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Evening star., 1917-01-16
MR.. BRYAN'S PLAN
TO AVERT STRIKES
Former Cabinet Member
Would Create Commission to
Consider Differences.

William J. Bryan, at conference to-
day with Chairman Adamson Of Nthe
House interstate commerce committee,
proposed the creation of g. permanent
commission to Investigate differences be-
tween employer and eI.ploye with a view
to the prevention OF strikes and lock-
outs. His idea. as outlined In views he
formulated into proposed section of
the Adamson bill as to hours OF labor,
is that there shall be a commission to
eentralize at Washington control over
disputes and Investigate either on its
own initiative or upon request Of either
side and report within month, or two
months, at most.
Would Not Be Binding.
Its report according to Mr.. Bryan's
idea. would not be binding. but would
present squarely to the public the
facts on either side on which public
Judgment of a dispute would be form
ed The action. he said, would do away
with the greater publicity possible on
whatever side used the most money for
advertising.
AIr Adamson indicated that he was
in harmony with Mr.. Bryan's views.
Mr. Bryan slipped into Washington
early today and leaves tonight for Co
lumbus. Ohio. His purpose in, coming
was to be cross-examined ov the New
lands investigating committee. which,
however, was not in session today.
Committee to Give Hearings.
The House interstate commerce COM
nlittee decided today to hear, tomorrow
and next Friday. the representatives Of
10
else Interested in the pending Adamson
bill to amend the eight-hoUr law.
The Adamson bill, as 1t stands, pre-
poses tha- whenever controversy
arises between employers and EN-
pIoyes and mediation fails. the Presi-
dent upon notification. shall appoint
n board of inquiry of three members.
who shall ascertain all the facts and
report recommendations for a settle
ment within three months. pending
which a strike or lockout would be
unlawful.
Investigation Of Controversies.
Legislation TO provide compulsory
investigation of controversies between
railroad employers and employees and
the publication of the results. which
would not interfere with the right to
strike or cause 4 lockout. was approved
in principle today by the Senate inter
state commerce committee.
The COMMITTEES will begin framing Il
bill tomorrow. 1t has before 1t several
suggestions Tor accomplishing this
end. including amplification of the pow
er of the present federal board of medi-
alton and oonciliation directing it to
investigate such controversies and the
creation of 4 government commission
TO make Sucl inquiries.
Evening star., 1917-01-16
Supports Amendment.

Senator Bryan of Florida supported
the committee amendment, saying that,
while he had no such criticism to make,
there had been charges that members
of the House, instead of paying their
clerks the entire amount appropriated
for them, kept part of this money BY
placing the clerks on the rolls of the
House such criticism would not be
possible.
Senator Borah said he thought the
Senate was rejecting upon members
of the House in this whole natter
Evening star., 1917-01-16
Improper Action Imputed.

Senators Lodge and Borah insisted
that the Senate was imputing improper
action to members of the House in even
discussing the pending amendment.
Senator Borah said he might as well
speak frankly what even then was
being whispered in the Senate cham
Der, and that was that members of the
House could not be trusted TO pay to
their clerks the money intended for
them.
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska de-
MED that any such imputation was in
tended by him, and insisted that he
stood upon a broad principle that any
person receiving money from the gov
ernment as an employe should be paid
directly by the government.
Senator Lodge contended that the
rule was being violated which pre-
vented criticism of the House or mem
bers of the House in the Senate and
that il would only lead to ill feeling
With some heat tenator Hitchcock
replied that only recently Senator
Lodge, during the debate in the Sen
ate. had broken an unwritten custom
when he criticised an anlba ssador of a
friendly power. 1t was understood that
he had in mind the German ambassa-
dor
senator Lodge justified his criticism
Of Count Won Berastorf the German
ambassador. during the recent debate
on President Wilson'S peace note bv
asserting that the diplomat had gone
beyond his province as the representa-
tive OF a foreign government in this
country.
Evening star., 1917-01-16
Cites Danger of Ill Feeling.

