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pressed it through Congress. Behind them, too, was the insistanee of Sen ator Bailey of Texas, who threatened to hold up big legislation if the Statehood bill was not reported and passed.
 "It was a significant act, and one not to be lightly treated, that the Constitutional convention saw fit to treat the services of three big friends of Arizona with contempt. Their ad- vice was unheeded.
 "No man is more bitterly opposed to the recall of the judiciary than il, Senator Bailey, and in addition he was flouted on the floor of the con vention for giving wise advice, and that at the invitation of a member of the convention.
 ''I am telling of conditions as found them. The pros and cons of the Constitution, it seems to me, are not of any moment at the present time, in the face of the tremendous issue of Statehood.
 "I was everywhere met with in quiries about investments here, and invariably the inquiries were coupled with the condition of securing State hood.
 eff Statehood is secured, Arizona will enter upon a period of great industrial activity. Population and capital will pour in, without doubt. As it is, conditions will remain as they are.
 "The only way to bring about Statehood is to defeat the Constitu- tion at the polls on February 9th, reeonvene the convention, wipe out the non-essentials in the Constitution immediately, and rush the document back to Washington.
 'The position of the President is absolute. He is backed by the Sen ate.
 "That is the condition Arizona must meet. I have no bitterness against those who favor the Consti- tuition. I am simply reporting a faet.v
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Special to the Journal-Miner.

Special to the Journal-Miner.
 DOUGLAS, Ariz., Jan. 1.-The above is the meat of an interview with Albert M. Sames, chairman of the Republican Territorial Commit tee, who returned to Douglas, Wed nesday morning, from a visit to Washington for the purpose of ss- certaining the facts regarding the Statehood situation in the National capital. Here is the full statement made by MT. Sames, without embel- lishment:
 ''I found the situation in Wash ington exactly as Governor Sloan re- ported it. I did not talk the State hood situation over with the Presi- dent. He does not wish to discuss it further. His mind is absolutely made up.
 "In company with Hoval A. Smith and Ralph H. Cameron I did talk the whole situation over with Post master General Hitchcock, than whom there is no more firm friend of Ari- zona in the whole country. I was standing not more than two feet from Postmaster General Hitchcock when he said:
 'Sames, there is no use is agi- tating this Statehood matter further I am sorry, for have had no other desire in view than to see Arizona admitted and the glory of clearing the Territorial map fall to President Taft's administration. But it will not. am here to tell you that if the people force the Constitution up- on the President, he will never ap- prove it.
 How do you know that7' I asked him.
 "'I have it from the Presidents g own lips. He told me so. He knows all about your Constitution.
 "I learned this from other sources just as trustworthy, though hardly so convincing, for all Washington knows that Postmaster General Hitch cock stands right near to the Presi- dent. He was the chairman of the
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was possible only by horseback.

was possible only by horseback.
 Range interests have been sub stantially benefited by the storm, the rain being warm and soaking the ground to great depth, which assures bountiful feed, and especially in the lower elevations in the desert country where thousands of sheep are on winter range. As well will the eattlemen be provided with water for their animals in tanks feeding grounds.
 Another pleasant condition Is the vast amount of water guaranteed the farming element along streams that were beginning to show the effects of the continued drouth. In this re- speet Kirkland Creek is carrying an immense volume for the first time in many winter months, and the same may be said of the Hassayampa in the Walnut Grove section, the Agua Fria below Mayer, the Verde, Oak Creek, Beaver and other valleys in that section.
 Already the flow into the Thor becke Springs, from which source the city receives a great bulk of its water, is in evidence, and it believed will be forthcoming for many more months than formerly.
 Pioneer res;5Hnts state that this IS the first January in over thirty-five years that a similar rainfall has been recorded. The nearest approach was in 1890, when, beginning on the 1st day of February, heavy rains fell and continued without an hours interrup- tion until the end of the twenty-sec- ond day. At that time the Walnut Grove dam was washed away, and considerable damage to property re- suited.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-01-18
cHERUBs BRING JOY
 To POPULAR COUPLE
From Thursdays Daily.)

