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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-31
aft HAS QUIT;
FORAKER TOO
|uton Now Has Clear Field
for OhiO's Seat in the
u. S. Senate.

This leaves Theodore r. Burton
with a clear field
The sudden announcements mean
thai Charles z TAFT will succeed
Senator pick two years hence.
ln hts statement announcing his
Withdrawal Taft says
my candidacy from the begin.
Ming seems 90 have been misUgder
stood / have been reported aa urg
ing my own personal ambition az
the expense 0f republican harmony
aud success. The lmpuiation d un.
iust yield personal ambition 10
the accomplishment ~ better and
more important things"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-31
is
ADDING HORROR

PALERMO, VI -The today
the sadde desoion that has fallen before the of In
Reggie piles and of dead and
Of be to al
ready causing the survivors quake.
S that obses
like the the
a task beyond human strength gather them all
dead? The o longer
little difference whether they number hundred thousand
million So far those who escaped concerned all the world but they
aede
those who missed the shock that brought death
anos lamenin they no wit brothers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-31

the front and came 10 the ears %
The crew ~ the steamer Riverside.
which eame IN during the night The
erew at once came On a body and
identified the eat as the property
- Cook Lyons Of their vessel
iiow the tins animal came 90 fall
overheard. and how IL managed 20
cling for hours 20 the chance piece
IF drift e a matter q much wonder
ment Under ordinary circun.
stances every one of the nine lives
would have been lost before LII
llco's arrival
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-31
a|SCO BRIBER
GETS 4 YEARS

San FRANCISCO. Dec. al
v. P.--E. A. S. Blake. q con.
sssfpr. who Was convicted a
ssrfh ago for offering a bride
= lohn Martin Kelly, pros
@zslse Ruef Juror. was sen.
sscsd By Judge Dunno to-day
> s<rss four pears IN the state
'ssltsntiary. District Attorney
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-31
WILL PLEAD THE
UNWRITTEN LAW

DENVER Colo. Dec 3i.-By L..
PC, Burdette Bell, accused of
killing Couvier Dury an actor. was
held today by a cOroners jury to
answer 60 the charge OF murder
The iurys action followed recital
by Mrs Bell of her relations with
the actor Il is believed that Bell
will make his defense the "un-
written law
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-31

'8UNnrS. Ohio. Dec Si-hy
The great senatorial fight ia
I state Is over. Charles 2. Taft.
Der 81 the presideut-elect to
!. anelaily announced HIS with
~ FROM the contest Tart says
/ uRhaFew Ia the cause o. bar.
~ hour after Taft's statement
i sesn made public a similar an.
Resnent was made hy Senator
4 & FORAKER who stated that he
l. sithdfew from the senatorial
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-31
FIND : TINY KITTEN
AFLOAT IN BAY

FAls crossing the bay this morn
u his launch. the Telegram.
sla Roy Lillico heard the feeble
fag Of q kitten somewhere
m IL the water tie stopped
lnf and hooking about him. DIS.
Wg& small kitten. nearly dead
epid and terror. cilnElng des
1taig y a piece of dfsff wood
III the tiny feline aboard and
sasng % Seattle told of bis
slsR lind
sss Of It spread rapidly alouE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-31

The Celtic has on board 5000 tons
" fresh beef aud mutton and poul-
try. with medicines and clothing
The supplies we're intended for the
blue jackets OF the Atlantic fleet.
and tho Celtic was 90 have met the
American ships az Gibraltar TO de
liver them.
The entire cargo viii b. placed
az the disposal OF the officials In
charge Of the relief work in the
earthquake district
WASHINGTON. Dec. Shy T..
2 The United States Eunboat
Scorpion. which Is now at Constan-
unoplo. was ordered today 20 pro-
coed Immediately to Mossina
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BAnK cLEARlNes.


