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Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19

piled exclusively to the services oi the war, navy and other departments of the government In addition to furnishing the government with ser vice, the Bell system, of which w. are part, numerous industries and business engaged in war activities arc being served to the success of mili- tary operations.
 The Bell system, at the request of the United States coast guard off cials, has undertaken the enlargement of the coast telephone system on the Atlantic, Gulf. and Pacific seaboards, stringing to date l 200 miles of new wire, and laying 300 miles of subma- rinc cable. On main routes converg. ing at Washington the growth this year has been greater than for eight years past.
 At present there is being installed one underground cable between New York and Washington that contains 5000 miles of wire, and this is only one of such systems going in
 The Bell Company has been com pellcd 10 specially drill l2,000 long distance operators, while their engin- eers have raised 5 full companies for the signal corps of the army. includ- ing officers for same.
 Telephone material has not only advanced in price, more than 100 pc, cent over several years ago, but is not being manufactured rapidly enough to take care of government needs, in addition to that which is re- quired by the public It is apparent, therefore, that with the unprecedent- ed demands of the government the abnormal commercial demands for service, and the utter inability of the telephone company to obtain ncces- sary equipment. the company is work ing under handicap which makes its position as public servant particu- larly trying
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
SANTA IF HAS A SMALL WRECK
 ON SUNDAY
(From Tuesdays Daily.0

X broken wheel on a Pennsylvania freight car caused bad wreck three miles west of Prescott at about noon Sunday, six loaded cars having been derailed and the track torn up for 300 feet. A freight train was travelling to- ward Phoenix, and while going at a fairly good rate of speed, the hangc of the Pennsylvania car suddenly broke off and allowed the car to top pie over, taking five other cars and the caboosc along with it. The wreck occurred near the powder house, and was visited by many persons during the day
 Four of the cars were loaded with ore bound for the Douglas smcltcr and two contained the belongings and livestock owned by an immigrant who was moving to the Salt River Valley. The car contained several mules, and following the cxtrication of the ami mals from the wrecKagc they were tied to trees near the track. During the excitement attendant to the clear ing up the wreck, the animals took fright and ran away into the adjacent hills and were seen no more. The wreck caused a suspension of traffic and the train from the south did not get into Prescott until late in the evening.
 Adviccs also were received Mon day that the main Santa Fc line was a sufferer from wrecks, and near Win slow bad freight smashup had talk cn place, disturbing traffic eastward, but the extent of the loss was not asccrtaincd.
 The local office stated yesterday that transferring over the Agua Fria bridge near Peoria would be discon- tinucd today, when through trains north and south would again run on schedule time.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED
 IN FULL
BOARD IS INS TRUC CITE D TO DEMAND COMPLETE AND DETAILED REPLIES FROM MEN AFFECTED BY SELECTIVE DRAFT.
(From Sundays Daily.)

IL IS of paramount importance to the selectivc features of the draft and to the effective employment of the man power of the army that the oc. cupational qualifications of ever, registrant be set forth with precision in his questionnaire, according to 8 wire received by the local board yes tcrday from Col Breen.
 Therefore, the registrant's answer to the series on question }, page 4 must without fail specify his particu- lar job with his industry, by answer ing, for example not merely railroad man, but tracklaycr or trainman oi carshop rcpairer. Assistants have beer instructed 10 secure for that question an answer as specific as if made tt questions 4, and 10 in series II, page l2, unless registrants have already fully answered these questions. Ii the questionnaircs filed are not spcci- ic enough, the boards will secure adequate answers under section 100 paragraph }, before proceeding to classify.
 The part of Section loo referred to above is as follows:
 ''In case the local board should desire further information, the board shall require the registrant to appear at day to be fixed and complete the qucstionnaire or correct any substan- tial or material error which may ap- pear therein, or to furnish such other evidence as the board may require. Failure on the part of the registrant to appear on or before the day set by the local board shall remove the right of the registrant to correct, modify, or add to his qucstionnaire."
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
HOW THE PHONE IS
 HELPING TO WIN THE WAR
(From Sundays Daily)

There are very few people who have any conception oi the magnitude of the work that has been and is be- ing done by the public utility con- panics in meeting the vital needs of the government in handling the war situation" said k M. Buchlcr ycstcr- day, local manager of the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co.
 For instance, the American Tclc- phone and Telegraph Co., and asso- ciate companies, including the one covering this section, got in touch with officials at Washington upon the breaking of diplomatic relations with Germany, and through cooperation with these officials, and in spite Of the most extraordinary demands for con- munication, all the requirements of the government were and are being satisfactorily met.
 "All government telephone busi- ness is being given precedence over commercial, and more than 1000 miles of wire have already been taken from commercial channels and ap-
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
AIR LINE ROAD TO
 JEROME IS ASSURED
(From Sundays Daily.)

