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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02

elected with an average vote Of 49,
$40 votes apiece.
There are twelve states where rep
pressive or unconstitutional laws bar
the Republican voters from the polls.
These states elected 106 members of
congress-; The Republicans elected 5.
The LOG Democrats reeived an aver
age of 1902 votes each; the ; Re
publians averaged 19,207 votes
apiece.
There were thirteen states which
returned solid Democratic congres-
sional delegation and 10 states which
We're solidly Republican. The solid
Democratic states elected forty-seven
congressman, the solid Republican
states elected forty.
The solid Democratic states have
population of voting age number
ing I,S50,5 the solid Republican
states have like population of p
5T7,142. The Democratic states cast,
however, only 1,1l9,756 votes for the
81 Democrats whom they elected;
whereas the Republican states cast
939 ,65i votes for the forty congress-
men whom the party elected in that
group. In other words it took 24,766
Republicans in the Republican states
to elect congressman when 1890
Democrats could elect in Democrat
ic state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
BOULDER BOUND

After holding a responsible posi-.
tion with the Durango Planning Mil
and Lumber company for 13 years,
Wallace Wilson leaves for Boulder
tomorrow morning where another
good job awaits him with the Meal
lister Lumber company. His wife
preceded him to Boulder about two
months ago. Mr.. Wilson is an agree
able and capable young man who
makes good in any capacity. For sew
eral years past he has served as clerk
OF the Modern Woodmen. As a tok
en- Of appreciation of the excellent
service he had rendered, the lodge
last night presented him with sym
Dol of the order, in the form OF
handsome watch charm.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
CONGRESSIONAL VOTE
WAS REPUBLICAN

Although membership in the house
of representatives which convenes
April 2, is evenly divided between
the two leading political parties,
there was no such equality in the
popular votes by which those mem
bers were chosen. Whether comput-
ed on the basis of total votes cast for
congressional candidates of the two
parties, or total votes cast for the
successful candidates OF the two par
ties, the plurality of votes is repre-
sented by Republicans.
The figures of the vote for mem
bers of congress at the last election
are, there fore, interesting and illIm-
mating. They show that Republi-
can candidates secured plurality of
votes in twenty-siX states, the DEM
ocrats in twenty-five. According to
list prepared by the Democratic
clerk Of the present Democratic
house, there were elected 2l5 each of
Democrats and Republicans in the
next house. One Republican and one
Democrat have since died. OF those
elected, the Republican states con-
tributed 1913 Republicans and 60 Dem
ocrats. the Democratic states con-
tributed 154 Democrats and twenty
two publicans-showing that it Is
easier for a Democrat to be elected in
Republican state than for Re-
publican to be elected in Democrat
ic state.
The whole number of Republican
congressional votes cast was 1874
go: of Democratic congressional
votes the total was 7,7532S6-a Re-
publican plurality thruout the coun7
try Of 12l ,493.
The 2l5 Republicans elected re-
ceived 5,5l1, ,429 votes; the 10 sue
cessful Democrats got 4,057, ,176-a
Republican plurality of l,454,253.
It required 25,624 votes, on the
average to elect a Republican con-
pressman while the Democrats were
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
WARNS AGAINST HOLDING
COAL PRICES UP.
(By United Press)

WASHINGTON, March 31.-There
have been whispers that coal dealers
in the United States won't make their
annual reductions of from fifty cents
to dollar ton in coal on dates
from April l to May 10. So the fed
eral trade commission today went on
record as warning the dealers that
there is plenty of coal in the coun-
try and plenty of facilities to dis
tribute it; and that if they fail to
make their regular deductions they
will he answerable to the commission.
New York dealers announced they
would not make their annual so cent
reduction beginning Monday. That
was before the Commission spoke,
however.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
SALE OF KIRKPATRICK PLACE

One Of the most important real
estate transactions in the history OF
the Pine River valley was practically
completed yesterday when the firm
of Scott & Cooper. stockmen Of IT,
nacio and Bent County, received con
tracts for the purchase of the w. T.
kirkpatrick place at the head of the
valley near Emerald lakes. The CON
sideration was $4,000. The place
consists of $500 acres of mountain
land and has been owned by Kirkpat.
rick solely as q summer resort. The
new owners will make stock ranch
of the property and make a special
ty Of pure bred Hampshire sheep and
high-grade Hereford cattle. The
land is along either bank OF Pine
river and is an excellent place fol
such an enterprise-Ignscio Chief
tain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
POSTM ASTERS ALL NOW
UNDER CIVIL. SERVICE
(By United Press>

