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The Holbrook news., 1916-03-03
Dry Farming Popular
 in Apache County

A St. Johns dispatch published last Sunday in the Albuquerque Journal states that there is quite a bit of land buying going on in Apache county right now. The land being taken is largely land that is not capable of being irri- gated. and is largely for grazing purposes, though much oft may prve of value for dry farming. State Senator Fred T. Colter has purchased and leased practically a whole township south and west of St. Johns and lying largely on the bench west of the Salado valley and he now has a force of men fencing it. Part of the tract was railroad land. part of it was selected bv the state and sold and part of 1t was purchased with script. When 1t is enclosed it will be the largest enclosure in the county. It is some of the best grazing land in the county and much of it is level enough for dry farming, if that method of agriculture proves a success.
 Navajo and Apache counties now have a farm advisor jolntlY between them in the person of Charles R. Fillerup. MT. Filler up is native of Utah. and he has had considerable experience. at the experiment station of the University of Arizona. He IS now working in the southern part of Apache county which he believes is finely adapted to dry land farming. As the farmers on the St. Johns bench can not get water on their land for this. year, he is assisting them in their preparations for raising dry land crops this season. Mrs. FilIerup accompanied him here on this trip and is visiting her sister. Mrs. Frank M. Whiting.
The Holbrook news., 1916-03-03
A FIuLess Toupn is Possible

One of the sanitary problems
 whice confronts the housekeepers in many parts of Arizona is how to keep the common fly out of the house. This pest is always troublesome in dairy sections, but is doubly so when the feed ing and milking place is near the house. Even when windows and porches are screened the flies will find an entrance through cracks and broken meshes in the screens. and when once inside the house it is difficult to get rid of them. One of the latest theories regard Ing flies and their habits is that they should be killed Tn the early stage of theIr life history before they enter the house. To do this It is recommended that traps be placed outside the house, rather than inside, near the back door or on the screened porch. These traps should be baited with fresh fruit. preferably ripe melons. bananas, fresh peaches. etc. The young fly likes sweet, clean dain- ty food and if it can be trapped and killed within the first two or three weeks of it's life, before it has begun to lay it's eggs, mil lions of flies will be destroyed. Not until a fly is four or five weeks old does it seek a dirty place, such as the manure pile, in which to lay it's eggs. The fly breeds in filth, but it spends the first part of it's life m clean places therefore before it gains an entrance to the house should be destroyed. This method of fly extermination has been tried in Redlands, California, with very marked success. it is said, and that city is now known as :'fyless". Edith C. Salisbury, Home Economics Specialist. U. | of A.. Agric. Ext. Ser.
The Holbrook news., 1916-03-03
Distinguished Visitors

It is seldom that there are as- sembled at any one point as many of the prominent writers of this country, as have been at the El Tovar this past week Principal among them are George Lorimer. editor of the Saturday Evening Post, and author, among other things of that popular book. Letters of a Self-made Mel chant to hls Son. " With him are Charles Van Loan who is one of the writers for the Post, and who has a number of books to his credit. Harry Leon Wilson of ''Ruggles of Red Cap" Bunker Bean" and other stories, as well as Peter B. Kyne, whuse principle recent stories are those sea-tales concerning the ancient "Cappy Ricks' and shipping business in and around San Francisco. These scribes are accompanied by their fami lies and will be at the Canyon for about ten days. Grand Can yon Cor. in Coconino Sun.
The Holbrook news., 1916-03-03
Items of Interest to Farmers

Dry farmers who intend to break their land this spring should blow shallow.
 Experienced irrigators in pre- pairing their land for potatoes. cotton, corn. beans and other summer crops apply most of their water before planting.
 Farmers in Graham, Greenlee and Gila counties are organizing Farm Improvements associations and securing funds for farm advisor.
 Stanley K. Morse says: ''The question is not whether Arizona farmers can raise fine crops and livestock, but whether they can raise them at a profit.
 Successful dry-farmers last year were those who plowed their land deeplyin the fall and winter.
 Farming involves more science than any other industry on earth. The leading aricultural author1- ties acknowledge that they really know very little about farming and yet some people still think that one can farm successfully without brainsI
 Cocon1no- Yayapai counties al- most got a farm adviser. The Cononino supervisors appropriat- ed the necessary funds. The Yavapai supervisors turned down the proposition. Yet the Santa Fe railroad had offered $9OO to theseatwo counties if they would appropriate at least an equal amount.
 A comprehensive plan for the profitable agricultural develop ment of Navajo Apache counties is being worked out by Farm Ad- visor Fillerup in cooperation with the Farm Improvement as- sociation. Every individual farmers system of farming will be made to correspond to this plan. Has your county a plan?
 Pinal county supervisors have appropriated funds for a farm contingent of the appro- priation of funds from Yuma and Pima counties and the Southern Pacific railroad.
 {. Florence farmers are going to organize Farm Improvement association.
The Holbrook news., 1916-03-03
Construction Starts this Week

