Weekly journal-miner., 1918-02-20
iFrom Fridays Daily.)

nulluSIS III -hdlOI N. J. DOl dil- HIS death occurred at the Pioneers $ Home in this city yesterday morning al about 4 o'clock from cerebral hem- orrhage, following an illness of scv- cral months from partial paralysis, which affliction was superinduccd by ar auto accident few years ago in Los Angeles, since which time he had been gradually failing in health.
 It is a strange and yet beautiful coincidence that the earthly career of tkis dean of the HassayamperS should end under an environment which he practically moulded, when many years ago as a legislator he initiated the movement by which Arizona pioneers were to be given home as the years rolled by, and of which the deceased bore the honor of being the sponsor. So, accordingly, will this pillar of his kindly consideration of others remain and serve as fitting monument to his memory as time rolls on. Major Doran reluctantly accepted the posi- ton as the first superintendent of this institution, but retired later ow- ing to urgent mining business, and re- turned 10 its shelter only a few weeks ago out of affection for its associa- tions and as a guest of the State at large.
 End Came Suddenly.
 Superintendent Trippcll, one of Major Dorans closest and trucst friends for over a third of a century, stated yesterday that the deceased passed away suddenly and painlessly. His body was found III an arm chair in his room at S:30 a. m., and the features indicated not the slightest agony or suffering. Major Doran evidently had arisen to prepare for breakfast, when the end came like a flash The evening before he was in a genial mood and partOok of hearty dinner. He was able to walk and stated that his condition was impror- ing.
 An Early Hassayamper.
 Major Doran was born at New Philadelphia, Ohio, on July II, lS40. In 1860 he left that State and came to Colorado, when the western spiril seized him and with others he passed through Tucson in the latter part of Il at year for California to pursue his vocation as a millwright, carpenter and bridge builder When the Civil War broke out, he was one of the first to enlist at the State capital ana was assigned 10 Co. r, California in fantry, L. s. A., which proceeded to Arizona, taking station Tn 1881 at Tucson. He was given brcvei commission, owing to his familiarity with the country, which covered what then was known as the Buttcrficld stage route, passing through Yuma, Maricopa Wells and other old land marks Later this command was shifted 10 Texas, to return to Tucson two years aftcrward. So it may be observed that Major Doran in reality was pioneer, and his recital of the experiences of that faraway day was most thrilling and interesting. He was honorably discharged at Tucson. when he returned to California to en- gage in business as a merchant and to establish saw mills at different points near mining town. In 1868 he resumed his trade, and was given large contracts in bridge construction for the Central Pacific, then entering the State.
 The Lure of Arizona.
 Major Doran retraccd his steps toI Arizona in 1870, when he stated Inc Init the trail' to go into camp for good. He located at the small camp of the Silver King, the most famous of mine in the West in its day, which was situated in Pinal county. He was appointed mine superintendent as well as construction engineer of the mill 10 be built, and in this dual capacity the wonderful record made by this silver producer still lives ana is kindly cherished for the capability O. this man. Other Arizona mine fields attracted the attention of this practical operator, and he became in-l tcrcsted in nearly every section in the years which followed. His judg- mcnt was weighed with high regard by capital and his success was well known.
 In Political Life.
 Thcre are very few Arizonans who attained the prominence in official life which the deceased enjoyed. In 1882 lie was elected sheriff of Pinal county and made d commcndablc record Succeeding years found him a mem Der of the territorial board of equali- zation for two terms under Governor Wolfey's administration. In 1894 he was elected Councilman-at-large Tn Arizona 10 the upper branch of the legislature, distinction which he won through his splendid name as d constructive statesman and which was relieved Of any sectional Considcra- ton whatever. He graccd the lcgis, laturc later in again being elected to the upper house, and for two terms he was in the assembly. In this latter duty he was the first lawmaker 10 urge the creation of the board of con trol, and this official body k still rel taincd under statehood by another name For seven years he was d lieutenant colonel oi the Nationsi Guard Of Arizona, and this military body owes its fine organization to his foresight, which was intended 10 be for defensive purposes solely. The deceased also was a commissioner fr,,,, rix,,,l tC, fI,p Gbirau, ANprId'S