WASHINGTON, March 81. This
is the last day the misunderstanding of
any city town or village in the Unit
I'd States will be in politics. Begin
ming tomorrow all postnasters will
be appointed under civil service rules
regardless Of political beliefs. The
examinations will be competitive.
Senator Poindexter of Washington
declared that President Wilson's nc,
ton in taking the postmasterships
out of politics viii not only improve
the service but win save the country
millions of dollars year. 1t also
takes the postoffice patronage from
Senators and Congressman. They are
said to be glad to get rid Of it. on
the theory that it was more trouble
than it was worth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
ALL ALIENS MUST HAVE
PASSPORTS TO ENTER
SPAIN AFTER SUNDAY
(By United Press)

MADRID, March 81. ~ All aliens
found IN Spain, beginning Sunday,
VINO have no passports will be sub
jecu to fine and expulsion. No aliens
will be permitted to enter Spain with
out a passport after Sunday. At the
time also IL systematic registration
of all aliens will be undertaken. This
measure is taken because the country
mas been overrun with spies, a snu'l
army of whom have been keeping
submarine captains. informed rs To
the sailing of all vessels from Span
ish ports.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
LABOR PEACE COUNCIL MEN
SOON TO FACE TRIAL
(By United Press)

NEW YORK, March 81. - Mem
bers of Labor's National Peace coun-
ell under federal Indictment here on
charges of fomenting labor strikes
to cut down the Allies supplies from
America will be tried within the next
80 days.
Among the men indicated are F.
Buchanan and II. Robert Fowler. for
mer representatives from Illinois,
former attorney general, Frank S.
Monnet of Ohio, David Lamar. "The
Wolf Of Wall Street and others. The
council was financed by Frank von
Rintelen, and organized as a neutral
body with the secret purpose of caus-
ing labor troubles that would stop
the shipment of munitions and sup
plies TO the Allies, the government
charges.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
Mexican Situation
is Again MenaCing
(By United press)

WASHINGTON, March 81 49, The
Mexican situation appears to be me-
nacing the war department. Carran-
IN maintains an omnious silence, in
request to define his stand regarding
the Zimmerman plot.
/; Is not expected that Americas
participation in the war, will be pas
sive, as there is no feeling that Ger
many viii content herself with n de
fensive attitude. Officials point out
the impossibility to permit represen~
tatives Of the German allies to re-
main in Washington unhampered, in
vfss -os the workings of the war ma
chinery, when war comes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
MASS IN MEMORY OF ALL
NATIONS ENGAGED IN WAR
(By United Press)

NEW YORK, March 81. - A re-
QUEEN in memory of the dead of all
nations at war will be sung by a
chorus of $50 voices, accompanied by
an orchestra of l50 pieces at the Hip
prodone here tomorrow night.
The choir was organized by John
Watkins at Scranton, Pa, will be led
by Edgar Vareso, a composed inval-
ided out of the French army and will
be sponsored by Cardinal Gibbons
and Bishop Greer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
10 AID FARMERS
SPEED UP PRODUCTION
(By United Press)

WASHINGTON, March 81. 49, Two
hundred million dollars will be loan-
ed by the Federal farm banks the
coming year to intensity farming, the
National Defense Measure board an
nounced.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
STEPS FROM LAW SCHOOL
INTO COURT AS PLAINTIFF
(By United Press)

ST. PAUL. March 81. - William
Bauer stepped from u preliminary
law course today, right bang into
court, with himself as plaintiff
against Mrs. Catherine Engler, his
iormer landlady. Hair pulling, use
Of Il stove poker, irnpoiite epithets
and unethical conduct by his land.
lady, when she visited the apart
ments where Bauer and his young
wife lived, were alleged in the COM
plant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
ANSWERS SIMPLE LIFE CALL

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Watkins leave for
the Rocky Ford section tomorrow
where they will take up their abode
on their ranch, and court prosperity
by tilling the soil For a number Of
years Mr.. Watkins has been number
ed among the well known railroad
men employed on the Southern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
ANOTHER WAY TO BEAT
THE COST OF LIVING
(By United Prcss)

LOS ANGELES, Calf, March 81.
And here's another way to beat
the high cost of living "Stop enter
tanning says well known Los
Angeles matron. who was formerly
widely known for her hospitality and
frequent entertainments.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
SPEND VACATION AT FIT. LEWIS

