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The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-04
HE TESTED BOOZE
Fluid in Court SmelIed Like Ci-
der, Tasted Like Whisky.
But 1t Kicked Like Dynamite,
Reporter Tells Judge.
BOTTLES CHANGED, ATTY SAYS
Claim Betty Jordan Held After
Alleged Police Expose.
Anyway, Lucky (?) Newspaper
Man Got Free Drink.
BOTTLES CHANGED, ATTY SAYS

" Upon the accuracy of a newspa per
reporters nose for booze depends the
freedom of Betty Jordan, a negress, on
trial in the court of Topeka today
charged with violating the prohibitory
law.
Elisha Scott, attorney for Betty
Jordan, called a reporter on the wit
ness stand this morning and asked
him if when the case was first called
two weeks ago there weren't eight
whisky bottles in the court room
claimed to be those captured in a raid
on Betty's place on Railroad street in
August. Then Scott asked the re-
porter If he examined the contents of
any of the bottles.
Scott was told that the reporter
smelled the contents OF two bottles
carefully.
What was in them. whisky or ci-
der ?" Scott asked.
Cider" he was told.
: Today, there were eight whisky bot
-4les on a table near the jury. The
reporter was Obliged to smell the con-
tents of each bottle. They All smelled
like whisky to him
Then Irwin Snattinger. deputy coun-
ty attorney, asked the reporter if he
wasn't asked to take a drink from one
of the bottles after the first trial. This
was admitted.
WI nat did you drink, whisky or cl-
der?" demanded Snattinger.
Tasted Like Whisky, But
'It tasted like whisky but it acted
like dynamite Snattinger was in
formed. The reporter testified that
the stuff made him sick. However.
it was not proved that the bottle from
which the drink was taken was either
of the two bottles in which it was
claimed a strong odor of cider ema-
mated.
Scott claimed that whisky has been
substituted for cider since the first
trial.
= Il resent any such insinuatiops,"
said Snattinger.
3 At the time of the police exposure
the latter part of July when it was
claimed certain members of the de-
p partment drank up the evidence as
rapidly as it could be obtained, the
charge was made by Police Judge
Hugh Mcfarland that while the
police raided the home of Betty Jor-
dan and took eight quarts of liquor
from there that Betty was never ar
rested.
Scott claimed that Betty was ar
rested by the police following the
publication of these charges, He eX-
pressed grave doubt as to. whether
the liquor in the court room today
lis the same liquor t. Ken from Betty's
home on Railroad street in North To-
peka.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-04

New York, Nov 4.-Steps TO obtain
Statler hotel for Dallas, Tex, will
be taken at conference between
Mayor Frank Wozencraft, of Dallas.
and the head of the hotel corporation
here tomorrow, Mayor Wozencraft
said here today Wozencraft, learn
ing of the possibility of securing the
hotel for his city while in Indianap-
oils, came Immediately to New York
TO consult the heads of the company.
He said he planned to attend the con-
vention of the American Legion in
Minneapolis, reaching Dallas Novem-
her 4
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-04
MARSHALL TRIES IT
Vice President Vcn;urcd Unsuccessful
Treaty Speeding.

Washington, Nov. 4.-Vice Presi-
dent Marshall tried a little peace
treaty speeding of his own today in
the senate. suddenly putting the ques-
ton on the LafoIlette amendment to
eliminate the labor provisions of the
treaty.
There were some ayes" and a
chorus of noes"
Senator Lafollette objected that
several senators still wanted to speak
and Senator Sherman. Republican, of
Illinois, launched into another bitter
attack on the treaty. 1t turned out
that so many senators wanted to talk
that leaders virtually abandoned hope
of q vote on the amendmentstOday.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-04
SAVE THE HOSPITAL
wyandotte County I'd Raise Fund of
S35, 200 ut Once.

Rosedale. Kan. Nov 4.-Agree-
ment was reached last night. when
plans were perfected for collection of
a fund Of $4,000, to save the Bell
Memorial hospital and the Kansas
Medical school to Wyandotte county.
A general committee has under
taken the task, assisted by civic or
CARNATIONS in the county. to comply
with the states conditions that the
county secure the $4,000 for land so
that the state will spend $500. 600 for
new buildings for the hospital and
school
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-04
TOOK JOY OUT or LIFE
Wife Buys Husband nfYacht and
Decorated Uniform-Tlrcn the
Nasty Police.

