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Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-22
NEW INVESTORS BEGIN
ACTIVE CAMPAIGN
(Fron Saturdays Daily)

II. c. Miller. one of the princi-
pals in the big purchase made dur
ing the week OF the c. L. Miller
ranches in Skull valley, was a Wis
itor to the city yesterday, after TAX
ing formal possession of the proper
ty with his associate w. w. Colby.
He stated that a plan of trans
forming the old into the new is now
under Roadway. and a large sum of
money is to be outlayed in modern
izing the property Forty additional
acres are to be cultivated 70 alfalfa
twenty-acre Jract will be set aside
for fruit growing, the old build
ings are to be rebuilt and equipped
with up-to-date utilities, a tool she'd
added, as we'll will touch of the
present day be extended the premi-
ses. The regenerating OF the old place
in short is to begin at once, that
the large business outlined in start
ing breeding farm of fine graded
stock may go ahead without inter
ruption, and along lines OF economy.
Mr.. Miller is elated over the prop
erty, saying the climate is equable
the year round, the water is pure.
and the railroad passes through
the heart of his holdings. all max
ing a harmonious combination. Next
Monday is set as the day when this
firm contemplates closing several
deals for desirable farming lands in
that section.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-22
MARTIN GETS SIX
MONTHS IN JAIL
From Thursdays Dailyl


With the charge changed from as
sault with a deadly weapon to plain
simple assault. J. ii. Martin plead
ed guilty before Justice OF the
Peace Charles II. McLane yester-
day and was sentenced to SIX months
in the county jail and fine of $50.
Martin was originally charged with
trying to kill Willie" Irwin, a wo-
man companion aboard the Pres
cott-Ash Fork train several days
ago.
Arraigned for a preliminary hear
ing in the morning, Martin pleaded
not guilty to the serious charge
and was remanded to the custody of
the sheriff, to await the action of
the Superior Court. under $1,000 bail.
Later in the day when Martins
counsel evinced a desire to COM
promise" the officials readily agreed
to the change in the complaint on
the condition that he would plead
guilty. The cash fine was paid and
Martin yesterday started to serve
his sentence.
The woman companion appeared
and testified against him in court
yesterday. Her story together with
that of Brakeman Wade was to the
effect that Martin, in a fit of pas
sion pulled the gun and would
have emptied at least one of the
cartridges in her but for the timely
interceding by the brakeman.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-22
BADLY INJURED IN
BUSTING BRONCHOS
(From Friday's DaiIv)

While busting bronchos for J.
w. Stewart in Williamson valley
yesterday forenoon at about 10
o'clock, Clifford Koontz was serious
ly injured.
The animal he was breaking step
ped into a gopher hole while buck
ing and the rider was thrown to
the ground. The horse also lost its
footing and its body lodged on that
OF Koontz with all its weight. The
abdomen of the rider bore the full
force of the heavy weight of the
horse, and injuries of an internal
nature are said to have resulted.
Mr.. Stewart was returning to the
ranch yesterday. when he was met
at the American ranch by a horse
man when he retraced his steps to
the city to secure medical attention,
leaving early in the afternoon with
a local physician. Koontz is rated
as an expert horseman and is only
p years old.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-22
SUMMONS COMES
SUDDENLY TO KENNEDY
(From Fridays Dailv.)

John d. Kennedy, for many years
a resident of this city and county,
passed away at Mayer on Wednes-
day, after a brief illness from pneu-
monia, which developed from asth-
matte troubles.
Until last Monday he was a clerk
at the Sherman house, but the line
OF business which he followed for
many years in this section was that
of millman. He worked at Nc
Cabe and other camps at this voca-
tion, until poor health overlook him.
Kennedy enjoyed a splendid name
among all, and his honesty was one
of the traits of a character that
made him a host of friends. He was
leaving the country when suddenly
taken i'll at Mayer, seeking a low
er elevation in the Black Canyon
country. under the advice of his
physician. He was born in Penn
slyvania 90 years ago, and leaves
sister. residing at lebanon, that
State. He had been in this and
other sections of Arizona for over a
quarter of a century.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-22
LAW PROFESSION RE-
CEIVES FINE BOOUET
(From THURSDAYS DaiIyl

