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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
WATER FOR LAND
q. NEAR MESA. PLAN

MESA, Feb. Sat the suggestion OF
some OF the owners of land on the
desert east of Mesa, a meeting with
the ComEcrcial club was held yester-
day afternoon at the city han. There
were present about twenty residents
OF the desert ranches, and a number Of
the business men OF Mesa. The purpose
of the meeting was to consider wheth
er there existed any possibility for the
securing of water for the fertile lands
which at present can be used only for
dry farming, or are run under eXpen-
siye pumping systems. President
Bracket of the club in opening the
meeting stated that. while he knew the
question was fraught with difficulty.
vet in the name Of the people of Mesa
he could assure the ranchers the
hearty cooperation Of the community
in their efforts. Mr.. Clay Parker be-
ing called upon briefly outlined the
| situation, calling attention to the pro-
! posed construction OF the Horse Shoe
dam on the Verde; and that it was the
opinion of the desert land owners that
a portion of this water should be di
verted to the south side. Others dis
cussed the possibility of using the
| flood waters of the Salt and Verde
| rivers. The meeting resolved itself
| into concrete form by the appointment
of a committee of ten, who at once
made arrangements for a conference
on Monday at 2 o'clock in the after
noon, with Mr.. Elliott Of the Water
| Users association. The committee
consists of Clay Parker. Pernel Bar
nett E. B. Werten, j. f. Lennel and
I T. +. Burns, desert land owners, and
i. B. Johnson. Elijah Allen, j. c.. Mari
W. r. Stewart and John Cummard
residents of;Mesa
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
Who Owns City Hall Building?

The Tuesday night meeting OF the
Mesa. city council was, TO put it as
mildly as possible, a uniquely inter-
esting one. For the benefit of the
uninformed it may be stated that some
time since there arose a controversy
between certain city officials and the
supervisors as to the use Of the lower
portion Of the building. From time so
long that. the memory of man run
meth not to- the contrary, the city Of
ficiais- and the county constable have
worked in harmony insthe downstairs
office on, terms like unto cooling doves.
Recently the town became the owner
of the gas and electric works, and as
a growing boy with. his last years
suit, the clerical department grew too
large for the office. and also the rec
ords became too valuable for the out
er door to be left open, so Constable
Pickens was locked out in. the cold
and unfeeling world This aroused the
indignation OF the county guardians,
for be it known that the legal title to
the building rests in the county, and
they at once decided that the time a t
last had come for a show down. At
the meeting Supervisors Bradshaw.
Peterson and Bowen were present and
when called upon by Mayor Reville,
Mr.. Bowen stated that the supervisors
had no. fight with the people or the
town of Mesa, but that when the build l.
ing was erected. it WAS clearly under
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07

work at the depot
George Hail is back at school after
missing few days on account ot
sickness
b. A. Leak and family and Mrs.
Nagilcr attended the Wednesday
Afternoon Social circle entertainment
at the Isaac schoolhouse Friday even
ing.
\ goodly number attended In Old
Kentucky" at the Elks theater Phoe-
nix, Saturday night
Twenty eight members of the Pres
byterian Sunday school attended the
convention at Glendale, Sunday at
ternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ. Hackett of
Phoenix, drove out to Peoria last
Wednesday in their new Buick.
Mrs. Penedergast gave a party for
the children of Peoria, Thursday
evening.
The regular meeting of the Com
mercial club will be held next Tues
day evening.
Mrs. Digger and son went to Phoe-
nix Thursday
Miss Margon will give public
recital Thursday evening.
Mr.. Edwards shipped an emigrant
car TO the Chino Valley last week
Mr.. Cleveland has purchased lots
in Peoria and will make his future
home here.
Miss Moore visited at Deatsch's
over Sunday.
Mr.. Rogers, the railroad weight in
spector, was checking w the station
Friday
Miss Florence Latimer spent Sun
day at her home here.
Miss Dorothy Negiller spent Sunday
with Miss Agnes Brown.
Olive and Flossie King and Maude
H'orney took dinner Sunday with Mrs
| Hood.
Miss Nicely the home economics in
structor visited over Sunday with
her brother Bryan Nicely.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
VALENTINE DANCE
To MD RED CROSS

