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Williams news., 1905-08-19
Cutting Scrape at Maine

Monday evening at Maine cut ting scrape occurred about o'clock. Word was sent here and Constable Adams went down to place the man who did the cutting under arrest. The story told him was that two Mexicans, Luis Gomez and Jesus Espino, who are employed in the steel gang, had been drinking and as one started to climb into a car the other cut him across the thigh with razor. The constable found the man, who was supposed to have done the cutting, tied to a post and took him in charge. He was brought here and the trial occurred Wednesday. The wounded man was taken to the hospital and later, Tuesday evening, was sent to Albu- querque. At the trial the two star witnesses failed to produce evidence sufficient to convince the court that the prisoner had done the cutting and he was forthwith discharged. It seems that when such cases come into court no one, not even the in- jured man, knows who the ag- gressor was, preferring, evidently, to settle the matter at later date himself.
Williams news., 1905-08-19
Territorial Board of Equalization

The territorial board of equaliza- tion, which has been in session the past week at Phoenix, seems to be accomplishing some good things. The tax rate this year will be 95 cents for the territorial institutions. The board does not seem to be in a lenient frame of mind toward the large corporations of the territory, as they refused to allow a reduc- ton in the valuation of the United Verde & Pacific railway from $4, ,OOO to $3,500 per mile. They have also been considering the question of raising the valuation on the leading mining properties so that hereafter they will pay at least just pro- portion of taxes, according to the output of the property.
 Governor Kibbey is in favor of taxing the mines, and on Wednes- day requested Alfred s. Donan. a member of the board, to resign, be- cause he opposed the raise. The governor then appointed Thos. F. Wilson, of Tucson, in his place, who was known as one of the leaders in the legislature for bullion tax law.
Williams news., 1905-08-19
A Scrapping Deacon

Thursday afternoon Justice Craw- ford had the surprise of his life when Marshal Kennedy came marching into his place of business having in tow H. c. Sanders, the secondhand store man. and Dea- con (Orie) Smith. It seems that the deacon" and number of other men were sitting in front of MT. Sanders store, and considerable joshing was being indulged in. The joshing led to hard words and the hard words led to blows between the gentlemen above named, and each had just succeeded in placing his trade mark on the other when the marshal appeared on the scene and took them before His Honor, as above. After hearing the testi- mony of several witnesses the judge assessed them $5 each, MT. Sanders immediately liquidating. The "dea- con" not having that much with him" was given till 6 o'clock to make the raise, which he did. After supper he was heard to remark that eff Kennedy had been onto his job he would have taken a 'mope' around the corner" Jim, evidently, looked at it differently.
Williams news., 1905-08-19
SeagOndOilar.Burns

Wednesday night about II o'clock at the NJ. E. parsonage in this city a wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. E. G. Decker, in which H. M. Seagondollar and Miss Matha Burns were the principals. MT. Seagondollar, better known to a host of friends az "Doc," is one of the Santa Fe's "old heads" as a locomotive driver. The bride, who is a recent arrival in the city from Kansas; is a sister of Mrs. J. A. Lund.
 As usual in such cases, the boys were waiting for the bridal couple at the Grand Canyon hotel, where they are residing, and serenaded them most beautifully. bringing into use the Diaz orchestra.
 "Doc" says he has always liked the people of Williams, but after that charivari he has applied for a change of job. He will move to Winslow and take the local run be tween there and Flagstaff. They expect to leave today.
 The NEWS extends congratula tions.
Williams news., 1905-08-19
Attention! City Officials

Again we have been requested to call the attention of the proper au- thorities to the dumping of garbage, carcasses of animals, etc, near all the roads leading into town, and in some cases within the city linn its. Williams is beautifully sit uated, naturally, but the dumping of refuse along the roads does not in any manner add to the scenery. Besides, when our residents have friends visiting them and go for a drive, or tourists drive out in any direction from the town, the most noticeable sight is these rubbish piles, to say nothing of the disagree able stench that ofttimes arises from the carcasses above men, toned. It certainly seems that there are many places herea bouts that could be made into dump piles without using the immediate sides of all the highways. We trust there will be an attempt to discourage the practice heretofore in vogue.
Williams news., 1905-08-19
THE SHOTGUN SHOOT.
JohnstOn's Snake Story

