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Arizona republican., 1914-11-02
KANSAS AND ARIZONA

Johnny Wright is always wrong. He has a penchant for blunders He quotes from the committee of Fifty
 to the effect that only 31.S per cent Of crime is due to drink. This is to him
 mere bagatelle. Out of 100 people killed by their fellows the mere fact that g could be saved by prohibition
 has not affected Johnny in the least. Suppose Johnny sent out his forty vice presidents to investigate crime in it's relation to booze and gets this re-
 suit. It might even lower the estim- ate Of the committee of Fifty. If Johnny Wright will go to the O. E. Comstock, ST. of Tucson, who tries nearly all the criminal cases that arise in that town the judge will tell him that he has tried over 1900 cases in the past two years and that so per cent of these were due to drink.
 If MT. Wright will come to Phoenix he will find that last year there were 5,51S arrests in Phoenix and that '5 per cent of them were drunk and dis orderly and that a large percentage of the remainder were for speeding, pros titution and indecent exposure of which drink was the exciting cause.
 If he will go to the state penitentiary at Florence he will find that seven men have been hanged in Arizona for mur- der and that every one committed his crime while drunk.
 If he will inquire further he will find that there are r murderers now in the penitentiary and that ten of them com mitted their crimes while drunk, and that in four other cases their adver- saries were drunk
 If he continues his investigation he will find that of the 4027 prisoners that have been confined in the peniten-
 tiary S0l9 were drunkards and over 800 of the remainder were moderate drinkers.
 What is the use of resurrecting a Committee of Fifty" long since dead. who may have been made up like 1 Johnny Wrights forty vice presidents, | mot one of whom are connected with i the liquor business in any way" If
 the Committee of Fifty were as free from liquor taint as Johhny Wright vice presidents then indeed the sta
 tistics are no surprise. The only won
 der is the admission that SIS per cent
 of crime is due to drink
 i Johnny Wright waXes eloquent ir | his comparison of church membership l in Kansas and Arizona. He asks
 Which do your prefer, Kansas dry oi | Arizona Wet?' That depends on What
 he wants. If he is after booze Arizona
 is to be preferred Most people are il Arizona for the climate.
 The church statistics are amusing
 Johnny says that in Kansas only 2S..
 of her population are church members
 while in Arizona the church member
 ship comes up to 31.3. This is marvel
 ous and comes under the head of i'm
 portant if true" Johnny does no
Arizona republican., 1914-11-02
STATEMENT BY MIR. PRESLEY
Prescott, october 2S, 1914.

Prescott, october 2S, 1914. Editor, Arizona Republican,
 Dear Sir: As election day is near
 ing and as from my position of act ! ing secretary of the publicity com
 mittee appointed by the druggists of
 the state, I have been the recipient
 of many criticisms of my action, and largely instrumental in formulating and disseminating the druggists ob- ' jections to the proposed total prohi bition of arden spirits, l venture to ask that you give publicity to this
 letter
 It has been charged that we are 1 opposing d wholly righteous cause.
 that we are in league with the devil and all his works, that our fears Of ! injury to our business are ground less, and that we are coVertly lend l ing aid and support to the saloons.
 In the same scrceds we are charged with being ourselves at heart Blind Pigs" conductors of back alley tt- gers. all for our private greed or cor porate interest.
 That this is an entirely unfair.
 most malicious and purposely mis- leading estimate placed upon the
 druggists of this state, I propose to
 make clear. When in August last the terms of the proposed total pro
 hibition of ardent spirits or any per
 ccntage thereof, became known. q
 meeting of druggists was called at
 the Adams hotel at Phoenix, the
 terms of the amendment discussed
 an alarm sounded, a call to arms made" and a committee on publicity duly appointed.
 From that day to this the pro
 hlbitionists have been greatly alarm : ed because of the evident justice Of
 our cause, they have used theif
 best" endeavors to SOW the seeds Of envy, malice and all uncharitaD!e- ness within our ranks to suit their own desire Chiefly through their hired and imported superintendent at Phoenix, one G. F. Rinehart, they have never ceased to insult and abuse any and all persons. presum- ing to show themselves in the firing lire To the proved intemperance of the Temperance Federation of ArlZc- na in their formulation of the pro- posed amendment; to the notoriously had strategy of their superintendent we charge back" any imputation that we stand shoulder to shoulder with the saloons. To themselves he the odium if they by such actions
 have given color to any such seeming
 unholy alliance. We are. and have been, fighting total prohibition only because our legitimate and hitherto
Arizona republican., 1914-11-02
OPEN FORUM FOR DEBATING
 STATE WIDE PROHIBITION

