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Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-21
MYSTERY ENvELoPS
 OCULISr'S DEATH.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. H.-- Covered with mud and fully three quarters of a mile below where he entered the canal. the body of Dr. R. D. Wilson. the we'll known physician who was drowned yester- day morning shortly after l0:3O o'clock. was found at o'clock this morning just below the Arizona Falls by employees of the reelama- ton service.
 The body presented bad appear ance when viewed at the morgue of Easterling X Whitney today The left eye was totally black as if the man had struck a rock as soon as he sank, If life had been extinct when the body received the blow it would not have discolored as it did.
 In the mans pockets were found a fine gold watch. string of keys and knife The hands of the watch stopped at l0:3A o'clock. showing that the drowning occurred a' about that time. The doctor had on all of his clothes when he was drowned except a hat and coat. The only clothing torn were his trousers tF
 The doctors pocke,book, contain ing S230 in silver. was found on the canal bank. where he first plung- ed into the water to swim across the canal N
 Just why the doctor left his pocketbook on the bank of the canal and plunged into the waters with his clothes on and his valuable watch in his pocket is puzzle to local officers
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-21
WILL CARRY CASE ID SUPREME
 COURT
From Tuesday's Daily,

In the case of Hadee Lane vs. Mrs. Mary Kuchler in the Superior Court yesterday the general de- murrers of defendant to plaintiffs complaint were overruled. Plaintiff asks damages in the sum of S2.50O alleged as due for the non-fulfilling of a contract for the purchase of realty in Jerome.
 Notice of appeal to the Supreme Court of the state was given by the plaintiff in the case of Joe Lar son vs. C. w. Hull. the plaintiff receiving verdict of $3S0 in a jury trial as damages for injuries received
 The divorce case of Mrs. Emily 'Scherzel vs. StanisIaus Schcrzcl was ordered dismissed.
 In the case of Mrs. Lillie Jones vs. Thomas w. Jones the order heretofore made setting the case for trial on August 10 was set aside, The plaintiff seeks divorce.
 The new trial of the Bradshaw Fissure Mining company vs. J, Wesley and J Wright Mooar was set for Saturday. August 24
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-21
LIKES PRESCOTT, 50
 HE SAYS
(From Tuesdays Daily)

From Tuesday's Daily)
 F.. II. Prescott of Phoenix is in Prescott ,o remain indefinitely to enjoy sojourn in the mountain city, which is becoming famously known in the southern part of the state as possessing the finest summer climate in the universe. Although Prescott was not named after him. and had its birth many years before his ad- vent into the world. the agreeable combination of namesake pos sessing such attractive conditions in climate and scenery, appeals favor ably to him and he will stand by the name under all conditions and circumstances while here or at home.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-21
NO DAMAGE DONE GRADE BY CLOUD
 BURST
(From Tuesdays Daily)

During his visit to Prescott last week II. NJ. Lewis. who was the constructing engineer. under J. R. Cirand, of the old territorial high way leading out of this city, in spected the work of which he had charge to the Senator hill. and was agreeably surprised to learn that three heavy cloudbursts had failed to do any serious damage to the grade, and with slight expense the roadway could be placed in as fine condition ss when completed during the summer time before the usual rains fell
 While engaged in other pursuits. Mir. Lewis. however. is imbued with the same ardor for good road build ing as formerly. and desires to see the highway rushed on to Phoenix as soon as possible The present state administration will accomplish much for the public service by building between Prescott and Phoe- nix as fast as it is practicable, and If the high water shed route that was established by Mir. Grand is followed. the cost of maintenance will be reduced to a minimum as IS proven by the roadway in com mission from Prescott to the Sen ator hill.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-21

According to the report published in the Journal. of Mareelinc, Mis- souri, on August 10th, Mir and Mrs J D. Bradford of Prescott and a party of friends who were inspect ing under ground conditions of a coal mine a, that place, had a very narrow escape from death.
 Mir and Mrs. Bradford were on a honeymoon journey and at about ii o'clock at night accepted the in vitation of the superintendent to go below several hundred feet to explore the mine. The account states that the trip was interesting, but when they started to return a eave-in had occurred, when they ap- prtciated the perilious situation in which they had been unexpectedly placed. The dense air extinguished their candles. in fact they were hem
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-21
KASTNER FAMILY IS ENJOYING A
 REUNION
Oldest Brother of E. A. And Relatives Here
 For a Visit
(From Tuesday. Daily

