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Weekly journal-miner., 1919-06-25
LAKE AINSWORTH NOW ON
 THE MAP OF YAPAVAI
lFrOm IhuTsdaY's DalIYD

Water storage on the range to re- claim large arid waste has been ac- complished by R. w. Ainsworth in the Walnut Creek country, and a lake has been created with depth of 20 feet that covers a large area.
 This storage Is also being used for pleasure purposes ill swimming. boating and fishing, the catfish new being caught.
 Mir Aiusworth some months ago closed a deal with the Santa Fe for over 2,oOO acres of land in that re- zion and the development of por- ton of the same is his purpose. The water i, 10 be used for irrigatirg during the warm months ot the summer, and it will be connected 10 the canals and latcrals by a pump ing plant, now being installed. The material used in construction is cc- ment, rock and soil
 This lake is fed by d tributary from Walnut creek, and it is the intention of the owner to begin the reclama- ton this summer of quite d large acreage for farming purposes. TGe new inland body of water has been appropriately christened Lake Aims worth"
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-06-25
PLEDGE SPECIAL CARE
 =z-z.,z.. PREVENT ACCIDENTS
tFrom Fridays Daily.)

By the afternoon of June q ap- proXimately 305,000 railroad men in the central western region will have signed q pledge to go seven days. if possible, without sustaining per sonal injury.
 The week beginning June 2 has been designed by the regional di- rector of trailroads as "No-ACcideut Week. and according to statemeat issued by II. A. Adams, regoual stI- pervisor of safety of the central western region, the lines under his Jurisdiction approximately total 50,O00 miles, with 305,00O men and women on the payrolls.
 Back of this army of industrial workers who have. decided to cliiH- mate personal injuries are 400 safety committees, composed Of both off cers and employees. working under regulations prescribed by the United States railroad administrator.
 According to. the employees thcrsi- selves, VITO are taking a keen interest in if, says Mir. Adams, "No-Accidcrt Week is bound 10 give a big im- petus to their safety work. The test is something concrctc-something which they may attain definitely as. a result of their efforts. This is causing considerable rivalry among the roads and the men say that the psychological effect upon the rank and file Of employees of being thus placed upon their mcttle, together with the knowledge that even for a week they may prevent actual suffer ing or grief to any number of cir ployes or their families, makes No Accident Week. well worth while
 Daily reports will be compiled by telegraph of progress made on every in the central western re- yiou SO that every empioye will be advised as to what is being accom- i )lisned.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-06-25
ILLINOIS MAN IN FIRST
 ENTRANT FOR ROPING
(From Fridays DailyD

Without much ceremony Clay Me Gouigill sent Grace NJ Sparkes, sec rctary Prescott Frontier Days, a money order for $lOO, covering en- trance fees for Arch Sanders and Clay McGonigiil in the steer break away.
 McGonigill has the proud distinc- ton of being the first 10 line up as Jen eutrant in the Prescott Frontier Days.
 There arc many Frontier Days con testants in Prescott now who are waiting to sign up in the various con tests, but NIcGonisill who wrote from Aurora, Illinois. has the proud distinction of being No. l.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-06-25
MILLETT HEAD OF CHINO
 FARMERS ASSOCIATION (Ernnn EriLr,r1c nn,l,rN

Residents of Prescott Farms Irri- gation project have organized the Chino Valley Farmers association for promoting the general welfare of its community. Its officers are, Art B. MilLett, president; C. W. Byerly, vice-president, and Paul E. Lodge, secretary.
 The first undertaking will be con certed effort to control the potato beetle by spraying the entire acreage of spuds in tne project A tractoin sprayer has been shipped from Flag staff for this purpose. As other problems arise it is the purpose to deal with them whenever it seems likely that community tefort will prove more efficient than that of the County Agricultural Agent George Sheerer is cooperating with the association in such work.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-06-25
CHINO FARMERS PERFECT
 NEW ORGANIZATION
(From Thursdays Daily.)