Earl H. Parker, civil engineer, who made the preliminary survey for this county of the projected highway be- tween Prescott and Jerome via Yeag- CT canyon last Summer. brings en- couraging word from Phoenix that this important road movement is now in the hands of the State, and con struction has been definitely decided upon.
 Mir. Parker is now attached to the State engineering corps in a special capacity, which embraces the work to be performed and also to suggest any changes in routes deemed advisable in this road unit He stated ycstcr- day the purpose of the State is to CO., operate with this county, and it has been practically settled that work win begin carly in March. An earlier date would have been selected, but owing to State. equipment being cm- ployed in the north and south, work in both above divisions would be completed before a transfer could conveniently be made.
 Mir Parker during the week made another reconnaissance of the route leading into Jerome, making observa- lions for two days of the country ly- ing to the west, and while not giving publicity to his report to be made to the State engineer, it is believed the west approach is impracticablc, and the original survey will be rccom- mcnGcd
 The road is 10 be built beyond any question" he said. and the shaping up officially of plans for this move ment begins at once. If the rcquir ed equipment was available construc- ton would be under hcadway before the first of the year, so far as the State is 70 be considered. State En- ginccr Maddock and Governor Camp, bell arc very enthusiastic over this matter, and both arc conversant with the needs of the two communiticl and their desire to have construction begin at once has been often openly expressed.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
ANNUAL ELECTION OF
 BLUE MONSTER CO. HELD (From Wednesdays Daily.D

The annual meeting Of the stock holders and election of officers of the Blue Monster Copper Company was held in this city the first of the week, the statement being made at this time that the financial affairs of the organ ization were in fine shape and that much development work had been laid out for the coming year.
 The new board of directors elect cd at the meeting consists of i!'~ fol- lowing-namcd: l.. F. Wade oi Bos- ton. Thomas Sutcliffc of Clarkdalc, Henry |. Lazarus of Boston, and J. II. Morgan, r. ]. Kcohahc, James Lees and l.. \. Wombachcr, of Pres colt. Thomas Sutcliifc was elected president, II. l. Lazarus, vice prcSi- dent. F. !. kcohanc treasurer, ]. IT. Morgan secretary and l.. r. Wade assistant secretary.
 The property. which is located in the Verde district. about l2 miles south of Jerome. is having double compartment shaft sunk, the shaft be- ing now about 60 feet deep. Nine men are al work on the job under the direction of competent foreman \ new engine and hoist were placed at the shaft entrance last week, and the work is being spccdcd up as far as possible.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
BIOLOGIST PLEASED
Nirom Tucsday's DaiIy.N

Alexander Ray, of Huntington, New York, is d recent arrival to make observations of Big Chino valley lands carrying surface indications for oil bearing He is gcologist by pro- fcssion, and identified with several copper properties in this State as a consulting engineer. He stated yes tcrday to friends that exploration is warranted by conditions in evidence so far as surface showings indicate. He is not interested in any under taking in that region and made an in vcstigation on Sunday Of large strip which was prompted by the wide in- tcrcst being shown to develop an other oil field.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
.YAVAPA| RABBITS BEING SENT ID LOS ANGELES
HUNTERS IN VICINITY OF CONGRESS JUNCTION O N KIL LING ANIMALS IN WHOLESALE LOTS AND SHIPPING TO COAST.
(From Tuesdays Daily0

