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Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-03
HITS HIGH GRADE IN
 ABANDONED OLD MINE
(From Saturdays Daily)

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 The reviving of the old Mejia gold mine by West Dawson, one of the best known mining men of this sec ton, has been attended with remark able determinations, and samples ex- hibited yesterday by miners would indicate values out of the ordinary. The property IS situated near and south of the Senator.
 Dawson has stored in his cabin IS sacks of the high grade that sampled Sl ,450 in gold for the batch of free milling character. He brings to Pres colt today this output, which is to be expressed to market Dawson says he has worked over the old dump ot several hundred tons and all samp- lings taken therefrom give average values of S2095 to the ton. The high grade was taken from a shaft of no feet in depth, in new development given, and the rich streak was of only l few inches in width.
 The past history of the Mejia dates back to over g years, when 1t was worked by the owner of that name. It produced near the surface from pocket on the footwall over S3,O0O in free gold, and it was this inducement which prompted the owner 10 sink to greater depth, the product going into ! fair milling grade, which was left on the dump. Mejia passed away while operating his claim, and since that time the property had been abandoned until Dawson concluded 70 explore. The Assure can be traced for the length of two claims. Daw- son saws that it is his purpose to shape up the old shaft and sink to greater depth, in which action he feels encouraged by the recovery made from the streak of high grade. The rich samples in the city show the free gold to be carried in a schist and of relatively the same character which prevailed in the high grade zone of the Crown King in carly days.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-03
COAST CAPITAL BUYS THE OLD
 TOMbOY
SILVER'S ADVANCE BRINGS IN NEW INVESTOR AND QUITE LARGE DEAL IS CLOSED FOR GROUP P NEAR WALKER.
(From Saturdays Daily.)

The closing of deal recently foi the old Tomboy group of silver-lead- zinc mines, situated in Walker district was announced yesterday, C. s. Ho- gan, of Los Angeles, being the pur- chaser, and the sellers Thomas Isaac son and his associates.
 In speaking of the transaction, Mir. Hogan stated he made an inspection and within 14 hours afterward the sale was concluded. The inducement to buy was the good showing in the shaft of 30 feet in depth, the geologi- cal conditions in evidence, and the generally attractive outlook to war rant further exploration. The mineral combination likewise was desirable, in view of silver advancing, and good market being assured for the by-product. Mir. Hogan at once awarded contract to drive tunnel 100 feet in length along the vein, the former owners to perform the work, this additional exploration having ev- cry possibility of adding to the merits of the property. In entering this field Mir. Hogan also stated he pro- poses to make other mine invest ments, but the Tomboy is to be his headquarters.
 A camp is to be constructed imme- diately and he will be joined later by his two sons who are at present in California, both of whom are conver- sant as mechanics with improvements to be placed on this property. The Tomboy has a good name in its min eral class, and with silver advancing with its kindred metals the outlook for the future of this old-time holding is decidedly attractive, now that capi- tai is available for large operations
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-03
RECEPTION HELD FOR
 DEPARTING MINISTER
(From Saturdays Daily.l

The congregations of the Marina Street Methodist church and the Con- gregational church of this city, con- bined their forces on Thursday even, irg and rendered big reception to Rev and Mrs. ]. H. Levin, pastor of the frst-namcd church, who is to leave on Monday next for his new pastorate in San Francisco.
 Rev. Levin has accepted the pulpit in the Wesley Methodist Episcopal church in the Golden Gate City, and as a parting testimony of the esteem in which the minister and his good wife is held by their friends, the cele- bration was arranged.
 A number of musical selections was rendered, among those contributing to the program being Mrs. Ruffner, Mrs. Tucker, Mrs Paine, Mir. Levin and Mir. Israel At the close Of the enter tainment, the members of the Con- gregational church presented the min ister with most beautiful gold watch the present being a mark of the ap- preciation of Rev. Lewin's helpful
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-03
PREMIUM LISTS FOR
 FAIR ARE OFF PRESS
(From Saturdays Daily)

