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Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-12
FLASKS CONTAIN WATER INSTEAD
 OF WHISKY
250 BOTTLES SEIZED BY
 THE COPS LAST WEEK FILLED WITH DEL RIO
 PRODUCT AND, FAIL TO HOLD THE REAL THING
(From Thursdays Dailv0

Harry Hart and w. $. Riley, the two men who were arrested on boot logging charges about week ago af- ter several shots mad been fired at one of their comrades who had skip ped at the arrival of the officers, were given their preliminary hearing in the court of Justice McLane yesterday afternoon, and at this time it was brought out that the men had evi- dcntly been attempting to job someone at the time of their arrest While the officers captured ten gunny sacks containing filled pint bottles, the 250 bottles contained water in stead of whisky. The officers state that each sack contained one or two pint bottles of genuine whisky, but the two defendants state that they had nothing but water in the bottles, and that the officers slipped the whisky into the sacks in an effort to frame up on them.
 According to the officers, the men had filled up the bottles with water and placed them in the sacks, and then sprinkled sufficient whisky over the sacks to give the things the re- quired aroma" 4 prospective GUS toner was to have paid the men $500 for the supposed booze, the officers say, and Riley and Hart were on the point of delivering the phoney cargo at the time they were caught. One of their companions, whom the de- fendants believe to have been an op- orator from the sheriff's office, escap- ed when the officers closed in on the place where the alleged whisky was cached.
 Hart and Riley will be taken into court at two o'clock this afternoon at which time they will enter a plea, and if held to the superior court, given a chance to provide bonds.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-12
FARMS THE MINE
 AND MAKES IT PAY
From Wednesdays Daily.)

Realizing the futility of operating single handed and making a success of his copper group near the Copper Chief in the Jerome belt, Henry Bev- ering, visitor during the week, stat ed, however, that production had been given and produced a certified check from a merchant in the above city to substantiatc the statement. The yield was in potatoes grown, and no great CT depth than the grass roots was re- quired. Bevering says he developed the oxidizcd formation to the above food article and the crop raised was three tons, which sold for three cents a pound, or Sl80 for the output. The proceeds of this cleanup will go into the main shaft to sink deeper and in the meantime he will continue farm ing, planting last week the potato patch to winter wheat.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-12
Bootlegger Trust At Jerome Claims Prescott Brethren
 Are Cutting rices

Local bootleggers are bitterly incensed at their Prescott breth- ren, who have cut the price of good corn whiskey to S3.50 a pint.
 There was a time, not many months ago, when whiskey sold for more in Prescott than it brought in Jerome. For weeks it was impossible to buy booze at the county seat for less than S8 pint. Then, as now, S6 pint was the established price in Jer- ome.
 Jeromites who have been in Prescott recently say that it is no trouble at all to buy the or dinary varieties of whiskey there for S3.50 a pint. Some instances of good booze changing hands at B pint have been reported.
 Keen competition and low overhead expenses are probably the reasons for the remarkably low quotations on whiskey that prevail in Prescott. Those quo- tations are playing havoc with the trade of Verde district bootleg gers.
 All this time the liquor dealers in Jerome, Clarkdale and Cot tonwood have been consistently and carefully holding the price up to S6 pint, and it is said that they are not nearly as conscien- tious and careful in regard to the quality as the Prescott bootleg gers are. They say that if they cut the price below S6 a pint there will not be enough profit in the business to make it worth while.
 It is understood that several of the most industrious bootleggers, whose customers have been spending their money at Prescott of late, are threatening to go out of business entirely. They re- fuse to consider reducing prices to the Prescott level.-Verde Copper News.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-12

rank, and his next step upward in all probability will see him in his duties at the head of an army corps, with the rank of Brigadier General Asso. ciated with this military officers past record in civil life, he leaves a prac- ticc behind of many times that in re- muneration he will receive in military duties, but actuated as he was by q desire to serve his country Loyalty and faithfully, the pecuniary reward is but an incidental matter
 Mrs. Southworth also brings back cheerful words from those Prescott boys on duty at Fort Riley, to thos, at home. Attorney George w. Nils son, is now sergeant major, and is in line for an early commission a, an officer. Thomas Thorpe, the drug gist, has reached the rating of a first sergeant, and likewise has a bright military future. Frank Murphy is a officer, and is to go higher.
 Captain Gary Block, who received his commission sometime ago, is at Riley, and in his engineering services is attaining deserved and conspicuous commendation, being one of the young civilian officers who is enjoy ing prominence for his future in mil itary annals.
 Mrs. Southworth said: "It is won derful to be in the military center and to note the spirit of loyalty so deeply among the rank and file. all are sincere in wishing to go toI the front, and their impatience at not being turned loose on the firing line profoundly impresses everyone. No picture can portray the ardor of our boys, and language cannot tell the story of their desires to get under the folds of Old Glory as it waves for the cause of Liberty, here and abroad; the situation is beyond words to ex- press"
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-12
WATER SHORTAGE MAKES
 TROUBLE IN MOHAVE
(From Thursdays Daily.)

