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Arizona republican., 1915-10-09
TEMPE NEWS
TEMPE MERCHANTS BAND ID GIVE INSTRUMENTAL
 DEMONSTRATION SUNDAY

will be placed in the park and ample room will be provided Tor the com fortable seating of all the guests on the spacious green lawn.
 Manager Finch makes his invita- ton valley wide. Motorists of Phoe- nix, Glendale. Mesa and Chandler, are invited to set theIr travels IT. this direction that afternoon and to spend the three hours or any Dart thereof as guests of Tempe and the band at t1ls special musical demon Str;Itiun.
 Tempe'S band has ever since its OrganiZa tion been a big asset to this little city. on some evening eacE week it has entertained with a cor- cert. occasionally a special program has been arranged, and for tomorrow something has heen prepared that will exceed in all ways all of its previous efofrts.
 l: is the invitation from all Tempe, the business men, the band members and Manager Finch, that goes forth this morning inviting every resident in the valley to listen to the special concert tomorrow afternoon.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09

possible to the injured parties from the moment of the accident.
 Henry Sandoz apparently suffered the greatest injury. A compound fracture in one leg resulted. the bone is very badly crushed and the at tending physician prOnounces the case extremely complicated. The leg was dressed yesterday, but it will probably be several weeks before d cast can be applied. MT. Sandoz' $ hand was also badly cut on a fen der Of the machine and ten stitches were required to reunite the several flesh.
 George Hegi another victim of the accident, also suffered a frac- tured leg, although apparently not as bad as that of SandoZ. Hegi last spring sustained a badly sprained ankle and it was this same leg that was injured night before last. He states that he saw a collision was inevitable and that if it hadn't of been for his weak ankle that he could have jumped to safety.
 The buggy of Teeters was badly smashed up, probably beyond re- pair
 The accident Is peculldr one III . deed in that both of the injured men were merely bystanders. Wit nesses say that the buggy was stand ing still in front Of tiie Tempe House and that Hegi and Sandoz were standing along side talking to Teeter who was in the buggy. Teeter was thrown out but not hurt and John Ahlquist dri ing the roadster, nor the machine were injured in any way
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09
C. COMPANY PREPARING

Company C, N. G. A armory iE Tempe preparing for a possible trip to Clifton within the next few days. No commissioned officers of the com pany are now In Tempe and Regi- mental Quartermaster Sergeant Chris Sigala has been assigned to this post as commanding officer. Orders were received yesterday to place the company in shape for removal to Clifton at a moments call. Every available member of the company is being called, they are required to outfit complete and to be ready for assembly at any time Sigala said last night that practically all of the men available will be in by today and that the company will be in
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09
MESA SEWER CONTRACT
 LET ID PHOEN|CIANS

The city council met in adjourned session yesterday afternoon to con- sider the bids for Mesa's sewer work. The contract was let to Doyle Bros. of Phoenix, Ariz. and San Diego, Cal, whose bid, $51,77S.45, was the lowest among those received Work will begin in about ten days, Harry Hancock the city engineer to have supervision of the work in the in terest of the city.
 The firm of Doyle Brothers a short time ago completed the sewer sys- tenn for Tempe They also completed sewer contract for Salt Lake City some time ago, the sum total of which was $23O,OOO. The members of the firm, w. J. Doyle of San Diego, Cal. and Geo. G. Doyle of Phoerix, were both present at the time the contract was awarded.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR DAY.

Yesterday was Christian EndeaVor day at the Christian church and the afternoon and evening was devoted to social times enjoyed by the young people of the societies and their friends. From four in the afternoon until six the members of the Junior Endeavor Society enjoyed their so- cial on the lawn. Progressive games were played and refreshments served. In the evening at eight o'clock the Senior EndeaVor Society members and their friends assembled at the parsonage for an evening of fun and good times.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09
BETTY HANSEN TODAY

Today at the 2:30 matinee and at the evening performances the Ma
 jestic presents the worlds foremost tragedienne, Betty Nansen, the ac- tress who speaks with her eyes, in the modern drama "The Celebra ted Scandal" The play tells in a grip ping, convincing way the story of the terrible effect of gossip and back-bitting on the lives of innocent men and women. The Serpent tongues" of Don Severe and his wife cause suffering, but in the end their
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09
FARM IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIA-
 TON MEETING

meeting of the Farm Improve ment Association will be held at the opera house this afternoon, 2:30 o'clock. An interesting program has been prepared part of which will be an address by Senator O. $. Stapley, his subject being, The Relation of the Business Man to the Farmer Charles Green will also talk on The Mutual Growers Association of Maricopa County" All ranchers and those interested in the subjects to be discussed are welcome.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09
RETURN FROM CONFERENCE

Rev. and Mrs. W. L. Summers re- turned yesterday morning from their attendancee at the Southern Cali fornia M. F. conference held at San Diego. On the return trip they stopped for an overnight visit with friends at Escondido, Cal. While at San Diego they looked over the eX- hibits and attaractions at the fair Services will be resumed at the AI F. church on next Sunday.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09
AUTO AND BUGGY CRASH
 IS SERIOUS FOR TWO
Sandoz and Hegi Both Sustain Frac tured Leg. Tempeans Re-
 eret the Incident.