The good relations existing between
the Senate and House may be jeopar-
diced said Senator Sutherland of
Utah. "ff this amendment is adopted"
Senator Overman of North Carolina
said he had conferred with Represen-
tative Fitzgerald. chairman of the
House committee on appropriations, in
regard to the matter. and Mr.. Fitzger-
aid told him he thought there would
be no i'll feeling on the part of the
House and the amendment, il adopted
could be thrashed out in conference.
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska moved
TO strike the increase in members clerk
hire out of the bill. returning to $780,
owing. he said, to the need for econ
omy
I'VE are opening the door to great
deal of trouble il we enter upon such
proceedings" said Senator Lodge of
Massachusetts He said that If the
Senate attempted to interfere with the
Houses provisions for it's employees
there soon would be wrangIing between
the two houSes-to the exclusion of i'm
portant business. 1T was unfortunate
that this amendment was presented"
he said
Evening star., 1917-01-16
Bill Taken Up at Once.

The Senate took up the legislative,
executive and judicial appropriations
bill as soon as 1t met today. Commit
tee amendments were adopted rapidly
The committee amendment striking
from the bill $500 for compiling the
navy yearbook for the year 1916. under
direction of the chairman of the naval
affairs committee, was adopted without
debate. This sum has been allowed for
years for this work. and the new book
has already been published.
When the amendment proposing to
place clerks of members of the House
on the rolls, instead of having the
money for clerk hire paid to the mem
bers themselves and in turn paid to the
clerks. Senator Smoot of Utah, re-
publican member of the appropriations
committee. said that this was the first
had attempted to say what should be
done in the matter of pay to House
employees. He pointed out that the
committee had made no change in the
amount allowed members for clerk
hire. $4,000. which was increased from
1880 by the House itself.
Many members of the House are in
terested and in favor of this amend
ment," said Senator Smoot.
Senator Borah of Idaho suggested
that the matter should have been left
to the House itself.
1T is only proper and right that the
clerks of members should be on the
pay rolls, just as are those of sena
tors" said Senator Smoot.
Senator Thomas of Colorado argued
that the appropriations should be re-
hire. in view of the deficit facing the
Treasury
Evening star., 1917-01-16
Saws Committee Should Hear A

"I will say in view of all that has oc-
Cured here" Lawson declared, that II
is r,aht fha; you should hear all / have
to say when there IL direct di1sr-
sne~ of sp,niSn--stsenSs tsAA voeeoaS
raised, Il - porSeoely oos10uD -
Evening star., 1917-01-16
FIGHT FOR CLERKS
ON NSENATEFL0OR
Effort viii Be Made to Restore
Provision for Increases
in Salaries.
MAY BE REACHED TODAY

The fight to grant some increases in
pay to the federal employees receiving
the lower salaries was carried to the
floor of the Senate today. When the
legislative. executive and judicial bill
was called up for consideration by
Senator Overman. acting chairman or
the appropriations committee. it was
with the expectation tina: the amend
ment of the Senate committee striking
out the horizontal increases in pay Tor
clerks receiving $500 or less would
be reached before adjournment.
senator Smoot of Utah has pending
ar amendment proposing tc give 10
per cent increases to all those employees
receiving s4so or less. and 10 per cen.
to those receiving between s4so ana
u 1000.
Evening star., 1917-01-16
WEATHER,

Fair tonight and tomorrow; ccntin
ned cold; lowest temperature tonight
about is degrees: northerly winds.
Temperature for twenty -four hours
ending pm: Highest, 81. at pm. to-
day; lowest, 90. at pm. yesterday.
Full report on page 10.
Williams news., 1917-02-22
A NEW MOTION PICTURE THEATER FOR WILLIAMS
Local Men will Install a Ma --chine and Be Ready to Oper- ate About March Price Will Be Ten and Fifteen Cents

