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Williams news., 1907-01-19
WILLIAMS, COCONINO COUNTY, ARIz
DEATH OF VARNEY WADE

The loving home of MT. and Mrs. James Wade was shrouded in deepest sorrow by the death of their beloved son, Varnev, who died last Monday night, from pneumonia.
 Varney was taken sick with an attack of la grippe, and after suffer ing all of the tortures of that terrible malady for over month it developed into pneumonia, and although everything known to medical science that would check the progress of that life sapping disease was done for him, his con Stitution was too weak to withstand the ravages, and he passed to the great beyond.
 No one but those who have thus been afflicted can picture the sad scene of standing near the bedside and seeing a life just about to blossom into young manhood fade away, and our most profound expressions of sympathy are ex- tended to the bereaved father and mother whose aching hearts are bleeding for the loss of their dear one who is now in Gods keeping and awaits them to join him in far better world than this.
 Narney was a bright boy, one who would have made a brilliant future, and was loved by all who knew him. He was a favorite among his schoolmates, who will ever miss him, and whose hearts have been saddened by the loss of their chum.
 Amidst a large circle of friends whose heads were bowed in grief. the last sad rites were conducted by Rev. David Roberts. at the M. E. church on thursday after noon.
Williams news., 1907-01-19

master has to contend with, and he prejudice that exists amongst d certain class in town who, no matter how well he may perform his work, haven't d word to say in his favor. But notwithstanding all this, Mir. Smith has stood the test, rendering the government in general and the people of Williams in particular. honest. efficient and faithful! services.
 The NEWS does not know of & single person it could recommend that will fill the bill as we'll as F. w. Smith, and his appointment to the postmastership for another term is very gratifying to us.
 Fred, we congratulate you, and we hope you will be nominated again at the expiration of your present term.
Williams news., 1907-01-19
Coconino People at Phoenix

Judge E. NJ. Doe, accompanied by his wife, arrived in the city Wednesday morning from Flag staff
 L. s. Williams, member of the assembly. accompanied by his mother, Mrs K w. Williams, ar rived in the city Tuesday and will employ the time until the meeting of the legislature in getting his hearing. They are registered at Hotel Adams.
 District Attorney Henry F. Ash urst, of Coconino county. arrived Tuesday from Flagstaff to attend the supreme court Ashurst states that Coconino, with it's new board of supervisors and several new county officials. who are democrats has started off the new year in good shape.-Democrat.
Williams news., 1907-01-19
F. w. SMITH REAPPOINTED

President Roosevelt, on last Tuesday, sent the nomination of F. w. Smith to the senate as post master at Williams.
 In our opinion, the president has shown good judgment in the selection of MT Smith as post master in this city for another term.
 During his term of administra, ton Mir. Smith has shown rare tact in the discharge of the tedious and confining duties connected with the postal department in this city, ever attending to the wants of his many patrons in an affable manner.
 To 9. great many the position of postmaster may seem to be one of ease, comfort and light work, but they have very mistaken idea concerning this branch of the governmental service. It is post of duty tha: requires an unlimited amount of patience on account of the nerve-racking labors that arise, not to mention the many petty grievances that post
Williams news., 1907-01-19
The little son of Jacob Buss is reported as being quite sick.
Denatured Alcohol Made From Cacti

Now comes an expert with in formation to the effect that ex perlmeHts show that the cacti of the desert can be most proftablv utilized in the manufacture of denatured alcohol. Here is another wealih resource Arizona can press into service and thus manufacture her fuel from the plant life of the desert.
 The prickly pear can be pro- duced most luxuriantly without water. and it is said can be har- vested annually for this purpose It will be well if Arizona can utilize this for fuel resources. The experiments, it is said. have been highly satisfactory. thus reducing the cost of alcohol below gasolene at least one half Let the industry be inaugurated at once on a small scale until its value is ascertained.
Williams news., 1907-01-19
Number 31

