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Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-03-18
Hrnn Wednesdays Dailyl

(From Wednesdays Daily)
The Presidents Appeal for Aid.
The message which President
Wilson read to congress recently
must he regarded as fully confirm
ing the truth OF the charge, 50 freely
made. that the administration is in
diplomatic difficulties and seeks TO
cxtricate itself from them at the eX-
pense OF American shipping. The
president based his request for the
repeal OF the canal tolls exemption
on three grounds. One was that
the exemption WIS "a mistaken
economic policy" Another was that
it was in plain coptravention Of
the treaty with Cruz Britain The
third was that the administration
would be embarrassed in its deal
ing with one or more foreign pow
ers, unless congress placed American
vessels using the Panama canal on
the same footing with foreign craft.
As to this ground the presidents
language was very explicit. 81
ask this of you" he said, "in sup
port Of the foreign policy of the
administration. | shall not know
how to deal with other matters OF
even greater delicacy and nearer
consequence if You do not grant ii
to me in ungrudging measure.
For this frankncss in the last
statement President Wilson is en-
titled to credit. Moral courage was
required 10 make it. For his lam
guage can only be interpreted as a
humiliatinr confession that his adj
ministra.---. is in the diplomatic
breakers and must have assistance
If it is to escape disaster. But.
while commenting President Wilson
for having at the eleventh hour
thus taken the country into his con-
idence, people cannot avoid the con-
viction that had the foreign rela-
tons of the United States during
the past year been in competent
hands the president would not be
reduced to the notifying resort Of
asking congress to help him out OF
a scrape by constituting a treaty III
a manner inimical to this country's
interests. His predecessors in office
were never driven to any cXpedient
of the sort. The diplomacy OF pre-
vious administrations did not find
itself on the rocks from which i
could be rescued only by purchasing
foreign favor at costly price.
And now that President Wilson
has ilfercntially admitted that the
diplomatic side Of his admiinstra-
ton must be bolstered up or placed
in a still more embarrassing posi-
ton. the country will hope that he
will 20 a little further and tell the
nation just what the trouble is.
Failing TO do so, he cannot COM
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-03-18
POLITICAL POT

plain if his countrymen accept as
truth the current reports that the
Wilson administration finds itself in
a position where ii must have the
aid of England the nation that is
especially DESTROYS that American
coastwise shipping shall be shown
no favor in an American canal.
Presumably the support IF that
country is needed to make the
'watchful waiting policy as to
Mexico a success, and possibly It
is deemed essential to a favorable
outcome of the little dispute with
Japan. But it is to be feared that
President Wilson will find reasons
of state that will preclude him from
divulging much more than he told
congress. Nevertheless. the full
story would doubtless prove most
interesting
1t remains now 10 see what con-
gress, especially the senate. will
say in reply to the presidential ap-
peal for help. 1t will not be sur
prising if the lawmakers ask the
executive some very embarrassing
questions before there is a decision
to purchase foreign Influence to en-
able the State Department to save
its face.-Tucson Citizen.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-03-18
NUMEROUS JURY TRIALS
FOR THE SESSION

I'm overflow OF jury trials for
civil cases will feature the trial
jury session commencing in the SUI
pcrior Court before Judge Frank O.
Smith Tuesday morning. Aside
from the three criminal cases which
must lie tried by juries, there are
al least eight cases which it is cN-
pcctcd, will survive intermediate cf-
forts al settlement, and be brought
before the court either next week
or the following.
The cause for this overflow Is
plain, declare the officials. Until
the last court session. the losing
party in an action tried by jury
was taxed $50 per day for the jury'S
services. Under the new code. any
party IN an action can demand a
trial by jury irregardlcss Of the ma
turc 81 the suit brought or It's pro-
portions. withou, paying costs. The
new Inv cost The county over 500
at tbe last session and this figure
will probably be doubled many
times during the coming session.
which incidentally promises TO be
drawn out and tedious.
Judge Krook of the Mohavc coun-
ty bench has been assigned a mum
Der Of cases during the coming
term, in which Judge Smith is dis
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-03-18
FLYING SQUAD"
DOES FINE WORK
From Wednesdays Daily.

