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Weekly journal-miner., 1913-09-10
Roads Damaged.

Roads Damaged.
 w. $. Johnson, who arrived from Walnut creek yesterday, reports con- siderable damage to wagon roads in that region on account of the heavy rains and many cloudbursts of the forepart of the week. Tn ! the farming settlement conditions were excellent for the biggest win ter crops in many years. while rangemeu were joyous over the sud den change for the better Mir and Mrs. R. D. Young. of Wickenburg. return with him today for a months outing, Mrs. Young and Mrs. John son being sisters.
 Mine Operator Here.
 John Anderson, contracting on several claims of the Block Mines Company near the Climax camp, was in the city yesterday after SUD- plies and reports attractive mineral conditions as assured from recent development. He returns today and stated the Hassayamapa river IS carrying an immense volume of Wa ter, a very unusual thing for this time of the year Anderson also | to create a boom for that section in gold production.
 The Weed Man.
 Jack" Shea. one of the pioneer travelling men to visit this section, and the representative of Fritz Bros tobacco house of Cincinnati, is in the city making the rounds for a few days. Shea Is one of the best boosters for Prescott and with pride" points to his assertions of a quarter of a century ago that 1t was only a matter of time until the city among the pines would be an chored firmly as one of the leading | cities of the state He refuses to budge an inch from his prophecy of the long ago and at later dates. Ur-tc-Date Farmer.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Wingfield, or Campo Verde, were visitors 10 the city yesterday and return to- day in a big Michigan car. which was purchased yesterday. They are not of the speed class, but want to enjoy the comforts of going when they get started and without being burdened with the frills of hooking up a team when other Verde people are whizzing by as they 'go avisiting" and attend to business as we'll at a very swift pace. Mir. and Mrs. Wingfield simply have the fever and are the eleventh in that locality to enter the auto cir cle
 Miss Gentry Arrives.
 The beam of happiness that trick les through the features of Assist ant Assessor and Mrs. C. E. Gentry is due to the coming of the good stork yesterday forenoon as it was leaving happy land for parts un- known. He encircled the home for quite a while and at exactly 1l:l0 o'clock was seen to alight with his pretty little treasure. Mir. and Mrs. Gentry are receiving the con- gratulations of their many friends and to each say, At last our bliss full and perfect is" Dr. Lewis Is more visibly affected than a regi- ment of soldiers on a wild retreat, and holds his head high in the air by stating he l. a second granifa- ther within the space of less than thirty-five days. He now has Miss Gentry and Master Alrich to dangle on his knees. Going some. isn't .it?" he informed many yesterday. Accepts Situation
 Chester Crawford left yesterday for Jerome. where he enters the employ of the United Verde Copper Company in a lucrative position.
 Two-reel Biograph feature. Elks. *
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-09-10
(From Saturdays Daily From the Mines.

Vincent Heilbein.> a well known
 miner of the southern part of the county. was an arrival Thursday and registered at the Sherman house.
 Business Trip.
 Judge s. F. Denison. of Jerome, was an arrival in the city yesterday on fraternal and other matters, to remain for a few days.
 Visiting Miner A. R. DeKuhn, of the Safe Mines Company. operating on Ash Creek, was a visitor to the city yesterday on business.
 From the Mines. Martin Anderson, operating mines at Mount Union. was in the city Thursday after supplies. More de velopment is noticeable than in many months and the belt is the liveliest ever known. was his report. Visiting Engineer.
 Carl w. Parsons. prominently known throughout the west as consulting mine engineer and the field representative of a Canadian syndicate, returned to the city Thursday morning to remain for sev- eral days to make observations. He is registered at the St. Michael. Vacation Ends.
 Miss Minnie Seaman. who has been enjoying an outing for sev- eral weeks at the old home with relatives, returned to Phoenix Thursday to resume her duties as chief clerk of Adjutant General Har- ris. of the N c. A
 Visiting Friends.
 Mrs. l. E. Genung, an estimable pioneer woman resident of Peoples valley. is in the city to remain for several days and is the guest of Miss Eileen Farrell.
 From the Seaside.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Hollings- head. of Camp Verde, after a sum- mer's outing at the seaside resorts of Southern California, returned yes terday and leave for home today. From Shelter City.
 w. A. Kinsman was a business | visitor yesterday to the city from | Humboldt. where he reports the l Consolidated in full bast. treating | over l5C tons of ore daily from l the Blue Bell mine Pioneer in City.
 Dudley Brooks, one of the pi0- ueer residents of Verde valley and '. a well-known cattleman, Is in the city on business for few days. He gives a splendid report of the outlook for the range industry Offices.
 Postal Inspector C. F. Dutton re- turned yesterday from an inspec ton of the Jerome and Verde val leg postoffices and left later for -hc southern part of the state ]
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-09-10
KANSAS CITY MYSTERY.

