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Williams news., 1911-04-22

THE statehood question still re mains in statu quo. That self appointed committee-atl least the principal part of it, MT. Akers-has returned from Washington. The Herculean labors performed by the Gazette editor. while at the national capital. exhausted his strength and temporarily under mined his constitution. compelling his hurried return to Phoenix. The people will not forget him, however. They are not ungrateful. When Arizona erects her hall of fame, one of the the first and finest statues to be placed therein, sculptured ip purest marble and with laurel wreath on it's brow, will be that of MT. Charles H. Akers.
Williams news., 1911-04-22

THE new mayor of Pasadena, who is most progressive citizen, says that one of the first acts of his ad- ministration will be recommend ation that the city purchase the water works system. Every pro- gressive town is taking similar steps. Ownership of public utili- ties by municipalities insures better and cheaper service. Williams has now an opportunity of joining the onward movement. The purchase and control of the water system by the city will be an entering wedge to the taking over of other public utility plants. The revenue derived from these sources would furnish means to improve and beau tify the city; it would lower the tax rate, stimulate civic pride. and contribute to the physical and finan- cial benefit of the entire com munity.
Williams news., 1911-04-22

THE bill recently introduced in congress by Delegate Cameron, pro- viding that all railroad and other property of the Santa Fe railroad company, it's successors and assig- nees, in Arizona, shall be subject to taxation under the laws of the territory in the same manner as other like property situated in the territory, is a measure that should become a law. Corporations like the Santa Fe have ceased to be infant industries. The pap that has been given them in the past, in the shape of exemption from taxa. tion, should be withdrawn. It is no more than simple justice that
Williams news., 1911-04-22
SATURDAY. APRIL P. 1911

IT was the non. combatants that suffered most severely at the battle of Agua Prieta. A total of two killed and twelve wounded were the casualties on the American side of the line. Another battle as close to United States territory as the one of last week, where the lives and property of American citizens are endangered, will precipitate 8 three cornered scrap, which, it is safe to say, will give both federals and rebels an optical demonstration oi the fighting qualities of the troops of Uncle Sam.
Williams news., 1911-04-22
ROAD FROM PHOENIX
 TO GRAND CANYON

Concerning the road to'be built from Phoenix to the sGrand Can. .yon. Los Angeles paper says:
 "A syndicate known as the Phoe- nix & Grand Canyon Development company has been formed by Los Angeles and Arizona mining oper- ,tors to 6nance~the construction of an automobile road between Phoe- nix and the Grand Canyon. It will serve as connecting link with the mining properties of that section and lend encouragement to tourist exploitation of the northern part of the territory.
 "The road will be over 2SO miles in length when completed and will open up a country for tourist traf- fic unequaled for scenic grandeur in the west. The route will be mapped out by w. w. Bass. pro- prietor of Bass Camp in the Grand Canyon, a desert and mountain guide of long experience. ~
 Contracts for the work will be let shortly to Phoenix concerns and the worst sections of the route whipped into shape for the ensuing summer season traffic, that will compare with any in the country. It is not the purpose of the syndi- cate to construct new route en- tirely. Stretches of 8 roadway already built will be taken advan- tage of wherever possible. Much of the way is now represented by rough trails and it is expected that the new road will effect a large opening up of the mining districts"
Williams news., 1911-04-22
Incidents of Agua Prieta Battle

Captain Gauiot, the nervy Amer ican commanding the U. s. troops at Douglas, and who was instru- mental in ending the battle of Agua Prieta, was returning to the Arizona side of the line after laying down the law to the contending forces, wher a few bullets fell around him. He wheeled his horse and returned to Agua Prieta and told the federals and rebels: "If you don't cut this out I'll bring my 175 men over and lick both TOUT armies" The firing stopped.
 A slip of lad from some south ern state, who had joined the rebels for adventure, leaned lazily Cn his rife and munched an apple. We'll" he remarked in an easy drawl, we've got the d-d town, but what will we do with it now that we have got itP"
 A private on the American side, on patrol duty, reported to his ser geant:
 Sergeant, Oi am in the line of fire"
 Can't help it," replied the officer. you'll have to stay there."
 "I was thinkin'," " said the pri- vate, q might get lave of absence for few hours. I'd dearly love to take hand in the scrap"
Williams news., 1911-04-22

