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The Snowflake herald., 1914-02-04

On the 22nd of January, Will
Wooster filed a statement with
j. E. Crosby, county attorney,
showing that the county had paid
So, 296.33 to the Holbrook News
Publishing company since April
2, 1912, for printing and supplies,
with the request that the county
attorney bring suit for the recov-
cry of the money, with 20 per
cent damages. In his statement,
Mr.. Wooster claims that the va
rious payments to the Holbrook
News Publishing company are
deemed to be illegal and void for
the reason that one. Sidney Sapp,
at the time the payments were
made, was a stockholder in that
company, and was also at the
same time drawing a salary of
S125. 90 month from the county.
A copy of the same request was
also filed with the Board of Su-
pervisors at its meeting last Mon
day, but so far, neither the coun-
ty attorney nor the supervisors
have signified any intention of
taking action in the matter.
Sidney Sapp started the pub
lication~of the Holbrook News
nearly six years ago as a private
enterprise and conducted it as
such until his election as Superior
Judge about two years ago, when
the paper was incorporated, with
himself and wife as the princi-
pal stockholders. Since that time
Mr.. Sapp has not been published
as the leading factor in the man
agement of the weekly, but it
has been generally understood
that he was the whole show, un-
til the reorganization of the
company last week, with w. H.
Clark as president; Barnett Stiles,
yice-president; w. B. Woods,
secretary; L. C. Henning, treas
urer, and Laura Sebring, editor
and manager.
In talking with Mr.. Wooster
recently with reference to the
matter, he stated that he consid-
cred that there had been an un-
necessary expenditure of money
by the county for printing and
supplies, as the amount expended
during the last two years was
unusually large; and had it not
been for the fact that Mr.. Sapp
was interested in the contract
for furnishing these things, the
amount paid out would probably
have been much less.
1t has been the rule of the
Board of Supervisors that sup
plies would only be furnished on
The Snowflake herald., 1914-02-04
Snowflake News Notes of Interest

Frank Campbell has a force of
men and teams engaged in build
ing a water tank about four miles
east of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. P. Cooley
went through this morning on
their way to the Cooley ranch,
where Mr.. Cooley's father is sick
and reported to be in a precari-
Gus condition.
Marion L. Flake, manager of
Flake Bros Cash store, made a
business trip to Holbrook this
week to look after the shipment
of a car load of farming machine
ry, which was unloaded for the
firm there on wednesday.
Frank Campbell, one of the
leading cattlemen of this section,
has recently become the owner
of the cattle interests of j. j.
Snumway, of Taylor. We are
not advised as to the amount in
volyed, but we understand it was
a deal of considerable magni-
tude.
Prof. A. M. McOmie arrived
in Snowflake Friday, and has
been busy arranging dates for
the farming demonstrations to
be held in this section in April,
and turning over the state exper-
iment farm to Don G.. Smith, the
newly appointed farmer. He left
for his home in Phoenix this af-
ternoon.
E. 7. Hatch, member of the
board of supervisors, passed
through town Wednesday on his
way to his home at Taylor from
Holbrook, where he had been to
attend the regular monthly meet
ing of the board. He was ac-
companied by Jess M. Tenney.
The trip was made on Mr..
Hatch's new auto.
C. E. Whittemore, of San Fran
cisco, passed through Snowflake
Thursday on his way to Pinedale.
Mr.. Whittemore is interested in
stock growing with his son-in-
law, S. w. Jacques, and will
spend the next four or five
months on the ranch. Mr.. Whit
temore is a very pleasant gentle
man, and his many friends in
this section are pleased to see
him back again.
Postmaster John M. Murray
this week received 35 or 40 new
lock boxes and has already put.
them in place for the conven-
ience of the people. The post
office has been undergoing a
thorough renovation this week.
l'he boxes have been freshly
painted and other needed i'm
provements have been made,
adding much to the general ap-
pearance of the office.
Forest Supervisor Charles H.
Jennings on Saturday drove j.
L. Hughes and j. L. Henderson
to Holbrook in his Buick. Mr..
Hughes continued his journey on
to Winslow, from whence he
went to Marquette his station on
the forest. Mr.. Jennings and
Mr.. Henderson returned to Snow
flake, having made the round
trip in two hours and twenty
three minutes.
The Snowflake herald., 1914-02-04
the Holbrook NeUs
Publishing Company on
the Verge of a Law Suit