tFrOm W cQncSOdy : Ddlly-D
Presenting a solid and enthusi-
astic front, the flying squad" Of
Prescott's Chamber OF Commerce
worked wonders yesterday after
noon in hauling into line the mcr-
chants and professional men OF the
city toward the support OF the
Frontier day celebration, financially
and morally. Forming an impress
i've cavalcadc the representative
business and professional men, as
well as many officcholdcrs OF the
city who formed the flying squad,
were not rcpulsed by any, the in
vasion was directed against and as
a result the financial problem Is
solved and the greatest celebration
of its kind ever planned in the
Southwest is assured 10 Prescott
next July.
DO things right or not at all
was the motto which influenced the
organization OF the canyassers. Ac-
cordingly word was issued ycstcr
day morning that candidates were
desired for work upon the finance
committee of the Frontier day cclc-
bration committee The response
was immediate and enthusiastic.
At , o'clock the procession OF
twelve or fifteen representative
Prescottonians fell in line and
marched down Gurlcy street Many
wondered at the meaning of the
sight but explanations were readily
available from those who recognized
some Of those upon the job
The flying squad" met with all
the success anticipated. Originally.
every merchant in the city was as
scssci 4 certain amount as his con-
tribution 10 tnc general fund for
the celebration. In practically no
instance was the committee turned
down. while in many places the
subscriptions were even larger than
requested.
The Frontier day boosters arc
satisfied that the general sentiment
Of the local public is for the great
est cowboy tournament ever planned
in the Southwest. The ready hand
extended the flying squad" during
lis journey yesterday Is conceded
to vouch for that fact.
Within few days the finance
committee will report lis work COM
pleted to the general Frontier day
committee which viii then so ahead
with The naturalization OF its plans.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-03-18
PLEASANT IS SURPRISE

HUMBOLDT, March 10.-Wcd-
ncsday, March 4th. being Post
master knights birthday, his wife
and son planned and carried out a
pleasant surprise on him. As he sat
quictlY reading the evening paper a
crowd OF his friends gathered at the
large guCst house and when all
were assembled they marched in a
body TO his house and none too
quietly made their presence known.
They prevailed upon Mr.. Knight to
accompany them TO the guest house.
where tables were placed ready for
cards, which the guests enjoyed
until late hour. The refresh
mcnts were served at eleven o'clock.
Anyone ever having had the pleas
IRE O. dining with Mrs. Knight will
know that these were fully enjoyed
by all present: Mr.. and Mrs. Jno.
Stricpel, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrews.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Colbourn,
Mrs. Carl Bybcc. Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. T. Michacls and Mr. and Mrs.
Carl Sparks were among those who
had the pleasure OF wishing Mr..
Knight many happy returns OF the
day.
Mis-, Mabel Stevens Of Prescott
is visiting for a few days with her
uncle. Charles Wingiield.
\ little daughter was born on
Saturday, March 9TH, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Edwards at the home
Of Grandpa \. w. Lcssard.
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qualified. lie is expected to arrive
here IN Wednesday.
The three criminal cases. two for
grand larceny and one for murder.
arc first on the calendar. starting
with Tuesday morning. The civil
cases are calcndarcd as follows:
March l9.
Mckcsson vs.. Pickcrcll
Dolly V. Davis.
Dowdy ct al v. BIGGER.
Olsen vs. United Verde Copper.
March 20.
Hill vs.. Richards.
Dah!In vs.. Hill.
Gorlou vs.. Truitt. Emotion for a
new trial)
Wlkelin vs.. Rincon.
March 81.
Schroeder ct al vs.. Smith ct al.
Seiber VS.. Barker.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-03-18
OFFICERS PULL" AN
OTHER HOP FIEND
(From Sundays Daily


