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Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-24
SECOND STORAGE FOR WILLOW
 CREEK
HASSAYAMPA co. PREPAk- ING TO INCREASE ACRE AGE; DAM ON GRANITE CREEK ALSO TO BE HIGH FER; WATER NEEDED.
(From Thursdays DaiIy.)

Before the expiration of the present year 1t is quite probable two import ant movements affecting the interests of the Hassayampa Alfalfa Farms Co. will be definitely under way, the en- larging of the present water storage facilities on Granite creek, and work beginning on a second dam on Willow creek.
 Both of these large undertakings were announced yesterday by an of. licial Of the company as having been decided upon, owing to the unquali- fled success demonstrated in develop ing the first unit of about 5000 acres of land owned in the region of Jerome Junction, which IS colonized and in a productive state.
 The purpose is 10 reclaim an addi- tional 5000 acres, and to do so the dam at Lake Watson is to be raised about 20 feet higher, and the waters of the Willow creek shed conserved. At the latter point 1t is estimated by engineers the storage capacity will be equal to that of Granite creek, and the flows of both streams can easily be converted to the lands to be develop cd. In extending the storage on Granite creek the enlarged dam is to be built to its maximum hcighth, ap- proximatcly 100 feet, which is the limit of storage, unless the track of the s. F. P. & P. railroad is shifted to higher elevation to the east of the present grade line. This is hardly probable, owing to new survey be- ing necessary and a line of about a mile in length being constructed, the cost of which would be heavy. When built the two water storage centcrs will be within less than half a mile oi each other, chain of granite forma- ton intervening.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-24
TWO CATTLEMEN DRINK
 POISON BY MISTAKE
. (EIom Thursdays Daily.l


 "I am going to join the army of the Lord, and tell the boys they will find me in eternity's trench" were the last words uttered by "Spcck" Smoot, who passed away last week at range camp near Ash Fork, belated news of the death of this we'll known cattle man reaching Prescott yesterday.
 Shoot was a victim of drinking wood alcohol by mistake, this diagnosis being reached by physic- ian called from Ash Fork, who in stantly realized the nature of the ill., ness after investigating the contents of the bottle. Shoot stated he and a friend imbibed of the liquid quite freely under representations made by rangeman that 1t was harmless after both had returned from hard ride in the rain for several hours, both being chilled through.
 The companion of Smoot survived, and was brought to this city to be placed under medical treatment, and is recovering, after being critically i'll for several days. In less than two hours after the physician left the camp, Mir Smoot died with smile on his lips.
 Ii is reported the liquor was pur- chased by a Mexican from a boot logger under representations of being high grade quality of commercial alcohol, and was not dangerous. The Mexican also was stricken i'll but left the bottle behind when he went to work elsewhere.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-24
COLORED MEN TO LEAVE
 FOR FORT RILEY SOON
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

The names of the II colored men who are to form the special contin- gent which is to leave this city for the training camp on or about Octo- Der 27th, were yesterday made public by the local exemption board. There are II of the men and their names and addresses are the following:
 Charles (. McClendon, Mobile, Ala. Clarence Gray, Prescott.
 Alex J. D. Johnson, Flagstaff.
 Walter NJ. French, Prescott.
 Robert E. Singleton, Jerome
 Thaddeus A. Gaillard, Chicago.
 John C. Clemons, Jerome.
 C. C. Lewis, IT,, Kansas City.
 Joseph Smith, Clarkdale
 John B. Randolph, Los Angeles. Theodore French, Prescott.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-24
MANY EXEMPTED BY ACTION OF
 BOARD