Water, or more properly, the lack down of Americas largest molybde- mum mine, the Leviathan, south of
 kingman, in Mohave county, accord ing to the statement of Andrew Vel key of Yucca, who is spending few days in Prescott this week. Not only is the Leviathan hung up by the Wa ter shortage, but most of the other properties in the molybdenum belt of Mohavc county arc in the same fix. Water is a precious commodity in that part of the State even in times of plentcous rains, and in view of tn. fact that there has been no rainfall in that desert country for several months, the scant supply of water has entirely given out.
 The Mohave section in which Vel key is now interested, also contains large number of high grade tung. sten deposits, and one of the big com panies in that section, the Yucca Tungsten Company, has lately com pleted the erection of a 10O-ton mill This is one of the few companies which has not been forced to close down on account of the lack of wa ter, and has been in continuous oper- ation for the past three years, and is in all probability the largest pro- ducer of the black metal in the state of Arizona.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-12
PROMOTER HITS HIGH
 GRADE ORE SHOOT
(Prom Thursdays Daily.)

While chased heretofore as dis tinctively gold bearing property, inc
 Promoter mine in Crook canyon, owned by (. E. Warren and E. F. Peters, is now assuming by develop
 ment given in recent months in new location, desirable rating for its cop per content Mir. Warren exhibited yesterday samples of the chalco-py- rite body entered, from which re- turns were seven per cent in copper and S44.60 in gold to the ton. This combination of a mineral product was not anticipated in the zone being op- erated, this being the first instance where the red metal abounded al though several hundred feet of de- velopment has been performed in re- cent years. The zone of the new dis covery Is about no feet distant from the original working point, on the the above character of an ore was hit in drifting from the 50-foot shaft in winze sunk. The width of the pay streak is thirty inches, and quite a tonnage has been produced. Mir. Warren withheld giving publicity, as negotiations arc pending. He left for Phoenix yesterday. where he was called by mining men. and it is stated an engineer who inspected the strike zone few days ago. recommended action to be taken immediately in ar ranging details for a possible deal Mir. Warren also stated that he and his associates had refused 10 enter into negotiations with Colorado buyer, owing to terms and price not meeting their approval.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-12
WANTS A DIVORCE
(From Thursdays DaiIy0

Ava Maloy yesterday filed a suit in the superior court asking for a di- vorce from Albert Maloy. The com plaint states that friend husband has for long time refused to contribute anything toward the support of his wife and their two small children, being, according to the statement of his wife, too much of loafer to earn living for his family. The couple was married in 1911. The plaintiff asks that her maiden name of Shipp be restored to her, and that the court compel the husband to pay the sum of $50 month toward the support of the youngsters.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-12
| LAWLER-CASSEL WEDDING ONE
 OF BEAUTY
M PR ESSIVE SOLEMNITY MARKS MARRIAGE CERE- MONY OF POPULAR RES IDENTS OF THIS CITY IN CATHOLIC CHURCH.
(From Thursdays Daily.)

What is pronounced by those who were present as being one of the prettiest wedding ceremonies of re- cent years was solemnized at the Church of the Sacred Heart yester- day morning at 9 o'clock, when Miss Hazel Cassel became the bride of William \. Lawler The ceremony was performed by Rev Eustace Fla menco, pastor, at a nuptial mass. The bridal party stood under an arch of ferns before the high altar which was tastcfully decorated with pink and white carnations on background of ferns. Miss Beatrice Cassel attend ed her sister as bridesmaid. Mir. Cliff ford Phelps supported the bride groom.
 The bride looked charging in a gown of white messaline under an overdress of white embroidered silk net. She wore a wreath of orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of white carnations. The bridesmaid was becomingly attired in pink mes saline under an overdress of white silk net. She wore a picture hat to match and carried an arm bouquet of pink carnations.
 AS the popular young couple ex> changed vows the organ, Mrs. P. J. Farley, mother of the bridegroom, presiding, softly pcaled "Tru, Hearts; Miss Juanita Morrison's cul- tured voice was at it's best as she rendered as an offertory Shubert's Ave Maria" As an appropriate clos ing. Miss Morrison sang "A Perfect Day"
 Mir. and Mrs. I-awler left on the afternoon train on their honeymoon tour. They will visit his brother. Michael ]. Lawler, who is stationed at Camp Kearney. From there they will go by steamer to San Francisco. They were bidden Godspced at the depot by large crowd of friends and well-wishers. Old shoes and other tokens of good luck punctuated the proceedings as the train pulled out. They were the recipients of many costly and useful presents. They will be at home in a pretentious bunga- low, about to be erected on South Mount Vernon street, February 1st, 1918.
 The bride is the accomplished daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Charles c. Cassel of East Goodwin street The groom IS the son of Michael A. Law Ter, one of the pioneer mining men of this county. and the young man has been a resident of Prescott since he was boy of four years of age.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-12
HARRY HEAP MAY MAKE THE RACE
 FOR MAYOR
BUSINESS MEN MEET TO SELECT A CANDIDATE AND EX-S UPERV VISOR SEEMS TO BE FIR UNANIMOUS CHOICE.
(From Fridays Bailyl

