Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-08-05
FRANK MURPHY SEES
A GREAT FUTURE
Iron FRIDAYS DailY.1


Sir: As a citizen OF Prescott,
with various interests scattered
throughout the county OF Yavapai,
as well as interests in several other
counties in the state, i am deeply
concerned in the welfare OF all who
are Loyalty and honestly disposed to
promote. where possible through le
gitimate effort. the developments OF
the vast resources of the state and
the resources of Yavapai county in
particular.
With your indulgence I wish to
congratulate The Journal-Miner, the
Chamber of Commerce, is active,
forceful members, and especially TO
congratulate and thank the worthy
and Industrious secrotaiy, Malcolm
Fraser, and John H. Robinson, to
single individual, for the recent
achievement, as evidenced by the
vote recorded. insuring for the city
of Prescott and the county of Yav-
apai. and incidentally the state, if
you please, the building OF the new
courthouse that will reflect credit
not only upon Yavapai county, but
the entire state. proclaiming thereby
in an unmistakable expression, to all
who are living within the county
and state at the present time, and
those invited to come and share
with us the exceptional opportuni-
ties with which the county of Yav-
apai is blessed. the wisdom, public
and patriotic spirit of our people,
insuring beyond question for this
community and county the admira-
ton of all who believe as | do, and
as every one who will take the
trouble to acquaint themselves with
facts must believe, and that is,
that in Yavapai county we have as
much. if not greater, mineral wealth
than any other like territory in the
United States. coupled with climatic
conditions unexcelled anywhere on
earth We are also favored with
great agricultural possibilities, ex-
tensive cattle ranges and wealth
giving possibilities far in excess of
the dreams of the most pronounced
optimist.
In 1888 l represented Yavapai
county at the Tertio-M illennial ex-
position at Santa Fe. n. NJ. with
a fine mineral exhibit; from there
attended the exposition at Denver;
from there | took the exhibits to
Chicago and from there to New Or
leans, where l represented Arizona
as United States commissioner to
the Cotton Centennial exposition
Arizona's exhibit had been greatly
augmented by adding to the min
eral display the unquestioned evil
dence of Arizona's great agricultur-
al wealth and possibilities. The fol
lowing year, when the second ex-
position was held at New Orleans
was chosen as a member OF the
board OF management with Arizona
New Mexico. Colorado. Utah ana
Montana to be brought into the
second exposition.
| cite this experience to show thai
[ had an opportunity 10 learn, CONF
in contact with the brightest mel
the different states could produce
backed by the very best exhibits
their states could furnish, with we'll
thought-out statements and repre-
sensations favorable to the states
these able men represented, and
when | tell you that what | knew
and thought | knew. of Arizona's
unlimited resources, and the miner
n wealth and possibilities of Yava-
PAL county. was sufficient to en-
able me to withstand the allurine
temptations OF opportunities of
fered me, so urgently and ably pre-
scented, and cast my lot in old Yava-
pal, 1t must be admitted that | was
convinced that no other section OF
this great country OF ours possessed
greater possibilities, and | have
never had occasion to change my
mind, and | say to you today that
there is a brighter future by far
NOHli OlltlliS iillS COUNTY Nndl GNCl
before, and all who have helped to
bring the stare and this county into
its present position are entitled to
full reward.
| hope to see your irrigation en-
terprise at Granite Dells in time
made a success.
| hope to see the Walnut Grove
dam rebuilt and doing duty for thou
sands of people.
| look to see in Copper Basin one
of the big copper mines of the state
| expect soon to see the rebellious !
ores OF our mountains, rich in gold. |
silver. lead and zinc. surrenderine
untold wealth as 4 result Of inn
proved methods now assured.
believe, in the near future, the |
precious metal mines OF Yavapa;
county will be attracting the atten-
ton OF capital. ready and willing to
prove to all that what | have said |
is true and justified.
Much money has been expended |
in the pioneer work that has beer |
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