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invaded her dressing room at the theatre, Langdon had come to her rescue, the revolver had been knocked from Pollock's hand and Mary had seized and retained it. She had put it in her hand bag the night of the murder intend ing giving it to Langdon.
 Her maid testifies that Mary threatened Pollock with it pre- viously, and Mary's leading man duplicates Langdon.
 How Mary disappeared from the scene of the crime is a mys- tery. Brandon tells of a strange hand print he saw on Mary's shoulder.
 Further evidence shows that horror of drink produces tempo rary insanity in Mary.
 The defense is "repressed psy- chosis." Witnesses described Mary's flight from her intoxicat- ed father and her fathers sui eide.
 Nurse Walton describes the Kidnapping of Mary by Pollock, and Amy Barton tells of Mary's struggles to become an actress, of Pollock's pursuit of her and of another occasion when the
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29


 volvers- -duellin' pistols, he called 'em but that there gun in court ain't one of those
 "It was his own special one. He had the barrel sawed off extra short so it would fit easy in his pocket. He showed it to me, and said that if anybody ever did for him, they'd have to move quicker than he did. And then, sir, it was his own gun that killed him. Life's queer thing, ain't it?''
 Langdon nodded vaguely, too disap- pointed at the failure of this new hope to pay much attention to what the man was saying.
 T suppose" he said drily, you won't mind telling that fact in court, will you?"
 He looked sharply at the waiter.
 "No, sir" ,..r
 The waiter hesitated moment, then flushed and stammered, "T-I wish it might have been one of a pair, sir, if it would have helped the young lady; my wife and I admired her picture so. took quite an interest, you see, being as how I knew him, sir. I'd seen her photograph in his room, too, and-I know what sort of man he was. eint sorry he's dead, and I'd like to help if I could
 "One night saw him grab her by the arm and I could see that she hated hinl and that he was makin' her life miser- able by his attentions.
 ''I saw her that night, MT. Pollock gimme a pass, and afterwards l saw cim'~-
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He broke off abruptly, then leaned forward staring up at Langdon, the lifelong servility of the man who serves falling from him for a minute as he said sharply:
 MT. Langdon, MT. Pollock had a fight with somebody over the telephone at the club that night, and he didn't go to the Hotel Republic alonew
 "Whatr'
 Philips exclamation was shrill in its excitement but before he could ask any questions that rushed to his lips, the bailiff rapped at the door, announc ing that His Honor was ready to re open court.
 With shrug of impatience Langdon gathered up the papers he had flung upon the table.
 T. shall have to put you on the stand, and ask the questions I would like to ask now" he said to the waiter. You don't mind, I suppose|
 There was note of anxiety in his voice.
 "That is what I am here for, sir" said the little man with calmness that was not without dignity. My wife is in the court, sir, waiting to hear me"
 He spoke rather proudly; the atti- tude of a waiter seemed suddenly to leave him.
 He was like soldier who has hesi- tated, and then,' having made up his mind to fight, goes invincibly to battle.
 Langdon smiled, and 'clapped him on the shoulder in friendly fashion that
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29

enjoyed his sudden plunge into the limelight.
 Did MT. Pollock take anyone to the theatre with himF'
 No, sir
 'D4d he give you any instruction about what to do after the theatrer'
 "Yes. He said that 1 was to wait for him near the corner, instead of coming back after the show. I may need you, he said, and I'd rather you'd wait. If you stay at the corner I can sec you, whether I come out at the front of the theater or through the stage door,"
 ''He took n guest back to the hotel with him after the performance did he not?'
 No. sir"
 The chauffeur was very emphatic.
 Do you mean that there was no one in tho car except MT. Pollock?"
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smell of liquor drove Mary in. sane.
 There is evidence that Daniels, Mary's manager, threatened Pol lock. Mary faints on the stand and again goes insane when a policeman offers her whisky.
 Daniels testifies that Pollock threatened to kill Mary and Langdon and actually attempted to kill Langdon.
 Two witnesses describe Mary's flight to the street from the ho- tel and her abduction by men from gambling place near by. Further evidence seems to in- criminate Daniels.
 Maggie Hale, inmate of a gam bling den, testifies that she was at the hotel and heard two men quarreling in the Gray Room a short time before the murder Her evidence seems to increase suspicion against Daniels.
 Daniels privately informs Lang don that Mary Page did not kill Pollock and that if Mary is in danger of going to the electric chair he will tell all he knows of the case.
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brought flush of pride to the face of the older man.
 Then he led the way out into the corridor again.
 At the door of the witness room he paused a moment and opening it, called to Brennan, the detective, who had figured in the trailing of Daniels, and said quietly:
 .'I want James Pollock's chauffeur. If possible, have him in court within an hour or two"
 "Yes, sir
 And Brennan-get the carriage man st the Hotel Republic, too. The man who was on duty in front of the hotel ,n the night Pollock was killed. It's
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29

