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Weekly journal-miner., 1911-02-08

be inserted in your letters.
 Every citizen is asked to observe the following: "Put away your hammer and get out you saw" No city has ever succeeded until this was done. The Chamber of Com merce is no magic panacea which will bring prosperity by virtue of its organization. Success is spelled only by ambitious effort. The affairs of the city and county are your af- fairs and the advertising of their resources is of right the business of every person residing therein. A united effort will accomplish every thing. With every person in Yava- pal county talking the wonderful re- sources of this country and impress ing the same upon all whom he may meet, it is reasonable to expect the tide of prosperity to soon turn this way.
 Many can recall trips across Southern Idaho a number of years ago, when the same was a desert in every sense of the word. It has been peopled with ambitious people and is now one of the desired farm ing regions of the West. The lands of Yavapai county are much more inviting than were those in South ern Idaho. All this country needs is the awakening of its own peo- pie and the determination not to be outdone by other communities. Get in and boost.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-02-08
ARIZONA IS RICH IN
 MANY RESOURCES
Chamber of Commerce Asks Assistance In Advertising Attractions of This
 County to Homeseekers
(From Fridays Daily.)

The secretary of the Chamber of Commerce has received, during the past week, twenty or more booklets from various commercial organiza- tions in different parts of the country These may be inspected at his office at any time by any per son who may desire. A careful pc rusal of the same will convince any one that Arizona has as many in- viting natural resources as any other place and many more than some. The secretary will be glad to have you call.
 The treasurer reports the collee- tion of $1,53O, on account of mem- bership and dues. This is certainly encouraging. A number have not as yet visited the treasurer, and con- tributed their mite. Stock certifi- cates are now ready and in the hands of F. G. Brown, treasurer. who may be found during business hours at the office of Martindell, Horne & Co.
 A small advertising card has been printed by the publication commit tee. and the same will be ready for distribution this afternoon. For a supply call upon the secretary These cards are intended to be used in ad- vising persons residing away from Prescott that we have something to attract the homeseeker, business man, tourist and all other persons. The same is of a convenient size to
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-02-08
PROSPEROUS SECTION.
CFrom Fridays Daily)

Levi Jones, who reached the city yesterday from Thompson Valley, states that since the recent heavy rains the farming and range people are rejoicing over the outlook, antiei pating a season of prosperity. In mining also, at places adjacent, there is noticeable considerable activity on new claims, and along Copper Creek the great work of exploration con tinues uneeasingly by the Arizona Nevada Copper company.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-02-08
GREELEY'S NAMESAKE.

GREELEY, Colo, Feb. ?. - With the firing of salutes, the display of flags and the holding of memorial exercises, Greeley will tomorrow eele- brate the Tooth anniversary of the birth of Horace Greeley, for whom the city was named.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-02-08
DEPLoRABLE CONDITIONS.
CFrom Fridays Daily.)

s. H. Railing, who arrived in Pres colt yesterday from the zone of hos tilities in Mexico, gives a deplorable account of existing conditions in that country. The revolution is spreading and the insurreetos are de- stroying considerable valuable prop erty in addition to running off thous- snds of cattle. The American resi- dents, and particularly those en- gagged in mining, are badly agitated, and their interests are at practically a standstill. The general outlook is alarming and conditions are in chaotic state at several points.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-02-08
JOY IN OLD FRISCO.