New York. Nov. 4.-The cruise of
"U. S. S. joy ended today when her
skipper Lieut.. Com" Harold E. JOY,
was arrested for impersonating a
naval officer
It's all my wife's fault" he said.
"She bought me yacht and this uni
form with wound and service stripes
and told me. If 1 did not wear it she'd
leave mR'
= Joy was taken to a police station
at the instance of a naval intelligence
officer He is 20 years old.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-04
SIGN DEFICIENCY BILL
President Wilson Approves Appropri-
ations for Big Campaigns

Washington, Nov. A. President
Wilson today signed the general de-
ficiency bill carrying appropriations
for enforcement of prohibition. for
carrying on the campaign against
the high cost of living and for the
Alaskan railroad.
The bill carried s2,35o,0 600 for the
deDartment of justice.
The railroad Appropriation was s6,-
900, 900.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-04
IN CORRIDOR OF FAME


AT meeting of the city commission
ers this morning it was decided to
have enlarged pictures of r. L. Cof-
fran and Jay E. House. ex-mayors of
Topeka. to be placed in the corridor
of fame in the city hall along with
the pictures of other mayors.
The city clerk was instructed to
have the pictures prepared and
framed
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-04
FINNS WON'T HELP
Government Refuses To Aid Russians
Before Petrograd,
CBy the Associated Press)

Helsingfors. Finland Nov. 4-The
Finnish government informed General
Yudenitch today that it was unable to
cooperate with him for the deliver
lnce of Petrograd.
This is the Finnish reply to the
opeaI of the Northwestern Russian
governments for assistance coupled
with recognition of the independence
Of Finland
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-04
DIPHTHERIA ON INCREASE
Scarlet Fever Also Lends Influenza In
Kansas

Diphtheria has taken the place of
flu as an epidemic of real concern in
Kansas. While the records of a year
ago showed four ITO eight thousand
cases of flu a week. the report for the
week ending last Saturday night
showed lust II flu patients in the
state There were 127 cases of diph-
iberia
Both diphtheria and scarlet fever
are far ahead of the flu cases in
Kansas today. according to the state
board of health A total of 81 cases
OF scarlet fexer was reported.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-04
OUTNUMBE THE MEN
Women Voters Spring Surprise in New
York Districts.

New York, Nov. Alone of the sur
prises of the early voting, which was
reported unusually heavy for an 'off
year" was tn fact that women out
numbered the men voters in the east
side districts. This was especially
true on the lower east side. where
Charles F. Murphy, Tammany Hall
leader, resides and in the vicinity of
Columbia and Barnard colleges Male
voters outnumbered the women two
TO one in the fashionable west side
districts. Scores of women on the
east side walked into polling booths
with market baskets and bundles of
provisions.
A heavy Socialist vote was reported
from the various Socialistic strong
holds thruout the city.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-04
CUT WORK TRAINS
Southwest Region Discontinues Serv-
ice Owing to Strike.

TIC O'1IHts 70 H7t1'1NN'
St Louis, Mo-, Nov. 4.-Work trains
in the southwest region were ordered
discontinued because of the threatened
coal shortage, in orders issued by B.
F. Bush, regional director.
Only repair cases of absolute neces-
sity are to be attended to, according
to the orders. The effect will be
throwing many crews out of work.
The ST. Louis fuel committee today
is surveying the situation prepara tory
to putting st. Louis on coal rauons-
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-04
And Another

Chicago. Illinois.-"I suffered for four
years with pains in my sides, hips and
legs and terrible backache. could
not do any work at all. Twas treated
by many physicians but they did not
help me. Tread in one of your book,
where other women have been helped
by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. so tried it and it helped
me very much so that now | can do
everything In the house. have told
my friends about Vegetable Compound
and you have my permission to use this
letter. = Mrs. |. OVENSTEIN. oO2
S. Marshheld Avenue. Chicago. III.
Thousands of such Letters
Prove the Curative
Value of
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-11-19