KANSAS CITY. Sept. 2-The river front district was combed by detectives today trying to find an explanation for the disappearance of Paul H. Thompson. a Nebraska fire commissioner, whose bloody coat and hat were found under the mu- nicipal wharf yesterday. The last seen of him was on Sunday night.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-09-10
To New Fields.
(From Thursdays Daily) ViSitir1C Friends

Visiting Friends.
 Mrs. F. E. Sanborn and daughter Mrs. Fred B. Sparks. of Humboldt are in the city for a few days tt visit with their many friends.
 Children to School
 Mrs. F. A. Baldwin and two daughters arrived from Jerome June ton yesterday and the latter will enter the Prescott high school for the fall term.
 Hooking to the South. Twenty-Five summer residents left the city on Tuesday and Wednes- day for different points in the south ern part of the state. many of ! whom had been camping out among the pines to the west of the city. Applicant fer Citizenship.
 Alphonso Temistocle Pazzobon, ot Camp Verde, has filed his applica- ton with Court Clerk Patrick Farley, to be admitted to the United States citizenship.
 To Visit Relatives.
 R. D. Young, proprietor of the Wickenburg meat market, and for merly-a resident of Prescott, arrived here yesterday with his wife, to visit w. s. Johnson and family at Juniper. Routine Matters.
 The Common Council Tuesday night held its regular monthly session. Only routine matters were taken up, no special matters arising to demand the attention of that body at the present time.
 Gathering Data.
 l. w. Veerland, member of the railroad statistical corps gathering data in this section. is in the city from Ash Fork where he is tenn porarily located. Other members ot the party are scattered at different points along the s. F.. P. & P. lines.
 From the Mines.
 George o. Ford was a business visitor Tuesday from his mining canmp near Jerome Junction, where he reports development going ahead and conditions encouraging in the shaft that is being sunk. Concludes Visit.
 Mrs. c. w. Stewart, sister of Mrs. c. H. Paul, after a summers so- iourn in the city, returned to her home at Hobart, Okla, yesterday. She is a frequent visitor and has made many friends.
 Home From Seaside.
 The many friends in the city of Mrs. H. C. Storey and daughters. he Misses Margaret and Mildred Storey. will be interested to learn they returned yesterday from a .ix weeks outing at the coast re sorts of Southern California. Satan Is Coming.
 c. H. McLendon. advance agent
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-09-10

