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Weekly journal-miner., 1918-12-18
PRETTY TRIBUTE ID SOLDIER BOY
 OF PRESCOTT
EXC TIONAL GAS E WHEREIN COMMANDING OFFICER LAUDS PRIVATE IN RANKS, IN EXTOLING HIS SERVICES.

It is very seldom in military annals that private in the ranks has re- ceived such high commendation from the commanding officer as was ac- corded recently Earl Simmons as he was leaving the service at Fort Ben jamin Harrison, Indiana, on De- cember 10, to return to civil life. This youth is a son of MT. and Mrs. John L. Simmons, of this city, and is native born of Prescott He joined the l47th Engineers, and by this time has been honorably discharged, with the following letter transmitted to his parents here in advance of his ar rival home:
 Dear Mir. Simmons: In a few days your soldier will receive his discharge and start for home He is bringing back many fine qualities of body and mind, which he has acquired or de- veloped in the military service. The army has done everything 1t could to make his strong, fine, self-relianr, yet self-controlled. It returns him to you a better man.
 'You have been an important mem- Der of that great army of Encourage ment and Enthusiasm which helped to make him and us all better sol dicrs You now can be a great help in keeping alive the good qualities he is bringing back from the army, in making him as good a citizen as he has been a good soldier
 His fare and all necessary ex- penses to his home at Prescott will be paid by the government and he will receive all pay due him. If he wishes he may wear his uniform for inc next fofr months. The govern rnent also will allow him to keep lip, for the benefit of his family, his in surance at the very low rate he is now paying.
 His return to civil life will bring new problems for you both to solve The qualities he brings back will help you now as your encouragement helped him when he was away, and in your hands and his rests the fut- urc of our country.
 'As his commanding officer. I am proud of him. He has done his duty well. I, and his comrades, will bid him goodbye with deep regret, and wish him every success after he re- turns home, that spot in every mans heart no other place can fill"
 Sincerely yours,
 ARTHUR DAVIDSON"
 "CaDtain Enpiueers r C A |"
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-12-18
U. v. &P. ASKS FOR
 FREIGHT RATE INCREASE

JEROME, Dec. l6-On account of the great increase in the cost of labor and materials during the past two years, the United Verde & Pacific railway, througt w. H. Archdeacon, general freight and passenger agent, has asked the Arizona corporation commission and the interstate com mcrce commission for permission to increase its freight rates approxi- matcly g per cent
 Mr. Archdeacon states that this ac- ton was taken reluctantly but is ab- solutely necessary if the United Verde and Pacific is to continue to operate, as for several months past the line has been operated at a serious loss
 Freight rates on the United Verde and Pacific have Sever been increas- ed since the beginning of o.--ations over twenty years ago, although the company has had the same privilege as other Arizona lines which increas- ed their rates 5 per cent in June. 1918, upder authority of the federal railroad administration.
 DVNl dAiiiS 0AlNllHNo heRNN oANehNAiiN increased, the average increase being 62.l4 per cent since 1916 Some items. such as spikes. bolts, waste and fuel and common labor have increased over l00 per cent during the last two years.
 Mir. Archdcacon further states that the company does not expect large profit, but does ask for the privilege of earning at least , or per cent on its taxed valuation.
 The increase asked for is so slight that ii should not affect the cost of living in Jerome at all; freight is al ways a very small proportion of the cost of almost all items of food or clothing, and the increase in this case will be so slight that it will ur- doubtedly be absorbed by the deal CTS without advance in prices.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-12-18
LOYAL MOTHER IS SPEEDING TO SON IN
 TORONTO HOSPITAL
CFrom Tnesdav's Daily ,

