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The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1908-05-02
HoIbrook Happenings
From The Argus.

Quite a lot of wool is now be-
ing shipped from this point. From
two to four canloads are being
sent to the eastern markets daily.
The wool buyers are not offering
the prices demanded so most of
the wool is being consigned to
the commission houses of Phila-
delphia and Boston.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1908-05-02

Quite a business deal took
place here last week. Mr.. Joseph
F. Woods sold to George Hen
messy the saloon business with
which he has been connected for
the past eighteen years. 1t was
a strictly private sale, the terms
ofwhich are not generally known.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1908-05-02

for the past few days looking up
a bunch Of young range cattle.
If he can make a deal that he has
in view the young stock will be
driven to his range near Williams.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1908-05-02

Last Saturday a large wildcat
was seen quite close to Holbrook.
1t is presumed that he had read
the notice in the Argus" reduc-
ing the bounty on his hide to one
dollar and that he was on his
way to extend vote of thanks
to the county commissioners for
thus prolonging his time here
upon the earth.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1908-05-02

Mrs. Edwards OF Winslow was
in Holbrook one day last week
visiting her mother, Mrs. Foster.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1908-05-02

Mr.. VIM. Young is in Holbrook
from the southern part of the
county. Mr.. Young is thinking
some of selling out his ranch and
moving to Texas. We hope he
will have a change of heart and
remain with us to the end of his
days.
Word come from Prescott that
Mr.. James Scott is in the hospi-
tai at that place dangerously i'll
from appendicitis and Bright's
disease. He is having every care
and it is hoped be will be on his
feet again soon.
Mr.. James Kramer and Mr.. An
derson are in this week from the
ranch. They say that the stock
range is in fine condition, the feed
having been good enough to keep
the range horses fat all winter.
The boys from Snowflake who
have been shearing sheep at
Jacks Canyon returned Sunday.
They say that they had a very
prosperous trip, good weather,
plenty ofmusic, and an all around
pleasant time.
Mr.. Dave Rabbit of Flagstaff
was in Holbrook a short time
the past week on business con-
nected with the wool interests of
his firm.
Mrs. A. Hass of Winslow is
home on an extended visit to her
parents, Mrs. and Mr.. A. F. Nc
Allister.
Mr.. George Scott returned Sat
urday from his winters trip and
at once left for his rarch to see
how things are after his long alb
sence.
DR.. Gibson of Winslow was a
Holbrook visitor Saturday. He
was accompanied by his friend,
Mr.. Davis of San Francisco.
Mr.. Boyce of Williams has been
in Navajo and Apache counties
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1908-05-02

The many friends of forest su-
pervisor A. ]. Mackay, will be
pleased to learn of his good luck
in being signally recognized by the
general government. AS the
"Coconina Sun" so AMPLY puts
it MAC" is one of the Good
Ones"
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1908-05-02

Mr.. Dave Rabbit of Flagstaff
was in Holbrook a short time
the past week on business con-
nected with the wool interests of
his firm.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1908-05-02

Mrs. A. J. Hass of Winslow is
home on an extended visit to her
parents, Mrs. and Mr.. A. F. Nc
Allister.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1908-05-02

Mr.. Fred Meyerhoff made a
flying trip to Winslow Saturday.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1908-05-02

Mr.. Boyce of Williams has been
in Navajo and Apache counties
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1908-05-02

Mr.. George Scott returned Sat-
urday from his winters trip and
at once left for his ranch to see
how things are after his long alb
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1908-05-02

DR.. Gibson of Winslow was a
Holbrook visitor Saturday. He
was accompanied by his friend,
Mr.. Davis of San Francisco.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-05-26
7, ]. GIBBONS FOR SENATOR
Democrats Pick Grocer to Win the
Eighth District from Re-
puhllCnns,

