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Weekly journal-miner., 1919-02-19
FREDONIA MAN
 KICKS OVER TRADE.

FLAGSTAFF, Feb. l2.-County Tax Assessor J. D. Dunn is in receipt of letter from Lorum Pratt, IT,, of Fredonia, which protests vehemently against the proposed swap of terri tory between Utah and Arizona. MT. Pratt is deputy assessor under MT. Dunn for that section of the county, is a well known cattle man of the northwestern part of the state, and is in a position to know whereof he speaks. The part of his letter deal ing with the question follows:
 q understand that Utah is try ing to get this strip annexed to their state. We, the people located here, are satisfied as we are. Anything you can do to prevent any such step will be greatly appreciated. If you know of any action being taken at Phoenix regarding this let me know at once so the people hetc can get busy at once. Outside of one or two excep- tions there is not a person here that is in favor of the change If this part of the country is ever made a part of Utah, all we can expect after that is to help pay their debts. They are in debt head over heels"
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-02-19
MEAL TICKETS OUT
 RAGE TO S. PALLAS.
(Fram Wednesdays Daily.)


 If Dennis Paxinos, a well-known restaurateur of Jerome had merely broken his word and started up in business after having sold out, Sam Pallas might not have been peeved into bringing suit. But Paxinos left Sam with about ten decks of meal cards to feed on, and the owners thereof developed such Herculean appetites that the latter felt very deeply grieved. He not only wants the $l,5OO forfeit named in the bill of sale for the Liberty Cafe, but also about $500 to pay for tine grub con- sumed by tie holders, of the tickets. The case 3Has heard by Judge Sweeney in superior court yesterday The two Greeks were on hand with their counsel, prepared to dig to the bottom of the matter. In the begin 1ing, Pallas bought out Paxinos, With the. understanding that the lat ter was not 10 engage in the feeding of Jerome's justly famed hungry workers for a period of not less than three years AS a penalty for indul- ging ih the restaurant pastime, before the time limit, the vendor was to pay the vendee a bonus or forfeit of $1,- 500 Pa&inos contended that the item escaped him when he signed the bill of sale. At any rate, he became interested with John Morris in new venture, they secured lease, Paxin- os went to Los Angeles and accumu- lated a quantity of fixtures, and a new eating place was about to blos- som forth in Jerome. About this time, someone apprised Paxinos of the forfeit clause, and he immediate ly withdrew from the partnership, SO it is said. But meanwhile, Pallas mad been trying to satisfy the appetites of some SAP owners of perfectly good meal tickets. He saw his larder gradually seep away in the form of savory roasts, strengthening soups, well done vegetables and luscious pies, to say nothing of such staples as coffee and bread and butter. And because the consumers each bore a card, evidently paid for at some pre- vious time, all this outgo of food was not accompanied by any income of money It fair sickened Sam, and he decided to get some legal light on the question.
 The testimony of the two Greeks and other witnesses was taken by the court, and the case will be decided soon.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-02-19
CRIMINAL STUNT IS CUNN|NGLY
 EXECUTED
MAN ALTERED AS A RED CROSS NURSE, HOLDS UP AGED COUPLE WHO VISITED THIS CITY; MAKES GOOD HAUL.
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

Press accounts of holdup at East St. Louis have been received in Prescott, which for audacity and cunning are without parallel. This affair is of local interest as the vic- tins were Mir. and Mrs. Luther L. Wildmer, who spent the greater part of last year in Prescott with their son, wno was in ill health. They left last November, going to Tucson, and thence home during the early part of February. The account as published is as follows:
 'The aged couple were accosted on a side street by a person attired as 2 Red Cross nurse, while enroute by a short cut to the depot to return home to Rock Island. The hour was late, about ll:30 o'clock. The hold up showed a gun in front Of man and wife and demanded in muffled voice all the money they had. He also or dered them to raise their hands and not utter a word of alarm. The stripping followed and cash to the amount of $l85 was secured. Then the fine otter neck wrap worn by Mrs. Wilmer was unbuckled from in front, and the holdup said he would make his best girl a present of it. Mir Willmer also lost his gold watch and chain that he had carried for nearly SO years. The victims were permitted to keep about $50 in sil- yer change The episode for ingen- uity to deceive unsuspecting people out late of nights on business and pleasure, IS on par with so many devices reported of late in which criminals rig themselves up in all manner of army and navy uniforms to trap the unsuspecting."
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-02-19
ANOTHER COPPER SOON
 TO SWING INTO ACTION
(From Thursdays DailY.)

