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Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-04

The manifold provisions of the new direct primary law tried the patience of the board of supervisors yesterday. The members of the board, consisting of Supervisors Smith and Stewart, admitted that the provisions of the law were so complicated and confused that they would take no steps whatsoever with out the advice of the district attor- ney, who was summoned.
 It developed that the law requires that the sheriff shall post in three conspicuous places in each precinct two notices, one giving a list of the candidates to be voted for and the other calling the election, 30 days prior to the election.
 Moreover it was found that by the wording of the law regarding eandi- dates petitions it is impossible for any voter to sign a petition for a candidate if he has already signed a petition for any other candidate of the opposite party. The petition reads that the signer is a member of the same party as the candidate and when the signer goes to the primary he will be given ballot of that party regardless of the fact that he may be a member of the opposite party. It can be seen at a glance that it is impossible to split a ticket at the direct primary without com hitting perjury.
 Attorney Ross when asked his opinion regarding the method to be followed regarding the election of justices of the peace and eonstables tried to communicate by telegram with the attorney general, but being unable to find him gave ou the fol lowing opinion:
 "There is absolutely nothing in either election ordinance number ? nor in the primary election law which provides for the selection of justices
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-04
DEVELOPMENT OF
 MINT TO BE RESUMED Trom Fridays Daily.)

It will be learned with interest that the Mine Gold Mining company of Copper Basin district, has under gone a complete reorganization dur ing the past few months, and under the presidency and general manage ment of Robert Mitchell. resumption has been authorized by the board of directors. MT. Mitchell assumed charge of the property a few days ago and while in the city yesterday en route to Los Angeles spoke eonfi- dently of the future, stating that an examination of underground workings shows attractive mineral conditions and that the limited development promises the creation of a heavy and profitable producer. The partially completed ten stamp mill is to be placed in running order immediately and it is expected will be ready to treat the heavy tonnage on the dumps in the next three weeks. Pumping machinery is also to be in stalled to drain the lower levels when a large force of miners will be placed at work. Ample finances to operate on a permanent basis are available. Mir Mitchell enjoys a high staonding in mining circles and after few weeks on the coast will return to personally direct operations.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-04
MEXICAN IS SHOT
 AND KILLED IN GLOBE
(From Fridays Daily.)

GLOBE, Ariz, Sept. 2S. - NabOr Gonzales, a Mexican employed at the Old Dominion shelter, was shot and killed last night in the rear of the old McKevitt "White House. dance hall, opposite the Wedge saloon, at about 1O:45 o'clock, and owing to the fact that it was impossible to get central in order to notify the off cers in time. the suspected murderer made his escape. The sheriff's office was finally made eognizant of the murder by some man on horseback, before any communication could be had with any of the officials by phone.
 The first man to hear the shots was Henry Hiatt, night watehman for the Old Dominion. He heard one shot followed by five others in rapid succession. Hiatt rushed to the scene in time to see a man run up the track towards the shelter, and found the body of Gonzales on the ground in the rear of the White House. He sent word to telephone the sheriff. s office, but as already stated it ap- peared to be impossible to get the central office. Some man who was passing on horseback said he would carry word of the killing to the proper officers and near Shute's liv- cry he passed Officer Henderson on his beat. That officer hastened to the scene and upon his arrival found that the man was dead, having been shot once in the leg, once in the thigh and once through the body.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-04
(From Fridays Daily.)