CHANDLER, Ariz, Feb 6.-One of
the big affairs of the season here
will be the Valentine dance to be
given February IA, by the Chandler
Red Cross society. 1t was decided
to give a series of dances as bene-
fits for the organization to raise
funds for supplies. A committee
composed of Mesds mes z. r. Morris,
Fl. c. Gardner. J. Derrick, H. E.
Means, Stacey Pleasant, S. A. Meyer
F. C. Jordan, D. NJ. Arnold and Thee
Dickinson will have charge of the
affairs.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07

ment and detention for the duration of
The war according 10 printed instrue-
tons received here from Washington.
There arc other penalties which might
be imposed. according to the nature of
the case. which arc included in The
federal code now in effect. according &c
the same Instructions.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07

! I. Robert Brannaman. Of Florence be-
tieVes in the future of Tempe. He
has purchased two of the best pieces
Of property in the city recently. They
are the Theodore Dickinson home on
East Eighth street and the home OF
Mrs. David Morgan on East Seventh
street. The Dickinson house Is now
sccupied by DR.. Patterson and family
and the Morgan place by Mrs. Han
nah Coffin.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
Pioneer Woman Dies

In the death of Mrs. Susan A. John
son of Mesa, the community loses one
of the sturdy women of pioneer days
who since 1882, had made her home
in this section. Mrs. Johnson passed
away on Tuesday evening at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. ". j. LeBaron
following a brief illness from pneu-
monia
The deceased left a large number of
relatives in this vicinity. She was the
mother OF Mrs. LeBaron. Mrs. L. V.
Guthries, Mrs. Ernest Ellsworth and
Mrs. George Holland. also of three
sons living, +. c. Johnson of Denver.
L. W. Johnson and J. W. Johnson of
Payson, Utah.
Mrs. johnson was all during her long
life until advancing age called for a
rest, an active member of the Church
Of Latter Day Saints. The funeral
will be held from the Second ward
chapel on Sunday, February 10, at .
clock in the afternoon.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAMS

sessment diagrams for the paving of
Third street between Roosevelt and
the Mcdowell road. and the paving
Of East Moreland street between
Central avenue and Seventh street.
were accepted by the city commits
sion Yesterday.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
Clear Nearly 500

The high school play given in the
i. d. 5. hall as a combination Red
cross and high school athletic bene-
fit Melted nearly 500 for the two
organizations. The name of the show,
"Gallager", showed that it contained
all the pep of it's Irish descendent
and a packed house also voiced
pleased sentiments. The vaudeville
stunts between acts were also thor
oughly enjoyed.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
Woman's Club Entertains

The Chandler WOmanTs club enter
tanned with a social afternoon and
tea Wednesday and a large number
of women attended. Mrs. NJ. \.
Campbell. the elocutionists, gave two
fine readings that were much en-
loved. Miss Ruth Strale and Miss
Glenn Adams contributed pleasing
musical numbers.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07

Vera and Mary Brown were thrown
from their buggy several days ago
when the horse ran away. The ami
NAL ran into a wagon and became
frightened. Mary received several
bruises. while Vera was rendered I'M
conscious for time. Both are now
recovering
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
Sells His Business

c. Fl. Perkins. owner of the Central
garage. has sold out to +. Daniels.
Mr.. Perkins has been called to the
colors and was forced to dispose of
his business before leaving for the
camp. Others called for physical eX-
animation are Harry Herzog, Wayne
Heffner, Jack BreChler.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
Prizes for Thrift Stamp.

