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Holbrook argus., 1912-08-27

Mir. and Mrs. J. F. Schroder surprised their daughter Maud with a birthday surprise party Thursday evening from 6 to s o'clock, it being her eleventh birthday anniversary. The fol lowing friends of Maud's were invited: Ruth lesser, Marie Daze, Alta Drumm, Fay Suther- land, Mary and Alberta Noble, Helen Sellen, Merdel Woods, Lois Wilson, and Ella and Marie Dadey. Among the older folks invited were: Mesdames Ben and Will Evans and c. F. Perkins. The young folks played games and were treated to a dainty luncheon.
 Dr. Geo. P. Sampson leaves for Phoenix tomorrow night where he goes to attend meeting of the biz politicians of the state regarding the Wilson Marshall coming campaign.
 Mrs. Robt. Powell arrived home Tuesday from her sum- mer's visit with relatives and friends in Ohio, her former home.
 Richard Wigg1n left the early part of this week for a few weeks visit with his family at Ocean Beach, Cal.
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CELEBRATION TO
 BE A DANDY :"

Things are now coming along nicely with the Frontier Celebra- tion to be given here next month the 18th, 2Oth and 21st.
 New features are being added daily to the large list of amuse ments aud special features, one of which is the Pioneer Band with their little wagon which will be profusely decorated and will occupy a prominent place in the parade. The worth ot these venerable gentlemen pioneers, T. J. Hesser and John Donahue, as musicians cannot be overestima- ted, as demonstrated so often on various occasions, and who help ed so greatly in making the last years celebrat tion such d success.
 With the hose contest betweer the Winslow boys and the Flag staff boys, the base ball games between the Flagstaff and Wins low ceams and the prizes offere0 TOT the two contests ought LO make it interesting for all, and should assure a liberal patron age from the Flagstaff people.
 Another big feature that will be put on will be marathon race of ten miles between two Indians, one from Gallup and the other from Oraibi. ltis said that the Gallup people are betting big money on their man to win.
 One of the biggest features ct the second days celebration will be the street parade in which 1t is expected all the Lodges will take part, and many of the lodges, ii not all of them, and some of the business houses will have floats in the parade, and cash prizes will be awarded for the best dec orated floats appearing that day in the parade.
 All necessary arrangements are being made to show the wis itors during the celebration one of the best times imaginable.
Holbrook argus., 1912-08-27
CIVIL ENGINEER
 M'SPADDEN'S DEATH

Clement M. McSpadden, one ot the young civil engineers em. ployed by the Santa Fe on this division, who was taken to the company hospital i'll Los Ange- les about two weeks ago, passed away on Tuesday last. Mir. Me. Spadden, who was well known in Wlnslow, had been employed on the second track work at Chaves where he contracted the typhoid fever with the fatal re suit mentioned.
 A very sad feature of the case is the fact that Mir. McSpadden had only been married five weeks, his widow being Miss Alice Der etta, until lately school teacher of this city.
 The news of his passing came as great shock to his many i.lends along the division, he be ing a great favorlte on account of hls bright and cheery disposi- Ion.
 ne rcr11dlns Wcie taken Eds on No. 8 Friday morning, accom- panied by his mother and father
 i'd the widow, for whom nucn sympathy is felt.
 MT. McSpadden's home was in Chelsea, Oklahoma.
Holbrook argus., 1912-08-27

OI the pest times 1nag1naDle.
 Mrs. M. w. Dadey entertained the members of the Friday 500 Club last week in her usual charming manner. After an in- teresting game the guests enjoy ed a most tempting luncheon Those present were Mesdames Asbury, Irwin, Bazell, Gibson, Wm. Daze, Ratelle and Lyons.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Hlnk re- turned Wednesday evening from their trip to the northwest where they went to attend the Elks Convention at Portland and while in that section of the coun- try they visited with relatives and friends in Tacoma and Seat tie, Washington.
 G. E. Johnson of N Williams was a WlnsioW visitor Sunday.
 Fred w. Volz of Canyon Diablo was a business visitor in town Monday.
 Y. Otondo came in from the mountains Monday for a briet stay.
 J. Amantage of Seligman was visitor i'll town the early part of the week.
 J. D. Vanatta ofAsh Fork was d vIsItor in town Monday.
 Jose Villegos of Holbrook was a visitor here Tuesday.
 John Williams of Holbrook was a visitor in town this week and from here left to see the snake dance given by the Indians at Oraibi this year.
 Mir. and Mrs. Vance VanRiper, now located at Bakersfield, were visitors here this week with relatives and friends. They ar- rived here Friday evening and left Tuesday morning.
 Alfred Kleindienst, working for the Santa Fe at Seligman was a visitor in town last Sat urday with his parents, MT. and Mrs. ] E. Kleindienst.
 Mrs. E. A. Wing is now able to be about after her recent i'll. ness of about two weeks dura- tion.
 James Dye left last evening for visit with relatives and friends for the next two weeks at Albu. querque.
Holbrook argus., 1912-08-27
Whiteriver News

