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Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-31
EASTERN CAPITAL
 COMING TO YAVAPA1
CFrom Saturdays Dziiy)

Writing from St. Louis recently. Harry r.. Goldman, a young mining operator who had been in Big Bug listrict for several months investigat- 'rg a group of gold mines, states his for financing and beginning development has been successful He -cturns to Prescott next week with m engineer. and says preliminary oP-
 rationS will begin forthwith.
 Mir. Goldman was conscripted and returned home 10 appear before mill tary board, but was rejected owing 10 his being tn sole support ot his mother. the latter having no other -clativcS. He mauiully refused to ad- vancc this state of affairs. but trlond of Mrs. Goldman stepped in and pre- -cutcd the situation to the military board. whorCupon the son was order rd to pursue his vocation. NIT. Gold man writes there iS very much inter est manifested toward mining invest mcuts in Arizona, with Navapai far in tEC lead
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-31
DENTAL WORK IS
 FREE TO NEW SOLDIERS

The attention of the local cxcmp- tion board was yesterday called to the fact that most of the dentists m this State had agreed to give free treatment to all of the men who have been accepted for the National army, and as the military regulations allow for but ono dentist per 1000 men In the cantonmcnt, the men who are to go forward were requested to avail themselves of the opportunity to get their teeth put in good order before leaving for the camps.
 The fact that only one dentist IS allowed to such a large number oi men of necessity causes the tooth mcndcr to be muchly worked indi- vidual, and so hard worked in fact that he is unable to attend to all ot those who are seeking his services. The circular of yesterday which came from Provost Marshal Crowdcr sug- gcstcd that the local board inform all prospective additions to the National army that it would be well to avail themselves of the offer of the dentists and get their molarS put i'll good working order before setting out for the training camps.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-31
Big By
 U. v. ExtensionCo.
(From Saturdays Daily.)

Another subscription of Sl,5O,OOo has been made by the United Verde Extension Mining Company to the Second Liberty Loan. This announce ment was made by Vicc-President George E. Tener.
 When the subscription is filled there will be $2,635,000 worth of Lib crty bonds in the Extension treasury.
 The company applied for S5OO,OOO worth of bonds when the first loan was floated but owing to the over subscription received bonds to the to- tai of only Sl35,0O0 When the sec onG loan was announced a subscrip- ton of $500000 was made. Now this has been increasd by Sl,500,OO0.
 Vice President Tener also announc' cd that the Extension Company would carry" any cmployc for any amount, of bonds that he cared to subscribe for, and let him pay out of his wages.
 "I do not know that any concerted effort is being made to induce our employees to subscribe on these terms, but we stand ready to guarantee the payment of their subscriptions stat cd Mir. Tcncr.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-31
PIONEER COPPER GROUP
 IS ONCE AGAIN ACTIVE
(From Saturdays Daiiy)

Arrivals from Mayer yesterday stat cd a large movement in mining was under way at Copper mountain, m which the old Stoddard copper hold ings were again active, a camp IS be ing constructed. new machinery IS arriving, and l2 miners arc rc-timbcr- ing the old shafts.
 The rcviving of this large group IS due to the forming recently of the Copper Mountain Mines Company, of which the principals are Senator W. II. Reynolds, at the head of the Arl- zona Binghamton, and Cclora NJ. Stoddard, who is general manager and d son of the former owner, l. T. Stoddard, deceased.
 The history of this property iS quite interesting. When operated by the original owner in 1881, large outlay of capital followed. \ primitive smelting plant was built at the foot of the mountain on the Agua fria river, and a vast tonnage was treated, The slag dump assumed an immense size, the copper content of which will average 0 per cent. The group Is thoroughly explored, and scores oi shafts. cuts and other prospecting have been performed since originally operated. The shelter was the first to be built and operated in Arizona north of the Gila, while this was one of the first mines of its mineral char actCr active in this State.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-31
GENERAL BURTON
 PASSES AWAY ON COAST
from Fridays Daily.)

