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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22
Panams's Advantages Over Nicaragua.

The Panama canal is in totally different condition from what it was at the formation of the new company in 1894. Its work has been continu- ous and rich in results. The plans are perfected, based on a thorough understanding of the subject. The route now presents no serious diff culty from an engineering point of view. The concessions are ample, and good progress has been made in actual construction. A parallel rail road, the exlstance of numerous quar- ters for laborers, and a considerable supply of tools, are available for i'm mediate resumption of work on a grand scale. As compared with its most formidable rival, nature has given a route only about a quarter as long and requiring only about half the number of locks; an exemption from about fifty miles of river navigation which cannot but be dangerous to great ocean steamers by reason of very bad curvature and troublesome fogs and winds; and, lastly, harbors which have aided in making it the favorite transit route since the Span ish occupation five hundred years ago meeting all the demands of com merce heretofore, and admitting of future improvements at moderate ex- pense, should such become desirable. It seems clear that if the two canals were opened to navigation there could be no commercial competition be- tween them, taking into account the delays and the costs by transit, in cluding tolls, tugs for steering, etc, and insurance rates.-Gen. H. L.. Abbot, in The Engineering Magazine for January.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22
DIVIDENDS FOR 1901.
Mining venturss Show on Especially
 Cheering Condition.

Mining ventures and allied corpor- ations show much better balance sheets for 1901 than for 1900, condi- tion of affairs that is especially cheer ing to investors in mining stocks. In all Sl61, ,699, 900 was paid in dividends by mining, metallurgical and allied companies, a large portion of which was realized from the actual demand and excellent prices which ruled during the year. Very naturally the Standard Oil Company was the single corporation which paid the heaviest dividends of the year-S46,- 100000 or AS per cent on it's out standing capital stock. The United States Steel corporation was second, with dividends amounting to S27,- 96S, t24 on the issued common and the preferred stock. which earns [ per cent.
 On the other hand those mines pro ducing lead make a splendid show ing in the list. In all 9S companies which prodnce lead, including those which produce that metal in conjunc- ton with precious metals-silver gold and zinc-paid 17,772,OO0.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22
Assistant Printer, Railway Mau
 ServIce,

The U. $. civil service commis- sion announces that on February 19, 1902, an examination will be held at the places mentioned in the accompanying list, for the position of assistant printer in the railway mail service.
 The examination will consist of spelling, arithmetic, letter writing, penmanship, copying from plain copy, correcting proof, practical printing.
 Age limit, IS to 35 years.
 Only persons who are at least 5 feet 6 inches in height and weigh at least 135 pounds, and who are ab- solutely free from physical defects, will be examined. The medical certificate in application form BOA must be executed.
 From the eligibles resulting from this examination it is expected that certifcation will be made to the position of assistant printer, second division, railway mail ser vice, New York, at salary of $70O per annum and to other similar vacancies as they may occur.
 This examination is open to all citizens of the United States who comply with the requirements, Competitors will be rated without regard to any consideration other than the qualifications shown in their examination papers, and eli gibles will be certified strictly in accordance with the civil service law and rules.
 Persons who desire to compete should at once apply either to the secretary of the local board of ex- aminers at the places mentioned in the accompanying list, or to the U. $. civil service commission, Wash ington, D. C., for app lication form 304. which should be properly ex- ecuted and filed with the commis- sion prior to the hour of closing business on February 8.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22
Resolutions of condoIenee.

Whereas, The Divine Ruler of all has called from our midst our be- loved brother, Herbert Warner Pent- land, a charter member of Prescott lodge, B. P. O. E., No. 330; and
 Whereas, Our departed brother was known throughout our commun- ity as young man of most excellent qualities, a loving son, a devoted brother and an upright citizen. Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That this lodge has sui fered and irreparable loss; and, be il further
 Resolved, That to his bereaved and afflicted mother, father, brothers and sisters, we tender our sincerest sym. pathy and condolence; and, be il further
 Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the min utes of this lodge and published ir the newspapers of this city, and tba' copy hereof be presented to the afflicted family of cur deceased brother. A. Grant, Jos. Morrison,
 Sam l.. Pattee,
 Committee.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22