The accident on the street of Tempe shortly after dark night be- fore last when an automobile col ided with buggy and two men suffered broken legs and other minor injuries, was a most regrettable oc- curence and citizens generally are taking unusual interest in the case. Friends have offered every service
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09
FOCAL PARTY HOME

Frank F'ogal and T. J. Goodwin re- turned night before last from a trip of a couple of days to MT. Fo- gals ranch on Date Creek. MT. Cum mings who has been employed or the ranch for several months re- turned to the valley with them for a few days visit.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09

shape to leave by tonight if neces- sary. Three companies from Phoe- nix and the Flagstaff company has already departed for Clifton and Company of Tempe has been ad- Vised to be in readiness at any time for trip to the strike zone
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09
VISITING HERE

Roscoe D. Chambers whose home is at Grand Canyon arrived in Mesa yesterday for a short visit with his sister, Miss Bland Chambers and brother, c. L. Chambers. He ex- poets to visit the exposition at Fris- co and San Diego before his return to Grand Canyon
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09
Tempe Invites Valley To Attend Sunday Band CGceE
MESA NEWS

malicious scandal -mongering is tri- umphantly set at naught by the slow grinding of the gods" A wonderful drama on a theme matchless in pow CT and conviction with Miss Nan sens superb art at it's height
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09

reel program. Soul of the South" ;" Is Kay Bee drama in two parts and another feature is a Charlie Chaplin rip-roaring Keystone film, entitled Every Man has his Price"
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09
PHOENIX VISITORS

Quite a number from here were called to Phoenix yesterday in cor nection with the Johnson Crimson hog case which was scheduled for then.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09
CHANGE OF DATE OF MEETING

The M. I. A. Stake board have changed their time of meeting from Wednesday evenings to Sunday af- ternoons at 800 o'clock. Next Sun day there will be a joint meeting of ward and stake officers.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09
COOKED FOOD SALE

The ladies of the Christian church will conduct a cooked food sale this morning at Birchett Brothers store commencing at ten o'clock
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09
AT THE AIRDoME TONIGHT

The final installment of the Mil lion Dollar Mystery series will DC run at the Airdome this evening ir conjunction with the regular four
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09
STRAThMORE COMING

Tomorrow the Majestic is to of fer it's patrons Ouda's masterpiece, "StrathmOre." This Mutual Master piece is a startling play. full of vivid climaXes. Charles Clary, the Broadway star, is the Strathmore of the piece
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09

MT. and Mrs. w. w Dobson re- turned yesterday from an extended vacation trip to Canadian points On their return trip, they visited the San Francisco exposition. Though they enjoyed their journey. they were very glad to get back to sunny Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09

George Tesdale of Phoenix has put in force of workmen and teams a short distance east or Gilbert The road bed IS to be widened and heav- fer steel put in for snort distance.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09
q Program to be played complimentary to valley residents tomorrow afternoon from B to 6 o'clock, by Merchants Band, on Tempe City Plaza.
 CONCERT PROGRAM:

Waltz ell m Scotland Overture Nh"E of Ai Mcke Spanish de La TOl
 
 
 Overture Ng"  e india Waltz Nrchand Two Step Sernade Echoes I Ml'T Three NIrch"T Tnqu SpaI anner
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09

Mrs. M. D. Stephenson who recent iy opened the Montgomery rooming house is now serving meals. The cooking is of the good home kind and the meals are served in the same style.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-09

Invitation Extended to Every Resident of Val ley to Be on Hand for Fine Concert by South Side Musicians
The Detroit times., 1915-07-31
NEW SPECIES OF
HUMAN RACE is
KELLOGG'S PLAN

