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Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-12-20
Battling Telephone Mystery Caused By Pair of Specs"

Apparently of its owp accord, a rural telephone line in the remote dis tricts of western Colorado went on strike a short time ago for 16-hour working day. During daylight hours the line worked beautifully, and in spection revealed no possible cause for the fact that between 9 and 10 every night it's telephones went out of com mission ,and stayed out until morning. Finally, after serious complaint, the manager and lineman started on a nocturnal trouble hunt. They reached the last house by morning, and were admitted by the aged occupant. Con- spicuous on the top of the wall tele- phone were his metal-rimmed spec tacles, resting in electrical contact across the terminals, where it was his habit to leave them every night upon retiring. The mystery was solved.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-12-20
OATMAN

Paul Thorne was over from King man Wednesday.
 L.J. Parker and Frank Keeffe were over from Kingman this week
 Bert Coffey, salesman for the Stan dard Oil at Kingman, was over Tues day.
 Mir. Allen Ware and son, John Ware, Jr., were over from Kingman Wednes- day.
 MT. Hash of Babbitt Bros., Flag staff was in Oatman the first of the week on business.
 Wm. Sherwood was in town Sunday from Holbrook, but left for Los An geles the following day.
 Mir and Mrs Lawrence of the Mid way Mossback Mining Co.,, are stay ing at the St. Francis Hotel.
 Fred Hensing of the Oatman Anal gamated Mining Co.,, is in Cincinnati, Ohio, at present, where his parents live.
 Miss Josephine Tambarino is home for the Xmas Holidays. Miss Tam barino is attending the Normal School at Tempe.
 At the weekly Bridge Party given at the Ocatillo Club every Saturday afternoon, Mrs. J. A. Burgess and Mrs. P. Des Brisay were hostesses last Saturday.
 Ira Eyester, an "old-timer" here, came back to Oatman this week after an absence of six months. MT. Eye ster has been up in Nevada and the northern part of California.
 Among the guests at the St. Francis are MT. and Mrs. Cole and their son. MT. Cole is one of the geologists for
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-12-20
GUIDE SHIPS AND PLANES BY
 RADIO PATHFINDER

Navigation through fog and storm at sea, or along the unmarked paths of the air, is to be matter of math- ematical exactness by the perfection of the wireless direction finder. The secret of the direction finder lies in the fact that a closed loop of wire, as a radio antenna, receives best in the position of it's own plane, and is least effective at right angles. The navi- gators equipment is simply a pair of coils, fixed at right angles, and inside them a smaller coil, turned on yer tical axis by a hand knob. By turn ing the knob until the signals from the shore stations, at the beginning and end of his course, sound loudest in his head receiver, the airman or shipmas- ter determines, by glance at the dial, how he is or should be headed.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-12-20
SAYS CLOTHING PRICES ARE GOING STILL HIGHER
Says Clothing--18

Says Clothing--18
 According to predictions made yes terday by members of the National Association of Wholeale Clothiers and Tailors, now holding its annual meet ing at Chicago, the winter and early spring are likely to bring still high CT prices in clothing 50 that popular priced suits which sold for $25 before the war and now retail for $50 will cost $60 or more next spring. The reason given for this big jump in the price of clothing is said to be wage increases of nearly 200 per cent; scarcity of raw material; plentiful money; demoralization of the clothing industry incident to the army demands for uniforms during the war; and shortage of labor due to the stoppage of wholesale immigration.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-12-20
HIGHLAND MINING co. INSTALLING MACHINERY

James B. Speed and c B. Bell of the Highland Mining Company were Kingman visitors this week, having come down on matters concerning that property. The Highland is now get ting matters shaped for the big cam paign that has been mapped out on the property of the company. The Highland Mining company has one of the best estates in the county and is in position to carry on big develop ment campaign. Machinery for all purposes is now on the ground, large part of which has been installed.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-12-20
THE MOHAvE COUNTY MINER AND OUR MINERAL WEALTH
News From County Towns

the United Eastern Mining Co.,, and will be on the case between that com pany and the Tom Reed, which will take place, sometime in January it is said. The Coles came here from Butte, Montana.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-12-20
DR. TILTON ILL

Dr, A. l.. Hilton will not be able to return to Kingman until probably af- ter the holidays. It has been his in tention to have returned the first of this week but at that time he caught a cold which later confined him to his bed. Dr. Antone, who is treating him, says that he can travel about the 27th.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-12-20
ADVERTISED LETTERS

The following letters remain uncall. ed for at the Post Office at Kingman, Arizona for the week ending Dec. 20. Arizona Rex Mining Co. McCarty, J. c.
 Mcguire, Denis
 Ivey, Jim
 If the above leters are not called for at the end of two weeks they will b. sent to the Dead Letter Office at San Francisco, Calf.
 CHARLES METCALFE,
 Postmaster. Don't fail to see the fine holiday display at the Pioneer Pharmacy.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-12-20
ST. JOHNS CHURCH
Sunday School 10 A. M.

