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Arizona republican., 1918-01-24
CITY PROPERTY LEASE |S MADE

Walter NJ. Davis succeeded yester- day in securing a lease from the city of Phoenix of the property owned by the city at Five Points. The lease is for a period of not less than three years nor more than ten years Mir. Davis expects to erect d gaso- line and oil station on the property and incidentally to beautify the sur roundings to a considerable extent.
 Two propositions for the lease of the property were presented by Mir Davis, the first being to lease the property for a period of ten years at s25 per month with an agreement to vacate at any time after the ex- piration of three years. upon 90 days notice that the city desired the prop erty for public use, and second, to lease for a period of ten years at a rental of s35 per month, he to re- main in undisturbed possession for ten years.
 Commissioner Woods inquired as tC the amount of property the city had to lease, stating that he understood that about ten feet belonged to the Reclamation service.
 City Manager Thompson explained that the city had approximately 2,50( square feet of ground, and stated that the reclamtaation service had no ob- jection to private individuals build ing over the canal If they compiled with fixed requirements, and he diC not think there would be any objec- tion to building up to the canal. Mayor Corpstein suggested that tht city make the. lease to MT. Davis fo the amount of property actually owned and MT. Davis could mak' arrangements with the reclamation service before signing the lease. 1 Relative to the limitation in tn first proposition as to the agreemen 1 to Vacate after three years shoul'
 the city desire the property for pub l lie use, it was the unanimous opin ion that the commission should hay l the right to cancel the contract afte
 three years, upon go days notic
 without a specified reason. MI
 Davis stated this would be satisfac
 tory. Mir. Dunlap moved, seconde
 by Mir MacBean, that the first prop
 osition of MT. Davis be accepted, wit the condition that the commissio have the right to cancel the con tract without a. specified reason. Tn motion carried unanimously.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-24
MAYOR SEEKING
 FOR DELEGAT|ON

If Mayor Peter Corpstein is able to find three good citizens who will have other business in St. Louis early next month, he will probably name them as delegates from Phoenix to the American Good Roads congress and the fifteenth annual convention of the American Road Builders as- soclauon- This determination has been arrived at following the receipt Of letter from Henry W. Kiel, mayor of St Louis, asking that such delegates be appointed, and suggest ing that the city engineer and city street superintendent be of these delegates.
 The letter from Mayor Kiel to Mayor Corpstein was read at the meeting of the city commission yes terday morning. It follows in full The American Good Roads congress and the fifteenth annual convention or the American Road Builders as- sociation will be held in St. Louis February 4th to 7th, 1918. In this connection 1t affords me much pleas ure in behalf of the people of St. Louis to extend to you a cordial in vitstion to attend the same.
 It would also afford me much pleasure if you would name at least three delegates to represent your city at this convention, it being desirable if possible. that one of these should be "the city engineer and another the superintendent of streets, or a simi- lar official.
 The subject of the Improvement ot the Public Roads and Highways is
 
 people and particularly to the gov ernment during this war period wher the railways will have to be supple. nented by a system of road trans portation which will require the i'm mediate construction of modern high ways throughout the country ana understand that the convention vii give special attention to the copsid- erRtion of ways and means of accom- plishing this.
 This congress and convention vii bring together in St Louis a grea gathering of men from all parts O the country who are officially em ployed or engaged in the practica and scientific construction and main tenance of public streets and high ways. The foremost experts in roa, building and paving from every par of the United States and Canadi have been invited to attend thi congress. The papers and discussion at the convention are sure to b of great value to you and to thos engaged in street and road buildini and maintenance in your city an community.
 I trust that you will be able | accept this invitation and will hay your city represented by delegates a suggested. You may be assured tha St Louis, both officially and throug it's citizens, will accord You an your associates a most hearty wei come
 It is desired that the names of tn delegates appointed be forwarded t F. L. Powers, Secretary, 150 Nassa St. New York N. Y., so that the may be duly enrolled.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-24
STORIES IF LAbOR UNREST INSPIRED
 BY HOPE ID HURT
TRepubIican A. p, Leased Wirel

