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The Benson signal., 1916-07-22
S CENTS A COPY

the Sout hern Pacific with head
quarters at Tucson, holding this
position until his death.
The activities of Mr. Barnes, in
addition to his regular work, were
varied He was a man of educa-
tion and culture, having been edu.
Gated for the church. He was well
read, particularly in the classics,
and was collector of oriental coins
and other articles.
On coming to the Southwest, he
made a special study of American
Archaeoly and became an author
ity on the ruins of Arizona and
California, contributing many arii-
cles to magazines and newsp 'pers
on the subject. He did much to
bring Arizona Into the light of
publicity, publishing much in the
way of information of the states
resources.
Personally, Mr.. Barnes was
known among his friends as a
prince" and news of his death
caused a deep sadness among those
who knew and loved him for his
congeuial qualities.
His daughter, Miss France, was
with him at the time of death. In
terment was made at Tucson.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-22
Fire Wednesday Afternoon

Wednesday afternoon a small
shed building back of Ong KEGS
laundry, used as a wash house,
caught fire from the chimney and
was burned down. The building,
which was an old one and as dry
as tinder, on catching leaped al
most instantly into flames. The
fire company turned out promptly
on the tap of the bell, and found
on arrival that the tarred roof of
Hi Wo s. Co.'S warehouse adjoin-
ing had caught and the fire was
making rapid headway. They soon
turned a stream on the blazing
roof and in short time had it ex
tinguished From the top of the
warehouse TO play stream down
upon the burning sheds and fenc-
ing was an easy matter, and in
side of thirty mines the fire was
over.
Ong KEGS loss, clothes, bedding
and belonging, is claimed to be
two or three hundred dollars, un-
insured.
The loss of Hi Wo & Co., con-
sisting mainly of damage to the
roof and some goods, injured by
water, will probably not exceed
fifty dollars.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-22
A REVIEW OF THf GEL
fBRATION and ITS
RESULTS

The Committee of Arrangements
of the 4th of July celebration and
for raising funds for new fire
apparatus, desire to make public a
report of the present condition of
the undertaking to the good people
of Benson and the surrounding
country, who so literally contrib
uted of their funds and time to
make the celebration success
both from a financial and social
standpoint. Successful financially
because It cost such a comparative-
ly small amount in excess of re-
celpts, very unusual thing in d
celebration Of this kind.
While one Of the original objects
of the celebration was TO raise
funds for the fire department, this
idea was largely lost sight of in
the gem raj desire to make the cell
ebration a success. It will be seen
from the totals that the ex Lendi-
lures exceeded receipts by about
$I7o 90, which is looked upon
by the Committees in charge as a
very moderate price to pay for
successful. celebraGlon, when every
thing is taken into consideration.
The Committee of Arrangements
was composed Of the following
named citizens, who, in conf unc-
ton with the master of ceremo
nies, Mr.. H. @ Robertson, Mr..
w j. Bennett. marshal OF the day,
and the various sub-com mi tees,
made a great effort for Benson.
w. }. Bennett, chairman DR..
E. B. Thompson, A. G Smith, IL.
r. Merrill. and c. l.. Rucker.
Following is given list of sub
scribers to the fund and at the bot
tom a showing of receipts, ex-
penditures and cash on hand.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-22
Hawaiians Are Coming

The celebrated Hawaiian Trou-
oadours, who are to give:..a con-
cert and dance at the Benson Au-
ditorium on Friday evening, July
18th, are considered one of the best
musical attractions touring the
country, and as the program is
high class and contains nothing to
offend any one, they should have a
good crowd. The Prescott Journal
had the following to say Of them,
while they were playing there
during the "Frontier Days" cele-
hration.
The Hawaiian entertainers,
who opened at the Elks last night,
are without exception the best Ha-
walian musical, singing and dane.
ing aggregation that has ever ap-
peared at this popular house. Their
musical numbers we're especially
we'll rendered. "My Rosary" on
The steel guitar, being great fav~
orite with Prescott audiences. was
literally applauded. This company
carries two native Hula Hula dan
GERS, and their rendition of this fa>
nous dance should not be missed.
The entire comp pany closes with the
H swaiian song, "A1oha Oe "
The Benson signal., 1916-07-22

either of these trophies get busy
and practise!
The N. r A medal will not be
sent from Washington until after
the shoot is held, but the Hercules
trophy may be seen in Moss's drug
store now.
CHAS. w. FROST,
Executive Officer
Benson Rifle Club.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-22
COchise Leads in Valuation

