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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
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Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 49, 1920.
Tempe rature--
Hour Dry Bulb. Wet Bulb, Humid'y
Z pm, yes'day As Al 50
Z am. today. Al 40 96
Noon today -. 45 AZ IA
Maximum temperature. 46 minimum,
40. Sun sets today $40 pm. rises to-
morrow 7:0S am. Moon rises :32 am.
tonight. Precipitation, .01 inches.
Tennessee-Cloudy, probable local
rains; no decided change in tempera-
ture.
Mississippi-Cloudy, probable local
rains.
Arkansas--Partly cloudy to cloudy.
Alabama--Cloudy. probably local rains
Kentucky-Fair. no decided change
In temperature.
Louisiana--Generally cloudy,
Oklahoma--Partly cloudy.
East and West Texas--Genelally fair.
North enthusiastically cloudy
South Carolina-Cloudy.
Georgia--Cloudy, probable local rains
in west
F1orida-Fair except probable rain in
northwest
kansa s-Fair. somewhat warmer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
FRANCE TAKES STEPS TO
STOP BUILDING WARSHIPS

PARIS. Jan, 13-Steps were taken
by the cabinet today to stop the con-
struction Of the five dreadnoughts OF
the Normandie class, laid down Just be-
fore the war. but never completed.
Finance Minister klotz was authorized
to introduce a bin for this purpose.
Other measures authorized will direct
that the six scout cruisers provided by
the law Of 1912 as well a. i2 scout
destroyers, shall be laid down during
1920
The cabinet also authorized the
finance minister to introduce in the
chamber the bills for the budget OF 1870.
The plans for the Normandie class
OF dreadnoughts provided for vessels
displacing 25,2S0 tons each. with main
batteries OF IL 13.4-inch guns and "a
5.5-inch guns. Their construction was
suspended not long after the outbreak
of the war and their i34-inch guns
were transferred to the army The
building of the dreadnoughts was re-
sumed later.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
IRISH REPUBLIC BOND
SALE IS POSTPONED

The campaign for the sale of bond
certificates OF the Irish republic, which
was TO have been waged during the
week beginning Jan. II has been post :
short time the leaders of the movement
bad to organize, and probably win be
held Feb, 1927.
Local leaders are confident that be-
tween $4,000 and $1,000 worth OF the
certificates can be sold in Memphis
although no definite quota is to be
have as its goal the sum Of $40 900 900
The fund Is to be used In promoting
industries In Ireland, the development
Of what Is now waste land for agricui-
tural purposes, reforestration work TO
provide for the future timber require
ments OF the country, and other devel-
opment projects.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
SPAIN REFUSES TO ALLOW
SUB VICTIMS REMOVAL

MADRID, Jan. 13.-Sanitary authori-
ties have definitely refused to grant
permission for the eXhumation of Cor
poraI Thismorton, killed in 1917, when
an American vessel was sunk by
German submarine.
The law stipulates the remains must
not be taken from the grave for fvei
years. The destroyer Thornton, which
arrived at Corruna to take the body
back to the United States on Dec. a.
has proceeded to Lisbon.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
HOTEL IN PANIC, [1RE is SOON PUT OUT
Auto Dangerous
EUen Before 1t
Is Completed

The old man proved by whipping the
old woman with a ram rod that gun
was dangerous without lock, stock or
barrel Hugh MeNeill thinks similarly
about automobiles
Damages amounting 10 $4,000 are
asked IN a suit filed Tuesday morning
by him against the Kelsey Wheel COM
pany, Mcneil alleges that while EN-
ployed BY the defendant company load
ing automobile rims manufactured by
the defendant q stack Of rims fell on
him and injured him permanently.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
COOK MUST STAND
FOR MURDER OF NIECE