Announcement VAS made this
morning by 6 y Ynudell secretary
~ the seattle Chamber Of Com.
mercc. that tho chamber would re-.
celvc contributions TO the relief
fund and deliver them TO the proper
authorities.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-31

Grim famine now stalks over tho
smoking ruins; icy rains and chill
ing winds are strolling together.
and as they pass. men become ma
Macs rave and murder
latest unofficial advices this aft
eruoon give the dead a. anywhere
from 200 900 to 100000. and some
sources estimate the death roll as
go 600 Thousands Of those who
survived might as well be dead as
they are helpless. being insane
through priwuons.
Late this afternoon advicos were
received here from Washington. ID.
C.. placing the Atlantic battleship
feet az the disposal OF the Italian
government for relief work at Mes
aina. when Pope Plus X. received
this information az the vatican. he
blessed the government OF the
United States. and. bowling his head.
said.
First In war and first Ia peace:
first TO send It's mighty fleet TO sue
cor those In distress"
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tAalea and Gentlemen.
We beg picture-onE promisod~of Mr.
neMz has been withheld today IN order that
:. might have time finish, with hs hand signed article
1 y viii be pleasure and privilege 70 print tomorrow
hf MeMiXs memoirs will faacinate and entertain II ~
- enough 10 that travelled far McMix.
- VII bis record traveller What he will
WI say What be will write he viii write. and when you
@al have read &c will have what written.
men viii all
onorfow then the entire surprising, magnificent
"Ang portrait u Mr. A. u. Mchlix.
l bhhl tomorrow then
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ROME. Dec Shy Il. P.-Wlth
the governments official estimate
% the dead over i20. 1000. and many
newspapers estimating the loss az
life 20 be over 26O. 600. the whole
Of southern Italy and Sicily Is one
vast hospital today Before night
Il Is expected that 0.00O refugees
will have been landed az Naples.
The suffering in Messine and Reg
gio Is so appalling that the rescu-
ers can make but slow progress.
In Messina the agents from the
relief ships with medicine and ban
dages are going about the wrecked
streets, giving aid to the injured
wherever they are found
The streets are being made tenn
pOrary hospitals. as there Is no
means OF moving the injured and
no shelter TO which they could be
taken
Soldiers raised the roof from the
wrecked railway station Ia Messina
and found scores OF corpses packed
solidiy together The people. after
the first shock. had rushed TO the
station IN hopes OF getting from the
city, but the second and following
quakcs destroyed the building and
killed everyone IN g.
Gen Fcccia de Cassatn. IN COM
maud OF the troops az Messina,
notified the government that no ef.
fort was being made 20 count the
dead The rescuors have more inn
p0rtaut work 70 do. Under the or
dors 81 Gen. de Cassato the burning
OF bodies continues today
Extra Parliament Session.
The Italian parliament viii hold
an extra session 20 provide relief
measures as soon as King Emman-
uel returns from the scene of the
earthquake. The levying of a spe-
cial tax for five years and an in
crease IN railroad rates are among
the important measures contemplate
cd by the deputies Tho earth
quake victims will be exempt from
this burden and from an taxation
FOR a long time The lawmakers
also plan to raise a two percent in
terestboarlng national loan
Since the repair OF the seismic APP
paratus. deranged by the great trem-
hlor. IS fresh shocks have been
registered, several Of them quite
severe.
100000 Refugees.
One hundred thousand refugees
from Sicily and Calahria have en-
barked on the warshlps SO far. Six.
toon battleships and cruisers ara
now on the scene. France has start
ed a squadron OF five battleships
from Toulon The Straits OF Mes.
sinR We're navigated today without
difficulty although the remblors
have changed The channels and will
necessitato new chartings.
Dispatches from the naval Off
GERS at Messina today place tho
number OF dead in that city at 1885,
coo. Similar dispatches say that
the total number Of dead az Mes.
sna and Reggio is 10000 The
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Continued on page ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-31

And. n / don't miss my guess,
tonight viii be whlrlwind Of
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WEATHER FORECAST.

