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Bisbee daily review., 1908-09-17
DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE PARTY

DOUGLAS. Sept 16-(SpeciaL. )-
 A pretty surprise party occurred yes terday afternoon at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Clay Sparks. Eight street and F avenue, the event being the eighth birthday of their little daughter, Ruth. All the little friends came to celebrate the occasion by games of all kind, and every one enjoyed the afternoon thor oughly. Refreshments of cake and ice cream were served. A number of presents were given with the best wishes of all for the return of many more joyous occasions like yesterdays.
 Among those present were: Guena Lewis, Bertha Thompson, Frances Sex ton, Ollie Hilburn, Sue O'Neil, Lester Dawson, Elberta Argetsinger. Ida and Pear Knight. Hattie Taylor, Willie and Ruth Sparks, Ross Elvey, Charlie, Willie and Joe Hanson, Willie Craw- ford, Roy Hilburn. Earl and Arnold Dawson, Pierce Sexton, George Rork, Frank and Allen Skells, Charlie Par sons, Herbert Lewis, Jenie Nelson.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-09-17
PARADISE LOCAL NEWS.
(Record.)

(Record.)
 It is reported that Uncle" Joe Wheeler, foreman of the San Simon Cattle company, has been injured-to what extent is not yet known here by his horse falling on him. MT. and Mrs. John Bendele left Friday for his camp to render assistance if need be.
 The Wilcox Ranger News prints the following personal concerning Judge Wood. father of Mrs. Hancock of this place. Judge NJ. L. Wood, the corn king of Bonita. was a business visitor to Wilcox Wednesday. The judge speaks in glowing terms of the corn belt at Bonita. His corn grows to height of eighteen feet and has to be chopped down to harvest the corn. The judge reports a big crop this year."
 Al Brockman left Friday for Doug las and BisDee, to be gone from Para disc indefinitely. His duties will prop ably take him into Mexico to report on mining properties for Bisbee and Douglas clients. BrocKman will be back here next summer, if not before There is no place like Paradise, he says, during the heated term. He goes away more rhan ever convinced Of the great merits of the Cnfr1canuas; and he is unusually sanguine because of the recent lead-silver strikes close to town. He considers these of great importance.
 Mart Moore has had more bad luck,
Bisbee daily review., 1908-09-17

Tisdale and Houle being out of the city. After attending to some rou- tine business the council went into ex- ecutive session and a long discussion followed which ended in an amicable adjustment of any differences which may have existed between the mem bers of the council and any of the city officers.
 Story of Cook.
 The facts of the controversy as as- certaiped from the most interested parties were about as follows: Cook claims that when he reported for duty on his release from the hospital he was advised by the marshal to wait a few days longer, and that he did so. That he again reported and was then told he had better wait nine days more 10 the first of the month, which he re- fused to do. He was then told that charges had been presented against him by Happy Jack who was em- pIoyed by Marshal East on special duty for a time. Cook maintained there was nothing to tEe alleged charges, that he had had ID hearing, and that he was in good standing. He demanded an assignment to duty, and states that he was then referred by the mashal to Mayor Greene, who in turn ordered him to report back to the marshal. Again Marshal East refused to assign him to duty at that time and
Bisbee daily review., 1908-09-17
SUNDAY SCHOOL GLASS
 WAS GIVEN PARTY
Presbyterian Children Were Entertained in Delightful
 Manner.