for several days. Mir. Martin states he is now shipping out of Turkey sta- rion to his two business houses, and throughout the Black Canyon country there is considerable new mining un- der headway, in addition to the big Kay still running with a large force and diamond drilling new ground. MT. Martin is preparing to build a home in this city for his wife and family.
 In Hard Luck Again.
 Of local interest is the following from the "Holbrook News" the per son mentioned being well known in this community: There is never a dull moment with Jack Warden, man. ager of the Holbrook Oil Go. Last week his teeth bothered him, this week he is limping around on account of rheumatism coming back, and Cur ley, his thoroughbred setter also hops along on the heels of its master, and out of sympathy also has a slow pace intraveling on its three legs. The old saying comes back, like master, like dog
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-11-19
(From Sundays DaiIy.)

School Is Late.
 w. w. Davis was in the city yes terday from Thompson valley to per feet arrangements for school to open, and November 24th has been set as the date, Mrs. Davis to be teacher. Business Trip.
 H. C. Cartier, recently of Pioche, Nevada, now located near Congress engaged in mining, is in the city on business and to meet his wife and family coming from Colorado City, Colorado.
 Concludes Visit.
 Mrs. NJ. G. Burns, who had been in the city visiting with relatives and friends for the past two weeks, re- turns home to Phoenix today. She has resumed her profession as an art ist, and her work has assumed great demand.
 Visitors From Range.
 MT. and Mrs. William Ainsworth, of Anvil Rock, are in the city visiting for a few days with Mrs. Clara Worthen, lessee of Hkad Hotel, sister of the former. MT. Ainsworth states the cattle business is in excel lent condition and no losses are an- ticipated this winter
 Popular Fruit
 John o. Eckel brought to the city yesterday from his Fair Oaks orchard l00~ boxes of Gano apples, the first product being this season, and he is to distribute them for advertising purposes. only. Two boxes went to Boston yesterday, one to Wisconsin, eiae-te- San Diego aafaFad and tt5- -4geag Beach, California. Comes to Reside.
 MT. and Mrs. Granville Fain, of
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-11-19

29, Prescott.
 Dan Day files declaration of ex- emption on five claims. Big Bug dis trict.
 C. N. Evans and wife to Joseph Monihon; lease - Lease Evans tufa quarry, situate in SEA- of SW14, Sec 5l, T. B N, R. w.
 T. NJ. Earnhart and wife to L. J. Haselfelw; warranty deed = 1864 acres in Lots l and 2, Sec. 6, T. 12 N, R. 4 w., and 22.324 acres in Lot l, Sec. 6, T. F N, R. 4 w., and partly in SW54 of sW54, Sec. B, T. IS N, R. 4 w.
 T. NJ. Earnhart to L. J. Haselfeld; bill of sale-Improvements and ma terial on Earnhart orchards, Kirk land, Arizona.
 D. J. Kennedy ct al files declara- ton of exemption on Hopi claim, Walnut Grove district.
 Mary L. Bleakley files declaration of exemption on four claims, Silver Mountain district
 United States to NJ. L. Lynch Honorable discharge.
 United States to Alphonse Lessard; patent-12207 acres in T. 13 N, Rs. l and 2 E., Secs. aud 36.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-11-19
NOTICE TO CREDITORS


 In the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for the County of Yavapai.
 In the matter of the estate of Viola F. Hendey, Deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the un- dersignel, administrator of the estate of the said Viola F. Hendey, de ceased, to the creditors and to all persons having claims against said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice to the said administrator at the office of Arthur Hendey, North COrtez street, Prescott, Arizona. Dated, October IA, 1919.
 ----ARTHUR-HENDEY Administrator of the Estate of Viola F. Hendey, Deceased.
 FRANK O. SMITH,
 Attorney for Said Estate.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-11-19
SUMMONS
No. 1868

