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Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
Bv A. Mandl

The commonest homestead entry is that made under the general nome stead laws (Section 22S9). That law permits any qualified person not the owner of more than 16o acres Of lanu in any state or territory to make a homestead entry for not exceeding loO acres of unappropriated public land.
 It is observed that the statute men, lions "unappropriated" public lands. None that are occupied under any lawful claims or which are reserved to the government are subject to entry or settlement. The records of the United States Land office do not in all cases, from the very nature of things, show whether public lands are occu- pied or, not, for the land office takes no cognizance of any rights to pubic lands not evidenced or initiated by an application, while valid rights may De acquired before filing application. For instance, as we have seen, settlement rights accrue upon the performance of the first act of settlement. Again. the occupation of public land by an Indian will bar all other persons from acquiring it. condition which IS somewhat different from the 'olden days when the presence of the Indian mercy meant that lIle WiiieC iifoi would have the more or less disagree able task of ejecting him.
 It is, accordingly, very advisable that the prospective entryman should carefully examine the land before he applies to enter. That should be the first step. Many a homesteader has suffered great loss as result of his failure to make the necessary exam ination of the land. I have known many instances where entries were cancelled because Indians had been on the land at the time the homestead application was filed or it had been occupied or improved or someone was living on it at the time. Neither ignor- ance nor good faith will be accepted as an excuse for allowing the contin- uance of the entry. The applicant should also ascertain the status of the land in the land office, e. he should find out whether there are any with drawals or reservations affecting the 'and, for such withdrawals or rejec- tions will prevent the allowance oi any applications.
 After making these investigations the settlers having decided on taking the land. should proceed to the United States Land office or judge or clerk of court of record or a United States
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
SCHOOL HEALTH
 AT FORT CRANT I
 |SEXCEPT|ONA[

There has been no death nor case of serious illness among the boys and girls of the state industrial school ince the removal of the school from Benson to Fort Grant four years ago, according to a report of the school for the fiscal year ending June 30. 1917, just made by the superintend- ent to the commission for state in- stitutiOns.
 At present there are at the school sixty -four boys and twenty girls, not including one girl at the Florence Crittenden home in Phoenix. The ap- plicatiOn of the boys and girls to the work of the school has been noticeable, the report says, and the children are becoming more inter- osted in the welfare of the school. as is evident by the constantly decreas- ing attempts at escape from the school The officials are still giv- ing the boys and girls one-half day in school and the other half at employment out of doors.
 The net expenditure of the school for the year ending June 30 1917, was $2S.44737, which is daily per pita cost of S1.03. This is de- crease in the amoutn expended over that of the previous year of S3.515.S4, or per capita decrease of 31 cents.
 Tho products consumed at the school during the year amounted to SS.I79.9o, as against $1,7031S for the previous year. an increase of s2.076.72.
 New commitments for the year were sixtytwo boys and twelve girls, total of seventy four One boy lroke his parole during the year. Fetal cared for at the school during the year was 125 boys and 9 girls, total of 150.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21

Tearing a wash basin from the wall and crashing it over the head of l.. b. Dillon who coupled the ward with him. John Solo, a Finlander and considered q harmless inmate of the state hospi- tai for the insane yesterday inflicted such injuries on his victim that he died as result. Harry Douglass and Will liam Cunningham, other occupants of the ward then claimed Solos attention and had not the cries of Douglas been heard by the guards there is no doubt but that they, too, would have met their death at the hands of the mad man. It was only after a desperate struggle with the attendants and night watchman that Solo was subdued. He was placed in solitary confinement.
 Although Soo had at one time oc- Cupied the violent ward he had been removed to the East Cottage with the harmless patients. For some time it has not been thought necessary to have an attendant in the cottage coupled by Solo and his companions as there nave been no outbreaks by any of the men. Dillon who was wont to have fancies, had one of his spells late Thursday night and it is believed that Solo aroused from his sleep became suddenly and violently enraged. He went to the bathroom adjoining the ward and wrenching a basin from the wall bore down upon Dillon. He then turned
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
.DR. H. ]. JAMES ANSWERS LAST GALL IF EARTH

