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Weekly journal-miner., 1914-09-02

from Kansas and Missouri find an outlet to Illinois feeder buyers up to $S.75. Straight feeders brought SS25 today, and bulk of the stock CTS sell at S6.75 to %.65, common stock stuff to be had as low as S5.50. Country demand is expected to i'm prove in the near future, which will be a big help to the whole cattle list.
 Hogs are on a more settled basis than a week or two ago, though price changes are frequent Re- ceipts are 5000 today, market to 10 higher, all hands buying freely, top So.30, bulk So05 to So25. Pack CTS droves are costing fully as much here as in Chicago, though a few choice light hogs make a top there slightly above this market. I'm mune hogs sell Is to 40 cents above the regular market, and a good many can be used. Some sickness is showing up, ascribed to careless feeding of new corn. Buyers had the lines sharply drawn for them, on lambs today and none were al
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-09-02
WHY SMITH CAME
 TO PRESCOTT TO SPEAK

PHOENIX, Aug. 28.-Hon. Mar GUS A. Smith, candidate to succeed himself in the United States senate, an election which he expects at the hands of the Democrats in tine State and all the people in MarIcopa county, left hurricdIy Thursday morning to fill a speaking engage ment in the Mile High City that night, and in consequence the real estate men, who had gathered sev- eral hundred strong at the New Pal acc Cafeteria to hear the senator on the irrigation bill that bears his name, extending the time of pay ment of the Roosevelt project to twenty years were disappointed. In stead of Mir. Smith appearing at the dinner at the noon hour Thurs day, Vernon I. Clark stated to the gathering that a speaking engage ment at Prescott neccssitatcd Mir. Smiths presence there much to the general regret
 To all of this there hangs a tale.
 Proprietor Smith of the cafeteria met Senator Smith in the lobby of the hotel on the day of his arrival and stated to him there that the real estate men were meeting at his cafeteria the next day (which was Thursday) and that he would be glad if the senator would accept an invitation to be present and talk upon the twenty year extension bill. Senator Smith heartily thanked Mir. Smith for the invitation and stated that he would be there" That be- ing settled, the gathering was well advertised at the expense of the well meaning Mir. Smith.
 In the meantime some disagree ment had arisen between Proprietor Smith and the Cooks and Walters union. and committee representing the union is said to have called on
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-09-02
Capital Punishment Is Burning
 Issue Of The Arizona Cambaign

I the president saw no reason why the decree was unjust.
 The governor is unfortunate in that in the less than three years in
 which capital punishment has been suspended in Arizona, the State has gained particularly black homicide record, probably worse than that of any equal population in the coun- try. There are eight or nine men in the penitentiary under suspend ed death sentences. There arc many more under life sentence for crimes as fiendish. There have been ac- quitals of other defendants who were as guilty as any of those who have been convicted. We may well believe that many of these mur- ders would not have been commit ted but for the knowledge that if captured and convicted the murder CTS could not be hanged.
 We have had the case of one Mex ican murderer in this county who lightly and even jokingly, replied to his attorney while the matter of retainer was being discussed. that ms NoSN NoS AAON oO NCA1 since he could not be hanged in Arizona. No doubt he had that in mind when he fired a shot into the back of an enemy who lay asleep.
 We also believe that put for that assurance that gang of Mexican woodcutters would not have murder ed in the most fiendish manner four American citizens, one of them an officer of the law, in Pinal coun- ty last week
 But for this three years bloody record, there might be a chance that the anti-capital punishment amend ment would be adopted. The talk ing of human fife, even on the gal lows, is as distasteful to the aver age citizen as it is to the governor. But duty is frequently distasteful, and it has become plainly and pain fully evident that the lives of law citizens, in this State at least, can be rendered more secure only by the performance of a dis tasteful duty.-Phoenix Republican.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-09-02
COAST INVESTORS TAKE
 OVER OLD GOLD MINES
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

