Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-08-27

ln democratic gathering snort time ago." The facts are that Nor rison "buffaloed" the entire gather ing by making republican speech.
 That explanation of the Courier editor to democrats seems to have been overlooked by the foreman of that office in his makeup of the weekly edition as it is conspicuous by its absence from the paper. Read CTS of the weekly edition have a le- gitimate kick coming for the suppress sion of this brilliant literary eHusion.
 The substitution of oil for coal as fuel on the engines of the Southern Pacific will mean a saving of Sl ,OOO,- 600 to the company and the discharge of 1000 men now emplc d in the handling of coal. These estimates are based on practical experiments. The Southern Pacific has burned oil for three months now, and the saving has averaged more than $500 per month per engine.
 Albert s. Earnhart, a nephew of T. M. Earnhart, of Kirkland. and Miss Elena NJ. Milliken, of Lynx Greek were married on Wednesday, Aug. 20, by Rev. Leon O. Lewis. The groom is the proprietor of the Walker Hotel, while the brides parents are among the oldest residents of that section, the bride herself having been born there and has grown to woman hood in that place.
 Mrs. A. B. Nader gave another de- lightful afternoon yesterday with the fascinating game of hearts as the principal form of entertainment. Mrs. Howard Burmister won first prize and the consolation was awarded to Mrs. Willard. Mrs. D. NJ. F. Weeks rendered a couple of vocal solos in her usual sweet voice, which were highly appreciated by those present. Elegant refreshments were served and the afternoon was very pleasantly spent.
 J. W. Conger of Douglas, Lacey X Co.'S Prescott agency left on to- days train for a two weeks vacation which he will spend with his niece, Mrs. Buchan. wife of Lieutenant Buchan of the Third United States cavalry at Fort Apache. Mrs. Buchan is daughter of Hon. B. H. Conger, United States minister to China. and was with her father dur ing the seige of Pekin. Lieutenant Buchan was a member of the relief expedition under General Chaffee, and it was there that the acquain- tance was formed with the young lady who afterwards became his wife. Mir. Conger has not seen his niece for several years.
 The California limited east bound ran into the rear end of an east bound | freight train at Cosnino, ten miles east of Flagstaff, on Tuesday after noon. August 19. Engineer Williams jumped from his engine and was badly hurt, breaking his leg and arm. The firemen jumped, but escaped in jury. The engine turned or its side and the front trucks of the combina- tion car left the track. Four freight cars and the caboose were made into kindling wood. No passengers were injured and no damage done to the coaches. Gustave Swanson, who was riding in a coal car was badly in- iured. The accident was caused by the delay of the freight train taking siding.
 It was reported yesterday that the Comeback oil well is now down fifty eight feet and in a mineral formation that is almost discouragingly hard. It may be that the Standard Oil com pany has had a chilled steel cover slipped over the Camelback oil reser-
 voir while the company was jockey. ing at the start of the race. ltwould
 be too bad if they run oDto ledge oi
 solid gold.-Republican.
 Douglas is to have a street rail
 way, and for a while it will be oper !. ated by a steam locomotive, though
 electricity it is expected will be used later. Grading for the road is now nearly finished, and it is said the car' , will be in operation within three , months. The road is to run from tho center of town to the new smelters } two miles away, for the accommoda
 tion of smelter employees who live 1T
 the city.
 Orders have been placed by th, Santa Fe for 79,000 tons of steel tC , be delivered before the end of th, ; present year. The cost will be abou B, 2,2O0,O0O, and the steel will relay about 450 miles of track. The com panv will lay S5-pound steel over tho - entire distance between Kansas Cit, and Albuquerque, 900 miles. Tn 3 remainder of the order will be uset 5 in relaving track on the Gulf branci 3 for 190 miles north of Fort Worth. From Saturdays Daily.
 Miss Fannie Elliott has returne' ' from California.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank R. Stewart re
 turned last evening from their visi east.
 James Roach, the well know s Turkey creek miner, is in town. l. Harry R. Tritle of Phenix, is wis !. itor today to Prescott.
 1T Mir. and Mrs. Harry Brisley left tC
 day for California, where they wi y visit for a few weeks.
 } 'White Slaves of America" will |
 the evening topic at the Methods ', Episcopal church, Marina street, Sur l. day evening.
 Mrs. J. E. Barkley gave a vel i pleasant and enjoyable entertainmel D. yesterday afternoon in honor of Mi
 Christy of Phenix, who has been h. d guest for some time.
 or William Coffin, a prominent an
 experienced mining man of Colorad came in on last evenings train with , view of locating in Prescott. NJ
 Coffin is a brother of Mrs. E.
 Clark.
 Miss Gertie Wells entertained '0 number of her friends yesterday
 ternoon in honor of Miss Virgin e. Johnson of Pasadena, who Is t 'i- guest of Miss Helen Burmister. ' For Sale-We have just listed Vn very desirable 5-room modern hou' ay all furnished and in a splendid loo
 ton. Commercial Trust Company y's Charley Hesla fell on piece sit glass yesterday, cutting a great ga