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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-07-06

Mrs. Frank A. Fanderlip, whose hus-
band is "dollar-a-year" man serving
Uncle Sam, is smashing up heirlooms
of gold and silver at the new metal
market established in New York city.
After she gets through vigorously
pounding the metal, it will be melted
and assayed. Then the government
Will send the original owner the
equivalent of the bullion value in War
Savings stamps. If you have any old
gold, silver or platinum around now
is the time to put it to work for Uncle
Sam. Send it in TO the metal market
and It will soon be converted into War
Savings stamps.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
CITY GOES FUR
 COMMISSIONERS

Alleging that the order entered by the Corporation commission requiring the city to reinstate the rates, rules and regulations in effect for the ser vice of water to consumers outside the city limits prior to the change whereby consumers were required to install at their own expense meters necessary to serve them, was withou
 the authority of law, the City of Phoenix has instituted court action against the Corporation commission.
 The plaintiff in a complaint filed in the office of the clerk of the court yesterday prays that the Cor poration commission be enjoined from in anywise attempting to enforce the order or from interfering with tho city in operating of water works sys- tenn or in collection and making rates for service of water or the enforce ment of ordinance number 174.
 The claims of the city are set forth in the complaint filed by City At torney Richard E.. Sloan and Assist ant City Attorney J. E. Nelson. T. cites that in February, 1917, the city
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
THIRTEEN GRADUATE
 FROM TEMPE SCHOOL

TEMPE, May 26.-A good sized crowd attended the graduation exer- cises at the high school Friday evening and extended their congratulations to the 13 graduates. Musical numbers were furnished by Clinton T. Yates of Phoenix and Miss Bessie J. Barkley of the high school faculty with the Misses Daly and Haines as accompanists.
 Judge R.. C. Stanford of Phoenix ad- dressed the class and was well re- ceived. Prof. A. F. Row followed awarding the ePterson prizes. Miss Velma Dimes won the first prize for the best grades for the four years work, Miss Ouita Moeur won second place and Miss Jessie Belle Moeur, third.
 Before presenting the diplomas Prof. Mullen spoke of the different classes of the school and what they had brought to the school. The service flag of the juniors came in for special mention. The flag has 30 stars and l Prof. Mullen said next week big star would be added for Principal Row. An honor roll was also made by the class and placed on the west wall under a flag.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
MESA STORES WILL
 CLOSE IN HONOR OF
 DEPARTING SOLDIERS

MESA, May 26.-All the business houses of Mesa vii close at 12:30 o'clock tomorrow in order that all who desire may attend the ceremonies at Phoenix in connection with the de- parture of the soldiers who will en- train that evening. Mesa, through the active work done by the committee under Chairman O. $. Stapley. is pre- pairing to enter actively into the spirit of the demonstration.
 The town really has more on it's hands Monday than one little city, even though as energetic as Mesa, can well handle in one day. The Red Cross drive closes Monday night, and'the city election also comes off the same day. There is considerable interest in the latter event, occasioned by the inde- pendent candidacy of Charley M. John son of the Johnson Pearce company. whose name will not be printed on the official ballot because of failure to fill out a certain statement as to his Intention to serve if elected. His name will have to be written in and John son and his friends are carrying on an active campaign, while on the other hand, Mayor Paul Baxter Bexille is out in a statement in the local paper as to the amount of work accomplished by the council, three members of which are seeking reelection. The contest while earnestly conducted is being waged in the utmost goodfellowship. the various candidates being true sportsmen and willing to take their medicine. However, this may be, Mesa is badly overcrowded with happenings all in the space of one short day.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
Death of Mrs. John R. Wallace