What is regarded as quite an inn portant deal, and involving several thousand dollars, was the outcome of the examinations made on Mon- day of the Webb group of eight claims in Hassayampa district by w. s. Wilhelm and party of six capitalists of Long Beach, Cal.
 Preceding the final negotiations, the company's expert had examined the property at various times, dur ing the past two months, and his report was approved by the prin- cipals, all of whom are convcrsant with mines and mining.
 The Webb holdings are situated about six miles to the south of this city, and adjoin on the north the Ruth. The original owner was pr. Webb, who expended quite a large sum in prospecting each claim. Several hundred tons were packed out and shipped to smelters, and gave good values in gold, silver and lead.
 The owner passing away several months ago, the property went to his widow. who resides in Los An geles, and who will be the sole beneficiary of the deal.
 NIT. Wilhelm and friends returned to the coast yesterday. He stated a camp will be built at once, mod crn machinery installed and before the middle of September active de- velopment will begin. Ample capi tai is ready, and the property will be operated under a close corpora ton. Included in the deal is the old Bates ranch, one of the claims, with an abundance of wood and water for future uses. The eight claims enjoy a patent title.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-09-02
DISOWNS HIS TWO CHILL
 DREN FOR PET BABE
(From Thursdays Daily.)

Practically disinheriting his sor and daughter, Dionisyus Muller, the aged pioneer who committed sui eide recently. left all of his estate of about $500 to a two year old granddaughter, Kathleen or Cath crime Ross of Gonzales, California The eccentric old pioneer bequeath- ed the sum of Sl each to his daught- CT, Mrs. Susie Martin Ross and a like amount to his son, Fidele Mul- Ter. The latter's residence is un- known.
 Some startling facts became known yesterday with the filing of the will for probate and the peti- ton of the Commercial Trust &, Savings Bank to be appointed ad- ministrator and trustee of the es- tate. When the old man, driven Respondent by his extreme age and illness, placed the muzzle of six shooter to his left temple and pull ed the trigger, it was little known that he was possessed of any world ly goods at all
 Muller left a note written upon the cover of a paper box saying that he was tired of ''it alr' and was ready to end his life. Pick ing out a lonesome spot in the al ley to the rear of the Dreyer store in West Gurley street, he first fired a shot into his mouth. Then with remarkable nerve, he pulled the trig- ger a second time, the bullet en- tering his temple. and causing i'm stantaneous death.
 The will left by Muller was drawn up and signed on April g, 1913 in the presence of Brannen and Sauer, local contractors at the formers home in Miller Valley.
 The petition of the Commercial Trust and Savings Bank shows that Muller had on deposit $l,450 in cash. In addition. he had made and executed a quit claim deed and had deposited the same with the Commercial Trust and Savings Bank in escrow to be delivered to L. o. Davenport upon the payment of S1,OO0.
 The deed was for a ranch located in the Big Bug Creek district and the sum involved in the transaction was S2,OO0, half of which had al ready been paid.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-09-02

length, was finally killed by a six shooter wielded in the hands of Paul Moore near Perkinsville on the Verde. Nick and Ben Perkins who started the trail of the big beast delivered the lead which wounded and later led to the kill ing of the trouble-maker.
 For the past several months, ranchers in the vicinity of Pine Flat ranch. about twenty miles south of Williams, have been terrorized by the ,encroachments of the big lion. Numerous colts and calves were re- ported killed at frequent intervals.
 Saturday, Nick Perkins who was at the Pine Flat ranch found a colt which had been killed by the lion. He telephoned to his broth CT. Ben Perkins at the ranch of his father, NJ. A. Perkins, eighteen miles away. Ben arrived with collec- ton of hounds that night and on Sunday morning the trail was talk en up.
 Midway between the two ranches, the lion was sighted and the two hunters let fly with lead. The shots only wounded the beast. however, and the actual chase commenced. Probably due to the loss of blood, the beast made a last stand six miles from where the first shot was fired. Moore took aim and de- livered the fatal bullet which enter ed just above the head.
 While there is a $40 bounty paid by the county on lior skins, the boys do not propose to part with the skin which is one of the long est captured in the annals of Yava- pai hunting history.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-09-02
SANTA FEE ASKS FOR
 A CHANGE OF VENUE
(From Fridays Daily)

