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Arizona republican., 1919-01-15
PUT PEOPLE ON GUARD
FOR FRAUD PRACTICEO
IN SOLDIER UNIFORM

Promotion of entertainments and
schemes for the raising of funds, os-
tensibly for war relief purposes. when,
rs matter Of fact, it is known that
many such movements are originated
for private profit, is taboo now, just as
it was during the progress of the war,
according to information received yes
terday by Acting Chairman Charles
Green of the state council of defense.
The bulletin carrying this information,
No. IS, reads, in part, Sc follows:
In the face of this situation. it is inn
pOrtant that each state council of de
Tense continue to protect the citizens Of
its state from fraud, from Wastage of
their funds and from constant petty and
irritating solicitations
Returned soldiers still in Uniform at
tempting to inauSurate such efforts.
whether they be United States soldiers
or mon from the armies of the allied
countries, viii not be permitted to com
mercialize their uniforms in planning
private profit malling affairs, without
the sanction Of the state council of de-
tense.
Supervision of the solicitation OF
funds for relief work, according to the
council officials, has not been termin-
ated; on the contrary, Will be continued
in the interest of the public safety of
available funds for relief Two things
have been enjoined upon the local coun-
ell: that the worthiness of all such
voluntary agencies shall be determined
before permission is given: and, that
solicitations be confined to those agen-
cies that have been heretofore recog-
nized by the state council of derence.
Arizona republican., 1919-01-15
LOST; FOUND; THOUGHT INSANE

BGSBEE, Jan. 14.-After a search of
more than As hours in the foothills
surrounding the sulphur Springs val
ley in this county, Miss Ethel Hutche-
son aged % years, said to be violently
insane as an after effect of a recent
attack Of influenza, was discovered by
q sheriffs posse near the Forty Four
ranch, several miles from the home
of her father, \. Hutchinson, promi :
nent rancher of Servoss, Arizona. Miss
Hutcheson who was q school teacher
prior to her illness. escaped from the
home of her parents late Saturday
and wandered, lightly clad, in the
foothills until she was found, after a
search by neighbors and officers. She
was taken to Tombstone late today
and will appear before lunacy com
mission tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1919-01-15
INVESTIGATE TWO WRECKS

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1.-Two of
the score Of persons Injured in the two
wrecks on the Reading railroad north
Of this city last night, are in pre-
carious condition and are not expected
TO live Twelve persons were killed in
the two collisions. eleven at Fort
Washington, where the Scranton flyer
crashed into the rear of a local train,
and one eight miles further north in
u wreck of n work train.
Three Investigations of the cause OF
the Fort Washington accident are un-
der way, one by the coroner of Mont
gomery county, the others by railroad
officials and John Z. Doheny. investig-
ator of accidents for the state.
Arizona republican., 1919-01-15
BOLSHIS THREATEN REPRlSAL

GENEVA, Jan. 14.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press).-The bolshevik govern
ment in Petrograd has telegraphed an
ultimatum TO the Swiss federal author
tiles, saying that unless 30 bolshevils,
who were arrested and imprisoned in
the fortress OF Sayantan, in the canton
of Valais, are released before February
/, 80 Swiss citizens in Petrograd will
be shot without trial.
There is great Indignation here over
the situation. The bolshevik movement
seems to be spreading in the Rhine
towns and in north Switzerland. where
Madame Balonova, a Russian who re-
Gently was expelled. has returned Sc
cretly with several million rubles for
the carrying out of bolshevist propa-
ganda. The police are searching for
her
Arizona republican., 1919-01-15
INFLUENZA CASES
STILL ONDECREASE

Another welcome report was issued
last evening by the city health office
giving the total number OF cases of
influenza in Phoenix at o'clock TO be
$50, a decrease of 76 per cent from the
preceding "A hours.
The new cases reported during that
period numbered "a; in the hospitals.
s; making a total number of new cases
reported 80.
There were released from the city 81,
from the hospitals 6. There were two
deaths in the city and one death in
the hospital, making a total release
of IS.
Health officials are greatly encour-
aged by this steady decrease in the
number of influenza cases and declare
that it indicates that the strict quar-
antine regulations are having their eff
feet and that the city will soon be out
from under the regulations in rea-
sonable length of time
Arizona republican., 1919-01-15
FLU EPIDEMIC COST
To MAR|C0PA COUNTY
HAS BEEN S49,515.10