Two cnterprising residents of the Congress section have built up quite a profitable business by killing and shipping large numbers of jacErabbits to Los Angeles, the rabbits finding a ready sale in the markets in that city at prices which range from 12 to l6 cents per pound
 The district adjacent to Congress and Congress Junction is thickly pop ulated with jack rabbits, the long cars having for many generations held al- most undisputed possession of tha, part of the county The two hunters go out in an auto each day and armed with .22 rifles, shoot enough of the animals to make a good-sized load. The rabbits arc taken to camp, partly dressed and allowed to freeze over night. The following day they arc crated up and shipped to the coast commission merchants, while still frozen, and are delivered in Los An gclcs in perfect state.
 It is said that jackrabbit is consid- cred quite delicacy by the residents of the city of angels, and is in great demand on the meatlcss days. The hunters arc averaging shipments of from 400 to 500 pounds daily.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
Another Suburban
 Addition to City

Quite an important realty deal was closed last week, whereby Mir. and Mrs. (. $. Richardson acquired what Is commonly known as the Murphy Zoo in West Prescott, covering d large acreage, which is 10 be improv- cd al once, and made attractive as a suburban addition. Contracts have been awarded for construction of many cottages and the title selected for this new resort venture iS The CragS." The old home Is being part ly razcd and transformed into a mod crn place, and ground improvements also have been decided upon. Mir. and Mrs. Richardson recently retired from the Congress hotel in this city.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
MUST STATE FAM|LY'S s
 REQUIREMENTS
IN ORDER TO SECURE PROFFERED ASSISTANCE FROM U. S., COMMITTEE MUST KNOW OF NEEDS OF DEPENDENTS.
(From Tuesdays Daily.)


 It is particularly desired by the civ ilian Relief Committee of the Yavapai County Chapter of the American Red Cross, that men presenting themselves before the advisory board at the St. Michael Hotel with regard to the qucStionnaires, make known the al- lotments which they desire given to their dependents There is distinct difference between the allotments and allowances made by the government, and unless a soldier makes his allot- ment, no allowance will be made by the government.
 Gilbert Nairn, chief clerk of the board, will be glad to answer all questions regarding this important matter and 1t is the desire of the spe- cial committee appointed by the Red Cross that this matter be gone into thoroughly by the men, so that their dependents will be cared for prop erly
 Through the efforts of Chairman NJ. B. Hazcltinc and F. c. Brown, the Yavapai County Chapter of the Red Cross will soon receive S2,000 which is due it and which will be placed in tho civilian relief fund.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
WestIndiesDenand
 American Products

ST. THOMAS, w. l., Dec H.-
 Der Vincent, four salesman in the West Indies, who has just reached here from a trip to Martinique and Guadeloupc, reports that business is booming in the French islands. The greater prosperity is felt in Marti- nigue, as the sugar plantation owners there arc generally residents on the island, while the profits from the Guadeloupe haciendas go largely to owners in France.
 ''Thc demand for American prod ucts is unprecedented" said Mir. Vim cent, lowing in part to the interrup- tion of transatlantic passage because of the war Our own business has increased SiOO,0OO a year. There is a demand for farm machinery, auto and about everything else that one can think of
 ''In spite of the war risks, the ship ments of rum to France have been large"
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
QUESTIONNAIRES TO BE
 SIGNED BY ADVISORS
(From Sundays DaiIv)

All members of the legal advisory board, recently appointed to aid the rcgistrants in getting the question. naircs properly filled out, were yes. terday instructed in a wire from Col Brccn to have the members sign their names to each qucstionnair. which was filled out by man whc had received aid from the respective member. The wire read as follows: Local Advisory Board:
 Please advise all associate mem bcrS of the legal advisory board to enter on the left hand margin of the front page of the qucstionnairc oi rcgistrant to whom they give assist ancc the following: "Aid given by me- Sign name of member, follow ed by, Permanent member" or "as- sociatc member" as the case may be.
 "Brecn, for the Governor"
 It Is the opinion of the members of the advisory board that this ruling was made for the purpose of keeping tab on the answers which arc turned in by the rcgistrants, and in case any rcgiStrant gets into the wrong classi- flcation and sets up the plea that he was wrongly advised by some mcm- Der of the board. the exact person who gave him the advice can be To- catod and asked to explain just why he handed the rcgistrant the crron- cous information.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
DIVIDEND DECLARED BY
 LITTLE DAISY
ONE OF S1.50 A SHARE TO BE PAID ON JANU- AIRY 3RD AND OTHER OF 75 CENTS ON THE FIRST OF FEBRUARY.
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

