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Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-16
BOARD REFUSES
TO INCREASE JUSTICES
(From Wednesday, DailyJ

(From Wednesdays Daiiy.)
Final and absolute action was un-
animously taken on the question Of
the increase OF the number Of the
justices Of the peace OF the county
yesterday by the Supervisors when
IL was decided to maintain three
precincts only. and the districts to
be embraced by each Official were
ordered to stand as formerly desig-
mated.
Ash Fork. Prescott and Jerome
accordingly will have their judicial
districts. which as deiineated. cover
the following territory: Ash Fork
will include on the south Cedar
Glade, and runs west along the
Santa Fe Pacific railroad as far as
Nelson. with all the intervening
country to the south as far as Fort
Rock. and to within a few miles OF
Juniper. This district has been
facetiousiy dubbed The Panhandle. :"
Jerome precinct includes Oak
Crcek! the entire Verde Valley. Bea-
yer, Clear and Fossil Creeks. to the
ella County line. and south OF that
parallel Cherry Creek. Is taken in
Prcscot,'s jurisdiction is Of stup-
cndous proportions. II will include
all country north as far as Cedar
Glade. and on that parallel runs
westerly to the Mahove county line,
taking in Camp Wood. Jupiter.
Simmons. Hillside. the Santa Maria.
Congress Junction and other ex-
trcme westerly localities beyond. To
the south the Maricopa county line
is tapped. with Columbia, Castle
Hot Springs. Constellation. the
Bradshaw Mountains. Walnut Grove,
and score OF other settlements.
Running to the east. and southeast
will be included Tiptop, Richenbar.
Black Canyon, Turkey, Cordes. May
err. Humboldt, the Aqua Fria upper
and lower. Sycamore creek. and a
dozen other communities. In other
words the Prescott judicial district
will cover an area in square miles
nearly four times that Of the state
OF Rhode Island. over twice that OF
Delaware. as large as CONNECTICUT,
and ten times more territory than
is embraced in the District of Co
lumbia, where the national capital
is located. To the extreme south
castcrly corner OF the Prescott dis
trict it will be over 10 miles by the
wagon roads available. while to the
northwest corner over 20 miles must
be travelled. To the south line on
Castle Creek is forty miles.
County Attorney O'Sullivan. Off
cially recommended the increasing
Of the justice districts to six. in
view Of the large domain the Pres
colt district covers. and in this
movement, strong and representa-
tive petition from taxpayers was
filed from the Mayer and Humboldt
country which was rejected. the
board refusing to recind its original
action.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-16
BUYS HOME HERE.
From Wednesdays Dsny.)

Mr. and Mrs. {. Z. Mckin'ey
have concluded to make Prescott
heir future home. purchasing yes
,erday from J. NJ w Moore x Son
the modern residence at $40 North
AZ, Vernon street. Carpenters were
o,aced at work on the building yes
,erday to make repairs. and next
week the home will be occupied. MT
Mckinley will continue to d,ree'
mining at his camp near Iron
Springs.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-16
CORONER Jury JUSTICES
ACT OF MRS. MOSES
Wssa Thsssssy's Badly,

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! I'VE further find that said +
:. Sarah Ann Moses fred said +
:. ,bo, under the impression that +
;. her life was in danger; there +
). fore we. the jury. find that +
J. Sarah Ann Moses was justified +
i in her act" +
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Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-16
BIO INCREASE.

SACRAMENTO. Oct i0--The as
sessed valuation Of property in Cali
fornia is $2.91Ooo.0oo. an increase
OF $4,000, 600 over last year.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-16