DOUGLAS, Sept Special )- The children of the primary class of the Presbyterian Sunday school.
 were given delightful afternoon Sat
 urday at the home of Rev. and Mrs.
 George Logic on Eighth street. From | 2 to , o'clock the little folks a.dn't have an idle moment nor one that was not full of fun and enjoyment. They ranged from four to seven in age. lit
 tie boys and girls, members of the pri-
 mary class and some invited guests.
 They played drop the handkerchief | and other games, traded their dolls
 and Teddy bears, listened to the graph ophone and then had ice cream and cake on the lawn. The following were present:
 Lowell Armstrong Bura Heinrichs, Harold Hirst, Lewis Hood, Thelma
 Shafer, Edwin Heyl, Raymond Shultz, Helen Mahoney, Agnes Manonev. Lynn Harwood. Katherine Travis, Ruth Johnson, Walter Johnson, Evelyn Stone, Helen Stone. Willie Bryce, Jennette Bryce, Ruby Gamble, Thora Dixon, Clara Benton, Evelyn Benton,
 Evelyn Teller orville Oxford, Albert Shropshire, Gertrude Kleinschmidt, Frances Woodham, Helen Robinson, Mary Elizabeth Baker. Ruth Logic. Waiter Boice. Clyde Deming, Herbert
 Lewis, Gene Green, Norine Travis,
 Milton Stone, Dorothy Boice, Merlyn Norton, Ruby Boice, Evelyn May Tem- lple, Rob Gerhart, Louis Rapp, Gladys Chaplin, Margaret Simonson, Dale Snultz, Elizabeth Simonson, Katherine lSimonson. Nina Harwood, Gwena Lewis, Alice Reese, Pearl Knight, LOT na Lockwood, Dorothy Eastman, Char
 lie Thompson, Nellie May Thompson, winifred Paul, Beth worthington. Au- lrelle Scott, Gene Scott, Jack Eastland.
 Howard Green, Zella Boice.
 The following ladies assisted in en. ltertaining the little folks:
 Rev. George Logic. Mrs. Geo. Logic
 Mrs G. H. Hirst, Mrs H. B. Shafer,
 Mrs. O. W. Heinrichs, Mrs. A. c. Lock wood, Mrs. Frank Gerhart. Mrs. Will
 Worthington, Mrs H. T. Green and
 Marion Eastman.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-09-17
NEW MANAGER FOR GADSDEn
 HAS ARRIVED
MT. and Mrs. William Johnson Of New York Will Make Their Future Home in Copper City.

DOUGLAS Sept 1.-(Special. D- MT. and Mrs. William Johnson arriy.
 ed yesterday from New York to make Douglas their home. Mir. Johnson
 comes here to take the management t, of the Gadsden hotel. He visited Douglas some time ago and was SC well
 pleased with what he saw here and of the beautiful hotel which decorates c avenue, that he decided to come to Douglas and accept the position made vacant by the resignation of Manager Tom Jones.
 "I am more than pleased with Doug las said Mir. Johnson to a Dispatch reporter last evening, and I am sure that I will find this an exceptionally agreeable place to live Coming in from the east into what is generally considered a desert country to find beautiful little city down to date in the many ways which Douglas is and to find a monument in the shape of the Gadsden erected to the enterprise of people of this city, is certainly surprise. I have heard so much of the hospitality of the people of the great southwest and of their progress and energy in building a new empire that I am sure my work here will be a pleasure"
 Manager Tom Jones, who has had charge of. the Gadsden since it was opened and who mas made a host of friends since coming to Douglas, has not fully completed his plans fo, the future. Mir. Jones will probably take the large hotel at Hermosillo and get the line of eating houses running south on the Espee in Mexico. It is also understood that a hotel will be butt for him at Cananea. Mir and Mrs Jones have the best wishes of the people of Douglas in their new field.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-09-17
DOUGLAS COUNTRY
 CLUB HOLD MEETING
Total Number of Resident Members Now One Hundred
 Fory-Four.

The directors oT the Douglas Coun. try Club held their regular monthly meeting last night at the Gadsden ho- tel and gave their attention to several important matters pertaining to the welfare of the organization.
 The report of the auditing commit tee appointed to audit the books of the secretary and treasurer of the club was submitted by Robert Rae, of the committee. The report showed that the club was in sound financial condition. By order of the directors Secretary Cuthbert will have this re- port, so far as the revenue IS con- cerned printed, and will send to each club member a copy.
 The directors acted favorably on the following applications for member ship:
 Lawrence McDermott. of the high school.
 W. W. Lawhon, of the First Ma tional Bank.
 Tom L. Davenport, of the Transvaal mine, nonresident member.
 Miss Katherine Christy, of the Elf teenth Street school
 During the last month there have been many improvements made on the club grounds, mostly on the golf HnkH.
 The total number of resident mem- bers of the club Is now IA. This docs not include the nonresident or fife members, of which there are thirty Cr more.
 The Douglas County Club was open ed to the members on Thanksgiving day of last year and since then there has been a continual growing interest in the organization.
 Since the club building was com pleted many strangers visiting the city have been entertained there by the members, and this has been the means of giving addI ;Ional p.onsn- ence to the city of Doug'a and the splendid social conditions to be fou.'d here.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-09-17

