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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-11-17
MAN AND BEAR IN BATTLE
TO DEATH IN WILDERNESS
Trinity Trappcr Lays Open the Beasts
Head With AK: Then Brute
SlaShpS His Throat

Dunsmuir-Mute evidence of
tragedy of the wild has been found
IL the vicinity of the Boulder mine in
Trinity county. The story tells of the
dis .0very of the body of George
Schaeffer, a trapper, lying near the
body of a big brown bear.
The two had fought to the death
alone in the forest. No one saw the
battle. but the story of it was written
plainly in the two bodies.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-11-17

Securing a suit of the deacon's
clothes and some of his cards, he
called on the liquor dealers Of the
town and ordered cases, bottles, jugs
and demijohns sent to the deacon's
address.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-11-17
Health and Strength
co HAND IN HAND WITH
Duffy's Pure
Malt Whiskey

A pure distillation of matted
grain-a safe tonic-an aid to
digestion-endorsed by so years
popularity.
1t is a wonderful remedy in
the prevention and cure of all
throat, lung and stomach troubles.
1t makes the old feel young and
the young strong.
Sold by druggists, grocers and dealers in
sealed bottles, price 81 90. IF you can't pro-
cure it, let us know and will tell you how
to obtain il. Write for free doctors advice
and book of recipes for Bile and sick room.
The Duffy Malt whiskey Co.. Rochester, N. Y.
Williams news., 1911-02-11
DEATH OF A FORMER
 WILLIAMS RESIDENT

Mrs. Nellie Q. Cummings, wife oi 5. A. Cummings, formerly of Will. jams, but late of Redlands, Cal, died ct her home in the latter city on January 27, 1911.
 Mrs. Cummings was born in Blue Grass, Kentucky, September 10, 1846, moving to Terre Haute. h. diana, when a small child. There she was married to s. A. Cum mings. The family moved to Los Angeles for the benefit of Mrs. Cummings health. After several years in California they moved to Williams, where they resided until 1909, moving back to Redlands for the benefit of MT. Cummings health.
 Mrs. Cummings' death was due to an accident caused by being struck by bicycle and having her hip broken, while crossing the street near her home, complica tions arising which caused her death.
 Mrs. Cummings leaves husband and three daughters to mourn her death-Mrs. Oakley Learnard of San Diego, Cal, Mrs. Cora M. Hyans of Los Angeles, Cal, and Mrs. B. A. Cameron of Flagstaff. and one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Moore of Red lands. The remains were inferred in the burial place at Redlands, all of the family attending the funeral.
 THE NEWS joins with the many friends MT. and Mrs. Cummings made during their residence in Williams, in extending sympathy to the bereaved husband and fam fly in the loss of loving and de voted wife and mother.
Williams news., 1911-02-11
MAINE NEWS ITEMS

w. w. Kelly was a William ms visitor the first of the week.
 w. F. Stout, telegraph operator at Red Cut, spent Sunday after noon and evening visiting at the home of M. K. Maynard.
 c. Kritzmire spent Saturday in Winslow. returning to his work on a west bound freight. MT. Kritz- mire will be stationed at Bellemont for the next few days.
 Mrs. John Baumgartner returned home the last of the week after a few days visit in Williams with her daughter, Mrs. J. Ellis.
 MT. and Mrs. Milton Maynard were Williams visitors Monday.
 Mrs. A. Reynolds arrived Sun- day morning from Winslow to visit her brother, c. Harris, who is a brakeman at the Smith Construc- ton camp, east of Maine. Mrs. Reynolds spent the day with Mrs Milton Maynard before leaving for the camp.
 Gus Saures came in from his ranch east of town, Tuesday, on business.
Williams news., 1911-02-11
SPLENDID LECTURE
 BY MRS. MAVERICK