NIiOnl thursday : Daily.)
My personal experience in deal
lngs, social and otherwise with
lawyers has been extensive and
careful observation in other in
stances has convinced ane that they
are all dangerous crooks, only dis
guised and expressly educated and
/ trained to obtain ones confidence
IN order that they may defraud and
rob with impunity.'
Continuing, the will of Ezra G
Bartlett a one time proprietor of a
gambling establishment in Prescott
declares: 81 hereby particularly warn
you against probate judges and at
torneys-at-law. and sincerely trust
you will not have occasion to CON
suit or employ the latter in regard
to this instrument"
This comment offered unon tbe
honorable bar. occupies nearly one
half OF the document in which the
deceased left to his sister and other
relatives a large estate. included in
which was the Bartelett hotel OF
jerome, at the present time manag-
ed by the deceased's surviving sister
and eNecutrix of the estate. Annie
Cora Bartlett of that place.
Bartlett was 4 well known 6o,ro
here during the days when gambling
was wide open. Several years ago
he left for New York where he died
on August %. 1912.
A petition was filed in the SUI
perior Court for letters OF mcillarv (,
administration.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-22
HUNT TO BE FIRST
TO FILE PETITIONS

PHOENIX, July l6-The chances
are that Governor George w. Hunt
will be the first candidate to file
with the Secretary of State petit
lions bearing enough names to nom
mate him.
For some days the governors
nominating petitions have been in
circulation and he says that lie now
has the necessary number in his
Office. ready to file any day that he
chooses.
1t is understood that Secretary of
State Sidney Osborn himself has
his nominating petitions completed.
Osborn knows now that he is 4
candidate for reelection. He re-
ceived from himself an official nc:i-
fcation TO that effect.
Other official notifications of call
didacy have been filed with The
Secretary of State by the follow
ing Democrats:
Charles F. Hanson, Douglas can
didate for mine Inspector.
Leslie Hardy, Tucson, candidate
for attorney general.
c. NJ lander, Phoenix, candidate
for tax commissioner.
w. \. Parr, Winslow, candidate
for treasurer.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-22
FEDERAL COURT AID
JOURNS ITS SESSION
(From SATURDAYS Dam. J

NfrOm Saturday DalIy.)
Adjournment of the several-day
Federal Court session held in the
new local quarters was yesterday
ordered by Judge Sawtelle until
August when another brief spe-
cial session is scheduled. The first
regular jury term of the Federal
Court is also to be held in Pres
colt, the date for this to be set
early in September. Regular terms
will then follow at Tucson and Phoe-
nix.
Only formal matters sach as hank
ruptcy proceedings were taken up
by the court during the session just
adjourned and similar business will
probably feature the August term.
Business pertaining only to the
northern district will be transacted.
The indications now point strong
er than ever to the Federal Court
business being transferred to Pres
colt during the summer months. |
Judge Sawtelle is satisfied that this
city with its splendid quarters and
Incompatible climate is logically en-
titled to the summer term of court.
The jurist returned here early in
the week after spending a week in
Flagstaff and the White Mountains
He remains here until this after
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-22
THREE MILLION TO
RUN THE STATE

PHOENIX. July 16.-The annual
report of State Treasurer d. F.
Johnson for the year ending June
80, 1914, was submitted Wednesday
to Governor Hunt and will be pub
lished-i III tufI ftr---tIIe--,..
The report shows a balance of
.$1034.0S306 remaining from the
year ending June 30, 1913. and to-
tai receipts for the fiscal year just
ended of S2.770.571.9S. Disburse-
ments for the year amounted to
S3.051 ,356.2l. leaving 4 balance in
the State treasury of $753,2oS.73.
The total receipts from counties.
for all purposes for the past year
were S2,O00.557.55, the receipts from
each county being as follows:
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-22
HALF OF COUNTY'S TAX
PAYERS IN PRESCOTT
(From FRIDAYS Daily.