Paddy Johnston is telling good snake story nowadays. It seems that last week while out in the country north of here he found the skin of snake that measured about five feet in length. Before he had started on the trip he had gone to the Cabinet and purchased bottle of whisky to take along in case of accident. On his return with the snake skin he called at the Cabinet again and told Billy" Satori he thought he (Satori) had played a mean trick on him. Billy" began to wonder what he had done when Paddy told him he appreciated. a good joke as we'll as any one, but hereafter when he sold him whisky he preferred that they would put little snakes in the bottle, as he was getting old and could not stand many such nervous shocks as the one he had had that day when he got the big one from the bottle. Saying which he passed over the evidence.
Williams news., 1905-08-19
SOME MORE LOCALS

Ralph Morrow is expected home tomorrow.
 The best selected fruits will always be found at the Racket Store. Little Joe Johnston stumbled and fell Thursday evening while play ing. breaking one of the bones in his left forearm.
 Word reached here from Selig man Wednesday that Hon. James Walsh had been thrown from 8 wagon and injured; how badly we cannot learn.
 Buster Brown has proved our as- sertion that he was "pot shot. !" The other day, so he says, he killed 12 cottontails, 6 ducks and 19 doves, while Harry Miner got 2 dummies" and Billie Satori got "nix."
 The treasurer of the M. E. church was pleasantly surprised this week by receiving $51.80, which Mrs. Lindstrom received from the men at the Saginaw camps to apply on the pastors salary, for which kind ness the church desires to express its thanks.
 Live Stock Inspector T. F. Holden this week siezed a bay mare, the ownership of which is in dispute between Jacob Caufman and Ed. Levengood. The sale will take place on Aug. 29. Both of the men have several irons on the mare, and the cause of seizure was the fact that Levengood's iron appears new on her after she had several times been turned down from shipment.
 Judge Sloan last Monday at Pres colt suspended the injunction that had been issued to restrain the Santa Fe company from interfering with R. H. Cameron in his access to the grounds about the station at Grand Canyon. On August "A a further hearing will be had. The injunction to prevent the company using the Bright Angel hotel and other buildings was set aside.
Williams news., 1905-08-19
School Opens September 4

This week we were informed that the local public school would open on Monday, September 4th, but as that is legal holiday Labor Day) it is more than likely it will begin on the 9th:
 The principal for the coming year will be Prof. P. F. McMahon, who for many years past has taught in the public schools of Pierre, South Dakota. Other teachers will be Miss Tefft, Miss Springfield and Miss Sughrue, the latter being a sister to Mrs. J. H. Copeland.
 c. E. Krinbill, who was to have returned from Dixon, H., has ten. dered his resignation as instructor of music. and recommended Miss Bessie Dunn of the same place, whose services the board have se- cured.
 As stated in our last issue, the school census of Williams shows a total of 197 children of school age, against 193 the previous year.
 MT. Krinbill, we have learned, goes to Bisbee to teach music under Prof. Philbrook. formerly engaged here.
Williams news., 1905-08-19
NOTES FROM CAMP THREE

"Curley" Wallace was a Flag staff visitor this week.
 Thos. Jones paid the city a busi ness visit last Saturday.
 c. E. Boyce departed with his herd to parts unknown. He said he was going off the reserve.
 Ben Donie and Don Chisholm passed by here last Sunday on their way home at Flagstaff from the Boyce place.
 MT. Dermont paid the camp a visit last Friday. As he was in his buggy his stay was short. Miss Mar garet accompanied him.
 "Dad" Carpenter returned last Friday from an extended prospect ing trip. He and MT. Shoot took a circle around Seligman way. Foreman Lindstrom has given over his broncho unto Bert Dan- iels for breaking. A case of frigid pedal extremities with Charles.
 The mining fever seems to be epi- demic here. The surrounding coun- try was filled with prospectors last Sunday, all in search of Malpai ridge.
 Robert Kinser had the misfor. tune to sprain his ankle this week He was wrestling with a yearling in slippery corrall and they fel in a heap. Bob came out under meath. He is able to ride, but car do little hiking.
 MT. Robert Wente and Mis- Lindstrom spent Sunday with us We regret that we live so far iron the city, or visitors might conn oftener. One should not object t. riding home in the evening thes beautiful nights.
 Rangers Long and Stricklin re mained over Saturday in the camp They were on a tour of inspection and Al. was getting his hand in oI the red tape He has not been o the force long, but as he knows tn !, people and their habits he will 500 , be an old head.
Williams news., 1905-08-19
Anti.JOinture Petition