Attorneys for the defense in the action of John Agnoll vs. the A. T.. & s. F. railroad Wednesday filed a request for a change of venue from the Superior Court of Yavapai county to the United States Court District of Arizona Agnoll is su- ing for S25,000 damages. The change is requested upon the ground that the defendant corporation Is or ganized under the laws of Kansas.
 Agnoll alleges in his complaint that he was injured about the head while riding in a caboose between Ash Fork and Seligman on June }, 1914 He further alleges that the injuries are Of a permanent nature, demanding the large sum Of dam ages in recompense.
 In order to do away with the in convenience of twelve hour de- lay, the Santa Fe has allowed the use of the caboosc on the freight train for passengers anxious to make speedy connection from the main line to Prescott It was while rid ing in this caboose that Agnoll who is sixty-three years of age, was injured.
 As result of this action. it is likely that the Santa Fe will no longer permit the use of its freight line for passenger purposes.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-09-02
SCHOOL INSTITUTE PLAN
 NED FOR PRESCOTT
(From Saturdays Daily)

If plans by the local school off cials and fair boosters materialize the five northern counties, com prising the Northern Arizona Fair Association, will hold the first an .nual school institute in Prescott during Fair week.
 At least three of the counties have already responded to the in- vitation in a favorable way and Ithe indications arc that the other two will follow suit.
 A strenuous but fruitless effort was made last year to launch an institute with the five northern counties participating. Prior to the formulating of these plans. the State institute had been prepared for Phoenix. The majority of the teach CTS could not see their way clear to break faith with the Phoenix institute after making their plans to attend.
 As a result, Yavapai, alone, en- gagged in its school institute and the success attained led to the de- termination to have a hve-county affair this year The other four counties were notified of this pro gram early in the year with view of having all teachers make their plans accordingly.
 With all of the northern counties participating, much more elabor- ate program will be arranged than the one of last year. Speakers of national fame in the educational world will be procured. No definite dates have been set but the tenta- tive program calls for the opening session on Tuesday morning and the closing hour, Thursday even ing. The fair is to be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the same week. Thus all visiting teachers will be allowed at least Friday and Saturday in which to enjoy the features of the fair.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-09-02
(From Thursdays Daily.)

Next in popular interest to the
 prohibition amendment is the pro-
 position to abolish capital punish
 ment in this State and which, as the campaign proceeds, will prob ably take a foremost place an the
 ly linked with the fortunes of any candidate for office. It is the only one of the proposed laws or amend ments on which any candidate has so far committed himself. Governor Hunt has declared his advocacy of it, and in the course of the cam paign, if nominated, or if not nomi- mated, he will probably vigorously urge its adoption. The governor appears to have largely staked his fortunes on this issue.
 As the leader of his party in the State, the governor cannot ap- peal to his party to support this amendment or to support himself as the chief advocate of it. The democrats of the party in Arizona have before them a higher authori- ty. a still greater democratic leader, whose views, or at least, whose of hcial acts with respect to con demned murdercrs are quite differ ent from those of Governor Hunt President Wilson has permitted two judicial executions, two "legalized murders" to take place in Arizona, notwithstanding appeals were made to him for clemency.
 The president has the same pow CT of communication and reprivc as that which Governor Hunt enjoys, but he used it differently. No doubt the president is as averse to talk ing human life as Governor Hunt, but he has a truer conception of the use of his power, which was not given him as a vehicle for the expression of his own sentiments, but in order that justice as defined by existing laws may be done. It was the verdict of juries and the order of courts that the two Globe murderers should be hanged, and
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-09-02
LAND, TOO WET TO
 DRY WASH GRAVEL
(From Thursdays Daily.)