Now" he said, "what about the gunsw
 Well, it's this way, sir," said James, twirling his hat in his nervous fingers. T used to be in Mir Pollock's room a lot, sir, and I knew all his guns. He had lot of them-they were sort of fad of his. There was two pairs of re-
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-29

You see, am an extra, not a regular waiter in the dining-room."
 Langdon drew a deep breath and laid his hand on the others stopped and servile shoulder.
 'This is not the place to talk he said quietly. You'd better come down to my office with me. I have a few minutes. yet before the recess is over."
 The man bowed, and Langdon. turn ing, led the way into the private room beyond the courtroom, and waving the waiter to a chair, sat down him. self on the edge of the table.
Graham guardian., 1916-02-11
PLACER MINING IN ARl-
IONA

The fame of Arizona as a copper
producing State is so great that
sometimes her deposits of other
minerals do not receive their due
share of attention. 1t is not very
generally known that within the
boundaries of Arizona are some of
the largest and richest gold placers
in the country The early prospec-
tor discovered those placers and
worked the richest spots with his
pan and rocker. Considerable sums
of money have been spent in at
tempts to develop certain of the de-
posits, but either through misman-
agement or unwise expenditure of
The money because of insufficient in
vestigation few of these ventures
have paid.
In the exploitation of placer ground
the question of an easily available
supply of water is important. 1t is
pre- eminentIy the great problem in
the development of Arizona placers
where there is so little rainfall and
so few permanent streams. To the
man who is able to solve this diff
ficuIty with reasonable expendi-
ture of capital, Arizona gold placers
will give up millions of dollars worth
of gold.
The great possibilities of placer
mining in Arizona lie in the exten-
sive deposits that are described in
more or less detail in a bulletin re-
Gently published by the Arizona State
Bureau of Mines, entitled, Gold
Placers of Arizona" by Frank G.
Mcclure. These deposits are well
worth investigation, and will, with
the proper methods of development,
assume considerable Importance in
the States production of gold.
These bulletins are for distribu-
tion, and may be secured by writing
Charles F. Willis, Director, Arizona
State Bureau of Mines, Tucson, Ari-
Zona,
Graham guardian., 1916-02-11
GERMANY LOWERED JAP
FLAG

Germany lowered the japanese
flag on the grounds of the Panama
California International Exposition,
San Diego, Cal, few days ago and
charged $8.40 cents for the job.
The representatives of the Miksdo
paid the bill and gave profound
thanks for the work.
1t was quite in contrast to con.
ditions existing on the other hemi.
sphere and provided one of the
many signs of neutrality among the
sixteen foreign nations that are par
ticipating in the 1916 exposition
The flag of Japan was attached to
the top of q heavy pagoda. In
changing the Japanese exhibit, it
was desired that the top of the
pagoda, weighing two tons. be
lowered. The japanese workmen
sought the aid of the Germans en-
ployed on the German exhibit and
with derrick and tackle the work
was done and the time charged up
to Japan.
The task required two hours for
seven men, at sixty cents an hour.
Graham guardian., 1916-02-11
CALIFORNIA MOTOR OIL IN
COLD WEATHER

1t reported that in some localities
on the Coast where the mercury
huddleS pretty low in the tube,
motorists have been troubled by
their oil getting thick in the crank
case.
This has been the experience most.
ly with motorists using an eastern
oil of paraffine base. On account of
the nature of paraffine.base crude,
it has always been one of the worst
problems of eastern refiners to man
ufacture an oil that would not con-
geal at zero temperature.
Motorists who use an asphalt. base
oil, especially one made from Cali.
fornia crude, have no difficulty with
their oil in cold weather. The oil
contains no paraffine or other sub.
stances that can CONCEAL at low tenn
perature. The zero temperature
has no effect on California asphalt
base oil. 1t is practically the same
in winter and in summer.
Graham guardian., 1916-02-11
TOO BIG AND HUSKY

