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Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-27
ATTEMPT SUICIDE IS
 MADE BY AUTOMOBILE
Can an automobile commit sui eide?

Can an automobile commit sui eide?
 lt can surely try it.
 And that is the reason an afiirma- tive answer to the above question was registered in this city only last Friday when gasoline machine at tempted self-destruction and was on- y prevented from carrying out it's sinister purpose by the interference of number of attaches of a local garage.
 Men have resorted to devious me thods to shuffIc off this mortal coil but since the passing to the jnnk heap of steam driven machines which got so .chesty they blew tip the favoritc stun, of inc gasoline brand has been ,o sacrifice them selves on the altar of the Great Red Plague
 The car of Mrs. Morris Goidwat- CT, wife of the Mayor, was the one that had grown weary of running over bumps and inequalities found in the roads it travelled and the streets it trayersed and determined io end it all. The engine had beeu set running in the garage and when the machine found the earburettor was leaking tt got real hot. What was the result? Fhmss burst forth and the auto came very near to crcmaiing iiseii-fhar being the way it had decided upon to take its fife But the plans of men, micr and even off gang agiee if seems, for the attention of the garage men was attracted to the spectacular at tempt at suicide and they rushed in with buckets of water and drowned the fire.
 Al last reports the patient was getting along very nicely although 'is ardor for suicide had been some what dampened. When interviewed the machine said One attempt is enough for me. l am willing to live and take my share of the knocks and jars of this cruel world. Still 'f the oarburettor gets to leaking again it is likely 10 make me SO hot that will foget my good res olution. The second attempt, [ as. sure you ! will carry out my pur- pose"
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-27
RICH CHINESE TO
 RESCUE OF FRIEND
Local Robbery Case is Likely, Before Through, to be Numbered Among
 Causes Celebre.
tFrom Tuesdays Daily)

tFrom Tuesdays Daily.)
 There was nothing slow in the proceedings of the Superior Court yesterday when the celebrated case of the State against Young Chung was called up on motion for a new trial
 The monotony of listening to ar guments on bill of complaint, the hackneyed echo of Irrelevant and immateriai" obpec,ions, and array of citations in some other case celebre. found little room for the pile driver array of facts and arguments pro and con.
 lt was give and take from the start 10 the finish, and after two and one half hours of heated argument, which al times bordered close to the danger line of personalities Judge Smith announced that a decis- ion would be withheld until later
 On ihe opening of the case. Alt torney Talbot. for the defendant. announced that Norris X Mitchell had withdrawn, which left him again single-h handed. The state was rep resented by County Attorney O'Sul- livan. his assistant. J. II. Morgan. and Robert F.. Morrison. three agains; one Masierly and logical flights of oratory prevailed, and the winged messenger from the realm that clusters in memory around such prominent barristers as Pat Reddy of old days on the coast. Tom. Fitch in his prime, Bert Younger when he was kid with all the
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-27
SPECIALLY ANNOUNCER Ex-
 LIMITATIONS.

The following list shows the spec ially announced examinations which will be beld by the United States Civil Service Commission in the near future. and persons desiring 10 take any of these examinations may obtain the necessary application blanks and information concerning them by applying at the postoffiee. Analyst, Teacher of Housekeeping 0ndian Service) Statistical Editor. Agricultural Inspector Assistant in Soil Chemistry Assistant in Soil Physics. Instructor in Mine Safety. Soil Physicist Timber Estimator and Clerk Carrier
 Application blanks must be for warded io the Commission at least ten days prior to date of stated ex- animation.
 A. M. WELLWOOD,
 Local Secretary.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-27
CONFESSION OF MUIR DER AFTER TWO YEARS

PORTLAND. Ore. Nov 23-Glcn F.. Cault walked into the police sta ton today and gave himself up and confessed to the killing of his step father two years ago at his home near Mount Angel, He said that his stepfather. D. NJ. Ieitzell, threat ened him with a knife when he was choppng wood. and he killed him with an axe and buried the body. He told his mother that her hus- band had gone to eastern Oregon on mining expedition. The moth CT kept urging him 10 confess fl he had anything on his mind, and fin ally he decided he must tell all or go insane
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-27
BIG CATTLE DEAL |S MADE AT
 SEl|GMAN

