Arizona republican., 1912-05-17
DISTRICT COURT
 HAS ADJOURNED
Judge Julian W. Mack and Entourage Leave for the Grand Canyon; Next Ses- sion of Court Set for May 28th

The United States district court for the district of Arizona adjourned at 4:30 yesterday afternoon until May 2Sth at which date the so-callcd santa F'e cases will be called and uu- less disposition is made of them by the department before that date will be set for trial. There are a large number of these cases involving al legged violations of the eighteen hour law, and if they come to trial several weeks will be required to dispose of them.
 If the appointment of Judge sloan has not been confirmed by that time it is expected that Judge Mack will return for hearing and possibly set the time and place for trial, although Arizona will Surely have d judge of her own in June even if the confirm ation is not forthcoming, for immedi- gteIv upon adjournment of the senate without action President Taft will make d recess appointment and Judge Sloan will return to Arizona to take up the duties of his office.
 Judge Julian w. Mack who has been here presiding oyer the court since May first left last. evening accom- panied by his family, and secretary A H Mann, for the Grand Canyon where they will remain until May 27th when the judge will either re turn to Phoenix. or if another ap- pointment has been made will pro- ceed east and resume his duties as a member of the commerce court.
 There was also a general clearing out of federal authorities. Marshal Overlook. and Deputies Herald, Hud- son and WilIetts departed for Tucson to which city Clerk Allan B. JayneS also betook himself for a few days leaving his deputy. Earl s. Curtis and assistant. Boggs, tightly on the lid. while across the hall Deputy Mar shaI Bush Anderson sOlemnly views the place of departed glory. and plans new worlds to conquer. United State| Attorney Morrison will soon depart and there will be a breathing spel after the busy days which have at tended the trial of a long docket,
 The jury panel was dismissed yes terday. and the last case was trieC tC the court. It was that of tn government against the Bisbee-N Nac' Water company charged with fraud uIentIy filing upon certain mining claims and using the same for tn purpose of supplying water to tn city of Bisbee and for town lots
 A number of prominent witncssc were in attendance including NJ. Borphy. and L. c Shattuck of Bisbet and L B Mason of San Francisco The defense was conducted by JOh Mason Ross. of the firm of Ellen wood and Ross. At the conclusion ( the case the court held that the gov ernment had failed to show frau and found for the defendant con pany which may now proceed to se water. or town lots. or dill pickles it can find any growing upon il Bisbee holdings
 Another matter heard before fin adjournment was the condemnatic proceedings against Everett Spice Spicer owns ranch in section ? 2N, BE. four and thirty-one hun dredths acres of which is cOndemnt for the purpose of enlarging Il Grand Canal. Spicer is a non-res dent and service was made by publ cation The case was undefended a1 judgment went by default, appraise fixing the value of the land at $6 which is said to establish a ne standard of values for that part
 the valley where there is little lar on the market for less than $500 { acre.
 When the federal court reasscmbl it may find itself without q home f the lease which Uncle sam had the second floor of the court hou has expired and it was said by
 government official yesterday that
 had not been renewed. and probab would not be. It is expected howev that the matter will be adjusted the new federal, building will be reaC for use in few months. The coun needs the room very badly, and tl adjournment of the United Stat court is hailed with delight by Il county officials.