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Arizona republican., 1915-01-10

Denver. Dec. 21, 1914. Mir Harry NJ. Blair,
 General Sec. Y. NJ. C. A, Phoenix. Arizona.
 MY DEAR MIR BLAIR-Permit me to extend to you and your associates engaged in the work of the Young Mems Christian Association in Phoe- nix an ihe Southwest. my cordial greetings and very best wishes for the New Year
 The year just closed has been one of great importance to the Associ;s- ton movement in the Southwest characterized particularly by the for nation of an Inter State Committee including the states of Arizona, New Mexico and Western Texas. This step was necessary because of the rapidly growing interests of the Young Mems Christian Association and the constant demand from num- erous centers for the organization of Associations. and the development "f ifs work in cities. towns. railroad roints, mining centers and college fields.
 The international committee views with much satisfaction the organiza- e tion of this Inter- State Committee. which we feel sure will tend to pro mote greater effectiveness of the As sociations now organized and "a : pid development of unoccupied fields
 As Representative of the Inter- national Committee count it great privilege to be identified with the great Southwest and the splendid men who are striving to promote it's welfare. both materially and along moral lines.
 With cordial greetings. I am
 Very Sincerely Yours. G pII IL E,IAIE,P
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10

tions was formed at famous Fremont Temple, Boston.
 Sir George Williams was a lifelong friend of Dwight l.. Moody, who declared he owed more to the ASsocia- tion than any other agency. His interest in the Drapcr's s business gradually grew until he had amassed d large fortune.
 He was never so wealthy that he forgot others. He lived simply, and spared himself that others might be helped. Five sons were born. who to this day are honored citizens of Eng land. His family life was full of tragedy and trials. He was knighted by Queen Victoria in 1894 for dis tinguisehd service to the cause of humanity"
 Wherever ne went, at home or abroad. he was greeted ''with pomp and
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10

Mir. Harry NJ. Blair, Y. NJ. C. A.
 Phoenix. Arizona.
 DEAR HARRY-You asked for something of our work here. Three things have caused us gratitude of late.
 CD The president of the Republic has increased. his annual gift from Ss,000 .to 5000
 t2) Evanselistic meetings just closed in three cities of the norta resulted in 902 en0uirers in Tientsia more than 1000 in Peking, and 52o in Paotingfu. This is the beginning of a campaign which will touch fourteen cities.
 t3) The meetings in Picking were held in special pavilion built for the purpose within the walls of the Forbidden City.
 \ prominent native business man hearing one of the addresses in this pavilion and impressed by the fact that students were promising to read the Bible daily. went afterward to the office of the Bible Society and asked the agent to show him a good copy of the Scriptures. saying that he wishes one for himself and de sired to present a few to his friends He vas shown a Bible costing $2.0O. with which he expressed his satisfac ticn and said that he would take 1000 to give away These Bibles iii sixty boxes were sent to his office on the following day. Will you join us ill prayer that their use may be resuitful?
 With best, wishes. l am. Sincerely
 Yours,
 II. \. WILBUR Secretary National Committee. Y. NJ. C 's of China
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10

honor.'' He never failed to speak t. everybody he met as to their faith and belief ill Christ. Like the Master, ''he went about do- ing good"
 He died November II. 1905, at the age of S4 years and was buried in the fam ous St. Paul's Cathedral, London.
 From a small prayer meeting in a shabby Lon don Draper's shop-room, the Y. NJ. C. \. numbers it's members and converts by the hundreds of thousands
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10

tunity here. and l am sure that yoll win make the most of it.
 Personally l have derived much pleasure from my membership in the "" and no business or professional ;l nan could do better act than tn enroll himself as q member of the sl slmnasium classes under the eff cient direction of Mr. Fitzgerald The small outlay in tune will bring {, "ny one large dividends in d longer and healthier life.
 EN R K
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10

and it's property in the mil lions.
 It stands as the monu- ment t. one mans sheer itv and perseverance and zeal. His name stands for the abiding truth. that a simple heartfelt faith in the power and presence of Christ in any age, under any circumstances comes to any Christian man"
 k. R. ROARDMAN.
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10
December IS. 1a1l.

