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carrier that the prohibited articles were in its possession as a part oi
 it's duty as a carrier of Interstate Commerce and not intended for use or delivery in Arizona, the reply could be made that it had violated | the amendment by introducing the prohibited articles into Arizona when such introduction was absolute ly prohibited under ANY PRETENSE into the state.
 We have seen that the meaning of "pretense" as used by the framers of the amendment, was intended to mean reason or excuse, and that the act contained no exceptions to its provisions. That it meant what it |said and said what it meant" to quote from the argument advanced by is framers.
 The possession of the prohibited articles in the state, if shown to have been introduced into the state after the taking effect of the amendment cannot be justified under the amend ment.
 The. act of introduction is of that class of criminal acts which are mala in SC, the intent with which it was committed not being any part of the offense.
 A traveller from California to Ari- zona, after taking effect of the amend ment, could not, without violating the amendment, carry in his baggage or upon his person any of the prohib- ited articles, even though intended for his own use, and not for sale or giving to another person. This is not a forced or strained construction. but is the construction placed upon the language and effect of the amend ment by it's sponsors.
 1t is the first proposal in the world on this question that makes no ex- captions or concessions"
 If the literal construction of the amendment be indu1ged, it has the effect of holding all persons liable. when acting under the provisions of Section 2139 of the Revised Statutes of the United States and amendments thereto, liable to prosecution and punishable for it's violation"
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Either this or some one else has placed bell on another eagle in the northern part of the state.
 Cobb's Buzzard.
 Irwin Cobb, the celebrated short story writer, humorist and war cor respondent, has published a story entitled, "The Belled Buzzard," i1 which he described the psychological effect of fear inspired by such bird on a murderer, driving him to con fess- Cobb says that the belled bug the south. The story is master piece.
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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the Road Fund of GreenIee County is ex- hausted and all road vouchers issued after December 1, 1914 are liable to a discount of 4 per cent. by the vari- ous banks of the county. This notice is given to notify all workmen, mer- chants, or any party who may cash them of the proposed discount by the banks
 By order of the Board of Super visors.
 A. L. TERRY, Clerk.
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Improvement of Roosevelt Highway Will Proceed After Conference of
 Trade, County and State Officials.

PHOENIX, Dec. 20.-The final lap in the race to get the Roosevelt road repaired in time for the exposition travel of the Southern Pacific tourists will be entered Saturday morning, when the board of trade directors, the good roads committee and the board of supervisors meet at the court house to plan conference with Gov. Hunt It was decided to put the matter up to the county and state au- thorities, at yesterdays meeting of the directors of the board of trade.
 Considerable work remains to be done before the Globe-Phoenix high way is in the shape promised for the automobile stage that is to carry the twenty thousand tourists through central Arizona next year. This work has been delayed by the election and other matters, but now seems to be definitely scheduled for the next few weeks. Cooperation has been promis- ed between the state, county and city.
 The Saturday meeting will be held at ten o'clock in the morning, and will be followed by visit upon the chief executive by committee, some time that afternoon.
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'WETS' BEGIN
 FIGHT ON TEST LAW
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in which the same is triable. Justice courts have only jurisdiction to hear and determine misdemeanor punish able by fine not exceeding $500 or iluprisonment not exceeding six months or by the imposition of both such fine and imprisonment. Where sthts penalty is exceeded the Superior courts have original jurisdiction.
 In our judgment the declaration in the amendment that the penalty shall be imprisonment for not less than ten days nor more than two years and a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $500 and costs is a positive prohibition upon the Legis- latare, preventing lesser or greater penalties, and giving it the right to determine the penalty within the pre- scribed limits, thus determining the court of original Jurisdiction for the trial of offenses arising hereunder. If the Legislature elects it might make the punishment within the jur- isdiction of a justice of the peace. This contention is but a reasonable one, resulting from the construction of the purposes of all state constitu- tions; they are for the preservation of rights to the people and an inhibi- tion against unjust or oppressive laws and limitations upon Legisla- tive action.
 The acts which are prohibited by the amendments are not designated as criminal offenses by the Penal Code of Arizona and without such designation no place or manner of trial is determined by law
 Discussing the fourth question which he submitted to the court, MT. Ling said:
 'sThe amendment not containing any exceptions, the introduction of the prohibited articles for any pur- pose. is unlawful. To give full ef- feet to the amendment and prevent tbe introduction into Arizona of the prohibited articles, no matter for what purpose, are unlawful. Under the authority conferred by Section 2. the legislature could empower the of fcers of the state to seize and des- troy such prohibited articles wherev- CT found in the state, and the fact that such articles were found in the possession of a carrier, would not render such articles less liable to seizure and destruction.
 If the defense were set up by such =. -.z1 s5sgssz7sEl
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NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Gila Valley Bank and Trust Company will be held on Tues day, January 18th, 1915, at ten O. clock a. m at it's office in Morenci, Arizona, for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year and for the transaction of such other busi- ness as may legally come before it. J.. c. EFROMSON, Mgr. 12-18to1-18.
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NOTICE.

