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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
DEAD FINGERS" is LATEST
DISEASE OF STONE CUTTERS

"A strange occupational disease,
known as dead fingers" which has
made its appearance among stone
Ecutters in certain sections Of the coun-
try and which is said to result from
the constant use Of the pneumatic
Tor air-hammer by the workmcn, has
been the subject Of an investigation
Iby the United States department of
labor statistics, FOLLOWING dispute
between employers and employees in
Ithe Indiana limestone belt.
Interesting reports Of the studies
made by the bureau and the public
health service, as we'll as by physic-
fans employed by workmen and the
employers, have been. compiled in
bulletin just issued BY the bureau.
The attitude Of the employers and the
men is widely at variance; the em-
ploye meantains that the air hammer
causes various i'll effects upon the
due to it's constant vibration.
The chief complaint made is Of at.
tacks Of blanchin~ and numbness in
certain fingers, which come on sud
denly and chiefly in cold weather.
Statements by prominent leaders Of
the Journeyman Stone-Cutters' Asso-
citation charge that EMPLOYERS made
the use of the tool compulsory and
do not even allow alienation with
the old-fashioned mallet and chisel
The employers, on the other hand,
declare that no permanent injury can
be traced to the use Of the tool They
admit its continued employment some
times disturbs the circulation Of the
blood and causes numbness but they
assert that any harmful effect on
the health on the cutter is due toll
abuse rather than use of the instru-
ment.
The findings of all the physicians
by the bureau, the health
service and the United States armv
are, however, in perfect agreement as
to the nature and extent Of the dis
ability suffered by the users Of thel
They certify that the
disease does exist, that it is dis
agreeable and troublesome, but not
dangerous, and that it does not IN
terfere seriously with the pursuit Of
the workers calling
Commissioner Royal S. Meeker, of I
the bureau of labor statistics, recon-
mends that changes be made in the
design of the hammer so that work
men may continue to use airp0wer in
cutting stone without suffering the
bad effects that usually result from
present types of air-driven hammers.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
NEWS FROM PHELAN

Mrs. s. |, Wright is on the sick
list this week.
Mona Belle, little daughter of Mr..
Jack Davis, is reported sick with
influenza.
Mrs. Cribbens, of Knoxville, is vis-
ting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. w.
Fowler.
Mrs. J. NJ. Richardson is reported
quite sick at this writing.
Mr.. John Richardson and family, Of
Dancyyille, visited relatives here Sun
day.
Miss Esther Faulk, Of Tabernacle,
spent several days last week with
her aunt Mrs. r. |. Wright.
Mr.. Melton Wright, Of Camp Sher-
idan, Ala, is spending 10-days
furlough with his mother, Mrs. So
phia WRIGHT,
Born Saturday, January III, to Mr..
and Mrs. R. w Richardson, a girl.
Mrs G G. Fowler, of Covington,
visited relatives in this vicinity last
week.
Miss Lucille Fowler spent the week
end with homefolks.
Mr. J. w. Hawkins is reported sick.
Mr. John Byars is reported sick
of influenza.
Mr.. Jesse Davis, of the U. S. navy,
has returned to New York, after
visit to his mother and other reIa-
tives in this city.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16

general way last years plan. State
directors of extension, county agri-
cultural agents and nitrate commit
tees, composed Of local business men,
will direct farmers in filing their
applications.
Application blanks to be used by
farmers will be sent to county agents
The plan used in the distribution
at an early date. Under the law the
nitrate will be sold only for cash, and
the farmer will be required to de-
post the money covering the cost
of the nitrate for which he applies
with the local bank, association or in
dividual to be designated by the de-
partment.
In practically all counties distribu-
ton Of the nitrate will be made
through county distributors # the
quantity of nitrate that can be Sc
cured will fill all orders, each farm
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
j. s. DEPARTMENT OFFERS
NITRATE TO FARMERS

Secretary Houston has announced
that under the authority Of the food
control act and subsequent legislation
the department Of agriculture during
the coming season will offer nitrate
81 soda for sale to farmers for fer
tilizer use. The initiate will be sold
for cash at cost.
The price to the farmer will be
$8l a short ton, free on board cars
at tile loading point Or port. In adj
dition, the farmer will have to pay
The freight charges to unloading
point and any Incidental expenses
that he may himself concur in cons
nection with the delivery Of the nj
frate.
The plan used in the sale and dis
trihntion IF the nitrate will follow IN d
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
GRIGGs WILL BUILD CHURCH

