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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02

ured for the British government be
fore the rife making plants here were
Communicated by the government, but
it is still a compromise weapon. and Is
being accepted by the government ter
tatively, until the weapon can be. per
fected."
The Winchester company expects
gradually to increase its output of the
present partially interchangeable
weapon while making changes N
machinery that will eventually enable
il to turn out the perfected weapon.
Because the Remington and Eddystonc
companies awaited final action by the
government. those two plants now are
working on master gauges for the
making of the new interchangeable
parts. These new parts will not be
INTERCHANGEABLE with those turned out
By the Winchester company untr
many changes are made in tools and
couipment. As a result, it is probable
that the rifles now being produced by
the Winchester company can be used
for training purposes only.
Tho chief advantage of the inter
changeable rife, it is pointed out, Is
that but one repair station IS neces-
sary behind the lines. Under the Brit-
;sb system a repair box would contain
three bins. each holding rife parts
from one factory. Under complete IN
terchangeability plan the repair box
would contain but one bin for eaeh
mart. since the parts would have been
measured at the factories with inc
same master gauges.
oro of tho direct results Of the de-
cision of the Ordnance Bureau TO nave
,iaee Of the new standard is that the
factories making them will be slowed
down materially. even after they nave
been given the final authority to pro-
coed The making of new master
ceuqes. producing new tools and set
ting old machines TO fit the ne" re-
oujrements will retard progress loI
months.
II is known that the Winchester plant
will not be working at full capacity
urti. February, even with the conpfo-
mise weapon being turned out. Inc iuii
capacitv of the Remington and EDDY
stone plants will not be attained II Is
n,edicted, until some time IN 'he
spring. IT..
The chief criticism of experts is that
The Enfield weapon was adopted by the
I,,ited States government only because
:, was being manufactured in this coun-
try in large quantities for the BRITISH
anB as consequence should nave
hoer produced for this government IN
Iarqe quantities without delay. But
nis Gain was thrown away by Gaining
for q new standard of interchangeaDH-
Nv demanding the designing OF new
Gauges new tools and, in many IN
,,o,,, machines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02

Winchester Arms Company. the Rem
ington Arms Company and the Eddy
stone Company. When the United
States entered the war they were turn
ing out rifles Of the Enfield type for
the British at the rate Of 5000 a day.
These rifles were accepted by the Brit
ish Board Of Inspection as interchange
able for all practical purposes. That
is, their parts were interchangeable
10 the extent to which the individual
soldier could make changes on the bat
tlefeld. What the Ordnance Board de-
sired was that the rifles produced by all
three plants should be universally in
tcrchangeablc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02
Bulgaria Desires Peace,
But Not Separately

AMSTERDAM, Oct. IA semi-oifi-
cial dispatch received from Sofia to-
day says:
Regarding an unconfrmed Wash
ington dispatch saying the Bulgarian
Minister has declared that Bulgaria
desires peace, as the termination or
the war is an imperative necessity for
the Central Powers, the minister al
Washington has been instructed 70 de-
clare that Bulgaria does IN fact desire
peace. but only in unity with her allies,
as indicated in the reply to the Pope"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02
Perfect
Rifle Is
Not Born
Meanwhile Ordnance Board
Accepts From Winchester
Plant Guns Produced at
Private Risk That May Be
Fit Only for Training
Purposes
STAG Corrospondcucel

WASHINGTON, Oct l. Secretary
Baker wss impatient to-day at the sug-
ccSuon that a ministry Of munitions
might be r profitable investment for
the government. He was informed that
some members of the board of War In.
dustries were so exercised over the
rfe situation as 70 think there should
be a ministry of munitions to look
after such matters.
NO such thing" he replied. THAT
board has nothing to do with the ques-
ton. II does no, come within its prov
ircc 10 discuss suen things.
MIR. Baker had Deen discussing the
lfc situation with the press. As a
matter OF fact" he said, "thc rife sit
ua,ion is very good. There are now
5000 Krae-Jorgensen rifles FOR every
training camp for use in drilling the
men and for target practice. More will
be forthcoming from time to time No,
90 not mean more Krags | mean more
rifles Of some kind. The government
is not making any more Krags. Some
OF the men are drilling with broom
sticks and wooden guns. and they will
probably have 70 continue TO do so for
some time. but each man will have a
rifle when he goes 10 France
In regard TO rifles for the army in
France. Secretary Baker raised to-day
the ratio previously given of three
raes for each man. He said that there
were FIVE rifles per man in France and
that this would continue to be the ratio.
The present rate of manufacture was
about 1900 a day, he said. and that
rate would soon be increased, while in
q relatively short time the rate Of pro-
duction would be fast enough TO meet
all requirements.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02
Russia Expels General Gurko