The local exemption board yester- day announced that a new bunch oi registered men had been granted dis charges. all having filed claims for ex, cmptions The men who were ex. empted from military duty and the reasons are the following: Leo K. Mccoy, Prescott: physical
 Epi6ano Madrigal, Clarkdale; alien
 Stevan Lalic. Jerome; alien.
 Victoriano Chavez, Jerome: alien. Philip W. Carpenter, Camp Verde; wife and child.
 Frank Estevez, Jerome; alien.
 Jose Navas. Jerome; alien.
 Parly LeRoy Bigelow, Buckeye, Ariz.: wife and two children.
 George Lester Lane, Mayer: wife.
 Rothmorc E. Brazel, Seligman. wife.
 Owen Jonas, Constellation: alien.
 Ramon Gomez, ClarSdale: alien.
 George L. Barnett, Clarkdale; wife and two children.
 Braule Aguirre, Jerome: alien.
 James A. Fiheld, Humboldt; wife and three children.
 Roy c. Archer, Prescott: wife.
 Colna Long, Prescott: physical.
 Elmer IT. Mitchell, Prescott; wid- owed mother.
 w. R. Ehlc, Prescott: wife and child.
 James K. Dicbold, Angel Island, Cal: enlisted in signal corp.
 Percy V. Clibborn, Prescott; wife and child.
 Chas. II. Cunning. Prescott; wife and two children.
 Charles Baird, Fort Logan, Colo; enlisted in First Colorado infantry.
 Win. A. J. Hellums, Mountain, N. NJ; physical.
 Chas. C. Cooley, Camp Verde; physical.
 Irvine T. Low, Humboldt; wife. Christopher H. Nephew, Bakers field, Cal; physical.
 M l.. Buckley, Jerome; physical. Vim. II. F. Jones, Chaparral; wife.
 These Men Are Certified.
 The board also certified the names of 2+ men to the district board at Phoenix, the men being found eligible fo- duty in the army if the county is called on to furnish any more men. The eligible ones are the following: Ralph Wood, Octave
 Edgar NJ. Andrews, Jr.. Simmons. Navro Valdez, Sedona.
 Patrick Leahy, Blackberry, Ariz. George w. Tracey, Jerome.
 Everett Coxwell. Seligman. Wm. w. Lloyd, Prescott Nestor Casanova, Camp Verde. Vim F. Price, Prescott
 Ira Earl Cogswell, Prescott Jesse L. Padgett, Pueblo, Colo. Walter B. Hoke. Clarkdale. Desiderio Gabaldon, Ash Fork Raymond F. Tucker, Humboldt. Bruce C. Tompkins. Camp Verde. Tennessee Carter Bishop, Seligman. Roland Litherland, Greenville, Ills. ! George Wm. King, Mayer. Drago Zarubico, Jerome
 Reuben E. Dial, Seligman. Walter Murphy. Elyria, Ohio. F. H. Wood, San Antonio, Texas Edward L. Sessions. Cherry. Lewis 4. Willard, Cottonwood.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-24

prosecution of the present war with Germany, that the provision of Sec. 2324 of the revised statutes of the United States which requires on each mining claim located, and until pat ent has been issued therefor, not less than Sl00 worth of labor to be per- formed or improvements to be made during each year. be, and the same is hereby, suspended during the years lol7 and 1918:
 Provided, that every claimant of any such mining claim in order 10 ob- tain the benefits oi this resolution shall file or cause to be filed in the office where the location notice or certificate is recorded on or before December 5lst, of each of the years 1917 and 1918, a notice of his desire to hold said mining claim under this resolution:
 Provided further, that this resolu- ion shall not apply to oil placer loca- tions or claims.
 This resolution shall not be deem- ed to amend or repeal the public reso- lution entitled Joint resolution to re- lieve the owners of mining claims who have been mustered into the military or naval service of the United States as officers or enlisted men from per forming assessment work during the term of such service,' approved July lZth. lo1Z"
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-24