case must journey all the way to Prescott to have the case heard by the proper authority. a journey almost as great as from Boston to New York. and infinitely more difficult of accomplishment. If competent legal authorities deem it advisa ble to place matter of this nature in the hands of the com missioners, men not necessarily and in but few instances, versed-in the in.ricacies of the law, I shall, upon such advice, take the neces- sary steps to remedy this seeming hardship.
 ."Governor Kidney is going to recommend the passage of an act to create technical school in con- nection with the Benson reform in- stitution. The latter institution, as everyone knows, is school where incorrigible and criminal boys, too young to confine in the Yuma penitentiary, are sent. I heartily concur in the idea of teaching these misguided and un- fortunate boys some good, useful trade or occupation, so that when they leave the Benson reform school they will have some way of making a living, and keep them from falling back into crime If a young boy is confined in prison, no matter by what name we designate it, and has nothing to occupy his mind but books and study, the nature of his association is going to have bad effect upon his mind; but if. in addition to his studies, he is taught some useful employment. and his mind given some relaxation from books, he will in all probability, emerge to enter sphere of usefulness. and will not be apt to fall back into crime. Anyhow 1 am willing 10 give him the chance
 "The anti gambling bill is also one of the measures coming up for consideration, and is goiug to be one of the hard nuts for the next legislature to crack. have decided views on the subject. but will refrain from giving expression 10 them at this particular time. hope to he able to do some hard work during the forthcoming session and I want to dispose of my time as think best; and therefore do not care to be an object for con- version for either the gamblers or the minister's association to work on. When the time comes to vote on the question, 1 shall do so; but until that time arrives. 1 do not care to be subjected to series of arguments on the subject either pro or con.
 ''I shall, at all times. be glad to have suggestions from citizens of Coconino county, and will be pleased to introduce any measures submitted to me by them"
Williams news., 1907-01-19
HON. L. s. WILLIAMS HAS DECIDED VIEWS

A NEWS man met Hon. l.. S Williams before he left for Phoenix and asked him what important legislation was expected to come before the next legislature.
 "To begin with," replied Coco nino's next assemblyman, "I want to say that appreciate greatly the many kind things that have been said about me by the press of the territory, both republican and dem ocratic. 1 am just returning from two months trip to California and Oregon; and have made no effort whatever iowa rds securing the nomination of my party for the speakership. with which my friends have been pleased to associate my name. 1 have made absolutely no effort whatever to secure the pledge of single vote for that important position, and shall therefore not suffer any disappointment; what ever the caucus at Phoenix next Saturday night may see fit to do.
 Regarding future legislation, I. personally, am interested in the passage of but few measures-those discussed by me on the stump in the recent campaign, and 1 shall use my best efforts to have them enacted into laws. First. 1 have prepared, and have with me now in my pocket, bill to repeal the obnoxious branding tax which the cattlemen of this county So serious Iy resent. This, as l promised in every speech made in the ca mpaign, shall be the first measure I will introduce: and while l fully realize it will meet with seri ous opposition in the south, still l have hope of securing it's passage.
 ''I shall also favor any just bull lion tax bill, provided It is based on something like the present Col orado law-that is, one fourth the gross output; for this law has stood the test of the courts, and is recog- nized by both mine owners and the taxing authorities as being about the best method of taxing mines now on the statute books of any Of the mining states.
 Ut also appears to me from q superficial examination of the matter that court commissioner who. under the existing statute has the power to issue a writ of ha beas corpus, should also have the authority to try the case, thus saving citizens of counties where circuit judges do not happen to re- side the great and unnecessary ex- pense of having their attorneys journey to the home of a circuit judge, who may live hundreds of miles from the place where the writ was issued. If, for instance, a citizen of the St. Johns precinct, in Apache county, sues out writ of Ina beas corpus, the attorney in the
Williams news., 1907-01-19
ARIZONA LEGISLATURE
COUNCIL

