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Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05
ILLNESS DRIVES
 AUSTRIAN TO SUICIDE
(From Thursdays DaiIy.)

Tired out by a seemingly hopeless search for health, John c. Petritz, an Austrian, one-time head waiter, ended his life at his room in the Forrest sanitarium some time yesterday after noon. Suicide will probably be the verdict of the coroner's jury sum moned last night by Coroner Me Lane, for among Petritz' papers was a seven-page statement, ending with the words: q am tired of being sick"
 Poison was probably the means used in this case-the third suicide in two weeks There were no evidences of self-destruction found with the body last night, except the statement, and the medical authorities will be called upon today to determine what, if anything, was used.
 Petritz was about 40 years of age. He came here about two months ago. seeking relief from a stomach trouble. Later, he went to Pasadena, but had been back short time when the end came. He left bank deposit slip for $55, with a note, attached, saying he owed for weeks board, and that the balance was to pay his funeral expenses. Among his papers was a will, naming as beneficiary sister, Barbara Barabas, of Tucson.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05
WHY THERE IS NO
 SYMPATHY FOR SOLDIER

WASHINGTON. Feb. 26-Repre- sentative Royal C. Johnson, of South Dakota, who enlisted as a private in January, 1918, and earned a first lieu tenancy on the battleiields of France compares the heads oi the present democratic administration to the royal family Of Germany in that they have never permitted their sons to get hurt on the firing line.
 "I regret" said Johnson in a speech to his colleagues in the house, that it is impossible 10 get anything from this administration for the douglrboy because no son or relative of anyone intimately connected with it was allowed to fight Facts are facts and you might as well meet them. and :t is a shame that these clean-cut Amer ican boys were prevented by their fathers and mothers and the adminis- tration here at Washington from get ting into battle as they would have preferred to do. It is an outrage that they were not permitted to make the same record that the rest of the boys of the country could make.
 "One of the cabinet members who has been very prolific in his state mcnts that inc world must be made safe for democracy allowed his son to chase submarines on Chesapeake bay. Finally on September 3, he landed at BordcauN, France, and was sent to a town 40 miles from there for train ing. 1 know this boy and he is a real boy and wanted to get in and fight, but would they let him. I should say not Within 8 week after his ar rival there the great colonel of the American eEpeditionary forces, Col
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05
HASSAYAMPER WHEELS INTO
 LINE FOR INCOMING RACE

Captain John Kinney, who has passed his 18th milestone, left yester day for Eugenia gulch, his sleeves rolled up and his spirit alive for the generation to come He had Q bundle of apple trees, bearing the brand of Grimes Golden, and they are going into the formation where place ground had been worked over. He said: "This variety of fruit is in har, many with the recoveries made on my place for years of the yellow dust, and when the apples are ready to pluck I hope there will be some peo- pie to eat thereof who will be gener- ous enough to tilt their sombrero to him who is to find his last resting place at the roots of these young twigs when they grow up with the country"
 Captain Kinney over 20 years ago planted a small orchard in front of his cabin, but has never enjoyed the cleanup thereof, except in one in stance when lonely peach caught his eye dangling from the topmost limb, when he made a cobbler there from, with the kick" eliminated That was the year the state went bone dry.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05

ticians. The more complex question
 naires that go to industrial establish
 ments, schools, farms, and every oth-
 CT permanent institution of the coun-
 try are likewise in the development
 stage, undergoing critical examina-
 tion in the light of experience the government has gained in conducting
 B inventories of this kind.
 Chiefly the bureau is engaged in preparing for the classification and tabulatiOn of the vast quantity of ma terial which will be assembled. The 1920 census tabulation will be for the first time almost completely a ma chine operation, conducted by means of devices useful only to the census bureau of the United States which have been invented and are now be- ing built by men in its employ. Flee tric machines will first transfer the written information coming in on the sheets to cards, not by writing, but by punching holes at proper points. Then the punched cards will be handed in their millions to another battery of machines, the tabulatorS, an amazing product of human ingenuity E. NJ. Boiteaux who devised them, las been with the census for IS years, and is now su- perintending. tke construction of g machines the operation of which he will direct
 With these machines, there is a practical assurance that the publica- lions of the census, usually coming put a long time after the enumera- ion, may be more quickly at hand to guide the estimates of governmental and industrial leaders, and generally guide and demonstrate the progress 2f national civilization. They are be- ng produced largely by the work of youthful apprentices from Washing on schools, which have vocational curses.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05
PRESCOTT|TE IN LOS ANGELES IS
 THUG VICTIM
A. E. ANDERSON IS ASSAUL- TED AT NIGHT BY HOLD UPS AND BADLY WOUND ED; HAD CLOSE CALL FROM BEING KILLED.
(From Fridays Daily.)

