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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-08-06
Mackay Drew His Money.

Among the many stories told ofthe late J. ". Mackay, Is the following: "Behuie Hereford was d clerk in the Con Virginia office, He went east for bride, was absent few weeks, brought his bride home and next morning drew a check in his own ia vor and presented it at the bank. The teller told him he was sorry, but the orders were strict and no over drafts were honored.
 But I have S3,5O0 on desoit," said Hereford. "I am sorry," was the re- sponse, "but the morning you left for the east Mir. Mackay called, said he feared there was some irregularity in your accounts and drew your money. Of course he Is entirely re- sponsible if you can show that every thing is O. K"
 Hereford rushed down to the Bo- nanza office and in mingled fear and wrath demanded what had been found wrong in his accounts and why his money had been drawn.
 "You had S3,5O0 on deposit you say" said Mackay.
 Yes" tremblingly answered Here ford.
 II was sure there was something wrong. No clerk in this office ever before had S3,500on deposit.
 But what is there wrongf de- handed Hereford.
 How much was Con Virginia stock when you went awayP asked the Bonanza king.
 About S5," was the reply.
 "How much is it this morningi" asked the chief.
 II heard it quoted at S32 on the street." said Hereford.
 "Well," said Mackay, "when you went away I thought S3,500 was not much to get married on, so l took your money and bought 20O0 shares on a margin in your name. If you need little money and think the profit is sufficient all you have to do is unload. But don't give me away, Bennie, rather go home and tell your bride how smart you were to buy Con. Virginia at S4.OO."
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-08-06
PASSING OF THE PRosPscToR.

Far above the sloping meadows, Far above the waving pine, Dwells alone the old prospector, Delving for the hidden mine. Living in his rough log cabin,
 Built against the mountain side, Battling with the snows that winter Casts upon the great divide. Ever forward, ever leading,
 Keeping always in the van, Blazing trails for those who follow, Aiding thus his fellow man. But the day is fast approaching When his form will be no more; Hand for friend or steel for foeman Standing in his cabin door. Thus another landmarks leveled On the felt of time so wide, Passing of life's stage forever, Passing OCT the great divide. First to meet the Indians arrow, First to camp upon his trail; Standing as bulwark ever
 For the settler in the vale.
 Custer Guidon.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-08-06
How Watterson Writes.

"When have anything to say" re- marked Henry Watteason, the ia nous editor of the Louisville Courier Journal, the other day, II write it; then l put it in my pocket. After a while I take it out, read it and write it again. Once more put it away; then 1 write it again and send it down to the printer and have it put in type When I get the proof I run over it closely and write it again, and again it goes to the printer. After wards it is sent to me again in the re- vised proof; then l make ;hs last cor rections and send it down again. And then" continued Mir. Watterson, with a heavy sigh, "the confounded printer gets it wrong"
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-08-06
A GIGANTIC ENTERPRISE.

The Journal-Miner today publishes a brief description and outline of one of the most gigantic enterprises which has been insugurated on this continent. The promoters of it are two well known Prescott men, James Shirley and W. W. Vanderbilt. While they have been at work on this for some considerable time, this is the first announcement which has appeared in print in any newspaper, as they have preferred to proceed quietly with the enterprise until suc- cess was practically assured rather than to make glowing announce ments to be followed later probably by partial failure.
 The article is largely made up from reports of government officials and of mining engineers of unquestioned ability and reputation, hence can be accepted as reliable. These reports read more like romance than reality, and if presented in an ordinary news paper article without the signatures of their authors would no doubt be. considered as such by the greater number of readers. The truth of the story of the wonderful copper mines away up ia the far north country, however, dces not depend upon a sin gle person or 1t might be thought that he was mistaken. Several have made an examination of them and add their testimony as to its magni- tude.
 When the attention of Messrs. Shir- ley and Vanderbilt was called to this wonderful property they immediately realized the immense possibilities of it and sent representative there to examine it. His report on it con hrmed what had already been stated of it and they set 10 work to organize a company to handle it. In this they have been eminently successful and today the company is financed and arrangements have been made not only for the development of the mining property, but for the con struction of a railroad from tide water to and beyond this copper property to the Yukon river. The contract for building the railroad has been let. Construction will com mence at an early day and carried through to completion within two years.
 A town at tide water has been se- cured and town will be built there, and there is every reason to believe that within a few years it will be the largest one in Alaska.
 As one of the original promoters of the Cobre Grande company, NIT. Shirley six CT seven years ago made a prediction as to the possibilities of that property, and subsequent events have proven the correctness of his judgment and that his estimate of it at the time, considered by many as exaggerated. was in reality con- servative. It will be seen from the
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-08-06
RICHER THAN EVER
The Strike in the Merchants Mining COmpany's Property
 Still Holds Out.
The Ore Among the Richest Ever Struck in This County--G Going
 Up Into the Thousands.

