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Williams news., 1912-01-20

fire reached the main part of the building. Unfortunately, again, the pipes contained no water. During this time dozens of men and boys were hurrying with wateI from the public we'll, but the height of the structure made it impossible to do effective work with buckets, and as soon as a few live coals dropped from the cupola into the main part of the building the whole structure burst into flames. The earnest and faithful workers then dropped their buckets and gave full attention to the saving of fur niture, etc., and rescued over a thousand dollars worth before the fire drove them out. We should not neglect to mention here the faithful work of the school boys, both in fighting fire and saving the contents of the building. Under the direction of Prof. Cureton they seemed to act as a unit, thus ac. counting for the large amount of property saved.
 The material loss was great, but that is not all. In addition the cherished scenes of boys and girls now grown and in the active work of life are destroyed, and their spe- cific haunts of happy childhood are wiped out forever. Those names and initials of years of du- ration, written and carved in the 1 cupola near the old bell are no more and the familiar peal of the old bell is hushed and it's tongue choked with fire and ashes beneath a debris of fallen walls. And, too, the schools records of many years have submitted to the flames, and III that is left of them remains only in the memory of teacher and pu- pill. The beautiful background of the town, as the school was called, is now few weak, tottering walls, with signs posted Keep Out! Dan ger"
Williams news., 1912-01-20

this year and deduct each succeed. ing year a certain amount of what is coming to our district till this amount fig paid. That does not look like more taan fair proposi tion to an institution in distress For example, if great storm should lay waste several miles ol county road in a certain section and make it impossible, would you think it unfair for the board of su, pervisors to give that section @ larger amount than other sections in order to put it's roads in passa. ble condition2 No doubt you would be willing to see the money go to them in their misfortune and distress, and would not ask to have it refunded in later years Our need is just as great. and once on our feet we could bear a reduc ton each year till the whole favor is paid.
 What kind of building are we going to have? With our growing population we should not stoI short of an eight.room structure At present seven rooms would be in use and no doubt within a few years all would be occupied. A two-story building similar to the old one, with up to date internal arrangements, has been suggested and no doubt this would give u. the most room for the least amount of money. We hear a one. story concrete building mentioned. We ara not sure as to the cost of such building, but no doubt it would be very serviceable structure fol our school, yet it would not appear as we'll at distan nee as a two story building. It would also take uI twice as much ground space and roof covering. We could buy the roof of course. but as to the ground we might be little crowded unless the school yard could be enlarged
 All of these questions that we have mentioned concerning a new building are subjects for though, and discussion among the patrons and taxpayers of the district and we should like to see them thor oughly discussed and a live inter est taken: x.
Williams news., 1912-01-20
RECORDERS REPORT

The following is the weekly re- port of instruments filed in the office of the County Recorder for the week ending, Jan. 10, 1912:
 Affidavit of annual assessment work-Log Cabin and Grace claims, w. H. Lockridge.
 Realty mortgage-J. s. Smith ct ux to Arizona Central bank.
 Affidavit of labor performed Battery and Gladys L. claims, Mrs. J. F. Mahoney.
 Warranty deed-Francisco Lo. meli to Virginia Romero.
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Number 36