(fTOm TnurSoay'S Oa1ly.l
 With eopiOus rains falling all over Northern Arizona, insuring farming, stock and business interests gener- ally, a prosperous year, the Roosevelt bird lowered over Skull Valley, Tues day afternoon, and during a lull in the storm presented MT. and Mrs. Emmett Newton with a son and two daughters. The Newton heirs are en- titled to the distinction of being the first triplets ever born in Yavapai county. The happy couple are over joyed and are being showered with congratulations from their friends, who are legion, here and in the eom- munity where they reside.
 MT. and Mrs. Newton are former residents of Prescott. They were united in marriage here over a year ago. MT. Newton will be remembered as the proprietor of a vacuum clean CT and doing a flOurishing business, here in 1908 and early in 1909. A few months after their marriage he disposed of his interests here and moved to Skull Valley, where he en- gagged in dry farming. The venture proved successful, a crop following the first season that astounded the. other agrieulturists of the district, seme of whom had resided there the last thirty-five years.
 The Newton eherubs are hale and hearty, the three tipping the scales at tweTtysone pounds. They are not only the joy of their proud and happy parents but are already the pets of the proseprous community blessed with their presence. That they and their parents will live to enjoy years of bliss and prosperity and that the crop of the Newton farm will be three-fold this year, is the wish of all who enjoy their &C., quaintanee, in which the Journal Miner heartily joins.
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Republican National Committee which conducted the Taft campaign. His words were as the emissary of the President and are not to be misun- derstood.
 "President Taft is as firm as a rock in his belief that the pure foun- tain of justice is an absolutely un- trammeled judiciary. Nothing will shake him from that position. I can state with absolute authority that even if so per cent of the people of the Territory vote for the Constitu- ton it will be turned down with a dull thud in Washington. The Presi- dents attitude is enough to defeat Statehood for years to come, but coupled with that is the position of the biggest men in the United States Senate, who are just as firm against the so-ealled experimentals in the Arizona Constitution as is President Taft.
 "The fact is that the document
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will never reach the President, fer its defeat is absolutely certain in th4 Senate.
 "You will note that I use the word absolute frequently in this statement. I do so for I wish to tell friends of Statehood in the Ter ritory of Arizona just what the truth Of the matter is. What I wish is to impress upon every thinking man, everyone whose interests are in Ari. zona, everyone whose interests are largely dependable upon Statehood, that these interests are endangered by conditions in Washington, and that the people have it in their power to avoid the danger.
 "When all is said and done, it must be acknowledged by all who know the situation in Washington, that Postmaster General Hitchcock and Senator Beveridge were the two men who pulled the Statehood bill cut of fire, at the last moment, and
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HARAHAN QUITS.

CHICAGO, H., Jan. 12.-After a continuous service of twenty years, in the course of which he rose from minor position to be the head of the entire system. James T. Hara- han today retired from the presi- dency of the Illinois Central Railroad company, in compliance with the rule of the company which makes it neees- sary for officials to relinquish their positions upon attaining the age of seventy years. MT. Harahan is sue eeeded in the presidency by Charles H. Markham, who was elected to the position by the Board of Directors at their annual meeting in New York last month.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-01-18
POPULAR MINING MAN
 CLAIMED BY DEATH
CFrom Friday s DaiIy)

Letters received in this city, yes. terdsy, from Indianapolis, Ind, bring the sad news of the death of R. P. Duncan, which occurred last week. MT. Duncan left Mayer about three weeks ago, and complained of having heart disease. He was we'll known as the promoter of several mining propositions, and had recently per feeted the organization of the Har- ringtOn Mines company, whose inter- ests are situated near Huron, and of which he was the president. The de- ceased was a man of much energy in anything he undertook, and was en- thusiastie over the possibilities of this region. Personally he was a man of genial disposition, and news of his death will be received with many expressions of sorrow from many friends and aequaintanees,
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-01-18
TREASUREHUNTER SUCCUMBS ID
 ILLNESS
NIom Fridays DaiIy.f

N. s. Graves, pioneer of the 6Ds, passed away yesterday morning, af- ter an illness that was due to gem eral debility, and which was hasren- ed by an attack of the grippe. The death of this pioneer removes one of the earliest arrivals in this section of the Territory, and also one of the most popularly known miners. He was more famaiiarly known as "Bos- ton," a sobriquet given him here many years ago, which he never fail ed to impress on his friends and ae- quaintanees. He stated after re- turning to Prescott, about a year ago, after an absence of twenty-five years, that his mission was to find a "pot hole," that contained a vast amount of free gold. The supposed treasure was along the Hassayampa, and was first discovered by himself and three companions in the Indian days. In an effort to get the treas ure all were killed except himself, when he left the country, returning to Boston, Mass, where he engaged in business. For the past year he has diligently employed himself in an effort to locate the spot, and notwith- standing his extreme age, persisted with great tenaeity until a few weeks ago, when he surrtndered to the fatal affhetion. His disappoint- ment was pitifully revealed to friends and in his hopeless task, he grieved over the unsuccessful mission, stating, however, that if his health would permit, he would accomplish the am bition of his life.
 He was ss years old, and a man of remarkable vitality. He was born in New Hampshire, and has a brother, D. B. Graves, residing in Boston. His body is at Ruffner's, and will be laid away on instructions from relatives.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-01-18
DEVELOPMENT IS
 PROGRESSING IN A. AND A.
(Fron Fridays DailV9

NfTOIn
 c. T. Lynch, secretary and resident manager of the Arkansas and Ari- zona Mining company, at Jerome, while here yesterday gave an inter esting account of the progress of de velepoment on his seompany's hold ings and the favorable results being accomplished. Since the installation of the new and heavy mechanical equipment a few months ago, about TO feet of shaft work has been done from the TO foot level, and with the exception of occasional mis- haps incidental to new machinery, the work has progressed satisfaetor- fly. The plan is to go down to an indefinite depth to the zone where determinations were made by diamond drill explorations.
 The operations are regarded with much interest by mining / engineers, from the fact that what is known as the north fault is being penetrated. In this condition the strike on the Little Daisy was made and on the Haynes the same geological condition is shown. At other points the ob- jective is centered to that effort, and where depth seems to be all that IS necessary to solve the mineral prob lem that has been excessively proven.
 The A. and A. operations are in charge of J. F. Clapp as the consult ing engineer. Three shifts are em- ployed and the work will continue un- interruptedly.
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COUNTRY JUBILANT
 OVER REGENT RAINS
1From Thursdays Daily.)

Ffom Thursdays Daily.)
 Statistics from the storm of Tues day and Wednesday show the rain fall in Prescott recorded by Dr. J. W. Finn at his Pamsetgaaf observa- tory. totalled 4.7s inches and in Crook Canyon, measured by E. l.. Tomlinson, at the Venezia camp, inches.
 Verde Valley reports show the heaviest precipitation in recent years, not excepting the cloud bursts of the summer months. At Granite Noun tain, where Lees Lake was filled indicates exceptional conditions in moisture. In Skull Valley, ever inches was the record mark, while at Mayer and points adjacent similar downpours were never before known In the Bradshaw range the measure. ment was over inches, while from other points similar reports were re. ceived.
 Traffic along the s. F. P. & P was not materially disturbed and at only one point was interruption ex perienced. That was at Prietta, on the summit near Iron Springs. A freight bound for the south went in to the soft soil, and three cars were
  derailed delaying the north bound passenger for three hours.
 North of this city, and at other points south traffic was kept going on schedule time.
 Advices received by Superinten dent Storey from other points-eontain ed the news that it was raining everywhere, but fortunately no dam age followed. Along the main line of the Santa Fe across the territory the rain was heavy and general Along the A. & c. to Parker the same report was returned, while down the line from this city tC Phoenix, the country was drenehei as never before.
 NJ. V. Watson, who returned yes terday morning from the Verd, Valley, states that the river had ris en six feet, and for two days wOri on the new line from Fossil Creel was suspended.
 E. L. Tomlinson, who arrived iron Crook Canyon stated that two biz bodies of flood water had passed through that section, while the sid, gulehes leading irto it also wer' running full. He was compelled tt suspend mill work, the wood paeker refusing to go into the hills.
 Dr. W. W. Lewis, who was at tn, Lelsn mine, says that it was torrential downpour, and never in hi many years residence has he witness ed sneh a scene in duration of ; storm or in volume of water pre- cipitated from the skies.
 E. W. Stephens, of Ferguson valley gives a similar recital, saying that tn ground was soaked deep, and trave
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TOWER LOCATION IS
 PROVING BONANZA
From Thursdays Da;ly)

