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Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-04-15
DRASTIC ACTION
FOR SPEED MANIACS
(From Wednesdays Daily.)


Drastic measures will be taken by
the City Council and police officers
at once to eliminate the reckless
auto speeding along the main
thoroughfares of the city. So con-
tagious and dangerous has become
the speed craze during the past
several months that it has become
common occurrence to see ma
chimes ranging from a two passen-
ger to a touring car racing about
and rounding corners on the wrong
side at a speed OF forty five miles
an hour or more.
The council has become thorough
ly aroused over this recklessness
which means sooner or later an ac-
cident with fatal consequences.
Never before has the council post
ed any regulations or street traf-
&c ordinance and naturally the auto
fiends evince no inclination to
creep 4long" upon their own vo-
lition.
Prepared to take the most drastic
measures permissible to cut down
the speed limit, the council is
ready to pass a rigid traffic ordi-
nance instructing machines to keep
to the right at all times, pass We
hicles upon the left. round corners
upon the right side of the street
and confne themselves to stipu-
lated speed limit
After City Attorney E. J. Mitch
ell had been requested to attend
to the matter, a State law placed
upon the statutes last year, was
unearthed. Found to be drastic in
the extreme, the State law was ac-
cepted for local utilization. Conse-
quently if any local autoist is
punched and fined, he will be fore
ed to blame It on the State law and
not upon any local measures.
The law restricts the autoist to
a speed of ten miles an hour in the
city limits and fifteen miles an hour
in sparsely populated sections.
Signs have been ordered posted
at the city limits and in other con-
spicuous places informing and in
structing the incoming and outgo-
ing autoist specifically regarding the
law, and its regulations.
a strong campaign will also be
waged against the open muffler. II
the State law does not provide for
this, the city will pass an ordinance
dealing strongly with the punish
ment of violators thereof.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-04-15
PLAN PARK FOR
DEL RIO WATER SITE
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

(From Wednesdays Daily.)
If present plans by Mayor Will
liam II. Timerhoff materialize, the
city will soon boast a remarkably
attractive recreation spot in the vi
cinity of the Del Rio water pump
ing station. The work of beauti-
Tying the spot is still in its incep-
ton but signs OF what may be cx-
pccted are already available.
For the past several years. the
station has been neglected. That is
to say, natural spot OF beauty has
been permitted to go to decay.
Since the plant was closed down
several months ago to permit re-
pairs, the mayor hit upon the nov
el idea of converting the present
barren strip of land into a veritable
garden. Accordingly, lawns will be
laid out, trees planted TO cover a
considerable area and the buildings
generally ovcrhaulcd. At the pres
ent time, the buildings and ma
chincry are being white-washed. As
soon as this work is completed,
he will turn his attention towards
the lawns and trees.
There is plenty OF water right at
hand and the lawns and trees could
bloom more easily than possibly ell
scwhcre in this section of the State.
The erection OF 4 road leading
directly up to the pumping sta
ton is also proposed. When this
is completed, local autoists will be
attracted by the possibilities of a
delightful twenty-five mile run and
enjoyable stay i'll the parkway.
Later the same improvement will
be made at the Willow creek pump
ing station
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-04-15
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate OF Bert Jackson deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dcrsigncd, cxecutrix of the estate Of
Bert Jackson. deceased. to the cred
itors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased,
TO exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers within ten months after
the first publication of this notice
to the said exccutrix at Kirkland,
Arizona, the same being the place
for the transaction OF the business
of said estate, in said County OF
Yavapsi.
PEARL JACKSON,
Exccutrix OF the estate OF Bert
Jackson. deceased.
Dated this 10Th day OF March,
1914.
w. March 1875 April l-s-lS.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-04-15
WHO OWNS LOCAL
PUBLIC LIBRARY?
(From Wednesdays Daily)


