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Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18
THIS ARIZONAN IS
 UP-TO-DATE ON MEXICO
tFrom Saturdays Daily)

From New York city has been re- ceived advices of the capture by ban dits of Joseph Askew, a plantation manager in Mexico, who is held for ransom. but in what locality the dis patch does not mention.
 This news will be learned with sur prise throughout Arizona and partic- ularly in this section, where Mir. Askew made his home for many years. following large mining opera tions in the McCabe field until about l5 years ago, when he left for Mexico to continue his pursuit, and where he has remained, meeting with sue cess financially. In fact he is stated to be in the class of American mil lionaires, and in addition to his great wealth was highly thought of by the Mexican people of all classes for his generosity and goodfellowship to the thousands in the employ of his company.
 Through all revolutions MT. Askew had remained in the country, and in writing to a Prescott acquaintance, Ben Rybon, stated he felt as secure as if in his home country. The New York office of his company was ad-. vised a few days ago that Mr. Askew had been missing since February ,, and an investigation revealed the as founding news that he had been kid mapped and held for ransom. What the bandits want in cash for his re- lease is now. being ascertained, and it is presumed S30,000 will be the price asked. MT. Askew has many friends in all parts of the United States who would be pleased to learn of his release.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18
NEW ORE BODY IS STRUCK BY NEVADA
 MEN AT KIRKLAND
lIIrom Friday,s DaiIvl

Ore in paying quantity and quality has recently been discovered on a group of claims in the Kirkland min ing district about two miles south of Kirkland station, by the Aurora Mining company, which is financed by Nevada men.
 This is practically a new section. There has never been any work in this particular part of the Kirkland district, and the formation being somewhat different from that found in any other part of the district, is causing considerable comment.
 Al Sorrles, president of the com pany, who is a practical mining man, is in charge of the work and feels very much elated There are now 40 tons of $40 ore on the dump, the values being in silver gold and cop per The nature of the ore and the well defined ledge are said to indicate permanence, and the company is now considering the installation of a hoist and compressor and are going after the work.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18

dance given week ago last Saturday night that the unanimous request was that 1t be repeated this Saturday again.
 Dr. J. R. Crosser, Mir and Mrs. J. B. Nellegar, Mr. and Mrs Arthur Lee, Mr. and Miss Eberhart all mo- tored up from Ingleside to spend the week end at the hotel, and were among those present at the Saturday evening dance. After the Ball Was Over" about fifty guests repaired to the buffet, where refreshments were served and seated in close harmony around the flickering firelight were enjoyed until the "Wee small hours.
 Saturday night an elaborate fancy Valentine dress ball will be held, when numerous costumes are sure to be seen. Appropriate prizes for the best costume will be presented, and Cupid will deliver the many valen- tines which are daily being posted.
 The match play for the Johnson cup had to be postponed because of indictment weather; John C. Kelley and Alex Hyde are tot play the semi finals and H. L. Williams drew a bye and will play the finals with the winner.
 On Tuesday afternoon the Castle Hot Springs Coli Club held its an nual meeting in the buffet The meet ing was opened by Mr. James Roose- welt Roosevelt, the president, and after the usual business had been transacted the following officers were elected for next year:
 James Roosevelt Roosevelt, presi- dent, Hyde Park, \. Y.; Frank N. Eaton, vice-president; Frank NJ. Ea- ton, chairman greens committee; Walter Tod, chairman membership committee; Edward T. Gushee, sec retary and treasurer.
 After a general discussion of the proposed new club house, which 1t is hoped may be erected near the ninth green. in the near future, Mr Stew art Hawthorne or Great Harrington, Mass, read a most interesting report which was heartily applauded. Mr. Edward T. Gushee made a report on the work which is being planned by the Castle Hot Springs Hotel Co. on the golf course for the next year.
 Mrs. ]. Roosevelt Roosevelt and Mrs. Geo. Owsley won at clock golf on Wednesday afternoon. Prizes pre- scented by Mrs R. L. Sewell.
 The Ladies' Cup presented by Mrs J. Roosevelt Roosevelt in the nine hole handicap was won by Miss Edith Eaton.
 Among the new arrivals are Mrs E. H. Lukins, Springfield, H.; Mir F. D. Currie, Detroit, Mich; E. C. Mac Crane, Detroit, Mich; Mir. Jerome Harrington, Wichita, Kan; Mir w. c. Packard, New York City; Mir. and Mrs. Alexander Dow, Detroit, Mich; Miss Margaret Dow, Miss Norine Bordley, Baltimore, Md, and Mr. Donald Dunbar of Phoenix
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18
MINE INVESTORS GAMBLE ON TIE DID SILVER BELT
 ARE RICHLY REWARDED

