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The Parker post., 1917-06-30
THE OPTIMIST.

1t Is the optimist who deserves
credit for having developed this
great western country. Where the
eyes of the materialist saw nothing
but vast stretches of barren desert,
Of no present or prospective use to
mankind, the optimist beheld the
prophetic vision of marvellous trans
formation of the scene. He saw, as
in mirage, populous cities and
lands teeming with opulent harvests.
And not content with the mere glory
Of his imagining, he proceeded to
give his dreams concrete form. Re-
gardless of hardships and discour-
agements he worked energetically
and with ardor until he had indeed
made the desert blossom as rose"
To the optimist the mining indus
try of the west owes everything.
Through his unwavering persistence
the earth was forced reluctantly to
yield it's treasures Of gold and silver
and commercial metals. He showed
the way and his efforts led to the es-
tablishment of prosperous camps and
the creation of mines that have be-
come famous the world over
The Importance of the optimist in
the early history Of the west could
hardly be overestimated; and his
eminent consequence in present-day
affairs continues to be dominant
MOhave Miner.
The Parker post., 1917-06-30
MINE WARNING NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, G. M. Moses, is owner
of the Triangle lode mining claim,
situate in Cienega mining district.
Yuma county, state Of Arizona, and
that said claim is now in possess
sion of and is beiny worked under
a leasing contract by Pat Bunyan,
Con OLester and C. e. Fugatt. The
said owner, the undersigned, hereby
gives notice that neither the above
named mining claim, nor the owner
thereof, will be responsible for any
debts contracted for supplies or ma
terials by the persons working said
claims, or for accidents to said les
sees or persons employed by them.
G. M NOSES
Dated at Parker, Ariz., June IS,
1917.
The Parker post., 1917-06-30
OUT FIsHIN'

A feller isn't thinkin' mean,
Out fishin';
His thoughts are mostly good and
clean,
Out f1shin':
He doesn't knock his fellow men.
Or harbor any grudges then;
Out fshin';
The rich are comrades to the poor
Out fishin';
All brothers to the common lure,
Out fishin';
The urchin with the pin, and string,
Can chum with millionaire and king;
Vain pride is a forgotten thing
Out fishin'
A feller gets a chance to dream,
Out fishin';
He learns the beauties of a stream,
Out fishin';
And he can wish his soul in air
That isn't foul with selfish care
An relish plain and simple fare
Out fishin';
A feller has no time to hate,
Out flshin';
He isn't eager to be great,
Out fishin';
He isn't thinking thoughts Of self,
Or goods piled high upon a shelf,
But he Is always just himself.
Out fishin'
A feller's glad to be a friend.
Out fishin';
A helpin' hand he'll always lend,
Out fishin';
A brotherhood of rod an line
An sky an stream is always fine:
Man comes real close to Gods design
Out f1shin';
A feller isn't plottfn' schemes.
Out fishin';
He's only busy with his dreams.
Out f1shin';
His livery is a coat of tan,
His creed: To do the best he can:
A feller's always mostly man,
Out fishin'
The Parker post., 1917-06-30

Constable Roberts last Sunday morn
ing in the presence of witnesses.
This lot was an accumulation of
seizures from bootleggers, and the
local officer was ordered to destroy
it by Sheriff Greenleaf
The Parker post., 1917-06-30
U. S. INSPECTED MEATS,

Geo. H. Long of the Independent
Market announces that in the future
all meats, fresh and smoked hand
led by this market will be u. S, in
spected, each piece bearing the gov
ernment stamp. This will insure
the public against any unwholesome
meat, precaution especially neces-
sary during the summer months
Advt
The Parker post., 1917-06-30

FOR SALE--Ten fine hogs, z o. S.
c. stock, registered; Poland China !;
1 boar; 9 sows; sows bred; weigh
from 100 to 800 lbs; total weight of
all about $500 lbs. A rare bargain
for 1925 cash. Address Jack O'Con-
nor, Box 65, Parker, Ariz.
The Parker post., 1917-06-30

