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Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
WYNKOOP RANCH TO
 BE RESERVOIR SITE
Preliminary Operations on Largest Irrigation Enterprise Ever Started
 InNorthern Arizona Under Way

Yesterday afternoon the Arizona Land and Irrigation company, through its resident general manager Geo. A. Thayer. formally took over the 900- acre ranch owned by D. NJ. WynkoOp, in Willow Creek valley, making the final payment of S20,000. This trans action was authorized by ex-Congress- man James E. Watson, president of the company, residing at Indianapolis, Ind, who wired few days ago, to close the deal as soon as possible and to begin preliminary work on con- struetion of the large impending reservoir. which lies within the limits of the tract. Under the terms of the sale Mr. WynkOOp has sixty days to vacate the premises, and reserves the Improvements, buildings and the crops of the season. The sale was practi- cally closed early in the week, but the absence of Mrs. WynkOOp from the city deferred the final payment until her return yesterday from Kirk land valley. In speaking of the ae- quisition of the valuable nucleus of what is destined to be the greatest land reclamation project ever under taken in central or northern Arizona, MT Thayer said that his company will proceed along energetic lines to prepare the site for the great water storage reservoir with keen appre- citation of the unquestiOned possibii- ties of the project. While it is true the protest filed several months ago to the company securing title to h. nf i'm, I K-lfl
 has not as yet been officially con- sidered at Washington, the Wynkoop land will for several months be the point where operations will be conducted. and whether a favorable or adverse decision is given, the work win proceed as outlined. The news of the closing of the big deal yesterday was favoIably received by
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
FORTUNE AWAITS RETURN OF
 TRAMP

SPOKANE. Wash, Oct. 2O.-While sorting potatoes in warehouse at North Yakima, Wash, Alfred Ernest Bartram, licensed physician of Col chester, England, received word that he is heir to a fortune of l,5OO pounds sterling, and will immediately return to his old home to establish his claim. Bartram has been tramp ing in the northwestern states and provinces since 1906, also touring Japan and China after the fashion of American "hobOes" to gather mat erial for a book. He went to the Yakima valley at the beginning of the harvest season and helped care for the hay crop on the Indian re- servation, afterwsrd engaging as a potato sorter. He is highly educated, q graduate of several prominent En- glish colleges and universities, and has travelled extensively in Europe and America While aU work in the hay fields he never talked of his past nor of his connection with one of the first families in Colchester, but made it plain that he is not re- mittance men and left England of his own vOlitiOn to make a study of America.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25

if we do and damned if we don t, but when I lifted up my hand and took the oath to enforce the law l meant it and it is now my business to enforce the law and I am going to do it.''
 The president spent the day in northern Wyoming. He started at Sheridan in the morning with the temperature at D F. and stopped to- night at Newcastle with no improve ment in the mercury noted. For hours today the train sped over the snow covered country and at times the flakes in the air seemed that a bliZ- gard was imminent. From Sheridan today the president took a three mile ride to Fort Mckenzie. It was cold enough to make buffalo robes com fortable and at the fort the president stopped to get warm.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25

all in this city and Lonesome valley, optimistic over their arid land inter ests being placed within the zone of the irrigation system.
 MT. Thayer stated yesterday that erection of several buildings was al ready under way, near the dam site, to accommodate a limited number of men, and that beginning next Monday it was his intention to start strip ping the land of all undergrOwth and to blast bOulders for use in the cOffer dams that are to be built. Until the arrival of Chief Engineer F. B. Walk CT from Chicago, who is expected next week, an incidental line of work will be prosecuted such as he outlined during visit several weeks ago. The 32,000 acres of this company, stretch ing to the north of the dam site for over twenty miles has been surveyed and platted and the survey for the canal that will be built to conduct flood waters from the diversion dam on Granite creek, within the Fort Whipple Military reservation has been completed.
 The land acquired by the company, is among the oldest and best known in this section of Arizona. It was owned originally by L. A. Stevens and Fred G. Brecht. Under the plans formulated by the company every foot of this large acreage will be submerg- ed by the water to be stored, and which in elevation. will cover the Willow Creek valley where the county road passes through at the Wynkoop home, to depth of at least forty feet, creating a lake of over one mile in width and extending up the stream for over three miles. The site for the building of the dam is about c half mile below the county road at point where natural conditions are most ideal for the structure in granite formation.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
GRAHAM COUNTY JURY FAILS
 ID AGREE