Sunday School 10 A. M.
 Morning Service Il A. M.
 Subject: "The Prince of Peace."
 Evening Service 7:30 P. M
 Subject: "The Christmas Spirit"
 The Sunday School will give its Christmas Entertainment, on Christ mas Eve, at 7:30 o'clock. An inter- esting program will be rendered by the little folks and the parents are specially invited to be present.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-12-20
ST. MARY'S CHURCH.

Sunday December Fist. Mass will be said at 7:30 A. M. Wednesday December 24th at 12 o'clock Midnight High Mass followed by Benediction.
 Father HOotsmanS.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-12-20

FOR SALE-5000 shares of Nc Crack en Silver-Lead Mines Co. Address owner, N. T. Stump, Casa Grande, Arizona.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-12-20

FOR RENT-Rooms. Apply Miner Office.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-12-20
WANT ADS

IF ITS FOR SALE-See us-Blue Line Transfer Co. Blue 160. We will buy from you for cash or han dle on commission,
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-12-20

BLUE LINE TRANSFER co. All kinds of hauling. House hold goods
 packed and stored, Second hand goods of all kinds bought and sold. New quarters in Band Boys theater.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-12-20

"LADONIA" mining claim, in Cerbat Wash, near Horseshoe mine for sale cheap by owner. Address, Box 1912, Jerome, Arizona.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-12-20

FOR SALE-Cedar wood in either stove or foot lengths, delivered. For information inquire at the Miner Office.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-12-20

HELP WANTED-Girl for general house work. Family of two. Box s Miner Office. '...
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-12-20

WANTED-Large house, furnished from six to fifteen rooms in Chlo- ride. Mrs. Mills, 183 Henrietta Court, Pasadena, Cal.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-12-20

WANTED-Girl or woman to help with housework. Permanent place Inquire at The Citizens Bank.
Evening star., 1919-11-08

by the street cars these lines can be
conducted proftably.
When the city was heavily congest-
ed, with daily car riders in excess of
the capacity Of the lines during the
rush hours, such accommodations
would have been of the highest value.
The congestion has now been material
ly relieved, mainly by the departure
Of many Of the wartime workers from
the government service, and in part
by the addition of further facilities
to the street car service. Thus the
demand for more trahi 'eommoda-
tion is less now than i. WIS year
ago, though more cars s.i are needed
and are being supplied fsom time to
time Will the new facilities supply a
need in the matter Of moving the peo-
pie to and from work morning and
eveningf
Competition with the existing car
lines will not succeed unless tho serv-
ice is speedier and more comfortable
and at least as cheap. If the fare is
higher the accommodation afforded
must be materially greater than that
given by the ear lines. Prejudice
against the street railway companies
will not hold great numbers Of patrons
continuously in line to their financial
disadvantage.
Evening star., 1919-11-08

der difficulties, and many years later
preserved under even greater Difficult
ties. Under it the country has reach
cd large proportions, and even larger
influence. Over a hundred million
people shelter under the Stars and
Stripes, and have achieved great pros
perity. They are the source of power.
They choose, and instruct, their public
servants. They are it.
And yet the proposition is advanced
now that the American form of gov
ernment has outlived its usefulness;
that it should be sent to the scrap
heap. and something strictly up-to-
date put in its place. True, the propo-
sition comes from no high source, and
is being pushed by no great number of
persons. But the bare fact that it is
made and being pushed at all is some
whst startling.
1t Is an accepted aphorism that the
people get the kind Of government
they deserve. Our people got the
right kind. because they fought to es-
tsblish it. Later, they fought among
themselves to preserve it. But. of
course. it has mover been perfect. 1t
showed defects from the first.
II those defects, however, have in
creased in number of late years, the
blame is upon those citizens who have
practically abjured politics; who "have
had no time for politics.; who have
let George" in the persons Of caucus
fxers and manipulators of machines,
"do it," Had they taken the proper
interest in public affairs, and busted
themselves with details, better nomi-
nations for Office would have been
made and better men elected to of
fce than the record has too often
shown.
Every citizen should be in politics.
and lend hand toward clean and
efficient conduct of public affairs. We
could not have too many politicians,
or too much politics. Under our form
of government, eternal politics is the
price Of good government. Where
any large number Of citizens shirk
their public duty-either through in
difference, or a too selfish attention to
private interests-evils creep in and
the public Is injured. Politics Is the
wear for everybody who has Ameri-
can interests at heart.
Evening star., 1919-11-08

