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Weekly journal-miner., 1918-02-13
ID REPAIR BLACK CANYON
 HIGHWAY
MOVEMENT ON FOOT T O REH ABIL I TATE OLD STAGE ROAD WHICH IN EARLY DAYS WAS MAIN ARTERY OF TRADE.
(From Thursdays Daily.)

AllC OI liiC lllOSL ilANAitOAAOh1 HAOP csitions mentioned relative to cXtcr- sion of the State highways, is to re- establish the old historic Black Can yon road over which all travel, IF carly days went between Phoenix and Prescott, says the Phoenix Mcsscn- ger.
 When he came to Arizona in 1891. Captain George carried the mail and run the stage lines over this route. in later years ]. B. Hooker operated the line with the same Concord coach cs. The distance was no miles and the trip was made without stop cx- ccpt for meals and changes of horses IL is yet a good road except a bridge is necessary across the Agua Fria river al Goddard Each year fully 1OG.000 sheep are driven over this route, going both ways. They come to the south for winter feed and for shearing and lambing. This trade alone would justify the line. But now ir the day of the auto. il will also be the shortest line by forty miles, be- tween Salt river valley and north crn Arizona.
 Navapai has kept up her end by expenditure of S7O,OOO in recent years. Our end of the road is in fair condi- ton.
 With d little assistance from the commission of institutions and the State Engineer, this artery of travel may be made permanent. There IS q good State fund on hand from which to draw and we know of no better place to cxpend small part of it. Those who know say the ncccs- sary bridge will not cost to exceed $'0O0O. Il this is true the road should be constructed without delay, for m time of war it is good idea to have an outlet aside from railway to the rorth. But purely from an economic point oi view it is highly meritoriouS. Roads are permanent institutions.
 Many of the old pioneer settlers oi this valley wcndcd their way here over this route. After the north and south Inc was built by Frank Mur- phy in 1893, the road gradually fell
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-02-13
NEW PHCNE SYSTEMS
 FOR VALLEY TOWNS

JEROME, Feb. 7-Jcrome and Clarkdalc will have their promised new telephone systems by July ii the Mountain States company is able 10 carry out its present plans.
 This announcement was made to- day by District Manager K. M. Buell. Ter, who with District Plant Chief B. l.. Murphy, came over from Pres colt last night on trip of inspection.
 AM that prevents Us immediately installing the new systems we have planned for Jerome and Clarkdalc is inc difficulty of getting materials, explained Buchlcr. Material that VIC ordered d year ago iS just now arriv- ing. Everything necessary for the new systems was ordered months ago and we cannot say when it will be delivered We hope, however, that the systems will be in operation by July l.7
 \t present Jerome and Clarkdalc have a magncto system. Jerome is to be given common battery system and Clarkdale a magrcto system of its own.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-02-13
PROMOTER GROUP PASSES INTO
 NEW HANDS
DEAL FOR DESIRABLY RATED GOLD PROPERTY CLOSED YESTERDAY; OPERATIONS TO BEGIN AT ONCE.
(From Thursdays Dsily.)

C. l.. Warren and B. r. Peters clos cd deIi yesterday aftc: noon for their Promoter group of cIeht gold claims in Crook canyon, the buyer being the Ford Gold-Silvcr Mines Co, corporation which las been in existence in this State for many years, and formerly operateo near Je- rome.
 Representing the new owners was Lee Ford of Phoenix, who made quite d large first cash payment. and later left for the property to assume chalgc. That the deal is of impor- tance to that field and also to the mining industry generally of this county is shown by the action to be given ill immediately beginning ex. tcnsivc exploration with ample capi- .al available Machinery is to ar rive and be placed in position as soon as the road is opened into tfat coun- try, which is now partly blocked by deep snow. All equipment was pur- chased some time ago in anticipation of the sale being closed, after tcnta- tive agreement was entered into by the parrics in interest. He plant will reach this city in few days and 5c held here awaiting the opening of transportation.
 Engineers have frequently visited the ProrIotcr holdings and reported fsyorably On them, recommending a main working shaft to be sunk at a certain point to depth or 200 feet which will be the initial devc:opment The Promoter has long enjoyed an excellent name for its high grade orc, and during the past five years the two owners have performed se1 1cral hun drcd feet of development, principally in tunnels. They also have refused cn four different occasions to negot- fate, owing to terms which were not acceptable. Lenses have been opened carrying over $50 in free gclG to the ten. while from a thrce-fooc vein in a we'll defined condition, val1sS aver aged over $50 to the ton, it IS re- ported.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-02-13
ESPEE WILL NOT ACCEPT
 FREIGHT FOR ARIZONA
(Fronl Wednesday,. Daily.)