That Prescott is a live topic of conversation throughout Arizona to- day, as to its booster spirit, and that the Chamber of Commerce is freely quoted as having been the moving spirit in giving the Mile High City this prestige, was the statement made by Reese NJ. Ling at the regular meeting of that body last night.
 Judge Ling modestly waived poli- ties except to say that, if his eandi- dature for United States senator from Arizona is successful his prOudest glory will be that he is serving his people of Prescott.
 "Hitherto Arizona has had no na- tional representative at the capitol in Washington. It is true we have had paid lobbyists, but as we have had nothing to trade, we have had to beg.
 q do not wish to make a demo- cratic political speech, but I will say that if I am elected to this high office, I shall make it my first duty to secure, if possible, such enactment as shall place Whipple Barracks upon full regimental post footing"
 His remarks were received with enthusiasm.
 A fine collection of exhibits of products of Yavapai county raised without irrigation, is being formed in the office of the Chamber of Commerce by Secretary Fraser. This collection, which embraces a far wider range of farm produce than the ordinary man in the street would believe possible under these eOndi- tions, will be shipped Monday to Colorado Springs, there to be ineor- porated with products from seventeen states in the Union and fifteen for eign countries, at the International Dry Farm congress, which eOnvenes on October 16th. Yavapai county will have by far the most diversified and representative exhibit of any Arizona county. Yavapai minerals will occupy a large portion of the 1000 square feet allotted to this state.
 Among the exhibits will be buck wheat and potatoes raised two miles north of Prescott by Walter Atkin; Milo maize, sorghum and corn from the ranch of James Davis, Ferguson Valley; Egyptian wheat corn, Aztec beans, pumpkins and six varieties Of corn from the ranch of D. NJ. Wyn- koop, near Prescott.
 President Frederieks appointed as delegrates from the Chamber of Com meree to the Arizona Good Roads as- soeiation, to convene here Monday, October ?, Will L. Clark, of the United Verde Copper company, and J. C. Stephens, the Prescott mer- chant
 A letts from B. H. Bennetts, dat
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-04
JOE DREW A CANDIDATE
 From Fridays Daily

Jos. H. Drew of Juniper makes his announcement this morning of his candidacy for the office of Sheriff on the Democratic ticket, subject to the will of the voters at the primary Joe Drew, as he is more familiarly known, came to Arizona from Ar kansas in 1884 and settled at Walnut Creek, where he has since been en- gagged in the cattle business. His career has been honorable and up- right and he is favorably known not only throughout the county but he has many friends throughout the terri tory. Always a stauneh and cOnsis- tent Democrat, and a regular worker in the party ranks, his numerous friends believe that his party service entities him to the nomination.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-04
Globe Silver Belt.
MEETS WITH ACCIDENT
From Fridays Daily.)

Mrs. Lillie Courtner, who is camp ing out in the pines, south of the city, with several relatives, was brought to the home of a friend in the city yesterday to receive medical attention for a broken foot, which re- suited from a runaway horse she was riding. While the animal was run ming at full speed her foot came in contact with a protruding limb of a
 tree with such force as to result in several small bones being fractured. She and others were preparing to break camp to return to their home near Casa Grande after a very en- ioyable outing when the accident oc- cured. Their return will be delayed for a few days owing to the accident.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-04
DRY FARM EXHIBIT
 IS BEING FORMED

ed Tacoma, addressed to the Chamber of Commerce, was read, in which the writer set forth the advantages which might accrue if this body adopted the plan already successfully launched by the Denver Chamber of Commerce, whereby prOspeetOrs are subsidized to locate new mineral properties This important matter was delegated to the committee on mines and mining.
 MT. Hastings outlined tentative itineraries of the Los Angeles and San Diego Chambers of Commerce. These bodies propose visiting, in sep arate special trains, the Grand Can yon and Phoenix in November, to arrive at the latter place in time to see the finish of the Los Angeles Phoenix auto classic. The San Diego Chamber of Commerce has already written, accepting the invitation of the Prescott body and will stop off few hours en route to the Capital City. It was determined at last nights meeting to extend a similar invitation to the Los Angeles booster excursiOnists.
 Frank O. Smith, of the Yavapai County Fair committee, stated that progress was being made and that an interesting report might be ex- peeted next meeting.
 Treasurer Brown reported $475 cash balance.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-04