COUNCIL
 Apache-John T. Hogue, R. Coconino-H. c. Lockett, R. Cochise-Steve Roemer. D. Gila-G. w. P. Hunt, D. Graham-J. L. Cleveland, R. Maricopa-E. B. O'Neill. D. Moha ye-W. G. Blakeley, R. Maya jo-Robert Scott, R. Pima-E NJ D:ckerman, R. Pinal-Thomas F. Weedin, D. Yuma-Robert McIntire, R. Yavapai-A. J. Doran, R.
 ASSEMBLY
 Arache-S. E. Day, R. Coconino-L s Williams, D. Cochise-N. E Bailey. D; Ower Murphy, D; John Slaughter. D. Gila-John Mccormick, D. Graham-W. w. Pace, D; D. w. Weckershaw, R.
 Maricopa-W. D. Bell, D; E. C. Bunch, D; J. W. Crenshaw, D; William Wallace, D.
 Mohave-C, G. Krook, D. Navajo-William Morgan, D. Pima-Adolph Bail, R; David Morgan, R; A V. Grosetta, R. Pinal-Lott Gills, R; J. l. Cole man. D.
 Santa Cruz-Bo J. Whitesides, l. Yuma-J. B Martin. R. Yavapai-Geo. w. Hull, D; D. A. Burke, D; R. w. Davidson, D.
Williams news., 1907-01-19
MANY WANT SPEAKERSHiP

Phoen!X, ArlZ.. Jan. 12.-LeglS- lators have been esta blishing them selves here during the week, pre- paratory to the converting of the forthcoming session on January 19
 Among the first to arrive was Neil E Bailey, of Cochise county, who is prominent candidate for speaker of the lower house. Mr Bailey expresses confidence in the outcome of the fight for the speak ership, but he has a strong opponent in the person of w. D. Bell, of this, Maricopa county, who is also claiming a majority of the democratic representatives of the territory.
 To date both candidates have been actively at work in every county in the territory. Bailey has the solid backing of his own. Cochise county, while Bell will have the strong support of the four members from Maricopa in the democratic caucus. which it is now supposed will settle the matter.
 c c. Krook, of Mohave. l.. S Williams, of Coconino. and B. J Whitesides, of Nogales, have also been prominently mentioned as good timber for the spea kership. but none of them are making all aggressive campaign.
 Many measures of importance to be considered at this session have already been shaped.
 w. D. Bells nome rule" bill for Arizona is among the most promi- nent measures receiving attention.
 Councilman Eugene B. O'Neil, of Maricopa, has in course of prepa ration measures relating to the control of railroad freight rates and fares by the territory; bill pro- hibiting public gambling in Ari- zona, and other measures of a reform nature.
 MT. O'Neil's latest pet measure, however, is one that he will intro duce making the selling of goa, meat felony. The contention is made that goats are purchased for about $2 per head and sold as sheep meat at fancy prices.
 The latest proposed measure is school bill prepared by Professor Halverson, of Clifton, providing for the establishment of scholarship for every county of the territory in the University of Arizona. In the bill there is a provision that the scholarship shall be awarded by competitive examinations; that the successful student be allowed $50 per year for expenses, and that this sum shall be paid out of the territorial treasury. As there are thirteen counties ih the territory the total expenditure for this pur- pose would only be $1950 year.
 All kinds of business interests are clamoring for attention at the hands of the legisla tors on account of the immense progress made in almost every department of in dustry throughout Arizona within the past two years.-Los Angeles Examiner.
Williams news., 1907-01-19

Miss Geneva Wagner will enter. tain this evening with d candy pulling.
Williams news., 1907-01-19
PURE FOOD LAW IS HARD

Until manufacturers comply with the pure food law, it will work some hardship on local dealers who find it difficult to explain to many customers why they are unable to sell certain classes of goods.
 The law firm of Herring, Sorin & Elinwood, of Tucson, was asked for an opinion on the pure food law, as to the effect upon stocks already on hand by retail dealers. In answor to the request for an opinion, E. E. Ellinwood sent the following telegram to the Depart ment of Agriculture at Washington which is self-explanatory: The Secretary of Agriculture,
 Washington, D. c:
 Kindly advise if stock of goods now on hand subject to the Food and Drugs Act, before being prop erly branded may he sold within territory of Arizona the same as in in a state Wire full instructions at our expense.
 Herring, Sorrin x Ellinwood.
 In answer to the above telegra m Mr. Elinwood received the follow ing reply from the assistant secre- tary of agriculture, prohibiting the sale of food stuffs, drugs or liquors until same have been properly labeled:
 "Herrin, Sorrin & Ellinwood,
 "Bisbee, Ariz.
 Goods on hand in territories must be labeled so as to conform with law before effecting sale. Territories are on different basis from states.
Williams news., 1907-01-19

