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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-05
seek President wilson's approval OF

seek President Wilson's approval OF
! the proposed measures.
! One bill would prohibit railroad
strikes during the war. Other meas
ures are in preparation, but their ma
ture is withheld until they have been
discussed with the president.
"The successful prosecution Of this
war depends more upon transportation
than on any one other thing" said
Senator Newlands today. 1--WE have
not hesitated to appropriate enormous
sums for increasing our shipping IA
cilities, and we should not hesitate to
expend all that is necessary on our
railroads"
Newlands pointed out that the gov
eminent by absorbing available cap
lital for war needs, is preventing the
railroads getting the money they need.
| The senate judiciary committee to-
morrow will take up the OVerman
resolution proposing suspension OF
that part OF the Clayton law which re-
quires railroads to buy supplies ny
competitive bidding.
| Prices are so enormous, sald
Senator Overman, shat this provision
Of the Clayton law works injury rather
than good y -e -
Coal Mine Suggestion.
WASHINGTON Dec. 5.-A resolu'
| ton authorizing the interstate com.
merce commission to take over all
roads and coal mines In the United
States and to manage and operate
| them in the name Of the government
| for the duration of the war, was III
| troduced in the house by Representa-
+;yo Cobotb Illinois
Fight on Financing.
! WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 5.-Sec-
rotary of the Treasury ,McAdoo today
precipitated the expected fight in con-
gress over the proper method OF fur
ither financing the war. He urged that
se,195, 900, 900 additional revenue need
ed for the year ending June 80, 1918,
be raised by bonds and that no addi-
} tional tax legislation be passed at this
session.
Advocates OF financing the war most
lily through bond issues, Immediately
rallied to McAdoo's standard, declar-
I ing his recommendation represents
the administration view. Wealth con-
scription advocates, however, are de-
termined to press insistently for fur
Their levies on war profits and big in
comes
The fight was postponed today by
word from Senator Simmons, chair
man of the senate finance committee
and Repres entative Kitchin, chairman
Of the house ways and means commit
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-05

passed on without molesting the car.
Declaring that crowd ass EN- bling
at the auditorium for the prize fights
tonight might cause trouble. the St.
Paul association today prepared a
petition, asking for cancellation OF
the bouts. Benny Leonard, world 5
champion from New York, is slated to
box Gene belmont Of Memphis.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-05
Armed Guards on Streets.

ST. PAUL, MINI, Dec. 5.-Twenty-
nine thousand union men in ST. Paul
and Minneapolis were scheduled to-
day to meet at the municipal audi
forum and remain in Continuous
convention" until demands OF union
street car men for permission to
wear their union buttons are recog-
nized.
While labor syrnDathizers were
planning this meeting 1000 armed
guards patrolied the downtown
streets and the state capitol.
The continuous convention" is, In
effect, a general strike OF every in
dustry in the Twin Cities. Labor
leaders prior to the meeting said
that the tie up would be general.
Only few exceptions have been
granted to employees. Newspapers
are permitted to continue without In.
reference by the typogra phical
union. The trouble that threatened
to reach a climax today, started ten
days ago when 1000 members Of the
recently organized street car mems
union were dismissed because they
wore union buttons. Less than two
months before they had struck fol
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-05
Aid for Railroads.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.--Several bill
lion dollars Of government funds for
railroad equipment to be rented to the
carriers, is embraced in comprehen-
sfve program of railroad legislation
ready for presentation to congress.
Senator Newlands, Nevada, chairman
| OF the Joint congressional commission
Investigating railway conditions. will
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
ENGINEER MORRIS LOSES
 LIFE BETWEEN TWO CARS

PHOENIX May 2s-Stepping from his cab to lend assistance to Brak eman Arthur Furry, who was unable Ic repair broken coupling. Santa Fe Engineer Arthur Morris was crushed between a standing string Of cars and another from which the air had been released. al Glendale station at 10 o'clock yesterday morning The
 injuries sustained by Morris resulted in his death within ten minutes and before medical aid could reach him.
 Morris. in the cab of . Santa Fe engine. left Phoenix yesterday morn. ing drawing the regular northbound freight from this city. Khen Glen Neloped which resulted in the break dale was reached some trouble de ing in two of. the train. Brakeman Furry attempted to repair the de fective brake and was making little headway when Morris went to his assistance. Seven or eight cars weEe standing on the track detached rom those coupled to the engine end "i the string. \ space of ten or twelve feet separated the two parts of the train. Morris turned his back upon the engine part of the train evidently believing that the air Vas still on.
 As he worked he failed to notice that the cars at his back had begun creeping toward the string upon which he was engaged. Before he was aware of the situation he had been caught between the couplings and fatally injured.
 Coroner Patterson impaneied a jury v hich brought in a verdict that Nor. Tis came 10 his death in sn accident resulting from faulty drawbar.
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FIRE DESTROYS
 LOWELL BAKERY