Cochise county will lead Arizona
this year in taxable property valu-
alton, and will be second 10 popu-
lation to only Maricopa. The tax
roll, as prepared for submission to
the supervisors, totals $114,814,-
726. Of this great sum, more than
half, or $76.281, $50, is charged
against mines, smelters and gen
eral mining property.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-22
Take Over Canning Factory

The canning factory plant was
turned over this week to the Ben
son Canning and Packing Co. by
the Hastings Industrial Co. Of
Chicago, who made the installa-
tion. The Benson people were
we'll satisfied with the building and
equipment and President Chas. F.
Moss says everything came strictly
up to specifications, A try out of
the engines was made Thursday
and everythine is getting shaped
up for the opening of the canning
season. The laying OF a spur
track to connect with the Southern
Pacific road will soon be started.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-22
ConCernin ng Former Benson Man

The statement that Francis J.
Heney is "out" for Wilson is lead
leading. Heney never was a Re-
publican. and never professed to
be one In 1912 13 he called him
self a Roosevelt Democrat. His
right to sit on proxy in the Re
publican National Convention in
1912 was contested On this ground.
Heney has been a Democrat ever
since he began to practice law at
Benson, Arizona, and won his first
case In court by attaching rail-
road eneine and claiming it to the
tracks. Los Angeles Times.
We don't know anything about
Attorney Heney's politics, but the
incident of holding up the railroad
eng line is we'll remem bered by old
residents and is pure fact as related
in the above clipping. The occa-
sion was one in which mild excite.
ment and the humor of the whole
proceedings drew large crowd Of
interested spectators. Since that
time Mr.. Heney has achieved his
nationwide reputation as success
full law practitioner.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-22

During the rainstorm Tuesday
night liehtring struck one corner
of the sign Of Hi Wo & Co., but
1244E4A i Verv sliohtlv.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-22

Kalomite for washday. If not
satisfied after following directions
full, money refunded.
EDGAR TITUS,
Sub-Agent.
The Benson signal., 1916-07-22

Call On me tor your gasoline, dis
tillate and lubricating oils. c. F.
Moss.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
IRISH REVOLT LEADERS
ARE EXECUTED TODAY
Announcement That Summary Action Had Been Taken
With Men Who Had Signed the Proclamation Of In
dependence That Caused Recent Uprising Came As a
Surprise Following Resignation Of Secretary Bnell

pidity. II Is believed that the rebels
who fought In the ranks will be leni-
emily treated.
It was intimated that the third
rebel executed signed the proclama-
tion Of an Irish republic. Follow
Ing are those who signed that docu-
ment besides Connolly and Pearse:
Thomas J. Clarke, Sean Mac
diarmad. Thomas Marlborough,
Eamon Coaunt and James Plunkett.
Other signers OF the Irish republic
proclamation were sentenced to three
years imprisonment.
Pearse was a highly educated man,
headmaster of boys school In Dub
lin. He led the assault on the post
office, which resulted In its capture.
On Thursday OF last week he was
wounded In the leg and surrendered
Internationally. Later he issued q
proclamation calling for his follow
ers to drop their arms.
Connolly was also wounded. His
name was found signed to a number
OF passports discovered on prisoners,
with the title, Commander OF the
Army OF the Irish Republic"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
Won BERNSTORFF IS
NOT APPREHEMS|VE

Washington, May 3.-German Am
bassador Won .Bernstorff is so conf
dent that the kaiser's reply to the
American submarine demands will be
satisfactory that he completed plans
today to remain in Washington all
summer. Apparently he bases his
belief, however. on the willingness Of
this government to negotiate" fur
ther. Strong indications that the
United States believes negotiations
like those in the past are at an end
may upset the ambassadors plans.
An indication Of this was authori-
tative information that no single
communication from Secretary Lam
sing bearing on the submarine issue
and the armed merchantmen pro-
nouncement has been sent to Ambas-
sador Gerard at Berlin since Presi-
dent Wilson's note was forwarded.
All messages, II Is known, have dealt
with other subjects.
Private advices from Berlin to the
German embassy reiterated advices to
the United Press last week that dan
ger Of break in diplomatic relations
had passed. The embassy believes
that this indicates formulation Of a
reply which is expected to satisfy the
president. The reply that is -appar-
emily anticipated. however, 10 one
that will call for continued converse
tions between Bernstorff and Lam
sing while the German star summers
at Rye, N. Y.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
M'ARTHUR SUES
HUTTON FOR LIBEL

