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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-06

ciation of Stock Growers. OF Lumber
men, of Forestry, of Irrigation; each
Horticultural or Agricultural organi.
zation, may appoint ten delegates.
Each governor IL requested to ap-
point state executive committee Of
five. to cooperate with the Colorado
executive committee-J. Arthur Eddy,
chairman. Denver. Colorado.
1t should be known that there is
now seriously proposed, and may be
crystallixed into law at the next regu-
lar session of Congress. q new and
revolutionary National policy pertain
ing to the public lands. and their at
tendsnt natural resources. that de-
mands the serious and earnest con-
sideration of every citizen of the Re-
public. Not only does this new sys-
tenn affect our economic and business
interests. but 1t seriously threatens
the principle of home rule in the con-
duct of our local affairs.
The real issue is. plainly and dis
tinctly. whether the public domain
other than the little remaining farm
by the National government free from
taxation by the states. to be admins,
tered through leasehold for revenue
for the federal treasury. and under
bureaus At the National capitol.
AS taxes upon property in the west
ern states for thirty years equal its
value. perpetual ownership by the Ma
tional government free from taxa
ton, would effect a deprivation Of
tax revenue to the states equal to the
value of those lands every thirty
years. In other words. 1t would cost
those states the value of the public
domain every thirty years and yet
the states never own the same.
A rental or lease based upon the
output Of natural resources is tax
upon production. and a tax upon pro
duction In invariably paid by the con-
sumner. Such policy would compel the
western states to bear an undue pro-
portion Of the burdens OF the Ma
tional government. No other states
have ever been compelled to pay roy
alties upon their natural products.
why should we? Our wealth must
consist. very largely. In those very
features. the tax revenue from which
Is so essential to the maintenance OF
state government. Even the raw land
itself IL withdrawn from state taxa.
ton.
II our people are to pay tax on
the product of our natural resources.
viz: Coal. oil. gas. phosphates. and
upon water powers, grazing. etc..
equity demands that tax should pass
into the treasures Of the respective
states. where 1t is so greatly needed.
These are the conditions which con.
front US. II rests entirely with the
people of the West whether they will
acquiesce In this proposed now order
OF things.
The President is our authority,
December 6. 1910. that these are not
questions pertaining to partisan poll
tics. Hence. those of all political
faiths can unite on common ground
for the defense OF the West. This
convention Is designed as an instru
ment through which the will Of the
people of the public land states can
be expressed.
With cordial urgency. respectfully
press this invitation upon those Of
the states which are included In the
foregoing list and apportioument.
Given under my hand and the Ex
ecutive Seal this 2sth day Of Juna
A. d. 1911.
JOHN r. SHAFROTH.
Governor Of Colorado.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-06
Marriss Former Chauffeur.

Chicago.-Mrs. Grace Velie Harper,
Loco, 900 heiress, erstwhile social
lure in New York. Chicago and Rock
land, ILL.,, who figured in $150.00O
|snation suit. has married Sidney
krris, her former coachman and
huffeur. The announcement Of the
Arriags came from York Beach
-. With only . few friends pres
y The marriage ended . gay week
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-06
ITATEs AND TERRITORIES HAv.
ING PUBLIC LAND TO MEET IN
DENVER SEPT. %, 70, 30.
|S STATES Affected
(HE ISSUE 10: SHALL PUBLIC DO
MAIN BE HELD BY MA
TIoNAL GOVERNMENT.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-Following IL the official
hall Of the governor Of Colorado for .
Public Land Convention for eighteen
|ublic land states and territories. to
De held in Denver September 2s. 20
NJ 80. in accordance with a resolu-
ION OF the state Legislature:
In compliance with a resolution
II the Eighteenth General AS
|embly Of the State of Colorado. l.
Commonwealth. announce to the peo-
Die OF those western states and terri
lbries having one million or more
cres of public lands-reserved and
nreserved-within their borders."-
i Public Lands Convention to be held
= the City of Denver. Colorado. Sep
mber 2s, 20 and 80 Of this year. for
BE purpose OF discussing all Ques-
ons. and taking such action as their
isdom may direct. relative to the
roper administration Of the public
pmain. the natural resources pertain
BE- thereto. and the practical conser-
htion thereof under state authority
nd OF protesting against Congress en-.
cting laws providing for the leasing
the natural resources Of the West.
In conjunction with the Legislative
bmmittee constituted for the pur-
pse OF formulating the necessary
kgulations for the convention. the
Blowing features have been provid-
d:
First: The following states and
erritories are embraced within the
hi, viz: Arizona, Arkansas. Califor'
ta. Colorado. Idaho. Minnesota
lontana. Nebraska, Nevada. New
exicc. North Dakota. Oklahoma. Ore
Dn, South Dakota. Utah. Washington,
wyoming and Alaska.
Second: All votes by roll-call to
BY states and territories. and On
As basis OF five votes at large and
vote for each 100000 acres. OF
lajoYity fraction thereabove. OF public
knds within the respective states. In
bfar a. each unit Is represented BY
b accredited delegate.
Third: lnasmuch as the province
the convention is for western peo
e to determine upon questions per
Mining to the interests OF western
Bates ~ affected by federal systems
10 made requisite for qualification
lat delegates shall have been resi-
INT taxpayers and voters within
eir respective states for the preced
n three years.
Fourth: The selection Of delegates
provided as follows:
The governors. senators and CON
essmeu. and members Of the state
legislature OF each state and terri
Dry. and delegate Of each territor,
bd of Alaska. are hereby commits
oued a. delegates.
Each governor may appoint thirt,
leGates.
The mayor OF each city may ap
bint one delegate for each 1000 oi
bpulation, but not to exceed . tota
fifty.
Each Chamber OF Commerce. Board
Trade, Real Estate Exchange oI
her commercial bodies; each Boart
County Commissioners; each Asso
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-06
THE TRUTH ABOUT sLUiNo.
Talk No. 5.