After a short illness Dr. H. J. James, medical director of the St. Lukes home died yesterday afternoon. For several weeks past Dr. James was seriously i'll with Bright's disease and for the last few days no hope for his recovery was given.
 Dr. James was native of Toronto Canada. He was educated in the pub lie schools of that city, obtaining his degree from the University of Toronto as bachelor of medicine. He spent most of his professional life in institutional work. Before coming to Arizona he was connected with the Iowa state sanatorium for tuberculosis, and after this he built the South Dakota sana- torium-serving there for several years as superintendent
 When first coming to Arizona he was assistant at the Ray Consolidated hos p!tal, and then three years ago he was ca led to St. Luke's home as medical director. Besides work at the home he engaged in private practice in Phoe- nix He had great deal of consult ing as he was recognized by the pro- fession as one of the leading lung spe- cialists in the state. He was a ROtarian, a member of the University club, the X. club, the Country club, Maricopa County Medical society, Arizona club and was vice president of the Anti Tuberculosis society.
 The deceased left two sisters and a brother, all in Canada. He was not married.
 The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Maus chapel. Services will be read by the Rev. J. E. Jenkins, arch deacon of Ari- Zona. Intermert will be at Greenwood cemetery
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
SCHOOL CENSUS
 IN CITY |S DONE

There are 6,146 children of school age residing in Phoenix school district No. l. This number includes negro chil- dren and those who attend the par ochial schools. according to the report of the school census taker on file in the office of the county superintendent of schools
 In the same school district 3,S45 chil- dren are enrolled, 1,5S0 in the grammar grades and 2,265 in the primary de- partment, and of this number 2,009 are boys and 1886 girls. The number of teachers employed is given as 102 and the average daily at tendance 250O
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
I. R. STEWART
 FUNERAL TODAY

Funeral services of Thomas R. Stew art, last survivor of the Maryland con- sttutional convention and pioneer res ident of Arizona, will be held at 10 o'clock this morning at the Central Methodist church. Rev. w. J. Sims will conduct the church services and win also officiate at Greenwood where in- terment will be made.
 Scores of friends of the dead man and his daughter, Mrs. M. H. Stewart Williams with whom he made his home, will pay their iast tribute at the services today. number of relatives have come from various parts of the e untry for the funeral. Among the number are Mrs. George w. Whaley of Lowell and Mrs. J. G. Deats of Los An geles, daughters of the deceased; Thomas Stewart, son of Silver City: Mrs. John Rock, a granddaughter of Tombstone and Mrs. William C. Shaw of Douglas, another granddaughter.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
]. ]. DONNE[[Y
 OUT UPON BAIL

John L. Donnelly. president of the Arizona Federation of Labor, charged by Frank O'Leary with attempting to shoot him the night before, was ar raigned before Justice Wheeler Fri day morning and was held for pre- liminary examination next Monday in the sum of $2,500, The bail was furnished. The defendant was rep. resented in court by Attorney F. C. Struckmeyer
 Donnelly denies the shooting and admits a quarrel, but he says it was only a neighbors' quarrel and was not related in any way to the cir cumstance that O'Leary had joined the police reserves.
 Mrs. Donnelly who was taken into custody with her husband and was detained at the station through the night with him was released yester- day morning as no charge was made against her.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
PUBLIC LAND
 DEPARTMENT

By special arrangement with A. Mandl, land attorney, The Arizona Republican will conduct a Land Department. Not only will Attor- ney Mandl, through the RepubIi- can, attempt to answer questions of general interest relating to pub lIc lands, federal and state, but he also proposes to place this depart ment without charge at the serv- ice of all homestead entrymen who have enlisted in or been called to the service of our country. Those desiring to avail themselves of this service should notify this de- partment. Such notices should state number and date of entry and full description of land entered. All communications should be ad- dressed to "land Editor, Arizona Republican.
 The Republican assumes no re- sponsibiIity for the views or opin- ions expressed in this department. This responsibility rests entirely with Attorney Mandl, who ranks among the successful specialists in public land law in the south west. He is a graduate of the New York university, was for years connected with the General Land Office and with local land office as special agent and law clerk. r
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
OWNERS TRY TO
 JET BACK LAND

