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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26
DAVENPORT BOYS
CAUGHT BY COPS
Sons of Prominent Business
Men Arrested on Charge of
Speeding-Pay Fines.

Being arrested for speeding has
ceased to become a matter of pride
amongst the younger generation, as
was manifested at the Rock Island
police station when two young Dav-
exporters were arrested and taken
before Police Magistrate Smith.
They gave fictitious names accord
ing to the police. Both were arrested
on the Seventh avenue boulevard by
Special Traffic officer P. ]. Carey.
The young man who gave his name
as We're Sears comes from a promi.
nent Davenport family. and it was his
second offense in violating Rock Is
land speed laws. Accordingly he was
given a fine of SIS and costs, amount
ing 10 S1710, and was warned that
should he be picked up on a similar
charge in the city again he would be
fined 500 and costs, the maximum
amount
The other arrested gave his name
as Charles Ochs, and he is said by the
police to be the son of one of Daven-
ports leading business men. He was
arrested yesterday afternoon by OFF,
Ger Carey and was fined $40 and costs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26
TRAINING SCHOOL
GRADUATES EIGHT
Watertown Hospital Com
mencement Exercises to
Take Place in Hall.

Eight will graduate from the train
ing school for nurses Of the Watertown
state hospital at the commencement
exercises to be held in the amusement
hall at the institution at 1880 O'Clock
this evening. The program follows:
Selection-Orchestra
March-Staff and class.
Invocation-Rev. ]. NJ. Osborne.
Vocal solo (selected)-Mrs. r. F.
Winsof.
Address to the sraduates-A. l..
Bowen. secretary state charities COM
mission.
observation-disclosures
Address and presentation OF diplo-
mas-Dr. George A. Zeller.
Vocal solo, Every Lovers Kiss is a
Song''-Miss Grace T. Lucas.
Presentation of class medal - Miss
Grace Williams.
Benediction-Rev. ]. NJ. Osborne.
A reception and dance will follow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26

home after a visit with Miss Hazel
Ashley at Detroit, Mich, the three
young women being class mates at
Wesleyan university.
Mrs. c. A. Richardson of 1105 Aiken
street is entertaining her sister Miss
Donna McAdams OF Kansas City, Mo,
who will remain during the summer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26
CONTEST OF 1900
BLOCK IS To OPEN
Merchants Will Give Vote Cou-
pons for Popularity Con-
test Starting Monday.
WINNER CROWNED QUEEN
X. 7. Anderson Chosen Secretary to
Succeed J. A. WsddeII. Who
Resigns From Office.

II was decided at today's luncheon
Of the merchants of the 1900 Block
Business Mems association that the
grea, popularity contest OF the 1900
block shall be started Monday. An
nouncement of the details and rules
governing the contest will be given to-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26

teach his son how to act while at the
table)-Weli, John, you see, when /
have finished eating 1 always leave
that is about all you do leave.-Lon-
don Mail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26

Buffum. who are members OF the asso-
citation.
An active campaign was mapped out
by the merchants for the contest, and
various committees appointed. The
session today was we'll attended and
one OF the most enthusiastic held to
date.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26

morning from the home. 1927 Third
avenue. Rev. T. E. Newland will have
charge of the services: Interment will
be in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26

He Had Noticed.
Father (who is always trying to
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-04-09
SUBPOENA CHAS. S. MELLEM
Former President Of New Haven and
Associates Called to Washing.
ton by |. c. c.

New Haven. Conn, April 6.-Charles
S. Mellen, former president of the
New York, New Haven & Hartford
railroad, was served with subpoena
by United States Marshal Hawley, cit
ing him to appear before the inter-
state commerce commission at Wash
ington on April 10, concerning the fin.
ances of the New Haven road.
Subpoenas were also served on Ha-d
~ " Whipple and Samuel Heming-
way, presidents OF the two local ma
6onal banks; Edward Z, Field. treas
urer o. large department store. anu
Samuel Horehouse, q lawyer. Mar
shall Hawley has another subpoena for
John l.. Billiard. the Meridian dnan-
cier, but has not yet been able to
find him.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-04-09
Girl Blacks Thugs Eye.

