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Weekly journal-miner., 1918-04-10
(Fron1 Wednesdays Daily.)

Robert ]. Miller. aged 3 years. an employee on the ranch of Fen Hil- drcth, near this city, was shot and in- stantly killed al 3:30 o'clock yester- day afternoon by Bud Stephens, aged 3, son of Joe Stephens, the youth ful slayer having apparently been under the impression, from all that can be learned, that Miller had cast aspersions on the name Of his mother. The tragedy occurred in the clothing store of Oscar w. Bruchman on North Cortez street, where Miller had gone for the purpose of purchasing a suit of clothing.
 Miller, having made his purchases, was about to leave the store when young Stephens entered. Wirt King, one of the clerks was in the act of opening the door for the departing customer when Stephens whipped out a ..5S special Colt and stepped between Miller and the doorway. Without a word Stephens fired point blank at Miller, who stood less than three feet away. He quickly emptied his gun, and when the body Of the dying man toppled to the floor, Stephens broke the gun, threw out the empty shells and placed another cartridge in the cylinder and fired once more into the back of the prostratc figure. Just as the last shot was fired, Stephens father drove up in car, and father and son went to the shcriff's office where Bud surrendered his gun to Undersheriff Johnnie Robinson. He was locked up and Robinson and sev- eral deputies went to the scene of the killing.
 The body of the unfortunate Miller presented most ghastly appearance as it lay on the tiled floor of the clothing store. Everyone of Steph- ems bullets had taken effect, and the corpse was almost completely soaked in blood. The eyes were wide open and staring, and the horror-stricllen expression which fingered upon Mil lcr's countcnancc was grewsome in the extreme The body was removed to a local undertaking establishment and Judge McLanc announced that the inquest would be held this after noon at ? o'clock
 Dr. R. \. Looney performed an autopsy at seven o'clock last night. The examination of the body revealed the fact that there were II bullet wounds, some of them being exit wounds. Apparently the man had been shot seven times Three of the entrance wounds were made in the region of the heart, and at least one seemed 10 have been made in the back of the neck Only four of the bullets were found, some of them re-
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-04-10

the physicians will charge a nominal fee which will not work a hardship upon anyone. Even though the par cnts take the children out of school to avoid vaccination, the process win be completed whether or no, as the orders do not make any exception for the youngsters who are out of school
 Prof Martin states that while there seemed to be but little need for such procedure in Prescott, there was apparently no way of escaping the order. In order to show that he is perfectly willing to comply with the terms of the edict, Mir. Martin an nounced that he would do all in his power 10 see that the matter was put through according to Hoyle in the local institutions of learning.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-04-10
ROBERT MILLERIS SHOT AND KILLED
 BY BUD STEPHENS
Prominent Young Mar, Ends Life Of Ranch Hand When The T1Uo Meet in Store
 Tn the City

maining deeply embedded in the flesh. The wounds near the heart, had according to Dr. Looney. prob- ably produced instant death.
 Miller was not armed at the time he was shot down. It is understood that the man had been told but an hour or SO before the shooting that Bud was looking for him with the in tcntion oi killing him upon sight, but ii such was the case, Miller had ap- parcntly taken the threats but lightly. About five of the shots took effect in the region of the heart.
 Because of the prominence of the parties involved, the killing created quite a sensation in the city during the afternoon. Stephens ST. is re- puted to be one of the wealthicst ranchers and cowmen Tn the county, and is generally known throughout the northern part of the State.
 Miller is said to have come to this community from Boise, Idaho. sev- eral years ago. So far as is known his only relative consists of his mother, who lives in the above-mer- toned city. Efforts were being made last night by the sheriff's office to get in touch with the lady for the purpose of informing her of her sons untimely end and asccrtaining her wishes in respect to the funeral ar engagements The deceased had worked on various ranches and with different COW outfits since coming to Yavapai county. He had been en- ploycd for quite a while at the Stephens ranch, quitting that place last fall Shortly after leaving the employ of Mir Stephens, he went to work for Fen Hildrcth on his ranch near the Stephens place. and was working with that outfit at the time of his death
 The killing seems to be the cul- imitation Of one of those unhappy domestic tragedies in which erring human nature plays leading role Miller, according to rumor, had been mixed up in a fuss with the Stephens men on Sunday and Monday, follow ing which, it is said, Miller had made some implied insults against Mrs. Stephens.
 When a Journal-ATiner representa- tive called on young Stephens at the
 
 prisoner calmly smoking a cigarette and talking to one of his relatives who had been admitted to see him.
 "No, sir" said the prisoner, when asked if he had anything to say for publication, q have nothing to give out You can print what you please, but it won't come from me. Anything . l might say might be used against me. so I'll not talk about the affair"
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-04-10
SCHOOL CHILDREN ARE
 TO BE VACCINATED
(From Thursdays Dailyl