again he returned to the mayor who, Cook claims, said that as he had never had any hearing on any charges which might have been presented, was still member of the Gorce and again sent him back to the marshal Cook claims that Marshal East again talked of charges and went into the affairs of a committee which had previously in- yestigated the moral conditions along his beat had preferred no charges against him and had been discharged and that thereupon he, Cook, decided that 1t was determined to get rid of Linn and wrote ont and presented a resignation. That he then awaited the presentation of his resignation to the council and that when the marshal did not present his resignation at the last regular meeting he determined to re- turn to duty and consequently re- ported each night after that meeting.
 Marshal East said yesterday: Cook is not member of the force and is on duty without authority for 1 have his written resignation" and he showed it to the International-Am- erican reporter. Marshal East contin- ued that he had nothing further to say on the subject, that he did not feel that he should attempt to explain Cooks reasons for resignins and that he did not care to go into matter further as it would be s lore the council meeting last nigNs Eand that Tn advance of that meeting 1t would be wrong for him to talk or make any statement whatever beyond what he had already said.
 The meeting, however, was an ex- ecutive session and what occurred in tbe council chamber will never be kpown. It is certain that before the meeting the council were divided m opinions and also certain that after 8 two-hour session those differences were adjusted and the vote on the question was unanimous. As Cook had rendered his resignation it was not necessary to have any hearing on the question of charges, if any there were, against him, and as Harris was but a temporary appointee the declar- ing of the office vacant does not re- fleet upon him in any way.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-09-17
DOUGLAS NEWS NOTES
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PIRTLEvILLE DEMOCRATIC CLUE

DOUGLAS, Sept. 6.-(Special )- The Pirtleville Dfmocratic club had their first meeting last night, follow ing the perfection of the organization the night before. There was a good attendance, including a number of lalies- Music added to the enthusiasm of the occasion.
 A F. Parsons, of Douglas, was the speaker of the evening, and he was well received and commanded perfect attention during short talk in which he covered the dividing issues be- tween the democratic and republican parties.
 The democratic club at PirtIeyille has made a good start and is now in condition to begin the work of the campaign.
 There are numerous candidates for the precinct offices in the Pirtleville precinct, but it is not the purpose Of the club to interfere in any way partial to any of the local candidates. The purpose of the club is to work for the success of the democratic ticket in Co chise county and in Pirtlevllle when it shall have been nominated.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-09-17
POLICE TROUBLE IN COPPER CITY
 NOW SETTLED
City Council Holds Executive Session While Two Cops" Patro! Same Beat. Town Marshal Gets Into Game.

DOUGLAS, Sept. l6.-(Special.) )-- The position of police man which has been in controversy between Officers Cook and Harris for the past few weeks has been declared vacant and citizens of Douglas who desire to ap ply for the office are invited to file their applications. This was the re suit of the special meeting of the city council which was held last night.
 It had been rumored for some time that there was a misunderstanding in regard to Officer George Cook and this became manifest to all last Friday night when. after an absence from his beat for more than a month. he was seen patroling G avenue in uniform and Oficer Harris was also seen pa. trolling the same beat
 The trouble dates from the first few days of August when Cook obtained leave of absence for two weeks for hospital treatment, and Officer Harris was appointed to fl l the vacancy caused by his absence After Cooks release from the hospital and at the expiration of his leave of absence he did not return to duty and he did not hesitate to state to friends that he be- iieved he was being "jobbed" out of his office.
 This state of affairs continued up to last Friday night when he was again seen on duty, and eliminated last night when Tenth street was better patrolled than it has ever been be- fore, for from to 10:3o, and while the council was in session, neither of ficer would go more than block from the city hall.
 Council Meeting.
 The council assembled shortly after s o'clock with Mayor Greene in the chair, and Aldermen Sparks. Ramsey, Coles and Parsons present, Aldermen
Bisbee daily review., 1908-09-17
CoChiSc County and Territorial News.
WEALTHY SAFFORD RANCHER IS
 KILLED BY THE CITY MARSHALL