SAN FRANCISCO. July 3o.-A
registry for human thoroughbreds
will be proposed at the second ma
tionai conference on race bettermsnt
to be held at the exposition in con-
nection with Race Betterment week.
Aug. As. DR.. J. II. Kellogg. super
intendent of the Battle Greek SAM
tarium, Is author OF the plan. which
is endorsed by Luther Burbank. who
declares that a new species Of man
can be produced by selective mating
In six generations:
Both Dr. Kellogg and Burbank
will deliver addresses at the confer
ence Other speakers will be David
Starr Jordan. Paul Popenoe. editor
of the American Journal Of Hered-
ity; Edgar l.. Hewett. United States
bureau Of ethnology. and others OF
national prominence. As feature
OF the meeting the dominant note
OF race betterment viii be demon
strated by morality masaue. in
which large number OF actors Will
take part.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-31
CALORIC DINNER
BIRTHDAY SPREAD

GLENDALE. Cal. July 30.-In
honor Of her birthday anniversary
and because she had succeeded In
losing 40 pounds az the result OF q
strict dieting system. Mrs. Matte
Wood Of No. 212 North Isabel-st.
served a dinner to rs OF her friends
recently. the dinner being arranged
on the scale OF calories.
Each guest drew a number. CORE
spending to certain dish on the
table. Each dish measured exactly
100 calories. Consequently. some OF
the guests drew half a dozen beans.
some a diminutive piece OF pie. 9TH
ers huge tray OF lettuce.
The meal was a replica Of those
which Mrs. Wood was allowed when
on her diet, and II absolutely guar
The Detroit times., 1915-07-31
OVERALL ALTERED
GIRL TAKEN FROM
BOX CAR, MYSTERY

Lava Randall" found sleeping
In a box car In River Rouge, attired
in overalls and a boys cap. Thurs
day morning, is a prisoner OF mys-
terry in the Juvenile detention home.
When the child was first placed In
charge OF Probation Oficer Clara
Livermore she seemed too broken
up with grief to ten the story OF
her troubles. She merely said she
came from 81. Johns. North Da-
kota. Her mother was dead. she
said.
Lately. however, Laura--if that's
her name--has dropped few words
which lead to the suspicion that she
Is fairly well acquainted with De-
troit. II 10 even said that Laura
has admitted she was born and
raised In Detroit.
Miss Livermore said Friday morn
ing that Laura had refused to speak
I'VE don'r know much more about
her now than when she first came
In here" said Miss Livermore.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-31

the sinking fund each year. how
much VIII have to be expended for
extensions. and how the bonds will
be retired. will be made within q
few days. according TO Attorney
I.ucking. Mr.. Lucking says that on
account OF the extensions that must
be built. the sinking fund In 1882
will not be sufficient to retire all
the bonds. but that enough bonds
can then be issued. secured by the
property itself. to retire the bonds
without making the city responsible
for them to the extent OF any paP>
OF the two per cent OF It's assessed
valuation which the verdier law
provided for as street railway se-
curity.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-31
GUILT IS
CERTAIN
-wHlrAxx. :
Becker's Last Appeal
Leaves N. Y. Gov
ernor. mistaken
BY UNITED PRESS.

ALBANY. N. Y. July s0.-Charles
Becker spoke from the grave today
to Gov. Whitman. The executive
mail bag contained Beckers open
letter to his former prosecutor. pro-
testing his innocence. repudiating
statements which Becker said Whit
man had circulated. and bitterly a.
sailing the governor.
There isn't . shadow OF doubt OF
Becker's guilt" whitman asserted.
There never was . more perfectly
proven case in criminal annals"
There we're only Q few OF the
charges In Beckers letter that Whit
man would answer.
Il can't say Becker offered to
plead guilty to second degree muir.
der nor did ! say he hired counsel
for the gunmen." Whitman asserted.
"But whether Becker authorized II
or not. his counsel did offer me
names OF alleged grafters said to be
Becker's associates"
The Detroit times., 1915-07-31
European Supply Is
Greatly Reduced
BY War
SITUATION DAILY
GETTING WORSE
Detroit Factories Exer-
else Foresight in
Stocking Up

