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JL Jt. JtTJ i.V 9 PaP Northern 1 JTp Fine CommeTPrinting tf Hi 'O ACCIDENTAL GUN SHOT KILLS HARRY FULTON The many friends of Harry Fulton in FloRstalT were shocked to hear he was accidentally killed at San DIcro last Saturday. The nccident occurred in the squab lofts at his homo in the suburbs of San Dlepo, -where Mr. Fulton has been loented for a number of years in this line of business. He was cleaning an old Winchester rifle, preparing to shoot some coyotes that had been raiding his place, and in some way, through the accidental discharge of the gun he was shot through the heart.

A man employed about the nlnce heard the shot and upon investigation found his employer dead. The body was taken at once to the citv and an inquest held, the verdict being death from accidental gun shot The funeral service was held Monday morning bv Rev. E. F. Hnllcn-back, D.

pastor of the First Prcs-bvterinn church of San Dieco, of which Mr. Fulton hnd beeji a deacon for a number of veprs. The Rev. F. C.

Reid. formerly of Flagstaff, assisted in the funeral service, which was attended bv a large concourse of friends and relatives Mr. Fulton was one of the nioneers of Arl7ona He was born in Baltimore, Md in 1RB1; In bis earlv boyhood his narcnts removed to Zans-viMe, 0 where he received his education and grew to manhood Three vcars were snent in his voung manhood in Columbus. 0., in business. In 1875 he came to California where he snent a year or two, coming to Arizona across the desert from San Bernardino, alone, with a pack outfit.

He settled at first at Prescott, but after two vears Temoved his headquarters to Flagstaff and became one of the pioneer sheeD men of the northern part of Arizona, where for years he run thousands of head of sheep. Fulton Springs and ranch, iust below Mormon Lake were named for him at the time the b'g outfit was under the title of the Fulton Sheen one of thcAlarfest outfits of sheen on the northern rancrcs at that time. Several vears aeo Mr. Fulton sold his remaining nroperty in FlafstnfC and went to California with his family nnd was a resident of San Diego at the time of his death. Mr.

Fulton was an nnusiul man in mp.nv resnerts Tn his bovhood un'ted w'th the Presbvterian church, nnd throutrh all his life hns. been a consistent member of that body. Unlike mnnv vonner men who come west be did not find it necesnrv tn "sow his wild oats," but lived the same strong, true, clean, Christian life amid the temntpHons nnd wild lif" of tbo frontier, that he had lived in the old bom" Of unt'rinf industry, most unselfirh nnd kindlv disnesition be was not onlv a erood husband nnd father. bt a worthy citizen and a fpithful Christian throughout his life With more than his full share of hardships nnd misfortunes, he always met life with a smile and by his cheery nature helped many another along life's pathway. He was never discouraged, never lost faith either in God or in his fellow man, and was especially a true and loyal friend to all with whom he claimed friendship.

He was one of the founders and one of the first elders of the Flagstaff Presbyterian church, and one of the most progressive citizens of our little city during his residence here. He alsp held membership in Flagstaff Masonic Lodge No. 7. All in all, he was a rare type of roan, and the warmest sympathy of the community troes out to his wife and daughter in their bereavement. He leaves a widow and one married daughter.

Mrs. Harold Kurtz, both now residing in San Diego. New Council Makes Appointments At the first meeting of the newly elected council held in the citv hall last night the following appointments were mnde: G. T. Wall, city attorney; Lee Allsup, night marshal; John Marshall, water superintendent; C.

M. Brooks, city engineer. Mayor John deferred the appointing, of committees until the next meeting to give an opportunity to find which members could give time to the committee work. The meeting adjourned subject to the call of the mayor. Dr.

G. F. Manning 111 Dr. G. F.

Manning, has been seriously ill for the last few days with tonsolitis and la grippe. He' was feeling better last night and attending physicians hope to have him in his usual health in a few days. Tucker Phinney, of Phoenix, has accepted position with the Citizens bank for thesummer. J- CARL BQRG, THE ARTIST, WILL VISIT INDIANS In tho careers of our prominent men, none is probably more unique than that of that Borg, the artist Having knocked around in the out of tho way places of the world in capacity of sailor, adventurer and tourist for several years he was discovered by Mrs. Phocbo Hearst and sent by her to Paris and Spain for tho study of art.