CLIFTON, Ariz., Oct 2O.-The sec ond trial of the Territory of Arizona vs. Ben. R. Clark, ex-treasurer of Graham county. charged with em- bezzlement, was held at SolOmOnville this week and resulted in another hung jury. It is reported that the jury stood eight for conviction and four for aequittal.
 The jury was empanelled on Mon day last and for two days and part of each evening testimony was in- troduced and arguments made before the jury. The case was vigorously contested on both sides. The prose eution was represented by District Attorney MeAHster and W. c. Me Farland. The defense was in the hands of W. R. Chambers and Lee Stratton.
 The case was given to the ury on Wednesday evening and on Friday of this week was discharged being unable to agree.
 This being the second time a jury has disagreed in the trial of this case, it is not likely that it will ever be called for trial again.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
TAFT NOT AFRAID TO
 OFFEND THE TRUSTS

NEWCASTLE, Wyo., Oct 20. = President Taft again made clear in his speeches today that it is his in- tention to enforce the antitrust law no matter how much the offending corporations may Squeal for mercy.
 "The Supreme court, he said, "handed down two decisions. one against the Standard Oil company and the other against the American To- bacco company. There are other cor porations charged the same as these and some of them are coming in vol untarily to divide themselves up and just as we are about to reach sue
 cessful administration of the law we find there are some people who Ob- ject on the ground that it is persecu- tion and not prosecution. This is case where it seems we are damned
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
FORMER RESIDENT
 SUCCUMBS TO ILLNESS
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

The sad news was received yester- day that W. F. Ordway had passed away in Merced, Cal, from tuber- eulosis, after a long illness. MT. Ordway resided in this city for over two years, and returned to that city short time ago to look after his business interests, being associated with his father. His genial dispOsi- tion. and his excellent fellowship made him many firm friends in this city. who will regret to learn that the fatal affliction has triumphed at last. He was about 40 years old and unmarried. He leaves a father and mother. to whom the tender sympathy of many in this city is extended in their bereavement.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
JUSTICE COURTS UPHELD BY
 JUDGE
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press
 LOS ANGELES, Cal, Oct. 2O.-The Supreme court sitting here today up- held the decision of Judge Willis in which he declared that amendment numbered eighteen did not abolish justice courts. Referring to the jus tiee court as the "poor mans court, v Judge Willis decided that the amend ment did not intend any complete system to be replaced by any in complete system. He held the term of inferior courts in the amendment meant the justice courts and that the amendment merely gave the Iegisla- ture power to establish more of such tribunals as it saw fit.
 J. A. Woods. held for threatening to kill his wife, appealed his case to
 the Supreme court and immediately after the court denied the application for a writ of habeas corpus for his release and remanded him to the custody of the sheriff.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
 FOR NEXT
 CONTEST
Doctor Hughes Says He Will be Candidate
 In 1912.
(speeiaI to the JOurnal-Minerl.

Especial to the Journal -Miner).
 PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 2O.-Dr. H. A. Hughes, of Phoenix, in a signed statement today withdrew from the race for governor and announced that he will be a candidate at the second state election.
 In an open letter to the voters, he says:
 Considering the fact that my late announcement makes it impossible for me to visit more than one-fourth of the territory before the primary election, I have decided to withdraw from the race for the governorship. Although my opponents "organs'' industriously published me as a "pro- hibition" candidate I hereby reaf- firm my fealty to the principles of democracy as expounded by our great leader, Mir. Bryan, and pledge my support to the nominees of my party.
 l know my withdrawal from the race will be a disappointment to many who have volunteered their services in my behalf and to whom I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks for their words of encouragement and loyal support, which had led me to believe that had I entered the race earlier would have carried me to success, and which encourages me to announce myself now as a candidate for the election twelve months hence.
 My short campaign has been con- tinuOus round of pleasure, a pleasant vacation from my almost unbroken professional laboTs. I have had the pleasure of renewing old aequaint- aneeship and making Eew friends I return with a much better knowledge of the wonderful resources of our state and a better opinion than ever of OUT people. I return a more pat riotie Arizonan than ever. I am glad entered the race and only regret that I did not announce myself in time to canvass the whole country
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING lFrom Fridays Daily.l