Rain the Topic.
 T. ]. Laird, of Groom creek, was in the city yesterday and stated that mining matters were sidetracked for the present, the only topic being the big storms of Sunday and Monday and which were pronounced as with out a counterpart in the weather line by "the oldest inhabitant" Concludes Examination.
 T. E. Campbell returned Monday night from an extended trip to Ne vada on examination of mines for investors, and later enjoyed a trip of recreation along the coast for a short time. He is en route to Je- rome to look after the holdings of the Haynes Copper Company, where development goes ahead actively. Competent Girl.
 Miss Frances Craighead. daughter If Mrs. George Merwin, after a few weeks visit with her many friends in the city, returned to Phoe- nix yesterday, where she has ac- cepted a position of clerk with the reclamation service. This young wO- man enjoys a splendid name in ac- counting circles and is a graduate of the Lamson Business College and other educational institutions in the state.
 Trip of Recreation.
 Robert Teo-ey, Of Phoenix, gen eral contractor, is again in the city to visit with friends and to enjoy the mountain air for the rest of the week. He is regestered at the St, Michael
 Young Ladies Leave.
 The Misses Gladys and Helen Hathaway, daughters of F. A. Hath away, left yesterday for Los Angeles. where they enter the University of Southern California for the fall and winter term. Many of their friends -ere ct the depot to bid them fare we'll
 Business Trip.
 F-21k Alk;re. of Phoenix. prom inently known as a merchant and land owner of the Salt River valley, was a brief visitor to the city yes terday on business. returning home on the late train.
 From the Resorts.
 Mrs. J. E. Bark returned yester- day from the coast resorts of South c-n California, and was joined by her husband, who came from Mayer. They leave for that town today. To New Fields.
 R. B. Staniland, for many years a well known mining man of this county, left yesterday for the Salt River valley, where he has made land purchases and will follow an agri- cultural life in the future. He ;s accompanied by his sister, Mrs. IT. \. Alexander and son.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-09-10

tive then ever before known. It is his belief that the above field is established on a permanent basis, and the outlook is decidedly encour- aging for the liveliest section of the county in the future.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-09-10
From the Mines.
Mine Engineer Here.

L. J. Ryan. mining engineer o Victor, Colo, arrived yesterday anC registered at the St Machiel H, comes to make examinations in thi field, and will remain for severa days.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-09-10
Judge Baxter Here.

Superior Judge Frank Baxter, of Yuma county was an arrival from Yuma yesterday and in few days resumes his journey with the Grand Canyon as his destination. He is ac- companied by Mrs. Baxter, and ,hey are at the St Michael.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-09-10
well. Business Trip.

F-e1k Alk;re. of Phoenix, prom inently known as a merchant and land owner of the Salt River valley, was brief visitor to the city yes terday on business. returning home on the late train.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-09-10
Outside Visitors.

John McNary, of Walnut Grove J. C. Davidson. Kirkland valley John Straub. Mayer, and Edwir Robinson, Copper Basin. were among the arrivals in the city yesterday who registered at Brinkmeyer's ho tel.
Weekly journal-miner., 1913-09-10
From the Resorts.

Mrs. J. E. Bark returned yester day from the coast resorts of South c-n California, and was joined by her husband, who came from Mayer They leave for that town today.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-09
NIGHT HEARING
IN TAX CONTEST
Lynchburg Questions Right Of
Amherst County to Collect
Certain Assessments.

Judge Il. Garter Scott held a special
session of The City Circuit Court last
night 10 hear argument in the case OF
the city OF Lynchburg against T. b.
McGinnis treasurer OF Amherst County.
and others and the Auditor OF Pubic
Accounts Although Judge Scott had
been on the bench all day in the Hen
rico Circuit Court in hearing criminal
cases. he agreed to the night session to
suit the convenience of the attorneys
y c Mason. Jr.. appeared for the city
OF Lynchburg and Attorney-General
Samuel W. Williams for the State off,
cIals.
The action grows out OF the effort
OF the County of Amherst 10 collect
county and state taxes on a tract OF
land lying in that county belonging
70 the city of Lynchburg and acquired
as a part Of its municipal water sys-
tenn The land in question. II Is stated
is not a part of the immediate water
system proper. but was acquired 70
protect from pollution certain streams
and springs. and to that extent II is
claimed is necessary adjunct to the
CITY water works. and for that reason
is claimed By the city OF Lynchburs
to be exempt from state and county
taxation. Judge scott will announces
mis- decision later.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-09
PLACED IN SYDNoR'S CARE
Two Highland spring, Youths TurSed
nrrr 40 Wv Probation Odicer.