''ihNi 'VHtidttOr VI ITes-
colt. at Flagstaff, are contained in
the last issue OF the Coeonino Sun.
The account follows:
Henry Rockmark became sudden
ly insane about o'clock Thursday
morning, run amuck and was shot
by Deputy Sheriff Frank Fairehiid
to protect himself and others.
Rockmark was rooming at the
Weatherford hotel. lie seemed re-
sonably sane during the evening and
went to bed about 10 o'clock. About
o'clock he got up and fired three
shots from his IS calibre six shooter
in his room, then started down the
hall in his night clothes and reach
ed the cfhee. In the Office he kept
esclaiming: Il want TO kill that
clerk" BY this time the house was
aroused. In the Office he kept up
his exazy mumblings and shot twice
at the head of the stairs, which shots
were in a line with anyone who at
tempted to come down. Phil Rickel
from across the street heard the
shooting and called Deputy Sheriff
Frank Fairchild. In the meantime
VIM. Bosco, night bartender at the
Commercial. was run out OF the
Office by Rockmark with his gun.
Fairchild secured the assistance OF
John Woody and with Bosco, went
back. Fairchiid told Rockmark to
come out: at first he refused, but
in moment he came out flourishing
his gun. saying: "l'lI get you fei-
lows out of here" Fairchild endeav-
ored to make him drop his gun,
but Rockmark seemed infuriated at
something and with cooked gun
started for Fairchild. Fairchild's
shot seemed to stop him, but he
crouched over. still holding the gun.
As he advanced Fairchild tried to
shoot the gun out of his hand, but
failed. hitting Rockmark in the leg.
Fairchild's gun was an automatic
and he fired four or five times in
quick succession in attempting to
hit Rockmark's gun. Rockmark fell
in front OF the Office and was taken
in, bu, lived only short time after
being shot. as the first bullet enter
ed his left breast just above the
heart and ranged downwards.
Rockmark was contractor and
an intelligent appearing man. but
drank considerable. During the few
days previous to the shooting he
did not drink as heavily as usual,
but seemed partially demcnted, do
ing many strange things that we're
only noticed by those who knew
him. II is reported that he fired a
couple shots in his room the night
before at some imaginary persons
whom he said were disturbing him.
The coroner's inquest was held
before Judge Harrington. After
hearing all the witnesses, the jury
was out but few moments and re-
turned a verdict that the deceased
came to his death by gunshot
wounds from gun in the hands OF
Deputy Sheriff Frank Fairchild, in
course OF his duty as an officer;
that the same was justiftable.
Rockmark was member OF the
Odd Fellows and Elks lodges OF
Prescott, so it is reported. He had
no known relatives in this section
OF the country.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-16
FURTHER LIGHT ON
FLAGSTAFF TRAGEDY.

Further particulars OF the tragic
death OF Henry Rockmark, the well
known former contractor OF Pres
colt. at Flagstaff, are contained in
the last issue of the Coeonino Sun.
The account follows:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27
a formidable Feast.

Wentworth Woodhouse has long
been famed for its hospitality. On
Jan. Z, 1882, Richard Wardman, the
steward Of Wentworth WoodhOuse.
writes that my lord is to have a great
diner for all his tenents and some 9th
err of his loveing gentlemen, that is
parsons and dokters and pothecarys.
and none is to be admitted but what
has tickitts. / am told they have kill
ed Is Does. BaronS and SpondOnes.
His lordship has got a man to make
him three Hundred duZon of wooden
trenchers; he finds him wood. and the
man makes them. and when the day
is over. he is to have them all for his
laboure. His lordship has taken a
great deal of pains to make a nice CAL
culation how they ar to sit and dine,
for it is thought there will be about s
Hundred men that day-and great
piece of folly / say."-London Chron
icle.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27
Eunnv Peasant,Noeions.


The astronomical lore of the Russian
peasantry of the north, center and
south of the empire is limited to a
knowledge of the existence of the s;:ln
and the moon and stars, of three con
steIlations. of the Milky way. of one
planet. Of comets. shooting stars and
meteOrS. The sun is to all mySteri-
Gus and benefitent being.
The moon. covered with ice and
snow. is ever in fight from its broth
er, the sun. Upon its disk is portray
ed the murder Of Abel by Cain. the
latter being done to death with a
pitchfOrk. The lunar rays are malig-
nant and evil comes to those who
sleep unprotected from them. The
horns of the moon afford informal ton
as to the weather.
The stars are lamps or candles light
ed and eXtinguished by the Eternal. A
shooting star is the soul of one just
passed away. Comets are heralds of
war and famine No Russian ever
forgets that the Napoleonic war fol-
lowed the great comet of 1811.-Ex-
change.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27
PRACTICAL EDUCATION.
Begin with the Boys and Girls Before
Prejudice and Satisfaction Have
Stifled interest in Better Things.
BY 3. j, Horchem.