Fifty-two per cent of the proper.
ty taxpayers IL the county are To-
Gated right here in Prescott and
they represent eleven per cent OF
the assessed property valuation.
These figures were brought out last
night at a rousing session OF the
Chamber OF Commerce when As
SCISSOR Tom Campbell and Secre-
tary Malcolm A. Fraser stirred mat
tiers up in connection with the spe-
cial new court house bond election
to be held in the county next Tues
day
Every taxpayer in the county will
be approached through the mails
with literature illustrating and mar
rating the absolute necessity of a
structure to replace the present an
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-22
CLEANUP" WORK
IS GOING AHEAD
Iron SUNDAYS Dailv.l

That the campaign clean and keep
clean every alley and backyard in
the city is meeting with success was
the interesting announcement Civ
en- out from municipal headquarters
yesterday. This report was CLEANED
from the general statements submit
ted at a cleanup and hygenic"
meeting held in the Methodist
Church, South, Friday night.
Mayor Timerhoff declared that
the warning issued to many restau-
rant owners and residents to clean
up their yards and alleys had in
the majority of cases been needed.
The warnings were issued follow
ing a several day trip OF inspection
Jointly by City Health Officer DR..
H. I. Southworth and Chief of Po-
lice Frank Heisler.
In connection with this campaign
a series of lectures was prepared
under the joint auspices of DR..
Southworth, the church pastor and
the municipal government. On Fri
day night, DR.. Southworth deliver
ed an interesting lecture before I
arge crowd. The physician, in par
ocular called attention to the alb
'olute need of enforcing every san
tary precaution during the summer
months.
Twenty photographs taken to con-
rast the clean and unsanitarv al
eys and backyards OF the city.
we're passed around for inspection.
he photographs were printed by
he city in connection with the
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-22
CONVICT WALTERS OF
FIRST DEGREE BURGLARY
(From FridaY's Dailvl

Remaining out but twenty min
yates and taking but two ballots, a
jury yesterday afternoon in the SUI
perior Court returned verdict con-
victing Jim Walters, colored, of the
charge of burglary in the first de
gree. Walters was charged with
burglarizing the Joe Archambeau
store in this city.
For several days after the burglar
izing of the local establishment, the
police could find no trace of the
burglar. Through sheer accident,
Sheriff Keeler came across the man
in Ash Fork. The latter was strug-
Cling along his way with a bundle
hid under his coat.
When examined, the contents
proved to comprise a major portion
OF the stolen stock. Walters claim
ed he purchased the goods from
two Mexicans at Ash Fork but his
tale did not hold water in court
Judge Smith will sentence on Mon
daV morning.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-22
HAWKINS TO RUN FOR
SUPREME BENCH
(From Fridays Daily

Confirmation Of the report that
Attorney J. J. Hawkins aspired to
a place on the Supreme court bench
Of the State was procured yrzter-
day when the local barriste- adj
mitted that he was upon the verge
of announcing his intentions in that
direction. Prior TO This announce
merit, Attorney Hawkins was un-
ders,ood to be the Logical Demo
cratic nominee for the Superior
Court bench in this county.
Mr.. Hawkins admitted that he
had been contemplating making the
race for the higher court for som,
time past, but his plans had no,
formulated sufficiently to permit
his stating whether or not he woulI
ente~ the primaries.
The bench. pointed out Mir. Ifaw-
kins, is virtually out OF the scope
OF politics, if the intention of the
constitution is carried out. 1t is
possible that Mr.. Hawkins may de
eide to remain out of the primaries
and become candidate under the
Democratic banner by petition prior
to the general election. Such a
course is not only deemed logical
but a clever maneuver, as well. Al!
OF the present members OF the ST.
preme Court, bench who are Demo-
Gratis have announced their candi-
dacies for reelection.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-22
and deyelon the mines.

Pupils of the public school fake
pride in putting on exhibit at fair
time the best compositions, maps
drawings. paintings samples of diff
ferent subjects which they study at
school. Also it IS an advantage to
the united Northern Arizona TO
have Fairs, etc. so as to keep the
pupils interested in their school
work. 1t is the delight OF many
pupils to write compositions, draw
maps. etc, to put on exhibit AT
Fair time. Also, people from ad-
joining States come II see the Fair
and they see the good school work
that united Northern Arizona has
produced and they go away salts
fed that we have fine. up-to-date
schools and not only that but tell
others about them.
One thing with Northern Arizona,
when the people once come 10 this
part the climate. air. sanitary condi-
tons, elevations and scenery is so
impressive they never want to leave
but stay and make their homes here
thus increasing the wealth and pop
ulation of united Northern Arizona.
Another thing that attracts the Wis
itors and tourists eye is the fine
State highway with its uniform
grades and lovely scenery.
There is no place in the State
and no State in the Union. where
the people take more interest in
their industries than do the peo-
pie OF United Northern Arizona.
EUNICE HOWSLEY.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-22

noon or tomorrow when he returns
to Phoenix.
The local quarters but recently
delivered by the building contract
or are not yet equipped with the
furniture which is tardy in arrival.
1t is promised, however, that the
furnishing of the quarters Will be
completed in time for the August
session.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-22
SCHOOL CENSUS LARG-
EST IN HISTORY
(From Fridays Daily