Ben Rybon left this morning for the camp to remain and will direct fu- ture operations and care for shipping hereafter, two cars to go to Hum boldt of the lower grade and two to Fl Paso of the high grade, with two cars regularly every week thereafter. Mr. Rybon likewise IS as enthusias- tic as Mr. Burt. and combining the two mineral authorities into a com posite status, there is no danger of camouflaging the Silver Belt with the flimsy coloring of a vision, as the mineral content is self explanatory and fully convincing of what Is ac- tually in place Some of the lenses in the pay streak carry sensational values, while the lowest grade content will run not lower than 60 ounces in silver, with an accompanying good percentage in lead.
 John J. Mahoney IT,, president of the company, who arrived from San Francisco last week, after having DCCI dQNiSCu Ol Nlldl W dS ONNull llllS in the deeper workings, remains in the city, and yesterday corroborated the good showing of the property. He now proposes to remain indefinitely, leaving his large contracting business on the coast in charge of brother
 Stock in this company was offered on the local market for sale at Is cents a share less than six months ago, and no buyers answered. Yes terday for one block of 1000 shares 40 cents was offered and refused So did the Little Daisy (now the U. " X.) go down the line at a1esser price, and failed to get a buyer.
 J. H. Crane is superintendent of the Silver Belt and he and each miner employed is taking part wages in stock. That is the best answer to what the Silver Belt is doing these days
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18
THE FIRST UNIT CUTOFF ROAD
 NEARING END
(From Sundays Daily)

State Division Engineer E. A White is in the city from Jerome and reports the first unit of two miles of the cutoff highway as over 80 per cent completed out of that city, the Miller Construction company having the contract. The second link oi three miles south from that point to a connection with the completed state highway has not as yet been awarded, but it Is expected that in a short time work will begin thereon. it being the impression that unsettled weather is deferring this construc- ton. Mr. Wolfe states that all work in the Lonesome valley division still remains at a standstill and will not be resumed for the present.
 The purpose to open the entire route to travel during March is can celed and the date now set will be iu May, probably. Under the most ia vorable of weather conditions the en- tire line from Prescott to Jerome will not be completed before July.
 Unsettled weather IS responsible for fixing anything like a definite date of completing construction, and next month it is anticipated the usual heavy storms will again occur. Mr. Wolfe also stated the people of the Jerome end are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to baptize the cutoff and a large number of people will participate in the festivities.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18
ADVANCEMENT PLANNED
 BY MILLER VALLEY
(Fron1 Sundays Dallyl

Purchasing two acres and improve ments in Miller valley from Ernest Crutchheld for $4250 cash Friday, E G. Weaver, a prominent mining man from the Henrietta district, spent Saturday in the city arranging for i'm provements to be made this spring A shingle bungalow will be erected, having all the modern comforts.
 Miller valley residents are consid- ering procuring an extension of the gas mains throughout that section, and if during the rebuilding of the water system of Prescott satisfactory arrangements can be made, city water will be available for the residents The timbered section just south of the Santa Fe railroad adjacent to Miller valley may be opened up for residential purposes this summer and bungalows and residences completed in time for fall occupancy. An effort is to be made to attract residents to the Miller valley district with the purpose of making that the principal purely residential section of the city.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18
HOSTING PLANT
 PLANNED FOR NC4 SILVER
From Saturdays DailyD