J B Callen, by attorney. to H Hise, bill for deed to Big Rebel mine and the mine site, Walnut Grove dist. BIB Co.,, B N Fredericks and A A Moore to J H Hise, bill for deed to three mines in Walnut Grove dist.
 IA Moore, R A Tucksy and E W French to J H Hise, bill to deed for three mines in Walnut Grove dist.
 G NJ Willard locates two mines in Verde dist. .,..
 E W Wells and Ed Hall locate Nugget mine, Martinez dist.
 H c Tyler and S NJ Boblett locate two mines in Walker dist.
 Phillip Monreal locates Republican mine, Agua Fria dist.
 WE Somes and c F Morrell To- cates Denver mine, Weaver dist.
 ID Phillips and c R Loomis To- cates five mines, Black Hills dist.
 RB Houghton and Wm Mader' locate Iron King mine, Hassayamps dist.
 W B Snyder and J D Loper locate lola mine, Black Hills dist.
 A A Johns, J P Dillon, H Brisley and F E Jones vs Henry Lemon, at tachment on Lightweight mine, Big bug dist.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22
THE PRETTY PERSIAN.
4 Magnificent Production by the. Bos-
 ton Ideal Opera Company.

Dake's opera house was literally jammed to the doors last night to witness the presentation of "The Pretty Persian" by the Boston Ideal Opera company, and although the members of this company won their way into the hearts of Prescott's lovers of opera, when they were here few months ago under the name of the Andrews Opera company, they not only sustained their previous reputation, but added many new laurels by last nights production.
 The opera is a very pretty one, bright and sparkling with wit and comedy and abounding with delight ful music, sung by a company who are masters in their line. Another feature was the numerous local hits which were mace, causing no end of amusement. The orchestra was one of the best ever heard in Prescott, while the accompqnist, Chas. Hazel rigg, was simply immense.
 James Stevens, who played the part of the prince, has baritone voice which for richness has never been surpassed in Prescott.
 Jay C. Taylor, Hool-a-boom, kept the audience in laughter whenever on the stage and made some clever local hits, while as a fun maker A. C. Bur gess is one of the best ever seen in Prescott. Carl Lieberg as the un- dertaker made decided hit.
 Miss Nellie Andrews has one of the sweetest soprano voices on the Ameri- can stage today and is a great favor ite with Prescott people Her sing ing last night called forth the most applause.
 F. w. Walters simply carried the audience by storm with his magnif- cent-tenor voice. Tonight he will, by special request, sing the torreador song from Carmen in full costume and with full chorus. J. c. Fay lor's tenor singing was also grand.
 Altogether, the opera WIS probably the most satisfactory e given in Prescott, and the production Fra Diavolo" tonight will uuG, ubtedly be to another packed hous-.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22

DEPARTMENT OFTHE INTERIOR, Gen
 eral Land Office, Washington, D. O., November g, 1901. Notice is hereby given that sealed bids directed to the Commission CT of the General Land Office will be receiv- cd by the Receiver of Public Moneys at the b. $. Land Office at Prescott, Arizona, up to and including the 22rd day of January, l9O2, for the purchase ander the provisions of the Act of June 4, 1887, (30 Stat 34 3s), of all dead timber sound enough for timber or wood and a sufficient amount of mature living timber F inchesand upwards in diam eter to make with thedead timber 100 900 feet, board measure, of mining timbers and 300 cords of wood, to be cut from certain min ing claims of the Cash Mine Company known as the Sudden Wealth. Future Refer ence, Nest Egg and Safe Investment and the slopes and ridges to the east and southeast of such claims, all within the limits of the Prescott Forest Reserve, Arizona. No bid of less than $1.00 per thousand feet for timber sound enough for mining timbers. and 25c per cord for wood will be consider ed deposit of S2O0.0O must accompany each bid and payment in full for the timber awarded must be made within 30 days from date of notice of award or may if bidders so elect at time of making bid be made in equal payments within 90. 60 and 90 days re- spectively from the date of such notice. No living timber less than 12 inches in diameter will be allowed to be cut: all of every tree dead or living. sound enough for timber or wood, must be eutand accounted for and the brush and rubbish must be piled for burning under the direction of the officer in charge No living timber will be cut until marked for cutting by the officer in charge and none will be removed from his custody until measured, taken account of and paid for in full. No more ground will be cut over than is necessary to realize the amount of timber required and no living timber will be cut out side the boundaries of the mining claims named unless it is necessary to cut same to realize the full amount specified. Timber on valid mining or other claims than the claims mentioned will be exempted from sale. Timber unsold may be purchased on presentation of petition therefor within one year without further advertisement. Pur- chasers failing to remove timber awarded within one year from date of notice of award forfeit purchase money and right to timber unremoyed unless an extension of time is granted. The right to reiectany and all bids Is reserved. Binger Hermann, Commissioner. First publication Dec. 18.-w
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22
SITUATIONS WAETED-HEIp WANTED

