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The oasis., 1907-09-14

two territories can work for single statehood twenty-five years more, without coming any nearer Co it than they are today. And when ever Arizona becomes state it will be with jointure of some kind. That was the position of TIE OASIS in the campaign closed last year. It was for jointure because jointure was all that could be secured. And it is yet in favor of jointure, be- cause that is all that ever can be secured.
 Now there has arisen Q proposi- tion for jointure with Nevada. Which proposition is hoax, prob ably. Many of the fancied obiec- tions that were reiterated most loudly against jointure with New Mexico would apply with much greater force against jointure with Nevada. Nevada and Arizona have no rail connection whatever. Ari- zona and New Mexico are connected by three trunk lines of railway. In the Grand Canon there is an i'm passable barrier" beside which the continental divide, deplored so tear fully by Mark Smith would be a barbed wire fence. The Nevada Arizona proposition would not receive moments consideration in Congress.
 But it is stated that a movement has started in California for segre- gation from that state of the eleven southern counties and their union with Arizona into a single state If it could be accomplished great state would be created. There car be raised none of the objections that were features so strong in the opposition to jointure with New Mexico, and it would satisfy the East in that it would be a state with q large population, growing more in consonance with the growth of the eastern commonwealths. Al the outset its population would bt close to one million. Now there lies the only hope for statehood fol Arizona; and to get even that will require number of years.
The oasis., 1907-09-14

MUCH attention has been paid the series of articles in THE OASIS by it's editor upon the new railway and the Yaqui delta, prepared dur ing his recent visit to that region, and many compliments are coming on their account. Sufficient data was gathered to keep articles of that kind coming all winter.
The oasis., 1907-09-14
WILL WAIT AWHILE.

Almost simultaneously with the return of the editor last week after an absence of thirty days, there came the official announcement from the President, in letter to Governor Kibbey, that the effort ot the administration to unite Arl- zona and New Mexico in one state has been abandoned; and there was no time to give attention to the topic. While the present attitude of the President is hardly in line with his declarations made to
 my citizens of both territories, there is no need Of finding any fault with it, as some seem prone to do. If he has changed his views in the matter, that is his preroga- tive. He has taken the people of Arizona at their word, evidently, and since they have voiced their declaration (see platforms of both democratic and republican parties in Rfizona, last election), that "a territorial condition indefinitely is preferable to jointure with New Mexico," he is willing to let 1t go at that; and he declares that he will make no farther attempt to- ward bringing about the policy they have rejected. But it will be observed that in the Presidents letter there is no promise of single statehood for Arizona. It is some thing he cannot deliver, and well aware is he of the fact. The senti- lnent in all the great states of the East is that there shall be admitted no more small states; and that sentiment is arising in some of the great states in the South. It is U sless to quote Nevada, Wyoming and Idaho, with their sparse popu' laTioAt, enjoying all the privileges of statehood. That's just whats the matter. New York, Pennsyl vania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, and other states feel that in admission of the states named there were mistakes made that they will no permit of repetition with Arizona and New Mexico.
 But already there arises in Ari zona the declarations "Now w will work for single statehood. That was what the people of Ari zona had done for twenty-fv, years, with the result that they were rendered joint statehood O nothing. They accepted nothing and nothing will they get. Tn
The oasis., 1907-09-14
EDITORIAL NOTES.

LAST Sundays edition of the Tue son Star was a splendid number, and would have done credit to a city with a population of 100000. Surely the Kellys know how to run a newspaper.
The oasis., 1907-09-14

city, holding likewise at one time a post in the inspection service of the Post Office Department Be. side his official career in Arizona, Mir. Cum made record as a news paper man, in which calling he manifested an ability and fearless ness that were recognized widely. From November, 1877, to February, 1880, he was editor and proprietor of The Citizen, published at Tue son, which he sold to go to Tomb stone, where he established the Tombstone Epitaph, conducting the same successfully through several years, when he sold it to go to California, where he located at San Bernardino, in the real estate busi- ness. It was at the latter place that the editor of THE OASIS knew Mr. Cum, in 1886-7, during which years the writer was editor of the San Bernardino Daily Index. In 1891 Mir. Cum returned to the United States postal service, and has been employed therein from that year until the present time, serving in various parts of the ! United States and in the depart ment at Washington. In April, 1900, he was sent to Alaska to or ganize the postal service in that territory, which he did to the ut most satisfaction of the department and the public.
 Mir. Cum is a gentleman of wide information, ability and talent. He would fill the pest of territorial delegate in a most thorough man. ner and at his hands his constitu- ency would receive most satisfac- tory service. All his old friends in Arizona and Southern Califor-
 nia, "whose name is Legion" will
 wish Mir. Cum all success in his
 new aspiration.
The oasis., 1907-09-14
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The oasis., 1907-09-14

pnb,ished Every Saturday at Nogaies' santa Cruz County, Arizona, by THE oAsis
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The oasis., 1907-09-14

