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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-10
DELAY OF TAG SHIPMENTS
LENGTHENS DOGS LIVES

HAGERsTowN. Nd. July 1O.-Ap-
5000 dogs, representing
the total canine population OF this
county. are enjoying a respite from
taxation, or death. under the new
Statewide dog law. which went into
effect on July /, because the manu-
facturers of the metal tags the dog
gies will wear when their owners pay
for licenses have failed to get the tags
made and delivered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-10
Wed "A YEARS, TIRED,
She ASKS FOR DIVORCE
BY FoNTAINE FOX.

OAKLAND. Cal. July 1o.-Within six
years Of their golden wedding and after
having reared three children to ma
turity, Lewis and Evaline Leeman have
come to the parting Of the matri-
monial ways. Mrs. Leeman says that
forty-four years OF married life are
enough. and fn her divorce complaint
charges her aged partner with intern
perance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-10

criticism Of woods and Austin in the
committees membership. This mat
ter was made an issue against Mr..
Woods for reelection as chairman
Representative Madden OF Illinois
was put forward by those who OBJ
posed Woods.
Against War Measures.
Another Issue was the fact that Woods
voted against the declaration Of war
against Germany and against the draft
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-07-10
Return Goods Custom

OCop Returning foods and
Eliminate Waste
No goods will be received for
credit or exchange that are not Of
fered to us within three DAYS from
receipt. This rule does not apply to
strictly non-returnable merchandise
for sanitary or other reason.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-26
IN
 STATE WILL bE
 ALL TAbU[ATEO
Members will Probably Be Added to Board Handling
 Explosives question for the State of Arizona

Really effective work in controlling the storing and disposition of explo- sives within the state of Arizona Is eX- pected to result from the program worked out at a meeting on Saturday of the advisory committee named by the federal bureau of mines to act with Ed l.. Shaw, United States inspector of explosives for the district of Ari- zona. Incidentally, the membership of the committee will probably be mate rially increased as the result of recom- mendations to be made by the com mittee as now constituted to the bu- reau of mines.
 The meeting was called primarily for the purpose of conferring with D. D. Bush of the federal bureau of mines, who came here from Washington to go over the general situation and suggest solutions for various problems now confronting the inspector and his ad- visory committed
 Some time ago the bureau of mines named four men of Arizona to consti- ute the advisory committee. Those so named were: A. A. Johns of Prescott, member of the state council of de- fense; Wallace McEhan of Bisbee, a member of the national safety board . Frank Slaker of Phoenix, representa- : tive of the local board of fire under writers; L. E. White of Phoenix, rep resentative of the casualty underwrit- ing board. To this committee. those who met on Saturday will recommend the addition of the names of the fol- lowing: C. E. Mills of Globe president of the Inspiration Copper company; Joseph F. Dillon of Phoenix, United States marshal for Arizona: Joseph Rice of Bisbee, representing the Her. cules Powder company; J. H. Baker of Phoenix, representing the Giant Pow der company. Inspector Shaw said
Arizona republican., 1918-02-26
IMPORTANT MINE
 CASE |S STARTED

The question as to whether an appeal lies rom an assessment of productive mines made by the state tax commits sion under Chapter 12 of Title AZ, Civil Code, will be determined by suit filed in the office of the clerk of the superior court yesterday, the plaintiffs. Walter M. Stein ct al, praying that writ of mandate be issued against the state tax commission to transmit papers to the clerk of the superior court of Cochise county.
 According to the complaint filed by Judge Richard E. Sloan, the plaintiffs are the owners of five mining claims In Cochise county. In August. 1917, the state tax commission made an ap- praisement and assessment of the min ing claims and found the valuation of the property tO be $199,677 and directed the board of supervisors of Cochise county to enter the assessment on the tax roll. The board fixed the rate for The year for state and county taxes at go cents on $100 valuation and levied against the property a tax of $1,77713.
 The plaintiff paid the tax collector and accompanied the payment by a
Arizona republican., 1918-02-26
SONG
 AT VICTORY TEA