The contention oftimes made to
the effect that there are fewer resi-
dents in the county today than eight
years ago g entirely disproven by
/ the school census just completed by
County Superintendent Miller which
shows the largest enrolment in the
history of the public school system
The school census for the term
reached figure of 3,l07 for the
county or an increase of ten per
cent over that Of the preceding
term.
These figures feature an interest
ing report just completed by the
school superintendent for the State
school department. The total enroll
ment, the largest in the history OF
the county, exclusive of the high
schools, was 2,2So or an increase
over the preceding term OF seven
teen per cent. The average attend
ance shows an increase of over fif-
teen per cent, a record which it is
conceded the county should be
proud Of This enrolment figure,
however, does not include the 1872
in the Prescott and Jerome high
schools together with 80 Indian
students as well as eighty or more
students in St. Joseph's Academy.
The records show that seventy
five per cent of the county teach
ers are university. college or normal
graduates. This figure is in signal
contrast to the records of some of
the middle west counties which
boast but from four to ten per
cent normal graduates. In general
the teachers gave satisfaction all
over the county and but very few
complaints either from teacher or
patron reached the Office of the sup
Many of the teachers have ex-
pressed a desire to remain in the
county another year and ASIA re-
suit almost all of the schools are
supplied with teachers.
The financial condition OF the
schools is excellent. The different
school districts commenced the
school term with an aggregate bal
lnce OF over S2S.OOG to their credit
and over $4,000 in the school fund
ready to be apportioned. This fea-
lure. too. is in signal contrast to
many counties where the schools |
are conducted on a credit system
until the November taxes are paid. /.
Many new school houses are
and improvements are I'M
der way at many other institutions
about the county Some OF the /
district school houses have been /
for years using home made benches I
for desks but today they are pur-
chasing modern equipment. Sum
ming up his report on existing con-
litions the school superintendent de-
,lares that good school houses will
attract the pupils; that better sal
iries will ATTRACT better teachers and [
hat better teachers will insure bet
er results, and that the best is
zone TOO good for our boys and
yilrs.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-22
PLANTS FOR
MAYER AND PRESCOTT
CFrom Saturdays Daily.)

Interesting news was received yes
terday in the form of a letter from
w. \. Hall, the San Francisco
mining engineer. stating that the
erection of the first of two reduc-
ton plants would be commenced in
Prescott early in September and
that upon the completion OF this
plant. the building of the second
will be started in the town of May
er. Optimistically inclined, Mr..
Hall advances the opinion that a
city of 10000 population for Pres
colt is inevitable.
Mr.. Halls letter which is self
explanatory, follows:
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-22
Term Ends.

With the Walters trial was con-
cluded the trial jury session which
has occupied the courts attention
for the past ten days. Three civil
and one criminal action were tried.
Judge Smith will sentence him Mon
jury Until July "a. when a special
venire is necessary to try a case
upon the calendar.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-22

Commerce OF Prescott, and will be
cheerfully considered.
Sincerely yours,
w. A. HALL.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-13
mWARD F. MEEHAN.

Edward F. Meehan. for years pro prfetor of a retail grocery at Harral avenue and James street, died about midnight at his home ,64 Worth street. He was born in Holyoke, Mass, 52 years ago, but had lived in Bridge port many years. He was a prominent worker in the Democratic party and for some time had been engaged in the real estate business with his son. A widow and son. James A Meehan survive, also three brothers, John of this city, James of New Haven and Patrick of Yonkers, N. Y. Fraternally he was affiliated with Park City Coun- ciI. Knights of Columbus, the Emmet club. Park City Court, No. 99. F. of A and the Holy Name society of St. Au- gustine's church, of which he was s devout member.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-13
JOHN HOWARD BAXTER.

