Arizona republican., 1911-05-28

Prescott. Ariz tSpeciaI) If there had been any doubt in the minds of the "Peavine" eXcursionists as to the cordiality of the reception await ing tlfem in the Mile High City" it was dissipated when the train reached Prescott. Gathered at the station were more than thousand citizens of the hospitable city waving and crying greetings to the accompaniment of music by a full military band Thirty five autos gaily decorated with flags and bunting whisked the visitors up town to various hotels where accom- modations had been engaged
 A short rest and the PhoerIX visit ors were taken in automobiles to in- spect the tract in which free lots are being offered to those who will take up a summer residence in Prescott. The site is an ideal one up in the pines and only a short distance from the cen ter of the city. located on the beauti- ful Murphy automobile drive. 4 short walk gives one a splendid view of Prescott nesting just below. with pine clad hills q suitable setting for the charming panorama.
 Several PhOenicians are already erecting homes. while others selected lots today Much misunderstanding seems to exist concerning the site, for which reason it may be well to men ton that lots only 200 yards from the site were sold few weeks ago for $1,1OO
 ARlZONA'S HIGHWAY.
 The drive over the territorial high way was one of the pledsurable events of the day. At i o'clock thirty auto mobiles started from the plaza. The pilot car contained R. N. Fredericks, president Of the Prescott chamber of commerce: Governor Sloan and Presi- dent McClintock of the Phoenix board of trade. the other machines contain ing excursionists with prominent Pres cottites driving The drive .s one of the most beautiful in the country. The road is second to none. In many re- spects it exceeds the famous Roosevelt highway, especially as to construction.
 Three hundred guests were present at the most magnificent banquet ever served in Arizona. The menu was an elaborate one and the decorations were tasty in the extreme. F. N. Fredericks. ] president of the Prescott chamber of commerce, was the toastmaster On i his right was seated Governor Sloan l and on his left President McClintOck Of ! the Phoenix board of trade.
 FELicIToUs REMARKS.
 Mayor Morris Goldwater of Prescott, i h., 1a1ft~ara1 a n an1rlGG gf 1-4lror1Na followed by a response from Colonel l McClintock of Phoenix. Governor Sloan. | Rev. Fisher. l.. r.. Kirkland. Elliott | Evans Harry Welch. B. F.. Marks of | Phoenix and Dr. J. w Finn. F. S | Clark. Malcolm Fraser. William Alvord ] r. O. Smith of Prescott and Gus Hay | man Of San Francisco also spoke.
 Toastmaster Fredericks extended ! congratulations to Phoenix for the splendid attendance on the excursion and dilated on the good to accrue from a fellow feeling between Prescott and | Phoenix.
 He said: We invited you here to come up a mile and smile awhile. I wish to add. smile all the while during your sOjourn up a mile"
 EVERYTHING NAILED DOWN.
 Mayor Goldwater spoke of his long residence in Prescott and Arizona. He said: There is nothing Yavapai coun- tv has which can be taken from it and we invite you to share in our climate. and reside in a place where the tax collector and dog catcher are un- known" He closed with an appeal for all Arizonians to get together for the upbuilding of the state
 Colonel McClintOck spoke of his early days in Prescott and said he was well qualified to tell of conditions in Va vapai as he had been here years ago. not so long. however, as Morris Gold water who chased the cliff dwellers out Of their lair He spoke in the highest terms of the reception accorded the eX- cursionists and predicted for ths future the most cordial relations.
 GOVERNOR SLOAN'S ADDRESS.
 Upon the introduttion of Governor Sloan by the toastniaster the banquet CTS arose from their seats and cheered for several minutes. Tine governor was in one of his hapoiest moods and talked as one Prescottite to another. He spoke in glowing terms Of the splendid efforts Of Harry Welch in promoting the excursion and said that his labors should have been crowned by e much