The Southern Pacific has placed an embargo on shipments of all sorts from California and other coast points into the State of Arizona, ao cording to information received yes terday by local officials of the Santa Fc. The road is refusing all ship ments routed for points farther east than Yuma, no intimation being given as to how long this embargo may be in force. It Is understood that the order was put into effect so that the s. P. might have a chance to clear up the freight congestion which Is said to prevail on that portion of the main Inc extending from Yuma to Tucson So great had the accumulation Of freight become on this part of the road that passenger locomotives had been pressed into service in an at. tempt to clear up the congestion.
 The embargo is said to be working great hardships on the merchants and mines in the part of the State which IS dependent upon tine ;. r. for freight from the coast cities. While the Fl Paso & Southwestern. one of the main connecting roads with the Espec, had rot been officially appriscd of the cm- bargo, the stoppagc of freight over this line of necessity followed the re- iusal or the $. r. to accept shipments, a. the Southwestern reaches no tarth- CT west than Tucson, and Is dcpcn- dent upon the big road for its bust rcss from coast points.
 The Santa Fc, according 10 Gcncr- al Manager W. \. Drake, of Prescott. las been unusually fortunate m be- ing able to keep its nose out of water in the matter of freight congestion, and so far no such stringent measures as those said to have been adopted bv inc Southern Pacific have become necessary with the main line of the north. While it is fact that at times the Santa Fe has been hard pressed for transportation facilities, by some very careful management and the elimination of lost motion, the traitlc, both freight and passenger, has been kept moving in a manner nearly as efficient as that which prevailed dur ing normal times.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-02-13
Very respectfully yours,
 C. F. MEYERS.
Ashurst'S Reply.

To the above Senator Ashurst made the following reply:
 Dear Sir
 Permit me to thank you for your thoughtful letter of the 24th in which you point out that at the present time there is an apparent shortage m copper estimated 10 be about 9O,OOO,- O0O, lbs. while of course the demand for this metal is steadily increasing, It would seem 10 nic that your sug- eo ostion that the same treatment ought to be accorded the copper min ing industry as is accorded all the other industries of the country, and if there be anything I am able 10 do in this matter I will take pleasure in doing the same l shall lay this sub feet before the Bureau of Mines with the request that it be given immcd- fate attention.
 Respectfully yours, (Sigued) HENRY r. ASHURST.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-02-13
BANDITS HOLDUP CASHIER
 OF BANK AT WICKENBURG
(From Fridays Daiiy.)

Wickcnburg was the scene of an old-timc, wild west bank robbery yesterday afternoon. the branch of the Central bank at Phoenix at that I.lacc having being robbed by two white men at about four o'clock. While one of the bandits stood guard in front of the bank building, the sec oud one walked into the bank and covered the cashier with six-shoot- CT. All of the cash which was be- hind the wicket, about Sl,0O0 in all. was gathered up by the bandit while the banker stood with his hands m the air. There was about SS5O in gold coin. S4O0 in silver and the re- nIaindcr of the sum in paper.
 Acording to the story wired to the office of Sheriff Joe Young in this city, there were not many people on the street at the time the robbery took place, and the two crooks had no difficulty in getting into a waiting automobile and making their escape. The matter was at once reported to Sheriff Wilkcy of Maricopa county, m which WiCkcnburg IS situated. and roSSc took to the hills in pursuit ot the robbers. The Navapai county au- thoriticS arc also cooperating with the Phoenix officers in an effort 10 get track of the fugitivcs. and sever al deputies were dispatched to the vicinity of Wickcnburg shortly after the robbery was reported in Prescott
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-02-13
MRS. TROUT GETS IN WRONG WITH
 PHOENIX COPS
WOMAN WHO RECENTLY DID TIME IN PRESCOTT HAIL IS CHARGED BY CAPITAL CITY POLIO E WITH SOLICITING.

