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Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
PHOENIX |S CHOSEN STATE HEADQUARTERS
 IF AMERICAN LEGION
Resolutions Conforming I. W. W. and Demanding Congress to Investigate Conscientious Objectors are Passed

TUCSON, July 1z.-The first con vention of the Arizona division of the American Legion closed here tonight with a home coming celebration for all service men, at which Dr. R. B. von KlejnSmid, president of the Uni- versity of Arizona, was the chief speaker.
 At the concluding session of the con- vention, Walter Sandberg of Yuma was elected state vice commander of the legion, and the following were elected members of the executive committee:
 George H. Myers, Flagstaff; A J. Detloff, Bisbee; George w.. Nilsson, Prescott; R. NJ. Alton, Clifton; Oscar Ruggles, Phoenix.
 The following were elected delegates to the national convention:
 John c. Greenway, Warren; E. NJ. Robinson, Flagstaff Cliff Faires, Globe; Lewis s. Douglas, Jerome; Power Conway, Phoenix; Gerald Jones, Tucson.
 The next state convention will be held at Globe, Arizona, on the second Monday in August, 1920.
 Phoenix was selected as state head quarters of the legion, over the oppo- sition of the Cochise delegation, Ira B. JOralemon declarlng that the hedd- quarters should be at the home of the legion commander and further, that the establishing of headquarters at Phoenix would make the legion sus- ceptible to state politics.
 The legion passed resolutions con- demning those responsible for the al- legged protection of conscientious ob- jectors and demanded an investigation by congress; denouncing the l. W. W. international socialists and anarchists: denouncing the misuse of the flag and uniform in business; endorsing the so- called Lane soldier settlement plan: demanding employment of returned soldiers; for the protection of service mems rights under the war risk insur- ance act; favoring equal suffrage, and condemning the use of military titles by civilians and others.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
.0rfOILaW
 Likely Result
 OfNeW Clash

LONGVlEW, Texas, July 13.-- The situation here in connection with Fridays clash between whites and blacks was revived late last night when a negro named 6urch, father-in-I law of S. L. Jones, all legged negro ringIeader, fired upon a party of officers who visited his home. Martial law will be de- clared today, according to an- nouncement by Mayor G. A. Boden- helm at 1 o'clock this morning.
 Mayor Bodenheim said he talked with Governor w. H. Hobby at Austin over the telephone at 1 o'clock and the governor said he would order 200 additional national guardsmen to come here probably from Dallas. Martial law, the mayor said, would be declared upon the arrival of these men.
 County officers went to Burch's home and asked admittance. The negro, according to the officers, fired five shots, none of which struck the officers. The negro es- caped in the darkness and blood hounds were put on his trail. He was captured at 2 a. m.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
WILSON SAVES THE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
 MEASURE BY VETO
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

WASHINGTON, July 12-The day. light saving law was rescued from re- peal today by President Wilson's veto of the agricultural appropriation bill.
 The president also vetoed the sundrv civil appropriation bill because, he said. by restriction of funds it crippled the work of rehabilitating and restoring disabled soldiers and sailors to civil life.
 The latter veto was accepted without contest by congress and the sundry civil bill went back to committee to be reframed.
 Veto of daylight saving repeal was not accepted so readily, although the prevailing opinion was that a necessary two-thirds vote to repass it over the presidents veto probably would not be mustered.
 The first test will come in the house Monday when, according to announce ment, republican Leader MondeI or Chairman Haughen of the agricultural committee will move the re-passage of the bill with the daylight saving repeal intact, over the presidential veto.
 Both bills provide funds for which agencies of the government long have been waiting. They are already months behind schedule because they failed of passage in the last congress.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
COSH|SE MINES SHOW
 VALUATION INCREASE