Avoid liquid bluing. In every city
there is an accumulation OF junk bot
ties which are gathered up and filled
with a weak solution called bluing.
Don't buy water for bluing.
Buy RED CROSS BAG BLUE; a
Scent package equals 20 cents worth
Of liquid blue. Makes clothes whittier
than snow. AT ALL GOOD GRO
GERS.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-06
Good for q w.rn,no.

Assistant Editor-Here's poem
from = fellow who is serving a five-
year term in the Eastern penitentiary.
Managing Editor-Weil. print It
with footnote explaining the cir
cumstance. It may serve as a warn
ing to other poets.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-06
Where the Blame Rests.

Mistress-Oh, dear! I'm afraid I'm
losing my looks. Nora.
Nora-Ye ere not, mum. It's the
mirrors: they don't make them as
good as they used to.-Harpers
Bazaar
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-06
No Connection.

II understand Skads gave you .
cigar yesterday"
Yes"
1T should have been 4 treat He
pays = dollar Apiece for the cigars he
smokes.
What he pays for the cigars he
smokes has nothing to do with what
he pays for the cigars he gives other
people to smoke"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-06
One Satisfaction.

The cook says she Is going -
leave" said Mrs. Crosslots mournfuliy.
Are you sure she's In esrnestr' -
sponded her husband.
Yes"
Nothing will change her mind,-
Nothing"
"All right. Then I'll 10 down -
the kitchen and discharge her"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-06

Any coward can night a battle when
he's sure Of winning; but give me the
man who has pluck to fight when he's
sure OF losing.-George Eliot.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-06

Leisure Is a very pleasant garment
to look at, but 4 very bad one to
wear.-MAx Muller.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-06

Mps. Winsiov-s Soothing Syrup for Chiidssl
Seething. sofsens the gums. reduces innamma
xou, ailaye pain. cafos viDA collie, 26c y bottle
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-06

Thoughtfulness Is responsible for
quite half the cruelty in the world.
and selfishness for the other half
Robinson.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-06

Life IL for the most part but tie
union OF our individual selves.-CoV-
per.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-06
LApIK. CAN WEAu SHOES

one size smaller AFTER usinR Aliens Foot kase,
the antiseptic powder to be shaken into the
shoes. II makes tight new shoes feel easy.
Rsrr,s ssSsfffsSss For Free trial packAge I'D.
dress Allen 8. Olmated, Le Roy, n. Y.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-06

Most sharp retosts are made Il
blnnt language.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-06

Dc Quis-Are you In favor Of .
safe and Sane Fourth Of July?
De Whiz-No; let the boys have
all the giant hrecrackers they want.
Do Quiz-But such things are dan
gerous.
De Whiz-I know 1t. haven't any
boys.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-07-06

important to N0oth0vo
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA. safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that II
Williams news., 1911-09-23
To Pastures New.