Michael Tuholski, a steel mill
puddler from Cleveland, O., aged
% years, wss rejected at the United
States Marine Corps recruiting sta
ton at Pittsburg, Pa, as too big
and husky" for the Marine Corps.
Tuholski measured six feet and
five inches in his stocking feet and
weighed 257 pounds without cloth
ing. The medical examiner pro-
nounced him a perfect physical
specimen, but the maximum height
for Marines is 73 inches and no
giants or pygmies are wanted in the
Marine Corps, according to Sergeant
Michael De Boo, who is in charge of
the local recruiting station for sea
soldiers.
The giant recruit, who says he is
no white hope and has no desire to
meet Jess Willard or Frank Moran,
will resume pudding in the mills.
he told De Boo when the latter re-
jected him.
Graham guardian., 1916-02-11
OLD HOME SINGERS
Will Give Fourth Lyceum
Entertainment at Brier's
Hall, February 18th

How dear to my heart are the scenes
of my childhood,
When fond recollection recalls them
to view,
The orchard, the meadow, the deep
tangled wildwood,
And every loved spot which my in
fancy knew"
How memory takes US back to
those cherished scenes. Most often
It is when we hear one of the old
songs. These songs of our old home
nummed at our work, or sung by
ihe greatest of singers, are the best
owed and most beautiful of all
music. They are so much more
han music to US.
The program of The Old Home
Singers is a journey into the Days
Yesterday-an evening of remini.
,cence, with happy association of the
past.
We have chosen five young artists
who, in voice and manner, are
especially suited to sing and present
The program. Each is a soloist of
pleasing quality, capable of singing
the heart songs. They form a mixed
quartet, capable of superb ensemble
work, as is evidenced by their artistic
rendering of the quartette from
"Rigoletto." That they meet the
requirements of the program per-
fectly is shown in the many reports
that have been received from commit
tees, and the heartfelt appreciation
Of their audiences.
At the opening of the program
the five young people have just re
turned from musical, where song
composed by one of the young men
has proven to be the hit of the sea-
son.
Following the congratulations, a
Graham guardian., 1916-02-11
COMMUNICATION
GERONIMO, ARIZONA,
January "a, 1916.

EDITOR GUARDIAN:-Ever since
coming into the Gila valley ! have
had under consideration the neces-
sity of an organization by the teach
ers who have charge of the schools
in the valley. 1t seems to me that
a teachers association, properly or
ganized and conducted for the pur
pose of their own editication and
for the exchange of ideas, the dis
cussion of the best methods Of con
ducting their schools, promoting the
educational interests of their pupils
and the parentage of the schools,
would prove quite beneficial to the
teachers and result in much good
to the pupils. Furthermore, these
periodical gatherings could be so
arranged as to meet with the parent
teachers meetings and thus the
parents would derive much needed
benefit from the discussion of the
subjects that would naturally arise
for discussion. Such discussion as
would naturally occur among the
teachers and parents when thus AS
sociated, would lead to more CO
operative effort between the parents
and teachers in behalf of the school
children. Also such association would
have a tendency of raising the edu-
cational standard of every school
community that would take an &C
tive part in the programs offered
Again, by experienced teachers
presenting peculiar methods of work
under peculiar conditions, the Young
er teachers would gain valuable
ideas which they would take back
to their work and in turn employ
in their school work, SO that the
community of their labor would
also profit.
No teacher need fancy that he
has a monopoly of ell the best ideas
and methods of conducting school
work. and in such an association we,
tFss : = AZ.
Graham guardian., 1916-02-11
WANT HIGHER WAGES