PETROGRAD, Oct. l. General Cur
ko. former commander on the South
western front. has been expelled from
Russia by way Of Archangel because
of the letter he wrote 10 the former
Emperor expressing his loyalty. A
Telegram from Archangel announces
the generals arrival and says ne
boarded a British vessel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02
The Winchester.
Volunteer Product

The only private plant now deliver
ing rifles to the government is the
Winchester. Its product is forthcom-
ing at this time, however, only because
the heads of that institution. appre-
ciating the necessity for speed in
actual production. began making En-
fields three weeks ago without specific
orders from the government. They
began on their own responsibility
alone.
The Enfield rifles being manu-
featured by the Winchester plant are
rechambered for American ammunl-
ton. They are being made from gauges
manufactured on orders from the
heads of the Winchester plant and be-
fore members of the Ordnance Bureau
had reached final decision as to the
exact nature of changes 10 be made IN
the weapon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02
Shipping Board Completes
Chartering Commission

WASHINGTON, Oct: 1.-organtaa-
ton of the Shipping Board mar . Sa,.
ing Commission was comp ~ Sill
with the appointment OF o. ~ II. a,Sar
of New York. as mehoeI. Wsid.
m mel PtrS chairman. and Daniel Bacon
Oo ~ commission will have in charge
~ "bsr,ering of all merchant vessels
!ne ~ limited States. On October 10
n Shining Board will commander
~ charters of all American SHIPS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02
1t Is Still a Compromise
Weapon

Winchester officials say that this RI
fc is of q higher degree of inter
changeability than the one manufact-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02
Berlin Paper Again Suppressed

AMSTERDAM, Oct. The Berlin
"Deutsche Zeitung." which recently
was suppressed for a day, has agai =
been suppressed according to the
"Vossische Zeitung" for drawing per
sonages of the supreme army COM
mand into the current political dis
cussion.
Williams news., 1917-05-17
LOYALTY MASS MEETING ID
 BE HELD MONDAY, MAY 2l
All Patriotic Citizens of Red Cross Society Guards Woman's Club and-other Organizations of Directly Aiding Their Country, Especially Urged to Be Present-School Auditorium, F. M.

A mass meeting of the patri- otic citizens in and about Will Hams, is called for Monday night, May 21, at 8 P. M. in the school auditorium. This meet ing is called by the committee on constitution, elected at the mass meeting held Friday, April 9th, at which the tempor- ary organization known as the Loyalty League was organized and plans were made for an ap- propriate demonstration to be held on Loyalty Sunday.
 At the time the Loyalty League was organized, there was considerable difference of opinion as to the need of per manent organization. Howev- CT, committee composed of L. s. Williams, Roy c. Watson and c. H. Appleton, was elected to draft a plan for a permanent organization. This committee feels that there is much useful work which can be done by such an organization, and will have their plan definitely drawn up for the consideration of the mass meeting Monday night.
 It is the view of the commit tee that the Loyalty League should furnish a general meet ing ground for the Red Cross, the Home Guard, The Woman's Club and the Development Association, and any other or ganizations which desire to offer direct aid to the country in this time of national danger. By thus uniting all such organi- zations under one general or ganization, it is felt that much more effective work may be done by each individually, and
Williams news., 1917-05-17
331 M|L|T|AMEN IN WINS,

The enrolment of militiamen in Arizona, which is now prac- tically completed, shows 155 single men and 176 married men of military age, in Will Hams. The number of exemp- tions is Insignificant. This means that in case of emergen- cy, very considerable force could be called out in Williams. Only small per cent of this number will be needed to SUD- ply the towns quota to the army of two million or so, that is to be called out during the present year. MT. Gold, who has been taking the enrolment in this part of the county, states that only a very few yet remain to be enrolled here.
Williams news., 1917-05-17
Monthly out-of-door Meetings