Senator Frank 5, Buttorworth Of
the Eighth district, N this city, Is by
no means out Of the race for the COM
Ing nomination In that district, even
though Alderman Emil Loos is out for
1t and the political leaders, some OF
them, have picked Major Lu2erne
LudIngton as the coming candidate,
Senator Butterworth will say nothing
OF the campaign or whether he Will
be IN II or not. but his friends say
he viii be there when the bell rings
and they expect him to be renomin-
ated The Loos and l4udlngton games
are going along as well as expected
thus early and In the melee that Is en-
suing the democrats are In hope of
electlng the senator from the district
this time and have already picked the
man they hope to elect. He Is Thorn
as j, Gibbons, senior partner OF the
Gibbons Brothers 60. of State street,
Mr.. Gibbons can lidacy is stated to
be one that will help materially in
turning the district into democratic
control this time If the expected fight
in the republican ranks comes along.
He is very popular, was born and
brought up In the district and is a
member OF number OF fraternal and
social organizations. EX-Alderman
Harry Donovan is Also a candidate for
the nomination AMI there may be a
! fight therefore on the democratic side
when the primaries come about.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-05-26
CAUGHT ON CHECKS
New Haven Auto Man and
Hotel Clerk Stung by
Southerner.
SETTLEMENT is EXPECTED
All Grew Out of Reorganization Plans
for Continental Automobile
Company.

The attempt recently made to re-
organize the affairs of the Continental
Automobile company of Olive street
by the Introduction into It's affairs OF
man by the name of ]. w. Ham
brick of Huntington, W. Va. not only
failed to effect any Of the expected
changes In that company but left a
couple of New Haven resident with
the feeling that they had been given
rather the worst end of the proposi-
ton. lIambrick was hailed as a
wealthy man interested in the bust
ness and he came TO town and in
company with c. S. Johnston of the
Continental company and the lIniver-
sity garage spent a couple of days in
making acquantances here and look
ing over the field. Then he went away
and at least two parties found that
they had endorsed checks of the
young mans which they were called
upon to pay as he did not have the
money In the bank to pay them with,
The two are c. S. Johnston and j NJ.
Enright, a clerk at the New Haven
house.
Enrights share of the loss IS 800
on checks which he endorsed for the
convenience of Hambrick. who stayed
at the New Haven house during his
visit to this city Johnstons shore is
said to be somewhat greater still on
| the same proposition. No complaint
was made about the losses It seems
I but the matter has been followed VI
personally and settlement Of the
monetary affairs Is expected
Besides the check losses Hambrici
took one auto, which he had shipped
by freight and which Is now being
held for Mr.. Johnson, 1t lis said, a
one OF the stations of the railroad
company The loss to Mr. Johnson or
this part Of the proposition will be thu
cost Of freightage which It seems wa!
not paid and storage charges,
Enright Is New York man, for
merly of the Somerset hotel, he says
and he went to New York whore h
found Hambrick. The latter accord
ing to his statement, Is now domiclec
at the Imperial hotel. He made n,
attempt to run away It appears, a
he did not intend to work any unfai
game, according to the belief of tn
men who W re stung, and after con
ference at which he asked not to b
arrested 1t was agreed to postpon
drastic action until his father-in-l law
E. d. Strack of Kentucky, could ar
rive in New York A letter to En-
: right from the secretary of Mr.. Strac
asks that nothing be done until MI
Strack can reach New York, and
states that he will probably be ther
tomorrow at which time It is beliey
ed he will settle for his son-in-law'
arrearages Strack is wealthy.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-05-26
ROLL. CALLED 228 TIMES
Democratic Filibustcr Fatal TO Vocal
Cords of Reading Clerks.

Washington, May 25,--Working un-
der heavy pressure, with an eye single
to adjournment at the earliest possi-
BILE moment the house to-day disposed
of a great amount If business Early
in the session 1t became manifest that
a better spirit Of feeling obtained be-
tween the majority and minority, in
consequence of which several bills
were passed by unanimous consent. 1t
developed when the house took a re-
cess tonight that the roll had been
called 22S times iince congress con-
vened. Prior to March 30, when the
democratic hlibuster began, it had
been called but fifteen times The
frequent calls since then brought
about the temporary breakdown to-
day of two reading clerks and Rep
resentative Chancey Of Indiana who
has a voice of good carrying quality,
volunteered his services for that work.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-05-26
Her AUTO AFIRE
Miss Eunicc Parish Had an Exciting
Few Moments Yesterday.