F.. A. Kastner is enjoying a visit from his brother, John l.. Kastner O! Stratiord. Ontario. Canada. who is accompanied by his son-in-law, Dr. Parker. Mrs. Parker and chil- dren of Milford. Canada
 The party left Ontario on June IS and have been touring North western Canada and the principal cities on the Pacific coast. They plan to remain in Prescott week but the local end of the Kastner family is insisting upon months stay.
 John l.. Kastner is the oldest son O! a family of ten brothers and Ed iS the youngest. all being alive
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-21
WILL PAY PENSIONS.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Aug. 10. After the presidents official act Saturday in signing the sltO.0O0.00O pension appropriation bill. the pen sion office immediately notified through telegraph orders. sent 10 eighteen outlying agencies. to start payment immediately. Every pen sioner in the United States will be paid by Tuesday at the latest
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-21
PREPARING TO SHIP.
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

J. R. Wells. operating mines near Turkey, was visitor 10 the city yesterday and is preparing to make his first shipment of a carload of high grade silver ore to market. He feels elated over the showing made and speaks of the adjacent mines in glowing terms. five being in the producing ciass~ q <
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-21
tFrom Tuesdays Daily) Will Visit Relatives.

MT and Mrs, NJ B. Wells ar. rived from California yesterday and leave today for Williamson vall.v ,a visit with relatives and friends. To Esesps Heat.
 J. w. Arnold and daugh,., os Phoenix were arrivals in the e;,v yesterday and will remain for n f.,,
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-21

' Unadvsrtissd thines are cold = ecmstimsa Journal. Niass wsnt nA will cell them qsiskly.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-21

Return to Camp.
 Mir. and Mrs. D J Sullivan re turned to their home at the United Gold Mines near Congress yester' day after a week, visit with friends in this city
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-21
Greeted By Friends.

Mrs. w. A. Glassford, formerly residing at Whipple. passed through the city yesterday for the East to visit with relatives. She has been spending several days in Phoenix, coming direct from the Philippines, where her husband. Colonel Class ford is on duty. The latter retires in short time and they will make their home in Phoenix.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-21
the Climate.

Enjoying the Climate.
 Mir and Mrs. Earl Wyatt, whose marriage took place in Phoenix re- gently arrived from a honeymoon trip to the Grand Canyon yesterday, and will remain for several days to enjoy the climate of the Mile High city.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-21
Society Matron Leaves.

Society Matron Leaves.
 Mrs A. Carney, prominently known in society circles of Mobile, Alabama. after a summer sojourn, left yesterday for home to remain for the winter. Her departure is regretted by many new made friends
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-21
Business Trip.

J. K. Miller arrived from his min. ing camp on the Santa Maria yes. terday and reports the five leasers on the Crosby mines as diligently at work. Reports were in circula. ton that the method of operating was success. Later Mir. Crosby will make run of the mill on free ores.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-21
Verde Visitors.

brief business Trip.
 w. c. Tolleson, of Phoenix. so- journlng at Iron Springs for the summer, was in the city yesterday visiting with his business associate. K W Getsinger. of Idylwild addi- ton. The latter returns to Phoenjx today, but will be frequent visitor to this city in the future He hs heves Prescott is destined to be a thrifty center
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-21
Assessor Campbell Returns.

T. F. Campbell. who has been in the eastern cities on mining and other business. returned Sunday to complete his official duties bcfor. the Board of Equalization yester. day. He expects to return to Des Moines. Iowa later to particioa,e in the deliberations of the National Tax Association as a delegate from this state.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-21

sSs AvSW EtCS0os
 Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Davis. of the Methodist Episcopal church left yesterday to attend the Southern Illinois conference of that denomin' ation, where the former will re- ceive an appointment to his new field. Rev. and Mrs. II. E. Mar shall, of the Baptist church, also were outgoing passengers for Ore gon, where the former has been a'' signed 10 field work as home niis' sionary in that state and Washing ton.
 Coming Big Mine.
 II. Coles who arrived yesterday from the Commercial mining camp in Copper Basin district gives good report of the showing made stating that immense ore bodies are established, and 1t is his belief that the property is destined to be one of the biggest copper producers m the state. He is a practical miner and his observations are founded on what is in evidence at all under ground points.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-08-21

