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Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
SECOND GOOD STRIKE MADE
(From Saturdays Daily)

That a cross-cut started on the 45O-foot level 75 foot south of the shaft of the Sheldon mine disclosed two-foot vein of rich ore that re- quired but one round of shots to make the discovery was the informa- ton which Ed Block, merchant of this city, was given by J. R. Acker- man, manager of the Sheldon prop erty. This is the second encouraging ore find within a few weeks there.
 Gray and black sulphides of silver are disseminated through chalcopy- rite and iron sulphides, with gold and copper values occurring also. In addition lower grade ore in a six foot vein was uncovered. The man- agement is continuing a drive toward the foot wall. Though no assay has been reported, the high grade of the ore is said to be quite evident.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
'MONTEROS GOES
 ON TRIAL TO-DAY
(From Fridays Daily)

Trial of J. Mendoza Monteros, charged with a statutory offense in which Viola Wells, aged 13, is be- ing held as prosecuting witness, be- gan in Superior court before Judge John J. Seeney late yesterday after noon, and the jury having been se- lected. taking of testimony will be- gin this morning.
 Monteros, a tall, raw-boned man, sallow of complexion and with a strong, lean face, set off by a shock of iron-gray hair, sat alone on his bench and took in the proceedings surrounding the selection of jurors without sign of emotion. On the opposite side of the court room, the girl in the case sat by Mrs. J. R. Lowry, matron of the jail. Her thin hands clutched one another and she gripped her lower lip with her teeth. Her eyes appeared swollen as though from weeping. She was neatly dress ed and her wispy blonde hair was done childishly. She did not look toward Monteros during the exanlina- ton of talesmen, which was inter rupted by the taking of the Hopkins verdict.
 The interrogation of possible jurors closed just before 5 o'clock and half all hour being required to strike, the court adjourned until this morning, when the box will be filled.
 Roger O'Malley and E. H. Lover idge appeared for Monteros. The prosecution will be conducted by County Attorney Sullivan and Dep uty Westervelt
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
EVERY RUDE HAS
 TWO FEET, SO--WELL
(From Saturdays DaiIy)

w. w. Pickerill after making an exhaustive study of the subject, has come to a conclusion which he views with the complacent pride of a philosopher who has arrived at an absolutely sound conclusion of pure logic. Every Rube has two feet" the reporter overheard him repeat ing to himself. "There will be a 'Rube' dance Way Out West show night" he announced to nobody in particular. Therefore" he conclud- ed triumphantly, 'there will be two pianosw
 With Is pieces in the exempt chairs, for in the wild and woolly west musicians were exempt from the rough and tumble fights lest the precious fiddle be harmed" and with two ivory pounders paving at the pianers, Pickerill will direct some harmony stuff that will pick up the feet of the rollickers until not wall flower will finger hungry-eyed hop ing for just one twirl. b.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
DON'TS FOR BUYERS
 GIVEN BY STATE

PHOENIX, May 21.-If house. wives of Arizona would reap full advantage of the state weights and measures law, they should observe the following "Dont's" when making purchases, according to the depart ment of weights and measures:
 Don't fail to watch the weighing of any commodity purchased.
 Don't patronize scales that are not accurately in balance at zero when the platform, plate, pan or scoop is empty.
 Don't make purchases except by known unit of weight, measurement or count; buying by the "piece," load" or dollars worth" or any other indefinite term is often costly.
 Don't let butcher or merchant sell you heavy wrapping paper, sacking and twine as a part of the actual weight of the ham or bacon pur- chased;;. insist on the full net weight of the article itself, as provided by law.
 Don't buy commodities in contain CTS unless the net weight or quantity of the contents is plainly stated on wrapper or container.
 Don't be deceived by the outward size of the container; it may contain less in quantity than a smaller con tainer closely packed.
 Don't let the iceman sell you ice by measurement or guess; the law provides that it must be sold by weight only.
 Don't buy wood except by the cord or fractional part thereof; Trick" or Toad" of wood has no meaning before the weights and measures law.
 These are but a few of the "dont's" compiled by the state department of weights and measures as an aid to the purchasing public, which have been issued in book form. Copies may be obtained free upon request to the department.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
F|RE TRAP IS
 SAVED BY DEPT.
From Sundays Daily)

