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Weekly journal-miner., 1915-08-18
RICH PROPERTY FILED
 ON BY THE STATE

PHOENIX, August 12.-With but a few days remaining of the three year period fixed by act of congress, the state land department Tuesday filed its selections of 2,000 acres at Fort Grant, one of the most import ant grants ever made to the state. The hfty-hve buildings at the old military post, now used as state in dustrial school, and valued conscrva- lively at $24O,OOO are included with the land.
 Delay in the survey of the land by the government was responsible for the postponement of the states cleo tions until this week. By the act of congress of August 13, 1912 the state was given permission to select 2,000 acres at the Fort Grant military post, providing the selections were made within three years of the date of ap- proval of the act. But small DOT ton of the tract had at that time been surveyed, and until the plats were filed in the land office the state could do nothing toward acquiring the rich grant of building and land. The grant comes under that of 100, GOO acres made for reformatory and charitable institutions and the 2,00O acres will be subtracted from that total.
 The selection of the land and filing the records in the very short period which remained is considered a record in the annals of the state land selec- ton. The plats were not filed in the local land office until August 4 and the state department was notified the following day. Deputy State Land Commissioner Trippel at once com municated with Commissioner Moeur
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-08-18
LYMAN COMPANY
 FACES $66,OOO JUDGMENT
(Flom Fridays Daily.)

Arriving yesterday from St. Johns, Apache county, Attorney T. c. Nor ris brought the important news that he had secured judgment against the Lyman Irrigation Company, in the sum of over $66,OOO for damages sustained by property owners through the breaking of the big dam last April. Scores of land owners were affected by this disaster, their claims being consolidated into one action for trial.
 The country severely affected by the dam breaking is situated in the val Icy of the Little Colorado, and with the improvements made in recent years, the loss has practically bank ruptcd a thrifty farming commun- ity. Several service dams of small capacity were also proven to have been destroyed, and with the per sonal property losses, the above sum is considered as only a fair valua- ton.
 Following the judgment in the Su- pcrior court, the property of the de fendant company is now being ad- vertiscd for sale IT the case is not appealed and if supersedeas bond is not given, the sale will take place on September /, next. Mir. Norris states the rebuilding of the dam means a great deal for that wonder fully fertile region, that had attained high state of cultivation with fine future of prosperity, when the unfor- tunate accident occurred. With the above. action closed. suits for death claims are also to be tried at once, eight people losing their lives by drowning when the dam gave way.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-08-18
NEED $s2,229.71 TO
 RUN CITY IN 1ol5-16
(From Fridays Dsi!w.l


 With the completion of the budget for the city of Prescott yesterday, City Clerk F. C. Whisman estimates that $S2 2,22971 will have to be raised to meet the expenses of the coming year. This amount is little over $l,OO0 less than during the past year, when the expenditures reached 1885, 69189.
 Receipts from all sources during l9l4-l9l5, except property taxes, were $56,99S.67. It Is estimated that the receipts for 1915-1916, with the ex ception of property taxes, will be $4479l. The big drop in the esti' mate of receipts, it is shown, comes through licenses and very likely li- quor licenses. During the past year $12,l90.55 was collected for licenses and the estimate for this year is but $7,O00, making a reduction in that line of $5,190.55 for the coming yeaf The other reductions in the receipts are scattered.
 During 1914-1915 $3S,O6225 was raised by taxation of property, and the amount to be raised for 1915-1916 is estimated at $37,43S.71, about 5000 less than for the previous year.
 On Monday, August l6, at 10 o'clock in the morning the City Council will meet to hear the tax payers either in favor of or against the proposed tax levy. On the fol lowing Thursday the Council will again meet to decide the amount to be levied on each $l00 of taxable property for city purposes.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-08-18
UNIQUE SUIT IN
 MOHAVE COUNTY
(From Sundays Daily.)