Following a raid upon their den.
two alleged opium smokers. James
Bctrirou and Belle Brown were yes
tcrday morning taken into custody
Charged with simple vagrancy. the
two were arraigned before Justice
Of the Peace Charles II. McLanc
yesterday and fined SIS each. \
gentle hint that it would be best
for the accused to leave town was
extended in addition to the request
for the $50, which was Immediately
paid.
The alleged hop joint" has been
under the joint surveillance of the
city police and county officials for
some time past. Shortly after
O'Clock yesterday morning, Deputy
Sheriff Frank Wilson joined Police
Officers Robert Robbins and Will
liam Fitzgerald and the trio made
their way to the place near Gran
ito Greek.
Tiny knocked upon the door but
no one opened it. For fifteen min
utes they waited outside knowing
that there was no avenue of cs-
cape. Finally the door was open
cd TO them. The pipes had been
burned during their wait outside
but the remnants OF broken lamp
and the opium bowl were found
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-03-18
CUPID MAKES CAP
TURE IN PRESCOTT
From Wednesdays Daily.l

(From Wednesdays Daily)
Advices arriving yesterday from
Phoenix would indicate that Federal
Judge Sawtelle is inclined to change
his mind regarding the courtesy Of
Prescottonians during the courts re-
cent session here and is decidedly
against future sittings of the court
in this city. After reading the fol-
lowing facts. can you blame him =?
Playing possum while the others
of the Federal court staff and &C
cessory offices were heading for the
railroad depot to start on the re-
turn rip to Phoenix on Monday,
Miss Emma Purves, the private sec
rotary to the judge, was made con-
spicunus by her apparent lack of in
terest in the rush and hustle to get
away. No one paid very much at
tention. Comment upon Miss
Purves' failure to make the journey
at the same time as the others
was only forthcoming when the
train moved out of the station.
In the meanwhile. Miss Purves
had decided to become a deserter,
and incidentally to change her name
to that of Mrs. T. F.. Sidnam.
Ostensibly to look over some
lands in this vicinity, but in reality
bound upon a more cOngenial mis-
sion. Mr.. Sidnam hove into sight
here while the court was in session
Just how long the couple were &C
quainted is a mystery ard no one
appears to know whether the court
ship was one of long duration or
merely of few days. Be that as
it may, it happened.
Court Clerk Patrick Farley and
the others of Cupid's assistants in
the office were sworn to secrecy and
they certainly did keep mum.
But the word leaked out through
dHOtISl SOulNG anu MI. Ciuldhi
overwhelming desire to keep free OF
publicity went for naught He ex-
pressed a desire to first go on his
honeymoon trip and then returning
to Minneapolis in about three
months. surprise his friends with the
new acquisition to the family ranks.
Rev. Samuel J. Bridges of the
Baptist church tied the knot yes
terday morning. The couple left
for Tucson, the home OF the bride,
yesterday afternoon. They will re-
main there for several days and then
proceed TO the coast for a two
months vacation, after which Min
neapolis will be made their home.
Mr.. Sidnam, who deals extensively
in the land business. was much
impressed with the great amount OF
unclaimed land out here. lie sees
great opportunities for men with
moderate capital 20 come here and
garner the unclaimed harvest OF
Mother Nature. Speaking person
ally, however, Mr.. Sidnam declared
hat he had been handed out his
potion q; Mile High City cordial
~ AMI WAS Hing to let it go at
that
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-03-18
PANKY RELEASED.

LONDON. March l4.-Mrs. En-
incline Pankhurst the notorious mil
Infant leader was again released
IRON the Holloway jail today. She
had started a hunger and thirst
strike when she was arrested at
Glasgow last Sunday and is weak
and exhausted.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-03-18

"SEEST THOU TIE MAN
DTLIGENT IN HIS BUSINESS?
HE SHALL STAND BEFORE
KINGS"
We bow our heads under the sha-
dow of d great sorrow. and in this
time o. solemn reflection we may
contemplate the virtues of our de
parted friend. All Of him that was
mortal now is dead. his rivalry is
asleep, and the conflicts OF his ca
reer are ended. The spirit which
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-03-18
NAN DILIGENT SHALL
STAND BEFORE KINGS
(From Fridays Dailvl