The Misses Anna and TomInie
Pickering leave for Fort Lewis mesa
to spend the Easter vacation with
then. brother, James Pickering and
family. Miss Tommie Pickering has
not seen her relatives since she re
turned from the South a week ago,
where she made stay Of six months
duration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
PINCHOT CHANGES POLICY;
HEADS WAR COMMITTEE
(Rv United Pressl

NEW YORK, March 81. Amos
Pinehot a pacifist, has reversed his
position and heads the war finance
committee. He plans to put the bur-
den of the cost of the war on the rich
thru taxing big incomes. The plan
meets the governments approval
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
MexiCans fight
for Chihuahua City
(By United I,ress)

(By United Press)
Ell PASO, March 81. - Fighting
continued thru the night at Chihua-
hua City. Murguia announced the
Villistas lost 500 and the Carranzis-
tas 100.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
GERMANY ADMITS
THAT WAR EXISTS
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
WASHINGTON, March 81. --"The
United States cannot deny us the
right to seek allies when the coun-
try has itself practically declared
war on u.s." The state department In.
terprets the above statement from
speech by Zimmerman ms "possi.
BILE recognition by Germany that
State Of war sxists."
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
AMERICAN KILLED
WHEN SHIP IS SUNK
Try United Pressl

WASHINGTON, March 81 Con.
suIs Frots and Swansea report that
American sailors were imperiled and
some perhaps killed by the unwarn-
ed torpedoing of the British freight
er Crispin and Snowden Range sunk
Friday and Thursday respectively.
MANY Americans from the Baltimore:
and Philadelphia were members or
the crew.
WASHINGTON, March 81. = One
American is known to have lost his
life when the Crispin was sunk,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
AMERICA NEEDS
MEN FOR NAVY
Navy Department Telegram to Exchange Says
Colorado and Wyoming Must furnish SOO---
Patriotic Meeting at Exchange Friday

The imperative need of
ing oiicer charge Of the
MarchS0
President ENcian
Durango,
nav! department state that 500
Colorado and Wyoming IMMEDIATELY to
complement These must be enlisted reous
Americans to stimulate the the Navy Urge ever,
ol men he"een II and 30
requested
ny nave al andfur them
transportation BY popular cavern
VIII Tor them
'e colorado Springs Pueblo Durango Grand Junction
and cheyenne THIS APPEAL Is URGENT
W. p.
Lieutenant U. S. Navy Recruit Officer
the Exchange b
MASS mee'mg at oclocL
he meeting been to towns
OF the of mon
=" nv" hs section VIII be
Inc fIfSi line OF defense
our " us proud record shines like Amer,
"nM ehooi Of PER- Farrapu Dew
% and mol have the red blood in
his like
feope OF the d,,v NJ an
our do nd hornr.L,
snare IN the defense OF the flag the sht
dearer , itself. ' ''"' '"''" NC
ana our ia'hers mothers sisters and
young PATRIOTS are called should them in b hon. =,
National '''"' All "'s "o"r OF
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
DEATH OF MRS. ELLSWORTH

Word was received here last night
Of the sudden death of Mrs. W. T.
Ellsworth, wife of d. g. r. G.
brakeman, who passed away in Ala
mosa yesterday morning. Beside her
husband, she leaves babe 10 days
old.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
MERCY HOSPITAL NOTES

Roadmaster J. H. TAFT and wife
are slightly better today. Both have
very severe case of grip. Odell Car
son of Silverton has recovered from
his operation for appendicitis and
was released from the hospital to-
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
DIE DOG DAY FOR HOBO DOGS
lRy United Pressl

BAYLOR, Mont, March 81. - Die
dogs. Numerical superiority of ca
The entire village took this Satur-
day afternoon off and executed the
death penalty pronounced on hobo
dogs. Nomerical superiority of ca
mines formed menace TO peace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
SEATTLE MAYOR ACQUITTED
ON BOOTLEGGING CHARGE
(By United press)

by United Press)
SEATTLE, Wash, March 81. -
Mayor Gill and all other defendants
we're acquitted on the charges of brib-
airy and being members of boot
Logging ring.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
DECLARES SITUATION Is
FAVORABLE FOR PEACE
nv limited pressl

AMSTERDAM, March 81. The
austrian Socialist leader Adler de-
clared in Vienna speech the pres
resumption OF peace activities,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
JAPAN DENIES SINKING
OF WARSHIP BY RAIDER
(By United Press)

TOXIC, March 81. - The minis
terry of marine denies the reported
of Japanese warship in the
Pacific by German raider.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES.

