with 1t the tenderest sympathy of all to the bereaved and dis .onsolate mother. Mrs. Harter is a very es- timable lady, and the beautiful floral tributes placed around her dead child gave even to the sombre scene of death, a feeling and beauti- ful token Tor her to cherish in the loss she must bear.
 The freight office at the depot was entered Saturday night, but nothing was disturbed. A sealed ear in the yards however was broken open and trunk taken from it, aud removed to platform, underneath which 1t was found. It is supposed that the Iobber took nothing also from this. The barn of John G. Campbell, across the way was also entered, and an ancient make of rifle and a few other trinkets taken. The robber, evidently, had his eye on that particular locality, and had 1t in for such as well.
 Ed Smith, the well known rail road boarding house man, died this morning at } o'clock. after an illness which covers a period of many months. With bis wife he came in yesterday for a visit, and late last night complained of not feeling well. Dr. Cotton was called for and prescribed for him. but when the medicine was taken to his room he was asleep, and it was decided by his wife not to arouse him. At five this morning Mrs. Smith went to his bedside, but life had ended. He probably died some time shortly after retiring in the early part of the night, the rigidity of his limbs indicating that life had been extinct for some time.
 A Whipple blue coat behind a bottle of booz, J. Marshal Morgan behind big 45, and Frank Emmal behind both of the above, gave a very exciting exhibition of speed Saturday evening along Cortez street. The soldier, il the absence of fire water and the means of buy iDg such, got very beligerent sud denly, and for once made break in the line of tactics not taught at the post, by advancing on a bottle of whisky in the Corner Drug Store that was surrounded by no protec- ton whatever. Mr. Emmal however got onto his act, and tried to get onto him also, but the soldier manuvered with that precision that an ordinary citizen is not familiar with, and gained the street. Mir. Morgan was there of course, and together they soon brought the thief into camp. In the chase, the officer
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-02-06
A GARD FROM MRS. Eo. SMITH

Since the death of my husband l understand that a certain physi- clan is circulating the report that Dr. W. B. Cotton administered med ieine to my late husband, previous to his death, and that mention derogatory to the above gentleman was being indulged in by this self same individual n connection with the death. For the benefit of the public, and also in justice to Dr. Cotton, l wish to say that 30 medi- cine of any kind whatsoever was given to my husband since his arri- val here, and that when Dr. Cot ton was called to my room in the hotel, my husband was dead. Dr. Cotton has been our family physi- elan, and is a gentleman in whom We have implicit confidence and faith as physician.
 Mas. ED. SMITH.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-02-06
The strike in Court.

BROOKLYN, Feb. 5.-Commissioner Morele decided to-day the hearing brought before him, in which the Street Car companies were accused of misusing U. $. mail signs during tLe strike. These signs were carried by the street cars affected to pre- vent interference in running ears without the authority of the gov. ernment The decision was in favor of the car companies.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-02-06
Funeral Services of Mrs. Joseph smale

Funeral Services of Mrs. Joseph smale.
 The funeral of the late Mrs. Rev. Joseph Smale was held at the First Baptist church, Thursday at 2 p. m. The church was beautifully decor
 ated with potted plants and flowers and crowded with sympatbizing friends. Rev. Mir. Davis, of tie Baptist church, of Phenix, Arizona, had charge of the services, and preached a very touching sermon. All the pastors in the city took part, the choir rendered appropriate music, everything showing the high esteem in which Sister Smale was held, both in her own church, and in the community at large. AL though brother and sister were far
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-02-06
SATURDAYS Daily, Feb. 7.

Attorneys Morrison and Johnston are back again in town, having been an attendance ou the supreme court.
 Hon. John s. Jones arrived vester- day from PheniX, on a brief respite from legislative duties, He went out to-day to his Chaparral Gulch bonauzas.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-02-06

HOW is this. Goldwaters' will cut former prices in two on all clothing.
 REMEMBER this is no fake clothing sale at Goldwaters; we are going out of the clothing business
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-02-06
THURSDAYS Daily. Jan. 3i.

THURSDAYS Daily. Jan. 3i.
 The Jerome road is again in active operation, and after February lst daily trains will again be rua over it. In the recent storm, the grade of this new road was subjected to the violence Of the storm, but 1t withstood it admirably, notwith- standing the reports to the con trary. At Jerome, the rHmors of destruction to the Us Y, company buildings were also without any foundation, no damage whatever taking place, neither was there any occasion for alarm or the use of "guy ropes" to hold houses in posi- ton. ....
 Rev. s. c. Davis, pastor Of the Baptist church at Phenix, will arrive from the south tcday, and odiciate as the minister at the burial oT Mrs. Joseph Smale tomorrow. The fun eral will take place at 2 p, m.
 Owing to the occupation of opera house hall this week. by Haverly's minstrels. the Commercial club will postpone their hop until Tuesday evening. February 9th. when an eff fort will be made to make the affair especially enjoyable.
 DIED.-In Prescott, January 31, i 1895, the infant soB of Mir. and Mrs. H. D. Aiken.
 Martin Maier arrived in town last evening, and as usual with him, Is guest of Fritz lesson.
 Patronize home institutions and l remember that Prescott taiiors are the proper ones 10 go to get q niee fit on an excellent quality of goods.
 Losr-Sixty dollars at the Cabinet faro bank. Anyone returning same will be hberally rewarded. Address s'Champagnc." this office.