Mining circles of this section will be interested to learn that the trip to Prescott of Louis Goldman, pres ident of the Copper Queen Gold Mining Co.,, was for the purpose of shaping up this property to resume, and he stated yesterday this action had been definitely decided upon. It is proposed to carry out develop ment on plans outlined and partially completed when a suspension occur red few months aga, and to reach zones at greater depth which carried large ore bodies, from the showing made a short time ago
 When work stopped, conditions were gratifying, and it is stated the showing warrants additional explor- ation, which has received the en- dorsement of those interested. The Copper Queen and the Binghamton are practically allied in mineral char acter, and parallel each other, both working points being within a dis tance of few hundred feet. Weath- CT conditions may interfere with early operation. Mr. Goldman re- turned yesterday to Los Angeles, where he is residing temporarily.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-02-19
RANGE CARNIVAL
 FOR EASTERN TOURISTS
(From Thursdav's Daily.O


 Arrangements were closed by tel ephone yesterday by which a Mid winter Cowboy Carnival was decid- cd upon, and the stage setting is to be at the Castle Hot Springs resort in Southern Yavapai, the date for this event being February 25 and 26.
 Dr. A. A. Hyde, of Wichita, Kan sas, is promoting this affair on behalf of about 150 eastern tourists who are at that winter resort, and the purses offered will reach approximately $500.
 Dr. C. w. Pardee, of Prescott, will supervise this sport and already en- tered are over twenty of the best range artists in this section. The broncos are to be shipped today, and the cowboys begin moving on horseback to the springs next Sun day, picking up bovines on the way. The full line of sports is desired by the customers, and to give a real western show is the intention of those who are to participate.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-02-19
COMPANIONS FOR
 PRESCOTT MONUMENT.
(From Wednesdays DaiIy.)

Again Prescott comes into the limelight of the east, through the courtesy of William Warren, of the editorial staff of the Boston Herald. Time and again, from the hand of MT. Warren, Prescott nas been favor ably mentioned by this easterner who thought SO much of his visit to the west, that he is willing and ready to say few words complimentary for it whenever the opportunity permits.
 The copy of the Boston Herald, of date of January 18th and sent to the Chamber of Commerce, contains the following timely editorial comment
 With one national park for Roosevelt at Oyster Bay and another in the California Sierrss, the Rough Rider monument in the Prescott Plaza need never feel remote"
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-02-19
STEAL A MARCH
 ON PHOENIX DEMOS.
From Thursday's Dailvl

PHOENIX, Feb. 12.-Republican headquarters of the central commit tee for Maricopa county is elated over the turn of events in city gov ernment affairs which is destined to turn the balance of power in the city administration from the democrats to the republicans.
 This is assured by the fact that only two petitions nave been filed for the two positions open for the posi- ton of city commissioner. These pe- titions name Fred O. Adams and Luke Henderson, both republicans. Under the law petitions must be fil- ed 20 days prior to the date of the primary election, March 90. Sunday was the last day on which petitions could be filed, but yesterday being a holiday the petitions should have been filed by 5 o'clock Saturday. it is claimed.
 The retiring commissioners are George McBane and Charles Dunlap. The political complexion of'the pres ent board is three democrats and two republicans. In the event that Adams and Henderson are confirmed by the primary, the new commission will be comprised of three republicans and two democrats.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-02-19
IN
 BATTLE AIDED ALLENBY.
MPBELL,
 Governor" "

PHOENIX, Feb. 11.-That 100000 Armenians fought with the armies of General Allenby and rendered heroic assistance in bringing about the re- capture of Jerusalem and wrestling the Holy Land from Turkish control lis one of the facts which has just come out that wos not known before the announcement today by the Rev, w. A. Mansur, returned missionary from Armenia who IS featuring in behalf of the United Drive for Relief in the Near East, February H-23.
 He further cites the fact that the Armenian army in the Russian Cau- casus made history by its exploits and desperate resistance, especially when in March 1918, it fought it's way out of Eri9an to ;Alexandropol after railway communications had been eNt off.
 These peoples who have suffered at the hands of the Turk are the po- tential factors by means of whiSh Occidental civilization may go into the Near East and reclaim that DOT ton of the world to the civilization of humanity" declares Reverend Mansur. {
 Absolute destruction of the Tutkt ish nation is advocated by Reverend Mansur, and he is confident that with the power of the Turk broken, the Armenian, Syrian and other countries under the domination of the Turk will arise to establish in the East a new era of civilization such as has dawned in Europe and prevails ia America.
 As an example of Turkish atroci- ties witnessed by Reverend MansuF, he tells of Turkish soldiers coming into his home and flogging his aged grandmother on no pretext whatever
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-02-19