SudJ
 for the project with the consent of the State engineer, and in addition there would be Federal road money available, bringing the total amount to something like S125,0O0. Despite this explanation, Stephens opposition did not abate in the least, doubt being expressed by him that. the money mentioned could be obtained. It was at this juncture of the controversy that Stukey offered a motion instruct ing the clerk to write State Engineer Tom Maddock that it was the judg- ment of the board that the 75 per cent portion of the State road fund due Yavapai county should be expend- ed on the projected Jerome-Prescott State highway, Stukey and Jaeger voting m, the affirmative and Stephens in the negative.
 The Journal Miner is in a position to state there is absolutely no doubt but that the State money due Yavapaf county is available at once, for the building of the Jerome-Prescott high way.
 During the campaign last year when MT. Stukey was running for the office of supervisor, he was asked by the Jerome people how he stood on the proposed short-line road, his response being that he favored 1t and would do everything possible to make it a re- ality. As the first step toward mak- ing good his promise, several months ago Earl Parker, an engineer, was employed, and two routes were sur veyed. Then came the problem of finances. MT. Stukey desired to find some way, if possible, to build the road without the delay and expense incident to a bond issue. In conjunc- ton with MT. Jaeger, he has been busy scheming method, and at last success has crowned their efforts.
 The expensive and difficult portion to construct will be for the first five miles out of Jerome, as the bed of the road will have to be cut out of rock. Work will begin on the Jerome end, and once over the hill, the big prob lem will have been solved, and the re- mainder of the distance will be com- paratively easy to build. The work once started, there will te no cessa- tion of activity until the two principal cities of Ysvapai county are linked to- gether by a road that will not only materially reduce the distance but will bring the communities into closer bus mess and social relations.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-24
LABOR BUREAU IS
 DOING MUCH GOOD

PHOENIX, Oct. l9.-The second report of the State free employment bureau, covering October Sth to 18th shows that the United States depart ment of labor, in conjunction with the State of Arizona, furnished em- ployment from these headquarters, to POI persons, within the six days nam- ed. There was a demand for 39l per sons and 131 called seeking employ ment. State Manager Charles w. Hartman, reports that the bureau furnished only 69 cottonpickers out of a desired 300
 The dearth of female applicants for wanted and only four supplied. Mes senger boys were furnished to the number of 20. Twenty-Five ranch hands were supplied and nine team sters. Although 70 laborers were re- quisitioned, only 2l could be furnish ed. During the three weeks in which the State free employment bureau has been conducting offices at IA Wall street. over 300 persons have been furnished with employment. The offices are operated by the United States department of labor, with Frank Brown in charge, and by the State of Arizona, with Charles w. Hartman, State manager, on the job all the time There is no charge either to employer or applicant, and the public is desired to take advantage of this medium for procuring labor and specialized help of all kinds.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-24


 Dirt will begin to fly on the Jerome. Prescott highway, probably before the end of this month, and at the latest not longer than the beginning of next month. The bridge across the Verde at Cottonwood will also be built in the very near future. This in brief tells the story of the action talk en by the board of supervisors late yesterday afternoon at the instigatior of Supervisor C. C. Stukey.
 The decision to build the short-line route from Jerome to Prescott was not unanimous, Supervisor William Stephens entering forcible objections to the project while the matter was being discussed, and casting his vote in the negative when a vote was talk en. Supervisor Jack Jaeger seconded the motion madel by Supervisor Stu key, and ably backed the efforts oi the latter to give the Verde valley people the two things they have de- manded from the county. Supervisor Stephens favored the Cottonwood bridge, the action of the board being unanimous on this matter.
 While the fact that the road will be built without delay is good news, bet ter news for the taxpayers is that the highway will be completed without resorting to bond issue or adding to the taxes one cent.
 The supervisors wrestled practically all day with the bids which had been submitted for furnishing the new court house. After this problem had been gotten out of the way, a recess was taken until o'clock, at which time Supervisor Stukey brought ur the road project. "The people of Je- rome" he said, ''are certainly entitled to consideration at the hands of this board. They want this road, and believe that we not only should give it to them, but the Cottonwood bridge also. They pay the bulk of the coun- tvs taxes and what they ask of us is certainly reasonable"
 Supervisor Jack Jaeger concurred and expressed the same sentiments Supervisor Stephens could see nc good reason why the road should be built, and moreover could not figure where the money would come from. Stukey explained that Yavapai's DOT ton of the State road fund, 75 per cent of the money raised in this coun- ty under the State levy, amounting to more than S78,0O0, could be expended
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-24
FATHER OF MRS. W. ]. MAYER OF
 MAYER, DEAD
(From Fridays Daily)

