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The Snowflake herald., 1914-10-16
STATE FAIR DECORA-
TTONS AND REPAIRS

iona State Fair grounds look
like new this fall, are about COM
pleted. When the gates open
on Nov. 9th the big stands and
exhibition halls will be repainted
and cleaned from the entrance
gate to the far turn of the racing
oval.
An Improvement which will
be noticeable will be the low
cred inside rail fence of the race
track. This fence which was
too high to assure the safety Of
the jockies aboard their fast
speeding mounts hugging the
inside, has been lowered so that
it will not be in danger of in
juring the little pilots in the
races. It has also been painted
and adds much to the appear
ance of the track.
Directly opposite the big grand
stand, the base of which has
been given a sparkling coat of
white, the timers stand has
been augmented with a number
of dressing rooms for the lady
acrobats who will be here to en-
tertain this fall.
The barns. exhibit stalls and
stock sheds on the entire exhi-
bition tract have been treated to
a coat of fresh paint, even to
the roofs, which are a bright red
while the sides of the buildings
are decorated in green.
/ A new addition 40x80 feet has
been added to the agricultural
exhibit building, made neces-
s,ry by the. growing demands
for space to show a splendid lot
of entered state products. The
state exhibits portend the larg-
est display of the kind ever
gathered in Arizona.
= Among the improvements laid
out this year by the commission
is one that will meet with the
approval of all who have the
good of the big fair at heart, and
that is the lawn which will run
from the main gates to the
grandstand. This lawn which
is growing nicely will serve a
double purpose. 1t will not only
add greatly to the beauty of the
grounds but will aid in laying
the dust which heretofore has
been a problem.
A space seventy-five feet long
at the south end of the grounds
has been set aside for parking
automobiles this year, and meets
much needed demand. It will
be fenced off and devoted ex-
clusiyelv to the gas buggies.
Secretary Shaughnessy has had
big force of men at work for
some time getting the many i'm
provements and additions ready
for the opening date and despite
the counter attractions of the
over seas war, this years Ari-
zona State Fair stands a good
chance of making history, not
only in point of its excellence
but in point of attendance from
the outside.
This latter fact is emphasized
by the advance demand for ac-
commodations in the big grand
stand. With the addition of
more than sixty new boxes to
the already large list of boxes in
the stand, the drawing found
onlv twelve left after those who
had sent in checks for reserva-
tions had been taken care of in
the matter of accommodations.
These twelve boxes are all good
locations and will be given out
/ to those who were unable to get
in on the first allotment. Of the
several who sent in checks to
assure themselves boxes a few
failed to at end of the drawing
and the management of the fair
The Snowflake herald., 1914-10-16
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OF Northern Arizona.
Fay Gardner, democratic cam
didate for assessor, is in town.
Mrs. Dena S. Hulet and child
rem were Holbrook visitors last
Saturday.
C. H. Frost and wife were
here from Showlow the first of
the week.
Misses Ann Willis and Nell
Gardner are spending the week
at Showlow.
The Academy students are pre-
pairing for an entertainment to
be given Friday night, Oct. 23d.
S. D. Smith, proprietor of the
Holbrook and Eagar Stage Line,
was over from Holbrook Tues
day.
We haven't seen any of the
ferocious deer an d turkey
hunters returning with the
game" so far.
About twenty Snowflake people
were summoned as jurors this
week to attend to a special sess-
ion of the Superior Court at Hol-
brook. Court convened We'd
nesday.
j. Jos. Perkins, who has been
sick with typhoid at his home in
Taylor for several weeks, was
here Saturday. Joseph's many
Snowflake friends were pleased
to see him out again.
Among the teachers of this
| place who are attending the in
stitute at Prescott this week are:
Prof. C. F. Hansen, Lorenzo
Rhoton, Mrs. Edith Bushman
and Mrs. Laura Baird.
+ Postmaster Murray has on ex-
hibition at the post Office a pear
that looks good enough to eat.
The pear was plucked off tree
in A L. Rogers orchard, just
across the street east Of the
bank building, and weighs II
pounds.
@. R. Gardner of Woodruff ar
rived in town yesterday. Mr..
Gardner was defeated in the
recent primary by small mar
gin, having been a candidate on
the democratic ticket for men,
Der of the county board of SUI
pervisors. We understand Mr..
G. has been put on the ticket
for supervisor in place of Bar
nett Stiles, who died shortly af-
ter receiving the nomination.
With over two hundred and
twenty entries, of the widest
possible variety, the Arizona ex-
hibit at the National Dry Farm
Congress at Wichita, Kansas,
received first prize among states,
a three hundred dollar Gold low
ing cup, donated by the Chicago
/ Chamber of Commerce, and a
fifty dollar cash bonus.
Mrs Ethel Taught, Misses TIA
Frances, Georgia, Loie, Hattie
Hunt, Laura Morris, Louie, Grace
Flake and Matte Taught COM
posed a jolly party Tuesday even
ing. All walked to the big cot
ton wood trees back of the fields
and there cooked supper. The
table loaded with good things
to eat was spread near a water
fall and all had a very pleasant
time.
A bunch of young folks gave
a birthday surprise party for
Miss Hattie Hunt on Wednesday,
Oct. 18th. They had an enjoya-
BILE time eating nuts and candy
and also music, among which
was some singing. Those pres
ent were: Misses Pinkie, Blondy,
Dick, Verdant, Fling and Hap
py; Messrs. Archie, Bernie and
Horns. Before leaving they all
wished Miss Hattie many more
happy birthdays.
The Snowflake herald., 1914-10-16

