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Williams news., 1917-04-12
RESOLUTION

We, the undersigned owners of transient herds of sheep, be- ing notified that the State Tax Commission intends to enforce the making of affidavits by such sheepmen in the State, and after due consideration and investigation of the whole subject, during which it was ascertained that a large num- Der of affidavits have not been made through one cause or another-and being informed by the Tax Commission that up- on the making of afidavits by the sheepmen the Commission will enforce the distribution of the taxes to the counties en- titled thereto by the several county treasurers charged with the responsibility of making the distribution, do each and all of us express our willingness and intention of making the af- fidavits as required by law and our entire approval of the ac- tion of the Tax Commission in it's efforts to solve this problem.
 During the conference held in January with the County As sessors it was brought to the at tention of the Tax Commission that Maricopa, Pinal and Yava- pal Counties were not receiving their just proportion of tran sient herd taxes.
 The law provides that own CTS of transient herds shall, when paying taxes, make affi- davit showing the number of head of livestock and the period such livestock have ranged during the calendar year in the different counties. The County Treasurer is then required to immediately trans init copy of the affidavit and the taxes belonging to other counties to the State Treasurer, who, in turn, properly appor- tions the money so collected to the counties entitled thereto.
 The Tax Commission has un- dertaken to see that these laws are strictly enforced and an equitable distribution made of the taxes collected, and with this in view issued a call for the above mentioned meeting.
Williams news., 1917-04-12
GOOD CITIZENSHIP

A bank account makes good citizen. That's broad assertion but it is universally true.
 A good citizen is one who is independent, self supporting, and who does things conducive to the best interest of the community. The man who has bank account is independent he is thrifty, he IS able to pay his way and he contributes to the general wealth of his community His funds are in circulation. He pays taxes and helps to make things go Likewise man who has money and property in community is anxious to see that the community prospers. We pull for the man with bank account.
Williams news., 1917-04-12
ANY OLD RAGS, TODAY?

He OIlCe ldmlllaf refraln, Any rags, any bones, any bot ties today?" appears likely to be revived shortly, and with new significance.
 The scarcity of rags has af- fected the felt and paper mar ket to such an extent as to cause governmental cognizance and as a means of alleviating conditions Secretary Redfeld has issued an urgent appeal for the public to save waste rags and paper. This is in line with the policy of conservation of national resources and is a pub lic-spirited work in which every family can participate. The money thus realized might not mean much to people in com fortable circumstances, but young sons of such people could earn their spending money and be profitably en- couraged in thrift by selling the family's collection of waste rags, paper, rubber, glass metal etc. Other families might don ate their collection to church societies or to organizations like the Salvation Army. Many people are learning the worth of their accumulation of rub bish" and the thrifty habit of saving and selling will, no doubt, continue even should the attractive prices now prevail ing moderate at the close of the war.
 That the war has increased the market value of our old rags from 100 to 200 per cent is an astonishing thing. But it is only another evidence of the intricate and innumerable ties that link even simple affairs of our own quiet homes with the ponderous upheaval in un- happy Europe.
 In explaining how the war has caused rags to advance, MT. Ham, Salesman of Los An geles, whose house, the Ger tain-teed Products Corporation is the largest user of rags for roofing felt in the country, spoke as follows: Because we Americans lack thrift in such small things as saving old rags, there has not been inducement to develop a proper system of rag collection. AS result large importations of rags from Europe have been necessary. With the beginning of the war foreign rags became hard to get and were secured with in creasing difficulty until a few months ago, when the French Government forbade their eX- port. Similar action by Eng land and Holland quickly fol lowed. Of course, shipments fromRussia, Germany and Italy had been shut off long before, so American manufacturers to- day are dependent on the rags --~>o>oo~>oo>oo> oo>>~.o>>o>oooo>-
Williams news., 1917-04-12
THE TAXATION OF
 TRANSIENT HERDS

At a meeting of owners of transient herds of sheep held in the office of the State Tax Commission at Phoenix on April 5th. thirty prominent wool growers unanimously passed the following resolu- tion:
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-24
ELIMINATES
 HUCKSTERS LICENSE