Mrs. Henry D. Ross has written the words and music to a patriotic sons that will be sung for the first time be- fore any audience at the Victory tea at the Woman's club tomorrow afternoon.
 Mrs. Ross. who is one of the best known club women in the state is the author of a number of compositions, and it is understood that her latest contribution, published by the Arizona Piano. company, is by far her best. She has given it the title of Prom Somewhere in France to Old Berlin" and it will be sung Wednesday by Mrs. Harry Carson.
 The tea will be the most notable event of the week and according to the reservations made will be attended by something like 150 guests. There will
Arizona republican., 1918-02-26

protest, and subsequently served the tax commission written notice of ap- peal from the assessment and request ed the tax commission to forward the notice, copy of the protest, receipts and a certified copy of the record of the proceeds of the tax commission to the clerk of the court of Cochise county The defendant refuses to transmit the papers, charges the plaintiff.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-26
SOME BRANCHES
 ARE OPEN EVEN
 II DRAF TED MEN
Aviation Section, Ordnance. and Other Departments
 Accept Those Not Yet Actually Called to Duty

The aviation section, ordnance de- partment and some other branches of the army are open to registered men not actually called for army duty. Ac- cording to rulings recently received from the provost marshal general, such registered men may enlist in those de- partmentS.
 The rules permitting the release of men not called for a current quota had been interpreted by some boards as meaning that registrants likely to be called at any time during the second draft should not be allowed to enlist. Delinquents and registrants who have been ordered by the boards to report for military duty are alone debarred from enlistment.
 Candidates for special branches Of the service must first secure an order from the proper military authorities. Local boards upon presentation of such letters are instructed to examine the registrant for physical defects, and If qualified, to induct him into service. If the registrant is away from home, a transfer may be secured from the board of origin. The new rules pro- vide that induction orders need not be sent to military authorities for en- dorsement.
 This explanation of the rules will do much, officials declare, to clear up con fusion regarding enlistments and to free men from the draft who may wish to enter a special branch.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-26
Run Is Notable One

Tonight, tomorrow = Wednesday = afternoon and tomorrow night will bring to close the longest run eve, accorded a travelling theatrical attrac- tion in the history of Phoenix. In all, 10 performances will be recorded for Her Unborn Child" and while the play is offered at what is termed popular prices the attendance to date is little short of being remarkable-and espec- ially so in consideration of the fact that an age restriction is imposed.
 The early interest in tomorrow's matinee presages another such aud fence as that of last Saturday when every seat in the Elks was filled. Mrs. Ethel Martelle will give special talk to the young people on Youthful f,e- spensibility," and those who heard her presentation on "Motherhood'' know in advance the profound impression that Will be made on the youthful minds she will reach.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-26
ADJUSTMENTS
HARR|TY ROAD SHOW
 COLUMBIA BOOKING

The Columbia will spring a new style of entertainment on the amuse. ment lovers of Phoenix today and to- morrow. Josephine Harrity's road show, clean and refined vaudeville attraction which has played every lead ing city in the country. will be offered Tn conjunction with the screen feature The Gown of Destiny The Harrity show consists of little dainty Marie, the tiny tot toe dancer who is claimed to be without equal for her age: Dob by and Jones, in a clean-cut comedy and time song act; Waino Ollila a finished athlete and acrobat, and also Edward F. Harrity, one of Amer ica's greatest novelty dancers and who is also claimed to be the only man that dances on his head.
 The Gown of Destiny" features Miss Alma Rubens, one of the most beautiful women of the stage. This picture is famous for the beautiful gowns worn. Miss Rubens wears the first hustle gown of the season, which was designed by Hickson of New York. It is made of old rose satin with stripes of raised silver leaves seven inches apart. The only trimming consists of two ornaments with acorn shaped drops made of brilliants and old rose bugle beads. The story is a very fine drama and one that seems sure to pleaSe
Arizona republican., 1918-02-26
Justice Fogle Is On Jobss Speeders
 Given Sentences

