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Weekly journal-miner., 1917-02-14
COAST INVESTOR ENTHUSES OVER
 SILVER BELT
INSPECTS MINE AND BUYS HEAVILY; STOCK SALES TO BE WITHDRAW N FROM MARKET.
(From Thursdays DaiIy.)

! At special meeting of stockhold- CTS of the Silver Belt Consolidated. held in this city Tuesday, in addition to the election of Harry Mahoney, Of San Francisco, as member of tho board of directors, President w. r.. Paige submitted 2 report covering de velopment thus far performed, from which radical change in the future of this mineral proposition was deem cd advisable.
 It is now proposed to withdraw from the market the sale of stock, so far as public transactions are con cerned. This action will not apply, however, to certain interests, in which immediate friends of shareholders figure or those who were first sub scribcrs.
 The Silver Belt is fast approaching, it is said. that stage as to be trans formed into close corporation, ow ing to its rating being materially en- hanccd by recent development.
 Mir Mahoney made the trip to the camp with Captain J. B. Dudley, and before leaving for home, said:
 "I will admit that I was skeptical regarding mining, although I am con versant with the business. But, after two days observation of this proper ty and carefully investigating condi- tions above and below ground, will say without hesitation that l have never met with any proposition with which I have been so favorably i'm pressed for safe investment and for speedy returns as the Silver Belt It is the making of desirable proposi- ton and I have become interested"
 Mir Paige confirmed reports in cir culation of a strike taking place re- gently, and stated that under the future order of operating decided up- on for the property, an entirely new equipment for deep development would be installed at once. The healthy condition of this property from financial standpoint is sup ported by determinations made, and an enlarged system of mine work is to begin in consequence and immedi- ately.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-02-14
NATIONS BILL
 SETS COUNTY GLASSES
(From Fridays Daii~.)

Gavapai county will be elevated from the fourth to the second class, and county officials salaries will re-
 main the same as at present, if the bill introduced by Senator Mattox, "Wednesday, becomes a law
 The bill was introduced as a result of the decision of the Supreme court, overturning the classification act of 1912, fixing the salaries of officers of the counties on an arbitrary basis.
 The classification under the Mattox bill, will be based on assessed valua- ton. There will be one county of the first class-Cochise, which has a valuation of Sll4,OOOOOO. Maricopa with S7l,OOO.OOO, Gila with SO,OO0,OOO and Yavapai with S5S.OOO,OOO will be- long to the second class.
 The salaries of county officers, pro- vided and fixed by the bill, will be as follows: Clerk of the Superior court, S2400 a year with one deputy at Sl50 month, and another at $100 month; sheriff, S4,O0O a year. chief deputy, $l,S00, ono deputy at SIPS and others as needed at Sl00 a month; recorder, S2,40O year and deputies at SIPS and SlO0 month; treasurer at S2,500 year, chief deputy at $50 a month and other assistants whose salaries shall not exceed 5000 a year; attorney, $2,4OO a year, deputy at Sl50 a month: assessor at S2,400 a year and travelling expenses, chief deputy SIPS month, two field depu- ties for six months at $100 a month and expenses; superintendent of schools, S2,000 and expenses, not over S250; county road supcrintendents at S1, 300 a year, overseers S350 a day; chairman of board of supervisors, Sl.- 800, members Sl 200 and clcrl, S2,400 I
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-02-14
PITTSBURG COPPER
 MAKES GOOD RECORD
(Prom Thursdays Daily ]

The reviving of the old Pittsburg copper group on Castle creek by Paul A. Johns, has been attended by a creditablc showing. and regular ship ments are being made to the Wicken- burg custom plant
 Mir. Johns, who was an arrival Mon day from his camp, said he was pleased with the property, but that development is not proving sur prise as conditions were fully deter mined and all that is required to get a producer established is practical ef- fort. This has been done, and his success is due to his many years of experience as an operator and his knowledge of mining in the broadest sense. Mir. Johns states the new ore market is attaining popularity for its in settling with producers, and this system is encouraging many mines to get in full action and to cause the country to boom.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-02-14
COUNTY OFFICERS MAY
 BE FORGED ID D|SGORCE
Decision of the Supreme Court On Classification Act of 1912 Throws
 Things Into Chaotic Condition.