MURFREESBoRO. Tenn. Jan. lS.
tSpl, Judge r. W, Smart, who is
hearing the case Of William f, cook
charged with the murder OF his wife's
niece, Lucy Stanford near Smyrna, in
August 1913, Tuesday overruled Cook $
plea In abatement, which alleges that
he had not been given speedy trial
on the charge, as provided by the CON
stitution, and the hearing Of testimony
was begun. A jury TO try the case
Was completed late yesterday
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
BANK ELECTIONS SHOW
ONLY MINOR CHANGES

1
All the national and several of the
state banks held elections Wednesday
for directors, with choosing Of officers
by the boards to follow. Only limited
number of changes were made. chiefly
by addition Of one or two names. No
important changes were contemplated
in the list of officers.
At the First National the only change
offered was the adding as director OF
Raphael S. Bryan. of the Wilson Ward
Cotton Co. The board at the National
City will he unchanged, but L. W.
Hughes, who has been with the insti-
tuition for some time, is given the title
of assistant to the president.
At the Central-State bank two addi-
tions to the board were made, Joseph
r Hyde secretary and treasurer of
Malone & Hyde, Inc, and r. T. Cren-
shaw. who is cashier of the hank.
The State Savings added the name of
George A. Wagner to the board. while
the Manhattan Savings and the Com
mercial Trust made no change
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
U. S. OFFICIAL SATISFIED
NO THREAT WAS MEANT

WASHINGTON, Jan 13.--Intellgence
officers, of the war department are sat
isfied after an investigate that the
simultaneous arrival at Manzanillo
Mexico of steamer bearing arms and
munitions from Japan and the Japanese
cruiser Yakima had no connection
These officers said today that the va
kuma was a training ship and could not
have protected the munitions ship had
there been occasion for the effort.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
WITNESSES WILL
TELLOF HORRORS
Scores on Hand to Testify.
About Sufferings in
Mexico.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Jan 13-Scores
Of witnesses were here today to appear
before the senate subcommittee inves-
tigating the Mexican situation. 1t was
expected the committee would hold its
first hearing late today
Capt, W. M. Hansen, Of the ranger
service has classified those summoned
to testify according to the nature of
their testimony, and Senator A. B. Fall,
chairman of the committee was expect
ed to begin an examination of Han
sens report upon his arrival from E
Paso. 1t appeared probable eX-colonists
and other fugitives from Mexico would
be the first group asked to tell their
stories of conditions in Mexico.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
PAYS ST, 800 FOR WATER:
BOOZE SELLER ARRESTED

DECATUR, Ala. Jan 10. (Spl)--
Floyd Jacobs, former deputy sheriff
paid $1,000 for 100 gallons Of cool. clear
branch water. It was good water, said
Jacobs, but he thought he was buying
corn whisky. Ga and Orr. of Hartselle,
Is under 81 900 bail pending hearing on
charge Of obtaining money under
false pretenses.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
ARMOUR & COMPANY
FACES NEW CHARGE

WASHINGTON, Jan. l3. tSpl)--Com-
plant has been filed with the federal
trade commission against Armour &
Co, Chicago. alleging that it owns and
controls an alleged competing concern,
the Lookout OIL company, Chattanooga
Notice of the complaint will be served
on both concerns.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
PHONE PARALYSIS
PREVENTS ALARMS:
MANY RARE SCENES

Hundreds Of the Hotel
danger of their lives Tuesday morning
No. AGO. burned through
volumes Of smoke into the hall and
Clad nghes nessee paamas kmono
hastily seized articles wearing
% the mezzanne floor and lobby while
The origin of the blaze mystery discovered
Walker obon Tenn salesman for the g. Lighting System,
Of New York. who occupied No.
amount to about $500 No figure guests ccuped
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
NARCOTIC HEARING.

Minnie Hoslett and l. NJ Topp,
charged with violation of the Harrison
antinarcotic law. will be given hear
irgs before George H. Poole, United
states commissioner. Monday after
noon. Thomas ], Walsh. assistant dis
trict attorney, will act for the govern
mens
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
WIDOW GETS ALL.