All pupils in the high school and common schools who have not been vaccinated within the last five years, must submit to such procedure within the next few weeks, orders to this effect having been received this week by Dr. l. w. Finn, county health of fcer, from the State Board Of Health Dr. Finn at once conveyed the infor nation to Superintendent Martin of the city schools, and the matter will be announced to the pupils when school again convenes after the Eas- ter vacation.
 Prof Martin stated yesterday eve ming that he understood that the vac c;nation would be compulsory, and that the youngsters would have to submit or leave school. There is said to be some antagonistic feeling on the part or some of the parents towards the proposal. Some of the elders are of the opinion that vaccina- ton sometimes causes more trouble than it does good, and in view of the fact that smallpox practically never gains foot-hold in regions where climatic conditions are such as are to be found in this city they regard it unnecessary. Many of them arc also alarmed by the stories which have of recent months come in from the military training camps to the effect that an incurable malady has been traced to the wholesale vaccinations which were performed on the re- cruits. However, as the order is un- derstood to be compulsory, in all probability it will be generally com piled with
 Prof. Martin stated that he was or the belief that the order emanated from Surgeon General Blue of the United States Health Service, and that under the terms of the order all families will be required to pay for the vaccination done among their children. It is quite probable that
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-04-10
MILLERS ESTATE IS
 VALUED AT ABOUT $500
(From Sundays d2iiy.J

C. II. McLane yesterday hled a petition in the Superior court ask ing that he be appointed as adminis- trator of the estate of the late Rob- ert J. Miller. the man who was shot and killed on Tuesday afternoon last by Bud Stephens. The petition sets forth the fact that the estate of the deceased consisted of cash and per sonal property to the value of $500. The mother and one brother and one sister are named as the sole heirs. This move was made by Mir. McLane for the purpose of clearing up the financial affairs of the deceased and to allow some of the cash held by Miller to be used to defray the fun cral expenses.
 Mrs. Amber Thompson was yester- day named as administratrix of the estate of the late Joseph s. Thomp- son.
 Alleging that Judge Sweeney was biased and prejudired, Attorney James Loy yesterday afternoon filed a motion asking that an outside judge be brought here to try the divorce case of John Emmett vs. Alice Emmett. Attorney Loy did not go into details as to why he believed Judge Sweeney prejudiced, but the court at once named Judge Lyman of Phoenix to hear the case when it is called for trial.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-04-10

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Weekly journal-miner., 1918-04-10
IS MADE
 IN THE HANCE CASE
(From Thursdays DaiIvD

tFrOm lhU-5dayS DallV.)
 The property issues involved in the divorce suit of Judge George w. Hance against Evelyn Hance, were settled out of court yesterday. ar engagements having been made where by Mrs. Hance IS to relinquiSh all rights to such property as her aged husband had deeded to her during their brief and somewhat stormy mat rimonial career. During the time that Mr. Hance and his young wife lived together the former is said to have turned property worth about S6.0OO over to the lady. When the divorce suit was filed, the plaintiff asked that the wife be compelled to return to her husband tine property in ques- ton.
 Attorney L. P Spaulding, who rep resented the lady in court. and the plaintiffs attorney, LcRoy Anderson, reached an agreement to the effect that Mrs. Hance was to be paid the sum of $l,6OO and give up her title to property she had received from Mir. Hance.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-04-10
Toe Wilson

Joe. Wilson aged IA. who works at the Bruchman store, followed his em- ploycr on the stand. The boy, who had seen most of the affair, told about the same story as did other cye-witncsscS. and corroboratcd the testimony of the others regarding the manner in which Joe Stephens had entered the place and remarked that the dead man had got what was com ing to him.
 Because of the fact that two women witnesses who were said to have been passing the store at the time the kill ing took place, could not appear at the inquest and because the jury be- lieved that the testimony of the ladies might be valuable, the case was con- tinucd.
 The members of the coroner's jury which is investigating the affair are the following A. w. Edwards, Arthur Bischoff, Charles Scholey, Ray Vync. A. C. Gilmore, P. R. Mil mes and Homer Wood. the latter foreman.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-04-10
WILL DELVE DEEPER
 INTO MILLER KILLING
(From Fridays D4ily.)

