Weekly journal-miner., 1916-04-12

| ms cheerful presence from day to day
 shall we come to know that we ca;
 hear his happy laughter and see hi;
 smiling face only in the halls o
 memory.
 The Exalted Ruler of the Univers,
 called him from us carly. His feet
 never grew weary on the hills. Old
 Age waiting for him in the shadow ot
 the years will never reach out ruth
 less hands to dim his eyes, whiten hi:
 hair, and lead him tottering from the
 busy course of life to some deserted
 and lonely corner to await the final call of Time.
 Reese NJ. Ling will never grow old
 As the years bring the inirmities of age to us, we shall always recall his
 sturdy figure, his bright face and his
 eyes flashing with the glow of health as they last looked at us. We shall
 always see him young and strong, vigorously and courageously bearing his part in the battle of life.
 Though his life was brief, his en- ergy and enthusiasm crowded lis years full of accomplishment Though less than 50 years of age we find him actively identified with tine interests of our community from young man. hood. For more than 25 years he has been loyal and an active citizen, giv- ing generously of his time and means in every public cause. No civic inter est ever called on him for aid in vai1. In advancing the public welfare he was leader, not a laggard. He held public office for many years. He served Prescott faithfully as city at torney. For several years he held the office of prosecuting attorney of this county. He served the Territory up on several public commissions and these long years of public service we now recall as a worthy testimonial of his ability and character. Every public interest committed to his care was ably champio1ed. He had made thorough preparation for the profes- sion of law and his eloquent voice. his love of justice, the honesty of his convictions, and his loyalty to his clients quickly won him place among the leading attorneys and counsellors of the State.
 It is given to few men who run the full course of our allotted span of life to look back upon greater ac- complishment. Though young ia years, he was rich in service and ex- perience. His work was done quiet ly day by day, without show or dis play.
 He thoroughly appreciated the value of training, and education and did everything possible to prepare his children for their life's work. It was source of great pride to him to know that two of his boys were CT tering the profession of law, and from many conversations with him I know the great care and efforts he made 10 have them thoroughly equipped. As the strength of the years comes 70 these sorrowing sons. they will value more and more highly the pricelecs gifts of training and education re- ceived from their fathers hands. And. the loving mother. under whose watchful care they have grown to sturdy manhood. will find their strong arms and trained minds certain and sure source of comfort and support the years.
 Mir. Ling was one of the ablest law yers that ever practiced in the courts of the State, popular alike with tGe courts and the attorneys. For thougil he was a dangerous opponent. and 2 hard fighter, he was kind and court cous to all. He was a master work man in his chosen profession.
 He was a faithful member of the Elks, and we knew him to be loyal and true As Exalted Ruler he gave our lodge one of the best admins trations it ever knew. As a member of the lodge he never failed to answer the call of duty. As we mourn for him. today we near his voice again. Throughout the State wherever Elks have gathered in the lodge room or in public meetings. his eloquent tongue has paid tribute to the prin- riples of charity. justice. brotherly love and fidelity, and none could pay more touching tribute to the memory of those who nave joined the lodge eternal.
 From his own lips we know he would not have us grieve today; rather would he have us remember his cheerful voice and hearty laugh l ter; his strong hand clasp, and cycs glowing with life and friendship; his courage that caused him to meet fail | Ire with smile. and success, with his charity to give freely md generously, but never to ask; his sturdy spirit that caused him to fight O the end. asking quarter from none. put giving it gladly.
 But above all he would have us re- member his love for old Yavapai and or Arizona. You remember how we gathered only a few days ago, it eems to wish him God speed as he vent to take up his work in larger