With impressive services and al
eloquent tribute to his life. cx-
pressed by many friends, through
the oratory OF Attorney T. G. Nor
ris of this city, the funeral OF DR..
John X. Whitesidc, the late emf
nent physician and surgeon of the
Southwest took place at kingman,
Tuesday afternoon. Returning from
the -orrowiul event late yesterday,
Mr.. Norris declared the tribute
paid by numerous friends to the
memory of the departed was one
Of the grandcst i'll his memory
"SEEST THOU THE MAN
DILIGENT IN HIS BUSINESS?
HE SHALL STAND BEFORE
KINGS"
With this quotation, Mr.. Norris,
opened his culogy. Later as he was
leaving the hall, Judge krook OF
the Mohavc County Superior Court
who was in charge OF the ccrcmo-
mics stopped Mr.. Norris and told
him I story which was just as
startling to one as to the other.
rs Mr.. Norris completed his
culogy, a wealthy, wcll-drcssed wo-
man encountered Judge Krook and
impaired the interesting informa-
ton Jhat shortly before his death
DIR. Nhitcsidc had told her that this
quotation expressed over his bier
would be his version OF the ideal
funeral. The strange coincidence
was deemed remarkable.
The funeral service was under
the auspices of the Masonic order.
Friends were IN attendance from
throughout the southwest The de
partcd'S life history. his mcmora-
bic attainmcnts and the impressions
he has left behind were ably rccitcd
in the eulogy which verbatim was
as follows:
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
vote CalifOrnia Dry
MAINLY PERSONAL

W. D. Carey and family left this
morning for weeks vacation at
Campo.
James Reynolds, special agent sfor
the Niagara Fire INSURANCE Company,
arrived in Ell Centre this morning.
Mrs. D. D. Nairp and children, who
have been spending the summer at
San Diego, are expected to return to,
day.
Tom Cook Insfaul R. Holdulom
will ieave totsht for fishing trip
at Campo. They expect to return
Monday.
I. Lowthian left yestes sdaf morning
for Patton, having in custbf five drug
users who were committed to that
place. Mr.. Lowthian was specially
deputized for the occasion.
G. K. Reed and family, who have
Eeen spending the summer on ltM
coast, have returned to Ell Centre.
Mr.. Reed, who is representative of the
Pacific Hardware & Steel Company
of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
will make this city his headquarters.
E. E. Cummings, who has been tes-
tifyiag before the Los Angeles grand
Jury in the case of Elbert alias Pa
yey, has returned to Ell Centre. Pa.
yey was arrested here some weeks AGO
on a charge on counterfeiting and
taken to Los Angeles for trial. Mr..
Cummings reports that the grand jury
there has served an indictment in the
case
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. r. Kerr, who have
been spending the past two months
N Liberty, N. Y, Mr.. Kerr's old home,
arrived in FL Centre last night. En-
route here they stopped at New Or
leans, but on account of WARM wealth
or chey returned to the valley at
once. Mr.. Kerr at once entered on
his work as principal of Central Union
High School, preparing for the work
Of the coming session, which opens on
the 21st.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05

roots on full grown plant cover
an area of from three to four feet
and usually extend in all directions,
making them extremely difficult to
remove by simply digging. They are
Dubious in character and at the ter
mination of each bulb a new plant
springs which makes rank growth
in very short time.
This grass is found more commonly
around bitches, although in many in
stances it is found to grow in cul-
tivated fields to such an extent as to
crowd out all other plant growth. 1t
is of little use as fodder and because
Of it's rapid spread drastic measures
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05

farmer marries her, because he needs
q wife and she is in love with him,
He is hard in his ways to her, but she
finds way to look very pretty and
an artist comes. The farmer has to
fall in love with her He had wanted
to do it before, but thought it un-
becoming to be kissing kind of man.
THE Stone in the Road" with Phillip
Smalley and Louis Webbel in the lead
ing roles, and "How Universal Ike Is
Kept From Being an Actor" rough
house comedy. complete the program,
KoOtlegging Case-Mary Ferguson,
eolored, who was arrested some weeks
ago on a charge Of bootlegging, will
appear before Recorder lasigi's court
Tuesday to face the charge. In a
previous trial on the same charge the
jury disagreed and the date for the
second trial was advanced to Septem-
ber s. Matte Shepard. also colored,
mas Ilgufeu prominently IN The case
as the states star witness. Shortly
after the disagreement of the jury, the
evidently enraged at the
part the star witness had taken in
the proceedings, was again hailed be-
fore the court on charge of assault
and battery, having attempted to show
ter displeasure by a violent attack on
the person of Matte Shepard. She was
hped $15 and given warning. In
retaliation. a complaint charging the
arstwhile star witness with the use of
violent and abusive language in the
vicinity of Second and Main streets
was filed and warrant issued. The
'ase will probably be heard next
week.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
WAR ON
JOHNSON GRASS