December IS, 1914. Mir. Harry M. Blair,
 Phoenix. Arizona
 MY DEAR MH. BLAIR-I have been around the world some and one of the few places that am home sick for is Phoenix, although Ispent only three days there. It is q com bination of the desert and of a land flowing with milk and honey. In some respects it is more likt Egypt tp me than any other place have ever been. l think you might well
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10
FROM WANAMAKER DOWN
 LINE COME EXPRESSIONS
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operations
 l have been q continuous observer of it's enlargins and improving life and have been glad to be q giver because of the results it produces in it's touch upon character and it's in flucnce in moulding the lives of young men.
 At prcsen. l am engaged in erect ing several Y. M. C. A. buildings in the Orient. where the nations If China, Japan, India and Korea are gradually throwing off the supersli~ tons of the past, and whose young men have had infinitely less oppor- tunity for advancement and improve ment than those of America.
 cannot as a business man too strongly indorse the work of the Young Mems Christian Association as practical and enduring agency
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10

MT Harry NJ. Blair. Secretary,
 NounG's Mems Christian Association Phoenix, Arizona.
 MY DEAR SlR-lt seems appro- riiate at the dawning of this Nev Year to wish the institution of which yoa are the able secretary. a most rrosrerous and useful existence trrSt you will be able to extend it's scope of usefulness in this city as time goes on. The changed order of things gives you wonderful oppor-
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10

call 1t an ideal Eden and 1 conf dently expect that q new and won Gerful civilization will develop under your climatic and economic condi- tions. When one considers what the Egyptian Delta has done for human civilization with most of the people simple fellahin if would be impossible to eXaggerate the possibility of the Salt River Valley.
 Faithfully Yours,
 S $. MCCLURE.
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10

Mr Lloyd B. Christy. President, Young Mems Christian Association, Phoenix. Arizona
 My dear Lloyd It is indeed a great pleasure to note the work of the 'Y' during the past year. While it has been good in the past. this year has been exceptional. The 'go ing up" and doing spirit manifest what is possible in this great work. This institution one of which we Phoenicians are justly proud and | welcome this opportunity of COZ graduating it's president.
 Yours truly.
 VIC r. R AN\Y.
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10
SHEEP HERDER's SON IS
 FOUNDER 0F ASSOCIATION

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to benefit q city. whose young men are its most important asset.
 Very Truly Yours
 JOHN WANAMAKER
Arizona republican., 1915-01-10

Phoenix, Arizona, Jan. ;, 1914. Mr. Lloyd B. Christy, President of the |. M C. A..
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COL. CHR|sTY IS FATHER
 OF THE CITY '. M. [. 4.

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Fergus County Democrat., 1915-12-30
NEW YEARS EVE EVENTS,

The big event New Years eve will
be the annual ball of the Lewistown
fire department at Armory hall Lavish
preparations are being made for big
affair and many will enjoy the evening
there. The hotels and cafes will also
he the scenes of merry throngs. The
midnight matinee at the Judith is de-
signed to appeal to those who do not
care to attend the big dance at Arm.
ory, or to revel at the cafes. There
will be many people who prefer the
big dance or the cafes. but not all can
be accommodated in that manner The
Judith plans on opening it's doors at
II O'Clock for this occasion, tomorrow
evening The matinee will start at
ll:2o and will last until any old time
A feature picture program will be
shown and a chance given to enjoy
the moments while the old year dies
and the new one comes in. But the
matinee will not halt with the hour of
ushering in the new year of 1916. This
will be an innovation in this city.
Fergus County Democrat., 1915-12-30
IMPROVEMENTS UNDER WAY At
THE FLOUR MILLS PROPERTY

An extension of the Montana Flour
Mills warehouse, which will double the
capacity of the present one, has been
started on the mill grounds, and exea-
walton is now under way. The demand
for ITS the Wheat" flour has SO in.
creased in the past year as to make
greater storing facilities necessary and
the entire warehouse, when complete
with the new addition, will have a ca
pacity for about 5000 barrels.
A new spur track at the mills has
just been completed by the Milwau-
kee. to take care of the additional
traffic of raw and manufactured wheat
which has developed during the year
just past. The new warehouse will
extend out to this track. covering all
the available space. It Is reported the
Montana Mills also contemplate a con.
siderable increase in the output of
flour at the local plant during the
coming year.
Fergus County Democrat., 1915-12-30
To FACILITATE
7 THE SHIP PMENTS