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Stories of labor unrest, agitation by radicals and shortage of workers in the northwest were declared today by the United States employment service to be great ly exaggerated and misleading. Work ing men into her sections of the coun- try were warned particularly against going to Oregon without first acser- taining what jobs are in sight,
 Sources of the misleading reports were not mentioned. Statements re- gently have been made by department Of justice officials, however, that per- sons in sympathy with the enemy were turning their attention to the spread ing of discontent and false rumors.
 Only five classes of skilled workers are needed now in oregon ship yards, the service announced. These are ship Wrights, ship filter, calkers. boilermak- CTS and machinists, and only men in the first three trades can proceed with reasonable assurance of employment Loggers will be needed in early spring. All should apply first to the Portland office of the United States employment service.
 Seventeen wooden and five steel shipbuilding concerns are operating now in Oregon and employing 15,O0C men," the statement said. These have present capacity for ninety ships Other yards are in contemplation and probably will be built in the near fu- ture. This will mean the employment of many more men. Just now the yards in existence will need three thou sand more men in the next two months but only of the five classes enumer- ated."
 The public service reserve, the regis. tration agency of the employment ser. vice, already has obtained the names and qualifications of more than 1,OOo.- GOO workers of all classes, who have signified their willingness to go where their services in an industrial capacity will help to win the war.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-24
BRIDGE TO A|D
 THOSE WHO KNIT

Giving promise of being one of the most delightful events of the year, the bridge for the benefit of the Knitting League will attract a smart attendance at the Woman's club this afternoon.
 The event, which is being given un- der the auspices of the Junior Guild, will rank as one of the successful war parties of the season the affair having been planned with this end in view by the members. The bridge tables, any number of which have been reserved, will be in charge of Mrs. Charles De Mund, Mrs. Edwin Bakes, Mrs. Dixie Washington Matthie and Miss Frances Elliot. Those who wish to play and have not engaged 9 table will find that the hostesses have made arrange ments to provide for the pleasure of all their guests. Those who do not care for cards are asked by the Guild to bring their knitting and join the play CTS at tea.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-24
PERSONAL TAXES
 YIELD FAT SUM

Nearly doubling the amount col lected the year before, the county assessors office. in addition to the tax collection of s29,229.97. collected s75,oOO in personal property tax se- cured by bond.
 According to the annual report of County Assessor J. T. Bone, filed with the board of supervisors. the personal property tax for 1917 as- gregated s20,971.47, the county road tax receipts, s1S,421 and the school or poll tax, s6.s07.50.
 Assessor Bone stated yesterday that the personal tax ranged from 50 cents to $500 and covered all classes of property excepting real estate.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-24
REPUBLICANS NAME
 CAMPAIGN LEADERS
[RepubIioan A. P.Aeased Wire!

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Republi- can senators and representatives in joint conference tonight named the members of the republican congress- ional campaign committee.
 Nominations for membership from some states including those without republican representation in congress, were not ready tonight and they will be passed upon later by the committee itself The members selected included:
 California, Representative Julius Kahn: Colorado, Representative Chas. B. Timberlake: Montana, Miss Jean cite Rankin; New Mexico, Senator AL bert B. Fall; Oklahoma, Representative Dick T. Morgan; Wyoming Represen- tative Frank W. Mondell.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-24
MYSTERY PARTLY SOLVED
Republican A. p. Leased WireI

CHICAGO, Jan. 23-The mystery surrounding Josie Lindi. the 16-year- old dynamite girl" which has baffled federal authorities for the past week, was partly solved today by the an- nouncement of arrests in several cities.
 Charles F. Clyne, district attorney, questioned the girl, who was arrested when she arrived in Chicago from Youngstown, Ohio, carrying 36 sticks of dynamite in a handbag.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-24
AWAIT PACKERS WORD

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Repre- sentatives of the union packing house workers awaited tonight an answer to their request for a conference with the packers. submitted today to the presidents mediation commission. The commission planned to transmit the request tomorrow and in the meantime the packers and their counsel would not comment upon the development.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-24
Acute in Michiuan

DETROIT. Mich. Jan 2s.-The fuel shortage in Michigan continued acute today, although reports of increased movement of coal were received. In Detroit about a score of small fac tories were unable to resume opera tions. One big Detroit factory, which was among several exempted from the industrial suspension order. was com- pelled to close one department today in order to continue work on war or ders.
 A large number of industrial plants in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Saginaw. Jackson and other cities, receiving most of their power from one company, remained closed when the power com pany notified them that only plants engaged on government work could be supplied.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-24
Washington Must Help

