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Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-01
NARROW ESCAPE OR
 ARIZONAN IN TEXAS
(From Thursdays DaiIy.)

IT OAI l llul Shdl D oAAJ v
 Writing from Terrence, Texas, a uburban settlement of Corpus Christi, a picture of horror of the oss of life and destruction of prop rty is given by Thomas Blackburn, ormerIy of this section. The letter written to B. K. Rowlands, a ousin, part of which is printed be- ow:
 Escaped by narrow margin by
 ood luck. In the house were about 20 men, women and children and hey were caught like rats in trap. went out to look after some of my ersonal property, and it was a good thing for me, as most assuredly l would have met a similar fate. As 1t was had an arm broken ill being ossed about like a feather and landed il the bed of big automobile truck. It is all awful sight to see so many uman beings being picked out of the debris, and I tell you sorrow but mildly expresses the gloom of so lany who have lost their loved ones. Iy sister and her two children es- aped as if by miracle; my brother lso and his wife Guess we are in he charmed class"
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-01
MONAHAN BUYS GRANITE
 LANDS IN PRESCOTT
(From Saturdays DaiIyl

NrIOHl OdIuIudy OdllyJ
 An important deal was closed ill this city yesterday by which the granite bearing tract situated close to Mercy hospital was purchased by Joseph Monahan of Phoenix, the Murphy estate selling. The consid- eration is said to have been quite large, but is not made public.
 MT. Monahan assumed possession immediately and placed several men at work under the direction of w. H. Larkin, the purpose ping to establish a quarry to provide a large tonnage of building stone for use in Phoenix.
 The first shipment of the article ill the rough will be three car loads, to be followed by many others as fast as construction permits, several large buildings in the business center of Phoenix now being under way. Mir Monahan is familiar with this commodity ill big contracts in the past, and states the Yavapai granite is without doubt far more desirable than any other in the west.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-01
GILMORE GETS BUSY
 ON MINE DEPARTMENT
(From Thursdays Dsiiy.)

A. C. Gilmore, superintendent of the mines and mining department of the Northern Arizona State Fair, has started the work of gathering a representative display of the ores of Yavapai county for display at the Northern Arizona State Fair. Gil more has been mining at his camp ill the Jersey Lily section but being interested in seeing a good display for Yavapai at the fair, Jersey" is starting immediately to line up a good exhibit.
 He viii make a trip to practically every mining district in the county. Those interested in making 2 dis play are asked to communicate either witt Gilmore or with Secretary Grace Sparkes.
 The Consolidated Arizona Sre;t- ing compal.v will again assis! the fair with the mining program and every assistance will be given by G. NJ. Colvocorcsses towards making the mining department as interesting as possible.
 hose first in order with exhibits will be given the choice of space.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-01
PIONEER MINES
 PREPARING TO RESUME
(From Thursdays DailYl

Closing of the deal for the Ameri- can Eagle group, as the property was known in early days, is now be ing perfected Howard Winthrop, a mining operator of Butte, Montana being in the city to investigate loca- ton matters.
 The property is situated in this and Maricopa counties, southeast oi Hot Springs Junction, three claims it is supposed lying in Yavapai, while nine claims are in Maricopa county The survey notes seem to, be- some what vague and indefinite, and to close up that question brings Mir. Winthrop here in order that there may be no delay in making applica- ton for patent.
 Old shafts, cuts and other explora- ton have cost quite an outlay, and in addition, the present owner, Phil lip Sigsbee, has performed in the past seven years over 250 feet of additional development, as well as making two shipments of five tons each, gold being the principal con tent of the product.
 The original location notice has been preserved, and although weather beaten, the names of the following are quite legible: Ben NJ. Belcher, c. H. finders, William Tyack, Peter Arnold, all in that day, 1878, being residents of Tiptop. The notice reads: "We and each of us claim 25O feet along the lode from which this location is made, beginning at the monument of stone and running due south"
 Mr. Winthrop said yesterday that after title and boundaries are cleared up he will start operating for the winter, and the initial work will be to thoroughly prospect, selecting la ter main point for active develop ment and to depth. Some of the claims carry copper and parallelling the same are two that are gold bear ing.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-01
MILL PLANS NOT PAID FOR SAYS
 ). H. BRADLEY
(From Fridays Daily.)


