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The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-14
USE 5'24,S67 BALES
 OF COTTON IN MAY
Compares With 493,7 ,79S Bales in Same Month a Year Ago Cotton Used 10 Months Was 5.335,573 Running Bales.

Washington, June 13.-Cotton used during May amounted to 574,S67 run ming bales, according to the Census Bureau. That compares with 493, ,79S bales used in May, 1915.
 Cotton used during the 10 months ending May 31 was 5,335,573 running bales, compared with 4,5S5,S61 a year ago.
 Cotton on hand May 31 in consum- ing establishments was 1,973,094 bales, compared with l,799,309 year ago and in public storage and at com presses 2.150,lS0 bales. compared with 2,439,70S a year ago.
 Spindles active during May num- bered 32,205,16 compared with 3l,- 107,221 a year ago.
 Cotton imported during May amounted to 32,602 bales, compared with 46,173 year ago and for the 10 months, 414,135, compared with 307, Al year ago.
 Cotton exported during May amounted to 5O7,222 bales, compared with 615,290 a year ago, and for the 10 months 5,159,672 bales, compared with 7,976,946 a year ago.
 Lnters used during May amounted to 73,l90 bales, compared with 46,265 a year ago and for the 10 months 779441 bales, compared with 309,0S2 a year ago
 Linters on hand May 3l in consum- ing establishments, 179,279 bales, compared with 178,094 a year ago, and in public storage and at com presses, 170,940 bales compared with l04,691 a year ago,
 Linters exported during May amounted to 37,S92 bales, compared with 1S,70S a year ago and for the 10 months l92,267 bales compared with 97,241 year ago.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-14
CLAIM THAT WORK
 IS COMPLETED
Caldwell X Drake Deny All Ale gatiOns-State Damage to Building Was Cauued by Long Delay in Completion.

Little Rock, June l4.-The reply of Caldwell X Drake to the amended complaint of the State in the litiga- tion- growing out of the state capitol contract, was filed with the Board of Arbitration Wednesday. The con- tractors allege that if there was any damage to the construction, or if there was anything faulty, it was caused by the long delay of the State, during which time the building stood open to the ravages of wind and weather. All allegations are de- nied, and the contractors claim the work was completed in compliance with plans and specifications.
 All evidence in the suit will be in the form of dispositions. The sides have agreed on Sherman Atkinson, a court stenographer of Little Rock, as the one to preside over the taking of dispositions, which will commence about the first of the coming week.
 From the number of witnesses to be examined, the record in the case will probably be the most voluminous ever considered by an Arkansas court. There will be several trunks of pho tographs, taken when the work was torn out and replaced by the present State Capitol Commission.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-14
WLLA'SLAST BAND
 IS RUN TO COVER
Fl PasO Gets RumOrS Several Americans Killed in Recent
 RiOting-Antiforeign Spirit
 Toward U. $. Citizens Alone.

Field Headquarters of Gen. Per shing, June 12.-(Via Radio to Co., lumbus, N. M., June 13)-The finish ing blow was given the largest sur viving band of Villa followers in Chi huahua at daylight June by 20 men of the Thirteenth cavalry under Capt Otto w. Retherst in flashing canyon fight 20 miles north of Santa Clara, near here. The Americans were un- hurt.
 The Americans routed 25 bandits, killing three, wounding several and capturing all their horses and saddles, some rifles and several thousand rounds of ammunition. The band was completely crippled.
 A night ride brought the Americans into the canyon at daybreak, where they followed fresh horse tracks. Riding at gallop, they rounded a canyon turn within 200 yards of the bandits, who were encamped in a SiONt OI pIItS. IL was d COllpIcl surprise. There was headlong rush among the Villa followers, who, half clad, grasped rifles and~fought from behind trees.
 The Americans dismounted and within three minutes had routed the bandits, who abandoned everything and sought refuge in the rugged mountains. For four hours the Americans continued the pursuit, climbing over the mountains afoot and fighting from the shelter of rocks. Several Mexicans were shot, but neither their bodies nor the wounded were recovered.
 This band is said to have been the largest surviving remnant of the forces of Candelaria Cervantes, who was killed three weeks ago in a brush with Americans.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-14
VANDERBILT ELECTS.
Seven Members of Board of Trust
 Chosen at Nashville.