Owners of United Verde Extension stock will be gratified to learn that the directors on Saturday declared g double dividcnd-onc of Sl.50 shars payable January }, 1918, and the other of 7S cents, payable on February l. tho regular quarterly dividend date
 By the middle of April, it is cx- pcctcG that two of the units of the new Smcltcr will be in operation, and it would not be surprising ii the divi- dcnd rate would be thereafter main taincd at Sl.50 quarter, and quite likely more when the smcltcr shall be running at full capacity later on in 'G;S The coming dividends of the company arc of course contingent up on the price that the government may iX tor copper next February as the present arrangement with the opera tors for price at 231I cents expires at that time It is confidently be- htVcd that owing to the present cur ta led production which is insufficient to meet the war and industrial needs. that the price may be advanced to 5 cents in order to stimulate in- creased production. On the other hand, there is a rumor current in the East that the price may be reduced to 2D cents, although there appears to be ao basis for such a presumption.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
.C[ARKDA[E LINE HAS ANOTHER
 BAD WRECK

The Santa Fc, which has been hay ing all kinds of hard luck during the past few days, had another bit oi grief hcapcd upon it on Sunday night when bad wreck occurred on the Clarkdale line, about mile and a half north of the shelter city, six load"d cars having been dcrailcd and the track torn up for quite distance. A train which was going towards ClarHdalc contained a car which was loaded to the roof with heavy slab wood, and in rounding one of the sharp curves on that line, the top
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
B0OTLEGGERS SENTENCED ID
 JAIL TERMS
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

In the actions of State vs. Cagcl, Aros and Duran, the defendants being charged with the illegal sale of liquor, sentences were passed by the court during the morning session. Aros and Duran were each given 60 days in jail and fined S25, the sentence in each case to begin on November ?, the date the men were committed. Cagel was let off with 30 days and a fine of S25, his term of days also to date from November Eth.
 Trial Date Postponed.
 The hearing of the arguments in the case of the Copper Queen Gold Mining Company against the Arizona Binghamton, which was originally set for December Y, was yesterday post poned until January 5th.
 Hull Estate In Court.
 The matter of the estate of the late George w. Hull was up for the at tention of the court short time yes terday morning, at which time Attor- ncy LeRoy Anderson voluntarily with drew as member of the counsel for the estate An order which had been issued last June allowing bill of Charles Clark for $274o against the estate. was yesterday set aside, and the matter will be gone into more fully at some future date.
 Probate Cases Dismissed.
 For want of prosecution or atten- ton on part of the interested parties the following probate cases were ordered stricken from the docket yesterday afternoon:
 Estate of F. Ferguson.
 Estate of \. A. Campbell.
 Estate of Rodriguez.
 Estate of Ramon and Cornelius Lo- pcz.
 Estate of Margaret and Ellen Ncr- anon. Este Oi \. Augustus Miles.
 Estate of Mary Stadclman.
 Estate of $. w. Crane. Estate of Felix Crosse. Estate of Fannie Henry.
 Estate of Maggie Davidson.
 Estate of Lcvona Paine. Estate of John Ehlc. Estate of Nancy Murray. Estate of T. r. Peters. Estate of Agnes A. Gilmore.
 Estate of NJ. A. Lawlcr.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19

heavy car lurched outward and top pied over. pulling i've other heavy cars into the ditch. Three of the de- railed cars contained coke, one was a tank car and the other one was lcadcd with a certain popular brand of soit drink.
 The Clarkdalc smash-up was the third wreck which which the road has suffered in about as many days, a fatal wreck having taken place on Fri day at Marinette, when a steel bridge collapsed, and another wreck occur ring near Prescott on Sunday.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
TWO MEATLESS DAYS

NEW YORK. Dec. l5.-Thc New York Society of RcStauratcurs today recommended the observance of three whcatlcSs and two meatlcSS days by the restaurants of this city. That the patrons of cabaret shows must pay an additional two cents for each dol lar spent on refreshments to cover the government war tax was also de- cided at the meeting of the society.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
FIRE DESTROYS DRUG STORE AT
 HUMBOLDT
CLOTHING ESTABLISH MENT ALSO DAMAGED BY FLAMES; LOSS IS OVER $12,000 PARTIALLY GOV FRED BY INSURANCE.
tFrom Tuesdays Dailv.)

