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Williams news., 1912-04-13
WILLIAMS FARMERS
 WILL PLANT HOPS

Prof. Cureton received two thous- and hop roots from the hop fields of California the first of the week and will sell them in small quan- titles to the different ranchers in this vicinity. From the way that wild hops grow here there will be great yield in the product if properly handled.
 F. A. Ford, a California hop grower, writes as follows: You should plant the hops seven feet apart each way and plant the male hills every ninth hill each way We usually put three roots in a hill, but if you will pick out your roots and be careful in planting them two roots will be plenty. Your poles should be seven feet long. You should get somewhere between four and eight hundred pounds per acre the first year of green hops. If your land is hop land the second year you should get fair crop, ton to the acre. Hops sold at 40c pound this year" /"
 You will note from the above letter that if our land is hop land, as it appears, our ranchers will make no mistake in trying the hop industry. So we would sug- gest that all ranchers see Prof Cureton at once and get enough roots to plant an acre of your best land. From this acre you can get roots each year to increase the size of your hop field. The eli mate here is ideal for hops-coo summers with sufficient rains anc dry, cool autumns.
Williams news., 1912-04-13

After the shot gun shoot Sunday the rife club held practice shoot, with ten contestants. The total scores of the rife men showed bet ter shooting than was seen in the shot gun contest. Dr. Melick made the highest score, which was 39. Bullseyes were made by Dr. Mel ick, c. w. Ortt, w. D. Finney and G. B. Kirkpatrick.
 The score follows, 10 shots per
Williams news., 1912-04-13

Cash items . :. 3,939.45
 Amount deposited in the Arizona Central bank and interest being paid upon such deposit, $99, ,475.32.
 Amount deposited in the Citizens bank and interest being paid to the county thereon, $22, ,S122O; the rate the county receives, is ? per cent per annum on the daily balances credited to the county monthly. They further depose and say that not more than three months have elapsed since the last counting of such money was made as required by law.
 Upon request of J. l.. Hittson. his road and poll tax for 1911 was cancelled account nonresident, was approved.
 Upon request of Mrs. c. B. Brit ton the improvement on real estate and personal property for 1904 to 1911, inc, be cancelled and valua tion on real estate be reduced t' $50, account error in assessment was approved.
Williams news., 1912-04-13

of floods, such as devastated their settlement. two years ago. New lr- rigating ditches are being built and considerable new land will soon be placed under cultivation.
 Work on the Hermit Trail has been discontinued and the men and outfit left for the New Mexico on last nights train. Injunction pro- ceedings at the instance. of the mine claimants, is given as the cause. About two miles of trail remain to be completed.
 Wm. Lockridge will leave for his homestead in a few days to begin preparing his land for planting. His family will follow as soon as the school closes. He has selected fine piece of land near Anita.
 The completion of the magnifi cent bridge over the Little Colorado river below Tuba City will insure the success of the grand scenic auto line from Albuquerque to the Grand Canyon via the petrified forests anc Moki villages. Sign boards ar already being prepared for this lint and will be shipped to the Canyol from Detroit, Mich.
Williams news., 1912-04-13
Number 48
ENJOYABLE AFFAIR AT
 THE SILVERNAlL HALL