Henry Skelton, the father of Mrs w. ]. Mayer died at Mayer, yester- day, at l2:45 p. m., after a short illness of five days. Mir SEelton had stroke of paralysis on Sunday evening. from which he never recovered, though he regained consciousness and was able to converse with his family.
 Mir. Skelton and his wife had come to Mayer to reside as he had been in i'll health for over two years in Cali fornia and thought the change would benefit him. He was surrounded by his family and loving friends when the end came. He leaves a widow to mourn him, a daughter, Mrs. w. J. Mayer, of Mayer, and a son and daughter who reside in California and three grandchildren. His son reach ed his bedside 24 hours before his death.
 Mir Skelton was born in Tipperary, Ireland, January 6, lS+5. He came from an old Irish family and a line of soldiers. One of his brothers be- longed to Her Majesty'S army, being a body guard of the late Queen Vic toria and another brother served as an officer in the Canadian army. The deceased came to the United States in his youth and became citizen of this country. He was devoted to his adopted country and the flag. He served through four years of the Civil war in the Union army and was a first lieutenant: he also served three years in the Indian wars in Dakota. Mr. Skelton was one of the guards in state at Washington over the body of President Lincoln. He was an active member of the c. A. R.
 He went to Colorado in lSS6, also lived in New Mexico and spent many years in Arizona. He was well known railroad men as he had been many years by the Santa Fe Railway Company.
 Mir. and Mrs. Skelton moved to Los Angeles eight years ago where they have lived until recently.
 Mir. Skelton was noted for his gen. al and generous disposition and had I host of friends who will mourn the passing of another veteran.
 The funeral services will be held at Ruffner's undertaking parlors Satur- lay morning, October 20th, at 10 o'clock. Interment will be given at Mountain View cemetery.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-24
NO ASSESSMENT WORK
 DURING 1ol7-lo18
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

Assessment work will not be neces- sary on mining claims during the years 1917 and 1918, but in order to take advantage of the exemption pro- vided by the joint resolution Of con- gress, and approved by the president, October 5th, it will be necessary to file the proper affidavit. Owners oi oil claims are not so fortunate as they will be required to do their assessment work as usual The text of the joint resolution referred to Is as follows
 Resolved by the senate and house of Representatives of the United State of America in congress assem- bled, that in order that labor may be
 most effectively used in raising and producing those things needed in the
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-24
GRAND LODGE OF K. OF p. ELECTS
 OFFICERS
MANY MEMBERS PRESENT AS LODGE CEREMONIALS ARE OPENED; VISITING GUESTS RENDERED A DE- LIGHTFUL RECEPTION.
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

The opening session of the meeting of the members of the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias was held at the l. O. O. r. hall at 10 o'clock yes terday morning, nearly 50 members of the order being present at the begin ming of the business session. The morning meeting was given over to the transaction of lodge business and the election of officers for the coming year. The list of officials elected yes terday is as follows:
 Grand Chancellor, Fred W. Smith
 Vice Grand Chancellor, O. Mullen.
 Grand Prelatc, James A. Gilbert.
 Grand Inside Guard, Walter Nash.
 Grand Outside Guard, William A. Davidson.
 K. of R. and S., John D. Loper.
 Grand Master EX., L. D. Redfeld.
 Grand Trustee, A. ]. Mathews.
 Supreme Representatives-John F. Newberry, Thomas Smith and Will liam D. Monmonier.
 Following the business meeting the visiting members were taken for an auto ride around the inner loop. A reception was held during the even ing which proved to be one of the most enjoyable features of the gath ering. The members of the Pythian Sisters were guests of the Grand Lodge at this time and the evening was pleasantly spent in dancing and feasting. The detailed program was as follows:
 Address ...... Morris Goldwater Address ........... L. F. Wightman Address ........ Mrs Sadie Hendry Solo ........... Gary Vyne
 assisted by Mrs. Lester Ruffner Dance ....... Miss Andrea Bradley Solo ........ Miss Juanita Morrison Fancy Dance .. Miss Andrea Bradley
 The entire list of all of the mem bcrs of the Grand Lodge present at yesterdays session is as follows: w. c. Gilmore, John H. Langston, w. ID. Monmonier, John E. Newberry, John NJ. Aiken, John H. Campbell, Thomas w. Smith, ]. N. Hall, C. E. Wight man, Thomas H. Bate, (. E. Ice, Gust A. Huff, H. c. Apley. w. H. Niles, F. Grice, Earl Sabley, J. H. Smith, AL bert Dennis, w. H. Neill, Harry Krot- finger, w. c. James. Thomas c. Fey ton, C. C. Ritter, w. C. Crawford, O. K. Clinton, Louis ]. Park, A. B. Clark, James A. Blakely, H. A. Briebe, (. P. Reid, James A. Marshall. H. E. East erday, L. w. Wall and Jos. C. Frost
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-24
REGIMENT OF ROAD
 BUILDERS WANTED