Miss Eunice Parish of Bradley
street, daughter of James Ii. Parish,
the broker, had an exciting time yes
terday afternoon when her automobile
caught fire In Whalley avenue, Miss
Parish who handles her machine
like an expert chauffeur had occa
sion to stop it during her drive in
the western part of the city and when
she went to crank 1t, preparatory to
starting up again, the under part of
the automobile suddenly burst into
flames A man who saw the plight of
the young woman played stream on
the machine from a hose which was
already for sprinklng purposes in q
yard nearby and the fire was quickly
extinguished. The two young ladies
who were with Miss Parish jumped
from the machine when the flames
shot upward, but neither was injured,
The flames apparently caused little
damage to the machine for In a mo-
ment or two the young woman driver
got her car under way again and was
off down the avenue
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-05-26
Decree Allows Her to Remarry,
But Forbids Alfred G. to
Marry During Her
Lifetime.
NO ALIM0NY PROVISION
She Is Given Custody of Only Child
Decree Granted on Wallets
Testimony of Mis-
conduct.

New York, May 25,-Mrs. Ellen
French Vanderbilt was granted an In.
terlocutory decree OF divorce from AL
fred Gwynne Vanderbilt by Justice
oGorman In the Supreme court today
on the report of David Mcclure, the
referee who was appointed to take tes-
timony and determine the findings In
the suit Instituted by Mrs. Vanderbilt,
Justice O'Gorman confirmed the report
of the referee that Mr. Vanderbilt was
guilty of misconduct and directed that
Mrs Vanderbilt be granted a Judgment
of absolute divorce.
The divorce decree provides that Mrs.
Vanderbilt may marry during the life
time of Mr. Vanderbilt but prevents
him from marrying during her life-
,ime. The custody OF william II. Van
derbilt, the only child of the marriage
was awarded to Mrs Vanderbilt M
provision was made for alimony In the
decree nor was the subject alluded tc
in the report of Referee Mcclure.
The referees report shows that tes-
tmony was obtained from Mr.. Wander
bits valet as to misconduct by his
employer on a railroad train veal
ago last October in Virginia.
Mrs. Vanderbilt was Miss Elsie
French, daughter of the late Franci!
oimond French, president of the Man
haitian Trust company and a membe,
of the directorates of several railroads
She was married in January, 1900 t
MIR. Vanderbilt who inherited upwards
of $so,0o0,O0O from his father. the lat,
Cornelius Vanderbilt. The crisis Il
the domestic affairs of the Vanderbilt
happened April l last when Mrs. Van
derbit filed an action for divorce
against her husband within an hou
after he sailed for England 1t wa
stated that the couple had not bee,
living together for several months
Shortly before the institution of tn
suit Mrs Vanderbilt who had occupie
Oakland Farm. Mr. yanderhilt's coun
try place at Newport, went to the HON
Of her brother in Tuxedo. y. Y. Nj
Vanderbilt is now IN England wher
he Is engaged in coaching.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-05-26
EVELYN AS TRUSTEE
Harry Has No Estate for Her To Take
Over. SAYS Attorney.

Pittsburg, May Concerning the
report that Mrs. Harry *. Thaw will
abandon the proceedings to annul her
marriage and attempt, instead to be
appointed trustee or committee of her
husband S estate, Frank Semple, agent
and attorney in fact for the Thaw es-
tate said today:
ut viii take very fine rake for any
committee which may be appointed for
Harry X. Thaw to find any estate in
which he has an interest not provided
for by the terms Of his fathers viii
II can hardly imagine that the court
would appoint Mrs. Harry *. ThaW
trustee or committee Of his estate,
continued Mr.. Semple but If she or
any one else is appointed they will find
that the executors and trustees under
the will Of William Thaw have absolute
control Of all his interests in his faith
ers estate.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-05-26
CONTINUED on Third Page.)
HARVARD RETAINS SPORTS
Votes to Continue Winter Contests
Student Council Approved.

Cambridge, Mass, May 25.-At
meeting of the Harvard athletic COM
mittee tonight 1t was voted That in
the opinion Of the athletic committee
1t Is not advisable to abolish intercol-
legate athletic sports from the date OF
the last football game until the open
ing of the baseball season." the COM
mittee earlier in the spring had advo-
Gated the elimination of all winter
sports.
Before this action was taken tonight
the committee was in conference with
a committee from the undergraduates.
The student committee presented a
plan for student council, having d.
rect control over all athletes, and hav-
ing as members the captains of the va
rlous teams, class president, etc. This
plan was given the approval of the
athletic committee, when will have 1t
placed before the student body as a
whole for ratification.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-05-26
BUSY IN CITY HALL
Three Hearings for Friday Night Be-
fore Committees.

