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The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-24
DIAMOND MINING CASE
 TOU.S.SUPREME COURT
State of Arkansas eX rel Kim
 berly Diamond X Washing
 Co. vs. Earle w Hodges, Sec retary State Will Be Appealed

Little Rock, Feb. 24.-The case of the State of Arkansas ex rel Kimber- lite Diamond Mining and Washing Company vs. Earle w. Hodges, See retary of State, is to be appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States. The records are now being made up. The charter of the company was revoked by the Secretary of State for violation of the law which pro- vides that company's right to do business in the state may be revoked if it removes to the federal court a personal injury suit that has been brought against it in a state court This action was sustained by the Ar kansas Supreme Court as a proper exercise of the states powers for the regulation of corporations doing busi- ness in the state. The appeal is de- signed to test the constitutionality of this provision of the state law.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-24
DIVIDEND DECLARED.

Wilmington, Del, Feb. 23.-At the quarterly meeting of E. R. Dupont de Memours and company, directors today a regular dividend of one and one-half per cent was declared along with the special dividends of 22 1-2 per cent on the company common stock. Nineteen per cent of the divi- dends are payable in Anglo-French bonds with coupons attached at 95.
 A regular dividend of 1-2 per cent on debentures was also declared. The company was among the heavy in- dustrial subscribers to the Anglo French bond issue and was said to have purchased with affiliated inter- ests between S35,OO0,000 and $40 ,000,- 900 worth. The company had re- ceived large war orders from the al- lied governments.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-24
TALK ONLY WHEN
 DOORS ARE CLOSED
Answering Question as to Diff
 ferent Viewpoints Naval Off,
 cer Stated Diplomacy When Failure be Followed by Force.

Washington, Feb. 23.-Internation- al consideration which moved the navy general board to change it's time hon. ored policy last year and declare that the United States navy should equal the strongest afoat by not later than 1925 will be disclosed to the commit tee tomorrow in executive session by Rear Admiral Badger, a member of the board.
 Examination of Admiral Badger in open session was concluded today the admiral consistently refusing to dis cuss except behind closed doors the boards views of dangers that con- front the nation The subject came up when Representative Stephens of California seeking to show that the Pacific coast was inadequately de- tended asked if the board did not have in mind the possibility that the country might have to face simultan- eously enemies in the Pacific and At lantic. Admiral Badger said he could answer that only in executive session. He explained that a fleet dominating the Pacific coast is the only sure protection and said the earth slides in the Panama Canal had made impossible for the present and possibly for another year the coopera- tion of fleets in either ocean.
 Admiral Badger repudiated a sug- gestion that military men viewed all international problems from the stand point of force, while statesmen looked upon force and diplomacy as equal arms of government. ultimately, however" he added, diplomacy de- pends on force. When diplomacy fails it must either abandon it's object or call on force"
 While the naval committee was gathering information the house and senate committees were struggling with details of the army part of the preparedness program. The senate l b.ll provides for a peace strength standing of 175,000 men as against 135,O0 proposed by the house bill under consideration. The war strength will be fixed at 225, 1000. A seven year enlistment, three with the colors and four in the reserve will be expected to provide the men to fill the regi- ments for war service Under this plan the soldiers could be discharged into the reserve at the end of year if found efficient
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-24
NEGATIVE INFORMATION
 NOT WITHOUT VALUE
May Save oil Men Expenditure of Many Thousands of Dollars in
 Frultless Drilling.

"Torewarned. forearmed." applies
 to oil well drilling as much as to
 weather predictions. As the cost Of putting down a well is great, drilling
 should preferably not be undertaken
 in new region until a careful geo. logic examination of the surface has
 been made and the most favorable
 area determined. The geologist can not tell from a study of the surface alone whether or not oil occurs be- neath the surface. but he can desig- nate areas in which it is extremely unlikely that oil may occur and other areas in which the structure is favor able to the accumulation fo oil. The United States Geological Survey has just published a report on the Guy anna Valley, Cal. which lies about 100 miles northwest of Los Angeles. between the very productive Sunset oil field on the northeast and the San ta Maria field on the southwest. The report which is based on field work done in 1914, describes the geologic formations and structure in detail, points out the possible sources of oil and the conditions unfavorable to its accumulation. and gives all the evi- dence for the conclusion that the
 chance for the development of com mercially successful oil field in Guy ana Valley is poor. It is possible that small pools may be found in a few places and these areas are point ed out, Two wildcat wells had been drilled before the field was examined by the Survey geologist, W. A. Eng
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-24
Chairman Sengel in his opening ad-