PHOENIX, Oct 17.-To supervise the construction of roads in France, road builders throughout Arizona arc being called upon to volunteer for a new regiment of engineers, which is to be sent to Europe as soon as it is formed. Recruiting for the new regi- ment IS in charge of City Engineer James B. Girand of Phoenix.
 The new regiment will be made up entirely of men who have had prac- tical experience in road-building as section bosses, engineers, overseers or contractors, or men who have had experience in plants manufacturing material for road building. No day laborers are wanted by the war dc- partment for ih:s regiment. as the pick and shovel work will be done by German prisoners.
 Although men who have had ex- pcrience in read building are of draft age, but have not been called or ex- empted, they are eligible for service The age limit for the regiment is 70 years. OpT ortunities for advance. ment in the new regiment will be ex. ceptional, and alr aady d large num. te- of applications from construction Zen are be i..g received. There win also be few operirgs in tha regi- -1ent for men with clerical cxp. rience in road building work.
 Indications point to speedy filling of the vacancies in the new unit, and those who are interested are urged to communicate with City Engineer Girand at Phoenix without delay.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-24
DISCHARGES ARE
 ISSUED TO 32 BY BOARD
(From Thursdays Daily.)

The local exemption board yestcr. day afternoon completed work on an other installment of the exemption ! claims, and as a result, the following named men have been granted dis charges:
 Iso Stanich, Jerome; alien.
 Carl Nj. Anderson, Minneapolis Minn.: physical.
 Lloyd F. Clark, Prescott: wife. Procopio teal. Jerome; alien.
 Donald Bishop, Ocotillo: wife. P O. Perkins: Cottonwood; wife. Fernando Gomez, Jerome: alien. Rosendo Naldovino, Humboldt alien:
 Castor Ruido, erQmc: alien. Frank Bolian, Jerome: alien.
 Henry P. Hunter, IT,, Prescott: physical
 Guy s. Tucker, Prescott: wife. Diego Garcia, Jerome: alien.
 James K. Weir, Clarkdale: wife and two children.
 John A. Mcdd, Prescott; physical. James F. Lathrop, Mayer; physical Dan Docncn. Humboldt: alien. Wm. Smith, Jerome; physical. Chas A. Osborn, Cottonwood: wife and three children.
 Alberto Lazano, Clarkdale: alien. Dickinson, Archie L., Cornville wife and four children.
 Martin L. Jackson. Jerome; wife and two children.
 Henry Florez: Mayer: alien.
 M IIau-l-,,e t,b,rc,.-a1 Ray B. Jones, Clarkdale; wife. Sterling P Shull, Prescott; physical Bernardo Rodriguez, Jerome: alien. Jose Lopez, Jerome: alien.
 John C. Mayes, Ash Fork; wife and four children.
 Sam1 Jay Ross, Humboldt; wife and child.
 Emiliano Garcia, Jerome: alien. Louis c. Cartes, Clarkdale; alien. tions were denied were the following: Joseph L. Hancock, Guthrie, Ky. Daniel McPhail, Jerome.
 Alex II. Rudolph, Jerome.
 Joseph l.. Pecharich, Jerome. George l.. Michael. Skull Valley. Tony Battistella, Humboldt John Vim. old, Clarkdale. Albert Grote, Aguila.
 Robt. Shumaker, San Francisco. Robt. s. Smith, Trinidad, Colo. Benj F. Alfred, Simmons.
 Elton R. Charvoz, Humboldt. John B. McNeece, Leadville, Colo. William H. Ewart, Clarkdale. Noel Jones. Camp Verde
 Oliver La Bine, Laurium, Mich. Roy D. Dale, Jerome.
 Hans FerKelsen, Junction. Chas. l.. Osborn, Camp Verde. Herbert J. Craft, Lompoc, Cal. Cornelius Riordan, Jerome. Worthey T. Holmes, Ash Fork.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-24
GOOD SHOWING
(From Thursdays Daily.)