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Williams news., 1908-12-12

Wm. Spencer and wife of Ash Fork came over Thursday evening on a business and pleasure trip.
 Misses Alice and Vada String field came up from Prescott last Saturday for a weeks visit with Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Hudson and other old friends in Williams. Sun day evening the young ladies went to Flagstaff, where, after a success ful examination, they were granted life diplomas, an honor highly prized by all school teachers. They will return to Prescott today.
 A perusal of the advertisement of Hill & Kennedy will give those seeking Christmas gifts reminder of the article they want and the place to get it. This firm has laid in stock of goods peculiarly adapted for the holiday season, and with the large and varied assort- ment they carry to select from, there should be no difficulty in everyone getting just what they want.
 The chicken dinner given on Thursday by the Ladies' Aid So' cietv was a most successful affair A large number partook of the dainty spread and all pronounced it superlatively excellent. The ba zaar was the center of attraction however, and the gaily decorated booths were a dream in color tha , would have delig ghted the most crit ical of artists. The music was ex cellent The ladies who presided over the booths and those who dis
 pensed chocolate, coffee and cak
 during the evening, were untirinI
 in the efforts to please. The entlr
 function. from first to last, was J decided success.
Williams news., 1908-12-12
RECORDERS WEEKLY REPORT

The following is the weekly re- port of instruments filed in the recorders office for the week end ing Dec. 9, 1908:
 Release of mortgage-Ariz. Gen. tral bank to J. B. Jones.
 Water location, reservoir-Sec. 31, T. 31 N., R 1 w., c. E. Boyce.
 Satisfaction of mortgage Bab- bitt Bros, assignee, to R. E. Fay Tor
 Warranty deed-R. E. Taylor ct ux to John Wagner.
 Realty mortgage-G. w. Martin ct al to Martin Buggeln.
 Water location, reservoir-Chino wash, E T. Smith. Release deed, Title Guarantee &
Williams news., 1908-12-12
WILLIAMS SCHOOL NOTES

At the end of the third month there had been enrolled in the Williams public school 137 pupils. and the average daily attendance for the third month was 119.
 Preparations are being made for appropriate exercises for the after noon of the 24th, when school will close for the holidays.
 The list of perfect attendance for the third month is as follows:
 First Grade - Leonard Ramey, Paul Buss, EIdie Duffield, Glen Heron, Manue, Contreras, Peter Veralli. Tom Iinso, Gabriel Angelo, Clementius Garcia. Ida Smith, Pau line Jones, Lois Wilson, Ester Kal- emenius.
 S.c,n anl Third Grades-Saia- dino Baldras. Harold Erne, Albert Hudson. William Kalenius, Levi Montgomery, Miles Poison, Johnnie Smith, Mildred Finn~y, Peter An gelo, Jose Bel lras, Floyd Dearing John Kennedy. Nora Buss, Garne
 Field. Lolette Guico, Daphna Hud
 son, Ruth Miller, Edna Poison
 Vida Roberts.
  Fourth and Fifth Grades-Gus } tavo Contreras. Miles Erne. Waite , Finnev, Herbert Johnson, Johr , Klock, Martin Kalanius. .Katherin Kennedy, Marie Miller. Claud Melick, Annie Melin, Lucille Owen
 Sarah Peters. Ruth Roberts, Ja me Ross. Lena R.gen, Fay Wolfe. Sixth and Seventh Grades-Em ,, cry Emerson. Gladys Hicks, Ken meth Hicks, Henry Johnson. Leo , Jones, Myrtle Juhl. Eleanor Roh ) erts, Annie Barney, Clifford Klocl S Charlie Lane. Ida Owen, Hele , Stark, Demas Yoder.
 Eighth and Ninth Grades-Cyru tCreegan, Lloyd Wolfe, Clarenc Heron. Erie Poison, Lille Buttol Joe Hunter.
Williams news., 1908-12-12
Notice to Creditors

Estate of Fernando R. Nellls, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned administrative of the estate of Fernando R. Nellis deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said de- ceased, to exhibit them. with the necessary vouchers, within ten months after the first pub, ication of this notice to the said dadministratriz at the office of the Probate Judge, in Fla staff, Coconino County. Arizona, the same be- ing the place for the transaction of the business of said estate in said county of Coconino
 MARY NJ. NELLIS, Administrative of the Estate of Fernando R. Nellis Deceased
 Dated Williams, Ariz this 1st day of Novem- Der, 19OS.-dec. 5-it.
Williams news., 1908-12-12
Notice for Publication.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INFERIOR, U. S. Land Office at Phoenix, Ariz.
 November 24, 1908.