Mrs. B. L. Bowman of the Wicken- burg country passed through Pres -ott on Sunday en route to Toronto, Canada, to meet her son, Burt Dart man, who arrived wounded in the above city from overseas. The young soldier volunteered over a year ago while working at mining camp near Jerome, and with other Canadians joined the colors at Victoria, B. C.. Mrs Bowman will bring her son to this section if his physical condition will permit him to travel. owing to the mild winter climate. She inform cd friend at the depot that she had given two daughters as nurses and seven boy relatives to the war, say ing: "Of course I would be sorry to lose any of them. but if fate ordains will not weep; five of my boys have been wounded, and they will carry for the rest of their lives the mark of the Hun; they will be able to tell the story in after years"
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-12-18
MINERS PREMATURE;
 NAVAOS WERE WISE
(From Tuesdays Daily.l

Fred Anson and B. C. Bulwcr, min CTS formerly of Jerome, reached this city last week, after a somewhat live ly experience with Navajo Indians on tic reserve in the northeastern part of the state. The episode was due 10 the belief that the above rescrva- ton had been thrown open 10 mineral prospecting, but they learned to the contrary, when the were informed that the bill was still pending for legislative action at Washington Tie entered from Collidge, \. NJ, and came out by way of Manuelito, to which point they were guided by sub-agent
 Said Mr. Anson: "Wc had cold exception from these Indians. and one who spoke English quite fluent ly told us to oct off in a hurry: the sub-agent came along and took Us i'll charge, stating that we were ahead of the game. So we got to going and feel grateful that we got off so easy; those red men won't stand for any white men coming into their coun- try 10 prospect or remain; it's all right to go through, but you must keep moving"
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-12-18
CONSTIPATION And Sour Stomach Caused Thi, Lady Much Suffering. Black
 Draught Relieved.

Meadorsyille, Ky.-Mrs. Pearl Pat rick, of this place, writes: "I was very constipated. I had sour stomach and was so uncomfortable. I went to the doctor. He gave me some pills. They weakened me and seemed to tear up my digestion. They would gripe me and afterwards it seemed l was more constipated than before.
 I heard of Black-Draught and de, cided to try 1t I found it just what I needed. It was an easy laxative, and not bad to swallow. My digestion soon improved. I got we'll of the sour stom- sch. my bowels soon seemed normal. no more gripping, and I would take a dose now and then. and was in good shape.
 I cannot say too much for Black. Draught for it is the finest laxative one can use"
 Thedford's Black-Draught has for many years been found of great value in the treatment of stomach, liver and bowel troubles. Easy to take, gentle and reliable in it's action, leaving no bad afteT-effects, it has won the praise of thousands of people who have used it. NC-13s
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-12-18
POPULAR YOUNG MAN
 SUCCUMBS TO THE FLU
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

Private telegrams from Los Ange- les yesterday forenoon announced the death carly Monday morning in the Santa Fe hospital of Harry B. Kohl, travelling passenger agent of this road, after a brief illness from ir fluenza He was taken i'll at his home in Pasadena, and survived for only three days afterward. Mir. Kohl made Prescott his home for many years while with the s. F. P. & P. un- til promoted to the above position, and with his efficient rating in rail road circles also enjoyed a splendid name in this community for his gen ial personality and his obliging man ners. Less than one month ago he visited this city, where he married several years ago the daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Smith.
 A sad feature attending Kohl's death is that Mrs. Kohl is here al her mothers home also seriously i'll with this affliction, and until few days ago her condition was consider ed as grave. Harry Smith, brother of Mrs. Kohl, left Sunday for Los Angeles, to be of any service to his brothcr-in-law but was unable to reach him before death. What dis position is to be made of the remains is not known News of the death of this young man, who was about B years of age, occasioned universal sorrow in Prescott yesterday.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-12-18
ONE MORE LOAN
 WILL PROBABLY l. BE NECESSARY
LOCAL WORKERS IN LAST DRIVE THANKED FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE AND TOLD TO PREPARE FOR ANOTHER CAMPAIGN.

