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Arizona republican., 1917-12-05

Frank Asplind, recently named su- perintendent of irrigation for the Salt River Valley Water Users association, yesterday morning rendered his resig- nation to take effect in 30 days. He frankly stated that the selection the day before of W. k Elliott as project manager was the cause for his re- signing.
 This development and formal state ment from Judge Kibbey, legal ad- visor for the association, were the two most striking developments since the appointment of MT Elliott. Judge Kibbey throws considerable more light upon the matter in his statement.
 Mir. Asplind placed the date of his resignation as far ahead as he did be- cause his is a position which 1t Will be difficult to Till off hand and he did not wish to handicap the association by leaving at once.
 The new project manager and Pres ident Orme left yesterday morning on official business and will be gone couple of days or so. For this reason no comment could be secured from MT. Elliott with regard to the reception of his appointment by some of the or ficials of the drgbnizeI1on.
 IN with regard to the appointment of MT. Elliott brings out the fact that the department of the interior, reclamation division. had told him that such an appointment would not meet with ap- proval in Washington. It IS as follows:
 Judge Kibbey's Statement
 | do not care to discuss the matter of my resignation as legal adviser of the Water Users association, nor the selection of Mir. Elliott as manager but think l should make simple state ment of the facts to place the matter correctly before the public.
 There are some inaccuracies in the statement in The Republican of Tues day morning.
 It is not true that l had assured the department that a manager would be appointed who was not a man within 1he project No such assurance was asked and none given.
 After the contract for the turning over of the project to the association was signed and while I was in Wash ington, I took up the matter of the ap- pointment of q manager and asked i the department would suggest tho names of some persons within theil knowledge who would be considered available for the position. l was tolt that no suggestion could be made.
 l then asked specifically if MT. El liott, engineer of the association, would be acceptable. l was told that he would not be- l asked for and was given thu reasons which justified the objection! tO him.
 Mir. Hanna's name had been sug gested to me by association officials and I asked if he would be acceptable 10 the department, and was told tha he would.
 On Friday of last week, l received an unofficial letter from Washington reading as follows:
 Dear Judge:
 "Rumors have reached the depart
Arizona republican., 1917-12-05
PARADISE VERDE PROJECT WILL
 COST S3,500,0O0 |S ESTIMATE

veys and other details had been ar ranged for presentation before the government officials.
 The land to be irrigated by the pro- ject includes practically all of Para disc and Deer valleys. The water will come from the Horseshoe site on the Verde river. Surveys of the dam, the storage facilities, main canals and lat erals have already been completed. It will cost approximately three and one half million dollars to carry the pro- ject to termination. It will add one third to the present total irrigable area of this part of the state, accord ing to w. J. Lively, president of the organization who presided at the meet ing last evening.
 The work will probably be financed by bond issue, but plans have not yet been perfected to the point where this matter has been given any great consideration.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-05
JURY FINDS MAN
 WAS NUT GUILTY

Lawrence Clawson, charged with as- saulting pretty Elisa Verd1ga, a Mex ican woman was found not guilty by a jury in the justice court of Frank De Souza last evening.
 The young woman alleged in her testimony that she traded a sewing machine in to the company represented by Clawson, as the first payment on new one. Claims were then made by the concern against the second ma chine and when Clawson called to re- cover it she alleged he assaulted her. The woman exhibited a sorely rent blouse in evidence of the rough treat ment she averred was accorded her by Clawson. She admitted that the blouse had been worn for a year. That Claw son twisted her wrist, slapped her face and threw her against the wall were some of the assertions of the com blaming witness. In fact, she declared that general melee had taken place in her abode.
 Assistant County Attorney Jarrott represented the state and the defend- ants counsel was James F. Lavin.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-05

tions between the association and the government was not sincere.
 The question was not the failure to select MT. Hanna, for the department had never even suggested that he be selected, but the selection of MT. FL liott, which, in the face of the known objection of the department, made my further employment seem improper.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-05

and alone, except when the towns so- cial mart claimed her enlivening pres ence.
 No man played the chord of love on her heart until-wAar is the use, this is tine story in Ashes of Hope" at the Columbia for the last time today. Thomas Santschi and Bessie Eyton come for one day only.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-05
Matinee Today at Elks.

