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Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22

Florida water but U. s. Commis- sioner (. H. Rutherford put a stop to sales of toilet preparations and flavoring extracts to the redskins. Now, according to Jim Ketcham, In dian policeman, who was up for a con- ference yesterday with Rutherford, the Apaches have taken to the an cient game of con quien, commonly known as 'coon can,' like German takes to kultur
 They hide away in their hogans and play coon can all day and all night for money, marbles, ponies, burros or last years mesquite beans, according to Jim.
 The worst offenders are the squaws. While their lords and mas ters are away working in the shelter or on the roads the squaws congre- gate and play coon can instead of boiling the family frijoles and rolling tortillas. More than one domestic brawl has been occasioned by this neglect of household duties for the Vaccinations of coon can.
 Jim says that after he got through scolding and warning he severely beat up several of the squaws but his most drastic efforts have been without ap- parent result
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
WAR TO THE DEATH
 LEAGUES BATTLE CRY

PITILADELPHIA, May l6.-"War To the death" demanded former President Taft in his keynote speech al tho opening session today of the win-thc-war convention of the League to Enforce Peace. The convention will continue for two days.
 After a stirring plea for a fighting army of 5,u00000 men Mir. Taft said;
 We should set our faces stern and unbcudiug toward one cnd-war Let uS have peace, but let Us have war that WIG may have peace. To sound the trumpet, stern, implacablc war to the end. this convention was called"
 Mfr Tai, presided Men of nation wide prominence to the number of +.u00 arc in attendance They include educators, business men and states mcn
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
SUPPLIES ARRIVE FOR OPENING OF
 Fl. WH|PPLE
(From Tuesday's Daily)

A large shipment of office supplies and fixtures for use at Whipple bar racks arrived by express in this city yesterday afternoon, this being the
 first shipment of this sort to reach the city. It consisted of typewrit- CTS, furniture, etc, and will be placed in the administration offices at the fort probably today. Large stores of food, bedding, etc, are also on the way here, and Major Holmberg is hoping that this stuff will arrive here before the detachment of about 60 men which is due soon, gets here, so that he will have some provisions for taking care of them.
 A number of workmcn are now busily engaged in cleaning up the buildings and otherwise putting things in ship shape for the occupancy of the vanguard of the big body of of iicers, privates and patients which is to begin coming within very short time.
 On Sunday, the commanding off cer, Major Holmberg and wife, and Captain Connor, also an attache of the post. were the guests of R. N. Frcdericks and wife, the party mak- ing tour of the towns in the Verde district and making an inspection of the big hospital at the United Verde plant in Jerome The military off, cers had desired to take a trip through the famed Verde district, of which they had heard so much before and since their arrival in Prescott, and 1t was thought best to make the jaunt before the post was formally opened and the press of military duties should preclude the possibility of making the tour. Other members iu the party aside from those named above, were the following: Mir and Mrs. Ed Meany, NIT. and Mrs. L. C. Derrick, Lieutenant Yeager, Mrs. H. II. Linney, Miss Dorothy Drake and U. s. Engineer Marquis.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
ASH FORK BUSY IN
 BEHALF OF RED CROSS
IFrom Sundays Daily)

Ash Fork, the railroad town up near the Coconino county line, isn't bit slow when 1t comes to giving healthy financial boost to some meritorious proposition like those re- gently put forth by the Red Cross or the Liberty Loan committee. Fol lowing the close of the loan cam paign, the residents Of this hustling little town began to devote their at tention to the carrying on of tho Red Cross activities, and during the month of April, two dances which were given there ncttcd the Red Cross the sum of Sl00 on each occasion. On May 7, bazaar and dance en- riched the coffcrs of the organization by exactly S30l, and the next money making event on the calendar is a "tacky' dance which will be given on May Fist, under the management of H. L. Wilson, the Ash Fork theatre man.
 The bazaar of May 7th was so suc- ccssful largely on account of the ex- cellcnt work which was done by the committee in charge, composed of Mrs. ]. (. LaAIasters, Mrs. Edward Blackstone and Mrs. W. D. Wash ington. Aside from the entertain ments which are being given for the benefit of the organization, the ladies of that community are working hard day aftor day at the sewing rooms, and to date, large supply of ban dages, garments, etc, has been com pleted and sent to the department headquarters. A great deal of knit ting has also been done by these pa triotic ladies.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
Jerome is Anxious
 For That NeW Road
(From Tuesdays Daily)

