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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-08
NATIONAL GUARD

Now that the organized militia. the
National Guard, has been incorporated
with the army as a part of the national
forces. it behooves the government to do
every reasonable thing in its power to
perfect Its efficiency. 1t should be
assisted in Its instruction and otherwise
aided more literally than heretofore
The continuous services of many we'll
trained regular officers will be essential
In this connection. Such officers must
be specially trained at service schools
best to qualify them as instructors of the
National Guard.
But the detailing of officers for training
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-08
Cu11ed From the Message,

The first step-in preparation if possible
be fit for if it should come-is teach our men to
shoot.
Our men come too old, and for short time
the high command positions.
1t is absurd to put hospital ship under officer
it would be put hospital shore such COM
mand
do not believe there other service in the world
which the average of character efficiency in the enlisted
is as high as in own
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-08
NAVY Yard Right of Way.

Secretary Newberry has written letters
to the chairmen of the Senate and House
committees on the District of Columbia
recommending in the interests of the
Washington navy yard. that Congress
provide right of way for the construc-
ton of a branch line of the Pennsylvania
railroad from the main line along the
shore of the Anacostia river TO the navy
ward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-08

the masses, higher education for the
leaders of the negro race. for their pro-
fessional men, their clergymeh. their ply
sicians, their lawyers and their teachers.
will make up system under which their
improvement, which statistics show to
have been most noteworthy in the last
forty years, will continue at the same
rate.
ION the whole. then. the best public
opinion OF the north and the best public
together in respect to all the economic
and political questions growing out of
present race conditions.
Would Bring Sections Together.
1.-The recent election has made it prob
able that l shall become more or less re-
sponsible for the policy of the next presi-
dental administration, and improve this
opportunity to say that nothing will give
me greater pride. because nothing would
give me more claim to the gratitude OF
my fellow-citizens. If I could so direct
that policy in respect to the southern
states as to convince their intelligent citi-
zens of the desire of the administration
to aid them in working out satisfactorily
the serious problems before them. and of
bringing them and their northern fellow
citizens closer and closer in sympathy
and point of view
During the last decade, in common with
all lovers of our country. l have watched
with delight and thanksgiving the bond OF
union between the two sections grow
firmer.' l pray that it may be given to
me to strengthen this movement, to OBJ
literate all sectional lines, and leave moth
ing of difference between the north and
the south save friendly emulation for
the benefit of our common country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-08
Visitors in Washington.

The following visitors to Washington
have gistered at The Star office:
j b. Johnson, Cambridge. Mass.
F. H. McGse Frede rick sburs. Va.
w d. EsSary, Lexington, Tenn
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen l.. Lyon, Jersey
CITY. n l.
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2 s TR PRESIDENTS kIRSS3iANGGRE; @CNGGR[R& S Ss1

of the best existing type. The North Da-
kota. Delaware, Florida and Utah will
form the first division of this squadron.
The four vessels proposed will form the
second division. 1t will be an improve
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-08
Presidential Bu1lseyes.

Presidential Bul1seyes.
We ought not longer ignore the reproach that this gov
pains protect the lives of hogs and of
cattle than OF human beings.
No should regard his vested right rise to the
highest rank in the army.
There often failure the part OF the public
derstand great of refusing promote respectable
elderly incompetents.
The average soldier has far much labor OF
military character to perform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-08

navy. calling especial attention TO the
need of additional destroyers and Golfers,
and above all. of the four batteships.
It is desirable to complete as soon as
possible a squadron of eight battleships
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-08
Not a Bothersome Spouse,

From the London Opinion.
The heiress-But why should 1 marry
you? I don't eve you.
/ Her srlitor-Oh, that's all right. l shane
be home very much, you knowi'
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ment on the first. the ships being Of the
heavy, single caliber. all big gun type.
All the vessels should have the same
tactical qualities, that is, speed and turn
ing circle, and as near as possible these
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THE NAVY

1 approve the recommendations of the
general board for the increase of the
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&c world
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1908-03-12
LEADERS OF PARTIES.