The many friends of MT. and Mrs. John R. Wallace, will be saddened to now that Mrs. Wallace passed away at S:3O o'clock yesterday morning. Death came after an illness that caused it to be expected for some time past. Mrs. Wallace was native of Massa chu- setts, but came to Arizona 26 years ago and was united in marriage to John R. Wallace 16 years ago. Her father and mother, MT. and Mrs. T. E. Cromb. a sister Mrs. R. c. Baker, and a brother, Ernest Cromb live in Phoenix. Beside these relatives she has a brother, Arthur Cromb, who lives in Kansas and another brother Virgil, who resides in Prescott. MT. Wallace has two brothers, James Q. and Sam uel Wallace. living east of Mesa and sister, Mrs. Hester Ray.
 A host of friends in this and other parts of the state will unite in sympa- thy with Mir. Wallace and the relatives. The funeral services will be held in the Mesa Baptist church Monday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. w. H. Fowle off ciating. Burial will be in Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26

commission passed ordinance 174 An ordinance providing for the installa- ton of water meters on all service connections outside the corporate linn it's of the City of Phoenix at the ex- pense of the consumer-with an emergency clause"
 On April 10, 1917, David B. Harrer, a nonresident consumer of water supplied by the water works, filed in the superior court an application for writ of mandamus to compel the city to furnish him water at the rate and in the manner prevailing prior to the adoption of ordinance 174 The Judgment rendered in the superior court dismissed the writ.
 Prior to filing the case in the su-
 peror court Harrer filed a complaint
 in the office of the Corporation com | mission, asking that the city be re-
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26

Christian Science society will hold services Sunday morning at Il o'clock. Subject Soul and Body''s Sunday school is at 9:00 a. m. The Wednes- day evening testimonial and experi- ence meeting is at o'clock. A free public reading room is maintained at the church, which is open from to 5 o'clockeach day except Sunday and holidays. At this room a welcome is extended to all. and the Bible and au- thorized literature concerning Christ ian Science may be read, borrowed or purchased if desired. All are cordially invited to attend church services.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26

-Ioodwin Opera house seems determ- ned that no picture theater in the state shall excel the one under his management in Tempe. In the past he has been running an excellent line of films but now has added to his list such stars as Clara Kimball Young, Norma Talmadge. Florence Reed, Kitty Gordon, Robert Warwick, Alice Brady, Hazel Dawn, and others of the screen S foremost actors and actresses.
 The Goodwin Opera house is show ing six big features each week and the programs will include two-reel come dies that are comedies indeed.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26

quired to allow the water to continu4 to flow through the cifg-s pipe lines and that the city be requiredsto place meter. if a meter was deshfed by the city, at it's own expense. The city filed a motion for dismissal fors the reason that a municipal corporaton is not within the Jurisdiction of the Corporation commission, the commits. sion ruling against the city.
 On the ground that all matters and things in dispute were adjudi- cated by the superiort court, the city brings the new action.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
Southside News
 v D. JOHNSON
MESA OFFICE Chandler Court Phone 1-R-2

the result His notification yesterday, came the morning following a valedic- tory address at the commencement ex- exercises, which rang clear and strong with the military note. Following in the footsteps of his father who left America a few months ago a captain and now in France has since received two promotions. young Bissell is des- tined to be an honor to his country and a credit to his school.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
Wendell Sargent Wedding

Yesterday afternoon at o'clock on the lawn of the ranch home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. G. O.. Wendell, Miss Helen Wendell and MT. Frank Sargent were united in mar riage, Rev. W. II. Fowle of the Mesa Baptist church officiating.
 The bride is one of the charming young women of Mesa, and for the past two years has been teaching in the Alma school. The groom is a pros porous young rancher, his splendid ranch adjoining that of the Wendels. The couple will spend their honeymoon on the coast.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
French Murchinson

The many friends of Miss Aleph Murchinson in this city will be sur prised to learn of her wedding in Tue son last Monday to Donald French of Globe Mrs French is we'll known here having lived here with her parents for many years before their removal to Winkleman. She is a sister of Ollie Murchinson of Tempe. The young couple will live in Phoenix where MT. French will work for the railroad.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
stolsr Articles stor.d Away

While working on the roof of the O. s. Stapley store. c. A. Trinkle, a carpenter. found hidden way back un- der the caves at the rear of the build ing. 13 pocket knives. two watches and a flash light They are of the variety carried in stock and the suspicion is that some one placed them there with the intention of hiding them until they could be safely carried aMav.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
Swimmina Pool Onens

