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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-06-30
LANSING SUCCEEDS BRYAN.
Former Counsellor itises to Position
Next to President.

Washington, June %. -- Robert
Lansing, who as counsellor Of the
State Department, has advised PreSi-
dent Wilson in law and precedent in
the policy pursued by the United
States towards belligcr"nt govern
ments since the outbreak Of the Eu-
ropean war, was named to-day to sue
coed William Jennings Bryan as Sec
retary Of State
Few appointments in recent years
have given such widespread satisfac-
ton in the national capital. Mr.. Lam
sing is q lifelong Democrat, hut he
has devoted his time to international
law and diEi"naCy and is as popular
with former Republican officials as
with his colleagues. Members of the
cabinet and close personal friends of
the President advised the selection,
and Mr.. Bryan himself, although not
consulted, is understood TO have
hoped for the promotion of Mr.. Lam
sing.
Off@ial announcement Of the SeleC-
ton Of Mr.. Lansing. who has been
serving as Secretary ad interim since
the resignation Of Mr.. Bryan on June
S. was made in the following state
mcnt:
BEFORE leaving this evening for Il
brief rest in New Hampshire the
President announced that he had Of
iered the post Of Secretary Of State to
Robert Lansing. the present COUNSEL
lor OF the Department Of State. and
that Mr.. Lansing has accepted the ap-
pOintmCnt.'
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-06-30

HcI ana oiShui""i OF the Depart
ment OF State and is c0nvcrsant with
confidential details Of all important
negotiations conducted by the United
states since the Wilson administra-
tiOn began.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-06-30
The European War Day by Day.

was hailed by the submarine and
given the alternative Of jettisoning
all butter and timed fish on board, or
being sent to the bottom. The re-
mainder of the cargo, consisting of
wood, was permitted TO remain.
This is the first time a German
submarine boat is reported to have
permitted a vessel to escape under
such terms.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-06-30
100000 Teutons i'm East.

London, June ga dispatch from
Petrograd says it is estimated there
are 100000 .Austrians and Germans
Tanew to Mikolaiow, and 100000
along the Dniester front The num-
ber of Germans and Austrians from
the Baltic to Bukowina is put at four
million.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-02
LEGAL WRANGLE
 OVER BONDS CONTINUES
(From Fridays DaiIyl

Assistant County Attorney Morgan has been advised by the Union Trust Company of Chicago, that the ques- ton of the disposition of the new court house bond issue of $25O,0OO remains under consideration, and le- gal sources have been asked for a final opinion as to the legality of the election held, which authorized the issue to be made.
 It is believed a final decision will be reached this week, when it will then be definitely known whether the Eastern banking house will accept or recede from their agreement entered into some time ago when their bid was approved by the board of super visors and they were designated as the purchasers. The only question involved is a technical one in which the election held is receiving consid- eration as to its legality, a few small precincts not voting on the proposi- ton. Legal advisors of this bank have refused to affirm the legality of the issue, and the matter is now in the hands of other legal channels, with a final decision forthcoming in a few days.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-02
WILL CATER TO
 COMFORT OF GUESTS
(From Thursdays Dalv.D

(From Thursdays Daly.)
 The executive committee of From tier Days, headed by Chairman Kast- ner, visited the Northern Arizona Fair grounds Tuesday afternoon and perfected plans whereby the grounds and grandstands will be put in Al condition for the big celebration. A new bandstand is to be erected just to the right of the center boxes. This will not only make it convenient for the signals to be given the band when playing, but also will add greatly to the general appearance of the or ganization.
 The roofs of the two new grand stands are to be extended ten feet so as to shade both sets of boxes. The front rows of boxes, other than the center ones, are to be moved back even with the grandstand so as to be in the shade. The space in front will be fenced off so as to give an unob- structed view of the arena. A roof is also to be placed over the center
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-02
PIONEER JOHNS IS
 SUMMONED BY REAPER
(From Fridays Daily)