Ernest Emanuel, formerly resi- dent of Prescott and now engaged ir the jewelry business in Jerome, speut a few days in Prescott last week. He states all Jerome people are anHiously waiting until the short line road is completed, so that they can spin over to the county seat and incidentally have their old friend. visit them at Jerome. While in Prescott, Mir. Emanuel joined the Yavapai County Chamber of Com mcrcc. stating that the work of this organization is well known in the copper city aaC that everyone appre- ciatcs iu particular the good work ac- compllshcd in tlc last Liberty Loan drive
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
Red Cross Needs
 Discarded Rubber
(From Tuesdays Daiiy.l

The salvage committee of the Iava- pal County Chapter of the American Red Cross is desirous of obtaining all old rubber goods, such as auto tires, rubhers, ovcrshocs, etc These can be sold and little money added to the treasury of the Red Cross. Recently W. J. Lowthian of the Plaza garage, turned in supply Of old tires to Mrs. George Ruffncr, chair man of the salvage committee and as a Icsut S1050 was realized from the sale of the same. Any one having such articles will do a good work to leave the same at the residence Of Mrs. Ruffner, 20 South Cortez street
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
KILLING LAID AT DOOR
 OF FORMER BOOZE SLEUTH
(From Thursdays Oailv.O

W. W. Terry, who will be remcm- bcrcd locally as being member of the first bunch of spoilers which was brought here to trap the alleged pur- veyors of forbidden liquid refresh ments in 1915, shot and killed man at the plant Of the Avondale Cotton Works, west of Phoenix, on Tuesday evening, the victims name being Jos eph Lindcll. Terry had been em- ployed as night watchman at the cot ton works. No reason for the trouble between the two men is known, Lin- dell being without weapon of any sort at the time he was shot.
 Terry is being held in the county jail at Phoenix pending the coroner's s investigation There were no wit ncsses to the shooting.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
KNOW THIS MAN?

Because of the fact that a little notice printed in the Journal-Alincr several days ago succeeded in locat- ing man who had become lost at least as far as his eastern relatives were conccrncd-Chicf of Police Bloom yesterday asked this paper 10 aid him in his search for a man by the name of Frank $. Schenck, who at one time resided at 356 North Pleasant street, and who is now badly wanted by NJ. (. Schenck oi 20 ClaSson avenue, Brooklyn, \. Y. The man sought is supposed 10 have been employed in the Santa Fc shops here.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
ECONOMY URGED IN EFFORT ID
 MIN THE WAR

PHOENIX, May 1S.-The State Council of Defense has received from Washington a message considered of fundamental importance, asked by the national authorities to be placed be- fore every man, woman and child in the country and urging immediate and concerted effort for economy as an important step in the prosecution of the war. The message Is signed by the Council of National Defense, comprising: secretary of war, chair man, secretary of the navy, secretary of the interior, secretary of agricul- turc, secretary of commerce, secre- tary of labor and by the advisory commission of the Council or Ma tional Defense: Daniel Willard, chair man: Howard F.. Coffin, Julius Roscn- wald, Bernard N. Baruch pr. Hollic Godfrey, Samuel Gompcrs, Dr. Frank lin Martin.
 The message follows:
 The Council of National Defense and the advisory commission of the council believe that a concerted cf- fort for economy by the people of the nation will not only go far toward paying Americas expense in the war, but will also reduce consumption of raw and manufactured materials cs sential to the conduct of the war.
 The council urges all to refrain from unnecessary expenditures of every kind, and to bear constantly in mind that only one thing is now of real importance, and that is the win ming of the war.
 "The nations resources in man power, money, transportation. food stuffs, raw materials and fuel, have already been subjected to heavy strain, and it IS the clear duty of every citizen to guard against in- creasing this strain by single waste ful act
 It is most creditable for everyone man and woman, boy and girl to be economical in dress, food and manner Of living. Every evidence of helpful sclf-denial on the part of all in a time like this is most com mendablc
 This war is more than a conflict between armies: 1t is contest in which every man, woman and child can and should render real assis- tancc. Thrift and economy are not only a patriotic privilege. they arc a duty"
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
WIFE SKIPPED OUT;
 HE GETS A DECREE
(I'rOm Sunday's Daily