Less than a minutes work with two hose lines yesterday prevented the elimination of one of the shacks fronting on the alley between Monte zuna and Granite streets late yester- day afternoon. Fire, which Chief Bob Cornell attributed to boys who had been playing with matches, broke out in the small frame building and within a short time, the structure was wrapped in flames.
 There was no other building close enough to be in danger except from possible falling sparks. The build ing, according to Connell, belonged to A. A. Johns, former chief of the Prescott fire department, and was of little value.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
STUDEDAKER FILM
 TO SHOW INDUSTRY
From Sundays Daily)

What is declared to be the most remarkable industrial film ever taken will be exhibited here the afternoon of May 30th, 2:30 p. m., at the Elks theater. It shows the complete manu- facture of the Studebaker Light Six in the newest and most modern auto mobile plant in the world. Arrange ments to show this famous movie have been made by Charles C. Rieb- cling, the Studebaker distributor. Tickets to view the picture can be obtained from Riebeling.
 Although of an industrial nature, this movie abounds in human inter est, with plenty of action and in some cases real excitement. It shows the making of Studebaker cars from the raw material down to the finish ed car.
 One of the unusual features of this film is that special lighting and col bring effects were used ill many of the scenes, making them realistic to a striking degree Veritable miracles are performed by automatic and other ultra-modern devices that do nearly everything but talk.
 A view of this movie is in some ways more interesting and inspiring than a trip through an automobile plant itself, because many details and operations which escape the eye on such journey are caught by the camera. An educational advantage of this film is that it shows the manufacture and assembling of each individual unit in continuity. For instance, in the making of the crank shaft, each step is pictured from the forging operations down to the com plete machining of this important unit. The same applies to the cam shaft, motor, body and other parts.
 The numerous inspections through which each part passes to insure its accurancy and quality are vividly pictured, and throughout the picture an impressive feature is the speed and efficiency with which results are secured, as well as the high type of men to whom the various tasks are allotted All operations shown are performed in the Stakeholder plant at South Bend, where the new Light Six is manufactured complete.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
HENRY ARV|SO
 SHOT IN LEG
fFrom Sundays Dailvl


 Henry Arviso, aged 20, a Mexican youth who broke quarantine at Drake and attempted to go out hunting, was brought to the city for treatment in the Mercy hospital yesterday. He was suffering from a wound inflict- ed, it was learned by the accidental discharge of a shotgun, the shot tearing the muscles of one leg.
 First reports from Drake were to the effect that the shooting was an attempted suicide, and a deputy sher- if accompanied Dr. H. T. South worth to Drake to investigate.
 Arviso was said to have fallen, the hammer of his gun striking rock and being broken off. At the same time the gun was discharged. The accident occurred in the edge of Hell canyon, half a mile from the Mexican colony where Arviso lived. He was found by passersby who had been attracted by his cries and taken to the colony where first aid was applied.
 There are still six or seven cases of smallpox in the restricted section, according to Deputy Sheriff James Cook.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
PIONEER RECOVERING

Word has been received from George Shea, superintendent of the Pioneer Home of this city, that J. w. Robbins, of the home, who underwent major operation few days ago, is making steady improve ment toward recovery. At 10 o'clock last night both his temperature and pulse was normal. Much interest ill his ultimate health is taken by the many friends of both MT. Robbins and the institution.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
S|NOK| BITTEN;
 SNAKE MAY DIE
(From Saturdays Daily) The pore, pore snake!

The sympathy of the community will go out to one of the bull-snakes recently collected for the Smoki In dian dance. This unfortunate reptile, young and impetuous and without that level judgment that comes with maturity, yesterday sunk his fangs i'll one of the S1noki Indians who had been teasing him, and while the In dian may not recover, it is regarded as certain that the snake is doomed
 No calculation had been made on the possible effect of Smoki on snake, and all of the blonde mule prepared for the dance was rectified so as to cure the Indian. None had been provided for the snake, which makes this case all the more sad. r,
 The tragedy, it was said, will prob ably have the effect of teaching bet ter control to the other bull-snakes, although some of the younger ones may get venturesome and risk their precious lives by biting Smokis.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
.lS PAINTS IS LIMIT FOR SHOCKED ONES
 AT SNAKE RITUAL
tFrom Saturdays DaIly)