The Ed Redmond Musical Comedy company is back at the Elks this af- ternoon and tonight and will finish the week in that smart musical con- ceit, "A Thief in the House." perhaps the smartest and neatest production that Redmond has yet offered. It is so easy to say best when talking of the Redmond shows for no matter what degree of perfection you are ex- pecting, you are never disappointed
 "A Thief in the House." is one of the mystery affairs that keeps the audience in an anxious attitude and at the same time greatly entertained The play is par excellence in the mat ter of scenery and wardrobe and the musical numbers are scoring as big as anything yet put over.
 Marvin Hammond appears in char acter role. No one thought she could do, it. but she does and she is surely adding to her list of admirers. Myrtle Dingwall, Minor Reed, Bobby Deane, Billy Cochran and Joe kemper are | scoring as big as usual
Arizona republican., 1917-12-05
IRRIGATION SUPERINTENDENT
 RESIGNS OFFICIAL POSITION

Judge Kibbey Makes Clear His Position with Regard to
 Elliott Appointment in Formal Statement Setting
 Forth Some of the Incidents Which Took Place at the Meeting of the Board of Governors Monday Afternoon
Arizona republican., 1917-12-05

Do not wait till tomoIrow-phone that WANT AID. to The Republican and dispose of. or get what you want.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-05

Parker and Sank Siler. He manacled Parker's right ankle to Sners left, first running the manacle chain through the ring of a heavy trace-chain. The tracechain he took over the back of the front seat and fastened to the footrail in the tonneau and then the drive to Phoenix started.
 Monday night the party camped by the road with Mr. Evans on guard. Yesterday, while crossing the desert between Winters Wells and Phoenix, one of the tires blew up. MT. Evans was not at a loss for an instant. He took his prisoners from the car and set them at work fixing the tire while he guarded them, sitting on the run ming board, rifle across his knees. The tire fixed the trip was resumed and yesterday afternoon the men were turned over to the authorities and Dr. Norton had his car back.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11
Farmer S Union I Head
Speaks at Pennington

doing more to supply the market with
mea. products than Franklin.
Taking into consideration the bad con-
dition of the roads and the rainy day Of
Saturday, there was a good attendance at
the meeting, $50 in number; anu the deep
interest shown in the question discussed
was very evident from the questions that
were asked at the close Of the talk.
While this section has been slow to take
up the cooperative work, the writer feels
sure. judging from the enthusiasm shown
at this meeting and the interest manifest
ed in the work that is being accomplish
ed through the Farmers Union organiza-
ton. that the farmers of this section will
soon ask that local be organized In their
town, thereby giving them the same OPP
portuniites that other sections are now
getting through said organization.
Under present conditions, state OF war
existing, with the prices Of all farm pro-
ducts sure to rule high. as farmers we
should avail ourselves of the opportunity
and consider it our duty to raise all pos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11

Waterville. Me. April 1o.-(speciap.-
Saturday. April 7th President c. H. Gard
ner Of the Farmers Union attended an
all-day Grange meeting at Pennington
and gave talk on cooperative market
ing and buying Of farm supplies: two
Important things for the careful consid-
Grafton OF all agriculturists. and the
farmers Of this section Of Franklin coun-
~ are beginning to realize that more
economic methods must be adopted in the
buying Of supplies and the selling Of
their farm products.
One would have to travel through many
counties to find a better farming section
than they have in and about Pennington,
the soil being adapted to general farming
and orcharding, and the farmers OF TINS
section are successful along the line or
fruit growing as we'll as dairying and
general farming; and without doubt there
is no other county in tire state that IS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11
EMBDEN
George Patten

George Patten died at his home in
Embden about 4 o'clock Monday aft
ernoon as the result of a stroke of
paralysis which he sustained about 8
o'clock in the morning Of the same
day. Mr.. Patten was almost n years
of age and was married little more
than three months ago to Mrs. lydia
Mullen who survives him. Mr.. Pat
ten had been married twice before
The first wife was Augusta Nuttinp
and Of this union there were two chill
dren. Ernest, who now lives in Port
land, and George w. Patten of Wor-
cester, Mass. The second wife of the
deceased was Kate Nutting. He and
his last wife were married Decenber
30 Mr. Patten was a member of the
grange and Of the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11

sible this coming season. bearing in mind
that not only must our boys go to the
front but those that remain at nome
must raise food for the army. After many
years of peaceful living it is hard to real
ize that we are now in worldwide war,
but such is the case.
Each farmer in the State by increasing
his acreage one acre in planted crops
would mean an increase acreage OF about
$1,000.
All small garden plots by the village
people should be thoroughly titled this
season. Boys and girls clubs should be
started early that their plans may be out
lined, and to encourage others to enter
into the work.
AS the time will soon be here that the
seeds should be put into the ground, let
us all begin now and help this important
work. thereby helping in every way pos
sible in furnishing food products. This is
the most important problem before the
American people today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11