William Johns, probably one of the earliest arrivals in Arizona, reaching Tucson in the early part of 1860, or $ years ago, passed away yesterday afternoon at late hour at the Pion- eers' Home in this city, at the ad- vanced age of over 80 years. There was no affiction other than the break ing down of his health, and the end had been expected for several weeks.
 Mir Johns first engaged in stage driving out of Tucson, pe-ilous vo- cation, which he faithfully and cour- ageously performed. He was with the military pack trains, was guide on several expeditions, engaged in and in later years settled down as farmer. He was admitted from Maricopa county last year. In all the years he had been a resident, he never left the country. and he re- fused to reveal who or where his rel atives were residing. He was na- tive of Georgia, and his personality won him many friends wherever he was known.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-02
PLENTY OF WATER
 TO IRRIGATE LANDS
lFrom Wednesdar,s DailY.O

(From Wednesdays Daily0
 w. H. Rosecranz, prominently known in engineering circles of the country, and with the Hassayampa Alfalfa Farms Co.,, in a consulting capacity, has arrived from Chicago, and is decidedly optimistic over the future of this big land movement in Lonesome valley. and particularly so after making an inspection of Lake Watson.
 This immense body of water has proven surprise to him, and al though he maintained from the begin ming Of construction. that storage would be a success, the reality of fine body of water being so early created, was not grasped with all of the excellent advantages as are now assured.
 Mir. Rosecranz brings the important information from the Eastern offices that the next move will be toward Willow creek in dam building, after the diversion dam is built on Granite creek. with the canal and lateral irri- gating systems completed fo- devel- oping the first unit Of lands owned. He states three camps are now estab- lished. one a mile and one-half below Lake Watson, one at Dutcher's ranch and the other seven miles north Of the diversion dam. The contract calls for the work to be completed inside of 90 days, from which can be judged the earnest intentions of the company to begin the distribution of water to the lands early this fall for winter crop growing. It is understood that as soon as water is available the land is to be put on the market and sold in small units to actual farmers.
 Mir. Rosecranz states that Lake Watson is one of the most fascinat- ing sheets of inland water in the country. and from a scenic standpoint has no equal.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-02
BOOTLEGGER GETS 30
 DAYS AT HARD LABOR
(From Thursdays DaiIy.>

Thirty days at hard labor on the county roads and fine of $l00 was the sentence given Benjamin Rossi in the Superior court yesterday by Judge Smith after he and Joe Bechetti, two bootleggers arrested by Sheriff Young in his crusade against boot logging in this county, had pleaded guilty to the charge about a week ago. Bechetti will be sentenced on June 26, just thirty days later. He was released until that time.
 The pronouncing of sentence for Bechetti was postponed by Judge Smith to accommodate the two men who both live in Humboldt and run a shoe repair shop together. If both were to be placed at hard work on the county roads at the same time the business would go to pieces and to prevent this, they are being allowed to take turns at serving their sen tences and running their business. Rossi will work his thirty days out
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-02
ALTO BOUND OVER
 BY JUSTICE McLANE
(From Thursdays Daily.0

1lOIl HUI SNldS Ddi4y-I
 Bribe-solicitor, Benito Alto, and special deputy sheriff, was bound over to await action of the Superior court yesterday by Justice McLane who rendered his decision after consider ing the testimony presented in the preliminary examination on Tuesday.
 Judge McLane in rendering his de- cision over-ruled the motion of Attor ney Clark to have the case dismissed on the ground that no action was pending in the Superior court at the time Alto tried to obtain a bribe from the Birch Brothers for which he was to take two other "spotters" and leave the country.
 Alto will be arraigned and will en- ter a plea in the Superior court as soon as the county attorney files an information against him and the pro ceedings in the justice court are sent up to the higher court
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-02
SCENIC HIGHWAY
 WILL SOON BE OPEN
CFrom Wednesdays Daily.)