BISBEE. July 1.-Reports compiled by Cochise County Treasurer Guy C. Welch for the board of supervisors, covering the period from September, 1918, to May, 1919, show total amount of city and county taxes collected to be s1,919, ,279.52. Of this amount, total taxes of corporations of Cochise coun- ty were s1,475.46177. City taxes paid equalled s239, 43S.02.
 Taxes that were delniquent in May equalled s51, 900. Total taxes paid by smaller taxpayers were s443, 3,S17.S5. Under the present law, the county treasurer of Cochise county collects the taxes for the different cities in the county which are unincorporated at the same time that the county and state taxes are collected.
 The total net assessed valuation of Cochise county for the year 1919 for the producing mines is s113,258,170. an increase of over $3,000,00 since 1918. The Phelps Dodge>corporation Copper Queen branch, ranks second in the entre state with a valuation of s72, 050,407.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
D|R|G|b[E LANDS SAFELY Al. PULHAM THIS AM.
LONDON, July 13.-(Sunday)- The British dirigible R34 landed safely at Pullman at 7:02 o'clock this morning, Greenwich Mean. Time.


 LONDON, July 12.-The British dir igible RIA passed over Clifden, Ireland at 20:1 Greenwich Mean Time (4:10 p. m. New York time.)
 After passing the Irish coast Major Scott, in command of 1.-the dirigible did not communicate with the ministry for hours. His last report was that the RIA was crossing Ireland high up in a clear sky, with following wind.
 The Pullman airdome has received wireless message from the R-34 saying that she expected to attempt a landing at about 6 o'clock Greenwich Mean Time, Sunday morning.
 The air ministry calculated at mid night that the R-34's landing time would be about o'clock Sunday morn- ing.
 The British dirigible RIA is proceed ing to England under none too fav- orable circumstances and Major Scott, her commander, protested tonight against landing at Pullman. He re- ported that a second motor of the craft is working badly which leaves only three in good working order.
 Major Scott has asked the air min- istry to rescind the order changing the dirigibles destination, but without avail.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
AFTER BROKERS WH0
 EVADED INCOME TAX
Republican A. p. Leased wire1

NEW YORK, July 12.-Internal rev. enue officers who yesterday launched campaign in this city against stock brokers who have evaded payment of income taxes, tonight turned their at tention to theater ticket spectators. arresting five on charges of defrauding the government by failing to pay war taxes on tickets sold by them.
 More than score of ticket broker age offices were visited, and the agents had expected to make about 40 arrests. It was believed that the brokers had been tipped off" however as only four offices were found open.
 The complaints on which the arrests were made charged that the brokers had violated a section of the revenue act which provided that whoever sells an admission ticket or card on which the name Of the vendor and the price is not printed, stamped or written. or at a price in excess of the price so printed. stamped or written, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
PROHIBITION DEBATE
 CONCLUDED IN HOUSE
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

WASHINGTON. July 12.-General debate on the prohibition enforcement bill-twelve hours of twas concluded today in the house, and advocates and opponents of the measure made ready for the real battle that will begin Mon day when it is taken up for amend ment.
 Prohibition leaders admitted tonight that it was doubtful whether a vote would be reached before Saturday.
 There will be a fight in every line of the printed text" they said, first of which will be over an attempt to split the three part bill so as to take up separately a straight measure for enforcement of the war time law.
 Representative Igoe, democrat. Mis- souri. startled some of the prohibition advocates by suggesting that they raise no point of order against a pro- Dosal to let the house vote on an amendment to repeal the war time law.
 This action has been expected and half a dozen were known to be ready with the contention that such an amendment was not in order
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13