asks they step into the secretary's
office at an early date and select
their own tickets in the drawing
box.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-24
MOVES TODAY ON
 TO zACATECAS
Villas Army Reaches Tor reon on Seventeen Train
 Sections.

Torreon, Mexico, May 23.-General Villas entire army with the excep- ton of Generals Pablo Robales' brig ade, which was left to garrison the city of Saltillo, arrived in Torreon today in seventeen sections, bringing cavalry, infantry and artillery. Num- erous other trains, including several of supplies, and nearly 100 carloads of railroad building material, are on the way. The night will be spent in this city and it is believed the move ment toward Zacatecas will be started in the morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-24
DON'T SQUEAL
 BEGGED BECKER
Whitman Has Notes Sent to Four Gunmen in Sing
 Sing.

New York, May 23.-Messages from Lieutenant Charles Becker that passed to the four gunmen in the Sing Sing death house are in the hands of District Attorney Whitman If the trial of the former police lieu tenant had taken | turn adverse 10 the prosecution, MT. Whitman would have put these secretly written notes in as state evidence.
 The convicted Becker wrote those notes, urging that the four gunmen protect him in any confession they might give before going to the elec- tric chair.
 Don't squeal," is the message Becker is said to have written. The district attorney got two oi the no4es from Mrs. "Fefty Loui' Rosenberg, widow of one of tho gun men. while Becker's trial was in pro- gress.
 Mrs. Rosenberg came into pos
 session of the note iI the last visi
 she made to her husband. He tolf
 her. so she informed Whitman, tha l they were not to be used until aftel ! the death of the gunmen. "Leftie Louie confided to his wife ] so she told Whitman, that Becker wal | heightened over the prospects of thu
 gunmen turning against him and tha l he wrote the letters to bOlter III i their courage.
 1 Although bitterly cast down oVe 1 the verdict. Becker today assumed | cheerful attitude, hoping that the CT l forts of his counsel will yet save him 1 Martin T. Manton conferred in hi l office with Becker's brothers, Johl | and Jackson, Becker, assuring then | that he will waste no time in prepar Il ing an appeal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-24
SMALL BOND IN
 BIG LUMBER SUIT
Virgin Company Can Stop Sale by Filing Bond of
 $75,O00.

Little Rock, May 23.-The appeal bond of the Virgin Timber company, defendant in suit brought by Jacob Ringer, trustee was fixed today by Federal .,Ild gef Jacob Trieber at $1O0,- 900. with the provision that if the mills included in the property involved are insured the amount of band shall be raised to $75,000. The liability to the bonds men in this instance is practically nothing, for the judgment against the property is $325,000, while the rroper levied> upon is easily worth more than $1,00O,000.
 The filing of the supersedeas bond will have the effect of. stopping the sale of the property, now being advertised under orders of the court. Ben J. Altheimer and J. H. Allen, 1t is understood. have about arranged the bond and thereby will preserve the quipty in the vast property.
 Many difficulties have been over come by them in their endeavor 10 save this property, and their friends have been loyal to them regardless Of the Triangle Lumber company re- ceiverships and the suits against them by Chicago creditors. Many of the best men in the state have aided the in arranging for the band, thus expressing confidence in them, their motives and their property.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-24
SENATE TO PROBE
 OTHER RAILROADS