Charging that Willie Kulikoff failed to live up to the terms by which he leased his land, James P. Pendergast yesterday brought suit against Ku i- koff in the superior court asking judg- ment for restitution of premises and damage for rents and profits.
 According to the complaint filed by Bullard and Jacobs, the defendant failed to keep up the fences, repair the posts and the land was in d general state of delapidation. Contrary to the terms of the lease the ditches were ne glected-grass and weeds grew on the banks and borders obstructing the flow of irrigation and the land became i'm provished, says the complaint.
 July IT the plaintiff declared the lease at an end and notified the defen- dant who refused to give possession.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
Pythian Flaq Rally

Everything is progressing nicely with the Pythian flag rally, and everybody is busy The flag board will be at the Busy corner today and members of the committee will be on hand to wait on those desiring flags. It should be the duty, as well as pleasure. of every citizen to help swell this Red Cross fund. All of the proceeds will go to the local chapter to buy material to be made up into garments for the soldier boys. Everything possible is being done to make the rally a success, and special arrangements are being made to have a splendid program, also to serve iced watermelon. The Mer- chants band has been procured for the evening of the program, Thursday, July 18th, and will be on hand to ren- der the splendid class of music for which it is noted The drawing of the lucky flag which will determine who gets the brass clock now on display in the window at LaMont's, will take place that same evening. Everybody is urged and invited to attend.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21

 AVAIL LITTLE

After taking the precaution of lin- ing his trunk with a sealed tin in which dozens of pints of whiskey were packed in sawdust, Lee Kim, when checking the trunk to Prescott yester- day. was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Charles Nafzinger on a charge of vio- lating the prohibition amendment The trunk arrived from the coast yesterday and the Chinaman immediately re- checked it to the mile high city.
 Kim is being held in the county jail and the case has been turned over to the federal authorities.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
MEX|CANS WILL
 BE GIVEN ARMS
Republican A. p. Leased wfre1

Republican A. p. Leased Wire1
 WASHINGTON, July 20.-Two mill lion seven hundred thousand rounds of ammunition bought and paid for in this country more than a year and a half ago by the Mexican government has been released for shipment into Mexico.
 The Mexican government reported that it was in urgent need of the am- munition for safeguarding important lines of communication and protecting American and other foreign interests producing war materials essential to the United States.
 Ambassador Fletcher will return im- mediately to Mexico and arrange de- tails and points of delivery
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
STRIKES START
 EVEN IN JA|LS

A five days bread-and-w water diet did not break up the Clifton strike and yesterday the guards of the prison camp brought eleven unruly prisoners through Phoenix on their way back to prison where they will be treated as the case merits.
 q won't work" was the slogan of the camp and when one of the con- victs was wounded by the guard the remainder of the number went on a strike Unable to change their atti- tude they were removed to the peni- tentiary yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
Homeward Bound

Word has just been received from Dr. R. L. Alexander, who has for the past three weeks been touring in the northern part of the state, that they will turn homeward and expect to reach here on the 24th inst. They have been enjoying the cool climate and mountain scenery immensely and are loath to have their vacation come to an end
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
SUPERVISOR |S
 SOME SQUASHER

John R. Bradshaw, member of the board of supervisors, has launched lnt1 a new business.
 MT Bradshaw came into town ves- terday as a delivery man.
 With his arms full of summer squash which he offered for sale at prices to suit the purchaser, he made a decided success of his venture. Mir. Bradshaw sold out to' Sheriff Wilky and the pro- ceeds were turned over to Dorothy Bradshaw, 11-year- daughter of the supervisor. The young girl, who raised the squash, is the president of the Murphy branch of the Girls and Boys Garden club.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
Tourinu State

