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The Springdale news., 1915-01-22
Notice for PubIiation.

Department of the Interior, U. $. Land Office at Harrison, Ark. Jan. 11th, 1915.
 Notice is hereby given that Os- bern NJ. Lucky of Spring Valley, Ark, who on Nov 18th, 1912, made home stead entry, No 0l0466. for NV A SW 4, Section 2S, Twp. Is north, Range 2S west. 9th Prin. Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final year proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before the County Clerk of Washington county, at Fayetteville, Ark, on the 24th day of February. 1915.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Mar yin Claridy, Riley Claridy, William Wolf, William Ingram, all of Spring Valley, Ark.
 Brice B. Hudgins,
 Register.
The Springdale news., 1915-01-22
JOHNSON.
ee0

Dick Grum is at home again for a few days rest after several weeks of owrk as railroad brakeman
 J. E. McClendon, Of Proctor. Ok. was in Johnson Saturday evening looking after business interests
 White kennan3, 3wife=and= son Max. were down from Springdale Sunday visiting with Aunt Mary Pearson.
 John Horne and family.haxe moved from Steele Ark, and are how ocz cupying part of the Arthur Smith dwelling here in Johnson
 Hugh Liehlyter and Charley Thomp- son spent part of Friday on an ex- eploration tour down about Steele a u Literal. eH tte k. .. < NJ. Ky
The Springdale news., 1915-01-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, U S Land Office at Harrison, Ark, Dec. Sth, 1914. Notice is hereby given that Alonzo Finley, of Elm Springs, Ark, who on Nov. 17th 1911, made homestead entry, No. 09049, for SEE + NE Il, Section 27, Township IS North Range 31 West, 9th Prin Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final three year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before the County Clerk Of Wash ington County, at Fayetteville, Ark, on the 23 day of January, 1915.
 Claimant names as witnesses: William Holland of Spring5own, Ark, Robert Snaveley of Elm Springs, Ark, Ark, Jesse Delozier of Elm Springs, Ark. Daniel Ennis, of Elm Springs, Ark
 Brice B. Hudgins,
The Springdale news., 1915-01-22

party of young people from Elm Springs will entertain Johnson folks with a home talent play which is to be presented at our school house on Saturday night, Jan. t.
 C. D. Ritchey and family who are formerly of Johnson folks" are now away out near Irwin, Idaho, where Mir Ritchey has claim on a tract os that much exploited western land.
 Glenn Steward left Sunday for West Fork, Ark, where lie goes 10 attend school, Prof. J. L. Harris, who taught several terms of school here, is teaching at West Fork this winter
 Ralph Steward returned Friday ey- enLng from Sulphur City Ark, where he had just completed very sue cessful term of school. Ralph is model young man, and his many friends predict that he will make splendid teacher
 Postmaster Thompson and wife vis- ited with George Thompson and fam fly at Robinson, Ark, Saturday and Sunday. George is now the village blacksmith at Robinson, where the finn is known Thompson X Son, Priestly Thompson being the junior rOarnhar pf ba firm
 A public sale was held recently at the home of J. F. Mosely, near Shady Grove. Mir. Mosely is the gen tleman who married Mrs. Fannie Skillern about a year ago. They are arranging to go to western Ne braska, where MT. Mosely formerly resid ed some years ago.
 Henry Inman writes that he is now at Naco Ariz., with q detachment of his company of the U. $. Signal Corps boys are there with their out fits ready to accompany the troops over into Mexico The situation down there is very critical, and the U, $. troops are prepared to cross the border into Mexico on very short notice.
The Springdale news., 1915-01-22
THE LIVER,

Are you sometimes at odds with yourself and with the world? Do you wonder what ails you? True you may be eating regularly and sleep, ing well. Yet something is the mat ter Constipation, Headache, Ner. yousness and Bilious Spells indicate a Sluggish Liver The tried remedy is Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Only 25c at your Druggist.
The Springdale news., 1915-01-22
WARNING ORDER.