Excavation work for the Scbuster store building will be started next week. The con tract for the construction of the building has been let to Chas. Greig of Holbrook, a well known building contractor who was formerly located in Los Angeles. Beginning next week, there will be no stops nor delays until the work is finished. St. Johns Observer.
The Holbrook news., 1916-03-03
Sign of Good Digestion.

When you see a cheerful and happy old lady you may know that she has good digestion. If your digestion is impaired or if you do not relish your meals take a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets. They strengthen the stomach, improve the digestion and cause a gentle movement of the bowels. Obtainable everywhere.
The Holbrook news., 1916-03-03
Adoertised Letters

Holbrook. Arizona, Feb. 26 '16 Letters-Chas. TanksleY. 8. Marel Sandon, Joe W. Montanio. Aciano Cordoba, 3.
 Cards-C. E. Tanksley.
 Chas. Osborne. Postmaster.
The Holbrook news., 1916-03-03

Arizona Seed for Arizona Planters
 Send for our 1916 Seed Annual it contains valuable information for the Farmer, Gardener. and Poultryman. Ton can't afford to be without it. Send Post Card today. Arizona Seed Com pany. 137 North Central Avenue. Phoenix, Arizona.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-25
PLAN ID FINANCE POSSIBLE CONFLICT
Appropriation Provided by Army Bill to Be Increased
 Twenty Million Dollars

Washington, June M.-House leaders concerned over financing military move ments growing out of the Mexican emer- gency planned today an increase of $2O,- 0O0 900 in the pending army appropriation bill Representative Hay, chairman Of the military committee, said after con- ference with Secretary Baker and other administration heads thatS the increase would be urged next week.
 The money would be added to appropri- alton of supplies, munitions, equipment, movement of troops and other necessary expenses. It is proposed to turn over $2, ,O0O,0O to the militia section of the army for purchase of aviation equipment and training of operators. The House already has provided in the bill for s. 100000 for aviation to be used by the regular army.
 The appropriations committee is already preparing an urgent efficiency bill to appropriate approximately $6,000,000 to cover the expenses of the organized militia up to the end of the fiscal year June 3O This would include militia pay up to that time and the expense of mobilization and subsistence.
 On high authority it was said today that serious consideration has not been given to the possibility of issuing bonds to meet the extraordinary conditions o1 the Mexican situation. Unless war ac- tually is declared such a step will not be. deemed necessary. It was pointed out that there is about $150000,0O0 in the treasury general fund and that within the next week the income tax will be due, i,I, pho1> twill odd of 0- GOO to that amount and give the treas ury enough to carry on the government even with unusual outlays for military expense for several weeks to come.
 If war were declared officials said it would probably be only a matter of a few hours to obtain authorization from Congress for a bond issue. Authoriza- tion already exists for the issue of more than 2O0,0OO,0O0 in Panama canal bonds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-25
MEXICAN GENERAL PROCLA|MS WAR ON
 THE UNITED STATES
Gen. Nafarate Says Cross ing of Boundary by Troops Near Brownsville Was
 an Act of Hostility

