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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-04-17
Sunday School Convention.

The Sunday school convention which met in Prescott on Tuesday morning was well attended, there be ing about thirty delegates in attend ance from the outside.
 It was opened by a song service led by Prof. Excel, who is an excellent musician. The address of welcome was delivered by Rev. Harcourt w. Peck, of the Methodist church and was responded to by Walter Hill, of Phenix. The various committees were then announced, the year reviewed and the reports of officers were pre- sented and discussed. A very inter esting session was also held during the afternoon, which included song services and two short addresses.
 The church was filled to over flowing when the evening session began at 7:30 with a song ser vice led by the great composer and leader of song, E. O. Excell, and scarcely has Prescott ever had such congregational singing as was heard at that time. Mir. Excel certainly has wonderful ability as leader of song, taking entirely strange music and in a few minutes having the entire audi ence singing it like an old familiar hymn.
 Mrs. J. w. .Deane sanga solo, being accompanied on the organ by Mir. Excell. Mrs. Deane is always a prime favorite with Prescott audiences and her song last evening was sung in her usual sweet and pleasing manner.
 The subject, Some Difficulties in Sunday School Work" was presented by M. B. Hazeltine and many of the trials as well as many of the joys and pleasures of the splendid work were pointed out by him, after which the subject was discussed by several Sun day school workers.
 The international work was then presented briefly by B. O. Spellman, a member of the international party, in very pleasing manner.
 Prof. H. Mamill, of the internation- al party, spoke briefly on "The Mod ern Sunday School" Mir. Hamill is very forcible and earnest speaker and gave some very helpful advice concerning Sunday school work.
 The program at this mornings ses- sion was an opening of song service, two addresses and two exercises by members of the international party. The convention will close tonight a very interesting programme having been reserved for the closing session.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-04-17
Willow Greek Basin.

Of all the locations made for oil in this county none seem more promis- ing than the recent locations in Will low creek basin. This basin is what is termed made ground in contrast with the granite formation. A quarry of excellent building sandstone is located in the basin. Limestone, shale and slate are found there and experts have pronounced the indica- tions good for coal
 While prospecting for coal some years ago the late Paul Loske claimed to have been dIiven out of shaft in which he was working by gas. It is known that oil is found in such for nation, although such formation ex- ists without oil too. The surface in dications are of such nature as to justify the prospecting of the ground at least, to ascertain what there is of value stored beneath by nature. An oil expert from Los Angeles, who is largely interested in producing wells in southern California visited the basin about two years ago and stated that he would stake his reputation on the existence of oil there, at the same time indicating to the writer who ac- companied him the proper place to sink. He had no interest whatever there. It was his first visit to Pres colt and in all probabilities he vii never have occasion to come here again, so that he could have had no motive in giving other than an honest opinion.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-04-17
CLASH OF MILLIONS.
Senator Clark IS up Against a New Enemy, Besides Whom Marcus
 Daily Was a Mere Pigmy.

A telegram from Salt Lake City to the ExamIner says: Scarcely has Senator Clark gained succsss in one long and bitter feud through the death of Marcus Daily, before he has plunged into warfare that promises to be more far reaching and enduring. His opponent this time is E. H. Har- riman, and the issue is railroad su- premacy between Utah aud Southern California. Bloodsked may follow.
 The Oregon Short Line, a portion of the Union Pacific system, under orders from Mir. Hartman, is rushing men and material into Nevada to lay tracks to California and to take pos session of a disputed right of way and grade,
 The San Pedfo, Los Angeles and Salt Lake road; backed by Senator Clark, has already sent armed men to the scene to resist any attempt to take possession of the grade, which is claimed by the Clark road under a decision last week of the register of the land office. News of conflict is momentarily expected. Meanwhile c. O. Whittimore, general counsel for the Clark road, is in Pioche, Nevada, Saalrinor an iniunctiOn
 The Short Line this afternoon had two miles of track laid beyond Uvada, the Nevada state line.
 While the right of way in dispute is worth S2,000,000 the battle is one of many millions. On one side are arrayed with E. H. Hartman, J. Pier mont Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, the Goulds, Vanderbilts and allied interests, representing over a billion of dollars.
 On the other side are Senator Clark, with an annual income said to be S12O00000 from the United Verde mine alone; Senator Kearns, who draws annually S500,000 from the Sil- yer King mine in Utah; Senator Ste phen B. Elkins of West Virginia; w. $. Mccormick, Salt Lake million aire banker, and R. c. Kerens of St. Louis.
 The fight is likely to be carried to the highest courts in the land and into the halls of congress. Not long ago an emissary of Hartman told Senator Clark he would be fought to the end if he persisted in his railroad plans. He replied with defiance.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-04-17
VISIT THE GREAT BEtcHER.
A Party of Prominent Business Men and Capitalists From the East Ar rive Last Night to Inspect
 The Property.

