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The Washington times., 1920-01-18
SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSES
FIRE IN SENATE KITCHEN
Dressing Room Used by Waitresses
GuttodiSet Damage
at $500.

Fire started shortly after midnight
in the Senate kitchen on the House
side OF the Capitol presumably from
short circuit in the electric light
ing system, and gutted the dressing
room used by mattresses.
All the lockers In the room were
destroyed, the damage totaling $500
according to the estimation OF the
police. The fire was discovered by
Dean Brooks. a Capitol policeman. al
he was making his rounds.
The Washington times., 1920-01-18
Sneaking Stranger Prizes Open Doors, Ransacks
Homes and Is Gone, Leaving Scarcely Trace.
Has Ready Tongue to Explain Presence.
Types of "Jimmies" Used by phantom" Burglar

|, the bolt, or plunger. Is showed back,
and entrance into the apartment L.
thus as easy as opening the door will
key. But the Jimmy man" /.
skilled at this particular, nefarioui
business. After entering the apart
ment, he quickly robs II and closes
the door after him, leaving scarce
any trace OF his entry other than
slightly SCARED door jamb and the
shock" his victims suffer from the
theft of their valuables.
Before forcing the apartment door.
the Jimmy thief' makes certain
there are no occupants at hom". He
rings the bell and on getting no r"-
sponse, Is satisfied no one Is at home.
Always Has Excuse.
Should the Jimmy man" fnd you
at home when he rings the bell. he
politely will give a plausible excuse.
ever ready on his glib tongue to of
set any suspicion that he is a crook
He will tell you that he is from a
department store in search OF a mis-
directed package, or probably that
he wants to secure your subscription
to a magazine. He calculates on
finding you home and is prepared to
as to his presence at your door.
The Jimmy man" seldom leaves
any trace of himself. other than the
fact that your jewelry is stolen and
the slight impression on the door tamb
of your apartment. Some OF the
Jimmy men use a rubber buffer, which
in most instances leaves no permanent
marks from the Jimmy"
Left Scarcely n Trnce.
After the Jimmy man" entered az
apartment in the northwest recently
stealing mo>e than 1000 worth OF
iewelry, II v>s difficult for detec-
/ tives to convince the occupant OF the
apartment that the Job had been
done by a Jimmy thief" This was
ue TO the fact that the Jimmy
,sed by the criminal left but slight
Impression on the door jamb.
'The fellow must have been a
! lever. shrewd chap" remarked In
pector clifford L. Grant. chief OF de-
-ctives, in telling OF the neat job
he Jimmy nan" had perpetrated.
"The oneratinn OF the Jimmy man
one of most serious problems the
olice of every city have to deal
nth He causes no suspicloni even
when at his work. l know one OF
hese fellows who carried a Jimmy.
ghich would force any door, In a
traight-blade razor case
Picks and Chooses Gems.
And, the Jimmy thief' is careful
y the selection of valuables when he
aims entrance into an apartment. He
iii not steal jewelry bearing initials
rhe finding OF such marked tewelry
m him, should he be arrested as a
uspect, would. he knows, connect
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The Washington times., 1920-01-18
&c. ZONE BILL
TO Be PASSED
Senate Plans Measure to Regu'
late Height Of Buildings
In District.

