Arizona republican., 1920-06-09
HIGH PRAISE GIVEN. VALLEY POULTRY BY
 GOVERNMENT EXPERTS

MESA, June 9.-That they don't raise better chickens anywhere and that the poultry industry ia the Salt River valley has a big future before it. was the statement of II. M Lamon, in charge of the poultry work for the United States Department of Agri- culture, who spent greater part of yesterday in Mesa at the Mitchell state. MT. I4amon was accompanied by l.. w. Beeson, field photographer for the poultry department, and c. H. Cross, who is in charge of the poultry experiment station at Glendale, and all were hearty in their approval of Mitchell farm.
 Over 50,O0O baby chicks have been matched by the Mitchell concern this spring, said to be the largest output of any hatchery in the state, and 5000 Of these little checks retained on the ranch, were inspected by the experts from Washington yesterday. An even larger number of full grown chickens on the farm were also looked over by MT. Lamon and his party, and all were pronounced as good chickens as are raised anywhere. A large number Of photographs showing the portable hen houses and other poultry equipment on the farm were made and will be eX- hibited by the poultry department in it's work of furthering poultry produc- ton.
 Warren Re-Appointed
 City Marshal E. J. Warren. who has been serving in that office for the past two years, was appointed for another term at a meeting of the town council Monday evening. Appliea tions from three other men-Ed Pom eroy, Ernest Ellsworth and Guy Phelps had been filed for the position. it is understood. but with the re-appoint- ment of Warren by a unanimous vote. they were not considered. The re- appointment of c. ". Silverthorn as city attorney was also made. Ap- pointments of a city clerk and super intendent of public utilities was post poned for a few days pending a com mittees investigation of the applica- tions that have been made.
 Nevaras Trial Friday
 The trial of Augusta Nevarfis who was arrested Monday on a charge of shoplifting at the Toggery. was post poned from yesterday until Friday be able to attend Nevaras is a keen admirer of silk shirts and was appre- hended at the Toggery, where he is alleged to have stolen at least one and possibly more of the expensive shirts.
 Wanted on Reservation
 
 at local rooming house Monday night by Night Officer Shirk and an Indian officer on q charge preferred by the authorities on the Sacaton Indian res ervation, where he is wanted for the alleged theft of $50 from the store there. Riveras was returned to the reservation yesterday.
 Purple Deg" Tonight
 So popular was the farce comedy, Purple Dog presented at the high school auditorium Monday night. that it will be offered again tonight at the L. D. $. auditorium on West Main street. The Alma Ward is produc- ing the play. using in the cast talent selected from all Of the southside. The audience Monday night gave hearty approval to the play and so thoroughly enjoyed it, that another presentation will be made tonight.
 In Filn4don1 Today Billie Burke in 4sThe Misleading Widow" will be seen at the Majestic today A comedy. New Folks in Town" and a Burton Holmes Trave- logue is also included on the program Summer in Maine F. r. Grover. of the Grover pool hall in Mesa. left Monday night for his old home in Southport, Maine ] where he win spend the summer with ! his aged parents.
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