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Weekly journal-miner., 1918-11-06
INSURANCE PAID ON
 BURNED DEL RIO PLANT
(From Thursdays Daily)

The city of Prescott yesterday re- ceived a check for S5,000 which rep resented the amount of the insurance policy which was carried on the Del Rio municipal pumping plant, which was destroyed by fire several weeks ago. According to Mayor Heap, this amount will fully cover the loss oc- casioned by the blaze, by reason Of the fact that the huge pumps were not damaged to any great extent by the fire and were put back into operation in about two weeks after the fire. The main item of the city s loss was one large motor, which was pretty badly wrecked, and the build ing, which was also a total wreck. Electrical experts who have inspect ed the big motor, state that it may be possible to rewind 1t and thus put it back in good running order again. If this can be done, the amount of the loss may not greatly exceed the cost of the building. The motor was valued at about Sl. 100.
 Fortunately the heat of the fire was not sufficiently great to cause any of the pumping machinery to be warped out of line, and the only re- pairs necessary to rchabilitate 1t was new babbitting all the way around.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-11-06
METAL COUNTIES LEAD
 STATE IN LOW PRICES
(From Sundays Daily)

It is true that the mining counties of the state have taken the lead in cndeavoring to assure the public of fair prices. Their interest in ke0p ing dissatisfaction at the minimum, in providing the most that is possible to give to their people by way of enabling them to remain at work in the production of the all-important war metals has, of course, provided larger incentive than has been brought home to some other coun ties. The fact remains that they have accomplished much, acting indc- pendently, and that a great deal Of it can we'll be emulated generally.
 There is in mind the fact that Hay den has been on a cash basis for a year, and that its people and mer- chants arc much better off in consc- qucncc; that AJo has had co-opera- tive company store making dividend returns that materially decrease tic cost of living: that Miami have cash and no free delivery plans, and have abolished solicitors, with the result of decrease in costs of living expenditures: that Superior and Ray homogeneous impressed upon the merchants effectively that profiteer- ing would result in stores operating on a cash basis; that the mining com Dany stores in Bisbec. Clifton and Douglas have kept prices on nomi- nal profit basis in those communities.
 The recent announcement that the stores of the Phelps Dodge Mercan- tile Go. in Bisbce, Lowell, Warren, Douglas and Morenci were no longer to collect store accounts through the company payroll has been another step towards changing to a cash basis and permitting of lower prices.
 Mercantile stores in mining camps have a particularly hard row to hoe. due to the fact that it is impossible for them to keep the wage scale of their employees on par with the wages of the mining companies operating in the vicinity, without raising prices 10 an abnormally high level, and every effort that can be made 10 keep down the number of employees by the use of cash stores, non-dolivcry systems and the abolish ing of solicitors, means q reduction in prices.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-11-06
MORE OFFICERS ARE
 NEEDED IN THE CAMPS
(From Saturdays Dailv.1

The following telegram relative to new officers training camp has just been received by Captain Henry Exall of the University Training camp:
 Ft Sam Houston, Texas,
 October 20, 1918. Professor of Military Science and Tactics.
 University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz.
 On December |. there will be established at Camp Fremont, Cal, an Infantry Officers Training school capacity 20,0GO students, for the pur- pose of turning out second lieuten ants, infantry. Duration of course about two months. Eligibility rules same as for Infantry Central Off ccrs' Framing Schools except as modified All draft rceistrautS be- tween ages of Is and 40 are eligible except registrants in Class 1, who
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-11-06
ARIZONA DOES
 MORE THAN HER PART
(From Sundays Dailyl

In spite of the almost phenomenal increase in the production of copper in the State or Arizona, the country ls a whole is falling behind in its production and needs. The produc- ton of refined copper for the first seven months of 1918 was l,425, ,0OO, coo pounds, compared with ,49S, ,0O0,- eco pounds in the corresponding per iod of 1917. Figures for the month of July show falling off of 5,OO0,OOO pounds in comparison with the June returns.
 While many important increases have been made, and there have been many new production problems oo- casioning much expert thought and careful consideration, there are still serious obstacles to overcome bcf6fc output climbs to its full capacity.
 Arizona is doing more than her share in spite of high costs, for by its increased production it Is mak- ing up in large measure for the parts of the country which are tall- ing down.
 Close cooperation between the operators and employees is, without question. responsible in a great part for the big results that are being ob- tained in production. The operators of the state arc doing everything pos sible to improve living conditions, and from the above figures of pro duction. it will be seen that the em- ployccs arc apprcciative of efforts made in their behalf.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-11-06
BADLY INJURED ARE
 TWO YOUNG PEOPLE
(From Tuesdays Dailyl