Naturalization by lady exper- fenced in stenography, typewriting and general office work. Address: Box 26, Hemet, California. Jan. 17-6
 Wanted-Man and wife want situa- ton as cook. Man to do any kind of work. Address D. c. Smith, Pres colt, Ariz. 115-6t
 Help Wanted Good cook in pri- vate family. Apply at this office. If
 Wanted, position as engineer or hoist man. Can keep in repair and run any kind of engine. Address F. L. Thompson, Johnson house, Prescott. 7-11tf
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22
H E-1102. Notice For Publication.

Land office at Prescott, Arizona Jan. 3, 1902.
 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his inten- claim. and that said proof will be made be- fore the Register and receiver at Prescott, Arizona. on Thursday, February R, 1902, viz: William A. Jones, H. E. 1102, for the N 1{ of NV 1l, SW l4 of NWl4, Sec. 25, SW 4. of SW l4, Sec. 24, Twp. IA N, RAE. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultiva- ton of. said land, viz:
 John Wood of Camp Verde, Ariz. W. I. Johnson '' '' (" w. F. Hutcheson '' |" Ed. Jones ''
 Frederick A. Tritle, IT,,
 Register. First publication Jan. S-W
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22
HOUSES AND ROOMS TO RENT

For Rent-Three furnished rooms. Inquire at 425 Beach avenue, West Prescott. 10-l-tf
 For rent-Two comfortable front rooms, one block from plaza; rent reasonable. Mrs. Addie Harris, PIP East Goodwin street. slit
 For Rent-C Centrally located, finely furnished parlor bed room; electric lights; Sl5 per month, includes heat during winter; permanent tenant ouly. Inquire E. J. F. Horne.
 For rent-Elegantly furnished sun ny rooms in good locality at reasona- ble rates. Call on G. W. Reese, east side of plaza. If
 For sale 1000 pounds of good babbitt metal. For. price apply at this office. a leFr-0 If
 One thousand pounds of old type babbitt metal. Will be sold in quan- titles to suit. Apply at Journal-Min, CT office.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22
NOTICE TO & CREDITORS
Estate of Louis Becke. deceased. .

Estate of Louis Becke, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, executor of the estate of Louis Becke, de- ceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhitit them with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publica- ton of this notice to the said executor at Prescott. Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate. in said county of Yavapai.
 J. NJ. ". Moore. ceased.
 Dated this 4th day of January, 1902. ,. First publication January 8, 1902. 4tw
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22
Articles of Incorporation
 OF THE Century Mines Company.