Chairman Sengel in his opening ad- dress.
 Many speakers of prominence pre- scented the need for good roads and urged immediate construction of such roads be undertaken. The conven- tion closed with a banquet and speeches in the Goldman Hotel to- night which was attended by be- tween TOO and 800 people. The lobby and mezzanine floors being crowded.
 Each delegation was instructed to go home and prepare to get actively into building good roads. The route for the Jefferscn Highway-through Arkansas will be designated later. The convention was unanimously pro- nounced the biggest roads convention ever held in the southwest.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-24
SECRETARY OF STATE
 RECEIVES APPEAL FOR AID

Little Rock, Feb. 24.-Secretary of State Earle w. Hodges has received the following letter from Mrs. s. Til lery, of Gould, and refers it to the people of the state, trusting that some one may be in position to extend a helping hand to an aged woman in distress:
 q am destitute, as Gould has been under water eight feet deep. As far as my own means, have only the clothes I have on. 1 have had help. shelter and food-that is gone now but thank God for that. Please, oh, please help me to get work. 1 am 60 years old and need it."
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-24
INCREASE ACREAGE
 OF TRUCK PRODUCTS
Truck Growers Along Prescott &N. W. Ky. Will Plant About Twenty-Five Per Cent More This Year Than Last.

Truck growers along the line of the p.oecott ,e Northwestern railroad, the EIberta Route, are preparing to put in larger crops of cantaloupes and rodishes this season than ever be- fore, .
 It is estimated that there will be eoo acres of cantaloupes and about 15O of radishcs. Preparing the soil is now occupying the time of the crowers and it is expected that the demand will he better for both pro- duets than last season.
 Both of these crops have been re- munerative for the citizens along this railroad and other crops are also pro- ftable.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-24
STATE REPUBLICAN TO
 BE REVIVED MARCH 1st

Little Rock, Feb. 24.-The State Republican, which has been under suspension for two years, is to be re- vived about March l, by the Repub- lican Publishing Company. George L. Mallory will again be the editor, and Guy w. Caron will be the busi- ness manager, While the paper has not been published for more than two years. the company has retained its corporate existence.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-24
GREAT INTEREST IN AN JOINT CAMPAIGN

Little Rock, Feb. 24.-There IS great interest in the announcement that a joint campaign between Sec retary Hodges and Dr. Brough is to be made in March, starting in Little Rock on the 18th. Each had chal- lenged the other, and the campaign managers of the two candidates are arranging the details.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-24

able realizing and some local selling on advances. The market reached the best point of the day during the af- ternoon when March sold at 11.43c, July at 11.SSc and December at l2.07c or about 16 to IS points net higher on the general list.
 Cotton closed steady.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-24
SULPHUR ROCK DEVELOPMENT
 COMPANY CHARTERED

Little Rock, Feb. 24.-The Sulphur Rock Development Company, min ing corporation, has been chartered with capital stock Of $3o,000, of which $24,00O has been subscribed. The officers are George Brod, presi- dent; J. H. Caldwell vice president; U. H. Jimmerson secretary, and Pleas Wright treasurer.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-24
PRONOUNCED SUCCESS.