Minneapolis, April "a revolver
held in the hand of masked high.
wayman had no terrors for Miss Rina
Flattem and the bold fellow ded un.
der a rain of highly athletic blows.
Her answer to his demand for her
money was met with well-directed
short-arm jab. There was a desper
ate struggle for her purse. The rob.
Der got it, but it cost him black eva
and he bears other marks by which
the police hope to locate him. The
purse contained S12, pair OF glasses
and keepsakes.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-04-09
Common Law Wife Wins.

Louisville, KY, April 6.-Compro'
Mise. by which Mrs. Ellen J. Golden.
,r Ewald, will receive 100000 cash
and $4,000 year from the $4,00o,000
estate of the late Louisville and Nash
7ille railway ironmaster, L. P. Ewald,
was agreed epon by opposing counsel
and is expected to end the suit for
s1,75O,O0O, in which the former St.
louis woman has attempted to prove
aerself the common law wife of the
ate eccentric millionaire.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-04-09
Lind Report Premature.

Vera Cruz, April 6.-John Lind,
President Wilson's personal represen'
tative in Mexico. changed the plans
.or his departure for the United States.
He expects to leave very soon, how
ever, on board the American presi.
lential yacht Mayflower. for New Or.
teams.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-04-09
Predicts Abandonment Of Tampico

Washington. April s. - Following
closely upon the official advices from
George G. Carothers, the American
consular agent at Torreon, Of the
hight Of the federal troops from that
:ity, came a prediction from Rear Ad'
miral Fletcher that the important
Calf port Of Tampico probably would
be abandoned by the federals with.
out q fight. Administration officials
made no comment upon the result at
Torreon. and onicial sentiment Is not
likely to crystallize until more n
Known.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-15
RECALLS OLDEN DAYS
IN NEW ROAD WORK
(From Friday's Daily.)

There is a touch of sentiment
in the road work now going on
from Simmons to old Camp Wal
lapai, and to the western boundary
of this county, said Peter Marx
of Walnut creek yesterday.
Nearly fifty years ago l was a
resident of that section, and it will
be remembered by all old uns that
that was the military route from
Fort Whipple to Camp Wallapai,
into Mohave county, and to Fort
Mohave on the Colorado river
Freight teams made the trip then
and the Hardyville line, as it will
be well remembered was the popu-
lar one. After nearly forty years
the old road is to be repaired, and
if reports are true, it will be a
fine avenue for the auto of the
present day The first two miles
out of Simmons are ready and on the
map of road building for the fu-
ture, Comp Wood, Anvil Rock,
Fort Rock, old Camp Wallapai and
the Oaks and Willows arc to be
revived and incidentally over sew
enty-five places are to be connected
up. 1t is about time something
was done for that region. Many
of US have been paying taxes for
over forty years, and the present
disbursement of road money is the
first consideration extended us in
nearly twenty years.
Rush the new road over the old
route, and the intervening country
from the boundary line to the coun-
ty seat will be substantially bene-
fitted. Outside traffic will also
come, and Mohave will again be
closer than it has been since the
military quit and the Indian days
have passed into memory.
Mr.. Marx and other residents of
Walnut creek who are in the city,
are very much pleased over their
country being officially recognized
in Soad work going en-, and believe
producer and consumer will be mu-
tuaily benefited when the country
is again opened to traffic by good
road building"
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-15
STRING ATTACHED TO
NEW AUTO RACES
(From Fridays Daily.)


While the members of the Pres
colt Auto Club are to a unit in
favor of not only an annual loop
race but a Los Angeles to Pres
colt endurance run as well, there
will be neither event in evidence
during the next celebration unless
the Frontier committee provides for
the financing of the projects. This
lis the general sentiment in the ranks
of local auto boosters.
Including prizes, etc, there was
an expense of $1650 attached to
the race run here on July 6. The
first prize was for $1,000 and sec
ond money was $500. The balance
constituted the expense in connec-
ton with the event.
OF the $1,65O, the sum of $500
was appropriated by the Frontier
committee An additional $3.50 was
added by the entrance fees, leaving
deficit of about 500 to be made
up by the auto club.
There is no revenue derived from
the event other than as an adver-
Using medium. Consequently, the
auto enthusiasts contend that the
race should be provided for by the
Frontier boosters.
The club members are willing to
work for the two different gaso-
lene events, will furnish all the
committees necessary to do every
item OF work in connection with
the successful conduct of the race
but propose to stop right there.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-15
EXPLAIN ABSENCE OF
METROPOL IN RACE
(From Sundays Daily.)