NEW YORK, July 12.-Consolidation of all the railroads of the United States into a few large systems-from l2 to p as a possible solution of the nations roalroad problem, is opposed by Robert $. LoVett former president of the Union Pacific railway in a memoran- dunn to congress made public here to- day. Judge Lovett for a time was di- rector of the division of capital ex- penditures of the government railroad administration under William G. Me Adoo as director general.
 The effect of the proposed consoli- dalton would be in his opinion "to inn pair the credit of the strong roads, in stead of improving the credit of the weak road. Inevitable effect would be to reduce the average of credit of all the railroads.
 Congress" he asserted. 'has no right to compel one railroad to con solidate with another. It may give one the right to acquire the poperty of the other by condemnation but it must pay for it, and here is the difficulty, pay for it in cash.
 Need Fabulous Sums
 "The underwriting of a fabulous amount must be provided. Will con- gress appropriate the billions neces- sary? Have we bankers enough to pro- vide the money except through a series of years? And what will happen to the welfare of the country in the mean time?
 My judgment is against the con- solidation of all the railroads of the country into few companies, because l believe the companies will be too large and too unwieldy for efficient and economical management.
 q believe that the absorption of some of the weak lines by some of the strong lines. upon fair terms, should be promoted but competition in service and facilities should not only be pre- served but should be extended"
 Judge Lovett also opposed the plan which has been discussed for pooling the next earnings of railroads by divid- ing them into groups and establishing rates sufficient to yield six per cent or some other specified return on the book value of each group. Earnings in excess of the average, he pointed out would be set aside for the unprof- table roads that earn less.
 One Scheme ImpracticabIe
 Suggestion put forward by many tlnanciers and railroad men that the government should guarantee fair divi dends on the full value of the railroads and leave the management in the hands of the railroad owners, was character 1zed by Judge Lovett as impracticable because he did not believe the govern ment would take all the risk and none of the profits.
 If small return of two. three or four per cent were guaranteed, he said, this would not be sufficient to pay the interest on bonds already outstanding.
 Tt would make doubly sure what is already abundantly secured" he con- tinued. "but it could afford no colIa- teral nor new issues nor secure new loans.
 The importance of re- establishing railroad credit cannot be overestimat ed" said Judge Lovett. "but neverthe less. l am persuaded that no gharantv short of a retrn upon the full value of the railroad property will be helpful to that end, and that guaranty of full value is not practicable without gov ernment operation, which I regard as beyond present discussion"
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
NON-PART|SAN LEAGUE HEADS
 FOUND GUILTY
Jury Finds They Conspired To Teach Disloyalty-A. C. Townley and Joe Gil bert, Defendants Wanted
 To Argue Own Cases

JACKSON, Minn., July 12.-The
 jury in the trial of President A. c.
 TownIey and Joseph Gilbert of the
 Non- Partisan League, late to-
 night found the defendants guilty
 of the charge of conspiracy to
 teach disIoyaity, in violation of the
 Minnesota law.
 When Prosecutor E. H. Nicholas completed his argument tonight in the case of A. c. Townley and Joseph Gil bert, charged with conspiracy to teach disloyalty, Townley made a personal plea to the court that he be permitted to argue his own case to the jury.
 Townley told the judge he had dis missed his attorneys and that the CO., defendant Gilbert, had waived the right of further representation by counsel and that Townley asked the privilege of speaking on the ground that he left the Partisan league was on trial.
 Judge Dean denied Townley's re- quest to address the jury.
 Townley, after comforting with his attorneys, announced he had decided to rest his case without argument. Judge Dean then began his charge to the jury at S:55 a. m.
 Prosecutor, Nicholas, in his address to the jury charged that the state had proved it's conspiracy charge against the two Non-Partisan league leaders through the testimony of witnesses who had heard various speeches made by the defendants, through evidence in the form of league literature and through the testimony of the states leading witnesses, one of whom was F. A. Teigen, former member of the league. who declared that Townley told him in 1917:
 We are against this war. but can't afford to advertise it."
 After Nicholas closed his argument Townley stepped before the court
 Your honor" said he, T have dis charged my counsel. I feel that I and the organization are on trial and that I can handle this defense better than my attorneys. I do not know what MT. Gilbert is going to do about it.'
 Defendants Wanted to Argue
 At this point, George Hoke, who has been chief counsel for the defendants, announced that Gilbert had waived his right to be represented by counsel.
 ''I ask your honor that I may be per mitted to make my own plea to the jury. The attitude of more than 250, 900 farmers and million of people throughout this northwest will depend upon the decision of the jury"
 Judge Dean questioned whether the law would permit one of the defen- dants to try his own case in an action of this kind without legally repre- senting the other defendant. Townley is not a lawyer
 Assistant Attorney General J. F. Markham, objected. holding that the court could not properly grant the de- fendant's request. Judge Dean then asked the attorneys to submit authori- ties on the issue, and Townley took his chair while the lawyers argued
 The case went to the jury at 9:45 D. m. Much of Judge Deans charge related to the question of conspiracy and the fact that the guilt of one de- fendant in a conspiracy action is con- sidered the guilt of both defendants.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
Denies Congress Right to Define
 ''Lnt@xicamfs'