 It IS rumored that those in charge of the Wild West show to be given May 26th in this city are seeking strenuously for some means where by to prevail upon Sheriff Davis to have on hand for emergency use, some of the anti-Volstead spirits. This has been occasioned by the visit to this city of J. Van Dickson, the Skull Valley cattleman.
 Looking over the collection of snakes which have been attracted to the Owl Drug company window by the stock of "Jamoke" and perfume kept there for medicinal and society uses, Van Dickson confided to David H. Biles, of the Biles-Lockhart Clothing company that the exhibition to be held in the county seat was far enough west to have the real thing in snakes used ill the perform ance, and he regretted having made an untimely end to a huge rattler with which he played few days be- fore tiring of the friendliness of the button-tailed monster.
 However, he said it was in his mind to catch a few dozen and ship them up to the snake management, with not only his compliments but a request not to give those who pat ronized the Smoki Indian perform ance at the Way Out West" the i'm pression that since only bull and garters would hug the chins of the cavorting, frenzied enthusiasts, that the west had lost those sterner ele- ments that have made the stamina and daring of Arizona's pioneers fla nous throughout the world. In fact, 1t was intimated that he would insist that Yavapai's fair and square deni- zen of the hills be placed on par with the more effete varieties which are in the tanner east used as house pets for the children. Milk snake is a common description of the bull snake in many localities where the soft sod invited lazy herds and pro- saic creameries.
 But here, in the wilds, it seems but a little short of sacrilige to have Smokis take to their bosoms dach- shund specimens of the bull when the "coiled lightning" fighter is at hand, and will give additional thrills to the performers, and spectators. It has been agreed that in case the sheriff comes through, no person will be permitted more than B faints.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
BUSINESS AS USUAL
 OVER LOCAL WIRES
From Wednesdays Daily)


 In an interview accorded a repre- sentative of the Journal-Miner yes terday by R. R. Patterson, manager of the Western Union Telegraph company office of this city, the in formation was given that his office had not shown any effects of the SO. called "readjustment period" thru which the nation is passing.
 There IS no falling off in busi- ness, for the volume of business is as great as that of last year. In fact, if you stop to analyze the orig in of the business, it would indicate that normal business was little bet ter. There IS not as great a volume of telegrams sent by patients at the United States Public Health Service hospital at the barracks as last year. Probably the reason is that a greater percentage of the men have secured satisfactory adjustment of their claims.
 Less coming from that source, and the amount of business being equal to that of last year, the greater activity must be accounted for as coming through commercial and ad- ministrative channels.
 And business, in my opinion, is going to be better. At this time the company is stringing four copper wires from Los Angeles to New York. Eight gangs are working on this construction between Tucson and Los Angeles; that many on that distance shows that the company is rushing to complete the work to be able to take care of business which is reasonably sure in a short time to need these additional wires"
 Sidney Mayer, representing a Bal tinore clothing and shirt firm, and who has travelled from Baltimore to the coast and is now on his return trip to headquarters, volunteered that if the front" displayed by the merch- ants of this city when he called on them, and their optimism was genu- inc, that he too could tell anyone, and back it up by his order book that Prescott was in better financial shape than the great majority of the cities and towns Of the country which had been more or less affected by the adjustment period following the war.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
.KAT|CH TRIAL
 START MONDAY
From Sundays Dailvl

Kosta Katich will go on trial in superior court tomorrow morning on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder. Preparation for the trial of this case was begun in the court room yesterday, and the after noon session was adjourned out of courtesy to Chief Justice White, whose funeral was held in Washing ton yesterday.
 Katich is charged with having at tempted to murder Emil Kovacovich of Jerome; in the alleged assault, a Jerome police officer, w. S. Kirby, was shot through the legs.
 Katich recently left the county and his bondsmen who had put up SlO,- 900 for his appearance became alarm ed and had him returned to custody.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
INONTEROS |S
 CONVICTED. IN
 DAYS SESSION
SFrom Saturdays Daily)