The win of r. w. Ricks. deceased.
bequeathing all of his real and per-
sonal property to his widow, Mary Alice
Kicks, was admitted to probate Tues
day, morning by Probate judge y. n.
Guthrie.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13
Weather Forecast

Cloudy, local rains
probable; no decided
change in temperature
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-13

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 10, 1920.
Tempe erature-
tr Dry Ruth Wet Rnlh Inr,nia,, \,
Williams news., 1920-05-14
HEALTH NOTICE

Now is the time to clean up for the summer season. The fly season is on us and all refuse piles should be cleaned up and all vessels with water in them emptied.
 Pile all your tin cans and boxes in a large box, place the large box in the alley and the City wagon will haul it away without cost, May 2Oth.
 Place lime in all of the priv ies and if there is manure pile belonging to you, see that 1t ls removed whether it is in an al' ley or on your own premises.
 c. D. JEFFRIES,
 Health Officer
Williams news., 1920-05-14
STREET TAX NOTICE

You are hereby notified that the annual street tax of two dol lars ($2.OO) is hereby levied on each and every able bodied male inhabitant not exempt by the laws of the state of Ariozna. over the age of twenty one and under the age of fifty years re- siding within the corporate linites of the Town of Williams Arizona, according to Ordi- nance No. 83 of the said town.
 You are further notified that the only persons exempt from the payment of the said tax are those residing outside the cor- porate limits of an incorporated town in the State of Arizona, which said persons so residing outside the limits of an incor- porated town are liable to 9. road tax of two dollars i$2.OO) according to Paragraph 5O56 of the Revised Statutes of Arizona, 1913 Civil Code.
 The street tax Is levied in compliance with Paragraph 1873 of the Revised Statutes of Arizona, 1913, which said law 1evies said tax of two dollars (S2.OO) on each and every per son as aforsaid and gives the towns the right to collect as by ordiance may be described.
 JERRY w. LEE
 Town Clerk May IA, 21, 2S, 1920
Williams news., 1920-05-14
AMERICAN LEGION WEEK
 FROM MAY 17 TO MAY 22

Governor Campbell, by proc lamation, has set aside the week of May 17-22 as American Leg ion week. During this week an effort will be made to get each ex-service man in the state to join the American Legion. Papers of honorable discharge from service in the late war are the only requirement for mem bership. Inthis organization of which one may be proud to be a member. All ex-service men not now members, are urged to join during this week. A similar effort is being made in all the other states of the Union.
Williams news., 1920-05-14
TRAINING EXTENDED
 DISABLED SOLDIERS

It is urged that all disabled soldiers take up the vocational work. The following tele- gram to the New York Evening Post from the Federal Students at Standford, indorsing the work, shows how they are pleased with the efforts of Dir ector ,Ricciardi in this district: :: We desire to indorse without qualification, efficiency of Dis trict No. 12, in placing and caring for vocational trainees. Not only have efforts of district representatives exceeded ex- pectation, but the cooperation of board and faculty represent atives has resulted in esprit de corps as valuable to- the train ees as material aid which they have received"
 Any disabled soldier in north ern Arizona is urged to com municate at once with c. C.. Dolman, local agent, at Hol- brook, Arizona. His case will be taken up without expense to him.
Williams news., 1920-05-14
WORK BEGINS SOON
 ON CLARkDALE ROAD
Quick Action Follows The res- olution By The Commercial Club and Tusayan Cattlemen

