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would no longer be subjected to pun
ishment for departing from their for
mer procedure of warning, II they
found this advisable. 1t is consid-
cred that the only possibility of the
avoidance of hostilities would result
from a modification of its standpoint
by one or the other sides, and so far
as could be judged from the positive
declarations of Alfred Zimmerman,
the German minister of foreign af-
fairs and other officials before the
Associated Press correspondents de-
parture from Berlin. there was no
probability that Germany would give
way this time or abandon the ruth
less campaign now started German
American relations again and again
have passed through crises appar-
emily almost hopeless, but this time
the crisis is more difficult than the
former ones and even the optimlst
can scarcely see any peaceful
egress out of the lmpasse
From neutral cable office II now
is possible to tell the story Of the
development of the present crisis
on which the most rigid censorship
has been applied in Germany
To the observer in Berlin. the ap
proach of the crisis has been plainly
and definitely evident since the re-
lection of Germany's peace over
lures. Information as to Germanys
definite decision to start sharpen
ed submarine war, and even the form
IT would take, namely, blockade of
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nv Associated Press.)

COPENHAGEN, Via London, Feb.
12-Little hope or expectation pre-
walls in Berlin that war with the
limited States is avoidable, or that
modus viyendi reconciling the pol
tcIes Of the two governments can be
found
There now is a desire on the part
of the authorities and vast bulk of
tbe people to avoid actual hostilities
IN any way consistent with the gen
eal lines of the present submarine
nolIey. but only in such way.
Accordingly instructions were Civ
on. so the Associated Press has been
reliably informed, to submarine com
manders before they started on their
February mission, to take the safe
aide when neutral vessels, particular
ly Americans, were in question; wher-
ever possible, Enemy merchantmen,
when recognized as such, were or
dered to be sunk at sight, but neu-
trail merchantmen were to be
warned when such action In their
Judgment was consistent with the
object OF the campaign and safety
Of their own ships.
II was realized, however. after
the prompt and resolute stand Ia
ken by President Wilson that these
orders could only be palliative and
only defer. not avoid, an ultimate
break. Also that If President Wilson
stood by his announcement that the
destruction OF American lives or
ships would be regarded as an act
Of hostility casus belli must soon
er or later probably sooner on ac.
count of the number of Americans
on enemy ships. Moreover, there was
the discretionary nature Of the in
structions to submarine command
ers who were informed that while
the careful course toward neutrals
was recommended and desired, they
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general view here is that not only
the export trade, but the nations
standing before the world, demands
that American vessels continue to
ply the high seas without regard to
the German proclamation, which the
government has repudiated with the
most severe means in its power
short of war.
The German proposal, delivered to
the state department Saturday, that
means be discussed Of preventing the
break in relations from resulting in
war apparently has struck no respon-
sive chord. No official would indi-
cate today whether reply already
had been given but there was no dis
posal to deny that the proposal had
been made, or that the American
government regarded it as an effort
on the part of Germany to befog the
issue. 1t was made clear every
where in government circles that
there was nothing to discuss unless
Germany desired to stop abridging
American rights and Illegally men.
acing American life.
In connection with the German
suggestion, special interest is at
tached to cable dispatches announc-
ing that Emperor William had called
conference, presumably to discuss
| the submarine campaign and the
position of neutrals. 1t was suggest
ed that out of the conference might
come something more tangible than
the mere oral suggestion that Ger
many would like to discuss means
of preventing the addition of another
nation to her long list of enemies.
What has been done so far is con-
strued only as an attempt to place
upon the United States the appear
ance of belligerency. to bewilder
public opinion here and divide the
country.
Whether any sort Of answer, be-
yond a mere acknowledgedment to
the Swiss minister, who presented
the suggestion yesterday will be
made is uncertain, as that matter
rests entirely with President Wilson.
Opinions differ, some believing 1t
wiser to ignore the negotiation en-
tirely 1t is probable that a sum-
mary of the present submarine cam
paign with a list of the sinkings
without warning, and the loss of
lives may be submitted as further
showing why the United States and
other neutrals believe Germany's
course outside the bounds of law.
The fact that only one vessel was
destroyed in the war zone yesterday,
and that the number has been grow
ing smaller daily, has modified the
views of those who thought the new
campaign might completely isolate
England. Reports from British
sources that only less than 80 ves-
sells out of 100 going oand from
England had been destroyed since
the campaign started are regarded
as significant as to the success Of
the undersea warfare to date.
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THIRTY CITIZENS
ON BRITISH SHIP
BUT ALL SURVIVE.
SINKING OF JAPANESE PRINCE
NOT ACCOMPANIED BY
LOSS OF LIFE
CBy Associated PreAs.D