FOR SALE-Light team, wagon
and harness, in fine shape. Horses
work anywhere; fine saddlers and
gentle. A snap at 500 cash. Ad-
dress Jack O'Connor, Box 65. Parker.
Ariz.
The Parker post., 1917-06-30
PERSONAL AND
LOCAL BRIEFS

j. Granville Fuqua, manager of
store at Wenden, spent Sunday in
Parker visiting his parents.
Fred Christensen returned Mon
day from a months trip to San Di-
ego and Murrieta Springs, Calf.
Superintendent r. S. Hasleton of
the Copper Basin mine, left for the
coast Wednesday night on business.
Mrs. Fl, e. Kettering and children
departed Thursday for Los Angeles,
where they will spend the next few
weeks visiting relatives,
Mrs. Alexander Bowie OF Bowie,
Colo, was visitor here Monday.
Mrs. Bowie formerly resided in Par
ker and owns real estate here.
Ten carloads of yearlings con-
were unloaded here Wednesday.
The cattle came from northern Ari-
zona
Mrs. John Roberts ana sons, Ber-
nard and Irvine, will depart Sun
day night for San Bernardino, where
they will spend the next couple of
months.
Miss Ilene Brown entertained a
party of young friends at her home
last Monday. The children were
royalty entertained, and had a good
feed of ice cream, cake, etc.
The water service crew of the
Santa Fe this week connected up
the new water tank with the rail-
road well. By the building of the
new tank the railroad company has
doubled it's water storage capacity
at Parker.
John Roberts has been appointed
game warden for this district. Hunt
ing and fishing Ilicenses are now
$1.25 under the new law. Apply to
Mr.. Roberts for a license before 60
ing hunting or fishing. or you may
get into trouble
Mrs. B. NJ. Fuqua departed for
Long Beach Wednesday night, &C
companied by her daughters, Misses
Billie and Carrie Little Miss Billie
has been in Ill health for several
weeks, and 1t was thought change
Of climate would result in her com
plete recovery.
DR.. A. I. Nettle, Mrs. ]. f. Raney
and j. E. Beck were Bouse visitors
last Tuesday. The party made the
trip in Mr.. Beck's car, and were ac-
companied to Parker on the return
Journey by Mrs. c. W. Graves of
Bouse, who is the guest of Mrs.
Raney for a few DAYS.
Seventy-five quarts of perfectly
good wh1skey were destroyed by
The Parker post., 1917-06-30

FOR SALE-One brand new Foos
gasoline engine, Z horse power.
Price, $3.50. Inquire or address
Chas. Hosfelt, Parker, Ariz. (tf)
The Parker post., 1917-06-30

Why send outside for drugs and
sundries. We have everything In
that line. Mail your orders to City
Drug Store, Parker.-Adv.
The Parker post., 1917-06-30

Mail orders to the City Drug
Store, at Parker, will be promptly
attended to.-Adv.
The Parker post., 1917-06-30

Best Five Room House in Parker
for sale, furnished or unfurnished,
G. A. Marsh company.
The Parker post., 1917-06-30

Finish your house or building with
Plaster Board. Big supply now on
hand. c. A Marsh Co.-Adv
The Parker post., 1917-06-30

Write to City Drug Store at Par.
ker for what you want. We will
send it.--Adv.
The Parker post., 1917-06-30

Cash paid for close-in Parker Lots
G. A. Marsh company.
The Parker post., 1917-06-30

Seventy-five quarts of perfectly
good wh1skey were destroyed by
The Parker post., 1917-06-30
TOM DODSON,
HARVEY E GRANT

HARVEY E. GRANT.
State of Arizona, County Of
Yuma.--Ss
Before me, H. c. Hamlin, a Notary
Public in and for the County OF Yu
ma, State of Arizona, on this day per-
sonally appeared Tom Dodson and
H. e. Grant, known to me to be the
persons whose names are subscribed
to the foregoing instrument, and &C
knowledged to me that they executed
the same for the purposes and
consideration therein expressed
Given under my hand and seal of
office, this 18th day OF June, A. D.
1917.
(Notarial seal)
H. G.. HAMLIN
Notary u lnlic
Ny cOr.I1ission expires December
IS, 1917
The Parker post., 1917-06-30
NOTICE OF SALE IN BULK,