While riding to the city on Sunday afternoon at about 500 o'clock the auto in which were seated Miss Alice Ref, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Fred Ref, and Donald Bradley, son of Mir. and Mrs. Mark Bradley, with others aboard, suddenly careened and turned over. with injuries to both above young people that are quite serious.
 The trouble was due to a tire blowing out, and the unfortunate feature of the accident is that where t occurred is the concrete crossing of the creek near Mercy hospital, onto which formation both were hurled violently. Miss Ref has an ugly fracture to her left wrist and thc bone protruded therefrom. She is considered to be severely injured, but later the fracture was reduced and she will recover. She also sustained other minor injuries.
 The Bradley boy has a crushed right leg, and was taken at once to Mercy hospital, and whether any bones were fractured was not known. He also is badly hurt An eye-wit- ness states the car was jogging along at slow speed, and the accident Is termed as unavoidable.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-11-06
FUND IS VOTED TO
 COMBAT THE INFLUENZA
(From Tuesdav.s DaiIYD

Acting upon motion of Supervisor C. C. Stukey, the board of super visors. at its meeting yesterday, vot- cd to appropriate SiO,O0O to be used in combating the so-called Spanish influenza in Yavapai county, the funds to be expended where and in such manner as the health officials of the county think the best results may be obtained
 While the report of new cases yes teTday does not show any appreciable increase in the progress of the epi- demic locally, and although similar information comes from other parts of the county. it was deemed the bet ter part of discretion to prepare to actively combat the spread of the disease, inasn1lch as it Is realized that it will probably be a matter of several more weeks before the health authorities can hope to eradicate the epidemic, which. in Europe. requir- cd some three months or more to run its course.
 AlarmistS spreading false reports as to the number of new cases and deaths. according to local physicians have had much to do with the actual spread of the disease, as the psycho- logical effect of fear upon many is said to make them predisposed to contract the contagion, and plans are now under way, it is said, looking to the securing of daily reports of new cases and deaths. from the health officials, as is done in practically all other communities affected. in or der that the local people may be ap- praised of the exact situation and the work of the alarulists counter acted by publicity.
 Since the influenza made its ap- pearancc in Prescott, there are said 10 have been about 125 cases report cd, with a total death list directly at tributable to the disease of some F, which IS less than one per cent of the number of cases reported. With the general use of masks and other preventive measures taken, together with the good expected to be ac- complishcd in the expenditure of the funds voted yesterday by the super visors. it is not believed that Pres colt will suffer as greatly from the in proportion to population as other places of the state, owing 10 its comparative freedom from Mexi- can and foreign population, among which class of residents in other cities the toll has been heavy, be- cause Of their disinclination to take precautionary measures.
 Supervisor Stukcy stated that if more money is needed for the pur- rnrc thc hnard n.;l1 furnish ii
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-11-06
IT WAS A PROUD
 DAY FOR YAVAPAI
CF-om Tuesdays Daily0

