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Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
DEFENSE OFFERS TO REST ON ASSUMPTION
 STATE FAILED PROOF
Qrrom saturdays Daily)

What he termed an attack based on full confidence in his rights, was launched by James Loy against the prosecutions case at the close of state testimony yesterday afternoon. William Acker, Mir. Loy said, had certainly excluded the last possibility of. guilt by the admissions he had been reported by the states own wit nesses to have made.
 This testimony, the veteran lawyer declared, was put into the record over the persistent efforts of the de- fcnsc to exclude 1t. Hence the state must be bound by that evidence He would, therefore, place before the court motion to direct the jury to acquit Ackcr.
 No only had the state relied on testimony that was fundamentally favorable to the defendant, he added, but it had utterly failed to prove that tic contusions on Iver Enge's head causing that mans death or not, had been inflicted by force by the de- fendant, instead of by accident. It was as reasonable to suppose that Engc's bruised and battered condi- ton came from a fall as from the attack of men armed with blunt in strument.
 For these two salient reasons, the defense offered to wind up the entire case rigkt there with all instructed verdict for the defendant
 Judge Sweeney denied the motion and MT. Loy asked for Is minutes in which to summon an important wit ness The witness was at the end of Q telephone wire, he said, and it would take at least d quarter of all hour to get him.
 As this request was being made, (. L. Dyer was threading his way for ward from scat in the body of the court room. Mir. Loy turned and saw MT. Dyer.
 Well, here he is now!"
 The case proceeded.
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
GOING TO MAKE SID
 ROSS ADVERTISE US
 AS UP TO DATE CITY

Johnny Robinson, citizen of Pres colt, is going to conspire with City Magistrate John H. Robinson to ad- vcrtise the growth of the city. He is going to do it through a police court trial, and Sid Ross, president of the Automobile Club of Arizona, bids fair to be the means of this great pub licity.
 Mir. Ross drove his automobile in to Prescott a while back and parked it in too close proximity to fire plug. As soon as he can be dragged before the court, he is going to be impressed with the fact that Prescott has evolved from wide place in the road to a darned metropolitan little citah. He will not be fined more. than $1,000 and costs, nor thrown into dungeon for more than 30 years, but when he gets away, he will tell everybody that Prescott has traf- fic laws.
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
LYNX CREEK BRIDGE
 TO BE FINISHED SOON
CFrom Fridays Dstly)

Within a short time Yavapai auto will be able 10 cross Lynx creek over the new single-span con crete bridge being built under con tract with the highway commission by the Herbert ]. Mann company of Phoenix. Forms have been removed, and with a few finishing touches this essential link in the Prescott to Mayer road will be ready for oc- 
 At present, the approach from this side is being filled ill, railings are in place and the bridge floor has been laid. The approach from the other side is already filled. It is regarded as probable that the bridge will not be opened for traffic until completion of the Lynx creek end of the stretch between the bridge and Prescott, which should be done soon. Morgan & Ford, of Phoenix, are doing this work
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
SPILLED HOTEL CASE
 GOES TO JURY TODAY

Proof of alleged damages to the property of Mir. and Mrs. Peila, loIg- ing house keepers of Jerome, by the falling of building material from the site of A. Rothermels hotel, was wound up in the court of Judge Lamson yesterday.
 Judge Lamson spent last night ill the law library gathering Up instruc- tious, which will be read to the jury the first thing this morning. Then J. E. Russell and Neil Clark will argue the case and it will be sub- 1uitted.
 It is thus apparent that inc civil case of Judge Lamson and the crim- iual case of Judge Sweeney reached precisely the same stage of procedure at adjourning time yesterday after noon and will open on exactly the same new scenes this morning.
 The Peila-Rothermel suit is also expected to reach the hands of the jury before noon.
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
REPUBLICANS
 MEET TONIGHT
 AT PRESCOTT I

Republicans elected precinct com- mitteemen on September 12 will meet at the party's local headquarters in the Mine Supply building this even ing to pick the Yavapai county mem bers of the state central committee.
 Similar action will be taken in each county seat in Arizona.
 The calendar played a joke this year on the makers of the laws, and as result, the statutes set date for the meeting of the state central com mittees one day in advance of the date prescribed for electing the said committees. But the state chairmen of the republican and democratic parties held a meeting in Phoenix the other day, attended by the large sum of the two of them, and fixed 1t up to choose the lesser lawbreak ing of the two As result, the county meetings will be held today and the state meetings Monday.
 Chairman Herb Meany of the Yavapai county central committee has called ali republican rank and file workers together for his office up stairs over the Mine Supply com pany store this evening.
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
OAK CREEK MEETING
 ETH AT FLAGSTAFF
Urom Saturdays DsiIyJ

