Bisbee daily review., 1918-04-02

Arizona state legislature to permit Arizona soldiers now serving the col DTS in a foreign country to cast their ballots at the coming election, which particular purpose is to be placed in the call for the session, may, after all prove futile. According to word received in a letter from Benedict Crowell. acting secretary of war in the absence of Secretary Baker in France, the government has decided that it would be impracticable to per init the soldiers who are now on for eign soil to vote. This action was taken. h is said. because of the belief of the officials of the war department |. that voting would interfere too great ly with military efficiency.
 An announcement of interest to the sheep men of Arizona was received by the federal food administration for Arizona today in the form of a tele- sram from Herbert Hoover. It reads as follows: Wish you would an- ncunce that lamb will not be restored to mestless days until after the pres ent feeding season and then only if
 
 our export surplus" Originally all meats were barred on meatless days. Then came the exception in favor of mutton and lamb. which it was an- nounced, would remain in effect until April Is. Now comes word for the continued use of lamb for an indefin- ite period. It is expected that this plan will mean much financially to the sheep men of this state.
 Club women from all over the state will gather in Phoenix this week for the annual convention of the state federation of clubs, which will meet for three days session. beginning on April .. A large delegation is ex- pected and committees for the next few weeks have been arranging the details for the comfort and the pleas ure of their guests. Mrs. H. A. Nor gan of Wilcox. president of the fed eration, has not yet announced the program. but that it will deal with war topics and woman's part in war activities will unquestionably prove true. This is indieated by the attitude Of the wOman's clubs throughout the country. which have stood firmly be- hind the government in advancing the various campaigns which have been launched since the declaration of war Liberty loan speakers have been on the club programs, conservation of food has been made study by home economics departments. and thrift has been studied in its every phase.
 The condition of Ranger Hugh Bry- ant or Pima county. shot early Friday morning by Jose Leon, alleged to be a bcOtle sger was pronounced satis- factory Saturday evening and his rap i'd recovery Is expected unless compli- cations should ensue. Although he lost considerable blood and the pain was acute. Bryant retained conscious ness throughout the trip to Tucson by automobile and only surrendered himsels to the care of physicians aft TT he and Ranger HOlliway. his com panion in the chase. had surrendered Bryant's assailsnt to the county jailer Sheriff Miles saturday notified Sheriff Hall Of Piral .ounty that he was holding Leon for him. A charge of assault with intent to murder will be placed against him. The rangers were sent out by Sheriff Miles to intercept an 'undergruund railroad' engaged in the transportation of whisky along the SanPedrO river from Winkelman. Ran gers Bryant and HOlliway sighted an automobile bearing Jose Leon and an other man named Vasquez in the vi- Cinity of ReddingtOn, about l o'clock Friday morning, in the northeastern corner cf Pima county