ploration to be carried out. The re- equipping Of the property with a big hoist. new air compressor and other utilities is decided upon, and accom- modations for quite large force are to be constructed.
 Owing to communication with the camp being disturbed for the present on account of deep snow and bad roads, the moving of freight in will be suspended for a few weeks. In the meantime a small force Is em- ployed in keeping the lower work ing unwatered that there may be no interruption when practical develop ment begins. The Homestead is one of the most familiarly known gold properties in this field. It's locations cover the heart of the town of Wal ker and it's history in early days as a free gold producer gave it an excel lent name. With limited depth its mineral content passed into a sul- phide state, and when revived few years ago 1t again occasioned favor able comment. J. H. Shockley, an engineer, is responsible for the Homestead coming back, after third of century of idleness, and it is presumed that he is responsible for the new company. Mr. Shockley is affected in this deal, and he will be succeeded by Mark Bradley whi will be in charge hereafter.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-02-19
CITIZENS MUST AID
 INCOME TAX MAN.
(From Thursdays Daily.)


 That there will be no general ex- tension of time beyond March 18th for the filing of returns and for the payment of income and excess prof its taxes due on that date, is the de- cision of Daniel C. Roper, commits sioner of internarl revenue. The an nouucemcnt was made immediately following the approval by the senate and house of the report of the con ferees on the new revenue bill.
 Tit is necessary to get the initial tax paymenta in by M%ch 18th" says Commissioner Roper. "No oth- CT. course is possible. Some months ago the treasury issued certificates of Indebtedness to an amount ap- proximating $SOO,GOO,OO0 maturing March 18th The first payment of the income and excess profits taxes tor 1918 was planned for that date, 10 meet this huge obligation.
 The American people Have proven that there is no emergency too great to be met and solved by co-opera- tio1 This present situation is ah- other emergency which can be over come by cooperative effort. The bureau extends it's every force to- ward tltis end, and 1 am relying upon the people to meet $ the situation whole -hesrtedly.
 The internal revenue bureau must carry out the program prescribed in the new law, which requires all re- turns for 1918 to be filed on or be- fore March 18th, 1919, and requires the first quarterly payment or the entire payment to be made on or be- fore that date.
 Every taxpayer who can possibly do so is urged to make full payment of his income tax on or befor March 18th The quarterly payment meth od is intended for taxpayers whose financing of the tax at one time would tend to upset local financial conditions.
 The approval of the report of the conferees by the senate and house of representatives brings tne new reve- nue bill to the point where it may be said to be law. The internal reve- nue bureau has been making prepar- ations to collect the taxes which it provides, and is now putting all of its efforts into aiding the taxpayers to fulfill the obligations imposed. The bureau has arranged to send an advisory force of several thous- and deputies and agents to assist tax payers These officers twill be sta tioned at convenient points where they may be consulted without charge Taxpayers should take the initiative and get in touch with these revenue men for any needed advice and assistance in preparing returns
 The forms for the tax returns are being printed and all forms will be ill the hands of collectors between February 18th and March 1st.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-02-19
ANDREWS GROUP ABSORBED BY
 COMPANY
DEStRABLY RATED COP PER MINES NEAR MAYER, IN NEW HANDS BEINGI SHAPED UP FOR AC-
 TON.
tFrom Thursdays Daily.)

Incorporating recently of the Ar gonne Copper Company has for its object the operating of one of the best known copper groups in this county, that of Frank E. Andrews, the acquisition of which has been conSummated under a bond and op- tion. This holding is situated about six miles east of Mayer, and com priscs about 2 claims, on whicl more or less development has been 
 Among those interested are D. A. Finlayson, until a short time ago the consulting engineer of the Copper Chief, near Jerome, who as a geolog- ical authority ranks high in the coun- try. Also with him is Matthew Hall a practical miner and admitted to be an expert from his many years of handling properties in this field. The probability of this property soon be- coming active is occasioning general comment in the Mayer country, ar rivals yesterday stating that the de- sirability of the group has been known for many years and explora- tion warranted by the mineral con tent exposed in shallow workings which would indicate an attractive proposition The Argonne people as yet have not decided when they will begin moving.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-02-19
Reekless. Extravagant.


