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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
ATTENDANT TELLS
OF TAAW'S DASH
TO GAIN LIBERTY
Howard Barnum Criticizes
Laxness of Asylum Ad-
ministration = Civ
en- Privileges

Mafteawan. n. ". August 1s.--At-
tacISine the Matteawan asylum for
their Iaxness of administration and
maintaining that he is innocent of com
piicity with Harry X. Thaw I'm his plot
to escape, Howard II. Barnum, for II
years an asylum attendant made, a
statement tonight giving in detail his
movement when Thaw made his dash
for liberty. Bnrnum il blamed by the
asylum authorities for allowing Thaw
to escape.
Barnums statement was made through
his attorney, Ferdinand, A. Hoyt OF Mat
teawan after explaining that as keeper
of the rear gate it was his duty to ad-
nit any person who had business at the
hospital. continues:
For some time Harry Thaw has been
assigned by the superintendent as an as
sistant in the store room and it has been
the custom for the keeper in charge to
permit him at certain times in the day
to exercise in the outer yard. This yard
is surrounded by high board fence, in
which there is one gate and there is
nothing but this fence between the yard
and the road
"They have been in the habit of allow
ing Thaw the liberty of this yard several
days every week and his presence there
is usual occurrence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19

The government a present owns lot
on the northwest corner of Nineteenth
street and Fifth avenue fronting 100 feet
on Nireteenth street and $50 feet on Fifth
avenue The government also has an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
Tells of Escape

Barnum then describes at length the
manner in which. Thaw dashed through
the gate to the automobile waiting out
side when the keeper admitted the milk
man and the statement continues:
"Thaw has been given access to the
yard and permitted at win to go to any
part of 1t. I had nothing to do with
regulating his movements and he was
in the habit of going out to the gate
when | opened and closed it, time and
time again. He was given access to the
yard by the storekeeper with the knowl-
edge of DR.. Kieb, the superintendent.
None of the attendants is permitted
under the rules to carry any firearms
or weapons of any kind and the gate is
so wide that 1t is impossible for any
man guarding 1t to prevent a patient
darting out if he felt so disposed. From
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
REFUSE TO ADMIT
RECEIPT OF NOTE

All those connected with the Amer
lean embassy refused to admit the re-
ceipt of the note. and that 1t mad been
sent was not admitted officially by
the Mexican government At the en-
bassy there was an evident desire to
appear optimistic and one was led to
believe that Mr.. Lind still hoped for Il
continuation of the negotiations. Those
familiar with the workings of the Mex
lean administration expressed doubt as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
EXPECTED MEETING
is NOT HELD

The expected meeting in this eonnec-
fion OF MIR. Glynn as acting governor.
Senator Wagner as lieutenant governor
and Speaker Smith of the assembly, did
not occur. Mr.. Glynn declined to say
whether date had been appointed for
such meeting, adding that it made little
difference, as a considerable time must
intervene before contracts can be
awarded. During the day he signed sew
eral official documents.
The official notices convening the state
canal board in session tomorrow refer
to Senator Wagner as acting lieutenant
governor" The Glynn partisans were
elated at the stand taken by the attor-
ney general as 1t is customary for the
state department to heed his legal opin-
IONS This tends further to isolate Gov
ernor Sulzer from the rest of the state
machinery. The policy adopted by Mr.
Sulzer Of screening his official acts from
the public was rigidly adhered to today
Attorney General Carmody's opinion
with reference to the status of the gov
ernorship and the authority of the leg
islature lays down these principles.
after the Impeachment of the governor
by the assembly the powers and duties
of the office devolve upon the lieutenant
governor until the disability shall cease
TERN IMPEACHMENT
is EXPLAINED
The term Impeachment is used in this
connection in Its ordinary sense and
means the presentation of charges.
THE assembly is not precluded from
the exercise of its constitutional powers
by the fact that at the time the legis-
lature OF which 1t forms part is con-
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(COntlnued ON mage EiuhtD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19

option on the remainder of the frontage
on the north side of Fifth avenue to
Eighteenth street. with the exception Of a
80 foot lot owned by Jonas Sehwab 1t
Is this lot against which condemnation
proceedings will be instituted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19

Continued ON Page Eight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-19
TERN IMPEACHMENT
is EXPLAINED

CONTINUED ON page EighD
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Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-31
SPENDS VACATION AC-
 CORDING TO SCHEDULE.