The premium lists for the coming Northern Arizona fair came out oi the print shop yesterday and were placed in the hands of the fair officials for distribution. Several thousand copies of the booklet have been print cd and copy can be had by applying at the chamber of commerce.
 A great variety of information re- garding the big fair is contained in the booklet, and full list of all prem iums is contained therein, the awards totaling more than S3,500. All of the various departments have been en- larged this year, and the premiums without exception are larger and bet ter than those of the fair of l9l6.
 A list of all of the members of the various committees as well as the names of the chairmen from the diff fcrent counties is to be found in the booklet, and full directions will be found regarding the entrance of all exhibits and displays. Much credit is due Secretary Grace NJ. Sparkcs for compiling the mass of information, and the local business men are also to be complimented for the splendid manner in which they contracted for the advertising space in this desirable little pamphlet
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-03
SUCCESSFUL IS PARISH HOUSE
 DEDICATION
NEW SOCIAL CENTER OF EPISCOPALIAN CONGRE- CATION IS OPENED AS
 LARGE CROWD ENJOYS
 ATTRACTIVE PROGRAM.
(From Fridays Daily)

The opening and house-warming held last night at the Richards Me morial parish house of St. Luke s congregation, was pronounced to be an unqualified success by those who attended the function. Local talent contributed a most interesting pro gram, among the numbers of which were musical selections, readings, in terpretive dances, motion pictures and a little comedy skit, entitled, Eliza Comes to Stay,' produced by several members of the congregation.
 The playlet proved to be the climax of the evenings entertainment, being under the direction of Miss Lucille Favour, and in the hands of most competent cast To William L. John son fell the task of playing the diff cult lead, that of young English bachelor. His role was carried with such ease and subtle skill that he en- tirely captivated his audience The part of Montague, his friend, was in the hands of Dudley Day, a new, conner, Mir. Day doing full justice to his role. The eccentric characters in the play, Lady Elizabeth Pennybrook and Alexander Verrell, aunt and uncle of the hero, were enacted by Mrs. Leslie Derrick and William Lloyd respectively.
 Mrs. Lora Lamson was most charm ing as the heirs fancee, and no one wondered that she turned Alexander's heart as well as his nephew's. The title role of the play was enacted by Miss Lucille Favour, who brought to the part not only the native charm of her personality and ability but the finished technique of an artist. The remaining minor, although necessary parts, which adorn almost any piece of dramatic literature fell to Miss A. C. Jones and Dr. H. L. Schornick, both of whom brought many laughs, played their parts well, and added to the general high tone of the produc ton.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-03
STATE ROUNDUP OF
 SLACKERS IS BEING MADE

Notices recently mailed by Colonel Fred s. Breen to reported slackers, instructing persons of this status to report within five days to their local boards, are having far-reaching effects in bringing about the desired results.
 Replies 10 approximately 30 per cent of these notices have already been received. In many other instan- ces the time limit of five days has not yet expired
 Persons who fail to report to local boards after being notified by Colonel Breen arc automatically declared de- serters and are subject to court-mar- tial as prescribed by military regula- tions.
 There are two distinct classes of deserters, 1t was pointed out by Col onel Breen. Persons who registered un- der the selective draft and failed to present themselves for examination have been declared deserters by a ruling of the war department and arc subject to the same regulations gov erning army deserters.
 Persons who have taken the exam- nations and have failed to appear for entrainment when summoned by local boards are known as slackers. Men of this status are not declared desert CTS until notified by Colonel Breen.
 In many instances, persons, who have reported after being notified by Colonel Breen, declared that they had not received previous notices to re- port. The draft regulations specify that these slackers shall be automatic ally declared accepted for the army without examination, except in in stances where physical defects are of a glaring nature. But because so many of the men have declared that they have not received previous mo- tices, it is possible that some special provision will be made for them.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-03
ARIZONA BOYS MAKE
 A FINE IMPRESSION
(From Saturdays Daily)