Ft. Smith, Ark, Feb. 2S.-"Either a link in the Jefferson Highway or the Chicago to Galveston Highway was the sense of six hundred dele gates to the Jefferson Highway As sociation here today, as voiced by
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-24

Let us rent that vacant house of yours. We have applicants that want houses and can have it bringing you a nice income. Mckinley Mining and Realty Co.,, in Bryant Bldg, on West Main St. 1wd
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-24

fish, who has written the report. This report may be obtained free by apply ing to the Director of the U. S. Geo. logical Survey, Washington, D. G., for copy of Bulletin 621-M.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-24

The prettiest line of Spring clothing in Prescott has just been opened at our store. They are we'll made, new patterns and attractive. Come in and see them.-E. l.. Cox X Company.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-23
WASHINGTON AWAITS REPORT
 OF INCIDENT

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Arizona republican., 1916-06-23
Dead Officers Able Men

CHICAGO, June 22.-Captain Charles T. Boyd, who was reported killed in the Carrizal engagement, was looked upon as one of the most able men of his rank in the service. He was born in Iowa, October 29. 1870. He was appointed to Vest Point in 1892. He was made a second lieutenant to the Seventh cav airy in 1896, being advanced to a sec ond lieutenancy in the Fourth cavalry in 1897
 During the Spanish American war. he served as a major in the Thirty -sev enth United States infantry, volun- teer regiment, being honorably mus tered out in 1901. He also saw consid- erable service in the Philippines.
 In 1901 he was in the regular service again, being transferred to the Fourth cavalry as a first lieutenant. He was made a captain of the Tenth cavalry in 1903.
 Lieutenant Henry B. Adair, who also was reported killed, was noted in army circles as a polo player He was born in Oregon in 1882, April 13, being ap- pointed to West Point in 1900 He was made a second lieutenant in the Tenth cavalry in 1904, and was promoted to a first lieutenancy in the Tenth in 1910.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-23
MORALES MAYOR WANTS MARTIAL
 LAW DECLARED
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ure or have been taken captive by Mexican forces.
 Fears for the safety of Charles Wis wall, general manager of the Cananea Consolidated Copper company. who left Cananea in a motor car Sunday for IIermosillo were allayed by the receipt of telegram from Ramon San diego mayor of Hermosillo. saying that the mining man had reached there safely.
 Every effort is being made by both civil and military authorities here to prevent recruiting for General Gales army " s. Mcknight. sheriff, to- night deporteG a Mexican who was suspected of such an attempt, while T. B. Encinas local Mexican merchant, arrested yesterday under similar sus- picion. was released and left the city It was said the investigation showed no evidence.
 special troop train besring a bat talion of the Arizona militia and 55o men of the Fourteenth regular infant ry arrived here today under the com mand of Major w. K. Jones to rein- force the 1,500 regular troops already in Nogales.
 Wives of several officers here left for Tucson this afternoon on the reg
Arizona republican., 1916-06-23
SCHALLER LETTERS
 ARE IN EVIDENCE
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

NEW YORK, June 21-Letters pur- porting to show that during the ten weeks Rev Francis Schlatter, who claims to be the reincarnation of Moses, operated in this city as a "di- vine healer" before the authorities in- terfered his receipts in the form of offerings" totalled $2,G52, were intro- duced today at the hearing in pro- ceedings to have hIm removed to Los Angeles where he has been indicted on Q charge of using the mails to de- fraud. The letters were written py of the Baptist church of Oakland. Cal founded by the healer"
 We have been doing better than we ever expected one of the letters read, and thanks largely to what re- porters have written. People have given on an average of about $3O day
 Another letter suggested that Schrader come to New York as he had such a good talking ability" that the papers would give them more pub licity and that later he could go to Philadelphia, where the papers would give you another free write-up."
 After Schlatter had been arrested or the charge of practicing medicine without a license, he is alleged to have written:
 The court proceedings will un- | doubtedly advertise us a whole lot"
Arizona republican., 1916-06-23
TWO ARE GUILTY
 OF ENTERTAINMENT
Republican A. p. Leased WIreJ

AUSTIN. Tex, June 21.-Emmett F.. Walker, former lieutenant colonel and assistant quartermaster general of the Texas National Guard, and George J. Head. former captain of militia. were sentenced to serve three years and one day in the United States peniten tiary at Leavenworth, Kas., by Judge Russell. late today.
 They were convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government and of em- beZzlement of government property, the charges growing out of the sale to Mexican constitutionalists of na- tional guard equipment furnished by the war department
 In addition to the cases in which he was a co-defendant with Head, Walker pleaded guilty in two other cases of embezZlement and received a sentence of one year and one day and fl00 fire in each case. but the sentences are to run cOneurrently with the sen tence of year ard a day imposed ! on him in the embezzlement case iIl which Head was convicted with him. Each man was sentenced to two years in LeavenWorth in the conspiracy l cases.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-23
STRAGGLERS OF
 TENTH REACH
 PERSHING BASE
Pershing, and were lnterned.