One of the largest and most pro gressive whist parties and dances held for many months took place last Monday evening at Silvernail hall. The entertainment was given by Misses Jennie Daggs, Catherine Stark and Minnie Watson, to their many friends of this city. The hall for the evening was. trans formed into a perfect bower of beauty, the walls and ceiling being beautifully festooned with banners and pennants, and Easter flowers adorned the tables, while the floor was completely covered with In dian rugs.
 Fifteen tables were set for the card players, who participated m the games from s until 10:30 pm. After the several prizes had been won and distributed to the lucky winners a very dainty lunch was served. Barnes orchestra rendered sweet, continuous music during the card playing and lunch.
 After the inner man had been satisfied the floor was cleared and dancing indulged in by about 15 couple until after midnight.
 Miss Margaret Dermont was the lucky winner of first prize, getting ' games out of 8 played. Mrs. E. J. Nordyke was awarded second prize and Mrs. Fred Smith the booby.
 In the gentlemen prizes Martin Buggeln drew first prize and Dick Connors second; J. w. Mccormick was handed the booby.
 About thirty five ladies of the Card club were royalty entertained last Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. 1 A.. G. Rounseville at her beautiful residence which was artistically ar
 ranged for the occasion.
 This season Williams social set
 have been entertained at many beautiful functions, but this affair
 of Mrs. Rounseville's will long he ; remembered by the participants as , one of the most successful and en- . iovable events of the season. Ike treatments were served the guests s and during the afternoon several musical numbers were rendered to f the delight of the assembled guests ? Agent E. J. Nordyke on Monday i received the following from the | Wells Fargo headquarters: Free
 transportation is authorized for l. tents. supplies, money, food or < clothing donated or contributed tu $ flood sufferers in the Mississippi
 valley, if consigned to authorized l. charitable institutions or munlcl- c pal authorities" All of our citi- O zens who are able should contrib l. ute something for the relief of thu O sufferers. A great many have lost t. their all and they are homeless an,
 without food.
Williams news., 1912-04-13
FATAL SHOOTING
 LAST SATURDAY

Last Saturday morning about 4 30 William Kirk, lumber jack employed by the Saginaw Manis- ice Lumber Co.,, was shot in the left arm by a Chinese cook named Too Woo, locally known as Mag gie," in the Pullman restaurant. The shooting was the outcome of controversy over the payment of the breakfast which Kirk had or dered and eaten and for which he had refused to pay. Upon Kirk's refusal to pay Too Woo took his hat and refused to return it until the meal had been paid for. Kirk left the restaurant and in a few minutes returned and demanded the return of his hat and upon be- ing refused snatched syrup pitcher from one of the tables and struck Too Woo violent blow on the head with it, knocking him down. While he lay prostrate on the floor behind the counter Kirk followed up the assault by hurllng a vinegar bottle at the dazed Chin aman, striking him on the shoul- der, but not content with this he dashed heavy sugar bowl at the cook, breaking it in many pieces. Too Woo, who was dazed and thoroughly frightened, got to his knees, reached under the counter - for a revolver and fired two shots at his assailant, one shot entering Kirk's left arm at the elbow, rang ing upward and coming out of the arm near the shoulder, making an ugly wound, which was later dressed by Dr. Melick.
 There were no witnesses to the affair and Kirk refused to make a complaint against the Chinaman, bat Marshal Patterson and Deputy Sheriff Patten arrested Too Woo and held him pending the outcome of Kirk's injury.
 Sunday Woo Yen, proprietor oi the Palace restaurant, was allowed by Judge Townsville to deposit $200 cash bail for Too Woo and he was released, but was rearrestec Monday and a charge of,assault tC kill placed against him, as Kirl was found dead in bed in room over the Fashion saloon.
 A coroner's jury was empanelet by Coroner Rounseville and helt an inquest over the remains o Kirk. Evidence was presente' showing that he had been addicte' to the use of drugs and severa empty Bromidiaa ottles were founC in the room. No evidence of bloc poisoning was found and the jur decided that his death was fror natural cause or from an overdos of the above-named drug.
 Monday afternoon the prelimi nary. hearing of Too Woo befor Judge Rounseville and County A
 
 torney c. B. Wilson was held the city hall and after questionin the defendent it was decided thf the Chinaman was justified in d. lending his life and he was exo1 erated from the charge against hi and released.
 The remains of Kirk were burie in the county cemetery Monds afternoon.
Williams news., 1912-04-13

MT. and Mrs. Harry R. Fergu- son stopped off in Williams Mon day and spent several hours visit ing with old time friends. They had been out at the Canyon visit ing with MT. and Mrs. R. c. Bar nard. Harry has been confined in the Santa Fe hospital in Los Angeles for the past two months and his friends were pleased to see that he is recovering.
 A meeting of the Northern Ari- zona Good Roads association will be held at the court house, Flagstaff, Friday evening, April 12, s pm Everybody invited.
 Conductor Van Roy, of the day Canyon run, left for Los Angeles on Monday in response to tele gram from his wife stating tha their little baby was very sick.
Williams news., 1912-04-13
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
 BOARD SUPERVISORS