Republican A. p. Leased Wire]
 WASHINGTON, July 12.-The right of congress to definite intcxi- eating beverages was denied to- day by Samuel Untermyer, New York lawyer, in testifying before the senate Judiciary sub committee which is considering prohibition enforcement legislation.
 MT. Unternyer told the commit tee that neither under the war time prohibition act nor the constitu- tional amendment could congress say that any particular percentage Of alcohol content constituted an intoxicating liquor. Both the act and the amendment, he argued, left this as question of fact which could be determined only before a jury.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
B|G DECREASE IN
 GILA VALUATION

GLOBE, Arizona, July 12.-The total net assessed valuation of Gila county for the year 1919 is $15S, ,524 ,234.11, ac- cording to figures recently compiled by Frank Gates, clerk of the board of su- pervisors. This amount is $5,594, 663. 8 [ less than the total net assessed valua- tion for the year 1918.
 The producing mines of Gila county are assessed at s119,654, ,096.21, the In spiration ranking first with a vauation of $73,444,1S4.
 Clerk Gates, Chairman Rose, of the supervisors, and Assessor Duncan leave early next week for the Grand Canyon, where they will meet with the state tax commission, scheduled to convene on July 21.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
DE BILLY DIES FROM INJURIES SUSTAINED
 IN FALL FROM HORSE

WASHINGTON, July 12-News of the death of Edouard de Billy, former deputy French high commissioner to the United States, who was thrown from his horse in France, was con, tained in a cablegram received today at the French embassy. No details were given.
 MT. de Billy came to this country with the French high commission after America entered the war and remained until short time ago. He acted as head of the mission for several months after Andre Tradieu returned to Paris
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
GOVERNMENT ID SELL
 SURPLUS MEAT STOCK

WASHINGTON, July 12.-Prices at which surplus stocks of canned and cured meats held by the war depart ment will be sold to municipalities were announced today as follows:
 Corn beef, from s3.60 per dozen cans to SPA
 Roast beef, from s34S per dozen cans of one pound each to $26.40 for six pound cans.
 Corned beef hash. s276 per dozen cans of one pound each and s4.S0 for two pound cans.
 Bacon In crates. S4 cents pound in twelve pound tins, 36 pound.
 These prices are bout 20 per cent less than the cost of the government. Pro- posals must be for minimum of one carload.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
WHITE REPRESENTS US.
 ON "COUNCIL OF FIVE"

PARIS, July 12.-Henry White rep resented the United States at the af- ternoon session of the council of five Secretary Lansing called to say good bye,
 The Italian request that the Austrian concessions at Tien Tsing, China. be transferred to Italy, was referred to a commission for consideration
 It was decided by the council to send message to the Czechs and Poles, declaring that if no agreement is reached regarding the contested Teschen coal situation within 10 days the council will decide the question itself
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
INVESTIGATING BUREAU
 IS REORGANIZED

NEW YORK, July 12.-The national Investigating bureau organized by the war chest committees of various states during the war to investigate war charities, announced today it's re-or- ganization as the national information bureau to investigate social and well fare organizations national in scope Barry c. Smith of this city will con- tinue as director. with Gustavus D. Pope, Detroit, president.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
WILLARD REACHES HOME

LAWRENCE. Kan, July 12.-Jess Willard and his wife slipped quietly into Lawrence last night and were resting at their home west of town to- day. Mrs. Willard told today how she went from her home to Toledo without being recognized until after the fight
 Willard plans to leave here shortly on a business trip to the Texas. oil fields.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
GERMANS PUNISH sovIETs

BERLIN, July 12.-A court martial at Munich which is trying the com- munist leaders today, sentenced Erich Muehsam, who was one of the mem bers of the Bavarian soviet cabinet to Is years Imprisonment for high trea- son. with extenuating circumstances Herr Wadler was given eight years penal servitude as an accessory.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
CHEER PRESIDENT
 IF IRISH REPUBLIC
 AT CHICAGO SPEECH
[Republican A. p. Leased Wire]