Notice is hereby given that Arthur G. Townsville, of Williams, Arizona, who, on June 6, 1898, made Homestead Entry Ser. 0l716, No. 1906, for the N12 SE14 and N1a Sw1, Sec- ton 26, Township P N., Range E., G. X S. R. Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before Robert J. Kidd, Clerk of Probate Court, at Flagstaff, Arizona, on the 9th day of January, 1909. Claimant names as witnesses:
 Marion Fix,
 Mrs. Nellie Stone,
 Marcus J. Townsville, Prince A. Melick, all of Williams, Ariz.
 FRANK H. PARKER, Register. First pub, Nov. 2S. 190S.-6t
Williams news., 1908-12-12
Card of Thanks

The ladies of the Aid Society wish to thank the public, one and all, who helped to make the bazaar and dinner the success that it wac, socially and financially. We thor ,ughly appreciat te every favor shown us. There are a number of beaui- ful and useful articles left from the bazaar which will be sold at re- 1uced prices, Wednesday, Dec. Is, at 2:3O p.m., in the Sunday school room of the NJ. E. church.
 FLORIDA POISON, President.
 MRS. H. F. ADAMS. Secretary.
Williams news., 1908-12-12
LODGES ELECT OFFICERS
I O. 0. F.

O. o. F.
 At a regular meeting of Williams Lodge No. 15, I. O. O. F., held No vember 30, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: N. G.-James Ellis.
 V. G.-John Klock.
 Treasurer-Joe Blumberg. Secretary-H. A. Hicks. Trustees-James Hudson. Chas Johnson, Wm. Mccartney.
Williams news., 1908-12-12
-cocal Hews
ITEMS OF GENERAL
 INTEREST

Do your Xmas shopping early. No. ' was again eight hours late Thursday.
 A. T. Cornish was county seat visitor Monday.
 Division Engineer Ball was in the city Wednesday.
 Mrs Patsy Hollihan returned to her home at Ash Fork Thursday. A new awning is being placed on the south side of the Babbitt Pol son Go. store.
 T. E. Pollock, the Flagstaff fnan- cier, was a business visitor in the city Wednesday.
 The saw mill was closed down for a short time Monday on account of broken saw.
 Just received, one ton Gunther' bon bons in one half, one and two pound cartoons. HILL < KENNEDY Wm Nellis, of Mayer, Ariz was a business visitor in the city tht . first of the week.
 w. K. Ross, the Maine ranch man, was transacting business 1T the city yesterday.
 R. J. Kinser was in the city th first of the week from his Spring Valley cattle ranch.
 Wm. H. Campbell, the Flagstaf stockman, was transacting bushes in the city Saturday.
 Forest Ranger R. l.. Neill was business visitor at Flagstaff head quarters last Saturday.
 E. B Perrin shipped about 1SO head of mutton lambs to the Kan 
 sas City mlrket last week.
 R. s. Teeple came in from th Crosby railroad camp Thursda for a short visit with his wife
 Attorney X. N. Sleeves departe for Prescott last Saturday, where | had business in the district court. Toys, toys, dolls, doll buggie tin toys, drums, hugles. etc, etc have hegin to arrive at Hill & Kel nedy's.
 J. s. Campbell, foreman at u box factory. was A visitor at Fla staff Monday, returning Wedne day.
 Miss Myrtle Patterson, who h been making an extended visit Los Angeles, returned home la Friday evening.
 Attorney Geo. w. Glowner W attending to business before t probate court at Flagstaff Thu day, returning on No. 1.
 Los Dos Naciones, Arthu Burns, Upmaus, Stanf' rd cigars holiday packages at Hill < Ke nedy's.
 Mrs. J O Dodge departed for home in Los Angeles Wednesd, after a pleasant visit of sevel weeks with her husba nd, the poE lar conductor on the Canyon ros
Williams news., 1908-12-12