On Tuesday night the farmers of Little Chino demonstrated that they meant business when they met and completed the Chino Valley Farm CTS organization and started doing real business. The meeting was called to order. by President A. B. Millet and the following business was transacted:
 The constitution was read and ad- opted, all signed the constitution and paid their membership fee, and as there were over 50 present it stands for a strong organization. Those present immediately passed reso- lution to order a traction potato sprayer to be used comparatively and rid the 500 acres of spuds on the project of the Colorado potato bee tie, which is doing considerable dam age.
 After passing this resolution it was a pleasant surprise when the presf- dent announced that it would not be necessary to lose time by having to order a machine, as through the advice of Assistant State EntomoI- ogist pr. o. C. Bartlett, wno had spent a part of two days on the pro- ject looking over the potato beetle situation, some of the men had taken the responsibility of getting the sprayer ordered and it was there, ready to do work the following morning. re sprayer, which was ob taincd in Flagstaff, is a four-row traction Sprayer and will cover the. ground quite rapidly.
 Special committees were appointed for special work, such as good roads, combating pests and other problems which are to be worked out co-operativcly.
 During the course of the evening" short talks were made by Mrs Lock wood, state home demonstration leader; Miss Tufts, county home de monstratiou agent and George Shecrer, county agricultural agent
 The ladies of the organization, un- der the direction of Mrs. Byerly chairman of the rcfreshment commit tee, served the crowd with highly de hghtGul "eats," which were very much enjoyed.
 This organization will be an cX-I ample for the other communities of farmers in the county, for without doubt it will be the means of getting things done that are vial to its mem bcrs and in the future will save money as well as make its members better living conditions on the farms. !
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-06-25
BALK OVER
 BAD ROAD TO MINE
(From Thursdays Daily.l


 over the deplorable condition of the wagon road from Prescott to the oii camp of the Jersey Lily mine, and
 Many complaints are being heard during the past two weeks only one of a party of ten individual opera tors has made the trip in outo. Teams are being used to convey investors to properties, but this mode of tray cling is too slow for the present day, and as a result deals which had ia vorable outlool<ed nave been rof,- celled. One visiting operator from Nevda stated yesterday he gos through to a certain property in hiS machine, but on the return trop left it in the road broken down. After it was repaired at a garage in this city the expense bill was $85.65.
 The above field is again assuming a somewhat lively interest among mining" investors, due to its varied mineral. resources in which gold ana silver predonmnate, while d, score of mines worked in early days attained only limited exploration, hence arc naturally desirable for investment, owing to the exceptionally nigh pro- duction possible from limited depths.
 The country is isolated through its decayed wagon roads, and at period also when mining is being revived and capital is only too eager to ent:~ The distance from this city to the terminus of the old road Is only i4I miles, and the rebuilding of about eight miles thereof will afford rapid means of communication to ali oldI t,rnc
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-06-25
Valiant Veteran
 Of The CiUil War
 Was A Noble Man
(From Thursdays Daily.)

Captain J. w. Coughran, whose
 death occurred at Skull valley on
 Tuesday afternoon, was a native of
 Arkansas, born January 4, 1853, his age being over S6 years. During the
 Civil War he served with the Confed- crates, winning the rank of captain for meritorious service in actions. He was badly wounded in two battles, but after recovering continued his military duties until the close. Be fore the railroad was built to the west, he went overland in an OK team, locating in California over half century ago. His wife, who en- dured all those perils and hardships, survives, and to the last she was faithful and devoted to him, as in the lon gago. The deceased entered Navapai county about 45 years ago, settling Ill Williamson valley, where he followed farming and the range cattle business for about l6 years, removing to Skull valley. As a citI- zen he was upright and conscien- tiouS, as. a fellow man his personality was genial and his disposition was SCHGIO OuS. HIS nedltl QcClllleu q 1eW years ago, and as the end was ap- preaching his manly nature waited for the summons with a smile on his lips. A fine trait of his Americanism was to forget and forgive the past, and some years ago he said to a friend "There were some funny things 10 happen during the war, and I like to talk it over with the boys on the other side; but when it comes to the serious analysis of that day, it has gone forever: today there is only one country and it is an even break for the blue and the gray in loyalty that cannot and will not be hattered."
 Sons to survive are Edward, Will bur, Robert, Wiley and Charles Coughran, all of this county, while a daughter, Mrs. Lena Sears, resides at Miami. Burial will be given this forenoon i'll Mountain View ceme- tery.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-06-25
CUPID CONNECTS QUICKLY OVER TELEPHONE
 (From Fridays Daily.}