daughter of George Banghart, a well known pioneer.
 For the past fifty years Judge Wells has been a resident of Pres cott, living at the corner of Cortez and Carleton streets.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-04
OPINIONS OF THE
 PRESS OF ARIZONA
Phoenix Republican.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. 2S.-Con- graduating the people of Arizona on the decision of Judge Wells to stand for the republican nomination for governor the Arizona Republican pays him a high tribute editorially. In summary it says he is not a can didare of the usual sort, is not a politician, is influential because of his sturdy manhood and firmness for square deal. He is sound in judg ment, clean in life, of kindly Chris tian character, tolerant and well versed in law and the principles of government. To quote one paragraph the Republican says:
 "That Judge Wells will be the choice of the republican voters at the primary is of course a foregone conclusion. No man in Arizona is more popular. There are few so well and universally liked and re- spected. He is not a politician in any sense, but this is to his advant- age. The people are tired of poli AANAcAAoT -AAlAOuEA AAdu ul uuuSu- ally modest demeanor Judge Wells is one of the most forceful characters in Arizona. His long residence in the territory, extended business con- nections, and his eminent and satis- factory service on the bench and in other offices in early days have made him known in every hamlet of the territory and few men are so influ- ential with their fellow citizens"
 Bisbee Review.
 BISBEE, Ariz., Sept. 2S.-The an nouncement that Judge Wells has agreed to become a candidate for governor was well received by the republicans of Bisbee though the matter has not yet been widely dis cussed. It had been assumed here that Judge Kibbey would be the candidate.
 Globe Democrat.
 GLOBE, Ariz., Sept. 2s.-The re- publicans of Globe are divided in the opinion as to the advisability of Judge Wells entering the race at this time, not that Judge Wells is not regarded as eminently qualified for the position and regarded as com potent and an honor to the party and state but there is a strong feeling here for Former Governor Kibbey, but if Kibbey persists in his refusal to run Wells will be the choice of the Gila county republicans as against any candidate thus far men, toned.
 Globe Silver Belt.
 GLOBE, Ariz., Sept. 2S.-The re- publicans of Gila county are strong for Kibbey. He is well known here and they want him to receive the nomination, but if he will not accept they recognize that Judge Wells is a capable and fit man and they will be solidly behind him.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-04
PIONEER WOMAN
 SUCCUMBS TO OLD AGE
(From Fridays Daily)


 At the ripe age of over 9S years, the earthly career of Mrs. Francisco Llepes, a well known Mexican woman of Tiptop district, ended last week, after brief illness, from causes that were not aseertained. Mrs. Llepes had been a resident of this county for over a third of a century, and up to within a few days of her last ill., ness appeared to be in the best of health. She is said to have arrived in Arizona from Sonora, Mexico, in 1856, locating first at the San Xavier mission, near Tucson, and later re- moved with her husband to the latter city. She was exiled from Mexico in early days for political offences with which her relatives were assO- ciated and was driven from one place to another in this territory when her identity was disclosed. Her wonder full vitality, considering her extreme old age, was frequently commented upon, and when seized by illness, she sueeumbed in a few days. She was the mother of many children who are scattered over the southwest. The miners of TiptOp carefully cared for the remains, making a coffin and per forming the last sad rites with due respect to her memory.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-04
Edmund William Wells.

Yavapai's foremost citizen was born on a farm in the suburb of Lancaster, Ohio, 65 years ago. In 1864 accom- panied by his father he left Colorado, where he had been engaged in min ing, and came to the San Francisco mountains to prospect. After spend ing a short time in the mountains he came to the city of Prescott which at that time was more of a prospect than a city. There was not a com pleted building in the place but the energy being shown by the settlers was sufficient proof that in a short time the new city would rank among the first in the territory.
 Shortly after his arrival he engag. ed in quartz mining in the Big Bug district. Arizona at this time was far different from the orderly eivi lized state it is today. Apache In. dians made things interesting at all times for the white man and the national government was forced tC establish a post at what is now Fort Whipple. The post was built into 8 stockade and men as well as horses and supplies were kept therein Judge Wells, smilingly remarked that he cut a number of the rough posts which formed the stockade and that their manufacture was his first gov eTnment contract.
 TThn- 4lo a., l., entered the employ of the govern ment in the quartermaster and com missary departments. From For Whipple he was sent to Camp Lin coln on the Verde where he haC commissary supplies. Two companie of soldiers were detailed to guar( the camp which was used as a bas, in scouting against the Indians.
 Firing of the strenuous service il the quartermasters department, Well joined a number of comrades wh had come from Colorado with hin and started in ranching at Clea Creek on the Verde. At the end O two years he decided to quit ranchini and enter clerical life.
 Coming to Prescott in 1867 he oh tained the position as clerk of tn district court. For the next seven O eight years he was connected wit the district court in the capacity O clerk and county recorder. Durin these years he was devoting his spar time to the study of law. Chic Justice Turner and Captain J. I
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-04
NEGOTIATIONS DENIED