man, left on Monday to look after his locks over near Seligman.
 E w. Carlson, of the s. & M. L, Co.,, departed for Albuquerque last Monday evening on business for the company.
 District Attorney H. F. Ashurst and wife are in Prescott this week where, it is said. they will make their home after Jan. 1.
 L.J. Olson, of the dry goods de- partment at the Babbitt- Pclson Co. store. left on We tuesday for Pres colt. He returned Thursday.
 Attention, Christmas Buyers! Do not fail to in- vestigate our special offer to Holiday Goods purchas= CTS. G. C. Drug CO.
 The Cabinet saloon has received handsome lot of 1909 calendars and Ed Hamilton. manager of that resort, has been distributing them to patrons this week, with the com pliments of the proprietor, J. B. Jones.
 Mrs. August Tetzlaff, of Los An geles, has been in the city during the week, attending to the settle ment of her husba nd's estate. On Thursday she went to Flagstaff where the matter was before the probate court.
 THE NEWS was in error last week concerning the date of the marriage of c. c. Hutchinson. It should have read December 23d. instead O
 the Sd. THE NEWS gut it's informa
 ton from the Flagstaff correspond ence in the Phoenix Gazette. Undersheriff Woody was in th
 city Monday lDoking for a couple
 of boys supposed to have robbed , house at Sunshine, few miles eas of Flagstaff. He captured the lad
 here and escorted them back to tn , county seat the same evening. The room adjoining the post
 offic. has been cleared of the aC
 cumulated debris. renovated an
 reiuvenated. It will be used fo . the present to store the large ove1
 flow stock of holiday goods of Hi e & Kennedy, their place of bushes l. being inadequate to contain a l. that have been ordered.
 The Santa Fe Railroad compan s announce that holiday rates wi n be in effect between all station 't where one fare does not exceed $1
 Tickets will be on sale from De ,s g. 1908, to Jan. 1 1909, inclusiv ,e The Sinta Fe agent at the dep 8. will give any information desired
 regard to rates, etc.
 c c. c. H ltchinson came in fro n Seligman Thursday evening, whe ! he had been looking after his she
 business. He will remain here { pr bout the 18th, when he will lea y, for Idaho. where, on Wednesda al Dece mber 23, he will be united u- marriage with Mrs. s. St. Clai d. formerly a resident of Flagstaff.
Williams news., 1908-12-12

Trust Co. to Wm. Shoot ct ux.
 Realty mortgage-O. s. Emblem ct ux to Edward M. Brown.
 Affidavit of labor by H. H. Smith on the Hill Side No. 1, No. and Mo- 5 claims, uLorganized dist.
 Agreement-Mora & Quijada and the Brunswick Bake Collender Go.
Williams news., 1908-12-12

The greatesttea-d are full = bottom Dutch men. There isn't much nervous prostration in Holland.
 Your grocer returns your money ii you don't lie Schilling's Best: We pay him.
Williams news., 1908-12-12

EAGLES. Williams Aerie No. 751, F. o. E.. elected the following officers on Decent Der 7th:
 w. P.-F. E. Fousha. w. V. P.-H. c Sanders. w.. -Secretary-A M Fousha. w. Treasurer-J. H. Hudson. w. Conductor-Wm. Mccartney Chaplain-H. A. Hicks. Inside Guard-Pat Grove. Outside Guard-Dick Hopkins. Trustees A. Hicks, Wm. Me Cartney, A. G. Rounseville.
Williams news., 1908-12-12