Cost to Maricopa county of the first
three months of influenza amounted to
49,515.10, according to the figures
given out by W. X. Bowen. chairman
of the board of supervisors, yesterday.
This covered period of three months,
and the probable cost of this month.
not included in original amount, will
not be less than $1,000, said Mr.
Bowen.
While the county is not maintaining
its own hospital during the present
epidemic, it has many patients in its
care that have been sent to the Dea-
coness anG st. Joseph's hospitals. The
county Is also bearing the expense or
the quarantine and has two men con-
stantly oanvassing the town who are
being paid SIS a day for their work.
The figures up to the first of the
year as advanced. by the supervisors
follows:
October, S3.543.94; November. s25,-
$3.50; and December, s20,313,56, max
ing a total of $40, 515.1o.
Arizona republican., 1919-01-15
DOESN'T FINE SPEEDER
GONG FOR MEDICINE

Guilty Of speeding when he went in
search of a nurse and for drugs for
his family suffering from influenza, c.
Merrill admitted in Justice de Souzas
court yesterday that he had violated
the law. The court granted him a
suspended sentence.
c. II. Hoyt who violated the speed
law in the 20-mile district on North
Central avenue was fined $40 by Jus-
tice De SOuZa.
II. C. Roberts was brought before
Justice Wheeler in the east precinct,
charged with being a speed Violator.
and was fined SO
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Arizona republican., 1919-01-15
ROBBER'S VICTIMS
ARE OWN SLEUTHS

Declaring that they had been robbed
OF a check, watch chain, ring. cameo
stick pin and sundry articles of wear
ing apparel totaliEg in value between
$50 and $50. and that the man who
took them was at that minute seated
in restaurant, two MeXicans made
their appearance late yesterday after
noon at the police station
Officer Graham accompanied the
men to the restaurant and arrested the
suspect who was found in possession
of most of the articles mentioned by
the MeXicans as having been stolen.
Al the police station, Phillip Marine.
the alleged robber, is said to have con-
fessed that he took the things He
gave his age as IS. He said he recent
y came from Me2,ico. His hearing viii
be this afternoon in municipal court
Arizona republican., 1919-01-15
UKRAINIANS KILL 1000

GENEVA, Jan. 14.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press) Two thousand persons
have been killed at Premysl, Galicia,
by the Ukrainians, according to a dis
patch to the Ueue Freie Presse of
Vienna, copy of which has been re-
ceived here.
The Ukrainians have been lombard
ing Przemysl for several days past, by
land and by air, and conditions in the
town are described as terrible
The gas and electric plants have
been DESTROYED and there is no light
ii the town. Water and food also are
Arizona republican., 1919-01-15
VILLA TAKES CUCHILlO PARADE

MARIA, Texas. Jan. II. - Villa
forces, reported to be under command
of General Felipe Angeles, occupied
Cuchillo Parade, Chihuahua, fifty
miles south of the border today, the
CarranZa forces having abandoned the
plaza without a fight. The Ojinaga
garrison is on the alert tonight, fear
ing an attack by the column which
occupied Cuchillo Parade, but no troop
movements have been reported near
the border telephone messages from
Preside, Texas, opposite Ojinaga, to-
night stated.
Arizona republican., 1919-01-15
SAME OLD JAIL AND
SAME OLD HOLLY
J. Holly is in again.

]. Holy IS IN AGAIN
He was arrested last night for the
third time within six weeks. He is
charged, at present. with being drunk
and disorderly, and upon his person
was found a small bottle of alcohol, of
which, apparently, he had imbibed too
freely.
Holly was arrested not long ago when
he was Understanding a deaf and dumb
man, using his disguise to obtain
money. In police court he was allowed
to so under the conditions that he leave
town. Instead he obtained some al
cohol, and with it was soon drunk.
When arrested that time he was sen
fenced to 10 days in Jail, which term of
office expired January u.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-28
PRESIDENT DENIES REPORT
OF REMARK ON IRELAND