Monthly out-of-door Meetings
 The Williams Epworthians are holding a series of monthly out of door meetings. Thesec- ond meeting of this series is to be held Sunday, May 20th.
 Members and all interested persons will meet at the city we'll at the corner of Third St. and Hancock ave, at 3:30 P. M. or go to the Saginaw dam be- side which the devotional ser vices will be held. This meet ing will be full of interest to all and will include letters from former members. MT. Baxter will lead the meeting.
 If you are a stranger here, come and meet us informally, Sunday afternoon. Everyone is welcome.
Williams news., 1917-05-17
Bonds Now for Sale at Williams State Bank in Amounts from $50 up-Easy payment Plan Provided-Subscribef for One or More at Once

Those to whom falls the duty of looking after affairs at home while the younger and freer members of the community are called to serve at the front, should express their patriotism by immediately subscribing for one or more of the Liberty Bonds which are being issued to raise funds to carry on the war. These bonds may now be secured at the Williams State Bank, under the terms given below. The bank handles these bonds as patriotic duty and without remuneration.
 Bonds have been voted in the sum of $2,OOO,OOO.OO in con- venient amounts of $50, S1O0, $500, 5000 and multiples thereof. These are gold bonds, issued at par and paying 312 per cent interest. In case of a subsequent issue of bonds at a higher rate of interest, the in- terest on these first bonds will
Williams news., 1917-05-17

A party headed by members of the Executive Committee of the Williams Development As sociation visited Coleman Lake Wednesday. A survey of the proposed dam was made and a line was run to show how far the water would back up over MT. Harry Henderson's land. The party returned ofter the work had been completed and all are greatly enthused over the prospect.
 The members of the party were Harold Greene, Edwin Johnson E. A. Miller and Chas. Wade, members o fthe Execu- tive committee, and J. R. Sweeney, Civil engineer, and Harry Henderson who owns the land adjoining the lake at one corner, and L. s. Williams, C.. H. Baumann, Erie Poison Ed Hamilton, Ranger Christensen, and LeRoy Reinhardt, E. A. Miller, Erie Poison, Henderson and Baumann furnished the cars that took the party out.
 After making a survey of the proposed dam, MT. Sweeney
Williams news., 1917-05-17
WILL HUNT LIONS WITH
 ROPE AND MOVIE FILM

On May f5 party represent ing a motion picture corpora tion left Grand Canyon enroute for the north rim of the canyon, to hunt mountain lions with rope and movie camera.
 The party proceeded by way of the Bass ferry, where they were met by Old Uncle Jim Owens and Ambrose Means, who are to conduct them on their hunt. Films were taken of the ferry and the cage and cable which Bass uses to trans port both people and horses across the Colorado.
 It is the plan of the rarty to hunt lions on the north rim and rope them and pull them out of the trees and catch the movement in the films.
 Rex Beach, the we'll known author is a member of the party.
Williams news., 1917-05-17
ANOTHER NAVAL RE-
 CRU|T SECURED HERE

Naval Recruiting Officer Sleek man, returned to Williams last Saturday, as planned and while here secured one additional re- cruit for the navy. George Will liams, son of M. c. Williams who is employed at the round house, is the new recruit.
 After passing the examina- ton here he was sent to Ell Paso where he again was passed. He then returned to Williams, and will remain here subject to call. The training camps at the coast are full at the present time, but it is the expectation of the navy department that room will be made for all recruits in the near future. Volunteers will still be enlisted, but after enlistment will be left at home to wait to be called. MT. Will Hams will go to San Francis co as soon as there is a place open for him.
Williams news., 1917-05-17
Farm Advisor for Coconino