Luther Phillips and Earl RattiS-
sDaugh. tho two Young BOYS indicted on
Monday by tho fTsnrico County grand
iurv FOR breaking into the store ~ Ms.
Nrciia stiles a. Highland Springs
after ,h~v had bcen dismissed With =
Enc Of SO - NaEistr1t~ Y \ smith.
were Yesterday relieved ~ TIC mn ana
pIsced under tho care of ". W sgd
nor deputy sheriff o. the county. who
vac appointes probation officer by
judge scott.
Tho cass- against the 40 oby< were
reopcncd by Commemorative AttorneF
sutton. because 2 vas his opinion that
n heavier penalty shouid be imposed on
,re-r. Their guilt was clear. since
ihcv had openly confessed 10 the o.
fense Magistrate smith. IN disnisSinS
them. Ms sciustcd by their youth
rudse scott. taking into consideration
tho same factor. arrived a. the dcci-
sion ~ have them report - Nr. SSd-
nor every month until next January.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-09
CLUB WORKS FOR
HENR|CO FARMERS
Business Organization Hears
Sandy, and Will Seek to
Employ Demonstrated.

Realizing that better agricultural
conditions in the territory near Rich
lnond will make for prosperity. the
business Mems Club yesterday took
hold OF the agricultural demonstration
work. and appointed a committee to
secure a fund for the employment OF
an agent TO work among the farmers
Of Henrico County.
Prior TO taking this action. the club
heard an address from 7. o. Sandy.
chief demonstration agent in Virginia
under the United States Department of
Agriculture. who spoke at o'clock,
On invitation He told OF the efforts
making for better farming in Virginia,
and OF the money TO be made Ia In
creased crops By intensive methods.
Mr.. Sandy called attention to the idle
land and 10 the opportunities for great
~ increasing the production OF food
supplies in Henrico and every other
county in the State. by simply using
up-to date and scientific methods.
The club unanimously adopted a
resolution thanking MI. Sandy for his
remarks. and calling for the appoint
ment of committee for definite ac-
ton. oliver J. Sands. Captain John
I.andstreet and Thomas L. Moore COM
pose the committee.
The sum OF $1,000 is needed 10 pay
the annual salary Of the demonstrator.
Half of this is paid by the State OF
Virginia and the United states depart
racn;. The remainder may be secured
by the committee from the Henrico
Board OF Supervisors. or from indi-
vsdual subscriptions Of business men
who desire TO see the farms increase
in production and the farmers become
prOsperOus
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-09
JORDAN LEAVES
LAWMAK|NG BODY
Four Members of Present House
of Delegates Announce Their
Retirement.

James r. Jordan, who was patron
CT the prohibition enabling act in the
last Legislature. will not be a candi
date for. nor accept membership in. the
next General Assembly. The coun-
~ OF Isle OF Wight must seek
another representative. Mr.. Jordan.
who was in the city yesterday, said
that his business interests are such
that ne can no longer make the sarri-
ftre social relationships are most
pleasant
Although not given to speechmak
inf. MIR. Jordan has used his time in
the two sessions OF his membership
TO such purpose as to make his pres
ence effective. He has carefully
watched the course of legislation. and
knows how things are accomplished.
His enabling act of las: year passed
the House. but was defeated in the
Senate.
Another member with two sessions
10 his credit announces that he will
not again come back TO the House
This is DR.. II. L. Stephenson. OF Toano.
who represents the counties Of New
Kent. Charles City. James City, York
and Warwick. and the city OF Will
samsburg-a territory as large as
many congressional districts. He hnds
that his professional and business in
terests are interfered with BY absence
IN Richmond at legislative sessions
Dr. c. W. Grant. another physician.
who represented Russell County in the
last Legislature. says that he cannot
be a candidate again. The retirement
OF Richard Evelyn Byrd. who repre-
sents the county Of Frederick ana the
oity OF Winchester. has previously
been announced.
-Four men OF force and influence
are thus eliminated in the beginning
from the campaigns of 1919 and from
service in the next Leg islature.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-09
AhT|-V|CE FOLK
Win BIG VICTORY
Secure Conviction of Two Men
Under New Contributory De-
linquency Statute.

