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Williams news., 1915-02-25
AsHFORK NEWS
Delayed last week.

The snow has gone and the mud is drying up. Plenty of water all around and good pros- poets for good year in the cattle business. Al Smith was down from the A. A. and reports all the tanks full. His tank is one of the largest in the country so he says.
 MT. Elsie Brown came up from his ranch in Chino Valley last week to phone to Prescott for medical aid for his neighbor Mir. Pride who is very i'll. Since then MT. Pride has been removed to Prescott, where there is very little hopes for his recovery. MT. Pride is one of our pioneers and all are sorry to hear of his illness.
 J. D. Brown and wife left Sunday evening on No. 10 for Flagstaff to have more work done on his teeth.
 Mrs. Wm. Pitts is stopping at the Brown home during theil absence.
 R. R. Little and wife have been spending a few days here. MT. Little is Division Supt. o1 the Santa Fe and was looking over the road.
 1 J. A. Lamport of Flagstaff was here last week surveying with
 Continued on page 5
Williams news., 1915-02-25
CLARK-BYRD

The marriage of Miss Ruth Byrd to Fred M. Clark was solemnized at the home of the Brides parents, MT. and Mrs. c. M. Byrd last Thursday afternoon Feb. 18th. The Rev. B. w. Boone officiating. The Bride wore a dainty gown of white chiffon over white satin with pearl trimmings and carried Brides roses. Little Miss Doro- thy Brininstool in white null and satin ribbons was the only at tendant bearing the ring on a rose pillow.
 MT. and Mrs. E. O. Brininstool and daughter Dorothy, Mrs. j.. L. Service and Mrs. Lee Pearson and Daughters of Winslow were the only guests. MT. and Mrs. Clark have gone to Los Angeles to spend their honeymoon. They will go to Andrade California tc live, MT. Clark having a position with the California Developing Company.
Williams news., 1915-02-25
LITTLE HEROINE OF
 THE REVOLUTIONS

"A Little Heroine of the Revolu- tion," given by the pupils of the public School on last Friday eve- ming, was enjoyed by all present.
 The setting of the play was in Virginia during the Revolution, and the colonial costumes and sol diers camps made the play very effective.
 The sixteen characters of the play were chosen from the boys and girls of the upper grades, and they showed remarkable talent for the parts for which they were chosen. Mildred Smith as the little daughter Of Arlington, a pa- triot, had perhaps the most diff cult part of the play. In her the characteristics of a real heroine were portrayed. Pete Campbell as MT. Arlington and Edna Poison as Mrs. Arlington, had important parts which were we'll executed. John Klock and Marshall Hughes had the parts of British and Amer ican generals and gave force to the play in each trying to outwit the other. Kenneth Reid as Pompey, a negro servant, and Dorothy Saw ave as Chloe, negro nanny, added humor to the play by their dialect and negro expressions.
 Altogether the pupils are to be congratulated on the success of the program. The proceeds amounting to twenty-one dollars, is to be used for decorating the walls of the chool rooms.
Williams news., 1915-02-25
MANLOVE ENTERTAINMENT
 PLEASES EVERYONE

The third entertainment in the Lyceum Course at thu Sultana on Friday night was a success in every way except financially. The attendance was larger than the previous entertainments and those who attended felt that Manlove Is an impersonator of unusual ability. He not only makes you laugh and cry and surprises you with new and life like appearances but thru out his entertainment there runs a healthful spirit of humor that is uplifting.
 Those who are managing this course of entertainments find them selves short of the required amount at the present time but not nearly as far in the hole as the Flagstaff Normal that has brought the same course to Flagstaff. The deficit will be made up by the two fol lowing entertainments, The Gam. ble Concert Company on March + and a home talent vaudeville show in April.
Williams news., 1915-02-25
Mrs. Greene Entertains

Last Monday afternoon Mrs. Harold Greene entertained. with 8 Washington's Birthday party in honor of her mother, Mrs. Atkins of Spirit Lake Iowa. Some thirty guests were present. The first part of the afternoon was devoted to fancy work. A guessing con- test was next engaged Tn. Mrs. Degering and Mrs. Robinson won the prizes. After this a delicious luncheon of chicken croquettes, scalloped potatoes, hot rolls, coffee. ice cream and cake was served. The house was beautifully dec. orated in the national color-scheme was also carried out in the lunch con. The guests were entertained by piano duets by Mrs. Chamber. lain and Mrs. Wells, and by 6 vocal duet by Mrs. Rittenhoust and Mrs. Elliott.
Williams news., 1915-02-25
ASHFORK NEWS