 It will be gratifying as we'll as in teresting for Arizonans to learn that the two contingents now in quarters at Camp Funston are attracting atten- ton and a letter received in Prescott yesterday by the father of commis- stoned officer at that cantonment, Captain Gary Block, makes the fol lowing allusion to the arrival of the last bunch of Hassayampers and the fine reception accorded them:
 q have only few minutes time in which to write and mention the ar. rival of the Arizona contingent They came along in three special trains, and the impression they created was cer- tainly excellent 1 am not clannish in singling out any particular element, but will say that the Yavapai boys ccr- tainly made a very fine impression. This is not my opinion, but 1 heard a number of other officers say the same While there are very few with whom I am acquainted, nevertheless 1t surely made me feel homesick to see those from the Mile High City. All the Arizona boys are now in action, and they have been assigned to the field artillery arm. They are working like Trojans, and take rapidly to the important duties assigned thcm."
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-03

is being spent on this work, resumed a few months ago under appropriation of that sum. It is being crowded along with good speed and satisfac- tory results. Shipments of ore arc going forward to shelter as the de- velopment is carried along in the ore.
 The great new Campbell shaft of the Calumet & Arizona has its gal lows frame up and will be ready for the employment of miners at sinking as soon as diversion can be made from forces more importantly en- ployed at this time on production. Recent manner of increase in labor in the district indicates that this will not be long. More miners are now coming in and going to work than at any previous time since the strike period. Meantime the Campbell shaft is not idle, for they are raising from the bottom level.
 Wolverine development is going along we'll in the new ore body they are opening on the south side In the same neighborhood several leas- CTS are making excellent progress. Leasing in the district is promising to come into more prominence than ever before, there being additional in- centive in the prices for silver and lead. Among organizations with promising lead-silver ground opened which expect to get into action at early date is the Louisiana Arizona in the Tombstone Canyon country. They arc now awaiting equipment which has been ordered
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-03
EARLY-DAY RANGE
 SCENE COMES BACK (Ern-. I-LA,..s. n.;f,r

Granville Fain IS in the city from Camp Verde, and after riding the range of the country adjacent makes Inc following statement: The situa- ,ion as a whole is gratifying. and some localities arc as abundant in feed as 30 years ago; the Mogollon mountain country Is back to where 1t was in grazing in 1900, and the entire Verde region. if had to be drawn on today for caring for the great number of cattle of carly days. would be able to i'll the bill. It is certainly sur prise to sec what a change has taken place during the present Summer, and the condition of the country is great surprise when contrasted with former years at this time
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-03

association with the congregation during the absence of its regular pas tor A letter was read from Walter Hill, senior deacon, expressive of the good work accomplished by Rev. Levin. L. E. Hesla made the pre- sentation speech which accompanied the watch, the honored recipient gratefully responding.
 A further surprise awaited the guest of honor, however, and at the conclusion of the presentation of the watch, Judge F. O. Smith, on behalf of the men of the Methodist congre gation, rendered the minister gift in the shape of fine chain to accom- pany the watch.
 In acknowledging this gift, Rev. Levin spoke of his love for Prescott and its people. He mentioned his ap- pointment to the San Francisco pas torate and expressed the hope that he might be permitted to return to this city at some future time for long stay among his friends here abouts.
 Mrs. Levin shares the popularity enjoyed by her husband, and has dur ing the past week been entertained at several functions, where she received the hearty good wishes of her many friends.
 Rev. Levin and wife expect to make their trip to San Francisco the first of the coming week, and will make a short trip to the Grand Canyon on the way to their new home.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-03
SUPERIOR COURT FIXES
 DATES FOR TRIALS
(Erom Saturday's DsilYl

The call of the calendar in the Su- pcrior court for the month of Octo- Der was made yesterday morning by Judge Smith, a number of the older cases being wiped off the docket and trial dates set for all that remained. All of the attorneys who could be present were in court at the time the trial dates were named, and an effort will be made to adhere to the sched- ule as closely as possible. Some of the trial dates and other dispositions made during the day are as follows:
 Shaw vs. Empire Arizona Copper Co.,, continued indefinitely.
 John J. Emmett vs. Alice NJ. Elm melt, dismissed.
 Madden vs. Madden, dismissed.
 Jerome. News Company vs. E. A. Burns, of Kingman, October 5th.
 Wells vs. Lockhart, dismissed.
 Bashford- Burmister Co. vs. Big Pine, ct al, dismissed.
 Moncado vs. Moncado, dismissed
 Stevens vs. Nathan Shulz, ct al, October llth.
 T. F. Miller vs. Pittsburg Jerome Copper Co.,, October 12th.
 Snider & Caldwell vs Pittsburg Jc- rome Copper Co.,, October 12th.
 R. (. McNary vs. Crystal Springs Trout Co.,, October 18th
 Mclean vs. Dodds, October 10th.
 Petric vs. Smith, October l7th.
 Briggs vs. Smith, ct al, October l7th.
 Biancom vs. Bianconi, October l2th.
 Elder vs. Oriental Mining Co, Oc- tober l2th
 Carrow vs. Nichols. ct al. dismissed
 Davis Overland Go. vs. Charles Dow. October 2nd.
 Sheldon vs. Locey-Pabst Gold Min ing Co, October 9th.
 