 This week at Kingman, one of the most unique suits in the history of the "dry" legislation was instituted in the Superior court. James F. Me Cornell, on his own behalf and that of other shareholders similarly sit uated, brought suit against the Old Trails Club to compel the delivery of their purchase of liquors It will be remembered that prior to the first of the year the Old Trails Club was organized with a large membership. The club purchased something over sl0,O00 worth of liquor. The present suit is brought to compel tine distri- button of this liquor to the club members, according to the holding interest of each shareholder The is sue of the suit will be watched with much interest throughout the State The one particular thing in the suit is the fact that each member held a duly authenticated bill of sale for the delivery of the goods and the bills of sale show record prior to the first of the year. - Kingman Miner.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-08-18
TO STAGE AUTO PARADE
 DURING BIG FAIR
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

VI iCAAi W OoliNobGy OdllJ.J
 Following the appointment of a parade committee last night at the meeting of the Prescott Auto Club arrangements will be made between the club and the Northern Arizona Fair Association for a parade of auto floats and decorated machines to take place probably the first day of the fair this fall. Prizes will be offered for the most prettily decorated ma chine. A. D. Barnhart, C. T. Jos lin and s. E. Wallace were placed on this committee
 Another matter which is expected to form portion Of the amusement during the fair is the proposed auto race from here to Phoenix. Secre- tary Gordon Clark will communicate with the Phoenix Chamber of Com merce to determine just how far they have gone with the work of arrang- ing the race and how much interest will be taken in the South, both if nancially and as a means of enter tainment.
 The different committees appoint ed were: Membership, Lester Ruff ner and F. C .Whisman; legislative, E. ]. Mitchell. LeRoy Anderson and T. c. Norris; roads, Harry Heap, L. (. Derrick and O. A. Hesla; enter tainment, Dr. (. E. Yount and Dr. H. T. Southworth.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-08-18
EASTLAND VICTIM
 FORMER RESIDENT
(From Fridays Daily. )

Chauncey Ellsworth, a resident of this city several years ago, and a painter by trade, was one of the victims of the Eastland disaster in Chicago recently. His remains were recovered from the vessel last week, and his mother sends word to cer- tain Prescott friends of the sad fate which befell her son, who was on the missing list until the body was found by divers. He was aged 2S years, and was to have been mar ried in September, his intended bride accompanying him on the ill-fated voyage. She escaped however, the sad fate which befell so many oth- CTS.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-08-18
Another Break.
BRILLIANT FUTURE
 CLOSED BY DEATH
(From Fridays DaiIy.)

NTIOu TIludy OdllyJ
 One of the saddest deaths that has occurred in this city in recent months was that of a few days ago, when William W. Mattingley succumbed to tuberculosis. He arrived recently from Baltimore, Maryland, accom- panied by his young wife, and his condition appeared to be improving, when the summons unexpectedly overlook him. He was aged only P years, and bore an exceptionally brill liant name for his mechanical capa- 0ility, being the foreman of one of the construction departments of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Compa- ny, in the above city. His remains were prepared for shipment yester- lay, by Lester Ruffner.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-08-18
WHISKEY COMES HIGH
 IN DEAR OLD COCHISE

BISBEE, August 13-In search for importers of contraband liquor, much of which has been coming into Co chise county from Rodeo, New Mex ico, by automobile, Deputy Sheriffs Cross, of Douglas, William Bakers field, of Lowell, and J. L. Cannon, of Bisbee, early yesterday morning cap tured a consignment of ten cases from Andy Johnson, of Lowell.
 The officers have been watching Johnson for some time and make no hesitance in declaring that the man has been implicated in other alleged bootlegging importations They heard of the proposed trip and motored to Silver creek, which is about eighteen miles from Douglas.
 They concealed themselves and about 2:3O yesterday morning stopped Ford. The machine con- tained nothing, but immediately there appeared another and larger machine This was stopped. It was driven by Andy Johnson and contained ten cases of King of Kentucky" whis- key.
 Johnson was arrested and with the consignment of liquor brought into Lowell, where he furnished bond in the sum of $500 for appearance today before Judge George R. Smith.
 The other automobile, which was leading the way, according to the ar rested man, had no other function but to help out in case of break down. It is rumored, however, that the first machine was taken along as a scout car. It failed to work inas- much as when it was stopped the laden machine failed to get the sig nals, if any were given.
 That there is considerable bootleg ging going on in the Warren district there is no doubt The price for liquor is said to be $4 quart. Some sales are reported to have been made IS high as S the quart.
 The greater part of the whiskey, now being handled in the district, is King of Kentucky" It is said to be very inferior class of whisIey, only being sold where the demand is so much greater than the supply that the purchaser makes no complaint IS to quality.
 It costs about SIP a case in Rodeo. It is sold for $4 quart or clear profit, minus the bootlegger's time and automobile expenses from Rodeo 70 Bisbee, of s bottle In the case of the confiscated shipment yester- day there would have been an approx innate profit to the seller of $360.
 The sheriffs deputies, the consta- bles of Bisbee and Lowell, and the city officers are leaving no stone un turned to put stop to the bootleg ging. During the past few weeks they have made several captures of more than ordinary size. That their efforts are having their effect is seen by the scarcity of the liquor and by the prohibitory price asked for it.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-08-18
RANGE CAMP THIEF
 PAYS THE PENALTY
(From Saturdays Daily)