The four large organizations of
railway employees. the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers, the Broth
erhood of Locomotive Firemen and
Enginemen, the Order of Railway
Conductors and the Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen. have combined
in nationwide movement for a
general advance in wages for their
members, and other employees of
the same classes, on all the railways
of the United States and some of
those in Canada, including 28O,O0O
miles of line.
The movement involves about
100000 men. According to the
statistics of the Interstate Commerce
Commission there were employed in
the United States in 1914. 81, 1865
engineers, 64,335 firemen, 47,621
conductors and 1883 trainmen.
The average wages per day of these
employees in 1914 showed the fol-
lowing increases over those paid in
1908: Engineers. 80 per cent; con-
ductors, 80 per cent; firemen, Al
per cent; trainmen, AZ per cent.
1t is estimated by the railroads
that the additional increases in
wages these organizations have an.
nounced their intention of demand
ing would amount approximately to
500. 900, 900 year. AS the total
payroll in 1914 for the classes of
employees involved was $400. .000, 900,
this is an increase of about 25 per
cent. The railroads believe these
demands are not only unreasonable,
but of such magnitude that they
cannot even be considered with the
present level of railway passenger
and freight rates.
Graham guardian., 1916-02-11
BIG GAME IN ARIZONA

One thousand and sixty-three
deer. five hundred and sixty-two
turkeys. four hundred and four
coyotes. une hundred and two lions,
forty-four wolves, and thirty-four
bears were killed in Arizona during
1915, according to a detailed report
received by State Game Warden
Willard from the United States
Forest Service. The report is based
on close observation by the forest
rangers.
/. Depletion of big game in the
Apache forest is threatened owing
to the recent strike of copper miners
in the Clifton -Morenci district, ac.
cording to the report which states
that great numbers of the idle men
took to the hills for hunting trips
and killed four hundred and seventy
five deer and three hundred and
seventy-five turkeys. The killing of
one hundred mountain lions it is
estimated will result in a saving of
at least 100000 in game and live.
stock.
Graham guardian., 1916-02-11
MILITARY TRAINING

The military spirit is undoubtedly
growing fast in the nation. Our
women are now becoming leaders
in the movement for preparedness
and are doing good work in urging
congress to enlarge our army and
navy. This is something new for
our women to be engaged in and
shows that they have made an en-
tire change of front,
Our women are patriotic and in
many instances are showing the
way for the men, especially the
"mollycoddle" specimens OF the
male sex, and when we read what
Mrs. William Alexander, president
of the National Special Aid So
ciety, says regarding universal mill
tary training, we feel that oul
country is rapidly reaching the
point when, through our women,
the love for our country and ven
Grafton for our flag will again be-
come rampant in the breasts OF
our men.
In urging military training, Mrs.
Alexander says:
Military training makes young
men more efficient; it makes them
stronger physically, and, according
to statistics, adds FIVE years to their
lives. The discipline is undoubt-
edly valuable in creating respect
for parental and governmental
authority; it develops the national
and patriotic spirit"
There is no doubt but that mill
taxy training is beneficial for our
young men. 1t helps them in
every way and if they ever should
be called upon to volunteer their
services in time of war, the training
they have received as members Of
the national guard will prove a
big asset.
Graham guardian., 1916-02-11
The Stafford company of the

The Stafford company of the
national guard met at the armory,
Brier's Hall, Monday night and
spent several hours in drilling, both
in foot movements and the manual
Of arms, and the boys did well.
The exercise is good and the re-
suit of the several drills is seen in
the erect carriage and quick mill
tary gait of the members on the
streets. 1t means a great deal to
our young men to get the benefits
of the training that comes with
membership in the national guard
Graham guardian., 1916-02-11
How To Cure Colds

Avoid exposure and drafts. Eat
right. Take DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery. 1t is prepared from Pine
Tar, healing balsams and mild laxa.
tives. DR., Kings New Discovery
kills and expels the cold germs,
soothes the irritated throat and al.
lays inflammation. 1t heals the
mucous membrane. Search as you
will, you cannot find a better cough
and cold remedy. Its use over 45
years is q guarantee of satisfaction.
Graham guardian., 1916-02-11

spirit of selfshness and be willing
not only to teach, but also to learn.
1t is true that the teachers on the
north side of the river, on account
of high water. might be prevented
from attending all meetings, but
the number of teachers in the valley
and the facilities of travelling will
insure, at any time, an interesting
meeting if the teachers only will
come.
We need a more concerted and
cooperative effort on the part of
teachers and patrons, if the children
of the rural schools in this valley
are to get the best out Of the school
provisions. am wondering. while
| pen these ideas, how great a re.
sponse may get from the teachers
and patrons concerning this matter,
and especially the teachers.
NJ. l.. SHELTON.
Graham guardian., 1916-02-11