After taking the testimony offered by five new witnesses, the coroner's jury which is Investigating the death of Robert Miller, killed on Tuesday afternoon by Bud Stephens, adjourned until next Monday afternoon, al which time several more witnesses will be
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-04-10

the counter in the front part of the office, which Is located next door north of the Bruchman clothing store. where the fatality took place He heard a shot or two, but thought the noise might have come from someone beating a carpet or making some other kind oi disturbance. When four more shots had been fired. he saw Joe Stephens run past the front door, apparently heading for the Penny store. just north. \ sec ond or SO later. Stephens again passed the door, going in the other direction and headed for Bruchman'S plaqe. Stephens yelled in a loud voice, according to Moore, Keep shooting, kid. C. D. it. Keep shooting" " Two more shots were then fired, the witness said, and at that point he went to see what was the matter.
 Dr. D. l.. Carmichael was called. and testified as to the position the dead body had assumed immediately following the shooting. Life was eX- tinct, the physician said, when he first saw the body.
 No Word From Relatives
 The officials were unable during the day to get any trace of the supposed relatives of the deceased in Boise, Idaho. It was understood that Mil lcr's mother lived there, but officials in that city could not locate the lady. No funeral arrangements have vet hccn made
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-04-10

examined. each of whom. it is be- heved. can shed some interesting ii not important light on the case.
 Stephens. the youth held for the killing. was yesterday afternoon re- leased from the county jail on q bond of Sl00OO signed by R. N Fredericks. Harry Minuse, Barney Smith and J. \. Bozarth. Attorneys O'Sullivan and Morgan have been retained to de fcnd the young man. The prelimin- ary hearing will take place on Tues day morning al ten o'clock at the office of Justice McLane.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-04-10
A GOOD MOVE

MOSCOW, April 6.-The British as we'll as Japanese landed forces at yesterday. Local authori- ties had no warning of the action.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-04-10

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-30
SAYS Huns SHALL NOT PASS.
French Premier. Back From Front,
Expresses Utmost Optimism.

Paris, March 3o.--"The enemy Will
net conquer our resistance, sad
Premier Clemenceau when surrounded.
bv deputies ut the Bourbon Palace
upon his return from the fr1nt yes
terGav afternoon. II DO not wish Ito
pose as a prophet That is Ho- roy.
habit, but, come what may. .hc% VII
rot breal: through"
The great battle is now raging over
a fron. Of more than 20 miles :,i5'
extension Of the line has increased
the number o. German reserves en-.
gagged. Although thus far no deci-
sive success ha. been obtained any
where. there is Increased confidence
here. The impression IN semi-ofticiai
circles is that the Allies have not
crlv he'll! off the Germans, but now
they are no longer compelled TO per-
nit the enemy BY his maneuvers, to
shape the course which the battle
shall take.
The general feeling is that for Ger
many the battle is virtually lost. that
for the Allies the battle is about
to begin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-30
WILL BE SENT TO FRANCE.
Entire U. S. Army Now In Training
VIII Soon Be Fighting Huns.

The entire army in training in the
United States will be transported to
France without delay. The speed
with which these units-regulars,
Federalized guardsmen, and national!
army divisions-are to he shipped over
seas rests with the allies.
Paris and London, with the com
plete records of needed shipments OF
munitions. food, and the like at their
disposal, will decide what additional
transports can be diverted to troop
movements.
Then the men, now practically all
trained sufficiently to participate in
open fighting, and many Of them with
combat training experience, will be
showed forward as fast as the trans
portation problem will permit.
That is the reply of the United
States to the request of the British
premier, David Lloyd George, voiced
through Ambassador Earl Reading i,
New York city two nights ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-30
ALLIES OPTIMISTIC.
Confidence in Paris as Reserve Armies
Come into Action.