The Mesa swimming pool was thrown open to the public yesterday for the season of 1918. The pool. which is conducted under the direction of the M. I. A. of the church of Latter Day Saints, is kept clean and sanitary and strict regulations as to behavior makes 1t an ideal place for people to go who appreciate such advantageous features. The pool management is in the hands of John Cummard of the Arizona Land company.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
William BesselI, Jr., Goes to West Point

William (Billy) Bessell valedictorian of the class of IS. Mesa high school, and youth whom every one in his home town admires to a high degree, received official notification yesterday of his appointment by President Will son to West Point The simple an- nouncement carries with it no inti- nation of the work BesselI has had to do this year in order to make the de- sired goal. In addition to leading his classes through the four years of high school work. he was compelled in his senior year to take a lot of prepara- tory work not included in his regular course, in order to stand the examina- ton for West Point. In March of this year, Billy quietly slipped off to Fort Bliss. Texas. took the exam and came home 10 wait, with becoming modesty.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
News Make Relatives Anxious

The news of the soldiers leaving Camp Funston made many a Tempe relative anxious yesterday. It has been known that the boys were expect ing to leave soon as word had been received from Merton Rice, Carl Spangler and Henry Ankenbrandt to that effect.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
Will Join Husband in East

Mrs. B. IT. Van Spanckeren left yes terday for Iowa where she will join her husband. who was called there by the illness of his father. A report of the latters death was published in yesterdays Republican. The Van Spanckerens will return to Mesa at an early date.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
Patriotic Services of L. D. S

In addition to the regular services of the day, the fourth of the series of pa triotic services being conducted each Sunday night by the M. I. A.. will be held tonight at S30 o'clock in all wards. The program is as follows:
 General subject: Religious Forces That Have Influenced Nations
 Prayers.
 Opening Hymn: Prayer is the Souls Sincere Desire"
 Prayer.
 Duet-"Unanswered Yet"
 Prayers-The Lords Prayer, George Washington's Prayer at Valley Forge Wellington's Prayer at Waterloo, Lin coln's Prayer Before the Battle of Gettysburg and Joseph Smiths Prayer
 Problems of the Age.
 Hymn "Joseph Smiths First Prayer"
 Closing Hymn-"Our God We Raise to Thee.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
Holland Pleased to Be Drawn

Will Holland, son of Joe Holland of this city, writes that to his great joy he is one of the chosen to go from the California camp to overseas duty. When Holland went down Friday morning and saw his name among the lucky ones he immediately wrote his father the news.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
NOTE OF THANKS

We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the friends who so kindly ministered unto our daughter Nellie during her last illness and whose sympathy served such loving purpose in softening somewhat the hard shock of her loss.
 MT. and Mrs. SAM B. CUNNINGHAM
 ..
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
FuIIen Family Leaves for California

The P. A. Fullen family left on Fri day afternoon for California, making the trip via auto.
 Mir. F'ullen has been connected with the Mesa High school, as principal of the commercial department. He will conduct a class in Long Beach this summer.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
SALE OF PROPERTY

Through the agency of R. A. Windes, the following properties have been sold to Dr. w. E. Patterson: the old Gage property on corner of Sth street and Mill avenue, by B. H.
 Scudder; also lot IT. block IA, Gold mans Addition, to Jessie Hobson by Albert Austin.Adv. - Ii
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
Torreys to Phoenix

MT. Mary Torrey accompanied by her daughter Miss Harriet Torrey and by her son Walter, moved to Phoenix yesterday as the work of the young people keep them in the capitol city.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
Vacation in Florence

Mrs. Charles Stewart and family leave this morning for their ranch home near Florence to spend the sum mer. They will return in the fall.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
Teacher Here With Parents

Miss Alice Windes of the Flagstaff Normal is spending some time here with her parents MT. and Mrs. R. A. Windes of Cactus camp.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
Parents Much Relieved

Mir. and Mrs. c. O. Austin were much relieved that the name of their son Lawrence was not among those of the lost Americans on the British trans port
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
At the Churches