(From Wednesdays Daily)
 The old wagon road of the Arizona Power Company, which is being -e- paired out of Mayer to Fossil creek, will be open to travel inside of ten days, it was stated yesterday, when autoists will be afforded a trip in sightseeing that is stated to be with out counterpart in the Southwest
 The road climbs to the highest ele- vation Of the Verde range, and those who have witnessed the wonderfully fascinating view as far as the eye can reach, compare t to the Grand Can yon. The distance from Mayer is only 28 miles, and the grade of the roadway when ready will be equal to that of any in the county. The com pany will haul to that point by auto trucks the machinery and other sup plies required at their Fossil creek plant, during construction of the sec ond power service. The drop from the summit to the Verde river nine miles below is $500 feet, on which freight teams are 10 be used only. Local autoists as well as those to visit this section this summer, will be af- forded an interesting side trip and under conditions of comfort as well as convenience in time.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-02
RAINY DAY MINES
 ACTIVELY OPERATING
CFrom Thursdays DaiIy.0

CFrom Thursdays Daily0
 Louis LaBarr, who was in the city yesterday after supplies for his Rainy Day mining camp, in Copper Basin, reported development as going ahead, in extending the tunnel from point 3OO feet. and it was his intention to begin shipping in short time to Clarkdale The depth reached by this exploration is 225 feet, and the cut ting into of a Pinch ore body has been determined in the past month, assays giving sos per ton in gold and copper.
 Mir. LaBarr states that since the Commercial has resumed, and the Copper Hill is operating, many en- gineers are coming into that field, and it was quite probable deals will be closed. A general movement is no ticeable among owners to begin de- veloping, and new locations are being made also.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-02
HORSE RACES TO
 BE PART OF PROGRAM
(From Fridays paily.)

Chairman Kastner was advised yesterday by MT. Shultz, of Phoe- nix, that there are number of Salt River valley men who desire to ship a string of race horses here for the celebration. It is their intention to charter a special car and the com mittee is now busiiy engaged in lin ing up the local horses and those from the Verde valley and it is be- lieved there will be at least twenty race horses in all, thus assuring a splendid lineup for racing sports, which will be made special events in the daily program.
 Joe Young, chairman of the ground committee is anxious that all con tractors wishing to make bid for the construction work that is to be done at the Fair Grounds, should do so immediately. In yesterday's Journal-Miner. summary was given of the work that is to be done and as no contracts have as yet been let, it is desired by M-. Young that bids be submitted to him at once.
 The Prescott Loyal Order of Moose is making great preparations for their concession stand during Frontier Days. Jack Jones who has charge of this work says that he in tends to introduce the very latest in novelties, and that one of the spec ialties will be Moose souvenir air balloons. One side of the balloon will read: "L. o. O. NJ. No. BIO, Prescott Frontier Days, July 3-4-5, 1915" and on the other Prescott wants the Moose Sanatorium." The Moose stand will cover an area no feet long by thirty-one feet wide and will contain sport parlor, candy shop, ref-eshment booth, Judge Soakum and a country store, in which Jack says you will be able to pur- chase anything from pin to a Ford. The proceeds from these various con sessions are to be used in defraying part of the expense of sending a delegation to San Diego to boost Prescott for the Moose Tuberculosis Sanatorium. Chairman Whisman, of the Concessions Committee, is open for bids on concessions of all kinds.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-02
ASKS DECREE ON
 GROUNDS OF DESERTION
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

(From Wednesdays Daiiy)
 Charging that her husband has fail ed to provide for her fo- the last year and half, Mrs. Myrtle Medlin yes terday asked in a suit filed in the Su- perior court, that the bonds of matri- mony between them be severed. Walter Medlin is her spouse.
 The couple were married in this county on January ,, 1907, and lived together until October, 1913, when her husband deserted her at Mogol- lon, N. NJ. No children or property exists between the two and the wife who was formerly Miss Myrtle Han son, asks that her maiden name be re- stored, that costs of the suit be grant ed and that she be given a divorce. J. E. Russell is the attorney for Mrs. Medlin.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-02

while Bechetti runs the business and after his time is up, Bechetti who will also probably be sentenced to 30 days at hard labor will go on the road and work out his time while Rossi runs the business. The business is saved and somebody. either Judge Smith, Benjamin Rossi or Joe Bechetti should be given credit for being some" efficiency expert.
 The other alleged bootleggers who have been arraigned will appear be- fore Judge Smith this morning to enter thei- pleas.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-02
HERE IS A MAN
 WHO SHOWED MISSOURI
(Flom Fridays Daily.l