The body Of John Howard Baxter. who died of suffocatfon due to an ep1leptfc fit during the night Wednes- day will be taken to Peeksxil il1. New York, on Monday. for burial. Rev. W H. Jepson rector Of St Iuke's Episcopal church, his conservator, has com pleted arrangements for the fu- neral. The deceased was 56 years old and suffered from attacks Of epilepsy almost nightly. While in one of these attacks he suffocated. During his three years residence here he has been un- able to do manual labor of any kind and had it not been for the eNcep- tionaI care taken of him by his con servator he would long ago have been compelled to. go to a state retreat He had residen at 199 Golden Hill street where his death occurred. Hezwas a native of, Norwalk k. ,lg G
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-13
cArHERrNE MURRAY.

The funeral Of Catherine. wife Of William J. Murray was held this morning at S:30 from the bereaved houlk, 687 Lafayette street. At g o'clock Rev Matthew Judge ceIebrat- ed a high mass of requiem in the Sacred Heart church. The choir sang Ave Maria at the offertory and af- ter mass Nearer My God to Thee : Many relatives and friends attended the service and the floral tributes were both numerous and beautiful. The bearers were Richard Kelly, E. G. Christianson, Ernest Schakleton and Henry Be1ton. The burial was in St. AIichaeI's cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-13
JAMES IT. M,CULLoUGH.

The funeral-of James F. McCuIIough was held at s:30 o'clock this morning from thez home of his mother. 146 Center street and half an hour later from St. Augustine's church where Rev. J. J. Kennedy officfated at 9. high mass of requiem. At the onertory Joseph wade sang fave Maria and, following the mass, Miss Aurelia, Der ger sang Beautiful Land on High There were many beautiful floral tri- butes grouped about the casket- Rob- ert Eagen, David Poland, Walter Lord Thomas Flynn, William Brennan and William Roland were the bearers Burial was in the family plot at St Michae1,s cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-13
MAMMA, DADDY AND CHILDREN ALL
 LOVE SYRUP OF FICS'

without griping. Please don't think of ssCa1iforria Syrup of Figs as a pIaysic. Don't think you are drugging yourself or your children, because th1s delicious fruit laxative can not cause injury Even a delicate child can take it as safely as a robust man. IT IS the 1oost harrnless. effective stomach. liver and bowel regulator and tonic ever devised.
 Your only difficulty may be zin get fo- sf7. cent bottle of 4Ca1ifornis1 syrup of Figs.'' Say to your dru -gist, ssT want only that made by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Company. Tnls city has many counterfe1t ng SyFupssa so watch out---Adv-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-13
JANE DE FOREST SHELTON.

Jane DeForest Shelton, the well known Connecticut writer and poet, whose residence for many years has been in the town named after her forefathers passed away suddenly yes- terday afternoon. She had been ii for but two days and was up and around the house as usual. when she sudden ly fell to the floor and before a physf- clan. could be summo moned had died. Heart trouble was the cause. Miss Shelton was CT years of age and re- sided in the beautiful mansion Grey stone,, in Derby for many years. Amoug her most prominent books is s.SaNs Box House. She was liberal contributor to magazines She IS sur- yived by two sisters and one brother, owner of the Shelton Mills Funeral services are not completely arranged
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-13
JAMES KEN1PLE.

James Kemple, well known as an expert meat cutter. and employed in a number of the leading markets of the city for many years, died sudden Iy today. He was taken i'll. at police and charities building. -last evening, and this morning suffered a sinking spell Dr. McDonaId, of the ener- gency hospital staff, found him at the point of death. A combination of asthma and heart trouble caused his deTnise. brother and three sisters survive
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-13
TWO PROMOTIONS IN
 STATE MILITIA RANKS

Hartford. March 13.-General orders from the adjutant generals office an nounce that the following officers Of the Medical Corps, c. N. G.. hay ing passed satisfactory examinations are appointed with rank and date as here given:
 (assigned to End infantry), Waterbury, Dec. 22, 1913; First Lieutenant, Rich ard M. English (assigned to coast ar tiIlery), Danbury, Jan. 3. 1914.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-13
Harmless 'sfruit laxative'' cIeanses stomach, liver
 and bowels.

&A delicious cure for constipation. 6ilfousness, sick headache, sour stoTn- acl1 indigestion, coated tongue, sa1low- ness-take @Ca1ifornia Syrup of Figs For the cause of all this distress lies in a torpid liver and sluggish bowels.
 X tablespoonful tonight means all constipation, poison, waste matter, fer mentins food and sour bile gently moved out of your system by morning