The Republican will restate it's
 nnouncement at the head of the open forum department providing for a free and fair discussion of the proposed prohibition amendment. The been severely taxed and it desires that articles submitted be kept with in the half column limit prescribed in the beginning.
 Communications must be signed and authorized and be just and fair, free from wild and eXtravagant statement, reflecting upon the repu-
Arizona republican., 1914-11-02
WHY FRANK LUKE SHOULD BE REELECTED. HIS RECORD
 AS SUPERVISOR

It is much more important that good men be chosen for the board of supervisors than that of any par tcuar party be elected The business to be transacted by the board, involving the coutys income and ex- pendtures Is in which citizens of all parties equally interested.
 Frank Luke one of the democratic nominees is thor oughlv familiar with this business, made go by term the board by long previous service county and before that by acquaintance with the values of the city of Phoenix For many years he has kept closely in touch with all matters which pertain directly remotely to the business of the board.
 Mr. Luke rests on his record a member of the board for the last three years No just criticism of the conduct of the board within that time has been of fcred. It has been both economic and efficient.
Arizona republican., 1914-11-02

leanings, my early bent" would in that employment be easier followed than as now obeying the dictates of my consciousness of right and req to prohibition as proposed.
 (Signed) HARRY PRESLEY. Acting Secretary Publicity Commit
 tee Pharmacists Association of
 Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1914-11-02

tation of Phoenix or any private cit izen.
 The Republican has received many communications for this department from individuals and not from either must come. If it should undertake to print all that comes to it in this way there would be little room for anything else. Those desiring to be heard on either side of the prohibi- tion question must submit their mat ter to the proper bodies through which, if approved by them, they will reach these columns.
Arizona republican., 1914-11-02

a state? Kansas certainly answers the question with wonderful figures!n
 G. F. RINEHART
Arizona republican., 1914-11-02

See the great temperance sermon, Ten Nights in a Barroom,' at the Plaza Theater all day Monday and Tuesday. Admission -10-15c.-Adyer
 tiSement. g
Arizona republican., 1914-11-02
TO THE VOTERS OF PHOENIX:

l have been considerably annoyed recently by the continued circulation of reports that I have visited houses in my canvass for constable of the East Phoenix precinct, while under the influence of liquor. The party who is circulating this report knows it to be absolutely false. 1 refer you to any of my acquaintances that I do not drink at all.
 JAMES l. BATES. Democratic Candidate for Constable East Phoenix Precinct.
 (AdVertisement) q
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-04

is in good shape to repeat his per-
formances of the events before.
Swanson is in a class by himself
in the runs, having made the fastest
time in the valley. Much is expect
ed Of him, therefore.
Coach Graves announces the fol-
lowing for the squad going to Braw-
ley. Everyone picked deserves his
place by hard training.
1OO-yard dash-Herschel Williams,
Egbert Swanson, Lee Nuffer.
Pole vault-Rollie Clark, Lee Nuf-
fer, Jack Hobby.
12O-yard high hurdles-Herschel
Williams, Egbert Swanson.
44O-yard dash-Egbert Swanson,
Lee Nuffer.
Shot put-Harold Thompson, Her.
schel Williams, Rollie Clark.
Broad jump Harold Thompson,
Herschel Williams, Don Cameron.
22O-yard dash-De Aten, H. Will
liams, Rollie Clark.
Hammer throw--Wilev Weaver
Harold Thompson, H. Williams.
Mile rum Thomas Wilson, Douglas
Cole, Boyd Baker.
High jumpLawrence R!charc:,
Herschel Williams, Will Apple.
S8O-yard run--Thomas Wilson. Vic
tor hepard. Harold Baker.
Relay half-mile race, four men on
each team Williams, Swanson,
Clark, Aten, Berry.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-04
PRINCETON GRAD ITO
BUILD, STADIUM WITH
CAPACITY OF 41.OOO