The undersigned eorporators hereby incOr- porate the CENTURY MINES COMPANY, having it's principal place of business at Prescott. Yavapai county, Arizona, and the general nature of the business proposed to be carried on is acquiring, operating and disposing of mines; extracting precious and other metals from the product of mines. and buying. selling and disposing of its stock, the stock of other corporations. and of all char acter of mineral property and the products thereof. The capital stock shall be Five Thousand Dollars divided into five Thous- and shares of one dollar each, and the sub scriptiUn therefor paid in full by conveyance and delivery of real and personal property and money. The date of the commence ment of this corporation shall be the 12th day of December, 1901, and the termination of the corporation shall be at F o'clock noon twenty-five years thereafter. The directors shall be two and the officers shall be president and secretary. E. NJ. Sanford is named the president and director, and R. K. Shoe. maker the secretary and director, until the next annual election and until their success sors are elected and qualified. The annual election shall occur on the fourth Monday of December in each year. The private prop erty of stockholders shall be exempt from the payment of corporate debts.
 Witness our hands this 12th day of Decen Der, 1901.
 | E. M. Sanford. R. K. Shoemaker. Territory of Arizona,
 County of Yavapai.
 Before me, P. J. Farley, notary public in and for the county and Territory afore said, on this day personally appeared E. NJ. Sanford and R. K. Shoemaker known to me to be persons who subscribed the above instrument, and severally ac knowledged to me that they executed tn, same for the purposes therein expressed. | In witness whereof have hereunto set m, hand and affixed my official seal this 12tl day of Demember, 1901.
 | lNotarial Seal. P. J. Farley, Notary Public.
 My commission expires Dec. IA, 1904. | Recorded at request of R. K. ShOemake December F, 1901, at II o'clock a. m., il Book 5, Articles of Incorporation, pages %. Records of County Recorders office, Yava pal county. Arizona.
 First publication Dec. 1S.-w
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22
NIGHT HAWK. Et AL.

The undersigned. owner of the Night Hawk, White Hawk. and Scottish Chief min tng claims, and Night Hawk mill site, situat- ed in Pine Grove district, Yavapai county. Arizona. having bonded the same, will not be responsible for any debts Contracted az nst said property during the time of said bond.
 JAMES MARSHALL, Prescott, Arizona, Feb. 1. 1900.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22

Notice ishereby given that the undersigned are the owners of the Ontario group of mines, located in Black Hills mining dis trict. and that we will not be responsible for any debts contracted for labor or otherwise against said mining claim by parties work ing the said OntariO group.
 wv. Munds < CS, Prescott, Arizona, April i, 1901,
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22

Notice is hereby given that the Silver Belt mine. located in the Agua Fria Mining Dis trict. is now being worked under bond and lease, and the owners of said property nor the property itself. will not be responsible for any debts contracted against said prop erty during the time of said bond.
 MRS. F. A. BASHFORD.
 HUGH McCRUM. Prescott, Arizona, May 22, 1901.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22
Mir Cleveland refers to the Rrvan

Mir. Cleveland refers to the Bryan heresy which was infused into his party in 1896 and 1900 as an "af- fiictive visitation" MT. Cleveland is never at loss for a descriptive phrase.
 Members of congress from the Pacific coast are deeply interested in the construction of a Chinese wallaround the United States-only this wall is to keep the Chinese on the outside.
 Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., a pupil at the school at Gorton, Mass, dis misses the subject of his relation ship to the president in these words: "Of course Pm glad my father is president, but I don't see why I should be bothered about it."
 A remarkable evidence of the es- teem in which President Mckinley was held by the working people was afforded in Homestead, Pa, recently. The majority of the em- ployes of all grades contributed half days pay to the Mckinley memorial fund.
 The director of railroads and mines of Shan-Se, China, has ap- pealed, through Minister Conger at Pekin, to American capitalists to invest in the railroads of Shan-Se province. He says that since their recent troubles the Chinese prefer to deal with Americans, as they have greater confidence in their honesty.
 w. J. Bryan says he believes that the democratic platform in 1904 will contain the same finan- cial plank as did the platform of 1900. It may, but we imagine that MT. Bryan is one of the very few persons in the United States who believes it.
 The Dingley tariff bill contains a reciprocity clause which was in- tended to render unnecessary any immediate change by congress of the provisions of the bill. There are those who pronounce any att tempt to meet new conditions by means of the reciprocity clause a violation of the protection policy, but they are in grave error.
 The condition of general busi- ness throughout the United States in the past year was reflected in a striking way by the extension, the income and the solvency of the railroads. The addition made to the mileage of main track in the year was in the ssneighborhood of 5000 miles, which is a larger figure than had been scored in any other single year since 1890. The gross earnings of the roads of the coun- try which have reported to Dunn's agency for the year were approxi- mately $1 O,OO0,OOO, which was a gain for the same roads of 10.7 per cent over 1900, and a gain of 20 per cent over 1899. These roads comprise seven-eights of the entire mileage of the country, and are fairly representative of the aggre- gate of the lines.
 A representative of the German navy who recently visited Ameri- can shipbuilding plants reports to the emperor that he found in this country "a splendid body of work men earning wages from 30 to 50 per cent higher than those paid in Great Britain and 100 per cent higher than those paid on the con tinent." What most impressed him in this country was the large use of labor-saving machinery, es- pecially of the pneumatic boring; hammering and riveting machines, which, while familiar in the United States are almost unknown in Europe. He adds that materials for the construction of steel ships are lower here than in any other couDfrv
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22
Territory of Arizona,
 County of Yavapai.
(H. E. 1132.) NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE at PKEscorr, Ariz