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Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-03
HUNT FOR SLACKERS IS
 STARTED
UNCLE SAM OFFERS A RE- WARD OF $50 FOR EACH
 SLACKER CAUGHT AND DELIVERED OVER TO MILITARY AUTHORITIES
(Frou Saturdays Daily.)

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 "A reward of $50 is payable for the delivery to the nearest army camp or post of a deserter. This reward is in full satisfaction of all expenses incur red in said delivery. A person who fails to report to his local board for military service at the time specified in his order to report, is a deserter. A person who fails to report for military service to the adjutant general of the State by the date specified in the order of the adjutant general to said person is a deserter. It is highly de- sirable from every standpoint that an effort now be made to round up all persons who are delinquent in report ing for military service. It is thought that if the fact of reward is given the widest publicity we shall have great force of police officers and even of in- dividuals interested in bringing such delinquents under military control. If after such persons are brought to a military authority, it appears to the military authority that their delin- quency is not wilful, they will be for warded to the mobilization camp and their local board will be given credit. If it appears that the delinquency is wilful they will be prosecuted before court-martial as deserters. In either case the reward is payable. Breen, for the governor"
 Set out above in no uncertain terms is Uncle Sam's ultimatum to desert CTS and slackers. The information was contained in a dispatch received by the local exemption board yester- day from Phoenix, and to an on-look CT, it would seem that the military authorities had decided that patience had ceased to be virtue, at least so far as dealing with slackers is con cerned.
 The members of the local board an nounced to the JournalMiner last night that list containing the names and descriptions of 20 men who had failed to respond to the boards call to appear for military duty, was being prepared, and would be posted about the various towns and camps of the county within the next few days, and the recreant ones will about the first of next week find their names tangled up with a notice stating that there is a price of $50 on their heads. Every sheriff in this State and those in the adjoining States will receive the names and descriptions of the slack CTS, and every effort will be made to apprehend them and bring them be- fore a court-martial
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-03
OIL SUBSIDY

MEXICO CITY, Sept. H.-A de- cree issued by President Carranza gives a subsidy of 3H centavos ton to the municipality of Tuxpan on all oil shipped from that port for one year. The decree gives as the reason for this subsidy that the municipality has not prolited as it should from the petroleum industry, the taxes from which go to the State and Federal governments, while the opening of the oil fields has killed the fish in the river and retarded agricultural devel- opment.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-03

The Journal-AIiner has the best equipped job printing plant in North ern Arizona. A trial will convince. %+
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-03

The Journal-Miner has the best
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-10-26
PUTNAM'S CONSCR|PTS
ORDERED TO REPORT
County Board viii Send
Them to Columbia
November I'd.

The last of the summers contin-
gent Of conscripts (White) have been
ordered by the local board to report
in PaIatka on Thursday, November
1st.
They will be given their instruc-
tions and will be sent on to Camp
Jackson, Columbia, S. c., on the fol-
lowing day
These boys will be glad to have re-
lief from the worry which has been
theirs for the past two months.
They have been waiting in daily ex-
pect1tion Of this call, and many of
them have been greatly disconnected
in their business affairs. The delay
has been wholly due to the neglect
of a board Of "slackers," called the
district board and located in Tampa.
But this board sent in it's report to
the local board last Wednesday morn
ing. An the names are Included
both white ard black,
Only the remaining white con-
scripts, however, have been ordered
to report at this time. But the COL
ored conscripts have all had their
names reported back to the Putnam
county board so that when the col
orcd men are wanted there will be no
further delay
The following are the remaining
white conscripts who have been or
dered to report to the local board in
Palatka next Wednesday:
Merle Robert Ewers, Crescent City.
Edward Alvin Bachman, Palatka.
Emery Martin Ferrell, San Mateo.
Edward Hummer, Jr., PaDatka.
Grover Alex Bauer, Palatka.
Jesse Washington Knowles, Palat-
ka Z. D, "a"
Harry Clayton, Crescent City.
William Joseph Prevatt, Rodman.
Charles Darby Hooten, Satsuma
Nights.
james Arthur Revels, Florahome
Richard jackson Minton, Palatka R.
D. a."
Davis Woodson Lane, Palatka.
Alex. Rigdon, Palatka R. D. No. 2.
The people of Palatka should give
these boys a, reception, something to
show that their service to the coun-
try is fully appreciated at home.
Who will move in this matter?
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-10-26
Present Day Democrats,