After consistently footing every sheep and cattle camp in the Selig man country for several months, Tim Welch, has finally been run down, tried for his crime of robbing the Hudspeth Company, and is now in the county jail to serve a six months sentence. He was brought to the city Thursday by Deputy Sheriff Fred Campbell, after a lively chase of several days, and was caught with property in his possession that led to his conviction. Welch was supposed to be hunter and trapper His last raid netted him over $50 in mer- chandise.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-08-18
HUNT HONOR MAN
 SLAYS WOMAN AND HIMSELF

GLOBE, August 11.-Mark Lamb an "honor man" who was pardoneC about year ago by Governor Hunt after having served a short part o life sentence at Florence prison fol murder, yesterday shot and killed Mrs. Mary Collins and then sent g bullet through his own head, inflict- ing a fatal wound. He died a short time later.
 Lamb was infatuated with Mrs Collins and was inccnsed because she rejected his proposals of marriage For about two months previous tc the tragedy the woman lived in ter. TOT Of the man and was forced on several occasions to lock him out when he attempted to force his way into the home of her son-in-law, Tom McKevitt, when she was there alone
 From circumstantial evideMre it is believed that Lamb went to the Me Kevitt home about 8 o'clock yes terday morning. Mrs. McKevitt and her sister, Mrs. Scofield, had just gone to California for an outing and the man knew that Mir. McKevitt was residing at his fathers rooming house while the senior McKevitt is spending a vacation at Los Angeles. Realizing that Mrs. Collins was alone Lamb entered the house and found his victim in the kitchen, where she was cooking breakfast. This was in dicated by the fact that when the bodies were found that food was found on the burners of an oil stove.
 Mrs. Collins Is Terrorized.
 It is believed that Mrs. Collins. tcrrorized by the mans threats, es- corted him into the front room of the house and sat down beside him. Then Lamb drew a pistol and shot Mrs. Collins twice through the head. When he saw that she was dead he fired one bullet through his own head and, apparently in his death con vulsions, discharged the pistol again, the bullet speeding through an open door and lodging in a wall.
 About 8:3O o'clock Gom McKevitt telebhoned to his home to say that he was coming up for breakfast. He got no answer to his call and finally went on out Upon his arrival there he found his mother-in-law dead and Lamb dying. Dr. Kennedy was sum moned at once but could not save the mans life.
 A letter was found in which Lamb showed that the deed was premedi- tated He blamed Mrs Collins rel atives for having revealed his rec ord as a murderer and charged that this was the reason that his suit had been rejected. He also referred to a will disposing of his personal effects and said the document would be found in his trunk. The trunk is to be searched today. The letter stated that the will, among other things, bcqueathed gallon of whiskey- which he informed the authorities had been kept in reserve since the first of the year-to a friend named Black
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-08-18
BUYS BIG TRACTOR
(From Sundays DailyO

Larry Little, who has the contract for blowing 400 acres of land for the Hassayampa Alfalfa Farms Compa- ny, has concluded to discontinue mule power, and yesterday purchased large tractor from the Arizona Mines Supply Company. He states it is cheaper to buy gasoline than hay and grain, and better headway is made in filling the contract This makes the fourth tractor sold by this firm in the past month.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-08-18
LIVED TOGETHER FOR
 ONE LONG MONTH
(From Fridays Dahy.)