Albert E. Anderson, until a short time ago an employee of Timerhof's s drug store in this city, was waylaid and assaulted in Los Angeles few days ago, and is said to be quite seri- ously wounded. There were two holdups to assault him as he was walking home to his apartment house at about 10 o'clock at night, when he was struck on the back of the head with an iron bar, from which it Is be- iieved fracture of the skull resulted. The nature of the wound is to be as certained by an X-ray examination, unless his condition improves imme- diately. MT. Anderson remained on the ground in an unconscious condi- tion for several minutes afterward when he was assisted home by strang, CTS passing by. His gold watch and chain, small sum in money, a pocket knife, and even a pack of cigarettes were taken from his person. The vicious nature of the attack was shown in his face having been stomp. ed upon as he lay helpless, and one of his hands also was badly laccrated Physicians who examined the head wound stated it is a miracle he was not instantly killed.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05
POLITICIANS IN PHOE-
 NIX FOR DEMO MEET

PHOENIX, Feb. 27.-Many con jectures have been made concerning the import of a gathering of the democratic clan which will be held in this city March s, according to an. nouncement by Geo. Rabbit, chair man of the democratic state commit tee That this is to be a pass-the-hat affair is one surmise based on the fact that all federal, state, county and precinct officers are being quite cor dially urged to attend.
 It is believed in some circles that the object of the convention will be to lay some thorough plans for or ganization, thus getting an early start in the little game of who's going to be the next governor" In othei- words, the meeting may be planned as sort of an appetizer to encourage the early bird idea.
 Former Governor Hunt, and the former governors former favorite, Fred T. Colter, are expected to take a prominent part in the proceedings. Hunt is known to be still deeply in terested in state politics. He is T frequent visitor of the capitol offices and corridors and more than once his name has been mentioned as the revived Moses who will lead the dem ocrats out of the wilderness in two years,
 That such a thing is plausible is borne out by the remarks of Speaker Peterson when ill debate on the high way bill he launched forth with a frank admission that the democrats were playing politics and they didn't care who knew it.
 Peterson defended Hunt all the way through his tirade, and told all the mean things that had been done to him by the republicans ill league with the pinto democrats Many accepted his remarks as implying that not only would the democrats use the good roads movement as their big but that they would put Hunt on as engineer and pilot.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05
ANOTHER ALIEN WHO
 TALKED roo MUCH
(From Thursdays Daily.)

According to a Seattle press ac- count, Theodore Steingart was brought to the state penitentiary of Washington from. Sitla, Alaska, to serve one year and one day and pay a fine of $1OOO for using seditious language against the United States during the war with Germany. His oifensc occurred at Fairbanks, ana after his removal last October to Sitka the trial was postponed until witnesses could arrive Steingart i'll the meantime grew morose and fnial- ly waived the hearing, pleading guilty. He asked for mercy from the court saying that he on the different occa sions designated was under the influ- ence of liquor. The judge challenged this remark by saying:
 Don't you know, Steingart, that a man speaks his thoughts freely and airs his views more viciously when he is under the influence of habit, you admit? The law will be respected, and the punishment will be as or dered."
 Stcingart is cook by trade, and was in this section for some years until about 1915. The account also stated this man is an alien, and it i, probable will be dcported.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05