Many Detroit automobile concerns
are having hard time getting sup
plies, because Ut the war In Europe.
and unless there Is material
change in conditions before long. the
situation will be serious.
The price OF brass aud Of high
speed steel has gone up. and the
available supply is rapidly diminish
ing, according to Philip E. Strour.
purchasing agent for Dodge Bros
Brass and hishrspeed steel are
in great demand for war. materials
In Europe" said Mr.. Stroup. Our
supply OF yellow brass from Ger
many has been cut on by the war.
Tungsten is one of the most Import
ant ingredients of high-speed steel.
Most Of 1t comes from Burmah and
Portugal. and Portugal has an agree
ment with England not 10 export
tungsten to other countries than her
self. Germany also has supply of
tungsten which. of course, she II
not exporting.
"A great deal OF high-speed steel
used in this country comes from
England, but the demand for II over
there is so great that II Is difficult
for this country to get II.
Cyanide Of potassium. used In
case-hardening. Is also getting
scarce. There is only one source OF
it in this country.
I'VE also use an enamel that can
be obtained only in Austria and Eng
land. II is not contraband but Aus
tria cannot ship any, because OF the
blockade, and very little Is coming
from England.
at Is almost impossible to get
hurlaps. Most Of our supply comes
from Calcutta. but very little Is be
ing exported because there are few
ships available.
I'VE ourselves are In pretty good
shape. as we saw what the situation
might be. and grabbed what we
could when we could get IL. But the
conditions are getting worse every
day, with prices going UP and the
available supply getting shorter.
This Is an enormous year In the
automobile business. and this fact
makes the demand for these mate.
rails all the heavier and increases
the difiiculty OF the situation. Most
of the demand Is domestic. but the
export trade is also good. Few plea
sure cars are being sold In the coun.
tries 1T war, however"
A. BART. assistant purchasing
agent for the Hudson Motor Car
Co.. corroborated Mr.. Stroup's state
ment.
Part of the difficulty is due TO
the increased business OF the auto
mobile factories. which has created
m unprecedented demand for mate
RAILS" said Mr.. Barit. "It may be
also that some difficulty is experienc.
ed ~ buying supplies In this coun.
TRY because some OF the msnufac-
Iturers OF materials are engaged or
war contracts. and can't turn their
attention to their regular product.
|It would be very hard to say. how.
ever, just how much influence that
|coodition has. We have been fortu.
mate, 90 far. In being able to get the
|naterials we need"
go. u -----
The Detroit times., 1915-07-31
LOSES WIFE, GETS
FAT, AND DIVORCE
CINCHES CURE

Even seen these before and az
ter" advertisements? "Before"--thin.
hollow-cheeked and chest all sunk
In. After plump. rosy-cheeked.
with a chest expansion OF IS inches.
And then, you learn that you can
buy a box OF these pills for 80 cents.
Daniel Altenberg Is druggist.
but he didn't resort to use Of pat.
ent medicine Of this kind to gain
weight. He divulged the secret In
Judge Hosmer's court. Friday morn
ing.
"Since last December" he testi-
fed, II have gained In weight from
ia pounds to I40 pounds
And Mr.. Altenburg said II was all
due to the fact that he had ceased
living with his wife. Blanche, and
worrying over his troubles with her.
When lived with her. she would
constantly nag at me. and a good
many times she would forget to
cook my meals" he said.
Altenburg was given a decree OF
divorce. He asked for custody of
his daughter. Blanche. but Attorney
Eugene L. Mistersky. who represent.
ed Mrs. Altenburs.. said he did not
know where his client was or whers
she had taken the child.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-31
Pleads Guilty to Grim
inal Libel and
Pays $50
ADMITS CHARGES
MADE ARE UNTRUE
Valves Hearing On
ExtOrtiOn Accusa-
ton; Bail Cut

James F. Matson, of Indianapolis,
publisher OF Matson's Monthly. an
insurance magazine. pleaded guilty
TO criminally libelling Clarence L.
Ayres. president OF the Northern As
surance Co. Of Michigan, when his
case was called in police court, Fri
day morning
Matson was fined $50, with the
alternative Of 80 days in the Detroit
House OF Correction. He paid his
fine with a $50 bill.
On the charge OF extortion, to
which he pleaded not guilty when
arraigned. last week. Matson waived
examination, and was held To the
recorders court for tria! during the
next term. His bail, which had been
fixed at $4,000. was reduced to ST.
900 Mt the request of his attorney.
James A. Murtha, and with the con-
sent Of Assistant Prosecuting Attor-
ney VOORHEES,. Matson will return to
indianapolis with his son, as soon as
his bond has been secured. and will
return to Detroit In September for
trial.
There was q long consultation in
Justice STEMS private Office partici-
pated in by Mr.. VOORHEES,. Mr.. Muir
tina and Fred H. Aldrich. attorney
for Mr.. Ayres. before. the case was
called. Mr.. Murtha explained that
Mr.. Mstson had been convinced that
the charles which he made in Mat.
sons Monthly against Mr.. Ayres
were untrue, though he had accept.
ed them as true, on the authority
of man in whom he had con.
fidence. and had decided TO publish
them. He said that Matson had
been sctuated by no malicious mo-
tives in publishing the article
against Mr.. Ayres.
Matson was brought over from
the county Jail. and corroborated
Mr.. Murtha's statements as TO his
attitude. Mr.. Ayres was consulted
and said that he would be satisfied
with any arrangement which his
attorney might make. Matson. II Is
understood. will publish a retraction
Of his statements against Mr.. Ayres
Neither Matson nor his son had
anything 10 say about the case.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-31
WILSON PRISONER,
SAYS VORWAERT
By UNITED PRESS.