 His ideas relative to what a mill should contain and his services ir seeing what was left of a mill after the fire demon had done with it, are worth respectively $1OOO and $25O according to a suit filed in the Su- perior court by D. H. Bradley against the Big Pine Consolidated Mining company.
 Bradley alleged that he contracted with C. H. Dunning, agent of the Big Pine, to supply the plans and specifications for the proposed mill. This was in 1915. In return for his ideas, Bradley was to receive 25z per cent of the construction cost. On account of alterations in the plans, made necessary in the course of con struction, Bradley agreed to ask but 2 per cent.
 The mill was constructed, at a cost estimated by the plaintiff at about $50,000. He figures his share should have been $1,000, but of this sum he was paid only $l95.8O. He now asks the court to award him the bal ance of $804.20 with legal interest to date
 In 1917, the mill caught fire and was partially destroyed. Bradley was hired to inventory the remains, and did so, spending, he alleges, 10 days on the job. For this, he should have received $250, but none of this sum was paid.
 J. E. Russell represents the plain tiff.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-01
BIG OPERATOR IS
 COMING TO PRESCOTT
(From Saturdays Daily)


 F. c. German. formerly a United States senator from West Virginia is en route from Fort Meyers, that state to Prescott, arriving next Thursday, and is coming on mining business. He is a director of the Franco-American Copper company. His telegram to Colonel Fred Bow Ter states he will remain in this sec tion for several days, during which time observations are to be made Oi that mineral holding. It is believed more extensive operating is to be ta- ken up for consideration by himself and associates, since he has been ad- vised of favorable determinations re- gently, by which shipping is to be inaugurated to Hayden.
 Ex-Governor Oddie of Nevada also is a heavy stockholders in the above copper, and it is probable will join Senator German on the trip, ac- companied by eastern people who are interested. As development pro- gresses at the property and produc- ton is pursued the Franco-American is reported to be assuming a high class rating, and which can be veri- fled by the big tonnage of high grade copper-gold ore accommodating on the dufnO
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-01
ARIZONA COWBOY SAYS OREGON
 IS IMMENSE
(From Saturdays DailyO

This is some cowboy town today" writes Jig" Walsh from Pendelton. Oregon, under date of September 19. He is from Mohave county, and has taken part in Frontier Days in this city. In his letter he says:
 We whooped it up to former Sec retary of the Treasury McAdoo and party on their arrival here, and the big fellow fell good nturedly for all of the rough stuff and seemed to en- joy it. There were only 375 boys on horseback in line, over 800 real In- dians, with the genuine war whoop. The cowboy band made some noise and the thousands of people also gave the good old western ki-yi yell. It was great. The biggest cowboy show ever pulled off on this earth The program is a huge one, two shows in one big ring going on at the same time They are here from everywhere and the town is wide open to us. There is no friction and everybody IS happy, the rules having  been agreed to by all as fair to con testants. They are simple also and the dullest puncher understands what he is going to do, so there is no kick back coming. The show lasts until Saturday and is for four days The variegated garbs of the boys and girls in the grand parade was a sight one seldom sees, and with the red men gorgeously attired. This is certainly some cowboy carnival Tomorrow the big event comes of in roping and tieing, and I am in t. Down in Ari- zona the law won't permit this stunt with the range critter, but up here it goes, and wins out. This is the big gest and best cowboy country in the nation, and 1 am. going to stay here"
 The Pendleton show this year adopted the plans and contest rules of the Prescott Frontier Days asso- citation without change, as has been done at half dozen other big west ern cowboy shows.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-01