Princeton, N. j., April Am
nouncement was made yesterday by
President Hibben of Princeton uni
versity that Edgar Palmer of Rye,
N. Y, a graduate of the class Of
1908, has offered to build a stadium
and present it to the university for
use of the athletic association in time
to be used for the Yale football game
next fall.
The committee on grounds and
buildings met today and approved
the plans. The board of trustees will
formally accept the gift April 9.
The stadium will be built of rein
forced concrete in the shape of the
letter "U," and will seat 41,O0O per-
sons. The location will be on the
southern slope Of field south of
the university buildings. The esti-
mated cost is $4,000, to be given
entirely by Palmer. VI
The object of the gift is to in
crease the endowment and income to
the university by giving back into
the treasury for scholastic purposes
the money now spent annually for
erection of temporary bleachers for
big football games. The field will be
used for football and track athletics
only. :
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-04
Bliss Brothers Satisfied.

Bliss Brothers are daily discussing
the great possibilities for the Hup-
mobile in this part of the country.
The sturdy little Hup has made great
records in every locality shown and
is doing double duty in the valley.
Besides great ability in power, the
is a great comfort car.
For a more luxurious, larger car
the Mitchell has been selected. The
well known Mitchell has everything,
we might say, and stands mighty high
for endurance.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-04
NEWS NOTES FROM
AUTO DEALERS

Studebaker cars are being recog-
nized as among the leaders in motor
way today. The reason for this is
the solid backing and experience be-
hind the cars. This, with other high
factors, predominant.
Roy Norman & Co. have special
lied on Firestone tires and Lee Tire !
for some time. They now begin to
realize what benefit this has been
to their business. The reason stands
by the number of satisfied custom
ers.
The Alcorn Rubber Company re-
port landslide in tire repairs the
last week. This company has COM
plete equipment for handling tire
troubles. Manager Philly is we'll
pleased with the service he receives
from Los Angeles, especially in tire
shipments. A better stocked tire
house is seldom found.
The famous Chase truck will be
handled more extensively here, say
F. G. Abrams & Co., valley agents.
A delivery straight from the factory
will soon be in operation.
F. G. Abrams & Co., Jeffery
agents, are much elated over tha
splendid way this popular car has
taken in the valley.
Thursday J. S. Olson sold wire-
wheeler Jeffery roadster, fully
equipped, to Charles Orr Of Calex-
ico.
C. De Bin left for Los Angeles
to bring back more Studebakers most.
". Mr., De Bin is placing much.
faith in his theory that Studebakers
are the cars for valley use.
When speaking from the standpoint
of C. E. Coggins, valley agent for the
great old Buick, nothing but Bucks
must be seen. The view is justly
handled, as this well known car has
for years stood among the best.
The many high grade points of
the Detroiter can only be found in
their literature. H. C. Bliss Of Holt
vile is valley agent and reports
much interest shown for his classy
car.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-04
BRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR
C. u. H. S. TRACK MEET

Interest is at its height at the
C. u. H. S. athletic field these days.
Local boys are working hard for
the event of the season at Brawley
next Saturday, April II.
This track meet will be the inter-
scholastic meet Of the year, with ali
schools of the valley entering.
Egbert Swanson, the fast sprinter,
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-04
Carload Of. Metz Autos Arrives.

The little Metz has at last arrived,
and, what's more, carload.
Beyond all anticipations the Metz
stands. ont only more complete in
engine proficiency, but in outward ap-
pearances.
Three models are in display at the
Central Garage-the touring road
ster, electrically equipped and with
out, and the beautiful little low race
about roadster.
Mr.. Stone, Of Leonard & Stone,
valley agent, will handle local inter
ests.
The three cars are attracting much
attention about town with the many
features they offer.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-04
WAGER WON BY
2O00.MILE DRIVE
HupmObile Pilot Shows Skill by Jour-
ney Over Bad Southern Roads.