Brigadier General George II. Bur- ton, L. s. Army, retired, died in Lo, Angeles during the week. He will be remembered as having been stationed at Fort Whipple in early days when he was a captain of infantry. He was detached from that arm to serve with the cavalry, and took part in the cclc- bratcd fight on the Cibicu river of Apache county, which ended the reign of the Apache in Northern and Cen tral Arizona The deceased was com mendcd for his valor in this action by Major Mason, in command, and later was promoted to major.
 The deceased was fine type Of the soldier and one of the most genial of men, who bore a splendid name in civilian circles. It Is said of him that in one instance when settlers near a military post in this State were in need of supplies, he gave orders to his Comnlissary sergeant as follows: Open the lardcr, and l will stand court-martial to save the little ones from starving" He paid the bill out of his own pocket, and later was re- imburScd by the ones who were as sisted. When stricken i'll a few months ago Inc said: "I deeply regret my physical inability to get on the firing line, just once more: II my health was good l would request the war department to call me tomorrow from the retired list"
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-31

At the special meeting of the board of county supervisors held in this city yesterday morning, F. L. Haworth was appointed county attorney to succeed Captain F.. ]. Mitchell, now m the army, and F. A. McSwIggln was named to succeed the late Mrs. Edith Ruffner as county recorder.
 The appointments of both Haworth and McSwiggin were unanimous Ha- worth had no opposition and while there were three other candidates for the recorders job besides Mir. Me Swiggin, the latter had the inside track. and when his name was sug- gested by Supervisor Stukey and the nomination seconded by ]. \. Jaeger, the vote of the three members was unanimous. Miss Dolly Butler, chief assistant under Mrs. Ruffner, and Charles Bennett and A. C. Gilmore were also applicants for the appoint ment. and each had the required peti- ton containing the names of at least 75 electors.
 Mir. Haworth took charge of his new duties immediately after his bond for 5000 had been approved by the board, Attorney Neil C. Clark, acting county attorney, turning over the bus mess 10 his successor shortly after noon. Mr. Haworth will have as his assistant Perry Ling, a young attor- ney of this city, and son ot the late Reese NJ. Ling.
 The appointment of Mir. McSwiggin
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-31
FERTILE SPOT IS
 LITTLE CHINO VALLEY
(From Fridays naily.)

Ii was with great deal oi SatlS- faction that the residents of the Little Chino valley noted that many of the prizes in the agricultural and horti- cultural departments Of the recent Ses- sion of the Northern Arizona fair were awarded to farmers residing m that fertile section of the county This productive part of the northern district of the county Is located ncar Jerome Junction, and is watcrcd from the Granite Creek reservoir, just north of Prescott. Considering the fact that this section has been under cultivation but comparatively short time, ii was a rather remarkable show ing made by the ranchcrs of the little district. Many of the exhibitors re- ccived first and second premiums on white and yellow milo maize, beans, corn, millct, alfalfa. sorghum, turnips, melons, etc.
 At the present time, there arc only about 2,6OO acres being irrigated by the water from the reservoir, and most of the waters impounded in this storage basin go to waste each year. The company which controls the res crvoir has other available sites upon which it intends to build reservoirs when the need arises. Manager Lloyd Sigler and the Eastern capitalists who are back of the project hope that within the next season or two. thrcs or four times the present number of acres will be under cultivation. This part of the State is sorcly in need oi such crops as vegetables. forage, grain and silagc, and such products com mand unusually high prices and the marketing facilities appear to be prao- tically unlimited
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-31
Birthday Party Is
 Giuen Miss Storey
(Fron Saturdays Daily.)

The 18th birthday of Miss Margaret Storey, eldest daughter of Mir. and Mrs. II. (. Storey, which occurred yesterday, was remembered by about Is of her young friends who sprung a surprise party upon the young lady last evening by invading the Storey domicilc and wishing her many happy returns Of the day. The evening was cnjoyably spent in playing games and dancing to music furnished by Mrs. Lee McMahon, followed by the scrv- ing of dainty refreshments. The young ladys mother had been let into the secret and therefore was prepared with an abundance Of good things to cat, in the serving of which she was assisted by Mrs. Eli Stauffer and Mrs. l.. NJ. Jackson.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-31
LION AND
 RANGEMEN IN MIXUP
(From Saturdays Daily,