Thirty-two years ago an ashy- faced, stoop-shouldered, emaciated, blue-eyed, blood-spitting boy, with the damp of death on his brow, made the rounds of the physicians of liar risonville, painfully. Each doctor told the tired youth that the swath of the Grim Reaper was close to his feet. Although fatherless and moth erless, the embryonic lad wished to try his mettle in life's battle. The rosy dream of life was in his heart, his future was peopled with purpled pleasures. He did not wish to die. The decree of the doctors discourag- ed his dreams. His eyes, withdrawn in their sunken sockets, burned like two blue flames as he staggered into the consultation room of the last doctor. It was that of the departed, dear, kindly Dr. Isaac NJ. Abraham, who after an examination, told the, in quirer that he had one chance to live-by going to Arizona's altitude. The pilgrim to the Mecca of Health packed his few possessions and went.
 He was in the Democrat office yes tcrday. His voice sounded like the boom of water breaking over the Roosevelt Dam, his face and form showed health, his eyes screamed energy, his grip was that of wise; a check book was seen protruding from his pocket, his pocketbook puffed out like the stomach of a poisoned pup ,as he subscribed for the Democrat and ordered it sent to him at Kirkland, Arizona. His name is Robert B. Cannon. He is the son of Judge A. E. Cannon, who was county judge of Cass county from 1856 to 1860 Mir. Cannon remem- bered many of the "old-timers' liv ing here and many more who are gone. He was accompanied by his partner in ranching and stock rais- ing, J. w. Muse. The two had ship ped a t.ainload of stock to Kansas City and had come to Harrisonville 1 for a few days visit-Cass County | Democrat, Harrisonville Missouri.
 
 Toh Work-the TournoI- Miner |
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-02
HANDLED THE PONIES
 IN THE LONG AGO
Rrom Wednesdays DaiIy.)


 Steve Forepaugh, of Abilene, Kas., is a visitor to the city, en route to San Diego, to attend the exposition, and to visit with relatives, at Oxnard, Cal This is his first trip to the West since he quit driving stages into Pres colt, Phoenix, Tucson and Yuma in the early days, when the Apache war fare was prevailing.
 T predicted the day was soon to arrive when this vocation was to come to standstill, and in January of 1880. l made my last trip out of Casa Grande to Tucson, laying the ribbons down for good. The iron horse was creeping along and the end had arrived"
 Fo-epaugh since those good old days" has been residing with daugh ter on the farm. He is making his farewell trip to old haunts, and for the first time in nearly 46 years, again saw the old stage office and the corral on South Montezuma street, the only landmarks he could recall when he drove for Jim Stewart to Ehrenberg, on the Colorado river. The scene was quite pathetic as the silent tears trickled down the face of this old time stage driver, who had a duty to perform and did it faithfully and courageously under perilous condi- tions. He resumes his journey to- day.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-02
OUTLOOK IS GOOD
 FOR A LARGE ATTENDANCE
From Wednesdays Dailv)

