Arizona silver belt., 1906-09-20
THROWS UP SPONGE
 FOR JOINT STATEHOOD
J. |. Hubbell, of Apache County, Admits that Scheme Will Be Overwhelm-
 ingly Defeated in Arizona

ico paper has been endeavOrlng to Ob- tain the real facts of the present joint statehood situation for it's readers, without bias of any kind Its story of the Hubbell interview follows:
 If 1t were necessary to have any further enlightenment upon the true situation in Arizona as regards joint statehood, that enlightenment is found in the statement of Hon. A. l.. Hub bell, of Apache county, Arizona, who arrived in Albuquerque yesterday di- rect from the Bisbee conventions.
 ''i there is any man in Arizona fit ed to speak authoritatively on the statehood situation in Arizona, it is Mir. Hubbell. From the time he real ized single statehood to be impossible for his territory for years to come and preferring statehood of any kind to none, he has been consistent advocate of jointure. He is life long republi- can and for many years has guided the destinies of the party in his home county of Apache, which he has kept in the republican ranks when every other county in the territory was on the other side. Respected by men of both parties, his sincerity in the state hood matter has never been questioned.
 And so. when Mir. Hubbell says there is no possible combination of circumstances under which Arizona would vote for joint statehood, his statement may be taken as authorita- tive. the matter may be considered closed and the fight at an end. Mr. Hubbell says this, and more much more. He is careful observer and he knows his Arizona as well as any other man alive.
 "l have just come from Bisbee. where the two conventions were held last week, said Mir. Hubbell to the Morning Journal yesterday, and l will tell you the situation as 1 see it. The time is past for prejudiced reports of the situation in Arizona. It is time to talk facts. As everyone who knows me knows prefer single statehood to any other, but failing in that, I have preferred joint statehood to none at all. still prefer it, and will continue to do what l can to bring it about, but may say frankly that in my opinion no combination of circumstances of which l can conceive would avail to get more than l5 per cent of the vote in Arizona in favor of jointure. There is an over whelming sentiment in the territory against it, and this sentiment cannot be overcome.
 C. F.. Rubottom, the North Broad street jeweler has been overworked for some time; but has been fortunate in securing the assistance of John Eaves, an expert watchmaker and jeweler. Nr. Eaves learned his trade in England, beginning at the age of l2 and has been employed in some of the largest jewelry stores in San Francisco dfi'l .tspH hlHtitN. 4NtN NOiit work done by Mir Eaves can leave it with him at the third door north of the postoilicc. Prices reasonable and all work guaranteed. 20tf
 The Opera House Confectionery Store has just received particularly fine assortment of pipes. which will be sold at bargain prices. Call in and get your pick before the best of them are gone. l9
 Silks, Laces, Lace Curtains and all delicate fabrics cleaned by the Dry Cleaning Process, used exclusively by the Industrial Cleaning Works. Agency at Marx Cigar Store. i8tf
 Don't forget that the big sale in clothing and furnishings is still on at Brookner's. Special Inducements are still being made in both departments.
 Buy window glass from the Gila Lumber company. They have it in reg ular sizes and will cut special sizes without extra charge.
 Our work on ladies clothes is of the
 
 merely passable, but standard. Ari- zona Steam Laundry.
 We have received a big stock of fancy front doors, comprising all the latest designs. Prices reasonable. Gila L'.mber company.
 Buxton & Merritt are prepared to do all kinds of papering, painting, fresco work and sign work.
 For medicinal purposes the Autocrat whiskey cannot be excelled. Sold by J. J. Keegan.
 The Cactus sells straight bonded whis- kies and largest glass of beer in town. The Globe Bank & Savings Co. pays 4 per cent on term deposits. If
 Try a Del Monte Sunday dinner.
 Re-RegistratiOn Notice
 Pursuant to order of the Board of Supervisors of Gila county, Arizona Territory, made on July 3, A. D., 1906, and under provisions of paragraph 2284 of the Revised Statutes of the Terri tory of Arizona, 1901; the qualified electors of Gila county are hereby notified that said Board of Supervisors have ordered that the County Recorder of said county make registration of all the voters of said county for the year 1906.
 w. D. FISK,
 County Recorder. -
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