BERLIN (via Wireless TO Say
viile). July 30.-Charges that Presi.
dent Wilson Is already a prisoner
In the hands Of capitalistic interests"
Is made In the Socialist newspaper
vorwaerts.
wilson's position Is rather un-
pleasant" the editorial asserts. "He
is already q prisoner in the hands
Of the capitalistic interests who
want to prolong the war because
they are doing an excellent bust.
ness. n Wilson tries to regain his
Independence. their support would
be lost--and this support IL indis-
pensable for his denomination and
ro-e1ectiou."
The Detroit times., 1915-07-31
AxTELL IS
NOW SANE,
so He SAYS.
Claims Blow On Head
in Asylum Made
Him Normal"
RAVING WHEN
RECEIVED THERE
Latest Lurid Tale Is
That Relatives Have
Robbed Him

Joshua J. Axtell. whose operations
as a spiritual and medical adviser
brought the police down upon him,
and who was removed from police
headquarters to the state asylum In
Pontiac. a raving maniac. about
three months ago. appeared In Pro-
bate Judge Commands court, FRI
day morning. and recited a marvel
Gus tale OF his return to sanity.
A blow upon the head with . salt
bag filed with sand. administered
by m attendant at the asylum.
brought him from the Clouds" as
he put II.
For 81 years." he said. my mind
has been In a clouded state. was
struck. so I am told. by this load.
ed salt bag. got right up, after
went to the floor. and felt some
thing had snapped In my head.
knew ! was again normal. | asked
who had struck me. and when !
learned the name OF the attendant,
I went to him and thanked him for
bringing me from the clouds
Axtell was discharged from the
asylum. July %. He appeared In
probate court with his wife, Anna,
who had filed petition several
weeks ago. asking that she be ap-
pointed general guardian over her
husband Axtell. after describing
his experiences IN the state hos.
pitaI, asked J2dge Command for
legal advice. !Ie said relatives In
Benzie county had robbed him OF
an estate valued at $4,000.
Now, that know have re-
turned to normal" said Axtell, Il
wish TO consult an attorney and
make arrangements to come into
what is rightfully mine. I do not
want this appointment OF guardian
TO go ahead II 1t may have some
bearing upon the suit am about
to begin"
Judge Command declined TO give
Axtelt legal advice. and on the re.
quest OF Mrs. Axteii, adjourned the
case for two weeks.
Axtell was nattily attired in a
light grey suit, tan slippers with
white tops, and straw hat OF up
to-the- minute style.
Eyes. gentlemen" he said to
newspaper reporters, you now have
a new chapter in my life. Twenty.
seven years ago quarreled with
my cousin. and he struck me on the
head. From that time my eyes did
not coordinate. For a time, l was
blind in the left eye. am salts
fed suffered from functlonary
disturbance OF the brain centers.
And after I got MP. following that
blow on the head, my eyes seemed
to coordinate perfectly. They
seemed 10 turn about into perfect
coordination
Axtell discoursed at length
about the successful treatment ad.
ministered In Pontiac.
1T is proper he said. ito knock
these patients down and beat them.
They have no money for trained
nurses there. They hire strong
men as attendants. And II these
men symapthized with patients. In
stead Of treating them impersonally,
why, they too would become In
sane"
Axtell said he was going straight
from the county building to law
yer's ONCE, to consult about the
advisibility starting suit to gain his
lost fortune.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-31
Not Take Chances
s ccond Eastland
Disaster
WAL CONTROL
RE- ONIMENDED
bcnt System Held
: Client In Secur-
I. Ing Safety

S$ rAg1lIN0TON, July s1.--Reports
41pe reachsd the commerce de-
Innoat that other Cranky" pas
w. W Ships, besides the Eastland.
NJ eperatinG On the great lakes,
ofznent oGlciaIs stated today
Dtctai inspection Of all such
M n these waters will begin
20 ned Of naval architect in
oDocfjon service. to inspect
uSShS for new ships. win be
~ ~ the next congress- at
r. Was said.
utcolIed hull experts" have
wy e them. Il was stated. any
1p1ee = naval architecture,
nAnlne cf most Of them having
6n1neA r. navtsation solely.