The statement that President Will
son told members OF the Senate and
House Foreign Relations Committee
that the Irish question was a mat
ter between Ireland and England, and
that ireland would not have any voice
in the peace conference at present
was vigorously denied at the White
House this afternoon
THE President wishes me to say that
this statement has no founda ton in fact
and is a deliberate falsehoOd," said a
formal statement issued by Secretary
TumUlty.
The statement from Secretary Tumulty
is as follows:
In the last few days. the following
quotation has appeared in the press
under q Washington date line as part
Of the newspaper report Of the dinner
given by the President at the White
House Wednesday evening. February 26.
TO the members OF the Committee on
Foreign Relation OF the Senate and the
Committee on Foreign Affairs OF the
House.
=" The President told the committee
that the Irish question was a matter
between Ireland and England, and
that ireland would not have any
voice in the peace conference at
present
The President wishes me to say
that this statement has no founda-
ton in fact and is deliberate false
hood
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-28
WANT GODS NAME
IN LEAGUE DRAFT

BALTIMORE. Feb 2s-The Prot
estAnt Episcopal Provincial Synod
has adopted q resolution urging the
peace conference 10 put the name of
Cod in the preamble to the constitu-
ton OF the League or Nations.
II was pointer out that in the plan
as outlined there is no mention Of
the name OF God nor Deity. The
following suggestion was sent to
President Wilson. with the request
that he present II at the peace con-
ference upon his return 30 France:
Add TO preamble of the League
OF Nations:
invoking the Ruler or the uni
verse, MakeEof all things. Judge Of
all men, TO lift mp HIS countenance
upon US and to give Us an enduring
peace"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-28
RUSSIAN POLICY
AGREEMENT NEAR

PARIS. Feb. 2s-Fofeign Minister
Pichon announced today that the
shooting of Premier Clemenceau de-
ferred decision on the Russian situa-
ton, which was under consideration
when the premier was attacked last
week. He said there is reason to be
lieve that agreement on a general
policy will be reached soon without
great difficulty.
Regarding reparation. Pichon said
that when il is known what amount
Germany will be able TO pay toward
the total claims of the allies it will
he easy to agree on the proposition
due each
The committee considering Greek
territorial claims yesterday heard rep
resentatives' OF the provisional gov
eminent Of Albania. the former pro-
visional government OF Epirus and II
Thrace
The committee on international
labor legislation has decided to call
the first meeting Of the proposed n
ternational labor conference in DC
tober.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-28

ing the league of nations constitu-
tion makes it all the more necessary
that il be perfected now" Lodge de
clared. American delegates should
either be elected by the people, or ap-
pointed by the President and Senate
in the same way as ambassadors.
Lodge explained.
Germany. he added. should go
through a period OF probation before
she is taken in.
Provision referring to effective
guarantees OF sincere intentions, on
the part Of proposed members Of the
league. are vague. Lodge said. AMI
suggested more precise definition Of
such guarantees.
Cites Mexican Case.
IF Mexico should raid our border
Senator Lodge continued. 1--WE would
be bound to wait three months after
the league made its decision before
we could act. That seems a little
hard"
Senator Norris said the limitation
applied only as between league mem
bers.
Then, assuming Mexico joins the
! league. l don't think that would
change Mexican character" Lodge re-
piled.
He protested emphatically against
the Fuwer the league would have
over immigration.
mo nation can now say who shall
come into the United States and il
should remain that way" Lodge in
sisted.
"Immigration goes to the root OF
national character and no nation
should be compelled TO admit any
one to its borders that il did not
choose"
Lodge said a judicial body is neces-
sary 10 determine, the meaning OF the
vagueness of language.
When we enter the nebulOus region
OF differences. we must have a tribunal
like the supreme court TO determine
whether those differences are cor
rect"
He suggested that the document
should have been drafted with Ordi-
nary care a clerk uses in drafting a
bill for the Senate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-28
SAYS WIRE BOARD
SHOWS PARTIALLY

NEW YORK, Feb. 2s.-Charging
Postmaster General BurIeson's operating
board with a most barefaced and high
handed attempt" to stop the Postal
Telegraph-Cable Company from compe-
Telephone companies. the Mackay COM
ting with the Western Union and Bell
panies gave out copies OF letters ex-
changed between Union N Bethel,
chairman of the operating board, and the
Postal company.
1t is pointed out in connection with
the giving out OF the correspondence
that Mr.. Bethel is also vice president
OF the American Telephone and Tele-
graph Compeny.
In connection with these letters.
William J. Desgan. the secretary OF
the Mackay Companies. said: This
is the most baTefaced and high-han nd
ed attempt that has yet been made TO
stop the Postal Telegraph -Cablee
Company competing with the West
ern Union and Bell Telephone comps-
MES"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-28
LOCAL F0RGER ESCAPES
FROM HOSPITAL OF JAIL