Miss Harlin the school teacher was around taking the school census this week. It was a very muddy walk and she sure earned her money.
 We had a fall of snow and rain last week, we hope the wet season is over for awhile so as to let the ground get dry enough to walk on without sinking down a foot.
 We have had quite few tramps call on us of late for i a hand out. They must have us spotted
 A party of rough riders were seen riding around last week, we think they were from the Wild Bill show.
 MT. and Mrs. Wm. Clark walk ed over to the Ranger Station Sunday. Mrs. Clark has over come her fear of the range cattle now so will walk the road.
 Miss Petticoad the postmistres' was in Williams having some dental work done.
 MT. and Mrs. Geo. Washington paid visit to Williams last week
 Chester Dickerson visited Flag staff and reports plenty of snov 1 there.
 Miss Cecilia Ford has been Il for a few days but is better now
 Harold Burrett has been con fined to his bed with the measle he is recovering.
Williams news., 1915-02-25
Farewell Surprise Party

Miss Dorothy Wilson was very pleasantly surprised Wednesday evening by quite large circle of friends, including several of the school teachers. All sorts of games were played after which dainty re- treatments were served. The guests departed at a late hour wishing her very pleasant trip. Miss Dorothy, with her mother, leaves this week for Phoenix to be gone some time.
Williams news., 1915-02-25
DOMESTIC SCIENCE MEETING
 PROVES MOST INTERESTING

The department of Household Economies of the Woman's Club held most interesting and ln- structive meeting at the school building on last Thursday after noon. Mrs. Wells was in charge and introduced first Mrs. Cureton who demonstrated the fireless cooker of two kinds: the round and the bench cooker. She also spoke of another patent, now operating, in which the break fast could be placed before one retires for the night, an alarm set to go off, say at six o'clock, when the cooker conn nects itself automatically with the electric heat and the cooking begins. When the family are ready for breakfast, the cooker meets the demand and a meal is served fit for a King.
 She also gave instructions for a home-made cooker, costing only 25 cents. Some of the ladies present spoke very favorably of this clever device For further particulars consult Mrs. Winans and Mrs. Sine who say they have used it to advantage.
 MT. E. J. Nordyke demonstrated a cream whip which was especially successful with thin cream and not splash.
 Mrs. E. A. Miller spoke on Casse- role cooking while Mrs. F. M. Gold gave an interesting talk on paper bag cooking, highly recommending the same. Mrs. F. A. Adams demonstrated the Electric Car pet Cleaner SO wisely and SO well that ,she was accused of receiving q commission from the Babbitt- son Go. which sum Was only de- .manded for the benefit of ths Woman's Club. Mrs. Rittenhoust as ably showed the fine points O. the hand machine and recommend ed its economy. Mrs. Luther Stover demonstrated the electric toaster, the hair-curler and othe appliances much to the edifcatioI of her hearers. Mrs. Melick trieC out the electric coffee percolato as against the alcohol percolato managed by Mrs. Williams. Tn coffee by each process was served to the crowd together with bean baked in the round freless an' bread from the baker. All pro nounced perfect and anothe Demonstration Day is. anxiousl. awaited by the Woman's Club.
Williams news., 1915-02-25

Mrs. Rowe, wife of Sanford Rowe, of the Grand Canyon, whos, has been in .California for some time with her sister, Mrs. Ed Du- boise, formerly of Williams died in Riverbank Calf. last week. Mr.. Rowe isl an old pioneer and is known by all of the oldi timers.
 MT. Martin Buggeln accompani- ed by his little granddaughter, Emily Johnson, left Monday fox Los Angeles. ss4 They will join Mrs Buggeln and from there go to San Francisco.
Williams news., 1915-02-25