A forecast OF legislation for the Dis
trict OF Columbia that 10 expected to
pass the Senate this week includes
the Calder bill. creating ron ng
commission to regulate the heights
and character OF buildings In the resi-
Dental sections OF the city,
Senator Calder OF New York, who 10
in charge of the measure. which has
received the unanimous support of
the District Committee, the District
commissioners and other officials, has
roned out the differences that blocked
its passage last week. But for the
objection of Senator Thomas of Colo
rado, who protested against too
much meddlinB with private affairs"
the bill would have passed the Senate
without a dissenting vote.
IL is understood that Senator
Thomas is ready now to withdraw h 8
objections.
To Beautify Capital.
Enactment OF such a law will not
interfere with the construction OF .
private garage in a persons back
yard or on property owned by a resi-
dent. provided IL be limited to fve
cars. This Is specifically st pulated In
an amendment to the bill which Sem
ator Calder has accepted. Nor VIII
the measure interfere with the right
Of q property owner constructing
some necessary office on his property.
Senator Calder believes his bill
would do more than any one piece OF
legislation under consideration to
beautify the National Capital. Aside
from its value in preventing objec-
tionabie buildings from being erected
in the residential sections of the
city, he points out that II would be a
factor in enhancing real estate val
ues in those sections.
New Tranle Lsw.
Among other matters that will
come to the attention Of the Senate
District Committee this week Is the
question of legislating against reck-
les automobile drivers in Washing
ton.
Senator Dillingham;, chairman OF
the subcommittee in charge OF draft
ing new traffic laws. expects to get
his colleagues together come time
Turing the week. Press OF urgent
business has kept his hands tied, he
explained.
While the Board of Trade and othe.'
bodies in the District urge the estab-
lSnH1tnt Ol bcpai otC ti"hs NNe'
the committee has not gone on record
rs favoring that plan.
1t would necessitate the appoint
ment of an additional judge. which
he members Of the Police Court say
Is unnecessary. Senator Sherman Is
If the opinion that one of the police
Judges could devote most OF his time
o the handling Of traffic cases, which
would constitute practically the same
hing as the establishment of sepa'
ate court
The Washington times., 1920-01-18

The fun text Of the new District Of Co
tumbia Rent Law, with explanatory
ao.ss BY the Real Estate Editor Of Tho
Tines, Times; has has bs.n printed IN e0ovsnisn, Osn en-.
the asking at the counter of The WASH
ington Timea
The Washington times., 1920-01-18
4. Il. l.. says

Plenty of good cooks search The
TIMES Help Wanted columns for posi-
tons. Let them know you want them
by calling Main $500 and inserting an ad.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-14
Funeral of Samuel Ranster

The remains of Samuel Ra.nster. who died in Miami a few days ago. arrived in Phoenix last night and are at the chapel or Moore and Mcclellan. where funeral services will be held at II o'clock this morning. Burial will be in Denver
Arizona republican., 1920-01-14

lower crossing of Agua F'ria are lowed across free of charge Hassayampa on road to Parker and Blythe may be crossed near Arlington. also at Wick enburg. New River and Agua Fria passable at Marinette. Black Canyon road passable; go by way of Glendale and Sixteenth avenue. Road to Flor ence passable, desert section slow.
 Mohaye County-Nissing
 Navajo County-Jan. i: All roads muddy from recent rains. Holbrook- W1nsloW passable; Holbrool1 Ft. Apache not safe for auto travel. Jan. g: to 10 inches of snow. Roads bad; will be so for several days. No auto travel possible.
 Pima County-Jan. 3: Main roads good; balance passable.
 Pinal County-Jan 3: Main roads in good passable condition. Casa Gran de-Tucson along Southern Pacific tracks is passable but very rough.
 Santa Cruz County-Jan. 1: No damage to county roads from recent rains; roads muddy but passable.
 Yavapai County-Jan. 6: Roads mud dy but C>ssable. Auto traffic subject to delay at creek crossings on account of high water.
 Yuma County-Jan. g: Road to Los Angeles via Quartzite and Ehrenburg fairly good.
 ROBERT c. GRANT.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-14