Paris, March 30.-The great battle
is new raging over front Of more
than &c miles. This extension o. the
lire has increased the number Of
German reserves engaged. Although
thus far 10 decisive success has been
obtained anywhere, there is increased
confidence here. The impression in
scmi-oA;cial circles is that the allies
have not only held off the Germans,
but now are no longer compelled to
permit the enemy BY his maneuvers
to shape the course which the battle
shall take
The general feeling is that for Ger
many the battle is virtually lost, that
for the allies tie battle is about to
begin.
The operations thus far are accept
cd as confirming the theory that Paris
was not the main objective Of the
German offensive, but that the plan
CT the enemy was to break the con-
nection between the French and Brit
iSh armies. 4 which he has failed.
Ills na;n direct attack was westward
toyvard the sea. The Germans seek
Amiens because this town i an I'M
s.ortant railway ceateP II communl-
cation with England. The loss of
AmienS would be iaccnvenient, but
not vital.
Marcel Sambat. former minister of
public works. in L'lleude, writes:
The situation is improving for Us,
and improving rapidly. The German
attack IN the Montiiidier region is
likely TO prove Il formidable failure.
Toward Amiens, which is the real
objective .. the Germans. the attacks
arc meeting with stubborn defense.
They must have Amiens to cut off the
British. They must reach the sea to
attempt an enveloping movement.
Nothing will he spared to defend
Amicns TO the last
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-30
FEELING IS AROUSED.
in Russia Spreads
WCrkmen Decide TO Fight.

,Petrograd, March 30-Ge"man For
eign Minister kuehlmann. replying
to a protest. declared Germany was
justified in sending armed forces into
Finland or the grounds Of American
Ambassador Francis statement re-
garing Americas readiness 70 assist
in retaining the status quo in viola
tion of the Brest-Litovsk peace treaty.
Members Of the Russian soviet re-
piled that Francis merel! repeated
President Wilson'S message, to which
ratification Of the treaty furnished
G rejoindev.
.Anti-Germanism throughout Rus
s:a is more intense than al any time
since the beginning o the war.
kuehlmann, replying to protest
against German occupation Of Odessa,
declared Odessa Is in Ukrainian terri
tory. After the RGssiars recaptured
Odessa 1000 worlimen in Charkoff
(35G miles northeast Of Odessa and
$50 miles east Of Kief}, resolved to
disregard the sovict's order to evacu-
ate and decided to defend the city
to the last. They also began remov-
ing big stores of metals.
Germans have modified their de-
mands for UErainian supplies N.
Grushevsky has urged the n"moers
of the rada who resigned "a return
TO that body. admitting that. while
the peace treaty favors Germans, re-
sistance will result in wiping out
Ukrainian independence. AdviceS IN
d:cata the Ukrainan people are m
creasingIy sympathetic toward tn"
Russian revolution and may rise
against beth Germany and the rada.
The newspaper Den, editorial!y, urges
Russia to return 20 the war on To"
side 0 the allies. The 'Inres.ia urges
"warfsre against Germany. hut IN
de epcniently for the Socialisric father
land and an international Socialist
revolution"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-30
COLVIN APPOINTED.
Former Aleyandrian Named as Cnief
Clerk in State Department OF Labor
Davis Factory Inspector.

Howard 7. Colvin. of Richmond. was
appointed chief clerk. and William A.
Davis. Of Norfolk, was appointed fac
tory Inspector in the department OF
Labor Commissioner k!Zer yesterday
afternoon.
Mr. Colvin succeeds Captain
Charles NJ. Wallace. who will remain
in the department in another role for
an indefinite period. The new chief
clerk was chosen from large number
of applicants. many Of whom were
strongly indorsed by labor men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-30
SEXES GERMAN MILLS.
Six Great Properties in New Jersey
Taken Over BY Custodian.

Six great German-owned New Jer-
scy woolen mills, with a total valu-
alton of more than $70,00O,OOO, have
been taken over by the alien proper
IL custodian, who has named govern
ing boards OF directors to assume con-
trcl of them. The earnings OF the
properties during the war will go INTO
thc Federal treasury for the purchase
CT liberty bonds.
The properties are the Passaic
Worstei Spinning Mills, the Botany
Worsted Mills, the New Jersey Wors-
ted Spinning Company. the Forts
mann and Huffman Company ana the
Gera Mills, all of Passiac. \. j., and
the Garfield Worsted Mills, OF Gar
field, n. J.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-30
The Shaw Memorial Chapel.