April l, all members being present. The usual demands against the county, aggregating $9'453. .25, were allowed.
 The following bills-we rejected pending ajustment;
 Babbitt Bros., cleaning type writer, $1O; same, for same, $50; claim w. H. Anderson filed for $20.80, allowed for $18.20; claim of R. D. Postle filed for $29.3O, al- lowed for $27; claim of J. Morris Campbell for $23.5O, allowed for $23.
 Motion made by Chairman Gray that road superintendent and all road overseers in future when or dermg supplies to be furnished as board for men when on road con- struction instead of following old system of having such supplies charged to the county, shall have same charged to their personal ac- counts, motion was seconded by Shafer and carried unanimously.
 Retail liquor license was ordered issued to Mccormick & Walker, to sell liquor at Bellemont, they hay ing purchased Morts & Carlson's | business.
 The appointment of Miss Irene Earth as deputy recorder at a sal ary of $60 per month was approved.
 Security bond of c. B. Wilson, as provided for by Sec. 2433, re- garding payment of salary pend- ing settlement of election contest, was approved.
 Motion made by Bongberg and seconded by Shafer that Niles
 Cameron be made custodian of the
 Bright Angel Toll trail, commence
 ing April IS at salary of $15C
 per month and file bond for $20OC
 per month, was carried unani-
 mously. Said bond was made and
 approved.
 The resignation of John Woody as deputy sheriff, to take effect May 1, 1912, was approved and the appointment of w. G. Dickerson a'
 deputy sheriff, to take effect May l was approved.
 The appointment of JW. Byron as bailiff of the court at a salar. of $15 per month, was approved. { The reports of Charles H. Adam , for February 15 to 31, showing col P lection of $27 20 and receipted fo : by county treasurer, was checke
 and approved
 - The report of Chas. II. Adams | clerk of the superior court fo h March, 1912, showing collection ( $ $57. .15 and receipted for by count Il treasurer, was checked and al ! proved.
 O The report of D. J. Cronin, r' e corder, showing collection ( II II $199.45, receipted for by count # treasurer, was checked by the ft
 and blotter books and was al = proved.
 IT The report of the clerk of tl T. board of supervisors, showing co Id lections for land rents for Marc 'e 1912, to be: school $70, and r
 ceipted for by the treasurer, w as checked by the lease book and a ld proved.
 'n The report of the treasurer i O. March, showing receipts of SIS; ne S1O.2S, disbursements $1O,OO3.2 e. balance on hand April 1, $126, "A to 97. distributed to the vario
 county funds, was checked wi lis treasurer's books, receipt stubs al in cancelled warrants and approve g. The board of supervisors al as county attorney proceeded to cou ed the money in the treasury a
 handed in the following verifi f- report:
 do The amount of money Ire that ought to be in ito the treasury .$126.144 nd The amount of money nd actually in treasury. 126.744 Ire That the kind of money is: ne Gold ...$ 1O5
Williams news., 1912-04-13

County Attorney c. B. Wilson was professional visitor in town on Monday, having business in Judge Rounseville's court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31

porting Roosevelt the Progressive candidate for
president and Slemp, the standpat candidate for
congress. says he does not believe that Senator
Dixon has written any letter urging Ninth
district Progressives to vote the Progressive
ticket He does not believe It. possibly be-
cause he does not want to believe 1t. out the
letter has been written and published by Sheriff
Beverly of Wise county. who received it.
Mr.. Eatron apparently recognizes the fact
that whether he believes the letter was written
or not. those who have read # believe SO, for
he goes on to say that If It was written Sena-
+er Dixon laeeriHg under a-IHisaHpFeHsien
as to conditions at the time. Senator Dixon
has told him. he says, that he and the colonel
understand conditions in the Ninth and recog-
ME the necessity of support by Slemp by the
Progressyes In other words, Senator Dixon
was misinformed as TO conditions in the Ninth
II he wrote MIR. Beverly to support Graham.
the Progressive candidate. because he knows
all about the conditions and knowing them.
could not have written such letter. This is
slightly contradictory, but 1t does not seem to
worry, Mr. Catron. Roosevelt can be for and
against at the same time; can say and not
say; can do and not do; why shouldn't Dixon
know and not know?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
REVENUE OFFICERS
RAID MOONSHINERS