Superior Judge Sweeney yesterday granted a decree of divorce to James F. Cannon. the plaintiff having shown that his wife, Mrs. May Cannon, had deserted him without cause The complaint stated that they were mar ricd in March, 1912, and that the wife skipped out in April, 1910.
 AI B Sparl,cs, W. II. Knight and Robert Golf. recently appointed ap- praiscrs of the estate of the late William B. Riley of Humboldt, yes terday filed their report. showing that the holdings of the estate were valued at approximately S350. Two town lots and improvements in Humboldt arc scheduled as the principal assets.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
SENIORS BUSY AS GRADUATION
 DATE NEAR
(From Tuesdays Dailv.)


 The members of the senior class of the Prescott high school are busy just now preparing for the fcstivi- ties incident to commencement week which this year occupies the period between June 3rd and 7th. There are twenty members of the senior class this year, a showing which the fac ulty considers exceptionally good in view of the fact that many of the young folks stopped. their school work at different times because of the need of their services elsewhere in carrying on the more important war work The first evidences of the patriotic spirit manifested among the pupils was displayed last year fol- lowing the declaration of war by the United States, the seniors, then jun iors, giving up their plans for the ex- Densive decorations for the annual junior prom and substituting less eX- pcnsivc ones. This year they have sacrificed the most precious posses sion of their high school career, the annual" this being due to the cX- pcnse incident to the publication of the year book They have also given the proceeds of the senior play to the local chapter of the Red Cross.
 The class holds Liberty Bonds to the amount Of Sl 300, and has 100 per cent record as to Thrift Stamps, holding S3l5 worth of the little sc curitics.
 The commencement details will be announced next week.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
KYLE STARTS CAMP
 NEAR THUMB BUTTE
From Saturdays DailyJ

!. R. Kyle Of Colorado. who has taken over the Dcaring silver mines in Thumb Butte district, was a viSi- tor yesterday, and stated he has started preliminary operations, cS- tablishing two camps, ono on the \, E., and the other on the Fl Dorado, both SilvcrS. and on parallel veins. His two sons arc cn route from Fort Collins. Colorado. both practical miners, and arc to have charge oi development. Another son also iS ar ranging to come to the camp, when development begins in an earnest and practical manner.
 Mir. Kyle has cleaned out old work iugs of the Fl Dorado and Is very much pleased with the showing. He returned to Prescott from Colorado after silver reached its present high price. owing to his familiarity with .hc above old mines when he worked in them as q miner over a quarter Of q century ago.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
DRILL AT UNITED CHINO
 Is BELOW 600 MARK
(From Saturdays Daiiy)

A wire received yesterday evening at the local office of the United Chino Oil & Refining Company stated that the drill at the well had reached d depth of 620 feet at the change or shifts during the afternoon. The Maricopa shalc formation was still being encountered and the smell of gas was still the most noticeable thing about the camp.
 Walter W. Lavhon. member of the Phoenix brokerage firm, who made an inspection Ot the company's hold ings on Wednesday, stated upon his return to Prescott that he was con vinccd beyond all doubt that the com- pauy had plenty of indications uf oil and that the discovery of the pctro- lcum in commercial quantities was probably only a matter of going deep enough.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
BIG BUG BRANCH ACTIVE
From Tuesday's DailyO


 At meeting of the Big Bug branch of the Red Cross held at that camp on Thursday of last week, the chair man Of the organization, o. s. Cay wood, suggested that inasmuch as the boys m Europe were giving all of their time in the matter of trimming the kaiser, it would be no more than fair for the folks at home 10 give the proceeds of at least one week Of their time, the contribution which the latter class might make being at best only in a ratio of one to fifty-two. MT. Caywood therefore urged that everyone donate the pay which they would receive during the week of the big drive, and in all probability many will act upon this suggestion and swell the big fund
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
Unique Dance To Be Giuen for The
 Red Cross Fund