Little Rock, Feb. 24.-With only four votes against it the House passed a bill by MT. Cardwell to protect the producers and consumers of farm pro- ducts and facilitate their exchange. It will prohibit all licenses or taxes of whatever character for the sale of produce, which will eliminate the hucksters' license.
 The bill provides that hereafter any and all fruits, berries, melons, pota- toes, cabbage, and other vegetables produced or grown within the State of Arkansas, may be sold or exchang- ed anywhere within the State by any person whomsoever, in any manner oI in any quantity, without the payment of any tax or license, either state county, city or municipal, and it shall be unlawful for any state, county, city or municipal officer, agent or manager to collect, demand or require any sucf tax or license from any person so en- gagged in the sale or exchange of any such article produced or grown with in this state.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-24
BILL FOR ADVISORY
 PARDON BOARD DEFEATED

Little Rock, Feb. 24.-The House yesterday afternoon defeated bill by Senator Ponder providing for the ap- pointment by the governor of an ad- visory pardon board of five members. The vote was 36 to 30. Objectors con. tended that the bill conferred no pow CTS upon the board, and that the gov ernor might act upon the advice of the board, or ignore it, as he pleases. It would cost $500 to 1000 a month. MT. Doyle, and Mir. Coker, champion of the bill, said the people are asking for the passage of such a law, and that it has the approval of the demo- cratic conventions.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-24
GOV. BROUGH SIGNS
 FIRST PARDON YESTERDAY

Little Rock, Feb. 24.-The pardon mill will not grind very fast, assure you," remarked Gov. Brough yester- day afternoon when he signed his first pardon, few minutes after the House had defeated the Ponder bill creating an advisory pardon board. Every case will be gone into thoroughly, and decided absolutely on its merits"
 The first recipient of clemency from the present administration is Woody Mcintyre, of Jefferson county, who was convicted in October, 1915, of stealing three pigs and sentenced to three years imprisonment. He is blind in one eye, disposed toward feeble -mindedness, and is the sole support of an aged mother Commis sioner Burkett and most of the Jeffer son county officials recommended the pardon.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-24
JESSE HAYS KILLED W. K. CARGILE AT
 OKOLONA TODAY

News was received here today that Jesse Hays killed w. R. Cargile at Okolona this morning. Very little could be learned of the details of the difficulty, the only report reaching here being that the two men fell out over chicken fight and the argument ended in fight in which Sargile was killed. Cargile was prominent farm CT and stock raiser near Okolona and young Hays is son of John Hays, near Okolona, and is well-to-do farmer. Both parties are we'll known in Prescott.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-24
THREE-MILE LAW BEING
 APPLIED TO POOL ROOMS

Little Rock, Feb. 24.-The three mile law is being applied to pool rooms and billiard halls. The House yesterday passed o bill of Senator Garrett to prohibit such places of amusement within three miles of Henderson Brown and Ouaehita Col leges in Philadelphia. A similar bill in the interest of Hendrix College at Conway, introduced by Representative Hardy.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-24
rHARCED ACCEPTING sl.OOO EACH TO DE. FEAT STAMP BILL
Judee Charged Grand Jury to Remain in Session Month If Necessary to go to Bottom of Boodling Charge.
,necial to The News.

Special to The News.
 Little Rock, Feb. 24.--Judge R. J. |Iee this morning called a special ses- ||sion of the Pulaski county grand jury !!..a begin the investigation of boodling |in the Senate, following the arrest of Senators Sims and Burgess at 6:00 o'clock yesterday evening. The Sena- tors are charged with receiving $1, 1000 leach to defeat the trading stamp bill. They were held in custody last night and were released this morning under bonds of Sl0,000 each. The bonds were signed by Senators T. J. Raney, Joe Berger and John R. Duty. The grand jury came together this afternoon at 1 o'clock and in his charge to them Judge Lee askel them Ito stay in session one month if it was
 necessary to go to the bottom of the
 boodling charge. A number of wit
 nesses were examined but no Senators appeared before the jury. Senator Burgess visited the Senate chamber today, but declined to make la statement, except that he had not yet employed counsel.
 The Senators may continue to serve during the balance of the session ever if indicted, unless impeached by two. thirds vote.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-24
REDUCE INSPECTION TAX ON
 COMMERCIAL FEED STUFF

Little Rock, Feb. 24.-The House passed Senat bill providing for a reduction of the inspection tax on concentrated commercial feeding stuffs from 25 to 20 cents a ton. 1t was explained that the reduction is made at the suggestion of the com missioner of agriculture, who has found that the 25 cent tax is too much and the smaller amount will yield sufficient revenue for the maintenance of the service.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-24
Detective Hobbs Story.

