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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-03-04

would be advisable II the theory
that It is the private citizens are re-
sponsible is to be accepted.
OF course such a program ls un-
tenable but Il illustrates the logical
conclusion that would be reached OF
the theory accepted by the ordinary
official.
The Argus realizes that the posi-
ton OF peace officer is no sinecure
that he must be supported by the
people. also that there are many
people who complain, and who de-
cline to testify when called upon;
and also that juries in many cases
do not uphold the officers as they
should From a practical standpoint
OF law enforcement, these problems
have to be met, tho officers are pre-
sumed to use judgment, but they
ought not be allowed to assume the
position that II Is up to the public to
initiate action, no accepted theory Of
government sustains that position.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-03-04

enforcement of those now existing"
Mayor r. w. Jones and w. II. Laxon
hit squarely the fundamental cause
OF dissatisfaction with representative
government.
II is patent to anyone who has had
any experience with the enforcement
OF laws, or observed the attitude
taken by the average official, not in
Ontario alone, but in any American
city or town. that the average Of
fetal does not deem it his duty to
enforce the statutes. unless he
chooses so to do.
II Is the contention OF practically
all such officials that the private
citizen must swear out the complaint
and then they will act. They do not
beat about the bush, they take this
position openly, especially II the law
to be enforced IL one that will get
them in bad" with some citizen.
Now the Argus does not believe
that this is the proper attitude for Of
ficers TO take. Since they are re-
ceiving money and are being paid
ito enforce the laws" It must follow
that II is their duty TO proceed to en-
force them. or course II the stat
utes do not prescribe this as their
duty, then II Is time that statutes be
changed and there be no ambiguity
in the position OF the officials.
Either II IN their duty TO enforce all
the laws or II Is not. that should be
made clear. For the sake OF the
public aud the officials as well, they
can not enjoy being placed in atti-
tude OF noncompliance with the
laws themselves. and that, certainly,
is the position they hold In the
minds OF many citizens today
The officers OF course should be
given the support Of the citizens
They should be upheld in their at
tompts TO enforce the laws without
fear or favor. and when this is done
the public generally does so uphold
the efforts OF the men who carry on
the work.
In the major offonses against the
statutes the officers are not derelict.
In a case OF murder. arson or any OF
the capital crimes they act, quickly
and effectively, as a rule, The quos-
ton then Ia ever raised as to whose
duty Il Is to enforce the laws. why
IL II necessary In the case Of minor
infractions?
what IN the use OF having officers
II the private citizens must initiate
actions TO secure enforcement? Why
have tax loyios from which to pay
for such service? Could not a vigil
lance committee bo called together
and save money for the people2 That
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-03-04

munlty gatherings and entertain
ments.
The lack OF these facilities has
been felt for some time There Il
also lack OF u gymnasium that can
be used for general community
gatherings and entertainments.
The lack OF these facilities has
been felt for some time. There is
also lack OF gymnasium at the
High School for the recreation OF the
pupils. and some effort should be
made TO fill that need,
Ontario, however, is well supplied
with church buildings Like most
towns IL has more church room than
Is used each month Therefore Il Is
not more church room that is re-
Quired to solve the oity's require
ments.
Ontario is typical OF most Ameri-
can towns In this condition, In a re-
cent survey OF the church situation
In the United States by a commits
sion representing the inter-ehureh
federation II was found that there is
seating capacity for fifty million
people in the churches Of America,
while the average weekly attendance
anee is less than twenty-five mil
lion. In other words, there is twice
as much money invested in church
property as is needed.
This economic waste-for viewed
from that point il is waste-if the
interest on this excess were applied
to the payment OF minister's salaries
il would. il is said, increase the
average income of the clergymen
500 per year. That certainly is a
much to be desired attainment,
Having these figures before them
the serious students OF the church
problem are endeavoring to reduce
the overhead charges against
churches in the United States by
bringing together many OF the de-
nominations, reducing the duplica-
tion OF effort and secure the placing |
OF the church ON better standard |
There is movement on foot TO
supply Ontarios need for a COM
house We believe in it, as
do most Of the citizens. and while in |
no wise would we dampen the ardor !
OF any institution, we believe that |
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-03-04
PAVE TO THE SOUTHWEST
LIMITS,