Thnt her faith in his talent was well founded was evidenced by the exhibitions of his work. He exhibited first in St. Petersburg, where his work was accepted at the Royal Exhibition. His pictures won a medal in the Paris Salon, also honorable mention in the Royal Academy of Englnnd, nnd the silver medal at the San Francisco Exposition. Artist Borg arrived in Flagstaff last week and left Monday for tho Indian country where he will picture the life of the people and some of the beautiful scenery.

The really big men oj the country are beginning to icalize that Coconino county offers much in the way of color for stories and magnificent views for painting. Each year those who have come, looked and departed send their friends to nature's wonderland. .5. -j. FIRE DEPARTMENT GETS TWO CALLS IN ONE NIGHT The firc'departmcnt ha1 a busy night of it last week being called out to two fires on the samo property within a few hours apart.

The first fire called them out at about 1 o'clock Friday morning, when a barn belonging to Joe Fisher was discovered on fire from some unknown cause. It was located in Old Town nnd was pretty well under way before the alarm was turned in. At about o'clock another alarm was turned in when the house was discovered to be all ablaze. The origin of the second fire was as mysterious as the first and no one was able to account for it. The building burned to the ground and with it, the contents of the building.

A camp wagon owned bv Joe Lc-Rav, loaded with camn stuff and grub was also burned. LeRay had left it standing between the buildings the day before and had expected to go tp camp the following day. Fisher was out on the range at th time of the fire and it was a counle days before he was found and notified of his loss. 1 Indian Department Reticent I Relative to Runkc Case The U. S.

Indian department hnvo preserved a solemn silence relative the resolutions sent to it by the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce and have not even acknowledged the receipt of the protest against the indictment of the Indian officials connected with the Taddv Tin case. It is also reported that no acknowledgement of the receipt of the resolutions came from any of the Arizona delegation in congress. There is a growing feeling among the people here that there is some mysterious influence at work to prevent the matter from being heard and passed upon by the department It is seldom that any communication is received in silent contempt and not even an acknowledgment made of its receipt, especially not one from a body of business men. We would suggest to the local Chamber of Commerce that it would be no more than right to send their resolution to representatives of some other state who might be sufficiently interested to reply at least. Big Traction Truck for Tuba Freight Traffic A big ten ton Knox tractor truck was unloaded here last Friday for S.

Preston, the Indian trader at Tuba and started on its way to Tuba with a big load, driven by W. S. Beard on its initial trip. Freighting from Flagstpff to Tuba has grown so in the past few years that something other than depending on the slow travel of Indian teams was required to handle It Aside from this freight, the government is continually building up the little Tuba colony and requires a more speedy method of getting things into the place. The new tractor truck is forty horse power and will make rbout eight miles an hour when lend ed, and on reasonably good roads.

AZBELL MURDER TRIAL NOW IN FULL SWING IN COCONINO SUPERIOR GOURT Monday marked the opening of the Superior Court in which the case of Willis and Henry Azbell, charged with first degree murder, will be tried. Thp call for jurymen by the court resulted in the response of about 20 men out of the CO called and all of Monday was given over to examining these men. At tho close of the day C. C. Harvey was the only man who qualified as a juryman.

Special venires were called and after observing Memorial Day Tuesday, the court again took up the examination of jurymen Wednesday, and completed the list. From the 29 men who qualified the following twelve were selected to set as a jury: Chas. II. Corey, Webster Wallace, James H. Olds, D.

B. Lovell, Wm. Jackie, John 0. Parsons, J. T.

Moore, Frank Owenby, A. C. Sanders, Albert Hunter, Andy Faivre, F. S. Herr.

The state has lined up over one hundred witnesses and nearly all of those were sworn in, County Attorney Wilson made his opening statement and the court adjourned until Thursday morning. Testimony Taken Thursday Court opened Thursday morning, with the taking of evidence for the state, in all seven witnesses were ex-! amined during the day. All jurors not serving on this panel were dis i missed until further notice. Paul Moore, a cowboy, the first witness called, testified to the finding of 1 the body of Thomas in the J. D.

tank. Oak Boggs was called next and testified to being with Moore when the body of Thomas was discovered. M. N. Perkins, for whom Moore and Boggs were working wheh the murder was discovered, testified to giving Boggs were working when the mur-condition was reported to him by his men.