Portland, May S.--A libel suit for
$50, 900 damages against R. P. Hut
ton, secretary of the Oregon Anti
Saloon league, filed by Congressman
C. N. Macarthur, was on file here to-
day. In the same suit Macarthur de-
clares a portion of the Oregon pro-
hibition law is constitutional.
The suit is the result of a political
squabble, When Macarthur refused
to declare himself In favor of submit
ting q national prohibition amend
ment to the voters. Hutton issued q
circular attacking him. In the same
circular Hutton extolled the virtues
OF II. v. LittleAeld, McArthur's prin-
cipal opponent.
McArthur's suit declares that
Littlefield, as chairman Of the com.
mittee on alcoholic traffic In the state
Legislature last year recommended
the passage Of the present prohibi'
tion law with alleged unconstitution'
al provisions. The portion of the Law
which permits drug stores to sci
grain alcohol. Macarthur asserts. VIC
lates the constitutional amendment
which says that no alcohol shall bt
sold within the state.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
ptRSH|NG TO USE
MEXICAN RAILWAY

Washington. May 3,--An early ter
minatlon Of the campaign In Mexico
10 what the scott-obregon agreement
means, in the view Of authorities here
today. Hampered heretofore by the
necessity OF maintaining strong COM
munication lines In almost parallel
rows, General Pershing has not had
the free rein desired. The use OF the
Mexican Northwestern railway,
granted by War Minister obregon,
means that II will be utilized by
troops In trailing vllllstas. The on
ly thing remaining Is Carranza's ok
This, II Ia believed, will be given. The
agreement for an established base at
Colonnia Dublan means thnt the pre-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03

REGULAR COP.
DELEGATES WIN
IN CALIFORNIA

San Francisco. May a. Basing his
statement on returns from more than
half the precincts OF the state.
Francis V, Keesling. chairman OF the
republican state central committee.
claimed today that the regular
G. o. p. delegates TO the Chicago con-
vention had been elected over the
United Republican candidates by a
plurality OF more than 10000.
With slightly more than half OF
the vote tabulated. the United Re-
publicans claimed lead In Fresno,
Sacramento, Riverside.
San Joaquin. Santa Barbara, and San
Luis Obispo counties. The other
counties we're claimed by the "regu-
lars"
United candidates were pledged to
Join with the progressives II the oc-
casion presented, to support n for
ward looking candidate" They had
the support OF Governor Johnson.
The regulars" are unpledged.
A good democratic vote was cast,
but there was little excitement In that
party's election. as all candidates
were pledged TO President Wilson.
The progressive vote was rather
small. as there was no contest, Wo-
men did not so TO the polls In large
numbers In San Francisco.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
BANDIT VILLA
NO LONGER
A MENACE
Military Men Believe That
Outlaw Chieftain, Even If
Sill Alive, Will Cease to
Be a Factor IN The Future

Providencia. Mex. April 2s--(by
Courier) Whether Francisco villa
is dead or alive. he il through as .
bandit.
This is the belief Of Americans and
Carranzistas expressed here today.
The bands that he commanded are
scattered and demoralized and his
prestige has been dimmed by success
sive defeats.
The wreck Of Villas fortunes has
pnt quietus on banditry In north
ern Mexico. in the opinion Of military
men. They believe the CarranzIstas
win be able hereafter to control
northern Mexico. Their forces are
ample to cope with the remaining out
laws and to police the country ade-
lquately.
Carranzista leaders now hope to
gather together the remnants Of Gem
eral Cervantes' band and enroll them
under the standard OF the Aflrst
chief" thus removing another OBJ
stacle to the maintenance Of order In
northern Mexico.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
PACIFIC NAIL TO INCREASE
ITS CAPITAL STOCK

New York, May 3.-A meeting OF
the Pacific Mail Steamship company
stockholders to approve Of increasing
the capital stock from one million to
s4,000.O00 was called today, for May
I16. The Pacific Mail was recently
acquired by the American Interna-
tional corporation from the Southern
Pacific.
The new money provided will pay
for the Venezuela, the Ecuador and
the Columbia, steamers just pur-
chased, The year ending February,
1916, showed a total earning Of ST.
664,936, a profit Of s371,46S.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
OBRECON AND SCOTT AGREE THAT
TROOPS WILL REMAIN IN MEXICO