Acting Justice of the Peace Ger trude Fogle of the East Precinct yesterday fined w. E. Patterson and L. E. Steil S10 each for violating the speed law on the Tempe Highway.
 The men were brought before the presiding officer and pleaded guilty to the crime charged, and the usual fine for a first offense was imposed.
 Justice Wheeler has been confined to his home for the past three days with severe cold during which time his clerk has served as justice.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-26
COMMISSION TO
 TAKE CHARGE OF
 ROADSSELECTED
Lin B. Orme, J. G. Peterson, J. B. Cook, D. A. Millett
 and P. T. Hurley Named for Good Roads Board

Men from several sections of the county were appointed by the board of supervisors yesterday to serve as a highway commission. those named be- ing Lin B. Orme. Phoenix; J. E. Cook, Tempe; J. G. Peterson, Mesa; D. A. Millett. Arlington and P. T. Hurley, Phoenix.
 The commission will have supervi- sion and handling of &, 600, 900 for good roads if the bond issue carries when it comes to a vote of the people at date lot yet determined.
 The commission will enter its duties al once and from time to time report to the board of supervisors. This re- port will be submitted to the taxpayers before the bond election and will touch upon the type of highways, where the good roads will be established and the expense involved.
 A good roads petition was presented to the board of supervisors two weeks ago with many more than the required number of signatures. The appoint ment of the commission conforms to the law, which requires that five men serve in this capacity. The supervisors chcse representatives from every part of the county, enlisting the services. of some of those who had been actively interested in the movement
Arizona republican., 1918-02-26

in the relation of an entertaining story in "A Little Bit Old fashioned
 In this comedy of laughter Miss Rob son will be supported by an excellent company of players, including Robert Lowe, Howard l. Smith, Jesma Shat tuck. Peggy Cameron Edith Conrad and Lillian Harmer. The play will be presented two nights. Thursday, Feb ruary 2S, and Friday. March 1, with a special matinee performance on Fri day.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-26
Constance TaImadge at the Hip

The final screens of the most de- lightful' picture to be played at the Hip this winter will be made today at the little Washington Street house. Constance Talmadge is seen in The Honeymoon" a smart satire on mar riage, done on the brink of Niagara Falls with the big cataract tumblins behind the backs of the bride and groom as the male animal tangles him. self up for a friend with a vampire and the bride nearly throws a fit when she thinks hubby has started to cheat before the ink is dry on the marriage certificate. There is no denying the fact that circumstances look bad for the bridegroom but he came up smiling after he was under so long that even his friends thought he was not going to bubble. He took an awful drop when he tried to be the little old fiXer for his fast brother in law and that is the story of "The Honeymoon"
 A fine screen news augments the picture.
 William s. Hart, in "The Bargain" by Thomas H. Ince, is the underlined attraction to be screened at the end of the week, while Monroe Salisbury in "The Door Between comes tomor- row
Arizona republican., 1918-02-26
"A Little Bit oId. .fashioned.r

May Robsons latest comedy success, "A Little Bit Old-fashioned,' which IS to be presented in this city at an early date by Augustus Pitou, is by all odds the cleverest play this gifted actress has ever had. It's strength. power, hu- nor and interest are sustained from the first moment to the last. Each one of the four acts is as entertaining as the other While the comedy of the place is delightful, there is also vein of sentiment running through the ac- tion. One laughs at persons in the play and what they do. and at the same time is just a trifle sorry for the lov- able wife, who is so amusing in her humility. Pathos and humor are in- geniously blended. The author, Anna Nichols, possesses extraordinary delft ness in character portrayal and with this gift she combines a cheerful fac ulty for narrative. She creates anus ing persons and she employs them well
Arizona republican., 1918-02-26
Bessie Barriscale at Lamara


 What is perhaps the bitterest hand to hand conflict ever staged for mo- tion picture is shown in Madam Who.' the second of the Paralta plays, and in which stars Bessie Barriscale for the last showings at the Lamara today The fight is waged between Bessie Barriscale and Howard Hickman, and comes in a scene wherein the star is called upon to resent the brutal atten- tions which Major Henry Morgan (Howard Hickman) seeks to force upon her The importance of the struggle was firmly impressed upon them by the director and the cameras were told to shoot" With rush the star runs from the living room into the hallway. and then up the winding stairway. where after a fierce struggle, she frees herself, and he pitches head long down the stairs. Rushing again to the top, he seizes her. and this time she clutches his hair and beats his head against the wall. In a super human effort she manages to break away and grabbing a heavy jardiniere she knocks him senseless by smashing it over his head. Tomorrow starts the engagement or William & Hart in his latest Aircraft success, "The Silent Man..
Arizona republican., 1918-02-26