It is reported that w. w. Goode lies critically ill at the hospital but he is expected to recover.
Williams news., 1907-01-19
"W. NJ. Hayes,
Acting Secretary" :"

ASllIS bCCIO Otdi y.
 It was the general belief among the retail dealers in Tucson that the articles on hand could be sold without label, but from the decision of the secretary of agricul ture. dealers in territories are placed upon different footing than those in the states.
 Under this ruling every dealer in Tucson in groceries, drugs or liquors, who offers for sale any article that comes under the pro vision of the pure food law, unless the same is properly labeled is subject to a fine of $2OO for the first offense, and upon conviction for each subsequent offense, no, exceeding three hundred dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or by both. in the dis cretion of the Tucson Post
Williams news., 1907-01-19

A. Snyder died last Monday night from pneumonia. The de- ceased came to Williams ahsilta11G year ago from Ashland, Y and up to the time was a respected and ploye of the Sagina Lumber Co.,, of this ci
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-08

AUTO COMEDY
SAD AFFAIR
FEATURE OF VANDERBILT CUP"
IS RACE SCENE
MOVING PICTURES ARE NEARLY
THE WHOLE SHOW
one or TWO Good specIalties, Notably
a Trio Dance by the Pendleton
Sisters, Serve to Break
Monotony
NY srpLE LAWRENCE

There have been rumors, lacking sub
stantiai confirmation until last night,
that the Mason might be turned INTO
vaudeville house and added TO the hlaW
Sc Erlanger vaudeville circuit. NoW .ne
dream is out This week the Mason pre-
sents a moying-picture show as the teat-
IRE of an otherwise rather poor bill. Inc
pictures show the Vanderbilt cup race
and are as fine as anything OF the kino
ever seen here The race really Is
thrilling spectacle. AT the finish The PIC
ture screen is raised and two automobiles
of the regulation racing pattern are seen
flashing fire while the landscape penlno
rushes by, as the lady novelst mas IT,
with lightning speed"
Apart from this novelty act, the best
thing on the program is dance trlo py
the Pendleton sisters. These girls are
graceful, agile and make very pretty
picture Their dancing is not remark
able, but it is well done.
Miss "Winefered" Florence-perhaps
that name is a typographical error. if not
itacertainly shows there was something
wrong with the young woman's sponsors
in baptism-sings catchy thing in "The
Little Chauffeur" with chorus, she
also sings 1.-The Light That Lies in Girl
ish Eyes" Earle Dewey sings Some
where in the World" and the chorus
again cuts in at the finish and takes first
money
Miss Genevieve Victoria does a number
of imita tions which were enthusiastically
applauded by that large part OF the audi
ence which had never seen the originals.
Miss Victoria, however, deserves the
credit which is due to hard worker.
She does her best every minute that she
is on the stage, and she holds the stage
a considerable part of the time.
The piece is announced on the program
as 'The Vanderbilt Cup, Sidney Rosen-
feld's new automobile musical comedy"
AS presented in New York it scored a
big success, which is quite understand
able, as it relies for approval upon the
excellence of the several vaudeville
stunts presented during the course of its
action. AS presented in Los Angeles it
is a fairlyAgood so cent show at $1.50
prices
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-08
FORMER MINSTREL MAN
MAKES HIT AT UNIQUE