For chairman of the republican
national committee, Frank H.
Hitchcock or Senator Murray Crane
Of Massachusetts.
For chairman of democratic ma
tional committee, former Senator
Pettigrew of New York and South
Dakota, former Gov. w. l.. Douglas
of Massachusetts, or Mayor Tom L..
Johnson of Cleveland.
This seems to be the managerial
slate up to date for the campaign
this year. Mr.. Hitchcock's selection.
Of course, depends on the success Of
the Taft campaign for nomination.
The anti-Taft forces would urge the
place on Senator Crane II somebody
aside from Taft were to be nomi-
mated.
On the democratic side the pref
erence seems decidedly to favor Sen
ator Pettigrew. Governor Douglas of
Massachusetts, is strong with people
who want the campaign to be safe
and sane and who think the tariff
issue should be forced to the front.
Whoever is chairman of the demo-
cratic committee, there is belief that
Willis J. Abbott will be secretary,
because of his relations to Mr.. Bryan
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1908-03-12
SENATOR HEYBURN'S POSITION

The Miner wrote Senator Hepburn
February 26, 1--WE should be very
glad to have an expression Of opinion
from you for publication on the presi-
dental nomination" and the follow
ing letter has been received and while
scarcely a direct answer, as it alludes
to a subsequent article in The Miner,
yet we feel at liberty to publish 1t
and are the more anxious to do so
as Senator Hepburn intimates that
Z wrong impression has been created
by the article referred to. His letter
Ia as follows:
United States Senate, March 4, 1908.
Editor The Wallace Miner, Wal
lace, Idaho.
Dear Sir In your issue of Feb
'ruary 81, under the head of Taft Sem
timent Strong you undertake to ac-
count for certain rumors in regard to
political preference as between the
several candidates mentioned for
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1908-03-12

A combination has been formed
by the attorney generals OF Missouri,
Kansas and Texas to fight the
trusts. The octopus may as we'll
throw up its tentacles.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1908-03-12

The rumor is again revived that
the German government wants to
purchase the Philippines. 1t must
be that Germany has an embarrass-
ing surplus.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1908-03-12

Col. Watterson offers to bet $3.50
that Bryan will be elected. The reck-
lessness of the wager is considerably
tempted by the amount.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1908-02-12
PAGE THREE

two OF three years Of the Santa ~
branches from Phoenix to Winkelman,
and from Wickenburg TO the COLORADO.
river, have opened up that portion Of
the Territory which heretofore was i'm
accessible These two districts known
as the London Kelvin district and the
Bill Williams country give promise AZ
producing as much copper rs ArizonA
is now producing from its great south
ern properties. Not only are toe big
properties assuming normal conditions,
but the activity in the development
work of the new properties is fast ~
suming large proportions. Within the
next two years the northern half Of
Arizona will have become one of the
largest factors in the copper industry
of the world"
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1908-02-12
CPERvIsoRs LET SOME COUNTY
CONTRACTS.
From Wednesdays Daily

From Wednesdays Daily
The opening and awarding Of bids
p county contracts occupied the
f'aier part Of yesterdays session OF
board Of supervisors. The principal
'eresi conferred in the printing con
aei the printing Of the great regis
and stationery contracts, upon
Aleh no official action was taken
haIman Barney Smith announced last
lshl that these contracts would come
ior moderation Immediately aftei
opening Of this mornings session
H. !. Jamison was awarded the con
Ac for providing the sick and de
hdeht poor with board, bedding
hang, medicine and medical an'
igcaI attention, his bid being SIX
MS lay for each person. TIT
he' bids submitted were A. A
NTH, q, % cents; w. II. Cook, Franz
''e's and W. s. Parker, go cent
Ad.
Dds 'or county physician were sui
iUea ot Doctors X. n. Looney an
l. Linn, each for $50 month. ID
'oney vas appointed.
Ernest Emanuel was the successfr
'aler 'or the care Of the COURTEOUS
'eS' b. bid being s3s quartz
sah'' no. bid submitted by o. 4
'ela for SIS a quarter.
ueorg. Ruifner was awarded th
n'iac' Tor the burial of the count
'aa 10 me sum of $l.63 each. MAJ
saahnor submitted a bid for s7.2
Inc e0ntract for feeding the count
''n'r' was awarded M. J, Hicke
o'e h.'ng lila cents a meal again
''N Brnkmeyer's bid Of Is cents.
q" ''rtracts run one year FRO
'oruar' Is, 1908.
the a' cunts Of the county treasur
e checked and a balance Of $l6I
'o@l found on hand.
'neT'h Lowry was granted a fort
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1908-02-12