MT. Cox and family, of Yuma, passed through here yesterday on their touring trip throughout the state. Cox sever al years ago was employed as driller by the Verde Oil company, in which company several local people were in terested, and about whom Cox was
 making inquiry during his short stop here,
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
Corpstein- Norton

To his many friends it will be some what of surprise to learn that Will Corpstein, who left here several weeks ago for the coast, presumably to join the field artillery of the United States army, was married the other day to Miss Edith Norton, daughter of John Norton, of Phoenix, prosperous cattle man of the valley. His many intimate friends and acquaintances here extend their congratulations, and sincerely wish him happiness in it's fullest measure.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21

fact that the gifted star is to be here. To add variety to the days offering the Hip management has a first run Hart western picture. Neal Hart, the riding sensation of coast movie circles and his genuine cowboy band will be seen in a picture called, "The Honor of Men, It is red blooded western story with action as its middle name. Some of the horsemanship in this picture is said to have set a mark in picture making circles.
 A comedy augments this bill and makes an attractive movie dish.
 1lNmorrow Mary Miles Minter comes in "The Gentle Intruder" and the west ern picture remains for holdover aug mented by Pathe News.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
John F. Jones Weeds

John F. Jones, welLknown rancher and cowman of this community, and Miss Della R. Ruiz, of Granite Reef, were united in marriage on last We'd nesday, since which time Johnny has been conspicuousu by his absence, but his many friends are very anxious to extend their congratulations.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
To Prescott for Summer

Thomas Hambly and wife left yes terday morning for Prescott where they will spend the summer. The Hamblys just recently moved here from Flag staff, and will make this their home in the future.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21

cussion the third reading of the bill providing for a war credit of fifteen billion marks. The minority against the measure was made up of independ- ert socialists.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
Dogs Die With Rabies

A number of dogs in this community were recently bitten by a stray dog that came into town. One of the bit ten dogs was tied up by it's owner, and has since died with the rabies.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
"A Dolls House" at Columbia

The Co.umbia's program is one of the best shown there for many day The feature at this popular playhouse for today's showing is "A Dolls House." featuring Don1thy Phillips.
 For the first time in moving pictures. BlueDird photoplays will present "A Dolls House." one of the greatest works ever created by Henrik Ibsen- The principal roles will be carried by Dorothy Phillips, as Nora; Wm. Stow ell, as Torva d, and Lon Clancy, as Nils Krogstad, the cillain in the piece. Many stars of the legitimate stage have added to their vogue through appear ances in the dramatic version of Ib sens famous story, but Dorothy Phil lips leads all of her rivals in playing Nora Helmer for the first time before the screen
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
Commissioned as Notary

l.. E. Patterson, for some time book keeper at the Pacific Creamery Com pany and recently appointed cashier of that company, has been commissioned a notary public by the governor.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
Board of Pardons Meets

Curt w. Miller, chairman of the state board of pardons and paroles, left yesterday morning for Florence to at tend meeting of the board to be held there.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21

(COntinued from Page Nine) own statement, only wished to burn" him, and teach him a lesson
 The court, believing that Higgins had no criminal intentions in doing what he did and being in the state of mind that he (Riggins) was, did not think it would be justice to bind him over to the superior court, so he dismissed the case.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21