STOCKHOLDERS OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK please take notice that the annual meeting of the stock holders of the First National Bank of Clifton, will be held on Tuesday, Janu- ary 18th, 1915, at 7:30 P M. for the election of Directors for the year 1915 and such other business as may properly come before it.
 w. J. RILEY, Secretary.
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NOTICE TO PARENTS
 AND GUARDIANS


 On the 11th day of January, 1915 provision will be made for admitting into the public schools in the Town of Clifton all children who have be- come of age G years) during the past schol semester, and also all children who may become of age be- fore the expiration of the present school year, which ends during the month of May.
 I beg leave to call your atten- ton to Chapter IA, Section .279S, Re vised Statutes of Arizona, which reads, all children between the ages of six and twenty-one who are resi- dents of this state, must be admitted into the schools of this state; pro- vided, that the board of trustees may arrange for admission of classes of beginners at regular or stated in- tervals. All pupils comply with the regulations, pursue the required course of study, and submit to the authority of the teachers of the school.
 H. c. WILLIAMS,
 Supt. of City Schools.
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have a bell-ringing IoIce. He sad that a number of times he had seen the national birG suanng high in he heavens in Skull vaIIey,a that the tinkle of bell could always be heard when it was seen. He said that num- bers of others had also noticed the phenomenon and that it was the subject of great curiosity to all who mad noted it. This statement was made some three months ago when the writer was on the train between ] Phoenix and Prescott and at the time little attention was paid to it. Bnt the other day a reminder of the incl dent occurred when the following vas noticed in the Douglas, Arizona, Dispatch:
 Phenomenon Explained
 ''An eagle which announces it's ap- proach by ringing bell is a cur iosity, yet there is one bird of this breed, now flying over the Sulphur Springs valley and neighboring ter rirory, that has this habit. The story IS vouched for by J. T. Hood, of Hood & Bledsoe, Ford agents in this |city
 T was at Gabe Choate's ranch in the mountains about 40 miles from iJo elas a week or two ago W hen. heard a IecLiiar tinkling noise and commenced to investigate. d1S' ov cred that it was made by al eagle
 
 ently with something in it's claws. thought this very peculiar and made inquiries among the ranchers in the vicinity.
 Stealing Chickens.
 T learned that seven years ago. Mr. Choate had set a steel trap for an animal which had been raiding his chickens and in it caught the eagle. Instead of killing the bird, he turned it loose, first strapping a small bell around it's neck. The bird flew away and was not seen in that vicinity for four years. Three years ago it again appeared, remanied for few weeks in that vicinity and left The time of its arrival and departure was definitely fixed by the ringing of the bell.
 "A few weeks ago it again made it's appearance. The bird is a large one and is probably old.'
 It seems probable and indeed is possible that the eagle referred to in the Douglas paper in none other than the one which was "belled' by the Sulphur Springs valley ranch roan, and that the bird has been mi grating backward and forward be- tween nortern and southern Arizona.
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PRSECOTT, Ariz., DeS 17.-Some time since a rancher who lives in the Skull valley section :old the writer that an eagle had been discovered in that community which seemed to
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BILLED EAGLE.

Feathered Visitor to Skull Valley HeraIded by TInkre Tinkle; A Short Story Masterpiece.
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CLUB NOTES

goes to school so reluctantly. Means should be employed that will make an earnest student, instead of an un willing one dragged to school by brute force.
 Recently a boy returned from school looking rather serious After he had lunch he went to mother and said, will you visit school this after noon?"
 T am too busy" replied the mother.
 Then the boy said; The teacher would like to see what kind of a mother l have; she said so."
 "Oh, then I will go," responded the mother. He started to school, at the door he turned, Will you put on q pretty dress?" Certainly" replied the mother.
 At the gate he turned again, came back with another request, Mother will you be polite when you come?" Yes" was the answer. And please do not say one mean thing" "Of course not" The boy went to school satisfied.
 The visit was all that could be de- sired
 This scene recalled the words "Un- less ye become as little child ye cannot enter, etc.
 Why did we vote for a (poor) mothers pension? Because in read ing statistics We learned that the army of tramps, and it is large one in the United States) comes largely from the orphans homes and similar institutions.
 There they get no idea of individ ual property or an individual home, and when released they travel along the line of least resistance.
 With the pension, even the poor widow can preserve the home, which is the unit of the civilized govern ment and the youth becomes house. holder instead of a Vagrant.
 Many children go to school, who see very- little of their mother. For many of them work every day and unless they are holding a clerical po- sition. leave home very early and return very late.
 If the Parent Teacher Association will concern themselves with this class of children and do their duty. there will be nothing left for the re- form school to do.
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street and pr. and Mrs John Wix Thomas of 12l7 North Second street. Boston where he joined Mrs. Reed who has been away since summer. They will return shortly
 