Messrs. Benbow and Sanders bought SS head of horses from the Indians last Saturday and shipped them to North Carolina.
 George Nyce and crew of h. dians are rounding up the cattle on Slaughter's ranch, 40 miles from Whiteriver.
 Mrs. H. R. Hailman is visiting friends in Holbrook and Gallup.
 Several automobiles from the east passed through here during last week.
 Phil Grayard and family are at Pinetop visiting friends.
 Cattlemen report stock on the ranges in good condition.
 Judge Baker of Phoenix, M. A. Grouse of Holbrook, Mir. and Mrs. Ross Grouse of Sacaton, Mir. and Mrs. Harry Welker of Mesa, left for a fishing trip on Front Creek, 20 miles north of Whiteriver, last week.
 Henry L. Jones is in Thatcher, visiting friends.
 New school district has been organized at Fort Apache, and a school will be maintained there this year.
 The masons have about finish ed the foundation for the double porch around the girls dormi- tory.
Holbrook argus., 1912-08-27

!: Supscribe for the Argus.
Holbrook argus., 1912-08-27

Mrs. Chas. Calm and the children were visitors this week at Gallup with Mrs. Cahn's mother, Mrs. Slaughter.
Holbrook argus., 1912-08-27
Winslow News Notes
From the Winslow Mail

Mrs. A. w. Tanner and child returned from the coast Wednes- day.
 MT and Mrs s. l.. Hosler re turned last Saturday from their trip back east where they have been visiting with relatives a Id friends for some time.
 t or soren, ss of the muscles, whether induced by violent exer- clse or injury. there is nothing better than Cham mberlail's Lini- ment. This liuiment also relieves rheumatic pains. Tor sale by all derlers.
 Tn, NitA Luuncii nad two srs slons as a Board ot EquailzatIon IiiIS week Ne,inc>dhy iiIti InurS day evenings Little ot the prop erty Ill town was increased over last years assessment. It is sald t,tsit CxI,tfici, Tax Collector Chas. BleusOe Will confluence lm- mediately with the collection of the taxes.
 Dysenlery is always serious and often a dangerous disease, but 1t can be cured. Chamber lain's Collie, Cholera Dlarrnoea Remedy has cured it even when malignant and epidemic. For sale by all dealers. I
 Mrs WalkouskI lett the early part of the week for san Der nardino where she goes on account of her health.
 MT. and Mrs. Ed. Mohl left Tuesday morning for a months visit at San Franciso. MT. C. B. Hall who, has been employed with the Postal Telegraph i'll Gallup. relieved MT. Mohl here Mr. and Mrs C B Hall expect to make Winslow their home
 Buy it now Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Re medy is almost certain to be needed before the summer IS over. Buy it now and be .prepar ed for such an emergency For sale by all dealers. $
 Attorney x. N. Sleeves of Will Hams was a business visitor Tn town this week
 Johnnie Drumm returned from his trip to the mountains this week.
 AChas. Sherwood made trip up the country to Springerville this week in company of Hi Fuller where the latter Went to get hls auto that broke down in the vicinity of Springerville few days ago.
Holbrook argus., 1912-08-27

Items from last weeks Flag staff Sum-
 Agent Fouts of Winsluw was m the city Wednesday. He cam < as tar as Angel to help strs,igh- ten out freight car that had blocket the way temporarily, then came on to see Flagstaff.
 MT. Hunter, a prominent lum Der dealer of Winslow, was in the city Saturday to replenish his lumber supply from the Flag staff mills.
 w. H. Clark, the Holbrook financ1er, came in last evening on visit to the financial center.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. J. Moore re- turned to Flagstaff from Win slow last week. Mir. Moore was cashier at the Sarta Fe station early last spring, but was sent to Wlnslow to temporarily re- lieve the agent at that place.
Holbrook argus., 1912-08-27

