Weekly journal-miner., 1909-07-07

It must be- conceded by all who were present in Jerome last Monday that its observance of the national natal day was a graceful tribute to the little city that time will not eff face. No similar event has ever taken place in this county that exeelled it. It was fortified from the beginning to the end with good cheer to all, and back of the event there was gen erosity that time will prove as one of the most hospitable occasions that ever graeed any community. It was a wide-open town of good fellowship, and at no time was there evident the slightest intention to deviate from the motive that prompted the wei coming of its guests to have a good time and to enjoy its wide range of greeting. At every turn its citizens extended a cordial welcome to all visitors, and especial care was evineed to give all the most favored choice of the days features in aeeommoda- tions or any other service desired. The little place was jammed. This was to be expected, for the place en- joys such a splendid reputation that it was proverbial many would neces- sarily seek its confines and help push along its first big celebration of the day so dear to all. Prescott sent over 25O, and the Verde valley was drained of all its people. They came in smaller numbers also from other nearby valleys aud camps, and con gested as they were it was really a sight for the little town with big hearted people.
 The day began with a national sa- lute. At 10 o'clock the literary exer- cises began, wiht Mayor Hull in the chair He delivered q stirring ad- dress of a brief nature, and received many compliments for his masterly effort. The Declaration of Independ- enee was read by Rev. Roth, after which the many events of the day were inaugurated. The Prescott brass band diseoursed patriotic music, and the day was formally opened. Not a minute was lost and the entire pro gram was carried out so smoothly and perfectly it seemed as if the entire matter had been rehearsed.
 An Exciting Contest.
 More interest centered in the hose races than any other on the program. Preceding the first run it was sim ply an intense situation. Lesser sports were going on elsewhere, but it was along the street where the hospital it situated where all took a stand. Jerome went down the track, and there was enthusiasm as they took up their position. At the crack of the gun by Charley King, the starterc they went at a lively clip. They made a fine run and everything passed in their favor until the nozzle was to be placed to the coupling. It resulted in a pebble and no record was made. At this point in the race an unfOr- -unate and trivial question occurred Affecting Prescott run, ready to be male. However, the Prescott team ran and came down the line in good order, making all connections in 2S 2-5 seconds. The judges then took the dispute up, and it was at this june .ure of the consideration of the ques- ion that the Jerome people good na- uredly gave way and awarded the )elt to the visitors. In this they were supported by a majority of the 'ery men who made up the Jerome lOse team, showing spirit of fairness and good will that is not l ordinarily the case, and particularly l 70 in hose race events. In giving | Prescott first money, the judges who lid so were Frank Andrews. repre- enting Prescott, and W. H. Cox and 2. A. Smith, representing Jerome. This speaks for itself, and it showed l Il that one instance that the link of airness was welded tightly.
 The second event Tn the race line vas the dry test contest. Jerome ran irst in this event. and clipped the | distance of in fl 1-5 seconds. Pres | ott then stripped and made the time n l3 2-5 seconds, winning the second | went.
 Following these races were the in- i lividual events of the fremen, there | ,eing two entries from each depart nent Hesya, the spike of the Pres ott team, and Beatson, of the runners n the same team. were the victors, asily defeating the Jerome men. This