Pershing, and were Interned.
 Spillshury said that Captain Charles T. Boyd. commanded the Americans and with Lieutenant Henry R. Adair, was among the killed
 A Captain Moore. who was with the American detachment was wounded in the shoulder but escaped
 In announcing this afternoon a story of the battle which he said Salisbury told him, General Jacinto Trevino, commander of the military district of the northeast. announced that at any time and at any place the American rtoops move other than towards the border he will comply to the letter with his superiors orders and will attack them as General Felix Gomez cid at Carrizal.
 General Trevino said that all diplo- matte arrangements are outside his sphere.
 Spillshury's story. as announced by General Trevino. was to the effect that 76 negroes, comprising Troop Fl of the Tenth Captains Boyd and Moore, Lientenant Adair and himself composed the American detachment that encountered the Mexicans.
 He said that he saw on the field the dead bodies of Boyd and Adair and at least eleven of the negroes.
 Sphlshury's account as given out follows:
 We left Casas Grandes on sun day morning, arriving outside Carrizal early Wednesday morning.
 "Captain Boyd immediately dis patched a courier to the Jefe politico of the little village. advising him that we were on our way to Villa Anu mada.
 After we had waited some time Lieutenant Colonel Rivas came out and warned Captain Boyd that he hat better turn back. Captain Boyd ther explained that he was in pursuit ot some bandits which he had heard hat footed Santo Domingo. and also wa, bound to catch a regro desertel
Arizona republican., 1916-06-23

Juarez.
 While excitement was manifest ev- erywhere along the Mexican frontier, there were few demonstrations, the only violence being manifested at Naco, Arizona, where an American soldier was killed and three others were wounded by a half -brsed MeXi- can who, without warning, opened fire upon them. Across the border the anti American sentiment resulted in the death of Jim Parks. a mining pros- pector, while A. R. Dickson. British subject, was wounded in a clash with Mexicans in the vicinity of Nacozari, Sonora.
 All American troops along the bor- der have been issued extra rations and ammunition, combat and pack trains ben loaeded, and the field kitch- ems issued, fire wood in preparation for any eventuality Strong outposts have been posted at all border mili- tary camps
 In Fl paso, additional companies of infantry patrolled the streets through out the night Heavy machine gun con tingents were stationed at the inter- national bridges and a battery of 4.1 field guns. mounted on mesa. behind the city, pointed their noses toward TIarez in Ieadiness. if necessary, to throw 60-pcund projectiles a distance of six miles.
 Military censorship was frightened noticeai ly all along the border tonight, especially at the expeditionary base at Columbus, N. NJ. where a censor ship on the telegraph and telephone hues has been maintained since Gen. eral Pershing crossed the frontier March 15. The intirnation from mili- tary authorities was that any informa : tion concerning developments in the military situation must come from Ma jor General Funston in San Antonio.
 Mexican authorities on border points also frightened the news censorship to- day, and in two towns, American news paperInen were taken temporarily int custody by military authorities. J. c. Johnson, formerly of Texas, an( i now attached to the staff of loca paper was arrested ;n Juarez. whil, l w. Cannell of Los Angeles. a pres | correspondent, was detained in No
Arizona republican., 1916-06-23