Leaves for Coast
 Mrs James T. Macdonald. wife of Post Commissary Sergeant Mac Donald of Fort Whipple, left yes terday for the coast to join hel husband, who is detailed on miltar, service in field operations of tn, western division.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-10-29

granted are held, and the require
ments are explained to them. Us
ually a member of the county court
or some person who is influential
with the members Of the court, is
present at the meeting taking notes
of the contributors and the amount
contributed by each OF them. AT
one meeting it was stated by sa-
loon keeper that there were two
members of the county court present
keeping tab on the contributions. AL
another meeting, a very prominent
Republican of the county was pres
emf and stated that he could get the
members of the county court IN flve
minutes over the telephone, IN case
if was necessary to report anythihg
to them. 1t is not at all unusual
for several hundred dollars a year 10
he contributed in this way by each
beneficiary of the county court
through it's license-granting power.
WHAT CONGRESS SAYS
IoF CROOKED ELECTIONS.
Rut it is not only through cam
naign contributions wrung by the Pc
I;tical machine of which Dr. Hat
field is the head from the pockets
of tbe saloon and bawdy house pro
nrietors by reason of the power 10
grant or refuse licenses that elee
fions are controlled and large ma
norities given to favored Candidates
in Mcdowell county. That there arc
fragrant violations of law IN cohnec-
tion with the elections held IN NC
howell county has been known 70
tbe neople of the State for long
time Even the Congress OF lhe
ITnited States has been offlclaily III
formed of it when the RepuDlcahs
and Democrats of the Committee on
Elections. number one, OF the HOUSE
- Representative unanimously re-
norted to Congress on the contested
election case of Rankin WHEY against
Iamas A Hughes last August.
Not only were the political cona !,
tions of Mcdowell county scored ~
The report made by unanimous w
~ the committee, including every ne,
n,bl;can on the committee as wei,
~ tho Democrats, but it eontalheu
the following paragr pms
.Dur;ne the course of the argument
,,;ngo county was eliminated as
fantor in this case by the adlnission !
"a ~, counsel for the contestee tna'
er,,d was committed in that county
in the interest of the contestee, anu
t ~ II was so fragrant and outrag
cons that the returns from tue ~
nrecincts where the frauds were Pc,
netrated ought to be exciuueu !.
pe e,a the vote for the contest
ant and contestee. But the laaus
and corruption was OF such $500 saa,,,.
character that the commlttee s uean,.
| # its duty to refer to the colu a. =,
in the nine precincts as discioseu y
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-10-29

the testimony and admissions Of
counsel.
"Mingo county with population Of
about 10000, had something over
5000 registered voters, and it has a
considerable shifting negro popula-
ton. The testimony discloses thar
at the precinct of Matewan there was
total Of 327 votes, of which 237
were cast by colored men, despite the
fact that the testimony taken on the
part of the contestant disclosed that
there were but 10 colored voters IN
the precinct. Conditions had in re-
cent years become so outrageous at
this precinct that a number of women
belonging to the Women's Christian
Temperance Union determined to put
stop to fraudulent elections there,
and with the finest spirit of Amerl-
can womanhood, repaired to the poll
ing places at daybreak and begged
the election officials to see to 1t that
a fair election was held that Gay
NEGRO REPEATERS
FED FROM WASH TUBS.
"The evidence further disclosed
that colored men were modified IN
several vacant buildings in the pre-
cinct of Matewan for two or three
DAYS before the election and that
food was carried to them in TUBS
Despite the protest of the women,
these negroes were shamelessly vot-
ed under the direction of Greenway
Hatfield. above referrd to. Hatfleld
was not a voter at the precinct, and
If is not apparent, except Tor the
position which he holds, why he was
directing the election at that place
The negroes were given names at the
gate They then repaired 10 the
nolling place, and in many instances
forgot their names. and to remedy
This defect in the system they were
oiyan sims of paper with their names
appearing upon them. II dppea.s
that DIR G.. r. Buskirk, Democratic
election commissioner, MADE an el-
fort to prevent some OF these negroes
from voting. Thereupon the piah
was changed, and Postmaster nat
field would stand at the gate ana ne
was occasionally relieved by man
nv the name of Harmon. AS the ne
groes would approach the door OF tne
noIIins place they would shout OUT
tha voters name to the Republican
commissioner or clerk. and despite
further protest of Mr. G. R. Busklrk <
in each instance, they were permitted
to vote"
CONGRESS SAYS INTENT
WAS TO COMMIT FRAUD.
This imam by the name OF mar.
rono referred to in the report OF
tho uouse elections committee as
h n assisted in these fragrant
frauds, is at the present 'iiie "a
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-10-29
What Roosevelt Thinks
of Doctor Hatfield