Notice is hereby given that we, the
undersigned, owners Of the general
merchandise business at Bouse, Yuma
county, Arizona, known as the A &
c Mercantile Company, do intend
after ten (10) days from date hereof,
to sell, assign and deliver said busi-
ness, together with the stock Of goods
to Riley Johnston.
Witness my hand this 18th day of
June, Nineteen hundred seventeen.
Signed by:
The Parker post., 1917-06-30

Dr. A. l. Nettle, Mrs ]. F. Raney
and j. E. Beck were Bouse visitors
last Tuesday. The party made the
trip in Mr.. Beck's car, and were ac-
companied to Parker on the return
Journey by Mrs. c. W. Graves of
Bouse, who is the guest of Mrs.
Raney for a few days.
The Parker post., 1917-06-30

Dated at Parker, Ariz., June Is.
1917
The Parker post., 1917-06-30

Mrs. B. M. Fuqua departed for
Long Beach Wednesday night, &C
companied by her daughters, Misses
Billie and Carrie. Little Miss Billie
has been in Ill health for several
weeks, and 1t was thought a change
Of climate would result in her COM
plete recovery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-24
Fireman Badly Hurt When
He Falls From Roof

A defective chimney was the cause
of a fire in the congested neighbor-
hood of Balm and Bailey streets. at
about 1.30 this afternoon. The fire
took place at the home of ]. l..
Shader, 1902 Bailey street. 1t is
thought that the SCOT in the flue
fell, closing the exit for the smoke
and heat, and the wall about the
stove caught fire. There was no one
home at the time and Mary Barr
bush, the neighbor residing at 1904
Bailey street, saw dense smoke pour
ing from the chimney. She raised
an alarm. 1t is the second fire by
the same cause at this place.
Peter Shickley, of the ROYAL
Company, when clambering off q
ladder to the roof. fell clear to the
ground, injuring his back. He was
taken to the hospital, where he is
being examined by x-ray, to detor-
mine the extent of his injuries. The
hospital stated that his injuries are
in the nature of a fracture, but how
badly was not known.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-24
GREAT TURNOUT
IS EXPECTED FOR
KElSTER PARADE
Five Divisions to Enter Dem
onstration For Recently
Elected Mayor

A lively time is anticipated to-
night when Harrisburg marching
bodies will turn out at 8 o'clock in a
big ovation to Mayor elect Daniel L.
Keister. The route of the parade
takes in Market street from the
River Front to Fourth, to Walnut, to
Third, to North, to Sixth, to Wood
bine, to Third, to North, to Second,
to Chestnut. The newly-elected city
magistrate will occupy an automobile
Immediately behind the Common
wealth band along with Mayor j.
William Bowman and City Commits
sioners Lynch, Gross, Gorgas and
Dunkle. A platoon of the "city's
finest" will head the parade which is
under the direction of Thomas p.
Moran, as chief marshal. Mr.. Mo-
rams chief of-staff is II. r. Geiger,
and his chief aid, Captain George c.
Jack.
The other four divisions will march
in the following order:
In the first division will be S.
TCOntinucd on Papo
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-24
Knights of Columbus to
Open Campaign Here For
Funds For Camp Work

Beginning with December the
Knights of Columbus in Harrisburg,
aided by the members of all the
Catholic churches here, will embark
in a great drive TO raise $4,000, 600
for the identical purposes which in
spired the y. M. c. A. crusade.
There will be some other sign than
the red triangle, but at the X. of c.
"shacks" Catholic soldier boys will
be able to enjoy refined entertain
ments, clever motion pictures, facili-
ties for writing letters to loved ones,
reading, lounging, playing games,
using the taking machine and the
piano, attending religious meetings,
educational groups and the spirit of
friendliness that always prevails.
This will ne no experiment on the
part of the K. of c. for they triad
it out on the Mexican border with
great success, having the sanction of
President Wilson, former President
Roosevelt, former President Taft.
Secretary of War Baker and William
j. Bryan. Whether a member of the
Catholic church or not the canvas
sers will expect every one who is
able to contribute toward the cause,
as the camp work will be for the
benefit of men of all religions.
Locally the work will be in
charge of James A. Flaherty, of
Philadelphia, supreme knight, K. of
C. The aim of the executive com
mittee of the X. of C. is to raise the
$3,000,O00 before the first of the
year. In France the head of the
enterprise will be Walter N. Herman,
of Utica, N. y. a son of ex-senator
Francis Herman.
The K. of C. and the Y. NJ. C. A..
are the only religious organizations
permitted by Nthe government to
have a place of worship upon the
foreign battlehelds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-24
CERTIFICATES OF
ELECTION TO BE
GIVEN MONDAY
Tabulation of Soldier Vote Is
Delayed Over the
Weekend