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss, Dec. 26-President Wilson today mapped ont bis program of recreation for his visit here. He will sleep at least nine hours each night. After breakfast he will motor to the Ms sissippi Country Club, thirteen miles away. for game of golf with his physician. Dr. Cary T. Grayson. At noon he will dispose of important letters and telegrams from the White House. After luncheon he
 will take an automobile ride with 1 his family, followed perhaps by a long walk. He plans to spend his
 evenings reading and hopes thereby
 to get back his vigorous health. l While the president will do little official work, there are two thing
 uppermost in his mind, the selection of the members of the reserve board
 and the writing of special mes
 sage to congress on the relation
 Of the government to big ousi ,i ness" and the trusts.
 There is little possibility that tn president will select the members Q the Federal reserve board here contenting himself by adding to tn . list of avaiiables. He will scru tinize their past affiliations closet ,, and on. his return confer with hi
 cabinet about the personnel
 5 The presidents close asSociatc I believe he will make no appoint . ments until near the end of tn r ,ixty-day period allowed.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-31
MANY AUTOISTS IN
 SPECT INNER LOOP
(l'rom Saturdays Daily)

All day Christmas an endless car avan of Prescott motor cars COIL taining jolly parties continued to swing its way around the recently completed Auto Club inner loop. Several of the parties made q start early in the morning while the greater number chose the afternoon and its warm bath of sunshine, in which to take the trip.
 The inner loop is about twenty two miles around and starts and hnishcs in Prescott The road was constructed by the Prescott Auto Club for the Use of is members. Most of those making the trip on Christmas day did so for the first time. General satisfaction was cX- pressed with the condition ol the road, its surroundings and eonstruo- ton.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-31
DANNY MATHEWS AR
 RIVES TO GET BUSY
(From Saturdays Daily)


 Danny Mathews reached town yes terday to complete negotiations for his proposed battle with Phil Knight in this city January 6. Danny was expected to make his appear ance here on Thursday, but was de tained at Flagstaff. Word was later received to the effect that he would positively be here by Saturday.
 Danny's attitude upon the pro posed bout is awaited with keen in- terest by local fandom. Dame Ru- nor has it that Danny is far from satisfied with the proportion of the guarantee offered him. Again the story runs that Danny IS becoming "swelled headed" because of his re- cent victory over Frankie Gage. II is impossible i'll a town ot this size to offer a large guarantee, but in view of the good treatment eX tended him and possible futur' matches, the advice of the Journal Miner to Mathews is to accept thu term. offered him.
 Fandom, in general and partiou larly the members of the club, don care a continental as to how mucI Danny wants or how much he vii get. Neither do they give a ham as to whom will promote the scra or how much it will cost to stage I
 Local boxing enthusiasts can an
 will support a good card. The , have shown it. And there Is Il question as to the merits of Knight Mathews bout. Mathews Ina
 demonstrated what he can do, whil p the fact that Knight has secured I draw with such men as Dick H! 2 land and Phil Brock is assuranC , enough that he can fill his end { II the engagement satisfactorily.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-31
MINE INSPECTION.
CFrom Saturday, Daily.1

r.. Kaufman returned Wednesday morning from the eastern states and is here to make an inspection of the Aztec holdings near Sena- tor where development has been going ahead for several months. He is to remain indefinitely and leaves for inc camp today to make ob- seryations. Very much interest IS prevailing over the future of this property from the good showing made and the group being III the zone that is attracting very much attention at the present time.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-31
NARROW ESCAPE FROM
 DEATH IN RUNAWAY
CFrom Saturdays Daily0

Frightened by the breaking oi the rigs shaft, the two horses driv- en by William Roberts, Fair Oaks fruit grower, reared, plunged and after short runaway down hill plunged into the curb, hurling the driver beneath the front wheels. That he escaped with but few minor injuries is considered a mira cle by the few spectators who wis messed the hair-raising incident yes terday afternoon in West Gurley street.
 Roberts was coming down the steep grade of West Gurley stree. Almost opposite the O. K. stable, the harness upon one of the horses became loose. causing the steed to rear and plunge. Suddenly the tongue of the wagon pierced thc ground causing the other horse to take fright. In their mad prancing the strong piece of hickory gave way. the horses starting down the steep incline at breakneck speed.
 The dazcd driver held tight to the reins as the horses suddenly swayed and made for the south curb. The fore wheels of the rig struck the steep curbing at right angles, throw ing the horses. The sharp impac' threw Roberts from the seat, hea. first. He struck the ground bu three inches from the stccl-bande. front wheel But for the curbing which impeded the further fligh of the maddencd horses, Robert might have been crushed to death
 Spectators who saw his pligh rushed to the scene in time to SC him pick himself up and gamei. try to brush away some of the dus from his clothes His head an face were almost completely GOV cred with blood flowing from
 number oi scratches and cuts.
 4 rig was immediately secure and the injured man taken to th office of Dr. C. F. Gount. An e. animation slowed that but for
 broken wristbonc and sever; scratches about the head, lace an body. there were no serious il juries.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-31
Work ''Pot Hole''
 For Placer Gold
(From Saturdays Daily)