Baptist Church-Sunday school at $50. Church services at 11:0O, pas tors subject, "The Holy Spirit and the Individual Christian. Subject for S:30 o'clock. evening, "A Rich Mans Verdict of Life" w H. Fowle pastor
 Methodist Church-Bible school at 10 o'clock. Morning worship at 11:OO Topic, Has the Church Failed in Her Mission. Study Her Accomplishments as a Nation Builder and See" This is the second discourse on Winning America Means Winning the World for Christ" Evening worship at s
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
At the Majestic

Alice Brady in 1.-The Trap and a comedy "The Dangers of a Bride" will be the program for today at the Ma jestic theater.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
Arizona Deaconess Hospital
 "A War ime Necessity

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Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
Cooner From RooseveIt

eattle ranch at Roosevelt, spending a few days.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26

A. B. Clark and wife have bought the McVey house on East Seventh street and will improve the place for a home.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26

For sale cheap by June 1st, house hold furniture. Gunnelle Pederson, 20 East Sixth avenue.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

At Kansas City, g; Louisville. 4. At Milwauee, 5; Indianapolis, 8. At Minneapolis, 4: Columbus, 0. At St. Paul. !: Toledo, S.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
Moves to Mesa

Mrs. Hannah J. Coffin and daughter Irene moved to Mesa yesterday after a two years residence in Tempe.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
Visits With Sisters

Courtland Carter. who will go with the Yavapai contingent Monday spent part of last week here with his sisters Mrs. c. T. Clark and Misses Georgia and Clay Carter.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
Christian Science

o'clock. Something of interest to the public. D. H. Reid, A. M pastor.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
CIarks Buy Property

vada and will probably relocate in or near Tempe
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26

Programs at Goodwin Opero House William Goodwin, owner of the
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
Here From Nevada

Mir. and Mrs. G. E. Beethoven and Miss Martha came in Friday from Ne
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26
$500OO in $50 Bonds To Be Issued For
 Construction of Magnificent Building

required dior the A dequpme @ Thence
 
 
 areampye et % nimp udmg hospital n n o nshucn l nb dd st Q ohevauef here 0 t es some m c1 cpan are B the next pad Trust Company beappid o othed charge eo bond Issue before ierst tmav al t support
Arizona republican., 1918-05-26

THF ARIzoNA RFPuRIIcAN SUNDAY MORNING. MAY 2e 1e1s
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13
$3,2OO,OOO More to Beleiu,n

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.- Belgium's
loans fror: the United States were in
creased to-day to s213,32o,0OO by an ad-
ditional credit of $3,2OOOO0. Credits
now authorized for all the Allies
amount to $S223, $40, ,7O2.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13
Russian Information
Available to Senate.
Say U. S. Officials
New York Tribune
W1sb;,,u}o, P,o

~ uSHnglOn bureau
WASHINGTON, Dec. -. ALL the
information available in the State
Department bearing on the Russian
situation and this governments re-
lation to the republic since the over
throw of the Gar is at the disposal of
Senator Johnson or any other Senator.
oiflclals of the State Department de-
clared to-day III discussing the resolu-
tlon introduced in the Senate by the
California Senator.
While there was an apparent dis
position to avoid any controversy over
the Russian situation and this govern
ments attitude, officials of the State
Department and the War Department
asserted that there was mo mystervv
about the presence of American troons
IN Russia. 1t was likewise asserted
that the resolution of Senator John
son, if passed by the Senate, would
be fully complied with by both de-
partments as far as possible.
1t was recalled to-day that the War
department has made public the num-
Der OF troops in Russia, but that No
positive announcement has been made
OF the number of marines or sailors
mat have been stationed at Archanoal
When asked for an explanation for -he
presence OF troops in Russia War Do
partment officials hava rcpcatedlv aS-
serted that the Presidents Statement
on Intervention in Russia was com.
plete answer.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13
u. S. Navy Praised
For War Services
By British Expert