be at least 50 tables of bridge, and knitting and sewing contests will un- qustionably attract additional guests. While several committees have charge of the various diversions, the direct supervision of the afafir is under Mrs. Roland C. Dryer, chairman of the civies education department of the Woman's club, under the auspices of which the function is planned for the benefit of the Woman's club war bene- fit fund. Artistic posters were placed about town yesterday announcing the event, the placards being the gift of the high school pupils, who are doing their bit in advertising the tea. The posters are unusually attractive and are the work of the pupils of Miss Me Lean, art supervisor of the public schools.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-26
Anv person knowing o

law. Amy person knowing of any ex- plosives stored. or of any quantities being sold, should notify him at his office. No. no North First Ave.
 The next meeting of the committed will be held on March 19, at which time it is expected the additional members desired will have been off cially named
Arizona republican., 1918-02-26
yesterdax he had no doubt the bureau

of mines would act favorably upon this recommendation.
 While the program outlined at the meeting on Saturday may not be made wholly public, it is known that steps will be taken at once looking to strict enforcement of the explosives act passed on October 3. and effective on November 15 of last year. The ad- visory committee is now fully organ ized and is working in operation with Inspector Shaw.
 A call has been issued by Inspector Shaw asking all good citizens to CO., operate with him in definitely locating all explosives within the state of Ari- zona. It is only through this co-opera : tion that he may succeed in carrying out the requirements of the explosives
Arizona republican., 1918-02-26
bEASLEY ASKS REVERSAL FOR
 MURDER CASE
Transcript of Evidence In
 Murder Case Takes 672 Pages; Appeal Is Made to State Supreme Court

The killing of John W. Bell, Mari copa county farmer, by J. R. Beasley near Chandler on the morning of June 9 of last year is recalled in suit filed in the state supreme court yesterday. Beasley, found guilty of first degree murder by jury and sentenced by Judge R. C. Stanford to life imprison- ment, has appealed from the verdict and sentence.
 Beasley, who walked to the sheriff's office after the shooting, admitted the killing. but declared that it was in self defense; that Bell had attacked him with hay tools. The trial was a long and hard contested one with much testimony. The transcript of the evidence covers 672 pages.
 The tragedy occurred on Bells ranch three miles east of Chandler when Bell was loading hay. There were no wit nesses of the killing, although three other men were in the field. Remark ing that Bell was a long time loading his hay, they investigated and found him on the ground dead, with three bullet holes in his body and head.
 It was brought out at the trial that there had been bad feeling between Bell and Beasley on account of a clash of rights to another piece of land.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-04

morning and we have had no trouble
since.
We are sailing on the Susquehanna
which was German ship before the
war. What do you think of going
to France in an old German ship?
The DeCobb, at one time the great
est German cruiser, is in the feet.
We have seen several big fish on the
trip, but that German sub was the
biggest.
We do not know any more about
what we will do than when we left
Funston. I wrote some cards but
they will not be mailed until we land.
You must take good care of your
selves and don't worry about me and
some day will come marching back
to you, just as / left, only wiser, and
will have worlds and worlds to tell
you.
Monday, March 4th.-Land! High
no! Columbus could not have been
more glad. We will be in port about
noon. The ocean is a mighty big
pond, but take tip from me and see
America first. We have just seen
four airplanes.
6:45 P. M. Monday.-We are safe
in the harbor by the nets.
Love to all.
Your son and brother,
r. BERRY.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-04