Mrs. A. H. Hansen and the children left the last week for a visit with MT. Hansen's parents at Galesburg, Ill.
 Attorney Clarence Jordan, of Holbrook, was business visitor in town the early part of the week
Holbrook argus., 1912-08-27
S1.00 Per Plate

was paid at banquet to Henry Clay, in New Orleans in 1S42. Mighty costly for those with stomach trouble or indigestion. To day people every where use Dr. Klng's New Life Pills for these troubles as we'll as liver, kidney and bowel disorders. Easy, safe, sure, Only 25 cts. at all druggists. i
Holbrook argus., 1912-08-27
A c;rp. Wild Midnight Ride

To warn peopl- of fearful forest fire i'll the Catskills d young girl rode horseback at midnight and saved many lives. Her deed was glorious but lives are often saved by Dr. Kings New Discovery 1n curing lung trouble, coughs and colds, which might have ended in consumpt- ion or pneumonia. "It cured me of dreadful cough and lung dis
 ease.' writes w. K. Peterson, Wellington, Tex. "after four tn our family had died with con sumption, and I gained 07 fb." " Nothing is so sure and safe for all throat and lung troubles. Price soc and $1.OO. Trial bottle free. Cur anteed by all druggist. !
Holbrook argus., 1912-08-27

Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Todd came in from the moutalns for few days this week.
 Mrs. ]. E. Foley, wife of Car penter Foley, left this week for her home i'll Boulder, Colo, with the three children.
Holbrook argus., 1912-08-27
Frightful Polar Winds.

blew with terrific force at the far north and play havoc with the sk.n, causing red, rough or sore chapped hands and lips, that needs Bucklen's Arnica Salve to heal them. It makes the skin soft and smooth. Unrlvaled for cold-sores, also burns, boiles. sores. ulcers, cuts bruises and piles. Only 25 cents at all druggists. i
 Mss Marion Cnahderdon, who ndo ucen Visiting .nclc TOT sumc time with her uncle w. G. Kelly, left for her home at Gallup Sat day
 Mrs. Spidel, who has been se- riously i'll for the past two weeks, IS feeling somewhat better.
 An Ice cream Social was given last week Saturday evening by the ladies ot the M. E. Church on the lawn of the M L. Waugh. an residence for the benefit of the church which was attended by a'fairly good sized crowd.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-17
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
 ARE CROWD|AG MAILS
Public Is Notified Packages Must Be Weighed and
 Stamped by Owners

The Christmas rush of mail matter is already beginning to be felt at the postoffice and plans to handle the greatly increased business as speedily as possible are being made by Post master Cassidy, Signs have been put up around the post office announc- ing that packages must be weighed and stamped before being turned into the registered mail window. By do- ing this good deal of time win be saved
 Bisbeeites are requested to put tue name Of the county as we'll as that of the town. on all mail In the handling of the mail this will effect quite a saving of time. as obscure towns will not have to be looked lp on the map. Arrangements have a.- so been made to allow box holders to pay the rental on their boxes be- ginning tomorrow. so that there will not be the rush to pay around cns cod Of the month. It is requested that mall be delivered to the postoffice as soon as possible as this will insure not only a bad rush al the Bisbee of flee, but will cause the mail to be delivered on time.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-17
These Passionate sIeIIIsns.

Signor Grasso and the rest of the sicilian players at the Hippodrome would electrify the most blase play goer. La Zolfara" is their strong dramatic fare this week-the story of a foreman at one of the Sicilisn sul- phur mines. an oyerbearing man who tries to make love to the wife of the manager A simulated friendship in- furistes the husband, who suspects that be is the victim of treachery, both on the part of the mine foreman and his employer. He sets the mine on fire and murders the foreman. Such Is the story which Grasso and his company unfold with a force and dIrectness that carry the audience with them through all the tense mo- ments of the tragedy The Sicilians are greatl-London Daily News.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-17
UNIFORM SYSTEM OF
 KEEPING ACCOUNTS
Corporation Commission to Provide System for
 Utility Companies