Yesterday was a proud day for cid Yavapai. Floating to the breeze with old Glory, the Fourth Liberty Loan flag with its two stars, seemed to hurl a defiance to far-away, but TOW near-approaching Berlin. Proud ly and majestically the flag floated 10 the breeze, causing a thrill of pride in the hearts of the Americans of this community who helped make t possible for Yavapai County to reach her allotment. It will swing from tA courthouse flagpolc until time to add the fifth bar.
 From the city hail. Prescott's honor flag with its star was also lift cd yesterday and stands as a record for the splendid manner in which the citizens of the Mile High City, single handed ovcrSubScribed their allot-
 rent Of S3l0000
 From the Arizona State War Say irgs Committee the report up to October 3lst. shows that Yavapai County is the first county in the State of Arizona to have reached its allotment and oversubscribed the amount given it to raise by this means. The population of Yavapai was figured at 17,59S; the amount to raise S351 ,960 Up to the 31st the report shows that Yavapai had raised S566z90 or $20.S4 per capita. Coco nino county is second, with the ratio of ISIS: Grcenlee third with l4.62 and Maricopa fourth with l44l. This
 means that since the last report over S5OOCO worth of the baby bonds have been purchased in Yavapai. It is true that many persons financially unable 10 purchase liberty bonds, did in turn buy the baby bonds: The record for Yavapai County for the Fourth Liberty Loan and the War Stamps is a credit to the citizens of this county and.the man ncr in which they have responded on every occasion, not only with money but with men. is matter of which We can all justly be proud and an example for other counties to follow.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-11-06
REAPER'S REALM CLAIMS GOOD
 CITIZEN
DEN MS A. BURKE, A POPULARITY KIN WIN PIONEER ARIZONAN, PASSES AWAY AFTER LONG ILLNESS.
(From Tuesdays Gaily.)

Dennis \. Burke. one of the most prominently known of Yavapai pio- ncers, but since 1909 a resident of Bouse, passed away at Mercy hospi- tai in Prescott on Sunday afternoon.
 His fight against the inevitable was hcroically endured for nearly two years, his illness being due to the bite of a vinegeron, more commonly known among the Indians as "The Child of the Earth" a small-sized in- sect. He was attacked by this dead ly creature at night while sleeping out on a cot at his hotel at Bouse during warm weather, the fangs penetrating his hand and from that day his health declined. The wound for months afaerward did not appear t1 cause him any serious trouble, much less was there pain at the time
 After the infection developed Mir. Burke consulted many specialists, but obtained little relief. He came to Prescott last summer for change of climate, and it was noticed he was rapidly failing, symptoms of tuber- culosis being pronounced.
 The death of this popularly known Arizonan takes away another pioneer cf splendid fellowship and an exem- plary citizen. He arrived in Pres colt during 1878 He was an ac- countant of a high order and was chief clerk of the quartermaster of ihe military department of Arizona, when headquarters were at Fort
 Nhipple, afterward resigning to en- gage in civil pursuits, when he re- moved to Prescott. In later years IF. Burke began a public and busi- ness career, making a success. With II. I. Hickey, deceased, Hotel Burke was founded, giving at that time to Prescott its first hotel on modern. lines. Tn public doings Mir Burke entered politics and was elected to the lower house of the legislature. for two terms county treasurer, and for two terms mayor of this city. His official record was without a blemish. He was born at Milwaukee, Wiscon- sin in 1859, and came from one of the hest known families in that state. Surviving is a widow, who was with him in devotion to the end. Three daughters also are left, Mrs. J. w. Kramer. now in the city, Mrs. F. A. Cartmell. and Mrs. E. Goodwin. A son. Beverely Burke, arrived yester- dav from Bouse, where he had been in charge of his fathers business. The funeral, much to the regret of many in this city will be private, ow5 ing to local restrictions on account of the influenza situation Burial will he given in the old Citizens ceme- tcry. by the side of a son whose death occurred many years ago.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-11-06