companies of signal corps troops and ambulance companies and field hospi tals Commanders of the central and western departments were directed to send the guardsmen as soon as they have been mustered to points on the border to be designated by General Funston
 Militia division officials had no re- ports to indicate how soon the troops of these states would start south. They were selected however, because they are the most efficient organizations of considerable strength which can reach quickly the points where General Fun ston has indicated they are most ur- gently needed
 No general estimate of the progress of the general mobilization is available at the war department. Most of the reports received merely say the men are being assembled. Army officials are we'll satisfied so far although still | inclined to believe that the national guard system at it's best falls short of what could be desired as a means of ! furnishing first line troops when they are needed in a hurry.
 i With the sending of navy ships to virtually every Mexican port ready to l take off American refugees, another weapon will have been placed in Presi- dent Wilson's hand Tor use in case war does come. The ships will be so dis posed that a blockade of Mexico by sea could be set up at a moments notice should the need arise. Twenty vessels of the coast guard service are being made ready for possible use as auXil- iaries Mobilization of the naval militia I to man reserve ships and fill out con- plements of the battle fleet withdrawn | for the present emergency, would fur l nish the means of filling in gaps in the patrol line, probably without breaking up the fleet organization. The fleet it. self could move on any port it might be thought expedient to take.
 Congress so far has avoided pro- longed discussion of the Mexican crisis. Brief attention was given it in
 the senate today, however, when Sen ator Works (republican) of California,
 had the clerk read his long pending
 resolution to authorize intervention in
 Mexico unless the foreign relations
 committee brought in report soon,
 he would seek to force action on the
 floor. Senator Stone, chairman of the
 committee, said he was not in posi-
 tion to state when a report would be ! made
Arizona republican., 1916-06-23
JUAREZ ABOUT EVACUATED BY
 CARRANCISTAS
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patched last night to reinforce the troop of the Tenth cavalry, which was engaged. should have reached the vicin- ity of the Americans late today.
 But military authorities here did not believe that further clashes would re- suit as all available reports indicate that both the American and Mexican commands withdrew after the action and are awaiting instructions from their respective commanders.
 When told that Washington, from in- formation available. was inclined to place the responsibility for the Carrizal clash on the subordinate commanders of both sides, Mexican Consul Garcia here expressed great satisfaction.
 "Is your opinion that of your govern ment?" he was asked.
 q can't say" replied MT. Garcia. T have not been instructed on this point. 1 only repeat my personal view"
 This view, however. is shared by all the Mexican officials in Fl Paso and
Arizona republican., 1916-06-23

which he had heard was in Villa Anu mada.
 In reply to this Lieutenant RiVas notified the American that if he at tempted to advance he would have to pass over the dead bodies of the MeXicans. He advised Boyd that he had better not argue the matter.
 ~''Rivas returned to the village to report to his superior officer, General Gomez, who sent out a note inviting the Americans to enter Carrizal for conference Captain Boyd declined this invitation.
 "On this General Gomez went out in person and insistently urged the Americans to retire, pointing out that his orders from his superiors neces- sitated his acting on them without further barley. General Gomez re- peated these words as he walked away. Boyd merely answered all right "
 General Trevinos announcement then goes on to quote Salisbury as saying that after General Gomez had retired lo HIS tiOppSs NllO NCiO iiitu up IONt7 side the town. Boyd ordered his men to advance, whereupon Salisbury eX- postulated with him, arguing that fight was sure to follow. Salisbury is re- ported as saying that Captain Boyd [ "obstinately seemed to think that the ! Mexican general was only bluffing and the firing quickly commenced" He is quoted further:
 Captain Moore and Lieutenant ! Adair fell, the latter mortally wound i ed Captain Moore was wounded ir 1 the shoulder and immediately the negroes became demoralized. At the same time the men holding the horses { fled with the mounts, leaving behind { seventeen negroes and myself. We were forced to surrender.
 ''l saw the dead bodies of Boyd anC Adair and at least eleven negroes oI the field of battle"
 | Mexican authorities asserted todd! that the prisoners had been wei
 treated en route to Chihuahua.
 General Trevino says that he re
 Ceived some days ago an announce
 ment from General Pershing that h.
 had received General Trevino's warn
 ing not to move east, south or west.
 Since that time four negroes othe
 than those taken at CarriZal have beel
 captured, and also an American.
Arizona republican., 1916-06-23

uar passenger tram which was crowd ed to capacity, largely with Mexican women and children.
 On orders received from Washing tor the bcrder was closed to mer- ci.andise south this afternoon. This makes the rported food shortage in Sonora much more serious.
 United States Consul Frederick Sim pich this afternoon sent wireless messa ge to Admiral Winslow at Guay mas asking information as to the safety of fifty Americans in the Yaqui valley. reported employees of the Rich ardson Construction company of Los Angeles.