cause 1t searches out and lcgislatcs for the counties in effect by name, rather than by difference of popula- ton, I am firmly convinced that it is special and local legislation, and is therefore vidlative of the constitu- tion.'
 In conclusion Justice Ross makes it plain that some of the officers may be entitled to more money, and others may be forced to pay back excess drawn under the act of 1912. He has the following to say in regard to this
 "Officers like the plaintiff who arc not satisfied with the salary that has been paid them under the act of 1912 but insist upon being paid under the laws Of 1901, should bear in mind that the salaries fixed by the latter act were in full of all other compensa- ton and that if they have been paid expenses and allowed assistance un- der the act of 1912 in excess of that allowed by the law of 1901, they should likewise account in their set tlemcnt with the county for those sums."
 The judgment of the lower court was reversed and the case remanded for further proceedings not inconsist- cnt with the opinion.
 Justice Cunningham disscntcd from the opinion written by Justice Ross and concurrcd in by Justice Franklin
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-02-14
FINE FINANCIAL
 CONDITION OF PRESCOTT
(From Wednesday's DailY)

Financial affairs Of the City of Pres
 colt arc in excellent condition, ac-
 cording to the annual report of City
 Clerk Frank (. Whisman, rendered at the annual meeting of the common council Monday night. The bank ac-
 count of the city showed on February l lst, the date the fiscal year begins, a
 total of S4S,065.63, in spite of the fact last year witnessed the expenditure of additional moneys for preparation for extensive street improvements. 1 That the coming year will see many solid civic improvements completed is the statement of the city clerk, whose work is something like that of the city manager, in municipalities where the managerial form of com mission government is in effect
 Streets will receive a good deal of at tention from the city during 1917, and although the streets of Prescott are regarded as on a par with those of any unpavcd city in the State, they will be much better when the present plans for grading and oiling arc car ried out
 Much of the expense of the street department last year was checked off to the credit of future years, although it must show on the balance sheet for lol6. This is because certain in vestments were made that will not be necessary to make again for sev- eral years. They include the purchase of big gasoline-propelled tractor and road roller, scarifier and other equipment for the grading service. The rock crusher has been running for some time, preparing materials for widespread street improvement during the coming warmer months. The purchase of quantity of oil for surfacing the improved streets in the business section, was also made dur
 ing the past year.
 Expenditures during the past year amounted to total of So4 ,0I 2l-ex- | ceeding the cash received by only S3o322, in spite of the additional cx- penses of last year, properly checked | off against preceding years and the cost of materials for improvements to | come during the next several years.
 City taxes during 1916 amounted to S4l ,7S05l, the largest individual re- ccipt on the books Next in size came the receipts for water service, amount ing to S32,63l1o
 The payment of interest on total debt of S436, ,26l9O, and a contribu- ton to the sinking fund of S3,54S4S, making total of S27,23095, consti- tuted the largest single expense, with that of the city street department (S24,656oD coming second.
 Miscellaneous expenses, such as of flee, salaries, etc, are remarkably low, as compared with similar expendi- lures for other cities of like size in this State. Considered as whole, the financial showing of the city is an excellent Onr
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-02-14
WILHELM TAKES OVER
 THE ELK GOLD CLAIM
(From Wsdnesday's Daily.l

The Arizona and California Mining Co.,, through its president. w. s. Will helm, Monday concluded negotia- tions with the Alaricopa Queen Oil Co.,. of California, for taking over the Elk gold claim, which adjoins the famous New State, on the Hassay- ampa river. In discussing the deal Mir Wilhelm said:
 This deal is due to what has been conclusively proven in the New State. This mine is active on plan of deep sinking in the zone where the strike was made some few months ago. The plan is to connect up holdings on that hssure in a composite chain of min cral possibilities that are attractive from what is prevailing in the New State. The Elk unit is necessary, in short, and the two mines show a solid naturalization along the lead for over 5000 feet. While deep work goes ahead in the New State, consid- eration is to be extended the Elk also. I am going to the coast today
 
 to buy an air compressor to drive the old tunnel of 500 feet to 1,2O0 feet This will give both properties devel- opment to great depth and they will also be connected up, the link welded, in. short. Work is soon to be resumed on the Ruth, suspension being only temporary on account Of the strike made in the New State"
 MT. Wilhelm also stated the Mari copa Queen is selling its interests in this field, and as a stockholder there of he has been given the privilege of having the preference in sales being made
 Under new arrangements the Ari- zona and California Co is shaping up for large operations and on basis of permanency.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-02-14
CONTRACTS LET BY THE SUPERVISORS
(From Wednesdays DaiIv1