Washington, May 23.-1n the alter math of Charles S. Mellen's testimony before the interstate commerce com mission has come the development that the United States senate plans a full and complete investigation of every railroad system in the country.
 When Mellen unburdened himseif and told of the crooked New Haven deal he opened the eyes of many con- gressmen.
 "The situation has been entirely cleared" said one of the congressman today, Gas far as the New Haven IS concerned. Now for the other"
 It is known here that the next rall' road to be put under the microscope of the commission will be the Roch Island Then will follow the Pennsyl- vania and the Northwestern. .,,
 Mellen, in a private interview wltf member of the commission, lnti' mated that the financial manlpulatlo1 of these other railroads. would Dc found almost as dubious as that or tne New Haven.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-24
BOAT EXCURSION
 SUNDAY NIGHT

The steamer J. Fr.nk Hicks Will give an excursion on the Arkansas river Sunday night which will be the third of the season. These excursions are proving more popular each week and each Sunday njght large crowd of mon. women and children have en- joyed the trip. On account of the low water the boat will be unable to reach the court house landing and the boat will leave the Tennessee street landing at S:30 o'clock and re- turn at 11:30 o'clock. This landing is half a block north of the East Second avenue car line.
 There will be muric and rcfresh- ments on beard with every conven- fence for the passengers. The first excursion of the season was given last Sunday night week and 2 large number spent delightful evening or the river. A charge of B cents for the round trip will be made.
 (Advt.) In today's Graphic R. H. M. Milli & Son have a message of specia interest to auto owners. An autOmo bile is a liability to every one wht owns it, and it is best economy tt protect it from every possible danger An hours operation of your cal could bankrupt you, but this protec tion will make you safe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-24
ANARCHIST SEEKS LIFE
 0F KAISER
Swiss Police Arrest Italian Who Sought to Assassin
 ate German Emperor.

Geneva, Switzerland, May 23-A few hours prior to his departure from Basic en route to Germany from his Corfu estate, Kaiser Wilhelm had a narrow escape from the pistol of an Italian anarchist named Cevo.
 The Swiss police got wind of the anarchists plan and succeeded in ar resting the man as he was entering the railway station at Basle In his pocket they found a loaded revolver a copy of a popular anarchist journal inside of which was folded rough plan of the station and $10 in cash The man did not answer the descrip- tiontion given of Cevo and declined tC give his name.
 When questioned he said:
 "Yes, am an anarchist and proud of it'
 When asked why he had come to Basic, he said:
 q desired to see the kaiser on bus iness"
 He declined to give any further in formation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-24
FUNSTON SHIPS
 URRUTIA TO U. s.
"Huerta's ExecutiOner' and Family On Board Transport Headed
 For Galveston.

Washington, May 23.--Doctor Ur- rutia. former minister of the inter- for and known as "Huerta's execu- tioner." is on board Nhe United States naval transport Hancock, which lef' Vera Cruz for Galveston today. Ad- ministration officials say Urrutia has been shipped to the United States probably because General Funston was anxious to be relieved of respon- sibility for the former cabine mem- ber's safety.
 Admeral Badger notified the navy department tonight that he had giver passage to Dr. Urrutia and his fami lv on the Hancock at the request O General Funston. The Hancock Wil reach Galveston Wednesday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-24
BOOMING HOUSE
 FIRE LOSS S6OOO Home of Mrs. M. A. Sparks Is Almost Totally
 Destroyed.
BOOMERS HIT HARD
None of tie Occupants Being Home at the Time. Building Was rractic- ally AbIaZe Before Alarm
 Was Sounded.

1 Damage to the extent of $J,ooO was done last night to teh home of Mrs NJ. A. Sparks, 522 West Barraque gin was discovered by Dasscrsby about 9 o'clock. The total damage is estimated at $G,000.
 The flames had gained great head way before the alarm was turned in and when the fire department arrived practically the entire roof had burn ed. No one was in the house at the time the fire was discovered, and the origin is unknown.
 The house is owned by Mrs. NJ. A. Sparks, who keeps number Of roomers, who suffered the loss of wearing apparel and furnishings. The house and furnishings owned by Mrs. Sparks were fully covered by insur- ance in companies represented hy E.. B. and f. R. Bloom.
 Prof. and Mrs. w. J. Seibert, who room at the place. lost a small amount of furnishing and wearing ap- parel, but the largest part of their be- longings were saved They carried no insurance.
 Clay Stacker, a roomer lost all
 of his belongings, which were partly covered by insurance. Henry Marks, a roomer, lost all be- | longngs. He carried no insurance. E. Greenbaum, a roomer, lost al | belongings, which, were partly cover
 ed by insurance.
 Louis T. Bucks, a rOomer, lost al l belongings He carried no insurance Several other roOmers were heavy l losers, losing all their personal be-
 longings.
 The fire originated in the rear enc
 of the house and worked up to tho
 roof from the back All of the real
 of the house and the roof were burn
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-24
u. t. I. COMING
 HERE NEXT YEAR Pine Bluff Is Unanimous Choice of Travellers in
 Session at Texarkana.
DELEGATION IS A HIT
Fort Smith and Other Cities COyetine Convention "Lay Down" When Pine Bluifians Appear.
 Make Martin Sentinel.