Coroner F. O. Twitty, Undertaker J. S. Button and Dr.

T. P. Manning AUTO PARTY MEETS WITH A FATAL An automobile, driven by B. A. Cameron, containing a party of three ladies from the east, struck some loose cinders on a curve on the Grand Canyon road about 35 miles out from Flagstaff late Wednesday afternoon, skidded, turned over and pinned Miss Rose Heirnger under the car, killing her instantly.

The party, consisting of Miss Louisa. Seldcn Frith of New York-Miss Rose Heirnger, her maid, and Miss Gladis Greene of Boston, a friend of Miss Frith, left Grand Can- 1 von about 10:30 Wednesday morning for Flagstaff, taking the Desert View road. They left Desert View at 2 o'clock in the afternoon and were running at a moderate rate when the car skidded on the loose cinders and overturned. The accident occurred about 4:30 at a point in Dead Man's Flat some 35 miles from Flagstaff. Mr.

Cameron, Miss Frith and Miss Greene walked from the scene of the nccident into the Greenlaw logging camp and Mr. Grissom started from OAK CREEK TO ENTERTAIN MANY PEOPLE TniS YEAR The lodges along Oak Creek are preparing to amply accommodate and entertain thc vacationist and tourinst this season and those in charge ex-' pect a large number to seek pleasure and rest in that beautiful canyon. Mrs. H. L.

Hall will have charge of thc Lolomai Lodge for the season and will be prepared to take care of quite a number of guests', offering them thc comforts of the lodge or to those who prefer, thc novelty of sleeping out doors. Geo. Black, who recently ac quired the Scdona Hotel from Chas. Stcmmer, is expecting and preparing for a big run. He says the fishing will be better this year than ever before.

D. A. Purtyman will be found nt thc Purtyman ranch and expects to entertain his friends when they come that way. Although, we undertsand he does not contemplate running a general hotel business. With three points along the Creek for entertainment and accommodation the visitors going that way this year should leave well pleased with their vacation.

All three places will be rushed this season as the visitor mav see something new and beautiful cadi and will probably wish to spend some timeat each place. testified in regard to the inquest held over the body. While testifying Dr. Manning was called from the stand to the bedside of his father, who is seriously ill. C.

E. Thomas, father of the murdered man, was called next for tho purpose of producing a photograph. J. H. Morrison, of Puntennoy, testified to recognizing a team and the burros of the Azbell outfit as they passed his lime kiln at that place.

F. G. Bailey, section foreman at Jerome Junction, saw the party on two occasions and identified one of the defendants, who he knew "under an assumed name. He also testified to seeing a woman and a young man with the party and practically identified Thomas by the photograph previously produced. Sheriff W.

G. Dickinson was on the stand most of Thursday afternoon and in his testimony gave a description of the route of the prospecting party and also his movements in ap- rehending and arcsting the alleged murderers. He also repeated the statements made by the Azbell brothers to County Attorney Wilson and himself after their arrest A suitcase, bed blankets and clothing were introduced during his testimony 1 and ho stated that they were found on tho boat or raft when he arrested Willis Azbell on the Colorado river. 'The skull of the dead man was also produced and was shown to be crushed in several places. It is the plan of the prosecution to have the various articles found with the Az- bells identified as having belonged to Henry Thomas.

Court adjourned at 6 o'clock last evening with Sheriff Dickinson still on the stand. The present outlook is for a long drawn out case, owing to tho large number of witnesses to be examined. (Continued on Page Six) the border is much worse than it is races' foot races genuine Indian there to Flagstaff for help. He met painted news reports that come dancing, etc. This committee is get-Hazel Hopkins near Cliffs and both from there and the people expect tinK UP a Pod program and have the came into town and notified the coun- trouble to break out at any moment assurance that a large number of In- ty officials.

Attorney Wilson, Sheriff Dickinson and Judge Harrington went out to investigate the accident, pick- ing up Mr. Cameron and thc ladies at Indinn fighter was in town Tuesday tammem; anrt reIrfmcnt "ootns will the logging camp as they went out. and is IokinB as wcll as evcr, dc8pite occur often enough to accommodate The party returned to Flagstaff at thc fact that he has been bucking the an early hour Thursday morning, Arizona wilds for the past thirty0 Camp will head tho Mid-KWnMno. th mnin nt HMrn. Way on Railroad avenue and the ger.