If the energy and enthusiasm dis played by a large number of our citizens, in the work they have accomplished in getting the baseball park and buildings in shape, can be communicated to the members of the ball team that is to represent Williams this season, the local nine will easily capture the pennant. They've got a cinch on it.
Williams news., 1911-04-22
Never Out of Work

The busiest little things ever made are Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Every pill is sugar-coated globule of health, that changes weakness into strength, languor into energy, brain-fag into mental power; curing Constipation, Headache, Chills, Dys- pepsia. Malaria. Only 25c. at all druggists.
Williams news., 1911-04-22
PROFITS OF MAIL ORDER
 HOUSES

The enormous profits made by mail order houses in the east are made possible only by robbling the home merchants of the towns from which the mail order goes The cry against the big meat packing houses is practically silenced by comparison with the mail order supply concerns. These people handle cheap merchandise and work it off on the gullible at an immense advantage to themselves We suggest that the figures be care fully scrutinized by the people who contribute to the enormous profits of Sears, Roebuck & Go.
 The meat packers of the two in dustries which made Chicago fam ous, are now far surpassed by tb' mail order houses in the matter oi profits. The recent report of Sears, Roebuck & Go. showed net profits for 1910 of $6.579, ,876 on gross sales of $61, ,579 838. a margin of prof. amounting to nearly II per cent, as compared with less than per cent made on sales by the packers. The annual sales of the Armour and Swift concerns, however, total four times as much as the mail order houses, and it is not likely in that ! regard the packers will lose their prestige.
 The International Harvester com pany, a western concern "Morgan ized," reported in 1910 approxi mately the same sales as Sears, Roebuck & Co.,, but outclassed the mail order house in the matter of merging four to one-the same ratio in which the mail order house ex ceeded the packers. The harvester trust" made net over $24,000,00 on sales of about $6O,OO0,OOO in 1910, or approximately 40 per cent. This is twice as great margin as made in the United States Steel corporation. The comparisons as compiled from corporation tax re- ports is as follows:
 Approximate Per Cent
 Sales Margin U. S. Steel :. .$65O,oOO,OOO 20 Harvester T.. 6O.OO0,OOO 40 Armour & Co 25O,OOO,OOO 2.33 Sears Roebuck 61.579,s3S Il The mail order concerns report, however. compels attention, for notwithstanding the opposition from retail merchants, the sales have continued to grow at menacing rate. For 1910 the gain was 20.5 over 1909. The common stock, which is the "Water" of the reor- ganization of few years ago, now is quoted at $1SS, and earned 20 47 per cent in 1910.
Williams news., 1911-04-22
Express and Drayage

Tom Farrell is soliciting and will be glad to do your draying and hauling. Household zoe. s, stoves, furniture, etc., receives his special attention. Anything from 8 suit case to a piano is handled with care and dispatch. The charges are reasonable. Call on Tom.
Williams news., 1911-04-22

trifling portion of the immense toll exacted from the people in freights and fares should be returned to the people for the expense incurred in the protection these corporations demand and receive.
Williams news., 1911-04-22
The Pullman Saloon

Prescott bottled beer. Los Angeles draught and bottled beer, and the best drinks in town are kept at the Pullman saloon. People who know say SO. Drop in and be socia ble; drink moderately; leave when it suits you; call again.
 ALEC CHISHOLM.
Williams news., 1911-04-22

High class tailoring done at home at Williams Tailoring Co., $500 to $42.OO.
Williams news., 1911-04-22
Notice

We will not be responsible for bill or accounts of our sub. .contrac. tors. THE SHARP & FELLOW CONTRACT
 ING Go.
Williams news., 1911-04-22

FOR SALE.-New Singer sewing machine. Cheap for cash. Apply at NEWS office.
Williams news., 1911-04-22
AdYertising Rates

NuVSItIS'Ny NdI1
 Following sea of prices has bsen adopted by the NEWS on legal advertising: Patent mining notices, per inch 1o in- serticns) .... xBoN Articles of incorporation, per incn (6 in- sertions) ...,...... .....A,...-........ 500 Notice to creditors and similar notices from the Probate Court, per notice.. T5o Land proofs ........ 10 70 Notice of forfeiture 10 D ~wons-'. .s'........--...........-.
Williams news., 1911-04-22