While the count of the soldier
vote was completed in court to-day
the two tally clerks appointed by
the court said they did not expect
to make a complete return of the
total ballots cast for each candidate
before Monday. Until then, it is un-
derstood. no official totals will he
made public.
The count of the few remaining
returns was finished this morning
and. the clerks Immediately began
checking up on the tabulation sheets.
When this is completed the columns
will be be totaled and added to the
totals for the city and county. These
will then be filed and the court will
issue certificates of election to the
successful candidates.
In case a contest is started 1t is
believed no objections will be filed
with the court until the returns are
certified. Candidates not affected by
the contest can take office and as a
result it is probable Mayor elect
Daniel l.. KeiSter and Councilman-
elect Fred l.. Morgenthaler can take
the oath of office as soon as they
receive their certificates of election.
NO CnanSc Recorded
The computation of the. soldier
vote in court verified unofficial re-
turns it was stated by friends of cam
didates who made a separate tally.
Keister's lead was cut one vote it
was reported. while with the soldier
vote Jacob Eckinger is elected cor
oner.
Much indignation was expressed
by a number of persons when it be-
would probably be contested Many
persons in discussing the position
taken by one of the defeated candi-
dates echoed the statement of Judge
Kunkel yesterday when he suggested
that any candidate had the right, ac-
cording to law, to proceed and pre-
vent taking the soldier vote but
preferred to take the chance and
now should not complain because
they lost.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-24
IRISH CHARGE
HUN POSITIONS
WITHOUT TANKS
Ulsterites Bomb Trenches and
Advance Under Heavy
Enemy Fire

British Army Headquarters in
France, Friday, Nov. 2S. (By the AS
sociated Press) - The main attack
on the opening of the offensive Tues
day was along the western bank of
the Canal Du Nord. which runs al
most due north and south from a
point little west of Havrincourt.
The main Hindenburg line trenches
were built along this waterway and
the British had to fight their way up
the big ditch.
There was intense hard work al
most from the start as the Ulster ties,
who undertook this task, got in
among the German defenses. Be-
cause of the secret nature of the at
tack no artillery could be used to
cut the tremendously strong lines of
barbed wire in front of the trenches
and the tanks were not operating in
this section. Therefore it was neces-
sary for the Irishmen to charge the
entanglements and bomb them tc
pieces in order to force their way
through.
Bomb Way Through
1t was big undertaking for the
Irish came under concentrated rifle
and machine gun fire as soon as they
began to advance but they main
tanned their reputation for valor and
bombed their way with such grim
determination that they drove an
TConffnuad IN paua OF
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-24
US. DESTROYERS
SINK SUBMARINE
in WAR ZONE
U-Boat Goes to Bottom When
Americans Try to
Capture 1t
DEPTH BOMB IS USED
Battle Begun at 400 Yards.
When Periscope Is
Sighted

Washington, Nov. 24.-Deli-
mite news of the destruction Of
another German submarine by
American destroyers reached
the Navy Department to-day in
a cabled report from Vice nd
miral Sims. The submarine
down with all on board after de-
stroyer had attached a line and was
attempting to take her in tow.
Two destroyers took part in tile
action. One. sighting a periscope Jt
400 yards, headed for it and dropped
deadly depth bomb. Soon after
ward the submarine came to the
surface with no sign of life aboard
The second destroyer steamed az
and attached a line but the U-hoaT
apparently shattered by the bomb
went to the bottom.
Secretary Daniels announced the
report in this statement:
''Dispatches received from Admlra
Sims state that a German U-boat has
been accounted for by American de-
stroyers operating in European wat
ers While on patrol duty detroyeL
sighted perisc99lpe 9lo four ,i o. hundTfn nal fri
speed ahead. the commanding officer
headed his craft to pass few yards
ahead of the submarine. AS the d.
stroyer passed over the U-boat s
course a depth charge was droppe l..
This evidently caused damage to the
U-boat which shortly afterwa"d
broached (came to the surface) about
500 Yards away.
"Fire was imm ediately opened on
the submarine by two of our DESTROY
ers. which circled about their ttarg e.
1.-The subRnarine did not return the
fire and was evidently disabled. One
of the destroyers got a line to hHr.
intending to tow her, but the beat
soon sank"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-24