Last nights train brought in quite a party of business men and capital ists from New York, who are inter- ested in the Great Belcher and Rebel mines in Big Bug district. The party went out today, accompanied by Governor F. A. Tritle, president of the Queen of Arizona Copper com pany, Mayor Burmister its vice presi- dent and H. B. Clifford, to look over the various properties. They will re- main here until Sunday when they will return to the east. A number of the party are accompanied by their wives on the trip. The party is com posed of the following: R. l.. Spencer and wife, of Douglas, Lacy & Co, New York; Geo. L. Zimmerman and wife. Harrisburg, Pa; J. Frank Hackstaff and wife, of J. Frank Hackstaff, Ad- vertising Agency, New York, John s. Delehonty, Albany, N. Y; F. B. Dunn, St. John, N. B.; Major Horace NJ. Russell. Los Angeles, Cal
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-04-17
Tiger Fooled HIm.

Frank Bostock, proprietor of the zoo in Indianapolis, was attacked and dangerously injured by the tiger Ra- jah, which few weeks ago tore an employe to pieces. Rajah was known to be very vicious. Bostock wore heavy wire mask over his head and neck and carried a revolver and a club. The animal seized him bury ing its fangs in his left arm. Bos- tOck fell with the tiger on top tearing at his face through the mask. The man made attempts to use his revol- yer but was unable to do so and shout ed for help. He was rescued by Boravila. another trainer, who drove the tiger to its Cage. Bostock's right foot and leg are badly injured; his face is torn, and ke may lose his left arm.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-04-17
4 Magazine For the Home.

The May issue of The Delineator, in addition to showing eighty styles for the month devoted to ladies, girls, babies, men and boys, contains much else that will be of interest to women of education and taste. Among the interesting articles we can name Sea sonable Dress Fabrics; the making of Wash Gowns for Summer Wear, the Hat, of the Season, photographs of the Inaugural Ball Dresses, Com mencement Day Dresses, the Etiquette of Weddings, Chafing Dish Recipes (illustrated). Among the general literary articles is the story of "Dick- ems Unromantic Love-" a biography of Allen NJ. Clifford, and review of the newest books.
 The above mentioned articles do not by any means exhaust the offering which the Delineator makes to the modern woman.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-04-17
Will "Helio" in Phenix.

Frank L. Wright evidently intends to carry his telephone business into the enemy's country, since the Sunset company has entered the field occu. pied by him in this county, from the following, copied from the Phenix Enterprise:
 A new telephone company for Phe- nix is promised by the incorporation papers which were filed with the coun- tv recorder today, by Prescott people. The organization k called the Phenix Independent Telephone company, and is to be operated in Phenix. The cap itai stock is placed at 250,00).
 The officers are Frank l.. Wright, president. Prescott: Erwin D. Tread well, vice president, Jerome, and Reese N. Ling, secretary and treasurer, Prescott. All the gentlemen are well known here, the first two being min ing men, and the last named is the district attorney for Yavapai."
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-04-17
A Wholesale Business.