SAN FRANCISCO Cal, Jan. 31.-with gala spirit held he San Francisco tonight action of the House of Con gress.
 The receipt the greeted with burst of thusiasm seldom witnessed the spontaneous West The firing of bombs from buildings announced the victory the the signal for the sirens and steam whistles of every craft habOr and of factories and power plants magic the steel and granite piles since the fire 1906 broke in bunting watns pennan every flagstaff futtered the national 
 adjourned testimony and argument; unable keep the enthusiasm of the pupils schools closed spontaneously the children half holiday, while staid threw the winds danced of bands which suddenly appeared from directions parded the afternoon night.
 FThe Fair is our'' the everywhere, and it hours before section settled routine, while the cafes mpomptu celebrations ned
 Down tonight rivals New Years Eve meeting held Merchants Exchange. The great that many faned and several thousand unable to The overflow entertained by band Prominent speakers, including former Governor Gie, and Benjamin Id Wheeler president of the University Cali fornia, spoke. resolution adopted thanking President Taft his Cabinet the California delegation, Congress who for Francisco
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-02-08
LABOR BODIES PROTEST.

DENVER, Colo, Feb. 2.-Organ- ized labor of Denver and vicinity joined today in a great parade and mass meeting as a mark of protest against the action of Judge Whit ford in sending some of the striking coal miners at Lafayette to jail for violating an injunction issued by the court.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-02-08
CONSERVATION CONGRESS.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Feb. g. The second annual meeting of the Texas Conservation Congress began its sessions nere today with a large attendance of public officials, indus trial agents, business men and others interested in the protection and de- velopment of the natural resources of the state.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-02-08
MINING CLAIMS SOLD.
(From Fridays DaiIy)

Eleven mining claims, situated in the Walnut Grove district, owned by N. B. Voorhees, were sold yesterday to the Golden Eagle Mining com pany, a new organization that mas entered that section within the past year. The consideration is believed to be heavy. The properties are To- cated in the northern section of Walnut Grove, and have been quiet Iy operated with a small force with favorable results.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-02-08
SAN FRANCISCO
 WINS BIG FAIR

< < < + + + + + + + + + + + + + f + + Associated Press.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., 31-The House of Representa- tives by 159 decided in favor of San Fran ExposiO This vote taken on the regular whether Francisco the New Orleans bill consideration of the House On the resolution adopted by of Francisco adherents claim the fight is won. will confirm
 Early yesterday afternoon the JournaNiner received news the result personal from San Francisco which tread:
 Journal-Mner:
 'It gratifying Is advise that the San Fran cisco resolution given precedence over the New Orleans by 159 the House of Represent today. indicative of the final result We appreciate your valuable assistance L. BROWN, ''Chairman Exploitation and Publicity Committee'
 unit in San Francisco for the Ex position and all will rejoice in the result
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-18

DIAz CALLED HOME
President Madero Has Invited Depos-
ed Leader to Return and Live
In Mexico Once
More.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
MEXICO CITY, Dec. 1S.-After
three weeks of comparative peace,
marked only by occasional clashes be-
tween the rebels and the Maderists,
Mexico is today on the verge Of an
other revolution, which, although ap-
parently nipped in the bud, may
plunge the country still further into
the horrors Of armed rule which have
maintained since Madero commenced
his campaign against Perforio Diaz
some eighteen months ago.
With two alleged rebel leaders al
ready in prison, the committee-ap-
pointed to deal with just such crisis
as these preparing to order martial
law throughout the republic and Cen
eral Bernadino Reyes, leader of the
revolutionists, supposed to be hidden
somewhere within her borders, Mexi-
CO today awaits the breaking forth OF
the latest of the series Of reyolts
which have torn and harrassed her for
nearly two years.
orders were given today That Cen
Reyes present location is to be dis
covered Immediately and governors OF
all provinces where the aged general
is suspected of hiding received in
structions to institute minute search
for the rebel leader. Madero realizes
that the one hope OF avoiding armed
conflict is to imprison Gen. Reyes
exile having little effect on his reyo
llutionary tendencies.
| Owing to the discovery of an al
legged plot to assassinate Presiden
Madero as he rode from Chapultepet
this morning, armed guards We're sta
i toned over the route the presiden
took in going to his office, while Sc
cret service men mingled with the pop
ulace Friends of Madero fear tina
the presidents invitation to forme
president, Diaz, to return to Mexico
foreshadows trouble, as they CLAIM
Diaz' popularity is still great in SOM
sections. Diaz has not as yet answer
ed the invitation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-18
WRONG FONT M
LEADS TO ARREST
BlackmallIng Scheme Against Armen-
ian Rug Importers Is Nipped
In. Bud.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
CHICAGO, Dec. 1S.--ln the arrest
of three Armenians and one Ameri-
canLthe latter a chemist and man of
education-the police today think
they have discovered one of the clev-
crest blackmailing plots of recent
years.
The arrests came about solely
through the discovery that the type
written letters demanding money
which were sent to two wealthy Ar
menian rug importers, K. I and G. t.
Pushman, indicated that the letter
IN" was imperfect This and the fact
that the letters were in excellent Eng.
lish, led police to look for an Ameri-
can friendly with Armenians. who
owned typewriter. The man who
answered this description was DR.. AL
fred Colbert, A. When detective,
posing as typewriter repair man.
found the letter IN" on Gelbert's 8
typewriter imperfect, corresponding
with the twisted letter in the black
hand missives, he was arrested Post
office inspectors say he confessed to
the letter writing, but disclaimed any
blackmailing intentions, declaring he
was trying to work joke on the po-
lice.
His alleged associates in the plot
three Armenians-were arrested after
the Pushman Bros. had complied with
elaborate instructions regarding the
deposit of $4,000 demanded by them.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-18
Mas Man Of the Peonle.