ALLEN T. BIRD, Managing Editor r. ZANE D. BIRD. Business Manager.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-12-02

marks the grave of the artist. which is almost hidden by carefully tended flowers. A little fence Of wooden trel. lis protects it, and over fence and grave trailing ivy, geraniums and honeysuckle grow luxuriantly. The grave is beside the high wall of the cemtery. and partly sheltered by a wild plum tree, overgrown just now by creepers, that has sprung up close to the boundary. Beyond the wall rise ancient yew trees and the more ancient gray tower of Chiswick church, but modernity asserts itself in the incessant rattling and hammer. ing from the torpedo boat works, whose long ranges of black buildings separate these peaceful acres frcm the adjacent river.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-12-02
HAD NO USE FOR BABIES.
Dog Intended to Be the Only Pet in
 the Household.

owned black and tan terrier from 1874 to 1881. I received him when quite a puppy and he was with me- through part of my university and the whole of my seminary terms. In 1880 1 married and in 1881 my first child was born. The first time she was brought down into the sitting room I, like proud father, took the little one in my arm. The dog came in and ex- pressed his jealousy by series of growls and an attempt to get at the child by jumping. I gave him hint with my foot and he walked out of the house. We saw nothing of him for over three months. One day while walking near the outer part of the town where We lived we saw old Croaker, as We called him. He took no notice of us, but walked straight to a place where there was a trim looking garden and a neat-looking house. Upon inquiry We found that it was inhabited by two elderly spinster sisters. The dog had gone to them and could not be induced to leave. He was determined to avoid similar danger in the future.-Chicago Trib- une.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-12-02
ON A COMMERCIAL BASIS.
Tommy's Fractional Value Reduced to
 Cold Figures.

Master Tommy, a boy of 4, has de. veloped an early fondness for coins of every denomination, and. although he never asks directly for them, wher. ever he goes the air is full of hints There is an old lady living near Tom. my who is very fond of him, but who also is extremely careful of her small change, so that none of it ever finds its way into the little fellows pock cts.
 Tom had nearly exhausted his in. genuity in limiting, and at last, by a fortunate hit, succeeded He went over there the other morning in a penniless condition and leaned af fectionately against the knee of his old friend, who at once possessed her. self of one of his chubby hands and began to fondle it.
 T would give 91,OOO to have such a nice little boy as you for my own, she said. betting him.
 How much is f1,000?" asked Tom. my, with wide open eyes.
 It's a great deal of money" said the old lady, with sigh.
 Am worth as much as that if papa would sell mel" inquired the young speculator.
 Yes, dear, and great deal more,' D said his friend.
 Then" said Tommy, with che. rubic smile. don't you think it worth a sixpence just to hold my hand?v- Tit-Bits.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-12-02
Wrecks in San Francisco Bay.

What melancholy sight the bottom of San Francisco bay must present. diver recently told of going down to the City of Chester, sunk many years ago at the mouth of the harbor by one of the large China steamers. He descended with stout heart and a mind lured to the tragedies of the sea, but when he saw two sisters of charity sleeping quietly in their berths, and nearby man on his knees, sway ing back and forth with the motion of the tide, and dim, mysterious light over all the somber objects, his heart failed him and he gave the signal to be hauled above. The San Rafael lies there, too. She went down in 1901. sent to the bottom by collision with another steamer in the fog. The relentless tide runs over her cozy cabins and beautiful stairway, dark with the passage of time.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-12-02
RAisl WAS SURE TO COME.
Farmer So Certain That He Was
 Rather UnduIy Impressive.

A New York man who had been summering in the White mountains, on his return to town, told of an en- counter with a New Hampshire farm CT It was late in September, and 1t was almost time for the equinox, or line storm" as the natives call 1t. Inc city man was planning a certain trip on his motor cycle, but the morn ing on which he had been intending to start was so gray and overcast that he felt some hesitation about setting out. He was trying to persuade him. self out of this feeling, even though his better judgment was against him. The mountains were yelled in wreaths of mist and cloud that had settled down almost to their bases. He was getting his wheel ready when one of the nearby farmers came up and leaned over the fence, watching him. T s'pose ye don't mind gettin some wet" he finally insinuated "Oh, don't believe it's going to rain" an swered the optimist, jauntily. Tt looks bit threatening, but l think it will clear up by noon, so I'm going to start just the same" The farmer was silent a moment, then he pointed sol emnly toward the clouds, which had entirely shut out from view the mighty mountain four miles away. Young man" he said impressively as he pointed. Look thar. When the cloud settles down over Kearsarge, God Almighty couldn't stop the rain!"
The Prescott daily news., 1907-12-02