Who owns the public library?
There are probably but two per
sons residing in this city who can
answer this question comprehen-
sively and accurately today. Both
are out of town at the present time,
Since the library came to Pres
colt through Andrew Carnegie, and
few local men, no one has paid
any particular attention regarding
the ownership Of the institution. An
investigation is today being made OF
he records to determine ownership.
When the library came to Pres
colt, Board of Directors was eth
er named or elected No one knows
how. Since then there has always
existed a board of directors, self
elected and self-acting. Just where
the power comes from is not known
In order to investigate the true
situation OF affairs and place the in
stitution upon a real business basis,
Councilmen Frank Whisman and
Harry w. Heap have been appoint
cd an investigating committee. This
committee will confer with the
ladies OF the board OF directors and
arrive at some understanding.
The local librarian is underpaid
and larger salary must be forth
coming. declare the councilmcn, or
Prescott must close down its library
Miss Josephine MCPHERSON. who has
been in charge has worked there
for eight years, always under the
impression that the promise of an
increase in salary would be in good
faith kept. Her request for an in
crease made to the Council Mon
day night is largely responsible for
the investigation.
1t is generally understood that
the ladies who comprise the board
OF directors OF the library, would
be perfectly willing to have the
management of the institution tax
ell off their hands.
\ voluntary donation of $50
month is made by the city towards
the support Of the institution but
this does not signify that there is
any basis at all for assigning 10 the
library the character OF munich
pal institution.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-04-15
,,ol2, and 1918, Six Hundred Dol

Ito12, and 1918, Six Hundred Dol
rs (S60000) in labor and improve
1ents upon the Pansy d and Nelly
T lode mining claims, situate in the
eek mining district. County of
1avapai, State of Arizona, the no.
ices of location whereof are re-
,orded respectively in Book AZ Of
Mines, page 237 and Book 63 Of
Mines at page 81, records of said
County, in order to hold said claims
inder the provisions of Section 1924
If the Revised Statutes of the Unit
ID States, and the amendments
hereto, concerning annual labor up
IN mining claims, being the amount
'equired to hold said claims for the
period ending on the 31st day of
December, 1918. And, if within nine
y days from the personal service
u this notice, or within ninety
lays after the publication thereof
you fail or refuse to contribute
your portion of such expenditure as
4 co-owner, which amounts to
Three Hundred Dollars, (S300.00)
your interest in the claims will be-
:ome the property OF the subscriber,
your co-owner, who has made the
-equired expenditure, by the terms
Of said section.
Dated at Prescott, Yavapai Coun-
~. State of Arizona, this End day
of April. 1914
r. II. BURMISTER.
(w) First pub. April 8.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-04-15

lucidly to the question and accord
ingly told the doctor. The latter
further cross-examination disclose
some more interesting and damae
ing testimony to the effect that Bar
rett had always kept liquor upo'
the premises and that he never fal
tered at fracturing any OF the rule.
After DR.. McNally gave up hi
task, Sheridan walked over to tn
witness and asked isn't it a wei
known fact that Sandy" Barrett,
while he was hospital steward clos
ed the door on a poor devil to g
into town and get whisky ever,
morning. Rodig replied that thi.
was true.
Samuel Stanton, another pionee
called to testify, declared Coldwel
unfit for the position because
his temperament. He said tina
Coldwell had a dozen pets" t.
whom he extended special privilege
while the others were disregarded.
an amusing piNbulS was pdihlSN
when Stanton said that Sheridan
became boisterous every time he
had" few Prescott whiskys"
Stanton advanced the interesting
that the Prescott brand
was the greatest in the world and
that he personally would find l.
necessary to take but one sip" ir
order to plead responsibility for
any actions which might follow.
Mrs. Greenland, the matron Of
the home, testified to her belief
that conditions at the home were
all right and that but a few pioneer
'troublemakers" were causing the
trouble leading up to the investiga-
ton. Every pioneer was placed
upon the stand and the fifty-fifty
per cent rule was followed in sum-
ming up the testimony favoring the
defense and prosecution.
State Senator Homer K. Wood
occupied the witness chair at the
start of the afternoon session. Mr.
Wood refuted the allegation adj
lanced earlier i'll the hearing, that
lie kept the books and accounts for
-oldwell.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-04-15
DISCRETION PLEA is
ENTERED BY WIFE
(From Wednesdays Daily.)


Answer to the suit for divorce
filed by her husband was yesterday
made in the Superior Court by Mrs.
Nellie Townsend OF Los Angeles,
defendant in the action brought by
CLANCY L. Townsend.
The answer denies the allegation
that she deserted her husband, de-
mics that he has been u resident Of
Yavapai County for ono year, de-
mics that she committed adultery
and alleges that he in turn deserted
her and the two children he had
adopted as his own.
In her answer. the defendant dc
clarcs that not until October. 1918
was there any Sembiance OF sep
aration. She is at the present time
i'll Los Angeles.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-04-15
FORFEITURE NOTICE.