There was a long distance call over the telephone from Cordes on Wednesday afternoon for Miss Ruby Kaufman, formerly of this city when an operator of the local exchange, and the hurry up message was from Dan Cupid. Obedient to the request this young lady nung up the receiver and entering an automobile sped to Jthic city. She was met by J. Frank COndrOn of Walnut Grove, who whis- pered in her ear that 1t was "informa- Jion" he desired, and both smiled with mutual happiness.
 So yesterday morning at the hour of five o'clock the jingle of the bell of single loneliness gave way to dou- ble rejoicing when tine knot was tied at the parsonage of the Catholic church, in the presence of a few trends 'asd the PaFeptsi of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. HI L.. Kaufman. -
 Later a wedding breakfast was served, and at 6 a. m MT. and Mrs. COndron were on the road towarG the Grand Canyon out of range of the telephone, to spend a short honey moon midst tne seclusion where there will be no ringing up, much less any nuptiai demonstration, such as had been arranged for by their many friends The bride is prepossessing and vivacious young lady, whose beautiful charactef won her many friends in this community. The groom enjoys an excellent name in the county. is son of Mrs Abbie Condron, and follows cattle raising, being rated as quite well to do. He has interests in Walnut Groce.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-06-25
HUERTA IS FREE; SAYS
 ROMELO FIRED FIRST
(Flom Ihursday's Dally.I

Nacario Huerta was not guilty of an assault with intent to commit murder when he drove two bullets through the right leg Of J. Romolo Rodriguez down at the Santa Fe bridge last month. A jury in the Superior court decided thus yester- day, after a short trial of this case.
 Huerta is the dejected one, whose very appearance belied the ability or inclination to entertain a criminal in tention toward anyone There were but two chief witnesses i'll the trial Rodriguez, who accused Huerta of trying to extirpate him, and Huerta, who denied having any such inten- tions toward Rodriguez. Rodriguez admitted that he had had an argu- ment with the defendant the day be- fore the shooting, and stated that the defendant came upon him a-shootirg and all het up.
 The defense held that Huerta did not fire the first shot and exhibited a pierced bonnet, belonging to the de- fendant with the decAration that Rodriguez had caused the holes. Huerta admitted taking a couple of shots at the chief witness for the state He said he fired at the ground, rather. but his aim. was so poor that the bullets took effect be- tween the knee and the nip,
 Huerta was defended by R. B. Wes- tervelt, who was appointed by the court. This is the third case of this sort Westervelt has had lately, and the first acquittal accorded Mexi- can, involved with firearms, in many years.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-06-25
BONANZAS OF OTHER DAYS
 COME BACK
(From Fridays Daily)