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE British
steamer Japanese Prince, with many
Americans on board, which was sunk
by a German submarine, was tor
pedoed without warning. All the
crew were landed, the dispatch adds.
A torpedo struck the vessel amid
ships, with a terrific explosion. The
crew took to the boats and were
picked up within an hour. Many
were injured by the explosion, but
none fatally.
The rs men aboard the ship, in
cluding 80 American cattlemen, were
saved.
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LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY
RENDERED HONOR

flying today from the topmasts of
mine hoists and from public build
lngs. District, county and township
officers improved the occasion by re-
framing from all public business. 1t
was a non-judieial day and also a
non-banking day, so that the thou.
sand or two miners, muckers, mill-
men and office attaches who receiv-
ed their checks later than noon Sat
nrday will not be able to cash them
until the banks open tomorrow
morning, unless they are accommo-
dated by business men.
The members of Gettysburg Re
lief Corps, w. r. G., viii round out
the day with dance this evening
in the Airdome. 1t will be col
onial ball. with prizes worth win
ming. The best of music and a cor.
dial invitation to all. The proceeds
will be devoted to relief work.
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REPORTERS MADE
GOATSFOR LEAK
ANOTHER SESSION OF THE
HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE
FOR WEDNESDAY
lBy As.oeiated Pren..l

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. r.
The house rules committee will make
report on its leak" investigation
during the last of the week. Hear
iugs, particularly directed to private
wire houses, will be resumed in New
York Wednesday.
Present indications are that there
will be a majority and minority re-
port. Some committeeman are con
vinced that the two newspaper men
who have admitted advising brokers
in advance of the coming Of the
Presidents peace note, constitutes
whatever leak there was.
Wednesday Congress will meet in
joint session to count the electoral
vote OF the November election for
president and vice-president of the
United States.
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SIGNS OF BATTLE
WASHED ASHORE
ON BRAZIL COAST
WREcKAGE AND WIRELESS AP-
PARATus INDICATE NAVAL
ENGAGEMENT
CONTINUED on page fourl
tBy Associated Press.)

PERNAMBUCO, Brazil, Feb, 12-
During the last few days consid-
cradle amount of wreekage has been
washed ashore on the coast near the
mouth of the Parnahyba. The wreck.
age includes wireless apparatus, a
tin box containing a small quantity
of cylinders filled with an explosive
substance, planks and cans of pro
visions.
There have been recent reports
from Pernambuco of firing heard at
sea off the Brazilian coast, as if a
naval engagement were in progress
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OVER THE SIERRAS
BY CAR IN WINTER
PATHFINDER CAR ARRIVES IN
SACRAMENTO FROM CARSON
IN SHORT TIME

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 12-Carry-
ing a message from the governor of
Nevada to Governor Johnson, four
Nevadans, headed by State Senator
Keddie, arrived after crossing the
Sierra Nevadas by automobile in 26
hours actual running time. The mes
sage was delivered before noon. Ted
Saudet, Hal A. Stone of Reno, and
d. f. Hart, of Carson, accompanied
the bearer. The car went from Car
son City to Reno, to Beckwith Pass,
to Quincy, to Twain, thence on the
Western Pacific rails to 0roville,
and finished on the state highway.
The object was to demonstrate the
feasibility of a national defense
highway connecting the state.
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AMBASSADOR GERARD
ARRIVES AT Zurich

legged difficulties and indignities Won
Bernstorff encountered.
Gerard was refused permission to
communicate with Washington in
cipher his telephone wires we're cut
and mail and telegraphic privileges
stopped so he could not even in
struct American consuls. He was in
his own words, "a prisoner" The
military authorities shifted the re-
sponsibility for the delay and petty
friction to one another.
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by Associated Press.1