The Williams opera house was crowded Monday night to hear from the lips of Mrs. Florence Maybrick, who served an unjust prison sentence of fifteen years in England, thrilling story of her experience.
 Mrs. Maybrick has a pleasing appearance and as she stood before the large audience and recounted the history of her life behind prison walls, her story went straight to the hearts of her hearers.
 She compared prison conditions of the past with those of today in England and America and told of her mission work and ideas of re- form. She made an appeal for persons convicted of crime and ad- vocated the tempering of justice with mercy in dealing with crim- inals Mrs. Maybrick made a plea for discharged prisoners. who, with helping hand to aid them, would in a great many cases become of usefulness to the state; while, on the other hand. with every mans hand raised against him, the ex- convict would be forced back to his former life and again become a menace to society.
 The lecture was given to the public under the auspices of the Santa Fe reading room manage ment and proved one of the finest attractions which the system has ever presented.
Williams news., 1911-02-11
IN THE COURT OF
 JUDGE HUNTSVILLE

In the justice court this week there were eight offenders before his honor, Judge Rounseyille.
 Bobby Burns, who has been do ing literary work for the Phoenix Gazette during the past campaign, and incidentally making personal appeal to the voters in behalf of the adoption of the constitution, became intoxicated with the exu- berance of his own verbosity, and wandering down to the restricted district, created rough house in that neighborhood Five days in jail, with the alternative of leaving town and remaining away for 60 days, was the fine imposed by the judge, and on Thursday Bobby shook, the mud of Williams from his brogans and hied himself away to Prescott.
 Five Mexicans, charged with pet ty larceny, were arraigned before the judge Entering Joe Blumberg's store, four of them engaged the at tention of the clerk, while the fifth made away with three pairs of trousers, which he was trying to dispose of when arrested. The same parties were found guilty of stealing coat from Harry Wade. The five hombres were given 40 days in jail-20 days for each of fense. Another Mexican, found guilty of stealing a guitar from Jesus Quijada, paid for his trans gression by pungling up $15.
 Tad" Postle, a youth of IS, who has been ioafing around saloons for some time past, was before the court on a charge of vagrancy. The lad was given 60 days, but sentence was suspended on condi- ton that he keep out of saloons until he is 21, or at least during the time Judge Rounseville is dispens- ing justice in Williams.
Williams news., 1911-02-11
NEWS ITEMS FROM ANITA

There is report current here that Al Hawkins, who has been prospecting for several months past in the Sitgreave mountains. made a rich strike short time since. It is gold-copper proposition, and is said to assay high in the first named metal. He has a gang of men at work and it is expected shipment of ore will be made to the Humboldt smelter as soon as the roads are in condition to permit ha auling of the ore to the pearest railroad point.
 James Smith went to William ms this week on business trip.
 The ore teams are not hauling much now, as the recent rains have made the roads boggy and almost impossible in places.
 Ed Geddes was out this way last week, looking after his cattle. His wife accompanied him and they will spend the balance of the winter here,
 Donaldson's dam caught several feet of water in the last storm.
 J. Gilbert has returned from his trip to Humboldt.
 William Donaldson is busily en- gagged in cutting posts for a new corral which he is contem plating erecting.
 The foreman of the c. O. outfit came out from Williams this week and the camp has been moved to rain tank.
Williams news., 1911-02-11

Mrs. Joseph Terry, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Rose, arrived home from Oklahoma City, Okla, on Tuesday. While Mrs. Terry's health improved somewhat during her stay in Oklahoma, it is far from good, and she will leave next Mon- day for Los Angeles, where she hopes to receive substantial benefit in the balmy atmosphere near the coast.
 MT. and Mrs. B. A. Cameron passed through Williams last Sun- day, on the way to their home in Flagstaff, from Redlands, Cal, where they had been to attend the funeral of Mrs. s. A. Cummings mother of Mrs. Cameron.
 Miss Zella Jones left for Flag staff last Friday evening to spend couple of days with her parents MT. and Mrs. J. E. Jones.
Williams news., 1911-02-11
STATEHOOD MEETING
 ON FRIDAY EVENING

Notwithstanding the indictment weather, the meeting held at the opera house on Friday evening of last week, in advocacy of the adop- ton of the constitution, was we'll attended.
 Mayor H. M. Stark called the meeting to order, and in brief in- troductory address gave his req sons for supporting the constitu- ton and avised his hearers to go to the polls and vote for it's ratifi- cation.
 The speakers. M. G. Cunniff and Henry F. Ashurst of Prescott and T. H. Flynn of Flagstaff. were at their best and each telling point was punctuated by hearty ap plause.
 Whether the arguments advanced by the eloquent speakers had any influence on the votes cast at the election Thursday, or whether they had not, THE NEWS is not prepared to say, but that it was an able and logical presentation of the subject is beyond the question of doubt.
Williams news., 1911-02-11