saaGk WILLIAMS <z<zs5A AERIE, 2. O. E.
 No. 75l. Meetings held every first and second and fourth Tuesday evening in each month. Visiting brethern are invited.
 F. E. Fousha. wP.
 Ed. Hamilton, N. P
 Andy Smith, w. V.P.
 H. A. Hicks, W. s.c.
 J. H. Hudson W. Treas. GRAND CANYON LODGE No. I4, of P, VI Meets every Thursday evening iu I. 0. OF ball. Visiting brethern cordially welc med. Charles A. Button, C c.
 A. D. Adams. V. C.
 R. M. Reese. K. of R. and PROFESSIONAL.
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CHAS OCONNOR
MAJESTIC STocK Co

the O'Connor-Rowe Stock Company.
which is supplying drama to the patrons
Of the Majestic Theater, many of whom
can Ill afford to pay more than its rates
for their amusement in the theatrical line
The plays have been good and their pres
entation generally creditable.
Glen Echo Park, renovated and under
new management will enter the amuse-
ment field next Saturday. 1t will draw
the crowds who seek Open-air pleasure.
The Cosmos, the Casino and the Virginia
still hold forth at rates to attract the
poorest in search of pleasure, and all
have made special preparations for the
comfort of their patrons during the sum-
mer months.
'THE vAGABONDS."-The new stock
company which opens a summer engage
ment at the Belasco Theater tomorrow
night in "Peter Pan" is composed Of
players regarded capable and experienced.
as most Of them are well known locally.
The manager Of the new company Is
Lionel Belmore.
1.-THE Vagabonds." the companys unique
name, is adapted from a statute in force
In England in the palmy days of the
English drama, which classed Snake
speare and other illustrious dramausts
and actors Of his time as 'rogues and
vagabonds."
The company has been assembled with
a view to efficiency in the presentation OF
modern classics-plays which have won
the approval of the public and critics. The
offerings will cover a wide field and IN
clude comedy, high grade melodrama,
romance and fantasy.
The productions, many OF them elabor-
ate, will be in capable hands with Lionel
Belmore, who will direct rehearsaEs ana
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Frohman's Lyceum Theater Stock Com

Frohman's Lyceum Theater Stock Com
pany.
Margaret and Juliette Shelby have been
specially engaged for the children's parts
in Peter Pan"
There will be a number of Washington
children, too, in the first production. Chief
of these is Imogene Taylor. MANAGER ray
lor's daughter, who has adopted Fairchlld
as her stage name. Miss Taylor will have
the part of Tootles. one OF the leading
spirits in Peter Pans band of lost boys.
In addition, appearing as wolves ana
redskins, will be Margaret Toner, Mar
guerite Bartels, Julia Rodier, Evangeline
Rodier. Ruth Hoffman. Amy Wolf. Elsie
Bulls Grace Hoffman, Leila Walk, Mil
dred Hoffman, Eunice Rubel Eva Jacobs
and Wahneta Dale.
THE LURE OF WASHINGTON
Emelie Melville and her daughter Nina
Of the Columbia Players have just taken
possession of a newly furnished apart
ment on Columbia Heights. and are
daily expecting the arrival Of a new model
automobile. in which they will spend
much of their leisure time In the future.
Mrs. Melville, who Is as famiiar with
the great cities of Europe as she is with
those of this country, Is an ardent al
mirer of Washington, and last season
she announced her intention OF making
it her permanent home. At that time II
was no secret that she was endeavoring
to secure q certain piece OF RESIDENTIAL
property that warmly attracted her fancy.
The deal, however. was never consum-
mated, and she has since been quietly
looking the field over for something else
that would be suitable for home. The
limited time at her disposal has made
1t inexpedient for her to rely on the
usual channels OF purchase. And 1t was
one Of her purposes In buying an auto
mobile at this time to have at mana
means OF conveyance that will permit OF
her taking quiet little excursions into
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THfIHETfR