Of Mrs. Josephine Wetherell Collins
wife of James Collins in Providence
r. T. The deceased who was a native
of Norridgewock came to this village
to live at an early age but since about
1872 she and her family have resided
in Providence. Four children We're
born to them, Fred Collins, an expert
engine builder of Providence, and
Franklin Collins. formerly a professor
at Brown University, who is now in
the employ of the Government as an
expert in botanical research and in
diseases of plants and trees. The 9TH
er two children both reside in Provi-
dence
Mr. and Mrs Benjamin Ella are the
parents of a little SON. Mr.. Ella is in
charge Of the North Arson Farmers
Union.
An appropriation has been granted
in the sum of $4,000 by the Legislature
for the old Patterson Toll Bridge up
on the condition that before repairs
should be commenced the proprietors
of said bridge should surrender all
right, title and interest in said bridge
to the county commissioners of Som
erset county and the commissioners
agree to make this passageway across
the Kennebec river free bridge
thereafter This old bridge has span
ned the Kennebec river for more than
so years but for some weeks it has
been closed to the public having been
adjudged unsafe.
The Daughters Of the American
Revolution meet next Friday afternoon
and at that time the doing of Red
Cross work will be considered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11
OAKLAND

The flag in front of Memorial hall was
lowered to half-mast Tuesday on account
of the death of one of the members Of
Sergt Wyman Post, G. A. r. Andrew W..
Herbert died of pneumonia at the Nation
al Soldiers Home at Togus.
The following letters are advertised as
unclaimed at the Oakland postofnce'
Henry j. Bushey. j. e. Cronan, James
German, A. S. Abbott, Miss Cora Maho-
ney, Mrs. Henry Pike.
Copies of the following petition are be-
ing circulated around town and are re-
ceiving many signatures: we, the uh-
aersigned, citizens Of the town Of Oak
land, Maine, deering it of necessity
for the safety Of our residents, patrons
of the Oakland Water Co., respectfully
petjtion the honorable board of selectmen
Of said town to request the Oakland Wa
ter Co. to place a guard over the reservoir
of said Oakland Water Co. as located on
High street without further delay
sacred cantata, "Gethsemane to Cal
vary" will be given in the Free Will Bap-
fist church Sunday evening. April ~ by
a chorus Of 16 voices, under the direction
of Chorister j. r. Brown.
The management Of the old folks con-
cert is most fortunate In having secured
the assistance Of Mrs. Helen S. Scott,
talented soprano singer from Somerville,
Mass, and of Mrs. Ida Page Mccoy OF
Paramount, w. Va, graduate or the
Emerson School Of Expression Of Boston.
Mrs. Mccoy has delighted audiences IN
many states with her recitals and has
been a successful teacher Of expression
for several years.
Prizes have been offered for the best
costumes worn at the concert and consld-
cradle interest Is taken in the subject. II
is anticipated that the appearance OF tie
chorus members will be no small part OF
the evenings entertainment as many
quaint old dresses are to be worn that
have not appeared before the public for
many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11
WIN HR0P

Mrs. Eta Hewitt, Miss Maude Hew-
lit and Miss Rita Hewitt of Belgrade
We're in Augusta Thursday returning
by the way of Winthrop. The. car
went off the irons and they were
forced to walk a mile and a half to
Winthrop Station.
Mrs. Mary Ella Morrill, of South
Pasadena, Calf was the guest of
Mrs. Kate Stanley on Wednesday,
calling at Brookside.
Mrs. Florence Cooper Of West New
ton and Mrs. Maude Magoon Of Lewis
ton and Master Frederick We're the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Bailey
last week. Mrs. Cooper returned home
Saturday and Mrs. Magoon Tuesday
after a visit with Mrs. Minnie Titus
and Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton Titus.
w. G. Taylor who has purchased a
house on College avenue, Waterville,
moved his household goods Monday
Mr. Taylor had "a horses brought to
his farm in Winthrop last week from
Dead River and j. 7. Dudley is caring
for them.
Mrs. Merle Mitchell and baby and
Miss Mira Taylor are guests of rela-
tives and friends in Bingham and will
go to their new home in Waterville
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11