onel House, wired for him 10 come
 to Paris, and, after short trip to
 Germany to secure souvenirs, he is
 now carefully guarding the person Of
 the colonel from any intrusion.
 Another bright and capable son of
 cabinet member has been retained
 in this country and not even allowed
 to put to sea. 1 knew of that young
 man and know that he would be a
 fighting man if he had the chance.
 His father or mother or the admins tration were careful to see that he was never taken on a destroyer or allowed to get in danger.
 Yet, to be fair, I will say that there is one exception in the son-in-law of our president, who enlisted in the Y. M. C. A., and, if I remember correct ly, was somewhere in France for week or two, and the newspapers re- port that a shell fell within a few yards of him, greatly jeopardizing his future career.
 How foolish to expect that this would do anything for the doughboy except to preach to him! Why, they would not even al, low Ollie Newman. one of the bray est young men who ever wore th- uniform, former commissioner oil the District of Columbia. to get with in smell of powder. They sent him as an official chaperon of the presi dents daughter when she went aboard to sing for the dougnboys. When she began singing and the poor kids were lined up, all tired out from the work of the day and forced to attend the service, just like in the nursery story of the old lady and her pig, the gen eral would tell the colonel. the col- onel would tell the major, the major l would tell the captain, and the poor captain would be forced to line uo ! one-ialf of the company and march | .hem over for the singing festivities.
 There surely were some rough | spots in this war for the poor Ameri- ,an doughboy and he will never for-i get it. It is easy for me to under stand the lack of interest on the par. ,f this administration in him because lot one relative connected with ;tl las ever been allowed to become one. :"
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05
POPULAR. WOMAN
 ANSWERS SUMMONS
(From Fridays Daiiy.l

(From Fridays DaIiy0
 Surprise as we'll as sorrow will be expressed by many when it is learned that Mrs. James E. Back, of Hum boldt, has been called away, her death occurring at Santa Ana, Cal, yester- day morning She was the wife of the president of. the Archit Ice and Meat Co.,, of Humboldt, and for many years had made her home in the above town, MayA- and Phoenix, while in Prescott she enjoyed prom thence through her social mingling having many friends. here,
 Mrs. Back was of an estimable char acter, and her pleasing personality gave her prominence in social and other occasions in which she figured Surviving is her husband James F. Back, three sisters, Mrs. w. P. Searlcs of Phoenix, Mrs Spangler and Mrs. Brunn, of Santa Ana, Cal
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05
CHANGE OF VENUE CASE SUBMITTED
 ID COURT
AFFIDAVITS ARE SUBMITTED IN EFFORT TO PROVE THAT KILLER OF ROBT. MILLER CAN OR CANNOT BE TRIED.
(From Saturdays Daily.)

Withdrawal of all afhdavits hereto fore submitted and submission of new ones, marked the argument and submission of the question of a change of venue for the murder trial of Il. E. Stephens at a night session of the superior court last night After tearing counsel on both sides and having the files of aHidavits submitted he court took the matter under ad- Hsemert and announced a ruling wouli he made at a later date.
 The Iutination had been made that d number of the afidavits. submitted by the defense, to sustain the state inent that Stephens was so ill-liked in Yavapai county that a fair and i'm partial jury could not be drawn, had been signed not in the presence of a notary All the afidavits so attacked were then withdrawn as such, and
 ubuitted again as unsworn state ments, as exhibits in the case.
 The prosecution also submitted af- idavits, to the number of $, from ,itizens, who believed that the news of the case had not been SO generally that Stephens could not 'e impartially tried.
 O'Sullivan & Morgan, counsel for ask removal of the new .rial to Coconino county. Stephens shot and killed Robert Miller in this city, and was tried and convicted. On appeal, the Supreme court remanded the case for retrial on the ground of echnical errors.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05
BIG OPERATIONS CONTINUE ON
 THE NELSON
DRIVING OF $500 FOOT LONG TUNNEL GOES AHEAD; 75O FEET MORE WILL TAP ZONE UNDER OLD SHAFT.
CFrom Thursdays Daily.)