Mention was made few days since in these columns of rich strike made in the Merchants Mining company's property on Big Bug. At the time it had not been developed to any great extent, and of course it was not known as to what extent it might be.
 Ed Block received a letter last evening from the superintendent, B. H. Gray saying that the ore still held out SO far as they had gone since striking it. A large sack of ore was brought in last evening from there and d handful washed out in pan, without pulveriziHg any of the rock, left a string of gold clear around the pan. It is full of small particles of wire gold. An estimate of number of people who saw it placed the value of the gold in the pan at from S2.00 to $50. There is no question about the ore run ming away into the thousands per ton al- though no assays have been made.
 The singular part of it is the un- expected place which it was found. The ore is perfectly free and comes from the 24O-foot level, north of the shaft. The ore nearer the surface is a concentrating ore and it was en- tirely unexpected to strike free ore at this depth.
 There is a streak of about six inches of this class of ore, but it lies right up against a 4-foot body of high grade concentrating ore.
 The ore was struck about sixty-fve feet from the shaft Mir. Block says he has not been advised of the extent of it, but judging from the time it was struck and the letter of Superintendent Gray re- ceived last night, they must be in it for several feet. Aside from this rich ore the mine is looking we'll as the south drift at the 240-foot level is in excellent ore also.
 The outlook for the Merchants company is certainly most gratifying and satisfactory, and it will not be long until its stock will command a large premium.
 Since writing the above NIT. Block has had assays made from a general average sample of the rock sent in, which gives the following results to the ton: Gold, S3,525; silver 49.60 which makes total value of s, ,571 50 per ton.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-08-06
RecIaIming the Desert.

Another large area of public land has been withdrawn from public entry, this time from southern Ari- zona, from Needles down to the Mexican line and along the Colorado river. It is expected that the govern ment will undertake some irrigation enterprises at this point in the near future. The country is strictly desert, but those small portions of it that have already been irrigated give bountiful crops in return. Albu- oueroue Citizens.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-08-06
UNITED VERDE ASSESSMENT.

The increase in the assessment roll this year is SS73, ,9O9.57, bringing the grand total up to S5;220, 735.91. It is not surprising that the United Verde should kick when called upon to pay about 75 per cent of the in crease of the entire county. We are under the impression that there has been erected a number of business blocks and banking buildings in Prescott valued at hundreds of thousands. The inspiration that moved the preparation of the roll must have been expended before it reached Prescott property.-Jerome Reporter.
 The above IS the weakest attempt at begging the case in the matter of the United Verde that has yet been seen. The Reporter seems to forget that the great majority of these buildings in Prescott were listed on the assessment roll in 1901, hence could not help swell the roll for 1902. The above paper also overlooks the fact that in proportion to their re- spective market values, every busi- ness block in Prescott, and every dollars worth of personal property is assessed at ten times its value, even as compared with the United Verde's assessment under the raise. The editor of the Reporter is possessed of enough business common sense to know that an assessment of S1 200 o0o on property worth in the open market from S75,OOO,0OO to SIOO,OOO,- coo, and which if put at forced sale, naoneYed men would fall all over each other to buy it at S50,o00,0OO. Not single argu ment can be pro- duced in support of reduction of the assessment from that returned by the assessor, while volumes could be written why it should be raised to at least S3,OOO,OOO, and also to prove that even S5.000,0 900 would not be ex- cessive. At the latter figure it would be much lower than every dollars worth of property in Prescott is as sessed at,
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-08-06

reports referred to that the possibili- ties of this Alaskan property are simply incalculable.
 The valley through which the pro- jected railroad will run is fertile and can be made highly productive. The climate is not severe for that latitude owing to winds from the Pacific ocean and farming can be carried on successfully and profitably, making it desirable place for living.
 It is a matter of congratulation to this territory that this immense en- terprise should be organized and promoted by two of her energetic and enterprising young citizens, It demonstrates the possibilities which active and energetic effort, directed with judgment and intelligence may achieve, and the accomplishment of what they have undertaken, should be cause for pardonable pride on their part, although they speak of it very modestly and as an ordinary business undertaking.
 Messrs. Shirley and Vanderbilt will shortly make a trip to their new holdings for the purpose of making further arrangements for carrying out their plans as already outlined and expect soon to have 5000 men at work on the railroad construction. Tie enterprise is one worthy of the efforts of the brain of a Pierpont Morgan, and the consummatien of it will be productive of tar greater benefits to the country than any which Morgan has ever financed or promoted. Instead of being a cementing together of existing enter prises into a combination of doubtful utility, if not positive detriment to the country, this one up a new source of wealth by developing the resources provided by native and making them subservient to the human race.
 The possibilities of our Alaskan possessions are as yet in their infancy and there is no doubt their enter  prise will not only prove to be of great magnitude in itself but will lead to others of importance,
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-08-06