At an inquest held yesterday month, has been assisting his brother-morning the coroner's jury verdict in-law, Morgan Thompson, in getting "unavoidable accident" completely a crop at the Thompson ranch in exonerated Mr. Cameron. Miss Frith the Mormon Lake country, near Ful and Miss Greene both testified to Mr Cameron's careful driving at the inquest The remains will be held at thc local undertaking parlors for several ilavs while Miss Frith and Miss Greene are absent on a trip to Santa Bpjbara, and later will be tnlten for interment. Miss Hcimgcr was an elderly lady and has been thc nurse and maid of Miss Frith since the Inter's childhood. PETITION TOR A GAME LAW CHANGE BEING CIRCULATED Zack Eakins, deputy game warden, is circulating a petition to initiate an amendment to the game laws of the state at tho general election next fall.

The text of the bill is: Deer season October 1 to November 1, limit one male deer; Wild turkey the same dates but with a bag limit of two; duck and geese from October 15 to "C3S sum win secure uie service iur -January 31, limit 20 birds in one day.jaf ees that he, Bcl1 firsJ the celebration days. Coco-There are a few more minor changes Bods and ee P08t nin0 countv wlU bc wcl1 "Presented and the hunting license has been ad-lcards are properly read before being I in the engravings that are to appear vanced to $1 25 I a''owe(' 'cave tne office. The re- on the various pieces as views of the It is the opinion of our game war-Port that he has to Grand Canyon, the Peaks and the pfne den that by cutting down the season and tho bag limit wc may enjoy an open season on deer and turkey a few years longer. Up to date he has about 400 signers and expects about 1000 from this section. It will require 5,001 names to initiate thc petition and place it on the ballot.

Ed. R. Geddus Dead Word has been received from Dear-ing, Kansas, of the death of Ed. R. Geddus at that place May 6th from complicated attack of measles.

Mr Geddus was a well known resident of Flagstaff for several years and was engaged in the horse and cattle business. Some time ago he sold out his live stock outfit and located in Dear-ing, Kansas. A PORTER EMERSON BROWN LIKES FLAGSTAFr FOLKS Among the celebrities who have visited Flagstaff, the scenic and Indian country early this season was Porter Emerson Brown, the noted writer. Before departing for the Indian country under the guidance of Al Doyle, Mr. Brown became acquainted with a number of Flagstaff peo- pie and in writing recently to one of his friends says: "As rejjards the trip, it was wonderful.

I had a bully time, as you know; and I want to re- mark here that the treatment 5 everyone accorded me has made a dent in my inners that'll stay there for years and even forever. They are certainly Regular Peo-4 pic out there, with the probable 5 exception, of the late, and in a manner speaking, lamented Tad- dy Tin. "And, as I've just about bust- ed myself in two working since I got back, having lammed out 4 34,000 words on this instrument of torture (typewriter) in three weeks, I may be out again to take advantage of your gene rous offer sooner than you think. "Meantime, my earnest thanks and remembrances to the many who were so kind to me. Cordially, P.

E. At BORDER TROUBLE MORE SERIOUS THAN REPORTED E. A. Doran. representing the Moffitt Towne.

naner house Los Angeles, was in Flagstaff last Friday, having just arrived from the trouble district nlonir the border. Mr. Doran 5s thoroughly convinced that intervention in Mexico by the United states is absolutely necessary and i jj0un(j to come. The impression of the peopie jiving along the border is, 1 that the U. S.

troops are now being brought out of the country a few at a time in order not to arouse the public sentiment against the administration in this country. It will not be Ion? before' they will practically all be out of Mexico and back on the border waiting for the worst to come, as it will Tim sifimtion nlnnir Pioneer Visits Flagstaff 'rhcre wiu be a fine d'snlav of fire- James Wagner, buffalo hunter andwrks both and ton Canyon. Mr. Wagner reported the Mormon Lake road in fine condition, but that it is necesnrv to take the road on thc cast 0f the lake on account of the 1 i.in.v.nef td Viictnw nf Vi 1 COuntry which has submerged the west road. a ht Wom- ner R0 to h5s home on Oak Creek aml start thc season's fruit hauling.