TAST-There was an Easter con-
cert at. the Baptist church on Sunday
evening. The church was very pref
tily decorated with plants and the
program was finely rendered.
Mrs. Lydia Wing is visiting friends
in Manchester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11

After many failures Italian army
engineers have bored the first sue
cessful artesian we'll in Tripoh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-11

United carried following Sales and
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-17
HATE
. PILLS, CAL0MEL
and CASTOR OIL
Dr. CROSS. FEVERIsH, coNsTlPAT-
ED. GIVE CALIFORNIA
SYRUP OF Figs

Look back at your childhood days.
kRemember the dose" mother insisted
son-castor oil, calomel. eathartics How
you hated them. how you fought against
taking them.
With our children it's different.
mothers who cling to the old form of
physic simply don't realize what they
do. The children's revolt Is weli-found-
eds Their tender little "insides" are
Inquired by, them.
y II your childss stomach, liver and
bowels need cleansing. give only deli
cious California Syrup of Figs" It's
action is positive, but gentle Millions
of mothers keep this harmless fruit
laxative" handy: they know children
love to take it; that it never fails to
clean the liver and bowels and sweeten
:he stomach, and that a teaspoonful
given today saves sick child tomer-
row.
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bot
he of California Syrup of Figs"
which has full directions for babies,
children of all ages and for grown-ups
5iainly on each bottle. Beware of
Eounterfeits sold here. See that IL is
made by California Fig Syrup Com
pany." Refuse any other kind with
kpntempt.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-17
Converse, Lucy Pickett,
ST. Philips Church Interests.

A speaker from out of town is eX-
pected Sunday to speak at the morn
ing srevice on the church pension
fund. Every congregation in the
country is being enlisted in the effort
to raise $4,000 900 to take care of the
accrued liabilities, so that the fund
may provide from the start for the
clergy already in the ministry. After
March 1st the fund will be supported
by an annual assessment equal APP
proximately to Z per cent. of each
salary. Over four million is already
pledged, all contingent upon receiving
pledges for the full amount before
March L. Bishop Lawrence of Massa-
chusettS is on a years leave of alb
sence from his diocese. leading the
effort.
Will Address Mems Club.
Charles l.. ToFrey will speak on
Why Dual Government? at the
Mems club public meeting this CWed-
nesday) evening at in the guild
room.
Evening prayer will be said Friday
at 100: and services on Sunday will
be at s. 10, 145 and 7, with Sunday
school at noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-17
END INDIeESTI0
OR STOMACH PAIN
IN FIVE MINUTES
.PAPEss oIAPEPsINs MAKES SICK
SOUR, GAsSYy sToMAchS
FEEL FINE.

Time it! In 1--WE minutes all stom-
ach distress will go. No indigestion.
heasrtbuF7, sourness or belching OF gas
acid. or Fluctuations OF undigested food,
no dizziness, bloatings foul breath or
headache.
Pape's Diapepsin il noted for It's
speed in regulating upset stomachs.
1t is the surest, quickest and most cer-
tain indigestion remedy IN the whole
world. and besides 1t is harmless.
Millions of men and women new eat
their favortfe foods without fear-they
know Pape's Diapepsin viii save them
from any stomach misery.
Please. for your sake, get a large
ffty-c cent case OF Pape,s Dfapepsan
from any drug store ana put your
stomach right Don't keep on being
miserable-life In too zhert--you are
not here long, so make your stay
agreeable. Eat what you Hike and df-
gest it; enjoy it, without dread of ro-
belli1n in the stomach.
Pape's Dfapepsfn belongs In your
home anyway. Should one Of the FAM
fly eat something which don't agree
with them. or in case Of am attack ok
indigestion. dyspepsia, gastritis or
stomach arrangement at daytime or
during the night, it la handy to give
the quickest. surest relief known.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-17
BUILDING AND LOAN
ASSOCIATIONS ELECTION
Annual Meeting Held Tuesday Even
ins-Fred E. Bitgood President.