Postmaster F. w. Smith this week received a petition for signers against the jointure of Arizona and New Mexico as one state. The peti- tion has been posted in the post office, where all who have an inter est in the welfare of the territory can affix their signatures. These petitions have been sent out all over the territory by the anti-joint statehood league and later on will be sent to congress to show them that we are still of the same mind, viz: That we had rather remain a territory indefinitely than lose our identity by being tagged onto New Mexico.
Williams news., 1905-08-19
M. E. Church Notes.

Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.; sub- ject, "Jehoiakim Burns the Word God" Jer 36:21 32.
 Morning service at Il o'clock. Junior Epworth League, 2:30 pm. Subject, "One Cause of Poverty" Epworth League at 7:3O pm. subject, "The Duty of Winsome. ness."
 Evening service at 500; subject, "A Test of Character"
 Prayer meeting Wednesday at 800 p n.
 E. G. DECKER, Pastor.
Williams news., 1905-08-19
Notice to Teachers

The regular quarterly examina- ton for teachers certificates will be held in the, county court house in Flagstaff, Arizona, on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 4-5, 1905.
 Under the new rules recently adopted by the Territorial Board of Examiners, it will be necessary for applicants to pass an examination in elementary drawing, in addition to usual subjects. Daily sessions. S:3O to 12 a.m., and from 1 to 4:3O pm.
 J. s. AMUNDsEN,
 Superintendent.
Williams news., 1905-08-19

Thursday morning, near the rail- road dam, MT. Wm. Jakle found a bundle of bed clothing and other things wrapped up in "tarp." In a coat were several letters, showing the owner to be one Addison Kiss Ter. If he will call at this office he will be given directions as to where he can obtain his belongings.
Williams news., 1905-08-19
GRAND CANYON
Grand Canyon, Aug. 7, 'O5.

dranu CanyOn, Aug. /, Uo.
 Mir. and Mrs. Berry were in camp for couple of days last week from Grandview.
 Work is progressing rapidly on the new dormitory building in con- nection with the new hotel.
 Week before last broke the rec ord for the number going down the trail, there being 7OS, which shows that the people have every conf dence in the trail and horses.
 Miss Elizabeth Selvy spent two days the first of this week in Will jams. the guest of Mrs. Herbert Dodge. She expects to leave for Los Angeles about the 25th of this month.
 Dr. Pruden, who has been a guest at Grand View during the summer, has gone to the coast for a week or two;.then he will return to Grand View for the rest of his vacation. This is the fifteenth summer he has spent at that beautiful resort
 Mrs. Buggeln and Mrs. Ferrall went up to the Hance ranch last week. On the way up, in passing through Long Jim Canyon, they encountered a rattlesnake, which was not disposed to give the right of way, so he was quickly dispatched by Mrs. Ferrall and put where he will not delay any more parties.
 The building ot a curio salesroom on the forest reserve here will likely be the entering wedge for the growth of a good sized town. With this and the coming of the projected "trolley line" from the northern rim across the canyon to Bright Angel for carrying passengers across to the other side, will pass forever the distinctive features of the old Bright Angel camp. We see by the telegraph columns of the daily papers that some Utah capitalists have the latter project in view, but they have their figures somewhat mixed, as they talk of cable 500 feet in length spanning a gorge at height of 5000 feet.
 Two of the brave men in camp started out few days ago to hunt deer or whatever else they could find. Before going far they saw the tracks of some animal. One said they were deer tracks, while the other contended they were hog tracks, and decided they must be wild hogs. Just think of the ex- citement of chasing the wild hog in the depth of the Coconino forest. Without agreeing, each went in pursuit of the game he had in view. Shortly after they espied their sup posed game a short distance ahead of them. The hunter for wild hogs hurried forward to get the first shot, and when nearly ready he looked around for his companion, who was nowhere to be seen. After a short search he found him up in a tree out of the way of danger. Upon approaching closer to the "game" they were found to be some pigs belonging to the Harvey people. From now on there will be stories from the hunters.
Williams news., 1905-08-19
Letter List.