William Mccartney came in from Camp 6 of the Saginaw W company on Tuesday and spent the week among friends in town. Tug" particu- larly wanted to see how matters were progressing in the Odd Eel lows lodge. as it has been several moons since he attended a meeting, owing to his absence from town. MT. Mccartney is one of the most conscientious, hard-working mem- bers of the local lodge, and never misses a meeting when it is possible for him to be present.
 Three competent judges will award prizes at the Masquerade; $5 first prize, $3 second and $2 third.
Williams news., 1911-02-11
BIG MAJORITY FOR
 THE CONSTITUTION

The vote throughout the territory at the election Thursday was very light, in many precincts not more than half of the normal vote being cast.
 From the returns received up to the present writing. the constitu- tion has carried by big majority. It is probable that so per cent of the vote cast is in it's favor. Indi- cations are that with the exception of Apache, every county in Arizona gave the constitution a majority, in some cases 6 to l. In Mohavc county, as far as heard from, of the 363 votes cast. 316 were for and AT against.
 Phoenix boiled 1909 votes in favor of ratification and 432 against. Phoenix, with Tempe. Mesa and Is other precincts in Maricopa county, cast 2057 votes for and 654 against. Tucson gave S67 for and $50 against the constitution.
 Returns from nearly every pre- cinct in Apache county show that the constitution was defeated by & majority of about 100.
 Winslow. in Navajo county. gave 131 for and 40 against, and Hol- brook gave fl for and 30 against.
 Ash Fork, Yavapai county, gave AZ for and 12 against, and Camp Verde Al for, II against.
 IN cocoNINo COUNTY
 If three more "for" ballots had been cast, the vote in Williams in favor of the constitution would be just 8 to 1. The vote stood 125 for, 16 against. It was foregone conclusion that the majority here would be large, but it was thought the opponents or the measure would muster greater strength than was shown. Unlike county elections, when each candidate on the several tickets is getting his friends to the polls, but little effort was made to get out full vote, and this condi- tion seemed to generally prevail throughout the territory.
 Flagstaff cast very light vote. Of the 227 ballots cast in that pre- cinct, 155 were for the constitution and 72 against. Bellemont voted 4 for and 7 against.
 And now the question arises, Will Taft sign the document?
Williams news., 1911-02-11
DOCTORS DISAGREED
 IN YOUNG NELLIS' CASE

John M. Nellis has received in. formation that his brother Norman has almost recovered from the ac- cident that befell him about a year ago, while out riding in Phoenix, when the buggy he was in collided with another, throwing him out. Nothing was thought of the acci dent at the time, but shortly after "Irish," the name Norman is fa- miliarly known by, began to creep around like an old man, using crutches to assist him in the effort. Physicians who diagnosed his case, pronounced it rheumatism. After trying the curative powers of the Murietta springs iu California and getting DO relief. he had the best specialists in Los Angeles analyze his blood. They pronounced it pure. "Irish" went to his mothers home in Monrovia firmly convinced that his case was incurable and settled down to the belief that he was a cripple for life.
 In Monrovia lives an osteopath physician named Dr. Allison. Mrs. Neliis told him of the plight of her son. The doctor became interested and asked her to bring the young man to his office. After two hours of severe examination, Dr. Allison informed Mrs. Nellis that her sons hip was dislocated, caused by some severe fall.
 Then commenced one of the greatest scientific treatments of the day. Considering that the hip joint had been out of the socket for a year, a gristle had formed therein, and to force it out and get the hip back Tn position, Dr. Allison used his fists on the hip, kneading and pounding it every day. "Lrish," full of grit, would lie upon the marble table and go through this remarkable treatment and punish ment until he thought every mo- ment that he would faint from ex- haustion.
 After several weeks of this treat ment, "Irish" threw his crutches away. His hip is back in it's proper place, and with careful walking all the gristle will soon be forced away and the young man will be him. self again.
Williams news., 1911-02-11
THE l.. J. SMITH co.
 FORGERY CASES