SELlGMAN. Nov. 24-Biil Nor ton, foreman for Jas Black of the Black Tank ranch, was a visitor in town for few days the past week. NIT. Norton reports that all cattle on his range are in excellent con dition owing to the September rains and an abundance of feed.
 Trible & Cockreil have closed a sale for their entire cattle and ranch interests to Jake Coffman. This was a very large deal aggregating about ten thousand head of cattle besides large range situated near Pine Spring. eighteen miles north west of Seligman.
 R. A. Cofman has sold to San ford Cattle Company of this place his range and cattle. The number of cattle is very large The price is reported 10 be $3s0,000. Mir. Coffman will still make Seligman his residence
 M. l.. Boner, an old time resident here has purchased from Edgar Jones. the city meat market. as we'll as the slaughter house, and all other things pertaining ,o the meat mark ct
 Colin Campbell. largely interest ed in the sheep industry in this To- cality, returned today from busi- ness trip to Prescott, Dewey. Hum boIdt. Mayer and Cordes. Mir. Campbell states that Scligman still remains his iavorite town.
 Dial & Barr. proprietors of the Silver Dollar Saloon have complet- ed extensive improvements on their place of business. They now have a string band of five pieces, with Professor SchaHer as leader. The band furnishes choice selections nightly from 10 II p. m.
 James A. Lamport an extensive property owner here arrived today from his home in Flagstaff. Mir. Lamport is very much pleased with the present outlook for Scligman. and predicts bright future.
 T. C. Snider. the realroad conduc- tor. is in town looking over his many interests here. Mr. Snider comes from Clarkdale
 Michael Mcbride of the Mcbride Mercantile Company of this place left today via Williams for Pres colt. on a business trip.
 Heavy shipments of cattle have been made from this point the past two weeks by Reid Evans & Com pany and R. A, Coffman. aggregat- ing ten carloads for Phoenix and twenty cars for California.
 Joe Bender, our popular restau- rant man. who has been Ill for a few days. is able to be about again.
 A change of management took place today at the Harvey House. Mr. j. Ledward, manager, retiring, l and Mir. w. Lopsley of Los Ange- les. succeeding him K. l.. Boyce IS cashier and IT. w. Sylvis clerk | There will be no change in the din ing room and hotel departments.
 (. Murphy, J. T Powell, J. F.. Catlett were arrivals in town today from Winslow.
 ]. Estes. the tailor from Prescott l was here for two days last week He reports doing good business.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-27
LOCATES MINE.
(From Sunday. Daily)

U. K. Briggs was in the city yes ierday from the Castle Greek re- zion, and stated he has located a group of gold mines north of the hot springs abom eigb, miles dis tani, that show yalucs of $s4 from surface croppings and three per cent in copper. IIe arrived in this county recently from Montana to spend the winter, but will remain and establish permanent camp One of The locations is situated on inc old trail from Tipiop to Castle Hot Springs.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-27
JAMAICA RECOVERING.

KINGSTON. Nov 23,--Normal conditions are gradually being re- stored in the hurricane swept dis rrici of western Jamaica
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-27

The Misses Anna Campbell and Florence Jones prettily compliment ed Miss Pauline Johns when on Saturday evening. they gave tea to which were bidden: Mesdames Paul A. Johns. ]. Wm. Waara. Thos M. Jones. and the Misses Meta Dex- ter, Elaine Wooster and Helen Pip CT
 Exquisite yellow chrysan,hemum graced the dainty table and were also used in artistic profusion throughout the home.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-27

Mir and Mrs. David w Russell. entertained at dinner Thursday even ing. complimentary Co Judge Carl krook of Kingman. A large basket of fruit made an attractive center piece. Covers were laid for Miss Theresa Frederioks, Miss Olive Fisher, Mrs. John (. Herndon. Judge krook. C. F. Mcaney. Robert Por- ter. and Mir. and Mrs. Russell.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-27

On Thursday at the home of Mrs. Thomas Marks number of friends were delightfully."- entertained with a luncheon and sewing party. Dur ing the afternoon several vocal solos were swcciIy rendered ny Mrs. Lester Ruffner.
 Those who responded to Mrs. Marks invitation included: Mes danes Fred Brech,, Lester Ruffner, John Robinson, David Bilcs. l.. F.. Hesla. Thomas May. Palmer Wills, Allen Lode. F. M. Lloyd Julia Mur- phy. George Raul, and the Misses Ethel Hale, Nell Clemens and F. Bonnell.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-27

Friday night Miss Bonnell char mingly entertained members of the Episcopal choir af which were pres ent Mesdames Herbert Sho,well. Richard Lamson. Lester Ruffner. the Misses Veril Beaver. Adeiaid Bishop, Ethel Hale. Mabel Brisley. Messrs. Robert Porter, Robert Con nell and Rev. J. Redwood Jenkins. Music and various games were en- joyed during the evening.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-27

