Weekly journal-miner., 1909-04-28


 nominated Territorial secretary, was al every loyal resident of Prescott and Yavspsi county anticipated, an out burst of genuine regard for the per sonal ability, integrity, and socia qualifications of these splendid speei mems of Arizona manhood.
 This gathering of enthusiastic citi zens had no suggestion of partisarship. It was informal, cordial and sincere. Each strove to make his or her welcome one to be felt, a heart-touch at finger ends. The hand-shsking conveyed no chilliness, nothing formal, but indicat- ed expression and a greeting such as one gives to a friend as he crosses the threshold of home wherein his presence is anticipated with genuine pleasure.
 It was a demonstration such as has not been seen in this city since the brave Bucky O'Neill and his Rough Riders bade adieu to Prescott and its loyal citizens.
 Elks opera house was filled to over flowing with enthusiastic and patriotic people. The ladies vied with the men to be foremost in the welcome and were among the most generous in their applause when signifying their appre citation of the spoken words of the guests of honor.
 Arrangements practically as an nounced in the Journal Miner of yes terday were carried out.
 The house was tsstefully decorated and the stage beautiful with an ar- tistie arrangement of potted plants and palms, while the electroliers about the walls of the auditorium were hung with branches of msnzanita in bloom. The grand old banner of our nation was enspicuously evident.
 Beneath the center of the proseenium arch hung the name "Arizons," under which was an electrically lighted star, emblematie of Arizona s progression from a Territory to a full-fedged state of the Union, one of the most lpstrous eommonwealths among the western galaxy of states.
 The boxes were attractive with handsomely gowned club and other la dies of the social set.
 Prior to the advent of the guests of honor the Smith Emanuel orchestra >iiseoursed well-timed and artistically rendered musical selections.
 At precisely s:SO o'clck the cur tain was raised and instant with its rising round of aplpause greeted the guests in whose honor this friendly testimonial was given.
 As the stage was revealed with it's civic and military occupants, the band played the "Stsr Spangled Banner" while the entire audience rose to its feel.
 When the music ended and the ap- plause that followed ceased, Mayor Goldwater in few well-chosen words introduced Judge Sloan as "our gov ernor." Then was an oufburst of un- stinted applause such as must have caused the blood to pulsate quickly in the heart of our honored citizen. The mayors words were:
 The Mayors Well Chosen Address
 Fellow Citizens, Ladies and Gentle men: In my many years of service as mayor of Prescott, know of no honor that mas come to me, no duty more pleasant to myself, than that of speak Ing for you, my fellow townsmen, on this occasion. We are gathered here this evening regardless of party ties or political affiliations to express our pleas ure and extend to our fellow townsmen our congratulations upon their appoint ment to the highest offices in the Ter ritory. Our gathering has no political significance, but my being of differ ent politically faith will, I hope, free me from the charge of flattery, and be my excuse if do not come up to the expectation of some.
 To you, MT. Young, we extend our congratulations because we are proud to have a fellow townsman honored. We have watched your efforts while in our county. We have admired your pluck, your energy, your ability, your optimism, and we believe the affairs of the Territory which have been intrust- ed to your keeping will not suffer through any fault of yours.
 To you, honored sir, I can only say that your elevation {, the office of gov ernor has not added to the esteem in which we hold you. To have worn the ermine for so many years, to have been the arbiter in a court where not only great corporations but all classes and conditions of men have appeared