Now a few months after his dis charge, he finds he is gradually los ing his hearing, and to such an ex- tent his his disability progressed that he is prevent from following his oc- cupation, and must find some other means of support The situation is somewhat complicated, for proud ot his army discharge, he sent it to his mother so that she could with Ter own eyes see the testimonial of his honest and faithful service.
 However, he wears on his finger a ring with an inlay showing the Iron Cross with three color bars above, said to be the highest citation given to German private soldier. His familiarity with the battles and incl dents connected with the American expedition, together with the many trends who recognize him as one of the boys" give ample asurance to the members of the local post of the American Legion that any assistance given looking toward the establish ing of claim for compensation, and perhaps training in a new occupation, will not be misplaced. The adjut ants office of the Ernest Love Post is sending in the preliminary letters which will put the ex-veteran in touch with the governmental agen- cies
 McCleery is very entertaining lad, his stories of the great conflict telling of the share of those who fought with him He is one of the kind of narrators who leave his own leeds out of his story. He came to Prescott from Nevada, and will re- main in this vicinity for some time.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-01
VETERAN PROVES WAR
 RECORD TO LEGION
(From Fridays DaTy.)

In the spring of 1918 Noah Nc Cleery, a former Yavapai county miner. left Arizona, going to Okla homa. He had his draft card trans ferred to that state and on the 26th of April of the same year was called to Camp Travis, Texas. In three weeks he was started for France where he took part in quite eno"gk cf front line fighting. When he was discharged the examining medical ol.cer certified that his hearing was noGceabIy affected by shelf shock.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-01
BILL WILL GIVE
 SOLDIERS CIVIL POSITIONS
(From Fridays Dsily.)

(From FTIdayS Gaiiy.J
 Legislation has been passed by congress which gives ex-service men widows of ex-service men and wives )f ex-service men preference in ap- )ointments for positions under the ;ivil service. This means that if a 5eteran gets above passing, 65 or bet CT, he is given the position ahead # anybody else who is not veteran, egardless of what mark the other 5eople may have received.
 The general deficiency bill recently passed contains the following provis- on under the heading, Civil Service Commission:
 Provided, that the act entitled An act to provide for fourteenth md subsequent decennial censuses, pproved March 5, 1919, so far as it elates to preference in employment # honorably discharged soldiers, sailors and marines, be amended to cad as follows: That hereafter in making appointments to clerical and other positions in the executive branch of the government in the Dis rict of Columbia or elsewhere pref erence shall be given to honorably discharged soldiers, sailors or ma ines, and widows of such, and to he wives of injured soldiers, sailors nd marines, who themselves are not qualified, but whose wives are quail Jed to hold such positions"
 It will be noted that universal preference is given to soldiers for my positions unde rthe civil service, 'egardless whether it is in the execu- i've departments of Washington CT elsewhere.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-01
DANIEL LAWLER IS
 SUDDENLY SUMMONED
(From Thursdav,s DaiIv.l

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 Brief was the illness and fatal was the outcome to Daniel Lawler, whose death occurred at Mercy hospital on Tuesday night, the fatal affliction being an acute attack of Bright's dis ease, from which complications fol- lowed. He was removed 10 the insti- tuition for treatment but two days previously, and had been complaining of bad health for about two weeks before, although being able to attend to business and mingle with friends.
 The passing of Mir. Lawler is to be regretted in this and other sec tions of the county, a good citizen and industrious man being lost.
 He first arrived ill Prescott ill 1889, and adopted mining as busi- ness becoming interested in several properties and individually develop ing them. As miner he was without doubt one of the best in this field, and an excellent tribute to his past life was expressed yesterday in paying that high regard that Is associated with a conscientious performance of a duty, and an upright consideration 10 employer. MT Lawler was born in Kansas City about 58 years ago,
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-01
MORE CUTTERS
(From Fridays Daily. )

Arriving "Wednesday from the north were Frank Vickroy and James Gillehan, miners, who have been pa tiently waiting at the Navajo dead line to hop into the reserve to go prospecting, but have abandoned the idea. They bring back word that there are less than 25 left at the big camp near Manuelito, and the boom has collapsed. They also state that some Navajos are quite up to date ill hnanciering, agreeting to give the tip to steer prospeCtors into certain sections where the outcrop has min eral indications. Some have been caught in the trap. The returning miners ahe gong to Jerome to secure
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-01
WHITMAN WIPES UP THE TOWN
 OF MAYER
CFrom Thursdav's DaiIyO