PHOENIX, Feb.[.-Bccause she is alleged to have claimed police pro tcction," police officers of Phoenix last night undertook to guide Nhc dcs- tirics of Mrs. Jessie Trout for the next few days at least, that her claims would not prove unfounded.
 According to the story told at po- lice headquarters this morning, Mrs. Trout was soliciting on the streets of Phoenix about 10 o'clock last eve ming. While engaged in conversation with a young man, 1t is alleged that he chanccd to ask her ii she was not afraid of being arrested. Her reply i> said to have been, Well I should say not. I've got police protection" "
 Of course Mrs. Trout had no req son to believe that Night Police Captain Griggs Car was within hear ing distance And it was just by chance, it is stated, that he happened tc be in the vicinity.
 He cuictly approached the woman and assured her that her statements were quite correct; that officers were always quite anxious to protect young girls and would she please come along to the station house and accept the hospitality oi the police de- partmcrt?
 Mrs. Trout went.
 The woman was but recently rclcas- cd from the Yavapai county jail at Prescott, where she served years sentence for having been engaged in ar attempt to release a band of Fed cral prisoners from the county jail hcrc. It was while confined in the Prescott jail that the woman secured from Hugh Mckinnon. a murder sus- pcct. evidence which later landed the man in the State prison for a lite sentence.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-02-13
SON IS JAILED ON
 MOTHERS TESTIMONY

JEROME, Feb. 7.--In view of his mothers sworn testimony that he was 2S years old the sixth day of last June, Louis Laycllc, local electrician pleaded guilty to failing 10 register for the Selcctivc draft and was bound over by |. $. Commissioner C. II. Rutherford in the sum Of Sl.OOO To answer 10 the Federal court for the district of Nevada. He was in Ncva- da on registration day.
 When arrested by Deputy |. $. Marshal Henry Carlson, Lavcllc con tended that he was 3S years old. The Department oi Justice found hi, mother in Salt Lake City and she sworc that he was 2S
 Carlson will take Lavellc to Phoe- nix tomorrow and another Federal of ficcr will escort him to Nevada.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-02-13

into disuse and for number of years
 was practically abandoned except ioi
 the people living immediately adjacent
 thereto and the sheepmen of the north
 who ever since Arizona has been a
 sheep producer have used this route
 spring and fall in moving their flocks
 to their summer and winter pastures.
 The petition on being presented to
 the Wool Growers Association while
 in convention here the other day was
 eagerly seized upon and signed by every one present. As many of them
 said, we have been held up with our
 flocks and outfits along this river
 from two to five days at a time, for
 Gods sake build the bridge The pco-
 pie living along this route have argued
 for many long years that ultimately
 that would be the main route be- tween northern Arizona points and
 Phoenix and their argument IS sound in that the route is forty miles short CT than any other route to the north.
 And in this day and age of time and efficiency, forty miles is some argu
 n:ent. So insistcnt have these folks been that Yavapai county has spent
 some S0,OO0 of late years on this road while Maricopa, which county controls forty-five miles of this route
 under the supervision of County En- gincer Bargman, has done everything he could with the limited amount of funds at his disposal. But the task is one that should not be shouldcred by only two counties, for this route should be taken over by the State highway system for the reasons above stated and the fact that 1t will do the greatest good to the greatest number of our people; which is sound govern ment and a practical way of spending tEc peoples money. From the tax payers standpoint, it has a large num- Der of their hearty endorsement. For instance the shcepmen, the owners cf some 300000 head use this route year in and year out. Also the pco-I plc of Humboldt, Mayer, Dewey Je- rome, Clarkdale, Prescott and the en- tire Verde valley country, including cur summer travel to the north. For when one gets tired of the heat you want the shortest route to the pines and cool nights and the Black Canyon route gives it to you. The bridge should be built first and as soon as the commission of State institutions secs their way clear this route by all means should be incorporated as part of our State highway system.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-02-13

ample of personal bravery and is lacking in chivalry as well. Quoth Poe in his raven poem, 'Never-more'."
 This aerial incident is of local in terest, owing to Mir. Bostwick being identified with mines of this section. He was a visitor last December, re- turning to Buffalo, N. Y., for the Christmas holidays. He IS now ar ranging his business affairs to return to Prescott to reside. He has inter csts on Big Bug creek, and is to close another option deal after he arrives. Mir. Bostwick IS graduate of Colum- tia School of Mines, and before de- ciding to locate in this section oper- atcd in Mohave county.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-02-13
ENG|NEERPUTSO. K. ON PROPOSED
 WATER PLANT
HYDRAULIC EXPERT IS SHOWN LOCATION OF PROPOSED SUPPLY ON GROOM CREEK AND SAYS ITS THE BEST EVER.
(From Wednesdays D7ily.)