 F. ]. Sanders of Lebanon, Tennes see is a recent arrival who will pass the holiday fortnight with his sister. Mrs. Julian Holmes of 511 East Gull Ner street. In honor of MT. Sanders, Mir. and Mrs Holmes gave a charm ing dinner of six covers on Christmas Day.
 Mrs. $. M Gotten left Wednesday for her home in Hayden after de- lightful weeks visit with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. H. II. Wilson of the Westminster Apartments. .
 MT. and Mrs. Otis E. Young of S34 North Third avenue left on Christ mas Eve for Wenden where they will pass a week the guests of MT. and Mrs. J. Edward Matteson.
 Mrs. Augustus Redewill and Miss Alice Redewill are the guests of the Cass Redewills of GA West Holly street.
 Judge and Mrs. A. c. Baker con tributed to the festive week with a delightful dinner given Christmas day at their home on North First avenue. Holly and red carnations were the effective holiday decoration and GOV CTS were laid for MT and Mrs John II. Page, MT. and Mrs. Clarence l. Stacy, Alexander Baker. Joseph Trot- ter and Avery Corpstein.
 Dr. and Mrs. Robert Wallace Craig gave a family dinner on Christmas al their attractive North Central avenue residence.
 Mir. and Mrs H. W. Alexander Of avenue were dinner hosts Christmas, the table being decorated in the greenery suggestive of the day. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs Harold Baxter, Mir and Mrs. J. l.. E. Alexander and Mrs. and Mrs. Don ..
 MT. and Mrs. William Kennedy Humbert entertained a house party at their country place on the Mari copa road over Christmas.
 
 MT and Mrs. Louis H. Chalmers were dinner hosts Christmas. An elaborately decorated tree. holly and mistletoe gave their charming house
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on the Mcdowell road an attractive holiday appearance. Their guests were MT. and Mrs. Charles McArthur MT. and Mrs. Warren McArthur, Mr and Mrs. B. E. Van Sweringen, Lam bert Ayers and Louis H. Chalmers Jr.
 Mrs. Horace Knowles of North Central avenue gave a charmingly ar ranged dinner Christmas night. The house throughout was prettily de- corated in holiday greens and ber- ries. There was a delightful air of informalty about the occasion. which prevailed later in the evening when q dance was enjoyed. Mrs. Knowles dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs Royal Lcscher, Mrs. Lewis Wallace, Mrs. John MacGruer, Frank Lang. Fred Long, E. J. Beardsley ard Ro- bert Beardsley There were thirty additional guests at the dance
 The most notable event of the week will be the breakfast at the San Marcos in Chandler tomorrow with Mrs. II. l.. Chandler, Mrs. John War ing and Mrs II. D. Evans as hos tesses.
 H. D. Ross, Jr, of Bisbee is passing the holiday week end with his par ents Judge and Mrs. Henry D. Ross of 1219 North Central avenue
 Mrs. J. E. Nichols who was the guest of MT and Mrs. Beverly Cox of 235 East Monroe for month re- turned to her home in Los Angeles Tuesday. She was accompanied by Mrs. Cox who will remain on the coast until after the holidays.
 Mrs. Louis T. Carpenter of North Central avenue returned Christmas Eve from Dallas where she has been for the past fortnight.
 Miss Mary Gardiner is passing the holiday fortnight at home from Marl- borough school.
 Miss Florence Moss and Miss Grace Weiser of Stafford are in town for the holiday fortnight
 Chlstmas greencry and berries de- cG-ated the East Washington street residence of MT and Mrs Josep1 SLerburne Jenckas Friday when they enrcrt; ined at di1nec Colonel and Ms James II. McCiin- DcE, Mrs. Caroline kibbey and Dr. Charles Go"an
 
 Mrs. James II. AicClintccS of $..3 East Wii.etta s1eet returned Christ mas morning fr'.r. q seven monthS absence un the California coaa.
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Come in tomorrow and get one