form is now being worn by their MEM
bers in all parts of the world.
Their service per capita will rival
that of any other organization. In
the present world crisis, tho COM
paratively small body (about 120,-
900 in America) they have set out to
raise half million dollars per year
to support the unit that is now on the
field. There are some 500 young
Friends volunteering in excellent
service now in the war stricken fields
Of Europe, and their expenses are
met by their fellow members who are
contributing about $4,000 per
month; for the week ending March 2,
their official organ reports $15,342.95
raised in the one week, besides AZ
boxes Of clothing from various states,
from Maine to California. Report for
week ending March 16 shows $751;
021.00.
They have been active during the
past three years in France, Belgium
and Holland, building workshops and
rest rooms. To them is accredited
the invention of portable house mar
row and long, and of form and ma
terial that it can be readily taken
down, moved and rebuilt. These
houses have played an important part
in relief work. TheFriends have re-
built 20 villages in the district of
Marine, and the Mouse. They have
lent to the refugees of these countries
,82 farm tractors, SO reapers and
binders, and 8 threshing machines.
The work in Russia has been almost
wholly confined to food and clothing.
By systematic methods they have
planned for repeated "every men,
Der" canvass, and that every local
church or community may become an
information bureau and collective
center.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-04
Scratchers, $3.50 to $500 per day.
Teams, $500 per day.
Cooks, $500 per day.

Teams, $500 per day.
Cooks, $500 per day.
Cooks helpers, $3.50 to $500 per
day.
Ten hours to constitute a day,
board and lodging in addition to pay.
Railroads asked to furnish trans
portation into the state for hands.
Many farmers of Seward county
are interested in seeing an organiza-
ton formed to set a scale of wages
for the county. The advocates of
the plan claim that it would remove
injurious competition and give every
farmer fair chance to get labor at
reasonable prices. The matter is
worthy the careful consideration of
every farmer who hires labor as the
shortage this summer will likely be
greater than last summer.
Every available hand should be re-
ported promptly to the Agricultural
Agent and every farmer should also
report his need of help on blanks that
will be furnished any one upon ap-
-plication at the Agents Office.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-04
LETTER FROM R. BERRY
Over the Ocean.

Over the Ocean.
Dearest Ones at Home:
I wonder how everyone is. Yes, I
do WONDERFUL I hope all are well.
I am fine and dandy.
Well, I suppose you think l have
dropped from the world, it has been
so long since you heard from me, but
it has been much longer since have
heard from you.
This is March Bird and we have been
on the water fifteen days, so you can
tell by that when we left America.
We will land tomorrow at noon if a
submarine doesn't get US.
Well, about the trip. The first two
days were fine; then we had three
days of awful storms and everyone
was sea sick. was real sick but
never did feed the fish. The ship
would rock something awful. One
minute l was afraid it would sink
and the next minute l wished it
would. After the storm all went
well for a while. l had chills and
fever for two days, but the doctors
soon fixed me and now l am all
right. But the mess line is what gets
a fellow-just think of 1000 soldiers
and 500 sailors trying to eat at one
time.
Well, pretty soon comes the war
zones-now here is the exciting part.
It was day before yesterday at Ais
p. M, March LIST, two submarines
made an attack on us-and of all the
shooting of big guns-well, words
can't describe it. One of the subs
sent out torpedo but did not hit
any of the ships. One ship sank one
of the subs. We were certainly an
excited bunch, too excited to be
scared, and lot of Italians tainted.
Sixteen conveys came yesterday
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-04
served while it rained. The ladies adj

served while it rained. The ladies ad-
journed to meet at some indefinite
time, but they did not expect to
"meet" so soon. Two car loads stuck
in the mud and water east of Nc
News house-just big lake of wat
err. If you want to. know how it is
to be sea. sick ask some of the ladies.
But thru the kind assistance of Ray
Casady we got out. Grace Browns
car run out Of. gasoline and had to be
left in the water all night. Mrs. A.
W. Smith and Mrs. C. F. Stephenson
stayed all night with Mrs. McNew and
Mrs. Frank Wheeler stayed with Mrs.
Maricle. All the ladies want to thank
Mr.. Casady. Robert Vogt came to
the rescue and took four of the la
dies home. We are thankful for the
rain if we did get stuck.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-04
Prices for Harvest
Hands Are Being Set

Considerable interest is being TAX
en- in several counties of the state by
farmers in scale of wages to be
paid to harvest and regular month
hands this summer. Pawnee county
has adopted the following scale for
the 1918 harvest:
Pitchers, $3.50 per day.
Stackers, $500 per day.
Header drivers, $500 per day.