LAND OFFICE at PRESCOTT, Arizona,
 January 3, 1902. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his inten- ton to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made be- fore the Register and Receiver at Prescott, Arizona, on Thursday, February 13, 1902, viz: Edward Jones H. E. 1132 for the NW14 of SW1t of Sec A. Twp IA N, R 4E. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultiva- tion of, said land, viz:
 John Wood, ". l. Johnson, W. F. Hutch eson, W. A. Jones, all of Camp Verde, Ariz.
 FREDERICK A. TRITLE, JR-,
 Register. First nnhlieafinn Ian AW
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22
RIG RIG SNEI,TEE
HOMESTEAD MINE.

Notice is hereby given that the Homestead mine, located in the Walker mining district, is now being worked under bond, ana that the undersigned, owner of said mine, will not be responsible for any labor, accident or debts of the same which may accrue during the period of said bond.
 FRED ZOBEL. Prescott. Arizona. Jan. 8. 1900.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22
STANnARn ANn RITSTER

Notice is hereby given that the Standard and Buster group of mines. located in the Pine Grove district, Bradshaw mountains, are now being worked under bond and lease, and that the owners of the same will not be responsible for any labor, accident, or debts of the same accrued under the terms of the lease.
 J. A. FORBES.
 JOHN MCKENZIE.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22
MINE WARNING NOTICES!
DELTA MINE.

DELTA MINE.
 The undersigned. owner of the Delta min ing claim. situated in Hassayampa mining district, having bonded the sane will not be responsible for any debts contracted against said property during the time of said bond. Jan. 1, 1902. I. s. Atkin.
 PROPULSION MINES. The undersigned. owner of ProfusiOn mining claims, situated in Blue Tank min ing district. having bonded the stIne will not be responsible for any debts contracted against said property Gurins the time of slid bond. John Ellis. Oct. Is, 1901. II-I-OI
 BIG BUG SHELTER. Notice is hereby given that the Arizona Eastern & Montana Smelling Ore PurchIs- ing and Development Company has leased the Boggs mines, smelter and pipe line, and that the undersigned will Tn no way be re- sponsible for debts contracted in operating the same.
 COMMERCIAL MINING O..
 J. s. Douglas, Agent. Octobe 27. 1S99
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Miscellaneous Ads.

1&- Under this heading will be found Mis- cellaneous Advertising, such as Houses and Rooms for Rent, For Sale, Lost and Found Situations Wanted, Etc, Etc, Etc
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22
I0SI AND EouHp.

Found-A bunch of keys. Owner can have same by calling at this of flee. If
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22
Just Arrived.

John Derr has just received from the east the finest stock of imported and domestic woolens ever received in Prescott. Call and see him and order your fall suits now.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-01-22

Land Office at Prescott. Arizona, Jan. &. 1902. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his inten- tiOn to make final proof in support of his claim. and that said proof will be made be- fore the Register and Receiver at Prescott, Arizona, oB Thursday, February 13, 1902, viz: John Wood. H. E. HIS, for the SW I4 NE1 and lots and 3, Sec 25, twp IA N, R E.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultiva- tion of. said land, viz:
 W. A. Jones. of Camp Verde, Ariz. Edwin Jones. % James Smith Frank Hart '
 FREDERICK A. TRITLE. JR..
 Register, First publication, Jan g -w