A perfectly good mayoralty nom ination is going begging in the City of Prescott. Nobody wants it and the one man who had been inveigled into accepting the nomination on a fusion ticket, last week reconsidered his more or less rash act, and when the full realization of what he had done dawned upon him, he hastily sent in his resignation.
 In an effort to select some likely man for the race, meeting of some 25 or 30 business men was held last night, and while nothing definite was accomplished, it looks, at the present time, as though Harry Heap would accept the nomination, Mir. Heap hay ing been importuned by those pres ent last night to make the necessary sacrifice of his time and business i'm terests and throw his hat into the ring. While the Socialists have a mayoralty candidate, the businessmen felt that this man should not be all lowed to walk away with the cleo ton, and that fight for the posi- ton would be better by far than aI-
  lowing the election to go by default through the absence of any other cam didate
 When the matter was first broach- ed to Mir. Heap, he declined to con sider the matter, pleading pressing business matters as his reason for not accepting the honors which his friends would fain thrust upon him. However, after several of the promi- nent residents of the city had made short talks in which they brought out the apparent fitness of Mir Heap for the city's chief executive job, the let ter yielded. to a certain extent, and promised that he would consider the matter after he had really ascertain ed that his friends believed that he would be the logical candidate for the office Mir Heap has had experi- ence on both the city council and the board of supervisors, and his fitness for the mayors job is not questioned by those who have had occasion to be associated with him in a business way.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-12

al S200 for each child of married per sons under eighteen years.
 ''In addition 10 the above, which is the war income tax, the income tax under the act of September &, 1916, will be levied The new war income tax under the act of September &, l9l6, should be figured separately.
 For the benefit of the taxpayers is taken into consideration some of the numerous questions asked of this of flee, list of which is given below, which l feel may be helpful.
 Q. What tax would single per son be required to pay receiving an income of Sl,75O a year?
 "A. The exemption allowed would be Sl,000, and there would be a ? per cent tax on N50, namely, SIS. How ever, ii the income exceeded S3,000 there would be an additional income tax of ? per cent on an amount in excess of S3,000.
 Q. What tax would a married person be required to pay receiving an income of S3,0O0 year
 "A. There would be an exemption allowed of S2,000 and tax Of ? per cent levied on the additional Sl,0OO, or S20 However, if the income ex- ceedcd S4,000 there would be an ad- ditional income tax of per cent, on an amount in excess of S4,000
 Q. Are losses in securities de- ducted under the law?
 "A Losses incurred in trade are proper deductions. However, on any transaction entered into for profit but not connected with trade or business, the losses actually sustained may be charged of to an amount not exceed ing the profits derived during the year.
 Q. What are the penalties i'm posed by the law for failure to file return within required time?
 "A. 50 per cent additional tax and special penalty of from S20 to ST. GOO.
 Stock dividends are considered in come to the amount of surplus, undi- vided profits and earnings so distri- buted. Contributions or gifts within the year for religious and charitable purposes may be charged off as a re- duction to an amount not in excess of l5 per cent of the taxpayers net i'm come.
 Salaries received from the city and state are not taxable under the pro- visions of the federal income tax law and need not be included in the re. turns.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-12
CAPITAL ENTERS AS GOOD ROADS
 ARE BUILT
RESTORING OF THE OLD PRESCOTT-HOOPER HIGH WAY BRINGS LARGE MIN ING MOVEMENT; MORE DEALS PENDING.
(From Thursdays Daily.)