The Association of Western Rail
ways has issued statement for the
especial benefit Of shippers and re-
ceivers Of freight, industrial and traf-
fic managers and commercial organ
izations The substance of the appeal
which the association makes is as
follows:
"In 1912, and again in 1914, this as
sociation appealed to the shippers and
receivers of freight for cooperation III
obtaining the maximum use of freight
equipment. The results in both in
stances were gratifying.
Reports that are coming from all
parts of the country, and the condi-
tions indicated in attached tables, call
for a similar appeal at this time in
our endeavor to avoid most serious
car shortage.
''In recent circular on this subject
the interstate commerce commission
states: In order that the business of
the country may go. forward without
shippers, both individually and
through their associations, to cooper.
ate to secure the prompt and full load.
ing Of cars and their prompt release
One of the chief causes of
failure of car supply in past seasons
has been the unnecessary detention
of cars by careless shipper and by
shippers using them for storage pur.
poses. In the general public interest
shippers should endeavor to release
cars at the earliest possible moment
without regard to the free time given
by the tariffs.
ITO this end the following sugges
tions are made, for which the widest
publicity is solicited:
"First-Load and unload all cars as
quickly as possible.
"Second-Load all cars to the full
capacity.
"Third-Anticipate the disposition
of freight before its arrival.
"Fourth-Only order such cars al
can be loaded promptly.
| "Fifth-Do not order special type ol
car when ordinary type will answer
the purpose.
"Sixth-Reduce to the minimum the
practice of billing cars to intermediate
points to be held for reconsignment
Fergus County Democrat., 1915-12-30
VILLA SOLDIERS At JUAREz ARE
PAID OFF AND SHIPPED SOUTH

dier. Should the applicant be petty
officer he receives a $40 United
States gold note and 80 pesos OF con-
stitutionalist money. From captain to
colonel the pay is $50 in United States
currency and SO pesos of constitution
alist currency. The higher ranks re-
ceive $50 United States and 100 pesos
constitutionalist currency.
Although the disbanded men sur
rounded the cuartel general daily beg
ging permission to enlist in the Car
rama ranks, they have been told to
wait and they understand the govern
ment is chary of rearmng their late
enemies until the arrival of more Car
rama forces. Meanwhile, the bar
racks are free to all soldiers and camp
followers and rations for men and
horses are free.
The first sign of resumption of in
ternational business at this part of the
border was the announcement by the
American Smelling and Refining COM
pany of the purchase of 1000 carloads
Of fuel for the Chihuahua and Du-
range smelters, to be opened as soon
as the fuel could reach the plants.
The company, which is considered the
barometer of the mining industry from
Zacatecas to the border, has also pur-
chased freight cars and locomotives
in wholesale lots.
So far as rolling stock is concern
ed, rs per cent of the equipment OF all
Mexican railroads is on sidings or in
bitches between Aguas Calientes and
Juarez, together with vast quantities
Of machinery looted and brought north
by the Villa forces since last July.
General Obregon today protested
that much less damage had been done
to industrial plants in Mexico than
was reported and said he would place
at the disposal of American business
men a special train or series OF spe-
cial trains in which to tour the coun-
try and report conditions. The offer
has been accepted by local merchants
who hesitate to ship goods now.
Train service to Mexico City from
Juarez is expected to be established on
a regular schedule soon.
Fergus County Democrat., 1915-12-30

Ell PASO, Tex, Dec. 29.-Eight
hundred Carranza troops, comprising
the first detachment of de facto gov
ernment soldiers to reach Juarez, ar
rived there early today from Chihua-
hua More are expected tonight, and
1900 are due to arrive from Sonora
points, having been reported entrain-
ed at NacO, Sonora, today after much
delay.
General Jose Eliseondo, commanding
the troops arriving today, said Cen
eral Trevino had sent detachment
westward to clear out the Guerrero
district of small forces led by Cen
erals Villa, Medinavietia and presum-
ably General Jose Rodriguez
Eleven generals and 10000 Villa SOL
diers were in Chihuahua City, having
surrendered to General Trevino, ac-
cording to Eliseondo.
The country was pacified. he said.
The campaign against the Zapata
organization in Morelos will be under
taken by General Pablo Gonzales from
Mexico City, according to Eliseondo,
about January /.
Control of the de facto government
in JuareZ took on a more substantial
appearance late today when the Car
rama troops from Chihuahua City put
in their appearance on the streets.
Well armed and warmly clad the
troops swung from the freight cars
that conveyed them and lined up for
the formal entry. A group of former
Villa followers. wrapped to their eyes
in torn and soiled garments, all topped
off with huge sombreros, leaned
against row Of boxcars, where the
troops detrained, and watched the pro
cess with apparent unconcern.
The Carranza soldiers marched
through the streets with General Eli
seondo leading and finally wound up
at the administration building, where
they formed about group of military
musicians, who struck off with the
strains Of "Auld Lang Syne."
General Eliseondo called upon Col
onel Flaviano Paliza, former Villa Of
ficer, and took formal command of
he town Carranza soldiers then re-
lieved the guard of former Villa
troops.
In all about 1000 Villa troops have
been assembled in Juarez during the
last week and of these about 1000
have been paid off and shipped south
in the last three days, with passes
good on any railroad in Mexico. Five
thousand remain to be paid. Mean
while, they are fed and housed by the
government.
Every morning the disbanded, rag
ged regiments form a line through the
customs house, headed by their Of
ficers. AS a name is called the sol
dier salutes and steps to the desk of
Colonel Alvarado, aide to General
Obregon.
An official to the right of Alvarado
counts off 20 pesos in constitutionalist
currency and hands it to Alvarado
who places a $40 United States gold
note on top and hands it to the sol
Fergus County Democrat., 1915-12-30
REMAINS Of JACK FLYNN ARE
IN LEW|STOWN FOR BURIAL