CUMBERLAND, Md, Feb. 2S.-
Cumberland police are today seeking
Jerome Poor. OF Washington. who
broke out of the Cumberland Jail
here last night on the eve Of the
day he was TO leave for the state
penitentiary TO serve seven years for
forgery.
Poor was convicted here two weeks
ago. He was confined 10 the jail to
await the date on which he was to
be taken 10 the state prison 10 serve
his term Feig1nE sickness. Poor
was sent to the Jail hospital last
week.
Last night Edward Walker, a
trusty. went to POOr's room in the
hospital on an cTrand. He took saw
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-28
SAYS PACT IS STEP
TOWARD ANARCHY
CONTINUED from First Page.)

tContlnued from First PaEe.)
possibility of conflicting interpreta-
tions as it is possible to make them.
THE explanation or Interpretation
OF any Of these doubtful passages is
not sufficient il made by one man,
whether that man be the President
Of the United States, or a Senator or
anyone else"
Lodge directly answered President
: wilson's personal explanation Of the
: ConstitnfioTi's provisions regarding
the Monroe doctrine by saying: y
How any one can say that article
10 extends the Monroe doctrine to
an the world passes my -cOmprehen-
sion. II you extend the Monroe doc
trine to all the world. it ceases to
exist. because il rests on nothing bat
the differentiation OF the American
Hemisphere from the rest Of the
world.
~Under this draft. Europe will have
the right TO take part in the settle
ment of American questions, and we.
of course, shall have the right TO
take part in the settlement Of all
questions In Europe and Asia and
Africa
Europe and Asia are to take part
IN policing the American continent
and the Panama Canal. and in return
we are 20 have the right TO police
the Balkans and Asia Minor when We
are asked to do so.
Vans OF Grave Danger.
Perhaps the time has come when
we ought to do this, but want to
warn the American people that they
ought never to abandon the Wash
ington policy and the Monroe doc
trine without being perfectly certain
that they earnestly wish to do so.
For this reason ] ask the press and
the public and the, Senate to con-
slider well the gravity OF this propo-
sition before IL takes the heavy re-
sponsibility of casting aside these
policies We have adhered TO for a
century and more, and under which
we have greatly served the cause Of
peace both at home and abroad"
Lodge declared IL the league guar
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-28

with him, carefully hidden in his
clothes. The two prisoners used the
saw to cut the bars across the win
dow Of Poor's room.
They slid down a water spout, and
today woYd was flashed to the police
of fifty cities to be on watch for
them.
Poor claimed he had worked in one
OF the Government departments in
Washington. He was thirty five
years old.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-28
INFLUENZA TAKES ANOTHER
ALARMING JUMP IN LONDON

LONDON Feb. 2s.-Deaths from in
fuepza have increased at an alarm
ing rate, according to official figures.
The total number Of deaths from this
cause in ninety-six great towns OF
England and Wales was 3,O46 in a
week as compared with 451 the previ-
Gus week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-28
VIENNA ORGANIZES TO AID
LEAGUE OF NATIONS PLAN

VIENNA, Feb. 2S-An association
for the promotion OF a League OF
Nations according TO President Will
sons ideas has been formed in
Vienna. The presidents OF the asso-
citation are Professors Lammasch and
Reddish and former Ambassador
Dumba. all well known in America
Dissension is growing between the
Serbs and Croatians. According to
Trustworthy reports. the movement
toward the establishment ar re-
publican federation consisting o. the
Serb, Croatian. and Slovenian re-
publics is rapidly gaining adherents
A decision is expected in the near
future.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-28