DR.. Sutton ~ G1iggs, eolored, pas
tor Of the Tabernacle Baptist Church,
Memphis, is planning q campaign
in which people Of both races will
have an opportunity to contribute to
the building Of an Institution in Mem
phis, which he hopes to complete
soon.
Rev. Griggs played an important
part in all war work, and served
without remuneration. He spoke in
Coyington and Mason, this county, as
il many other towns and cit
les throughout Tennessee, Arkansas
and Mississippi
It is estimated that $1,0OO,000 was
raised through his efforts. Such me-
gfoes deserve recognition.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16

er will be allotted the amount applied
for; otherwise it will be necessary
to allot the nitrate proportionately
to those applying for it, SO that all
may participate on equal terms N
its distribution.
Arrangements have been made to
secure a lMge quantity Of nitrate,
and unless the demands should prove
very much greater than anticiDated
there will be enough nitrate to supply
all reasonable requirements. The dis
tribution will be handled, as last year,
through the bureau OF markets.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
What one Needs.

Tis a good old world to live in, so
you need yourself house; to love in,
so you need a spouse; to go in, SO you
need car or horse to know in, so you
need a college course; to read In, so
you need some books; to shine in, so
you need good clothes and looks. -Ex-
change.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
FEARED WORST

envy little boy is i'll, doctor. Can
you come at once?" queried the IA
Their.
"Sorry, but shan't be able to get
around under an hour"
"For heavens sake, del 1t may be
case of life and DEATH
Why, is it as bad as that?"
"Not yet. But my wife's got ideas
Of her own on what to do if / should
not find you in, and I am afraid she
viii do it.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
Male wasps Not Hardy.

There isn't male wasp In existence
when winter ends. Late the preceding
fall the wasps mate. The coming cold
weather kills every worker and male,
while Mrs. Wasp HES Herself to q con-
yenient place and hibernates, ready to
come forth in the spring and lay eggs
to replenish the race.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
4IT p TO A.

The Goldfish lays a million eggs
While the faithful hen lays one;
But the Goldfish doesn't cackle
To inform us what she's done.
We don't care for the Goldfish coy,
While the faithful hen we prize;
Which should suggest to the though
full mind
That il pays to advertise.
--Selectel.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
Twas Ever Thus.

Statesmen, said Plutarch, fare not
only liable to give an account of what
they say or do in public. but there is
busy inquiry made into their very
meals, beds, marriages and every 9TH
er sportive or serious action" And
Plutareh lived nearly 1900 years ago.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
HAD A REASON


An old woman wearing a black
bonnet boarded a train and. after
calmly surveying everything in the
compartment, turned to red-haired
boy and, turning to the communica
ton cord, asked: whats that ?"
"Thats' the bell for the waiter in
the dining car"
She thereupon hooked the end Of
her parasol over the cord and gave
it a vigorous jerk. Within few
moments the train came to stop.
The conductor rushed in and asked,
"Who pulled that bell cord"
4 did," calmly replied the old lady.
well, what do you WANT" asked
the conductor
"A cup Of coffee and ham sand
wich.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
oneratinu sewInu MACHINE.

There is no exercise so firing as
Jumping, and yet this is just what
most women do in operating the sew
ing machine. Try pressing down the
toes Of one foot, then the other, as
though pedaling You win be much
less tired after a days sewing.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16

More than 16 municipal tramway
undertakings throughout the United
Kingdom employ women drivers.
Glasgow alone has 200 Of them.
The reason why shower is so re-
freshing after a heated or dry spell
is because water in contact with the
air absorbs its carbonic acid IN a de-
eidedly practical manner
cidedly practical degree.
At birth the pulse Of a normal IN
dividual beats 236 times minute;
1t the age Of 80. 70 times.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
How He Had Changed.

Remember when he was a
green country boy and you showed him
the sights2 What a crude interest he
tookw He-"He's the same now ex-
cept that he'd like to take the interest
before it is accrued. Judge.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
St. Paul in Macedonia.

Macedonia was the first part Of Eu-
rope which received the gospel direct
from st. Paul. The account Of this
journey through Macedonia (Acts
1910; 1870 is marked by copious
detail and well-defined incident.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
straw Used 81 Ancient Hebrews.