Warranty deed-Fred Hensing 10 Elias Foster
 Deed-Max Salzman ct ux to P. s. Roman.
 Chattel mortgage-Ios. H. Isabell and $. H. Shirley to D Babbitt.
 Release chattel Coffin x Black to J. I. Witherow ct ux.
 Realty and chattel mortgage-J. 1. Witherow ct ux to Mrs. w. Hei- ser.
 Release of realty and chattel Wm. D. Roden to L. F. Verkamp.
 Realty mortgage-O. L. Hait ct ux to Wm. D. Roden.
 Chattel mortgage-O. L. Hart to Wm. D. Roden.
 Realty mortgage-L. F. Verkamp to Wm. D. Roden.
 Chattel mortgage-Leo F. Yer kamp to Wm. D. Verkamp.
 Release of realty mortgage-T. E. Pollock to w. H. Taylor.
 Bond-F s. Breen, county print ing, 1912.
 Satisfaction of chattel mortgage Jas. Brophy and F. E. Lowe to F. A. Underwood. Warranty deed-J H. Hague to P. s. Roman. Realty mortgage-J. E. Hanna ct ux to Avo Jones.
 Warranty deed-Mrs M. E. Wake field to Andrew Smith.
 Warranty deed David Babbitt to A. M. Satter. Realty mortgage-A. M. Satter to David Rabbit. Quit claim deed-Chas. Burkes to M. c. Smith. Release of realty mortgage-Ari- zopa Central bank to Myrtle Wake, field.
 Release of realty mortgage-Ari. zona Central bank to A. G. Roun. seville. Bond-W. H. Anderson, supt. of county roads Bond-L. E. Hart, supt. county hospital.
 Bond-T. P. Manning, county hospital. Notary public McDon- aid Robinson. Chsttel mortgage-Barnett Stiles to the Bank of Winslow.
 Townsite deed-R. J. Kidd, trus- tee. to J. E. Burchard. Chattel mortgage-J. F. Daggs ct al to Rabbit Poison Go. Lease-B. A. Cameron ct ux to Babtitt. Poison Co. Warranty deed-Alex Swain ct ux to Sharlott M. Hall.
 Appointment of deputy sheriff J. w. Francis to Fred Gnevarra.
 Realty mortgage-W. H. Taylor to John Flynn.
 Release of material mans lien N. D. Swartout to Mary B. Hoover ct al.
 Chattel mortgage-R. c. Cres- we'll to the Bank of Winslow.
 Realty mortgage-Mrs. Myrtle B. Wilson to Mrs. Mary Kay.
Williams news., 1912-01-20

THE postmaster general suggests that the government take over the telegraph lines. AS the telegraph and telephone lines in this country are only worth $2, 500. .oOO 900, there should be DO kick about the matter. Why does not MT. Hitchcock use his influence to give the people the parcels post? That would benefit the people far more than cheaper telegrams.
Williams news., 1912-01-20

The fire on the morning of Jan. uary 5, which destroyed our beau
 tiful school building, wiped out one of the best equipped schools in all Arizona. Although heavily insur- ed, the loss, as figured by Prof Cureton and the insurance adjust CTS, who spent the past week here, is $12,884. The building, which included hot water heating plant slate blackboards, plumbing and electric figures, was insured fol $15, ,25O, and the furniture, fix lures, supplies, etc., at $1750, mak- ing total of $17 ,OOO insurance on the whole thing. The value of the building was estimated at $26, ,45O and the furniture, fixtures and sup plies that were lost at $3994, mak ing a total of lost property of $3O,S44
 This insurance was carried by five insure nee companies, the last policy being added last June through the recommendation and influence of the clerk of the board Postmaster F. w. Smith. Whether he had a revelation, a present. ment or a dream we are not pre- pared to say. The insurance ad. justers call it luck. But the figures show for themselves this recent act saved the Williams school $6OOO.
 The origin of the fire does not seem clear in the minds of all, yet there is not shadow of doubt as 10 the origin. The fire began on the south side of the west cupola, a bout even with the small circular ornamental windows. East of this about 30 feet was the smokestack of the hot water heating plant which projected above the building about as far as the base of the flag poles. This smoke stack was a new one made of galvanized iron IA inches in diameter. There is no doubt but that spark flew from the top of it and lodged in. the cu- pola, igniting the shingles and causing the great disaster. The origin has been laid to electric light wires, which is not at all plausible, as there was not an electric wire within 20 feet of where the fire started.
 When the fire was first discov- cred it was very small blaze and a few buckets of water at that time would have saved the building. But the nearest water was at the public we'll block away, although the building had ample fire protec- ton in the way of sufficient water pipes and some 200 feet of hose. But unfortunately the pipes were empty. The city fire fighting crew reached the building in plenty of time and had their hose spread ready for action long before the
Williams news., 1912-01-20

IT is said Los Angeles society women are much perturbed over the question whether to endorse the Turkey Trot," Bunny Hug" and kindred dances. We judge from the pictures of most of them that the greatest objection will come from the male portion.
Williams news., 1912-01-20
The New Building