Before R. L. Atwood, Justice of the Peace, Springdale Township, Washington County. Arkansas: Famous Hardware Company, Plaintiff
 VS NJ. c. Martin, Defendant The defendant, M. c. Martin, is warned to appear in this court with in thirty days, and answer the con- plaint of the plaintiff, Famous Hard ware Company.
 R. L. Atwood, J. P. This January 9th. 1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-01-22
LOWELL. (Geneive.)

L. P. Davis has lost two horses with staggers.
 J. D. Cowan and family of Grove, Okla. are visiting his parents here.
 Mrs. Dr. Harrison spent last week with friends and relatives in Spring Valley
 Miss Rose Coko, of Bentonville is visiting Miss Miza Mcclure, our cen tral girl.
 Mrs. J. NJ. Beard of Rogers was visiting her daughter here, Mrs. E. T. Pinkston
 Mrs. Lilly Moore, of Stillwell, Ok la., has been visiting her brother James McDaniel at this place.
 Frank Wilmoth has traded for the Tom Horton property and has moved 10 town. He will clerk for Pinks- ton and Mays.
 Uncle John Cowan died Tuesday af- ter continual residence in this neighborhood of over eighty-fiveyears, His friends were all who knew him. Ill his early years-as he told the writer a few years ago, in conyersa- ton with him-that they used to go to Pea Ridge or Fayetteville to borrow tools, they were their near est neighbors.
The Springdale news., 1915-01-22
Stop the ChiId's Colds. They Of-
 ten Result Seriously.

Colds, Group and Whooping Cough are chlldren's ailments which need immediate attention The after ef- fects are often most serious. Don't take the risk-you don't have to. Dr. Kings New Discovery checks the Cold, soothes the Cough, allays the inflammation, kills the Germs and allows nature to do her healing work. Soc at your druggist Buy a bottle to- day.
The Springdale news., 1915-01-22
WARNING ORDER.

State of Arkansas, County of Wash ington, ss
 In the Washington Chancery Court, February Term, 1915. Mary Reese, Plaintiff
 yS. Thomas Reese, Defendant The Defendant, Thomas Reese, is warned to appear in this Court with in thirty days, and answer the eom- plaint of the Plainiff, Mary Reese. Witness my hand and seal this 30 day of December, 1914.
 J.. c. Vaughan,
 Chancery Clerk.
The Springdale news., 1915-01-22

The liver loses it's activity at times and needs help. HERBINE is an effective liver stimulant It also purifies the bowels, strengthens di- gestion and restores strength, vigor and cheerful spirits. Price soc. Sold by w. c. Ownbey.
The Springdale news., 1915-01-22

A lazy liver leads to chronic dys pepsia and constipation-wea the whole system. Doans Regulets t25c per box act mildly on the liver and bowels. At all drug stores
The Springdale news., 1915-01-22
Whenever You Need General Tonic
 Take Groves

chill Tonic is equally valuable as General Tonic because it contains the we'll known tonic properties of QUININE and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System. so cents.
The Springdale news., 1915-01-22

AS a general thing, when man begins talking about his sense of duty it is a sign that he is going to make things unpleasant for somebody.
The Springdale news., 1915-01-22

Furthermore, after you have found the seat of the trouble it is up to you to sit down on it.
The Springdale news., 1915-01-22
Cures Old Sores. Other Remedies Won't curs.