HUMBOLDT, May 20.-To help boost the Red Cross drive for war funds in Humboldt, the Humboldt club announces a Patriotic Surprise dance to be given in the club house Wednesday evening, May 22nd, the proceeds to go to the local Red Cross organization. The club will furnish the music for the occasion without expense to the Rcd Cross. The re- treatments, also, are to be donated, every store, boarding house and mar ket in Humboldt having pledged themselves to make a contribution.
 The surprise feature must naturally be withheld, but the club committee in charge admit that it has something to do with admission. While no fixed price for tickets has been announced, they wish the public to be advised that it will be a reasonable figure without exception. As to costume there are no restrictions, everything from hard times suits to swallow tails will be appropriate.
 Club members, under the able leadership of the club manager, w. II. Chase, are working hard to make this dance the rcd letter event of the sea son in Humboldt Rcd Cross circles. Everybody is cordially invited to be present whether they dance or not. All the privileges of the club will be visitors who do not care to spend all their time in the ball room.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
GOING OVERSEAS
OFrom Tuesdays Daily.) ]

IFrOm Tuesday DalIy.I
 Captain Gary Block, of Camp Funs- ton, assigned to the 3l+ engineer corps. L. $. army, is soon to sail for overseas duty. it is believed from q telegram received yesterday from his wife to Ed Block, his father, of this city, which requested her to come on at once. She is at Santa Monica, Calii., and will be joined on the main line of the Santa l'c today by Cap tain Blocks father of this city and his son, Harold Block, it being eight years since the latter and his brother have met
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
PRESCOTT GIRL IS
 MARRIED TO ARMY OFFICER
(Frorn Thursdays Da'lv.>

AiEOIIl lAllI ~fts tszN = iysf .ANf
 In the presence of a few friends, a very pretty wartime wedding was solcmnized at the Congregational church at one o'clock yesterday after noon. uniting in marriage Miss Maud Footncr Henry and Thomas Benton Hopkins, first lieutenant, quarter master corps, United States army.
 The only attendants were the brides sister, Miss Ola Henry, and George Hill who acted as best man. The wedding march was played by Miss Edith Gathcld, who also played an exquisite prelude during the serv- ice, which was read by the Rev. James II. Batten.
 Miss Henry Is a Prescott girl. having spent her childhood and young girlhood here, attending the public schools, and having host of friends. She k the daughter Of Mrs. Anna Henry. Something over year ago she went to Fl PaSo where an unclc and aunt reside and for almost a year has been employed in the quar- termastcr corps al that place.
 Lieutenant Hopkins is one of tho thousands of young men who have turned from civil pursuits at the call oi his country. and has but recently received his commission. He and his bride. after a brief iurlough granted ,hc young officer. will return to Fl Paso. where he is stationed at pres Cnt.
 An informal reception was held al ,hc home Of the brides mother after the ceremony, and Lieutenant and Mrs. Hopkins left on the afternoon fralu
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
Life's Only MotiUe To AUenge Death
 Of His Brother
(From Tuesday-s Daily.N

Elgin McCann, who spent nearly eight months in Prescott with his brother, who was i'll, writes from Jacksonville. H., of the death of the latter on May 4, at the home of an aunt, He closes by saying: All children, numbering eight, have gone, and yesterday I was admitted to the navy. being ordered to report at Norfolk, Va, on Monday morning. My eldest brother has been killed in Europe in navy warfare. and l will fry to take his place. There is now nothing left for me to do on this earth but to make the best of it, so l will endeavor to avcnge Pcte's Geath, no matter if l also should go down
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
LOCAL LADS JOIN NAVY
From Tucsday's Daily.l

From Tuesdays DaiIy.)
 Word has been received here from Los Angeles that Charles H. Dun ming. Vernon P. Pierce and George L. Mayes of Prescott are among the latest to join the naval service. The boys will be employed as cooks and machinist According to the state mcnt of Charles A. Harris, the coast recruiting officer, there is plenty ot room for other young Americans who desire to serve Uncle Sam in his biz lighting fleet. and Ensign Harris will be glad to hear from any lads who cortcmplate joining.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
MORE HUN KULTUR

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, May H.-Thc Ger mans opposite the American sector northwest of Toul are rcsorting to in fcrnal machines in an effort to check the activity of American patrols. num- .bers of which go out every night to roam No Mans Land and even Ger man land virtually at will.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
LEWIS WINS