Runaway Jerry, Monkey. 15c.
Faithful Fanny, . Dog. 1Se.
Little Gray Sparrow, Bird. 15c
Circus January a Donkey. 1Sc
Charming Stories Of Animal Life, Told BY
Themselves. Illustrated in color.
Story of the Wild Flowers, for young peo-
pie, with flower alphabet, in colors 4oc.
The Magic Drawing Book for Boys and Girls.
A series of pictures outlined by numbered dots
7sc.
The Playnate's Book. Stories for little peo-
pie Large type and many pictures Soc.
Kids Of Many coIors. Chdren's pictures in
rhyme of people of all lands, including lullabye
and mother songs. $l!00
Old Mother Hubbard, and many other favor
ties. Illustrated in various colors, and very at
tractive. $1.oo.
Evening star., 1919-11-08
Politics.

In an address delivered at Spring.
field last night before the Republican
Editorial Association Of Illinois,
Chairman Hays of the republican M.
tional committee said:
"1 repeat and shall continually de-
clare that what we need in this coun-
try is not less politics but more at
tention to politics. Politics is the
science of government, and what we
need is more attention to the science
of government"
The present is a good time to pom.
der this excellent piece of advice. The
science of government is today a
worldwide topic. Some old forms of
government have recently been over.
thrown, while others are on the eve
of modification. Some new forms are
eing established. Hence, government
is now the study of all peoples.
The American form is more than a
hundred years old, and has served q
noble purpose. 1t was established un.
Evening star., 1919-11-08
The Round Up Of Reds.

A roundup Of radicals conducted
in several cities has resulted in the
taking of upward Of thousand men
and women known to be engaged in
"red" propaganda in this country.
Some of them arc directly connected
with organizations that have been pro
m citing the movement for the cstab-
lishment of the soviet system Of gov
ernment here. Some Of them have
been addressing meetings at wlIicl,
revolutionary doctrines have been
preached. Much literature" was taken
in the raids-pamphlets Of an incen-
diary character, attacks upon the gov
eminent and upon the industrial sys.
tenn, appeals to workers to join the
movement for an ovefturn of the
American social order.
These arrests will not be effective
unless they are followed by a,;tion.
The presumption is that the persons
appfehended have put themselves
within the reach Of the law by their
utterances or acts and that they can
be held for trial and convicted. If
they have been simply taken up a. a
warning, to be later released, no good
will come of the raids and arrests
The subsequent release will leave the
government as much exposed to in
sidious attack a. ever. Indeed. bad
reaction is likely to result.
Deportation Of those who are aliens
and are engaged in seditious activity
but who are not definitely guilty Of
criminal conduct should promptly
follow. There is abundant evidence
Of the presence here Of many for.
eigners, mostly Of Russian birth, who
are busy in the work of promoting
the soviet movement. That they are
designated agents Of . definitely e..
tablished propaganda is believed.
Those who are guilty Of actual
criminal activity should be taken to
court, ana IL coAvietsd Ihould. b in.
pfisoasd. There must be no trihinf
with these people. They are danger.
Gus to public security. They cannot
overtufn the government, but they can,
and II not checked may, start riots
and destructive demonstrations. They
are even now suspected Of having
plotted a spectacular and mufdefous
affair in New York with bombs on q
large scale. They undertook . whole.
sale bomb distribution a few months
ago. They are without question at
work among the working people in
promoting strikes and encouraging re-
sistance to the law.
Rounding these reds up in raids will
have no effect if the courts do not
act promptly In their punishment and
deportation. American society will
not be safe from disorders and crimes
a. long as they are permitted to con-
tinue their wicked aeitations and plot
tinky.
Evening star., 1919-11-08
Motor Bus Lines.