 It is currently reported that ar engagements have been completed for the installation of u gasoline hoist on the NC4 silver property and the shaft pushed down 'to the 300-foot level as soon as possible. The plan of devel- opment includes drifting and cross cutting the big vein at proper inter vals and under competent engineering direction.
 The management of the company is enthusiastic as to the outlook for success on this property. Recently a miner who had been working at the property stated that it was the easiest and best looking place to sink shaft he had ever worked in. Many disin- .terested parties have visited the prop erty, and seem unanimous in the re- port that this is another chance for a permanent Yavapai silver producer. The history of this property strongly indicates that these opinions are prob ably well founded
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18

Since the armistice was signed, the popular idea IS that the war is over, but that is not the case" he said. Although there is no actual fighting going on right here, war is still on. The Armenians. even now, are at war with the bangs of hunger. While we are enjoying peace, health and luXuries, there are multitudes of Armenian orphans dying from lack Of what we have plenty of-food"
 War has continued longer with these people than with any others. They are geographically situated so that they are in the center of the rav- ages of the Turks and even Germans. Ever since the beginning of the war, these people have suffered from every conceivable trouble.
 Whole villages, subjected to the raids of the Turk, now lie in ruins. In these villages, most of the men and women have been killed off and the children left to their own respon- SlDiliN OI ClSC lllullldNCu lO liClpLCSo- ness.
 Clothes and food are needed for these orphans, and unless the United States lends her aid 250,000 of them will starve.
 This work is endorsed by practi- callv all men of any prominence. and an appeal to the generosity of the United States citizens is sent out. Armenians are among the most ca pablo and best people of the world, but because of the Turkish inroads and ravages they have sunk in their misery to be helpless race, on the point of going out of existence, and with the power of remaking them in the hands of the other nations.
 Even before this appeal was given before the high school students, a box had been placed on the desk in handy place, so the pupils could contribute without any publicity.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18
CFrom Saturdays DaiIy)


 The Silver Belt is not a gamble any more, as the game has been played and the cards are shuffled for the last deal" was the novel and yet emphatic manner in which Harry II. Burt, the consulting engineer of this company, expressed himself after re- turning from the property on Thurs day night, concluding an examination of all workings. So pronounced was Mir. Burt in the making of another silver mine as incontrOvertible. he dipped into a miscellaneous discussion of what the future operations under modern methods, touching lightly on the past to substantiate what he had predicted when called into consulta- toin when the main shaft was near ing the 100-foot level, when he said:
 Go down and get it out; it is somewhere around the 250, as geo. logical conditions cannot fail" So the judgment of the practically train ed mining operator again has been verified, and the famed old Silver Belt wheels back again into a rcnown that even in early days is not a paral- Tel to what is absolutely in evidence at the present time. The gamble" feature has passed and from the 150 to the 800 levels the product on the dump and ready for breaking would indicate that the Silver Belt has come back in fine form, and IS in the min eral arena as stayer. As drifting goes ahead from both levels north and south the tonnage exposed would indicate a permanent producer, and on this basis of determinations made regular shipping begins today, which has been deferred on account of bad roads, John Summers having the hauling contract and sending his teams out yesterday.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18
CAPITAL COMING AS
 NEW ROAD IS ASSURED
CFrom Fridays Daily

N@ AOlAA 4AhoJ any
 Just as soon as weather conditions will permit that work may be per formed without interruption, we will begin initial operations on the Nev- pal Development company" said Ward (. Raymond, an arrival this week from Grass Valley, California, where he is engaged in mining, also having, interests near Goldfeld, Ne vada.
 The holdings of the Nevpai are situated in the Black Hills, and will be incorporated, but on close basis, no stock being offered for sale, and six people only are interested. The group numbers seven claims, all more or less prospected, and lie contigu- ous to the cutoff highway to Jerome. Mir Raymond is en route to Phoenix to present certain legal matters be- fore the corporation commission, and will outline the first movement in this new undertaking, that of build ing a two mile road to tap the main artery.
 This work cannot begin until about April 1, or until the snow belt is cleared. It will be done under a con tract, as well as the proposed two shafts and a crosscut tunnel, aggre- gating 750 feet.
 MT. Raymond was here aboue one year ago, when he expressed him self as ready to go ahead just as soon as the cutoff highway was as sured. He had directed prospecting, and at the time stated all that was required to build a camp and begin operating was the construction of the highway
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18