Her reverie was interrupted by the sudden opening of the door and Mrs. De Clymer entered with a majestic mein and rustic of silk skirts.
 "Millicent, I am compelled, actual " compelled, to go driving with that tiresome Mrs. Simeral. Keep an eye on Dulcie and see that she's not at by the hotel arrivals that he has had the assurance to follow us-and if Mir Floyd calls see that she is pret- tily dressed and accompanies you downstairs"
 WheD f.yd's card was | ou9h. |: Miilicen' did not go down at once, but stood al her mirror, contrasting the image 1t gave back to her with an other from the deepening glass of her memory. She had not seen Floyd for many years. He was one of the men who had admired and dangled during her first seasons-to her moth CTS intense isappointment-but that was before he had written that won derful book-a book known wherever the English language is read, and which had suddenly brought to its au- thor renown and wealth.
 Its usually so," she sighed. Men of Floyd's age and attainments re rrone to fall in love with young girls"
 Millicent found her pretty niece comfortably ensconced on a sofa, clad in an airy kimono, and industriously engaged in devouring Dora Thorne" and a box of chocolate creams.
 'Dulcie, dear, Mir. Floyd has called MT Wilson Floyd-put on one of your prettiest muslins and come down to the reception room"
 ''Botheration!" exclaimed Dulcie. The famous explorer? l won't know what to say to him. Why can't you go and talk to him about darkest Asia-or is it Africa? And let me finish this delightful book. Try some of these chocolates, Frederick brought them all the way from the city. Oh, don't try to look so severe about Fred erick, Aunt Milly, we've come to an understanding-Im to wait two years for him-he'll have worked up a prac- tice by that time. l don't intend to let grandma spoil my life as she has yours; Frederick told me that this very MT. Floyd, who's been away so long, hob-nobbing with cannibals and digging up tiresome prehistoric things, was the man you fell in love with when you were first out, and that's the reason you turned down all the others whom she corralled-"
 "Dulcie,' interrupted Miliicent with flaming cheeks, you must not speak so disrespectfully of your grandmam- ma, and remember that she particu- larly wants you to meet Mir. Floyd"
 Well, to please you, dearest auntie," said Dulcie, resignedly, "TH be down in jiffy."
 About an hour later Miss Ducie having completed a leisurely toilet. finished another chapter, and written a note to Frederick, sauntered down to the parlor. She got just as far as the door when the amazing spectacle of a masculine arm resting protect ingly around her aunt's shoulders caused her to stop.
 'Milly, you must know that I have always loved you." Floyd was saying When will you consent"
 But" faltered Millicent, you know I'm not young grill"
 Oh, bother a young girl!" said
 
 Floyd. I'm thankful you're not, You
 Well, should think sol" giggled Dulcie, as she beat discreet retreat to Dora Thorne" Tt wouldn't be suitable at all. Goodness me! What will grandmamma say?"
The Prescott daily news., 1907-12-02

"The best way to cure yourself of crying is to live alone" said the woman. T used to cry an awful lot when I was married. but I hardly ever do now. It's the saddest thing in the world to hear yourself crying all alone in your flat. and what's the use. any way fl there, h nobodk around to gay: Thers! Therel's
The Prescott daily news., 1907-12-02
Love and Reason.

But" queried the caHious young man, lis there any reason why we should not wed that you know off" Reason" answered the fair maid, has nothing to do with the case"
 Then he felt at ease, for he knew that love alone ruled her actions in the matter.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-12-02
Whistler's Grave

Whistler is buried. not in Chiswick churchyard. where Hogath lies, but in the cemetery that adjcins it, says the London Morning Post. No stone
The Prescott daily news., 1907-12-02
Solitude Cures Crying.

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Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-01-06
Michael stroeotf Tonight

A large and delighted audience wit messed Roanoke" last night at the Dreamlahd theater.
 Tonight the play will be that sterling old success, Michael strogoff, play of intense and thrilling interest and most delightful comedy.
 The Rich Stock company will be with us for only few nights more anu we bespeak for them the liberal patronage that they deserve. for the company IS far above the average, strives earnestly to please and is presented at prices never so low here before class of productions far superior to those pre- viously presented by inferior companies at half again as much.
 Mr. Mccullough and the entire east are seen to unusual advantage in to- night B play.
 The Kelcey Sisters and other special ists will be seen between the acts.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-01-06