H. Dewitt Smith, member of the roads committee of the Yavapai County Chamber of Commerce, telc- phoned from Jerome yesterday to the effect that d special roads meeting will be held at Flagstaff on Srntem- Der 27th, 10 consider ways and means for the proposed construction of the Oak creek highway. President Heap will appoint committee from the Yavapai County Chamber of Commerce to attend this meeting and he will also be present in person.
 It Is expected that a special meet ing will be held on the afternoon of the 27th to consolidate sentiment be- tween Williams and Flagstaff and the big road meeting will then take place ill the evening at s o'clock.
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
MAXIM $
 ON HIS GROUND LEADS TO SUIT
(From Frioay's Daily)

A. Rothermel spread the makings of a hotel all over the premises on which MT. and Mrs. Joseph Peila were keeping a lodging house in Je- rome a few years back, and yester- day the Peilas went into court on a complaint that had the file stamp of January 25, 1918, and began a fight to recover $2,958 and costs.
 The plaintiffs, according to the pleadings, owned those lots number ed g, P, 2S and g in block 9, Je- rome. The defendant owned some adjoining property. In 1917 he piled up a lot of building material and it stopped over onto the Peilas' prop erty, crushing in some of their walls and damaging them and destroying some furniture. The damage to the building is estimated at $1,000; that to the furniture at $700; the loss of revenue-which was about $172.50 a month, came to $1,3S0. And alto gether, the plaintiffs feel hurt ill the sum of $2,95S which they seek to re- cover in their suit.
 J, E. Russell represents the plain tiff and Neil Clark the defendant. The case came up before Judge Lam son and jury yesterday.
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
ROTARY GROWS
 IN SOUTHWEST SAYS VISITOR
tFrom Saturdays DsIly)

Rapid growth of the Rotary idea throughout Arizona and New Mexico was set forth yesterday at the regu- lar noon luncheon of Prescott Ro- tarians by Charley Christy, Rotary district governor, who was in the city ell route to attend convention of Rotary club presidents and secre- taries at Albuquerque. Clubs are be- ing organized in Jerome, Kingman, Glendale, Las Cruces, Yuma and Juarez, Mexico, Mir. Christy said, adding that the moving spirit ill or ganization of the Jerome Rotary is Dr. Harry T. Southworth.
 With Frank Brown directing the program, yesterdays meeting pro- vided lot of interest. Cadet Som ervill of the local Salvation Army set forth for the information of the members the manner in which the army goes about its work, and how donations are transformed into aid and assistance to the needy. He re- quested that persons coming to busi- ness men for aid should be sent di- rectly to the Salvation Army head quarters, where they would be cared for.
 Work of the National Tuberculosis association was interestingly ex- plaincd by Charles de Forrest, head of the child welfare work of that or ganization, who. related 16 years of progress of the association since it was organized to combat tubercu- losis. In introducing the speaker, Dr. ]. w. Film denied that school facilities ill Prescott were not ample for present needs.
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
GRANT DUNLAP NEW
 ELKS' DIST. DEPUTY

Grant Dunlap, junior past exalted ruler of the Jerome lodge l36l, B. P. o. ElkS, has been named district deputy grand exalted ruler for the district of Arizona north, it was made known here yesterday. / Mir. Dunlap will succeed Mayor Morris Goldwater of Prescott in this posi- ton, which Mir. Goldwater has ably filled during the term which now expires.
 The appointment was made last Saturday, and Mir. Dunlap will be installed as district deputy early in October. Mir. Dunlay resides at Clarkdalc, where for the .past five years he has been manager of the Clarkdale branch of the Standard Oil company. He is B years of age.
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
FUNERAL SERVICES
 FOR PIONEER WILL
 BE HELD THIS P. N.
(From Fridays Daily)