Reopening of the old wagon road between Prescott and Hooper to per init of auto travelling. has been one of the best movements the county ever inaugurated. With this old high way again in excellent shape to per init of rapid communication the big deal closed during the week by which the Circle Park Mining Company is organized to begin large operations on the Roach & Healy copper mines of Pine Flat, is due primarily to the opening mp of that field, long ne glected on account of inadequate ia cilities of communication. Since the above deal has been closed and q strong company formed, it was learn ed few days ago from reliable sources that the Circle Park people also have practically closed other deals in the above belt and total of 3l claims are affected, in addition 10 the sale reported. Previously, a few months ago, when it was assured the Prescott Hooper road would be reopened NJ. H. Ryan negotiated a sale for his mines on Turkey creek which has been followed recently by his giving an option on another group. It is also reported, founded on a basis of private information, that two other deals for the Turkey field are pending, and good hcadway is being made 10 consummate nego- tiations. The Circle Park Company proposes to start exploration immc, diatcly on the Roach & Healy ground, in whichsit is probable the great dyke of porphyry will be churn drilled, as we'll will other holdings be develop cd.
 Col. John A. Peacock, factor in reviving the district, for many years has held interests near Hooper, being the owner of the Buster, rated high ly as a gold property. As whole this old wagon road being again placed in fine condition for service, is bringing in mining investors, and intervening between Hooper and Prescott are many mines which owe their present activity to this move mcnt. + is also stated that the sup ervisors are to keep the road opened from Prescott to Hooper this winter, and work on the last lap into the western slope of the Bradshaws is to be continued, until Crown King is given an outlet An excellent fea- ture attending this laudable road work is that another link in the north and south state highway will be welded, and only a gap of a few miles intervenes to the boundary line of Yavapai. It is now up to Mari copa to make good in its boast of favoring the air line route from Phoenix to Prescott.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-12
DR. SOUTHWORTH COMMISSIONED
 MAJOR J. 5. A.
P O P ULAR PRE- corr PHYSICIAN WHO VOL UNTEERED FOR DUTY, TTAINS HIGH MIL ITARY RANK.
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

It will be learned with very much interest as well as satisfaction in this community that Dr. Harry T. South worth, the Prescott physician who volunteered for duty when war was declared with Germany, has been hon. ored by receiving the high rank oi Major, in the regular army, attached to the medical corps, his promotion coming a short time ago. Mrs. South worth returned yesterday from Fort Riley, Kansas, after six-weeks visit with her husband, and imparted this pleasant information. Major South worth is assigned to the 18th cavalry, which has been ordered to report for duty at Fort Ringold, Texas, and his duties will be very important ones, through which he will be in supreme command in his department.
 His promotion has been marked by rapid advances since entering the army only short time ago, when his rank was a first lieutenant After his splendid services in the medical corp. he reached a captaincy, and now is again justly rewarded by another pro- motion to the above commission which gives him an exceptional dis tinction, seldom accorded those from civil life. It had been known from advices received recently from Fort Riley, that the keen interest this able physician was manifesting toward the welfare of his men, numbering sev- eral hundred, his initiative in intro- ducing measures for protecting them from illness, and his sincere ardor for the cause of patriotism, would sooner or later be httingly reflected, and the honor due him has been rightfully ac- corded. It is within the bounds of reason to anticipate that this officer is destined to reach even a higher
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-12
PERMITS TO USE
 EXPLOSIVES IN DEMAND
(From Fridays Dsily.)

Clerk R. T. Belcher has been busy man since the United States wished the job of issuing the permits for handling explosives off onto him, nearly 60 of the permits having been issued within the past two days. The bureau of mines, which had super vision of the issuance of the permits, sent but 50 blanks for use in this county, the department apparently greatly understanding the number of users of powder and explosives in this county The supply of blanks gave out yesterday. and Mr. Belcher was compelled to print a number of similar form sheets on the multi graph to fill the requirements.
 December 18th is the last day of grace, and persons or firms found in possession of blasting powder, dyna- mite or nitro and who do not pos sess a license. will stand a rather good chance of tangling with the De- partment of Interior if the latter learns of the matter
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-12
SAD SCENE WHEN
 THE REAPER CALLS
(From Wednesdays Daily)

Mrs. ]. A. Clements, who enjoyed an excellent name in this community, passed away on Monday night after lingering illness. Her loss is oc- casioning sorrow to many friends, and the end was attended with the sad scene in which her six children and husband were at her side Dur ing her eight years residence in this community her industry and gener- ous nature cndeared her to all, and her fortitudc to the last was shown in her facing the inevitable without a murmur. She affiliated with the Po- cahontas order, an auxiliary of the I. O. R. M., and by them she will be laid away on Thursday afternoon in Mountain View cemetery.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-12
ANOTHER NEWSPAPER
(From Thursdays Daily.)

The initial issue of the Cottonwood Leader reached the office of the Jour nal-Miner this week, the new paper being under the management of Cliff KlocI, who until recently ran the Williams Times. The Leader is a fivc-column quarto and is we'll filled with the news of that part of the county It is the intention of Editor Klock to give the district a newsy little weekly, and in the future the Leader will occupy prominent place on the exchange table along with the Bisbee Ore, the Mineral Wealth, the Congressional Record and other ia vorite exchanges.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-12-12
SLACKER SHIPMENT
(From Thursdays Daily.l

The local exemption board yester- day announced that another contin- gent of young men, who had for some reason or other failed to show up when they were first called, will be started off for Camp Funston on De- ccmbcr l2;h. There will be about eight men in this party.