An arrival from Camp Wood yes tcrday gave an interesting account ot a fight between a mountain lion and four cattle owners, in which the only weapon used to destroy the beast was rocks.
 The lion was sighted about 4OO yards away, in the open country, and all four rangcmcn started in pursuit, two on the right and two on the left wing. The mancuvering was skill fully executed. and the animal sought shelter in a large juniper tree. \ bombardmcnt then started with rocks. two of the best throwers, Ray Hill and Robert Brazlc, being utilized, while the ammunition was kept in stock by Len Rothwcll and Minor Bishop. The fray lasted for 5 min utcs, when the lion fell from a limb badly injured. All four then combin- ed and with pocket knives and larger stones completed the job. The lion was of immense size, measuring feet llH inches from tip to tip, and was approximately g years old. It had been marauding that country for over Is years, and it is estimated had killed range cattle to the value of at least s, 500. The stocKmen' pool was or ganizcd especially to run it down, and after several large lions were killed Il was believed. the beast wanted had been destroyed. Instead of receiving S25O for the pclt, McSsrS. Hill, Brazlc Bishop and Rothwcll will receive only s2.5O each, the legal bounty, the pool having been broken last Spring.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-31
TRAINMAN DIES AS
 GASOLINE EXPLODES
(Ernm Fridays Dailyl

One of the most shocking fatalities ever recorded in the history of the local branch of the Santa Fe railroad took place at Phoenix yesterday morning at which time a carload of gasoline which was being switched onto the sidetrack at the Standard Oil Company's plant north of the city was wrecked and set on fire, causing the death of Fireman O. l.. LinvIlle and burning mp two locomotives, be- sides doing much damage to several freight cars.
 According to the story Of the affair received at the company's main offices in this city, the yard engine was snak- ing the tank car onto the Standard Oil switch. when an incoming freight train came in at rapid rate and bumped into the tank car, ovcrturn- ing it and dcrailing both of the en- zines. The fumes from the escaping gasoline were ignited from the fires in the engines and an explosion re suited. Fireman Linvillc of the yard engine, saw the accident and jumped from the cab and started to run away. When about 40 feet away from tho wreck, the explosion of the gasoline hurled the mass of burning fluid in his direction, completely cnvclopine him and causing his body to be burn ed to a crisp.
 Both of the locomotives, which had been dcrailed. were set on fire by the blazing gasoline. Several cars ot merchandise which were in close proX- imity to the tank car were burned, and the tracks in the vicinity were badly damaged. ]. II. ShaughncSSy and $. B. Shaw, trainmcn who reside in Prescott were both on one of the wrecked trains, but fortunately were not injured in the dcath-dcaling smash.
 The tracks were torn up so badly by the wreck, that the evening train which is scheduled to start north from Phoenix at about , o'clock. did not get away from the Capital City until about five hours after its regular time of dCpartirre
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-31
YAVAPAI PUBLIC
 SCHOOLS SHOW BIG GAIN
(From Sundays Daily

After a review of public school con litions in Yavapai county covering over two months of visiting every dis rict, School Supcrintndent w. Curtis Miller made the statement yesterday hat there had been proven from an attendance standpoint remarkable md pleasing increase in the number 1f pupils enrolled, which had reached O over 2 per cent more this year han that of last.
 The total enrolment in the elcmen- .ary grades, in other words, was 2,975, IS against 2,41O, a gain for 1917 of ;27. This data is compiled by the lbove official 10 be submitted to Com missioner Claxton of the national bureau of education, for the purpose )f asccrtaining what effect, ii any, the var is having on education so far as attendance figures.
 Mir. Miller states that the attend nee this year in the High schools of he county shows slight decrease, which Is due to many students ot this lass entering the army, or else going O work, since older members of the amily have been drafted into military ,crvicc. The heavy increase in schol- ITS he attributes mainly to the fact hat mining is advancing, and more camps today are active than ever ,uown. Miners with their families uc settling up the country, and dis ricts have been established this year t certain camps where in the past here was not a single scholar. The Jerome section shows stupendouS increase, and new school house IS made necessary at Cottonwood, where he overflow attendance could not be accommodated
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-31
HAWORTH APPOINTED COUNTY ATTORNEY AND
 M'SW|GG|N RECORDER
Local Men Selected To Fill Important Offices At Special Session Of Board
 Of County Supervisors.
(From Fridays Daily.)