Ed. and Harry Shumate who have returned from the holdings of the
 Rich Hill Placer Company, near Stanton, after delivering the ma chinery at the camp, stated yester- day the frequency or rains during the past week and daily cloudbursts had necessitated original plans to be set aside in starting up their Stebbins concentrator and other ap- pliances to dry wash the soil.
 If weather conditions permit the intention is to begin operations dur ing the next ten days. MT. Shu- mate is sanguine over the merits of this proposition. In tests made for a radius of nearly four miles, each prospect hole not deeper than the grass roots, gave hattering val ues in the recoveries made, by wet banning and rocking. A Denver mining man who accompanied him astonishment over such condition being in evidence, and lying in a virgin state for so many years. The only problem, he says. is the method of recovery to be introduced, so far as expense is to be considered. "The gold is there, and the cheapest way to re- cover it, is the only question to be solved" he said.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-09-02
GET SIX MONTH SEN
 FENCES IN ABUNDANCE
(From Thursdays Daily.l

Three six-month sentences were handed out by Justice of the Peace Charles H. McLane yesterday and Fredcrico Bcrru was the recipient of two-thirds of the allotment Hen ry Soils, a fellow Mexican in dis tress was given just one dish of six months music
 Berru was caught in the act of stealing a coat from the Sam Drey- CT store on Tuesday. Only the fact that he was intoxicated at the time probably prevented his using a loaded, double action Colt six shooter he had in his pocket. Ali ter knocking down one of the cm- ployes Of the store in his flight, he was captured by two of the men and delivered to the county jail authorities Bcrru was given six months for the attempted burglary and an additional six months for carrying concealed weapons. Soils tried to get away with coat and hat belonging to . Jap, on the preceding night. He was csptur- ed after warm chase by the offic- CTS.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-09-02
LITTLE DAISY IS
 NOW IN BIG GLASS
(From Saturdays Daily.)

NfIOm SdtuTQdy Odlly.J
 Very much interest is being man ifested over the outcome of deep development on the United Verde Extension mines of Jerome, and yesterday the situation was enliv- cned by the exhibition of native copper orc at the Prescott National Bank, to verify reports in circula- ton that a mine in every sense of the word had been established.
 This proposition is more familiar ly known as the Little Daisy. al though the zone where the big de- terminations have been made is sit uated apart from that holding, and on ground where James Douglas deemed it expedient to sink to great depth when he assumed charge sev- eral months ago. Practical effort, in short. has demonstrated beyond any question of doubt that a coun- terpart of the United Verde has at last been solved. The large orc bodies are exposed, on the 1,200-foot level in a cross-cut being driven toward the north fault, and into the hanging wall A continuous native condition is being cut into but as yet Is undetermined. Enough is known. however, to justify mining men to state that exploration Is con elusive and big property is prov ed
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-09-02
S18o,000 TO BE SPENT
 FOR NEW STRUCTURE
(From Fridays Daily.)

Although no official action has been taken, it is known that the board of supervisors will within the next several days stipulate that the sum of $1S0,OOO be expended in the erection of a new court house. Subsequently, an advertisement will be inserted in the official county publication calling for architects de- string to compete, to submit plans to the board for consideration.
 Although the sum of S25O,0OO in bonds was voted by the taxpayers only SlS0,0O0 will be spent for the building. It is estimated that the furnishings will cost in the neigh borhood of $40,000 while other incl dental expenses will require the diff ference.
 The board. it is conceded most likely, will defer any further inn portant action in the erection of the building until September 16 when the bids for the bond issue will be received and opened.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-09-02
ARMED WITH GUN HE
 TRIES TO STEAL PANTS
lFrom Wednesday's Daily.l

 Fully armed to follow out his ne farious profession, Frederico Berru, a Mexican residing on Granite street, was yesterday captured while trying to get away with pair of trousers from the Sam Dreyer store. The alertness of Carl Cousins and James Merritt. attaches of the store not only apprehended Berru but landed him in the county jail with out the assistance of deputies or policemen.
 Dreyer's special police staff caught Berru as quick as flash and when he dashed from the rear of the store into the alley. both Cousins and Merritt were upon his heels. Talk ing Berru in charge without furth- CT ceremony, the two impromptu policemen headed straight for the county jail across the street.
 The eyes of both bulged when the jailcr in searching the prisoner brought forth a thirty-two Colt fully loaded together with an ann pie supply of cartridges in an in side pocket. Berru will either be tried on a charge of attempted burglary or carrying concealed wea- pons.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-09-02
IN LONELY CABIN DEATH
 COMES TO MINER
(From Thursdays Daily.)