Nashville, Tenn, June 13.-The Vanderbilt board of trust today elect ed four new members and reelected three old members to places on that body. All of seven men are alumni. Four vacancies were left on the board to be filled at later date.
 Those reelected today were: Hor- ace H. White, Alexandria, La.; Jos eph R. Bingham, Carrollton, Miss; Marvin U. Cullom, Nashville. The new members elected were: George C. Greer, Dallas, Tex; J. P. Norfleet, Memphis c. P. Williams, St. Louis, and w. L. Hemingway, Little Rock, Ark.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-14
SENATOR JAMES p.
 CLARK AT HOME
States That Fight Was Hard to Have Arkansas Appropriation For Rivers and HarbOrs Left in Bill.

Little Rock, June 14,-United States Senator James P. Clarke is home for a brief rest after two months of strenuous labor on the river and harbor bill, in which the appro- priaton for Arkansas rivers is in- cluded.
 "We have the bill in such shape now that the items cannot be chang ed." said Senator Clarke, who is chairman of the Senate committee, on Tuesday afternoon, without kill ing the bill, and no one wants to do this.
 "The hard fight was to leave the Arkansas appropriation in the bill. Those opposing the appropriation knew that if they succeeded in hav- ing the Arkansas left out it would be dead project, and would never come in again. succeeded in getting consent for a new survey, and the appropriation of about $240, ,00O will keep the dredging fleets at work, re- pair the revetment work in Pine Bluff, do some at Little Rock, and at tend to other places which are de- handing attention.
 The Arkansas river cannot be abandoned now, for with the shifting sands, it would fill up, and there would be no navigation at all"
 Senator Clarke puts new aspect upon the presidential race, which he says is not a race between leaders, so far as the leaders are individually concerned, but between people who want political preferment.
 There are thousands of men who were turned out of postoffices, mar shalls offices, and various other of fees when the Democratic admins tration took office,' says Senator Clarke. They have walked the streets most of the time since, and it makes them desperate to see some one else in their place. They do not care for platform or for theories of government. What they want is a job, and they and all their kin are going to work to get it back
 The Democrats are not weddings though, and we will do little fighting ourselves to keep Mir. Wilson in the presidential chair"
 Senator Clarke intimated that it was case of Hay on MacDuff."
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-14
BRYAN HAS PEACE
 PLAN FOR MOOSE
COmmoner in Capacity of Re porter at St. Louis, Suggests Democrats Act on OppOrtun- ity Presented.

St. Louis, June 13,-William J. Bryan, newspaper reporter from Ne braska, arrived here today to "cover" the Democratic national convention He asserted most emphatically that his repertorial role will be his first interest; but the former secretary of state, chief builder of many Demo- cratic platforms, including the one on which the party now stands, and author of numerous peace treaties, has new treaty to propose to other Democratic leaders-a pact between the Democrats and Progressives to induce most of the Bull Moose to support the Democratic ticket next fall.
 "Now is the opportune time for the Democratic party to get most of the Progressives," said Mr. Bryan as he reached his hotel today
 "The Progressives were not at all satisfied with the results of their con- vention at Chicago" Mr. Bryan con- tinued. "I believe the time is ripe for the Democrats to secure a large part of the Progressive vote.
 They are closest to us in sympa- thy, anyway, you know," Mir. Bryan added He indicated that this might be largely accomplished by the writ ing of the Democratic platform with Progressive blanks that would appeal to the Bull Moose.
 "I have no plans except to report this convestion," was Mir. Bryan's cryptic answer when asked if he would address the convention or ap- pear before the resolutions committee in behalf of peace and anti-militarist blanks.
 When Mir. Bryan arrived few of the Democratic leaders were out of bed, but he had an impromptu reception in the hotel lobby and with difficulty made his way through a crowd of handshakers to his room.
 Later Mr. Bryan made the follow ing statement:
 Il have come to the convention as newspaper correspondent and do not expect to take any official part in the convention. Having been defeat ed for delegate in my own state, will not accept a seat on the floor of the convention as an alternate from Nebraska nor accept a proxy from any other state"
 MT. Bryan had several callers dur ing the day and talked about the situ- ation.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-14
TO LIBERATE BIG EAGLE.
Original Arkansas Traveller" to Be
 Freed During Convention