drawn for additions to the structure
which Wa. double its capacity.
The smelter will be started gradu.
ally. One converter will be put in op.
Grafton and tnen FIVE Others will be
set up as fast as the men engaged in
the work can prepare them for opera.
ton.
a large amount Of ore has already
been placed in the ore bins. This ore
was taken from the Imperial mines to
Sasco, which is about fourteen miles
distant. &c haul Of the ore is easy,
as the railroad is all down grade TO
the smelter town from the mines. Suf.
ficient coke has been secured TO run
the smelter for n period Of five weeks.
Smelter experts who have examined
the Imperial ores state tina. the plant
| should be able TO handle $50 tons per
day, as the ores are of the kind that
can bc easily smeltcd.
ine machinery tests at the smelter
have all been satisfactory and part
of the plant was operated for a time
Monday.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1908-02-12
GRAND CANYON Is ADVERTISED
BY SANTA rE.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, Feb. A.
The Grand Canyon Of Arizona is now
located just south Of the Santa Fe
yards here. II was placed In position
by a force or men under the super
vision Of F. $. Savage Of Topeka, Of
the advertising department Of the
Santa Fe. In explanation IL may he
further stated that the canyon is
painted on a huge sign some fifty feet
long and ten feet high, painted in such
realistic colors that the passenger in
stinctively sheers of to keep from
falling down Bright Angel trail.
az leave for Las Vegas to put up
another one of the signs there" said
Mr.. Savage. "we are putting up six
now, at Topeka, Emporia, Hutchinson,
La Junta, Las Vegas and here. They
are all In position except those at Las
Vegas and La Junta, which will BE-
erected at once. The signs are painted
in Denver and shipped out 80 that tho
work of erecting them is done quickly.
"The signs will eventually he
placed at the principal points all along
the Santa Fe system"
The sign is one Of the finest bits
Of advertising yet done by the Santa
Fe. II Is adorned by the words In
huge letters "Grand Canyon Of All
zona," accompanied by the Santa ~
trademark and IL is 80 big that ID
one can help seeing IL. The signs, whsr
all completed, IL is believed, will DE-
much toward increasing the already
large stream Of tourists to this great
est wonder Of the world.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1908-02-12
SCHEME TO BEAT THE GAMBLING
STATUTE.

DOUGLAS, Ariz., Feb. 4. - IL was
learned in this city today that tho
Mexican government had granted a
concession 20 number Of Douglas
men TO conduct gambling games IN
Aqua Prieta, just across the interna-
tional boundary line. Tnose who were
granted the concession are Frank
Douglas, John spcer and man named
Copper. II is understood that they
intend TO open gambling establish
ment across the line within the next
few days.
The granting Of the gambling con
ccssion for Aqua Prieta to great ex-
tent renders ineffective the Territorial
gambling law, because 10 get 10 the
establishment all that will he necessary
will be TO take few steps across the
border However, IL is thought that
public opinion will be strong factor
against the vice, and that the establish
ment will not be as profitable a. the
owners expect.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1908-02-12
GOOD PROGRESS AT THE EXPRESS
MINE.
From Thursdays Daily)

tfTOm InufSoayh DallV
Great progress nas been made the
past two weeks in the opening Of the
Express mine, owned and operated by
the Cardinal Mining company, accord
ing TO the statement Of Mark Bradley,
superintendent Of the concern, who
was here yesterday on business.
Connection between the Fitghush
Lee tunnel and the upper tunnel has
been made through raise" he said
"and ore chutes are now being put in
through which the ore will be dropped
to the Fitzhugh Lee tunnel, to BE-
transported through the latter to the
Arizona Mining and Milling company's
mill, located Immediately outside the
opening.
Everything will be in shape to start
the mill Saturday, and the mine is
sufficiently opened to guarantee enough
ore to keep the mill running steadily.
"The upper tunnel is IN n distance
of 900 feet and the ore showing in tho
face is satisfactory. ore chutes are
installed for systematic stopping In
the upper tunnel and the showing all
through the mine was never better in
its history.
"The Fitzhugh Lee tunnel 10 now in
800 feet on the Express ground and thu
ore showing in the face Is good. This
tunnel is 10 feet below tne level Of
the upper tunnel. The pushing ahead
of the lower tunnel is one Of the i'm
portsnt features of the plan Of devel-
opment of the property"
Mr.. Bradley will leave for his camp
this morning.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1908-02-12
WILL BLOW IN" sASCo PLANT
SOON.
,From Wednesday, Daily