 in many instances, but payrolls held up for this reason.
 Reckless, Extravagant.
 "On January 3l, 1919, warrants aggrsgating $3S7, ,66343 had been registered by the state treasurer ow- ing to lack of money in the treas ury to meet them. A further sum of $l48,000 could not be paid in Jan uary and will be registered this month, and but very little money available from taxes until May of this year. The facts need no ernbellish- ment to convince you or the people for whom we are the stewards, that that state has been run in q reckless and extravagant fashion and without thought of confining expenditures to the appropriations made by the legis- lature of 1917. Deficits are the rule rather than the exception. These ex- ist in connection with the state in- dustrial school, state hospital for the insane, pioneers home, state prison, Northern Arizona Normal school and would with the Tempe Normal school had not $26,89679 been taken from the maintenance fund to com plete tne power house and other structures of that institution.
 While not responsible for bring ing about this condition of financial chaos and near bankruptcy, l feel it incumbent upon me as the chief ex- ecutive officer to lay the facts before you and call attention to the imper. ative necessity of passing emergency appropriations immediately as set forth in the reports of the commits sion of state institutions which are attached heretoo and made part of this message.
 "The necessity of an audit, such as l recommended in my message to you on January IS, should be self evident, and doubtless would devel- op some very amazing and interest ing things. At the same time I do not deem it out of place or improper in this connection to state again that until such time as budget law is enacted, there is small hope of the state being placed on financial foot ing insuring the curtailment of ex- penditures within the bounds fixed by the state legislature.
 Respectfully yours,
 THOMAS E. CAMPBELL,
 "Governor. "
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-02-19
BIG OPERATIONS
 ASSURED FOR HOMESTEAD
(From Thursday's p.ay.e

An important mining movement for the Walker field has been defin- itely closed up, by which the U. S. Continental Mines Co.,, mas succeeded to ownership of the well known Homestead group, and large opera tions are to begin forthwith under financial conditions that will permit of continuous development to great depth. The main shaft sunk to a depth Of l2S feet by the retiring own CTS is to be continued to an addition al depth of $50 feet, with other ex-
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-02-19

come secured during this year l9l9) ne will pay on the same net income arrived at in the same way as stated above per cent. on incomes of S4,- GOO and less and per cent. on in comes above that amount.
 In addition to this the individual will pay a surtax of per cent. on the net income of more than S5,000 and less than $6,000. On those above this figure the surtax increases by classes until net incomes of Sl,000,- OO0 or over of any individual will pay 65 per cent. In figuring the amount of surtax that an individual will have to pay it will be necessary to separate his income into the sev- eral steps or classes provided for varying percentages and calculate the amount for each step and then add ling the aggregate.
 Corporation Tax. The corporate income tax is fix ed at F per cent for incomes earn ed during 1918 and 10 per cent. for 1919, and the years thereafter.
 War excess profits for incomes of 1918 are fixed at 30 per cent where the profits do not exceed 20 per cent. on the money invested and 65 per cent where the profits are more than 20 per cent on the capital invested.
 War excess profits for 1919 in comes the rate on the two classes as above are 20 to 40 per cent. respect lively Profits arising from war work contracts with the government will pay so per cent. on the excess after an arbitrary deduction of $3,0OO and the average pre-war profits.
 Senate amendment exempting state and munition bonds interest from taxation, and also striking out the house provision specifically taxing incomes of the President, federal judges and state and local officials accepted.
 Returns Required.
 Senate amendment requiring re- turns of gross incomes of $l,O00 by single persons and of $2,0O0 by mar ried persons was rejected. The re- suit is that returns need be made of incomes only in case the net exceeds the amounts named.
 House conferees agreed to the senate tax of 10 per cent. on net profits of industries employing child labor.
 Excise Taxes.
 In the matter of excise taxes the senate rates, lower than the house, were generally accepted; including the semi-luxury tax of 10 per cent, which applies to cost of certain ar ticles of wearing apparel and person. al use in excess of fixed prices.
 The theatre admission tax stands at the same 10 per cent. The com promise rate of IS per cent on club dues and cabaret admissions was adopted.
 The senate rates on beverages were generally accepted They are lower than the house. rates, being for instance on distilled spirits for bev- craze purposes $640 as against $8 gallon and for other purposes of $2.2O as compared with $40 Beer was taxed at $6 a barrel by both houses.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-02-19
HOW INDIVIDUAL
 WILL PAY WAR BILLS.
tFrom Wednesday's DaiIyl