AElOil OdluIudy OdllyJ
 A few minutes and one ballot suf- feed to convict Jose Mendoza Mon teros, Mexican, of a statutory charge in which the complaint had been made in behalf of Viola Alice Wells. Beginning with the taking of testi- mony yesterday forenoon, the case went to the jury about 5 o'clock, and 20 minutes later the verdict had been recorded. Mopteros will hear his sentence Tuesday morning, Judge Sweeney announced.
 It was a difficult Case and was handled with care by counsel. The prosecutrix, aged 13, was the chief witness for the state, and her testi- mony, while brief, added to that of Dr. McNally, constituted the case. Other evidence was merely corro- borative of certain of the allegations.
 Viola Wells was brought to Pres colt from Salt Lake City in June, 1920. They lodged at the Grant hotel, the witness said, and remained ill one room. It was there and then that the offense complained of was committed. Shortly afterward, Viola testified, she was taken by Monteros to New Orleans. Later, the two re- turned here and in February last, Monteros was arrested at the From tier House and the little girl was held as a witness.
 Attempts by the defense to show that Monteros had the consent of the girls mother, grandfather and stepfather when he brought her from Salt Lake were blocked as were of fers to prove previous lack of dis cretion on the part of the prosecut- ing witness. The defense held that had the story been true, the girl would have made an effort to free herself from Monteros. Viola had said she existed under threats and did not dare tell anyone until she finally confided in Mrs. s. L. Hand saker, who later testified. Other wit nesses included Dr. McNally, Mrs. Minucci, proprietress of the From tier House, and Joe VaIdrini of the Grant hotel. Mrs. Eleanor Del Baca testified to having seen the defend ant and Viola at the Grant hotel in June, 1920. ..
 A motion for a directed verdict was overruled, and after noon recess, the defense attempted to elicit ad- missions regarding past character confessions from Mrs. Lowry, the jail matron. This line of testimony was halted on the ground that the homage of the prosecutrix made 1t unnecessary to go into such matters in view of the law. No defense tes- timony was placed before the jury and after good part of the after noon had been consumed in discus sion of instructions, the argument started. It was participated in by Deputy County Attorney R. B. Westervelt, Attorneys Roger O'Mal- ley and E. H. Loveridge for the de- fense, and County Attorney John L. Sullivan.
 The following made up the jury: Harry Fully. John Harvey, C. T. Davenport, Claude A. Brown, Frank Vim. C. James, August AL bert, Frank w. Smith, Ignac Swob, George w. Hart and A. J. Stone.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
AN ERROR IN NAMES

Information reaching the Journal Miner Monday was incorporated in a short account of all automobile ac- cident on the Jerome road, and ill course of transmission through sev- eral hands, the narrative made the error of naming the man and woman who escaped from the crash as "Mr and Mrs. Peacock" This, it de veloped, was the greatest "news" in the story for the persons most close 1y concerned; they were T. E. Pea cock and Miss Ruby Seaver. At any rate, Supervisor Midgley, who "rcs- cued" them, was in on the mistake.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
GOT GANG WORKING

About Is men are at work under Manager Willis of the tent city, clearing off the underbrush, trim- ming Up the cedars and pine trees building walks and burning the waste and dead wood. Water pipes are being laid, connection with the city mains being planned to be made somewhere ill the neighborhood of the Milton Updegraff property near Pine Crest Mir Willis has received word from Phoenix that he had bet ter prepare for an unusual number of tourists this coming summer.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
LOTS OF THEM

F. P. Cruice, of the Santa Fe force ill Phoenix, was a Prescott visitor yesterday, coming to this city on a business trip. In the course of a conversation with prominent busi- ness man of the city, he stated that in his opinion there would be a great many summer visitors ill Prescott this summer, and that now was the time to get ready to take care of many more than had ever before been attracted to this section.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
JEROME-PRESCOTT'S
 ACTIVITIES GROWING
(From Wednesdays Daily)

The Jerome-Prescott Copper com- pany, alluded to under the name of Sanders property yesterday, is own ed by the stock company, according to members who yesterday called at tention 10 the activities of the con- cern, recently brought to public at tention by increased workings. More developments are anticipated.
 The company is headed by Rich ard Lamson; R. P. Burnett is vice president; Fred Cromwell, secretary treasurer, and the directors include Van Reichard, M. Redden and Tom Bate. Frank Parker, Will Sanders and L. O. Williams are the lessees now in charge of the property. A mill will start operations soon, it was said.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
DISMISS CHARGE