Brownsville. Tex. June 24-Circu- lars were distributed in Matamoros. opposite here, today. declaring that the latest crossing into Mexico of Ameri- can troops near here has been con- strued as a declaration of war against Mexico on the part of the United States. The circulars are signed by Gen. E. P. Nafarrate. who signs him self as commander of Mexican. forees in the state of Tamaulipas. The cir culars, dated June IT. declare 8 state of war exists between the two coun- tries.
 Apparently the circular was issued at the time of the crossing Of Ameri- cans just west of Brownsville last Sat urday in pursuit of bandits who att tackled detachment of the Twenty sixth infantry and raided two ranches near San Benito. These troops were withdrawn Sunday last upon promises of Mexican authorities to capture and punish the bandits.
 At least two bandits were killed and several wounded by the punitive expe- dition There were no American casu- alties.
 The circular declares all Americans found in Mexico with arms will be exc cuted but Americans pursuing peace ful occupations south of the Rio Grande who are not armed would be protected. E. c. Porto, Spanish vice consul at Brownsville. who is in charge of the affairs of the Mexican consulate here, tonight said he doubted the authen ticity of the circular. He believed it was a forgery. Porto has been acting for the Mexican consul here since the latter crossed into Mexico a week ago.
 The food situation in Matamoros is becoming serious, it is stated, as re- suit of the American embargo on ex- portation of foodstuffs in large quan- titles. General Alfredo Ricaut com manding Carranza troops in the Mata- moros district. and whose headquarters are now located five miles below the border. came to Matamoros late to- night and asked United States Consul J. H. Johnson. whose offices have been removed to this city during the pres ent crisis. to meet him in conference to discuss the possible lifting of the embargo MT. Johnson informed Ricaut the matter was entirely out of his hands and that he would have to deal with the commander of the American border patrol,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-25
ANNISTON

Anniston, June 4.-(Special)-It will cost Anniston $114,766 to exist as a municipality for the next F months after July l, according to the budget estimated and adopted by the city council
 Of this amount the salaries of the mayor, city clerk, treasurer, and city at torney will total $374O a contingent fund of $226O is provided for; s42sO has been set aside for jail expenses; $1517 for the cemeteries; schools $26,00O; streets, $S2O4; police department, $11,O0O; fire depart ment, s4S75; sanitary department. s6710; interest on bonds, $26,O00. with such items as insurance, lights. fuel, etc., making up the balance of the grand total $114,766
 This money will be raised as follows: Taxes, $35,0O0; licenses, $3S,000; street tax, $30O0; sanitary tax, $40O0; fines, s14.OOO: new sewer assessment due. $6OO0; school receipts from state, S17,500; incidental fees, $4S00; other taxes, permits, etc., making up the balance.
 The Anniston Manufacturing company has spent about 5000 in the improvement of their tenant houses this year, and when the work has been completed they will likely have spent double this sum and will have one of the most modern cotton mill villages in the south.
 Every home has been wired for elec- tric service, roofs have been shinglled, and on Eleven and One-half street, where the company used to own seven three room shacks. in poor condition, there are now being erected four modern fve-room cottages. The old houses were completely torn down and in place of building seven other houses close together, the com pany is building four houses wide apart.
 All of the streets are going to be kept clean. Almost every yard has it's flower garden and the inside of the houses are going to be kept in a clean condition. Already there is a marked improvement in the health of the tenants, and there has been little sickness from this sec ton of Anniston, where last year sev- eral cases of typhoid were reported. Inn provements are going on in the inside of the mill and it is probable that the com pany will erect shower baths for their employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-25
NEGROES OF CITY
 PLAN b|G PARADE !. FOR PREPAREDNESS
Three Brass Bands and 100 Floats Are Some of the
 Features Announced

The negroes of Birmingham and the district are making elaborate plans for a preparedness parade here on Tuesday, July 1. It is announced by the commit tee in charge of the affair that there will be three brass bands and 100 floats will be in the line of march, Tn circular which has been issued by several well known negroes setting forth the details of the plan, they declare their unswerv- ing loyalty to the flag and the nation and express themselves a S being strongly for preparedness and national defense.
 One of the features of the parade will be the participation of number of for mer slaves, especial provisions being made for them. An appeal has been is sued by the committee asking the white people of the city to cooperate in the matter of allowing their negro employees and servants time to participate in the parade. The negroes plan to make this Q remarkable demonstration of their loyalty to the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-25
ENTRANTS WILL BE
 EQUALLY DIVIDED