PHOENIX, Dec. 16.--In order to fla cilitate the business of the Arizona Corporation commission in it's worl, dealing with the public utilities cor porations of the state. embracing the water. electric light and gas com panies, the commission today issuel an order which will go to every water, gas and electric corporation in the state. informing them that a hearing will be held during the first part Of January to consider a new system Of elassifications and systems Of ac- counts.
 The hearing of the water compan- ies will be held in the commissions chambers on Monday. the 9th day of January at 10 a. m. The hearing of the gas and electric light companies will be held on January Eth at the same time. The purpose of the hear ing Is to enable the commission to establish and promulgate a general order prescribing a uniform classi- fieation of accounts and manner 0I keeping them.
 This new arrangement will enable the commission and the corporations to facilitate their business with each ether and with the public. When called upon to show their accounts. each corporation will have the same system and the accountant will be able to go over every set Of books in a much shorter time than if the various old systems were used
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-17
COMMERCIAL CLUB
 SUPPLIED WITH BOOKS
After Members of Club Have Orders Filled General Pub
 lie May Obtain Them

At the office of the Commercial Club yesterday the rest of the issue of Copper and Wealth. the book that has been issued for the purpose of giving further publicity to Bisbee and the Warren district, were eceiyerd. This issue is somewhat limited but there will be enough to answer the requests for information that are constantly being received by the sec retary and to be fairly liberal in giy- ing to residents Of the district who desire to send them away. In doing this, however. preference will ne given to the members of the Conner cial club and the general public will come next. it being only fair that those who support the club and ai1 in its work should first Ec supplied with these books
 The hours of the secretary at the office are from noon until o'clock, but in the afternoon he has calls out side, however, when in his office he will be glad to give such copies as ii may be desired to mail to those who may thus be interested in the district and it's resources. Half of the present issue will be reserved to be sent out from the office of the club and from the office Of the county i'm. migration commissioner and, as stat ed, the balance will be for general dis tribution by members Of tbe club ani the citizens generally.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-17
SPEAKER
 IN BISBEE TONIGHT
Francis H. Mclean Will Tell of Organized Charity
 Work at Y. M. C. A..

After considerable correspondence on the subject it has been definitely arranged by the Charity bureau of the Board of Trade for an address 70 be delivered upon charity work. This address will he delivered at the |. NJ. c. A. building at o'clock this evening and is certain to he of keen interest to all who are interested in charitable and welfare work. a topic that comes close to all good citizens.
 Francis H. Mclean. who will ad- dress a Bisbee audience this evening, is general secretary of the American Society for Organizing Charities. His work takes him to the various cities of the country. large and small. and keeps him in close touch with the work so that he can and does talk more interestingly and more instruc- lively than others.
 Much good work in the line of charity and beneyolenoe is done in Bisbee for the people of the districI are among the most kind hearted and are quick te come to the relief of suffering whenever and wherever it is brought to their attention. How that work can best be done will be told by the speaker who will arrive this afternoon.
 It was originally thoughts that Mir. Mclean would arrive either last night or early this morning and it was planned to tender him a luncheon but telegrams have announced his in ability to reach here before afternoon and 1t was therefore necessary to give up the idea of the mnchon.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-17
AMERICANS DOPE TENDS.

BERLIN, Germany. Dec. l6.-Amer' ice Is addicted 10 taking opium. ac cording to Prof IT, Hueppe, of Ores den. lie addressed the Gssociatio ior for scientific investigation of sport last evening on the subject "Sporl Stimulants.r Tn the lecture he enum. erated stimulents 10 which various nations we're addicted The associa ton which was recently formed in cludes many leading physicians and experts. Prof FIueppe, who is court councillor. holds high rank as a writer on alcoholism.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-17
chllaren rauqht cohbllnn.

Cobbling is recognized as trade in the vocational schools Of Buffalo. Sey. eral schools are set aside for teach Ing trades to young boys and girls, and the latest addition tO the course Is one in eObbling A competent iu- structor has been engaged to teach the young men how to repair shoes. There are a number taking up the course. and 1t Is certain that the trade will not become extinct with the young generation studying the principles of reiuvenating old shoes.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-17