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 23.-Francis A. Lewis, fuel administrator here to- day notified United States Fuel Ad- ministrator Garfield that the only hope for the improvement of the fuel situa- tfon in Philadelphia is that Washing
 ton must cancel all priority orders or issue additional orders sending coal here. The situation is worse than at any other time, MT. Lewis Gsclared.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-24
NIGHT GOWNS

Soft, silken finish nainsooks, crepes, etc, with hemstitching. embroidery and ribbon trim mings combined with dainty laces-mainly slipover styles with short sleeves. White sale prices 79c, $1.39, $f.4e, $1.53 $1.59, $1.8e, s1.ss, $2.23.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-24
PREPARATION FOR
 INJURIES GIVEN
 NATION DEMANDED
the invasion of Belgium he had d rectly in view.

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Arizona republican., 1918-01-24
CORSET COVERS

Pretty effects. indeed, by com- bining fine laces, sheer materials with touches of embroidery. White sale prices 39e, 4ec, 53c, 7sc, 8se, $1.oa, SIPS, $t.43.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-24
UNDERSKIRTS
CHILDREN'S DRAWERS

Soft nainsooks, trimmed with faces, embroidery. ribbon, etc. "knicker' and straight styles. White Sale prices, 2ee, 35c, 43c, 53c, 63c.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-24

Dainty trimmings of deep flounces. ruffles, embroidery, etc., to 16-year sizes. White Sale prices, 6sc, 7se, Sse, sse, S1.79.
 Also children's Combination Suits-night gowns-White Sale prices, 63e, 73e, 83e.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-24
CHEMIST

A diversity of dainty effects in the popular envelope chemise, made of soft long cloths, nain- socks. batistes, etc, with fine laces and touches of embroidery and ribbon. White Sale prices, SIPS, $1.34, $t.53.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-26
BOY KILLED WOMAN
Frank McMann, Age Is, Con-
fesses to Killing of Mrs. Ben
jamin Piper of Barton.

Frank McMann, age Is, has confessed,
It'll S stated by officials, to the murder
of Mrs, Benjamin Piper, age &C years,
whose body was found Saturday after
noon in the field, a half mile from her
farm, at Barton.
Il don't know why | did it," the BOY
is quoted as saying in his confession
Saturday night to States Attorney Col
by Stoddard Of Orleans county.
In Orleans county jail, it is stated, he
expressed deep sorrow and constantly re-
peated he didut know why he did it.
The Woman her and husband caused
him considerable trouble, he said.
The boy has been employed on the F.
S. Hill farm which is a mile from Barton
and adjoins the Piper farm. The
Piper hogs and cattle, it was learned,
often strayed into the neighboring fields
and McMann had chased them out.
This he gave as the reason for having
trouble with the Piper family.
Before the body was discovered, Nc
Mann admitted, it is claimed, that he
had killed the woman. He was taken
into custody Saturday night.
According to the story told by Nc,
Mann, he was with another boy drawing
dressing from his employers barn to the
field and was walking ahead of the team
with dung fork in his hand when he
saw Mrs. Piper in the orchard picking
up apples for heI hogs. Making an ex-
cuse to the other boy, he ran to the Or
chard and hit the woman on the
head with fork, he said. She fell to
to the ground without making an cutlery.
He again hit her, he said, the last blow
crushing in her skull. The boy returned
to his work and his companion, who was
not in sight of the orchard, did not
know anything about the crime.
McMann, who has a mother in Liver
pool, Eng. came to America eight years
ago, being one of 60 immigrant children
who anne to the Founding home, "The
Brit" at Knowlton, P. Q. On reaching
II years he was taken by a family
at Stanstead, P. @. Here he said
he was abused and ran away later, reach
ing the Hill farm, He was taken back
by officials but in three years returned
and has been employed at the Hill farm.
w. W. Reardon of Barton has been
assigned as counsel for the boy. The
preliminary hearing will be held the first
of the week.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-26
State Board Of Health.