What do the people want' It is needless to say that they want at least as good a building as they had. But $17, ,OOO insurance money cannot build a $31 ,0C0 building. How are we to raise the money? By special tax, by bonds, or will the board of supervisors come to our rescue with the apportionment that will soon be ready for their distribution? These seem to be the three plausible ways of raising the money.
 No. doubt there are many object. ions to the special tax as it would infiict upon us great burden which could not be readily realized in the way of returns.
 We might give the life of brick, concrete or stone building as 100 years. We cannot give to the present taxpayers more than an average of five years actual service and benefit of the school. That would leave the greatest value of what he has paid for others who come after him to enjoy without having the burden of even one cent. We would rather resort to volun- tary contributions than to inflict heavy taxes upon the present gen. eration for future generations to enjoy. So let us avoid the special tax if possible.
 It we should bond the district we would eradicate the greatest ob- jection enumerated under the head of special tax levy, viz: that future generations will enjoy the benefit of the burden that we bear without themselves bearing a share of the burden. The question of bonds would distribute the burden over a number of years and thus make it easier for all to bear. If we should suggest $15.0O0 bonds for a period of 20 years, this would give those who come after us chance to bear part of the burden while they en- joy the building. But we find ob- jection to the question of bonds. It is hard to get them afioat, thus taking up much valuable time in reaching a definite plan for buiid- ing.
 Now, if the board of supervisors should come to our rescue with large apportionment, we could avoid all these objections such as enormous taxes, delays, etc. The whole country can see the plight of the Williams school, and we be- lieve that every thoughtful man would be willing to see the board If supervisors help us out by a large apportionment this year. We don't mean that we want more than 8 square deal. Say. for ex- ample, that they give us the money
Williams news., 1912-01-20

THE sooner the pessimists are forced to go way back and sit down and keep still, the sooner will Will jams begin to grow and prosper, az the town should. They have had their say long enough.
Williams news., 1912-01-20

THE weather gets them summer and winter back east. The sum- mer is made up mostly of hot waves while winter varies the monotony with cold waves.
Williams news., 1912-01-20

WHAT splendid water system we could have if we could get con- nection with the watered etock of rone of the big trusts. John D. lost whole lake recently. No doubt it escaped into the Standard Oil St0cka
Williams news., 1912-01-20

THE millionaire lumber king, Weyerhauser, says any young man can get rich. All he has to do to get start is to own twenty or thirty sawmills. At least that is the way he got his.
Williams news., 1912-01-20

THE ice trust back east will have a hard time next summer trying to find an excuse for raising prices. They cannot lay it to mild winter.
Williams news., 1912-01-20

IF the ladies will take advantage of their prerogatives this year there will net be enough bachelors to form "gloom" club.
Williams news., 1912-01-20

RUSSIA has refused to let the Sal vation Army enter that country. Now will Willie Hearst throw few fits on this account? Not on your life. The Salvation Army Font advertise.
Williams news., 1912-01-20

THE Bible tells us there are such things as wolf in fheep's cloth ing. Wonder if it had direct ref erence to Richeson of Bostom2
Williams news., 1912-01-20

AMID the cheering of thousands, Vim. c. Mcdonald was inaugurated governor of the state of New Mex lco last Monday. The machinery of the new state government is in good working order, and nothing occurred to mar the festivities.
Williams news., 1912-01-20

THE Williams school house was destroyed by fire, but Williams will see that larger and better one will arise from it's ashes.
Williams news., 1912-01-20

UNCLE Samuel and the beef trust scrap will end about like the famous scrap between Samuel and the Standard Oil company.
Williams news., 1912-01-20

IT got so cold at St. Louis that the ice clogged up the Mississippi and shut off the water supply. St. Louis is trying to break into our class.
Williams news., 1912-01-20

THE Williams new public school building will be the pride of every resident of northern Arizona.
Williams news., 1912-01-20
Volume 20

THE county division question is moving right alonp-not hitch ih sight anywhere.
Williams news., 1912-01-20

THE business man that does not boost for the betterment of his home town is not entitled to your trade.
Williams news., 1912-01-20

IT looks as if the recently elected county officials will not begin "ofi- cialing" for some weeks to come.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-14
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Stacker. and Essdars.