To J. c. TOVREA. his heirs. exc
outors, administrators and assigns:
You are hereby notified that l have
expended during the year 1918 Five
Hundred Dollars in labor and in-
provcments upon the following min
ing claims situated i'll the Blue
Tank mining district, Yavapai coun-
ty, Arizona: Little Annie, Golden
Treasure, North Star, Copper Bot
tom, notice OF location of which is
of record in Book IS OF Mines, at
page 800, records of Yavapai county.
Arizona, in order to hold said
claims under the provisions of Sec
ton 1924 of the Revised Statutes
OF the United States, and the amend
ment thereto approved January p,
1880, concerning annual labor upon
mining claims. being the amount re-
CURED TO hold said claims for the
period ending the Slst day of De-
crm6cr. 1918. And If. within ninety
days from the personal service OF
this notice, or within ninety days
from the publication thereof, You
fail or refuse to contribute your
proportion of such expenditure as a
co-owner, which amounts to $3.50,
your interest in the claim will be-
come the property of the subscriber,
your co-owner, who has made the
required expenditure, by the terms
OF said section.
Dated at Prescott, Arizona, this
10th day OF February. 1914.
WM. n. KENT.
First pub. Feb. H., l9i4-l4t.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-04-15
COUNTRY PROSPEROUS.
CFrom Wednesdays Daily.)

(From Wednesdays D1ily)
Thomas Buchanan and K. w.
Ford. who have returned from
Thompson valley. speak enthusiast
tically Of the condition of ranch aud
range in the wcstcrnn part of the
county. Not in ten years has there
been in cvidcucc such a good con-
dilion, and which is due to the
freak rains that fell since January.
The VISUAL rodan ssa-ts On Ao-;I N
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-04-15
RETURNING NORTH.
(Prom Wedne.day,s Daily

NTIUIII W NuIIUsNay , LdIIJJ
Colin Campbell was in the city
Sunday. coming from the Cordcs
ranges, where he has large sheep
interests. lie states that shcaring
is in full blast aud the industry
is in the finest condition known
in many years. from the mild win
ter weather and good grazing that
has prevailed. He is eli route to
Kingman where he has several
'-.-S .La r1nce
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-04-15
FORFEITURE NOTICE.

To d. {. Payne. his heirs. per-
sonsl representatives and assigns:
You are hereby notified that i,ave
expended during the wears 1o11
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-04-15
NEATLY TRAPPED INTO
COMMITTING PERJURY
Cold1Uen Denies He
Served Term In Jail
County Attorney 0Sulivan then Flashes Letter From
Cochise County Giving the Lie to Pioneer Home
SuperintendentS Statement---Damagng Evil
dence is Given by Prominent Woman

people since and didn't know Their
mines. His testimony remained
mistaken.
Coldwell Eloquent.
For nearly two hours. Coldwell
was upon the stand explaining mat
tiers brought to the attention of the
investigators and telling his version
of the tale. When he had conclud-
ed, Mr.. O'Sullivan heaved a sigh
OF anticipation and prepared a nice
hours sojourn upon the carpet for
the defendant.
Mr.. O'Sullivan, however had only
trapped Coldwell into the falsehood
and asked him whether he repre-
sented one OF the pioneers to him
in the extreme OF obscene language,
before recess was called. During
the recess, the Investigators and
counsel for both sides determined
to conclude the investigation alb
ruptly in order 70 permit a return
to Phoenix by the 40 train.
Coldwcll changed his demeanor
and attitude several times during
his recital One moment he was
upon his feet gesturing with his
hands and the next he was sitting
in his chair with his feet upon the
table.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-04-15
(From Thursdays naily.l