The report of the state board OF
health for the month of. March In
cludes a summary Of the vital stats
tics for the year 1917, the compiling
Of which had been completed during
the month. There were in 1917 in the
state 1858 births Of which 1920 were
males and 1888 females, as compared
with a total of 1906 births IN 1916.
The deaths for 1917 totaleu 5522,
slightly less than the total for 1916
which was $685.. The number of mar
riages was materially less than the
previous year, the number for the
year 1917 being ATS and for 1916,
5279. The number of deaths from
typhoid fever during the year vas
20, the lowest record ever reached
in the state. Deaths from other dis
eases were as follows: cancer, 1872;
pneumonia, 3s1; tuberculosis of the
lungs, 269; influenza, 1853; measles,
70; whooping cough 81; diphtheria,
27; scarlet fever, 10.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-26
EAST
Plymouth Congregational Church

Rev. Eugene Southland, Pastor.
Sunday morning service at HOO.
Sunday school, 1900.
Evening service, 7:45.
Tuesday evening prayer meeting
500 at the parsonage.
Thursday p. M, at Ais Junior
G. E. at the vestry.
Christian Endeavor society, Thurs
day evening 7:45. Topic, May 2,
The power of the Cross in city slums.
Leader, B. G. Morse.
J. G. Canning is in Massachusetts on
business,
Elmer Mcnamara of Rock Island
spent Sunday in town.
The village school began Monday with
Mrs. Gladys Barney, teacher.
Miss Lea Maxwell is clerking in G. N.
Moulton's store.
Mrs. L. G. Buck has been confined to
the house for several days with a severe
cold.
Rev. Thomas Hall preached a very in
teresting sermon Sunday morning to a
good sized congregation.
Rev. w. r. Price of East Berkshire was
the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Southland re-
Gently
Mrs. Eugene Gray is teaching the re-
mainder of the term at Echo.
A Liberty Loan rally was held at the
church Tuesday evening. Mr., Hill of
Boston gave a very stirring address, after
which $1,000 was raised in less than half
an hour after the address. Since that
time about $500 has been signed. b
Alvin Moulton has a Barred Rock hen
that has laid three eggs, one weighing
Ia of a pound and measured 6 l-S inches
by s inches; one 6 1-8 inches by 7 rs
inches; one 6 inches by 7 ga inches. Who
can beat this?
Miss Alice Dance is on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Moulton attended
the funeral Of an aunt, Mrs. VIM. Car
gill at Morgan last week Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Jensen have re-
turned from N. Y. Mr.. Jensen goes
May LIST in camp for training.
The funeral of Thomas Hinton was
held at the church Saturday p. m. Rev
W. r. Price of East Berkshire ohiciated.
Burial in Hillside cemetary.
Mrs. Chas Marshall and Mrs. Leroy
Bugbee OF West Burke were in town
Saturday to attend funeral of an uncle
| Thomas Hinton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-26
Department Of Education.

In order that the state board of
education might be absolutely certain
as to the efficiency Of the junior high
school type of organization in teach
ing the fundamentals, all of the chill
dren in these schools during the past
two years have been given standard
tests to determine their standing and
progress. The compilation of the re-
suits Of these tests has so far been
completed during the past month as
to make it certain that no class in
the junior high schools Of Vermont
has made less than the normal rate
of improvement in arithmetic. Dng-
lish and reading, while in several in
stances the amount of improvement
has been far in C of the normal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-26
THE STATES WORK
Summaries of March Reports of State
Departments to Board of Control

rate of wages prevailing which have
caused a considerable lessening of the
minor offenses which largely contri-
butte to probation cases, and further
more by the fact that 81 parolers and
practitioners have been excused from
reporting as they have gone into the
army and navy. AS a result of the
inquiry sent out to all reporting to
the board, it was learned that 2SS of
the male probationers and paroler5
report average weekly wages of $14.-
Al. The number of persons supported
by these 2S8 reporting was 210.
During the month of March 10
homes were inspected, 6 children
placed in permanent and temporary
homes, IL children taken under order
Of court and two children sent to the
industrial school on the petition Of
the board.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-26
GUILDHALL