rUnited Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-"Justice
John Marshall Harlan was a great big
man physically, mentally and in spirit,
simple-hearted as child, and his
rugged, sturdy, great-hearted and
kindly spirit shone in his face,' said
Governor Wilson, of Kentucky, at a
meeting OF the bar Of the United
States supreme court, called to pay
tribute to the late jurist His record
as judge is wonderful, covering near
ly two generations of sustained hard
work said Wilson. No man in all
our history, not even Abraham Lin
coin, was more truly the man OF the
people
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-18
ELEVEN JURORS
ARE IN THE BOX
Beef Packers Trial is Almost Ready
to Start in Carpenters
Court. =

UNITED Press Leased Wire Ser .
CHICAGO, Dec. 1S.-Counsel e
ten millionaire packing housl - ag-
mates today passed as accey to
their side twelve tentative j. en- to
try their clients on charges> Grim
inal conspiracy in restraint of trade.
The chance for an immediate begin
ming of the actual trial of the defend.
ants thus indicated, was Immediately
lost, however, when Special Attorney
Sheean, for the government, forced
the elimination, for cause, of w. A.
Roome, a steel broker, of Chicago.
Roome admitted a friendly feeling for
trusts and combinations in general,
and asserted that the governments
trust busting policy was hurting bus
iness.' Judge Carpenter four times
overruled Sheean's challenge for
cause, following this venireman's ex-
animation, but the attorney finally
made Roome admit that it would take
oyerpoweringly strong evidence to
convince him that the packers were
violating the law, and the court ruled
him out.
Eleven tentative jurors were in the
box when court convened today, and
a new panel of seventy-five-the thiro
summoned so far-was on hand. The
defense peremptorily challenged
James L Clark, of Winetka, ILL.,, the
/ first yenireman.
Mrs A. S. Wood, candy store own
er, Of Chicago, whose name was in
oluded in the panel of veniremen by
mistake, was not on hand today, de.
spite her threat on Saturday to de-
mand equal treatment with the men
Mrs. Wood is suffragette, but she
didn't rise to the opportuniAY today
and thereby saved attorneys embar
I rassment
4 When the luncheon recess was tax
en-, Roome's place on the tentative
jury had been temporarily filed b,
Charles P. Russell, piano salesman
of Chicago, though the government
was still questioning him.
Attorney Sheean expected to ques
tion all the members of the jury be
loIe passing IHeH lOT lHe prosecution
| Three veniremen were excused TO
) cause Bensen r. Rollin, building
inspector, of Chicago; Gustav Gabe
j farmer, Of Yorkville; and John ]
: Read, farmer, of Lily Lake.
An unconfrmed report sprea
Z through the court room this Afternoon
that counsel for the defense had pri,
, ately notified the government tha
: they would assist in expediting TIL
t trial as far as possible, and that ther
$ would be an end to the dilatory tas
: tics with which the government ha
t SO far been harrassed in it's prosecl
r tion of the millionaire defendants
. This course. the report said, wa
a based on the desire of the packers t
e learn their fate at the earliest me
! ment, and to have that decision com
before any other foreign nations joi1
ed England in a boycott against thei
packed beef.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-18
CHINESE JABBERING
ON PEACE PLANS
Delegates From Both Sides Are In
Session Trying to Settle the
Rebellion.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
SHANGHAI, Dec. 1S.-Representa-
tives of the imperalists, and the revo-
lutionists met at 10 o'clock this morn
ing, to discuss plans for the restora-
tion Of peace in China. The early
hours of the session were given over
almost entirely to formalities, after
which DIR. Wu Ting Fang, head of the
rebel delegation of five, proposed, that
since the imperialists had violated the
armistice, occupying Shan Sa, Shen Si
and Anhwei while they We're pledged
provinces at once be relinquished to
the revolutionists as an evidence of
good faith.
Tang Shao Wi, chief of the imperial
conferees, declared he was unable to
act under this suggestion until he had
received instructions from Premier
Yuan Shi Kao. Revolutionist sympa-
thizers believe that nothing will be
accomplished at the peace conference
unless Yuan relinquishes the prov
inces. Considerable friction has al