BlSBEE. May 29-Fire. Of undis- covered origin. which threatened to destroy th" entire business section If Lowell completely gutted the Su- perior bakery early this morning. The fire started at l2:l5 a. m. By the time tha fire apparatus arrived, the building YES a mass Of flames. "hich were -apidly spreading to the surrounding buildings Quickly TnanninE fou' lines Of hose the fire. men stubhorply fought the flames
 nd drenchot the buildings adjacent D the bakery.
 For n. it looked as though the fire might get beyond their control, but after repeated efforts on the part of the fire fighters. the flames were finally brought under control.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
ANOTHER TOMBSTONE
 eOV JOINS NAVY.

Butch" Hartman today received official notification from the Com inandins officer southern division ra- cTuitinr headquarters that his son. Earl Hartman has passed the examin- ation for The navy and is now serving his country. The notification reads: "A Man Tram This House is Now Serving His Country at the Front In the United States Navy" and is sign ed. $. P Tracht. T. $. N. Com Inandine Young Hartman left Tomb stone last week. going to Bisbee. where he passed preliminary examin- ation. From there he went to Fl Paso where he passed final test and en. tered the navy mechanical depart ment. going at once 10 San Francis co. Hartman Is the first Tombstone boy 10 he accepted and sent at once 'r the service. three other boys. Win Engle. Lawrence Land and Hoyt Ash having been accepted as apprentice seamen, hut they are being held here an fnrlough to report on oredrs.
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BABY DRINKS AMMONIA

SAFFORD. May 2s-Wednesday af- ternoon the three year old girl Of Rev. Glisson got hold of a bottle Of aromatic spirits of ammonia and poured the contents down the throat Of the baby who was lying down. The attention of the father was called by the peculiar noise of the baby and when he reached the baby the little girl had the bottle clear down the baby's throat.
 Immediate first aid was given the baby and he got rid Of the most of the poison that reached the stomach but his little mouth was terribly burned. the skin coming of his low. CT lip He was resting comfortably this morning.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
SHERIFF APPEALS FOR
 AID TO GOVERNOR

PHoENlX. May ?s-Sherif Joseph F. Young of Yavapsi county has ask ed Tor aid in managing the situation ip Jerome where many of the min. CTS in the big copper mines are on strike.
 That the strike at Jerome is be coming alarming was the word receiv- nd by the Governor yesterday from he sheriff and also from representa- lives ol the mine owners. The strik- ing miners are mostly Austrians and proGermans. It Is declared. and the sheriff says he has been unable to obtain efficient peace officers to as- sist him in maintaining order. The governor was urged 70 assist in pre- 7nrviie the peace and In protecting property with any means he has at bis command.
 Information l have received from ,isinterested and reliable sources at Ierome." said the governor. tells ne thst up to the present time there
 IS been no unusual disturbance and 20 destruction of property except
 oh as naturally occurs in the hood ng of smaller properties am
 aiting for furhtre advices from this -ame source before making any move toward sending assistance to the sheriff.
 T deplore the situation" continu- d the governor. "and regret that the natter has come to the present con iition as have been hopeful that Arizona would remain very sane and .atriotic even here minor iujustices night be permitted. The greatest duty of the people at present is to rhe state and nation. rather than to nf-interest."
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
NO CONFERENCE
BELIEVED WISE