Informotion was received here yes
,orday 10 the effect that IT IL almost
q certainty that the big sasco smeiter
Of the Southern Arizona smeitihg
company will be "blown in some
time this week.
". T. stanton, general manager FOR
toe Imperial and Tombstone companies
and the smelter company, is NJ pres
ont in snsco and will be there when
the first run Of copper is made
The opening Of the smelter has been
dolaved by the failure OF certain
necessary pieces Of machinery to ar
,i,o Trace of these has been made
and they will be delivered at sasct
today. It will require but a shor'
,iue IN add these to the smelter equip
mon, and then the big plant VIII b'
gotten under way.
The opening Of this plant VIII mari
one Of the epocns in mining IN ina
section. The smelter, 1t has peer
learned. will handle custom ores ais
and this will serve as great I'm
ro,us 10 the mines in the Silver bei
and the silver Hill districts Of PIN
county. =.
The capacity Of the plant is 30
tons daily, but it has been so cor
strnc,ed that additions can be mad
70 II without difficulty and 1t has bee
learned that already plans have bee
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1908-02-12
SETTLE ESTATES IN PROBATE
COURT.
crrom Wednesdays Daily


coorgo G. Ruirner, special admins
.ro,o, ~ the estate of Henry Pieper,
aoc..sea submitted his final report OF
.,niristration in the probate court
,.os,o,aav. He was charged with hav'
inc received $1,000 and credited with
having paid out the same amount lot
funeral expenses and expenses OF a',
uin;stra.ion. The report was allowed
and settled and it appearing that there
wa. no further estate an ordef "a'
made and entered discharging the aa
ministrator and closing the estate
q @. Englehart, administrator OF
tho estate of Charles Price, deceased
Noa his final account, the hearing Of
which was set for February Id
The inventory and aPpraiscment o'
tho estate Of Alexander D. Cole DC
ceased, was returned, filed ana r''o'u
=, Tho estate consists of cash. per
soma, property and real estate in rnoe zoe
nix Of the appraised value OF s"iZo'-'
The inventory and appraisemen' 0
tho estate Of Ed Bolger, deceased W"
.o,nrnea filed and recorded. The e'
,.,o consists Of $1,000 in casn o.
aonosit with the Commercial 'ru'
company
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1908-02-12

DAY leave of absence, dating from
February
Inc usual monthly accounts arains.
'he county were allowed and warrants
ordered drawn on the expense fund in
payment Of the same
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1908-02-12
|. ,rrr noRTAGE ON ACCOUNT
0e BAD PHONE.
a Wednesdays Daily

n
..4iion of the cause Of the
,.e. .f water in the city reservoir
.uJs, marning, W. T. Hall, super
..,5.r. . ,ho water works, informed
I, .s..- and city council, at the
| ..,.r.l uonthly meeting held yes.
L., ...noon, that the pipe line
=. b. rhorbccke ranch to the reser.
Il, r, oppcd up in some unaccount-
NJ ua. Monday night, and that the
i,,s.a line from this city TO tne
.r,ro plant was ont of repair and
"A b,en .uj of repair for month.
sr,,ar.pudcnt Hall said that EN-.
ave. of uc pumping plant could call
f,. over the telephone but that
.erI uot get into communication
=, t.m. he asserted that he had
,.,a,l Tine Prescott Electric com.
nav ,o repair the pnone four weeks
e. fu, l.r company mad failed to
No 10 repaired. lie also said that
,r was tour feet Of water in the
aryo.r. Monday night, before the
~ was Stopped in the Thorbecke pipe
BE-
ps,or GYldwater instructed Super.
,etl,nt Hall to pump the reservoir
N a. soon as possible and added that
water supply should not be allow.
% got as low as four feet when the
~ reservoir had been constructed at
ma, expense to hold a water supply
lom twelve to fifteen feet deep.
sspt Halls report for January
sael that 1891, 900 gallons of water
n been pumped into the reservoir
,ae Del Rio plant and that 2,514,75O
Mon. bad flowed in from the Thor.
ske springs The bel Rio plant also
pplitd the railroad company with 49,
4,3i6 gallons of water during the
5h,l The flow through Prescott,
,,en wa, 3,O97,sl7 gallons, through
r Whipplc meters, l,0si,52s gallons
Bile 3.723.l Oj gallons were charged
sewers and waste. The total value
water billed out in Prescott wa.
,l.lG9, Fort whipple $l0s.45, and
railroad company s2,4l2.O6, max
"a total Of si,7O2.l3. The expense,
,ae water department amounted e
1870,
Frank Williams, tax collector, re
red the collection of $1,000 in licen
3 slj99i in taxes and ss,9ss.77 In
i,er collections.
The city recorders report SHOWED
Z collection Of s244.O0 in fines from
olS,or Of the city ordinances.
Health Officer Day reported ffteel
rhs during the month of Januar,
b eleven deaths, and stated the cit,
ss IN healthful condition.
The election of A. A. Johns, chic
|ginecr Charles Kearley, assistan
isf engineer. and T.. @. Sharpnecb
|reiary Of the fire department, wa
proved aud the annual report o
L. =
Ans was also instructed to not allo'
Ere apparatus outside OF the cit
hits except by order of the mayor.
The street committee was authorize
purchase mule.
After the usual monthly account
sre allowed the council adjourne
beet TO the call Of the mayor.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1908-02-12
NEW MEXICO HAS RAISED THE
SANTA FE.