Hot Springs, June 13.-When Dr. Charles H. Brough, Democratic nomi- nee for governor, comes to Hot Springs on Friday with the Arkansas Travellers for their annual conven- ton, he will be called upon to liberate an original "Arkansas Traveller" a large bald eagle, which was purchased today by Al A. Reynolds, proprietor of the Como hotel The bird will be decorated with red, white and blue ribbons and if possible an official Travellers badge will be tied around the eagles neck. Dr. Brough, sur rounded by the members of the or ganization, on the roof of the Como hotel, will release the eagle. The committees having in charge the en- tertainment and other details of the convention met at the Business Mems League today and reports received from Little Rock are that the conven- tion will be the largest in the history of the organization.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-14

If you want to attend a good busi- ness college see us. We have a $50 scholarship for sale.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-14
SAME RESULT.

Heck-They say that when a man Is drowning his past life is brought up before him.
 Peck-That happens also when he has quarrel with his wife.-Boston Transcript
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-14
Will Speak iy Asked.

MT. Bryan announced definitely to- day that he would not urge a prohibit tion plank before the resolutions com mittee, and added that he believed this year was not the time for the party to touch upon me subject
 MT. Bryan said he did not expect
 Continued on Last Page.)
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-14
CHAS. PITTMAN LEADS GUN
 CLUB AT SHOOT YESTERDAY

After several weeks of" the Pres colt Gun Club resumed it's regular weekly shoot yesterday afternoon and Chas. Putnam led the members by hitting 47 out of possible 30. The scores made were as follows
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-13

When peace was first proposed last
winter between the Federal league
and organized baseball the organized
people declared there were only half
a dozen men in the third circuit who
were worthy Of jobs in big league.
But yesterday II ex-FederaIs took
part in the eight opening games.
Three Fed pitchers opened and two
of them were Victors. The third
was taken out with his game a tie.
Pretty fair showing for one after
noon,
When they don't hit they all look
bad, but there inst much gloom
around the South Side over the loss
of the opening game. When Murphy,
Fourier, Eddie Collins and Felsch
fail to bingle with frequency there
isn't much hope for a winning bat
tie, especially against a team which
packs such a punch as the Tigers,
OF course, it isn't reasonable to ex-
pect such a falling day after day, and
the department that bore the closest
scrutiny in the opener was the left
side of the inield, where Terry was
debutting and Weaver was getting
his first big league trial as a third
Seman.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-13
BAsERALL-sPoRTs OF ALL SORTS BOXING


thing that could be expected defen-
sively, but joined their mates in fail
UTe at the bat.
To Terry, cooperating with Eddie
Collins, went honors for the best sin
gle play of the afternoon, a piece of
teamwork which was remarkable in
the light of the fact that the two
have been playing together less than
a month.
1t happened in the second inning,
with Bush on third, Witt on first and
Cobb at bat, with two out. Faber
had taken up the game after Russell
quit.
On the first pitch Witt dug for Sec
and base. sehalk whipped the ball
toward the bag. Collins bluffed a
catch, but when he saw Bush stick to
third base, let the ball go on to Ter
ny, who was standing on second. Zeb
grabbed the ball near the ground,
dived for Witt and tagged him out.
Collins had stood about twenty
feet in front of second base. So de-
ceptiVe was the play that for an in
OJdA4C II 4OOhEA do LA4OuE5h OO44lllD udu
made the catch. It is fine defensive
play, the best possible method of
breaking up the double steal, and will
fool many enemy athletes before the
season is over. Collins used to work
it to perfection with Jack Barry when
the Athletics were at the top of their
game.
DsfensiVsIy Terry looks like a
grand ballplayer, He covered Sec
ond base in the sixth inning after
Crawford had reached that bag and
tagged the Wahoo slugger out when
Wolfgang Whirled and made a quick
throw. Terry inserted his legs be-
tween the spikes of the Tiger and the
sack and blocked perfectly, He ex-
hibited nerve. He also handled a pair
of groundeTs perfectly. At bat he
didn't hit, but exhibited q good eye.
walking once.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-13
YEsTERpAYs RESULTS

American League. - Detroit 4,
Chicago 0; st. Louis 6, Cleveland j;
Boston 2, Philadelphia 1; Washing
ton 3, New York 2.
National League.-Chicago Z, Gin
cinnati l; st. Louis 2, Pittsburgh 1;
Philadelphia 5, New York 4; Boston
5, Brooklyn 1.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-13
STANDING OF THE CLUBS
National League.