About March 1 new motion picture theatre will be in oper- ation in Williams. The Will Hams Opera House has been engaged for the enterprise and the necessary machinery for presenting motion pictures on the screen is being assembled.
 Messrs John Klock and liar ry Dial are the promoters of the undertaking. They form a combination which promises success from the very start. MT. Klock is experienced in the management of the opera house and he has been very successful in the capacity of manager. MT. Dial is a pho tographer by profession as well as a careful business man. To these qualifications he adds a knowledge of the technique of the motion picture business.
 Messrs Klock and Dial are now in correspondence with picture firms and they expect that in a very few days they will have all arrangements made for an adequate supply of the best films to be found on the market.
 The new theatre will provide entertainment at the popular price of 10 and 15 cents.
 Messrs Klock and Dial be- lieve that with good equipment installed in a building as favor ably situated as is the Williams Opera House and with such skillful operation as they feel confident that they can supply, they will enjoy a profitable pat ronage from an appreciative public. N
Williams news., 1917-02-22
SCHOOL NOTES

The Williams high school basketball team will go to Pres colt Thursday to play the Pres colt team in the evening.
 Miss Lenore Francis, County Superintendent, is visiting the Williams school this week.
 Archdeacon J. R. Jenkins of the Episcopal church talked to the pupils of the school Tues day. The archdeacon is an en- tertaining story teller and the children listened with rapt at tention.
 At the class election last week, Marshal Hughes was elected President and \, Pete Campbell Secretary-treasurer. New Picture for the School
 The School has just been presented with a new picture Reni's Aurora. This attrac- tive gift was purchased with the proceeds of an operetta, "The Brownies Whisper" giv- en last year by the pupils of the school under the direction of Miss Peet.
 The picture is hung in the front hall and the hand colored tints are particularly suitable to the north light which it re- ceives from the front door. It is one of the most popular de- corations and Williams is fortu- nate in having such an attrac- tive picture for the school.
Williams news., 1917-02-22
MANY FOREST MEN
 MEET IN WILLIAMS
Annual Conference To Pre- pare A Budget For Year, July l '17 to June 30, 1918

The annual conference of Forest Service officials has been held in Williams during the last few days, beginning February 16 and closing February 20. The following Forest Service officials were present: District Forester Redington; Assistant District Foresters Waha a i'd Butler; Forest Supervisors Vim, Pitchlynn, Guthrie and Greene; Deputy Forest. Super visors McNelty and Wylder and Grazing Inspector Kava- nagh. The main business of the conference was to discuss the general interests of the For est Service and prepare a bud get for the expense of the com ing year, July 1, 1917 to June 80, 1918. Improvements are contemplated and the demands of the National Forests repre- sented at this conference will be forwarded to the general of fee for the purpose of securing a fair share of the public funds to be allotted to the various districts. The following Ma tional Forests were represent ed at the conference: Sit greaves, Apache, Coconino, Prescott, Tusayan and Grand Canyon National Monument.
Williams news., 1917-02-22
Band Boys Dance


 The Band Boys dance given at the Sultana Theatre last Sat urday night proved the usual great success. In spite of the raging snow storm, one of the largest crowds ever attending a dance in Williams attended the dance. In addition to the large crowd of local people present, a number attended from Flag staff, Grand Canyon and other points. All had a most enjoy able time and pronounced the band boys most excellent hosts. They will look forward with pleasant anticipation to the an- nual band dance next year. The dance was a big success fnanci- ally and assures the band abundant funds for the annual encampment to be held early in the summer.
Williams news., 1917-02-22
THIRD BIG SNOW
 FALL 0F WINTER
Is Inches Lie Largely In Drifts Nearly Three Inches of Mois- ture Added