the order of it's clerk, but the
rule has never been lived up to,
with the result that supplies Of
ten came into the court house
without the source of authority
authorizing them being known,
and it is fast becoming ancient
history that the bills presented
by the Holbrook News Publish
ing company have often been
trimmed before settlement was
made by the Supervisors, and on
one occasion the company was
called upon, and refunded, for
making excessive collections for
legal blanks used in and about
the court room, and of which
there appears to be an inexhaus-
bic supply on hand, and which
seem to have been ordered in
violation of the rule of the Board
of Supervisors.
Mr.. Wooster further stated
that if the county attorney failed
to take action within a reasona-
bic time, it was probable that he
would do so himself as tax
payer.
; Mr.. Sapp was elected at the
first state election as judge Of
the Superior Court of Navajo
county, in which capacity he has
served to the present time, his
salary being fixed by the State
Constitution at $4,000 a year,
payable by the state and county
II II equal shares.
Lawyers and laymen, as well
as politicians, have often dwelt
in sonorous and well-rounded
phrases describing the virtues OF
American Jurisprudence, and jul
rists in each court room they
have described as the real dis
penser of justice a blind figure
of the Goddess of Justice hold
ing aloft her scales to weigh the
false and true; and a deep rever-
entail atmosphere is supposed to
surround the court in it's admin
istration of justice. We do not
know whether the maneuvering
for county funds by Judge Sapp,
and his activity in the CONNER
cialization of his official power
will serve to command such deep
reverence for his court; indeed,
on occasions when Mr.. Wooster
has appeared in his court, it is
doubtful whether he saw any
life-size replica of the Divine
Goddess of Justice. While this
is perhaps the only instance
where an Arizona jurist has
been in such an uneviable light,
yet, still, after all the Pharisaical
The Snowflake herald., 1914-02-04
Snowflake Stake Statistics

Record by comparison important items of statistics listed
by Wards according rank indicated by the first letters OF
the alphabet AZ always envable rank For instance:
Under the line Fast Offering per Capita the Ward which
A the highest percentage while under Deaths per thou
sand, - 'A'' represents lowest percentage.
Stake average equals about the the Ward OF similar
rank
The Snowflake herald., 1914-02-04

R. A. Willis made business
trip to Holbrook the fore part OF
the week, returning home Tues
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-12
POTTS KEEPS UP FIGHT
Appeals to Senate Committee
To Be Made Rear Admiral.
From The Tribune Burcau.

Washington March 1l.-Captain Temp
lin NJ. Potts. L. s. n. who was made the
victim of Secretary Daniels's ruling
against officers OF the navy who have
not mad their proportionate share of sea
duty, appeared before the Senate Naval
Affairs Committee to-day to plead for ap-
pointment to the list of rear admirals.
Rear Admrals Wainwright and Oster-
haus, retired joined I'm the plea of Cap
tain Potts and Rear Admiral Blue pre-
sented the case of the Navy Department.
Admirals Osterhaus and Wainwright said
that Captain Potts was an officer of the
highest ability.
Captain Potts said he was not respon-
sible for his failure TO serve at sea for
a length Of time sufficient to comply with
Secretary Daniels's requirements for pro-
motion. as he was acting under orders all
of the time and had no choice but TO
obey them.
Admiral Wainwright said that It was at
his request that Captain Potts had been
retained on shore duty.
Admiral Blue defended the board, which
"plucked' Captain Potts. He said an ex-
ception in Captain Potts's case would
create a bad precedent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-12
NEW CAVALRYMEM
HAVE PATRONESS
Mrs. J. w. Wadsworth, eX
Speakers Wife, to Give Troop
M Use of Hall for Drills.

A new troop OF cavalry for the National
Guard of New York, to be known as
Troop NJ. LIST Cavalry. organized by resi-
dents Of the Genesee Valley, near Avon.
will be mustered into service on March
81 Nathaniel G. Schieven has been elect
cd captain and James W. Wadsworth. ir..
ex-Speaker Of tho Assembly, first lieu
tenant.
A special examining board has been
appointed. consisting of Colonel c. l.
De Bevoise, LIST Cavalry, of Brooklyn,
Major II. i. Brown, 1st Cavalry, of SYRIA
cuse: Captain Edward McLeer, Troop L.
1st Cavalry, Of Brooklyn, and Major w.
w. Percy, medical corps, of Rochester.
Some eighty citizens I'm the Genesee Val
lev have signed a request TO be mustered
into the service.
Mrs. Wadsworth. wife OF Lieutenant
Wadsworth. who has largo breeding
farm for hunters has offered the new
troop the free use OF her large concrete
and steel riding hall until the state sup
plies suitable armory. Tho riding
ring of the hall offers a splendid oppor-
tunity for drill purposes, as 1t measures
100 by 200 feet in the clear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-12
GLYNN TO AID POLICE BILLS
Probably Will Send Special
Message to Legislature.