II was reported yesterday that the sale of pot hole" claim on the IIassayampa, owned by Jasper Phillips. had been closed, and the new owners were on the ground ready to begin operations.
 This feature of the placer industry is an interesting one, the ground to be worked consisting of deep dc- cline in the bed oi the stream. which i5 supposed to carry considerable dust. Sluicing ie to be the method of operating by pumping from tho hole that has a diameter of over c feet and of unknown depth. Ma chiuery is on the ground and worl is 10 begin immediately.
 This will be the hr=t undertaking of its kind in that region and th' outcome iS awaited with interest bI mining men.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-31
NAME HEADS FOR THE
 CoAMBER COMMITTEES
CFrom Saturdays Daily)

President (. T. Joslin of the Chamber of Commerce at lasr night s session appointed the ciiairmen of the various committees for the en- suing year. The tasks were appoT- toned to nearly a score Of the or ganization's most prominent and ac- i've boosters.
 Care was taken to apportion the burdens of the ensuing year as equally as possible. always bearing in mind the work shouldered by many during the past year.
 President Joslin has taken hold of he work with enthusiasm. He has outlined a plan of action which yill claim flor the next several weeks 7t least most of his time for cham Ter affairs at the expense Of hls private interests He will person
 lly meet with each chairman and liscuss matters confronting each
 ub-body.
 In addition he will work in har nony with many of the commi.
 ees simply as an individual mem Ter. The militia matter, new court rouse project and undertakings O i1 similar nature will be not onll ,laced with the committees for dis ,osal, but Mr. Joslin, himself, pro 1 poses to place himself subject t
 he call Of these different chairman
 Chairmen for the military an ". NJ. C. A. committees still re
 main to be appointed. Both posi ions are important .ones and it unlikely that the places will be file , before the first of the year. The committees and their head [ are:
 | House and exhibit-J. NJ. W { Ioore.
 Membe-ship-Dr. J. II. Biain. ,i Reception and entertainment [ frank Whisman. $ Roads and boulevards-T. c. Noi . ris.
 | Commerce and manuiacturing-N 9 c. Greenwood y Dry iarming-E. II. Meek. t \. \. fair-R. \. Fredericks Mine. and minins-LeRoy Ande . son.
 a Health and sanitation-Dr. R.
 Looncy
 d Tourists and homcscckers-II. ' Q Heap.
 .- Advert;sing-Dr. C. E. Yount. a Auditing-L. A. Kchr. li County and municipal affairs d 5. Clark. T. Financc-E. J. Mitchell
 Fire insurancc-H. D. Aitken.
 Legislative-IIon. H. II. Linney.
 Transportation-F. P. Cruice.
 Goif-J. ]. Hawkins
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-31
MANY SCRAPPERS MAKE
 RICHES IN THE RING