The worst cases. no matter of how long standing, are cured by the wonderful. old reliable Dr.
 Porters Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves Pain and Heals at the same time. 25c, SOc $l .O0
The Springdale news., 1915-01-22

That Maine baby named Berlin Paris will probably fight itself
The Springdale news., 1915-01-22

man who has won her as a life part ner is sober industrious and worthy young man, who also made many friends while he lived in Paris. Miss Edna Burke has been appointed cashier to fill the vacancy caused by Miss Mcfarland resignation.
The Springdale news., 1915-01-22

If there is going to be eating or drinking at a certain hour. most of the guests arrive on time
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-16
Is, Who Heard Tylsr Case In Los
B .,a.lee, Report That They Can
not Reach Any Agreement in
Case.
SEVEN FOR MRS. ,BIsBEE
Majority 81 Jurors Were n Favor Of
breaking Will, According to Re
port Made After Their
Discharge.

i second trial Of the Tyler viii con.
lat case will be made necessary, since
he jury reported It's inability to agree
after celebrating more than twenty
four hours. The jurors stood z to 5
II favor OF breaking the will, 1t was
stated, after they had been discharged
The Los Angeles Herald in reporting
me jury's deadlock. said:
After having been out twenty-four
hours, the jury which heard the eyt-
dence In the contest over the will of
mrs Georgia 8. Tyler, today reported
4 d Judge Mcdaniel that It was hope
lessly deadlocked and never could
gree. Then the jury was discharged.
Jurors stated after being discharged
that thew stood z In favor Of setting
the will aside and in favor of up
holding Tie. Will.
The contest involved the distribu-
lion Of more than $4,000, the value
II the estate Of the late Mrs. Georgia
S. Tyler. It was Instituted by Mrs.
Abbie s Bisbee OF Oklahoma, who
contended that Mrs. Tyler was of un-
sound mind at the time she made her
viii IN October, last year Mrs
Bisbee was not mentioned in the will.
Her chief attack was on legacy Of
$4,000 left to Mrs. ]. y. Tarbell Of
Minneapolis, friend.
The jury announced today that It
stood seven IN favor Of breaking the
will and five in favor Of the Wills
validity.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-16
$500

sha be form, as follows,
(Fom of Bond)
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF LEE,
aa as % s na both
payable the Banking House of Geo Behte Com
pany, in the City Of Davenport State OF Iowa
issued the City Keokuk and in strict
resolution Council Of said duly introduced aed
funding like of
adoption said
resolution time of issuance of this bond
Certified Recied That all conditions and
cs 1910 sd nv n a sSt =. and 4e % :, This sona
that the Indebtedness funded by the issuance
City including this bond exceed the
Testimony Whereof said City by its Council has caused this bond
be signed BY its testsd BY its Clerk with the Seal said
OF
Attest: W. sANDBBRG
Keokuk
On First day n the 1 - Of the CT, =,
Geo Beche Davenport Iowa. for
Mayor of the City Of Keokuk
Clerk Of the City Of Keo4ul
State OF Iowa.
Lee t53
OF the OF
Of
outstanding obligations Funding
in
In
but o
a
maintain
be
andth same are hereby
nodu
S. w. MOORHEAD,
O. The O
Attest: O. sANDBERG,
o. w.
o the o
Passed and appro, ,lv
S. W. MooREEAD,
Attest o.
O.. W.
ERIK o the Of okuk.
[sEALl
a. m
meetings Of
oobyo,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-16
TAFT WAS IN
FAVOR OF HUERTA
Thinks Intervention In Mexico I,
Bound to Come, Requiring 25os
COO Soldiers.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. &c ID am in favor
OF peace, but am not in favor of this
foolish sense OF security which has
no foundation. It seems that inter
vention In Mexico will be necessary,
recurring $4,000 soldiers. was con-
sidering recognition Mr. Huerta
when / went out Of office and think.
our country made mistake in GUST
ing Huerta."
It was e1-President TAFT, who said
the foregoing. He arrived here to adj
dress the, Business Mems League.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-16
Scotch and Irish Pedd,ers With 4
Clever Advertising Scheme, Are
Endeavorlns TO Sell
Their Goods.
EcoRDs SHOW SCHEME
Reported That Goods Arc saIvased
From Wrecked Ship, But No
Registry Of ship or Ship
pers 10 Found.