libraries with English, Yiddish and
 Hebrew literature, victrolas, pianos,
 etc, have been erected. Is repre-
 sentatives perform a variety of per
 sonal services for the men, visiting
 them in the hospitals, barracks and
 guard houses. Classes in English, history, Hebrew, current events, etc,
 have been organized. By co-operat- ing with other agencies, 1t arranges
 for concerts, theatrical and minstrel shows, patriotic celebrations, lec- lures, debates, etc. Religious servi- ces are conducted under its auspices.
 The Jewish Welfare Board has branch organizations in over one hundred and fifty cities, which have established community centers for soldiers and sailors, containing rest, reading and social rooms, sleeping quarters, baths, etc At the present time, fifty buildings are being erect ed and moro are continually being authorized. The work of the board
 does not conflict or duplicate the work of the Y, K. of C. War Camp Community Service, or other similar agencies. It has place of its own in camp life, stepping in where the other agencies would be less effect i've and it works with the Y. K. Of C. and other welfare agencies making the Jewish contribution to the larger welfare program of the country.
 Dr. John R. Mott, Director Gen eral of the Unite War Work cam
 paign says: "The moss distinctive vital function of the Jewish Welfare Board is the safeguarding and de- veloping of the religious life and conviction of the Jews. This cannot be done by any other organization or worker. It is a matter of utmost i'm portance, and fully justifies the de- veloping and carrying out of pro- gram to make it possible" The Jew ish Welfare Board itself vigorously opposes any attempt at segregation. Its aim is, rather, to help the Jew ish boys 10 adjust themselves to un- derstand and sympathize with their Gentle brothers-in-arms and to be in turn, understood by them. The work of this board has been eX- tended overseas Headquarters have DttH tSldDilSHCu III dilS. dllu al special commission has just returned from France with recommendations as to how the organization can rem der the most effective service and their suggestions have been received by the executive committee. An overseas force of over 100 men is now being recruited. At the present time there are eight Jewish chap lains in the service, seven in the army and one in the navy. Six have already been sent overseas and others will follow shortly. Twenty-Five additional chaplains arc soon to be appointed, having been recommended by the Jewish Welfare Board to the war The Jewish Welfare Board has co-ordinated all the activi- ties of all Jewish organizations do- ing welfare work in the camps. Its administrative council, now being formed, will represent all sections of the country and all elements and groups of Jewish life in America. Every mail brings letters to their headquarters from the boys, not only Jews, but Protestants and Catholics in service who have high praise for its work.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-11-06
YAVAPA| COWBOY KNOWS HOW ID
 DUCKSHRAPNE[
(From Sundays Dailv.l

The following letter has been re- ceived from France by Mir. and Mrs. s. w. Holder, of Prescott, and will be read with pleasure by the many friends in this county of the writer, Sergeant C. A. Johnson, of the artil- lery arm. He says:
 Have not had time to either write or get my mail from Prescott, as we have been hitting the high places for the past month. l was rarin' to get in action, and believe me, have had enough of the rough work to satisfy my curiosity. In fact we have been in the last big drive for the past month, and now we are in camp for a short time. This place was in Ger man hands few days ago, in fact it had been theirs since the war start ed. l won't exaggerate and just lis- ten. I wish you could see this dug out It was a sort of artillery em- placement just back of the. trenches, and talk about the comforts of home, the Hun surely had them here These dugouts are built of concrete, with hot and cold baths. There were pianos and upholstered furniture, in fact everything for a neat and cozy home We all were dazed with the splendor of the scene. On one of the doors of dugout was carved the fol- lowing: "Gott Nit Vus, l9l4-lol7." l guess they think that "Gott' quit them in 1918.
 Here the Hun was taken by a complete surprise and they didn't have time to take away anything large or small It was a scoop and they took to the peak at a swift pace, you bet If I had any way of send ing you souvenirs could supply you with a wagonload. and no two alike. Will bring back many when I return home.
 "As yet have not been even scratched. but it is certainly surpris- ing how I have escaped A shell can rome close and burst. without hurt ing one. but that's luck. Any time they tell you thev are not scared the first time a noisy shrapnel comes along and goes off, they are not talk ing to me But after you get used 10 lDNlu you OOH seem lO illiilu II. Whenever one comes along whistling Nearer My God to Thec," don't get excited but duck down to the round, and d-d quick about it too Lay low as flat as a pancake and when it goes off it's a 10 to 1 shot you won't get hit with the flying And believe me. no one -an hug the formation any tighter than me
 Its some real sport to see an air battle, and have witnessed many of cm. Have had the satisfaction of seeing many Boche boats come down in flames.
 "This is a hard life. and yet 1t is And while we all will be glad when it is over. am having the time of my life, and would not have missed this mixup for the world"
 "Very truly,
 "Sergt C. A. Johnson,
 Battery F. $40 Field Artillery
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Weekly journal-miner., 1918-11-06
CHANCE SOON ID
 HELP B|G WAR BENEVOLENCES
UNITED WAR WORK CAM PAIGN DRIVE SEEKING TO RAISE BIG SUM TO
 MAKE LIFE COMFORT ABLE FOR BOYS IN ARMY
CFrom Saturdays Dailvl