From the Arizona Liberty Loan State Executive Committee, the fol- lowing announcement has been sent to all workers of the Liberty Loan:
 "A telegram from San Francisco on December 10th states that Ari- zona was the first State in the 12th District in Fourth Liberty Loan. Ari- zona subscribed S9, ,526,35O against a quota of S6,231 200. The message will be read with interest by every citi- zen of Arizona and especially by those earnest workers to whom be- longs the credit for such a splendid record. Over 5000 popular sub scriptions totaled S6,S46,350 Large subscriptions totaled S2,6S0,O00 That part of Arizona in the 12th Federal District got together and made the splendid total of So,526,350. This shows a splendid spirit of co-opera- ton and demonstrates very effective ly that Arizona will always occupy a place in the lead. This note is to let the workers know just how well they succeeded, and to assure all that the officers for the State, the officials at San Francisco headquarters, and also the officials in Washington ap- preciate the efforts made by the workers and their friends.
 We are advised by Washington that at least one more loan will be necessary. The task will not be easy, but like every other undertaking, it will De accomplished by the people of Arizona in such a way as to again add credit 10 our record The next Loan, Victory Loan. as well as be- ing a Peace Loan. will call for great effort both collectively and in dividually, and we know that the workers will soon after the advent of the New Year. begin to plan those methods by which they will again at tain the wonderful successes which have been secured before I want the workers to write and tell me about the work in their own district Keep always in mind that the Liberty Bond provides everything necessary to make the world a better place in which to live. This is, indeed. the greatest Christmas the world has ever seen. May it be full of happi- ness for all and may the New Year be rich in all things that make life worth while
 'H. ]. McClung. State Chairman"
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-12-18
ID REMEMBERBOYS !. AT Fl. WH|PP[E
WILL RECEIVE MANY CHRISTMAS PRES ENTS FROM INTEREST ED PARTIES IN THE COAST CITIES.

That the bells of Christmas will ring merry for the men at Whipple is an assured fact. Each and every individual at the Barracks will be re- membered by Santa Claus, through the American Red Cross, the Soldiers and Sailors Welfare Committee. in- dividual homes and last but not least from Arizona's sister state, Califor- mia
 Miss Cora Calvert Foy, a promi- nent club woman of Southern Cali fornia, but who is now breathing in the pine ozone of the Mile High City, has taken it upon h"rsclf to advise the various clubs in Los Angeles of what the government is doing for the boys at Whipple, incidentally men, tioning the plans of the Soldiers and Sailors Welfare Committee for Christmas. As a result of this, Miss Foy and the Chamber of Commerce have received communication from "The Ebell of Los Angeles" enclos- ing a check for $25: from Oscar C. Mueller, President of the Los Ange- les Chamber of Commerce a letter duNlSiliS tHdl q COllIlnIt6c Has been appointed to take up the matter with the wholesalers so that gifts may be made along the lines mentioned above and for himself personally. a check has been sent to Jevne asking that box of nuts and raisins be for warded to WhipPle. From Mrs. Mary F. Faust comes letter advising that .he ladies in her ueiphhorhOOd wish to make mp a box of home made candies and cakes also smokes. From the Robert R. Lee Chapter, U. D. C., an interesting letter was received ad- vising that check for $50 would be sent. this to go to the boys from Dixie for smokes, candy or phono- graph records.
 Miss Foy has asked the Soldiers and Sailors committee to take charge of this part of the celebration, which will be combined with the one all ready planned by the committee.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-12-18
RObbER |S SHOT DEAD AFTER LOOPING STORE
 OF AR|Z. SADD[ERY CO