LOS ANGELES, Dec 26.-In looking over the records of the great boxers in the past it is inter esting to note how they fared after leaving the ring Large fortunes have been quickly accumulated, and just as quickly lost, though in most cases the knights of the squared circle have been able to hold on to their money after retiring from the game.
 James J. Jeffries received more than S4OO,OOO during his career. Tn one year Jeff and W. A. Brady, his manager, split S2O6,OOO. After leav- ing the ring he opened saloon in this city and is doing well. He has saved about Sl50.OO0 from his earnings in the ring.
 Tom Sharkey. though never champion, is the wealthiest boxer Ci them all. He earned about $780, 0O0 in the ring. Of this he saved around %5,OOO. the rest going to hi, r~ra~'~ and for other expenses )n r, ir;rg l lc started a saloon 1T New York with a partner. At tho end of four years he bought out hi: partner for S40,OO0 He still own: this saloon. His present weath |: estimated at a quarter of a million
 James Corbett. eX-heavyweigh champion. who probably did not carr over $l00.010 in the ring, has by hi good management been able no only to save this. but to continual, add to it. With a splendid salar. of S75O d week for his work on tn
 stage, Corbett today is probabl, worth over S150OO0.
 Tommy Burns. eX-hcavyweigt champion, has earned about SlOOOO in the ring. He is worth over Sl5O, loco. Tommy is doing well in re1
 estate. James E. Britt, cX-lisht . weight, has received from 6O0OO Il $75,OOO for his services. Britt. lik , Corbctt, is all exceptionally brigll
 man.
 Though he never earned over $50 lOOO during his entire career, Gu , Ruhlin left his widow S5OOOO whc
 he died. proving that he was a yer
 conservative man.
 Packy Mcfarland has never share , lin large purse since he has bee , fighting. yet today he Is worth < the neighborhood of T5,OOG Du | ing the past year Packy has bee preparing b;msclf to take up law.
 Ad Wolgast, former lightweigl champion, received over Sl5O,OOO purses. Yet today he is probabI
 not worth over S6O,OGO. A gre,
 deal of this money which he To
 can be attributed to the wondcri :, confidence the little fellow had
 his ability. Sung by adverse crit
 cism after his operation, he wagcrC r. heavily on himself. His manage r. Ton Jones, also lost large sums C n him
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-31
BUSY SESSION IN
 THE PROBATE COURT
(From Saturdays Daily.)


 Probate Court yesterday was marked by a decidedly busy session during which the following business was transacted with Judge FranI o. Smith upon the bench:
 The administrator in the estate of Vcrti Fernandez was discharged.
 In the estate of Daniel Bowen, de- ceased, the final account and report of the administrator was approved and the administrator discharged.
 The final account and report ot E. J. r. Horne, administrator of the estate of Mrs. ]. Bartholdi, deceased was set for hearing on January , 1914.
 Petitions for letters of guardian ship on the estate Of John J. Earth oldi, were set for hearing on Jan nary 2nd.
 The final account and report o the administrator i'll the estate o Josiah Marr, deceased, was set fol hearing on January 9th.
 Appraisers were appointed i'll th' estate of George L. White, dc ceased. Notice to creditors ill thi estate was ordered published { w. M. Poulsen was appointc' administrator oi the estate of R NJ. Dougherty. deceased. Bond wa i fixed at 5000.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-31
ACTIVE SCENE
 ET THt JESSIE
UNWATERING OF MAIN SHAFT TO BE FOLLOW ED BY ACTUAL MINE DEVELOPMENT
fFrom Thursdays Daily)

A
 Arrivals from Chaparral yester- dav stated that a scene of activity was again noticeable at the Little Jessie mine. the Chaparral Mining Company starting operations unWa- +orinp inc main working shalt to deDtb of about zoo feet and the extensive underground workings that aoqrepate several thousand feet
 + ;s believed that about three weeks will be required to complete this work. after which actual mine development begins. Preliminary to oractical work now going on, the romnanv has expended quite a sum in rehabilitating its surface hold inps. C. II. Blacker. supervising the work that occupied several weeks The pumps are running full tim' of fwentv-four hours, and there < to be no cessation until the deepeS points are exposed for examination
 This is the first time III over I' wears that an era of pcrmanency II handling this group has prevailed and according 10 miners tamilla with conditions in the old levels ii is anticipated that determination of the future will reflect the wis dom of the outlay of capital tha has been authorized by the new com pany.
 MT. Blacker left Tuesday 10 Ohio to consult with his associates who have formed themselves into close corporation. He will retur by January l2th.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-31
FAVOR ERECTION OF
 CHAMBER BUILDING
CFrom Saturdays Daily)