bound over to the superior court under 8, 800 bond. Balmas and Kinder will appear at an early date, Judge Wheeler said yesterday afternoon.
 HOLD DE vEER-Leroy Raymond De Veer, charged with obtaining prop erty by means of a, bogus check for $6S.50 honored by Nat Kohn, waived his examination yesterday at his ap- pearance before Judge Wheeler. He was held to answer to the superior court in $500 bond, which he failed to furnish
 HERE FROM WIcHITA-Dr O. A. Thompson of Wichita, Kansas, arrived yesterday and is stopping al the Hotel Adams.
 HERE FROM ILLINois-George B. Taylor of Princeville, H., arrived in the city yesterday and is stopping at the Commercial hotel.
 HERE FROM L. A.-G. M. Milan arrived yesterday from Los Angeles and is registered at the Commercial hotel.
 FROM NEW MEXICO = Miss R. Evans, of Kennedy. New Mexico, ar rived yesterday and is stopping at the Jefferson hotel.
 FLAGSTAFF MAN HERE-Larry W. Quinlan of Flagstaff, arrived in the city yesterday. He is registered at the Jefferson hotel.
 WHO WANTS DOG?-First come first served. This has reference to young white dog now at the city cor ral where it is waiting for a home. It is a good dog for children and will become the property Of the first who calls and looks as if he would be a proper custodian for that kind of dog.
 Y. Nj. H. c. MEETING-A meeting of the Young Mems Hebrew club will be held at o'clock tonight at the Woman's club. All members are 1TTerpnffX ranIIaSfPd n hta
 ADAMS p. T. A. MEETING-The January meeting of the Adams Parent Teachers association will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon. It is hoped that a large number of new members will respond to the call recently sent out by the aSsoication.
 FOWLER N. I. C. TO MEET-The Fowler Neighborhood Improvement circle will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. E. Irving. Busi- ness of importance will be tranacted and election of officers held. All
 TO GLOBE ON COURT BUSINESS Louis E Whitney, assistant attorney general, will leave early this morning for Globe, where he will spend the next several days on official business in the United States district court. He ex- poets to return to Phoenix by the end of the week.
 ILL WITH LA GRIPPE-Edna w. Corbett. secretary to Attorney General Wiley E. Jones. is confined to her home with an attack of the grip. Her con- dition yesterday was considered quite serious, though not critical.
 GEO. HARBEN IN CITY-George Harben. assistant prosecutor of Go. conino county and former assistant at torney general arrived in Phoenix yesterday morning to spend the re- mainder of the week on business.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-14
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MINING COMPANY ELEcTs-A

the annual meeting of the stockholders Of the Ford Gold and Silver Mines Co G. N. Dernier was elected presi- dent for the ensuing year. E. F. Pe- ters, vice president and R. l.. War ren, secretary and treasurer. The di- rectors are c. F.. Warren, Nenezia, Ariz-. R. F.. Warren, Phoenix; Leigh Ford, Phoenix; B. F. Peters, Venezia Ariz.. and c. N. Dernier, Phoenix. Superintendent C. F.. Warren reports a very favorable showing at the mine and active sale of the new stock is sue at p cents per share
 INCOME TAX BLANkS-The 1919 individual income tax blanks for in- comes less than 5000 will be ready Tor the public on January 19, 1920. The larger individual returns and corpor- alton returns. together with partner ship and other special information blanks will be available shortly there after. Taxpayers have until March l9. 1920, to submit returns for 1919, but they should get them in as soon as possible so as to avoid the usual congestion at the end of this period.
 ORDERS MINE SURVEYS = The surveyor generals office yesterday is- sued an order for the survey of the Hart, Goodenough, F'airview, Demo- crat. Briedly and Bessie lodes in the Gila mining district. the claimant being the Lous dor Mining and Msll- ing Company. The same claimant made an application for a survey of the Sarah Jane l, Sarah Jane 2 and Sarah Jane lodes in the same dis trict, which were also approved.
 FINAL HOMESTEAD PROOF-In the U. $. land office yesterday Josh ua Price made final proof on an ad- joining farm homestead he owns in the Buckeye valley.
 LEAVES FOR NEW HOMS-Mrs. Simon Oberfelder will leave this eve- ming for San Francisco after n 10 days stay in Phoenix during which time she disposed of her interests here
 MICHIGAN EDITOR HERE-F. F. Rowe. publisher of the Kalamazoo Gazette and one of the leading news papermen of the state of Michigan, is In Phoenix to visit his son. E. F. Rowe of the Roamer Motor Sales Co. Mir Rowe has been accompanied here by his wife and expects to be a visitor in Phoenix for the next six weeks.
 ISSUE llCENSE-A marriage li- cense was issued yesterday by the clerk of the superior court to Charlie l.. Martin, 35. of Phoenix. and Faustina 30. of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
 UNDER HEAVY eoNp-John E. Young arrested with Frank Balmas and Kenneth H. Kinder in connection with the larceny of a motor car owned by Frank R. Saunders, waived his ex- at this appearance yester day before Judge Wheeler of the East precinct justice court. He was
Arizona republican., 1920-01-14
Denver