\ great victory was gained yester-
against juvenile vice in Richmond. when
Justice Crutchheld sentenced Edward
Skinner and Dennis O'Donnen. Two
young white men. TO four months on
tho public roads for mistreatment Of
TWO white girls fifteen years old.
Although The two girls were above
ne legal age OF consent. the men Were
Punished under a recent act o. the
legislature concerning contributors
delinquency. The Eist Of this measure
makes il a misdemeanoT tor a man TO
assist in the fall OF any girl. regard
less of her age, IN any manner what
SucVe. Whenever the prosecution can
prove that a prisoner has been guilty
cf contributing toward the moral
downfall Of a sirl. the presiding mag
'stIafe can impose the penalty pro-
v.ded for grave misde meanor-
The Ease IN question Is not without
lis patn,tic features the Girls seem
inGly having been allowed to 90
their own sweet Ma since early youth.
Enticed 10y skinner and O'Donnell. the
,No girls ran away from home Mon
S~-rtHfN-
passed the night in church building
o. Vest Marshall street The arrests
wcIe brought about through the dill
sencc q Patrolmsu r. u Bosquett. Of
~ First Police Station.
In the numerous other cases 81 iuvc-
uiie delinquency. which have occupied
IN public eye during the last -Four
months. the prosecution has failed
tirl- ~ud time again nscaus@ u based
a. case on "a" point 90 axe Of the
siris ID question. Invariably the dc
..nc, has won because OF the dim
Guilty cf establishing th. age % thu
-iriS Since Justice Crutcndeid has
ln.Nr nfs willingness % ~o-op.rate
'T -he crusade on the ground of o..
..nfrIusfory Delinquent act. % - eN-
,..-ted that thc antI-vicc campsis %
DID, n- wased Nth increasins sue
,-s
Na.~ 20 -re Juvenile Protective
~....r. ~na AI.drel osEanizsfious wer.
Ie-' rghf over fhe outcome
.i r.. case -rl sr~ planning 90 prose
..fr fr+.-r r~srese 90 misfrcatmcnt
&C -lf.s .r fHe same sfatuto
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-09
NEGRO THIEF PLEADS GUILTY
Henry WILSON, Caught by Wiley in Act
Of Robbing Ware house, Gets Term

Following his indictment Dy the
grand jury OF the Hastings Court yes
terday morning, Henry Wilson, colored,
alias Louis Walton. plead guilty TO the
crarSe OF breaking into the American
Terminal Warehouse and stealing
aour SUGAR and lard. and received
.enaltiee azSregating three years on
the public roads from Judge D. {.
T.ichs rdson.
one indictment charged him with
robbery on November II. FOR which
he received two years on the road. and
the other with robbery on December
:. for which he was given one year
on the road. Wilson was caught IN
;he act OF leaving the warehouse and
capfured singIehsnded by Detective
Sergeant John r. Wiley.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-09
AGAIN POSTPONE
ALLEN PETITION
Attorneys Will Be Ready to
Present Papers to Court
Tomorrow.