The county Supervisors have provided for the appointment of a county Farm Advisor for Coconino county. The appoint ment is left in the hands of the State Agricultural College. The salary is fixed at 1000. Other counties in the state have tried
 the plan of having a farm ad- visor to work among the farm CTS and advise them as to what crops are best suited to each To- cality, and as to what methods are best in each district. The counties which have tried the
Williams news., 1917-05-17
F YOU CAN'T GO ID WAR
 BUY A LIBERTY JOAN BOND

be increased to the same rate.
 The bonds may be paid for in installments as follows:
 2 per cent on application
 Is per cent on June 28
 20 per cent on July 30
 30 per cent on Aug. 15
 30 per cent on August 30
 The citizens who remain at home should respond at once and show the world that the people of the United States are solidly behind the President and the government.
 Don't wait for the other man, but subscribe at once. If you have children you cannot make them better presents than these bonds. If taking one of these bonds means that you will have to make sacrifices, then make the sacrifices and rejoice that you can do a little at least, to aid your country when others are doing so much.
 Information regarding the bonds and authorization to be- gin selling them reached the local bank Wednesday, and by Thursday afternoon ten bonds had been sold and as many more spoken for.
Williams news., 1917-05-17
HARBEN ENR0U7E ID BERLIN

G. w. Harben is stopping off this week at the Officers train ing camp at San Francisco, on his way to Berlin. The follow ing quotation from card re- ceived fro mMr. Harbcn. we'll portrays the jealous patriotism that burns in the hear. of this Williams citizen:
 Soldier life is hard but 1 love it when my country is so sorely in need of men. Why don't they respond better? God help us.''
 George Harben will make the type of soldier that can die for his country with a smile on his lips-to whom it is truly sweet to die for ones country. It is such patriotism as his that makes a great republic possi- ble.
 Mrs. Boulin is in from Red Lake visiting friends.
Williams news., 1917-05-17

by all of the organizations talk en as a whole.
 The committee will recom- mend that council of defense composed of nine or so mem- bers, in which the Guards, the Red Cross, the Town Council, the Sheriff's Office, the Wom- ans Club, the Development Association, and other organi- zations are represented, shall be placed in general charge of defense work in Williams. In this way, it is hoped that the work of the various bodies may be unified and augmented.
 One of the most essential things which might best be ac- complished by the Council, is the raising of funds. A small fund will be needed for incl dental expenses and much more will be needed for the work of the Red Cross and the Guards. Funds may be raised by direct contribution and by other meth ods such as dances, entertain ments and dinners.
 The committee feels that it would be better for the greater part of the funds to be raised by the council and then appro- priated to the various units that may need it, than to have each unit individually go about so- liciting funds.
 Great good may be accom- plished by the Loyalty League and the council of defense. Ev- cry patriotic citizen should make it a point to be present Monday night and aid in com pleting organization plans. BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE
 L. s. WILLIAMS
 R. c. WATSON
 c. H. APPLETON
Williams news., 1917-05-17
AUDUBON SOCIETY 0R-
 GAN|zED IN SCHOOL

A junior branch of the Audu. bon Society is being organized in the 4th, 5th and 9th grades of the Williams school. Last Thursday MT. A. Sine who is a life member of the society, ad- dressed the school children. The local organization is large ly the result of the interest and enthusiasm aroused by his ad- dress.
 Nearly all the members of each of the three grades has asked to be admitted to the or ganization. The fee is ten cents annually for each child. This ten cents would fall far short of paying for the litera- ture and other material furn- ished each member. The or ganization aims to arouse inter est in birds and bird protection.
 Each junior member will be supplied, free of cost other than the membership fee, with ten or twelve colored pictures of birds, accompanied with de- scriptive matter. Outline cop ies in black, of the same birds will be supplied also, for the pupils to color with crayons.
 In addition to the above, a folding card with sixty or so il- lustrations of birds, in life col ors, is supplied each member. This may be conveniently car ried in a pocket and taken into the woods to help in identify ing the various species of birds.
 Each of the teachers will re- ceive Bird Lore" a magazine devoted to the work of the or ganization and carrying month ly lectures on bird topics.
 An additional inducement is offered to the pupils iii the form of five one dollar prizes, given for eXcelling in the erection of bird houses either in their own yards or gardens or in those Of friends. The prizes will be awarded July 3 in order that the winners may have the mon ey with which to celebrate on the 4th. It is hoped that the or ganization of the society may be completed before school closes
Williams news., 1917-05-17
VOYT MILLER TO
 RETURN TO GUARDS