ready developed among the delegates
and the prospects for settlement are
not bright.
The revolutionists continue to mobil.
ize troops in the vicinity of Nankin
preparatory to movement upon Pc
kin should the negotiations fail. Little
credence is placed in despatch sent
out from Toxic yesterday that England
and Japan intend to force cessation
of hostilities in China.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-18
Weather Conditions.

A field Of very high pressure ex-
tends from the upper Mississippi to
the Ohio valley, which is attended by
cooler weather over the eastern por-
tion of the country, while there has
been little change of temperature in
other sections, except in the extreme
southwest. where rising temperature
accompanies a marked depression in
western Texas.
There has been scattered light
snow from tho northern plateau reg
ion eastward to the lower lakes, and
rain in the eastern gulf
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-18
Explosive Possibilities.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 18.-Facing
situation fraught with explosive pos
sibilities and constituting one of the
most confusing legislative and diplo-
matte tangles presented during his ad-
ministration, President Taft today
used every means in his power to
force quiet and quick settlement of
the difficulties surrounding the
abrogation of the Russian treaty Of
1892. Determine to terminate the
treaty. under which Russia it is said
has refused entrance into Russia to
jewish American citizens, the presi-
dent was equally as positive that no
offense should be offered to the Rus
sian government. whose long standing
friendship he holds in high esteem.
He was prepared to take the whole
matter into his own hands by sending
a polite note to Russia STANG that this
government wishes to abrogate the
treaty on the grounds that 1t Is OBJ
sole,e', BY this means he was pre-
pared to forestall congressional ac-
tion and cut off the Sulzer resolution.
Many believed early today the presi-
dent had already taken this action,
following the last cabinet conference
which broke up shortly after midnight
this morning.
When the senate committee on for
eighS relations met today to take ac-
tion on the Sulzer resolution, Chair
man Cullom was fully Informed as to
the attitude OF the president and was
prepared to work with Taft in bring
ing about speedy settlement OF the
question. There was no doubt that
the committee would approve of abro-
cation OF the treaty, but 1t was equally
certain that it would not approve the
charge made in the Sulzer resolution
that Russia had violated the treaty"
Taft was ready to transmit special
message On the subject to the senate
II he deemed 1t necessary when that
body met at o'clck this afternoon,
On account OF the international
complications, some senators favored
holding the debate in executive ses-
sion. Senator Rayner, a minority
member of the foreign relations com.
lrittee, was in favor of retaining the
language OF the Sulzer resolution. and
there vas every prospect Of heated
debate.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-18
Is Good Horseman.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. I
NEW YORK, Dec. 1s.-Secretary OF
War Stimson gave an exhibition of
expert horsemanship while reviewing
squadron A, in its armory when his
mount became frightened at flag
lowered to aalute the secretary. Sec
retary Stimson's mount reared and
plunged and for some time it looked
as though the horse would either
throw its rider or fall over backward.
When the secretary had finally quiet
ed the animal, crowds In the gallery
cheered until he lifted his hat.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-18
Fatal Trolley Wreck.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 1s.-Disregarl
for orders in running interurban cars
at high rate of speed around a
curve, was the cause of a disastrous
trolley wreck at Johnson's switch, ten
miles west of here, this morning in
which two persons We're killed, two
fatally hurt, dozen seriously injured
and score Of Others sustained minor
injuries.
The cars belonged to the Kansas
City Western Electric company's line
on the Leavenworth division. Both
are said to have been rounding the
curve at more than the legal speed
and head-on collision resulted.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-18
Cause Of Wreck.