While many mines have shut down in this field during the past month, it is refreshing to note that the Phila- delpaia Mining Co. in its plans for operating the Nelson holdings near Crown King remains undisturbed. and development Is being driven ahead energetically and with good results, said Geo. P. Harrington, the manager, who is in the city
 This movement is to be commend ed in view of unsettled labor condi- tions, and reflects praiseworthy spirit
 The work now going ahead is to drive the main lower tunnel about 75O feet longer, to tap the proven zone under the old shaft sunk some years ago, and when accomplished all additional depth of about 500 feet be- low the original workings will be made This tunnel to date has reach ed length of about 2,600 feet and during its progress several veins have been explored by crosscuts to indicate one of the best gold properties in the country.
 Barring a brief suspension, the Nel- son has been active for over five years. and from the grass roots has enjoyed splendid name When in productive state its mineral resources will be inexhaustible for many years to come.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05
HEY, THERE! DO YOU WANT A HOME ON
 A FARM, SOLDIER:

This Is the unique title of little booklet which the secretary of the interior, with the active cooperation of the war and navy departments, is sending to the various camps of the army, navy, and marine corps throughout the country to ascertain the attitude of the men toward his plan for providing them with work and homes on reclaimed land.
 The booklet is in the from of ques- tions and answers which give d com plctc and concise description of the plan, and also has attached to it a post card questionnaire which the men are asked to fill out and mail to the department. Each man interested will be asked to state his name, hom, address, age occupation before en- listment, whether he mas ever worked on a farm, whether he is interested in the plan, what kind of farming hc would like to follow, whether general, live stock. truck, or fruit. and whether he would be willing to take a job in his own state or anywhere in the United States if a job on one of these proposed projects is offered to him.
 A tabulation of the replies will be presented to congress in connection with Sccretary's Lanes request for an initial appropriation of $l0000O,- 01o to begin construction on metitori-! ous projects throughout the United States
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05
FEDERAY COURTS
 MARCH TERM HERE
 DELAYED TWO WEEKS
(Frnm Fridavs DaiIYl

lFIDIl TIlQdy Odliy'
 Press of criminal business whici has elongated the February session of the United States District court al Tucson, will, delay the opening of the March session here from the 3rd t0 the 17th, according to a telegram re- ceived yesterday from the clerk.
 By excessive application to the job, Judge Sawtelle has managed to keep the criminal docket fairly clean. but it ihas been impossible to do so with the civil docket. Attorneys are com ing to believe it is impossible to get a civil case tried before the federal court, and arc one and all in favor O; the division of Arizona into two fed eral jurisdictions and the appoint ment of a second judge
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05
MILITARY LIFE WWAS
 TOO SLOW FOR HIM
(From Thnrsdav,s DaiIvN

Capt. W. " DeCamp, is again bacl; in civil life after a short military ca reer with the engineers, and with Mrs. DeCamp and their daughter, Rosemary, is now residing in New York city The former superintend- cnt of the Blue Bell mine writes that he is to take a postgraduate course in mine engineering, and expects to return to Prescott about June, when we will resume the practice of his profession
 Capt. DeCamp volunteered for duty, stating at the time that while 2 lucrative position would be sacrificed the patriotic impulse was too strong to resist, and he went into the service earnestly anticipating overseas action.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05
CENSUS PLAN IS
 TO UTILIZE MACHINES

WASHINGTON, Feb. ?. With hostilitics at an end, the government is now laying the basis for one of the greater of its peace time tasks-tle deccnuial inventory of the United
 States, its people, lands. industry, and livestock that is called the census. Secretary of Commerce Redhcld the other day signed the order that trans ferrcd one of the largest of the tenn porary war buildings put up in Wash ington, that formerly housing the army's department of acronautics. to Director of the Census Rogers and his staff.
 Actually, the government began the job some months ago, assembling ifs plans and forces. By law, the begin ming of the census period of 1920 is July l, 1919, Enough it will not be until year from April that the emu merators will be set at work. It is then that every individual in America. or some one acting for the individual. will be asked the series of questions that must be answered..
 There will be 70 o}-t1csc questions in the 1920 census. according to the present design of Director Rogers dummy cards, which now arc being given the exhaustive study of statis-
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05
SHEEP SPEAKERS
 STRIKE FOR RAISE
iFrom Fridav,s Daily.)