Hiram Philips, prominent hyd- raulic engineer O. S. Louis, who is making a tour of the Western States, stopped off in this city the first of the week, and at the request of the mem- bers of the city council, made an eX- animation Of the proposed munic' ipal water supply plant at Thorbeck Springs on Groom creek.
 The site Is one of the most ideal ono the engineer had ever seen, he said, and the city was to be congratu, lated at having secured the water rights at such a reasonable figure. According to Mr. Philips, there was absolutely no reason why the plant could rot be put into operation at TO great expense. The fall was sui ficient 10 insure plenty Of water be- ing delivered to this city under its own power, and there arc three un- usually good sites for storage reser, vclrs. The water measurements made ty Mir. Philips were sufficiently thor ough 10 lead him to believe that the creek would supply great deal more water than the city would ever need except possibly in cases or emergency and this condition could be taken care of by storage system.
 The character of the water would obviatc the necessity of the installa- ten of an expensive Alteration plant, Mir. Philips said Even though the water came into the reservoir in a muddy condition, a day or two oi settling would serve to clear it so that it would be very desirable for domcS- tic purposes In his opinion, sufficient water could be obtained from the normal flow of the creek, the supply in storage to be necessary only in case of some abnormal drouth, a, fire or similar emergency
 ,Mr. Philips was on his way from the coast to New Orleans, and left yesterday afternoon for that city.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-02-13
FOR SHEPPARD WORK
 BEGINS FEB. Il

PHOENIX, Ariz., Feb. 7.-The Gocks are cleared for registration of the SSS craftsmen expected from Ari- zona for the United States Shipyard Volunteers of the Public Service Re sorve.' Enrolment week in Arizona begins Monday, February II. The men wanted are general artisans for every kind of work that goes to the building of a steel or wooden ship, needing almost every sort of mechan- ic or machinist. Wages will be the going rate at the shipyard to which the man may be assigned Registra- ton does not absolutely bind the signcr, but indicates his willingness tc serve his country as he best may. It is probable he will not be called at once and he should not report for work till called. Most of the ship yards are not yet ready for more men, though most of them thus far lave been working only one shift a q day, instead of the three hoped for by the government.
 The national authorities ask the artisans of the country 10 consider that ships and more ships must be available if the war for world liberty IS to be won. There is present short age for carrying to Europe the men ard munitions and food, the oil and
 o,I ,,I Doj rrocs SrnpIiaS that America has gathered as her contri- button in the titanic struggle. The National Shipping Board has 7l6 ships on the ways, Al of them of steel. Materials and equipment for the ships are available. What is need cd is the service of skilled and patriot ic men to assemble these materials into completed ships that will bear the nation's flag on every sea.
 Cards for registration have bccL mailed by Federal State Director Thos. J. Croaff to the boards of super visors of each county, as well as to volunteer registrars and secretaries Cf the different trades unions, 10 be returned direct to him in Phoenix. More than 100 inquiries already have been received by the Council of De- fcnsc and there appears little doubt that the State quota will be filled and tl'at carly registration should be made by every man who wishes to cntct this new and well-paid field of patriot ic effort.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-02-13
NO MORE GOING OVER
 THE TOP OF A CLOUD
fFrom Wednesday's Dailv.J

My aviation appetite Is fully satls- fled after taking the first flight, and you may depend on it, this will be the last onc,' writes X. l.. Bostwlck from Long Island City, \. Y., to friend in Prescott. He accompanied Louis Nuvcll. a French instructor on the as- surance of his brother, Captain BoSt- wick. l.. $, that there would be no danger and furthermore the thrill ot aerial navigation would be impressive as well as fascinating
 Continuing Alr Bostwick stated:
 "It was all right to be on land to 20 over the top, with infantry, but to do the same stunt in a frail aircraft with the crest of a cloud about 7,5OO feet about you is an exaggerated cN-
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-02-13
TREAT FOR CHILDREN.