Texarkana, Ark.-Tex May 23.-By a unanimous vote Pine Bluff was to- day selected as the place for holding the 1915 state convention of the Unit ed Commercial Travellers. Fort Smith also desired the next meeting, and several other delegations came pre- pared to make a fight for the honor of entertaining the members of the travelling mems fraternal organiza- ton, but they realized theirs was a delegation of Pine Bluff boosters ar rive on a special Cotton Belt train, hammered and handled by special "booster" crew, and equipped with the finest engine on the road, which startled the natives here with siren whistle.
 Any aggregation of men that can secure such concessions from rail- road, can get anything they want when they work together. It's no use for us to go against them We quit right here." This was the re- mark of the leader of one delegation that came with hopes for the next convention, and it seemed to voice the sentiments of all of Pine Bluffs erst- while opponents, for competition van ished right there.
 Re-Elect Many Officers.
 Practically. all officers were re- elected. D, l., Winters of Little Rock was chosen past grand councillor. and Henry Dawson. also of Little Rock, grand senior councillor. w. R. Ramage of Texarkana was made grand junior councillor, and J. w. Martin of Pine Bluff sentinel. The officers reelected are: T. B. War wick, Little Rock, secretary; R. c. Rudisell, Little Rock, treasurer. D. D. Dale, Fort Smith, conductor; J. s. Hilliard, Texarkana, page. D. l.. Winters was selected as the repre- sentative to the supreme council, with H. Dawson as his alternate. :. !, +.z. .,.. Pine Bluff Enlivens..
 E Early Thursday afternoon, dele gates to the convention began arriy- ing in Texarkana, and when the Pine Bluff delegation of one hundred boosters, headed by brass band, ar rived last eVeHlHS, LHlHSo pC6fsi ~ pick up immediately and Texarkan- ians were made to feel more than ev- CT that real live convention of real live men was to be opened here the following day.
 The organization now in session i'll this city is one of the best in the country. Its members stand for high ideals, and the watchword is kindness, and every act of it's members is cal culated to bring happiness, joy and contentment into the lives of all with whom they come in contact.
 The feature of the real opening of the convention, aside from the open ing ceremonies in the opera house was the big parade yesterday morn ing, declared by many to have been one of the greatest ever witnessed ir Texarkana The parade formed ir front of the Huckins house after the photographer, who is ever on hant on such occasions, had taken a group
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-24
SENATE PASSES
 THE AGGIE BILL
Measure Carries $19,700, 0,000, More Than the House
 Provided.

Washington, May 23.-The senate today passed the agricultural appro- priation bill, which it received from committee nearly month ago. II carries $19,700,000 a little more than the house provided.
 An attempt was made by Senator West of Georgia to reverse the prev ious action of the senate and permit the general educational board estab- lished by John D. Rockefeller to CO operate with the department of az riculture in farm demonstration work to eliminate the boil weevil.
 This led to attacks on Rockefeller to which MT. West responded that no body criticised the church for forcins money from robbers and blacklegs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-24
BOUND AND GAGGED, J PREACHER IN CELLAR
Rev. Mir. Palmont Says Four Men Held Him Captive Near Dan.
 vile. II., Since March 21.