At the annual meeting of the Build
ing and Loan Association Tuesday
evening the following officers were
elected: President, Fred e. Bitzood:
vice presidents. Alfred L. Reed, B. G.
Hopkins; D. e. Jette. J. F. Gardner,
Jr.; treasurer. Ernest r. Warren: sec
rotary, c. H. Starkweather; assistant
secretary, C. N. Turner: members of
board of management, Obadiah Fuller,
f. e. Cunneen, N. Lorne Greis. =. u.
Darbie, L. L. Young. F. r. Preston. c.
A. Peter, r. w. Boys, Edward "A.
Sullivan, DR.. George NJ. Burroughs.
w. I. Bullard, Harry E. Back, John A.
Gilbert, A. w. Williams, S. r. Kit
chin, Moesup; auditors, A. E. Mech.
W. J.. Craig. r. H. Gray; appraisal
committee, John A. Gilbert, L. q.
Young, George H. Call; publicity COM
m1ttee, B. c. Hopkins, A. L. Reed, C.
H. Starkweather.
1t was announced that 135 shares
Of the new series had been subscribed.
OnruIy Boys Locked Up.
Several boys will be presented in
the town court this morning to an
swer charges Of vandalism such as
stoning persons and buildings and
cutting clothes lines about town. Some
Of them were locked up Tuesday by
Omcer MacF arland.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-17
Don't Let Soap
Spoil Your Hair

When You wash your hair, be careful
what you use. Most soaps and prepar-
ed shampoos contain too much aIixali.
which is very injurious, as it dries the
scalp and makes the hair brittle.
The best thing to use IL just plain
muisif1ed cocoanut oil. for this Is pure
and entirely greaseiess- IT'S very
cheap, and beats the most expensive
soaps or anything else all to pieces.
You can get this at any drug store,
and a few ounces will last the whole
family for months.
Simply moisten the hair with water
and rub it in. about a teaspoonfuI is
all that is required 1t makes an
abundance of rich. creamy lather,
cleanses thoroughly, and rinses out
easily. The hair dries quickly and
evenly, and is soft. fresh looking,
bright. fluffy, wavy and easy to ham
die. Besides, 1t Ioosens and takes out
every particle of dust, dirt and dand-
ruff.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-17

Andrew Bodeur is i'll at the johnson
Memorial hospital.
X. of C. Social Evening.
Stafford council, K. of c., held
meeting in Society hall Tuesday ever.
ing. Following the business meeting
there was whist and dancing whicl
was enjoyed by members and thei
families.
Progress on New House.
Work is progressing rapidly on th
new house which A. /. Mitchell is hax
ing built on East street
Awning Regulations Enforced.
The borough authorities have give
instructions to Chief of Police Hayt
to notify merchants on Main sire
that they must comply with the be
ough ordinance which requires AN
ings to be seven feet above the sIf
walk.
Interurhan Cars Would Be Missed
There has been a good deal of I:
among trolleymen to the effect that
interurban cars between Static.
Springs and East Hartford win
taken off after Feb LIST. Oficials
the company, however, have not Civ
out any information. The interurk;
cars run over the tracks of the stea.
road from Rockville to --st Hartforz
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-17

the building the appearance of being
of that material.
Value Less, Not More.
No material improvements were
made to the hotel building between
the time he purchased it in 1912 to
October, 1914, Mr.. Rogers testified,
other than was required to make the
building habitable. TT needs as much
laid out for repairs now as in 1922
Mr.. Rogers said. and later, that 1.-The
value has been no more than held
even, and the value is not a bit bet
ter today than when 1 got the build
ing, if as good"
Mr.. Rogers, in response to ques-
tons. said that under the agreement
he entered into when he bought the
property he was to have ten years in
which to pay for it.
Court adjourned at 8 o'clock until
1880 this morning, when Mr.. Rogers
will take the stand for cross exami-
nation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-17
.TEuToNIc DIPLOMATS
DINE IN WHITE HOUSE
At Second Diplomatic Dinner Given
This Season.

Washington, Jan. 15.-The second of
the seasons diplomatic dinners was
given tonight by President and Mrs.
Wilson with ranking diplomats of the
Teutonic allies and the neutral nations
as guests. The representatives of the
entente and the neutrals were enter
tanned at a similar function at the
White House last week.