That war is being waged in Impe-
rial valley was the statement of Mur-
ry Slower, assistant horticultural COM
missioner. He said:
'For some time this department has
been active in an effort to check the
growth of Johnson grass, and at last
we are beginning to feel that we
have made some headway. The grass
is of the long stalk variety and at
tains height Of from four to six
feet and ON account of the fact that
it grows from the roots as well as
from seed it spreads very rapidly. The
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
ere being taken to eradicate it.

ere being taken to eradicate it.
Heretofore we have tried to re-
move it by digging up the roots, but
If one single bulb is left our work
is undone. At present we are using
q liquid weed killer called Dinamine
and SO far it has proved a success
The roots are sprinlled with this
preparation and entire patches are
wiped out in very short time.
"The county ordinance concerning
this grass is being rigidly enforced
and where the owners Of land on which
it is growing will not remove it the
horticultural commission is doing II
at the owners expense"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05

One of the finest constructed hotels
in San Diego. Possesses every COM
fort and convenience. Hot and cold
running water in each room. Steam
heat. Large ground floor lobby
Rates, 35c and soc a day, or So
$3.50 and So per week.
Under the personal management OF
Norris e. Moore. Proprietors
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
Cool and Delightful
kaniwaik Apartments

9Th a BOyIsfOn. Los Angeles
The most delightful apartment house
in the city TO spend the summer
months. Beautiful gardens. High; 10
minute walk from heart of business
district. Rates: Single Apts. S25 & up;
Double Apts. up TO $50 Write for in
formation. Mrs. f. NJ. Bunner. Phones
BdWy. 6200-Home 55721S
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
First Methodist Church.

The pastor will speak at the morn
ing service on the topic Crowds, or
Vacation Snap Shots" In the evening
a LABOR Day sermon will be preached
The Sunday school meets at 10 O'Clock
and The Epworth League at z o'clock.
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
A. l.. Baker, pastor.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
Park View Apartments

Two and 3-room suites, strictly mod
ern; home place; blocks to business
center Everything furnished but what
you eat. If you are coming TO San
Diego 10 spend your vacation. write
for reservations. Price per month, SO
ia S35. T.. w. Pelton, manager, 1865
Eighth ST. San Diego Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
Christian Science Services.

The Christian Science Society holds
services every Sunday morning at II
o'clock. Subject tomorrow, "Man."
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. We'd
nesday evening testimonial meeting at
S o'clock. All services are held in
Masonic hall, corner Sixth and State
streets. The Christian Science read
ing room is located in Room 2, FL
Centro Bank building, corner Fifth
and Main streets. 1t is open every
day except Sundays and Holidays from
IL m. to 2 p. m.
Vote California Dry
Mrs. w. f. Cox, Piano Teacher.
Has reopened her studio, corner
Fifth and Olive. Pupils booking early
have choice of hours.--Adv 116
Vote California Dry
Best equipped and most careful
piano mover. Ed Royce Transfer. Il
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
AT THE CHURCHES
Baptist Church.

Sunday school, 10 am; morning wor-
ship, II a. M; B. Y. P. o., $50 p. m;
evening service, 7:45 p. m. The
services will be conducted by Iaymen
and cordial invitation is extended
TO all
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
Hotel ArgOnaut
REED & HAMMOND. Auctioneers

1858 So Main St., Los Angeles
Farm and stock sales a specially
Auction sales at our store every
Tuesday and Thursday. We retail
at private sale at all times.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05

No Catholic Services Tomorrow
There win be no services at the Cath
oic church here tomorrow on account
of the absence of Father O'HaTa He
is expected to return next week.