In order to promote the sale of
thrift stamps among the school chill
dren, a number of local people have
contributed cash prizes for those who
sell the most stamps between now
and the time school closes. Thirty
five dollars in prizes will be given
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07

All members of the Community
club have been asked especially 10
sttend the meeting at the high school
this evening. Everyone interested in
the community is invited, according
to announcements made. 81, g.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
MANY SHEEP FLOCK
To PEORIA IN CARS

PEORIA, Feb. 5.-Twelve carloads
of sheep were unloaded here Fri
day and eight carloads were I'M
loaded Monday morning. Another
three carloads were unloaded on
Tuesday
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
SALE OF PROPERTY

Through the agency of r. A. Windes,
N. W. Chilson has sold 5 acres on the
Mesa, one-hslf mile from the Pacific
Creamery to Fl. y. Payne OF Casa
GFsnde; also Lot %, Block IA by W. d.
Mccarthy to Overman. 1t
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
Woman III

Mrs. W. A. Paddock who has been
i'll at her home on Normal avenue,
mas been moved to the Brechan and
It is hoped that she will soon be
much improved.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07

Mr.. and Mrs. McAllister have rent
ed-one Of the new Poll cottages and
Will move in Saturday.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07

j. J. Alexander OF Los Angeles
spent Tuesday with the LaMonte's
Combining business and pleasure.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
had Big Time

had one Of the biggest meetings Of
the year last Tuesday evening when
the Mesa and Chandler lodges sent
ever about so members to visit this
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
NESTING kext Week

Through an error the meeting of
the Pythian Sisters was annouced
for today, when the date of the
regular session is next Thursday,
February H.,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
MESA OFFICE
Chandler csurt
Phsas IRA

organization. Work in the third de-
gree was put on and after the ses-
sion social hour was enjoyed and
light refreshments were served
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
DIR. r. J. HIGHT

Tempe, veterinarian in Mesa Of
mornings, from 9 to -, at Crescent
Drug Store. Phone 26.-Ady. tt
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07

On the night of February 4. the NJ
I. A. of the First ward will give a Val
entire dance at the Mesa opera house.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07

Again the cali has come for books
rtinted in French. for the use of
soldiers. These books need not neces-
larily be text books, it is pointed out,
elit any with French words. The
seed is great and all here who have
AIRY should take them to the Red
Gross rooms, or leave with an Of
tieer of the organization.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07

II. D. MCGEE and family moved yes
terday TO the ranch near Gilbert, re-
Gently purchased by Messrs. MCGEE
and F. c. Johnson. The residence
heretofore occupied by the family, and
located on East Main, has been leased
by Ed. Mcdonald of the Macarthur
Brothers firm.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07

RDO YOUR BIT by burning wood.
Two cords for $500 Cash on dcliv-
eiS. Phone 80 or 1eR3. If
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
TO TALK ON INDIA
. MISSIONARY WORK

TEMPE, Feb. DR.. Ada Mcneil
Gorden is TO be in Tempe Friday
End will deliver, two talks to all who
are interested in hearing OF mission
airy work in India Friday afternoon
The meeting is TO be a reception ana
Tea at the Christian parsonage at
which DIR. Gordon will speak and
then she will speak Friday evening
Ia the Christian. church. DR.. Gordon
spent many years in India and is
said to be one Of the best speakers
IN the organization
Sells Land
81 r. McClsin has sold twenty acres
81 ranch land to II. A. Gray.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-06
NORTHWEST RICH
 IN AREA OF TIMBER
(McClure's Magazine

In the Pacific northwest stand 11a trillion feet of timber. A Seattle contractor tells me that this would build a bungalow for every man, woman and child in the nation. Up on the north Pacific coast are 50 million acres of forests. It is esti- mated that the state of Washington alone has about 400 billion feet of standing fir, cedar, pine, spruce and hemlock. In Oregon and Idaho there are 700 billion feet. In 1916 the dis tribution of Washington lumber by ocean carriers was nearly 900 mill lion feet.
 I cannot make a fair estimate of the money that lumber brings to the Puget Sound country in a veal. I might guess it at several hundred million dollars. l have seen it esti- mated that the Washington lumber and shingles shipped by rail alone are worth 90 millions. Lumber last year represented 56 per cent of the ton- mage furnished Washington railroads Of the wage earners in Washington and Oregon more than 60 per cent are engaged in lumber operations. Wages paid in Washington and Ore- gon for work connected with lumber stand for 59 per cent of the total Some mills have an output of 15e million feet year
 The evolution of the Pacific coast lumber industry has been in keeping with the general development. Giant machinery now handles both the logs and lumber Steam loggers and skid ders do heroic work in the woods, and steel cables lower the big logs down perpendicular mountain slopes. I heard of an ocean going raft nine hundred feet long, drawing "A feet of water
Arizona republican., 1918-04-06
GUN INVENTOR IS
 MOST MODEST MAN
(Kansas Citv StarN