Humboldt was hit by fire of un- known origin early Sunday morning. the flames totally destroying the drug store owned by R. J. Golf and con sidcrably damaging the clothing store owned by Sparks Brothers. The loss entailed by the destruction of the drug store was placed by the owner at about SS.0OO, with S4,000 insurance, while the Sparks Brothers state that their building and stock was damaged to the extent of $2,5OO, the loss being fully covered by insurance
 Golf had closed his store at II o'clock Saturday night, and there was no sign of fire about the place, except in the stove, which was situated in a different part of the building from where the fire is believed to have started. The flames were discovered at ? o'clock Sunday morning, and the drug store was so far gone that noth- ing could be done to save it. The clothing store is located just next door, and the roof of this building was soon on fire. An effort to save the clothing store resulted in partial success. the fire being cxtinguished after it had damaged the roof and after the stock of goods had been drenched with water.
 The building occupied by Gof's store was owned by Messrs. Keenan and Rccchetti
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
GREAT WESTERN DAM
 AGE SUIT DISMISSED
(IFrom Sundays Daily)

The suit which had been filed against the Great Western Smcltcr Company of Mayer by the Swansea Lease Company, was yesterday dis missed upon motion of Attorney Alex Jones, representing the plaintiff The mining company several months ago filed suit against the smelling firm seeking pay for several carloads oi orc which the plaintiff alleged that they had shipped to the defendant and for which they had never been paid in full.
 Mrs. Isabelle Dclgardo was ycstcI day named as administrative of the estate of the late Gcncro Mayagatia, and filed her bond in the sum of S60O0.
 Mrs. Stella Eastwood was appoint cd administrative of the estate of her late husband, Edward F. Eastwood, and gave bond Of S6000. The only asset of the estate is d damage suit against the United Verde Copper Company for $4,500, the amount be- ing asked for the death of Mir East wood, which occurred on the com pauyS property.
 T. G. Norris, administrator of inc estate of the late Frank NJ. Murphy. was yesterday granted an extension of time in which 10 file an appraisal of the holdings of the estate, December ? being the limit of the extension.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
REMAINS SHIPPED
(From Tuesdays Daily )

(fTOm lucSudy DdllE.)
 The body of Charles F. Kizcr, who was killed last Friday when the bridge across the Agua Fria river collapsed as freight train was passing over it, was brought to Prescott and ycster- day was shipped to Topeka, Kansas. his old home for burial Mrs. Kizer and three small sons accompanied the remains and arc to make that city their homo. The deceased was born Dec. 2S. 1882, and his position with the :. r. r. X r. was that of wreck ing engineer, in which duties he was rated as an expert. He had been in this section only four months, and enjoyed d splendid name.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
COMMERCIAL NOW
 SHIPPING COPPER ! ORE TO DOUGLAS
(Fronl Wednesdays Daily.)

Diversion of a portion of the pro duct of the Commercial in Copper Basin for treatment at the Copper Queen shelter at Douglas, was an- nounccd yesterday by Superintendent Peach as having been decided upon.
 Fifty tons daily are to go south, and over 50 tons daily will continue 10 be shipped to Clarkdalc Mir. Peach states that development pro grcsscs satisfactorily and mine con ditiouS arc the best in many years. With new ore outlet 1t is quite probable tonnage will be materially increased, ii hauling to Skull valley railroad station k enlarged. Since early in July not a day has been miss cd in shipping.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
BIG PINE PLANT BURNS ID THE
 GROUND
(From Tuesdays Daily)

Nleager particulars of the loss by
 fire of the milling plant of the Big Pine Mining Company, situated near Senator. were learned yesterday. The ire occurred at about l2 o'clock on Sunday night. and the loss is heavy, owing to the fine type of reduction plant. which was considered as one of the best in this section for gold treating. All cyanide tanks were con- sumcd also, and the mine has been shut down in consequence. Whether insurance was carried was not learn Cd
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19
REGAIN PART OF GROUND

LONDON. Dec 15.-The British have regaincd part of the ground won by Germans on the Ypres front yes terday.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19

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Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-19

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