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Killers have taken practically all the
good steers this week, paying $1,000
1875, and even higher for grades which
were really OF feeder kind. and doubt
less would have gone to the country
had they been purchasable around 800
and lower. The packer buyers are also
taking numerous light cattle suitable
for feeder purposes. paying $6.50@s.75
for them, these grades going to I'LL
cheap beef requirements. Thus 1t IL
the slimmest picking in months for
feeder buyers and the yard dealers col
lectively have not done business OF vol
ume this week up to a normal amount
for one Of them in ordinary times.
The demand is not running much
above supply, for reason that values
have gone 30 high of late good many
orders have been countermanded. some
of the prospective buyers evidently be-
lieving that a turn to lower rates Will
come soon rather than continued high
er prices. Still in face of scant mar
ketings this looks like faint hope.
Only common light stock steer class
is going down to $500 and stuff around
1926 is quite plain, while the decent
to pretty good stockers are landing
around $5.50@5.75 and $500 and higher
is quoted for the selected stockers a
pretty good sort of stock heifers is
landing around $4.75@4.s0. plain stuff
at $3.50 and tailings are quoted down
TO 1926. In feeder trade it is practically
a s6.O0@6.75 market now quotable, but
the prices are largely normal. since
there are not enough cattle coming to
afford many trades.
REPRESENTATIVE SALES
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-14

Liverpool, June IA.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-14
Remarkable Rescue.

Az the noon train from Sydney was
running at the rate Of about Is miles
an hour, the other day. between Scar
borough and Bull. N. 8. W.. the driver
noticed child Of about four years Of
age playing between the rails some
distance ahead. The whistle was
sounded and the brakes applied. but
the child took no notice other than to
sit MP and watch admiringly tho ap-
preaching train. 1t was plain to the
driver that the train could not be
stop. ID before the child was run over.
but the whistle and commotion At
.tracted the attention Of . miner. who
happened to come In Wow on the road
way beside the railway line close to
where the child was seated. He
jumped the fence and in his excite
ment stumbled and fell. but was up
again instantly. and. leaping in front
Of the engine. grasped the child and
rolled ofSrl with 1t clear Of the rails.
having very narrowly escaped being
killed himself.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-14
custom. in Germany Army LIE.

American women who have visited
Bermuda this season have been inter.
ested in the queens own regiment Of
soldiers. stationed theer. They have
been amused to observe the social GUS
toms regarding the ofncers and the
hospitality which those in the summer
resort extend to them. The change
of q regiment In the island means q
lull In the social gayety for several
weeks or 10. There are parting gath
erings, but when the new regiment ar.
rives none Of the officers h supposed
to make any calls on the townsfolk I'M
til after they have received visits from
item. The civilians, with their wives
make calls on the officers who are
married and invite them to dinner. BY
the exchange Of visits the bachelor
onicers are introduced to the towns.
folk, and gradually get invitations to
dinners and balls. After acquaint-
ances thus are made the social fes-
tivities are continued undated until
orders are received by the regiment to
move to another station.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-14

the big switch hog" The yard.
masters Office is the knowledge hox.
and the ;ard clerk 10 the number grab.
Der" Switching cars is shaking 'em
out"
A new fireman or brakeman il q
student" A boomer" in the strict
est sense Of the term is q man who
stays only about one pay day on = d.
vision. A locomotive engineer 10
known % q "hoghead." "hogger."
eagle eye" "throttle-puller." run
ner" or "engincman."
A locomotive is mill" kettle. :"
scrap heap" funk pile" and fire.
quently and Familiarity referred to as
the odd girl" A fireman is known
az "tallow pot" q diamond dealer"
diamond pusher." and in this day
sometimes a. . "stoker."
Freight brakemsn are called
"shscks." strong arms" "twisters,"
brakes" 'cullies" and dope artists"
Vanished cars" are passenger
coaches. A "gon" is a gondola or
coal car. A "steelgon" is sometimes
called q whale belly" or battle
ship" A refrigerator car 10 . reef
err
The running board" or toe path"
is made up Of the two or three boards
c. p;anhs running iengthwise &C the
deck" or roof Of box car. The door
of an engine cab or tender is also
called the deck" Decking" or
''deckorating" means that the train.
men are riding on the roof.
The heaviest type Of consolida-
ton engine IL known 40 . battle
ship" the lighter typo Of consolida-
ton is called a hog" Although the
term hog is generally applied to all
engines nowadays. In the strictest
sense Of railroad language It should
be used only when referring to loco
motives of the consolidation type.
A car that 10 disabled or broken 10
cripple" A track for repairing
"cripples" 10 . cripple track" Car
inspectors are known az "car links"
and "knockers.'' An overheated jour.
nal bearing or brass 10 what consti-
tutes a Tho. box and the oiled
waste used to repack It 10 dope"
The pay car IL commonly called the
pay wagon" or band wagon" and 10
frequently more familiarly known as
the family disturber." The injector
Of an engine Is the gun" 1he blow
er IL the 'freman's friend."-Railroad
Magazine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-14
oen,t ID . oovVdy.