IL became known last night that the condition of F.. II. Hartman had changed for the worse in few days IT so. Friends are now seriously alarmed. The operation which Mir. Hartman un- dernent about week ago which was expected to give him relief has proved 10 have been not altogether successful. His condition at this time is as bad if not worse than it has been at any time before.
 Hartman had been expected to az pear before the interstate commerce commission either Friday or Saturday but at the opening of The hearing conn sol for the Union Pacific declared thag the president would be unable to at. tend Late reports confirm the impres sion that Hartman s condition is really more serious than is generally thought. Ar Hartman is at his nswn house ia Sixtv-seeond street
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-01-06
PURE FOOD LAW AFFECTS GLOBE
All AduIterated Foodstuffs, li- quorS and Drugs Must Be
 Relabeled

The pure ood law passed at the last session of c,,ngress went into effect on .January l ind it behooves every mer- chant, druggist and liquor dealers to immediately take stock, and if he has in his posse ssion any adulterated food stuffs, drugs or liquors within the mean ing of the pure food law, it is incum- bent upon him to immediately clear his shelves of such articles and await fur ther instructions regarding the proper labelling of the same.
 Under the construction of the law made by the department of agriculture. all goods in possession of retail dealers. which comes under the provisions of the law, must be properly labeled be- | fore they can be offered for sale. | On December 3l the law firm of Her ring. Sorin X Ellinwood of Bisbee was asked for an opinion on the pure food law, as to its effect upon stocks already on hand by retail dealers. The Copper I Queen store and several other dealers of Bisbee were interested as to it's interpretation. In answer to the request for an opinion, F.. F.. Ellinwood sent the following telegram to the department of agriculture at Washington, which is self explanatory:
 Bisbee, Ariz., Dec. 3l, 1906. The Secretary of Agriculture,
 Washington, D. c.
 Kindly advise if stock of goods now on hand subject to the food and drugs act, before being properly branded. may be soll within Territory of Arizona, the same as in state. Wire full instrue. tions our expense.
 Herring, Sorin X Ellinwood. ! In answer to the above telegram Mir 1 Euinwoed received the following an swer from the assistant secertary of agriculture, positively prohibiting the sale of foodstuffs, drugs or liquors until same have been properly labeled;
 Washington, D. C., Jan. ?. Herring, Sorin X Ellinwood,
 Bisbee, Ariz.
 Geods on hand in territories must bC labeled SO as to conform with law be fore eifeeting sale Territories are or different basis from states.
 w. M. Hayes, Acting Secretary.
 It was the general belief among the retail dealers in Bisbee that the arti cles on hand could be sold without \ label, but from the decision of the sec retary of agriculture, dealers in terri tories are placed upon different foot ing than those in the states.
 Under this ruling every Arizoni dealer in groceries, drugs or liquors, wh' offer for sale any article that come under the provision of the pure foo' law, unless the same is properly labeled is subject to a fine of $200 for first of fense and upon conviction for each sub sequent offense. not exceeding three hundred dollars, or by imprisonment no exceeding one year, or by both, in ih' discretion of the court.
 To be on the safe side it would b' well for all retail dealers effected, t put aside their goods specified in fh' provisions of the pure food law an' await instructions from the departmen of agriculture regarding the proper la beling of the same before offering then Ffor sale
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-01-06
GLOBE SIGHTS AND
 SILVER BElTlETS
Current News of Busy Globe Told in
 Brevities

G. A. Muller, mining man of Sa. lone. the new town on the Santa te ex epsicu. is in the city on business.
 J. E. Mcclellan. representing the American Type Founders company of Los Angeles, spent yesterday ip the ci.y
 William H. Siyder representing aa El Paso cigar house, was in the city yesterday His sales were the largest bc ever made here.
 Mrs. N. 4 Long and three daughters arrived last night from Corsicana, Tex as. to visit her brother, Charles H.. Long of the silver Belt.
 Professor John w. Prout of Tucson spent yesterday at the Keystone and other mines in that vicinity and today will go ont to thc Black Warrior and other mines near thelV
 Ed W. Yates of Neosha. Mo. q cou sin of Geo. W. P. Hunt, arrived in thN city last evening to take eEarge of the gents furnishing department Sf the old Dominion Commercial company
 The Globe National bank is dis6ibut ing igo7 calendars which are a work of art, The calendar shows reproduc tion of a painting of woman by Boi- leau, one ot She foremost American art Ists.
 The ease of John Leonard, charged with selling a half interest in a mining claim to two diirvrent parties. was tried yesterday in Judge Thomas court and decision reserved until tomorrow 4 large number of witnesses testified,
 Nat High, advance agent of the Frank Rich Stock company, leaves for Tucson this morning after spending two weeks ia Globe MT. High is way up in the press end of the theatrical busi. ness and himself a comedian of ao mean ability.
 Iudge F. C. Little and family win ar rive in Globe this cveniag to make their permanent home here MT. Little has been probate iudge of Graham county for the last tTe yeWs and he has form ed a legal partnership with Attorney C. L. kawlinS, who also came here from Solol2onvAle 10 locate permanently.