Credulous women with a fondness
for bargains" are being duped IN
cities throughout the country by clev-
er advertising Scotch and Irish ped
dlers who offer to sell goods from q
$345,000 stock Of salvaged merchan-
disc from the wrecked steamship
Sultana,' according to q bulletin just
issued by the National Vigilance COM
mittee Of the Associated Advertising
Clubs of the World.
Anonymous hand-bills, usually cir
culated few days before the ap-
pearance Of the peddlers," says the
bulletin, announce that high grade
linens, hosiery, woolens and silks
will be sold at absurdly low prices
through agents of 'Messrs G. j. Camp
bell & Co., New York City, the largest
commission statesmen in the world,
and consignees of the salvage of the
Inflated Sultana.'
The National Vigilance committee
reports that investigation of Ameri-
can shipping registers since 1900 re-
veal no record of the wreck Of a
steamship "Sultana." and that &C. j..
Campbell & Co." cannot be found in
New York and are not known there.
AS ruse to lead unwary women to
believe that marvellous bargains are
given in dress goods sold out OF suit
cases for cash, the national commit
tee report that these tricksters Sc
cure, from samples shown, O. 0. D.
orders for beautiful linens. hosiery
and other small articles, at absurdly
low prices. These orders are never
delivered.
1t is also reported that the Spring
field, Ohio, vigilance committee
caused the arrest of Hugh Barry, one
of these peddlers, alleging that in sell
ing mercerized cotton poplin he repre-
scented it to be silk poplin with wool
and silk thread. Barry's trial is set
for August 18. He has been released
on $50 cash bond. John Mckinley
and stephen McNulty, said to be Bar
rvs associates, are sought by the
Springfield authorities for alleged
false advertising.
''It Is reported that these peddlers
are wanted in several cities for al
legged fraudulent advertising, fraudu-
lent selling and peddling without a
license" states tie National Vigilance
committee. IF circulars have been
distributed advertising this scheme In
your city or II these peddlers appear,
notify the National Vigilance commit
tee, indianapolis, at once. Warn
your citizens to report any activities
on the part of these tricksters, to the
police
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-16
ERNST Is SPEAKER
AT UNION SERVICE
Practical Work and iour Vision Of
Life" Was the srhJeet Of HE
Address Last Night.

Rev. A. c. Ernst, pastor Of st. Paul's
German Evangelical church. was the
speaker at the union religious serv.
Ices held last night q the Methodist
Protestant church, corner Twelfth
and Exchange streets. Rev. Ernst
preached to q good sized congrega.
ton and his topic wan one Of consid.
cradle interest. There was special
music for the service. practical Work
and Our Vision OF Life was Rev.
Efnst's topic Tor last evening The
union meetings have been conducted
under the auspices of the ministerial
association.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-16
DROWNED IN SIGHT
OF HIS FRIENDS
Quincy Man Fell Into the Bay from
{. His Motor Boat and Lost
His Life.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
QUINCY, ILL.,. Aug. 16.-John Roth,
timer. was drowned In upper
Quincy bay, In the Mississippi river
last night when he fell from the top
u his motor boat. Fourteen friends
IN the boat saw him drown. His body
was recovered at 9 O'clock last night.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-16
Better Train Service.

. Donnellson Review: Fort Madison
is going to try for better train ser.
vice on the K. c., as well as other
lines running into that city They
feel that they are not getting their
share of the trade from this section
of Lee county owing to poor train
service. With the present train
schedule you have to stay in Fort
Madison two nights and one day to
do any business and get back to Don,
nelson, or come home by way oil
Keokuk.
Keokuk is also trying to have the
North road schedule changed SO that
people from this section viii have
more time there between trains. While
Donnellson wants the trade of TINS
section herself, and gets most OF It
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-16
Ammonia Explosions.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.]
\, NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-One man
was killed and half dozen injured
early today in the second of two am
monia explosions in New York In the
last twenty-four hours. The big tank
that supplies the coolers in the Bit
more hotel exploded, killing Leo Re-
CERT an engineer. and overcoming sew
eral other employees.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-16
Strike 10 End ed.