New York. June 24.-In announcing the pairings for the national open golf championship tournament. which is to begin next Tuesday at Minneapolis, Secretary Whitney of the United States Golf association. stated today that the field of 92 entrants would be equally divided. The first division con- sisting of 23 pairs will play a S6-hoie medal play qualifying round on Tues day and the other half of the field will compete on Wednesday. The 32 best scores each will qualify to play 72 holes for the championship on Thurs day and Friday.
 Charles ("Chick"D Evans, Jr., the young Chicago player. who finished second to Hagen at the Midlothian Country club. Blue Island ill., two years ago, is the most prominent among the 16 amateurs who aspire to cham pionship honors this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-25
CHANDLER CHASSIS
 ATTRACTS ATTENTION

Paul Crawford. Chandler agent, has on exhibit at his salesrooms, the Chandler chassis which was on exhibit at the New York automobile show, and it is attracting much attention. MT. Crawford is pleased that he was able to secure this chaSsis to exhibit to the people of Birmin ghIm, and says it is one of the most striking things of it's kind on exhibit.
 MT. Crawford has been in Birming- ham only little more than year, but he has established the Chandler car here. and has made for himself a reputation of being one of the livest automobile men in the city. Associated with him in the selling end of his busi- ness are J. A. Robinson. Bun Roberts H. A. Tillinghast and T. w. High tower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-25
EAST LAKE SCOUTS
 BACK FROM TRIP

The Boy Scouts of East Lake, known as Troop 8, under command of Scout master James Dodge and wife, returned yesterday from a weeks camp on the Cahaba river and judging from their sum- burned and stalwart appearance the trip was a success. The boys report plenty to eat fried chicken and dumplings, fruits and vegetables galore, with swimming as the chief attraction. There were about 20 boys who enjoyed the camp and red bugs" and are loud in their praises of the affair."
 The camp was well equipped with tents and fine lights, and entertained many visitors who saw the boys enjoying their sports, such as boating, swimming, fish ing, boxing and wrestling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-25
GOSPEL MEETINGS
Interest Will Probably Keep Them in
 Progress for Sometime

The gospel meetings being conducted on the corner of Fourteenth avenue and Nineteenth street by Evangelist Wright and Pastor R. I. Keate will continue for sometime. The interest is considered good The programme for next week is as follows, Sunday night, "The Creator s Competitor" The question of sovereignty. The underlying cause of every war. Mon- day, Wonders of Twentieth Century," This generation is marked. Tuesday, "A Great Prophetic Period" The master key of prophecy Its lesson for our day. Wednesday, '"The Earthly Tabernacle and the Heavenly Sanctuary" Thursday "The Judgment, or Court Week in Heaven" How it is carried on. The law the judge, the advocate Friday, "The Summons" ''The Court Now In Session. You Have Case Pending" Song serv- ice 7:45; preaching 8 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-25
LAM LIQUOR WAS ! IN HIS POSSESSION r. B. Merriwether Is Ar
 rested on Charge of Vio- lating Liquor Law

v B. Merriwether, who has charge of 3 kitchen in the county jail, was ar yted in the jail yard Friday afternoon
 Deputy Sheriff c. w. Austin on a arge of violating the prohibition law. png with MT. Merriwether. Walter Fos-
 and Marshall Jones, negroes, were Hged in jail, charged with the same of hse.
 t is understood that Mr. Austin found the storage room of the jail kitchen case of liquor and a sack filled with tiles of whisky. This storeroom IS un- the charge of Mr. Merriwether. The Risky was found in the storeroom short after the sheriff had been engaged m ptying several cases of condemned uor in the jail yard. bne of the negroes in the case is em- byed as porter in the courthouse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-25
Music for Militiamen

The local chapter of the American Fed era ton of Musicians will furnish band to play the military airs as the Birming- will carry them to the mobilization grounds at Montgomery Monday morning. The Birmingham boys will leave Bir- mfngham over the Louisville and Nash vile railroad Monday morning at 6:3O, the band will assemble at the Hillman hotel at o'clock sharp and play the martial music that will send several hun dred Birmingham sons on their way to the front.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-25
RED MOUNTAIN
 DOWNS EDGEWATER

Despite the indictment weather and the wet field. the Red Mountain team defeated the aggregation from Edge water this afternoon by a score of s to 3. The feature of the game was the home run and the three bag gser by Moses, as we'll as his splendid pitch : ing, he allowing only six hits. A large crowd attended the game and much in- terest was manifested in the contest throughout. The box score is as fol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-25
400 Lost in Disaster

