Williams news., 1911-04-08
"I SEE BY THE PAPERS"

IN NEW MEXICO Feow Citizens Mexico; somewhat hoarse today m travelling O cars, but if had my I'd saddle cayuse, camel. elephant or giraffe m train from here to Flagstaff. Hello, Bill, Pete Charley, and good old Pecos Ben. Where's 'Curley'? Has he got out of the pen? whatl yearsl For simply having shot his wife? It beats all heard of in my life. tioose-Neck Davis and watery-Eye' Hank Both were shot to pieces when they robbed the bank Believe surprised Who'd have ever thought Those fellows negligent to get caught? It only goes to show what woes.can betide-.
 GA VoICE) "For heavens sake Teddy tie that outside"
 (ANOTHER vOICE) "se, Sc, senor Roostervelt Haba vd Espanol?" "No, don't speak Spanish, Portugese or Pole. One thing to tellyou; I want it understood always favored New Mexco's statehood. You should it-should have had it long ago But Arzona's treachery kept you out, you know. You have splendid constitution, good organic law One of the best, fact, think ever Pma lawyer too I've read Moses in the bible, And authorities from 'CYC' in regard to libel I congratulate, congratulate you and all, That your wisdom smothered referendum and recall could coin fine, derision of those fads But I'll wait for other places that will furnish better ads Pm my way to Arizona to dedicate a dam-' The train began move and he made great saaam.
 IN ARIZONA "Fellow Citizens of Arizona: Pm glad Pm here to-day To breathe pure air and let my soul have sway As passed thro mountains into this fertile valley longing OCT me for horse to sally Forth into the vastness of your smili ng plains, Where sentnean cholla dripping with the rans And the pale blue vapors the mountains crest Seemed to be incense that lued the world to rest Permit here say-why hellol Spike" And there's Tarantua Thompson and ila Monster Mike Where's 'Freckles and Shorty and .Bony Legs Shawl What You don't tell mel Got shot by his quaw? We'll, that poor little devil That poor little lunger! hope to goodness took the squaw and hung her."
 GA VOICE. "Hey. Teddy please that line O gulf. Get down to business and give some stuff"
 (ANoTHER VOICE. "Yes, yes to be sure, that's all well and good, But tell us what you know about statehood" statehood2 sir anticipated your request. 1labored long for statehood and really did my best it. it-had Had it not been for New Mexico I've your constitution. deepest thought. There is not provision in it but to is fraught With progress. But one thing doubt at all- The application of the provision of recall Pm afraid when it comes to recalling of judge, Such laws socialistic-in fact the merest fudge Initiative and referendum those foes of the classes, heartily approve as much as do the masses Good people of Arizona, must be on my way. I hope to you future day When you shine among the nations galaxy of stars When -when-(conductor, start the carsV
 IN CALIFORNIA California: good true, It is with gratitude that come to Pm proud say. fall you needed my direction, And was the one bright spot in that election. bucked the line and hit it, hit it good and hard But somehow or other my old tricks barr'd. never sympathized with Jeffres until last fal Now thing he is the greatest man of all do not make excuses, and hope never wi-- But the factis they doped me. doped me with a pill If snybody's thinking back, Call 'em for the limit and bet another stack. My ren ds, I'm asked to speak on issues of the day They diversified hesitate say Which is most important. But from among them all 1have selected referendum and recall. believe referendum s concerned, There's little said o be Wherever it's been tried, it proved great success And if tried here, be but little less. It places the power where the power oughtto be- In the hands of the people, unfettered and free But great is this issue great Recall is the thing that appeals to If Pm commissioned to carry out plan, And fail to do it, think any whom power, Can commission any mi of he hour All this talk about applying the bench Is tommyrot To nostris is stench California judge better than his Ye gods forbid II might mention several Recall is the thin g-theres doubt Take advice: do not be without it." The bell g-dinged and the whistle its What he'll in Oregon-Heaven only