PERSONAL & LOCAL


 Mrs. c. B. Williams has been on the sick list this week.
 Mrs. Steve Quinn made busi- ness trip to Flagstaff last Friday.
 Mrs. J. Cottolendy was in town Tuesday, from Supai, on a shop ping tour.
 For Rent or Sale-Six room house. Enquire of w. E. Rawlins, freight office.
 James Kennedy and X. N. Sleeves were Flagstaff visitors Tues day.
 Mrs. Thos. Lockett, of the Fly ing H ranch, is visiting in town this week.
 Miss Frances Wolfe is visiting her brother and family at the Grand Canyon this week.
 Wednesday, Judge Holub left for Ash Fork where he went for a couple of days, on business.
 Little Elenor Ferguson has been i'll for several days with severe cold, but is greatly improved. Miss Mary Matz, of Garland Prairie, is visiting with Miss Gar net Field and Miss Rawlins this week.
 Mir. Billy Miller left Friday fol Los Angeles. From there he will go to San Francisco to attend thu Fair.
 Mrs. Finnemore, who has beer confined to her bed for severa days, caused from a fall, is improv ing rapidly.
 Miss Louise Hummer, da ugh ghte of MT. Hummer at the Cabine Barber Shop, left Wednesday fo Flagstaff to visit with friends.
 Mrs. Hollihan, of Flagstaff, trained nurse, who is taking , much needed rest, is visiting thi week with Mrs. Robert Burns. ' Mrs. c. H. Reinhardt left Fri day on no. 10 with a Santa F } patient for Albuquerque. Sh returned Sunday on No. 1. Mrs. G. H. Reinhardt's daugh ter Violet and son Leroy, lei Wednesday on No. 1 for Lo Angeles and San Diego for short visit.
 Chas. Kirsch, of the Grand Car yon, left Monday for Los Angelo where he will join the Buggeln'' |, From there they will motor to. Sa Francisco. It is rumored ths Chas. has the cage and IS now i pursuit of the bird. r Wednesday evening Mrs. Hat f state entertained about thiIt ! guests with sleigh ride out to "
 H. Talks ranch. A delightf'
 luncheon was served about tel f thirty P. M., after which the part f returned to town. 0 Dr. H. w. Kratyer of the Mul r son Optical Company located d Phoenix, spent Monday and Tue .- day of this week in Williams. H . will return again in two mouth . The Munson Company is an AT : zona establishment snd has tf F only Tense grinding plant in tl l. state.
Williams news., 1915-02-25
THE MAN OF THE HOUR

"The Man of The Hour" this weeks Tuesday night special, proved the strongest photo play l that has yet been given on this series. Some of the foregoing plays | have excelled in some points-for instance, the Wishing Ring which excelled in beauty and charm,-l but for dramatic power, The Man of The Hour takes an easy first.
 This play met with great success on the stage and it was but to be expected that it should succeed as it has on the screen. This superior ity was not due to the acting but to the play itself. The acting was merely of the same high standard that we have come to look for in these Tuesday pecials, but the play itself is one of the very strong est that the late years have pro. duced. The people of Williams are indeed fortunate in being able thus to see the best in modern drama.
 The production of this play is a triumph for the movie art. Almost as great power was developed on the screen as the same class of act ors have succeeded in developing on the stage. The handicap of the reels due to the silent actors, was very largely made up by the quick change of scenes, and the ability to portray vastly greater variety of scenes and also more difficult scenes than are practical in an evenings production before the footlights.
 The evenings attendance was
 very large and 6ttingly rewarded
 MT. Sweetwood for his efforts tc secure these high class shows. The comedy reel proved pleasant ad :. dition to the evenings entertain
 ment and the public will bepleased
 to learn that these are to be given
 each Tuesday night, henceforth. Mrs. F. Espenosa has been quit
 i'll the past week with an attack o pneumonia.
 MT. Kenneth Hughes purchased , the bungalow of I. B. Brown thi
 week.
 w. B. Gardener while shovelin, snow of the Babbitt Poison Gar age roof, Monday, received sever shock from an electric wire. He i
 improving very slowly.
Williams news., 1915-02-25
CHAMBER 0F COM
 MERGE PROGRAMMES
Feed Followed with Busi-- nesslike Business Meeting Held at Cabinet Cafe Accelerated Activity As sured

sured
 The Williams Chamber of Com merce met at the Call of the presi- dent, J. M. Holub, at the Cabinet Cafe, last Tuesday night. After g very good chicken dinner, the bus mess of organization was taken up: The meeting was businesslike from the start and a good start toward a year of activity was made.
 J. M. Holub was unanimously reelected as president; F. O. Twitty was elected Vice President, and Jerrie Lee was elected Secre- tary-Treasurer.
 The Chairman of standing con- mittees were next appointed and each was called upon to say few words in regard to the work hes hoped to see his committe accomp-- fish. Each responded with number of practical suggestions and with the assurance that he would do the best he could to boost the good work of the organi- zation.
 Twenty-seven business men were present at the meeting. The next meeting will be held on the regu- lar meeting night, the third We'd nesdaY in March, at the office of Justice of the Peace, Twitty. A good attendance and an enthusi-- astic meeting contemplated. Each of the standing committees was instructed to be ready to re- port work done at the next meet ing. The names of the members of the special committees will be
 published next week The stand ing committees are as follows: Finance and Auditing
 McD. Robinson Chairman Jerrie Lee w. F. Dermont
 Transportation and Legislation B. J. Nordyke Chairman I. P. McConkey . 3 F. NJ. Gold Publicity and Advertising
 F. E. Wells Chairman
 w. M. Hughes
 J. Reid County and Municipal Affairs
 R. T. Brown Chairman
 L. s. Williams J. s. Amundsen e Roads and Parks L. s. Williams Chairman
 R. T. Brown n J. s. Amundsen Commerce, Trade and Manufactur- : ing 7 J. s. Amundsen Chairman.
 l.. s. Williams e R. T. Brown 8 Membership and Grievances Jerrie Lee Chairman r B. F. Sweetwood e w. M.iHughes e Public Health and Sanitation . Dr. Miller Chairman = Dr. Melick e Dr. Jeffries Meetings, Receptions and Cenven-- tions F. O. Twitty Chairman Harold Greene l. Scotty McDougal
Williams news., 1915-02-25