Colvig. Mir. and Mrs. NJ. V. Watson, Mir. and Mrs. Harry Shumate. Mrs. Belcher, Mir. and Mrs. Orthel, MT. and Mrs. R. L. Jones, Mir. and Mrs. Rex Dickinson. Mir. and Mrs. Lyle Abbott, Mrs. c. o. Vyne, Mir. and Mrs. o. NJ. Wo1d, Mir. w. C. Ellis, Miss Beth Block, Miss Laura Anne Payne, Major and Mrs. Shepherd and party of six, Lieutenant Rob Linkenhoker, Mir. Heath, Mir. ]. w. Mines, Mrs J. K Campbell, Messrs. A. G. Kent, Emmet Morrison, Nor man Hoffman. J. C. Ackrman, Hern- don J. Norris, Fred Moore. A. C. Johnson, Ralph Greer, Gail Gardner. Rev. George Golden, and the Misses Peggy Thomas, Libby Akin, lima Jane Rothman, Gladys Fox, Elmira Uuebke, Verle Beaver, Mrs. Paul Murphy, Elsie Hildreth, Alice Ad- ans.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18
Season At Castle Hot Springs a Busy One

There is never an idle moment at Castle Hot Springs. The days are not long enough for the delightfully."- planned entertainments, and many evenings are continued around the huge open fireplace in the Grill
 On Friday night moonlight horse back ride was indulged in as a fare well to Mir. and Mrs. Olmsted and family and upon returning to the hotel the guests assembled in the buffet, where Mir and Mrs. w. G. Eaton had arranged some delightful refreshments, which were served be- fore the cracking fire, while the whole party enjoyed in sing" As it was Mir. and Mrs. Olmsted's last evening at the springs this season the party did not break up until an early hour.
 So popular was the Leap Year
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18
YAVAPAI CLUB ENTER
 TAINS WITH UNIQUE AFFAIR

The Cabaret dance scheduled for Friday, February the 18th, at the Yavapai Club, was postponed on ac- count of unforeseen difficulties, how ever, according to some of our local talent, Its an i'll wind that blows no one good" and the numbers that they substituted were most pleasing
 Thirteen of the guests defed all superstitions and approached their table under a ladder, the table being decorated in a superstitious manner, with a black cat for a centerpiece and an umbrella for canopy.
 After the last course had been served, Mir. E. H. Loveridge made the following announcements:
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18
SUFFRAGE PASSES IN ONE DAY SESSION
 ENDED

PHOENIX, Feb. 12.-Ratihca-
 ton of the woman suffrage
 amendment to the constitution of
 the United States by a special
 session of the Arizona legislature
 was completed tonight.
 The senate adopted the ratify-
 ing resolution at 9:15 p. m., fol-
 lowing similar action by the house
 this afternoon.
 Both branches made it unani-
 nous and the legislature ad-
 journed sine die
 Arizona is the 31st state to rat
 ify the amendment.
 Governor Campbell in a message which he head before a joint session of the houses, shortly after noon said that while Arizona already haC enjoyed the beneficial effects ot women's participation with men 1T voting, it had been represented tc him that the women of several other states were likely to be deprived O poting in primaries to be held in Marcf unless ratification of the nationa amendment were expedited. Fol that reason, he said, he had called the legislature in special session ear. Her than he had intended. The gov. ernor said he anticipated no division of opinion as to ratification.
 There existed in some quarters Governor Campbell said, some dis approval of the special session for the purpose it was called, on the ground of expense. Partly to. meet that objection, he reiterated in his message the suggestion he previously had made to the chairman of the pa tronage committees that state capitol employees be drafted to serve without pay other than the salaries they or dinarily received in their depart ments.
 The house justified the govern ment's prediction by adopting the ratifying resolution without a dis senting vote within two hours after the governor finished speaking. The resolution drawn by Representative Nellie Hayward, Cochise county, was introduced by all four women mem. bers of the house, Representative Hayward, Rosa Mckay of Gila coun- tv, Pauline O'Neill of Maricopa county and Mrs. J. H. Westover ot Yuma county.
 Tonight\the house marked time waiting for the senate, which had re- cessed much of the afternoon, to act
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18
SATURDAY CLUB

The regular meeting of the Satur- day Club was held at the home of Mrs. Florence Emerson on Saturday February IA, 1920. All the members were present, and they were served delightful three course lungheon by the committee in charge. The color scheme of red was daintily carried out in valentine place cards and a centerpiece of sweet peas. Miss Pearl Fortson won the prize for the best valentine couplets
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18
NEW MILITARY
 METHODS ARE LAUDABLE
(Frou Fridays Dafiv.)