Experiments are to be tried with
motor busses operating on three
routes from points in the northeastern
section of the city to central traffic
points. Permits for the running of
these lines of motor vehicles have
been granted by the utilities commits
sion, under a prior ruling fxira a
maximum fare of 10 ccris rhe.sp,
cifc fares charged on these L., MY
be less than that sum. 1t remains
now to be seen whether at a fare ap-
proximately the same a that charged
Evening star., 1919-11-08

The declaration Of the Japanese In.
ternstionsl labor delegate that he is a
labofing man Eat heart" makes him
sound little like regular palmy
day politician.
Evening star., 1919-11-08

A challenge to a vote on the treaty
caused almost az much excitement as
ono Of those old-time challenges
which meant . meeting with dueling
pistols on the field Of Bladensbure.
Evening star., 1919-11-08

Lady Astor's desire to go to par
lisment amuses many Enslishmen.
Great Britain needs cheering up . bit
just now, 90, win or lose, the lady 10
doing . worthy work.
Evening star., 1919-11-08
Make it Play to Read Each Day
For Girls

Polly Trotter, Patriot. A wonderfully inter-
esting story, by E. B. and A. A. Knipe. $l5o.
The Campfire Girls Solve q Mystery, by Hide
garde G.. Frey. 60c.
Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound, by Alice B.
Emerson. 60c.
Edna Brooks. 60c.
Captain Lucy in France, by A1ine Havard
$50.
Beth Anne Goes to School, by, Mary p.
Ginther $l.50.
Book Section, Second Floor
Evening star., 1919-11-08

A strike is threatened in Mexico.
A complete tie-up Of the brigand bust.
ness would be 4 most desirable Incl
dent.
Evening star., 1919-11-08

The treaty discussion has lasted SO
long that some Of the senator's are in
danger Of growing 50 drowsy - to be
caught mapping.
Evening star., 1919-11-08

Ex-Emperor Wilhelm's physician
left because his pay was too small.
Here ID one strike that will command
large amount Of public sympathy.
Evening star., 1919-11-08
Practical Books for Practical Bows

The Marvel Book of American Ships by lack
III and Evans. $500.
The Wonder Book Of knowledge $3.50.
The Hidden Aerial, or The Spy Line on the
.cuntain, by L. E. Weiss. SlSS.
Story Book of Science, by Jean H. Fabre.
500.
The Romance of Modem Electricity. $780,
The Romance of Geology. $780,
Boys Life of General Pershing by George
Durston. SOC.
Boys Life of Lincoln, by Helen Nico1ay S1So
Vive La France, story of war and hospital
tys by the Knipe's. S1.50
The Boy VigiIantes of Belgium, by George E.
Walsh. sl.50.
Boys Book of New Inventions, by Harry E.
-iaude. Many illustrations. 75c.
Evening star., 1919-11-08

After the coal controversy is over
second edition of the message re-
citing still further causes for thanks.
giving may be in order.
Evening star., 1919-11-08

A Nebraska prize hog sold for $780,
600. If such price becomes frequent
the cost of pork chop will have to
60 up again.
Evening star., 1919-11-08

There Ii no longer q disposition to
persuade the laborins man that he is
an especial pet Of every politician.
Evening star., 1919-11-08

DR.. Garfield is now expected to issue
a few bulletins with reference to 4
serious chill.
Evening star., 1919-11-08

Attorney General Palmer's idea of
simpliAed strike settling is to con-
vince all strikers that it would be bet
ter for them to get back on the job.
Evening star., 1919-11-08

Miners have to face many dangers.
RadieAlism il one Of the greatest Of
them.
Evening star., 1919-11-08
SHOOTING STARS.
NJ PHiIANDER JOHNSON.


In Doubt.
@What 10 that noisei" exelaimed
Mrs. Cumrox.
~ an not sure" answered her hus-
band. Tt sounds as II the waiter had
dropped a load of dishes; and then
again, maybe it's only the jazz band
tuning up"
Evening star., 1919-11-08
For Boys and Girls, 10 to 16

Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates by Mary
N. Dodge. Handsomely illustrated in color. $1.00.
Heide, by Johanna Spyri. One of the few
really good books for children. s1.o0.
Back at School With the Tucker Twins. SOC.
Childs Garden of Verses, by Robert Louis
Stevenson. With illustrations. soc.
Same with colored pictures and large illumi-
lated page borders. SOC.
Ben, The Battle Horse, by Walter A. Dyer
sl5o.
Tom Strong, Lincoln's Scout, by Alfred Bishop
Mason. illustrated. $I50.
Kiplings Boy Stories. A collection of the best
The Boys of St. Timothy's, by A. S. Pier.
Illustrations in color. 75c.
Betty Lane, Patriot. A new story of warning
times. by George M. Mullett. Sis.
Hero Tales from American History by Roose.
,elt and Lodge. $1.50.
Evening star., 1919-11-08
Euel.