City Detective William F. Hobbs was selected by Prosecutor Dunaway to shadow Senators Simms and Bur gess, and was given the necessary in- formation and descriptions. He went to the Frederick hotel at Capitol ave- nue and Gaines streets where the sen ators are staying, at 2 o'clock yester- day morning and spotted his men. He ate breakfast with them and followed them to the capitol.
 Selecting position where he coull near the roll call and the answers, De- lectlve Hobbs verified his "spot," lnen shadowed the two all morning.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-24
permitted to see no one else.
 Senators Deny Charges.

Prosecutor Dunaway late last night allowed a Gazette reporter to see the two senators in jail, and through him they issued the following statements:
 Senator Burgess: Senator Sims and had started to our room at the Frederick hotel At Fourth and Gen. ter streets we heard someone running, and turning, saw two men coming be- hind us. They appeared to be after someone, and I stepped aside. Then they approached us and told us we were under arrest.
 "It is the first time in my life l have ever been accused of anything of the kind. I am not guilty of the charges against me, of soliciting and accepting bribes. 1 am not prepared to make full statement for public now. I do think that the world will know in a very short time that there is nothing to the charges at all"
 Senator Sims "In company with Senator Burgess 1 was placed under arrestsby city detectives for charges of which have no knowledge. After becoming more conversant with the matter I will make public statement. I have never solicited or accepted a bribe on any legislation, and deny the charges brought against me-"
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-24
MINE INSPECTORS BILL
 SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

Little Rock, Feb. 24.-The governor signed the mine inspectors bill yester- day, and will sign the general fish and game bill today. He has also signed the Emory bill which provides for city of Hot Springs to have com missioner-manager form of govern ment, the first of the kind in the state. This is a bill that Representa- tive Riggs of Garland has worked on for several years.
 FOR SALE-Thoroughbred regis tered Jersey male calf. Wells Hamby, phone 23. law
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-24

At noon he boarded the same car they took and followed them to the Hotel Marion.
 While l was watching them in the hotel," Detective Hobbs said, "I saw them go up and Town the elevator twice, then they left the hotel. I fol- lowed them to the Faust cafe and ate at table near them. I noticed that they were in close conversation nearly all the time. followed them when they returned to the hotel, and again when they walked to Second and Main streets and boarded street car for the capitol.
 'I left them there and took up the shadowing again at 4 o'clock at the capitol. rode with them to the Hotel Marion. They were joined in the lobby by third man and went to room 300. l went to room BOP, adjoining. l was joined by Burl c. Rotenberry, super intendent of the Bureau of Identifi- cation.
 Sees the Bribe Passed.
 "We had been told that the trans action we were to watch would be made in the room, but for some req son it was not. They left and went to the dining room for dinner. We stayed near them, and after the meal when they left the hotel we followed, on the opposite side of the street.
 Senator Burgess was ahead and stopped on Louisiana between Second and Third to wait for the third man and Senator Sims. Then they walked to Third street and west to the alley on the south side of Third street. De- tective James Wallace was on Center street to assist if we needed him.
 "The three men entered the alley We saw the third man hand each of the senators small package, which each slipped in his pocket. Then they hurried toward Fourth street. I fol. lowed up the alley, and Rotenberry went to Center street, then to Fourth street to head them off.
 Sims Tries to Lose" Package.
 "We placed them under arrest al the corner of Fourth and Center streets. I took charge of Senator Sims and Rotenberry took Senator Burgess Senator Sims attempted to run hi; hand in his pocket, and I supposed he was after revolver. covered hin and grabbed his hand as he tried tt throw his package of money into al automobile that was standing beside the street.
 "We borrowed an automobile anC took the men to headquarters. The! were locked in separate cells to awai the orders of Prosecutor Dunaway, nc one being allowed to see them."
 Both senators were in conference Hast night with Mir. Dunaway but were
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-24
Go to church tomorrow.