There was one section OF the city
not adequately cared for when the
initial paving program was outlined,
that was the southwest section OF
the city. The paving program
should be extended on oregon, or
Main street, south. two blocks and
turn West on Seventh avenue, s. W.,
to Fourth street, s. W.. and go
thence TO the city limits.
By doing this entrance to the city
from the Valley View region would
be adequate and would be paved.
Then, too. this is the road leading to
the cemetery and from the end Of
the paving the road should be
Strengthened and graveled
At the present time the road to
the cemetery is anything but a COM
pliment to the city and county. II
trayerses slough that was drained
some time ago but not completely.
II is a road of sufficient importance
to command more attention than has
been given it in the past.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-03-04
COOPERATE no MAKE ONTARIO
CLEAN.

II appears that the city Council
has at last. reached conclusion. and
adopted "a program that will make
Ontario a much cleaner, and there
fore a better city in which 10 live.
The institution Of a garbage col
lection system has long been talked
OF Tor the city, until at last II is APP
parent that a majority Of the people
are ready for its operation.
Now the question Is. will the citi-
zens support the efforts Of the Council
by cooperation. DO they want the
system with sufficient zeal to pay
the cost slight tho It will be? That
Is tho question. aud time alone will
answer H.
The Argus believes they do want
it. Even II that Is the case the Of
ficials will have TO solve some diff
cult questions and will need the
moral support OF the citizens. That
moral support should be forthcoming
in no uncertain terms.
IL ~ apparent that there are going
to be some few citizens who will OBJ
joot 10 complying with the regula-
tionB. Thoy have created nuisances
for years by keeping cows In vacant
lots and allowed filth TO accumulate
IN dlsgraceful manner Some Of
them are prominent In affairs, big
property owners and all that; but
they are as amenablo to the laws as
the humblest citizen. II may take
nerve on the part Of the officers to
make them mend their ways. but
that should not deter them,
We believe these citizens, II they
are worthy OF American citizenship,
will recognize the fact that Il Is
their duty TO comply with the laws,
and instead OF being n hinderanco TO
tho enforcement OF the statute OF
cleanliness, will by example assist In
its enforcement by giving cheerful
compliance. That IL duty they owe
TO themselves and 10 their follow
citizens.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-03-04
GETTING THINGS STARTED.

There will be from now on. q
large increase In the lodge, "I-Told-
You-So." who will offer variety Of
observations they previously made
regarding the outcome OF events par
ticlpated In by Ontnrio's erstwhile
phllanthropist.
And there is no doubt but that
many OF them have qualified for
their election into the clan. They
did forsee Just what has happened
However. there is no use "crying
over spilled milk" and Ontario viii
soon settle down to the even tenor OF
It's ways and will have something to
make conversation easy for even the
most dIffident OF conversatlonnllsts
However, and we ought to be
charitable about Il; let us give the
man his due. He did start some
thing. There need be no denying
that the houses constructed are a
distinct nsset 10 the city. lie not
only built for himself. but he also
was able to communicate his en-
thusIasm to others and furnished
the necessary impetus that carried
along others who might have hung
back and thus Ontarios home
building campaign was to a measure
secured.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-03-04
HINTON A. CHENAULT Is NAME
OF SHEEP FIRM ORGANIZFn