quiet his brother. No arrests have been made as yet Sheriff Anderson Is expected from Solomonyille as soou as he can arrive Pursley's wife is away at Phoenix and was expected to- night but did not arrive.
 Coroners jury was empanneled byt to date no verdict has been reached. Campbell is still at large but will be apprehended soon.
 The murdered man was highly re spected. but possessed a nature, which, although not quarrelsone, he was considered a dangerous man to cross as he had the reputation of not being afraid of anything.
 The city marshall is proprietor of a saloon in Safford.
 The shooting occurred in the reai of Divers Confectionery store, near an old well at the rear of Divers resr dence.
 The killing was witnessed by sev- eral people who saw Robertson start across the street to arrest Pursley.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-09-17

several of his horses were injured by
 running into barbed wire fence, in
 the valley where he nad gone to en- gage in the hay business. One of the horses was so badly injured as to be put out of commission for several months. It will be impossible Tor Mart to use these horses until their wounds are healed, and his having op- erations are indefinitely postponed, as a consequence.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-09-17
(Special to Revlew.l

SAFFORD. Ariz.. Sept. 16.-Wayne Pursley, a wealthy rancher, was shot and almost instantly killed by City Marshall Billy Robertson at 6;SS p m. today.
 The fracus started in Nat Wansley's s saloon and originated between Frank Campbell and Pursley over some cows, which Campbell had put in the city pound belonging to PuTsley.
 Campbell drew a knife and cut Pursley whereupon Pursley also at tempted to use his knife The city marshall was then called to arress the parties. He called on Pursley to surrender. Pursley refused and at- tempted to fight Robertson when Rob ertson drew his revolver and shot Pursley twice, one shot entering above the heart the other at the june tion of the neck and body. Robertson was badly hurt being cut by Pursley in the fight. Pursley's brother, Jake. was also badly cut in attempting to
Bisbee daily review., 1908-09-17

Delegate Mark Smith is speaking to- day in Flagstaff. the home town oi Ralph Cameron. It is expected tha; Col Wilson and Hon. Henry F. Ash. urst will also speak for the democratic cause today Ia the coconino metropo. lis. MT. Smith is reported to be entire ly satisfied with the conditions in the northern part of the territory. Next week he will visit the various towns and camps in Mohave county.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-09-17

The Big Stick company is at pres ent working twenty-two men in the mine. A 22-stamp mill is being erected and the management expects to have the plant in operation by the first of the present year. The ore Of the Big Stick averages between g and Sl2 ton gold and is from five to seven feet in width.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-26

81 was the first girl born of Amer
lean parents in California. -
Such was perhaps the most remarka-
bic statement made by a most remark
able woman in an interview yesterday.
Mrs. F. A. Van Winkle, now 50 years
of age, and daughter of the late Major
Stephen Cooper, is visiting Honolulu,
having come from California several
weeks ago with her daughter Mrs. NJ.
Turman
Major Cooper was famous pioneer,
coming to California across the plains
with his family in 1916 from Missouri.
He had many thrilling experiences with
the then savage Indians, but his tact
and knowledge of Indian law resulted
in the perilous journey being made
without the loss of single member of
his family or of anyone who joined
him on the way.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-26
JAPANESE BARON DEAD.

TOXIC. March 2s.-Baron Iwasaki is dead
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-26
RAPID TRANSIT BY
ON OVERHEAD SYSTEM

From circulars, catalogue and pros
pectus received by F. B. McStocker, it
would appear that the problem of rapid
transit has been solved by Philadel-
phia firm which operates from over
head tracks, the cars being suspended.
Steel supports maintain the structure
and a double track service is secured,
leaving the streets free to traffic.
1t is estimated that a speed of one
hundred and thirty miles an hour Is
obtained on this system and even with
this there is no loss of life. no danger
at grade crossings. II is much on the
plan of the New York elevated roads
except that structure spans the street
instead of on the sides. Passengers
enter the cars from a set of steps which
are lowered at the regular stations,
much on the plan of gang plank from
the deck of a steamer. This. if the
plan would be adopted for Honolulu,
would put an end TO Japanese leaving
cars while they are in motion; there
would be no getting off backward.
Mr.. McStocker became interested in
the scheme through his connection
with Kona development. He believed
such plan, if put into execution there,
would lessen the cost of transportation
from field to mill, but the expense of
building and the steep grade was
against it and the idea was abandoned.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-26
MAUI WANTS To
ENTERTAIN FLEET