by Associated PressD
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 12.-
The state department has made pub
lie the memorandum from Germany
presented by the Swiss minister pro-
posing a discussion over submarin-
ing. Germany proposes to negotiate
for the safety of American shipping
provided the Commercial blockade"
of England is not interfered with.
The United States replied that It
cannot negotiate unless Germany re-
stores the Sussex pledges and with
draws from unrestricted submarine
warfare.
The state department IN statement
explained that he received an oral
suggestion last Saturday from the
Swiss minister that Germany was
willing to negotiate. At the request
of the secretary, the suggestion was
made in writing and presented Sun
day night.
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FIRE AT FL PASO
BURNS ARMY HAY
TWENTY CARL DADS or FODDER
CONSUMED IN RAILROAD
YARDS
my associated Press1

my Associated Presso
Ell PASO, Texas, Feb. 12.-Fire
destroyed the FL Paso sash and
door factory and yards, burned 20
Ell Paso & Southwestern Railroad
freight cars, containing hay for the
United States army and damaged the
lumber yards Of the Galbraith-Fox-
worth Lumber Company here last
night The loss was estimated at
$4,000.
Fireman Earl Youant was injured
when the motor fire truck upon
which he was riding to the fire skid
ded and struck telephone pole. The
fire burned practically all day
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IS MISSING
AFTER FIRE.
IN A HOTEL.
GUESTS OF KENWooD HOTEL
AT MINNEAPOLIS SUPPOSED
TO HAVE DIED

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Feb. r.
AT least 10 are missing and are be-
lieved to have lost their lives by a
fire destroying the Kenwood Hotel
shortly after midnight Eleven 9th
ers are not accounted for. Mrs. Lu-
ellie Squire is the only one known
to be dead She was killed by
jumping from window on the third
story. Ice covers the ruins, hamper
ing the search. One woman became
hysterical after rescue and raced
down the street screaming. She
froze both her feet.
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FORECAST FOR THE WEEK
BEGINNING FEBRUARY 11TH

Rocky Mountain and plateau re-
gons, moderate temperature and
generally fair weather, although local
SHOWS are probable over the north
ern parts of this district at the be-
ginning of the week.
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TREASURY BUYS
IN GOLD COINS
GOVERNMENT BEGINS TO HOARD
YELLOW METAL BY PAY
ING PREMIUM
CBy Associated Press.I

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. IL
The treasury is planning to bring
much of the gold coin circulating on
the Pacific slope to the bank vaults
by having the government redeem
the coins at face value instead of
weight for 80 days. 1t is estimated
It will cost the government 100000
to redeem the gold.
rcenel. .atStiso- dayseta shr shrdl
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EXCLUDING SPIES
FROM CANAL ZONE

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. r.
The president signed an executive
order today empowering the COVER
nor to exclude spies and other un-
desirable persons from the Canal
Zone. The order gives almost un-
limited power to the governor to reg
ulate immigration there.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-02-12
FOR
WHITE SLAVERS
COUNSEL RAISES NEW LAW
POINTS IN THE DREW.
cAMlNETTl CASE
my Associated prens.l

WASHINGTON, D. G.. Feb, 12-
Former Senator Bailey, counsel for
Drew and Camlretti, filed petition
in the Supreme Court today for a
rehearing to reverse conviction He
asserts the law as construed by the
courts is a regulation of morals, and
not commerce, as intended. and is
an interference with state power be.
yond Congressional authority.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-02-12
VILLA APPROACHING
AMERICAN BORDER
tBy Associated Preaa.D

COLUMBUS, N. NJ, Feb. 12.-Vil-
la troops have occupied Twin Wind
mills, 26 miles south of the border
line gate, according to Carranza GUS
toms officials. Other sources re-
ported villa drive toward the bor-
der. All horses and other stock are
being Communicated. the yillistas
giving receipts for the property.
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No REWARD
To BE PAID
ON MOONEY.

(By Associated PresaO
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12.-It is
announced that nobody will get the
$4,000 reward offered for the ap
prehension of persons responsible for
the bomb explosion. The police de-
partment built up the case bit by
bit. The claims of the Sacramento
police, who advised them to look up
Billings and Mooney, are not entitled
to the reward.
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LOSSES
BY SUBMARINES
ONLY TWO SHIPS IN TWO DAYS,
ACCORDING TO REPORTS
BY LLoYDS

10y AnAOcshteu EheASD
LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE British
steamer Sallagh has been sunk.
This may refer to the British
steamer Salaga, of 1911 tons gross,
owned by Elder-Dempster & Com
pany of Liverpool. She has been in
the British government service.
Lloyds reports the sinking OF the
British steamer Netherlee, 1000 tons
which departed from Philadelphia on
January 21st for Dunkirk
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CBy Associated Press,