National League. American League.
w. L. Pct. w. L. Pct.
Chicago.1 01.QQ0 Boston i O1.0OO
Boston. L O1,OOOiDetroit / O1.0OO
Phila 1 O1.OO0lSt Loufs1 O1.0OO
StLouis.1 O1.0OOl Wash'n 1 01.0O0
BrOokI'n0 1 900 Chicago 0 / 900
Cinc'natiO 1 .0O0CleVe'd 0 / 900
N.York. @ 1 .0O0IN.Y York o / 900
Pittsb'ghO 1 900 Phila % l 900
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-15
SAYS ONLY BORDER COUNTIES
CAN PROSECUTE FOR IMPORTING

Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. 15.-That no man
can be prosecuted in an interior coun-
ty for introducing liquor into Arizona,
is the unique contention set up by
George Billiard. former attorney gen
eral of Arizona, in defending w. \.
Reynolds Reynolds was convicted and
Billiard will appeal to the supreme
court on that ground.
For several months Reynolds made
regular trips between FL Centric, Cant,
and Phoenix, in his automobile. It IS
alleged that each time he bought load
of liquor which he retailed in PhoeniN.
His attorney contends that he can be
prosecuted for introducing liquor only
in Yuma county, the county in which
Reynolds found himself Immediately
after crossing the state line.
If Billiards. contention Is upheld, the
Arizona counties which do not touch
the state line. like Maricopa and Hava-
PAL, cannot prosecute importers OF IL
quor, though they can prosecute those
who sell it.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-15
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES TO
RAISE $4,000 BUDGET FUND

chairman OF the budget canvassing
committee for the Associated Charities
have been named and the canvass will
begin February % The organization
meeting Of the committee viii be held
Wednesday afternoon.
Robert Krallauer is to be general
chairman Of the committee which will
raise the annual budget for the Asso-
ciated Charities. 1t is planned TO raise
$4,000 for the support of the assocla-
tion and for the day nursery. If the
Cloudcroft baby sanatotium is taken
over by the Associated Charities the
budget will he increased TO take care
of this additional expense.
The chairmcn Of the committees who
viii name their own committeeman are:
G.. y. Bassett, Dr. ". L. Brown. r. +.
Burgess. ii. B. Stevens L. $ Stewart
J. NJ Wyatt Mrs T. W. Lanier, Rev.
Martin Zielonka. @. z. Putnam.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-15
BENEFIT
IS Bic SUCCESS
Hundreds Dance as Guests
of Police Force; Alderman
Leads the Grand March.

The second annual ball of the Police
Benefit association was held Monday
night at the Ryan dancing academy,
the members of lei PasO's peace de-
partment being hosts to 500 El Pasoans.
As early as 8 o'clock the big hall was
crowded, and after a few numbers had
been completed it was practically i'm
possible TO get anything but standing
room.
Alderman Jolly Leads March
Promptly at o'clock the grand
march was led by alderman and Mrs.
W. G. jolly. They were followed by
prominent officers of the police de-
partment and their guests. After the
first few dances the guests were ush-
cred into the refreshment room where
sandwiches and coffee had been pre-
pared under the direction Of a COM
mittee OF the following officers; Juan
Franco j. r. Statham, c. NJ. Litchfield.
Lawrence Kline and J. NJ Lapin.
Much Entertainment
The entertainment committee kept
the guests entertained throughout the
evening by the staging several addi-
tional numbers, chief among which was
the act of Pvt. Abrahams of company
B. 10th infantry, a lightning calculator
on a small blackboard erected at one
end of the big hall This committee
consisted Of the following: Chief Don
Johnson. Capt Joe stowe. Capt. Lee L.
Hall Sergts. Charles Pollock and
Claude Tillman; W. A. CDad") War
mock and Hugh b. Thompson
simpson Worked Hard
William Simpson. to whom the sue
cess Of the dance in a large measure
is due to his untiring work, officiated
as the floor committee. It was Simp-
son who composed the program, got out
the tickets. arranged for the music, and
a great deal of credit is due this mount
officer for his efforts. Stanley Good. jr.,
and +. D. lively officiated as doorkeep-
ers
T. II. Mcmahon was in charge Of the
check and cloak room during the even
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-15
CANADA To SHOW
PRODUCTS HERE
Dominion to Have Fine Ex-
hibit at Fall Festival in
Spite of the Big War.