At the annual communication of
Benton Lodge. F. and A. NJ, the
following named officers were
elected:
c. H. Beattie, w. M; Geo. L..
Fellows, S. w.; Richard Beattie, j.
w.; Geo. A. Hubbard, treasurer;
Irving R. Beattie, secretary;
The following officers were ap.
pointed.
H. B. Henson, S. D.; S. H. Ridge.
we'll j. D.; J. M. Pendrigh, S. S.;
Geo. F. Whitecomb, j. S.; Rev.
John G. Vance, honorary chaplain;
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-26
For Tired Women
With Aching Heads

"They help me so much and I find
relief as soon as I begin taking your
Foley Kidney Pills" Mrs. Frank p.
Wood, Morrill,, Maine, r. F. D. No. 2.
Sometimes it seems as IL you can't
stand the pain across your back. 1t
is Just making your life miserable
and robbing you of all energy and
strength. When you are constantly
tired, head always aching, nerves "on
edge" kidney action painful and burn
ing, then Is the time to start In at
once on Foley Kidney Pills.
They strengthen the weak, ailing
kidneys, improve their action, enable
them to throw off the poisons that
cause your trouble. Your nerves grow
peaceful, sleep becomes %sounder, nerv-
Gus headaches disappear = AS Mrs;
Wood says; II find relief as soon as l
Pills" Be sure you get the genuine
Foley Kidney Pills, for they are
purely medicinal and contain no
harmful drugs.
"a.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-26
THIRD LIBERTY LOANs

Essex County needs S12750 to com
plete its quota according to the figures
in the hands of the County Chairman
on Wednesday. Many town committees
are working diligently and it isl expected
that the quota for the county will be at
tanned despite the fact that some towns
may have been allotted more than they
can sell, but there is no town but what
can subscribe $1,000 if its residents have
either patriotism Or Pen
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-26
This Woman Found Relief

Backache, sore muscles, stiff or
swollen joints, rheumatic pains,
dizziness and like symptoms are
caused by disorde1ed kidneys and
bladder. Mrs. Thos. H. Davis,
Montgomery, R. F. D. 3. Ind, writes:
Il doctored months without relief.
| commenced using Foley's Kidney
Pills and got relief. Eight bottles
cured me. John w. Thurston. Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-26
Fish and Game Commissioner.

During March there were two ar
rests and convictions for violation of
the fish and game laws made by
wardens of the department. The pam
phlet laws relating to fish and game
are being printed under the direction
of the department and will be ready
for distribution in the near future.
There are on hand at the hatcheries
at Roxbury, Canaan and Bennington
in different stages of growth, brook
trout to the number of 1882, 206; lake
trout to the number of 367, 1892; land
locked salmon, 1854. These fish are
reported in good condition and it is
expected to begin distribution during
April.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-26
Commissioner of Taxes.

During March the meetings Of list
ers have been held in 10 of the Id
counties of the state at which ap-
proximately TOO out OF $50 listers in
the state attended. At these meet
tngs were distributed the bulletins
containing the general tax law an
the bulletin containing the account
of the tax system of the state ar
ranged in question and answer form
which was prepared by the depart
ment.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-26
Public Service Commission.

During the month of March the
public service commission investiga-
ted IL accidents and one informal
complaint, issued 6 special orders re-
lating to railroad rates and charges,
held 2 public hearings, issued 2 oer-
ufcates and l order relating to Sc
curites Of public service corpora
tons. There was granted pursuant
70 law to Is companies under the SUI
Iersion Of the commission as extern
sion of authority to do business until
April /, 1919.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-26
HAYES, M, ROYAL H. Philbrick. T.:

Hayes, M, Royal H. Philbrick, T.;
Charles j. Larry, l.. S.
Miss Grace E. Morse came home
from East Walpole, Mass. last Fri
day, to visit her mother, returning
Monday where she has a position in
the Office of Bird & Son. Harris and
Natalis Johnson came with her to
see their grandmother, Mrs. C. A..
Morse.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-26
$975,616,13

From April l, 1917, to April l,
1918 the t~reasurer's Office has paid on
account of state pay to volunteers in
the service Of the United States $780,
560.91. The rolls of this office ac-
count for 3946 men.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-26
State Institutions.

state institutions on March 31st was
as follows: