Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-01-03

concentrations of committees made nj
the meeting last night Of the Prescott
Chamber II Commerce, that body has
mapped out for itself big bunch of
hard work for the ensuing year. That
these plans will he carried out is
assured by what has been accomplish
ed during the past year.
When President Flynn called the
meeting to order, no remarked that
the real work had been done by the
Officers and chairmen. IL was not
right, for all the members Of each
committee should work and he oh.
served that none Of them had been
appointed for their good looks or win
ming ways. Each committee he urged
should meet at least once IA month, and
he added that il any chairman did not
care 10 work, he would be removed,
ms ono dcadwood was wanted in
the organization. Then the reports
of n number of committees were pre-.
scented. Robt T. Morrison, chairman
of the Water committee, reviewed
what had been done regarding the
test well on South Alarcon street. The
city council had agreed 10 appropriate
$3.50 towards sinking shaft upon
the condition that the Water Users
association raise an equal sum and
the city would refund the contribu.
tions of the citizens in the event that
the well produced $4,000 gallons
day. A contract had been let TO
Hanson aud Gravy for $3.50 to sink
shaft $50 feet deep, they to take
care of the first flow Of water. They
began work week ago and had sunk
about sixteen feet The committee
was much encouraged by the condi.
tions.
Chairman W. A. Kent of the com.
mittees on mines and mining, stated
that the members had, after nm earn.
est discussion declared TO work along
four lines. First. TO make all effort
by every honorable means to spread
publicity and encourage investment
in the industry. Second. 10 assist
those who have already started by
bringing about methods of cooperation
among the operators and to look after
the small mine owners in order that
their properties may be brought to
the attention of prospective investors.
Third, to give attention to the non.
metllic minerals, such as clay, build
ing stone. etc, and also 10 the rarer
and valuable minerals. ruch as tung.
stem. II was the committees idea to
educate the prospector so that he will
readily recognize the class Of minerals.
Fourth, legislation should he watched
not only with the view of protecting
but also Of promoting the mining in
dustry. To accomplish these objects
subcommittee had been appointed as
follows: On publicity, Il. w. Wells
and J.. NJ. Murphy; on legislation, j.
G. Bradbury and H. VIM. Stevens; on
education, II. +. Campbell and I'd.
Block; on rare minerals, X. II. Heth-
crington and o. Longacre, Jr.
Chairman G. r. Joslin OF the audit.
ing committee reported that s5,424.65
had been disbursed through the gen.
eral fund and there was n balance
remaining OF s2977. The books were
found TO be correct and a detailed
financial statement was appended to
the report.
T.. II. Meek of the Dry Farming
committee reported in detail what had
been accomplished in the way of
bringing experts to the county and
the establishing Of an experimental
farm northeast of tho city. The Uni.
vorsity of Arizona experts had chosen
corn from Yavapai farms as basis
for Improvement in corn culture and
selection by Arizona farmers working
ny lIOifhhOF NC
omic the committee expected to grow
"A largo range of dry farm crops which
will be exhibited at our first county
fair. The committee recommends
making exhibits of county products
at points as widely distant from Ari.
IONA M possible. The committee was
divided regarding the advisability of
applying tho provisions Of the Smoot
act to Arizona aud urged that the
matter be discussed at an early meet |
ing Of the directors
A strong program was presented by |
+. G. Whisman, chairman of the com.
mittco on county and municipal af.
fairs. They recommend the improve.
ment of city streets and roads by
the rock erusher and the