Bob Sharp, who has bucked the newspa per game here for the past several months and rendered good service in both the mechanical and editorial departments of The News. left Monday for Phoenix, where be expects to enter the employ of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York under the new state agency manager, A. $. Barnhart. His place as secretary of the Cham Der of Commerce has been taken by Charles w. Elliott, who will effect lively fill the vacancy.
 Mir. Sharp was accompanied to Phoenix by his sister. Mrs. Bleecher, who also has been connected with The News in a reportorial capacity for the past two months.
Williams news., 1911-09-23
Secretary Fisher Will Be Here

Secretary of the Interior Fisher will arrive in Williams next Mon- day, accompanied by Fred Harvey, president of the Santa Fe eating houses. From Williams they will go to the Grand Canyon on a com bined pleasure and business trip. Mr. Fisher will perhap spend some time in looking over the Tusayan forest reserve while at the Canyon.
 The secretary of the interior is enroute to Washington, D. O., after an extended trip to Alaska and the Yellowstone Park, where he went in the private car of A. G. Wells, general manager of the Santa Fe coast lines. After few days at the Canyon the trip to Washington will be resumed.
Williams news., 1911-09-23
Frontier Celebration

The frontier celebration to be held at Winslow October 5, 6 and 7 is attracting much interest all over Arizona and big attendance is expected.
 The list of events includes a re- union of Arizona pioneers, automo- bile and horse racing, baseball tournament, speeches by congress sional aspirants and othtrs, broncho busting and cowboy sports, Indian war dances, barbecues, parades, etc. Handsome prizes will be of fered. There will be something do- ing all the time and everyone is assured of good time. A band of 30 pieces will furnish music for the occasion.
Williams news., 1911-09-23
POPULAR COUPLE
 UNITED BY MARRIAGE

The news reached Williams this week of the marriage in Los An geles of Mrs. J. B: Jones and Edw. Hamilton. While causing consid- erable comment, the news of the wedding, which is reported to have taken place about a week ago, is not complete surprise to the many friends here of MT. and Mrs. Ham ilton. Mrs. Ha milton's former hus- band, J. B. Jones, was for years a leading business man in Williams After his death Mir. Hamilton be- came menager of the business, which position he held until the re- cent sale of the property, when he went to northern California.
 A short time ago Mrs. Jones went to Los Angeles. where she was joined by MT. Ha amilton and the wedding ceremony performed.
 The couple has a host of friends in Williams who will heartily con graduate them when an opportu- nifty is afforded. The future inten- ton of MT. and Mrs. Hamilton as to place of residence is not known. It is said they intend to make the Angel City their home, but this report is only a conjecture
Williams news., 1911-09-23
Reported First, Anyway

Unless some other aspirant pops up to dispute it, the record for hav- ing killed the first buck of the sea- son will have to go to Dr. P A. Melick, who with Albert Lebsch went out near the tramroad north of Betlemont, and had scarcely got away from the track when a fine buck vas brought down. The tro-
 phy was loaded on the log train in time to connect with the Willia ms local, and on Sunday several fam
 flies of friends of the successful hunters enjoyed a mess of venison.
Williams news., 1911-09-23
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 MEETS TO ADJOURN

The Williams Chamber of Com merce met regularly at the City hall Wednesday night; President Wente and Secretary Elliott pre- siding at the meeting.
 A sufficient attendance of the members, however, was impossible to secure because of the court ses- sion at Flagstaff and the republi- can love feast at Phoenix, which have taken many of the boosters out of town.
 After some discussion it was de- cided 10 adjourn until next Wednes- day night. when @ special meeting will be called and the various mem- bers notified by mail and by pub lication.
 There was a desire on the part of some present to hold the special meeting at an earlier date, but it was pointed out that this might in- terfere with political meetings or something else of equal drawing power, so the date was set for Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Williams news., 1911-09-23
Arizona Good Roads Association

The annual meeting of the Ari- zona Good Roads association for this year will be held on October 2d at Prescott. The formal call for this meeting has been issued by the president and secretary.
 The membership of the associa- tion as provided by the articles of incorporation is to be two delegates chosen from each subsidiary county good roads association, two ap- pointed from each county by the governor, two by the mayor of each incorporated city or town, and two by each board of trade or like com merclal bcdy; one member of each board of supervisors of each county and one delegate to be appointed by each board of supervisors. In addition to these it is requested that each automobile association appoint two delegates.
 A large attendance is expected and hoped for, as much good may be done by full attendance and careful consideration of the subject of proper road building and road protection in the territory, and the cooperation between the several counties and the territory in such work.
Williams news., 1911-09-23
INTERESTING ITEMS
 FROM THE SCHOOLS