1t will be busy evening in city hall
Friday. Three committee meetings havs
been called for that evening by their
chalrmen and at one of them at least
there Is likely to be considerable inter-
est and possibly excitement. j. Edmund
Miller has notified his special commit
tee on the inquiry which he asked for
into the department of the city en-
gineer to assemble that night and this
meeting will be held In the aldermanic
chamber, Alderman Miller at the last
meeting Of the board Of aldermen in
troduced the petition which was re-
ferred to special committee 1t calls
for an investigation into the reason
why the city engineer did not know
and inform the city that retaining
wall would be necessary in the con-
struction Of the Humphrey street ex,
tension and also why the widening OF
ST. John street was not carried out or
a straight line instead of in the fash.
ion in which it has been completed Il
public opinion seems to favor the in.
( yestigation the board of aldermen viii
receive a favorable report from thi!
committee on the matter and will prob
ably then vote to investigate the mat
ter.
Another committee called to meet OF
Friday night is that on sewers anc
squares This will have several peti
tions for sewers before 1t but nothnt
Of very general interest.
The third meeting which will be hel,
In room IA will be the special committe
on Alderman Healy's petition that tn
secretary Of war be requested to orde
the recruiting station in this city t
raise and lower the flag of the cit
each day so as to have 1t done with ful
military precision, Frank Kenna
chairman of this committee.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-05-26
SUBPOENAS FOR
R. R, OFFICIALS
United States Marshal Serves
Papers To day Against
Local Men in Mer-
ger Suit.
MUST APPEAR BY JULY 6
Circuit Court at Boston Takes Action
Against Officials OF All Roads
Affected by Bill of
Equity.
MUST APPEAR BY JULY {

Boston May 20, Subpoenas were Is
sued by the United States circuit court
today against the officials OF the Bos-
ton and Maine and New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad compa-
nes In connection with the bin In
equity filed BY the United state, gov
ernment In this city last Friday seek
ing to compel the New Haven road
TO dispose Of its street railway and
Boston and Maine holdings The SER
vices will be made tomorrow. United
states Marshal Guy Murchle will serve
the papers upon the Boston and Maine
officials IN this city and United states
Marshal Parmelee Of Connecticut will
perform a like service upon the New
Haven officials.
additional subpoenas will be served
upon the officials Of the Consolidated
Railway company at Hartford, Conn,
and upon the officials Of the Providence
1 Securities company, Providence, r. /
Both companies are controlled by the
! New Haven railroad. Under the order
/ of procedure the refendants are called
upon to make answer to the sui, with.
In thirty days and put In an appear
ance not later than July 6.
The Boston News bureau today says
II can be stated on high authorit!
that there Is no immediate prospect o
the purchase OF the New Havons Bos
ton and Maine holdings by Il. II. iar
riman or the Delaware and Hudson
] .f- l.
the New Haven company will contnu
TO hold its Boston and Maine share
until the highest court In the land com
pels 1t to sell them. If. after the lon
litigation that seems To he in progres
the New Haven Is obliged to sell II
Boston and Maine holdings, two ques
tlons are likely to come before the Ne,
Haven, viz: ID Whether the New Ha
ven shall continue To be an independ
ent road and safeguard It's own geo
graphical position by distributing II
Boston and Maine stock to its stock
holders directly or to trustees to hol
In block for the stockholders individ
ually; (2) whether the Boston an
Maine stock shall be sold to an out
side bidder III that event +. II. Hai
rlman or more truly interests repre-
sented by him are likely to have frs
call on the stock,
Not only would the Delaware an
Hudson Boston and Maine make a
excellent and mutually beneficlj
combination. but there are posslbl
ties for an Erie-Delaware and Hue
som Boston and Maine combination
But any Hartman acquisition is
very remote possibility,
, An authority on New Haven ma
ters has said that II the Boston ar
Maine stock Of the New Haven is sol
: the New Haven itself will be so
y too.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-05-26
STOLE SWIMMERS CLOTHES
Colorcd Man Identifies Danfurian rs
Wcarer Of Them.