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Berry, pioneer resident of this city, who died at her home here Wednes- day night after an illness lasting three weeks, will be held from Ruff ner's chapel at 80 o'clock this after neon. Intermcnt will be at the Mountain View cemetery.
 A native of Tennessee, born in lS42, Mrs. Berry crossed the plains by ox-team in 1875 and reached Prescott ill that year. She has been a resident of this city since. She is survived by two sons and three daughters, Henry Berry and Mrs. Rosie Matthews of this city, J. J. Hankcy of Los Angeles and Mrs. Jennie Tones and Mrs Francis John son of Phoenix.
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
VETERANS ENTERTAIN
 AT 4 JOINT SOCIAL

An enjoyable entertainment was that given last night by the local posts of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans of the World War, at the I. O. O. F. hall The occasion was a social in which the members of both organizations of their ladies' auxiliaries participated. A part of the evening was devoted to short included in which was a pleasing vocal solo by Miss Ethel who was accompanied at the piano by Mrs. S. H. Martin. Re treatments were served during the evening, and dancing was enjoyed un- til about 1l:30, for which music was furnished by Beaty's orchestra.
 The committee ill charge of the af- fair was composed of Messrs. Percy Forgays, Joseph Smyth and Harry Juckett, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Aaron Lcrner, C. o. Hanson and H. D. Ray, repre- senting the Disabled Veterans. Among those present were:
 Messrs. and Mesdames J. Link Smith, B. B. Shimonowsky, Maurice Shimonowsky, Burton Espee, Mich ael O'Sullivau, Roy Edwards, Wal ter Major, Percy Forgays, Michael Hcnncssey, J. w. Winklebach, NJ. L. Clancy, E. E. de Camp, D. H. Storm, Roy Hannawell, Harry Juliani, Mrs. L. NJ. Coleman, the Misses Ethel Van Arsdale, Nell Kep- ley, Helen Oliver, E. Rollins, and Messrs. C. P. O'Neill, John R. Gib- son, Norman Urenn, Benson Lee, John Shannon, George L. Wellig, Ernest Mclaughlin, Walter Smith, Joseph Rouse, Aaron Lcrner, w. E. Boettger, Thomas Burt, A. H. Ncu- meyer, A. C. Schneider, Fred Doe bett, Edward James, Gustave John son, C. B. Stallings, Sharles Black, Lewis Thompson, Lester CalliSon, 1. A. Narcotic, Joseph Smyth, (. o. Hanson, H. D. Ray.
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
HOME DEMONSTRATION IN KIRKLAND SECTION

A series of demonstrations in dress-making, millinery. artificial flower making and allied household arts will be given in the Kirkland district this week by Miss Roberta Sanclair, county home demonstration agent, who returned yesterday from the Verde valley after a week spent there giving similar demonstrations.
 As ill the work demonstrated at the meetings in various parts of the Verde valley, which were well at tended by the women of the several communities, Miss Sinclair will dem onstratc by actual manufacture of the All the women in the Kirk land district who are interested ill this work arc invited to attend the which will be announced at Kirkland.
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
PE|LAS MIN
 HOTEL SUIT
Verdict of $75O and Costs Awarded to Jerome Lodging House Keeper for Encroach- ment of Building Material.

It was worth, the jury thought yes terday, about $750 to have part of the makin's of hotel slop over onto your house and lot. At least that was the effect of the evidence in the case of Joe and Virginia Peila against A. Rothermel, who were at law in Judge Lamson's court over the Jerome incident of years ago.
 The jury gave MT. and Mrs. Peila the $75O and assessed the costs-$1OS -on the defendant.
 Argument of the Peila-Rothermel case yesterday waxed hot at places. Messrs. Clark and Russell, represent ing defendant and plaintiff respective ly, indulged, according to reliable re- port, in some language such as the court refers to in the final instruc- ton as earnest and at times heated" From the designations made use of by the attorneys, each referring to the other fellows clients, the lawsuit was contest between the black hand" and the Hun
 Building material used during the construction of Rothermels hotel ill Jerome was alleged to have spilled over onto property owned by the PeilaS, who kept a lodging house next door. They asked for nearly $3,000 in their complaint.
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
MUSEUM IS AFTER METEORITE IN
 IRON SPRING HILLS