DENVER. Jan. 23.-Cattle receipts, 1.700; strong. Beef steers, $10.500D $14.00; cows and heifers. sS.000p1O.00; stockers and feeders, S9.50I11.25; calves, $12.50Q15.75.
 Hogs-Receipts, 1900: steady to 10c lower. Top, $14.65; bulk, S14.25 5@14.35.
 Sheep-Receipts, 2,400; 15 to 25c higher. Lambs. $17.50@1S.50; ewes. $9.50@10.50; feeder lambs, $15.75@ 1850.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-14
''GOOD-BYE JOHN DANCE AT MORLEY'S
 IN THURSDAY NIGHT

One hundred and fifty souvenir nickel-p plated hammers will be given away complimentary to the ladies in attendance at the big Goodbye John' dance to be held at Morley'S Country club Thursday evening, Jan uary 15 to mark the final demise of the late Mir. John Barleycorn. The fed cral constitutional prohibition amend ment will become effective at 12:0 o'clock Friday morning.
 The hammers, which will be unique novelties of the biggest time ever held at the popular retreat of Bohemians. will be used to drive nails into the cof- fin of the departed inspirer of mirth, song, oratory and cheer. It is the purpose of Host Morley to supply suf- ficient hammres that the lid to Poor Johns collins will be so tightly nailed
Arizona republican., 1920-01-14
FL zARIeAH PATROL ATTENTION

There will be a meeting of the Patrol Wednesday evening at 7:30 in Masonic temple. All members are urgently re- quested to be present.
 FRED w. NORTON,
 Captain of Patrol. blk
Arizona republican., 1920-01-14
Highway Bulletin

Owing to recent snow most mountain roads are in bad condition. (Reports by county engineers and OtherS.)
 River Crossings-Jan. z: Sacaton: Gila river is rising: cars cannot ford.
 Apache County-Dec. 30: Main roads rough. but packed hard and in fair condition.
 Cochise County-Jan. 10: Roads in county open to traffic. but soft in plac- es on account of rain on third, snow on sixth, ninth and tenth.
 Coconino County-Dec. 90: Roads rough, but pasSable.
 Gila County-Jan. s: On account of several days of light rain and snow, the roads in county are soft, but pass able.
 Graham County-Jan. 9: Roads in good passabl condition; Bowie road has few bad places.
 Greenlee County-Jan. z: All roads in good condition; light rains, no dam age done.
 Maricopa County-Jan. [: Cars at
Arizona republican., 1920-01-14
OBITUARIES
Funeral of Mrs. Joseph cohe,

The funeral of Mrs. Joseph Cohen took place yesterday afternoon from the family residence at 341 East Will ietta street. The interment was in the Jewish cemetery. The services at the grave were conducted in Hebrew by Harry Friedman.
 MT. and Mrs. Cohen came to Phoenix two years ago from Chicago on ac- count of the health of Mrs. Cohen. There was for a time an improvement of her condition and hopes were en- tertained of her recovery Some months ago when hope began to be despaired of. her mother, Mrs Steir. and two sisters came and were with her to the end
Arizona republican., 1920-01-14
DON'T WORRY

The largest and most up to date shoe shop in the southwest. Shoes cleaned, dyed. shined and repaired at S23 West Washington street Sandige Shoe
 Shop.-Adv. 2bb
Arizona republican., 1920-01-14