The mystery surrounding the fail
ure OF the Asche "Metropol" to ap-
pear here in time for the race clas-
sic around the outer loop Monday
was cleared away yesterday when
Charles Asche the driver and his
mechanic, Ernest Cate, were seen
by a Journal-Miner reporter while
they were overhauling their racer
Leaving Clifton ON Wednesday,
the racer and its crew dashed for
Globe, making that point only after
an eventful trip through the mud
and sand. On the first leg of the
journey to arrive here in time, the
magnetic was dampened and it gave
the racers trouble all along the
route.
Phoenix was made in good time"
said Asche, and then we started
our squirt for Prescott, figuring we
would arrive here at about 3 o'clock
the morning Of the race. Just as
we were coming up the Copper Ba-
sin hill eleven miles out of here
the magnetic burned completely out.
We realized that we were up against
it for this time and surrendered TO
the fates without any further ado.
1T certainly was hard luck" COM
mented Gates. ito make that dash
across the State and just about 10
reach our destination only to be
overhauled by the worst kind of
fate at the eleventh hour"
Asche and Cate came to Pres
colt on the Copper Basin stage,
arriving here in time to see No. 3
start in the race A queer feeling
swept over both men as they no
ticed the score-keeper chalk up on
the board opposite the name Met
ropol, driver Asche," Not here.
Their machine was lying stranded
only a half hours journey away.
Asche is a former resident OF
Prescott and has relatives residing
here. He was one OF the most fear
ed entrants in the classic and had
he arrived in time, he would I'M
doubtedly have been touted a IA
vorite. Contrary to general belief.
he was acquainted with the course
10 some extent. "You bet, I'd have
made that Mercer hustle some. Too
bad" ne said.
Asche and Cate are completely
overhauling their Me9ropol in Ruff
ner's garage. They expect to re
main here for about week
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-15
WEBB'S FRIENDS WANT
HIM PAROLED
CFron SATURDAYS Daily.l

lack" Webb's friends are flock
ing to his assistance by the score.
in an effort to secure his release
from the State pehitentiary on a
parole. Several petitions were cir
culated in this city and elsewhere
in the county during the week and
in the aggregate several hundred
names were affixed asking for ex-
ecutive clemency to be extended this
man, who was convicted OF cattle
stealing in the Anvil Rock region
nearly two years ago. Webb has
been in the penitentary since a
year ago and was sentenced to serve
four years for his crime.
SO far as justice is to be con-
sidered, many of the petitioners op-
emily stated that Webb has served
long enough to receive his free
DOM Others openly say that the
farcical system prevailing in the
State as it applies to high handed
crimes, should in the case OF Webb
be applied at the earliest possible
date, as his misdeeds are of no con-
sideration whatever when contrast
ted to the liberation OF cold blood
ed murderers and high handed Of
tenders in other crimes against so
ciety.
One we'll known resident said
Turn Webb loose again; he's only
minor criminal by way of COM
parison with so many others from
this county who are having the time
OF their lives and at the expense
OF the lawabiding taxpayer"
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-15
RAILROAD WOULD
OPEN UP VAST FOREST
(From Saturdays Daily.)

(trom Saturdays Daily.)
A lumberman of the District For
est Service office has just returned
from the field examination OF large
area of timber on the Sitgreaves
and Apache National Forests and
the White Mountains Apache In
dian Reservation, in Arizona. 1t
appears that the marketing OF this
stumpage is dependent upon rail-
road being extended froms point
near Holbrook, Arizona into the
timber belt, a distance of some 20
miles.
In addition to the chance of ap-
proximately six hundred million feet
which was examined, this railroad
would offer main outlet for sew
eral other timber chances, and
would eventually be the means of
moving vast quantities of wool and
other products by rail instead Of
by wagon haul to Holbrook, Ari-
IONA which is now the only means
offered. 1t is estimated that IA
0oG head of cattle, 10000 head OF
sheep, and 675,O0O pounds OF wool
would be hauled annually over. this
road. This tonnage, together with
the tonnage to and from Fort
Apache and the settlements along
the proposed line, passenger traf-
hc, mail carrying, etc. in addition
to the lumber that would be con
veyed offers strong support for
the railroad Local forest officers
are strongly of the opinion that
within reasonable time this road
will be built and large quantities
of mature timber will be sold.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-15
APACHES RESENT LOS
ING THEIR AGENT
(From Friday's DaiIy.)