Perograd, June 24.-(Via London) Four hundred persons lost their lives, according to latest reports when the Russian passenger steamer Mercury was sunk in the Black sea by mine The total number aboard was approx imately $50. The disaster occurred about 10 o'clockk in the morning off the vil- lage of Grigorievka. The passengers felt a tremendous shock forward. The vessel staggered ahead for three ships lengths and then went down, bow fore- most, In five minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-25
Craps Game Disturbs Hospital


 For several minutes excite ment prevailed in the basement of the Hillman hospital iast night between 9 and 10 o'clock. Patients in the colored depart ment climbed out of bed. nurses and attaches ran to the scene and the police department was called. It was all caused by a negro craps game. Two negroes had gained entrance to the building and were enjoying sociable craps game in a, secure place. when suddenly one ne- gro decided he had business elsewhere and beat it. taking six bits of the other negro's coin. A near riot followed in which several perfectly good bottles were broken and enot gh noise made to attract attention on the top floor The fight was stopped and one of the negroes arrested while the other es- capped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-25

Summary: Two-base hits, Mauch 2 Brown. Three-base hits, Mauclx. Propst. Home runs, Arnold and Propst. Stolen bases, Wagner 2, Brown, Denny. Propst 2, Schweikert, Ellis, Welch, Montgomery 2, Fowler, Arnold and Fox. Double plays, Montgomery to Welch. Bases on balls. Hudgins 2, Denny l, Mitchell 1, Gilmore B. Struck out, by Hudgins 5, Denny 3, Mitchell 1. Welch 1. Hit by pitcher, by Hudgins, Arnold and Welch. Wild pitch, Denny Passed balls, Mauck and Brown. Umpire, Coombs. Attendance, 200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-25
Record Grating Operation

New York, June 24.-Officials of the Methodist Episcopal hospital in Brook lyn announced today that surgeons there have completely secured the graft ing of 28S square inches of skin on the back of Pearl Guerin. 10 years old, after a series of operations continuing for more than two .years. In rescuing her smaller sister from bonfire Pearl S own dress caught fire and her back was so blistered that virtually all the skin had to be replaced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-25
OF DEATH OF FAMOUS GERMAN
 AVIATOR RECEIVED
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were about to cheer the Fokker's sup posed victory, the Fokker was seen to waver and fall. The aviator apparently made desperate efforts to regain control of his craft. He finlly succeeded, but only for moment, the aeroplane then plunged 2OO0 metres to the ground, bury ing the aviator beneath the motor.
 When the body was extricated the order of Pour Le Merite around the neck showed that the victim was either Im- melman or Captain Boelke. Identifica- tion marks on the clothing disclosed it was 1mmelman who had met his fate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-25
Marriage Licenses

Fhe following marriage licenses were is- ed from the probate court yesterday: bavid A. Lennox. Gadsden, and Miss den Kellner.
 II. S. Street and Miss Ella McClain. Robert V. Mullen and Miss Louise ckridge.
 Jamuel Patton, Mineral Springs, and ss Alice Washburn.
 r w. Patton and Miss Belle Williams. Charlie Culpepper. Rayview, and Miss )bena Bearden. N. E. Whitfield and Miss Annie Estelle rEon.
 Alex Strachan. Atlanta, and Miss Mary |lson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-25
Deaths and Funerals
James r. Holder

Funeral services over the remains of James F. Holder. aged 72, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Howard Hinson, 3127 Eleventh avenue, north, Fri day morning, were conducted from the residence yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment followed in Elmwood ceme- tery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-25
R. L. Beatman

R. l.. Beatman, aged 45, died athe anti tuberculosis camp Friday night. The funeral will be conducted by the Machin- ists' union from their hall at 19201a Fourth avenue, north. Sunday afternoon at O clock. MT Beatman had no known relatives and all arrangements for his funeral are in charge of the Machinsts' union, of which he has been a member for number of years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-25
COPS VICTORIOUS
 IN A SLUGFEST

In game featured with the heavy hit ting of both clubs, the Coppers defeated the Behrens Park team at Avondale park yesterday afternoon. Both clubs hit the ball hard and ran wild on the bases. Other features will be found in the box