NEW YORK, Sept. 2s Judge Gray. chairman of the United States Steel corporation made a statement tonight in which he said there were absolutely no negotiations between the government and the corporation looking to the dissolution of the cor poration taking place.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-04

Hargrave, the latter said to be the greatest constitutional attorney which the territory has ever had the honor to possess. were among the attorneys who aided Wells in his education.
 In 1875 he was admitted to the Arizona bar and formed partnership with Judge John A. Rush. Immedi- ately following this coalition Wells was elected district attorney. In this capacity he served two terms of two years each. He then return ed to his law practice and after fourteen years the firm of Wells 6 Rush gave up the practice of law and retired.
 Varied Interests.
 During the time that he was en- gagged in the practice of the law he found time to be interested in numer- Ous enterprises which have led up to the development of the territory. Mining was one of the occupations which appealed most to him and at various times he had employed more than a hundred men on his different prospects,; in fact at the present time he is operating mining property in this vicinity.
 In 1882, in partnership with the late Hugo Richards he became inter- ested in the Bank of Arizona, and is now its president.
 Judge Wells has been an important factor in the development of almost all of our local enterprises, among which may be mentioned the electric lighting and telephone companies as well as many city buildings.
 In the sos in partnership with his brother, Frank D. Wells, he was in terested in the cattle business in the eastern part of the county. The firm was well known and several of the vaquerOs who rode the range for Wells & Wells, and represented the muleshoe" 5rand are still living in the territory.
 Social Life.
 Judge Wells has never developed any hobbies or fancies and his home life has always been one of the many virtues which commend him to his host of friends. Although he ha; been constant and generous con tributor to every church and educa tional organization which has celled upon him he has always been impar tial in his benefaetions.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-04
Public Offices

eott, living at the corner of Cortez and Carleton streets.
 Public Offices
 Judge Wells fidelity to all public trusts which were vested in him has caused him to be hOnored with num- erous important offices. The greatest of these is probably that of associate justice of the supreme court which honor he held for two years, having been appointed by President Harri- son in 1892 and tesigning on account Of' the pressure of his numerous busi- ness projects in 1894.
 In the early sos he was assistant United States attorney for the Northern District of Arizona.
 In 1889 he was appointed as dist rict judge and served in this capacity for two years.
 He was the assistant secretary of the first territorial legislature, which convened in Prescott in 1864.
 Under Colonel Brodie he served as attorney general for the territory.
 He held the office. of city attorney and that of school trustee on numer- Ous occasions.
 His last public trust was that of delegate to the constitutional con- vention.
 The Judge has always been a re- publican and during the interview smilingly remarked, "But have never voted for a president in my life and am just as anxious as I can be to do SOL
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-04
JUDGE WELLS YIELDS
 TO DEMAND OF PARTY
(From Fridays Daily)