Delegate B. s. Rodey was accorded grand ovation at Albuquerque on the occasion of his return from Wash ington.
 The date of King Edwards coro- nation has been definitely set for August 9. The king is now able to walk.
 Democrats how hint that in case Arizona elects republican delegate this fall the democrats will refuse to support the statehood bill. Yet they have been preaching all along that there should be no politics in the statehood question.
 An opponent of the bill providing for the leasing Of the public lands for grazing purposes, recently cited the case of the Marquis of Salisbury, who leased five acres of land for that purpose. in what is now the heart of London. The lease ran for 800 years and the rectal is S2.50 per acre per annum.
 There is no truth in the report that the government contemplates naval maneuvers in Asiatic waters with a view of influencing Negotiations with China. Recent negotiations in the orient have been a series of triumphs for American diplomacy and there is no necessity for show of military strength in that quarter.
 Some of the most erudite students of the war between Great Britain and the Boers, ascribe the formers num- erous defeat to lack of that army organization which has long been ad= vocated by the best friends of the army in England. The present ad- ministration has pro6ted by the les son and is seeking to perfect the army organization in this country.
 Our contemporary does not say so in so many words, but it talks as though it had another pain this morning over the very thought of Judge R, E. Sloan becoming a can didate for congress. If the Judge were willing to make the race, he would do so at personal sacrifice to himself. but would be elected, and in case of admission could be one of Arizona's first United States sena- tors. Statehood with such men as Judge Sloan in congress would eer- tainly be a boon to Arizona Worth working for,
 Los Alamos in Santa Barbara, Cali fornia, was elmcsi Completely de stroyed by an earthquake on We'd nesday night. The earthquake is said to have been without precedent in the history or traditions of the Pacific coast, and a continuance of the disturbances and the increasing severity of the shocks so terrorized the inhabitants that they left for other parts as rapidly as possible, and the village is almost entirely de- serted. It was particularly felt in a strip of country fifteen miles long by four miles wide which was rent with gaping Assures and dotted with hills and knolls that sprung tip dur ing the night as if by magic. Hills and knolls have appeared in the Los Alamos valley, springs of water have been opened up in places that have been dry, and the general topography of the valley has been changed in many respects. The disturbance had no general direction, but what is known as twister. \ con- servative estimate of the loss of property in the village is S30.OO0, and this amount will be greatly in- creased by damage done to property in the SurrOundino country
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-08-06
Fourth of July Hero.
Little Johnnie had a cracker

Little Johnnie had a cracker
 Filled chock full of dynamite. The fuse he lit and held a bit
 Poor Johnnie is an awful sight, He lost two fingers and a thumb,
 His face is full of powder But he's hero 'mongst his chums, And no boy could be prouder.-E,
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-08-06
When in Los Angeles

Stop at the Nadeau, the most cen trally located hotel in the city. Reasonable rates given during sum mer months to Arizona visitors. If
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-08-06
DO RlGHT-DO WRITE.

When you write, write right. The Smith Premier Typewriter is all right. J. ii. Bailey, Agent, Prescott, Arizona. 2-lotf-W
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-08-06

Such beautiful stationery at Hil- dreth's. If
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03
STORM AT FORT RILEY.
Gen. Bates Directed That Days Man
euvers Be Suspended.

FORT RILEY. Kan, October 3.-Another
heavy storm of wind and rain swept down
on Camp Root last night, and this mo ming
the conditions were such that General
Rates directed the n.aneuvers for the day
suspended until further orders. 1t was the
intention to hold the exercises late in the
day if the storm subs!ded, but all through
the early portion of the day the win
screeched and howled and the rain fell
heavily. 1t seemed impossible to prevent
the rain from driving through the tent
flaps, no matter in what direction tie tent
faced
The program for today comprised the
construction of field bridge and the for
nation of advance guards and rear guar.'s
with simulated attacks made by small de-
tachments of regulars.
This will probably be the order of ex r
c'ses for tomorrow in place of the tactical
maneuvers set f r that day
The Engineer Battalion is having consider
able trouble with its pontoon bridge on ac-
count of the rapid rise in the river Float
times. and there has been much trouble in
ket ping 1t intact Until the time set for the
exhibition of pontoon building.
The Kansas militia will mt rem I'm
throughout the entire maneuvers, it having
been determined to send them home on
Monday. This is a source of regret to the
regular officers, as several of the mo in
te.eSting maneuvers are set for the rly
part of next week.
tionai Guard held meeting in the me
tent and adopted resolutions setting forth
the va .ue of the present mant uvers to the
members of the National Guard.
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MEXICo'S TRADE.
An Endeavor to Extend It in South
and General America.