mo, l don't want TO see your
husband, but yourself when he is
not at home. | want to come down
to your house"
That statement delivered over the
telephone by Percy V. Coldwell to
the wife of a prominent citizen OF
Prescott according to her testimony
paints the character OF the superin-
tendent of the Pioneers Home
against whom charges of grave mis-
conduct were investigated at hear
ing conducted before Auditor J. c.
Callaghan, eliminating yesterday af-
ternoon. Coldwell denied the tele-
phonic conversation.
That Coldwell was a man without
any moral scruples, harbored an
insistent desire to make enemies,
was not feazed at telling a false
hood on the witness stand, is &C
customed to violating the law and
that he has served a term in the
county jail of Cochise were inter
esting facts brought out during the
final day of the investigation &C
cording to the evidence. Coldwell
who is an orator OF exceptional alb
ility was upon the stand for nearly
two hours yesterday afternoon ex-
planning his version OF various Incl
dents in testimony recited by wit
nesses for the prosecution. Cold
we'll featured his recital with a
show OF dramatic accent.
When Attorney Russell for the
defense concluded the examination
of his client, Coldwell was assigned
to the mercies OF County Attorney
p w. O'Sullivan who represents
the complaining pioneers. Mr.. O'Sul-
livan with considerably strategy
set the net for catching Coldwell
in perjury. Coldwell positively de-
MED having been an inmate OF a
county Jail Here is the letter In
troduced as evidence by Mr.. O'Sul-
swan:
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-04-15
Office of County Attorney
Cochise County

County Attorney,
Prescott, Arizona.
Dear Sir:
Replying TO your letter OF Feb
ruary End, with reference to Percy
V. Coldwell, l will say that he was
committed TO the county jail for
ninety days on March l4th, 1910.
and discharged therefrom May 2nd
of the same year. on a charge OF
disturbing the peace. He was prob
ably committed from Bisbee and ii
you desire | can obtain copy OF
the entries in the docket of the JUS
tice OF the Peace who committed
him.
Very truly yours.
(Signcd) w. q. GILMORE,
County Attorney.
Coldwcll appeared dazed by the
letter but managed TO stammcr that
he knew beforehand that the infor-
nation was in the hands Of Mr..
O'Sullivan. Coldwell was also ar
rested in this city since assuming
charge OF the Pioneers Home and
fined $40 for using obscene Ian
guage on the public streets.
A Sensational Charge.
Startling and impressive in its eff
feet was the evidence impeaching
Coldwcll's moral character by the
lady whose name is withheld as {
matter of courtesy and considera-
ton for noble woman who had
the courage to face the trying or
deal of the witness chair in order
that she might expose for the end:
OF justice, the man under invests
CATION.
Are you acquainted with Mr.
Coldwell," was asked the witness
before mentioned, who testified a
to the advances made by Coldwcl
over the phone.
Yes, / am sorry to sly that
am" was the warm reply. TIL
witness declared that she has BEEF
in this city for nineteen years an
never before had she cncountcrc'
any man bordering upon dcgencrac.
than Culdwcll
In 4 straightforward and con
vincing manner, she told her story
She and her husband had been IN
vitcd to i Thanksgiving Dinner d
the homo by Mr.. Coldwcll las
November Mr. Coldwcll behave
like d gentleman during the Dime
period.
After dinner the witness happen
I'd 70 stroll ;rtn Co1d,v4lps oHir
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-04-15