Dr. B. A. Miller, president of the Commercial Club, received a telegram from State Engineer Maddock this mornng, advising him that Engineer Small and Lineman George of the State Highway Department, would be in Williams Saturday morn ing with the view of going over the survey of the Williams Clarkdale road for the purpose of esta blishing a pilot road over the proposed rout.
 Messers Small andGeorge ar rived here this morning and immediately perfected arrang- ments whereby they will be taken to the Rim Saturday, where they will go over the rout to the Yavapai county line, and be met there by M. N. Perkins, who will take them in charge at that point and conduct them to other points upon the road to Clarkdale and Jerome Junc- tion.
 The quick response to the expressed opinion of the people of Western Coconino is very gratifying, and it is hoped that the report of MT. Small will be favorable to the immediate ex- penditure of the funds now available for the Clarkdale road at points upon the pro- posed road where the same will be Af greatest good. That point, in the opinion of all who are acquainted with conditions. is the Rim. Give us road down the Rim, and the rest will soon be forthcoming
Williams news., 1920-05-14
QUICKLY
 PLACED IN CUSTODY

Last week Friday, two Mexi- cans who had recently fioated into town, picked up a silk shirt at Rabbits and some forty dol lars worth of perfume from the Grand Canyon Drug store, and after an unsuccessful attempt to dispose of the goods, started to leave town. The theft of the shirt was reported to the local officers just a few minutes be- fore the men started to leave town. Deputy-sherif Cunning. ham was on the street with a horse at the time, and he set out in pursuit of the men, on horse back. He quickly overlook tho two and brought them back and turned them over to city marshal Burns to place in the local jail. The theft of the per- fume was reported by MT. An derson to MT. Burns, about this time, and Marshal Burns set out to follow this clew. After a lit- tie inquiry he located the per- fume and found that a number of attempts had been made to sell it.
 County attorney Gold hap pened to be in town and after a short talk with him, the men made a clean breast of the mat ter. Afetr they had made good the loss of the stolen goods, the two were let off with fine of ten dollars apiece and twenty days in jail.
Williams news., 1920-05-14
Dr, Boag Talks at School Audi. torium and Before Woman's Club.

Dr. Walter Ransford Boag spoke at the school auditorium Wednesday night, before the Woman's Club Thursday after noon, and he has entertained the school children with his sparkling wit and Irish songs, nearly every day this week.
 Some of his songs are, "Moth- CT McCree"; "To My First Love-; You'd Better Ask Me" Little Bit of Heaven" He has so captured the hearts of the children that they even follow him on the streets and beg him for more, talk and more songs.
 Dr. Boag is an interesting and forceful speaker and has en- deared himself to every one who has heard him talk and sing. He is associated with Burton Holmes, the world fam ous traveller and lecturer. Dr. Boag has himself travelled very extensively and his whole pur- pose in life is to stimulate an in terest in travel and travel study.
 Ireland" is a favorite sub- iect of his for he is himself an Irishman and talks of his native land most delightfully."-. He makes us know and love Ireland as we never have before. He pictures the beautiful scenery along the coast and acquaints US with the wonderful cathe- drals, colleges, castles and man. ufacturing centres.
 The school children and the Woman's Club will have an op- portunity for hearing him once again next week.
Williams news., 1920-05-14
Farewell Surprise

The ladies of the M. E. church gathered at the home of Mrs. E. M. Cartwright on Tues day afternoon and gave Mrs Maxwell a farewell surprise. The afternoon was spent ln needlework. A deliciuos lunch furnished by Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Cartwright added the fin ishing touch to a very pleasant occasion. Among those pre- sent to extend best wishes to Mrs. Maxwell, were, Mesdames Phillips, Kearney Conway, Bar nes, Barnhart, Moore, Brown Cartwright, Dial, Gilson, Tom son, and Harris. Mrs. Max well and children leave next week for Phoenix, their home.
Williams news., 1920-05-14
Mrs. Montgomery Entertains

MrS. "A. R. Montgomery was the charming hostess at a Luncheon last Saturday at one o'clock. It was one of the largest parties of the season. The rooms and tables were gay with rainbow colors and flow CTS and the refreshments were both delicious and dainty. Sweet peas, roses, geraniums, and lovelywater color place cards made the many tables a delight to the eye. It was altogether a most enjoyable occasion.
Williams news., 1920-05-14
N. A. NORMAL NOTES