IITpited Press Leased Wire Service.]
ST. LOUIS, Mo-. Aug. FIFTEEN
hundred st. Louis transfers and
chauffeurs returned to work today,
following the settlement of the wage
and hours OF labor disagreement Wit
the Team Owners association. The
men will get increases in wages and
reduced working hours. Rioting mark
ed the strike.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-16

we have no objection to Fort Madison
getting another train on the K. c., il
they can, which is doubtful A Ger.
tain amount of trade is bound to go
to the cities, and if Fort Madison Sc
cures service they win only divide
up the trade which now goes to Keo-
kuk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-16
Keokuk, Iowa, July 20, 1915.


The City Council Of the City Of Keokuk pursuant the
OF Council
designated
Counc lnnan,
Keoku Iowa. July
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-16
Official Council Proceedings

II Ol1l(ld1 NOUuCu 1lO&CCuuSC
of said Council
had sufficient
before
Keokuk. Iowa July 49, 1915
city Councilman lsanr'
Keokuk.
City
chamber eo1uk Iowa p m
relative Funding of said city and
s. W. MooRHEAp Mayor
The meeting order by
the chair and the
following named counclmen:
]. F. T Schmidt
Mayor foregoing
as made accepted
Funding
meeting 18th OF July
the the put the
resolution the called the following
named
Aye-Moorhead Collins, Schmidt
whereupon
provide of '1ooo City Funding Bonds
previously
July
Councilman Collins After
and the roll being called the
following counclmen voted:
-Moorhead Collins Schmidt
whereupon the Mayor
signed resolution
s. W. MooRHEAD Mayor
Attest O. W. sANDBERc City
Resolution No. 1924.
negotiation Of Funding Bonds
Whereas the City KeSs Iowa Ia, an valid @ Bee
deemed advisable fund by the issuance Of bonds
/, Iowa, Z,
Commissioners City Keokuk
For 500 per Funding
and 1885, both principal
of Geo Bech Company Iowa
in addition will furnish blank
free the city the city to furnish
evidencn validity Of the bonds
= Yours very truly,
GEO M BDcHrE1, COMPANY
whereas it is deemed advisable accept said offer therefore
Be It Resolved BY
Davenport Iowa. be and the
Rnt Of its acceptance and the city
calling said outstanding for
and resolutions parts OF IN conr De anu inc
introduced July r. 1915
Attest: O. W. sANDBERe,
Filed 49, 1915 both
elusive O w sANpBERG CITY Clerk
f - ~ s. W. MooRt1EAD Mayor
Attest: O W. sANDBERG, City Clerk.
Recorde 20, 1915.
O. w. sANDBERG.
Resolution Nc.
To provide the so5oo City Funding Bonds
whereas of State of Iowa
municipal under and by virtue OF
provisions Of Chapter nc Title " OF the Supplement the
Code Of lows, and
with the charter thereof
M and all laws applicable city lawfully
ne IN the amount Of Ten Thousand Five Hundred $50
which prescribed for such obligation
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-16
after SUFFERING.
Two LONG YEARS
Mrs. Aselin Was Restored to
Health by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.
Minneapolis, MINI. AFTER my little
one was born was sick with pains n

my sides which the
doctors said " ere
caused by infa,nma-
ton. I suffered o
great deal every
month and grew very
thin. Twas under the
Doctors care for two
long years without
any benefit. Finally
after repeated sug-
gestions to try it we
got lydia E. Pink
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-16

hams Vegetable Compound. After TAX
ing the third bottle Of the Compound I
was able to do my homework and today
! am strong and healthy again. 1 will
answer letters if anyone wishes to know
about my case. Mrs. JOSEPH AsELM.
COG Fourth Avenue, Minneapolis, MINI.
Lydia 2. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harmful
drugs, and today holds the record Of
being the most successful remedy we
know for woman's ills. If you need such
q medicine why don't you try it?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-16
4 - H. Wheat EieId.