The new books arrived Monday and Hill & Kennedy have been kept busy most of the week dealing them out to the children. As a whole the teachers seem to be sat isfied with the change in books. They are, no doubt, in some cases
 better and in others worse, and we might call it. a standoff. But it is
 best to say that we are pleased ae the law forces it upon us. This list will be replaced by others in four years.
 The carpenter last Saturday made a much needed improvement in the Mexican primary room. This room was formerly used for the second and third grade pupils and when it was turned into a pri-
 mary room at the beginning of this year the pu pills were too small to reach the blackboard Therefore, 1t was necessary to build a plat form around the room.
 About ten more new pupils have entered during the week and some of the rooms are becoming crowded. This speaks we'll for Williams for it is much better to see the children in school than on the streets. No doubt some are taking notice of the compulsory school law which took effect the first of this week. If you know of a child in town between the ages of 8 and IA, or 16 if they can't read English, report it to Marshal Patterson or Prof. Curetop and they will make the parents of such child a visit, It is abso lutely necessary to have the co operation of the whole town in this matter, and it is a duty of every citizen to see that this law is obeyed. It is an important one and should be obeyed to the letter Several of the teachers had very pleasant trip into the country
 last Saturday, visiting Mrs. Kay at her ranch.
Williams news., 1911-09-23
MEXICANS CELEBRATE
 INDEPENDENCE DAY

September 16th, the Mexican Fourth of July" was tittingly ob- served in Williams last Saturday by hundreds of patriotic Mexicans who came here from all over the northern part of Arizona.
 The program for the day consist ed of speaking, singing, big bar becue and other smaller events which lasted far into the night. The musical part of the program, which was under the direction of Dolores Raminez, was especially good. The music, mostly Mexican and peculiarly fascinating, was en- jnyed by everyone. About dozen Mexican girls took part in this fea- ture of the program. The barbe- cue, always treat. was especially so this time.
 Jesus Quijada was one of the moving spirits in the celebration, which was a success in every way.
Williams news., 1911-09-23
Nunber 19
DOUBLE KILLING
 NEAR FLAGSTAFF

Word reached Williams Monday of double killing that occurred on that day at Casner park, about 20 miles south of Flagstaff, resulting in the death of Charley and Clin- ton Strahan, brothers.
 The trouble arose over a gun which Charley claimed his brother had stolen and he threatened to "clea n out the whole bunch" He immediately started shooting, first taking two intellectual sho,s at his little neice. When the shooting began Clinton started into the house to get his gun but was stop ped by a bullet in the shoulder.
 After shooting his brother, Char ley started into the house and was himself shot by man named Greer who was an emrloye of the brothers. Greer used shot gun, killing Charley instantly. Clinton died from loss of blood before he could be given medical attention.
 The Strahans were horsemen and old timers of this section.
 Mrs. Strahan, their mother, was a witness to the shooting.
Williams news., 1911-09-23
WILLIAMS CANDIDATE
 FOR SUPERIOR JUDGE

We are informed our local attor. ney, Geo. w. Glowner, has judicial aspirations and wants to run for superior judge at the coming cleo ton, although he has not yet an- bounced his candidacy.
 MT. Glowner resided in agstaff for more than twelve years prior to his coming to Williams, and his many friends there it is understood want him to allow his name to be used for that office. He has lucra- tive law practice extending all over the southwest, where he has lived about all his life. His modesty, natural retirement and exclusive ness, heretofore have kept him out of the political limelight, and he hesits tes to allow his name to be used in that connections; but as be- fore said, his friends ali over the
  county propose bringing it forward anyway. If Mr. Glowner should be our superior judge, the people may rest assured he will play nc favorites, and all will look alike to him. Among the legal fraternity generally and with the judges oi the supreme court he is considered one of the best informed lawyers iu Arizona, and his opinions by them are often sought.
 Mir. Glowner has a fine, analyti- cal, legal and judicial mind; he is honorable and conscientious; has the courage of his convictions, and the rich and the p@or, the high anG the low, will all look alike to him when it comes to questions ot right and wrong.
Williams news., 1911-09-23
The Grand Jury