In visiting the schools, I see fif- teen and sixteen year old boys and sometimes girls, in a class with nine or ten year old children.
 They are often bright and alert, and deserve credit, for being quiet and respectful with conditions they out grew eight or ten years ago.
 We see many things that should be done. As We meet but once month the most essential thing is taken up first, and handled as well as our short and infrequent sessions will permit May our strength and influence grow to meet the demands of our worthy cause.
 Previous to Thanksgiving, the chil- dren went to their homes, and told their parents, that they had been asked to bring articles of food and clothing for distribution among the poor. The mothers responded by giv- ing such things as they could spare. (Children do not consider clothing and food as personal property to be given away, without the consent of parents) If a garment is altered 1t is necessary to know who will wear it. so that it can be made to fit the wearer.
 Those who distribute should get the age or size of the child and se- lect a garment to suit. If then an alteration is necessary no member of the Parent Teacher association will -l tax the garment.
 At the time of this writing each circle is busy with the Big Sister part of the Municipal Xmas tree.
 The children are the medium through which the donations are so- licited and collected. and they take as much pleasure in giving as re- ceiving.
 The Musicians Club will hold its January recital on the fourth. Mrs, W, H. Sargent will have charge of the pro- gram.
 The Womans Club of Maricopa with q membership of sixteen became afflli- ated with the State Federation of Clubs during the past week. The club of which Mrs Perry Williams of Marico- pa is president was organized recently for the purpose of cooperating with the schools of Maricopa and of bene- fitting the school children of that place,
 Another club that federated last week was the Woman's Club of Saf- ford with fifty members.
 
 A program of more than primary at traction will be presented at the Wo- mans club on Tuesday. The holiday members have been well chosen and will be given by the Clubs foremost entertainers. Mrs, Franklin McClusky will read The Foolish Little Fir Tree by Van Dyke and "The Traveling Man a Christmas legend in Irish dialect by
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Lady Gregory The choir of the Pres byterian church will sing The Hope of the World' by Schurecker) and Mrs. Arthur Gibbons Hulett will give a solo number Christmas" tShelly). In ad- dition to the charm of the entertain ment, the annual pound offering will undoubtedly attract every member of the club, who has been asked to bring one or more pounds of provisions to be sent St. Luke's Home and the Coun- ty Tuberculosis Hospital The civics education department, Mrs J. L. B. Alexander, chairman, will have charge of the distribution.
 A combination of Club and exposi- ton news comes from San Francisco with the announcement that the Mills Club will maintain open house to all college women of America during the exposition, and for such purpose has
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The recent attack on the lmpracu- cal work of the Parent Teacher Association has brought to light the actual accomplishments of the or ganization by those who have spoken in it's defense.
 Mrs. C. E. Philes, president of the Mckinley Circle has written an ar ticIe for The Republican telling Of the origin and purpose of the asso- citation She is heart and soul inter ested in the work which she believes has far reaching results. She writes as follows:
 PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
 (By Mrs. C. E. Phiies)
 The Parent Teacher Association was formerly the Mothers Circle Some six or seven years ago, at a session in the Central School, the presiding officer, who had formerly been teacher in the same school, noted that teachers never attended our meetings. and suggested that the name be changed from Mothers Circle" to Parent Teacher Associa- ton, and that committee be app pointed to ask the teachers to meet with the circle. The suggestion was carried out and many teachers re- sponded.
 Co-operation of Parent and Teacher was the subject of discussion at the first session of this new organization and harmony prevailed throughout the year.
 The teachers in the various schools wanted pianos and pictures. A col lection of ten cents was taken from the scholars every month, to make the payments.
 Some mothers gave lawn socials, and a program was given, using the veranda as a stage. The proceeds of these affairs went to the piano fund. Qet me mention here. that our local dealers gave us very liberal terms).
 one mother who was moving into a new home, gave the pictures that were in her former home, to the school.
 These pictures with the piano went I'D in flames, when the West End ScnOOI IlOuSt HNu bO"As
 The teachers and parents are both working for the same result. And that is to take the small boy or girl and make the best possible citizen of him or her.
 A mother cannot criticize teacher to her child, without destroying the influence the teacher has over the child.
 If a teacher criticiZes the parent to the child she either arouses ms combativeness or destroyes his fami- lv pride, and his confidence in his narent and it will take a philosopher to give the result.
 teacher and parent should pc oble 10 meet and exchange sugses- tions and discuss remedies in the same spirit that the family physician aoes when called in consultation. Ana lei us hope, that the officer, Known as "Truant Officer shall be super ceeded bv that of the diplomatic or ficer. | The diplomatic officer should pc intelligent, free from malice and pre- iudice and a philantrophist at heart' 1 This new officer should be able tc lcall together the teacher and the par ont and if necessary the family doe tor and ascertain the physical anu mental condition of the child who