Two large audiences thoroughly en-
joyed the opening of the new bill at
the Unique last night, the olio includ-
ing three high-class acts direct from
New York. Jimmie Cowper, known to
fame for many years as end man in the
famous Primrose minstrels, provides a
mirth- provoking number in his black
face singing and dancing stunt Billie
Hall and Jennie Colburn, who have just
come off the Keith circuit, put on for
the first time in Los Angeles a novel
Swedish dialect playlet THE Swede
and the Happy GAL" that made dis
tinct hit. The olio is rounded out by
Beard and Dunn in a humorous sketch
and some clever trick piano playing
The Unique comedy company added ia
it's popularity in Looking for Hen" a
bright and snappy farce from the pen
of Richard Cummings, and the enter
tainment concluded with illustrated
songs by Tracy McDermott and the
latest foreign films on the Unique-O-
Scope
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-08
ALLIANCE GAINS
FROM FESTIVAL
NETS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS
AT cHUTEs PARK
Expenses Were Large, but Proceeds
viii Be Used in Extending the
cause-Why the Council
Failed to Attend

Another trunkful of money, but
smaller trunk than Sundays, was carted
to the bank late last night, representing
the receipts at the second days festival
of the German-American alliance In
Chutes park.
Though 41,OOO paid admissions were re-
corded Sunday, the number was much
less yesterday but 1t ran well into the
thousands.
The affair was a great success, not only
financially, but socially, and in establish
ing without doubt the numerical strength
of German-Americans In Los Angeles.
The alliance was under heavy ex-
pense in the arrangements, especially in
Installing the canvas painting and fix
lures for Old, Germany.
The net profits will, however, be sub
stantiaE and the festival of October will
be an annual one hereafter The pro-
ceeds will go toward carrying on the
work and propaganda of the alliance.
Yesterday was largely a family demon
stration-a big iopen-air picnic for all con-
cerned. AS on Sunday, many children at
tended, especially after school hours, in
the care of their elders.
There was liberal patronage at all
stands, copied after the old country re-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-08
BRAVE GIRL SCARES \
BOLD BURGLAR AVA Y
SEES MAN IN DINING ROOM AND
SHOUTS TO HER FATHER
Natthoff Reaidence on Winfield Ave-
nue. Entered by Thief-ChiId Dis
covers Him and Nearly Causes
His Capture

Through the presence of mind of May
Natthoff. 1S-year-old schoolgirl, dar-
ing burglar was driven from the residence
of the child's family, 1907 Winfield ave-
nue., late last night. That the intruder
was not captured was due to his hasty
fight after the little girl gave the alarm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Natthoff had been visiting
friends during the early part Of the night.
They returned home about 9;4o and went
to their dining room.
May Natthoff, the young daughter, left
her father and mother and went into a
side room AS she passed through the
door the child heard movement In the
room and stopped. AS she peered for
ward she distinguished the form Of a man
standing motionless in one corner.
The girl stood her ground bravely, but
called to her father for assistance. Mr..
Natthoff rushed to the room, and as he
did SO the man dashed for the window.
Natthoff tried to intercept the man bui
was too late and the burglar escaped
through the window. AS he reached the
yard he was heard to whistle three times
1t is thought by the police this was
signal to some companion
The man is said to have worn peculiar
disguise 1t is claimed by the little gir
that he had on pair of auto glasses o.
the kind used by chauffeurs. which hi
was using to hide his features.
According to the girl, the man weighed
about 200 pounds and was tall. He ha'
placed a ladder against the side of tn
house in order to gain entrance. Nothing
was stolen.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-08
IRRleATINe COMPANIES
SEEK TO INCORPORATE

Articles of incorporation for two pro-
posed water companies whose place of
business will be located in Los Angeles
were filed in the court house yesterday.
A corporation to be known as the Cit
rus DEVELOPMENT company desires to in
corporate for the purpose of controlling
and developing waters with which to irri-
gate 200 acres of land owned by the vari-
Gus members of the corporation.
The directors of the company are
George Truschel of Los Angeles, G. A.
Murphy of Los Angeles, Q. ]. Rowley of
Los Angeles, L. r. Lyon Of Los Angeles
and Fred Post of Chicago. There are 200
shares Of capital stock at $50 par value,
or a total capitalization of $4,000.
Llanos Irrigation company is the title
Of a cooperative corporation formed to
acquire develop and control irrigating
waters lands and rights-of-way and to
sell water for agricultural and domestic
purposes. The directors Of this company