The third heavy snowfall of the winter is with us. The strong wind which blew most of the time during the three days of snow swept the falling flakes into drifts, some of them many feet deep. Every consid- erable object which broke the force of the wind formed ed dies and to the leeward the snow was deposited.
 The Forest Service has found the snowfall to amount to IS inches. This is nearly as much as the heavier of the other two storms brought us. The tenn perature was moderate and the snow not very dry and the moisture precipitation amount ed to nearly three inches. If there were any doubts as to the supply of water for various purposes, they are at rest now. The mountains are full of snow which will be heard from later.
Williams news., 1917-02-22
A PROCLAMATION

Whereas, the pastors of our churches have decided to set apart Sunday next February 25 as a special occasion for every ones going to church, and
 Whereas, it is always good for the welfare of a commun- ity to support and encourage it's religious agencies and in fuences, therefore, I, R. C.. Watson Mayor of the Town of Williams, Arizona, do hereby proclaim Sunday February 25th, as Everybody Go to Church Sunday" for this town, and earnestly recommend to all our people, and to the strangers. within our gates, to attend the services at the churches of their choice on that day.
 R. c. Watson,
 Mayor of the Town of Williams
Williams news., 1917-02-22
MOTHERS DEPT. M. E..
 s. s. MET YESTERDAY

The Mothers Department of the M. E. Sunday School met yesterday at the home of Mrs. E. A. Phillips. The subject for the meeting was "Education thru gardening" Papers were read by the following. mothers i: Mrs. I. P. McConkey, What De- troit is doing with backyard gardening; Mrs. w. L. Sum- mers, Backyard gardening; ]; Mrs. R. A. Weaver, The girl in play. The Misses Peet, Phil lips and Minnie brennan fav- ored the meeting with music.
 The March meeting of the Mothers Department will be held at the home of Mrs B. w. Carlson. The subject for this meeting will be play in educa- ton.
Williams news., 1917-02-22
CORPORATION CON-
 MISSION ID BE THERE

The Town Council has been hoping for a visit from the state Corporation Commission next Monday to counsel with them over the franchise of the Will Hams Water and Electric Con- pany and in regard to the local water question generally.
 Town Attorney F. M. Gold got a wire from the Commis- sion Tuesday that Chairman F. A. Jones will be on hand for the meeting.
 Considerable hinges on this meeting and on the counsel of MT. Jones. The local water company has made the town a proposition to sell the water works and the light plant for $125,000 and doubtless MT. Jones will be asked as to the best policy for the town in re- lation to this offer.
 Then, too, the Coconino Water Development and Stock Company desires the council to submit to the voters of Will Hams their franchise proposi- tion and MT. Jones will, doubt less, be asked as to the sound ness of the proposition of this company to supply the town with water and a sewer system and also as to the advisa bility of granting a franchise to this company during the life of the franchise of the present oper- ating company.
 The council meeting next Monday night will be an i'm portant one and it behooves Williams people to attend.
Williams news., 1917-02-22

Next Sunday, February 18th will be observed by the church. es of this town and of Flagstaff as Everybody go to Church Sunday. The idea of such an occasion originated several years ago and has been follow ed up more or less intermittent ly ever since. It is not a bad idea at all, even if it does indi- cate a somewhat spasmodic re- ligious impulse on the part of many.
 Of course now and then an ultra conservative Christian will object: "Why emphasize our religious duty on one occa- sion? Should we not all go to church every Sunday?"
 True; and yet it is by empha- sis on special occasions that the general trend of things is kept up. The same is true of patriotic holidays, when we lay stress on civic and national duties. Why should we be es- pecially patriotic on Washing tons birthday, Fourth of July etc? Should not good citizens be patriotic all the time? Very true, and yet special oc- casions for calling to mind our nations history and the great leaders helps to raise the level of our nationalism. And the same thing applies to religious subjects-as has just been said.
 So let every one go to church next Sunday: church member and non-church-goer, you will be equally welcome. And if perchance, some who have been negligent of their relig- ious opportunities, find that the spell of the stay-at-home habit has been broken; so much the better for them, for the church and for us all.
Williams news., 1917-02-22
|, 5. PATTERSON FOR
 SCHOOL TRUSTEE
To the Qualified Voters of
 School District No. 2