about the interior of the store. grabbed my gun and looked over the railing of the balcony upon which was sleeping. Two men were start ing for the front door, and one of them was saying, We must hurry up and get out of here One of the men succeeded in getting out before l could get the drop on him, but l threw down on the other one just as he was apparently trying to fit a key in the door. 1 fired and he gave a lunge It was dark and I could not see what took place after that but ran down to the main floor and got out in time to fire at the other robber who was running north in Cortez street. I did not know that I had killed this man until Undersheriff Robinson came along and told me that I had got him. Robinson had a flashfight and we examined the dead man. He was still holding the four hats in his right arm. Some of the hats were bloodsoaked and the others were dirty from being rolled in the gutter as the man fell. The rugs which the other man was carry ing we found on the side walk near the door where he had dropped them when I fired"
 Hard to Identify.
 The dead man, 1t was subsequently, learned, was known at the construc- ton camp as No. 506 He was said to have reached Prescott about two weeks ago. and Is said to have put up at the Brinkmeyer hotel with his pal for a day or so, after which both of the men went out to the post to work. When the officers searched the man, nothing was found except two cheap rings, three or four skeleton keys fashioned from 2O- penny nails and a note book contain ing the names of several Arizona towns. The flash light which he had been using was later picked up in the gutter near where he fell. 4 razor, believed to have been drop ped by the other robber, was also found nearby.
 Notwithstanding the inability of the officials to accurately identify the dead man, from unofficial sources it was learned that the deceased had in his day been rated as one of the best soup men" (nitroglycerine ex- perts) in the safe-blowing fraternity of the east. He is known to have worked out of Philadelphia for many years and then transferred the scene of his activity to Chicago. There is little doubt. the officers say, but that he was the man who cracked the Afassing crib last week What his acquaintance could not explain, how ever, was what had prompted the man to stoop to a job of petty thiev- ing such as that upon which he had embarked on the morning that he was bumped off
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-12-18
MISSED GOING OVER:
 GRABBED BY CUPID
From Tuesdays Daily.

Writing from Spriugdalc, Texas, Chester Irving, Yavapai doughboy who was mustered out of the army last week at Camp Pike, Arkansas, has the following to say of his pres ent situation in civil life: Got out of the soldier game with a good recommendation, but went right over the line into Texas. and am now in for life. Cupid caught me in his ranks, and the girls name is Miss Winiired Lamar. will stay here, and go on the ranch to help out her father Met the girl when she was over at Pike visiting with her brother, who was a room-mate of mine Was the only one of many Arizonans who did not go over; may be it was for the best" concluded his letter.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-12-18
b|GAM|ST QUAD SENTENCED ID
 PEN|TENT|ARY

PHOENIX, Dec. Y. - John Pier Quaid, formerly of Jerome, self con- fessed bigamiSt, has been sentenced 10 serve not less than six nor more than ten years in the state peniteR- tiary and to pay fine Of 5000.
 Brought before Judge Baughn, who married him in the week before to a stenographer on the staff of the sec retary of state. Quaid pleaded guilty.
 Returned to Phoenix from his honey moon in Miami to answer to the charges of failure to provide for his wife and minor child, Quaid declar- cd that he believed his wife was dead when he married the other woman. He said he had received an unsigned letter containing the information and had then eloped with the secretary's stenographer, to whom he had be- come attached because of their com- mon love of music
 The bigamy charge being brought against him in Florence, he was re- moved to the pcnitentiary town. Of- fering no defense, Quaid placed him self at the mercy of the court, tears streaming down his checks as judge Baughn pronounced the sentence.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-12-18
CONDEMNS LAND FOR
 ROAD AT HILLSIDE
(From Tuesdays DailyD

The condemnation proceedings which the County of Yavapai last week instituted in the Superior court against Mack Bowman of Hillside in an effort to get a public highway through land owned by the defend ant, resulted yesterday afternoon in decree being handed down by Judge John ]. Sweeney directing Bowman to allow the county road gang to start work on the proposed highway without further interference The question of compensation for the land occupied by the road was not taken up yesterday, Mir. Bowman having agreed to leave this matter wholly to the discretion of Judge Sweeney Bowman had originally demanded the sum of Sl,000 for the privilege of allowing the high way to be put through his ranch, but whether or not this amount will be allowed by the court is doubtful, as the county attorney contends that the value of the land occupied Is not to exceed s per acre.
 MT. Bowman, who was present in court at the time the decision was made, stated that he was not adverse to having the route surveyed through his ranch, but that he did expect the county to fully compensate him for the privilege.
 Journal-AIiner liners bring results.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-12-18
MAMMOTHMOVE IN COPPER ID
 BE REVIVED
FAMOUS BAGDAD HOLD- INGS NEAR HILLSID E ARE BEING SHAPED UP FOR AN IMMEDIATE RE SUMPTION.