Albany March 11.-With leaders OF the
Republican and Progressive parties on
record in favor OF Mayor Mitchels police
bills. William Church Osborn. the new
Democratic State Committee chairman
came 10 Albany to-day to lend his weight
to the passage Of the bills. II was re-
ported that the Governor would probaly
send a special message TO the Legislature
urging IT 10 pass the Mayors bills.
Senator Iilihu Root. 1t became known
to-day. sent messages to the Republican
leaders of the Legislature saying 1t was
his hope that the Republicans would mo
up solidly in favor of the bills.
II is regarded as more than likely
that tho Republicans will make the oils
party measure They will probably be
amended, it is said tonight, TO give the
Board of Estimate the power OF appoint
ing the members Of the board of review.
Another amendment, it is said, will give
the board final jurisdiction in all cases
on appeal except where its verdict is af-
firmative of the findings Of the Police
Commissioner. In this case the accused
has the right to appeal to the Mayor AS
matters stand now, il is believed here
that the bills will probably pass. despite
the strenuous efforts being waged by In
terested politicians TO defeat them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-12
FRAUD CHARGED
BY INSURANCE co.
Physician Testiiies Wrong Man
Took Examination TO
Obtain Policies.

An investigation into alleged life in
surance frauds amounting to sl66, 900 or
moro was begun yesterday before MagiS-
trate Appleton in the Tombs police court.
The Philadelphia Life Insurance Com
pany is questioning $4,000 worth of
policies issued by David Alexander and
Samuel Mich as agents Cor the Phila-
delphia Life Insurance Company
The summons was issued at the re-
quest Of Royal II. Weller, Assistant Dis
trict Attorney, for David Alexander and
Michael Goodman. The policy in ques-
tion is for $4,000 upon the life of Sam
uel Caminsky of No. 147 Baxter street
Caminsky died in December. 1912. The
claim was never paid. Goodman was
Caminsky's brother-in-law
Caminsky was sixty years old when
his life was insured and, it is alleged,
had suffered for five years from heart
trouble and other diseases. DR.. Francis
Marlborough. formerly examiner for the
Philadelphia Life Insurance Company.
testified that Alexander stood the tests
for Caminsky and, of course, passed.
The substitution was made DR.. McMor-
rough said. with his knowledge. lie had
an agreement with Alexander and Mich.
he said. TO be liberal in his eXamina-
lions.
Ahldavits in Mr.. Weller's possession
show that Goodman introduced Camin-
sky to Alexander, that Immediately after
the examination Alexander got Camin-
sky's wife, Esther to signed a power
Of attorney assigning her rights in the
insurance to Samuel LUIS tbader jr.. and
that Lustbader filed proofs Of death and
sought TO recover the insurance. Alex
ander and Mich. it is alleged. paid the
first premium of s1,135, minus Milchs
commission. and Lustbsder the second
premium.
The hearing was adjourned until
Tuesday. Mich was an important wit
ness for the state in the investigation
of the East Side arson ring in 1895.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-12
Action Follows Failure to
Get Unanimous Agree
ment in House.
NO AMENDMENT
TO BE PERMITTED
Bill Expected to Pass by Majority
of from so to 100
Votes.
From The Tribune Bureau