So many who practice what they
preach have such bad sermons.
Some men succeed by doing good
work, and others by working good
people.
How would you like to risk your
on one guess a year, like
the groundhog?
Graham guardian., 1916-02-11
ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth
president of the United States, was
born in Hardin County, Ky, on Feb.
ruary IL, 1909, being the son of
Thomas Lincoln, laboring farmer
While he was still boy, his father
moved to Illinois; there Lincoln be-
gan life as a laborer in the bush,
building rail fences, q circumstance
which gained for him in after years
the designation of the rail-splitter, "
also working as a common sailor on
the fiat boats which navigated the
Mississippi river. While thus em"
ployed he picked up little learning,
and gave all his spare time to read
ing what books came his way.
He served as captain of militia
during the Indian trouble in the
Northwest and in 1884 was elected
to the Illinois legislature. Three
years later he was admitted to the
bar, and met with much success as
an advocate.
In l847 he was elected to Con-
gress, where he supported the Wing
party, and became conspicuous as
an opponent Of slavery. The Whig
Party was broken up after the presi-
dental election of 1852, and two
years later he appeared as leader
of the newly organized Republican
Party. He made several unsuccess-
full attempts to obtain a seat in the
Senate. In 1860, however, he was
raised to the highest office in the
Republic.
The National Republican Conven-
ton met at Chicago in June of that
year, and up to the eleventh hour it
was supposed that MIR. Chase, of the
State of Ohio, and Mr.. Bates, of
Missouri, would divide the votes of
the western delegation; but they
were suddenly abandoned, and Mr..
Lincoln was brought forward in
their stead. The local pressure was
so great that he carried the nomina-
ton over Mr.. Seward, and was cleo
ted president in November, 1860
The result of the election was
tremendous. Nearly all the South
ern States seeded from the Union
before the new president was in
augurated. Then came the attack
on Fort Sumter and the terrible
Civil War, which for four long years
devasted the Southern States of the
Union. Lincoln's tact and services
during these four years are too well
known to be recounted.
At the expiration of his term of
Office he was reelected to the Presi-
dency, and lived to see the ultimate
success of the Federal arms, and
the surrender Of Richmond and the
Army of General Robert 4. Lee.
While on visit to the Ford Theater,
Washington, April Ia, 1865, Abraham
Lincoln was shot through the head
by an actor named John Wilkes
Booth; he passed away on the fol-
lowing morning,
Graham guardian., 1916-02-11

discussion starts regarding the music
of today. By way of illustration
they sing selections from grand
opera, Oratorio music, sentimental
ballads, rag time, topical songs,
novelty songs-the different types
which are now sung and enjoyed.
Especially clever and pleasing is
the original Lullaby Rag" sung
by The tenor. Also the Rio Grande
Rai,," introducing the Mexican
flavor which has crept into our
American music.
These young artists agree that
tie most beautiful and best loved of
all are the heart songs, which are
endeared to US through past assOcia-
ton. They plan an evening of the
old songs.
The men appear in the costume
o. 1870, and in a very mirth pro-
voki2g fashion are trying to ac-
custom themselves to the clothes of
their grandfathers. The girls have
been rummaging in the attic and
enter beautiful in the quaint dresses
of that time, with sixty yards of
lace on the ruffles," as grandmother
had said.
The costuming and staging carry
us, in fancy, back to the days of
long ago. The serious songs, the
sentimental, the humorous, the songs
mother used to sing, all come back
to give US a variety of program sell
dom heard today.
Among those which we will name
as suggestive, are, The Old Oaken
Bucket" " Sweet Genevieve," Ben
Bolt" When You and | were
Young Maggie" Pop Goes the
WeazeI," Captain Jinks," and
many songs sung with games such
as old Dan Tucker" and King
William was King James Son."
The Old Home Singers please uni
versally. People know so many of
their songs, and the singing of them
is extremely effective when thus
presented and costumed. The Old
Home Singers will give their enter
tainment at Brier's Hall, Saturday,
night, February 10Th. This will be
the last entertainment of the Lyceum
Course. Don't miss il.
Graham guardian., 1916-02-11
ANNUAL FIELD DAY

Every public schoolin the valley
should participate in the annual
field and track meet. which will be
held in Thatcher. Friday. March
10Th. commemorating Founders
Day, under the auspices of the ella
Academy.
A fine program Of athletic events
has been prepared for the day,
which should excite a healthy
rivalry between every school in
the valley.
The program will be found on
the first page Of this issue Of The