OO6S % y OOWoys
The best-dPessed woman u not nee,
essarily the one who spends the most
money. Time. thought, and taste tel
70 the advantage Of dress. Those who
persist In speaking Of carelessness IN
dress ~ II It were . merit aro greatly
mistaken. To be pleasingiy. though
not deliberately dressed. and @ attrac.
tive ~ she may be. 10 every woman.s
duty, and the dress that suits the oc-
casion confers dignity upon the wear.
or. why do you wear . pretty bow
IN your hair and take 90 much pains
to have . becoming tie?" some ono
asked the teacher Of . large class in
the public school. II wear my rib
bons and put ON my bows and make
myself attractive because I have to
influence for good fifty boys every
day." was the reply. The teacher was
right. Her boys believed In her much
moro than they would had she been
dowdy.-Christian Herald.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-14
An ApprseIatlon.

We wish t. thank our consfsssmsn
for q nifty .'.ckage Of garden seeds
sent from Washington for our special
use. It Is nice to be thus remembered
by one who il far away In q strange
land. and It beats . picture postcard
forty ways. There is practical val
ne to q package Of congressional gar
den seeds which appeals. We had
them cooked up for breakfast this
morning. and, while they were fair. It
must be remembered, that congress
has gone Democratic recently, and the
flavor Of the garden seeds Is bound TO
be somewhat more biting and pessi.
mistic than formerly. but we thank
the thoughtful congressman Just the
same. We have eaten his garden
seeds several years. and they are all
right.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-14
REPRESENTATIVE SALES.
stoekyard Notes.

| Actual receipts here Wednesday:
Cattle. 1s.4es: hogs. 32,203; sheep, 49,
245 Number Of carloads: Cattle. 625;
hogs. 1858: sheep. los. Average to car
| load: Cattle. 21: hogs, II; sheep. f73
| Broader eastern demand for mixers
and springers this week has been In
centive to higher prices and general
range s5.0O@7.oo higher than low time
early last week is now shown for most
of the good stuff. while some choice
cows are quoted even SO higher. these
classes landing full up with the best
rates made earlier this season.
Compared with cattle and hogs. the
lamb prices are relatively low. but that
does not seem to make any difference,
as buyers continue bearish as tho val
ues were abnormallv high instead OF
having suffered a sharp break the past
few weeks.
Retail horse trade is extremely quiet
and has been for some time at the
price It Is q eelf-evident fact that
horses are costing too much In the
country, and city buyers will not pay
such high values, Another factor which
tends to restrict sale Of horses to To-
cal concerns Is the continued cool
weather Horses are not wearing down
like they do when the thermometer is
up 20 to 80 degrees higher. and If pres
tent conditions prevail. values will ma
turally ease off in sympathy.
Carl Fairchild. big land owner and
up-to date farmer and cattle feeder of
Shelby county, was on the market with
! three cars Of cattle and a load Of hogs
Wednesday. His. cattle averaged 1851
pounds and sold at 5000 per cwt. Mr..
Fairchild reports very few cattle in his
section Of the country to come to mar
ket.
D. T. Plett and brother, Of Mount
t Pleasant. were ON the market We'd
nesday with two loads of cattle. One
load OF these were their own feeding
/ and averaged 1,516 pounds and sold at
1886. netting s141.s3 per head. IN
cluded in the shipment were two cows
! that sold at $50 Three weeks ago
Wednesday they had a mixed ship
ment Of butcher stock on the market
| that contained seven cows that sold at
$500, totaling ss37s0 for the seven
head. Plett brothers are among the
biggest and best feeders In Muscatine
| county
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-14
Moeher's pjaanos)e,

Speaking Of mothers, . Squirrel Hill
matron 10 an object Of considerable
solicitude just now on tho part Of .
couple Of young Pittsburgers. although
she doesn't know 1t. The young man
called. and this was the hrst question
he asked:
Have you spoken Of our love to
your mother 40 yet?"
The girl shook her head.
"Not as yet. she whispered.
HAS she noticed nothing?"
'She has noticed that I've been act
ing queerly Of late. but she thinks it's
Just biliousness. -PittsburS Post