Mrs. s. Harry Cooper social favoriic of Tucson. who has been in Prescott the past week to attend the wedding of her brother, Mir. Leo Ballenger and Miss Pauline Johns. returned 10 her home yesterday Mir. Cooper is Chief Passenger Rate Clerk for Eugene Clapp of Tucson, and is we'll and favorably known in Prescott.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-27

E. Baker J. Harvey Biain, Harry Brisley. /. O. Brown. Harold Chew erton, w. A. Cline, Dixon Eager berg. Hoffman, J. H. Robinson. w. w. Ross. George Ruffner, F. O. smith. Geo. Thayer, Q. II. Tucker. r. E. Walker. M V. Watson. NJ. B. Hughes, A. A. Johns. C. T. Joslin. LA. kehr. D. Levy. N. Levy, r.. M. Lloyd. o. A. Hesla, C. IT. Me Lane, and Mrs, Fen Hiidrc,h who was the honored guest.
 Mrs. O. A. Hesla was the fortu- nate winner Of the first prize while Mrs. Lloyd captured the consola. ton trophy.
 Miss Agnes Todd, entertained with a delightful dinner at the Yavapai Club, Wednesday evening. The table was made attractive in the pretty Autumn colors, with Autumn tinted rose-leaves scattered over the cloth. A long handled basket filled with bright red apples. grapes aud Juni. per berries, graced the center of the table.
 Dainty handpainted cards in the same coloring marked places for Mesdamcs Robert H. Burmister. w. II. Doyle. Hugo Richards. T. c. Norris, John J. Hawkins. J. (. Hern- don M. B. Hazeltine. (. C. Yount. Chas Peter, F. w. Wells.
 The rest of the evening was spent playing cards at the home of Mrs. Richards.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-27

Journal Miner--FT,gh class job wort
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-27


 Several friends gathered on We'd nesday afternoon at the attractive home of Mrs. F.. \. Kastner where Mrs. Tom Nolan was hostess in honor of Miss Dixie George of May CT.
 A dainty luncheon was served ai a prettily arranged table around which were seated Mrs. Ethel Eads, Mrs Inez McDonell. Mrs. Mays. Mrs Tom Nolan. the Misses Dixie George, Mabel Brisiey. Irene Wells, Juanita Morrison, Virginia Adams, Evalyn Floss, Elizabeth Gersen, Yer ID Beaver and Frances Hcr,zler.
 A sewing club. which meets most informally every week, was enter tained on Friday afternoon by Miss Olive Fisher. Members include Mesdames Herbert Shotwell, Rich ard Lamson. David Russell and the Misses Irene Wells. Olive Fisher, Adelaide Bishop and Ethel Hale.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15

Frenchman who lived here eighty
years ago. I'll wager that medal cost
some blood. By cracky, what fnd!
And the poor little glove and the
rose leaves" murmured the girl in
pity. ut seems like a crime to dis
turb them" P,
I'VE shan't. my child. Our midnight
friend wasn't digging yonder for fad
ed keepsakes. These papers are the
things" The admiral cut the string
and opened one of the documents.
HIN! Written In French. So is this"
looking at another, "and this. Here,
Laura, cast your eye over these and
tel Us Why some one was hunting for
them"
Fitzgerald eyed Dreitmann thought.
fully. The whole countenance Of the
man had changed. Indeed. 1t resen-
bed aaoth r face he had seen some
where. an It grew in his mind. SLOW.
ly. but surely, as dawn crows, that
Breitmann wss not wholly Ignorant n
this affair. de had not known who
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15

unsmiling. For some reason BIZ would
have given much TO know Fitzgerald
was covertly watching him.
"You have been there. too, have you
not, Mr.. Fitzgerald asked Laura.
'0h, yes, but never north Of Ajaccio."
Laura. what a finishing touch thia
will give to my book" For the ad.
miral was compiling a volume Of treas.
ures found. lost and still being hunted.
"All can say is that am really sorry
that the money wasn't used for the
purpose intended"
Il do not agree there" said Fltzger-
aid.
"And why not" asked Breitmann.
France is better Of as she is. She
has had all the empires and mon
arches she cares for"
The secretary spread his fingers and
shrugged. IF there was only q di.
rect descendant Of Napoleon"
swell, there isn't" retorted Fitzger.
aid, dismissing the subject into limbo.
And much good 1t would do If there
was"
This treasure would rightly be bis"
insisted Breitmann.
1T was put together to bring Napo.
leon back. There is no Napoleon to
bring back"
in other words, the money belongz
to the fnderT
Exactly"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15