The Journal Miner recently pub lisbed an item to the effect that there were 5000 Indian heiresses in Indian territory awaiting husbands. Now comes a telegram from Darlington, Oklahoma, which says that three hundred Cheyenne, Otoe and Arapa- hoe girls were given away as brides Easter morning after dancing the sacrifice dance," which began at daybreak. At g o'clock the Great Spirit spoke to the tribesmen, and the girls were awarded them as wives. Many young squaws objected to the bucks assigned to them, but were promptly overruled by Yellow Feath- CTS, the Arapahoe medicine chief.
 The girls danced until they were weary. They then stood in line, and the bucks danced about them for half an hour. Then the brides were as signed by Yellow Feathers. Each buck grabbed his squaw by the arm and began to dance. Later the wives were escorted to the tepees and in stalled. The fathers of the girls were each paid twenty ponies. In olden days, Indian girls were worth all the way from fifty to three hundred ponies, but the price has fallen.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-04-17
Business Conditions.

R. G. Dun & Co.'S Monthly Review of Trade Conditions for March il Southern California, says that genera business is very satisfactory, showing for the month more points of gain than loss. New enterprise is reflected in largest demand for many months for builders hardware and general materials. No sign of lessening de. mand is perceptible in any branch oi the iron and steel industry. Trade conditions in this line could hardly be improved from standpoint of seller The textile industry alone shows no improvement. Railroad earnings for March show large distribution of mer- chandise, gross earnings considerably in excess of last year.
 In our immediate district, interest of the month centered in marketingof orange crop. Lack of transportation of fruit resulted in loss of many thou sands of dollars to Southern Califor- mia. Roads are able now to meet call fairly well, fruit is going forward in prime condition and balance of crop will probably be marketed satisfac- torily. An interesting experiment was the successful shipping of two car goes east over northern route by water to Seattle. It is estimated about 5000 car loads of navels remain to be sent forward in April. The marketing of the later oranges will not be hurried. 5 Conditions for growth of crops and development of growing fruit are not altogether favorable. Cold weather. drying winds and lack of needed rain fall in some districts is lessening pros poets of heavy grain and hay yield. Late sown grain especially calls for more rain. Bean crop also needs moisture, although advices from Ven tura promise for that county 100000 sacks of Limas in any event. It is too early yet to sum up prospects for beet crop, but outlook is encouraging.
 Deciduous fruit orchards are bloom ing freely, except apricots, which are not setting well. Some frost damage reported from mountain sections.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-04-17
APPETITE OF MOUNTAIN RATS,
He Carries off to his Nest Everything
 That Critters or Shines.

Mountain rats differ in size, accord ing to the imagination of the man who is favored with their nocturnal visits. The bump of curiosity is ab- normally developed in the mountain rat. He is eternally prying into some thing which is of no concern to him, or, rather, which should be of no con- cern to him. Outside of his appetite he has habit of carrying off to his nest everything that glitters or shines. He has fondness for spoons and knives and other articles that may be on the table or bench, as he does not necessarily confne his visits to the lonely hours of the night when all is still within the cabin and you are dozing beneath the blankets.
 At such times you are aroused by a gentle scratching. You have been faintly aware of the sound in your dreams, but now you hear it plainly, and it brings you bolt upright in your bed, waiting breathlessly for the next event. Something scurries across the cabin floor and now it is upon the table. Trump, thump, thump, goes the mighty tail, and Mir. Rat is inves- tigating your edibles. You emit a terrible yell, which is followed by an object striking the floor. By .the dead heavy thud you calculate that that rat is as large as a dog. Then there is quiet and unbroken stiffness for a while and you try to go to sleep Trump, thump. tbump, goes that tail again. In language which will not bear printing you call down the wrath of all the gods upon that rodent.
 Trump, thump, thump-But now his end is near. You have been tor tured to the point where you crave for his blood. Cautiously you light the candle and the flare of the flame blinds you momentarily. When your eyes become accustomed to the light you discern the niaurauder .feasting on loaf of bread. He winks his wicked eyes at you and fairly grins in your face. Slowly you bring the revolver-blimp-the light fickers, and there is mourning in ratville. After which you sink back in the blankets to dream of giant rats with wet paws and long cold tails running across your face.-Chicago Evening Post,
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-04-17
Tucson Citizen Sold.