The Northern Arizona Track ana Field Meet of May 7th, held under the auspices of the Northern Ariz. Normal School at the suggestion of Super- intendent T. H. Cureton of Williams and organized bv Miss Mildred Hornbein of the Normal School, was an unouaI- lf1ed success. And it was the splendid spirit of cooperation on the part of the visitors and the cordial support given by the people of the town that did most to make it a success. Pra- lse and thanks are particularly due to Messrs. T. H. Cureton yohn Branigan and Thomas H Bfockouse of Williams, Win slow and Prescott respectively
 Gilbert Reese, Presctt and August O'Connor, high school atudent in the Normal School. tied for the Breen-Lewe cup. each scoring eighteen points, Q, Connor. unhesitatingly with drew and the cup was awarded the Prescott boy. An effort is now being made to secure an- other cup for O'Connor. Flag staff won the Powers, cup. having scored 38 out of 8S points. The basket ball game was an exciting one; overtime was taken to play off the tie and the game ended with a score of 50 to AZ in favor of the local team.
 The baseball game between Winslow and Prescott was also close and exciting. At the be- ginning of the eighth inning, the score stood five to two in favor of Prescott. In the eighth inning, by a series of fortunate plays, Winslow succeeded in piling up four runs, giving them a total of six. Prescott was un- able to overcome the lead in the first half of the 9th, so the score finally stood 6 to 5 in favor of Winslow.
 The 1O0-yard dash was the first event of the afternoon. First place was won by O'Con- nor of the Northern Arizona Normal School in 11-5; Pribble of Winslow took second and Egner of Flagstaff Normal, third. Reese and Earnhart of Prescott and Tyler of Williams also finished in good time. Nay of the Normal took first i1I the high jump, making 4-10; Sullivant of Williams took sec ond with an easy scissors stroke and Hensley finished third for Winslow. Sandoval, Winslow took first in the 44O-yard dash and Campbell and HeckeT thorne of the Normal School finished second and third. In the shot put, O'Conner took first place at 36-3; Horne of the Normal second and Reese third. Pribble finished first in the 440 yard dash at 26 2-5: Reese. second; Campbell, third. Heck ethorne took first in the 8SO yard dash at 2 IA; Reese, sec ond; Sandoval, third. In the pole vault, O'Conner took first. Poe of Prescott second, and Nay third. Reese threw the discus 8S feet; Nay and Campbell. second and third. The run- ming broad jump was won by Reese; Tyler and Rupe of Will jams took second and third. The final score stood: Flagstaff 38; Prescott, 25; Winslow ,15; Williams, 10.
Williams news., 1920-05-14
Williams o 0 8 O2OO1- WinsloW 3 5 o 81 OOOx-1T

!
 Two base hits, Proctor, Me Douga1; home runs, Sellman, Shawal, Lawler, Melton; stolen bases, Sellman @, Wolfe Browning; Shawal, Fisher CD Lawler, Melton ;>bases on balls, off Hall, 1 :; off Barstow, 2; hit by pitched ball, by Hall, 1: by Sellman, 1; Struck out, by Hall, g: by Barstow. 2; by Sellman 3 j; wild pitch, Barstow; passed ball, Proctor; hits of Barstow 9 in 3 innings, none out in fourth, three men on; of Sell. man, 6; left on bases, Williams 9, Winslow 3. Time of game 2.2O; umpired, Gilpin and Rivers.
Williams news., 1920-05-14
WINSLOW DEFEATS
 WILLIAMS ON SUNDAY