The grand jury finished it's busi- ness Thursday evening about five o'clock at Flagstaff and was dis missed. About ten true counts is the result of the session, incluGing one for felony, one for rape and about eight for assault and other misdemeanors.
 h all, about eighteen cases were up before the grand jury.
 It is understood Ed Geddis is charged with manslaughter.
 The News will endeavor. to give a full report next week.
Williams news., 1911-09-23

tied here the 6rft of the week with his uncle, Attorney J. E. Jones. He IS attending Yale college and was on his way there to resume his studiee in that noted school.
 The funeral of Mrs. Ed. Geddes, who was accidentally shot and killed last Thuisday evening, was postponed from Sunday afternoon to the afternoon of the following day on account of awaiting the ar rival of her youngest brother. De- ceased, besides a husband, leaves two sisters, Mrs. Jesse Gregg of this place, and Mrs. W. J. Connors, re- siding in Nevada; and three broth CTS, George, Burt and John, the two former residing in Flagstaff and the latter in Old Mexico. Mrs. Geddes was born in Kansas and was 35 years old. Her mother met an untimely death in this city about twenty years ago by being burned to death in her resi- 1ence while at tempting.t to save the life of little she was taking care of.
 Hon. H.C. Yaeger is here from Phoenix to visit his son, Harlow.
 Attorneys Henry D. Ross, Paul Burks, LeRoy Anderson and E. s. Clark are among the Prescott law yers attending court this week.
 The family of H. c. Lockett left the first of the week for Phoenix, where they will spend the winter.
 All the farmers in this vicinity ara busi!y engaged in harvesting their oat crop.
 The Flagstaff Lumber Mfg Co.,, for the first time since starting up, has put on night shit.
 Thos. A Rickel, the veteran man. ager of Rabbit Bros' grocery de- partment, returned Monday from Los Angeles, where he had been to place ons of his sens in St. Vim cent college.
 We are informed that the Flag staff Electric Go. will soon put on Jay power for the convenience of those desiring this kind of service. Harlow Yaeger, member of the board of supervisors, and also a prominent sheepman of this sec- ton, stole off to California couple of weeks ago and got married. The lucky young lady was Miss Rose Gibson, and they were married at the home of the bride in Pasadena, Sept. 18th. They returned to Flag staff last Saturday and are domi- ciled in MT. Yaeger's handsome res- dence in the north part of town. Mrs. Yaeger is not stranger in Flagstaff, as she formerly resided here. The newly welded couple were given a hearty welcome by their many friends.
Williams news., 1911-09-23
A WORD TO THE WISE IS SUFFICIENT
...An Appreciation.
This is simple word of appreciation acknowledgement of obligations reminder of the obligation of the public.

This simple word of appreciation acknowledgement o
 obligations reminder of the obligation of the public DERHAPS YOU-the stopped to think of it,
 but the why able the best groceries at prices Kennedy only deal in the grocery business exclusively We do pretend everything consequently attention is not to make the Grocery Department make the loss of losing de- partent We believe in reciprocity and think the has right consideration We do not believe in monopoly because interested in the welfare of the city and know that thrive under other in Williams you find of choice variety brands the genuine utility of everything good Whatever the price amount of purchase with hundred cents worth 4o the dollar you pay. t
 We solicit out of town business and gpdantee atlcn.
 HILL 60 KENNEDY
 Wholesale and Retail Groceries
Williams news., 1911-09-23
Ling at the Opera House

As The News has to go to press Friday afternoon in order to catch the late mails, it is unable to give an account of the democratic meet ing at the opera house last night. where Reese M. Ling, democratic candidate for the United States senate, addressed the people of Williams.
 E However, as Mr. Ling is a most eloquent and able talker there is no doubt but that he addressed large and interested audience in bis usual forceful and convincing man. ner. At Winslow, Flagstaff and other northern Arizona points MT Ling was given ovations that left no doubi of the candidates popu- laritY, drawing the largest audi ences on record.
 MT. Ling is for Arizona and ev. erything that is good for Arizona, ard his ever increasing popularity is due to his liberal and progress slve ideas.
 Hon. Lamar Cobb, of Clifton, was also present and addressed the meeting in the interest of his candi- dacy for representative in congress.