Washington. March administration
followers in the House decided to-day 10
put through under q special rule the Dill
repeating tho free tolls section OF the
Panama Canal act Chairman Adamson
of the Interstate Commerce Committee
after ascertaining that 1t would be i'm
possible TO get unanimous consent agree
ment for an early vote introduced
resolution asking for the special rule
which the Rules Committee is expected
TO report. Passage OF the bill within ten
days is expected.
Tho Adamsor resolution provides for
fifteen hours' debate. At tho expiration
Of this time the previous question shall
be ordered and the bill be pat on final
passage without amendment or Inter
vening motion. except on motion to re-
commit"
The contemplated rule will rrohibit the
amendment of the repeal bill in any par
ticular and undoubtedly VIII be Ngor-
ously contested by the opponents OF the
repeal proposal. who. led by members
from the Pacific Coast States. allege that
II there is no exemption of tolls the trans
continental railroads will benefit, and that
tho United States will be showing sub
servience to Great Britain.
Chairman Adamson, however, estimates
that there will be q large majority In
favor Of the repeal bill, and is confident
of putting it through I'm short order. IN
official estimates are that the majority
in favor of the repeal will be between
90 and 100 votes.
Should the House prolong discussion OF
the measure unreasonably administration
leaders in the Senate may make an eftort
to take initiative action in the upper
branch.
IL am heartily i'm support Of the tolls
exemption repeal" said Senator. Hoke
Smith. land l think that the action
should be taken as speedily as possible
Senator MARITIME. Of New Jersey an
nounced his allegiance to opposition or
the repeal. There still Is discussion
among Senator'S about the ACCESSIBILITY or
a Democratic caucus on the question oe-
fore It is submitted to the Senate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-12
Barnes. Views on the Subject.

When Mr. Barnes was asked to express
MS attitude on the referendum he said:
Since the conventions were held In 1912
the two principal amendments to the
state constitution, agitation for which
had become aggressive, have been prac-
tically disposed of:
"First-The workmen's compensation
amendment, which has permitted the
Legislature to grant to certain classes of
employees the privilege Of securing flnan-
cial compensation for bodily injury re-
ceived by them when employed in their
OCCUPATIONS. not accorded to other en-
ployes or other citizens. mas been adopted
bv the voters and incorporated into the
constitution.
"Second-The equal suffrage amend
ment has been adopted by one Legislat-
ure and all parties are pledged TO its
adoption by the new Legislature to be
elected In 1914. and therefore that ques-
ton will be submitted TO the electorate in
the fall Of 1915, regardless Of tho holding
OF constitutional convention. Why,
therefore. should a convention now be
called?'
Discussing the motives that led to the
adoption Of constitutional convention
planks by all the parties in 1912, Mr.
Barnes referred TO the action of the Pro-
gressives, and added:
when the Republican party met in
convention at Saratoga some days later.
recognizing that the points OF difference
existing between it and those Of its mern-
bership who were supporting Mr.. Roose-
welt for President were entirely constitu-
tional In character. il Joined In tho propo-
stion 10 submit the holding OF a conven-
ton TO the people at the general election
10 bo held in 1913, in order that those
points Of difference might be fought out
before the electorate In an orderly way
and IN the hope that the Progressives
would support the Republican state ticket
in order that the Democratic administra-
ton OF the state. which had signally failed
in It's duty-which fact is more clear to-
day than IL was then-should be ousted
from power, and the administration or
tho state restored TO the efficient stand
ard that existed when Governor Dix was
elected.
This law IS confusing in its terms
said Mr. Barnes. ut provides. IL the vot-
crs declare for a convention, that dele
gates shall be elected to it in tho fall or
1914, fifteen from the state ut large and
three from each Senate district the
names OF such candidates TO be printed
upon "A ballot separate from the names
OF candidates for other offices.
at provides that ono mark may be SUI
flcient 10 vote for the fifteen delegates-a
large as n group. but. apparently. that
the voter must make his cross mark for
tho delegates from the Senate districts
for each candidate separately. This is
most confusing"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-12
WANTED DESERTER
TO BUY FREEDOM
Two Detectives Who Caught Him
Are Trapped by Secret
Service Men.

Harry j. Ward and Paul Berliner who
described themselves as detectives with
the Universal Secret Service Bureau, No.
~ Wall street, captured an army deserter
a few days ago. and now they are in the
Tombs because they preferred his money
to the $50 reward offered by the govern
ment.
The soldier was Robert Nandewall, who
deserted from the 10Th Infantry at Fort
Porter, Buffalo. in 1912 They found him
working I'm this city to support his
widowed mother, and kept him. it is
charged. a prisoner in room at No. 81
West Sith street The detectives offered
10 let him off If he would pay the so Of
fered by the government. Vandewall in
formed Harry c. Schiller Of his predica-
ment, and Schiller went to William NJ.
Ofley, Of the United States Secret Ser
vice in this city, and Oftiey arranged for
Vandewalls release.
The detectives fell into the trap easily,
and s35 IN marked bills was paid yester-
day in q delicatessen store at No. A.
Seventh avenue.
Berliner and Ward were arrsigned be-
icre O1Dteu StateS OlStrlCI Nou'I JuN6o
Hunt, who committed them 70 the Tombs.
charged with having harbored and con-
cealed deserter.
Bcrliner had cards and checks which
identified him as treasurer Of the Uni
versai Secret Service Bureau. Ward. who
said he had only been in its employ a
few days. was found. according 10 spe-
cial agent OF the Department OF Justice,
10 have a police record, having recently
served a term or Blackwell's Island for
larceny.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-12
JOIN IN FEAST OF PURIM
Jews Everywhere Celebrate and
Stamp on Hannah.