to the office of county recorder will meet with the approval of practically all of the citizens of the county, most of whom realize that McSwiggin is unusually well-itted to take care of the intricate work which confronts the holder of that position. Mir. Me Swiggin was for a period of three years the chief deputy in the record CTS office, during the time that l.. $. Colwell was county recorder, and re- linquished his position only at the be- ginning of the present year. That the new recorder will at once put the office upon an efficient and strictly busincss-like basis is the belief of his friends, all of whom arc glad to see the affairs of the place put into the hands of one who is really competent to take care of them. McSwiggin has not vet announced what change, if any, he will make in the personnel of the office force.
 The office of county recorder has been vacant for a period of about two weeks. the death of Mrs. Ruffncr, re- moving from office one of the first women who was ever similarly hon orcd by the voters of Navapai county.
 The county attorneys office has been in the efficient hands of Assist ant County Attorney Neil (. Clark for about two months. or since the time that F. J. Mitchell left this city to enter the officers training camp at American Lake, Wash.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-31
SIXTEEN TAKEN AS
 COPS RAID POKER GAME
(From Fridays DaiiyD

The participants in the black jack and percentage poker games which were running along smoothly in the back room at the old Kentucky Bar on South Montczuma street, were given a rude shock at S:,'0 last night when Under Sheriff Johnny Robinson and three deputy Sheriffs walked m and announced that the place was pinchcd.
 The three men who were charged with running the games, Bert Harri- son. NJ. Thomas and O. Scully, and l3 players, were placed under arrest and were taken to the county jail, where later in the evening they were all released. the principals under d bond of S5OO each The To men will appear before Justice NcLanc at 10 o'clock this morning.
 The game had started carly in the evening and was being conducted be- hind closed doors, although no look out had been posted at the entrance. Sensing the fact that game was rum ming, the under sheriff called Deputies McDcrmid. Jensen and Stone, and closed in on the party in the back room. No trouble was encountered ip obtaining an entrance. \ big stack oi money and chips was scattered about the table and the deal was pro- grcssing mcrrily The man who was apparently in charge of the poker game, being unacquaintcd with Off ccr Robinson, invited the latter to
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-31
FOOD CAMPAIGN TAKING FORM
 IN COUNTY
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS BEING FORMED TO PRO- CLAIM THE DOCTRINES OF CONSERVATION AND WASTE ELIMINATION.
(From Saturdays Daily)

The food campaign in Eavapai county is assuming definite form and by the opening date of the campaign, October 18th, every nook and corner of the county will be asked to take part in this great campaign by the several committee chairmcn recently appointed. Ash Fork holds the honor of all outside towns by being the first
 to report with complete list of A families. T. II. Carr IS thc committee chairman of that district. Miss Annie McEachran ranks second, sending in
 complete list of 36 families in Miller valley Miss Ruth Oliver ranks third
 with list of stvcn families.
 Eat plenty, wisely and without waste" That IS the message m nutshell of the conservation move mcnt, the pledge card campaign being 2 part of this work The saving of food needed for the American soldiers
 and our Allies in Europe is real momcntouS war service. The call went out from Washington last week
 % begin at once, and not to wait un- il the big drive begins, for France is in dire need of help. The United states SONCIUHlCHl Oi tiIt lJli Oi VI .ober answered the call by requisitiOn- 'ng all American steamships of 2,5Oc .ons and over and the food admins ration feels that it is now the duty
 of the 22OOO.O0O housewives of Amer ;ca to help fill these ships. This is not only Americas call, but 1t IS also ,hc cry of France, which no true American can fail 10 heed, after real zing how she gave of her blood and
 'rcasurc for the freedom of the Unit
 d States 40 years ago
 Mir. Hoover has urged that in each home at least one wheatlcss meal be observed each day, two mcatless
 meals daily. and a decrease in the
 amount of butter used. The saving
 trough this program, based upon a normal per capita consumption ot hcse products in this country, will mount to between S0,0O0O00 and 9O,- lOO.OOO bushels of wheat year, and | 100000 tons of meat. Through this
 great saving, supplies not only for ,xport but for home will be increased | md by increased supplies living condi- ions can be amcliorated.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-31
ART DEPARTMENT
 AWARDS ARE MADE
From Saturdays Dallv.0