The lower altitude of Win slow must have had a paralyz- ing effect upon the nerve of the Williams base ball team: judg- ing from the result of the game played there last Sunday. Errors of commission, errors of omission, and various other kinds of errors, coupled with weak pitching by Barstow, who occupied the box for the first three and one half innings, enabled Winslow to win from the local team by the top heavy score of IT to 6.
 "And the next day it showed" ,"
 It has been suggested by one of the fans who witnessed the game that the management should provide net such aa ''bugologists" use, for the Will' jams center fielder, and in ad-' dition provide a glove for his right foot, and a compass so he can tell what direction he ia travelling. This thing of 9. man running himself around in circles should not be allowed, if by providing the proper ap- paratus, it can be avoided.
Williams news., 1920-05-14

For women of refinement who desire 10 dress modishly. Give vour hats and gowns a distinctly out-of-the common touch. bv adding my exonsite hand made flowers-Mrs. Jesse Seveir See display at Bibitts.
Williams news., 1920-05-14
Three Registration Officers

Three Williams people have received appointments from Miss Bart, County Recorder, to serve as local registration off, cers. They are: Miss Helen Stark, Judge Button and c. P. Silvernail. The registration books are now open and early registration will insure one the opportunity to vote and save the officers big rush at the last moment.
Williams news., 1920-05-14

Ranger Frank Bascom of Chalender gave a dance in hon. CT of his bride last Tuesday.
 MT. Curry gave a big dance at Spring Valley last Saturday night.
Williams news., 1920-05-14
KINGMAN DEFEATS
 OATMAN 13 TO 8

Kingman defeated Oatman last Sunday on the Kingman diamond by a score of 13 to 8.
Williams news., 1920-05-14
PERSONAL AND LOCAL

Spring Valley Friday.
 Mrs. Ad KeeSlar was in from their ranch west of town Tues.
 Oscar and Frances Kapanke were down from Flagstaff last Saturday.
 Judge Kidd's daughters of Flagstaff were Williams visitors last Saturday.
 Mrs. Switzer and Mrs. Will liam Rudd were down from Flagstaff last week.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Ander- son entertained with cards Thursday evening.
 Mrs. E. J. Nordyke and Miss Bertha Peet will entertain Sat urday with a luncheon.
 Mrs. Charles Wade and daughter Berneice returned from Phoenix the early part of the week.
 Mrs. Lewis Philipps of Wins low has come to Williams to make her home here. She has secured Mrs. Victor Mei- ick's house on Railroad Avenue.
 
 Mrs. c. J. Willis, formerly of Williams and who says that there is no place equal to Will jams, is visiting Mrs. Frank Orr.
 Dr. E. A. Miller leaves for Phoenix next Wednesday night to attend the meeting of the State Dental Board.
 Mrs. w. H. Peters, wife of the superintendent of the Grand Canyon National Park, is making trip to Portland Oregon for a short visit.
 Charlie Burton was in town Tuesday.
 MT. Knowles, formerly with the Standard Oil Go. here, was a Williams visitor last week.
 "Shoot-'em-up" Dick Shult0 of Spring Valley was arrested Friday and taken to Flagstaff. He would not allow blowing on government land, claiming the land was his own.
 Mrs. Jack O'Brien, who has never recovered her health since an attack of the "flu" last winter, has been taken to hos pital in Albuquerque, where it is hoped that she will entirely recover.
 The Catholic School and pub- lie school ball teams combined of Flagstaff will play the Will, jams public school team Sat urday May 15. Everyone is looking forward to a most in- :eresting game.
 Mrs. c. Ferris was killed in an automobile accident in Sher- man Texas last Friday. Her husband, MT. Ferris, worked on the railroad as brakeman and they made their home in Will jams for some time. Their many friends here will be pained to hear this sad news and sympathize greatly with MT. Ferris in his loss.
 Mrs. Duffy Entertsins Mrs. Michael Duffy entertained Tuesday with a Bridge Lunch con. Her lovely home was tastefully decorated with big Shasta daisies and roses. Blue and yellow was the delightful color scheme shosen and waG beautifully carried out with cunning canary birds holding the place cards in their bills.