+ + + + + + + # + + # + + ' < T. + < + + * Judge E. w. Wells authorizes the that ' < he is not candidate the + < the that he seeks the nomination. but that the < 4 solicitation of friends throughout the Territory he x + his being presented the the <
 primaries endorsed he will accept the nomination < 4 use every honorable means 70 be elected. < s < < s < + ]: + t + !. + < + I. + + + + + + < < <
 After having been bombarded with eegrams solicited by
 waited upon by committees Judge Ed w. Wells o'clock yesterday afternoon consented have his mentioned the first governor of the of Arizona
 When interviewed by representative of the Journaline Judge Wells gave the following interview:
 T have consented for the office of governor of the and of hope for but do succeed let anyhow conduct manly campaign It is manly aduce opponent speak of his failure demand that in this campaign there be mud singing do desire at the expense of anothers misfortune.
 T advance my merit do ad- unpaaable contemplate advancing the forms of who have been unfortunate.
 If have republican let that governor the platform of his party and his personal record have been in Arizona for than forty years and have witnessed her wonderful growth and live in the hope that regardless of the certainty facing will take stand among the foremost of the Union.
 The great possibilities have here be worked with great credit Arizona about understandingy and telgeny Ii elected to the office of governor will accept every proposal that for the good the the its political creed will bring benefit Arizona will be glad accept it.
 am welded to theoeS and have precOnce1ved tiOns that will in any interfere with my doing everything within the power of the governor for the upbun develop of Arizona.
 Should reach the office of governor selecting adv intend eliminate personality and political bias We facing the critical shall to obtain the advice and aid of the best find shall select them with of obtaining the highest of efficiency
 What Arizona needs the present time capital develop her immense and believe enacting which will invite capital and yet preserve the rights of the people o Arizona who this magnificent undeveoped plenty
 T believe in the application of the irrigation system fullest capacity anxious system of mountain voirs installed which will contain sufficient times
 ga the crops aid placer and other mining improve enormous possibilities of stock raising"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-04-27
Biz Snow Slide al Jumbo
 Mine

Late Thursday night the mail boat reached Ketchikan and report ed that a huge snow slide had swept over the Jumbo mine de- stroying the dining room and cook house, also staying in the compressor completely.
 The dead are r, T. Figg, en- gineer and John Thomas, miner. several were seriously injured but as yet the number has not been .ascertained as the rescuers were still at work when the mail boat left. The launch Rough Rider left ketchikan at once for the scene of disaster with tnll supplies md vieh orders to convey all ia- iured to the hospital.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-04-27
TACOMA MEN
 TO VISIT ALASKA

still materially contributing to its prosperity.
 Tacoma is entitled to a fair share oi this commerce by every trade law and if the business in terests of this town made a con- certed effort to capture a portion Oi the Alaskan commerce 1t could be done, for there Is no denying tie fact that throughout the northIand a general feeling Of hostility exists toward Seattle which could be made capital of by any competent city, and Seattle does not dgl, fairly. According to the nevspa- pers of that city one would think the steamer Northwestern IanIc@ its copper ore in Seattle n5tead e. at the Tacoma smelters Tacoma must fight such tactics.
 Alaska is yet un5eveIoped an3 its trade possibilities are just com mencing to be realized. The 'trea- sure chest of the nation is fal from being drained and in future
 Continued on page 3.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-04-27

Referring editorially to the Ia coma business mems excursion to Alasl1a. the Tacoma Tribune says:
 "Plans are now being matured by the Tacoma Chamber of Com merce whereby a number of local business men will go to Alaska this summer on q get acquainted excursion. the purpose being to eX- tend Tacoma's trade territory to the n9rthland. The project is a commaldatle one and should be given hearty support by the busi- ness men anI asfchantiIe interests of Tacoma.
 During list March the exports and imports between Alaska and Puge. Sound ports amounted to about SI.4oo,o5o and the great bulk Of this commerce went to Se- attle. Tacoma. the only city in the nor Invest ss situated as to be a geographical rival with Seattle for tae Alaska tra5a,.is not getting it's share of the business The Alaska .s41- aade Seattle and is
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-04-27
Nc: :ic3 G0 G-55.-9st8

l would request yoar earnest co- operation to assist tha Health Committee for 2 clean town.
 And to attain tho-e results l re- quest al p2rties coacern2d to clean up at once their back yards of all empty cans and other refuse. As the acc mutation of same with the advent of dry weather is a menace to the good health of the town. l trust that you will take prompt ac- ton in this matter without action by the Committee.
 . P. C. MCCORMICK,
 Mayor.