 Contracts for supplies were award ed at yesterdays meeting of the board of supervisors. Most of the day was like the day before, given over to purely routine matters.
 The printing contract, on which there were two bids, was awarded to the Courier Publishing Company.
 The McNeil Company of Phoenix was given the contract over coast and an Eastern firm, for supplying books to the county.
 Dr. H. T. Southworth, on a bid of $50 a month, was awarded the con tract as county health officer.
 The drug contract was let to the Owl Drug & Candy Company.
 A number of claims were paid, and the appointment made of w. w.. Gray, elected constable of the Clark dale precinct, but whose bond was enormously handled and failed to comply with the law
 It is understood that Constable F. F. Bartlett of the Ash Fork precinct. who is removing to Clarkdale, and who has resigned to take effect the 18th, will be appointed deputy sher- if for the Clarkdale district.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-02-14
NEGLECTED WOUND;
 LOSES THREE FINGERS
(From Fridays DaiIy)

Ben Stinson, a miner employed some time ago at the Binghamton camp near Mayer, had his hand slightly injured by a piece of steel chipping from drill. while he was at work in a mine near Pinas Altos, N. M., blood poisoning later developing. Amputation proved necessary, and he lost the thumb, two fingers and part of the palm of the hand affected He neglected to take precautions to pre- vent infection.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-02-14
DRILLING FOR OIL
 BEGINS IN CHINO
(FIom Fridays Daily.0

Arrivals yesterday from Valley re- ported that the large rig of Heslct & Ross had started drilling for oil at the old we'll of the Yavapai Oil Com pany, with a trained crew from Cali fornia in charge This exploration is creating considerable interest and several oil men from the coast have visited the camp. The oil we'll of about 1,l7O0 feet depth is the operat- ing point Many locations are being made in that belt by those who claim to be conversant with this business.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-02-14
ANNIVERSARY PARTY
 OF THE I. O. O. F
(From Fridays Daily.)

One hundred and fifty guests gath cred in the Odd Fellows hall last night to attend the first of series oi entertainments given by the local lodge, the occasion being the celebra- ton of the birthday of Thomas B. Wildey, founder of the order in America.
 It was called an "old fashioned par ty," and it was thoroughly enjoyed. Rev. Joel Hedgpeth, presiding in the absence of Noble Grand w. w. Mays who IS i'll, welcomed the guests with an address filled with patriotic and fraternal thought There were solos by Mrs. Lester Ruffner and E. C. Su- man, and a duet by these two well known singers, and Mrs H. T. South worth contributed several we'll appre- ciated readings. The program of music was specially good.
 At the end of the program, the au- dience sang America' and then the party devoted itself to cards and re- treatments. Not even the thrilling alarm of fire that sounded just as the tables were being organized could in terfere with the party.
 The Odd Fellows of Prescott, who have the oldest and largest lodge of it's kind in the Southwest, numbering 250 members, are to be on the jrogram this Spring with series of good things for members and friends. The next jollihcation will be a smoker, to be given in honor of the young men of Prescott, and will occur some time early in March.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-02-14
RURAL SCHOOLS
 COMMENDED BY OFFICIAL
(From Wednesday,, DaiIv)

County School Superintendent Mil Ter, who recently concluded an off cial visit to public schools in the northern section of the county, ex- pressed himself yesterday as very agreeably impressed with conditions in all districts, and in giving a review of his observations mentioned the fol- lowing as deserving of attention:
 q was very much surprised on re- ceiving from Fair Oaks, a new school publication named The School Mes
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-02-14
BAKER IS CITED
(From Thursdays DaiIv.l ]