Have you noticed any mcteorites lying about?
 A report in the Journal-Miner re- cently, of the fall of large aerolitc over the mountains in the direction of Iron Springs has reached the at tention of the Ward Natural Science establishment at Rochester, N Y, and the manager of the mineralogy and photography department of the institution now requests cowboys in the vicinity of Prescott to keep a lookout for the object.
 In a letter to the Journal-Miner, MT. Alfred C. Hawkins, the manager, says: We purchase such meteorites if they are good material and we would ask you to let us know if you get any information regarding the whereabouts of this meteorite"
 So, if any wandering cowpuncher or picnicker stumbles on the lost meteorite, and will let this paper know where it is, the information will be communicated to the proper authorities.
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
MARIE DELGADO AND E5COTA JET
 THEIR FREEDOM
From Friday's Dailyl

Maria Dclgado and Jose Escota, held nearly fortnight in connection with the murder of Francisco Cos tillo, yesterday were given their lib erty on motion Of County Attorney John L. Sullivan. Not enough evi- dence to make out a case was given as the basis for the motion.
 The Delgado woman and Escota were arrested shortly after the fatal shooting on suspicion of complicity. They were held in the Ash Fork and local jails while investigations were made both as to their connection with the case, and into the possible guilt of another. Lack of develop ments as a result of these inquiries led to the dismissal of the actions.
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
DISEASE
 INVESTS TREES
Two Infections Found by Uni versity Specialists Among Or chards of the Verde Valley and Kirkland.
CFrom Saturdays Da1y3

Completing a tour of inspection of Yavapai county orchards, J. c. Brown, professor of plant pathology, and E. W. Albert, assistant professor of horticulture, at the University of Arizona, have reported that root rot exists among fruit trees in several districts and crown gall in others, and have advised growers to careful ly inspect stock before planting.
 The orchard specialists visited, among other places, the erde valley and the Kirkland district, and it was chiefly here that root rot is caasing much loss. The United States de- partment of agriculture has been working or this disease for 20 years, but has not found how to prevent or cure it. Only one method of over coming its effects has proved effect i've in any degree This is crop rota- ton. Root rot will attack all plants having tap roots, but not the fibrous root type, such as grains, corn, beans, sorghum, etc. Infection is sometimes overcome by planting these crops for a time.
 Crown gall may be brought into a district on nursery stock. The plant infected will grow to maturity be- fore the disease gets in it's work, and at the period when it should De most fruitful, the disease attacks it. Pro- lessor Brown has warned Yavapai orchardists to spare no pains to as certain that stock they import is free from this infection.
 Having completed their inspection in Yavapai, Professors Brown and Albert have returned to the south, leaving on Friday evenings train from Kirkland. Both remarked about the fine roads of Yavapai county, de claring them to be much better than those in several other counties.
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS

The United States civil service commission announces the following examinations to be held by the local board at Prescott:
 Dental hygienist surgeons assist ant, meat cutter, second class steam and electric engineer, superintendent of laundry, stenosrapher and type writer.
 The examinations ale to fill vacan- cies ill the Veterans Bureau hospital at Whipplc Barracks and Tucson.
 Application blanks and further in formation may be obtained from R. E Ge;naer, lccal sscrstary board of civil service examiners. at the Pres colt postofflce,
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
GOT 50 DAYS AND THEN FREEDOM ON
 MOTION OF STATE
CFrom Fridays Daily)

Jennie Garcia, sentenced to 60 days in jail on charge of violation of certain of the conventions, was freed yesterday when her case was dis missed ill the superior court on mo- ton of the county attorney.
 The young woman had been sent down from Ash Fork with the CO., day sentence from the justice court of w. H. B. Seymour, but MT. Sul- livan moved the dismissal in the face of Q move to appeal the case by Roger OMalley, attorney for the de fendant. Lack of evidence to con vict was assigned as the cause.
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
PROMOTION DAY AT
 WEST SIDE CHURCH
(From Fridays Daily:

Children attending Sunday school classes at the West Side Methodist church are to be advanced to higher grades in promotion day exercises at that church Sunday.
 The following children arc to be promoted from the beginners to the primary department, and from the class oF Mrs. Charles Travis to that of Mrs. Horace Yoemans: Raymond McMullen, Roma Gentry, McCloud Bethca, Barbara Bowers, Ida Shu- maker Gerald Fleet, William Laing.
 Those to be promoted from the primary to the junior department and from Mrs. J. S. Bethca's class to Miss Kathryn Hart's class are: Will fred Yoemans, Lester Cavanough, William Beard, Homer Norton, Thomas Gibson, Justin Whitsctt, John Dumont, Waiter Hall, Ralph Hall, Ralph Kephart, Victor Swan son.
 Misses Kathryn Hart and Frcda Clements will be promoted from the senior to the young peoples depart mcnt and from Mrs. J. T. Richards to Mrs. Kate Johnson's class.
 The promotion will take place in the church auditorium at 10 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to the parents and friends of these chil- drcn and young people to be pro- noted, to be present. The ccrtifi- catcs of promotion will be awarded by MT. l.. B. Hollady, superintendent of the Sunday school.
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
OPEN HOUSE
 AT YAVAPA|
 CLUB SEPT. 26