Late Wednesday night at Hum boldt a shooting scrape occurred, one man being shot through the wrist breaking several bones. Both are said to be Mexieans, and the affair the result of a rivalry over the af- feetions of a woman. To add to the futile efforts to run down the guilty one. the wounded mah states he aeei- dentally inflicted the wounds on him self. This version is not believed, as six shots were heard in rapid success sion when Deputy Sheriff Campbell rushed to the scene. The affair will be investigated today in the justice court of that precinct
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
.|MPER|AL|STS DEFEATED IN BATTLE OF
 HANKOW News of Reverse Causes Profound Sensation
 In Pekin Six Carloads of Ammunition Are Captured by The
 Revolutionists
By Associated Press.

PEKIN, China, Oct. 2O.-It is ap- parent here tonight that the Imperial government knew of the reverses at HankOw twenty-four hours before the news leaked out. The first positive account of the defeat of the loyalists was conveyed tonight to the foreign legation by the Associated Press and caused a profound sensation. The success of the revolution. it is con sidered here, hung on the first en- counter as its moral effect is admit ted to be far-reaching.
 When the fugitive Imperialists reach the main army which is now in the rear of Sin Yang Chow, the knowledge of the repulse, it is be- lieved, will utterly demOralize the troops while as the news travels to the Yang tse Kiang district, it is be- lieved. the whole province will report important adhesiOns to the rebel cause.
 The foreign legations tonight be- heve the news of the repulse means that the whole district south of the Yang tse Kiang and some north of the river will secede sooner or later
 Everything seems to depend on the immediate success of the minister of war. Yin Tehang, who now heads 10000 men marching on HankOw, but, it is said, only the foreign ministry shows any pretensions to enjoy eonfi- dence in his promised attack. Yin Tehang has already issued proelama- tions offering amnesty to those who desert the rebel standards and it be- lieved here he will rely on his pro- elamatiOns rather than on an open attack in consequence of his fear that his men will desert him.
 Ammunition Captured.
 SHANGHAI. China. Oct 20.-It is reported here that after the rebels captured HankOw the flight of the loyalists was so rapid that they left behind many tents and six carloads of
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
ARREST DIVINE FOR MURDER OF YOUNG
 WOMAN Police Trace Pastor To Home of Another
 Fiancee Purchase of Cyanide Of Potassium Leads To
 Capture
By Associated Press.

BOSTON, Mass, Oct. 2O-A narrow cell in the Charles Street jail tonight holds Reverend Clarence Thompson Richeson, the young pastor of Elm manuel Baptist church of Cambridge, who was arrested today for the al legged murder of Miss Avis Linnell of Hyannis, Mass, to whom he had been engaged Miss Linnell was found dead in a bathroom in the Y. w. C.. A. building. The police first sup posed it was case of suicide but later developments indicated that she had unknowingly taken cyanide of potassium sent to her by some other person in the belief that it might remedy her embarrassing physical condition. The police learned that RiehesOn had purchased cyanide of was decided upon. Last night dog en officers maintained a vigil over the fashionable residence of Moses Grant Edmunds of BrOOklyne, Mass, where the clergyman had been stay ing before his arrest and to whose daughter, Violet, cards announced was to be married to RiehesOn. October 3lst. Pulls of the doorbell, shouts and rappings brought no response from those inside and the police. who were without a warrant, were to make a foreible entrance. RiehesOn was taken into custody this The Edmunds family with drew the marriage announcement to- day, simply stating that the ceremony was postponed announcing at the same time that they still had faith in Rieheson.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
CHARMED WITH PRESCOTT
(From Wednesdays Da;ly.)