THEY returned at a clip, scram.
bling into the cellar as quickly
IL and silently as they could and
made for the upper floors.
Come into my rOOm," said Fitzger.
aid; its only midnight"
Breitmann agreed. If he had any
reluctance, he did not show it. Fiz.
gerald produced cigars.
do my clothes look anything like
yours" asked Breitmann dryly, strik-
ing q match.
Possibly"
They looked themselves over for any
real damage. There were no rents.
but there were cobwebs on the wool
and streakS Of coal dust on the linen.
I'VE shall have to send our clothes
to the village tailor. The admirars
valet might think it odd"
where do you suppose he comes
from?"
II don't care where. What's he aft
er, to take all this trouble? Something
big, I'll warrant"
And then. for a time, they smoked
like Turks, in silence.
You will not mind if turn in? A
bit sleepy" said Breitmann.
"Not at all. Shall we tell the ad-
miral?
"The first thing in the morning.
Good night"
Fitzgerald finished his cigar and
went to bed also. Interesting old
place." wadding a pillow under his
ear. More interesting tomorrow"
Some time earlier, the individual
who was the cause of this Nocturnal
exploit hurried down the hill, nursing
a pair OF skinned palms and laughing
gently to himself.
Checkmate! I shall try the other
way"
On the morrow, Fitzgerald recount.
Cd the adventure In a semihumorous
fashion, making a brisk melodrama
out Of 1t, to the quiet amusement Of
his small audience.
Il shall send for the mason this
morning" said the admiral. 1--WE
been dreaming Of the Black Cat and all
sorts Of horrible things. l hate like
sixty to spoil the old chimney but
we can't have this going on. Wen
nave 1t down at once. A fire these
days Is only a nice touch to the ma.
hogany."
But sou must tell him to put back
every brick in its place" said Laura.
Il could not bear to have ANYTHING
happen to that chimney. All the
same. am glad the matter Is going TO
be cleared up. It has been nerve rack.
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copyright. 1910. b,

syllable, he was sure now. That dla.
gram brushed away any lingering doubt.
The lock had been trihed with, but the
man who had done the work had not
been sure of his dimensions.
"Clever piece of work. Took away
the mortar in his pockets. No sign of
1t here. The admiral had better send
for his bricklayer for more reasons than
one. There'll be a Reflective hue pres,
emily. Now, what is the duffer ex-
pecting to frd:" Fitzgerald coolly
turned the light full into the others
face.
ut Is beyond me-" with equal COOL
ness, unless there's a pirates treasure
behind there The eyes blinked a lit,
de,. which was but natural.
PIRATES treasure, you say% Fitz.
gerald laughed. That would be joke.
chi?
what now" For Breltmann thought
1t best to leave the initiative with his
friend.
"a little run out to the stables" re-
calling to mind the rumOr of the night
before.
1.-THE stables?"
why, surely. Tie fellow never got
In here without some local assistance,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15
FOR SHERIFF.

l hereby announce myself as a cam
didate for the Democratic nomination
for the office of Sheriff of Barton
county, subject to the will Of the voters
as expressed in the primary election
to be held next August.
C. NJ. OLIPHANT,
Independent Township.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

At the solicitation Of my many
friends l hereby consent to announce
myself as a candidate for the nominal
tion for county attorney ON the Dem
ocratic ticket, subject to the Demo
cratic voters in the August primary.
CHAS. L. CARROLL.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

I hereby announce myself as cam
&date for the Democratic nomination
Cor the office OF County Attorney Of
Barton county, subject to the will Of
the voters as expressed in the pri-
mary election to be held next August.
R.. McMULLEN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15
8obbs- Merrill Company.I

Breitmann was already proceeding
with this task. A dog trOt brought
them into the roadway, but they kept
to the grass. They were within yard
of the stable doors when a hound be.
gan bowling. Breitmann smOthered a
laugh and Fitzgerald a curse.
The quicker we get back to the eel
lar the BETTER" was the formers OBJ
servatiOn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15

and l am rather certain that this comes
nom the stables. Besides no one will
b expecting u.s." He came down
Ogilely.
Breitmann nodded approvlngly at the
ease with which the other made the de-
scent ut would be wiser to leave the
cellar by the window" he suggested.
my idea too. Wen make a step out
# this board. The stars are bright
enough" Fitzgerald climbed out first
and then gave a hand to Breltmann.
Il understood there was a burglar
alarm In the house"
Eyes, but this very window, being
open, probably breaks the circuit. All
cleverly planned. But I'm crazy to
learn what he is looking for. Double
Jour coat over your white shirt"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15
FOR SHERIFF.