ZURICH, Feb. 12,-Gerard's party
was genuinely relieved on arriving
at the Swiss border, The strain was
heightened in Berlin during the last
days by Germany's efforts to induce
Gerard to open negotiations for an
amendment to the Prussian-Ameri-
can treaty.
German newspapers were flooded
with reports of the seizure of Ger
man ships by America. and the al
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thy Associated Press.p

thy Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. IL
American shipowners who have been
holding their vessels in port because
of inability to obtain guns for de-
Tense agaisst submarines probably
will have their difficulty solved in a
few days. Strong intimations are
given in official quarters that while
the government will not actually arm
merchantmen, or even formally ad-
wise arming, way will be found to
put weapons at the disposal of own
ers who desire to prepare for de-
fense against illegal attack.
The enforced idleness of the Amer
ican merchant fleet is being viewed
with growing disquietude and the
a a a a A a
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No MODIFICATION Of POLICY
EXPECTED BY KEEN OBSERVERS
NOW WATCHING DEVELOPMENTS

ton, says the Exchange Telegraph
company's Amsterdam correspondent
today.
DR.. Won Bethmann-HoIlweg, the i'm
perial chancellor, and high army and
navy officials will attend and It Is
reported, the possibility Of negotia-
tions with neutrals for modifying
terms Of the recent German
memorial will be discussed.
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JOE CANNON ONLY
OLD GUARD LEFT
tBy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 12-
Appropriate exercises will be held by
Congress to celebrate Lincoln's
birthday. Joe Cannon will speak to-
night before a patriotic society on
"reminiscences of Lincoln. Cannon is
the only man now in Congress who
was intimate with Lincoln.
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GERMANY OFFERS SAFETY TO AMERICAN SHIPPING
American Merchant Ships Prepare
G to Mount Defensive Gums
= = - 80 - = = = = .
TODAY AND A YEAR AGO .

. Relative humidity at p. IN. .
= today 39 per cent =
. = . . = . . . . . . = . .
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(By Associated Press.)
LONDON, Feb. t2.-An important
conference at headquarters has been
called by Emperor William, presur-
ably to discuss the submarine ques-
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cARRANZA NoMlNATEs AN
AMBASSADOR TO WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, D. G., Feb r.
Ignacio Bonlllas, one of Carranzas
representatives on the Mexican
American commission, was named to-
day ambassador from Mexico to the
United States.
An adlet in the Bonanza is the
best investment.
Graham guardian., 1917-11-09
SUGAR EXPORTS ARE HEAVY

In 1917 the United States ex-
ported over eighteen times as
much sugar as it had averaged
annually in any one of the three
years before the war. Sweden,
Norway, Denmark and Holland
before the war purchased no
sugar from the United States.
Last year they bought 141, 600, :
900 pounds. The exports to Mex
leo rose from 7,175, 1876 pounds in
1918 to 35, 807, 609 in 1917. South
America, which had taken little
of our sugar in the past fiscal
year, took 142,853, 900 pounds,
these increases largely were due
to the comparative failure of the
Argentine beet crop in the last
two years. England has been
reduced from over SO pounds of
sugar for each individual to 26
pounds year. She used to re-
ceive 38a per cent of her sugar
supplies from Germany and 15a
from Austro- Hungary with only
Ia per cent from the United
States. She now must receive
most of her sugar from America.
Graham guardian., 1917-11-09
HIGH I SCHr|I
|UIiljg aKsE ;hiif. IL
Ball Game

The boys of our base ball team
met defeat at the hands of Miami
High School Saturday, with a
score of six to nine. The game
showed that there had been some
splendid practicing done by both
teams, and the score was tied
until the ninth inning.
The Miami boys are a lively
bunch of fellows and played a
clean game. We like to play
against such opponents as these
and hope later to meet them in
other lines of sport.
The Stafford team will play
Globe High, at Globe, this after
noon, and Miami, at Miami, to-
morrow Saturday afternoon.
The ball team is getting some
very good support, both from
the students and some Of the
fellows who are doing a great
deal to help the ball team. Get
into the game and boost for us
and help us win.
Graham guardian., 1917-11-09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Superior Court of the County
of Graham, State of Arizona.
In the matter of the estate of John
A. Rapier, deceased,
Notice is hereby given by the under.
signed, w. A. Lines, administrator of
the ate of John A. Rapier, deceased,
to the creditors of, and all persons hav-
ing claims against said deceased, to
exhibit them, with the. necessary
vouchers, within four months after the
first publication of this notice, to said
administrator at the Office of Stratton
& Lynch, at Stafford, Arizona, the same
being the place for the transaction OF
the business of said estate in the County
of Graham, State OF Arizona
w. A. LINES.
ad-37-4t Administrator.
Graham guardian., 1917-11-09