The body of Jack Flynn was shipped
to Lewistown Tuesday from Great
Falls, arriving here last evening. It
is now lying at Creel's undertaking
parlors, preparatory to burial. Final
arrangements for the funeral will be
made today.
Mr.. Flynn died in Great Falls a
week ago, following an operation for
a chronic ailment. The report that
he had been injured in a fight at Belt
is said to be erroneous, by T. J. Mon.
ahan, friend of the late Mr.. Flynn's
who was with Mr.. Flynn on Decem.
ber Is when the latter left Lewistown
for Great Falls for the purpose OF
having the operation performed. The
operation was a delicate one and Mr.
Flynn was unable to Withstand it.
Flynn was pardoned from the states
prison last spring. He went to Lehigh
after short visit in Lewistown, and
purchased a barber shop there. He
did we'll and was preparing to build
a home in that town.
Flynn was we'll known to the old
timers of Lewistown, as he resided
here for number Of years.
Fergus County Democrat., 1915-12-30
ORDERS CHANCE
CANES STOPPED
MAYOR sYMMEs' EDIcT PUTS THE
SLOT MACHINES, DICE AND
PUNCH BOARDS IN DISCARD.
CHIEF RAY NOTIFIES THE DEALERS

The orders given by Mayor w. D..
symmes the day previous to Chief of
Police E. w. Ray that slot machines,
disc and punchboards, as well as any
and all gambling devices, be put un-
der the ban, were carried into effect
thursday, and not nickel dropped
into single slot machine nor did the
'ivories"- rattle en- any cigar store
counters Thursday. OF course the lid
has been on tight on gambling in Lew
istown for years, but those devices
that may be classed as semi-gambling
have been running here and there un-
disturbed, as well as in other Mon
tana cities. However, the word has
gone out that in the future this will
not be tolerated. There will be a
strict enforcement of this order.
DIFFICULTY between an out-of-town
man and local dealer over payment
on punchboard called the attention
OF the officials to this feature with
the result that it was decided to put
an end to it. The punchboards used
were devices to aid in selling goods
but only the lucky ones weer win
ners. Dice shaking has been entirely
for cigars, while the nickle slot ma.
chimes were also for trade, and in none
OF the games was money the stake
Some proprietors of pool halls have ex
pressed themselves as pleased with
the order. and there will be few re-
grets that this technically of the law
will be enforced Mayor Symmes =
determined te see that Lewistown is
as clean a city IS it is possible tc
make it.
Fergus County Democrat., 1915-12-30
TRADE: LIVELY
IN LEW|STOWN
MERCHANTS REPORTS UNUSUAL
RUSH-CHRISTMA SHOPPING
WAS VERY BRISK.
THIS CITY IS The RETAIL Center