 Beating the landlord out of three months house rent, selling an auto mobile that was mortgaged, jumping many personal debts, sending his wife out of the country, and himself leav- ing between two days, was the spec tacu1ar career of w. w. Whitwam of Mayer, for whom the officers are now vainly searching. Whitwam is a mine machinist by trade, and seemed to have enjoyed an excellent name. and under the circumstances was carried" by many creditors without the least suspicion as to his credit. In addition to leaving behind debts aggregating several hundred dollars, Whitwam also seemed to have placed in the same category his faithful wife, now in Phoenix, who is mani festing the keenest anxiety as to where he has gone and what has be- come of him.
 So Whitwam has played the game from soda to hook, and even the one who was SO near and dear to him has ben shuffled off into the discard. There is naturally a sensation, as we'll as grief at Mayer over the ac- tions of this artist, who seems to have been quite as expert in covering up his tracks ill the getaway as in hoodwinling so many generous peo- pie out oi their easy money. Not the slightest trace of his movements has been found up to date.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-01
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION
CFrom Saturdays Dailyl

The United States Civil Service Commission again announces an ex- animation for the position of clerk carrier in the postoffice in this city.
 There has been difficulty in secur- ing d sufficient number of applicants for this position and therefore all qualified persons are urged to enter the examination.
 Application blanks and further in- formation may be obtained from the local secretary of the board of civil service e.:aminers at the postoffce in this city.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-01

and was a widower, leaving one son by marriage, who is residing in San Francisco. Two brothers survive, William Lawler of this city and NJ. A. Lawler of Eureka district. The date of his funeral will be deferred until all relatives are heard from. The deceased was a brother of the late John Lawler, who was so well known in this county.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-01
UP TO DATE
(From Sundays DailyI

A postal card from Pasadena, Cal, announces the birth on September 20 of a son to Lieutenant and Mrs. Grant L. Hudson, and he begins his earthly career by having the name Of Pershing Grant Hudson bestowed. The father is on detached military service in the above city and entered the army while at Jerome mining camp as a civil engineer.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-01
RADIO WORK IS OPEN ID ALL
 SERVICE MEN
(From Fridays Dailv)

Intent on aiding eX-soldiers who for any reason have to start life anew in a trade other than that followed before enlistment, the adjutant's of flee of the local American Legion asked Bert French, the navy recruit ing officer, headquarters in the Pick erill building, if he could assist the veterans organization in any way. Calling attention to the opportunities afforded by the development of radio telegraphy and telephony, the officer asserted that he would make no bet ter presentation than to let Ensign Rodd, who accompanied the NC-4 on the first transatlantic flight, tel who he thought about it.
 Rodd built his first crude machine in 1908, becoming expert enough sc that during school vacations ht worked on great lakes steamers talking by radio as far east as Mas sachusetts.
 On the outbreak of the war he en- tered the navy.
 One thing that appealed to me, ! he says, was the latest types of ap paratus, plenty of spare parts, ano 1 facilities for experiments and repairs In November l was promoted tt chief electrician. l had an oppor- tunity to notice the progress of many who had never seen a radio outfit be fore, and it was astonishing to req lize how much they learned in a few months.
 Being assigned to the NC-4 ) found l had all upholstered chair a table on which were arranged very complete radio installation. WC left Rockaway Beach. N. Y., for New foundland, feeling very lucky for any navy man would have given his righ arm to make this trip.
 The radio worked fine. We were III constant communication with tho other planes, shore stations and tho navy ships. Flying all night iron Newfoundland to the Azores, we watched the blue tongues of flaml leap from the smoothly working mo tors. Five hundred miles at sea sent a message to my mother.
 Though making S5 miles all hour 1 talked to friends on merchant yes sels. In fog, the radio was very val uable in helping the plane to hold it: course. The engineer felt so at homo that he shaved with hot water iron the radiators. When we landed il the Azores the natives saw their frs aeroplane, or rather seaplane.
 Getting our course on the fligh to Portugal the radio compass en abled us to get back on the righ way. Landing at Lisbon, each wa decorated with the highest meda granted by that country.
 On our last lap, the trip to Ply mouth, England, we flew over Brest ill France. At Plymouth we wer' greeted with the widest enthusiasm Having flown 5000 miles, we cer tainly hated to leave the ship tha brought us, but we were ordered tC London, spending eight days, every minute Of which we enjoyed.
 From there we were taken tc Paris, later being given trip to th' front, seeing Belleau Wood, Chateal Theirry and Soissons. The hospit able French made the week pas very quickly.
 Returning to New York, after great reception, secured furlough Now I am back on the job again, al ways sure of interesting experiences good care, and the comradeship O the best body of men that ever ex isted"
 Openings for Soldiers
 Rert French. the recruiting office
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-01
Openings for Soldiers