PENNINGTON, Mo, May 2l.- The first degree murder charge against Mrs. John Parson, 13 years old. in connection with the death of her 6-year-old stepdaughter, Lilly. was dismissed by Circuit Judge Huck here today. A charge of fourth de- gree manslaughter immediately was filed against the child-wife.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
TAKE FLEEING PASTOR

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, May 21.- After lodging from thicket to thicket in the dense woods near here, Rev Harding w. Hughes. charged with implication in the death of Mrs. Anna McKeenon was captured late tonight about eight miles southwest of this city by a posse.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
DESPERATE BOOTLEGGERs

WINDSOR, Ontario, May 21.- Bootleggers who contracted to sup ply rum runners ill Detroit with whisky have been so hard pressed for supplies since the law against importation of liquor from Quebec went into effect that they have re- sorted to organized raids on liquor stocks in private homes here, police department officials declared today.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
REGISTERED

So interested did a Phoenix visitor become in the Way Out West Show to be given here May 20, his atten- ton being called thereto by J. s. Acker, the Cortez street stationer, that although he had given up his room at a local hotel and was short on time to catch his train, he re- traced his steps to the hotel and made a reservation for his room so he would be sure and have accom- modations at that time.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
GIBBONS IS HELD ON CHECK CHARGE
CFrom Wednesday,s Dailvl

J. F. Gibbons, who on the com- plaint of Ed Block, a Prescott mer- chant, was arraigned before Judge Charles H. McLane yesterday morn- ing on charge of passing a worth less check, was held for trial before the superior court Bail was fixed at $1,0OO. Gibbons was remanded to the county jail
 It was stated by the merchant that Gibbons made some purchases and presented check for $250 signed by George Baxter. The check was ac- cepted, but later proved to be with Cat value.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
Cattle Market
Cattle and Hogs Lower; Sheep Ac.
 tive, Higher

tive, Higher
 KANSAS CITY STOCK YARDS, May 16.-Cattle prices today were 10 to Is cents lower than the ex- treme high point late last week, and about 25 cents higher than a week ago. Demand for killers was fairly active. Hog prices were 10 to Is cents lower, top $S35 and bulk of sales $7.90 to $S.3O. All classes of lambs were g cents higher, and the highest of the year. Sheep were strong to 25 cents higher.
 Tooay's Receipts
 Receipts today were 13,000 cattle, 17000 hogs, and 10000 sheep, com pared with 12,OOO cattle, 12,5OO hogs and 10000 sheep T week ago, and 11,100 cattle, 24,OG0 hogs and 12,450 sheep year ago.
 Beef Cattle
 Trade ill fat cattle opened slowly with buyers holding back for lower prices. As soon as a 10 to 15-cent decline was established, trade be- came active and a fairly good clear ance was effected. Demand was about the same ill all weights though choice to prime tidy weight yearl- ings continued to bring a premium over other classes. Cows and heifers were steady to IS cents lower, and veal calves weak to 50 cents lower The general demand in the market now is much broader than few weeks ago.
 Stockers and Feeders
 Trade in stockers and feeders was active at steady prices. Receipts were moderate. There was a fairly good inquiry for stock COWS and heiferS.
 Hogs
 Hog prices declined 10 to Is cents and at the lower level there was ac- tive demand. Fairly liberal receipts and lower prices at more eastern markets caused the decline here. The top price was $8.35, and bulk of sales $7.S5 to $S.3O. Pigs were strong to 25 cents higher, top $8.75. On the basis of present demand from packers are expected to hold to about present levels for sonic time to come.
 Sheep and Lambs
 With prices strong to 25 cents higher sheep and lambs sold at the highest levels of the year. Spring lambs sold up to $12.5O, wooded lambs up to $117O, and slipped Texas wethers SIPS. Some goats brought $400. Trade was active with a close clearance.
 Horses and Mules Prices for horses and mules were steady compared with a week ago. Receipts continued moderate.
Weekly journal-miner., 1921-05-25
HALL OF FAME

NEW YORK, May 21.-Twenty- six tablets, erected ill honor of men and women noted in American arts, letters and sciences were unveiled today in the Hall of Fame of New York university with impressive cere- monies.