Patsy Hollihan, with his men and teams, returned Tuesday from Cataract Canyon, after completing his contract with Hutchinson x Campbell, the sheepmen. Wednes- day he left for Partridge creek. three miles from Ash Fork, where he will at once begin the con struc,ion of a dam on land owned i hv him in that locality. The site Mir. Hollihan has selected will en- able him to build a dam 40 feet high and 100 feet wide and capable nf i.npounding sufficient water toi irrigate large area of land, most of which is said to be as fertile as any in the territory.
 J. Blumberg's store has as fine display of goods for the holiday trade as one would wish to see His stock comprises fine selection of everything suitable for gifts for young and old. By calling at his place of business at once, you can get the very choicest selections. He gives a partial list, on another page, of the many articles in his store, and pros pective purchasers of holl day goods will find it to their ad vantage to carefully read his adver- tisement.
 J. H. Atwood returned to Los Angeles last Saturday, after week spent in Williams looking after his business affairs. He will return in about six weeks. We were mis- aken in stating last week that Wm : Mccartney had been appointed r manager of the brewery during the
 absence of Mir. Atwood. The old
 reliable stand, by. Ed Hoffmeyer has charge of the business, while
 MT. Mccartney will look after th'
 outside matters.
 John Hill and E. NJ. Perrin, Jr. u departed Thursday overland for trip through Pleasant valley, end F ing at Jerome. They will make
 trip over the line of the proposes D. Clark railroad from Jerome to Will 3. jams, and Mir. Hill has promises 3 to give THE NEWS readers an articl
 upon his return as 10 the sentimen of the business men of the Smelte
 City concerning the outlook for tn
 building of the road.
 Judge Langin went to the Sag '- nav Lumber Co.'S camp at Belle
 mont Wednesday. He is skille ,d farrier. Owing to the fact that tw rs of the company's horses had thei at legs broken by slipping on the ice m covered ground at that place, tt n. services of an expert horseshoe R were deemed necessary, and so th
 judge was summoned to put tf
 footgear of the other horses
 proper shape.
 Ie. On page three will be found a Tn important announcement by u if Williams Drug Co. A free Chris he mas gift will be given to every lac
 bringing a copy of their advertis ment to the store, opposite Grar eA Canyon hotel. Not only are u 'ee ladies of Williams invited to ta ''o advantage of this generous oft o' but the out of-town public are e 'a tended the same welcome as well.
 Dr. JIG. Wasson, the dentist, C
 parted Wednesday for his old hor ne at San Jose. Cal. The genial dt pie tor expects to return to Willial in the spring and open up perm as' nent quarters. pr. Wasson ma ads many warm friends during his st the in Williams, who will be pleas
 to learn that it is his intention ,st. again locate here
 ac, Attention, Christm; ' fo. Buyers! Do not fail to il yer. vestigate our special off Hill to Holiday Goods purCha ,ess CTS. G. C. Drug Co.
Williams news., 1908-12-12
K. OF P.

The Knights of Pythias held an election for officers December Sd. The following were chosen: c. C.-F. E. Fousha.
 V. CA. M. Fousha.
 Prel.-C. H Adams.
 NJ. of w. E. Gilson.
 M. of E.-F. w. Smith.
 K. of R. & s. and NJ. of FIR. M. Reese.
 M. at A.-A. D. Adams.
Williams news., 1908-12-12
Attention, Christmas Buyers! Do not fail to in= vestigate our special offer to Holiday Goods purChas= CTS. G. C. Drug Co.

Tie examination of Charles Will son. who is charged with issuing wor;l less checks, set for last Tues day. was postponed until next Monday, owing to the absence of District Attorney Ashurst. The hearing of Dell Clemmons. who used his knife so freely on Curly" Carson, was also put over until Monday.
 This week Ed Hamilton received letter from J. B. Jones, dated at St. Louis, stating that he had stood the journey much better than was to be expected. The trip from Albuquerque eastward, Mir. Jones says, proved greatly beneficial, and at the time of writing there was a noticeable improvement in his con dition.