1. P. McConkey, manager for the L! J. Smith Construction Co.,, says there are no new developments in the forgery case. THE NEWS re- trained from publishing anything regarding the forgery last week, by request, in order to give the officers ample time to run down several clues, all of which proved of no value, and while there has been several arrests, the arrested parties have all proved alibis.
 It is evident, from all indica- tions. that the perpetrators of this crime were familiar with the office. having gained access through window with the skill of profess sional crooks, and knew just ex- actly where to place their hands upon the check books. They took several sheets out of the Arizona Central Banks book, which were all signed by Scott Mitchell, and several unstamped checks. None of the checks were presented in Williams to be cashed. but were taken to Flagstaff where, it is so far known, that twelve have been cashed by merchants of that place. Some were for from $50 to $40. The amount will aggregate a sum of $450.
 It is not believed that the forgeis will present any more checks in this neighborhood, as the forgery
 was detected within 24 hours after presentation at the bank.
Williams news., 1911-02-11

The Arizona groundshoat came out on his regular day and saw such clear. cut shadow of himself that he was severely shocked and returned to his hole He is ex- pected to be laid up for six weeks. The California breed that ventured out were nearly drowned before they could get back in the hole.
 Sheriff John Francis spent last Friday afternoon in town in an off, cial capacity.
Williams news., 1911-02-11

The dams above town are all full and running over and the canyons in the mountains are banked with snow. No scarcity of water next summer.
Williams news., 1911-02-11
TRIP FROM WILLIAMS
 TO CHA COUNTY

Some idea of Arizcna's variegated climate may be obtained from the recent experience of L. s. Williams and Paul A. Millar, who returned to Williams last Saturday evening after completing 56O mile journey through the territory in a buck board.
 MT. Williams and MT. Millar left Williams on December 20 to go to Gila county, near Payson. to attend to some assessment work. It began showing when 15 miles out, and continued until reaching Flagstaff that night. Leaving Flag, staff the next morning, the snow continued to fall until it reached a depth of over foot. They camped at Clay Park that night, nine miles from Schnebley's, on Oak Creek, where they proceeded next day In Oak Creek canyon the sun was brightly shining, and the weather was about like the average June day here on the mountain, while on the walls of the canyon, 1000 feet above, the snow laid in drifts |
 two feet deep. Continuing, they camped near the Montezuma We'll. thence to Camp Verde and on to 13- Mile rock, where they were again on the Rim. and here met an eight horse team that had been two days travelling II miles on account of the recent snow and rains having made the roads almost impossible. They were lucky, however. in hay ing light blackboard, and pro- ceeded on to Strawberry, Pine and Payson, reaching the latter place on Christmas day. Proceeding to the mining claims, they spent three weeks in supervising the assessment work, the last four days of which it rained necessarily, making it al- most impossible to pack out of the canyon in the Mazatzal mountains, where the claims are located. 
 / Reaching Payson again after two days hard travel, during which they made only 25 miles, they learned that the rain had begged the mountains between Payson and Camp Verde to such an extent that the roads were impossible. Heed ing the advice of friends, they turned south through the Tonto Basin, compelled to go 138 miles out of their road before returning home, passed the Roosevelt dam, where they spent part of day ex- amining this wonderful work, on to Mesa, Tempe and Phoenix, 78 miles from Roosevelt. Mir. Will jams caught mess of trout in the Salt river and MT. Millar killed a mess of quail, thereby varying the bill of fare, which heretofore had consisted principally of bacon and "Millar's Celebrated Bread"
 After reaching Phoenix they came back by the Black Canyon road, New River, Goddard, Rumble Bee, Cordes. Mayer. Humboldt, Dewey, Jerome Junction, and Ash Fork to Williams, glad to be once more back in good old Coconino.
 The gentlemen report the recent rains in the south as having come at exactly the right time and that the feed is great, though it may be a surprise to learn that they report the feed in the Tonto Basin coun. try even better than it is in the Salt River valley.
 William Mccartney came in from Ca mn of tho Sa Jipo U comma nv or
Williams news., 1911-02-11

Joe Blumberg is expected to ar. rive home tomorrow from his east ern business trip.
Williams news., 1911-02-11

WILLIAMS, ARIZ. Population, 1000
 Elevation, 6,750 RESOURCES Lumbering Stockraisins ...Minins....
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-17
EASTON