ROANOKE. VA. Oct. 3o.---Deputy
Collector r. r. Henry has returned
70 Roanoke from a successful raid on
meonshine distiIieries In North Caro-
lima and in Carroll county. Va.
Mr.. Henry was accompanied by
Deputy Marshal Faddis, or Carrois
county. and several possemen. The
first plant seized and destroyed by
the officers was near Saddle post
office In Allegheny county, y. e. It
wns complete copper outfit and
about 500 gallons of beer were poured
out.
At Low Gap. In Surrey county, ".
e.. another plant was destroyed The
officers then passed In TO Carroll coun-
ty, Va, whore at Cana, near the home
OF the Aliens. they cut up another
plant, but failed to get the copper
still. II had been removed to plaee
" safety. although the fires were
st!ll burning when the officers ar
rived on the scene The operators
had evidently been notified OF the APP
preach of the officers and had made
way with their whiskey and the cop
per still
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
STATE PRESS


At last Virginia newspapers are waking UP
TO the fact that ME-. Is ID. glesk0n, sap@rtn.
tendent OF public Instruction. Is a candidate for
the presidency Of Virginia Polytechnic to
coed DR. p. 3. Barringer. resigned The sub
ject liz one that should be discussed by every
newspaper in the State. whether IL be opposed
to Mr.. Eggeston or not. The Blackshurg
school is State institution and every year
costs taxpayers goodly sum of money. There
fore every Virginian has a deep and vital In
terest in 1t. DR.. Barringers. administration to
a large extent has been n failure. not, in oar
judgment, because of any shortcomings trace
able to ii, but because of an everi 1stng dis
satisfaction aroused when DIR. Barringer was
elected and persisted in on all occasions When
his successor Is chosen. he should be man
whom all Virginia can endorse, a representa-
tive of no clique faction and expor~'nt
Of the highest and best thought in education
Roanoke World
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
ACCEPTS DEFEAT WE'LL.

The Virginidn is in receipt of a communica-
versty of Virginia student publication. sug-
gcsting that this newspaper Is mistaken in its
views taken as to the manner in which vir-
ginia took her defeat at the hands of the Vir-
gfnia Military Institute, and encfoses an edf-
toral from Topics to show that it has accepted
that defeat In a sportsmanlike manner.
ton before and was struck With the spirit
shown therein, but II still believes that the
State university should meet other schools in
Virginia in athletic contests. 1t knows that
the university has heavy football schedule.
and that 1t cannot take on all the stronger
schools OF the State 1t believes, however, that
it could drop Vanderbilt or Georgetown and
substitute V. p. L. or w. and L.. even If 1t
could not play both The people OF Virginia
care little about the cause of the rupture be-
tween the State technical school and the State
university. II cares nothing about the reasons
OF the university TOR refusing TO meet Washing
ton and Lee II does care that II meets neither,
however. and as the two colleges in question
are anxious for games they can do no more
than blame the school which refuses to play
The same holds true in baseball. except that
the University Of Virginia has not the excuse
o. heavy schedule IN the latter case,
The letter from the editor of College Topics.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
VICE PRESIDENT SHERMAN.

Although James S. Sherman, yiee-president
OF the United States. WAS not great states
man or great man, he was possessed OF suffi-
cient influence in the party to which he gave
allegiance TO be twice nominated to the vice
presidency, and of sufficient popularity to be
elected to congress from his New York district
several times His death viii bring regret to
ALL regardless OF party ties and political af1lia-
items, and sincere grief 10 his numerous per-
sonai friends,
Mr. Sherman had many public defects which
we're the result OF his political education. He
Belonged to the old school OF Mark Hanna and
practical politics and possessed the virtues and
The vices of the school to which he belonged
His virtues were those OF generous, kind
hearted man--yirtues which make for personal
popularity. A bourbon in politics, he was
Democrat In his attitude toward those with
whom he came IN contact. Warm-hearted,
kindly disposed to all, generous and amiabe
Ne made many friends. In the house of repre-
s1ntatives he was bitterly opposed by those
Who differed with him politically and warmly
supported by those of his faith. With
both he was popular. His personal qualities
made him friends who remained his friends,
however much they may have difered with
him In his views of public policy and in his
4oliticai ideals. His popularity was personal;
sNis strength with bis constituents WAS per
S1DnaL He was the oid-time politician who
s<nlned votes because of fayors done--fayors
Aifh we're gifen the more freely because ne
pved to bestow them. Sunny Jim was his
3ckname. and II Is nickname that expresses
III character
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
PARpoNABLE AND coMMENp,ELE