select the casts. Mr.. Belmore is not only
stage director of long experience. but
he has also been a very successful actor.
In late years he has concentrated his
efforts upon stage direction. For fifteen
years he was with Sir Henry Irving as
stage manager and actor, and since COM
ing to America has been stage director for
William Favershaul. Olga Nethersole and
| a number of leading managers. George
Duffy will be the scenic artist
THE Nagabonds' include in their ranks
many Washington favorites. Fuller Nell
ish has played three stock engagements
here. and will be remembered also for his
splendid character work in support of
actresses such as Mrs. Fiske, Eleanor
Robson and Viola Allen. He has also
PLAYED with Henry Irving. Mary Anderson
| and Edwin Booth, as well as a host OF
lesser celebrities.
Mrs. Hopkins. better known In Wash
ington as Violet Vivian. was a member OF
Ben Greets company at the Belasco
Theater last summer. Her splen did work
as Juliet. Miranda and Babbie is well re-
| membered. She also played in England
as a member of Forbes Robertson's COM
pany.
Florence Huntington, Washington
girl. and Gertrude Augarde have both
been prominently connected with Wash
ington stock companies.
Charles Hopkins, formerly with John
Drew. pleased local audiences at the
Belasco last summer with capable work.
Other members of The Vagabonds'' are
Stanhope Wheatcroft, Emmett c. King.
Mrs. Nelson Wheatcroft and Vera Mellish.
daughter Of Fuller MeIlish and grand
daughter of the famous English actress
Rose lie Clerca. With the exception OF
Miss Mellish, who makes her stage debut
with TIE Vagabonds,' all have had
wide experience in stock and in the sup
port Of stars. Mrs. Wheatcroft starred
for many years in both England and
America. playing leading Shakespearian
parts. She was also member Of Daniel
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various suburbs. where she hopes 10 To-
cate something to her liking.
Mrs. Melyille's greatest pride - in err
daughter Nina, who is developing un-
usual talent. i'm tho opinion of many who
have watched her work at the Columbia
for the past two seasons.
MEXICANS DO NOT FORGET. Edith
Helena, the prima donna of the Aborn
English Grand Opera Company. who will
alternate with Lois Ewell in the little
role of That's this week at the New
National Theater. is a close observer OF
the progress Of the Mexican revolution.
Some time ago Miss Helena purchased a
ranch near Juarez, and spent several
months OF each year there. The break
ing out OF the war in Mexico did not
add TO her happiness. There was a
happening in connection with IL. how
ever, that did. About a year ago a
plague broke out which threatened the
country around Juarez. There was much
sickness near Juarez. and many women
and children were dying. Miss Helena
not only raised money 10 help the help
less, but sent milk and other necessaries
from her farm to the houses Of the sick
Through her efforts. also. the Mexican
government made an appropriation for
the sufferers. For these reasons Miss
Helena became very popular with her
neighbors, and they have a keen appre-
VI hti tOoGiatSS ~ tAAtili. ~ WHe&l
the war came in the vicinity o. her
ranch, from both federals and insarrec-
tos came word that her property would
not be injured or even disturbed. And
both sides have kept their word. This Is
probably the only instance where the
two armies in Mexico have respected
the property Of a single person by mu-
tual agreement.
A SOUTHERN SONGBIRD.-I.ofs
Ewell. the prima donna OF the
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The Bangor Plan.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
The first thing the mayor of Bangor,
Me-, did after the great fire of last Sun
day was under control was to order all
the saloons closed. That seems common
place enough until 1t is recalled that
Maine has been a prohibition state for
about forty years. How does it happen
New England newspapers are asking,
that there are saloons in Bangor? The
Providence Journal thinks there must be
some mistake In the dispatches. and that
SALOONS must be a misprint for soda
fountains" But the Portland Press evil
IDENTIFY doesn't look at it that way. and
boldly inquiries whether the authorities
of Penobscot county claim now that the
prohibitory law cannot be enforced III
Bangor If they want to enforce III Inc
answer Is that the authorities can en-
force liquor laws when the community
wants them enforced.
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The Starting Point for Congress