A telegram from Tucson to the Phenix Gazette says: The long talked of sale of the Tucson Citi- zeu to syndicate of democrats tooS place today, and tomorrow the paper will come out under the management of OBrien Moore, as editor, and John H. Behan as business manager. The sale was for S7,000; $500 was paid down and a mortgage of S3,500 was given on the plant for the balance. The paper will be controlled by stock company. c. NJ. Shannon it is said put up S2,000 in cash, and the other Sl,500 was subscribed by various in dividuals under the guidance of Col. Breadish in sums of Sl0 and up. The Citizen also confirms this infOrma- tioh.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-04-17
How Nave Stands.

An incident occurred at the recent Nogales school election which illus
 trates the high political standing of Mir. Frederick s. Nave among his townsmen. A Nogales paper says that it was generally understood that there was but one ticket in the field for trustees of the grammar school, but at the last moment Mir. Nave held con vention of his friends and attempted to stampede the voters by announcing himself as candidate. By sagacious management of his short campaign he secured two votes against 123, 129 and l3l respectively, boiled by his oppo- nents. The same paper goes on to say that ''the gentlemen elected are all first class citizens" Nogales peo- pie must have spent last summer read
 ing Mir. Nave's "code. ."-Republican.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-04-17
A HEAVY SENTENCE.
A Former Arizona Man Receives a Heavy Sentence for an Assault
 on Young Girl.

Walter J. Hill, formerly of Flag staff has just been sentenced to serve a term of ten years in the California penitentiary, an account of which is given in the Los Angeles Herald as follows:
 "W. J. Hill, who was arrested on charge of criminal relations with Liz zie Usher, aged 12 years, pleaded guilty yesterday in the criminal court to the lesser offense of assault with intent to commit the crime, and was sentenced by Judge Oster to impri- sonment in San Qunetin for term of ten years.
 The offense charged to Hill was one of the most heinous in the cate gory of crimes. His victim was a lit tie, dull witted girl who was enticed away from her mother in November of last year, by false representations and was taken by defendant to tent which he occupied in Pico Heights, where he acted as cook for some oil laborers.
 The case had been set for trial yes terday. but upon the advice of his at torneys, Hill concluded not to run the risk of extreme punishment at hands of jury, but to admit guilt and hope for leniency from the court upon pre- senting the circumstances of his case, which might appear in mitigation of his crime. His attorneys expressed some doubt as to the mans sanity and explained that his unsoundness of mind had apparently resulted from a severe bullet wound in the forehead, received while performing the duties of sheriff of a county in Arizona. Friends of Hills stated that he had once been man of property and a respected citizen of Arizona, but his property was lost through reverses and since that time he has been drift ing downward.
 Judge Oster of San Bernardino, who has exchanged benches with Judge Smith for the time being, made little comment on the case, except upon the possibility of mental weak ness, resulting from the wound in Hills head, and the previous good record which Hill was shown to have had. The extreme penalty of the crime confessed is fourteen years, but in view of the circumstances four years less were given.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-04-17

Chicago capitalists have purchased
 three of the Beaumont, Texas, oil wells
 paying S1, ,250,0OO for them.
 Andrew Carnegie desires to become
 President McKinley's special ambas
 sador at King Edwards coronation.
 A huge mass of snow and rocl swept down from a mountain neal
 Adelaide, Colorado, on the Florence and Cripple Creek railroad, burying a work train and killing three men and seriously injuring four others.
 Agoncillo, the Philippine agent in
 Paris, has received a cablegram an nouncing that General Sandico had been elected to succeed Aguinaldo as commanding general of the Filipino forces during the continuance of the insurection. As announced by the associated press Monday, Sandico is now prisoner in the hands of the Americans.
 Attorney Thomas O'Donnell, of Denver, is preparing information which will be filed in the district court charging Crawford Hill, pub fisher, and Vim. Stapleton, editor of the Republican with criminal libel against United States Senator Patter- son. The basis of the information is an editorial declaring Patterson re- sponsible for the Denver election frauds.
 Great alarm and fear has been awakened among residents of the Bitter Root valley, Montana, by the recurrence of an epidemic of a strange and fatal illness that has been ap- bearing every spring for five years. For want of better name it has been termed spotted fever, but as the dis ease is confined TO particular portion of the valley, some physicians are in clined to believe that it is the result of some mineral poison in the noun tain water. The disease has just made its appearance this year and several deaths have occurred. It is always fatal and its victims die in great agony. The disease starts with high fever, followed by the appearance of purple and red spots under the skin and delirium of the patient until death. Doctors are puzzled over the matter and the state is asked to have the government investigate.
 The members of Prescott Camp No. 3, W. of w. enjoyed a rare treat Thursday night in the visit of Hon. Josiah Towne, a prominent official of that order, who gave the lodge a very interesting and instructive talk and exemplifed all the secret work for them in a very effective manner. Just as Mir. Towne was closing his remarks to the gentlemen, there was a strange sound reached the ears of the mem bers, which seemed to float in from the ante room, and all of a sudden the doors were thrown open, the guards oyerpowered and more than a score of bright faced ladies with fun in their eyes, took pOssessession of the room. These ladies who were mem bers of the Woodmen Circle had their hands and arms full of good things tO eat and tables were soon spread and a bounteous lunch was enjoyed by all, after which Mir Towne made a short but interesting talk to the ladies con rerning the work of the Circle. Dame ! ing was then indulged in till after midnight Alfred Averyt acted as | council commander during the even- 1, ing.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-04-17
Closing Session.