NEIOlH " COHC>QdG DdllNJ
 That many new faces will he seen among the contestants in the arena. during Frontier Days, is almost an assured fact, judging from the num- Der of inquiries that are received, daily, for prize lists and rules. The following letter received from Roy Jones, shows that Frontier Days are fast becoming known to all the cow boys:
 los Angeles, Calif.,
 May 22,1915. Dear Mir. Fraser:
 "I am writing you in regard to your rodeo at Prescott. 1 would like to have prize list from you as soon as it is convenient for you to send one or more, as there are quite number of boys here in Los Angeles, that follows the contests. 1 have been informed by Bee Ho-Gray to write you in regard to trick and fancy rop- ing. I catch eight horses abreast and do as much rope spinning and horse catching as any other fancy roper in the world, at least that was my reputation up to May. l feel safe for you to refer to Bee Ho-Gray or Roy Railey. of Pendleton. Hop ing to hear from you by return mail,
 Yours truly,
 ROY JONES'"
 In addition to the posters, which have already been distributed throughout the county and State. good supply of posters and prize lists has been mailed to the secre- taries of the various commercial or ganizations in Arizona These will be placed in conspicuous places in the different cities.
 Beginning June l. slides depicting Frontier Days will be run at the larg- est theaters in the State. It is also planned if possible to do some ad- vertising at Riverside Park, Phoenix. This is a great resort for throngs of Phoenicians, daily, and the man agement believes this will offer very attractive field, if it is possible 10 secure the consent of Homer King. manager, to place posters and other advertising matter in the park. Sev- eral thousand copies of the current number of "Yavapai" devoted large lv to Frontier Days have been mailed to a Tive" list of prospective visitors. News items regarding the celebra- ton have been sent to ten of the principal newspapers in Arizona, and these will continue to be sent until July }. The management has the CO operation of both the Gazette and Republican" The attitude Of these papers seems 10 be that they desire to see Arizona people go to Arizona resorts in preference to going out of the State
 With the advertising work thus far advanced there is every reason to believe that Prescott will have a reco-d-breaking attendance during Frontier Days.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-02
REMOVES PLANT
(From Fridav's Da;l~l

L. L. Deuell, the steam sheep shear CT, was an arrival yesterday from Mayer, removing his plant for stor- age at Congress Junction until next season. He is well pleased with the business, and states last winter was the best known in the history of shearing from the number of head handled.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-02

boxes. It is probable that the build ing, formerly used as a rest room will be removed and more boxes built in that space.
 To accommodate all who will par ticipate in the parade and attend the celebration on horseback, the com mittee decided to erect another string of bleachers along the right end wing. A hitching rack will be provided to the back of the bleachers, thus af- fording a safe place for those par ticipating in the parades to hitch their horses while watching the sports.
 In order to do away with unneces- sary delay in getting the bucking horses into the chutes, Arena Direc- tor Haworth has arranged for the construction of two collapsible chutes. These chutes can be placed around the bucking broncs and easily re- moved, thus doing away with the wait consequent upon getting the horses out of the old chutes. Mir. Haworth says by this means and the construction of similar chutes for steers that the show can go on 50 per cent faster than last year. The old chutes are to be rebuilt in the collapsible form. making a total of four which will be kept going with no delay whatsoever.
 At the eastern end Of the track q corral is to be built for the steers that are to be roped Perhaps one of the most important pieces Of the work will be the construction of rough uuarter-mile track in the center of the grounds. This will be used for the pony express and relay races and will enable spectators in the grandstand to see every change that will be made.
 Following is the personnel of the members of the party of inspection: E. A. Kastner, chairman; Joe Young, grounds; R. N. Fredericks, transpor- tation; Lester Ruffner, decorations; F. C. Whisman, concessions; F. l.. Haworth, program; H. D. Aitken, J. A. Hope, Chas. Shower, Julius Jacoby, John Massing, Doc" Pardee and E. c. Brecht.
 The K. of P. convention which is coming from Jerome, 50 strong, will arrive here Sunday morning of the Fourth instead of the date previously announced.
 The Auto Race.
 Much interest is being manifested in the automobile race, which is to be pulled off during Frontier Days. While no definite arrangements have as yet been made, Chairman Roper has given absolute assurance that a race is to be run. A O-word prepaid straight telegram was received yes terday by Secretary Fraser from the
 
 Tucson Star, requesting information under this head and stating that there are a number of cars in Tucson that will sure enter as soon as some defin ite plans are announced.
 Application has been made by Sec retary Clark, of the local auto club, for the A. A. A. sanction. Just as soon as this is received, pr. Roper will announce full particulars regard ing the race. This is one of the big gest drawing cards that Frontier Days had last year and it is the in tention of Dr. Roper to make this years event just as noteworthy.
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Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-02
FRASER ACCEPTS
 POSITION AT FL PASO
(From Fridays Daily.)

(FTOm FTlddy DdlIy.J
 Malcolm Fraser for the last four years secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce has accepted similar position at Fl Paso, Texas, the news reaching here yesterday through copies of the Morning Times of that city. which contained the following notice:
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-06-02

Job Work-the Journal-Miner.