tne recess, the investigators and
counsel for both sides determined
to conclude the investigation alb
ruptly in order to permit return
to Phoenix by the 4:30 train.
Coldwcll changed his demeanor
and attitude several times during
his recital One moment he was
upon his feet gesturing with his
hands and the next he was sitting
in his chair with his feet upon the
table.
Dramatic Scene.
An unprecedented scene featured
the morning session which was con-
Quoted in the Pioneers Home in
order to permit several inmates
who were unable TO make the jour
ney to the city TO testify.
The explosion came while c. 4.
Rodig, an aged pioneer was upon
the stand. Rodig had been sum-
moned as a Coldwell witness and
when he declared Coldwell was an
unfit man for the job, the defense
sat up and took notice. After he
had concluded his testimony, DR.. J.
B. McNally associated with the
counsel for the defense, asked a
number OF questions which failed
TO shake the witness in the least.
James Sheridan the pioneer who is
leading the revolt then asked a
number OF questions and returned
TO his seat DR.. McNally started
his examination again-and then
something happened.
Sheridan was up on his feet call
ing Dr. McNally for a question he
had asked the witness. DR.. McNally
took immediate offense and told
Sheridan to sit down or he would
have him arrested and put under a
peace bond. Sheridan and Mr..
O'Sullivan responded simultaneous
ly that Dr. AcNally would do no.
thing OF the kind until it was prov
en- such action was warranted.
McNally turned around and fac
ed County Attorney O'Sullivan and
Immediately told how and what he
would do to see that the county at
torncy did his duty. Fifteen more
seconds and Auditor CalIaghsn and
Assistant Attorney General Hardy
were upon their feet trying to re-
store some sort OF order.
When the smoke OF battle clear
cd away, Mr.. Hardy announced
that the power of cross-cXamination
would no longer be extended to
spectators and that the attorneys
only would ask questions during
the remainder of the investigation.
DIR. McNally asked OF Mr.. Gala
CHAN why he didn't see to it that
Sheridan kept quiet during the in
vcstigation. at appears TO me doc
tor that you have been just as in
discreet and threatening as Mr..
Sheridan during the Investigation
was the immediate rebuff by Mr..
CaIlaghan.
Rodig's lucid and damaging tcs-
timony placed Coldwell and Sandy
Barrett, his right hand bower, in
the same category. Barrett was j
husky pioneer at the home who
practically bull-dozed many of the
other inmates. Being a politician
! and one possessing a wide &c
| quaintancc with politicians, Barrett
was sought by Coldwcll for friend
ships sake.
J Upon one occasion, Rodig who
was Barrctt's roommate was op-
cnly threatened with bodily harm
: Rodig wanted to know by what
authority Barrett made these ad
yanccs and Barrett replied that he
was the assistant superintendent.
DIR. McNally took the witncs:
and asked him whether he knew
what was asked when Mr.. O'Sulli.
van asked him about right hanC
ho-ver" The witness had renI;ec
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-10
ADVICE GIVEN FOR
CARE OF CRACKED CHERRIES

Oregon Agricultural College, Corval-
lis, June l0-Cherries that crack on
the trees may, if otherwise in good con-
dition, safely vs put into cans. If they
remain on the trees long enough for
brown rot or other disease to attack
them, they are valueiess for canning.
Hence the cracked fruit should be
picked as soon as possible after the
rain stops falling, and worked up at
once to insure keeping. A good degree
of heat is required to destroy all germs
of decay that may have entered, the
main thing being to have the fruit
heated as evenly as possible.
A great deal of fruit crack has Oc-
Cured this spring with the cherries,
and it will be of great advantage to
growers to learn that this misfortune
does not entirely destroy the value of
this luscious fruit According to Pro-
fessor Lewis, horticulturist at the Agri-
cultural College, these cracked cherries
make an excellent canned product if
handled promptly in the right way.
Since pollinatlon was not in many cases
as effective in forming good set as is
desirable, and since birds have taken
heavy toll in blossom and in fruit this
message of Professor Lewis that the
cracked fruit may still be utilized
should prove most welcome to cherry
urowprg
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-10
BALLOONS READY TO RACE.

Portland, Ore, June 10.-Four world
famed balloons were straining at an
caorage here today in readiness for
the signal to ascend in the race to be-
gin here at 4 o clock tomorrow after
noon in connection with the annual rose
festival. The huge gas bags are the
" United States" Pilot H. Eugene
Honeywell, of st. Louis, hero of 19f
races in all parts of the world; "The
Million Population Club" Pilot John
Berry, of st. Louis, winner of the frs;
national race in indianapolis in 1909;
the "Kansas City ILL.," Pilot Captai.i
John Watts, of Kansas City, member
of Americas international team III
1912 and 1913, and the "Springfield, y
Pilot Roy Donaldson, of Springfield,
ILL.,, young but intrepid aeronautiss.
The balloon remaining aloft the lons-
est continuous period and covering the
greatest distance will be declared the
winner.
The pilots were of the opinion tha;
the balloons would either be swept
northeast toward Idaho and Montana
or southeast.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-06-10
CREST OF FLoon PASSES
NEEDLES, RELIEVING DANGER

Los Angeles, Cal, June 1O.-Dis-
patches from Needles today indicated
that the crest of the Colorado river
flood, which has endangered property
on both sides of the river, has passed
that town. Several small buildings on
the Arizona side were demolished, but
little damage was done at Needles.
Many levees in the Imperial valley
are menaced by the waters, but engi-
neers who are directing work there say
that only possible damage will be an
interruption of the irrigation water
supply.
A levce protecting the Mojave In
dian reservation went out during the
night and the Indians were forced to
flee for their lives. Many head of
horses and cattle were reported lost.
The high water was caused by the
melting SHOWS in the Arizona noun.
tains