Coming back to its own, may prop erly be the term to apply to the ia nous old Mockingbird gold mine, To- cated in Verde district. which in early days attracted more attention and caused more comment probably than any other property in this field, owing to its sensational value car ricd ill the free. It has been con solidated with the Conger No. ?, and a group of seven other mines OH that contact, by the incorporation of the Verde Mines & Milling Co. Opera tions are assured
 This movement Is filled with inter est, and no doubt when it is learned in mining circles that an elaborate plan of operating is being moulded the reviving of the Mockingbird par ticularly will cause general and ia vOrable comment. The Substantiated record of this unit of tne Verde hold ings shows a gold contact running to as high as $436 to the ton, while grab samples taken from old work ings only few days ago by H. Fl. Patten, a member of the new syndI- cate, averaged nearly $l00 per ton.
 The deepest development was 2OO-foot shaft, while exploration scattered along the hssure reached approximately 5000 feet, all of min eral determination to indicate a de- sirabie proposition.
 The Mockingbird had a primitive milling plant installed long ago, while the mine was handled for all there was in it. which deplorable conditions caused the inevitable sus- pension. Modern principles of min ing will now be installed.
 The new investors are to proceed at onoS to get the property shaped up on its merits. The tonnage ready for breaking is an essential factor to stimulate further development, while the 'old mill on the ground is to be inCneaSed in treatment capacity by addition thereto. giving as d whole at least a 50-ton daily capacity.
 The different mineral units acquired by the Verde people and the con solidation effected uncer one head, given to them what Is generally con- sidered the golden keyt to unlock the door of that slope of the range, which long ago produced more abun- dantly the yellow metal than any other subdivision of this mineral field.
 Mir. Pattcn left for Boston yester- day. enthusiastic over his holdings, l and rettirls later iu -the5 year He also authorized work to begin, and ample funds are in bank of this city therefor.
 Locally interested is L. \. Wom- | bacner, who in selling, regards the with such optimism that he will continue to be identified with the new movement, and whose knowledge 1 of that field, after over a quarter of l century of experience, no doubt will be material ill bringing these old mines back to d stage of pronounced | success.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-06-25
TOO MANY ARE ENOUGH SAYS
 THE SHERIFF
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

NfrOm WeoneSdayS Daily.)
 T am not given to groucnes," saiC Sheriff Warren c. Davis, "and Tn not wanting to impose my troubles On anybody else, but l wish you would gaze at this place we have tc keep prisoners in. It is no wonder that we lost three of them a while back. It is more wonder we didn't lose more"
 The chief peace officer pointed to the deep set easements ill the foun- dation of the court house, where soft iron bars were the only bar to the freedom of the inmates and the thick walls furnished perfect safety from view for anybody attemptin gto pass saws, files, pistols or machine guns in for the use of county and federal prisoners.
 Tt isn't that we haven't jail, continued MT. Davis. We have. It is the hardest jail to get out of in the world. But we Gan only keep about AS males in the tanks At present we are giving temporary ac- Commodations to no less than no prisoners, and as a result, we have to put them i'll these so-called strong rooms.
 And the easy outlet isn't the only crab 1 got. Here are spaces for about 60 people, including the women, and the rooms are so far from the jailer's office that almost anything could happen and he couldn't hear 1t. In case anyone gets sick, his room-mates just have to grab a chair and hammer on the wall and wake up the entire building, ill order to get in touch with the office. We have been trying to get a set of buzzers installed, but nothing doing on that yet"
 The only strong feature to the rooms where over half the captives are living, are the bars across the windows. These bars are built of solid cheese, according to the authori- ties. who eXperimented with them time back in a highly original man ner. They mad temporarily de- ranged prisoner in the cells, and finally acceded to his request for hack saws. They gave him one saw, from which the temper had been drawn. He spit on it, and in ten minutes had a bar cut in two slicker'n a whistle.
 We are hoping that some means can be arranged to prevent friends of the prisoners from passing in any thing not legal or right for them to have. Then, we must either have real steel bars or a set of guards in each cell-room"
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-06-25
MATTESON, NEW
 BEE INSPECTOR

Arizona has new bee inspector, appointed by Governor Thomas E. Campbell. The new man is Earl L. Matteson of Benson, who succeeds Peder Benson of Buckeye, resigned.
 AIatteson is one of the biggest bee men of tine state himself tbeing in- ierested i'll the business with Charles A. GOctz.
 There is still pending in the courts pair of suits against the state au- ditor for the collection of the salar- ies of the two last state bee inspect prs, each Of whom contends that he is entitled to the money for his sal ary when there is on ly enough money in the fund to pay one ot them.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-06-25
DESERT PILGRIM
 HAD NARROW ESCAPE