This is the way the average indi- vidual will be affected by the new revenue bill: He will pay 6 per cent. tax on incomes of $4yOOO or less and l2 per cent on incomes above that amount. His taxable income will be: Net income, less dividends from do- mestic corporations and interest on obligations of the United States and war finance corporations, personal exemption of $2,00O for married per sons, Sl,oOo for single persons and s16o for each dependent of the tax. payer. This is what he will pay on
 his income up to the close of busi- ness December 31, 1918. For his in-
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-02-19
MASONS FINISH GRAND LODGE ]
 SESSION
BARRETT OF DOUGLAS IS ELECTED GRAND MASTER OF ARIZONA LODGE R. A. M; NAMES OFFICERS WITH CRUICE AS HEAD.
CFrom Fridays DaiIy.)


 With the election of James Henry Barrett of Douglas as grand master, and the filling of all grand offices, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons adjourn ed yesterday to meet in one year at Phoenix. This concludes most en- joyable, if busy meeting of the Ma sonic delegates.
 Following are the officers elected in the Grand Lodge, F. & A. M., and those appointed by the new regime;
 James Henry Barrett, Grand Mas ter, Douglas.
 Henry Gordon Glore. Deputy Grand Master, Nogales.
 Frank G. Brown, Senior Grand Warden, Prescott.
 Louis G. Movers, Junior Grand Warden, Globe.
 R. N. Fredericks, Grand Treasur- CT, Prescott.
 George J. Roskruge, Grand Sec retary, Tucson.
 Amos A. Betts, Grand Lecturer. Phoenix.
 Appointed Officers. Rev. J. Redwood Jenkins, Grand Chaplain, Phoenix.
 Judge F. w. Perkins, Grand Ora tor, Flagstaff.
 Samuel F. Denison, Grand Mar shal, Jerome.
 \. T. Roach, Grand Standard Bearer, Winslow. G. E. McMillan, Grand Sword Bearer, Clarkdale. C. C. Lassiter, Grand Bible Bearer, Clifton. Judge Sidney Sapp, Senior Grand Deacon, Holbrook Judge Otis J. Baughn, Junior Grand Deacon, Florence.
 C. H. Coleman, Senior Grand Stew ard, Boisbee. F. O.. Goodell, Grand Pursuivant, Tucson.
 W. E. McWhirt, Grand organist, Stafford. w. E. swison, Grand Tiler, Phoe- nix. s.., ..
 In the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Arizona, the following of ficers were elected: Fred P. Cruice, Grand High Priest, Phoenix
 Ed. A. Hughes, Deputy Grand LJirb pries+ Tomhs+One
 C. F. Philbrook, Grand King, Bisbee
 Frank C. Brown, Grand Scribe, Prescott
 R. N. Fredericks. Grand Treasurer, Prescott
 George J. Roskruge, Grand seere- .tary, Tucson.
 Appointed Officers.
 Rev. Curry H. Love, Grand Chap lain, Clifton
 Frank Thomas, Grand Lecturer. Phoenix.
 A. Wentworth, Grand Captain of Host, Tombstone
 Max Fiedler, Grand Principal So- journer, Globe.
 L. M White, Grand R. A. C.. Yuma.
 N. C. Bledsoe, Grand Organist. Bisbee
 H. A. Dracnman, Grand 8l. Srd ", Tucson.
 David Benshimol, Grand NJ. 2ud ", Douglas.
 s. F. Denison, Grand NJ. 1st ", Jerome
 H. D. Aitken. Grand Sentinel. Prescott.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-02-19
SUDDEN DEATH.
CFrom Thursdays psfIyl

Lyman s. Gillespie, according to the New Orlean Picayune, dropped dead on a street of that city on Feb ruary 4, vertigo being the fatal ill., ness. The deceased visited Prescott some years ago to look after the business affairs of his brother, Ed ward Gillespie, who had mining in. terests at Congress.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-02-19
HUN ARMY STOPS.

ZURICH, Feb. i4-The German offensive against the Poles has been suspended, according to Beflin Hews, papers.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-02-19
SET FAIR DATES

PHOENIX, Feb. l2.-State fair dates were set today for November 3 to &