CHICAGO, July 12.-A .15-minute demonstration greeted Emmon de Valera, president of the Irish repub- lie" when he arose to speak at luncheon in his honor today. He was borne on the shoulders of his guests and carried around the room as he waved an Irish flag in one hand and an American flag in the other.
 MT. de Valera came to Chicago this morning and was received by a com mittee of 1,500 and a large crowd.
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Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
NEWS EPHOME
FOREIGN

Orangemen warn United States not to interfere in government of Ire- land.
 Secretary Lansing leaves Paris on first leg of homeward voyage. British dirieibIe R-34 ends homeward voyage, alishtine at Pullman early this morning.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
DOMESTIC

TownsIey and Gilbert, non partisan league members, are found guilty of disloyaIty; stay of execution granted.
 Proposal made to make all railroads of U. S. into few great systems.
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
WOULD MAKE ALL RAILROADS INTO
 AFEW bIC LINES

Consolidation of Many Sys- tems Into a Few Big Ones Urged by Expert to Solve the Railroad Problem Big Lines Absorb Small Ones
Arizona republican., 1919-07-13
LOCAL

Hotel blocking case to be argued be- fore Judge Stanford 9:30 Monday morning.
 President Matthews of Tempe Nor nal reelected treasurersof National EduationaI association. More than onehaIf inch of rain fell. Work on three new school buildings to start in a few days.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1919-04-17
Influx Reported Growing

The Japanese are ~apprehensive of a
revival of the land question in Paci.
fic coast states after peace is pro
claimed. n they also perceive a
growing determination to shut out tbs
picture Brides
Despite limitation of emigration by
Japan to merchants and travellers, the
number Of Japanese coming to the
United States has been steadily in.
creasing. More than 10000 came in
last year. Most Of them are said to
has been the brides identified at the
steamer gangplank by the pictures
sent to the bridegrooms in advance.
The children of these marriages are
born American citizens and entitled to
own the land their fathers are denied.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1919-04-17
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= YAHOTA =

Mr.. and Mrs. Gallisatr and Mr.. anG
Mrs. braves and family were sup, el
guests at the Robbins home Saturday
evening.
Mr.. ard Mrs. St, Clair sr. and h1r
and Mrs. st. Clair Jr. and W. Clapp enc
family spent Friday evening at Johr
Stroup's.
A1urieI Miller, Opal Harrison, Ken
meth Way and Charles Bernard were
weekend guests at Kenilworth farm.
Viola Stroup arrived on the morning
passenger Saturday, and visited at The
Kellogg home until Sunday evening.
Elizabeth Barnes was out for the
weekend at the Robbins home.
The whole neighborhood was invitec
to spend Uhe day at the Ross Clapr
home Sunday. The ladies carried picnic
lunches and a bountiful dinner was
served. Eighty-four were present and
all report a very good time.
A junior Red Cross social will be
There viii be a short tprgram and two
Liberty Loan speakers will be out tc
talk to those present. Everybody in
vited,
BILLY Reilly has been nerding cattle
for Warren WEIGH the past week.
Mrs. Hopkins, Margaret and Tom
spent several days in town the past
week.
Little Mildred Olds returned to hei
home Sunday after spending ten days
with her grandparents.
A bunch of young people enjoyed an
ice, cream party at The Babcock home
Saturday evening.
The ladies around here are beginning
to report young chickens, some Matched
with hens, others with in~cubators.
The following young peoplu took the
Sunday evening passenger for Water,
town: Elizabeth Barnes. Arnold Borns
Aloysious Hopkins, Bruce and Doris
Iabcock, Thelma WEIGH, Viola Stroup
Opal Harrison and Mural Miller. Some
got wet as it was raining, however, ii
did not dampen their spirits,
The Farmers Club which was to have
been held this week Friday evening
will be postponed until next week Fri.
day on accoln of a social at the school
houae.
Miss Ruby WEIGH is enjoying a week
vacation at her home.
Ed. o'Toole made a nnsInes trip se
WATERFOWL Monday. driving in with a
team on a light wagon.
A light fall of snow covered the
ground Tuesday morning. Farmers re-
port bat little field work done except
plowing.