National Crop Improvement Service.1
Begin the work of crop improve
ment with the boys and girls. Begin
before prejudice and self-satisfaction
have stifed interest in better things.
In their school work give them as
early as possible a knowledge of such
fundamental facts and technical terms
as will enable them to read and I'M
derstand the literature connected with
their profession. Seek by every pos
sible means to cultivate a willingness
to accept the authority of experts and
act in accordance Herewith. Teach
them how to have access to the stores
of knowledge which are far too vast
for any one individual to gain by per-
sonal experience. Interest them in
the subject, show them how they may
personally profit through their knowl
edge and then where circumstances
arise that bring an end to their school
life, then education will not cease, but
they will continue to grow and be
better farmers, better citizens and bet
ter men and women as time goes on.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27
GRAIN OF POVERTY.

National Crop Improvement Service.1
Rye is sometimes called the grain
of poverty" because better adapted
to poor soils and unfavorable climates
than the other cereals. While rye will
thrive on poor soil, and yields we'll on
light, sandy land, it should not be as
sumed that it does best on that kind
of soil. Rye will respond as readily
in yield to good tillage and good soil
as any of the grain crops. A black
loan, clay loan or sandy loan is es-
pecially favorably to the crop Good
drainage is necessary to successful
rye growing.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27
What Makes a Nation.

believe there is Ut. permanent
greatness to a nation except it be
based upon morality. do not care
for military greatness or military re-
nown. care for the condition of the
people among whom | live. Crowns.
coronets. miters. military display. the
pOmp of war. wide colonies and a
huge empire are. in my view. all tri-
fes, light as air and not worth consid-
ering unless with them you can have
a fair share of comfort, contentment
and happiness among the great body
Of the people. Palaces. baronial cas-
ties. great halls. stately mansions. do
not make a nation The nation in ev-
cry country dwells in the cottage. and
unless the light of your constitution
can shine there. unless the beauty of
your legislation and the excellence Of
your craftsmanship are impressed
there on the feelings and condition of
the people, rely upon it you have yet
to lea"H the duties of government
John Fright.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27

U. A. Smith, Bridgeton, Ind, had
kidney trouble for years, and was so
crippled with rheumatism he could not
dress without help. He started using
Foley Kidney Pills, and says: 81 began
to get better at once, and now all my
trouble has left me and do not feel
that | ever had rheumatism. I rest
well at night and tho So years old, can
now do the work of man of 35 years.
[ would like to be the means of others
getting benefit from Foley Kidney
Pills. j." Refuse substitutes. = M. E.
Titus, successor to w. G. Atwell.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27
HARVESTING RYE.
Andrew Boss, MINI. Station.

National Crop Improvement Service.]
Rye is handled with a self-binder, in
the same fashion as other grains, and
shocked in good-sized round shocks.
To secure the best quality of grain and
straw, the shocks should be capped,
although this practice is not always
followed.
The rye straw sold for collar
stuffing purposes in Minnesota is pre-
pared by failing out the grain. Where
special markets for straight rye straw
are being catered to special threshing
machines have been devised, which
keep the straw straight during thresh-
ing without breaking it badly.
Where the straw is used for bed
ding, the crop is tnreshed in the same
way as other cereal crops.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27
Many Driven from Home

Every year, in many parts of the
country, thousands are driven from
heir homes by coughs and lung dis
behind for other climates, but this is
costly and not always sure. A better way
the way of multitudes-is to use DR..
Kings New Discovery and cure your
self at home. Stay right there, with
your friends, and take this safe medi-
cine. Throat and lung troubles find
quick relief and health returns. It's
help in coughs, colds, grip, Group,
whooping cough and sore lungs makes
it a positive blessing. SOC and Sl.00.
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by M.
E. Titus, successor to w. G. Atwell.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27
The Men. Who Succeed

as heads of large enterprises are men
of great energy. Success, today, de-
mands health. To all is to fail. It's
utter folly for a man to endure weak,
rundown, half alive condition when
Electric Bitters will put him right on
his feet in short order. -Four bottles
did me more real good than any other
midicine | ever took, writes Chas. b.
Allen, Sylvania, Ga. "After years of
suffering with rheumatism, liver trou-
BILE, stomach disorders and deranged
kidneys, [ am again, thanks to Electric
Bitters, sound and well. :" Only so cts.
at M. E. Titus, successor to w. G. At
we'll.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27
Crop Improvement
Not more acres but more
from each acre.
COUNTY ORGANIZATION.
Suggestions to Counties Wishing to
Become Available for Aid from
Crop Improvement Committee.
BY Bert Ball.