PHOfNlX. May 2s Unable to see the possibility of any good being ac. omplished al such a meeting dur ing the present critical time. Cover nor Campbell yesterday declined to call a conference of mine operators md miners representatives in Ari- zona to discuss the question of the closed shop" and the relations be Ween the employer and employees. particularly during the present WAT
 This decision was announced fol. lowing a conference between John l.. Donnelly. president of the Arizona State Federation of Labor and chair. nan of the subcommittee on labor of the Council Of Defense. W. J Don -ney. Jr.. editor Of the Arizona Labor Journel also was present
 If you really believe that such a conference would accomplish any. thing of good: would result in any
 ng except . loss Of time, will call it." Governor Campbell declared to MT. Donneliy. The labor head confessed that he did not believe if .ould do any good
 The first request for such a con terence to be held in Tucson was made by Mir. Donnelly who admitted that the matter of wages was only secondary; that the big thing they
 tied discussed and settled was hat of the closed shop.
 With that as the announced object of the meeting. 1t was doubtful. the governor told Mir Donnelly. whether the mine onSrators would come to 'hc conference. The mine operators had 90 advised him. he said. and had suggested that any grievance their employees might have he discussed between the operators and any of heir representatives not oficers of labor union.
 q think you are right" admitted Mir Donnelly. There could be nothing accomplished at such a meet ing. If they want to fight, we will give them the best we have. My peo- ,ie at present are in no frame of mind to accept any compromises"
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
AcOsTA, HIS AID AND MEN
 AMeUsHeo AND KILLED

DOUGLAS, May 28-General Jose Maria Acosta. Colonel Ernesto Sil- avs and eleven other members of q band claiming afiiiation with Fran cisco Villa. were killed by a Carran- "a cavalry force of sixty men under Colonel J. Anchetta. at Nacori Chico 1so miles southeast Of Douglas, May 20. according to arrivals here today.
 Acosta and his band. who crossed the border two months ago near Douglas. raided . number of small towns and ranches. were ambushed in Nacori Chico by the government forces as they were passing through the town. Only seven members e. capped. 1t was said
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
TOM MAooock TO
 BE STATE ENGINEER

PHOENIX. May 2S-Thomas Mad dock. chairman of the republican cen tral committee has tentatively ac- cepted the office of state engineer after much persuasion on the part Of Governor Campbell Although Gov ernor Campbell refused to definitely state that Maddock had signified his willingness to take charge of the of. fee. Maddock left yesterday with Lamar Cobb. present state engineer on a brief tour of the state to ia miliarize himself with the work.
 Thomas Maddock is probably the best man in the state for the office. having an enviable reputation as an gineer and contractor The office is said to have been offered him some time ago. but he refused 10 ac- cept it. claiming that the salary was not sufficient He was urged by Governor Campbell and other prom inent republicans to take as long as he wanted to consider before defin- itely refusing the office.
 Maddock has superintended and drew the plans for some Of the big. gest jobs in the state. He built the Canyon Diablo bridge. the finest in Arizona.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
DOCS uNEARTH BODY OF AN
 INFANT ONLY FEW DAYS OLD

ShNe' W ~sS
 DOUGLAS. May 2s-Several dogs congregated at a certain spot on the vacant lots west of Douglas yester- day afternoon and commenced dg ging in the soil. After several min utes of strenuous work they unearth- eh an object tied up in a Turkish towel. Their actions were noticed by group of Mexican children. who became curious to learn what the bundle contained. With stones and sticks they drove the dogs away and upon Investigating the contents dis covered that the towel was wrapped about the remains Of a newly.borp boy baby.
 Deputy Sheriffs Cross and Bowden were immediately notified of the finding and went at once to the spot accompanied by Justice of the Peace Donohue of the Pirtleville district. The judge summoned coronor's jury and held an inquest.
 The jury pronounced the baby to be a newly born infant, male, nation ality unknown. Whether the child was born dead or alive 1t was ira- possible to determine. The police are investigating the case
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
SIX ARE INJURED
 IN AUTOMOBILE WRECK

BISBEE, May 29-Traveling at the estimated rate Of fifty miles per hour. 2 machine carrying Pete Pecolo. An ton Harris. Billy Mercy. Joe Kolisky and two other men. ran ofY the road and was completely wrecked. injuring all the occupants, two seriously. The accident occurred on the Douglas road. at that part of the thorough. fare known as danger curve" None of the occupants of the machine were injured fatally. and 1t is thought that they will all soon recover.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
ARIZONA cHILoREN's
 HOME IS REGISTERING