 The local recruiting office of the army established in the Lawler block is specializing on the contest that closes on February 20, in which the theme will be an essay entitled What are the avantages of an enlist ment in the United States Army"
 The answer has been taken up with great enthusiasm by public schools of this state, and all other recruit ing offices in western states are being flooded with inquiries in regard to the contest.
 The advantages of army life are manifold, and embrace physical de- velopment, drill. discipline, recreation, clean ways of living and wholesome food, as well as acquiring a perfect knowledge of A different trades. That the army is a good place for a young man to make a start in life is shown in that all expenses are paid, and in addition the recruit re- ceives $50 per month to save or spend.
 In three years he comes out with a fine physique and a firm determina- ton to make his mark, requisites which lead to successful future. The new peace time army will be the greatest school in the country for the young man, and people will appre- ciate it for what it is destined to be, a fighting machine in time of war, and a school to develop useful citi- zens in time of peace.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18
MUSICALE

The Friday Morning Recital at St Joseph's Academy was one of unus- al merit. Reports for the month ot January were read and commented upon and prizes for the best work were awarded.
 The following delightful program was given by the piano and violin pupils:
 Bohemian Girl-Kathryn Hays.
 Morceau Characterisque - Lucille Callahan.
 Consolation-Dorothy Hopkins.
 Danse Coquette-Vivian Watson.
 Pleasant Thoughts-Aileen Pow CTS.
 By the Fireside-Aileen Walker
 The Shepherd Boy-Calvia Will burn.
 Cavalleria Rusticana-George Bur gett.
 Waltz-Louise Davis.
 Flying Squadron 'Galop - Miles Mansfield.
 In the Park-Mariam Harris.
 First Waltz-Anastasia Kitchener. Little March-Genevieve McDer- mid.
 Sunlight-Marion Moore.
 Calvin Willburn and Miriam Harris shared honors in the meriting of the r,Or+1,f,- SOuveuir
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18
NEAR EAST BROUGHT
 NEARER TO PRESCOTT
(Fram Fridays DallY.)

Describing the desolation and ruin of the country, and the misery and horrible conditions in which the Ar menians are forced to bear, w. H. LeMaster, field representative of the Northern Arizona division of the Near East Relief, gave a lecture to the high school students yesterday, seeking their aid in any degree or form which they desired to give.
 This relief work is taking the form of an appeal not a drive, as has been done before.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18
FOR RETURN OF U. S. DEAD

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The return of the bodies of American soldiers slain in France began to ap- pear as an immediate prospect when Secretary of War Baker appointed Colonel Henry Rethers, head of the graves registration section of the Quartermaster Corps in Europe, and Colonel Bentley Mott, military at tache at Paris, as American members of the Franco-American commission to have charge of the work
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18
MRS. GAIT IS IGNORED

CHICAGO. Feb. 14.-Elected per manent convention chairman of the congress of the League of Women Voters meeting in connection with the last annual gathering in the Ma ional American Woman Suffrage association. Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt today outlined the policies of the new organization and declared women should affiliate with the po- hucal parties
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18
MONDAY CLUB

The regular business meeting ol the Monday Club will be on Monday, February 16, 1920, at 2:30 p. m. There will be a short session of the advisory board before the business meeting and the musical program will be post poned.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18
POOR WEATHER MAN

RIVERSIDE, Cal. Feb 14-Local weather sharps are puzzled. Their siglans are crossed A few days ago the southward flight of a flock of wild geese brought forth confident predictions of a cold wave The next day a dozen robin redhreasts, har- bmgers of spring, arrived
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-02-18
g E s. RETURNS HOME

Mrs. NJ. B. Hazeltine is back in Prescott for a few days after spend ing a delightful winter in Pasadena, Calif.