We do not see how Governor
Cats is going to reconcile his claim
of being democrat with his appoint
ment of the negro R. r. Robinson to
be probation officer in Duval coun-
ty, and we do not see how democrats
thruout the state are going to coun-
tenance it. Robinson is an illiterate
negro and a republican. 1t was for
doing such things as the appointment
Of Robinson that the democrats of
this state expelled the carpetbaggers
forty years ago, but many of the sons
of the said democrats are nightly
lacking in some of the virtues of their
fathers.-Ocala Star.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-10-26
Judge Wills in Jacksonville.

Judge James T. Wills of this cir
cult delivered an able and eloquent
address at Morocco Temple in Jack
sonville last Saturday evening.
Mr.. NJ. P. Walsh of this city, who
was present, said: "My, but that was
some address: it was one of the most
patriotic, mastery presentations of
Americas position in this World
War that I have ever heard Judge
Wills rose to great flights of elo-
Quence, an eloquence that can only
come to speaker whose heart is
on fire with his theme If those
Jacksonville people who heard him
hadn't bought bonds, the chances are
that they will do so now. Judge
Wills made their duty clear"
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-10-26
st. Johns River Baptist Association.

The St. Johns River Baptist Asso-
citation met with the Baptist church at
Rodman Oct. 7th. The representa-
ton from the churches was good and
reports as to baptisms and contribu-
tions for missions and benevolences
liberal. The body discussed from
written reports the subjects of the Or
phanage, Temperance, Missions, Edu-
cation and Sunday Schools.
Quite a number of visitors were
present, representing the various in
terests. The people of Rodman of all
Christian denominations, gave the as
Sociation y hearty welcome and splen-
did entertainment. Each delegate
and visitor felt that he had the best
home. The writer and his wife with
many others were bountifully and de-
ljghtfuIlv entertained at the elegant
home of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Cum
mings, the president of the Rodman
Lumber Company. Well all vote to
90 to Rodman again.
A. P. PUGH.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-10-26
The WOman's Club.

The first literary meeting of that
department of the club held its first
meeting of the season at the Putnam
House Friday afternoon. Mrs. Z. L.
Mann was the leader for the occa-
sion, taking the place of the absent
leader, Mrs. J. H. Haughton Mrs.
Mann, after giving a few brief intro
GuctOry remarks, was assisted by
Mrs. l.. L. Boyle who handled her
subject "Cyrus the Great and His
Political Policy" comprehensively and
told much of value historically. Mrs.
Mrs. Leon Jones read interesting
notes and extracts concerning "The
Saved and Saving Remnants" and
Mrs. G. f. Welch gave the closing
theme Spiritual Evolution in Praph-
ecy" a wide scope and brought to a
close, the very interesting bible study
for the afternoon. A short round ta-
BILE discussion took place which was
followed by short talk delivered by
Mr.. r. F. Adams OIL Food Conserva-
ton. The club meets again this af-
temoon with Mrs. Leon Jones as lead
er of the Political Science department
Next Friday the second literary
meeting will be held with Mrs. E. L.
Mann leader.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-10-26
4 Halloween Party.

The ladies of St. Marks Guild are
preparing for a Halloween party to
he given at the home of Mrs Metcalf
next Wednesday evening. The ladies
will turn back the wheels of time and
become girls again just for one night.
Ghosts will stalk about, spooks will
appear at most unexpected places,
witches will tell fortunes, old fashion
ed halloween games will be played,
lots of fun for everybody; in connec-
ton with the stunts there will he a
Swapping party in which you bring
something you don't want and swap
till you find something you do want.
Every one will have gay time dodg-
ing the spirits and spooks. Admis-
sion 25c. Come and join the fun and
be young again.