Not satisfied with a rate that paid many workers as high as $50 to $45 a day, the sheep shearcrs in the Wick cnburg country left the shearing camps. Their demand for an increase of from 16Hc to 2115c a sheep has inspired other sheep shearers, accord ing to Sheriff Warren c. Davis, and by now, the clipping sheds are de serted in all the four large camps along the Santa Fc, Prescott & Phoe- nix railroad.
 The sheriff was summoned to the Wickenburg camp, which is on the A. & C. at a point called Divide, in order to assure the sheepmen that all would be orderly. He found that the shcarers had retired to the vicinity of Wickenburg and established a camp, and were apparently awaiting the outcome of their demand.
 Preparations had all been made for shcaring about 1OOOCO sheep at this camp. Practically a full crew of shearers was on hand. The demand for 8 hoist was suddenly sprung on the owners, and when it was declined, for the reason that the price of the clip would be at least 10 cents pound lower this year than last, and for the very obvious reason that the wage which usually rewards a good weeks work was too much to boost on for a days work, the shearers gently but firmly wrapped their cloaks around them and like Agamemmnon, retired to their tents to sulk.
 It is said the shearcrs are unionized all over the state, and that not T single tuft of wool will come off until the organization is satisfied.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05

To his regret the armistice barred the way, and he resigned, his discharge taking place on February last.
 For some years Capt. DeCamp had charge of mines in this field, his practical ability being successfully demonstrated. His record at the Blue Bell has been highly commended and one of his fine traits was an agree able relation with men under him. He now proposes to work off the rough spots and when polished up this county will have one of the best min eral authorities in the state.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05
TO MAKE FINAL
 PROOF ENTRIES
Nrom Thursdays Dailvl

(From Thursdays Daily.l
 Final proof hearings on homestead entries will be aeld as follows by United States Commissioner Alex [. Jones at his Prescott office:
 John r. Ralston. Camp Verde, Ari- zona: April 3, 1919.
 Arthur C. Young, Skull Valley. Arizona; Apri, ?, 1919.
 Joseph c. Estes, Simmons, Ari- zona: April |, 1919.
 John Benton, Simmons, Arizona. April I. 1919.
 Richard Osmundson, Kirkland. Arizona; April ?. 1919.
 Charles P. Mullen, Skull Valley, Arizona; April ;. 1919.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05
NEW COPPER COMPANY
 LAUNCHED AT MAYER
(From Fridays Daily0

The incorporating of the Good Hope Gold & Copper Co.,, which is to operate in the Mayer field, has been perfected, with capitalization of $1,5OO,OO0, shares to be of the par value of $1 each. Mayer is designat- ed as the principal place of business, and those identified with this new movement are John 1SEak. as presi- dent, D. H. McDonald as vice-presi- dent. and F. H. Ford, as secretary treasurer Also interested are B. C. Jones and John A. Martin, of Mayer
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05
3EL CVED WOMAN
 CALLED BY REAPER
(Frnm Fridav's DaiiY.l

News of the death on Wednesday night of Mrs. Louis Price, of Mayer. which occurred at the Consolidated hospital after an operation was per aormed, will occasion expressions oi sorrow in many sections of this coun- ty. The deceased was. an exception ally popular woman, due to a lovable nature and kindly feeling toward all. She is survived by her husband and two small girls. A sister, Mrs. Bernice Anderson, resides in Pres colt
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05
SUDDEN DEATH
(F1om Fridav-s DaiIv.l

Mandeville L. Ramsey, stranger who arrived in the city on Wednes- day afternoon, was found dead in chair in his room at Brinkmeyer's aotel yesterday morning at about s o'clock. He appeared to be in the last stages of tuberculosis the night previous and AIr, Brinkmeyer offered 10 secure medical attention, which was refused. The deceased had on his person nothing of value, and
 where he came from is not known The ceroner's jury returned a yerdic- of death from natural causes.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05
DIVORCE GRANTED
From Fridav's Dailvl

Deserted after 20 years of married life, Mrs. Nora Holder is now free from the bonds of matrimouy \ property settlement having been cf- tected with her husband Spyas Hold CT, Judge Sweeney yesterday granted the decree.
Weekly journal-miner., 1919-03-05

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