TUCSON. May 2s-One hundred and seventy-fve dollars was turned over to the Arizona Children's Home at the regular meeting of the direc- tors of the home yesterday by Mrs NJ. C. Hammond. superintendent for Douglas. The money represented he receipts of dance and musical given al Douglas some days ago.
 Mrs. Hammond told Of enthu- siasm for the work of the home at Douglas.
 A room at the home has been fur nished completely by the Baptist Ladies Aid society of Tucson. It will be dedicated in memory Of the late Rev. K. NJ. Sproles. who died suddenly last fall. while serving as pastor Of the Baptist church here.
 The Sunday school class of Mir. Bellamy of Phoenix. has just com pleted the furnishing Of q room.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
certifcatel
Persons at Sea and Abroad

certificate
 Persons at Sea and Abroad
 Persons at sea or abroad will reg ister within five days after arriving at the first American port or town and send card to home county sher- iff.
 Persons at Training Camps, Schools,
 Colleges and Other Similar h.
 stiitutIons
 These persons will register accord hg to rules for absentees. In Jail. Reformatory or Penitentiary Felons will be considered morally unfit for military service and will not be drafted. but they must regis ter. and therefore inmates of peni- tentiaries will be registered by the warden Persons awaiting trial will not be treated as felons. h. mates of jalls and reformatories who are not felons will be treated as ab- sentees except that the warden or jailor will obtain the necessary cards and assist prisoners in forwarding them to their home sheri1.
 The Sick
 They will cause some competent person to apply to the county clerk for registration cards and for author lty to fill them out. The card will then be mailed to the home of the sick person.
 hours of Registration
 The booths will be open st : o'clock fin the morning Of June 5 and will close at o'clock of that night.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
6issEe MAN hoNoREo
 BY KNIGHTS COLUMBUS

PRESCOTT. May 2S-R. W. Kra- mer of Phoenix. was reelected state depniy of the Knights Of Columbus at the tenth annual meeting Of the lodge here today. Frank DeSousa Of Phoenix. was elected advocate, J. H. Downs of Bisbee, warden and F.. J. Horn Of Prescott. state treasurer. The next annual meeting will be held in Phoenix in May 1918.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
HERE'S WHAT YOU
 MUST % JUNE s

Only eight days remain before the great day Of the selectiye draft regis
 -ation June ,. when every man of certain age must bow to the will of the nation and put his name on the rolls of the government to be placed n whatever service the government assigns. to the end that the world war. in which we ourselves. now are entered shall be prosecuted vigorous ly and to a victorious end.
 All possible publicity has been giv. rn to the stringent regulations that surround this ceremony of reglstra- ton in order that all may under stand it's SCI iiOusness: that to evade it is to court certain punishment: that there Is no chance to slide out bf the duty Of coming forward and registering. IL is a matter that the federal government has undertaken, and all know that when Uncle sam makes a law it means business. and it also spells woe for the lawbreak. CT
 Just what must a Cochise County nan do on June : according to the "egulations laid down for tha, occa. sion? An of the rules have been printed time and again, but here they are in comDrehensive form. Zip il out and put it in your pocket "aady for reference al any time If Dplies to all in this city.
 What Ages Must Register
 All males who shall have attained | heir 2lst birthday and who shall | not have their 2lst birthday on or 'efore June 5.
 The Exceptions
 If you are a male between the des- ignated ages and are not in the mIIi- tary or naval service of the United States you are subject to registra. ton and fl you fail to present your. self. or. presenting yourself. you give false. misleading or incorrect an- swers. you are subject to punish ment by imprisonment in jail, to which punishment there Is no alter. native Of fine.
 What You Will Receive
 All persons registered will he fnr. nlshed registration certificate. All persons Of the designated ages must exhibit their certificates when call. ed upon by any police officer to do so. and therefore should always car " their certificates with them.
 Where To Register
 The place of registration Is the voting precinct at your domicile. Your domicile Is your permanent home
 To People Away From Home
 Go 10 the county clerk al the court your card. Take the card yourself and mail il to the sheriff of your home county so that the card will reach there before June [. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope and you will receive in return your
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
SPARKS RETURNS

Supervisor Jack Sparks returned from the coast this morning via the Golden State Limited in order to at tend the meeting of the board today mich was called on account Of the County Division petition. Mir. Sparks reports a fine trip and cool weather.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
RIFLE CLUB SHOOT

The members of the Benson Rifle Club will go to Tombstone next Sat urday. June End, to compete with the Tombstone Rifle Club in a shoot ing match that afternoon and dance in the evening. good representa- ton from here is expected to go and take part.-Benson Signal
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
TiResi riREsi
5000 Mile Cuassntee

5000 Mile cvaesatee The famous kNicHT tires sold to users ~ whosesale pricea. prepaid Absolutely one Of the best tires made in the United States. Write or wire for prices. Have immense stock and can nll orders promptly.
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Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
TO FLY FOR U. S.