Ncw I'osmastcr vlsit FlaK Winslow's new postmaster to be, William "Bill" Daze, was in Flag- staff. Thursday and Friday the guest of his brother, Joe Daze. He was on his way over to the coast to remain a couple weeks in order to get hie plan to hold a second Tag Day on tongue in proper moist condition for July 3rd or 4th and ask the coopera-licking stamps when he tikes over tion of the Elks celebration commit-the postoffice at Winslow next month, tee in making it a big success. He is a thorough believer in prepared- 'i 1 lu i. iiu ut'iiifs, uuu euyts iiu iiiieuua iu abide by such rules as will prove use- ful in properly handling the business nr tnn irrmtrmir fitv nf winitnw All 01 which pre-election promises friends are pleased to hear.

jjt. Simpson for Flagstaff W. H. Simpson, general advertising agent for the Santa Fc with head-1 quarters in Chicago, spent Tucsdav in Flagstaff and visited the Cliff Dwellings, Sunset ami other points of 1 interest. Mr.

Simpson was enthusi-' astic in his praise for Flagstaff and the scenery and expects to give this' scenic sccnter wide Bpread publicity in connection with the Sr.nta Fc as the route of natural wonders. CELEBRATION PROGRAM ROUNDING INTO SHAPE A meeting of all the committees working on the celebration July 3rd and 4th held in the Elks Hall Tues-: day evening brought the program near to completion. A large number turned out and a report from all the sub-committees was given The program for the two days will jbe substantially in the order as fol- lows, with additions as the various committees complete their programs: July 3 Parade at 10:30 starting at the Emerson School and proceeding east on Aspen avenue to Post Office, south on San Francisco street to I Railroad avenue, west on Railroad avenue to Beaver street, north on Beaver street to Birch avenue, east Ion Birch avenue to the Court House. The parade line will be made up as follows: Headed by the Indians, and followed by the pioneers, cowboys, business and lodge floats and automobiles. After the parade the Hon.

T. C. Norris, of Prescott, will deliver an address at the Court House. The 25 mile track auto race will have a purse of $300, first prize $225, second prize $75. I Ford relay race, 26 miles, $50.

I first, $15 second. I Broncho Busting, $125 first, $50 second. Cowboy race, xh mile, $50 first, $25 I second. i Cowboy relay race, 1 miles, $75 first, $25 second. Cowboy burlesque race, 1 mile, $75 first, $25 second.

Log sawing contest, $150 will be divided, into prizes later as the committee on that event suggest. Base ball game between Elks Lodge of Winslow and Flagstaff, the Pnze belnS a silver loving cup. The base ball committee is endeavoring to Ket a mne rom tne Kingman lodge an make a three cornered contest Juvenile sports committee Buarantees thatnotbing but the best 'nost CTClunK evFnu WI" oe staged in this department and will submit their program later. Grand of War between the Cowboys and Lumberjacks. The IntJia" Rnorts w1" form one of thc most entertaining features on the program.

They will include horse dians will be in attendance. whole block will be one grand amusement and entertainment center. The street dancing will be executed on the new pavement and a masquerade ball for the voung folks will be given on the evening of July 4th. TAG DAY IN FLAGSTAFF FOR SILVER SERVICE OF B. S.

A. Although coming as a surprise and I practically unannounced, Tag Day for the silver service for the new battle- a Cdly lafstf 7sda' 'method of raising money has been employed to gain funds for the pay- ment 0f the silver service of Arizona's first battleship, one of the finest ships afloat. The Flagstaff Board of Trade has delegated Mr. Berg to handle the tag sale in Flagstaff and it is the present It is practically certain that Flag- nrm nanunng me urucr. Geo Nqw President I i i ii ai a mceimR 01 wreciors 01 uie Oatman Amalgamated Mining Co.

held in Oatman Tuesday, Geo. Babbitt was elected president to fill the term of jy. l. Long, who resigned the office onaccount of other duties demanding his time. 1 ah iiKreeiuem was vuu'reu iiuu a 1 i with a syndicate for the handling of 200,000 shares of stock and owing to the good showing the price has been advanced to 35 cents per share.

The shaft of thc Amalgamated is now down 172 feet but no cross-cut will be made until the 400 foot level is reached. at 0 t'i.