ney Over Bad Southern Roads.
Just because he wassflaunted with
the fact that neither his own auto
mobile nor any other could negoti-
ate the muddy roads Of Louisiana
and maintain perfect score, Fred
Perkins, manager of the Capital Citv
Auto Company of Baton Rouge. La.
made 2OOO-mile trip last week and
proved his contention.
Perkins trip, made in Hupmobile,
followed wager with Boniface Grant
of the Grand hotel in Baton Rouge.
"Grant said there wasn't car on
the market that could do it," states
Perkins in letter to A. C. Robbins
of the Greer-R Robbins Company, $50
it was up to me to show him, and,
what's more, did it."
According to Perkins communica-
tion the agreement was to seal the
hood, crank and battery box of a
1914 Hupmobile, drive 1000 miles over
all sorts of roads and return to Ba.
ton Rouge with the seals intact. May
or Grouchey of Baton Rouge was
called on to wax up the special glass
hood and the motorist was off in al
bad snowstorm.
Perkins then proceeded to make his
trip over the worst roads in the state.
From Batron Rouge he went to Lake
Charles and Shreveport, then east to
Manderville, south to New Orleans
and home, totaling well over the
2,O0O-mile mark required. At the ont
skirts Of Baton Rouge he was met BY
the mayor and big delegation of
motorists who escorted him into town
and at a banquet later the loser paid
his ebt while the mayor broke the
intact seals on the car.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-04
Oakland Cars Popular.

Dryden & Shank, valley agents for
the standard Oakland at Brawley, re-
port great increase in business and
sales. The Oakland has proven to
be one of the few cars which stand
valley usage.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-04
What Next in Auto Manufacture?

Within a short time the automo-
bile will be perfected to the limit.
What will keep the manufacturers
busy on other than standard cars
Many of the high grade machines
claim near perfection. It's a factor
that remains to be seen.
1 After coming to the point where
gear shifting is done by electricity,
lighting systems completed that blind
the eyes; beauty in body finish to
the extremes; engine troubles
stoppeda person can hardly wish OF
desire more.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-04
El Centre Motorcyclists Make Good

The second run of the FL Centre
Motorcycle Exchange Club was
made Sunday. Over rough, wet
roads the party made Mammoth
Wash and return in good time. Nine
made the trip, including Indians, Ex-
celsiors, Yales and Harley-David-
son.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-04
WILTSHIRE VISTA APARTMENTS
rs So. VirQll. So.

els So. vira1l. ST. Los Angeles.
Highest and coolest location. View Of
city, mountain and sea; near two
parks Elegantly furnished and equip
ped Families with children welcome
Excellent car service. Phone Wilshire
1850; Home 657262.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-04
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
From photograph made shortly be.
fore he departed for South

New York, April 4.-Much anxi-
ETY. has been expressed over the pos
sible fate of Colonel Theodore Roose-
velt and his party of Amazon ex-
plorers, who, according to dispatch
from Anthony j. Fiala, lost every
thing in the raids of one of the trib-
utaries of the Amazon. Whether any
members Of the party perished hsa
not been ascertained.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-04-04

on an automobile is like the Sterling stamp on
silver
It is the mark of quality and success 81
The Price Of car does not determine the
Quality.
The Studebaker Corporation, with its enor-
nous buying power wonderful manufacturing
facilities and Studebaker spirit determines the
Quality Of a Studebaker car.
The Price is secondary consideration. de-
termineds after the cost of making has been es-
tablished.
Remember the Studebaker reputation of
over sixty years standing, when you are con-
sidering the purchase of car.
In justice to yourself, you should examine
the 1914 Studebaker with Electric Starter,
Lights and Horn; Full Floating Rear Axle, Tim
ken Bearings on all wearing parts; as well as
many details which will appeal to you.
A demonstration of either Of the 1914 mod
els entails no obligation.
1914 Four, 5-passenger $1,05O. -
1914 Six, 7-passenger, $l,575.. u
Completely equipped f. 0. b. Detroit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-19