Bert French, the recruiting office of the navy stationed in Prescott has assured the legion that he wishe. to see every wounded soldier sailor or marine. He will find ou if their disability would proven them taking up this or any othel branch of service in this department There are many opportunities opel to the man if they only knew o them," said the genrial officer, "anc if the boys will give me d chance, will do my best to dig something uI for them.
 And whether in the service before or not, any man who wants to ac quire proficiency in this new work with its unlimited possibilities for ad vancement ill government and com mercial lines, wants to apply early for many youngsters are wise to this chance and are applying for training every day. I can only send limited number. When the quota is made UT all others will be too late"
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-01
MINERAL ROUNDUP
(From Sundays Dailvl

A. C. Gilmore, in charge of the mineral exhibit of the Northern Ari- zona Fair, has gone to the different districts to secure products, and ex- poets to be actively engaged for the next two weeks It IS his purpose to have the best collection and the big gest ever displayed in the county, and wl:ich later is to be shipped to the state fair at Phoenix.
 The Journal-Miner has the best equipped job printing plant in North ern Arizona. A trial will convince. ++
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1919-09-27
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CONTRACT NOTICE

Notice is hereby giver that contrac s
for the furnishing of all supplies to
convict camp, district road camps for
months of October, November and De
cember, 1919, as shown by schedules
on file. will be let to the lowest and
best bidder on Mosday, the 9Th day
of October, 1919. All bids are required
to be sealed and filed with the clerk
Of board of supervisors on or before
noon of sad date. Bond will be required
as provided by law and the board re-
serves the right to reject any and all
bids submitted.
By order of the board, September
3. 1919.
FRED TAYLOR,
Clerk. FRITZ COLMER,
President
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1919-09-27
WEARS BEAUTIFUL GOWNS.

Dorothy Dalton is seen as woman
with an insatiate desire for beautiful
gowns and jewelry in her new photo
play, "Extravagance," which will be
shown at the Warfield Theatre next
Tuesday. No play in which she has
Ever appeared has given this beautiful
star such opportunity to display lovely.
gowns. The character she assumes is
Helen Douglas. a woman whose social
ambition has led her into the million
aires circle with the consequent result
that she is living and dressing far be-
yond her husbands means The sit
uations are dramatic and thrilling.
The Pascagoula chronicle., 1919-09-27

No. One will vote on the issuance of
eight thousand ($s,0O0.00) dollars pub
lie road bonds of Supervisors district
No. One of Jackson county, Missis-
sippi, for the purpose of constructing
public roads in said supervisors dis
trict No. One in accordance with the
law. providing therefor, and such plans
and specifications as shall hereafter
be adopted and approved by the board
of supervisors of said Jackson county,
Mississippi.
This the 9Th day of September, 1919
]. d. LOWE,
H. F. RUSSELL,
w. d. BULLARD,
Election Commissioners Jackson
County, Mississippi.