l hereby announce my candi- dacy for the office of school trustee at the coming election next March.
 In making the above an nouncement I feel that the vot- CTS are entitled to know just what I stand for:
 First. I am absolutely in favor of the principal having complete jurisdiction over the discipline of the pupils;
 Second. am not in favor of the Trustees, any of them, in any manner attempting to dic- tate to or hamper the principal in the Management of the school. The Principal should have absolute power to enforce the rules that he prescribes.
 
 Third. If I am elected I will insist on the hiring of our Ari- zona boys and girls that qual- ify themselves for that profes- sion; And not force them to leave our state to secure em- ployment as teachers.
 Fourth. If elected I will work for the strictest economy in spending the school funds, commensurate with the good of the school.
 If you believe in the above policy I earnestly ask your SUD- port.
 (adv.) c. s. Patterson
Williams news., 1917-02-22
Out on Bail

Out on Bail
 Stsslion foreman Arthur Viii coxson whom Marhal Burns of Williams delivered at the Ya- vapai county jail early last week, entered a plea of not guilty, Tuesday in the Superior Court and was placed under $2,50O bond. The bond was furnished and Wilcoxson was allowed to return to his family. His case will come up for trial in March, probably.
Williams news., 1917-02-22
HOPES TO MAKE COCON|NO
 COUNTY A GAME PRESERVE

The following letter from Senator Hugh E. Campbell needs no explanation. The ob- ject which he seeks by s. B. No. 107 is plainly stated and the reasons given should appeal to every good citizen of Coconino County.
 MT. F. M. Gold,
 Williams, Arizona.
 Dear MT. Gold:
 l am enclosing you a copy of Senate Bill No. 1O7, introduced by myself, for the protection of wild game in Coconino County. This bill makes the entire coun- ty a game preserve, and I in- troduced it for this reason: l: There have been several game preserves created at this ses- sion, in different parts of the State, and more are to follow. You can readily see what the result will be-hunters from all over the State will flock to Coconino County, and unless we have this protection, the game will be killed to such an extent that in a year or two at least, game will be a thing of the past.
 You will notice from the bill that I am giving the hunters the opportunity to kill water fowl in season; also rabbits.
 I think it would be a great injustice for us to fail to take advantage of this protection for our county, and 1 am writ ing you because I know you are interested in this matter, and l do hope this will meet with your approval.
 I want to give the bill the widest publicity, and am send ing a copy of same to the Will Hams City Council, and wish you would take the matter up with them and also with the Woman's Club. They wrote me about several bills at different times and I think this one would interest them and that they would want to know all about it.
 Hoping to hear from you at your earliest convenience, 1 am,
 Yours very truly,
 Hugh E. Campbell
Williams news., 1917-02-22
Likes Prescott

Likes Prescott
 The News has a short letter from MT. M. H. Mansfield who moved to Prescott a few days ago to accept a position with the J. c. Penny Company. MT. Mansfield says in his letter :: "We are very comfortably To- cated and I like my new work and place and town, fine" MT. Mansfield extends a very cor dial invitation to Williams peo- pie to drop in on him when in Prescott.
Williams news., 1917-02-22
MEMBERSHIP 0F ONE-HUNDRED AIM
 OF MEMbERTH|P COMMITTEE
CD ID
 CHURCH SUNDAY

The News wished to say something to boost the "every- body go to Church Sunday" but couldn't get started just right felt just a little bit guilty in fact. Then came along a good friend with an article already prepared and said the right thing in a better way than we could say it, and accordingly we present the article below with our full endorsement:
Williams news., 1917-02-22

The Williams high school basketball team will go to Pres colt Thursday to play the Pres colt team in the evening".
Williams news., 1917-02-22

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