In the Superior Court of Yavapai County, State of Arizona R. A. Caufman, Plaintiff, vs O. L. Bailey and Lela Anna Bailey, De- fendant.
 Action brought in the Superior Court of Yavapai County, State of Arizona.
 The State of Arizona sends greet ings to o. L. Riley and Lela Anna Bailey.
 You are hereby summoned and re- quired to appear in an action brought against you by the above-named plaintiff III the Superior Court of Yavapai County, State of Arizona, and answer the complaint filed with the Clerk of this Court at Prescott, in said County Ca copy of which com plaint accompanies this Summons), within twenty days (exclusive of the day of service), after the service up- on you of this Summons, if served in this County; in all other cases 30 days, after the service of this sum- mons upon you Exclusive of the day of service).
 And you are hereby notified that if you fail to appear and answer the complaint as above required, plain tiff will take Judgment by default against you, and judgment for costs and disbursements in this behalf ex- pended.
 Given under my hand and seal of said Court, at Prescott, this 27th day of September, A. D. 1919. (SeaD J. C. WOODS, Clerk By EMMA SKULL, Deputy.
 C. B. WILSON, Attorney for Plaintiff.
 First pub. Oct. 29-4t (w)
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-11-19
(Prom Fridays Daily.)

(FTom Frlday Dally.) Visiting Friends.
 Mrs. Grant Eads, of Dewey, is in the city visiting with friends for few days.
 Comes to Visit.
 Miss Hattie Gruwell is in the city from Mayer, to remain for the rest of the week visiting. Flying Trip.
 Walter Cline, foreman of the L. L. Harmon range in the Camp Wood country visited the city yesterday for a brief time on business. Resigns Position.
 ]. J. Mears, until recently superin- tendent of the Peck, was in the city yesterday en route to Denver, to re- main, having resigned his position. Visited Old Home.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ed. Kurmeier, of Je- rome, formerly of this city, spent a day in the city this week with friends while returning home from attending the state fair at Phoenix. Range Visitor.
 George Wright, a cattleman of Agua Fria valley, visited the city yes terday, reporting conditions as satis- factory, livestock being in-unHsually fine form for this time of the year. Back to Coast.
 Boss" A. J, Head returned yester-
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-11-19
City NeeUs In Brief

(From Thursdays Daily.)
 Visiting Phoenix.
 Mrs. John Harter left yesterday for Phoenix where she will visit for few weeks with friends.
 Visited Friends.
 Mrs. N. Evans, of Kirkland val ley, returned home yesterday after visiting for a few days with friends in the city.
 Rural Visitor.
 Ed. Mahurin, so well known in this section, was visitor yesterday from Chino valley, where he is engaged in farming.
 Comes to Visit
 Mrs. (. D. Roy, of Wright, Okla homa, arrived yesterday to remain for an extended visit with her moth CT, Mrs. L. W. Shaver, of this city. To the Coast.
 Judge and Mrs. (. II. Rutherford, of Jerome, were in the city yesterday en route to Long Beach, California, where they remain for the winter. Visiting Family.
 Daniel Campbell is in the city from the Haynes camp at Jerome to visit with his wife and family, returning later to the above copper where he has been caretaker for many years. From the Camp.
 R. E. Logan, foreman of the Cop pc rBasin Six Mining Co.,, visited the city this week, and stated everything is in readiness to begin large opera tions at once, or immediately after the return from the East of Mrs. c. w. White, a principal of this new copper movement.
 Mining Business.
 Richard Kingdom, the Jerome min ing man, brother of the superintend- ent of the United Verde Extension is in the city on business, having in terests in this section to attend to. Mining Business.
 A. s. Garrett, who is silver mining in Turkey Creek district, near Good win, is visiting the city on business and reports his interests active, the situation underground being satis- factory.
 More Mayer Deals.
 Judge J. J. Hawkins and the Yav- apai Supply Co. have sold to Nal colm (. Hefelman and Ralph B. Heffelman two building lots on the Fair Mist placer mine, in the town of Mayer, the deeds being recorded yesterday for $lOO each. Mining Man Here.
 Ed. l. Johnson, one of the best known of mining men in the county is in the city on business for a few days, coming from the Zonia field. 1 He reports plenty of action going on ill copper operations, and it is evident 1 from interest shown by investors coming in sales will be consummated | Good Days Wages.
 George Myers is jubilant in hitting | a rich pay streak in his placer mine in a side gulch of Willow creek near the old Last Chance property, wash ing out a few days ago a nugget val ued at $l2.S0 and coarse gold of over SIS. "A few more of these glory holes and I will not kick over the high cost of living" he stated yes terday.
 Health Restored.
 There are many in this community who will be pleased to learn that Hugh Mosher, a popularly known young railroad man, returned yester- day from the coast fully restored to health after having been under spec ialist treatment for the past six months. While engaged in switch ing at Clarkdale he was badly crush ed when the apparatus failed to work, and at the time he was believed to be seriously injured
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-11-19
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
COMPLAINT