Both wheat and barley stray were
used by the ancient Hebrews, chiefly
as fodder for the horses, cattle and
camels Genesis "a :25; / Kings 4:2S;
Isaiah lit; 65:25) There is no In
tImation that straw was used for lit
ter.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
Where Locke count.

Lawyer Ito handsome female defend
antl-"Sob a whole lot but shed no
tears. Nothing viii prejudice a jury
against you Ike a red nose and watery
eyes,"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
An Earrv escoop.n

The Virginia Gazette was founded
in 1856 and claims to be the Oldest
paper in the Oldest city Of the oldest
state and first to publish the Declara-
tion Of Independence.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
Gninn n lie nickena.

People accustomed from infancy to
lie on down feathers have no idea
how hard paving stone is without
trying it.-Hard Times.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
solomon's charlots.

Solomon maintained d force Of 1,400
chariots Il. Kings 1925 by taxing
certain cities. Jewish chariots were
initiated from Egyptian models, or,
perhaps, imported from Egypt.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
Cut It out.

In ordinary conversation don't be too
free with the question, Most persons
aren't fond Of being quizzed, and II
there were less prying there'd be fewer
liars. Buffalo Times
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
TurnInu the other cheek.

"De trouble bout fohgiyin' an en-
envy said Uncle Eben, is dat he's
liable not to preclatM yoh fohgiye-
ness, an go on double-crossin' .jes' de
snme.n
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16

4 motor driven wheel that can be
inserted In place Of the frsht wheel
Of an ordinary bicycle to convert it
into motorcycle has been invented.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16

Wheat has been raised in record
breaking time By an English scien-
list. who saws he treats the seed with
to treble its life force.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
a Rin .fnh.

Little Esther stood gazing at the
sky, and turning to her mother, said:
Mamma, how do you 'spose God ever
get that great big sky up there without
breaking itf1
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
BRIGHTEN UP YOUR BLOUSE WARDROBE FOR A
BRIGHTER NEW YEAR

This will be brighter New Year for people everywhere,
year when folks will feel justified in expressing in their att
tire that inner feeling Of JOY and eaon that the long sad
days of war have passed
And among the articles of apparel that brighten up
womans wardrobe there's hardly anything that adds
Blouses It's Bouses Of this kind that you'll find here in
wide diversity Of styles and at prices that many instances
are surprisingly moderate
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16

Sc e it's b De -.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16

See # It's n the CLASSIFIED.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-16
SC per yard.
Pins. Needles, Thread, etc.

Before the last advance in standard sewing thread
bought 1000 dozen Of the best standard brands in black
white and coors This means Merrick and O. n We have
enough to last all this year. and will sell it at Sc SPOOL
or 6Oc a Dozen Only one dozen to the customer.
Best brass pins and safety pins &C. -Four Of good
sewing needles and good lot Of darnng needles all for Sc
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-29
A NERVOUS WRECK
From Three Years Suffering. Says
 Caraui Made Her Well.

Texas City, Tex.-In an interesting atatement, Mrs. c. H. Schill, of this town, says: "For tf.ree years I suffered untold agony wiih my head. was unable 10 do any of my work.
 l just wanted to sleep all inc time, for that was the only ease l could get, when l was asleep. I Ibecame a nervous wreck just from inc awful suffering with my head.
 l vas so nervous that the least noise would make me jump out Of my bed. had no energy, and was unable to do anything. My son, a young boy, had to dc all nly household duties.
 Twas not able to do anything until look Cardui. took three bottles in all, and if surely cured me of those awful headaches. That has been three years ago, and know the cure is permanent, for l have never had any headache since taking Cardui.
 Nothing relieved ueunfI I took Cardui # did wonders for me"
 Try Cardui for your troubIes-mads from medicinal ingredients recommended EG medical books as being of benefit in female troubles, and 40 years of use has proven that the books are right. Begin gakiHg Cardui today. NC-l34
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-29