The Methodist church was again packed last night at the closing ses- sion of the Sunday School convention. The vast audience were well rewarded for their attendance, too, as in addi- tion to leading the song service Prof. E. O. Excell, rendered a solo during the evening. He is a remarkably fine singer, although he was suffering last night from throat trouble. The ex- ercises of the evening were all con ducted by members of the interna- tional party of Sunday School Work CTS who are making a tour of the country in the interest of Sunday schools.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-04-17

Kitchener reports that General Mouroe's mounted infantry after two hours hard fighting captured eighty Boers, including Comandant Bresla, at Lietfindeyne, near Dewetsdorp.
 William Jay Youmans, for many years editor of the Popular Science Monthly, died recently in New York of typhoid fever.
 The snow storm which began Tues day developed into blizzard Wednes- day night. Throughout the eastern part of Colorado and Wyoming the ground is covered with snow two feet deep. No serious damage has been re- ported.
 United States Consul McWade at Canton reports one thousand deaths from the plague to have occurred dur ing the past six weeks and thirteen cases of small pox aboard the United States monitor Monterey.
 Temporarily crazed it is believed by reading the Fate of Bluebeard' s Wives" Henry Devere, of Louisville, aged 70, cut the throat of Bertha De we're, his 19 year old bride of two months, and then cut his own throat and died almost instantly.
 Japanese MinisterTakahir, at Wash ingtOn, has received official advices from the foreign office at Tokio en- tirely dispelling the alarming report as to the Russo-Japanese rupture and showing that the Japanese govern ment accepted the latest declaration of Russia on Manchuria with the same sense of satisfaction as the United States. Mir. Takahir called at the state department and informed Secre- tary Hay of the gratifying turn of events.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-04-17

The steamship Monmouthshire has started from San Francisco on her maiden trip to the Orient. She is a sister ship of the Carmarthenshire. Both of the steamers will run direct to Manila. They are the first of the new Philippine liners of the Oriental Steamship company. It is expected that the time occupied between that city and the Philippines will be twen- ty-one or twenty-two days and the in- tention of the company is to provide thirty cays service. The route will be via Yol Ji.aEaa, Nagasaki to Manila and Honk Kong.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-04-17
APriSoner AssasSinatsd.

A telegram from Yuma says: Con. stable Alexander, the murderer ol Mrs. Burns, was shot and mortally wounded, half way across the street from the court house going toward the penitentiary after receiving life sen- tence. Sam King, a brother of Mrs Burns is in custody, but is probably not the shooter. King, the father, Frank NJ. King, a brother are also here. The shot from a rifle came from house next south of the old Levy store. There is great excite ment here. Fain and Miller who were with Alexander when Mrs. Burns was killed, and who were also indicted for the murder, will probably be grant ed a change of venue.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-04-17

the fatal shot Icing concealed in a building and his victim being hand cuffed and perfectly defenseless.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-04-17

Attend the Wentworth recital to- night at the Methodist church.