We would appreciate it if you would call PAP when you know of anyone leaving town or arriving, party of any kind or anything else that would go toward making a newsy town paper. Will you do it?
The Prescott daily news., 1917-02-24
,enators Charged with BoodIing
 Released Bond of $10,o0o Each

q Burgess and s. C. Sims Ar. : .osted n Yesterday at 6 p. m.- Tndpe Called Special Session Grand Jury.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-02
EMBARGO IS PLACED
ON IRON PRODUCTS
President FOrbids Export Of
Iron and Steel After
August IS

Washington, Aug. 2.-President Will.
son todly forbade export of any iron
and steel plate, pig iron, iron and steel
scrap and steel billets from this coun-
try except such as the allies need for
actual war purposes.
Other iron and steel products ale al
lowed to be freely licensed, but only
to the allies.
The Presidents order, sent to the
commerce department and export
license board, added that application
of licenses for iron and steel plates and
structural shapes must in before
August 40; that such articles shall be
completely made up and manufactured
before then, and that such licenses
shall be valid only in case such ship
ments are covered by ocean or rail
road bill of lading dated on or before
August Is, this year.
The president IS order defined the
meaning of the general term Eek
plosive" as used in the original EN-
barge proclamation of July Q, and
include:
Ether, alcohol, sulphur, sulphuric acid
and its salts; acetone, nitric acid and
its salts; derivitives of benol, phenol
and its derivatives Of toluol, mercury
and its salts, ammonia and its salt
glycerine, potash and its salts and
cyanide.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-02
ITALY DlSPLEASED
AT ALLIES ACTION
Blames United States for Not
Supplying Money and
Munitions

Washington, Aug. 2.-Italy is dis.
pleased At her failure to get from her
allies, particularly America, supplies
she says are needed and which she
claims could swerve the war balance.
This displeasure apparently has
caused delicate situation, upon which
allied diplomats here are now laboring.
For several days past the Eng ish,
French and Russian ambassadors have
consulted at length with the Italian en-
voys, evidently in an effort to assuage
his feelings. The italian viewpoint of
recent days is known to be one border
ing on resentment over the fact that
her pleas for materials and money
have gone virtually unheeded
Meantime italian propaganda is
trying TO force the United States to
war on Austria and. has spread the
word that Italy could win the war if
she had coal, munitions and money for
an Austrian offensive.
Allied and American military men
say, however, that Italy's situation is
impossible from the military stand
point and aid now would be only a
drain on our resources. Moreover,
they dispute the italian claims that
there is sufficient shipping to handle
italian needs if there was an inclina-
ton do SC.
= Italy could end the war by Christ.
mas and open the way to peace negotia-
tions by New Years" said a man close
to the Itslian embassy today. "TheI
war cannot be won the way America
is fighting. however, for it would take
four millions Americans to break the
western front effectively. And By the
time America can get four million men
to the front Germany will have won
the war
The ambassadors evidently are try
ing TO dissuade Italy from standing
pat on her insistenee that the United
the same time they arc working out a
States declare war on Austria, while at
solution Of the supplies question.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-02
ANDERSON TRYING
TO REGAIN LIBERTY
Was Convicted On Testimony
Of Daughter, Which She
Says Was False