When William Seeo, colored, Of AZ
English street, went into the Quinni-
piac river for a swim, Sunday after
noon, he left his clothes on the Mid
dletown avenue bridge, over that
stream, and when he emerged the
clothes had vanished. Seco made
complaint to the detective bureau as
result of which Detective Daley
yesterday arrested Thomas Kenney of
Danbury, an occasional visitor to this
city. Seco declared the clothes Ken
ney wore We're his while Kenney alb
solutely denied the charges, He is
held for theft, however. The suit In
question is valued at SIS.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-05-26
STANDS BY HACKETT
Teachers League Disagrees
With Supt. Beede on His
Qualifications.
is UNANIMOUSLY FOR HIM
Well Fitted for Supervising Principal
ship, say His School Colleagues
I'm Resolutions.

The Teachers League Of the city
schools dsagrees with Superintendent
Beede In the latter's estimate of the
qualifications of Instructor William H.
Hackett OF the high school for the su-
pervsorship Of one of the city school
districts as is evidenced by the action
of the league at its meeting yesterday
afternoon. Tie meeting was the reg
ular monthly session and at 1t a dis
cussion of the turn down Mr.. Hackett
received for the Webster school district
office came up and after those present
had offered comments on it the follow
ing resolution was offered and unanim-
ously passed.
THE Teachers League Of New Ha-
I ven considers that Mr.. william II
i Hackett possesses all the qualifications
+ necessary for the position OF supervis-
i ing principal"
The meeting was held in the high
topic of discussion aside from the
/ routine business was the resignation
/ Of MIR. ! evils, the candidacy of Mr.
IIackett and the final action Of the
board OF education In appointing ar
outside man TO the supervising princi
palship OF the Webster district Mr.
Lewis resignation was received viii
regret Mr.. Hackett's candidacy Will
pleasure and his turn down with any
thing but good grace, II being the opin
ion that the board was sort OF comini
back at him for his efforts In securing
higher salaries for the teachers whicl
efforts had resulted in the organization
of the league. Therefore when tn
resolution was offered thcre was n
voice but those who endorsed It. Tn
meeting was an unusually large on
and the sentiment of the school stat
: was we'll expressed in its vote.
In its routine business the meetin
decided to continue the publication Q
the Teachers Journal and voted I
: elect tho editorial board for the comm
, year from tie Day, Welch, Dwight an
Winchester districts
! It was voted to hold the June meet
ing on Monday, June s and at 1t pla
for the next term Will be offered. Dur
, ing the meeting very interesting pa
. per was read by Miss Evelyn Rockwe
, of the Strong school and in It all mem
j, bers We're urged to attend the alumr
meeting which will be held next FIR
; day evening at Warner hall.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-05-26
ASSESSORS TO GET LISTS
Months Sitting for Swearing in Starts
Monday.

The board of assessors have al
most finished their tour Of the city
which they have been making for
about two weeks past. On Thursday
1t is expected that the outdoor work
will be finished after which the
board will compose itself for one solid
month of receiving and swearing in
the tax lists Of the citizens of New
Haven This will start on Monday,
the first day of June, and will last
each day of the month until the first
of July, Any resident taxpayer who
fails to hand In and swear to his list
in that time will have a list made for
him by the board and to the total will
he added 10 per cent. as a penalty.
Every parcel Of real estate must be
separately described in the list, Meth
er husband or wife may swear for
property of the other in which they
have no personal interest
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-05-26
b. Bl-WEEKLY DANCE
Troop \ Members Enjoy Themselves
After Regular Meeting.

Last night after their regular drill
the members of Troop A, cavalry c.
n. G., held their eighth bi-weekly
dance and reception in the club
house of their armory about fifty
couples being present
Most of the drill consisted in in
struction under direction of Lieuten-
ant Robert j Woodruff in accurate
horsemanship in riding in files Of
ones, twos and fours, and movements
in platoon formation, He also gave
instruction in aids to horsemanship''
by means of which each cavalryman
avoiding any spoken word, controls
the movements of his horse entirely
by the hand, knee and spurs.