The New York Tribune has discovered that
the Canadians regard Colonel Roosevelt's can
ddacy as objectionable" Very interesting
fut it rests with the people of the United States
to settle the question. When they do so 1t will
be found that whether objectionable or not,
his candidacy was inexcusable If he had any
expectation OF winning. Ditto, President Taft.
1t will also awake to the fact that Professor"
Wilson'S candidacy was not only pardonable,
but commendable and commended
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
EXTEND CORDIAL WELCOME.

Eight thousand people are knocking ut the
doors OF Richmond for admittance. Eight
thousand people wish to become a part of
thousand people ask the privilege of increas
ing the population of the city with which they
are identified in business. associations and SEN
timent. They await only a cordial welcome
30 become part of the city and to lend their
tGlents. energy and enthusiasm to the upbuild-
ing OF the capital city OF Virginia.
That welcome should not be denied.
The advantages 10 Richmond to follow from
the annexation of Barton Heights Chestnut
Hill, Highland Park, Ginter Park, Swansboro,
Oak Grove, Woodland Heights and other sub
urbs as proposed by the Chamber OF Com
merce can scarcely be overestmated The
annexation of Manchester has done all that
was expected 1t has increased the popua-
ton; 1t has added to the city ten thousand
people who are now Joined with old Rich
Ernnd~-in fact, as they already were--in sem
timent. To them has been opened up an era
OF prosperity. and to Richmond has been given
wider field of operation. The admission of
Va
South Richmond at the other end of the COM
pass would prove a bo~n of equal magnitude
to the city.
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce has
launched scheme of annexation by degrees
of territory Oh the north, south and west,
Treeholders Of much of the north-side terri
tory have welcomed the scheme with enthusi-
do not care to await the NATURALIZATION of the
Chambers complete plans. They wish to join
hands with Greater Richmond now. They wish
annexation without delay and will file with the
council OF the city of Richmond formal petit
ton for annexation. The council should act
fsvorably upon this petition. BY so doing, the
plan OF the Chamber of Commerce will be
facilitated Barton Heights and Highland
Park will be part OF the city, and the Cham
Der will have 10 concern itself only with those
other suburbs, of which will probably
be asking admittance of their own accord
within a short while
The councl should not only extend a well
come TO those seeking admission, but should
be careful to offer them fair terms. These
people do not wish to become a part of Rich
mond and yet not part. They naturally
wish to better themselves. That is the reason
for their desire to be taken into the city To
the best interests of the suburbantes and at
the same time 10 the best interests of Rich
mond the council should. and doubtless will,
look The step means much TO both. but the
interests OF the two being almost identical,
there should be no great difficulty in arriving
at an agreement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-10-31
VOTE WILL INCREASE
NEARLY 2 MILLIONS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3o.-That 49,
445,o00 votes will be cast In the
coming national election is the esti-
mate made by the census bureau to-
day. OF these 15,SI5.e00 votes will
he cast by men and $4,000 by wo-
men. The number of votes cast In the
presidential election in 1908 was a.
sss.442.
At the last census In 1910 there
We're 2f,9e9, 81 men of voting age In
Continental United States. Subtract,
ing the number of foreign-born men
who have not been naturaiiZed. Their.
remains 23.260,5s0 men of voting age
who. II some restriction does not pre-
vent. may cast their votes next Tues
day. -
Census ffguFes show. however. that
OF the potential voters" only about
SIS per cent. actually cast their ball
lots