The following is the list of letters remaining uncalled for at the postofice. Williams. Ari. zona, for the week ending Aug. 19 1905. These letters will be sent to the dead letter office Sept. g, 1905. if not called for before that time Baker, WI Shults, Dick Bates, M A Shelton, J Bishop Minor Scott. John NJ Dixon, CJ Ledcsma, Miguel Hes, VI Martinez, Ysidro Persons calling for the above letters should say "advertised." F. ". SMITH.
 Postmaster.
Williams news., 1905-08-19
OR OTHER ORGANIZATION IN WILLIAMS
ONE VOTE FREE
 with every 25c cash purchase from any of the firms named below,

The Piano is on exhibition at J. Salzman's Big Store: where it may be seen by all.
 Ballot Box at Williams Drug Co.'S Store, WHERE ALL VOTES MUST BE DEPOSITED.
 Ask for voting tickets when you buy, and buy only where you get tickets.
 Contest will close November 25th, 1905, at l o'clock P. M.
Williams news., 1905-08-19
WILLIAMS AS A HEALTH RESORT

For four years past the railroad has been in operation to the Grand Canyon. and during that time thousands upon thousands of peo pie have annually been visiting the great resort Williams has been greatly benefited by all this tour ist travel. but the benefit is not what it is possible to make it. As 8 rule, the people who visit the Canyon only stop over in Williams between trains. Why is this? We'll. there has been, so far, no especial effort put forth for their entertain ment. Every day at the depot some one is heard to remark upon the cool climate found here, and it is appreciated the more after a long and hot ride over the desert either from the east or the west. For the past four years the citizens of Will jams have been sitting idly by and i waiting for better days without making any especial effort to better the existing conditions. Now, let us be up and doing.
 Williams is situated, most beau- tifully, at the foot of Bill Williams mountain, in small valley. which is in reality a veritable oasis in the so-called desert. The altitude is 6.75O feet, while the dome of the old and majestic mountain, from which the town takes it's name, has an altitude of some 5000 feet more. It is stock, numbering and mining center, being situated in the largest unbroken belt of pine timber in the United States. As health resort, especially for people troubled with pulmonary diseases, it has no rival, not excepting the far-famed resorts of Colorado. The greater portion of the rainfall occurs during the winter months, while the summers are more or less dry. The temper ature averages about 75 degrees, the days being pleasantly warm and the evenings delightfully."- cool These features, taken in connection with the pure mountain air, laden with the invigorating perfume oi the pine, give us a climate that is without rival.
 The Santa Fe is using every eff fort to further advertise the Grand Canyon. Of the thousands who visit the great resort, many, no doubt, would gladly stop over here for several months during the heated term both east and west, if they but knew of what we have to offer as an inducement. There are many de- fghtful locations around Williams where a sanitorium could be loca- ted, or where cottages could be erected at nominal cost. Then by 8 slight expenditure for advertising matter the crusade could be begun And the advertising would be the easiest part of the undertaking. Educational matter could be dis tributed at all trains and in a short time the effects of it would un- doubtedly be noticed. Let us not be content that we are enjoying the priceless treasure-health; but let us endeavor to bring it to others, or bring others where they can ob. tain it. And, then, it is a business proposition-not alone to the pro. motors of the enterprise, but great benefit would accrue to every busi- ness man and resident of the com munity. Let such an effort be made.
Williams news., 1905-08-19

The high score for the medal was made by H. Hicks, while P. A. Melick and H. D. Johnson were a good second. Harve says while he didn't win it on the 4th, he intends keeping it ''for long time now" Tomorrow will tell.
Williams news., 1905-08-19
List of Merchants Issuing Tickets
JACOB SALZr1AN,