antees the territorial integrity OF all
member nations, that means armed
force. There is no other way, he de-
clared.
The ranks Of the army aud the
fleets of the navy made necessary by
such pledges are to be filled and
manned by the sons, husbands and
brothers Of the people of America.
wish them carefully TO consider
whether they are willing to have the
youth of this nation ordered to war
by other nations without regard to
what they or their representatives
desire"
Differs On Immigration.
Lodge also differed from President
Wilson on the subject of immigration.
The President told his guests at TIE
White House dinner that the league
would not have jurisdiction over i'm
migration questions. Lodge said the
league constitution does give it turis-
d4ction.
,"Are we ready to leave il to other
nations" he ask ed, ITO determine
whether we shall admit a food OF
Japanese, Chinese and Hindu labor?
II we. accept this plan for a league,
that is precisely what we promise to
do"
Lodge urged that before the league
question is settled peace be made and
the American troops brought home.
The league question, he said, is too
big for haste.
Concluding his speech, Lodge said
I'VE are asked to depart now for the
first time from the foreign policies Of
Washington. We are invited TO move
away from George Washington To-
ward the other end Of the line at
which stands The sinister figure OF
TrOtsky. the champion of information
alism.
I'VE are asked to, substitute for
Lincoln's government OF, for. and by
the people Of the United States, a gov
eminent Of, for and by other people"
Amendment Necessary.
A constitutional amendment would
be necessary il the United States joins
the league OF nations, Senator Lodge
declared, taking direct issue with
President Wilson, who is convinced
that there is no conflict between the
two documents.
1--WE would promise not TO enter
into any treaty in violation OF the
league OF nations" he explained. That
is q direct infringement on our treaty
making power and in my opinion
would require a constitutional amend
ment."
1.-THE extreme difficulty in amend
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-02-28

footing n horn on ATmistIce Day
did not end your part In winning n
peace with victory. Paying your in
come tax makes more real noise than
footing q horn.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-24
Traction Company
Handling Shoppers

Every effort is being made by the
Monongahela Valley Traction Com
pany to handle the Christmas shop
pers and every car is we'll laden with
them. Extra cars have been placed
on various lines to take care Of the
holiday rush.
At a recent meeting Of the direc.
tors of The Monongahela Valley
Traction Company the following bust.
ness was transacted:
The directors ordered the construc-
ton of several transmission lines,
Among these was a line from Parkers-
burg to Parnaco. This Is the second
transmission line between those
points. This line will be eventually
completed to Marietta and is to take
care of the business between Parkers.
burg and Marietta and in Marietta.
A transmission line was ordered to
be constructed to the Isabella mine
Of the katherine Coal Company neas
MHeadowbrook.
A transmission line was ordered to
be constructed to the Hudson COD
CJmpany's operation near Wilson
burg.
A transmission line was ordered
constructed on oSuth Side, Parkers-
burg, to take care OF the Donovan
Boiler factory, the baldwin Tool
Works and the Porcelain works.
A transmission line was ordered to
be constructed to the operation Of
the Despard Fuel Company.
Appropriation was made for the
chase and installation Of conduits to
be placed on the new Monongahela
River bridge for transmission lines,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-12-24
PHYSICAL DIRECTOR
lITI'FIlRMER SAMMIE
irst Lieut.. G. M. Boiler.
of Reading, p, Accepts
Post Here Monday.

First Lieutenant G. M. Boiler of
Reading, Pa, has been engaged as ply
ical5 director Of the Fairmont Y. M. G.
Az and will report for duty here next
Monday morning, succeeding NJ. l..
GieFett who goes to Purdue universi-
W, Lafayette, Ind.
Lieutenant Bahler, who served in
the infantry ofthe United States army
81 France between one and two years.
IS one Of the best rounded physical d.
Iectors that the Fairmont Y. M. G. A.
liaE ever engaged. His qualifications
fe End along the following sports,
Of which have never been tried
e re, although they easily could
~ hall, basketball, base ball,
ennis, soccer, gymnasium, cal
isthentics, medical gymnastics, cor
receive gymnastics, military drill,
aquatic sports, rowing, swimming, fenc
ing, boxing, wrestling, gymnastic dane
ing and playground work.
Mr.. Boiler comes to Fairmont very
highly recommended. At various times
be has been director of athletics and
gymnasium work at the following insti
buttons: Schuyldll Seminary, Reading
Pa; Reading Y. M. G. A.; Washington
State College, Pull man, Wash; South
High School, Akron, o.; Chatauqua
Echool Of Physical Education Of which
DO was a graduate and also done work
tor; Brunswick School, Greenwich,
Conn
When the war broke out Mr.. Boiler
resigned his position and Joined the
army. For ten year he has been ex-
perienced in athletic and gymnasium
work in schools and colleges and from
all the recommendations he is high
type Of man.
His ability as a basket ball player
IL noted in Central Pennsylvania as
he rs one OF four Boiler Brothers that
were stars on several teams that play
ed. a high grade Of basketball which
f;Ses at Reading, Pa. Their work has
been of such character on the basket
ball floor that Philadelphia newspa-
pers frequently commented on their
ability. In the advent of Mr.. Boiler
FfeR i..iilnOnt the basket ball fans
sisould feceiye warm enthusiast TO
the geule.