DENVER, May l7.-Ted Lewis, of England, the worlds weltcrweighi boxing champion, was given the de- ,clsion over Johnuy Tillman cf Mime aPohs at the end cl their 2O-round bout here tonight.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
GEORGE HAS DISAPPEARED

IFIOm IuCsudy DdlIl.J
 Chief of Police Bloom yesterday re- ccivcd a letter from Mrs. George Myers of 1425 South Hope street. Los Angeles. asking him if he could give her any information regarding the whereabouts of her husband, the latter having been here several months ago and then apparently dropping out of sight. The lady was of the opinion that George had been driving a stage between here and Humboldt.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
JOE MUST FIGHT

GKEENNlLLE, s. C., May lS.- Joe Jackson, the Chicago American league out6cldcr, who went 10 work in a shiryard at Wilmington. Del, last Monday after he had been placed i" Class of the army draft and had passed the physical examination, was ordered by the draft board here to report immediately for active army service.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
WILL THEY BELIEVE IT?

WASHINGTON, May l7.-A Mos COW dispatch to the State department said that Germany had given aSSur- aucc to the Russian Soviet govern mcut that German armies would ad- vance no farther into Russian terri tprX
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
RESIDENT ANSWERS FINAL
 SUMMONS
lrrom Tucsdav's Daily.l

Ncls j. Oleen, age ~ years, q resi- dent of Prescott for the past four or live years, passed away at the family home at SO3 South Mt. Vernon street on Sunday afternoon, his demise fol- lowing an illness extending over a term of several years. Deceased is survived by a widow, two daughters residing in this city and one son, Wilfred, of Oakland, Calif. Mir. Olccn was born in Sweden in 1874
 The funeral services will be con ductcd on Wednesday morning at l0:30 from the home, Rev. II. II. Shircs officiating. Intcrment will be made in the Mountain View cemetery.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
ITALIAN AVIATOR KILLED

NEW NORk. May N.-In a iaII of only 50 feet Captain Antonio Res natl. a famous Italian army aviator. was killed beneath the vreokage oi new Italisu-msdc Csproni biplaue at Miucola, L. l., today.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
WILSON IN GOTHAM

NEW 0ORk, May N.-Prcsidcut Wilson came to New York today to review tomorrow the great Red Cross parade. and open with an address to- morrow night tho Red Cross drive for uLc SlCJOJ0,0O0 war fund
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
FUTILE DASH

SALT LAKE CITY, May IT, An attempt to make a dash for liberty from the war prison compound at Fort Douglas was frustrated late Thursday night when one of the guards fired into a crowd of 40 alien enemies, it became known today when one of the wounded prisoners was taken to a hospital.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
GOVERNOR REFUSES TO
 CLOSE BARS AT 6 P. M

HARTFORD, Conn, May l6.- Governor Marcus II. Holcomb of this State has refused to consider the re quest of the committee of the State Grange to order all the saloons of the Statc closed al 0 o'clock in the eve ming as war measure, in order to promote the efficiency of farm work m the State.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
READY TO MAKE LOANS

WASIIINGTON, May H.-Ihc governments half billion dollar war finance corporation will be ready to make loans on necessary war indus tries aS soon as the president issues a proclamation directing it 10 pro cccd This will be done in a few days
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
NO NEW POTATOES
 SOLD UNTIL JUNE 4

FfOENIA, May N.-In the in- tcrcst of conservation the merchants of Cochise county have agreed to discontinue the sale of new potatoes until June 4 By this means. they be- lievc, they will be able to dispose of 100000 pounds surplus of old pota- toes, which otherwise would be wasted
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
YOUNG MAN PASSES
(From Tuesdays Daily. !

LcRoy August Ahlrich. oldest son of Mir. and Mrs. II. F. Ahlrich, died at his home in this city on Monday afternoon. after lingering illness oi several years duration. He was born on October 10, 1898. in Urbana, llli- nois, and came to Prescott with his parents nearly nine years ago from Indianapolis. He had been student at St. Joscph's academy until he was compelled to remain al home by req son of his failing health.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-05-22
COON CAN FAVORITE
 GAME OF INDIANS

JEROME, May l5.-Ii it isn't one thing it's another that's dcmoraliziug thr Indian, down in the Verde val lcy. around Clarhdale, Cottonwood
 and Verde. Not long ago il was