election was had in 1911 for the req son that the enabling act and ordi- nance No. 2 failed to provide for the election of precinct officefs The constitution having made no provision for the election of such officers, until the first state election: precinct officers will hold until their successors are elected at that time and qualify. 1t will readily be seen that no change can be made in pre- cinct officers before the next gea- sral election.
 Us it possible that the legislature is not at the present time subordi- nate to the provisions contained in the constitution. viz: The term of office of every officer elected or ap- pointed under this constitution. or the laws Of the Territory, shall eX- tend until their successors are cleo ted and shall qualify Therefore, there can be no question that justices of the peace and constables will hold their office until the next general election in 1914, and the legislature exceeded it's Jurisdiction when it en- acted Chapter 42, Of the 1912 Session Laws
 '. \. thomas, constable or Blsbee, has filed injunction proceedings against the board of supervisors of COchise county. and will make a test case. He will carry this case to the highest courts and must have funds. Let every justice of the peace send him one-thIrd of one months salary. and if there is any surplus, the Oyerplus will he re- turned. L. C. Shattuck, president of the Miners and Merchants bank, of Bisbee. is acting as custodian of this fund and yos need not fear you will not get a square deal. If each justice and constable will join hands and make test case you will put stop to special legislation introduced for vicious purposes.
 w E. FONDA.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-17
CALLERS ELECT OFFICERS.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Dec. 1G.--At the annual election of the Gridiron club today the following officers were chosen. Rudolph Kaufman, Washington Star, president; Ernest G. Walker. Boston Herald. vice pres ident: John Shriver, aI]ltimore Star. secretary; Louis Strayer, Pittsburg Dispatch, treasurer, and Arthur J. Dodge, Minneapolis Tribune, George E.. Miller, Detroit News and Edgar J. Snyder. Omoha Bee, executive com mittee.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-17
.La,t of sIeillan aandI,. ?

Corsica hss got rid of the old fash toned brig1nd. and the Hast of ,he sieilian bsrdits"-Derhaps disputed title-was lately lai6 Ly the heels and is now facing the ordeal Of his trial at Aquila. He is Giuseppe Salomone He Is a dandy. and has always paid particular sttezt.CL to bis clothes. He has an expensive taste in perfume and in gloves. He is poet His time in prison has been spent in writing a poetic drama Of his life's experiences. and he has written a good deal of eommendable verge. He is said to have made a fortune in brigandags.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-17
For the Invalid.

A sizeable shoe bag with several pockets is just the thing for the sick room, but not in Its original capacity. Pin 1t firmly to the side of the bed. within reach: then it is convenient for the invalid to slip into its various pockets books. papers. handker- chiefs. or any of the other things which she uses. and which are not only apt to get lost on the bed. but when on the bed give an appearance of disorder
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-17
HAIR CUTS COST MORE.

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-Many 6 thrifty Chicagoan had his hair trimmed to- day, and thereby saved ten cents. Had he delayed his visit 10 the striped pole establishment until tomorrow or later his haircut would have cost him just one dime more The increased price is the result of an agreement entered into by practically all of the barber shops in Chicago. The bar bers believe they are justified in raising their prices. They explain that business Is not what it once was
 before the advent of the safety ra- zor. Supplies cost more and wages have advanced. So they unanimously decided to offset the high cost Of liv-
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-17

ing for themselves by making 1t high CT fer other people. Under the new scale to go into effect tomorrow all first-class shops will charge 35 cents for hair cut And If the ideas of some of the barbers are carried out it will not be long before the GUS toner pays g cents to have his beard trimmed. 35 cents for a facial massage and perhaps 20 cents for a shave.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-17
VETERANS ARE BENEFITED.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 16.-The re peal Of the last Civil war disability statutes" was approved today by the senate when an amendment was of fered by Senator Johnston, Of Ala bama, to the omnibus claims bill, was adopted, repeating the section Of the revised statute which prohibits the auditing Of claims of regular army officers. who resigned 10 enter the Confederate army
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-17
Work on Streets.

The street department had Q force of men and teInfy at work in upper Tombstone canyon yesterday digging gravel for the repair of the streets. As soon as the wagons were loaded they were sent along the principal streets and were stopped where holes were found and the holes were filled un. 4 good dal of work was done yesterday and it is probable that the work will be continued 10. a few days longer.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-17
sureIv JustIfec

Lady Motorist-"Oh, MT Policeman, when I tell you why l speeded you'll let me go." Oficer-"Why were you speeding?" Lady Motorist-'T was trying to catch up to that car ahead to see how the lady had her hat trim med New York Globe.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-12-17
WOMAN FOUND GUILTY.
Marriage Sweets Became Poison in
 First Week After Wedlock.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Dec 16.- Mrs Fred Frost, who is on trial on a charge that She killed her husband, Wm. Frost, was convicted today of murder in the first degree. The com monwealth charged that Mrs. Frost. within a week after her marriage last August. gave Frost poison in order to obtain his estate which is valued at less than SlO.000.