PROFESSOR HIBNER (sticking
his head in at the door, Classes
may be dismissed; the bell
sounded, but did not ring. !:
Graham guardian., 1917-11-09
STATE OF ARIZONA

OFFICE OF THE
ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, &C
STATE OF ARIZONA, o.
The ARIZONA CORPORATION CoMMIs-
SION does hereby certify that the an.
nexed is true and complete transcript
of the ARTICLES OF Incorporation OF
GRAHAM COUNTY MOTOR COMPANY,
which were filed in the office of said
Arizona Corporation Commission on the
17th day of September A. d. 1917, at
1000 o'clock a. M, as provided by law
'GE In TESTIMONY WHEREOF. The
Sr .I Arizona Corporation Com
+ mission by its Chairman,
has hereunto set its hand
(SEALl and affixed its Official
Seal. Done at the city of
- Phoenix, the Capitol, this
:. .4:.s 18th day of September. A.
~. 80. d. 1917.
ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION,
. ..-''i'.a, F. A. JONES, Chairman.
Attest: u
Sam W. PROCTOR,
Secretary.
Graham guardian., 1917-11-09
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
Graham County Motor Company

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That we, the undersigned, do hereby
associate ourselves together for the
purpose Of forming a corporation under
the laws of the State of Arizona, and
do hereby adopt the. following articles
of Incorporation. 20. f.-
( ARTICLE. /
The. names, residences and postoffice
addresses of the incorporators are as
follows:
JNo. BIRDwELL, JR.,
T.. Las Cruces, N. M.
G. o. BENNETT,
Stafford. Arizona.
A. F. KATZENsTEIN, JR.,
+ E.2s Las Cruces, N. M.
ARTICLE II
The principal place of tfansacting
business of said corporation shall be
Stafford. within Graham County, Ari-
zona, but such branch Offices may be
maintained and meetings of directors
and stockholders may be held at any
place or places within the United States
which this corporation may deem ad-
visable.
ARTICLE Ill
The purposes for which this corpora
tion is formed. are as follows, to-wit:
To buy, sell, lease, exchange. mort
gage, hypothecate, acquire, manufac-
ture, repair, dispose of and deal in and
concerning automobiles, automobile ac.
cessories and parts, gasoline, oils and
paints, or any interest therein; TO ac-
quire, by purchase or otherwise, and
to sell, assign, transfer, or otherwise
dispose of real estate or any in
terest therein. shares of capital stock,
bonds or other evidences Of indebted
ness created by this or any other
corporation, and while the holder of
said stock to exercise all the rights and
privileges of ownership, including the
right to vote any stock which might be
owned or held by this company, to the
same extent that natural person might
or could do; to borrow and to loan
money, with or without security; to
give and take all kinds of mortgages or
pledges of any real or personal prop
erty; and to secure loans made by or to
this corporation; to execute notes,
contracts, agreements, deeds, mort
cages and other documents which may
be necessary or convenient in transact
ing any business of this corporation. %.
To do each and everything necessary,
suitable, or proper, for the accomplish
ment of any of the purposes or the at
tainment of any one or more of the
objects herein enumerated, or which
shall at any time appear conducive for
the protection or benefit of this corpor-
alton, and in general TO carry on any
business enterprise and operation
deemed advantageous, incidental or
Graham guardian., 1917-11-09
STATE OF ARIZONA, ss

STATE OF ARIZONA, &C
COUNTY OF GRAHAM,
This instrument was acknowledged
before me this 6 day of September,
1917, by Jno. Birdwell, Jr.. and c. o.
Bennett, known to me to be the persons
whose names are subscribed to the FORE
going instrument. and who stated to
me that they executed the same for
the purposes and consideration therein
expressed.
Given under my hand and seal of Of
fee.
LEE N. STRATToN,
I (NoTARIAL SEAL) Notary Public.
my Commission expires March 6, 1920. }