The drive to assist the seven or ganizations participating in the Unit ed War Work campaign" IS well un- der waS throughout the county of Yavapai. Supplies of literature have been sent to all county chairmen and within the next few days, each house in Prescott will be supplied with at least one folder giving the general plan of this work While the cam paign is for S17O0O0,000 the funds will be divided as follows: National War Work Council of the Young Mems Christian Association 5S.65 per cent: War Work Council of the Ma tional Board of the Y. w. C. A. S.SO per cent: National Catholic War Council (Knights of Columbus) D.6O per cent: Jewish Welfare Board, POS per cent: War Camp Community Ser vice, S.S0 per cent; American Library Association, POS per cent; Salvation Army, POS per cent.
 It is earnestly desired that all sub scriptions for the campaign be paid outright, yet it is possible for those absolutely unable to so do, to make partial payments, 1t being understood that the first payment will be made on December ?, consisting of so per cent: on January 18th, 5 per cent and on March lst, 5 per cent. Specl- fled or restricted subscriptions, ii given. will be credited to the particu- lar organization desiguated, such amount to be a part Of its proportion ate share and not an addition to it.
 The Library War Service of the American Library Association builds, equips and operates libraries for sol diers and sailors on this side and overseas. Forty-four libraries of 3O,- 900 volumes at large camps, 300 smal- Ter camps and posts, l4S naval and marine stations, $50 libraries and branch overseas. It supplies books and magazines for the Red Cross. Y. NJ. (. A.. K. of C.. Y. w. C. A., Jew ish Welfare Board. War Camp Com munity Service and the Salvation Army. More than 1900 branch librar- ies and stations have been establish ed in the huts, canteens, club rooms and hostess houses and the organi- zation also places libraries on war ships, transports ana SONeI lll!lChl cargo ships. Two hundred and fifty vessels have libraries: there IS deck library on every transport. For our fighting men all the public gifts of books are made available. More than 3.000.000 volumes have been collected and placed in circulation. IL buys educational and technical books to meet the demand of the men for "books that help" Three-quarters of million volumes have been purchas ed thus far. The magazines con- tributed by the public through the postoffice department are distributed. More than 5.OO0,0O0 copies of periodi- calls have been placed in the hands of our forces. Library service is main tained in every ward of every mili- tary hospital. Trained librarians serve our wounded as well as their more fortunate brothers in arms. To expand the service to buy more books at least S3,500,000 must be raised. More than million books have been sent over seas. but millions more must be sent
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-11-06

registered prior to Sept 12, and registrants in deferred classification on account of industrial occupation or employment including agricul- ture. Physical requirements are those for general military service. Time is short and it is imperative that there be supplied from Arizona 3l."
 The following extract of later telegram referring to eligibility to Camp Fremont Infantry O. T. C., is published for the information and guidance of all concerned:
 Oct. g, 1918. To Capt. Exall,
 University of Arizona
 After November l4th, you will not accept applications from candidates who were registrants of the June 5th, 1917, June 5th, 1918, and August 2S, 1918, classes. Registrants of Septem- Der l2, 1918 may be accepted until midnight, November 18th, 1918. Pre- vious instructions in reference to candidates for all line officers train ing schools, are amended to make Class registrants who registered prior to September l2, 1918, eligible for individual induction. This applies to Camp Fremont Infantry school as well as others
 (Signed)
 DEPARTMENT ADJUTANT,
 Men who registered prior to Sep tember l2, 1918, are advised to apply if they desire appoint ments to Camp Fremont.
 All necessary application blanks may be had from Capt. Exall, Uni versity of Arizona
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-11-06
DEATH REPORTED
(Erom Sundays DailYl

Samuel Chadwick, who got aboard the train at Hillside last week. suf- icriug with a mild attack of influ- cnza, going to Phoenix for treatment is reported to have died three days later. He had located mines near Date creek siding. and it is stated was in poor health. He came from Marysvillc, Cal, and was aged about $ Ncars.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-11-06
PROSECUTIONS DUE SOON

WASHINGTON. Nov 1.-Prosc- cution of the three officers held by Charles F. Hughes. in the report of the aircraft investigation, as guilty of dealing with corporations in which they were financially interested, will be started withou, delay. the depart ment of justice has announced.