The senatorial investigation in the ordnance department of the army has brought into the limelight very mod est but exceptional man. General Crozier, chief of ordnance, excused much of the delay in supplying the ar my with machine guns by saying that the department was seeking the best weapon. and believed they had found 1t in the Browning gun.
 There is much talk about the Brown ing gun. but very little is known about the man who invented it. Secretary of War Baker said: "The Browning ma chine gun was invented by a man who has invented more firearms than any other individual'
 John M. Browning's home is in Ogden, Utah, where he is a member in good standing of the Mormon Church, quiet, simple sort of an individual who loves his home, likes to play the banjo on the front porch and enjoys fishing expedition. But his principal recreation is inventing firearms.
 He has been at it all his life, begin ming in the little gun shop that his rather owned in early western pioneer days, first in Iowa and later in Utah.
 One of his noted inventions is the automatic pistol. made possible by his taking the kick of revolver and har- messing it in such way as to operate all the mechanism of the weapon.
 Just what his new machine gun is like is a guarded secret. He disclosed it last June to war department ex- perts and they put sample gun through long test, which resulted in its adoption for the United States ar my. Factories are now at work mak- ing parts and assembling large num- bers of the guns to be ready in the spring.
 Most of Mir. Browning's patents have been taken over by the Colt company at Hartford, where he does his experi- menting. The millionth vest pocket automatic pistol which he invented was manufactured some years ago in Bel gium and is said to have been given as a souvenir by King Albert to the kaiser a year before the European war began.
 MT. Browning is 65 years old and six feet three inches tall. He has eight children. He has made large sums of money through sale CT inventions and from royalties on his patents. The thousands of his new machine gun or dered by the government probably mean an enormous increase in his wealth.
 There are to be two types of the new gun. One will weigh about thirty five pounds and is called gun of posi- tion--that is, it will be set up on tripod or some form of mounting to be fired The other is the light gun, weighing about fifteen to eighteen pounds, easily carried and operated by one man.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-06
IDEA REVIVED OF
 CHANNEL TUNNEL
New York Snnl

Sir Francis Fox, who was one of the engineers connected with the building of the Simplon tunnel and of similar great works, considers the channel tun- mel an entirely feasible project. It is an established fact, he asserts, that England and the continent at one time formed @ continuous land and that the geological strata are identical on both sides of the channel:
 The beds, their thickness. the dip, the formation. are similar in all re- spects, and the outcrops of the various strata have been carefully and correct ly surveyed by several thousand sound- ings and borings. made over the en- tire distance between England and France
 The maximum depth of the water in the channel would not exceed so feet The cover of chalk over the roof of the structure would be about 100 feet as a guard against all contingencies.
 The tunnels would consist of two tubes each with a diameter of IS feet. The tunnels could be worked, venti- lated and pumped from power station ten miles inland. The entrance and exit of both tunnels would be under gun fire of forts and vessels in the harbor of Dover. The plans also pro- vide for dip" in the level of the tunnel and through the medium this contrivanee a mile of tunnel. in case of an emergency, could be filled with water
 The gauges of the French and Eng fish railways are similar-a fact that is shown in the use of the largest engines of Great Britain in France for trans- porting allied forces. Sir Francis says that trains could run direct from Lon don to Paris in six hours, and that they could travel at a headway of five to ten minutes He says that there is a prospect, "by no means impossible of realiZationn
Arizona republican., 1918-04-06
SENATE DISCUSSES
 FURTHER EXTENSION
 OF ESPIONAGE ACT