Members of the Yavapai club yes terday began getting invitations to an open house, the opening function of the fall season. The purpose and something of the manner of this unique affair are set forth in the following, culled from the invitation:
 "The entertainment committee has completed arrangements for a big get-together of all the members and their friends on Tuesday night, Sep tember 26th, with dancing from 9 until 12
 "This Is complimentary dance by the board of directors, and is free to members and their friends. Every member is urged to be there and bring his friends and to make 1t a night to be remembered in the his tory of the Yavapai club.
 This will mark the beginning of this years social activities, and it is hoped that all members will be able to come.
 "A canvass of the community is being made by the board of direc- tors, with a view to getting in per sons who are not now members of the club and who should be mem bers. There are number of people in. this community who are not iden- tified with the activities of the Yava- raj club, and it is the desire of the boald of directors on Tuesday night next to have as many prospective members present as possible, and it is suggested that, if possible, the members invite especially those who may become members"
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
ORDINANCES T0
 GO INTO ACTION
Downtown Traffic Will be Rig idly Governed by Application of City Rules; Administration
 Promulgates Street Program.
rrrom Frlnav.a pailyl


 Now that the streets are paved the city is beginning to step on the gas. Law enforcement IS to be the order cf the new day in Prescott. Things are looking nice, and the city is go- ing to keep them that way, according 10 declarations of the city manager and the chief of police.
 City Manager Robinson yesterday called attention to the artistic ap- pearance of Gurley street, where the automobiles were lined up along the curb. each between the white stripes on the paving at the required angle of 45 degrees. The fact that the white stripes were a little obscured by dirt and oil was explained as be- ing due to vagaries of the first coat of paint. A second coat will remain visible, it was pointed out.
 Mayor Morris Goldwater, who was in the. city hall at the time, expressed his pleasure at the neat civic appear ance of the new downtown Prescott.
 Chief of Police N1eMahon declared that while a little infraction Of the traffic regulations was observed yes terday. he had no doubt that ill a few days all drivers would conform to the regulations, "As soon as they learn they can't cut the corners without getting caught up, they will 20. around the buttons" he opined. We're giving them time to get used to 1t. After that, if they don't obey the laws, into court they come.''
 Chief McMahon also said the time is now ripe to rid the city of weeds. The annual cleanup of these pesti- ferrous and unsightly growths which nature persists in inflicting of Pres colt real estate owners, IS therefore now about to commence. In this re- spect, city crews are setting a good example by having men and teams cleaning up and hauling away the weeds on city property. Private property owners are advised to fol- low suit by cutting down the weeds, raking them up and burning them, Regulations governing bonfires with in the city limits must be observed in this process.
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
DISABLED VETS AND
 VI. W. PLAN SOCIAL

The Disabled American Veterans of the World War and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of Prescott and Fort Whipple, are going to have q joint social and entertainment on Friday evening, September 22,s 1922, at the Odd Fellows hall.
 The joint committee especially in vites the ladies auxiliary gold star nurses and aides.
 The purpose of this social Is to bring closer relationship and ce- ment again the friendship which was strong during the years 19l7-19l8
 There will be plenty of good eats, and music.
Weekly journal-miner., 1922-09-27
PRESCOTT INCREASES
 IMPORTS OF PRODUCE

Larger shipments of fruits and vegetables were shipped into Prescott during the season now ending than were brought in last year, and ship ments of green fruit and vegetables from California over the lines of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe rail- road were heavier than in any pre- vious year during the roads history, according to figures made public yes terdsy at the local Santa Fe offices
 In addition to fruits purchased from Yavapai county producers Prescott this year imported for local about 10 per cent more fruits and vegetables from California than it did last season, and its in- ports from the Salt River valley were slightly higher.