[IJnited Press Leased Wire Seryice.1
GROTON, IS. D., Aug. 16.-George
Harris was returned to his family to-
day after being lost in his wheat field.
He went into the field to take look
and the grain stock was higher than
his head. Tossing his bearings it was
only after extreme effort he got back
to daylight The crop in this section
is the best in years.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-16

Dollars
negotiable Funding Bonds OF said City
inclusive Of
January be
principal
Banking House NJ Beche Com
the
payable in their une as
2. the First OF 1915;
4,
s, July.
Bonds Z ands, on the OF
1910;
the First day of July. 1921;
IA, the 1922:
Nos and 16. on o
and1S 1924:
Bonds nj
lively, be n substantially follows.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-16
Keokuk. Iowa, July 10, 1915.

whereas The city of Iowa
and by virtue OF
charter and provisions said
Title " of the Supplement to the
Code of wa
strict compliance
Supplement
Code applicable said City did lawfully incur
Dl.rs which evidenced by valid obligations
incurred duly ordered by this
provided for by
indebtedness legally
Council passed
putn effect; and
obligations
pending
begun validity Of said Indebtedness
thus evidenced IS
neral Indebtedness Of said City; and
outstanding valid indeb
obligations to the amount
r, Ten THOUSAND FfveH Hundred ($10,500);
or issued municipal expenditures IN
evidenced by aforesaid and did
indebtedness including uch
Of aforesaid
such Constitutional Statutory limits OF in
therefore
Be 1t Council of the City Of kerkuk Iowa
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-16

If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta.
BILE Compound will help you,write
toLydia E.Pinkham Medicine Co.
(cOnfidential) Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by q woman,
and held in strict confidence.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-29
TODAY's ADJUSTMENTS
s.TILLIE's PUNCTURED Row.x,

TITLES PUNCTURED ROMANCE
charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand and
Marie Dressler, three or the worlds
greatest movie funmakers, will be seen
AT the Grecian today and tomorrow in a
return showing Of that great comedy.
Iillies Punctured Romance" BY
amusement men and critics this is con-
sidered 10 be the worlds greatest com
edy feature. II is in six reels pro-
duced by Mack Sennett. director gen
eraI OF the Keystone company the man
VINO made Charlie Chaplin famous
Mack Sennett's master hand is evident
an through the six reels and the com
edy is not wholly dependent on Char.
lies work Mabel, in the part Of s.the
oLner woman" and Marie DressIer as
Illlie, share hOnors with Chaplin.
me entire Keystone force is in action
ahq some elaborate settings are used
II IS declared the funniest picture ever
produced Titles Punctured Ro-
nance viii be shown at the Grecian
To-Day and tomorrow only. Arrange 10
come early Shows start as follows.
1880, 200, $3.50 $500. $50. 500 and $50
p, m Admission until D. m. children
l0c, adults Csc After 6 D. m an seafs
VIII be 25c-. Send the "kfddies' to fbe
matinee.-Advertisem
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-29
MEXICAN CATHOLICS
COMPLAIN TO BISHOP

Tucson. Ariz-. June 2s--Rt Rev
Henry Granjon. Roman Catholic bishop
Of Tucson. has granted a request OF
Phoenix Mexican Catholics for a priest
and church OF their own
The petition was presented by A X
Redondo and DR.. Lorenzo Boido, rep
resentlng the Mexican Catholic SocietJ
of Phoenix. numbering 100 members
Affidavits were presented showing dis
elimination against Mexican Catholics
in Phoenix by the Franciscan priests.
They said the priests have refused
to receive confessions from Mexican
children sent to the public schools or
to administer the sacrament TO them;
that Mexicans have been forced to at
tend mass in the basement Of the
church and refused permission to 90
upstairs where the Americans worship.
Notwithstanding that the MexicaD
Catholics donated the site for the ca
thedral and contributed heavily to-
ward the $4,000 fund with which the
church was built