Weekly journal-miner., 1913-02-05
GREAT GATHERING OF
 GOOD ROADS BOOSTERS.
Tron Thussday's Dsiiy.)

The convention of delegates to the Santa Fe-Grand Canyon-Needles Highway Association" held at King man, was a grand success so far as the proceedings of Tuesday, the first day of the convention, were concern ed Messrs. NJ. B. Hazeltine, O. A. Hesla, pr. J. H. Blain and E. s. Clark returned yesterday, arriving at noon sharp, having made the run from Ash Fork by automobile, starting at S:45.
 These gentlement speak in the highest terms of the magnificent manner in which Kingman entertain ed the delegates. A large represen- tation from each of the northern counties attended, there being ten from Yavapai, ten from Coconino, substantial number from Navajo and Apache. In addition a large number from Needles, San Bernar- dino and Gallup were in evidence.
 Kingman met the delegates with large reception committee, com posed of the leading business men of the town. A band played lively airs at the station as the delegates alighted, to be taken to the hotels in automobiles, a half-dozen of which were at the disposal of the visitors. The little city was decked in holiday attire, bunting and decor ations of an elaborate character be- ing displayed lavishly throughout the business section of the town. All hotel bills were assumed by the committee, and generally speaking the city was turned over to its guests.
 At seven o'clock in the evening banquet was served in the new K. of P. Hall. which was a most creditable affair The ladies of Kingman had prepared the ban quet, and were present to serve and attend to the wants of the delegates. Over a hundred took places at the handsomely laid tables, and the tempting viands were disposed of with a zest that was sharpened by the gracious urging of the fair wait resses. Many lively and entertain ing addresses were made at the con clusion of the banquet, MT. w. A.. Drake, of Prescott, making one that was especially interesting, and full of practical and valuable sugges- tions. Dr. John R. Whiteside, of Kingman, presided in courtly fash ion, and good feeling ran high.
 After the banquet the delegates repaired to the main hall where an organization was effected. Dr. Whiteside was elected president, and E. F. Thomas, of Kingman, secre- tary. The office of treasurer went to M. l. Powers of Flagstaff. A vice-president from each county of the northern tier was elected, as follows: Apache, Fred T. Coiter; Navajo, w. H. Clark; Coconino, Father Vabre; Yavapai, E. s. Clark; Mohave, Anson H. Smith.
 The meeting had not concluded at the time the four delegates above mentioned were obliged to leave in order to catch their train, but the unanimous sentiment seemed to fav or the immediate issue of bonds by each northern county in such sum as would be sufficient to complete in most approved fashion the, road across the country, regardless of state or Federal aid The idea as generally expressed was that a mod ern road from the eastern line of Arizona to the Colorado river at Needles was imperatively needed now. and that Northern Arizona could not afford to delay its con- struction. According to the plans as proposed by the representatives of the several counties. the road