f-..ftl.~ PROCEEDINGS in the Allen
Csc were Yesterday postponed 10 TO-
morrow morning. when II IS expected
IN, pspers will be pres. nted to the
Supreme Court of Appeals. II = pos
sible that oral argument Will b. han'
but noboiy knows whether or not IL
viii he permitted. since the proceeding
contemplated has never before been
attempted IN Virginia
Eichara EVELYN Byrd. 81 counsel 'o'
Elovd and Claude Allen. prepared the
legal arguments last week. and tuiue"
the papers over 10 Hiram NJ Smith fo'
work on the facts 10 be used as arS"-
menr. Tae Job was big one, anr All
smith did not conclude 1t until yester-
ma morning II was Their deemed best
% serve Notice on Attorney -GeucTai
samuel " Williams. that the appiicS-
cation would be- made Frloay morning.
which was dSne.
No wit IF error is being asked for
Tsusl1v. when an appeal IS taken from
: trial court. and writ ot error IS
ceuied. a. vas done IN this instance
all LEGAL procee9inEs ar" ended. Bui
n other state courts. md notably ~
-re supreme Court o. tho niten
stat. facts coming 20 iSht after the
sFirr..-..n q Judgment nav" nH'ii
orese. and on them tn" Federal
.o,-t .l- issued q mandate 7ermiitinS
she f-i ! court 10 entertain a mot"!
Tor new trial That - what = Soug I
-, ,ffs fnsfsn~e-an order from the So
pro-,. court allowing Judge ALE y.
StanlcS n Tho WEfne Circuit Court
10 hear 2 motion for new trial Oh
re ground OF ef'e--d scoVer"d ef'-
dcnce-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-09
PARAGRAPH PULPIT
ORIGIN OF MAN.

We believe it has been scientifically set
tled-that is, established by scientific
revelation Of Gods truth-that there
never was fall Of man. The history of
the race has been record OF progress.
Instead Of beginning its career in Garden
of Eden. in a state OF purity, it has slowly
but steadily arisen from the lower forms
Of life. In the progress Of the past We see
a prophecy OF the progress which shall
be.-Unitarian Publicity Committee
Advertisement.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-09
WILLARDS ESCAPE INJURY
Touring Car Da-hes into Their Taxi,
Hut Both Arc nsarme6.

\ telephone message received lro""
New York rs; night stated that Cap
tain and Mrs. Joseph l. Willard mad ?
narrow escape from injury in an auto
mobile accident.
Returning in taxicab from the
theatre TO the Gotham Hotel. a large
touring car crashed into the taxi and
threw i over the curb end upon thu
sidewalk Neither Captain Willard nor
Mrs Willard were injured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-09
MONTAGUE SPEAKER
wakes Address Before Democra"c
of philadelphia

conSressman-elcct Andrew JacNs 49,.
Montague addressed the pem'cTA -
c.ub Of Philadelphia. AZ Us snnuo,
dinner at the Bellevue Stratiord NOE.
-. night This orSaniza ton, wh'c"
IS Tho successor Of the Young Mei
1,on,o~-at!c Club. had Governor Wooo-
,o,. wilson as its principal speaker
last year.
Tho speech OF Governor Moniag 1e
eas alon= political lines. and he aIs-
crsscd the trend of the times In &c
dirertion Of assumption OF power oy
tic people
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-09

lanes T. Crearner. one OF the mem
,orS of the House OF Delegates IRON
Richmond. Is confined 20 his home o.
china street with Illness HIS pny
sicians arc attempting to ward OF
threatened pneumonia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-09

D- Frank ". Reade qualified yes
ferday in tho Chaucery Court - *
e~utor o. ;ho VII OF Airs. Annie Nc
ConneU Tho state IS valued A. si.5of.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-09

lily Robinson. colored indicted FOR
.ne ,hcft ~ s.. from william Ice. was
found guilty yesterday morning by
Jury n tho Hastings Court and son
fenced 30 serve torn Of one year in
tho state p.uiteutiarv.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-09

srf ,osts v-sfer'say morning by Jus
&C. r-rufrhnefd IN Police Court Tor
r~rrffv - ? male. The complaint vas
r.sFr ~ y e Taylor. agent OF tnf
= T. q 4