In the Superior Court of Arizona County of Yavapai. Charles E. Hughes, Plaintiff, vs. Harry Felt, Defendant.-Complaint. Plaintiff complains of the defend ant, and for cause of action alleges: The plaintiff is a resident of Je- rome, County of Yavapai, State of Arizona, and that defendant is non resident of this State.
 II.
 The Harry Felt, the above named defendant, is justly and truly indebted to plaintiff in the sum of Seven Hun dred and Sixty-two and fifty cents ($762.50) for principal money and in terest, due to said plaintiff as indorsee of promissory note, made by Harry Felt for the payment of Seven Hun dred and Fifty dollars to the order of ,the Bank of Jerome at a day now past and by said Bank of Jerome indorsed to said plaintiff, and which said no,e has been refused payment by the said Harry Felt, of which due notice was given to said Bank of Jerome.
 III.
 That defendant has wholly faileG, neglected and refused to pay the same, or any part thereof, and the whole thereof, to-wit: Seven Hun dred and Sixty-two dollars and fifty cents ($762.5O).
 ".
 That in said promissory note it Is provided that should suit be brought to recover thereon, defendant prom ised to pay to plaintiff, as attorneys fees, such sum as the Court may ad- judge as reasonable.
 Wherefore, plaintiff prays judgment against defendant, as follows:
 l. For the sum of Seven Hundred and Sixty-two dollars and fifty cents ($762. .5O) together with interest there on at the rate of ten per centum per annum from and after the fifth day of October, 1919;
 2 For the sum of One Hundred and fifty dollars (Sl5000) as reason able attorneys fees.
 g. For the costs of the suit in this action necessarily expended. ROGER O'MALLEY and
 CLYDE w. SMITH,
 Attorneys for Plaintiff State of Arizona,
 County of Yavapai-ss.
 Charles E. Hughes vs. Harry Felt. MT. Charles E. Hughes, the plain tiff above named, being duly sworn, says as follows: I have read the foregoing complaint and know the contents thereof, ana that the same is true to the best of my knowledge.
 CHAS. E. HUGHES. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6th day of October, 1919
 ROGER O'MALLEY, (Notarial SeaD. Notary Public My commission expires August 2, 1923.
 First pub. Nov 5th-3t, (Weekly).
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-11-19
Eastern Visitors.

Eastern Visitors.
 Mrs. s. P Waner and Miss ]. Car boline, of New York, are recent ar rivals in the city and will remain in definitely.
 A Coincidence.
 There were two Judge Frank Smiths in the city yesterday on busi- ness before the Superior court, one being the former attorney, who re turned from Phoenix, and the other is from Jerome, who is witness in a trial called yesterday. Today they both return to their respective homes. Hard to Break Away.
 Henry Wallings has again been ac- cused of bootlegging. He is under arrest at Cerillos, New Mexico, ac- cused of peddling the booze to sol diers. He served time in Albuquer que and Trinidad, Colorado, and while in this section about two years dSO ilS UT GU III .lllC SdlllC llllG Ol DuSl- ness, but escaped conviction by giving county detectives valuable informa- ton of what was going on.
 Return From Coast.
 Mir. and Mrs. NJ. A. Embody, ac- companied by Mrs. George De Loge, of Los Angeles, sister of Mrs. Elm body, arrived yesterday, making the trip overland by automobile. Mrs. De Loge remains for an extended visit and later will be joined here by her husband. Uri Embody, secretary of the Big Bug Copper Co.,, also ar rived by train yesterday after vaca- tion of month op the coast, and has resumed his. duties. ---..----..-.----. Business Trip.
 MT. and Mrs. w. Jeff Martin, the former a merchant and miner of Canyon, arrived Sunday, to remain
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-11-19
HUN ELECTION IN IAN.

BERLIN, Nov. H. The cabinet does not propose to put ahead the date for the national elections which are now expected 10 occur next Jan uary, according to q semi-ofhcial an nounCernent