El Paso, May 3.---American troops
are to remain In Mexico. without In
reference from Carranzlstas. accord
Ing to an agreement by War Minister
Alvaro Obregon and General Hugh
Scott, chief OF stan Of the United
States army, after conference last
ing ~ hours. The agreement was
reached at midnight.
In a statement issued earlier In the
evening both said that negotiations
would probably result In satisfaction
to all concerned.
General Funston was eliminated
from the conference, This was OBJ
vious, although no official objection
to his presence was given. Funston
strolled about the lobby during the
meeting, and this pointed to indica.
tlons that the negotiations had been
robbed OF their military aspects
Funston was reported to have clash
ed with Obregon during the first con-
ference.
Obregon granted permission for
the expedition to have full use Of the
Mexican Northwestern railroad and
promised to cooperate as fully as Ia
possible with General Pershing and
his forces, It was stated reliably. In
return, Scott is unofilcially reported
Ito have set q sixty-day limit on the
presence Of American troops In Chi
|huahua. Scott's concessions are not
definitely known. however. and 1t Is
believed the war department Will
shortly give out the program agreed
upon.
Emerging from the conference
Scott went to his private car and dis
patched a long telegraphic report ia
Washington by special wire. Whether
there would be additional conferences
Is not definitely known, but both wal
leaders are expected to remain on the
border for some time, Scott indi'
Gated that the attitude Of Washington
would decide whether another meet
ing would be necessary. Obregor
was silent. An indication that the
conference was reaching an amicablt
adjustment was seen early when OBJ
regon came from the meeting. Wher
obregon returned to the conference
room, Adolfo de la Huerta dictated
the following message to Carranza
Information is negotiations now
In progress win terminate complet
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03

ROGUE BEETS
ARE DOING
v ELL
George Austin, Cultural Ex-
pert, Says That Crop in
the Grants Pass District
Is in Excellent Condition

II have today seen fields OF sugar
beets in tho Grants Pass district
whero tho stand was perfect, and the
soil In just as excellent condition as
any In Utah. where wo have been
growing boets for many years." was
the statement OF Geo. Austin. cultural
expert for the sugar factories OF Utah,
who was In this city for his second
visit Tuesday
Mr.. Austin spoke most optimistical-
ly OF the progress being made In the
Rogue valley. and waxed almost en-
thusiastic az he gave his Views Of the
beautiful country through which he
had been driving during the day. He
said that he found the beet crop d 'lne
well In most instances. and be eNt t'~'.
Cd that some one IN the Rogue yallfy
would pull down the record for heavy
yield per acre for he had seen the
best kind OF soil and the best possible
stands OF young beets here. Mr..
Austin said that the bect-plantlng
season would extend for at least a
month yet. In Utah bects are plant
ed an late az the 10th OF June, and
some OF the best crops have been OBJ
tained from those late paintings. re-
marked Mr.. Austin. Here, he said.
with our much longer growing season.
there was no reason why q full crop
should not he matured with late
paintings. and he urged that those
who had not yet planted do so yet.
Another angle of the Industry In
the Rogue valley that Mr.. Austin
considers most promising Is that OF
tho growing of beet seed He be-
lieved that conditions here might be
found ideal for the growth Of the
seed, and no advised the people here
to test seed-growlng fully. Beets that
Mr.. Austin had found In the ground
as late as February upon the occasion
OF his first visit here he said were In
perfect condition, and he was conh-
dent that much Of the expense OF pro-
ducing seed In Utah would be done
away with here, where II would not
be necessary TO pull the seed beets
and store them over winter, only TO
set them In the ground In the spring.
This procedure Is necessary In Utah,
Beets Of last years crop that had been
grown on the Hood place west OF
town Mr.. Austin reported now show
cd a much better seed stalk than the
beets OF Utah. Mr.. Austin also eau
toned the farmers not to feel down
hearted AZ the baby beets soon after
they appeared above the ground, espe-
cially during a cold spell Of weather,
did not have healthy appearance
Continued on Page ~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
all concerned"

satisfaction all concerned"
President McQuatters, of the Mexi-
can Mine Owners association, ar
ranged the last conference. He is
the head of company owning large
mines In Parral. which were looted
recently, McQuatters invited Obre-
gon and Scott to luncheon at the Del
Norte hotel. ostensibly to discuss the
tendency Of Mexicans to blame the
de facto government for lack OF en-
ployment
Obregon came openly. Scott sur
reptitiously. Obregon impressed
Americans here as being the strong
est Mexican ever seen on the border.
It was stated definitely that there
would be no conference today. Scott
awaited word from Washington off,
|cially approving the plan he outlined
In dispatches. Pending action Of the
state department no further progress
was authorized. Scott expects reply
tonight. A cleanup" conference Is
In prospect tomorrow.
Scott and obregon made respective
supplementary reports. Scott's was
long and was believed to amplify the
information contained in the first re-
port Of the agreement.
Mexican officials were relieved to
learn that tentative settlement had
been made. Carranzista military men
we're counted on to lend full coopera-
tion.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03