Fuel.
Though the stun gets low,
And the price gets high,
We can toll, we know,
For q food supply.
We can smile at fate,
With = patience wise,
As we watch the plate
And economize.
But our fear grows strong,
And our hope grows scant
When things 60 wrong
With the heating planti
Evening star., 1919-11-08
Have You a Little Reader in
Your Home?
Tuck-Me-in Tales

The Tale of Old Mr.. Grow. SOC.
The Tale Of Daddy Longlegs soc.
The Tale of jolly Robin. SOC.
The Tale of Freddy. soc.
The Wise Little Chicken That Knew 1t All.
&c.
How Peter Rabbit Went to Sea soc.
The Little Small Red Hen. SOC.
The Foolish Fox. 35c.
The Magic Circus With cut-out pictures. soc.
Evening star., 1919-11-08

Nobody sver really enjoys . strike.
Evening star., 1919-11-08
Agitations.
For Future Reference.

For Future Reference.
"Have you kept all the promises you
made"
81 think I've kept most of them,"
replied Senator Sorghum. "Every
time 1 write letter promising any
thing have copy of it placed on
fle."
Evening star., 1919-11-08

All Brought AppetiteG.
"Politeness costs nothing"
"That's a mistake" said Jud Tun-
kins, with emphasis. "Just by way
Of bein' pleasant and friendly I asked
q bunch of my city relatives to visit
me-"
Mr.. 0rowcher notes that as soon as
people were told to wear their last
years clothes, the price of thread and
clothes brushes went up"
Agitations.
Through centuries the world has Jared,
Philosophers assert.
1t has been very often scared,
But seldom badly hurt.
Evening star., 1919-11-08
A Home Without Books Is Like a
House Without Windows
Mother Stories

Mother Stories
BY Maud Lindsay
Models of simplicity and charm. Instructive,
yet the moral never too obviously pointed. Help
ful the mother entertaining to the child. illus
trated. $l.zS.
For Little Readers
A Treasury Of Animal Stories, with attractive
pictures for older ones soc.
Uncle Wiggily and Longears, by Howard
Garis 91.S0.
Uncle Wisglly and Alice in Wonderland, by
Howard CARTS $780,
Adventures Of Twinkly Eyes, the Little Black
Bear, by A. Chaffee. $l.0o.
Evening star., 1919-11-08
New Silk and Satin
Lingerie


boomers and camisoles are itemized below Many
and exquisite models and palmer practical gar
mentS.
White Satin Gowns, with empires of georgette, in
which clever lace motifs inserted with hemstitchng
and then finished with beaded satin ribbon Others elabo
ratey lace and ribbon trimmed $1,000 and $24.00.
Flesh Crepe de Chine Gowns. exploiting little embroid
cred butterflies and 1owerets, we'll lace trimmings,
and supice styles with dainty tucked georgette medalons
enhancements of lace and wo-oned ribbons $3.50 and
$500.
Flesh Satin Gowns, with lace of pretty pattern
inserted with hemstchng form empire further beau
tilted with two toned ribbons. $780,
Flesh Satin Step-ns, camisoe top styles with embroid
cred georgette yoke hufed in lace and shred lace
trimmed models adorned with ribbon flowers. $500 and
$l050.
Flesh Crepe de Chine Envelope Chemise a surplice
style inserted with lace medaions and pink ribbons $675
Flesh Satin Envelope Chemise, slirred empire sug
gestion lace and bowknot finished. $1,000.
Flesh Satin Bloomer Combination, corset cover STYLE
shirred. $3.50
Crepe de Chine Boomers $375 to $500.
Satin Bloomers. $500 $780,
Crepe de Chine and Satin Camsoles, $l.oo to $780,
Third floor.
Evening star., 1919-11-08
An Unrest.

"You mean to tell me you work
eighteen hours dayf"
"At least that, just at this time Of
year." answered the man with dust
in his eyebrows. my wife is clean.
ing house and l have to move most Of
the furniture"