l hereby announce myself as cam
didate for the Democratic nomination
for the office Of Sheriff of Barton
county, subject to the will Of the voters
as expressed in the primary election
to be held next August.
W. H. ZUTAVERN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15
FOR SHERIFF.

l hereby announce myself as cam
didate for the nomination for sheriff
of Barton county, Kansas, subject to
the decision of the voters at the Dem
Gcratic primary next August.
JNO. w. DALEY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15
FOR SHERIFF..

l hereby announce myself as can
didate for the nomination for sheriff
Of Barton county, subject to the de-
cision of the democratic primaries in
August JOE H. KING.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15
FOR SALE.

Three Soft. lots in the southwest
part Of Great Bend at bargain for
cash, il taken at once. If you mean
business write to AT. DOTSON.
Pratt, Kans
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-15
CHAPTER TX.
THE METAL CASE.

THE METAL CASE.
THEY returned at clip, Scram.
bling into the cellar as quickly
~ and silently as they could and
made for the INNER floors
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10
RETURNS OF REPUBLICAN
Primary.

According to the official promul-
cation of the returns of the Repub
lican primary election held on the
24th of January, as made by the
secretary of state on the 9Th in
slant. 1910 votes were cast in thirty
eight parishes, of which Hugh S.
Suthon, gubernatorial candidate Of
the regular Williams organization
polled eeaas a2. Bel, candi-
date Of the so-called "black-and-t ans,'
GOT. Suthon received majorities in
Ahirty-three parishes and Bell in five.
It is stated that in the parish OF
Jefferson, where the commissioners
returned GO votes, there are only
So registered Republicans, and that
the returns from this parish will
therefore be thrown out. Is the air
OF the free and independent state
OF Jefferson SO contaminated with
crookedness and fraud that even an
''Ato Ah'A ASoAC Aii1toAlCy pcti ~ Stlll
hold square election there?
There was no opposition to the
candidates Of the Williams organiza
ton for state offices other than
governor. hence the Republican tick
ct to appear on the official ballot at
the April election will be as follows
Governor-Hugh S. Suthon of Or
leans.
Lieutenant governor-L. Z. Robin
son of CaIcasieu.
Secretary Of state-E. J. Caire Of
St. John.
State treasurer-W. T. Insley of
Richland
Auditor of public accounts-G. E.
rrosclair of Lafourche.
Attorney general-Armand Roman
# Orleans.
superintendent of public education
A. c. Carpenter of Orleans.
Register of state land Office. J.
ireene Of Natchitoches. ~
Commissioner of agriculture-J. B. /
Churchill of Pointe Coupee.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-02-10
q Pleasant Affair.

A progressive euchre party was
given at the Smoke Bend school
house on Friday evening of last
week for the purpose OF starting a
fund for the erection Of new
school building The affair was well
attended and resulted in q gratify-
ing success, the neat sum OF SAC be
ing realized over and above expenses.
Prizes We're won as follows: Ladies
first, Miss Clemence Dugas; second,
Mrs. L. W. Armitage; third, Miss
Marie Alonzo; gentlemen's first, /.
Rome; second, Maurice Oubre; third,
5,1Es Kennedy. After the card games
dancing was INDUCED in, music be-
ing furnished by one Of the trustees
Of the school, Landry Leblanc, as
sisted by Hendrick and Dyer Verol.
The following young people from
Donaldsonville attended the pleasant
affair, making the trip in a three
mule plantation cart kindly loaned
for the occasion by the firm of 3.
Lemann & Bro: Mrs r. N. Slator,
Misses Lizzie Landry, Champagne,
Edna, Marie and Florence Michel,
Mabel and Hilda Wutke, Louise Betz,
Edith Briggs, Adele and Mary Michel,
Ethel Werner, Victoria Chambers,
and Marie and Celine Rateau;
Messrs. Claude White, Lawrence
Babin, Henry Michel, Clinton, Ted
and Denny Chambers, Claiborne Le-
roy, Davis, Edgar Fortier, IT., and
Hyacinth LaCour.