 C. l.. Chisholm, of Montpelier, Vt, retired granite manufacturer, is a late arrival in the city, coming from the Grand Canyon. He is touring the west and hearing So much favorable comment about the new state, is making a nasty sightseeing trip through the country. His impressions of this section are favorable and he is surprised at finding here such an ideal climate and well built city. The general impression of Arizona, in his home city, is that it is a wild and barren region, and he will be pleased to assist in removing that wrong idea when he returns by taking back a large collection of photographs, which will prove the contrary He will leave in a few days for the Salt River valley where he has a nephew engaged in farming.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
SLOAN IS GUEST OF
 Il PASO.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press
 FL PASO. Texas, Oct. 20.-A mili- tary parade and formal exercise of welcome to Arizona and New Mexico were features today of Fl PasO $ Statehood jubilee which was attended by thousands from all over the south west.
 Governor Colquitt of Texas, attend ed and was extended a cordial wei come. Governors Sloan of Arizona and Mills of New Mexico responded and accepted handsome silk flags, the gift of Fl Paso.
 Tonight the American governors and Governor Gonzales of Chihuahua, and Vice Governor Mayou of Sonora, were guests of honor at a governors ball
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
GOOD STRIKE REPORTED
From Fridays Daily.)

W. J. Casey, foreman of the Penn Arizona mines, at Walker, while in the city yesterday stated that among the more important developments in mine work in that section recently, was the striking of high grade gold ore by William Conner and Joe Al gert on the Grub Stake mine at a depth of 60 feet. The indications point to a rich producer, he says, and the cutting of the rich ore body, is Oeeasioning considerable discussion in the district. At other camps sev- eral operators are making good show ings and the outlook is favorable for a lively winter.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
TEAM SELECTED
(From Saturdays Daily)

Members of the Prescott Motor cycle club have selected Ray Vyne, R. B. Bedding and Gus Voge to rep resent their organization in Phoenix during fair week in the racing events. On the 29th of this month a tourna- ment will take place at the old race track, in which over twelve machines have been entered. which promises to be an interesting event. The trophy of this meet, valued at $25 is now on exhibition at Hesla' jewelry store and is beautiful emblem.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
(From Thursdays Daily.)

A carload of silver-lead ore was shipped yesterday by the Humboldt Consolidated Mines company to the Needles shelter. It is of very high grade and samples indicate that the consignment may average three hun dred ounces in silver to the ton. The management expects to make regular shipments and is pushing develop ment with a small force. The mine, which is known as the North Star. is opened to a depth of 15O feet. It is equipped with a hoist and adioins on the east the Silver Belt one of the famous pioneer producers of the Big Bug district.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
GOOD MINE SHOWING

L. A. Dougherty, who with NJ. G. Burns is operating the Blue Dick mine in Hassayampa district, was in the city yesterday on business, re- turning to his camp during the day. He states that development continues to be favorable. So pleased are these operators with the showing that the group is to be patented and papers to this effect are to be posted on the ground today.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
PREPARING TO OPERATE
tFrom Fridays DaHy)

c. D. Bunch, identified with the Arizona Merger Mining company, re- turned yesterday from San Francisco, where he made purchases of machin- cry to be used in operating the prop erty, which is situated near Mayer. He will leave today for his camp to prepare to start work.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
PREPARING FOR MILL RUN
CFrom Saturdays Dailyl

J. \. Duncan. superintendent of the Climax mine on the Hassayampa, was in the city yesterday on business, re- turning to his camp later. He has a large force of miners at work and is preparing to make another mill run from the rich shoot that produced so heavily a few weeks ago.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
REPORTS PROSPERITY
From SatnrdaY,s Dailyl