| Andrew j. Anderson, who was con
victed in 1914 of statutory charge
against his l4-year old daughter and
who is now serving sentence Of TWEEN
ty years in the penitentiary, filed 9
petition in the circuit court last May
asking for an alternative writ of err
ror, or writ of coram nobis, stating
that he was unjustly ineareerated in
the penitentiary and that his daughter
Blanche has repeatedly stated that the
story she told that sent her father to
prison vas false.
This petition was argued some time
ago and taken under advisement by
Circuit Judge Kelly with the result
that tod ~ he sustains the demurrer of
District Attorney Gehlhar. and gives
Anderson until August 12 to file new
petition.
No petition like this was ever filed
in the circuit court for Marion county,
according to the officials, 1t states
that on October Z, 1914 Anderson was
accused of the statutory crime against
his daughter Blanche, that jury trial
was had, verdict of guilty rendered,
and sentence imposed of twenty
years in the pemtensfary-
Girl Admits Story False.
Anderson says he has since learned
that the conviction was based on false
and untrae statements of fact, and that
numerous times since his daughter has
admitted that the story size told at
the trial was not true. At the time Of
the arrest, he says he was so stunned
at the hicI business and enormity Of the
crime with which he was charged that
he left ali to his attorney, Robert G..
Wygant, who failed to do his utmost
for him.
He SAYS that his conviction was
based on tie uncorroborated testimony
of Blanche Anderson, IA years old,
and that the questions asked her by the
prosecution were vague, suggestive, and
clothed with innuendoes and hints not
understood by her. He says she has
admitted having had relations with
another man, but refuses to divulge
his name.
His Character Good.
He relates the story of his life lead
ing up to the situation in which
Sheriff, Esch found them on the out
skirts Of Salem. He says the girl was
headstrong and they took her from a.
sisters school in Washington to have
his married daughter look after her,
Then Mr. Weiss, his daughters hus-
band, took sick and they came to New
port. Then, relatives in Michigan be
came i'll and both Mr.. and Mrs. Weiss
left, leaving him and his daughter
alone. He had no money or funds of
any kind and started on foot for east
ern Oregon, where his other married
daughter lived, with the intention of
placing his daughter with her. They
arrived at Salem where he was ar
rested.
He saws the sheriff visited the tent
in when they lived, interviewed the
girl. and from her answers jumped at
the wrong conclusion, He says she
made the statements she did to shield
herself. She is now in the Girls In
dustrial school.
Affidavits relating to the moral
standard of Mr. Anderson are made by
Mrs. George w, Weiss, who states the
girl told her the story she told was
false, and by Mrs. Rena Wallace, both
his married daughters.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-02
LATE WAR BULLETINS

Berlin, via London, Aug. 2.-Repulse
everywhere of enemy attacks around
Langemark and in the Lys river sector
was detailed in today's official report.
British attacks around Wytschaete ear
ly today likewise failed under heavy
losses, it was claimed
On the eastern front the statement
said Teutonie troops south Of the Dneis
ter were approaching the Russian from
tier In the Carpathians the German
troops were before Kempoling, pursuing
the enemy.
Petrograd, Aug. Admission of the
enemy occupation Of PeTejijkevey,
Cziorny, Potok, Dabrinovee and Kue-
zurnik, toward the Sneister river, was
made in today's official report The
Russian forces are retiring toward the
Putna and the Rumanian front.
An Austrian offensive was beaten off
in the Moldavian region.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-02
WALLACE MAY RETIRE

San Francisco. Aug. 2.-colonel Ham
iltoE Wallace, former quartermaster
general Of the western department Of
the army and recently depot quarter
master at Portland, Or, may be retired
He has been Ill at Letterman general
hospital for several weeks and today
he was ordered before a retiring board
for examination.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-02

G1 Ecru Scrim Curtains, lace
p : edge and 31a inch insertion
border, regular size, were $1.25 and
$1.50; now $1.00 pair.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-02

LOST-oaturday evening between Lib
erty street and Macleay, one bundle
containing lady's wearing apparel,
chain, purse containing $500
check, $40 in money and school con
tract. Finder return to Gray Belle
Confectionery. Reward. 80
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-02

C1 Kimonas of fancy figured
PA Crepes, Lawns and Flannel
cite, several different colors, former
ly sold for SIPS, $3.50 and $500,
now $1.00 each.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-02

G. Middies in plain white and
p ! white with blue collars, form
erly sold at slips to $1.98, now $1.O0.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-02

G. Black Messaline Silk, 36-inch
p ! wide, formerly sold at $l.39 a
yard; Saturday $1.OO yard.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-02

Ct Mems and Boys Cloth Hats,
: sold before at $1.5O, $1.75 and
$500; Saturday, choice, $1OO.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-02

G. Children's and Misses Shoes
y ! and Pumps, not all sizes, good
quality, while they last $1.00 pair.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-02

C1 Turkish Towels 1896, soft
p 1 and absorbent, pure white,
while they last s for $1.00.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-08-02

Ct Batiste figured in beautiful
p : floral designs, 3O-inch wide,
makes pretty dresses, 10 yds. for 81.