The Canadian government has defi-
nitely decided to participate in the
International Farm congress and ex-
position again this year. with a much
larger exhibit than it staged at Dem
yer last fall. News of this was brought
by W. J. Drummond, chairman of the
board Of governors of the congress
and exposition, who returned to FL
PasO Monday after spending three
weeks in Kansas. Oklahoma and Mis-
souri,. in the interest of the big events
which are to take place here next fall.
L. :. to Have Exhibit.
Prospects for a record breaking con-
gress and exposition are flattering. The
United States government will stage
its fine exhibit again, while several
countries which sent only delegates
last year are expected to send both
delegates and exhibits to Ell Paso.
Farmers should Exhibit.
Farmers in the FL Paso territory
who expect to make exhibits at the In
ternatiOnal Soil Products exposition
next fall should lay their plans now"
said chairman Drummond. Careful Sc
lection Of seed and thorough prepara-
tion of the seed bed are very essential
to the growing of prize-tal1ing crops
The man who does these things intel
ligently has a big start over the one
who doesn't 1t should be remembered
that this territory will have to show
in competition with all the western
states. as well as with Canada and sew
eral other countries. 1t will be pretty
swift company. but the prizes be worth
the effort, while the satisfaction Of
winning in a worldwide competition
will repay anyone for the effort put
forth.
Show Valley Products.
1.-The value of this show TO FL Paso
and the southwest lies particularly In
exhibiting the products of this section
to the visitors and delegates from 9TH
er states and nations. To show the
products Of the great southwest to Wis
itors from Illinois, or 10 delegates from
Kansas or Oklahoma. or any of the
southern states, viii be of very great
and permanent benefit.
Get Busy Now.
EVERY live commercial organization,
and every association representing any
section or district of Importance any
where in the southwest should get busy
early, and prepare to take advantage
of this opportunity to show what II
can do. There will be delegates at this
congress and exposition whose YER
dict rendered after they return home,
viii influence hundreds of good men
who are seeking new locations"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-15
POULTRY TRUST
PLAN MURDER?

New York, Feb. 15-The poultry
trust knew months in advance that
Barnet Baff, an independent dealer
who was murdered by gunner in 1914,
was doomed to die, according to in
formation given in letter received by
district attorney Swami Monday, which
the prosecutor is endeavOring to con-
firm.
Ninety pe4cent of the market dealers
knew there was q plot against Baffs
life and a socalled poultry club. made
up of many of these dealers planned
the murder. the letter charged.
Baff was one of their bitterest COM
DetitOrs. and had fought the trust
by quoting lower prices.
About 200 men, including many deal
ers, are suspected Of having cOntri-
buted, in sums Of SIS to $50, to the fund
which was paid TO Baffs murderers.
Many Of these contributions were made
innOcently, district attorney Swami be-
leves. the givers understanding that
the money was raised FOR a legal fight
against Baff
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-15
CARL LEONARDT REELECTED
PRESIDENT OF CEMENT co.

Carl Leonardo, Of Los Angeles, was
reelected president of the Southwest
crn Portland Cement company at the
annual meeting OF the stockholders and
directors Monday afternoon in the Of
flee Of j.. L. Burgess attorney for the
company.
William L. Keller, owner o. the Globe
Mills in Los Angeles and EI Paso was
elected a director Of the company, to
take the place made vacant by the
death of former governor w. J. Mills, Of
New Mexico.
The FL Paso officers named at the
annual meeting Monday were: Carl
Leonardo president: vice presidents,
G Boetticher, Denver. c. G. Merrill. Los
Angeles, and Felix Martinez. FL Paso:
secretary and superintendent o. j.
bintOrd; treasurer. James Graham Nc
Nary; directors. Felix Martinez, \.
COurchesne. James Graham McNary,
Robert krakauer, or III Paso; T. NJ.
Reardon. Flagstaff, Ariz.: c. c. Merrill
and William Z Keller, Los Angeles.