WASHINGTON, April 5.-All other business was laid aside by the senate today for denunciation of disloyaity, sedition, German spies and the l. W. w., and discussion of how the espion- age act should be extended so as to curb these evils and avoid mob law. without abridging the fundamental liberties of American citizens.
 While the senate debated the pend- ing sedition bill, carrying severe pen alties for disloyal utterances and at tempts to obstruct the draft or Liberty loans, President Wilson and the cabinet gave attention to reports of the lynch ing of Robert Praeger, German, Of Collinsville. III. last night. Members of the cabinet said afterward the de- plorable incident emphasized the ne cessity for immediate legislation that would enable the government to deal with disloyalty and enemy agitation so that the people would not be tempted to take the law into their own hands. Administration leaders in the senate hope to pass the sedition bill tomor- row. the anniversary of America's en- trance into the war An agreement for a vote tomorrow sought tonight
 
 in charge of the measure was blocked 1 by Senator Reed of Missouri. The Missouri senator said he was in sym pathy with the general purposes of the l legislation, but thought it should not i be hastily considered. When Senator Overman stated that the attorney gen. eral had urged the passage of the bill today because it's provisions would be needed during the Liberty loan cam paign, Senator Reed said that was ut l ter nonsense"
 Several efforts to widen the scope of the bill were made today though there were criticisms that it's prohibitions against disloyal anG seditious utter ances are already too broad. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, introduced an amendment prohibiting transmission through the mails of any matter printed in the German language, and Senator Lewis of Illinois offered one which would forfeit the citizenship and property of persons adjudged disloyal by jury.
 During the discussion, the attitude of Victor L. Berger. socialist candidate for the senate in the recent Wisconsin election, was denounced by Senators Borah of Idaho, and Lodge, as disloyal and verging on treason.
 Senator Lodge, while urging the death penalty for spies and German agents who destroy property in this country, said the bills restrictions upon free speech were too broad and could be used to suppress legitimate discussion. Senator Hardwick of Geor- gia, suggested that they might prevent peace talk later when such discussion might be proper.
 Opposing a provision of the bill pen alizing declarations in favor of Ger many's allies" Senator Lodge pointed oht that the United States is not al war with Turkey or Bulgaria, although he said we ought to be-
 All during the days debate were fre- quent warnings from various senators against the danger of resorts to viol-
Arizona republican., 1918-04-06
WOMAN IS AS GOOD
 SOLDIER AS A MAN
(New York World)

Pound for pound the average nor- nal woman in good health can endure more pain, discomfort and fatigue, and can eXpend more muscular energy than the average normal man of similar condition declared Dr. Dudley A. Sar- gent at Harvard in emphasizing the fact that women should make every whit as good soldiers as men.
 Woman of necessity comes nearer the primitive type than man. She is giologically more of a savage. more of barbarian, and she has therefore greater physical endurance. She can undergo many strains a man cannot.
 "Withstanding cold. or thirst, or hunger, or physical privation of any sort, woman can outlast a man. Nine times out of ten woman, from the standpoint of physical endurance, should make as good a soldier as man."
Arizona republican., 1918-04-06
ENGINEERS NEEDED e
 IN AVIATION CORPS

More mechanical and civil enSi@ Reers fer the aviation section are urgently needed by the war depart> ment and a call has been sent to the adjutant generals office for that class of men within the draft age, although men physically fit and be- yoRd the draft age will be accepted.
 Men who prefer this class of ser- vice and respond to this call will be sent to the aviation camp at Waco. Texas. for further training.
 The cali is as follows:
 There is a need for meteorologiStS, physicists. mechanical engineers and civil engineers in the science and research division of the aviation sec- tien. signal corps.
 Such men as are formally indGcted will be sent to the aviation mobiliza- tion camp at Waco, Texas, for in- struction in meteorology and aer- ology.
 Only white men and men physically qualified for general or limited milt~ tary service are desired.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-06
MAR GARDENS WILL
 BENEFIT BY RAIN
IRepuhlican A. P. Leased Wlrel

DALLAS, Tex, April 5.-The second general rain of the week over north Texas and extending westward to Ab- ilene, about 400 miles from Dallas, and along the Mexican border as far west as Del Rio which began falling last night. and continued intermittently throughout today, is believed to have greatly benefited war gardens and all farm crops. Reports early tonight did not indicate that the precipitation had extended to the extreme western part of the state. In northern Texas, where the rain continued tonight, farmers were jubilant over prospects of bounti- ful crops, which it is believed are now assured.