Robert Griffith has returned from the Prescott; group of coppers in Eu- rcka district, where development IS under way. Samples of ore he is to exhibit at the Northern fair carry a high grade content in gold, copper and silver values aggregating SS005 to the ton. Mir. Griffith states this output is not picked, but represents an average of the product from a new zone being entered. This property is owned by Mir. Griffith. (. E. Gentry, John Lindell and B. H. Smith. The firm will ship as soon as the new wagon road is built from Hillside.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-24
MANY RELEASED FROM
 SERVICE BY BOARD
(Frorn Wednesdays Dailv.)

The local exemption board ycster day issued orders cxempting mum Der of men from military duty. IT the list, the majority Of the men were let out because of dependent relatives Those exempted were the following Harwood w. Griffith, Presidio: 1T medical corps.
 Guido Mariana, Prescott: wife ana child.
 Henry C. Smith, Jerome: minister Lon F. Springfield. Prescott: wife. Apolinia Madrid. Prescott: alien. A. w. Fletcher, Crown King: wife and children.
 Frank w. Heysler. Los Angeles German alien.
 Charles F. Stainbrook, Seligman physical.
 NJ. T. Gastesi. Mayer: alien. Roscoe C. (. Mittendorf, Huron, wife and child.
 John Ratzman, Jerome: physical. Carl A. Obcrg, Jerome: alien. William J. Denver, Clarkdale: wife and child.
 Rafel Ramirez, Jerome: alien. Isabel Cortez, Humboldt: alien. Emilio Reighetti, Mayer; alien. Guadalupe Garcia, Jerome: alien. A. (. Carlson, Jerome; physical. John ]. McNamara, Senator: wife and two children.
 Joaquin Mayagortia, Jerome: alien A. Calente, Skull Valley: physical. Parnell R. Eide, Henrietta, physical. Zeno Camel, Prescott; widowed mother.
 Eben Greenlaw, Seligman: wife and child.
 J. Sherlock, Indianapolis, physical. A. T. Prado, Humboldt; alien. Walter Mcdonald, Camp Verde wife.
 Francisco Landra, Alhambra, Cal. alien.
 Manuel Campos, Jerome: alien. The names of the men who were yesterday certified to the district board as being eligible for military service were the following: Joseph McGruder, Jerome. Clarence E. Thomas, Prescott. Fred Llewellyn, Clarkdale. Mike Polich, Jerome.
 Martin A. Roberts, Simmons. Carl Lindemann, Los Angeles. James w. Rothwell, Prescott. Joe Schnablegger, Los Angeles. Perry Thompson, Byars, Okla. Eric Johnson, Mayer
 \. O. Brcedlove, Crown King. George NJ. Paddock, Jerome. Hugh Nickerson, Winslow. Nelson s. Norwood, Prescott. Paul Alexander, Bouse.
 Will B. Piper, Walnut Grove. Frank Amen, Clarkdale.
 Sam Manlak, Jerome.
 Inez Galindo, Prescott. Henry NJ. Farley, Cottonwood.