VI AOAAA I AAdoJ OdhJsJ
 One month was the period they lived together says Mary Lorraine Anderson in her suit for divorce against H. C. Anderson, which was filed yesterday ill the Superior court. Mrs. Anderson lives in Yav- lpai county and her husband, whom she charges deserted and has failed 70 provide for her since April 9, 1915, is a resident of Yermo, Cali iornia. They were married March 10, 1915, in Phoenix and evidently :ame to Prescott to live, for the wife n her complaint charges that An lerson struck, beat and bruised her without just cause or provocation at ,he Palace hotel in this city. The husband is also charged with excess es, cruel treatment and personal vio- lence towards the plaintiff.
 Another Break.
 Charging her husband with fail ing to provide for her, Mrs. Celia B. Madden filed suit yesterday for l divorce decree from John D. Mad len, of Tonopah, Nevada. They were married on January %, 1914, in Pres ,ott. No children or property exist between them. LeRoy Anderson is he attorney in both suits.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-08-18
STATE TAX RATE IN
 CREASE IS 21 PER CENT

PHOENIX, Aug. l2.-Under the conclusions of law contained in the opinion rendered by Judge Stanford, in the Boyce mandamus case, in addi- ton to the certificates which it will be necessary to issue for the clerks in the incorporating department of the corporation commission, several other items will be included in this class.
 Auditor Callaghan finds authority in the decision to issue warrants for all institutions of the state and for their employees, but no authority is granted under the construction placed on the appropriation law, whereby warrants can be issued for the extra help in the tax commissions office, or the travelling expenses of the com missioners, or for the expenses of the national guard, or the travelling expenses of the board of control.
 For each of these classes of claims he will be compelled to issue certif- cates instead of warrants. The sal aries of the tax commission and the secretary of the commission, are all provided for in the appropriation law but the other claims are not includ ed, and while authority is given to incur the expenses, without an appro- priation for the payment these certi- fieates must be used.
 The appeal from the Stanford deci- sion taken by the auditor is at the request of large number of tax payers who have urged him to take the appeal so the questions involved may be settled for all time for the state. It is on the constitutionality of appropriations or what constitutes an appropriation, the courts all hay ing decided that an appropriation to be valid must be for a definite sum and not in vague terms.
 A decision by the Supreme court will furnish guide for future legis- latures and will be of great benefit to the state. The statutory provi- sion in reference to the school fund being specific, amounting to $500, GOO per year is not affected by the decision. A mistaken idea has gone abroad throughout the state in refer ence to this, as it has been published that there will not be any free school text books this year.
 As the statutory provision for the appropriation holds good, the appro priation for free text books is also good as it is included and free text books can be supplied this year as during the past two years.
 While there has been an increase in the taxable valuation of property in the state, of some $l3,000,000 over last year the tax levy is also in creased from AZ cents on the hun dred dollars to 54 cents, or an in crease of 21E per cent
 On the basis of the appropriation bill, as it was passed by the legis- lature, and as fixed by the levy bill, the rate would have been 42 cents on the hundred dollars, against AZ cents last year, the increase neces- sary being caused by the deficit of last year.
 With the increase in the valuation this amount would have covered the deficit from last year and, but for the veto interposed by the governor, the rate would have been twelve cents less than the rate which has been fixed.
 The appropriation for the state fair is not affected by the decision but remains as enacted by the legisla ture, being $23,OOO as against $35, GOO last year.
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Weekly journal-miner., 1915-08-18
FAIR BOOSTERS
 ARE A BUSY BUNCH
(From Saturdays Dailyl