 As he had lived for very many years lin his cabin on Groom creek, so did John Hutchins pass away alone, and without a friend or rela- tive at his side, when the summons came, probably on Tuesday. The body was found yesterday afternoon by a miner, sitting in a chair part ly dressed, with his features indi- eating that heart trouble was the cause.
 For many years the deceased had never failed to call at the postoffice for his mail, on stated days, and his absence yesterday occasioned a visit to be made to his cabin, at the Monte Christo camp, when the discovery was made.
 In many ways Hutchinson was a remarkable man. His extreme age of over 8S years showed that he retained the physical vigor of a youth, and only short time ago he made the trip of eight miles to Prescott on foot, and returned in the same manner during the day He was the owner of mines, and many years ago sold the Chicago group for quite a sum. Later he developed other properties, but with out remuneration.
 He is survived by a widow who has resided for the past twenty years at Daniclson, Connecticut, and a son H. H. Hutchins of Moni ovia, Cal. Judge McLane held an inquest, and natural causes in the verdict of the coroner's jury accounted for his death. The body was brought to Prescott and is at Ruffner's.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-09-02
TO RESUME WORK ON
 BIG LAND PROJECT
(From Thursdays Daily.)


 Litigation that enveloped the Ari- zona Land and Irrigation Company involving several thousands of dol lars, and internal differences among its principal stockholders has been adjusted, and it is quite probable resumption of the big project will be the outcome early in September.
 That the affairs of this company have assumed definite consideration to this end, was given publicity yesterday by Robert E. Morrison, its attorney, who returned from Boise, Idaho, where, by appoint ment, he was called in consultation with Col. E. P. Thayer and Jacob Finkelstein, of Indiana, with Nancy Brothers Construction Company, O. M. Carter and others interested. Mir. Morrison states that in less than one hour an amicable situa- ton developed, and all differences were adjusted in satisfactory man. ner to those identified with the proposition.
 In few days the suit brought by Nancy Brothers in the Superior Court of this county will be dis missed and notice of liens recorded will be satisfied and cancelled. By September 10, at the latest, all cred itors of the Arizona Land and Irri- gation Company will be paid in full, whether suits have been brought or not
 Immediaately after the confer ence Captain Carter returned east with Col. Thayer and Mir. Finkel- stein to meet J. R. Burton and ef- feet settlement with the latter. At the meeting it was agreed that dam building on Granite creek and land developing on the big Lone some valley tract would be resumed on September Is, the intention be- ing to rush the structure to com pletion without further delay.
 Incidental to this important trans action being closed up. it was re- ported yesterday that Nancy Broth CTS, will probably make Prescott their future headquarters, and from this base other large water storage projects will receive consideration. This firm is rated as wealthy, and enjoys probably more prominence in construction circles than any oth- CT syndicate in the west. Their present headquarters is Boise, and all their large equipment is to be brought here.
Weekly journal-miner., 1914-09-02
PETITION FILING RE-
 CALLS SAD ACCIDENT
CFrom Thursdays DaiIy.)

The accident in the Humboldt smelter which cost the life of D. NJ. Riggs last month was recalled yesterday with the filing of a peti- ton by the widow of the unfor- tunate man, to be appointed admin istratrix of the estate of the de ceased. The petition states that the estate is represented solely by a claim for $l,O00 damages against the Consolidated Arizona Smelling Company Of Humboldt. It is be- lieved the company will settle with the widow for that amount.
 Riggs was on some plumbing work at the electric power sta ton near the shelter when he re- cieved the fatal shock Standing in a foot of water he grasped with one hand a steel pipe and with the other an electric bulb. The short circuit caused instantaneous death.