National Crop Improvement Service.1
For the benefit of counties wishing
to qualify for this fund the Crop I'M
prOvement Committee suggests the
following procedure:
Meeting of All Interested.
First. That a joint meeting be
called by the commercial organization
or organizations, to which there will
be invited editors, railroad men, road
commissioners, superintendent OF
county schools, superintendent Of the
country farm, the county supervisors
commissioners of county courts, as
the case may be), bankers, millers,
manufacturers, grain buyers, officers
of all farmers and breeders organiza-
tons, the leading farmers and land
owners in each township, explaining
the nature of the movement, and
showing how, if proper methods OF
agriculture and marketing are intro
duced, that an annual increase of at
least one-half million dollars may be
added to the revenue of the county.
Crop Improvement Committee.
Second. That a committee on crop
improvement and county development
committee be appointed by the presi-
dent of the commercial club; that the
members of this committee shall act
ex-off1cio as chairman of the sub-com-
mittees on Finance, Ways and Means,
Membership, Grain, Good Roads, Mar
keting, Agriculture in the schools,
Dairy Inspection, Landlord and ten
ant, etc.
Farmers Join Commercial Club.
Third. That a special section be
added to the constitution and bylaws
of the commercial club providing for
an agricultural membership at a NOM
inal fee per year, in order to obtain
widespread special membership.
Fourth. That the local fund raised
for this purpose may be secured by
subscription from the bankers, manu-
facturers, millers, grain dealers, land
owners and business in general in the
county.
For further information apply to
Bert Ball, Crop Improvement Commit
tee, Chicago.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27
Ether.

Ether was known to the earliest
chemists. Nitric ether was discovered
by Kunke in 1851 and muriatic ether
from the chloride Of tin, in 1859, by
Courtahvaux. Acetic ether was first
prepared Dy Gay-Lussac. The beneti
cent discovery that ether is capable of
rendering one insensible to pain is due
to Drs. Jackson and Morton, who.
about the year 1916, introduced it into
the practice of surgery. Some claim
that as between the two men the hon
Ors are about easy. Apart from the
blessedness of the discovery of anaes
thesia. it is impossible to estimate the
value of the discovery to surgery as Il
science. 1t enables the delicate opera
ton that would otherwise be impossi-
ble.-New York American.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27
CARE OF RYE.
After Sowing Crop Needs Little Care
Until Time of Harvest.
BY Raymond Olney, M. RumIey Co.

National Crop Improvement Service.]
After sowing, the rye crop will need
but little care until harvest time II
the crop has been sown early, for
pasturage during the fall and is to be
left for a grain crop, it should not be
allowed to make fall growth enough
to form heads. Close pasturage will
prevent such tendency.
On land that is likely to be dry, it is
good practice to go over the land in
the spring with light slant-tooth
harrow, breaking the crust of the soil
and forming a light dust mulch. No
other crop serves better as nurse
crop than rye and grass seed sown in
the spring and covered with harrow,
and protected against evaporation by
the dust mulch it is almost sure to
make a stand the following season.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27
RYE A SURE CROP.
Excellent for Pasturage and Adds
Humus to the Soil.

National Crop Improvement Service1
Rye. will stand cold weather much
better than oats and furnish grazing
for a longer period.
Rye is sure crop. 1t is a good plan
to drill rye in the corn field with one
horse drill. Sufficient light will pene-
trate through the corn to encourage
growth, until the corn is cut, thus
leaving the field open to the coming
crop. Farmers will find this an ex-
cellent method to practice to insure
pasturage when it is most needed.
After it has been pastured in the fall,
it may furnish early spring pasturage,
or it may be turned under for fertilizer.
Rye is valuable for adding humus to
the soil
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27
The Power of the Press,

A newspaper can drop the Same
thought into a thousand minds at the
same moment. A newspaper is an
adviser who does not require to be
sought, but comes to you briefly ev-
cry day of common veal, without dis
pers, therefore, become more neces-
sary in proportion ss men become
more equal individuals, and more to
be feared. To suppose that they only
serve to protect freedom would be
to diminish their Importance; they
maintain civilization.-De Tocqueville.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27
A Point of Law.

do you see that man over there?"
The world famous detective spoke in
a low whisper. and his friend looked
quickly around. seeming a mystery.
''Yes," be replied. just as cautiously
well. he's professional forger.''
"Then why don't you arrest him?"
asked the friend in surprise.
The world famous detective grinned
aggravatingly.
Cant" be said briefly. Its not
breaking the law to make horseshoes -
London Answers
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27
How 70 Ely Old eEory.

