Arizona republican., 1905-08-09

1 been pronounced an impossible feat.
 Three hours were spent in anC around the Crown King mining plants and picnic groups, here and there, en- joyed a hearty lunch.
 The return trip was started at 3 D m., arriving in Prescott at o'clock
 The general expressions of Phoenix ties, as noted by your correspondent who accompanied this trip, were that ! they had already been wkell repaid for their trip from the valley to ride over this great switchback, and it might be noted as there are few such mountain railway climbs in the United States, it is something worth going a distance to see.
 On the return from Crown King, and but two miles out, the party were treated to mountain spectacular scene, that of viewing from a 5000 foot altitude, a rain storm accompan- jed by thunder and lightning in the valley below, followed by a beautiful rainbow, and that in turn by the shin ing of the sun upon the former scene.
 Among the valleyites who accompan- jed this excursion were: MT. and Mrs. $. J. Tribolet, Mrs. Baxter and two nieces, the Misses Snyder. Dree, Crabb. J. A. Vinson. J. T. Bone, Deputy Sher-
 
 fly and M. J. Swartz of Alhambra.
 MT. Hanna, formerly of Phoenix. but now of Prescott, c. R. Hanshaw of Bisbee, formerly with George Buxton, J. w. CrameT city ticket agent of the s. F. at Prescott. also GenI Agent Goldsworthy of Phoenix. Mrs. NJ. r.. Denney, Mrs. s. L. Last, Geo. Lee, JnO Methvin, J. Haskins and Peter Mohn of Lees camp at Prescott.
 The Jerome excursion left Prescott at S:30 in the morning. returning at s D. m., and carried about 175 people who enjoyed the trip to the great cop per mine of the United Verde together with the scenery en route of a circuit Ous mountain route. This trip was patronized by Prescott people. as well as by those of the Salt River Valley, as many have lived here for years and never visited the Copper City.
 The refreshment department of all three excursions was ably cared for by Martin and Adams of Prescott, who both accompanied the train from Phoenix on Saturday, and the Jerome trip handled by MT Adams. while MT. Martin took care of tho Crown King visitors.
 Many of tho Phoenix visitors pre- ferred to remain in Prescott yesterday and enjoy quiet rest; others enjoyed a visit at Camp Brodie with the Ma tional Guard, who arc in camp. and still others went on the Ash Forks train to Granite Dells, returning in the evening.
 MT. and Mrs. s. J. Roach and Mr. Swartz remained at Maver yesterday to visit a few days with friends. from which point all will proceed by stage to Clear Creek to spend a month with MT. and Mrs. Geo. Heath. parents Of Mrs. Roach
 J. A. Vincent of Cartwright said he came up for three days to get cooled off and sell a few cars of hay, but he couldn't resist the trip to the switch back, as he said it did him more good than selling hay. He is calling upon the trade today.
 The officials of the $. F.. p. &. p. Ky. are to be congratulated upon the successful handling and entertainment of so vast concourse Of people.
 The entertainment given by Mir. TiI- ton with the graphophone at the Court House plaza. last night, was largely attended, the use of the grass. in addition to the many comfortable seats. was rendered to the city's visit DTS and all enjoyed the Thomas mus teal program.
 T. J. Walker of the Burger corral. is among the Phoenix people who are enjoying the sights and cool air. and also attending to some mining inter ests. He was a pleasant caller at Lees Camp yesterday.
 Mrs. H. NJ. Weirick and baby were among the Phoenix excursionists on Saturday and will spend a few days visiting MT. Weirick who is at Lees Camp.
 Pres. B. A. Fowler was a passenger from Phoenix on this mornings train.
 Tomorrow is to be a big day with the N. G. boys at Camp Brodie as Gov. <ibbey will be the guest of the camp and review the troops.
 MT. Allen, who resides near AIham- ora, on Grand tvenue is among the valley visitors and is putting in his ime trying to recognize the many old ime friends he used to know 30 years lso- While in conversation with 'our reporter today. Mir. Allen was tap 'ed on the shoulder and addressed by i Sheriff Lowry. MT. Allen looked up l md down the 6-foot official and re- | marked: Your face looks familiar. | ut you are too tall for me, don't you | znow." Well" said the sheriff. q
 
 1owry.' Of course Allen was much | urprised.
 MT. Allen came to Prescott in 1S63. | nd for many years conducted a meat | market in log building which was estroyed by the Prescott fire Its To- alton was about where Smiths mar ct now is near the B.-B. store on iurley street
 Among the specialties of the Jerome was the kindness of the 'nited Verde Copper Company in op- hing up the mine to the visitors and How them a trip down it's immense roperties in squads of small num- CTS and presenting each with a neat opper souvenir made up into pin avs and other useful articles.
 The privilege of entering this, one [ the greatest mines of the world rarely extended to anyone. and was rus much appreciated by those for mate visitors yesterday.
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