SANTA FE, y. NJ. Feb At tho
annual meeting of the Territorial
Board of Equalization Just held here
the railroads operating in New Mexico
were handled without gloves. consider.
able raises being made by the board in
the assessed valuation of the tax,ble
property of these corporations.
The III Paso and Southwestern rail
way will be subject to taxation this
year for the first time and with tho nd.
ditional taxes from this source and the
increases made in other railroad prom.
erty 1t is estimated that there will be
gain in the railroad item of over
81, 100000.
One hundred and sixty miles Of main
line OF the Southern Pacific railway
was liked at valuation Of $500 per
mile, this being an increase per mile
over last year Of $500. Including ma.
chine shops, depot buildings, store.
houses and other taxable property the
assessment Of this road for the present
year will he at the rate of 10000 per
mile.
In the assessment of the Atchison.
Topeka and Santa Fe railway, north
OF Albuquerque, increases were made
IN mileage, railroad shops, etc, which
will bring the assessed valuation up 10
$4,000 a mile. Additions were made to
last years assessment value of the
branch line OF this system in Luna and
Grant counties, and the lands Of the
Santa Fe-Pacifc railway in Bernalillo
Valencia, Mckinley and Roosevelt
counties were assessed Mt from 30 cent,
an acrC 30 $l.25, according to value fol
agricultural purposes. This is mel
raise Of from FIVE to seventy.dve cent,
an acre.
The board has no control over tax
able matters concerning the Santa "
Pacific railway running from Albuquer
que west to the Arizona line, as thi
road is chartered by the federal gov
ernment and the rate of taxation i
fixed by Congress. However, the mem
bers are Of the opinion that the FEEDER
| ~ al l.. LII 4.
vest in the board the power of fxin
the valuations Of the lines of this roa
in the Territory and n resolution wa
adopted calling on Congressional Del,
gate William II. Andrews to have sue
an amendemnt to the existing statut
passed at this session Of that body
possible.
Three hundred and fifty miles Of Oh
III Paso and Southwestern railwa
lines were ordered assessed at $3.50
per mile and the county assessors WEI
directed to assess the depot ground
machine shops and storehouses whic
will raise the valuation of this road
$500 per mile.
! As stated above these raises in u
assessment Of railroad property alor
$ will Increase the taxable valuation
d property in New Mexico s2,5OO,OOO al
with other raises will increase the tot
taxable valuation of the Territory
z most s5,OO0,OoO.
The board made no change in the q
sessment values on live stock. II
rates this year will be the same as la
IS This was due to representations ma
e to the board that the outlook for cat'
# and sheep raisers this year was not
Al all favorable. This condition Is due
n large measure to the recent hnanc'
s. panic which prevented stockmen g
IN erally from disposing Of their her
n. and nocks. These must be CARR
st through the winter, which, If 1t il
he we're will cause heavy losses to
er owners.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1908-02-12
From Saturdays Daily
Purchasing Supplies.

G. w. Ruirper is in the city from
the silver Chord mine in the Black
Canyon district, purchasing supplies.