NAlOIl OdtHlu udy Odlly)
 Budgets for practically all depart ments of the Northern Arizona Fair Association were submitted at meet ing held Thursday afternoon.
 An auto parade that will far eclipse any like event ever held in Northern Arizona is promised by A. D. Barn hart, chairman of this committee. In this connection Mr. Barnhart has the cooperation of every auto owner in Prescott and with his able assistants, C. T. Joslin and s. E. Wallace this part of the program will be pushed forward without delay.
 Much progress was reported in the mineral department by Dr. w. w. Lewis, superintendent. Letters have been forwarded throughout the coun- ty asking for exhibits and many fav- orable replies have been received. It Is the intention to make this year S exhibit not only representative but also as interesting as possible. The exhibits will be properly arranged in full view of the visiting public and able and competent men will be in attendance to explain the various ores, and the particular mine from which they came. Each individual lot sent in will be kept separate. nice ly arranged and placarded and deiiv- cred to the owner if so desired, after the exposition.
 For the reception committee, E. s. Clark reported that committee would be composed of T. c. Norris and Lester Rufner; also that proper care would be given the reception and en- tertainment of visitors.
 Jack Jones" chairman of the danc ing and music program proposes to erect a platform on the Plaza for open air dancing during the three evenings of the fair. It is his inten- ton 10 have a floor which will be comfortable for dancing and also good music for this occasion. It is very probable that small charge of five cents dance will be made to help defray the expense of building the platform. In this connection, MT. Jones was instructed to get estimates on the cost of construction of the platform and submit them at the next meeting.
 One of the busiest men in the Northern Arizona Fair Association is w. M Wood, superintendent of the poultry department. MT. Wood stat ed that in order to hold licensed American Poultry Show it would be necessary for the Northern Arizona Fair Association to take out a mem bership in the American Poultry As sociation. Application for member ship has already been sent in and the poultry show for the Northern Ari zona Fair will be the only licensed American Poultry Association show in Arizona. Besides the regular prem iums offered by the fair association ill this department, Mir Wood has secured special premiums from the Prescott merchants, including poultry feed, remedies and accessories.
 Doc Pardee has about completed the program of events at the race track and meeting of the executive committee will be held not later than Monday when the program will be submitted.
 Estimates of expense were submit ted by the advertising, agricultural and horticultural, merchants exhibits, transportation and ac- commodations committee.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-08-18

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Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30
SCOTLAND
Ladies' Aid Society Serves New Eng land supper-SaIe of Former Phiney Place.

The Ladies Aid society gave a New England supper in the chapel We'd nesday night, at which there was a good attendance. It was a splendid evening and so a fine sociable time was enjoyed The proceeds are to go toward the carpet fund, for the churchh.
 Owing to the severe storm Saturday night the regular weekly singing class did not meet. but will meet tonight
 Harry P. Chesbro spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Hartford attending the Dairyn1en's meeting.
 Everett Kinbau, L. Q. HasBins and Rev. Martin Lowering were delegates to then meeting held at the '. NJ. c. \ in Hartford Tuesday.
 Property Sold.
 The property formerly owned by H. E. Phinney was lately sold to a New York purchaser. who will repair the buildings and wilIts tssettle there soon.
 Mrs. Albert E. Spellman of Wil1i- mantle is spending the week end with Mir. and Mrs. Eugene Kimbau.
 Mrs. Frederick x. Taylor of I4eb- anon, Mrs. Alice WilIoughby and Mrs. Sadie Kimball attended a grange ded- ication in Canterbury Wednes(lay.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30
SOUTH kILLINGLY
Willing Workers Serve Supper-Vis
 itor from Canada.

The Willing. Workers served a bean supper at the parsonage Friday even ing. Mrs Edmund Goodness had charge of the supper with Mrs. A. E. Phillips as assistant
 Horace Mason of Providence was the guest Of A. A. Jacques, Sunday.
 Mill Moved
 A. E. Hall has finished saving for N: D, Prince and moved his mill to a lot near Dayrvilie Four Corners. own ed by .. E. Child
 Miss Lillian Terwilliser. @ K. II. s. student, has been at her home & few days on account of illness.
 Mrs: Felix Ledeur spent Thursaay with friends in Wauregan.
 Felix Gendreau, a former residentxof this place, now living in Canada, is visiting local relatives. A. E.. Hall made 8 business trip to Foster Center Mon day, ,s E Miss Doane and Miss I4lez gDoaf 2 were visitors at The Oaks" Wednes- day.
 Mrs. George Pierce. and daughter Mildred of North Sterling were Yisi- tors at \. E. HaIlis 1TIlAsdaA-