(FrOm Saturday Ddlly)
 Appreciative of the noteworthy at tainnents by the Chamber of Com merce during the closing year, Birch Brothers of this city have gone on record as being in favor by both word and deed of furthering the or ganization's propaganda for the cree ton of a building devoted to its in- terests. A check for $50, accompa- uied bv an enthusiastic, courteous, co-oDerative and interesting commit njcation from this firm was read at last nights meeting of the cham Der and received by the members with a burst of enthusiastic applause.
 The matter of erecting a building for joint occupancy by the Cham her of Commerce and Northern Ari- zoua Fair Association was preached at q previous session after 1t was practically determined that a change in quarters was necessary. At that time R. x. Fredericks, president oi the Prescott National bank and the Northern Arizona Fair Association as we'll as an ex-president of the chamber. volunteered to head sub
 scription 10 a building fund with
 donation of Sl,OO0.
 The letter Is as follows:-
 December 26, 1913. Malcolm \. Fraser, Secretary,
 Chamber of Commerce,
 Prescott, Arizona.
 Dear Sir:-I read with good dea
 of pleasure of the movement nov
 on foot to build and equip a Cham Der of Commerce building. This is right move. We ar fully in accord with your work at a . times though your hours of meetin
 prevent our active participation wit l you. A glance at your books wi show that we have put our shoulder - to the wheel whenever we have ha ) the chance.
 [ Our business has increased ovC = g per cent during 1913 and befor . 1t closes we want to show or - appreciation. Therefore, please al | cept enclosed check, $50, and W ,. hope this will go into the buildir 7 fund, but put it where it will ( n the most good anyhow. Alwa, l. count on us when we can help. s We wish Charlie Joslin the san . success in the presidency as our O
 college chum R. \. Fredericks al 2 our esteemed friends, ]. w. Fiji 't and w. A. Drake had
 T Sincerely yours, C, ROBERT BIRCH, T. SIDNEY BIRCH.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-31
FURUSETH RESIGNS.

LONDON. Dec 26-Andrcw Fur u,cth. president uf tEc international Scamcu's Union. cabled to President Wilson his resignation as delegate to the international conference for safety at sea today. IL is said he took this action owing to a dis agreement with the report ot tue subcommittee, claiming that this lowers the standing oi safety.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-31
SATISFIED STEPHAN.
CFrom Saturdays Daily.)

Hugh E. Campbell, who has been making an inspection of range condi- tions in the eastern part of the county, states that there Is no gain saying the fact that conditions arc decidedly flattering for ono oi the best winters ever known. Feed on the desert is good, and with fair weather for the next two months the losse. will be insignificant. He Is not very much pleased, how ever, over the future of the wool industry from the standpoint of prices 10 prevail.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-31
A DIFFERENT VIEW.

WASHINGTON. Dee. 25-Thc honors accorded Governor Rnero- and party by Admiral Cowle- aboard inc cruiser Piusburg were in recognition oi the legally elected officials of Sinaloa, not as member, oi the Constitutioualist forces 0? posing the Hucrta government in Mexico. according to Acting Secro, tary of the Navy Roosevelt.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-31
Lions ClaU is
 Mounted in Gold
(From Saturdays Daily. )

The feat accomplished by Ray Hill in killing three mountain lions ;u the Camp Wood region a short lime ago induced the members of the Hill Hardware Company to have one of the claws of the animal mounted in a gold tube and forward cd to the cattle ranch. It Is to be used as a fob and is appropriately engraved as a token of the skill of the mighty hunter The claw was ,aken from the hoof of the lion and las a length of one and threc-qua-- .er inches, outside measurement.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-31
BROTHER TO RESCUE
 OF DISTRESSED SISTER.

MONTICELLO. Dec. 26.-Adcl- aide France. who is a voluntary pria- oncr in the county jail since her detention in connection with the death oi Melvin H. Couch, was wis tied by her brother. II. l. Brance oi Iiartwick. \. N, today. The meeting Was most afectionatc France had not seen hs sister fol fourteen years, but Wa, ready to give her all possible help. She < expected tu leave here soon.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-31
LONG BANK HOLIDAY.

MEXICO CITY, Dec 26.-The bank holiday dccrced by Hucrta to be in effect until January % will probably be extended beyond that time. High banking authori- tics said it is not unlikely the pe- riod in which no bank paper may be presented will be fixed at sixty days beyond the first of the year.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-31
TAPS ASK TO ENLIST.

MEXICO CITY, Dec 26.-Fifty Japanese military authorities re- fuc-tci permission through the Mex ican special emba ,sy now at Tokic To enlist for service in the Mexican army. according to information re. ccivcd by the War Department here It i- said the request IS receiving consideration.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-12-31
CHRISTMAS WEDDING.
Clrom Saturdays Daily)

IIIVIU odIUIudy DdIIyJ
 Louis Becker and Miss Lola Green, both residents of Jerome, were united in marriage Christmas evening by Judge Charles IT, Me Lane at the lattcr's office in the courthouse. Thc groom was for many years a resident of this city, but is now employed by the Haynes Copper Company in a responsible position.