For sale at bargain good cotton wa Gons with racks. tents and hay. Griffing Cotton Co. Phone 12R11.- Adv. bp
Arizona republican., 1920-01-14

down that the once famous Gloom Chaser will never be able to raise again.
 But, before the lid is clamped Host Morley has arranged riotouS pro- gram of joyous revelry in which every one will be invited to participate. A funeral march, substituting for a grand march, will be held. The re- mains of the late Mir. Barleycorn will be tenderly carried by some of his former admirers serving as pail beares at the head of the procession. The guests will all line up for this demonstration. Then will follow the lid mailing.
 Just before the funeral march a bot tie of Virginia Dare C1920 vintage), will be placed on each table free of charge. At l o'clock in the morning a ludicrously funny speciality will be presented. Host Morley promises it will be the most muchly talked about event staged in this part of the state in many years.
 A new five-piece jazz orchestra, just arrived from Los Angeles, which will hereafter play at the Country club will make its initial appareance to- morrow night. Dancing will start at D. m. and continue until a. m. Friday morning. Host> Morley urges that tables be reserved immediately for this big event as they are being rapidly taken.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-14
FLOWERS

For all occasions. Fresh daily. Ex- pert up to date service. Latest ideas. Arizona Seed and Floral Co., 2s-30S. Central Ave. Phone 4403.--Ady. If
Arizona republican., 1920-01-14
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WATER REPORT
WEATHER FORECAST

Arizona-Wednesday partly cloudy. slightly warmer; Thursday possibly unsettled: colder west portion. - Colorado-Wednesda fair, some what warmer east portion: Tuesday fair west. partly cloudy and unsettled east portion; colder northeast portion.
 New Mexico - Wednesday fair, warmer east portion: Thursday partly cloudy; warmer east portion.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-14

It makes no difference what your wants may be you can have them sup piled by using and reading The Repub lican Classified Pages.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-14
Local Weather Yesterday

Deficiency in temperature yesterday. 2 degrees.
 Deficiency in temperature since the first of the month. 13 degrees Accumula ted deficiency in tempera- ture since January l. 13 degrees.
 Normal precipitation January 1 to date, Fl inch.
 Actual precipitation January l to date. 1.3I inches.
 Excess since January l, .66 inch.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-14
"Where the River Shannon Flows


 Using as a vehicle Where the River drama in which Chauncey Olcott starred for several seasons, the Del S Lawrence players will return to the Elks theater tomorrow night for the rest of the week, including a matinee Saturday afternoon. Chauncey Olcott has repeatedly declared that Where the River shannon Flows" is the and attributes to the clever lines of the offering much of his pronounced suc- cess.
 z The scenes are laid in America and the characters are nearly all ludic- rously funny Irish comedians. They typify the characters found in the political life of New York City. The leading character is an Irish lad who comes to this country when a boy, and later attains great success. He be- comes rich and influential. Later he is appointed guardian of 8 little Irish girl, who blossoms into beautiful wo- manhood. She happens to be the daughter of his former sweetheart, whom he left way back in Ireland.
 Many dramatic episodes ensue. which are accentuated by innumerable bright and sparkling bits of genuine hunor. which combine to make Where the River Shannon Flows one of the greatest comedy dramas ever pre- scented. The vehicle gives Miss Velma Steck her best opportunity to display her marked ability since tn eopening of the Lawrence players season here. She is unusually good in Irish irnper- sonations and this play, with it's fund of rich material, is one that is ad- mirably suited to her talents. Sev- eral exceptionally good musical num- bers are included in the offering.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-14
Fl OWE PS

For all occasion. Fresh daily. Ex- pert, up-to-date service. Latest ideas. Seed and Floral Co.,, 2S-30 S. Central Ave. Phone 4403--Adv. If
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-18
TIL CITY D. 6. T.
MEMBERS ATTEND
GALEsBURG EVENT

Members Of Tri-Ctty council, No.
1855. United Commercial Travellers,
will leave for 0Alssburg tomorrow
morning, whore the CalesburE coun-
ell will entertain at q picnic, and
where baseball teams Of the two
orders will play q game in the aft
ernocn. E. A. Applequist OF Rock
Island. newly elected grand coun-
selor Of the state. will pay An off,
cial visit to the Galesburg council
and preside at business session
in the evening.
The picnic is an annual event.
Both councils have strong teams
and the game will be hard fought,
II is expected. The team Of the tri-
city travellers is composed Of F. A.
Eckermann, c. C. Taylor, r. J. Rote,
Harold J. Detlefs, Ben H. White,
A. A. Hawkinson, Fred Kruger
John Barley, H. E. Gelhart and
Rosie" Wright.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-18

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