Some of the people who fly the flag
from their residences or places of
business do not seem to know, accord
ing to an old soldier, the respect that
is due to Old Glory The rule in the
army and navy is that the Stars an6
stripes are never flown after sunset,
nor before sunrise, and civilians are
supposed to observe this, though there
is no law to make them do so. AS a
matter Of fact, some flags are kept up
all night.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27
ONE MILLION DOLLARS

This Amount Placed at the Disposal
of the Crop Improvement Committee
of the Council of Grain Exchanges
for Agricultural Development -
100000 for Each County--Tenta-
tive Plan Under Which Fund is TO
be Distributed.
National Crop Improvement Service.]
The Crop Improvement Committee
has been authorized to distribute
$1,000,000 for crop Improvement. One
thousand dollars of this fund is due
to 1000 counties under an elastic plan
which requires
First. That the county desiring to
become available to receive the bene-
fits of this fund shall first establish a
County Farm Bureau and raise local
fund sufficient to employ trained
county agriculturist for period of not
less than two years.
County Agriculturist.
Second That the county agricul-
turist shall be selected by the county
organization subject to the approval
of the Dean of the State Agricultural
College in the state where he is to
operate, and shall maintain an Office
in the county at point best suited
to the requirements of his work.
Third. That his duties shall con-
sist in general as adviser to any
farmer in the country requiring his
services; to organize farmers clubs;
to conduct corn clubs and other
agricultural contests; to arrange
for exhibits of agricultural prod
ucts; to give practical demonstra-
ton and instruction in crop rota-
ton, soil building, farm management,
and horticultural work in various
parts of the county under ordinary
conditions; to cooperate with the SUI
perintendent Of county and city
schools in teaching the rudiments OF
agriculture, etc., etc.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27
FIVE YEAR ROTATION.

National Crop Improvement Service.1
The following rotation will be
found quite satisfactory in many cases
where quack grass or thistles are bad:
LIST Year.-Rye, land plowed medium
deep, using jointer to turn under
weeds. Disced frequently until Oc-
tober 18th; replowed deeply before
freezing.
End Year.-Barley, seeded to clover
Sd Year-Clover, pillow under second
crop August LIST, cultivate frequently.
4th Year.-Corn, thoroughly cult
waited, hand hoed if necessary.
9Th Year.-Barley or other grain.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27
TEST RYE SEED.
BY Thomas Cooper.

National Crop Improvement Service.1
Seed rye should be tested for
viability the same as any other grain
before planting. Obtain the best seed
from the crop grown on your own farm
or in your vicinity. Select the best
and heaviest kernels by the use of a
grader and be sure it is clean from
seeds of weeds.
The termination test is made by
placing 100 kernels on damp white blot
ting paper first placed in shallow pie
pan. Cover over with another pan
and set aside for five or six days. Rye
should test at least $50.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27
$4,000, 200. 90 Lost Annually by Wage
Farmers

Or. Sadler estimates that about $50,
OOO,OOO.00 in wages is lost annually to
the American people as a direct result
OF colds. Lost time means lost wages
and doctoring is expensive Use Foley s
Honey and Tar Compound promptly. II
Will stop the cough and heal and sooth
the sore and infamed air passages. =
MI. =. Titus, successor to w. G. At
we'll.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1912-09-27
DISK OR HARROW.

National Crop Improvement Servicel
The seed bed should be prepared by
blowing the land as early in the sum-
mer as the previous crop can be re-
moved. August LIST is none too early.
After blowing, the land should be i'm
mediately gone over with a harrow,
disk or other suitable implement. It is
important that the furrow slice be
made compact and reduced to fine
filth before it has had time to dry out.