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 The dcmented man picked up on the desert last week out of Bagdad by Dr. and Mrs Albert Haight, whose -pitiable condition was due to thirst, is none other than Larry Steever, it was learned yesterday by an arrival from Jerome, whose atten- ton was called 10 the press account in a Los Angeles newspaper.
 He stated that Stecver left Jerome after the copper shutdown to return to Searchlight, Nevada, where a brother was working in a mine. Nothing was heard from him since, until the desert episode, in which his familiar name appered. Mir. Haight said the man came up to his auto with smile on his lips, but his artic- ulatiou was gone His tongue was examined and its swollen condition showed that he was in a critical con- dition. Small doses Of water were given him. and after Bagdad station was reached ne was left there, with instructions given how to treat him It is believed he will recover, as his features were returning rapidly to a normal expression. Dr. Haight is a physician, and had been in the Oat- man country on mining business. He offered this advice to desert travel CTS:
 When possible take along a small bottle of lime juice and a cake of magnesia; drop a little of the juice thereon. and ones thirst will be i'm mediaaely quenched after taking a r7outhful or two: it is soothing and to the mouth"
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-06-25
HOME AGAIN

Alr. and Mrs. Robert Birch, after an absence since last September, re- turned yesterday, to be welcomed by many friends, and are to remain. Mir. Birch was. with the government at Nitro, Wests Virginia, for some months in Responsible capacity, and after the big powder works closed down. drifted westward into old .haunts, and comes direct from Se- attle.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-06-25

lie made a most eloquent plea for the defendant, holding that this was q case where a special misfortune had surrounded the entire life of the woman, who was made thereby an object more of pity than of censure. In thls case, he preferred the doc Urine of Hirl who died on the cross, saying t1 the thief who hung at his side, This day shalt thou be with me in Paradise" to that of the older book, which said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth"
 Jack Wilson went into the affair, knowing that Mrs. Anderson was married, and 1t was with a full reali- Zation Of the nature of the ground he trcd that lie kept up his course Hence, ne got no more than was coming to him, when, fearing to face the trouble that would naturally fol- low the return of Captain Anderson, he tried to cut loose and leave her to face the music alone.
 One Jury Reports Sane
 It did not take the special jury im- panelled Monday morning long to decide that Mrs. Anderson was sane enough to continue the trial. The report was made Monday evening, and although made in open court, was held as confidential, in order that it nigh; not have a prejudicial effect on the trial jury.
 Witnesses in the sanity hearing in cluded Mrs Jack Leavel, Mrs. Ada Riebeljng, Drs Looncy, Southworth, Yount and McNally. The weight of the evidence was practically all ol the side of the theory that the de- fcndant was sane.
 Rebuttal Testimony
 Yesterday morning was entirely given over to rebuttal testimony. The defense had cast aside all other means of defense except the issue of insanity, and the state, having secured the signal 10 proceed in the verdict of the special jury. rushed to the at tack with the sole purpose of con testing the insanity plea. The same physicians who had testified as 10 the soundness of the Anderson LII dlll DClOIe lIle SptCldI Jury, were called upon to repeat their observa- tions. Of the four, pr. McNally alone held that there was evidence of insanity. He said he believed the 5tigmata Of degeneration had been in lerited from the mother, and that the killing was a manifestation of their presence in the system of the ac- ,used
 No other witnesses were called, and the case went to argument the mid He Of the afternoon. l
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-06-25
LICENSED. TO WED

A marriage license was issued yes terday to John Harold Jones, aged 21, and Fannie Pearl Phillips, aged 3, both of this county.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-06-25

For quick and artistic Job work, the Journal-Miner is the place.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-06-25

Judge j. \. LTTIs opened for IIe defense with recital of the various facts tending 10 show the lack oi balance in the mind of the defendant He told of her unhappy mother. the subsequent loss of that mothers req son. the attempted suicide pact, 5he three attempts at suicide on the part of the defendant He supported the testimony of the three physicians by pointing out their training, their op- portunities for observation and ihe fact that none Of them could have the slightest motive for distorung their views.