The Mexican government is lending its
authority and assistance to a strong ef
fort that is being made by the Mexican
commercial interests to capture a share of
the trade of Central and South America.
United States Consul Canada at Vera Cruz
reports to the State Department that this
Is to be accomplished through the agency
of a Mexican commercial commission in
part aided by manufacturers, but princi
pally supported by the government. This
commission has already started on a long
journey through Central and South Amer
lea, though It may seem strange that their
voyage lays first through New York, and
thence across the Atlantic to Europe. Re
turning to South America the commission
will spend eight or ten months in the eff
fort to stimulate Mexican trade with the
countries they visit. The purpose is to
study what Mexican products can be placed
in those countries and also what articles
can be obtained therein to make up the
necessary return cargoes. 1t is also in
terded to discuss the establishment of di-
rect lines of steamships necessary ad-
juncts of large trading.
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RINGING WORDS
President Roosevelt S
Stirring Appeal
To SETTLE STRIKE
Conference With Miners and
Operators
AT WHITE HOUSE TODAY
BOTH SIDES IMPRESSED BY AP-
PEAL TO PATRIOTISM.
President Mitchell and His Advisers
and the Railroad Presidents
Separate to Consider.
AT WHITE HOUSE TODAY
BOTH SIDES IMPRESSED BY AP-
PEAL TO PATRIOTISM.

Remarks of President Roosevelt
at the opening of the coal strike con-
ference today:
Il wish to call Your attention to
the fact that there are three, parties
affected by the situation in the an
thracite trade; the operators, the
miners and the general public. |
speak for neither the operators, nor
the miners, but for the general pub
lie. The questions at issue which led
to the situation affect Immediately
The parties commemorative operators
and the miners; but the situation it
self vitally affects the public. AS
long as there seemed to be reason
able hope that these matters could
be adjusted between the parties it did
not seem proper to me to intervene
in any way | disclaim any right or
duty TO intervene in this way upon
legal grounds or upon any OtilClal
relation that | bear to the situation;
but the urgency and the terrible ma
ture OF the catastrophe impending
over a large portion of Our people
in the shape of winter fuel famine
impel me after much anxious
thought to believe that my duty re-
quires ME to use whatever influence
l personally can to bring to an end a
situation which has become literally
lntOlerable. | wish to emphasize
the character of the situation, and to
say that its gravity is such that | am
constrained urgently to insist that
each one of YOU realize the heavy
burden of responsibility upon him.
We are upon the threshold OF winter
with an already existing coal famine
the future terrors of which we can
hardly yet appreciate. The evil pos
slbllities are so far-reaChing, so ap-
palling. that it seems to me that YOU
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03
JUDGE DOUGLAS SUPPORTED.
Urging His Appointment to the Court
Of Claims.

Oh Cld1nlS.
No decision is expected from the Pres
ident for some days in regard to the va
cancy on the Court of Claims The friends
of Judge Robert M. Douglas of the supreme
court of North Carolina are still urging his
appointment, although he has never an
nounced himself a candidate. While not
an applicant for the place, it is believed by
his friends that if it came to him in the
right way he would accept, and so num-
Der of leading attorneys here have united
in petition to the President recommend
ing the appointment.
Considerable sentimental interest at
taches to the consideration of Judge Doug
las name, on account of his marked re-
Semblance to his distinguished father and
the fact that he has been lifelong repub-
lican. One of the oldest and most respected
Washington lawyers told an interesting
story when Judge Douglas petition was
presented to him, illustrative of the prac-
tices of a generation ago.
The narrator was then a student in one
of the law offices here, and finding himself
unable to keep up his studies any longer
without some pecuniary assistance went
to Stephen A Douglas with a letter of
introduction from an old teacher The
senator at once ordered his carriage and
drove with the young man to of the
departments, where clerical position was
discovered to which the young man was
Immediately appointed.
How energetically Senator Pritchard will
work for his constituents appointment can
not be predicted. There is a suspicion
among the supporters of Judge Douglas
that Senator Pritchard would like the po-
sition himself after the November cleo
tions have made certain his retirement
from the Senate.
Judge Douglas was for short time the
private secretary of President Grant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-03

retire to consider the remarks of the Presi-
dent. President Mitchell followed with the
same remark Then an agreement was
reached that a o. clock this afternoon the
conferees should reassemble at the White
House for further conference.
The Presidents Course.
The Presidents course had been deter
mined upon for several days. and the depar-
ture of the coal operators and miners was
expected. The President plainly stated that
he did not invite and did not desire any
discussion of the issues between the two
sides to the controversy. That presenta-
ton of the questions at issue might have led
to III feeling was we'll understood and con-
sequently the President guarded against
this.
The participation Of .he acs.stants of Pres
ident Mitchell in the conference was not
expected, but was considered as WISE Mr..
Mitchell would naturally not care to take