March 81. = The British are sweep
ing forward on mile advance on
the seven mile front in the Hend-
court region and are menacing st.
Quentin. They have captured the
towns of Hendicourt, st. Emile, Yer
mand, Marteville and Soyescourt.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02

PARIS, March 81. - The French
have captured important positions
east of Neuville and Vregny.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
y SER DENIES
HOLDING OF WHITLOCk
lBy United Pressl

AMSTERDAM, March 81. Ber-
lin officially denies holding Whitlock
and asserts the obligations of the re-
lief committee win be strictly observ-
ed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
NEW GERMAN RAIDER SINKS /
Il ALLIED SHIPS IN ATLANTIC
Two Hundred and SWfm Men and Two Women are Landed at Rio
JaneroRad Sailing Vessel With Auxiliary Gasoline Engines and
flies Norwegian Flag When Approaching Victims MANY Killed


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hfud FDaH HmgessIsP
D (Fh. nd the T T% and fax The m
th h hundred dous
adopt the rteem moi hd sting Norwegian flag designating
n ig gneh te Il German g md dopnedne
h o the eradrt ddsnvn the eedto toheInd
supple @ hdm ntun aboard
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
British Advance Mile
on Seven-MiIe Front
(By United Pressl

LONDON, March 81. The Brit
ish are progressing steadily north OF
Bagdad, and are occupying Shahro-
ban.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02

ihe imperative need in a
dispatch received this
officer charge of The telegram
Deuyer CoIo Mar,
Arizona republican., 1917-05-09
BEAN MAY BE USED IN.
 CRISIS OF WAR

The mesquite bean crop is to be har- vested this summer in an attempt to beat the high cost Of living. The Ari- zona State Council of Defense has re- ceived report from Dr. Mary L. Neff. in which she states she has visited the most of the Indians are ready and will ing to cooperate to the full extent of their abilities in an attempt to harvest the bean crop this year.
 In years past, the mesquite bean was a vital factor in keeping starvation from the door of the Indians hogan. Dr. Neff has found upon investigation, that the younger Indians have grown out of the habit of harvesting the crop. The past generation was accustomed to grinding the beans irto flour, and living on them for months at a time.
 In addition to using the beans as a substitute for flour, they make very good stock feed. Anyone who has trav- elled on the desert. knows that mes quite bean is all the same as dessert for burro, and that a horse will grow fat and lazy eating them.
 Dr. Neff says in her report that the people especially interested in the movement are Mrs. Hoffman, the field matron, and Mrs. Hall and Miss Love, teachers at the agency school Dr. Neff thinks the school teachers can be inter- csted, and each day school made a cen : ter for collecting the beans. a record to he kept of the amount each child gathers. Dr. Neff has offered prizes to be given to the Indian children gath ering the most beans.
 is The Phoenix Wood and Coal com pany has been interviewed in regarding 1 to supplying market at Sacate. The company is willing to purchase the beans from the Indians providing an adequate market may be found. It has l been suggested that flour mills in tht valley be interested in the project, and arrangements be made to grind tho heans into flour.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-09
TOWN TOPICS

BIRTH NoTlcE-To MT. and Mrs W. J. Schutte of 1219 West Monroe street, son.
 EXCAVATlNG WORk-Bids will be opened at Fl Paso at 2 o'clock on the afternoon of May 2S for excavating 200,O0o cubic yards of earth in the Rio Grande project. Contractors may se- cure full details from the chief clerk of the reclamation service here CLUB WORkER-L. $. Parke, well known as worker in boys and girls club affairs, will speak and display slides at the Murphy school on Thurs day evening. The Parent Teacher asso clation after the speaking, will sell ice cream and cake.
 MAJOR ROGERS PASSES In a message to friends in Phoenix last night Major William C. Rogers who was in the city last week examining recruits for the Officers Training Camp at the Presidio, stated he had
Arizona republican., 1917-05-09
h|D |S GIVEN
 TO RED CROSS