STOCKHOLM. Feb. Five hun dred poor children attended the per, formance of The Sleeping Beauty arranged by Mrs. Morris, the wife of the American Minister, and given re- ccutlv. Mrs. Morris translated the play from the Swedish and spent several weeks training child actors. The play is being repeated for the benefit of Stockholu's poor children, under the patronage Of the Crown Princess Margaret.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-02-13
AID FOR COPPERS
 IS URGED
C. E. MEYERS, MINING EN-
 GINEER SAYS PROPER
 TIES SHOULD RECEIVE ASSES NCE TO IN CREASE METAL OUTPUT.

C. E. Meyers, a resident of Pres colt last summer, and now mining en- ginecr for the Rcd Mountain Consoli- dated Copper Mines Company, locat- co at Fort Mcdowell, Arizona, has advanced the idea that the govern ment in view of the shortage in the copper supply, should lend financial assistance to the copper industry in the case of properties which have de- vcloped orc, but arc unable to pro- cecd any further. He recently ad- dressed the following letter to Scna- tor Ashurst:
 My dear Senator:
 At the present time the apparent shortage in copper is estimated to be about 9O,OO0,OOO lbs, and the de- mand for this metal for absolutely necessary purposes is steadily in crcasing.
 The producing mines are working al top notch capacity, and developed and partially developed properties are pushing work to the full extent Of their financial resources Many prop critics that show beyond dispute that the metal is there, are working along very limited lines, owing to the dif- faculties encountered in securing i'm mediate working capital. Proper and honest methods for flotation arc criticized on the grounds of non patriotism, and constantly rcoccur- ing issues oi Liberty Loans make di- rect appeals for all the floating unin- vested money.
 In many lines of industry, the gov crnment has shown great libcrality in 1laking advances for initial develop ment of plants-particularly m the skipbuilding, oil lands and agricul- tural branches. Why is it not feasible to secure like fostering of industry in our great copper resources: Has not the government the necessary experts, who could pass on applica- tions for financial assistance to in crease the copper output of the na- ton: Such encouragement with con scrvative restrictions would increase the production of this metal to a sur prising extent.
 The money advanced should be for actual disbursements for necessary labor and supplies, as cN- pended for actual work. This money would be a first lien on the property to be paid off by installments in cash or in a copper metal at the price fixed by the |. $.
 Knowing as I do how your time IS occupied by questions of great na- tional importance, I have hesitatcd to you at present, but feel that my suggestion would have value great value, in increasing the cttic- icncy m copper production.
 Being a mining man and not iinancicr, my plan as submitted. IS general idea feel that you will sec some merit, and should you wish me to do SO. could undoubtedly have the proposition drawn up more in detail
 am also writing along the same llnc 10 Senator Pittman from Nevada, as the mining interests of that State are also concerned.
 Though writing from New York you know that my home address IS Phoenix, Arizona, formerly Reno, Nevada.
 Very respectfully yours,
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-02-13
FEDERAL AID FOR TEXAS

WASHINGTON. n. c. tcb. = To provide financial relief for the trough stricken area of Texas, Sccrc, tarv Mc.Adoo today announced he W ould deposit government funds in Texas banks if the Dallas Federal reserve bank can not supply SufIciant credit through its primary channels.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-02-13

For quick and artistic job work. the Jourral-Min is the place.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-06-25
SEALED BIDS WANTED.

Bids will he received by the board
Of county commissioners yof iBurleigh
county, N D., up to 2 o'clock, July 2,
1913 for one concrete culvert between
sections and 8, township l43, range
rs and for one bridge between sec
tons 20 and 80, township 142, range
II in accordance with plans and speci
fications of the county surveyor.
All bids must be scaled and ad'
dressed to the county auditor at BIS:
marck and accompanied by q certified
check for S per cent Of the amount
bid. The right is reserved to reject
any or all bids.
BY order OF the board of county
commissioners. i, "a
s T. E. F'LAHERTY,
A., r.. County Auditor,
" Burleigh County. N. D.
6-19, %, rs %. - l.