The feast OF Purim, commemorative OF
the deliverance of the Children OF lsra q
from death. through the Intervention OF
Queen Esther. is being celebrated by Jews
throughout the world to-day. Like all
Jewish holidays. this one-often referred
10 as tho Jewish Fourth OF July-lasts
from sunset TO sunset
II began last night with services at the
various houses Of worship, where the
Book OF Esther, known as the Megillah'
was read.
Among the orthodox the custom OF nav
ing the name of iaman, the arch-perse-
cutor written on the soes of the shoes is
still observed, and when tho obnoxious
name is mentioned by the reader OF the
MegilIah the wearer of the shoes stamps
on the floor
A feature Of the festival is the custom
Of sending gifts TO friends and to the
poor. There will be religious services at
all the Jewish houses of worship to-day.
Celebrations with tableaus and plays,
having the story OF Esther as basis,
will take place at the Temple Emanu-El,
the Temple BETHEL and other Jewish
houses Of worship OH Sunday for the en-
tertainment Of the children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-12
BETHlEHEM'S BIG YEAR
Steel Corporation Shows 49,,
683,894 Increased Profits,

Despite the recent pessimistic utter
ances OF Charles VI. Schwab concerning
the state OF the steel business. the 1913
report OF the Bethlehem Steel Corpora
ton. OF which ne is president, shows man
ufacturing profits OF $3.50 7oS. an increase
Of $3.6s3.S9i over 1912. Other income
brought the total net earnings to ss,752sIi.
a gain OF s3,63S23l. The net profit, after
all fixed charges. exclusive of dividends,
was S,l22,7 100, which is equal 10 the annual
dividend OF per cent on tho preferred
stock. and I'm addition 27.H per cent on tho
Si.S620oo common stock outstanding, COM
pared with 6.s6 per cent earned in 1912.
Throughout tho year" says Mr..
Schwab In the report. careful consider
alton has been given TO the great engi-
neoring problems connected with the do
vclopment Of the ore mines I'm Chill. men
toned I'm the last annual report, and salts
factory plans for the economical mining
ot this ore are now In concrete shape aud
the actual work will DO vigorously prose
cutcd."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-12
Tribune Told He Has Con
sented To Be Candidate
for Governor.
ROOSEVELT REJECTS
ALL BUT PRESIDENCY
Record as Police Commissioner,
if He Takes Place, Expected
TO Aid Canal Builder.

Colonel George w. Cocktails will De
the candidate for Governor of New
York on the national Progressive ticker
IN the autumn, according to Leading
Prorressives who ,alked with Trio-
me reporter last night. Colonel Goe-
thals. the informants OF The TRIBUNE
said. had agreed to head the Progress
sive ticket.
From the same sources it was learned
that at a conference in this city last
week leaders of the Progressive party
discussed the strength Of Colonel Goe-
thals and decided he was the strongest
candidate to put in The field, barring
Colonel Roosevelt; and cable messages
received from South America since
Roosevelt was mentioned a couple OF
weeks ago as the Progressive candidate
for Governor have put a damper on
any further use of his name.
THE colonel" said one Progressive,
will not run for anything less than
President and so the possibility Of his
entering the race i'll this state next
autumn is out OF the question. Colonel
Goethals, as an army man, has no
legal residence. He was born in Brook
Ign and he will receive the nomination
as a Brooklyn man."
But what If he is made Police Com
missioner" the Progressive was asked.
IF he is made Police Commissioners
before nominating day he will be able
10 make record as Police Commits
sioner which will get him many votes.
But his record as the builder of the
Panama Canal will be big enough for
him TO run for any office"
This Progressive said the proposition
Of running as head of the Bull Moose
ticket was submitted to Colonel
Goethals shortly after he arrived in
this city and that he was agreeable to
the proposal.
George ". Perkins and Colonel
Goethals are good friends" added the
Progressive. land since Mr.. Perkins
wants Colonel Goethals for the place
Colonel Goethals will accept