From Thursdays DaiIyJ
 J. P. Waldron, who is operating the Bear group, on the western slope of the Bradshaw Mountains, more familiarly known as the old Tower location, after several days in the city on business, will return today to his camp, elated at the results &C., eomplished and enthusiastic over the future of his enterprise. MT. Wald- ron says that since be assumed con trol of the property development has proved a revelation in the possibili- ties of that heretofore unexplored ground. One ear of ore has been taken out and shipped to the smelter at Needles, and another is on the dump ready for the market. This out put has resulted from limited work. The ore is a galena, carrying very high values in silver and gold, and was taken from comparatively surface workings.
 In the few months he has been identified with the property the old tunnel has been Tetimbered a dis tanee of 440 feet, and it is his in- tention to continue this opening until it reaches the zone where it will cut into the ore bodies exposed on the surface. The contour of the ground is admirable for this method of ex- ploitation. and he will follow this system. In addition to the mine work he has also erected several sub stantial buildings, and in a short time will increase his force.
 During his present visit he has received legal title to the Tower in- terests, and was called to the city a few days ago in conjunction with terminating the purchase.
 Speaking generally of the mineral situation in that belt, he states the future of not only his interests, but that of many properties he has ex- amined, is assured.
 ''It is a revelation" he said, "and so far as large and well defined ore bodies are to be considered, the Bradshaw range is without eoun- terpart in any mineral area of the West.''
 MT. Waldron has been identified with the Cripple Creek district, has visited every known field in the West for many years, and less than six months ago came to this sec tion, and is pleased at so doing.
 He states that in a few days a party of prominent mining men, iden- tified with the famous Stratton mines of Colorado, will arrive to make an examination of the general mining conditions in this county They will be taken to the Bradshaws as his guests, and will also be con- dueted to other parts of the county.
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Postmaster-General Hitchcock The President of the United States will never accept this Constitution.
 Chairman Sames---How do you know this?
 Postmaster General Hitchcock 1 have it from the Presidents own lips. He told me so. He knows all about your Constitution.
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OPERATIONS TO BE
 STARTED ON CARDINAL
CFrom Fridays Daily)

Telegrams received in Prescott yes terday, from Philadelphia, convey the news that the Cardinal Mining company is to re-enter this field i'm mediately and resume operations. The news was also received that at the meeting held to arrange for opera tions, L. B. Strong. R. H. Burmister, H. G. Williams, R. Beattie, E. Tingle, o. A. Hesla and w. B. Reed had been elected as the Board of Di- rectors. With the exception of Messrs Burmister and Hesla, all of the above are residents and influent- ial men of Philadelphia, Pa.
 The new Board of Directors will arrive in Prescott within the next few weeks, and at that time pre- liminary arrangements will be start ed for the work outlined. The in terests of the company are located at Poland, and include the Express mine. The ores are gold, and as sampled will run to over $20 per ton. The property is opened with tunnels, one of 1900 feet and the other of 200 feet The last named has a lower elevation than the first and the plan is to continue it into the mountain to great depth.
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WISCONSIN REPRESENTATIVES,.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Jan. 12. - The dairy organizations of New York, Ohio, Missouri, Minnesota, Iowa, H. linois, Michigan, Indiana and Canada were represented at the opening here today of the 18th annual meeting of the Wisconsin Cheesemakers' Assoeia- tion, which is the largest organization of its kind in the country.
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removes the last member of the two families, with the exception of her granddaughter, Miss Kate Tiernan, twelve years old.
 The funeral will be held Saturday morning, at 9:3O o'clock, from the Church of the Sacred Heart, and her remains will be laid at rest along side her husband, in the Citizens eem- etery.
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SOUTH DAKOTA EDITORS.