commissioner in the county wherein the land desired is located.
 After making the requisite investi- gations the intending homesteader. having decided to take the land. should proceed to the United States land office or one of the following officers and execute his homestead ap- plication:
 A judge or clerk of a court of rec ord or United States commissioner CD in the county wherein the land is located or CD where he is the near est or most accessible officer to the land applied for. Such an application must always, also, be executed in the land district wherein the land is sit uated. An exception is here made in favor of a soldier or sailor, some member of whose family is actually residing on the land, who may execute his application before his commanding officer. It is here noted that notary public or any other officer than the above may not act in homestead ap- plications.
 While homestead applications may he sworn to before any qualified off cer they do not attach to the land un- til actually filed in the United States IdIlu OlllCe
 A soldier or sailor who has served in the civil war, the Spanish American war or the Philippine instruction anG
 been honorably discharged after 9( days service or on account of disabil- ity may make soldiers declaratory statement preliminary to making en- try. This he may do in person ol through an agent. If he files personal ly he must execute it before one o1
 the above officers, otherwise he may
 execute the power of attorney before
 a notary public or any other officel 1 using a seal and authorized to ad-
 minister oaths, while the agent mus
 execute the application itself before the proper officer.
 All applications must now be filed | in the land office within ten days after they are executed.
 | Each applicant is required to sweal ] in his application that he possesse: all the qualifications of g homestead er; that he makes the entry for hi. own sole benefit and in good faith fol the purpose of actual settlement ano | cultivation and that he will faithful, | and honestly endeavor to comply witt the law; and that the land is nor
 mineral land.
 | The next article in this series, which | will treat further on homestead en- tries, will appear in the issue of next
 Saturday, July 2S, 1917.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
Answers to Questions

l. B. Land embraced in Sections 2 or 32 embraced in valid entries exist ing at the date of the passage of the Enabling Act (June 20, 1910) are not state lands. If you settled on the land before that date and have maintained your residence thereon your rights are paramount to those of the state.
 C. T. Where the land entered con- tains only a small cultivable area the commissioner of the general land of flee will on application reduce the area that must be cultivated to less than the 116 during the second year md Is during the third year.
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
ADJUSTMENTS
Fine Picture at Lamara

Blanche Sweet, the brilliant Lasky star, who is to be seen at the Lamara theater today only in the LaskyPara- mount phOtodramatic version of F.. Hlapkinson Smiths wonderful story, "The Tides of Barnegat," is, in addition to her other accomplishments, an ex- cellent swimmer.
 From appearances, Miss Sweet is by no means an athlete, yet during the filming of the sea coast scenes when the entire company was in bathing suits, Miss Sweet swam a mile against the tide in very credible time. Promi- nent in support of Miss Sweet in this production are Tom Forman, Elliott Dexter, Harrison Ford, Lillian Leigh ton and Mrs. Lewis McCord.
 Clara kimball Young at Hip
 A double bill is the offering at the Hip today. Clara Kimball Young in a de luxe edition of her best picture .Trilby' is the feature. There is no use to review this work of art. The story, the cast, the pictures, are toe well known to need but mention of the
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
HERMAN WAR CREDIT

COPENHAGEN, July 20.-The Ger man reichstag has voted without dis
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
MANIAC 5[Ay5 0N [ AND INJURIES
 OTHERS AT TIE STATE HOSPITAL

John Solo Becomes Violent When Another Inmate of
 East Cottage Arouses Him from Sleep and Only
 Heroic Action by Watchmen Prevents Killing of Other Inmates in What Is Termed the 'Quiet'' Ward
Arizona republican., 1917-07-21
TEMPE NEWS

(Continued from Page Nine)
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-22
Gets Fancy Price
For Sho,U Steers

An unusually fancy price was paid
e. g. Miller formerly of Melbourne,
but now of this city. for four head OF
show steers by r. r. siliman, of Colo,
vel! known as breeder Of Shorthorns
and field representative for the Breed
ers Gazette. Silliman paid $7I7 for
four Shdrthorns, an average of $l94 a
head. An interesting detail of the
transaction was the fact that the steers
were from the herd of Martin Damien,
five miles south Of Melbourne. Sill
man will tit the steers for show ring
purposes and expects to exhibit them
at Des Moines Kansas City, and Chi
cago.
Mr.. Miller Is large cattle feeder
and was formerly in the elevator busi-
ness at Melbourne. He leased his ele-
vator short time ago and the family,
consisting of Mr.. and Mrs. Miller and
little daughter, came to this city and
leased the Wiley property at 40I West
state street