LONDON, Dec. 12-Archibald S.
Hurd, the naval authority, pays a glow
ing tribute to the admirable seaman
ship of the American sailors in the
course of an article written for "The
DAILY Telegraph" in which he discloses
details of the remarkable part the
american navy took in operations in
European waters. He says the service
OF the Americans points to a survival
OF the sea instinct in America. Con-
tlnuing, he SAYS:
ASK any British naval officer what he
thinks of The aid given by American
seamen and you will learn that it came
just at a moment when the British
crews, alter winter of strenuous and
eXhaustlng work were feeling the
strain. incidentally, the arrival of the
Americans permitted the organization
OF the convoy system as it could not
otherwise have been organized. Every-
body knows the influence this system
had on the safety of the Allied sea
communications. Any reference to the
work of the American seamen would be
incomplete without mention of the skill
and courage they exhibited in lavino
the great mine fields in the North Sea 3
Referring to the remarkable manner
in which the Americans overcame nroh-
lems or training and construction, the
writer concludes by saying: "The
Americans hustled to some purpose N
develop the United States navy to meet
the demands of this war"
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13
Negro African Republic
Urged in Peace Congress
Conference in Europe Will
Frame Plan of Government
for RepubIic

Establishment Of a great negro re-
public in Africa, with the former Ger
man colonies as the nucleus, will be
demanded at the peace conference by
representatives of congress of ne
grocs to be held in Europe shortly.
w. E. B. Dubois, editor of "The
Crisis" and director of publicity for
the National Association for the Ad-
vancement of Colored People, and DR..
r. r. Morton, head of Tuskegee Insti-
tute, are now on their way to Europe
to attend the congress.
These delegates will urge that Ger
many's African colonies be interna-
tionalized by an agreement among the
belllgerents and that the negroes to
whom the land originally belonged be
afforded an opportunity to live under
a government by and of their race.
1t will also be asked that the colonies
now governed by the Portuguese and
French governments as we'll as the in
dependent native states be allowed to
join this union.
plan will be drawn up providing
for the organization of a government
by native negroes and by such negroes
as may decide to attach themselves
to the proposed new democracy
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13
Brass Manufacturers Meet
Committee to Work Out Prob
lem of Standardization

Standardization of the brass products
OF the United States, in accordance with
the recommendations of the United
States Bureau Of Standards, was de-
clded upon by the annual convention of
the National Association of Brass Man
ufacturers at the Hotel Astor yester-
day. Lack of uniformity, particularly
in brass articles used in plumbing, re-
tarded the winning of the war, accord
ing to F. O. Wells, chairman Of the Ma
tional Screw Commission. who spoke at
the convention.
II urge that we cooperate closely
with the government in this matter. :"
said Mr.. Wells, ain order that the war
services of this industry may be con-
tinued with increased efficiency in peace
times"
Some of the standards to be used
were determined by yesterdays CON
vsntion. A committee was selected to
work out the problem fully.
Emile E. Strauss, former president Of
the association, who was to have nre-
sided at the meeting, died of influenza
the night before. Harry E. Speakman'
of Wilmington, Del, the vice-president'
took his place. Among the resolutions
passed was one providing for the en-
ployment at their old jobs of all return
ing soldiers who formerly worked in
brass factories.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-13
reorganization Of Army
Staff Planned Soon
Old Bureau System May Be
Abolished as Result
of War

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-Defnite
plans for reorganization Of the War
Department and the General Staff, en-
bodying' the experience gained during
the war, soon will be ready for presen-
tatlon to Congress. The project will
not include, however, any proposal of
general militay policy for the coun-
try, as that question will be held in
allegiance until after the peace confer
ence at Paris.
General Staff officials are giving at
tentlon now to the preparation of a bill
1or the permanent reorganization OF
the staff itself. 1t is understood that
strong recommendations soon will be
lald before Secretary Baker for the
abollshlng of the old bureau system
and for the centralizing of both au-
thorlty and responsibility for the en-
tire military establishment in the Cen
eral Staff.
Instructions for the preparation of
such plans were issued by General
March, when the armistice with Ger
many was signed. During the war the
emergency authority of the Overman
bill had proved sufficient to enable
General March to erect the staff ma
chnery as it now stands
Secretary Bakers approval of an eff
fort to write into law a staff bill
which will perfect and perpetuate the
central control General March has Gre
ated' is generally expected.