= Only $7O0 foria f. UT. room house, easy terms; interest 6percent on deferred paymedts, dimension of lots 7S feet 40.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-17
COURT Orders
ThAW Returned
!. TO MATTEAWAN
Execution of Order Pre-
vented by Issuance of Writ
of Habeas Corpus.

New York. March 16.-Harry K.
Thaw wifi not be sent back to New
Hampshire by the state of New York,
as his counsel demanded, but must
be returned to Matteawan asylum,
unless legal papers calling for his
detention in New York county are
served on the warden of Tombs pris-
on" Such was Supreme Court Justice
Pages decision today in disposing Of
the formal motion to have Thaw re-
turned to New England.
In the meantime, counsel for Thaw
as if anticipating just such decision
had obtained from Supreme Court
Justice Blur writ of habeas
corpus, which will keep Thaw in
Tombs prison until next Friday when
he must be produced in court.
1t was close call for Shaw, since
plans had been considered by the
state for returning him at once to his
longtime residence at Matteawan
Asylum attendants were in the court
room ready to rush him there by
| automobile the moment the motion
for a return to New Hampshire was
denied. But the writ of habeas
corpus served half an hour before or
Warden Hanley of Tombs prison pre-.
vented this.
Sheriff Griefenhagen of New York
county had heard whisperings . a
plot to abduct Thaw during the brief
interval when he should be out Of
Warden Hanleys custody in going tc
and from prison to the court room
across the Bridge of Sighs". Accord
ingly the sheriff armed 20 deputies
and scattered them throughout the
crowd that packed the court room.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-17
THIRTY Of
DACIA'S CREW HOME

New York, March 16.-Ten officers
and 20 members of the crew of the
steamer Dacia, which was captured
40 miles off the French coast. reach
ed here today on the French liner
Rochambeau. Captain James McDon-
cid remained in France pending the
decision of the French court in re-
gard to the validity of the transfer
Of the ship.
ut surprised us little when we
were stopped by the Europe said
one of the officers. "The cruiser
halted us at p. M, February II,
turned her searchlight on us and
kept it there. Presently she sent
aboard a prize crew. an officer and
seven men. They treated the Dacia's
officers and sailors courteously and
took us into Brest which was about
40 miles away
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-17
FEBRUARY COTTON
EXPORTS Double
THOSE OF JANUARY
Exports for Past Z Months,
However, Far Below Same
Period Last Year.

Washington, March 16.-Cotton eX-
ports during February were almost
twice those of February of last year,
but the quantity sent abroad during
the seven months ending February %
was far less than for the same period
last year, the deficiency, due largely
to the war, being 1,759,725 bales. The
census bureau report disclosed these
figures today.
Manufacturing establishments on
February % were holding less cotton
than at the same time last year, but
independent warehouses had on hand
1,775,766 bales more than a year ago
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-17
Twenty two Shells Strike
British Cruiser Amethyst,
Killing % Men.
ITALIAN NAVY rs
NOW ASSEMBLING
ltaIy's Ships Are Concentrating at
laramie, Nearest Point to Uarda.
neIleS. According to Dispatch
from Rome.

Athens, March lG.-Twcnty-cight OF
the crew of the British light cruiser
Amethyst were killed and about the
same number wounded when the
her during operations against the
Dardanelles forts. twenty-five shells
struck the Amethyst.
The Amethyst was one of the squad
ron of five British ships sent in toward
Niagara to scatter the Turks, who. ii
was learned, we"e placing movable
lotteries in position. The Amethyst
led the squadron. The damage to the
vessel has not been learned. She re-
turned to Pharani where she an
chored. Her dead were buried at sea
Today the entire fleet CT Warships are
flying their ensigns at half-mast.
This evening a seaplanc rose from
the sea and disappeared mp the straits.
battleship also entered the straits.
Germans are telling the Turks that
Niagara point has been made impassa-
BILE. They state that plans have been
completed that will result in the sink
ing of all enemy ships that attempt to
20 through the narrOws.
1t is reported that the Turks are
| feverishly terrifying the Bosporous,
! Big guns have been placed on the
heights of Cantindja and Scutar.
T. Trawlers. ,odav under the protet-
ton of warships resumed sweeping
the Dardanelles for mines. One Brit
| ,sh trawler struck mine and was
es!royed. = zifiXHFl
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-17
MEMPHIS JITNEYS
HURT Street RAILWAY
Tennessee Legislature Appealed to
by Owners Of Railway, Which
Cannot Paw Bond Interest.