Danville. Ill.,, May 23.-Uouis R. Palment, the Milwaukee minister who disappeared from Westville, near here. on March 21, has been found He was found in an abandoned sellar in a, house at Columbus, Ill.,, accord ing to message from States At torney Reichenbach received late to- night. The man had evidently been kept there the greater part of the time since his disappearance. He stated he was the long missing man and that four men had held him cap tive When found he was bound and gagged.
 Rev. Dickell, Rev. Schwartz and States Attorney John Lewman left on the first train to bring Palmont to this city, where he will appear be- fore the grand jury now in session.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-24
GENERAL GRAVES
 IS DEAD AT 94

s Washington, May 23.- General flames Porterfield Graves, an ad]u- 4ant-general in General Lees army flied in Washington today. He was 94 years old.
 General Graves was born in Georgia and was the eldest living alum1us of the University of Georgia. He IS survived by two sons. Col. John Tenn ple Graves. and Major Hal T. Graves, both residing in Washington at tne present. time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-24
WILSON USING
 THE 'BlG STICK United States Peace Dele gates Told to Deliver
 Ultimatum.
MEDIATION MAY
 CRUMBLE SOON
Through A. E. C. MediatOrs COnstitu. tiOnaliSt Leader to Be Told He Cannot Be Recognized UncOndi-
 ti0nally; He Must Mediate.

Clifton Hotel NiagaraNfalls, Ontaria May 23.-"'rhe favorable outlook has been emphasized by this afternoons conference" was tne message of Ann bassador Dagama, Minister Naon and Minister Suarez at the clos of an hours full conference with both the American and Mexican representa- lives thjs afternoon.
 No word was voucheafed as to what feature of the situation hnd been debai e,t nor what conclusions, if any, had been reached. But the media tors appeared more confident of suc- cess than ever.
 Later they issued this statement:
 ''rhe full conference of today was held at the request of the Mexican representatives for the purpose of American representatives of the orders their government concerning several interesting points for the best solution of the present difficulties.
 "In accordance with the rules laid down in the minutes of procedure, it was decided to maintain secrecy in regard to these points, until a con- pete solution shall have been reach ed. to which end the informal con- versations will continue.
 "The favorable outlook has been emphasized by the results of the afternoons conference. The Aemeri- can representatives have haen asked to meet the mediators ton 1t for an informal confrelce."
 Washington, May 23.- he United States will bring about the pacifi- cation of Mexico as soon as possible. forcibly if necessary.
 "The United States knows that neither the Huerta nor the Carranza faction in Mexico Is friendly to Amer ican prestige in that republic, and that both sides are playing off this | element against the other to gain sup | port from She Mexican people. ''Regardless of this, the United States will insist on peace in Mexico The troops at Vera Cruz will not be withdrawn until this is accomplish ed.
 Such other steps as may be neces- sary to this end will be taken"
 This is the message that will be given tonight by Commissioners Lamar and Lehman of Niagara Falls to the A B c mediators. and to the Huerta delegates, and through the l
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-24
Old Rosebud In Handicap

Louisville. Ky, May 23.--Old Rose- bud, the winner of the, Kentucky Derby, is entered ia the $:l,eo) Ken lucky handicap 70 ae run at Douglas park today. The d:stanso IS the san as for the Kentueky Derby. one mile and a quarter and he is expected to make a good showing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-24
RFSI|ME WAR IN |x BALKAN STATES |Albanians Revolt Against Italian Rule, Defeating Troops. YOUNG TURKS AIDING prince William FleeS From DurazZO to Italian Warship as Insurgents
 Begin Attack on Capital
 Yesterday.
YOUNG TURKS AIDING

Durazzo, Albino. May 23.-FolloW- ing the receipt of news that the in- sargent forces were close upon the capital Prince William, the princess and their suite late this afternoon fled from the city, taking refuge aboard the Italian warship, Misurata
 The revolt broke out at Tirana, on the cost*of DuranzZo, and in the fight which ensued the rebels decisively defeated the government troops. To- day the news came that the revolu- tionists, augmented by thousands of followers of the deposed minister of war. Eiffid Pasha, were advancing on the capital. They are said to number 300.
 The insurgents are being aided, it is said by the Young Turks. The Italian government is rushing cruis- CTS and destroyers here, but it is doubtful if these vessels will arrive before the attack on the capital.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-24
EPISCOPALIANS
 FOR PROHIBITION

Richmond. Va.. May 23.-The Epis- copal council in session here has placed itself on record as favorlng reduction of the consumption of alco- holic beverages, and the eventual prohibition of the liquor traffic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-24

Last years exposition in Ghent, Belgium, surpassed the expectations of it's promoters. The number of visi- tors exceeded four million
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-24

Winnipeg is soon to begin the building of a $75,000 athletic club home. twelve stories or more high.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-05-24

Prof. May Muller. of Philadelphia, says the hobble skirt is. three thous- and years old.