HE Theodore Roosevel) has left the
his supporter Ny Republican
party myself and with the Republican
marty and support its mineesDR H. D. HATFIELD
"Any fails to out against the action OF the
fraudulent Chicago forfeited all right
of the Republican and Of
decent citizens generally In Judgment honest
whether Republican support Mr. Taft ami claim
nv right TO the suffrage manTEoDORE ROoSE
WELT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-10-29
A Republican View O
DR.. Hatfield

A. L.
0
Swisher Mcdowell Mr.
the
Hatfield 5000
negroes their all preliminary to
Hatfield prominence
by brutay beating Democratic editor who had the temery
political conditions
killing his he
fined
is specimen of which is
Swher Nc
county. HATFIELD, THE MANkiLLER; CALHOUN
DWEKEEPER, AND WHITE, THE DEFAUlTING Ex
SHERIFF, TRIO. They fit representatives
of will undoubtedly yeoan
service in peculiarly in
pathy.-Wheeing Intellgencer, September B. 1898
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-10-29

AiF A MAN IS A REPUBLICAN,
LET HIM SAY so, AND LET HIM
SUPPORT THE TICKET. If HE
IS NOT, THROW HIM OUT OF
THE PARTY."-WM. "A. TAFT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-10-29
CONGRESS SAYS INTENT
nAAIE AIln

Continued on page 81
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-10-29

,,,7 NO HONEST
IN REPUBLICAN,
iEH AN SUPPORT
!, CLAIM ANY
Nv slIFFRAGE OF
y NH".THEoooRE
gAN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-10-29
j Power Used
D Compel Adherence
To Political Machine

oUlTY NOT
LOW 0
sE
sENs TO BE
Ms STALL
81 PATTY
POLITICAL
or Nc
NTf
4 9ANTED BY
saN CON
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Continued on page 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25

Advertisements AND suRscRiPilos,
for The Tribune received at their Uptown ons~
No. i3G, Broadway. between sSth and SI'o ~
until o o'clock y. N.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25
AGRICULTURAL CORPORATION

The report of the International Agricult-
ural Corporation for the six months ended
December /, 1911, was issued Saturday, and
showed gross earnings for the period of
81, 1873 22S, which compares with $2,O4l,g17
earned for the full year ended June II, 1911
General selling and overhead expenses for
the six months amounted 10 $3j93l4, leay-
ing net earnings of $S399l From this sum
there was deducted Sij6,360 for dividends on
the preferred stock, leaving a surplus for
the six months operations Of S383,jJi The
total assets of the corporation on DeCcm-
Der 81. 1911. are given as 81, 793. l6J
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25
RAILROAD AND OTHER STOCKS.


las
nd low
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25
--.-- FINANCIAL MEETINGS.
AMERICAN TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH
COMPANY,
10. - Dcy street -,
New York, y. y, February ., l9i2.


New York y. y, FEBRUARY - JUL
To the Stockholders: ,
Notice is hereby given that the Annual
Meeting Of the Stockholders Of the American
Telephone and Telegraph Company will be
held at the principal Office Of the company.
No 10 Dey Street, Borough OF Manhattan, CITY
of New York, y. Y, on Tuesday the twenty
sixth day Of March, 1917, at j. CLOCK AOoh'
for the following purposes ,,,-.
l. To elect Directors and Inspectors Of Elec-
ton for the ensuing wear
2 TO transact such other business as may
properly come before the stockholders.
The transfer books Of the Company VIII he
closed from the 10th day OF March to the 26th
day OF March. 1872, both days included
II is important that your stock be repre-
scented at this meeting, IN order that the pres
ence OF quorum may be ensured.
Enclosed herewith will be found a form OF
proxy running 10 Henry 5. Howe, Moses Will
Jams, John |. Waterbury and William X.
Driver, which, " you cannot be present in per-
son, YOU are requested TO sign and forward 10
William r. Driver. Treasurer, l2j MIX street
Boston. Massachusetts. a blank space is LETT
in the proxy for other attorneys II desired IN
stead OF the above named.
pII I'S E,TrGTIG IIT'RRARD Secretary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25
DIVIDEND NOTICES.