Nashville, March 16.-Facing in
ability to pay interest on its bonds
because of inroads on it's revenues,
made by the jitneys, the Memphis
Street Railway company is fighting
virtually for its life here.
T. H. Tutwiler, president of the
Memphis railway company admitted
today that he feared they would not
be able to pay interest on the bonds
Tutwiler stated to member OF
the senate this morning:
Eve are losing money at an
enormous rate because of the jitneys
in Memphis, and unless something
done Immediately, we must start a
policy of retrenchment, and may be
forced to lay off number of our
employees"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-17
Italian Navy Concentrating.

Geneva, via Paris, March ia dis
patch to the Tribune from it's Rome
correspondent says large part OF
the Italian navy is being concentrated
at laramie at the southeastern ex-
tremity of the country and tae point
nearest the Dardanelles.
The Tribune's Dedeagatche cores
pendent telegraphs that Talsaat Bey,
the Turkish minister of war, is having
great difficulty in persuading the
sultan to transfer the capital from
Constantinople to Konieh in Asia
Minor. A special train is said to be
held in readiness constantly to trans
port the government funds and ar
chives to Konieh if Adrianople is evac-
uated. Turkish troops are reported
to be concentrated at Constantinople
and along the Dardanel!es.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-17
Counter Offensive Is Started
in Flanders by Kaiser, Who
Fights for Time.
FRENCH BLOW UP
GERMAN SAPPERS
Terrific Battle Raging About EXcayn-
ton Near PertheS When OFFICIAL Re
pert Is Sent i'm by French
Commander.

London. March 16.-Anticipating a
violent offensive by the allies when
the condition OF the ground, following
the early thaws, is right, remarkable
activity is being shown all along the
German lines.
A determined counter offensive has
been started with a view to fOrcstall-
ing or delaying the spring drive Of the
allies in the hope that the situation
in the eastern field may soon be so
favorable that needed strength can
be drawn from there to brace the
western line for the coming blow.
If the deadlock can be maintained
in Flanders and i'll the valley Of the
Aisnc until Won IIindcnberg has TAX
en- Warsaw, the Germans feel conf
dent that the supreme test in the west
will find them so thoroughly we'll
prepared that they will be able to
turn the allies drive into a retreat,
according to the stories told by pris-
oners.
1t is significant that in tonight's
| official communique from Paris, al
though the engagements were mostly
of LEGAL character, the initiative in
every case with the exception of one,
was with the Germans. At nearly
every point of contact, however. the
Germans were seeking to retrieve
losses. ,
Night counter attacks were made
by the kaiscrs forces on the spur of
Notre Dame de IOrette, between
Ford de Paris md Bolante and at
Banquois. in the Argonne, and in the
lie Pretre woods. on the heights OF
the Meuse. In each case their efforts
were repulsed.
In Champagne, near Perthes, there
was some furious fighting. Mining
operations by the Germans, had car
ried the enemy sapDers almost up to
to French ,ire2 wheE The German
pioneers, by an indiscretion, be:ray-
ed their presence. Waiting unN
nightfall, French sappers burroWed
forward to the head of the German
mine chamber and planted heavy
charge OF explosives, which subse-
quently were discharged. tearing a
great crater in the earth.
About this excavation terrific en-
gagement was then preciHitated. The
battle ragged for some hours. the
French still held it. at the hour the
report of the French commander was
sent to headquarters.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-03-17
TRAIN KILLS editor
Of LUMBER JOURNAL
James H. Baird of Southern Lumber.
mar Crushed to Death at Nash.
vile, Tenn.

Nashville, Tenn, March 16.--James
H. Baird, aged 4S, publisher and edi-
tor of the Southern Lumberman for "a
wears, was run down by switch en-
CINE in the terminal yards here to-
day and received Injuries that result
ed in HIS death.
Mr.. Baird, rctu, ming from a short
business trip to Montgomery, Ala.
had alighted fro ma sleeper and was
proceeding to the passenger station
when struck. An arm and three ribs
we.e~hrokep and he received internal
injuries.