London. May 5.--Announcement
that r. II. Pearse. James Connolly
and another Irish rebel leader had
been executed was made by Premier
Asquith In the house OF commons to-
day, Just a moment after the resigna-
ton OF Augustine Birrell. chief secre-
tary for Ireland, had been made
public.
Asqulth stated that the three men
shot to death by firing squad had
signed the proclamation announcing
the establishment OF an Irish re-
public. This statement eliminated
the possibility OF Sir Roger Case
ment being the third man killed. as
his name was not attached to the pro-
Iclamation.
The swiftness OF the governments 8
action was q surprise, There had
been no previous announcement Of a
courtmartial. Birrells resignation
was expected. He was forced from
the cabinet by heavy fire from the
newspapers and public.
II is understood that the resigna-
tions OF General Friend and Under
Secretary Nathan will follow. All
rebels are being tried with great ra-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
KANSAS CITY BARRIER
HACKS PATRON TO DEATH

Kansas City, May Sherman
Pitts, a tailor. was hacked to death
today while being shaved in a barber
shop In the Washington hotel. He
was found dying with his throat. face
and wrists cut, The police are search
ing for the slayer. Pitts entered the
shop for shave and had an argu-
ment with the barber. Before he
died Pitts said that he had had
trouble with the barber several times.
When he climbed into the chair and
asked for a shave, he said the bar
ber began hacking his throat with a
razor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
PAPER MILL employees
WANT HIGHER WAGES

Camas, Wash, May 3.--Eighty EN-
ployes Of the finishing room Of the
Crown-Willamette Pulp 4 Paper COM
pany were on strike here today for an
increase in wages from 50 to $3.50
per day.
Their strike may force the closing
OF the mill. which would throw nearly
500 men out OF employment.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
CLAIM MANY KILLED
IN BERLIN RIOTING

London, May 3.--Twenty-fve per-
sons were killed and 200 injured in
May day riots In Berlin, according
to a Central News dispatch from Gen.
eva today. The message asserted
that three women were killed and 10
wounded at Leipzig. It is said that
women pillaged shops there.
According to the correspondent.
mobs assembled at Potsdammer place
In Berlin and speakers loudly de-
manded peace. There were similar
disturbances reported at Munich, Kiel
and Chemnitz.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
RATTLESNAKE BITE
FATAL TO CALIFORNIAN

Santa Rosa, Cal. May 3.-Bitten
in the hand by a rattlesnake at Z
a. m, today, e. Oliver. Of Kelseyville,
Lake county. was dying two hours
later. He had dubbed the snake and
believing 1t dead was carrying it with
him to town when the reptile sank
its fangs into his hand. BY 8 o'clock
physicians said he was dying.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03

San Francisco, May 3.--Don Rath-
bun. government investigator, today
received n telegram from the state
department directing him to inter-
view Evelyn. who Is a mining man,
with interests In Grass Valley. and
learn what he knew about the arrest
OF his wife and daughter by the Brit
ish.
Evelyn told Rathbun that his wife
was German born and that the only
possible reason for her detention
might be that the British censor had
opened some OF her letters from Ger
many containing pro-German senti-
ments. Evelyn himself is English.
He met his wife In Nancy, France.
In 1909. The daughter, who was
taken into custody with her mother,
was ave years old.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03
MEXICAN EMBASSY WANTS
MUNITIONS RELEASED

Washington. May S.--The holding
up Of large supplies OF Carranzlsta
ammunition at the border was in
formally called to the state depart
ment's attention today by the Mexi-
can embassy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-03

raids 10 eliminated, the American
troops can be withdrawn. The way
may be cleared for the state depart
ment to treat with Mexican ENJOYS
on the subject OF the withdrawal Of
troops. unless CarranSA unexpectedly
thwarts what.Scott and obregon have