mines shaping up to indicate lively times this spring.
 New Locations.
 s. F. Warde, an arrival yesterday from the Tiptop country, states that many new locations are being made in silver mines. and in some cases the high grade is carried from the grass roots. One miner, he states, has struck a stringer vein of about two inches wide that went as high as 255 ounces to the ton.
 Back to the Mines.
 Fgbcrt Kord sends word from a mining camp in Blue Tanks district the he has returned to the country after an eight months enlistment in the navy at Mare Island, Cal, and hereafter intends to stay on dry land. He desires his young friends in this section to know of his return An Old Timer.
 Frank Boggs, an ear1y-day resi- dent of this section and nephew of Theo. w. Boggs, the deceased pio- noer, who owned and operated the Butternut On Big Bug Creek, was a -isttor last weel, from Las Animas, Colorado, and was returning home after q trip to the coast. He was here about 30 years ago. Winter Visitors.
 Mrs. Franklin Bays and son Llewellyn were arrivals last week from Napa, Cal, and will spend the rest of the winter in Black Canyon, where Mr. Bays is working The trip is taken for the health of the youth who is conva1escing from in fluenza and the complications which lad resulted.
 Eastern Arrivals.
 Mrs Mary Browles and daughter, Mrs. Elletta Darmon, are recent ar rivals from Poughl-eepsie, N. Y, and will reside here, the latter contem- plating 10 engage in instrumental music instruction Mrs. Browles wis ted Prescott two years ago for her health, which was completely res 'orcd, hence her return.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-29

John Biaaconi 10 L. [. Bates, ". deed 5-21-18. $1O. SEH of SEH. sec. l, NA of NEH. sec. 12, IAN 2W. S1l of NEH, SEA- of NWIl, lot ?, of sec. /, IAN NV. SEA of NWH, E1l of SW4. SWT of SEA, sec. 30, l5N INV. All that portion of land lying on east bank of Granite Greek. incl SEA of SEH, sec. 1. IAN 2W.. lot 2, E1l of NW5l, sec. 31, 15N wv. SEA- of NE5I, see. 36, 15N 2W.
 John BiancoRi to L. L. Bates. q. c. deed. 5-21-18. $10. Water rights known as Granite Creek water and dam site. Willow Creek water right and dam site M. F. Darrow
 John Duke to L. L. Bates. Bill of sale. 5-21-18 $1 etc. Cattle near Point of Rocks. NJ. E. Darrow.
 w. F. Martin ct ux to the Verde Ditch, w. deed. 9-5-18. S4OO. Por- tion of N1z of NEI4 of SEA. sec. g. and N14 of NWH of SWI4, sec. 24, IAN 4E.
 Jess w. Hood ct ux to E. v. Bun ker, ". deed. 1-2l19 S1 etc. Lots IA and 15, block 3, Mayer Townsite.
 John l. Marksbury ct ux to C. C. Reid. ". deed. 8-17-17. S1OO. About T acre in old Ft. Verde Military Reservation.
 Decree of superior court in estate of Wm. A. Cline, dec, confirming the sale of lots and 6, block ?, Prescott. and office fixtures, supplies. etc. used in connection with business of Pres colt Transfer Co.,, 10 T. F. McLough- lin for $12.23848. 1-24-19.
 M. B. Hazeltine. administrator of estate of Vim A. Cline, dec, to T. F. administrators deed. 1-24-19. $12238.4S Property des- cribed above.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-29

Joyiul Tidings.
 From Butler, Missouri, comes the pleasing news to Mir. and Mrs. J. N. Elliott, of Prescott, that the storll had left at the home of Mir. and Mrs. C. V. Thomas, on January 21, a fine little baby daughter, the little girl tipping the beam at nine pounds. The mother w.E be pleasantly re- mcmbcrcd by many of this city as formerly Miss Vivian Thomas, and with her husband left here last Sep tember.
 After Many Years.
 Sergeant and Mrs. Timothy Sel- lars were arrivals a few days ago from San Francisco, being enroute to Fort Leavenworth. Kansas, where the flrst-named is to report for duty in the quartermaster department. For several years he has been sta toned at the Island of Guam, in the Pacific ocean. and he and his wife will be remembered by many as at Fort Whipplc with the 18th Infan- try, now overseas. They meet many friends who are extending them 2 welcome Sergeant Sellars is to re- tire about July 1, after 30 years service in the army.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of Nelson J. Ritter, Deceased
 Notice is hereby given by the un- Iersigncd. admiuistratrix of the cs- tate of Nelson J. Ritter, deceased, to the creditors of. and all persons hav> ing claims against, the said deceased, 10 exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within ten months after the first publication of this notice to the said administratrix at Room g, B7uk of Arizona Building. Prescott, srizo0a. the same being the place for the transaction of business of said cs- tate, in said county of Yavapai.
 EDNA B. RITTER. hdministratrix of the estate Of Neil
 son ]. Ritter, deceased
 Dated Prescott Arizona, this 10th day of January, 1910
 V. 5t-First pub. Jan. %.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-29
PUBLIC RECORDS
Instruments Filed as Pecorde9
 By the Prescott Title C-
Tsru-rv F. 1919.