The Dorcas Society of the Baptist
church met on Wednesday afternoon
at the hail and tied a quilt for Mrs
John B. Downs of Stevenson. Then
supper was served. Those who at
tended, were Mrs. Charles Everette,
Mrs. Frank Bibbins, Mrs. Arthur
Locke. Mrs. William McCauley, Mrs
Mildred Ferris, Mrs. Mallette San
ford, Mrs. Clarence Andrews Miss
Minnie o. Sherwood, Mrs. Samuel
Silliman and Willis Jet.
James Ga~nett is now working for
Mrs. Flore.,-e Mallette in Tashua.
Mrs. Edward Gillette is now able
to be up and around again, having
been ill for few days.
James Tyler has had a telephone
placed in his house recently.
Miss Nettie Ward of the Centre is
entertainging her sister, Mrs. Louise
Ward of Hartford at her home for a
few days.
The committee for the Thanksgiv-
ing supper al the grange were APP
pointed at the last meeting and Were
the following members: Mrs. Hattie
Candee, Mrs. Nettie Wheeler and Miss
Minnie 0. Sherwood Those who
have charge of the program are Mrs
Clarence Jennings, Mrs. Robert
Edith Sherwood and Miss Mary Gill
lette.
John Ogden is suffering with q
severe cold at his home in Aspetuck
Fred Candee will commence to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-17
TRtE WARDEN APPOINTED
Amendment Passed by General AS
sembly Makes This the Process
In Place of Election

There seem to be very few who
knew, at the late town elections, that
the law relating to tree wardens mao
been so amended as to allow the Sc
lectmen to appoint that official. Inc
amendment was passed by the laSt
session of the General Assembly, read
ing as follows:
"Section 4443 Of the general stat
utes is hereby amended by
striking out the words. Every town
shall, at it's annual town meeting,
elect and inserting the words, 'The
selectmen Of every town shall APP
point, by striking out the word 'eiec-
ton in the third line thereof, and IN
serting the word appointment in lieu
thereof. and by striking out the word
elected in the fourth line and insert
ing the word appointed so that the
section shall read as follows: I'm
se7ectmen of every town shall appoint
a tree warden, who shall serve for one
year from the date of his appointment
and until his successor has peen ap-
pointed and qualified.
The act somewhat broadens the
scope of the tree warden action and
provides that he may prepare SCI
of bylaws governing the care and
preservation of the trees, enforcing
the same by fines. Such regulations,
when approved by the selectmen ana
posted on the puDilc SiSHpoSt VI Lie
town, are to have the force and eff
feet of town bylaws. 1t provides that
the compensation of the tree warden
shall be determined by the selectmen
who appoint him. He has the power
to appoint a suitable number of depu-
ties, whom he may at will remove from
office. 1t also provides that tree
warden shall, where he contemplates
the removal or trimming of any tree,
post a notice of the same on the tree
at least five days prior to doing the
work
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-17

of capital the railroad had one dol
lar of earnings.
AT the present the road has bu;
one dollar of earnings for each twenty
dollars Of capitals
And this means that nobody is SO
we'll off. The stockholders have seen
a great property watered until il
shows deficit on dividend day.
The public has seen itself burden
ed with a vast volume of securities
upon which it is required to pay
interest and dividends
If for all this debt physical values
had been created it would be anoth-
er story. But only to a limited extent
nave new physical values been Great
ed. The miles of railroad, the miles
of trolley. the number of steamships
have increased only a little.
The capitalization arises from the
requirement of existing things at in
fiated valuation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-17

dissolve" under a plan which they
themselves can stipu!ate, (see Supreme
Courts acceptance Of the Tobacco
Trusts reorganization plans), or the
threat of fine against the trust in
stead of individuals, has time and
again proven an insufficient deterrent
to trust magnates who see an oppor-
tunity to make millions of dollars an
nualIy by disregarding the law.
There is one thing that trust mag
mates are afraid Of, and apparently
one thing only. That is the peniten-
tiary.
When an attorney general can be
found who will enforce the only fea-
ture of the Sherman law that will
cause trust magnates to really obey
the law. and not until then, will the
public be justified in expecting relief
from trust oppression and the conse-
quent high prices.