 Failure to pay the $25 month ali mony fixed by the court when it granted the divorce of his wife in 1911, caused the Superior court to issue a citation yesterday for Blakely Baker. Mrs. Baker that was, became Mrs. Eliza Jane Williams, and the alimony was cut from $50 month to S25. Williams died month ago, and Baker IS alleged to have failed to pay the alimony. Mrs. Williams has the custody of three children, whom Bak- CT IS supposed to be helping to sup port.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-02-14

i Senger," which was read with much
 pleasure, because it contained infor-
 nation of interest and furnished means by which a clear knowledge | could be formed Of the excellent work
 which is being done there by Miss
 Grace Gillespie. teacher. This paper was started jointly by the schools of
 Fair Oaks. Simmons and Skull valley, each agreeing to contribute, and to pass the paper from school to school. Each grade is well cared for and af- lords the teachers fine opportunity 10 know what the other schools are accomplishing, especially in compost ton, English. writing and spelling"
 \ like movement in other districts of the county is suggested by Super intendent Miller. which would break the monotony of the school grind, be- sides prompting the pupils to do something worth while.
 The Seligman school, taught by Miss Lillian Baker and Miss Bueua Hilty, has the largest enrolment since the school was organized. Miss Hilty has charge of the primary room and beside her 3S pupils. teaches IA fourth graders, who occupy an addi tional room. The work is well ad- vanced in the grammar school room and both teachers are to be highly commended for their efficiency. A new building was completed last year, and it IS believed will furnish accom- modations for years to come. Am other room is already needed.
 Ash Fork can boast of having its largest enrolment this year, and F. \. Krohn, who is teaching his second term, shows his capability in efficient ly and satisfactorily instructing such a large attendance in which there are seven grades. This teacher is mak- ing splendid record.
 At Nelson, Mir. Barandon, who is trustee, also the manager of the lime company, believes that it is bet ter to keep help with families, and to that end he looks we'll after having school second to none. Miss Esther Ncighbor, the teacher, is to be com plimented for the excellent record she is making.
 The school at Jerome Junction, under Miss Olga Pryor, is noted for having turned out more eighth grad CTS than any other institution in the county of its size. This creditable record is simply due to the care shown by this teacher, who for several years in succession, has so efficiently pre- sided. The other school in the dis trict is small, owing to the Russians removing. Mrs. Snodgrass, the teach CT, says, however, that another year will see 100 children enrolled, and the irrigation company is considering at present the building of a new four room school house.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-02-14

given for proficiency in drill. Suit able arms shall be provided for drill purposes and a number of high-power rifles shall be kept at each school for target practice.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-02-14

The constitution provides that no county officers, including justices of the peace in precincts containing a city, shall obtain fees. It is held, however, that this provision is not self-executing, and that in the absence of legislative enactment, 1t cannot be enforced. Should it be found nec- essary to turn back to the salary sys- tenn of 1901, the constitutional pro- vision prohibiting changing the re- muncration of an official during his term in office, will also be encoun- tered.
 In view of these things, therefore, it IS believed more than likely that the legislature will take cognizancc of the situation and pass a law, classify ing the counties according to some standard that will meet the approval of the highest court
 It was because the classification act of 1912, in which the counties of the State are divided into l4 classes, is so framed as to make it impossible for 1t to operate upon counties according to their population and because it searches out and legislates for the counties in effect by name, rather than by difference of population, the Supreme court held that the act is special and local legislation and there fore unconstitutional.
 Under the classification act of 1912, county officers in all of the l4 coun- ties of the State have been drawing salaries, which may prove to be un- provided for by the law. Many of them may be forced to pay back mon ey drawn for salaries, and others may be entitled to more money than they have drawn.
 An act of the territorial legislature of 1901, fixed the salaries of all coun- ty officials, and the Supreme court is of the opinion that the law of 1901 should be the statute under which county officials are paid.
 The case was brought to the Su- Dreme court by Frank L. Hunt, form CT county assessor of Mohave county, who sued the county for his salary under the law of 1901, claiming that the 1912 law was class legislation, in asmuch as it classified the counties arbitrarily.
 The court finds that the most seri- | ous objection to the act is that it fails ] to provide any way by which one county may pass from one class to ! another. A county assigned to a class | must always, regardless of any change l of population, remain in that class. l While the act in form is general in i substance, it is special and local. | Stripped of circumlocution, it is in ef- feet IA special acts, one for each county The court infers that the act might just as well have named the county outright and omitted all clas- sihcations.
 The court finds that the act takes the present population of the differ ent counties as basis of its pretend ed classification and makes that popu- lation the permanent standard of fix ing the salaries of county officers. The court states that laws of this kind have been condemned by all courts.
 Justice Ross, who wrote the de- cision, states that flor the reason that the classification in the act of 1912 is so framed as to make it impossible for it to operate upon counties ac- cording to their population and be-
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-02-14
(From Wednesdays Daily)