The splendid start made by the Rob
 ert E. Lee Chapter of the Daughters
 of the Confederacy in aid of the Red
 Cross has been quickly followed by other organizations The entertain raent given a week or SO ago by the
 Daughters of the Confederacy netted
 $277 for the local chapter of the Red
 Cross The chapter has now received from Mrs. F. J. Bennett $40 from the ! Country club teas; the sum of s32.50 from Mrs. Roy s. Goodrich; the Gale
 donia society has donated s10 for the
 work; Mrs. Francis E. Wiesner sl0;
 the Tolleson Literary society sl5;
 Mrs Joseph H. Kibbey SIC; Mrs. Rea- gan Cartwright $3; M. G. Rood, Saca- ton, S5.
 In letter to the chairman of the finance committee Bishop Atwood.
 Mrs J. L. B. Alexander, president of the Mary Brodie Auxiliary No. l, Ari
 zona, Of the United Spanish War Vet
 erans is enclosed a check for s31.50,
 realized from a card party given by , the auxiliary for the benefit of the Red Cross on April 20. A total of $50 for the first few days in May.
 There will be many donations made during the membership campaign at during the membership campaign which starts on Thursday.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-09
Hire a little salesman at the Re- publican office. A WaTA Ad. will see many customers each day.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate Of Henry Althoff, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the under signed administrator of the estate of Henry Althoff, deceased, to the cred itors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit such claims with the necessary vouch CTS, within 10 months after the first publication of this notice to the said administrator at 134 W. Washington St, Phoenix, Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate, in the said County of Maricopa, State of Arizona. l. GEO. A. MINTZ, Administrator of the estate of Henry Althoff deceased.
 Dated at Phoenix this first day of Nav 1Q1T
Arizona republican., 1917-05-09
SUMMONS
 FRANK M M|[LER

F. c. Miller. formerly secretary treasurer of the Doris Heyman Furni- ture company and owner at the present time of the Standard Furniture com pany is dead. A teleeram to C. D. Dor ris from Mrs. Ada Miller conveyed the information to MT. Doris yesterday from Long Beach where MT. Miller passed away.
 The telegram states that MT. Miller passed away Monday evening rather unexpectedly. He had been getting weaker every day and was practically ''nCnnsci"Ts all day the day of his death The funeral will probably be held this morning.
 In addition to his wife MT. Miller is survived by a daughter, Mildred Miller, aged 13 years He was exceedingly
Arizona republican., 1917-05-09
@AEzN CA2sAixs leessD >%H1zD
WATER REPORT FOR MAY 8

Elevation of water in reser-
 voir at a, m. ........ 227.O2 Contents, acre feet .........1, ,401 ,624 Loss in 24 hours, acre feet . 162 Elevation one year ago . 22654 Contents, acre feet year ago. l, ,393, ,4S0 Normal flow Salt and Verde
 rivers at Granite Reef dam Flood Normal flow, Nj. L ........... 104 500 Water used for irrigation
 north side, M l. ......... 4O,4O5 Water used for irrigation
 south side M. l. . 26,267
Arizona republican., 1917-05-09
G. A. R. EIection

The annual election of officers of the c. A. R., Department of Arizona, win take place today, beginning at 10 o'clock this morning at the Y. NJ C. A. building. The election will be followed in the afternoon by a campfire and a banquet arranged by the Womans Re- lief Corps. All comrades are requested to be present
Arizona republican., 1917-05-09
w FATHER TODAY
fRepubIfcan A. p. Leased wire7

IFepubIIcan A. p. Leased WireJ
 WASHINGTON, D. C., May S.-For Arizona: Wednesday and Thursday generally fair with rising temperatures. Colorado: Wednesday partly cloudy east portion; rain west portion. Thurs day fair. not so cold
 New Mexico: Wednesday rain. not so cold north }ortion; Thursday fair with rising terperature
 West Texas: Wednesday partly cloudy. showers west, warmer Thurs day north, generally fair south.
 Southern California: Unsettled.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-09
TODAY'S CALENDAR
Isaac p. T. 4.

Isaac p. T. A. The Isaac Parent Teacher associa- tion will hold parents meeting Sat urday evening. The program will be in charge of the children.
 Important Meeting Today Women of the Christian church will meet for an important business session
Arizona republican., 1917-05-09
School of Music

There will be a recital at the Arizona School of Music Thursday evening at S:30 o'clock. Pupils of Franz Darvas. head of the piano department, assisted
 by Viola Hartman pupil of the dancing
 department, will appear. This program is open to the public without charge
Arizona republican., 1917-05-09

The Union Mission study class will meet this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Y. W. c. A. room of the Central school building. Chapters five and six Of the book on South America will be studied