Archie Grant, contracting carpenter, is in the city from Camp Verde, and states that the oil excitement con tinues unabated, and that it is re- ported the first rig, is to arrive in a few days to begin boring. The farm and stock raising industries are in a flOurishing condition, and the country generally is prosperous
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
BIG CATTLE SHIPMENT
From Thursday's Dailyl

Tuesday afternoon twenty-two cars of cattle were loaded at Kirkland valley for shipment to H. c. Rankin, at Imperial, Cal, comprising over l1OJ head of all grades, which reach ed a value of over 5000. The shippers were J. H. Stephens, Van Dickson and William Johnson. Next week another shipment will be made from that point by other rangemen. In value this shipment is the heaviest that has been made at one time from the western part of the county.
 Innrnal- -Miner-Hirh clasa inI unrL
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
ATTACKING PLAN ID DISSOLVE
 TRUST
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 NEW YORK, Oct 2O.-After thor oughly studying the proposed plan of dissolution of the American Tobacco company. the attorney generals of Virginia and North and South Caro- lima agreed today to plan to offer no relief to the tobacco growers and through the decision of the Supreme court "barren." They decided to ask permission to file written objections to the plan and privilege to be heard October Both.
 HIGH GRADE ORE
 IS SHIPPED TO NEEDLES
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
POPE IMPROVING

ROME, Italy, Oct. 2O.-The pope is improving rapidly. He takes a keen interest in the progress of the war in TripOli.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-10-25
STARTS GRADING
(From ThursdaYIs Dailyl

VI 1V1TI T TT III'TlIt1T I'f1III J
 II. NJ. Lewis, constructing engineer of the territorial highway, arrived from MaXton yesterday to supervise the repairing of the grade from Mt. Vernon avenue to the south for a distance of a mile and a half. The work was started yesterday by Con- tractor J. A. Trenberth and will be completed by November l. Twenty five teams were placed at work.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-12-07
sMarse Jim'' at the Bat.


Did you know, dear reader, that there
resides in this parish, in the good town
of Plain Dealing, a gentleman-not now
in his teens, or twenties, or forties-who
years ago served an apprenticeship in
the Office of the Monroe Advertiser, then
and now published at Forsyth, Ga, and
where he first acquired any degree of
literary fame as an editor, and directly
under the supervision of Joel Chandler
Harris, nation beloved as "Uncle Re-
mus?" Well there is, and we have ref
erence to Hon. J. T. Many, known to
some of the "boys" as ''Marse Jim"
For nine long years he first "deviled"
around and then held cases on the old
Macon Telegraph, and in his day he be-
came printer Of some class, 50 we are
told.
It happens that "Marse Jim" has not
forgotten the training of his early youth,
despite the fact that for long span Of
years he has had but scant relation with
the tripod and stick, and it also happens
that in all these years he has not over
come his love for print-shop scenes ane
ways and his love of the smell of print
shop ink and paste pot. And now, dea
reader, he has turned back to his frs
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-12-07
Election of Directors.

Pursuant a to notice published in
last weeks Banner, the stockholders of
the Bossier Parish Fair Association met
at Plain Dealing on Monday afternoon
and elected the following board of officers
and directors to serve for 1912:
M. S. Bolinger, President.
N. w. Senten, Vice-President.
w. B. Boggs, Treasurer.
w. J. Dawson, Secretary, and ]. A.
Lowe, w. A. Bounds, Leon Sanders, A.
Hoffpauir and R. c. Purcell, directors.
The Secretary made full report,
showing handsome balance to the
credit of the association and every prize
paid in full.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-12-07

love. and the best OF it all is that he is
to be found here in the Banner Office and
will become associated with its every
department.
We feel that the proprietor of the
Banner has occasion to congratulate
himself on securing the help and coop
Grafton of one so well schooled in news
paper making and of such wide &C
quaintance in the parish, and when he
regains his health and returns home we
three expect to make the Banner just a
little better for you than it has ever been
before. We hope we have your well
wishes to-day and your cooperation fol
the future.