Long identified with Harrisburg
activities, a pioneer of the city's
wholesale. grocery business, Mahlon
Evans died at o'clock this morning
at his home. 432 North : Second
street, after brief illness. He was rs
years old. Besides his widow he
leaves a daughter, Mrs. Ada Burt
nett Amber, of Harrisburg, and two
grandchildren.
Mr.. Evans came to Harrisburg in
the early eighties from Philadelphia
and in a short time helped to estab-
lish the firm of the Whitman -Schwarz
Company. In course of time he sew
cred connection with that firm and
organized the Evans BURNETT Com
pany, now located at 21S South Sec
ond street, which was successful
from the very start. In January,
1917, the firm celebrated it's tenth
anniversary by holding open house
which entertained more than a thou
sand guests. At it's beginning the
store was located in the rink build
ing in Chestnut street and the COM
pany was composed of Mr.. Evans
and Charles w. Burtnett.
In eight years the business assum-
ed such proportions that larger
quarters were needed and in the
spring of 1908 work was commenced
on the present location, on which
was erected a three-story brick
building, equipped throughout with
modern electric elevators and with
$4,000 feet of floor space.
Mr.. Evans took the greatest tn
terest in the development of Harris
burg business and closely applied
himself to the work of his big es-
tablishment, his last visit to the Of
fees being only four weeks ago.
Funeral services will ebe held at
his late home on next Tuesday at
ternoon, and burial will be in the
Harrisburg Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-24
MAYOR BOWMAN
ENDORSES CITY
MANAGER PLAN
Believes 1t Would Assure
Economy and Efficiency
of Administration
COMPLIMENTS OFFICIALS
Suggests Closer Coordination
of the Several De-
partmcnts

Mayor j. William Bowman. whose
service as Mayor has been most &C.
ceptablo to his fellow citizens and
who has been a student of municipal
affairs during his brief term, made
tnis interesting statement to-day:
"On the eve of my retirement as
Mayor of the city of Harrisburg. the
one fact with which | am particu-
larly impressed is the need of great
er coordination of our municipal
department. in the interest of efiici-
cnt and economical administration.
But in saying this | must not We
understood as rejecting in even the
slightest degree upon our present
city officials. My brief experience in
the executive office has convinced me
that those charged with the conduc.
OF our municipal affairs are earnest.
honest and public-spirited. No city
has enjoyed greater prosperity or
had more constructive development
over considerable period of years
than our own, and it is only fair 10
Continued on Page g1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-24
China May Send Army of
$4,000 Men to France

Washington, Nov. 24.-An inter-
national commission, composed of
representatives of the entente DOW
ers and the United States. will meet
In Shanghai at an early date to dis
cuss details of the application of the
concessions made on the part of the
powers and of China. in view of the
Eartlclpatlon of China in the war.
1t is understood that American Min
lister Reinsch will represent the
United States at the conference and
that other participants will be the
ministers of the allied countries.
China, it was learned to-day. has re-
piled favorably to a communication
stating the allied desires and con-
cessions.
The principal considerations are
said to be permission for China to
increase import duties and to post
pone payment of the Boxer indemn-
ity.
Unofficial advices received here to-
day are to the effect that the French
minister to China has made a pro-
posal, which had received the ap-
proval of the Paris cabinet and the
allies, respecting the dispatch of a
Chinese military force to France and
which, it is said. probably will be
accepted by the Chinese ministry.
Roughly, the Scheme is to send two
divisions of infantry to France, num-
bering about $4,000 men. This force
will he put in the second line, to be
employed on lines of communication
and other work behind the front. It
will ne equipped in France with all
necessaries not brought from China
and can be put on duty almost i'm
mediately on landing. 1t has been
estimated that there are between
200 and 500 officers in the Chinese
ar ~ who have been through the
military schools of France in the last
ten years. and with some French Of.
ficers speaking Chinese the language
difficulty is disposed of.