The committee in charge of the de- partmcnt of fine arts at the recent session of the Northern Arizona fair has announced that the award of premiums has been completed. While the exhibits in this section were not extensive. the ones that were in cvi- dcnce were exceptionally beautiful and attractive from an artistic standpoint.
 The hrst prize for the best original water color painting was given to Mrs. / e. Brown, and the second prize to Miss Helen Blain.
 Mrs. Forest vas given honorable mention for a display of four original water color paintings, and Miss Cal houn of the local High school staff was given honorable mention for some beautiful tapestry paintings which she had entered.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-31
(From Sundays Daily.)

Ten more men were released from liability for military service by the orders of the local exemption board, the men affected by yesterdays ruling being the following:
 Herbert A. Hughes, Canarillo, Cal. 
 Clarence B. Shelton, Red Rock: wife and three children.
 Reginold D. Raphael, San Diego: physical.
 ]. Arthur Gales, Prescott; wife.
 Ebert O. Paine. Jerome; wife and child.
 Chas. G. Ricbcling, Prescott; wife.
 Robert V. Reid, Jerome; wife.
 Kcstcr J. Billingslcy, Congress Junction: wife and three children.
 Chas. E. Stoddard, Cornville; aged md inhrm parents.
 E. K. Charvoz. Humboldt; physical.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-31
DESERTION CHARGE
 LEADS TO ARREST
(From Saturdays Daily.J

Irving Burlington, the man who was arrested here several weeks ago on a charge of dcscrtiug his family at Spokane, Wash, and who was later released because of the failure of the Washington officers to come after him, was arrested again yesterday afternoon at Jerome and brought to this city for confinement in the coun- ty jail.
 The officer from the Washington city arrived in Phoenix yesterday and obtained the required papers to take the prisoner back with him. Purring- ton was at work for the United Verde at Jerome. his appearance in this city at any time having been guaranteed by the copper firm. He will probably be taken north this afternoon.
 Tourhal-A Miner for fine job work %%
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-31

P. ]. McNulty, Prescott; physical James R. Poe, Prescott; wife and child.
 Jose IsorGio Jimenez, Jerome: alien. Herman 5. Teaque, Clarkdale; wife and two children.
 Ysdo Duran, Jerome: alien. Florencio Casillas, Agua Fria; alien. Jose Maria Ramirez, Jerome; alien. Crist Stanich, Jerome; alien. Jesus Escalante, Cottonwood; alien. Maurice F. Decker, Nelson; wife. Dea Took. Jerome: physical. Geo. M. Young, ClarKdale; alien. Arthur w. Harris, Los Angeles: wife and child.
 Porfro JinineZ, Jerome: alien. Silvia Baruffa, Cottonwood: alien. Vugo Smiljanich, Jerome; alien. Der Yuen, Jerome; alien. James Gray Hamilton, IT,, Jerome wife and two children.
 John RuKavina, Jerome; alien. Ambrosio Martinez, Clarkdalc alien.
 Danilo Milo Stankovich, Mayer, alien.
 Felix Gonzalez, Jerome; alien.
 Certified to Phoenix. The following-named were placed on the list of those available for mili- tary service at the next call: Frank Kimbrel, Red Rock, Okla. Harvey T. Butler. Mayer. Floyd |. Ellis, Octave.
 Claude NJ. Marshall, Humboldt. Clarence I. Browning, Junction. John B. Hiatt, Clarkdale. Clyde Douglas, Turkey. Prospero Bignotti. Cornvillc. Joe Johnson, Seligman. Isaac NJ. Davis, Mayer.
 Daniel Todd, Mayer.
 FranK Chilcotc, Prescott. Elmer E. Green, North Woodstock, New Hampshire.
 Wm. Hull, Turkey.
 Sidney F.. Braddy. Prescott. Harry F.. Stephens, Simmons. Clarence Wheeler, Prescott. Oren c. Meade, Winslow. Wm. C. Clark, Jerome.