Taylor P. Gabbard, Tor seven
years Indian Agent at the Clear
Creek Reserve. near Camp Verde,
has been promoted for efficiency
and in a few weeks leaves for his
new station, at Sacaton, Pinal coun-
ty. where he will have charge Of
the Pimas He is to be succeeded
by DR.. J. ]. Taylor OF Supia, in
the Grand Canyon.
Arrivals from the Verde state that
Indian superstition was somewhat
viciously manifested over the change
being made. when bucks and squaws
went to the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Babbard to protest against their
leaving. All were skeptical over
the future welfare of the tribe that
numbers over $50 of both sexes, and
not until their suspicious were al
layed, would they acquiesce.
These Indians addressed MIR. Cab
bard as their brother, and in many
instances were men and women
seen to be weeping, when it was
learned that the great White Father
had ordained that a change should
be made. The squaws were part
ticularly alarmed, and openly stat
ed that the leaving OF their agent
meant sure death. to those who had
reached over sixty years OF age. In
short there was CONSERVATION for a
few days at the many wickiups,
and had not Mr. Gabbard been per-
sonally on the ground and again ex-
erted his influence, it is quite prob
able there would have been nothing
left at Clear Creek except the re-
serve in name only.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gabbard are to en-
joy a vacation in Prescott before
leaving for their station in the
south.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-15
BENEDICT SUES FOR
FIFTH OF A MILLION
(From Sundays Dally)

Suit for damages approximating
over a fifth of a million, was yes
terday instituted in the Superior
Court by Frank NJ. Benedict against
the London-Arizona Copper Com
pany and London-Arizona Consoli-
dated Copper Company. The plain
tiff seeks to recover a commission
upon a mining deal alleged to be
due him.
Benedict alleges in his complaint
that he was engaged by C. E. Fin
ney, president of the defendant cor
porations to interest Volney D. Viii
hanson, a wealthy capitalist in a
mine transaction. A deal was made
and the defendants received 7S4, 100
shares of stock in the new corpora
ton together with 100000 in cash
from Williamson.
Benedict further alleges that he
was guaranteed a ten per cent com
mission upon the proportions of the
transaction but that his every de-
mand for his compensation has
been refused. He estimates the val
ne of the 7S,4lO shares of stock
alleged to be due him at $3.50 a
share or a total of SCOOPS. In
addition, he seeks the recovery OF
$4,000 in special damages from
each of the defendants. The sur.
was filed through the office of Nor.
rison and Dupen, attorneys of Phoe.
nix.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-15
PRESCOTT PINES BRING
MANY VISITORS
(From Sundays Daily

Idylwild addition to the city is
quite comfortably filled up with
summer sojourners, and among the
arrivals during the past few days
were Miss Stella Cobb, a mission
airy worker OF Southern Arizona,
DR.. Tucker and wife OF Phoenix,
and Mr. and Mrs. Haubolt, who
come from Chicago, parents OF o.
H. Haubolt. who have been at this
resort for the past year.
In addition there is a string of
fifteen tents that have sprung up
since Frontier Days, and with the
dozen residences occupied this spot
presents quite an animated scene.
On the outskirts OF the city to
the west in the pine belt are over
fifty people camping out in tents.
while others from the south are al
so preparing to locate for the sum
mer. Among the more prominent
ly known is DR.. F. H. Foussell who
comes from France, for his health.
He Is an alchemist by profession.
and while in the Soudan of French
Africa, become quite seriously i'll
from malarial Affections With him
is his valet and chef He is pleas
ed with the country, and is hopeful
over the prospects of regaining his
health which has been shattered for
the past year.
Every home in Pine Crest is now
occupied, while several new bunga-
lows have been built since early
spring.
1t is the general belief that if a
score or more OF residences were
ready in this resort, all would have
tenants Immediately. In fact, it
must be said. the demand for houses
in Prescott this season far exceeds
that OF any previous year, and dis
appointment is expressed by many
recent arrivals over failing to secure
any place whatever.
Estimates of the number who al
ready have arrived for the summer
reach to over $50.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-15
MARTIN GLAD HE
WAS STOPPED IN ACT
lFfom SUNDAYS ]