! Mississippi. Charles H. Sloan and C. O.
| Lobeck Of Nebraska, and William j.
Fields Of Kentucky. In addition to the
| union labor men named. there is IN the
| House a former national of1cer of the
United Hatters Of North America. James
p. Maher of Brooklyn. halter by trade.
The oldest and youngest senator's are
respectively, Shelby NJ. Cullom OF Illinois.
eighty-two. and Luke Lea Of Tennessee
thirty-two. In the House Gen. Isaac X
Sherwood of Ohio liz slightly older than
'Uncle Joe' Cannon of Illinois, both be-
ing seventy-fve. while William F. MURRAY
of Massachusetts is nine days younger
than Byron p. Harrison of Mississippi
both being only twenty-nine years old.
Six states have solid native-born dele
gations--Delaware. Georgia, Kentucky
Maine, Virginia and Vermont.
\
Six states have no native sons In Con-
gress-Colorado. Idaho, North Dakota,
South Dakota. Wyoming and Washington
Nevada's only son is John Carson Need
ham. who was born in an emigrant wagon
at Carson City while his parents were
journeying to California, and who now
represents the latter state in the House.
The birthplace Of members of Congress.
House and Senate combined is shown in
the following figures:
New York, 46; Pennsylvania. So; Ohio
49, Illinois. 80: Indiana, %; Kentucky, 81
Virginia. IS; Massachusetts. II; Tennes-
see, II; Georgia. 10: North Carolina. 10
Mississippi IA; Iowa, IA; Wisconsin, IA
Alabama, 10; Texas. IL: Missouri, IL;
Maine. 10: New Jersey, 10: Louisiana. 8;
Arkansas. 8; Michigan. s; Maryland. 8;
South Carolina, 8; New Hampshire. s.
Vermont 5: Kansas. 5: Connecticut, s;
California. A. Delaware, 4; Florida, 4
Utah, 2; Rhode Island. 1: Nebraska, j;
Nevada, 1; Oklahoma. 1: Oregon, l.
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The Modern Bohemianism.
rom the London Saturday Review.

From the London Saturday Review
Are there still bohemians walking
the streets of Paris? Yes. but l am
afraid they are the same who walk
the streets of New York. IT they have
to be bohemians they do not like It.
and strive to become something else
as soon as they possibly can. 1t may
be different with the curious commun-
tiles of Russian or Asiatic artists who
live by tens or fifteens in studios with
in a few hundred yards of the room
in which I write, but they are as i'm
penetrable to me as If they lived in
Toxic.
The students in the Latin Quarter
are now hard worked and think OF no
fooling. Young fellows In society
have but little fun in them; some are
ambitious and work, the rest amust
themselves with as much seriousness
and concentration as If they worked.
Bohemianism is only the memory Of q
memory The craving for pleasure
has begot the craving after money,
and this pretty state of things Is can
onized by philosophers who call 1t
Anglo Saxon energy.
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Aborn English Grand Opera Company.
is southern girl, born in Virginia
and a great granddaughter of the Con-
federate Gen. Ewell.
She has the unique distinction of hav-
ing been the first to sing the title
role Of That's in English in this
country. and that In critical Boston.
where she made a marked impression
From the start OF her professional
career her work has been crowned with
success. Her latest achievement is con-
sidered by her admirers as an assur-
ance that she Is destined to achieve
a great name for herself in the operate
world.
She has a soprano voice of great
purity and fexibility and a strong
temperament Added to these is Q
charming personality.
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Y" TITH the departure of 1.-The
W. Man From Home" and the
NM announcement of The Vaga-
bonds of a season, Of stock
at the Belasco Theater the
summer season-dramatically, at least
may be said to be fairly on. 1t seems. too.
to hold much Of promise for amusement
lovers of the National Capital. 1t has been
amply demonstrated by the Columbia
Players that standard plays that have al
ready won the approval Of the public are
stronger drawing cards than uncertain
new ones. With both the Columbia and
the Belasco presenting standard plays
with capable players, there need be no
dearth of dramatic amusement for some
time to come.
THE Man From Home which attract
ed large audiences to the Belasco during
the week, is a strong and wholesome, as
well as very attractive play. The lure
of the title seems to have tangled itself
at times in the fabric of American de-
mocracy In a way TO need such play.
And a better antidote probably would be
hard to find. Aside from its lesson, the
play appeals to American pride and fur
nishes vast amount of legitimate enjoy
ment, which may hardly be said of
many of the new plays of the past sea-
son.
Night after night and at both matinees
capacity crowds thronged to the Column
bia Theater last week to see the Column
bia Players in 1.-THE Girl of the Golden
West" The week was a splendid tribute
to the players as a whole, and justice de-
mands that The Girl shall have some
Of the credit as well.
Those who appeal for the uplift OF the
stage must not overlook the efforts of
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Coming Attractions.
New National.

Milton and Sargent Aborn announce
their production of That's" at the New
National Theater for eight performances.
starting Monday night. as the most Inn
portant venture they have ever entered
upon. for That's has never been pre-.
scented in English before.
The Aborn English Grand Opera Com
pany, at the Boston Opera House. pro.
duced the Massenet masterpiece in Eng
lish for the first time In the world at Bos-
ton four weeks ago. The same cast and
production appeared q week later In
tho Brooklyn Academy Of Music. Then
at the Chestnut Street Opera House -