Dan Hanley. well known Tombstone pioneer. yesterday received word from his son. Dan. Jr.. who joinedthe aviation corps about a month ago that he was en route to Fort Sam Houston. where he will take up the art Of flying for his country. He passed all examinations successfully at San Diego and was assigned to Sam Houston for active service.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
VISITED HE RE

Miss Hilda Trask went to Tomb. stone Saturday on a visit to her grandmother Mrs. H. c. Reed . She returned Monday-Benson Sig. nal.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
JOINS AVIATION CORPS

Allen T. Bi d, Jr.. son of the edi- tor of the Nogales Oasis, has joined the aviation corps at Fort Sam Hous- ton.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
CONDUCTED PRELIMINARY

ton.
 CONDUCTED PRELIMINARY
 County Attorney J. F. Ross went to Johnson yesterday where he repre- sented the county in the justice court. in the preliminary case of Roy Suliinger. charged with shooting a Mexican.
 BENSON MERCHANT MERE
 B. Maier, we'll known Benson wholesale merchant. was among the visitors is Tombstone today inter. viewing the local merchants. NO PAPER TOMORROW
 Tomorrow being Decoration Day. state and national holiday. The Dai. ly Prospector will not be issued.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
WILL ENTERTAIN

Mrs. W. G. Gilmore will entertain at cards at her lovely home on Sixth street tomorrow night
 SIX MORE PRISONERS
 Go TO ROAD CAMP
 Six more prisoners were token out to the County Road Camp this after noon. having been turned over to County Engineer Ryan by the Act ing Sheriff Guy Welch Those who were taken out were F. s. Brown. Chas. Shsrlsnd A. Gomas. w. R. Himbogh. Jas Tally and Marcus Eaienzuela. They will be given a
 nance to shorten their time of sen tence and also do some good for the county on the Extension highway.
 TO FORT
 l c. l.. Cummings and Sam Watt motored over to Fort Huachuca yes terday spending the afternoon. re turning home in the evening.
 DELIVERED ALL
 REGISTRATION SUPPLIES
 Acting Sherin Guy C. welch and Clerk Of the Board 4. c. Karger. and Deputy Sherin Harry Rafferty returned home yesterday after three day trip in which they cover ed the entire county delivering reg istration supplies for the military registration 10 be taken on June 5. sheriff Welch started at Bisbee. to Douglas. McNeai. and throughout all the Sulphur Spring Valley. also talk inS in Hereford and Naco before go- ing to Douglas. while Clerk Kargar and Deputy Raherty started at Cur. lis, St. David to Benson. Robinson. Johnson, Dragoon. Cochise. Wilcox Bowie. San simon. Dos Cabezas. re. turning via Douglas and Bisbee. The rip required three days in which every precinct was visited and SUD. plies left with the registration off. CTS There was no time to be lost nd every registrar had to be seen in order that the necessary instructions | could be given All is now ready for the draft registration as far as | Hochise county is concerned. RETURNED FROM DOUGLAS
 Mrs. Violet Dennison and Mrs. Etta | sanders returned home today from | 8 several days visit to Douglas.
 MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED
 i marriage license was issued to- | day by Clerk James office to R. c. | :labon of Patagonia to wed Hilda l Trask of Benson. mARRiEs IN sAFFoRo
 Word has been received here of the marriage in Stafford last week of ! Clyde Hams. a former Tombstone | boy, but now manager of the Noun. | tain States branch office at Clifton. 10 Miss Annie Walker. BACK FROM BUSINESS TRIP
 J. N. Gaines. Secretary Of the Co | chise County Taxpayers Association | Is back from a business trip to Tue. | son and Phoenix TO FLY FOR U. S.
 Dan Hanley. well known Tombstone l pioneer. yesterday received word | from his son. Dan. Jr.. who joinedthe |