PIERRE, s. D., Jan. 12. The South Dakota Press Association be- gan it's annual mid-winter meeting here today in connection with 8 meeting of the Ben Franklin Club of the state. The proceedings of the joint gathering will continue through the remainder of the week.
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Constitution Seems In Bad OdOr|

by M sameb chair regarding he found in Washington.
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Mining location notices for sale at tbe Journal Miner of6ee.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-01
Not the Same Joke.

A young man was sitting in the
Grand Central depot the other day,
the Birmingham AXe-Herald re-
counts, holding a baby in his arms,
when the child began to cry so
Justify as to attract the attention
of everyone around him. BY and
by a waiting passenger walked over
to him with a smile of pity on his
face and said:
"A woman gave you that baby to
hold while she went to see about
her baggage, didn't she?"
Yes"
"Ha! ha! ha! / tumbled to the
fact as soon as saw you. You ex-
pect her back l SUPPOSED"
of course"
Ha! ha! hal This is rich. Looking
for her every miDute, aren't your"
Yes, and think she will come
back"
We'll, this makes me laugh-ha!
hal had a woman play that same
trick on me in a Chicago depot,
once, but no one will ever again.
Young man, you've been played on
for a hayseed. l would advise you
to turn that baby over to a police
man and get out of here before
some newspaper reporter gets hold
of you"
"Oh, she'll come back, she'll come
back
"She will, eh? The joke grows
richer and richer. Now, what makes
you think she'll come back?"
Because she's my wife and this
is our baby"
"Oh-um-I see," the fat man
muttered, who got over being tick
led all at once, and seeing a dog
that farmer a had tied to one of the
seats with a piece of clothesline, he
went over and gave it three swift
kicks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-01
A Good Woman.

"A. 1000 woman.
She has no dazzling charms, no
classic grace,
Nothing, you think, to win mems
hearts about her;
Yet, looking at her sweet and gen.
tie face,
. | wonder what our lives would
be without her!
She has no wish in the great world
to shine;
For work outside a woman's
sphere no yearning;
But on the altar of homes sacred
She keeps the fire of pure affec-
ton burning.
We tell our griefs into her patient
ear;
She whispers Hope" when our
ways are dark and dreary;
The little children like to have her
near,
! And run into her open arms
when weary.
Her step falls lightly by the suffer
er's bed
Where poverty and care abound
she fingers;
And many weary heart and ach-
ing head
Find gifts of healing in her ten
der fingers.
She holds a helping hand to those
who fall.
Which gently guides them back
to paths of duty;
Her kindly eyes, with kindly looks
for all.
See in uncomelieSt souls some
hidden beauty.
Her charity would every need en-
brace;
The shy and timid fear not to
address her;
With loving tact she rightly fills
her place;
While all who know her pray that
heaven may bless her.
Elk.
DR.. Hornback OculiSt and Aurist
Hannibal, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-06-01
Old Dobbin's Plea.

Up hill-whip me not.
Down hill hurry me not.
OF clear water stint me not.
When in stable forget me not.
Of hay and corn-rob me not.
With sponge and brush-neglect
me not.
Of soft, dry bed-deprive me not.
Tired and hot-leave me not.
With bit and lines-ohl jerk
me not.
When you are angry-strike
me not.
With check-rein me not.
Of my tail-deprive me not.
When sick and Old-desert me
not.-Mail and breeze.