New YORK, March Goth. 1912
4 Quarterly Dividend OF one and three
quarters per cent. G34CD has been declared
on tho Common Capital stock OF the American
coal Products company. payable or before
April lEt 1872 to stockholders OF record
March "5th, 1912. Also Quarterly DIVIDEND
Of one and thrco-quartCrs per cent G&'ol
has Zen declared on the Preferred Capital
stock Of the American coal Products Com
pany. payable on April 18th. 1912, to Preferred
Stockholders OF record April 10Th, 1872
~
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NV loEK 6E ;,,n s& 4 HyyRPyoN RlVEF

Treasurer Office New York. Mich. %. 1912.
Pursuant 10 the provisions Of a contract be
tween the Rome Watcrtown OGdonshurg
Railroad Company and the New York Central
4 Hudson River Railroad Company. dated
March 1ith. 1891. the semi-annual dividend OF
three and one-half per cent. the stock Of
the UTICA AND BLACK RIVER RAILROAD
COMPANY, due March Both, 1912, VIII be paid
III this Office and after that date.
EnMAED L. EnSSLIER. LreasMrer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25
TO THE HOLDERS OF BONDS or THE
MERCHANTS COAL COMPANY or
pENNStINtNIA. DATED APRu fa0o

Continued on eleventh mage,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25
The Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway Company
the dhrsf

amatGty in theav bono ud
themselves ia large amount # nc bSh t &C Committee
OF o ne pnp and &C
pr h o
You acormgl invited dt bonds al unma cmp chez 10
wHr pshp crt withdraw onlup
aawn thin Hnh e of P blythe
he Deposit Age may b a any Deposit o
OF the Cu
End whc s european DpH h
Negotiable Chca be issued by p # II bonds deposited
on the London SkE b n lie course
No dcpohw vii b rrG pl n t Cnt a
a
march,
Chairman
Counsel
Secretary
Va Street
YokC t a. NJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25
SEABOARD NATIONAL BANK.

New York, March 81 1912.
The Board OF Directors Of this bank has de-
clsred the regular quarterly dividend Of three
80 per cent, payable April l. 1912, to stock
holders OF record on March IS. 1912.
4. &. THOMSON. Cashier.
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THE AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL
lIII, MI. Al InNIDANN-

Notice Is hereby given that a Special Meet
Ing Of this Company viii be held at the office
Of the Company. Garfield Block, in the city OF
New London, COnuoCtiCut on the 18th day OF
March. 1912. at = o'clock p. NJ, for the pur-
pose OF taking action on the proposed increase
Of the ca ital stock
The Transfer Books Of both the Preferred
end Common Stock viii close at o'clock 7. NJ
on Monday, March 25th, and remain closed unlil
80 o'clocx \. NJ ON Saturday. April 18th, 1872
New York. March 9Th 1912.
IIDR ACE BOWkER. Secretary.
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Members New York Stock Exchange
Dealers in Unlisted and Inactive Securities
ri 1855 6-T-S-N Hanover. 81 Wall St. y. i.
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-NIPIssING MINEs COMPAN,

1855 Broadway, New York. March rs, 1912.
The Board Of Directors has to-day declared
regular quarterly dividend OF FIVE PER CENT.
and an extra dividend OF TWO AND ONE-IIALF
PER CENT, payable April 20. 1912. TO share
holders OF record a. ~ March 80 1872 Trans
NM. rs 100 .L.-.L $4,000. -r.-.-.-.r-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-03-25

There will he accumulated In tho sinking
fund the Of Seven Thousand Nine Hun
dred Fifty-eight Dollars and twenty two cents
tS7,95s 30. Offers OF bonds 10 he purchased
aud retired with tho same, as ~ April I, 1912
are requested AZ the ONCE Of tho company, 3iJ
Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh. Pa
MERcHA ANTS COAL COMPANY OF PENN
EYINANIA