Maui is ambitious for a visit from
the fleet while it is in Hawaiian wa
ters, if not from the whole fleet at least
from a couple of the battleships. With
this idea in mind a committee has
been appointed to see what can be
done towards getting some of the Wis
iting men-of-war to drop their anchors
for day or SO at Lahaina, the mem
bers of the committee named being
Judge Kepoikai, Daniel H. Case and
James L. Coke, all of Kahului
This committee is now in commune
cation with Secretary Mott-Smith, who
will personally assist them and who
will bring the matter to the attention
of the Fleet Committee at its meeting
tomorrow afternoon. 1t has been the
intention of the committee, at any
rate, to add to it's members by the
inclusion of a number of representa-
tive citizens from each Of the ISL
ands, so that it will be in all respects
representative of the whole Territory
although the fleet is coming, so far
as known, TO Honolulu alone.
Secretary Mott-Smith is hopeful Of
being able to induce a number of the
visiting officers TO visit the volcano,
provided there be time.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-26
Mrs. Van WinkIe Crossed Plains With Donner
Party---Mrs. M. Turnan First American
Girl Born in California.

The ill-fated Donner party crossed
the plains at the same time, but met
with misfortune. all but few perish
ing of hunger and exposure at Donner
Lake, California, named after the i'll
starred family.
.'The Donner party had horses while
we used oxen said Mrs Van Winkle,
and that was bad for them for the
horses couldn t stand hardships like
the cattle.
Five hundred miles from the Mis-
souri, river our party was attacked by
a band of Pawnee Indians 500 strong.
Major Cooper had been Indian agent
at Council Bluffs for fifteen years and
his knowledge of Indians and their
ways undoubtedly saved our lives.
''The wagons We're halted and a de-
mand made for tobacco and flour, which
was complied with. Then the Major
promised that he would ride on and
Continued on Page Two.)
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-26
BROTHER BECKLEY HE LAYS
LOW AND BIDES HIS TIME

George C. Beck OF course all who
knew me knew who it was.
$50 when 1 wouldn't give an inter
view to the reporter in Los Angeles,
one of the head men on the paper
came to me at the-what's the name
of that hotel? I forget; came just as
/ was retiring. Then 1 told him what
he wanted to know.
IT tell you, them towns in California
are wide awake. They've got eyes
open. I was glad to see it. I know
things I didn't know before. Now, I
Just lay low. In a year or so / have
some business that will surprise peo-
pie. Yes. entirely new enterprise. No,
I won't say anything about it now"
rs it true that you have sold out
your interests in the Inter-Island and
are going to start an opposition line"
Nav; I'd be foolish to do that: my
interests are all there; I keep them
there I just lay low; don't say
nothing. l got some money"
What is there about this silver SER
vice that there is so much talk about ?"
There is nothing to say; I've got
the service: it's a beauty. I been long
time pufSer, THESE HieA, biiiS II wiz
and others, bankers and merchants,
are bosom friends of mine; they con-
tributed to it. I contributed good
deal myself, so as to have it nice.
$50 it was bought for you and not
for the Mauna Kea ~
''Oh, yes; you see these men was my
bosom friends I been long time in
service Some these people they don't
May be they thought it
was for Mauna Kea. But it's mine.
F'No, I lay low now, enjoy myself"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-03-26

mo, 1 am just like others who have
Nnothing to do, gentleman of leisure
said Admiral Beckley yesterday. BET
ter for me I quit year ago. travel
Europe, other places, see what going
on. What little I seen San Francisco
Los Angeles, San Diego last February
satisfy me better to know something
what's going on. But love to go to
sea, so 1 kept right on.
In Los Angeles, San Diego. boost
ed these Islands; tell 'em all what we
got here. 1 had letters to Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce; met plenty OF
leading men; travelled at my own ex-
pense doing promotion work.
I'm Los Angeles a reporter for one
of the papers, I forgot the name, want
to interview me. say No; know
how you fellows never get anything
right gave interview in the Examiner
in San Francisco; met the Examiner
man at the Inspectors office; Captain
Bulger introduced me, told the Ex-
aminer man who 1 was. I said I hoped
Congress would pass ship subsidy bill
for coastwise vessels. Now the Mari
posa takes people to Tahiti and there
they go to Australia. Congress pass
the ship subsidy, Spreckels put on the
steamers again and people go to Aus
tralia through Honolulu. But those
fellows never get anything right; next
it was in the paper a talk
with George C. Beck! Had what
said all right, but had the name