Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1904-10-19

Mir. and Mrs. G. c. Ruffner returned Tuesday from their visit east. Mrs. Ruffner was absent for about three months but her husband left only a few weeks ago and was then held up for several days by the railroad wash outsso that his visit was quite brief
 Prof. R. N. McDonold, formerly prin- cipal of the Phenix high school has been sentenced to serve a term of eleven months in the territorial peni- tentiary for forgery. The sentence was for fifteen months imprisonment, counting from the time he was placed in jail in Phenix which was four months ago.
 The examination of Hank Fields and Charles King, on a charge of stealing a check from Joe O'Hara, was com- menced yesterday afternoon before Justice Talbot, and after taking a DOT tion of the testimony an adjournment was taken until today at 10 o'clock when the examination will be con- cluded.
 Several asloon men are complaining of the Kentucky" system of treating that is prevailing this campaign among certain candidates. Because single statehood is an issue, they say, is no real foundation why a candidate should confine his imbibing to single person.
 Ed Golightly has returned from Walnut Creek, where he spent very enjoyable outing for two weeks. He went for the open air and sunshine features, and relieved the monotony of the time in this respect by picking off a couple of fine deer during his stay in that section.
 Bob Prior has returned from Jerome to remain in Prescott permanently. he made wager recently in Jerome that the socialist candidate for treas urer, who is resident of that place, will receive more votes in Jerome than other man on any ticket. Mir. Ballard is very popular in his home town.
 The Los Angeles Times of recent date contains an extended account of the marriage of James E. Hamilton, son of Mrs. T. M. Earnhart, of Kirk land, to Miss Ella Hamilton, of Los Angeles. The groom is a native of Arizona being the son of the late James Hamilton of Peoples Valley.
 The United States Civil service com mission announces an examination on November 19, 1904, at the usual places to secure eligibles from which to make certification to fill five vacancies in the position of veterinarian in the Philippine service, at s1, ,600 per annum each, and other similar vacancies as they may occur in the Philippine ser vice. As the commission has expert enced considerable difficulty in secur- ing eligibles for this position, qualified persons are urged to enter the exami- nation.
 Pony Mayhew, who left Prescott about a month ago for Goldfelds, writes that the place is one of the greatest in the western continent SO far as possibilities are concerned. The mines are going down, and transac- tions are of daily occurrence, prices running into the thousands of dollars for claims that lie on the belt of the Donanzas. MT. Mayhew is in business, and he speaks of the old time price prevailing and that there are no ac- worthy of the name. of people are coming in, and much suffering must neccessa- riIy result this winter for lack of quar- ters. He would advise people to stay away until next spring.
 J. NJ. W. Moore and his son Fred c. Moore, returned on Monday night from their visit to the Grand Canyon. They were accompanied by the for ner's sister, Miss Mary E. Moore, aud report having had most delight iul time viewing the wonders there. In addition to visiting the various points of interest on the rim of the canyon they made two trips down the rail into it's depths, not being able to iatisfy themselves with single trip. They had correct idea of seeing the canyon as they remained there week. It had been arranged to have Mir. doore's nephew and niece, George and Blanche Moore meet them at Williams md visit the canyon with them, but ,n account of the railroad washouts hey were sent around via Ell Paso and lrrived in Prescott last Wednesday turing their absence. The latter will emain here during the winter.