The Shaw Memorial Chapel in this
CITY will lopen tomorrow afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock. Rev. R. B. Robinson an
nounces that there will be a Bible
class organized for both the elderly
people and the young. He says:
"The solution for the uplift OF the
colored race is to teach them Christi
anity, morality, cleanliness, sobrlety'
truthfulness and how to live industri-
Gus lives. BY so doing there will be
less prejudice among all classes, in
the South, North, East and West
The above doctrines will be taught
from the pulpit and also in the classes
at the Shaw Memorial Chapel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-30
QUOTA REACHES CAMP LEE.
A,cxandrians Now in Quarters-De-
scrters From Virginia Sentenced.

Camp Lee. Va. March 30.-More
than 1000 Firg!nians. including
Richmond's quota on the second draft,
arrived at Camp Lee to-day. and to-
night are chartered in the barracks
o. the Fifth Training Battalion. One
Hundred and Fifty-ifth Depot Brig
aie. where they will remain for sew
eral days before being assigned to
the various regiments within the dI-
vision.
Two Virninians were yesterday sem
tenced 20 terms at hard labor for de-
sertion. William H. Barnett. Compa-
nv X. Thre. hundred and Eighteenth
Rcrinent. deserted his command on
January :, and was arrested twelve
days later at his home al Big Store
Gan Va. Friends had enieavored to
pet him to return. but he told them
that 'to return was death. anyway,
and that he would as soon die there. ;"
The court that tried the case gave
him twenty years AT hard labor but
this was reduced by Major-General
Cronkhte to fifteen years.
Samuel Campbell. Of Company +,
Three Hundred and Eighteenth Regl-
ment, left camp on December On a
-.
live-day pass. lie went directly TO ms
home at Mount Jackson, Va, and re-
mained until arrested on February 20
He was given twenty years BY the
general court that tried the case, but
on account Of the short time that ne
had been in the service. this was re-
duced to ten years by General Cronk'
hite.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-30
Notice to Taxpayers.

Due notice is hereby given to oil
taxpayers who have not listed their
personal property and incomes for the
wear 1918 to do so at as early date
as possible, and as the commissioners
IS making his annual rounds on days
favorable for outside work the otncs
will be open from 7 to 9 o'clock IN tho
evenings Saturday and Sunday ex-
cepted) to receive an assess those
whose engagements prevent their at
tending to this matter during the day.
Cameron street entrance to City Hall.
CHAS. II. CALLAHAN,
74-Tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-30
BOLSREyIKI HOLD ODESSA.
Official Dispatches Published at Pc
trograd Confirm Report.

Petrograd, March 30.-Officlal dis
patches published here confirm the re-
port that Odessa has been recaptur-
ed by the Bolshevik troops.
Odessa was first bombarded by
cruisers which came from Sebastopol.
There was desperate fighting for
three davs, in the vicinity Of Sebasto-
mol, between the Bolshevik, and Aus
tro-German detachments.
The latest war bulletins report Aus
tro- Germans to be within 40 miles OF
Yekaterinoslav, a commercial and IN
dustrial town about $50 miles north
east of Odessa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-03-30
Evening Service.

Organ prelude in F Sharp, Schu
mann; anthem, "Praise To Thee" "
Kirkpatrick; doxology; invocation;
Hymn, No.. 1877, Clark; Scripture; re-
sponse, Sherwin; prayer; anthem,
"Grave Where Is Thy Victory" Hine;
Hymn, No. 139, Wesley-Monk; SER
mon: Hymn, No. 1913, Zephyr L. NJ.
Bradbury Kelley; Pstlude f Flat, Tel
man.
Choir--sopranos, Mrs. S. W. Pitts,
Mrs. T. L. Finks, Mrs. E. c. Davis,
Mrs. v. Bowie, the Misses Kate Leef
Lillian Amos, Addie Owens, Mabel
Wood, Sadie Pitts, Josephine Williams.
Altos, Mrs. E. w. Nails, Mrs. W. H.
Thomas, Mrs. Nettie Elsom. Tcnors:
Mr.. j. I. Foster, E. Sullivan, Langley
Bassos, Mr.. M. P. Pitts, f. G. Saun-
ders, w. P. Kerrick. Soloists, Miss
Kate Leef, Mrs. E. W. Nails, T. L.
Finks and M. P. Pitts. Organist, Miss
Edna Barnett.
On account of the illness of J. t.
Preston ithes choir will be IlndeG., tho
direction of ]. L. Foster.