MINNEAPOLIS Mimi, Dec. 1s. -
J. H. Foster, assistant general super
intendent. Chicago, Milwaukee and st.
Paul, at Minneapolis, received re-
ports indicating that the operator at
Junction switch must have let the
second section go through when the
block Was not clear and that it came
up to the first section near Odessa
and c,ashed into its rear
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-18
GUARDING Against Chinese,

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S-A guard
of 2,103 soldiers is now maintained
by the world powers at the Pekin lega
ton, it was announced by the state
department. This number, of which
$40 are Americans is considered am
Pile to protect foreigners stationed al
the Chinese capital.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-18
THE WEATHER.

For Keokuk and vicinity: snow to-
night or Tuesday.
For Illinois and Missouri: Unset
tied weather, with snow in the north.
ern, and rain or snow in the southern
portions tonight or Tuesday.
For Iowa: Snow tonight or Tues
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-12-18
Russia was Officially Notified This
Morning That tho Treaty Of
1882 VIII be Abro-
gated.
EXPLOSIVE SITUATION
one Of tho Most Confusing Lesisla-
tive and Diplomatic TansIes Pre-
sented to America for
Some Time.

rrJnited Press Leased Wire Service.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-President
TAFT today formally notified Russia
that the treaty of 1882 under which
Russia has excluded Jewish-Ameri-
cans, will be abrogated on Dec. 81,
1912.
In this manner he took the matter
out OF the hands of cor gr"ss =,
forestalled action r. rhs me
s,.lzsf t.~eia Is AEan RUSSIA
p.er ,e.,ar Saturday. precipitatlng
one of the most exciting situations
known in year,
The action of the president was an
nounced following conference in the
white house library between Rfesi
dent Taft. and Senators Rayner, Bur-
ton and McCumber, members OF the
senate committee on foreign relations.
Ii was stated at that time that the
president had not decided whether he
would send the senate note to be
read in open session, or a conhden-
tai communication explaining ms
action.
Rayner argued In favor OF an open
discussion in the senate, but the
president was not willing to adopt that
policy. The question OF what the re-
suit of ignoring the house will be was
a troublesome problem. The president
was convinced that he had full author
ity to act, but Chairman Sulzer OF the
house committee on foreign affairs
was not ready to admit 1t.
This treaty, am satisfied. will be
terminated. and it is question OF
procedure now, only, whether it is to
be terminated by the president and
senate, or by the president and both
houses" said Rayner, as he left the
white house to confer with Secretary
OF state Knox The president arrang-
ed a conference with Knox to settle
the question of procedure.