 Some county officials of Yavapai county may have to "disgorge" parts Of salaries received under the act of the legislature, known as the classiii- cation act Of 1912, unless the legisla- ture at its present session, revises a salary system left quite considerably muddled by the decision of the Su- preme court Saturday, finding this law unconstitutional. This was as certained yesterday by comparison of the provisions for paying county officers under the act of 1901, as com pared with that of 1912
 ]. H. Morgan, who was a deputy in the office of County Attorney ?. w. O'Sullivan, said yesterday that. the decision leaves the salary laws in such a chaotic condition that it will be practically mandatory upon the legis- lature to straighten things out
 The way the decision affects Yava- pal county is shown in the following, which gives for each office, the re- muneration as provided in 1912 and
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-02-14


 Senator Campbell has another bill he considers something in the way of enforcement of patriotic duty, in the training of soldiers and officers for the army that the nation must have. From the statutes of California Wyoming and other States, he has prepared a measure making military training obligatory in the high schools of Arizona, to be under a board composed of the adjutant gen. eral, the superintendent of public in struction, and one other person. h. struction will be imparted by mem- Der of each high school faculty or by an officer detailed by the adjutant general, and school credits shall be
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1917-11-13

Judgment and decree Of fore
closure and sale against Harry
Levison, Trustee, defendant, on
the 25th day Of September, A. d.,
1917, for the sum of Sixteen and
OfliOO Dollars, in United States
Gold Coin, besides interests,
costs, etc, of ...-..... Dollars, which
said decree was, on the 25th day
Of September, A. d., 1917, re-
corded in Judgment book Of said
Court, l am commanded to sell
all the certain lot, piece or par
eel of land, situate, lying and be-
ing in the County of Benewah,
and State of Idaho, and bounded
and described as follows, tO-wit.
Tax No. 10, now Oh the tax roll
as Tax No. 100, which consists
of acres in the NV a NEA Of
Sec. "a, Twp. "A, Range W. b.
NJ, in the County of Benewah,
State Of Idaho, together with the
improvements thereon.
Public notice IS hereby given
that on the gath day of Noyem-
Der, A. D., 1917, at 10 o'clock A.
NJ, of that day, in front Of the
Court House door of the County
Of Benewah, at st. Maries, Idaho,
! will. in obedience to said order
of sale, sell the above described
property, or SO much thereof as
may be necessary to satisfy said
Judgment, with interest and cost,
to the highest and best bidder for
cash, lawful money of the United
States.
Dated at st. Maries, Idaho, this
9Th day Of October, A. d., 1917.
E. B. holland, Sheriff,
within and for the County
Of Benewah, State of Idaho
By S. S. BOutOn,
Deputy.
The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1917-11-13

thereon.
Public notice is hereby given
that on the gath day Of Novem-
Der, A. D., 1917, at 10 O'Clock A.
NJ, Of that day, in front Of the
Court House door of the County
.oi Benewah, at st. Maries, Idaho,
l will, in obedience TO said order
of sale, sell the above described
property, or so much thereof as
may be necessary TO satisfy said
judgment, with interest and cost,
to the highest and best bidder for
cash, lawful money Of the United
States.
Dated at ST. MaFies, Idaho, this
9Th day Of October, A. D., 1917.
K. b. holland, Sheriff,
within and for the County
of Benewah, State Of Idaho
BY S. S. Bouton,
Deputy.