The best Christmas trade that Lew
istown has ever experienced is the al
most universal opinion of local busi-
ness men. A representative of the
Democrat-News Friday called upon
many of the business men, and ascer-
tanned that the shopping season for
the Yuletide season, which came to
close last night, was a very satisfac-
tory one in every respect. Not only
were more shoppers thronging the
city, but the aggregate of purchases
was far in advance of last year The
advance over last year was consider
able at nearly every store. Some
stores reported about the same busi-
ness as year ago, but the general
rule was a net increase of total busi-
ness transacted of about 25 per cent
greater than in 1914.
A Shopping Center.
What was demonstrated more forcib-
ly than ever before was the fact that
Lewistown is the shopping center of
central Montana. Shoppers from
towns and country ell over the coun-
ty and adjoining sections came here
to do at least some of their Christmas
buying. Attracted here by the large
and varied stocks and the reasonable
prices, the shoppers came in large
numbers, and the country buyer added
to the city buyer, combined to make
things lively and busy at the various
classes of stores
Service Was Good.
The service at the Lewistown stores
is a commendable feature that makes
shopping here attractive and pleasing
This is an element that cannot be over
looked in seeking a reason for the
large number of out-of-town buyers
coming here.
A Record Increase.
One business man, who said last
year his Christmas business was bad
owing to the condition brought on by
the outbreak of the European war, re
ports an increase of Christmas busi
ness over year ago. of 1000 per cent
This seems almost unbelievable, bu'
he confirmed this ten-fold increase il
business, in most emphatic manner
| He admits that his regular business
has been slightly below par Throughout
the year, but started to pick up las
| September The increase in bushes.
is not confined to one line OF trade
Jewelry stores, dry goods houses, gen
eral stores, cigar dealers and all line:
are represented in the list of thos,
who report very satisfactory condi
tions.
Fergus County Democrat., 1915-12-30

try, distance of 1900 miles. There
is a system of compulsory education
and for that reason the natives are
all educated and the percentage OF H.
literacy is lower than among otner
Latin-American people.
The people Of Chile welcome the
Americans who have been investing
large sums there during the past 10
years. They realize the good that rol-
lows in the wake of the coming OF
capital. The feeling toward Ameri-
cans is very good.
Friendly Relations.
The people and the government are
more friendly than ever toward the
United States. They are we'll pleased
with the decision of the National City
bank of New York to establish some
eight or ten subsidiary banks in that
country SO that exchange can be han
died direct through New York instead
of London, as heretofore. The recog-
milton of Chile in this country's deal
ings with Mexico is also pleasing
fact.
The raising of the ministry of Chile
to an embassy is another step in the
right direction taken a year ago. The
unfortunate Baltimore affair."" when
some Chileans were killed by Ameri-
cans is thus being gradually forgotten,
and the feeling toward America is
growing better right along.
American Trade.
Mr. Hamilton says that American
trade is bound to increase with Chile.
There are many German merchants in
that country, who, since the war, can
not trade with their old companies at
home, but who are turning to the Uni
ted States. "Chile will be big mar
ket for the United S+ates," is the way
Mr.. Hamilton expresses himself.
Women Are Beautiful.
Not only is Chile county Of un-
bounded resources, with great mines
in the north and great forests and
farms in the south, but it is inhabited
by good class Of people, both native
and foreign. The native women are
very beautiful and among the better
classes the children are educated in
Europe or America. Many Of the ma
tive Spaniards are linguists OF ability
The women rank superior to other
Latin-American women both in beauty
and grace.
Fergus County Democrat., 1915-12-30

w. G. Phelps. who is farming several
thousand acres southwest of Hobson,
motored to the city the other day. He
was accompanied by his foreman. Mike
Suggs, who remained here until Tues
day transacting business.
Mrs, P. T. Aingesarrived in Lewis
town Tuesday from Portland, to join
her husband, who is the architect in
charge of the drawing of the plans
for the remodeling of the Bank of
Fergus County building.
Fergus County Democrat., 1915-12-30
WEAVER BROTHERS PREPARING
TO ERECT new BUSINESS BLOCK

Plans are now being prepared for a
two-story modern business block, to be
erected shortly, replacing the present
Big Bear building. Weaver Bros, own.
ers OF the building ind lot, will con.
struct the new building. It will be
sOxsO feet in size. extending from Main
street to the alley.
The ground floor will be occupied
by their buffet, while the second floor
Will be cut up into rooms. There will
also be fun basement,
Fergus County Democrat., 1915-12-30
BRADY CAUGHT
At ELY, NEVADA
COMES BACK TO FACE CHARGES
OF FORGERY AND DiSPOSlNG
OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY.

Kenneth Brady, who ran thresh.
ing outfit in the Hobson section
through the fall and who has been
bodily wanted for some time on charges
or forgery and disposing of mortgaged
property, is safely in custody, having
been brought back frem Ely, Nevada,
where he was arrested on telegraphic
instructions, by special deputy.