JACOB SALZrlAN, General Merchandise and Meats. Wholesale and Retail. WILLIAMS DRUG co. Drugs, Toilet Articles, Curios. THE CABINET SALOON,
 J. B. Jones, Proprietor. Best Wines, Liquors and Cigars. THE RACKET STORE,
 Geo. w. Mathews, Prop. The House that Saves you Money E. N. CRAWFORD,
 Practical Jeweler, Agt. Standard Sewing Machines. MRS. E. N. CRAWFORD,
 Fine Millinery.
 ALBERT LEBSCH, Parlor Barber Shop and Baths. Cigars and Tobaccos.
 Pool room in connection.
 Fl. C. SANDERS, Curios, Indian Blankets, Etc. New and Secondhand Goods. WILLIAMS BREWERY, Jos Beer-Best in the City. Brewed by Maier & Zobelein. Sells 25c per Bottle all Saloons
Williams news., 1905-08-19
Williams Rifle Club.

Following is the score at the 2OO- yard rife shoot last Sunday. the German ring target being used:
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-27
NEW OWNER WILL LOSE
Gas BOodlers Have Not
 Enough Votes

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan ]
 Philadelphia, May 27 Mayor Weav- CT says the gas boodlers will not have a sufficient number of votes to pass the infamous 75-yes- gas lease over the veto which he interposed. The matter will come up next Thursday for action ol the mayors veto.
 Philadelphia was never so wrought up over municipal matters as 1t is at present. The United Gas company, to whom the council has voted to lease the gls plant, and the republican munich pal machine has decided that the gas lease must be made. The repub ican mayor minority of the council and the independent people of the city have determined to prevent the lease il pos sible,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-27

There were 25o pleasure seekers on the excursion train that left for White. horse this morning, and they had sn ideal trip. The weather wAs perfect and the train made record making time. The excursion got away from skaeusy 10 minutes behind time and it ar rived at whitehorse 10 minutes ahead of the fast schedule that hsd been pre- pared, making the trip 10 five hours and 10 minutes
 George W. Woodruff had charge Of the train, which consisted of eight coaches and the general managers pri. vate car, as conductor, and Reuben sheArer presided in the engineers csb.
 There were 50 excursionisus from Ju- neAu and nearly half that many from Haines, who arrived early this moruing on the Georgia. The band and the or cers of the Third infantry made up loo
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-27
L. A. Harrison Succeeds K.
 R. Peoples in Business

The final arrangements in the sale of the large store and business conducted for so long in Skagwsy by E. R. Peo- pies to L. A, Harrison has been com, pleted and Mir. Harrison is in possession as sole proprietor of that we'll estab. lished house.
 Mir. Harrison will carry on the busi- ness of his new house as it has been carried on iu the past. He will handle furniture, carpets, wall paper, paints and oils, glass, doors, windows, window and door castings, mouldings, lumber and kindred articles. In fact, he will carry in stock everything that Mir. PeO- pies carried before him. General re- pair work in upholsteriug and other lines will be done, and the work will be in the hands of competent mechanics.
 Mir, Harrison has succeeded also to the undertaking business of Mir. Peo- ples in which line he has had wide eX. perience. He will give as good service in this department as ever has been given here or elsewhere.
 In branching out in Skagway, Mir. Harrison has exhibited his confidence in this city and its future and he has given demonstration of the success he has had as business man here. That he will make a success in the new line as he has made with everything else with which he has been connected in the past is a foregone conclusion.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-27
HAPPY h00lIGANS
 LEAVE SKAGKAY

The Blake and Simons Happy Hooli- gan troupe of vaudeville artists and 6aneehall girls got away from Skagway this morning. There were about 90 of taem. They will remain at White horse a week or so and from that place they will go down the Yukon, stopping at Dawson for a week or two, to Fair banks. TbeY will return to the outside in the fall and will stop at Sksgwsy for T short time. They will go down the Yukon in the Happy Hooligsn, a gaso- line twin screw boat.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-05-27
Grand Jury Compl ts. Lsbors

The grand jury completed its lsbors for the term and adjourned last night. lt did nothing sensational.
 Scundoo, the Hslnes Indian beld ior obtaining money under false pretense, was discharged, the jury refusing 70 in. dict him.
 W. NJ. Gafney, who vas charged with breaking into a dwelling house and threatening to kill several people in it, was indicted, and his ease has been transferred iron Sksgvsy to Ju. nean for trial.