Nancy Gordon Jones is the latest addition
to my "Rogues' Gallery" and don't you
think this is good picture? She has lately
set up dog, which occupies most OF her
time and attention. have bunch that the
pup is the gift of certain admirer. Which
NAV account to some extent for her deep de-
votion to it, although he is fascinating
little black rascal, and, / must admit quite
cunning enough to win affection on his own
account. | never saw Nancy look better
than she did at q recent tea. She had on a
new imported frock maze-colored gown
with an overdress Of painted blue chiffon,
and it was particularly attractive and be-
coming.
Mrs. MARITIME, wife Of me Senator from
New Jersey, had an unusually effective
scheme for the decorations at her luncheon
Friday at Rauscher's for Mrs. Garrison. The
guests were seated at FIVE small tables and
each table was decorated with different
flower. Red roses at one, white at another,
pink at the next, and so on. The effect was
splendid.
And in speaking of 1uncheons and dec
orations, Mrs. John William Falls certainly
had exquisite flowers at her luncheon Thurs
dav. Mrs. Falls is that charming woman
from Memphis who has spent the season at
the Willard. Her table was a work of art,
pink roses and white lilacs being used in
greatest abundance. After all, there is not
anything much prettier than llacs and pink
roses.
. Yes, know the Jennings-Hackett we'd
ding was originally planned for April, but
the date will be set now for sometime in
May. Mrs. Jennings and Miss ysnsinp sre
in New York, completing tf,s necessary shop
ping.
Indeed the District Branch of the Wom-
ans Democratic League is thriving organ
ization. On Wednesday it gave one Of the
most successful dances of the season in COM
pliment to the recently organized auxiliary
and the pages. The dance was held at the
Cairo and Mrs. Schneider led the fancy fig
ures. The lights we're lowered and full
moon appeared and the guests danced in the
light of the moon.
Mrs. w. F. Hancock, wife of Major Han
cock, is president of the organization and
she was assisted by Mrs. c. o. Mckay, Miss
Pansy Wilson. Mrs. Theodore Shuey, Mrs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-19
MISS NANCY GORDON JONES.

Hickling, Mrs. Frank Little, Mrs. Littletol
Lake, Mrs. Dieffenderfer, Mrs. Harry Den
ham, Mrs Won Steinmeyer, Mrs. Garlock and
Mrs Gage.
But, must tell you about the duke l
saw there. Yep, Susan, real, live, honest
to-goodness duke I've seen all sorts of
counts, barons, lords, and sirs, but to the
best of my memory | never saw duke be-
fore. He was the Duke de Warren, of Paris,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-19

son OF the year. The maid Of honor wore a
taffeta frock Of daffodil yellow and most OF
the other maids wore combinations of white
taffeta with pink; one wore white and laven-
dar, and one wore pale yellow taffeta with
touches OF cerise
Do you know, some one told mo that ono
Of the kinsfolk OF the bride said that the
bridal gown cost between eight and ten thou
sand dollars. That is a heap Of money,
Susan, for one gown. 1t was made of NAH
lin lace especially selected, and the flower
design Of the lace outlined in pearls, made:
in Paris, and the little bride wore it when
she was presented at the Court Of St. James
two years ago.
Agra Bennett, now Mrs. Johnson C. Nc
Kinley, gave her attendants the daintiess
little gold vanity boxes you ever saw. You
remember the one Gallo Hoke Smith has,
tho little round box just big enough to hold
a Dorm cake Of powder-with little chain
and ring. 50 you can carry it conveniently
at dsnce2 That is the sort the girls got
and they were so pleased with them. They
had little yellow enamel tops and were en-
graved. Mr.. Mckinley gave hts best man and
ushers silver headed canes. !
Some Of the wedding presents were res
mmkable, too. A silver pitcher and bowl
were among the most interesting. They
were Of Kirk silver, made especially for tho
bride. On the pitcher was design Of her
home in Weston, W. Va, and St Johns
Church here, where the wedding took place.,
On the bowl was the old Jackson mill, where,
Stonewall Jackson, kinsman of the bride;
spent his boyhood days, his birthplace and
tho White House.
II Is time was getting the ink washed
from my fingers and getting dressed for the
Pormer-Flood wedding, which takes place at
S o'clock in All Souls Church. Tho recep-
ton afterward is at the Pan-American build
ing.
On my way down town peeped into the
church 80 could write you about the deco
rations. They are most elaborate and beau
tiful. Tho color scheme is pink and white.
Annunciation lilies and rambler roses. Tho
matron and maid Of honor wear white lace
with pink hats and pink roses and the maids
are wearing pink taffeta gowns with the
daintiest leghorn hats, trimmed in tiny pink
roses and black velvet ribbons. OF course
the bridal dress is beauty. Ivory bridal
satin, rose point lace, pearls and all that, you
know.
Write to me very SOON and tefl me all
about the trip you are taking abroad this
summer. insist upon hearing it all. J
Cordially,