One of the fine conditions to arise through the closing of the war IS that the Bagdad Copper Co.,. in this coun- ty, out of Hillside station, t was re- ported yesterday by reliable people, will soon be active again, and on a basis of permanency Movements to
 indicate what is contemplated are now happening, and the old camp is undergoing a system of complete re- mobilization. A private home build ing is being constructed for Presi- dent Bronson, of New York City, who is expected to arrive early in January to take up his residence at the camp and personally direct opera tions. Other buildings are being re- modelled and the initial move toward resumption IS stated to be on basis of solidity. Heavy machinery also has arrived at Hillside station, and will be taken in, now that a first class roadway permits of rapid com munication by auto service.
 The reviving of the Bagdad is one of the most important as we'll as the biggest copper propositions in the west. Previously exploration had covered by churn drilling an area of mineral domain of over 4,000 acres in extent, which it was admitted a com mercial grade of copper was deter mined aggregating over 100000 tons. The company also has title to a zone of over 6,000 acres, all of which has been more or less eXplor- ed. Specific information cannot be obtained as what plans of operating are decided upon, but this matter is not material to the public.
 The fact of the Bagdad resuming is in itself of vital import to mining generally in Yavapai. and particular ly so to that extensive copper field, which without doubt is one of the biggest in the mineral domain of the country. The closing of the war is said to be the means of releasing at an early date an immense sum for carrying out development which had been under consideration for several years. Construction of a railroad into the Copper Creek region, where the Bagdad is situated, now seems an assured fact at some future date.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-12-18
COUNTY SHUTS DOWN ON FREE
 FLUTREATMENT
SUPERVISORS WILL NO LONGER PAY HOSPITAL BILLS OF MEN WHO ARE WORKING ON CONSTRUC- TON WORK AT POST.
(From Tuesday's Oaiiy.)

At the meeting of the board oi supervisors held yesterday, 1t was de- cided that the county would no long CT take charge of and treat free of charge any of the cases of influenza which break out among the men em- ployed by Contractor Morgan at Fort Whipple, the number of invalids oi this sort having grown to such pro- portions as to create an unreasonably large financial burden on the coun- ty. Several weeks ago, 1t seems, there were a few of the men from the post who fell victims to the flu epi- demic, and because many of them did not have sufficient means to enter the local hospital and furthermore because the contractor lacked ade- quate facilities for taking care of the patients, the county agreed to send the sick men to the Mercy hospital for treatment, the county to pay the hospital authorities at the rate of S25 week for each patient. However the number of flu cases among these men increased so that at the begin ming of the present week there were IS charity patients at the hospital, this bringing the hospital bill up to $450 a week.
 The board yesterday took the mat ter up, and after discussion it was agreed that such arrangements should be terminated at once, owing primarily to the fact that the county could not afford it and furthermore because none of the afflicted men were residents of Iavapai county or taxpayers. The city had also agreed 10 stand a part of the expense of sending the men to the hospital, and Mayor Heap, who was present at yesterdays meeting, was of the opin- ion that the municipal organization could not longer afford to put up for such a purpose.
 It was suggested yesterday that the post flu patients could be taken to the county hospital in cases where free treatment was necessary, but it was pointed out that the wards at that institution were practically filled by cases which had developed residents and taxpayers who were legally entitled to free treat mcnt. Contractor Morgan was yes terday notified of the boards action, and in all probability will immediate ly take steps to provide the proper care for the men from his organiza- ton who fall victims to the flu.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-12-18
FOREST RANGER IS
 VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

Alverous W. Fletcher of Crown King died of pneumonia at the Hum boldt hospital on December s. He is survived by his widow and three small children, and his mother. Mrs. ]. A. Ruffc, of Sanford, Colorado. The remains were taken to Sanford for burial yesterday. Mir. Fletcher was forest ranger in charge of the Crown King district of the Prescott National Forest for the past two and a half years, during which time he made a host of friends His loss is felt by the entire community.