|
 Juan Armijo to John Zanetta and Mel, Buratte. lease. 1-1-19, 5 years. 1 |S7OO About 200 acres of the Armijo Ranch. on E. side of Oak Creek, also farming machinery.
 George Hasl5ins 10 Victor T. An derson. lease. 3-19-18, 5 years. $50 .Der month. Front part of lot 14 blk B. Jerome.
 Irving Sharley and Fred Whit aller. file notice of dissolution of partnership under firm name of New State Garage.
 C. w Stephens ct al locate 3 oil claims, Sruaw Peak district. 1-18-19
 Warren c Davis, sheriff appoints Wm M. Poulson as deputy.
 William Loy to F. v. Latham, bill of sale. 1-1A1o. $1OQ Cattle md horses. R. C. Lane.
 T. A. Emrev ct al locate 3l oil claims. Verde Valley Oil district H. I6-18.
 January 18, 1919.
 Toe Tone1li to 4. Tonelli, W deed, l-1O-10. S1 etc Iz interest in lot 45 block ? Willard addition to Cotton wood
 Joe ToneIli to A. P. Tonelli W. dced. 1-1O-19 $1 etc. Lot 2S, block Y, Rad1ev sub. and lot 4, block /, Cottonwood addition.
 !. C. Hes1et ct a1 locate s oil claims. Del Rio district, 1-1-19.
 Wm. Adams to Ira A. Walker and William Paar. bill of sale, 1-1S-19. $1 etc. 696 head goats. NJ. E. Dar- row.
 January 20, 1919
 W. T. Mayer ct al locate Gold Dip mirr Turkey Cr,ek district 1-1-19.
 John s, Boyer lot Road Side, Cher " Creek district. lO-26-18.
 Willis NJ. Corwin ct ux to John H. S5aer. q. C. deed. 12-31-1S. S1O ctc.. IS interest in Italian Nos. 1, ?, 3 mines.
 United States of America to Edw T. H1debrand Patent 11-14-14 E15 0f NWTF. SW/ of NWI4, NWI4 of SFVT of sec. 5 ON 2E.
 United States of America to Edw L. Hildebrand. Patent 6-4-15. Lots. ?. 3 and 4 of sec. 3 of T. 8N. SWII of SEI. sec. 34 T. ON R. 2F.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-29
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of Edwin Knight, Deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigned, administrator of the es- tate of Edwin Knight, deceased. to the creditors of, and all persons hay ing claims against the said deceased, 10 exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within four months after rhc first publication of this notice to the said administrator at Room g, Bank of Arizona Ruiiding, Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona. the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate, in said county of Yavapai.
 JOS. II. KNIGHT, Administrator of the estate of Edwin
 Knight, deceased
 Dated. Prescott Arizona, this 29th dav of January, 1919
 -v 5t-First pub. Ian %.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-01-29
(From Sundays Dailv.)
Quiet Country.
Range Visitors.

Quiet Country.
 J. A. Stapp is in the city from Skull Valley, and reports farming at a standstill until favorable weather comes for field work.
 Visiting Capital.
 Miss Ruth Merwin, an attachc of the general office of the s. F. P. & P. jn tnis city, has gone to Phoenix on a brief vacation to visit with her sis ter and friends.
 visiting Legislator
 Assemblyman ]. w. Sullivan of this county arrived from Phoenix Friday. and remains for a short time, the trip home being taken to recu- nerate from illness. Country People Here.
 MT. and Mrs. George Ainsworth motored to the city yesterday from Walnut Creek, and will visit for few days with friends. The first named has the belts of the four mountain lions he killed and they will be presented to the county for the bounty payment of $40. Week-E End Visit.
 Mrs. H. D. Carlson of Groom Creek and Miss Ethel Stevens, pub lie school teacher of that district, were in the city yesterday visiting with friends. Dry on the Range.
 Q. A. Lange has returned from his range holdings south of the Hassa- yampa river, and reports grazing as unfavorable. Cold