NfFOm SUNDAY Ddlly-l
Pm glad that brakeman caught
my hand or something would sure
ly have happened" yesterday de-
clared J. H. Martin who was dis
armed aboard Prescott-Ash Fork
train just as he was about to shoot
a woman companion Martin was in
a repentant mood yesterday but he
would advance no other statement
than the foregoing, declaring he
wished to see his counsel first.
From divers sources, however, is
CLEANED tale featured by many ro-
mantle features. Martin, it appears
was in love with the woman who
tried to make her almost fatal get
away on Thursday. To all indica-
tons, she srurned his attentions
and tried to eliminate matters alb
ruptly by leaving without his knowl-
edge for Jerome, Thursday after
noon. He learned of her plans
and purchased the next ticket for
the same destination at the same
ticket agent window in this city.
What happened upon the train dur
ing the first half hour out no one
appears to know The first indica-
ton of trouble came with the draw
ing of the gun and the quick action
by the brakeman in his timely ar
rival upon the scene. The woman
who continued her journey to Je-
rome has notified the officials that
she is ready to appear against him.
Martin cannot be arrested upon
a charge of carrying concealed wea-
pons for the law allows protective
measures" aboard trains. Neither
can he be tried upon a charge OF
assault with deadly weapon for he
did no shooting. The indications
are that he will be placed under
peace bond for the next six months
If he cannot secure the bond, he
must spend that period OF time in
the county Jail.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-15
SENATOR CLARK
WILL ASSIST MINES
(From Sundays Daily.)

During Senator Clark's trip to Je-
rome and Clarkdale recently. to in
spect his United Verde mine, and
the big smelter on the Verde river
he is reputed to have informed close
friends that after the new smelter
was blown in, he would take an &C
tive interest in promoting develop
ment OF mines in this county. by
offering an encouraging rate to
miners and rrospectors to market
theft ores at the Clarkdale plant.
Aside from this matter OF reduc-
ton facilities to be accorded the
small mine owner. he was some
what pronounced in saying that min
ing in the Yavapai field required a
system OF practical consideration
and it was his belief that the re-
sources OF many belts would be
proven as demonstrating the wis
dom OF the investment OF capital.
In the meatime, he would encour-
age development, such as would be
afforded on small scale through
the channel OF economical reduc-
ton works. when determinations for
the making of a mine would be
solved.
In other words, it IS believed,
Senator Clark is to be an essential
factor in the future in the building up
OF mines and mining in Yavapai
County. He is an admirer OF this
county's possibilities in this indus
try. and with the spirit he evinces
more mines should be in d produc-
tive state hereafter. and better re-
suits obtained than in the history
OF the mineral country that has
been handicapped and is yet strug-
Cling
The big Clarkdale plant will be
blown in early in September The
work is practically completed and on
ly detail construction IS to be closed
up. Transportation from the east
has disturbed and delayed the ad-
vent OF modern plant which is
contemplated to- treat ores at a
rate that will afford the minimum
Of expense to the source of supply.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-07-15
$25O,O9O IS NOT
A PENNY TOO
MUCH

When voting $250OO0 for the
erection of a new court house, you
are not voting single penny too
much" yesterday declared a man
well versed in building matters of
a nature bordering upon the pro-
posed new structure, the fate of
which will be determined at bond
election to be held on July p. 1T
is simply matter OF figures in
black and white and here they are:
1T will cost S1SO,OOO to put up a
building which will adequately and
comfortably house all of the county
officers, take care of the present
business and in a measure provide
for the future. That is the mini
mum figure l can see for struc-
ture such as is necessary here and
which would prove highly accept
able
'Deducting the cost of the struc-
ture from the bond issue of $250.O00
9Ou HdNS d bdidliNS VI oFO.OOV- 0C
next greatest item of expensewould
be the furnishing of the new struc-
ture which would approximate about
$4,000. This figure of expense
would cover all furniture and safe
ty vaults
AT least $4,000 in architectural
fees would be attached to struc-
fure of this kind and in remodeling
the plaza grounds, erecting COM
fort stations at the lower end of the
plaza and the planting of shrubbery
and plants to harmonic with the
new building IT would cost equal
ly as much. This would leave just
$4,000 with which to meet all in
cidental expenses.
~Yavapai Gounty's volume OF bus
mess is steadily on the increase and
the architect when designing the
new structure must keep sharp
eye for the future Not penny too
much" he concluded.