Voyt Miller who returned to Williams fast summer, after en- listing in the Arizona First, is to re-enlist in about week His discharge being an honorable one, will not stand in his way. He will return as soon as he can complete arrangements for re- enlistment.
Williams news., 1917-05-17
COMMITTEE VISITS COLEMAN
 DEVELOPMENT ID BEGIN SOON
Find Lake Full and Running Over Survey Made-Cost Es mated Near $6O0-Henderson Gives Consent Raising Dam Six Feet-Teams Tools Supplies Being Provided That Work May Begin at Once

made a rough estimate of the amount of earth that would be needed. This ran at about 2,000 yards. Abundant earth that can be quite easily moved is to be found near the dam. It is estimated that the cost of moving the earth should fallun- der $500.
 A line was next run to show where the water level would cross MT. Henderson's land in case the dam were raised six feet. MT. Henderson was pres ent to witness this, and after seeing that the water would not back up sufficiently to seriously injure his holdings, he gave his full consent to the project. This clears the way for work to be- gin on the dam at once.
 The party found the lake full and running over. The water was clear, fresh and inviting. How much water had run over the dam could not be determin- ed, but it is certain that it has been wasting away for several weeks.
 (Continued Page 5 col. 3
Williams news., 1917-05-17
MEETING OF RED CROSS

A meeting of the Williams Red Cross Chapter is called by the temporary Chairman, to meet at the Public School Audi torium, on Saturday, May 18th, at 2:3O p. m., to elect an exec utive Committee.
 Every person, man or woman, who is interested in this work is urgently requested to be pres ent at this meeting to assist in organizing.
Williams news., 1917-05-17
DAYLIGHT HOLD-UP
 STAGED IN WILLIAMS
Promise of Old Taylor Whiskey Used as Bate-An Accident Illustrates Plans of Thugs Confession and Penitentiary Sentence to Follow

About 6 o'clock Tuesday af- ternoon, Eric Olsen, a lumber jack from the Saginaw camps, was accosted on the streets of Williams by two men who of fered to sell him four quarts of Old Taylor. Eric had not seen four quarts of anything half so enticing for many a day and he went with them rejoicing, SUD- posing that hewould soon meet his long lost friend. He admit ted later that the men did not look like very good company, but added that the same is true of other bootleggers.
 The strangers led the way to the Grand Canyon track and there suddenly turned upon MT. Olsen with guns and asked him to hand over his ready cash and other valuables. Eric reached into his coat pocket and pulled out what he probably treasures next to Old Taylor. It was an aluminium snuff box. As he held it in his closed hand the rays of the setting sun fell upon it and sent a gleam to the eyes of one of the hold-up men that was mistaken by him for the gleam of gun metal. Straight way forsaking his own artillery he embraced his feet and be- took himself to other parts. The other remained to settle the ac- count with Olsen but he was out of luck when it came to handling the Swede single handed. Eric, however, did not tarry long to impress his feel ings upon his unpleasant com pany, but hied himself quickly downward.
 | Word of the incident was passed to "Sleuth" Marshal Bobby Burns. He was on the job at once. From Frank Earns worth he got a description of two men who had been in the vicinity of the tracks just prior to the hold-up. The descrip- tion amounted to little more than that the two men wore
 light shoes. With this clue to work on, Bobby conducted a hasty investigation of the Mex ican quarters near the tracks and shortly appeared with two Mexicans wearing light shoes, in tow. These MT. Olsen iden- tlfled as his late acquaintances, and they were accordingly giv- en lodging at public expense. 1, Wednesday these prisoners were hailed into Judge But toms court and there they con- fessed to being guilty and waiv- ed the right of a preliminary hearing. They will probably enter plea of guilty" before the Superior Court and ask for the courts leniency. One year in the state penitentiary is the minimum for the offense with which they are charged.
Williams news., 1917-05-17

MT. Barnard Bush is expect ed Saturday morning for a visit with his sister, Miss Bush, who is an instructor in the schools here.
Williams news., 1917-05-17

plan seem to be we'll satisfied with the results obtained, and so Coconino is to give the plan a trial.