W. w, Hinton. one of the pioneer
sheepmen of this section, has taken
as his partner, E. f. Chenault, who
came to Ontario some time ago from
the Palouse country of Washington.
The partnership thus formed will
be styled Hinton & Chenault. and the
business of the organization will be
that OF buying and selling sheep. and
raising them, too. The firm has
added TO Mr., Hinton's holdings sew
eral thousand head and expect N
buy more in the near future. Mr.
Chenault, the junior member of tbe
firm, is Mr.. Hinton's son-in-law. who
re 'ently purchased the Dunphy ranch
one of the most highly deyeloned
tracts in the valley.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-03-04
u. j. GALLAGHER INVITED
ST. PATRICK's DAY ORATOR

The Portland lodge OF the Ancient
order OF fIibernians has extended
distinguished honor to p. ]. Gallagh-
or OF this city In inviting him to the
oratory OF the day at the lodges an
nual st. Patrick's day celebration.
Mr. Gallagher has accepted the in
yitation.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-03-04

out from Portland In logical man
ner.
Therefore II is OF particular i'm
portanee to the people OF this section
'hat the proposed change in the con
sliIution raising the limit OF indebt-
edness for road bonds be ra ised and
that the bond be issued.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-03-04

the best service OK al! vii be Sc
cured II an INSTRUMENTATION, or
a non-denominational institution be
constructed. However. II this Is not
the prevailing view, the Argus will
forward the movement OF any de-
nomination that VIII provide the
service sought.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-03-04
FOR DIsTRICT ATrORNEy

l announce myself as a candidate
lor the nomination for the office of
District Attorney for Malheur county
at the Republican primaries TO be-
held on May 21, 1920. If am NOM
mated and elected, will devote all
OF the time and attention necessary
TO the proper performance of all the
duties of the office.
Signed,
ROBT. ID. LYTLE.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-03-04
COMMUNITY HOUSE NEEDED.

In spite OF the fact that Ontario
has In the City Hall the large assem-
bly, room used by the Commercial
club for meetings OF civic bodies; has
dancing pavilion and private
dance halls, II has not a building
that can be used for general com
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-03-04
WHOSE DuTY2

In their expression OF the opinion
that, what Ontario needs Is not
more laws and ordinances but more
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-03-04
WATER USERS. TAKE NOTICE

The owyhee Ditch Company adj
vises all waterusers to clean their
lateral bitches at once, as water will
probably be down the main canal by
March rs.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-11-10
INCOME TAXMAN HERE ID LOOK
 'EM OVER

Arriving yesterday from Phoenix, ! Thomas B. Pritchard, assistant chief field deputy income tax collector, is [ in Prescott, assisting the deputy zone collector, George M. Dickinson with the work of computing and collecting delinquent taxes in this city for the year 1919.
 Dickinson is depury collector of the income tax zone including all of Yavapai county and a part of Mari .copa, with headquarters in Prescott. He has been at work several lays checking up dclinquencies. Nineteen nineteen income taxes became delin- qunt the 18th of last March, and the presence in Prescott of these two col lectors adding up lists of figures a. the court house, is evidence that the government is not going to omit mention of single income upon which taxes are due and unpaid.
 Each city in the zone, with its i'm mediate territory, is being checked up separately and thoroughly. Some of the sources of information being used are the county taXroll, books in the recorders office, lists of business men and wage earners in the city di rectorv. and many others. Collector Pritchard said yesterday that anyone having doubts as to whethcer their income returns for 1919 had been given correctly or as to whether their income last year was taxable, should drop in and see him, for the penalty for delinquency is $25, and the pen alties quickly mount up,
 The rates of income tax exemption authorized under the federal law are $lO00 for a single man, and $200O for a married man. For every child in a married mans family, an exemption of $200 on the taxable income is made.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-11-10
TREBINO CASE IS SUSTAINED
 UP" BELOW

Superior Judge John J. Sweeney was sustained in the conviction here of Francisco Trebino as slayer of Deputy Sheriff James R. Lowry at Verde in September 1918, according to word reaching here from the su- preme court at Phoenix
 The Yavapai county judge believes the speel of luck on criminal cases may now be broken He has never been reversed on a civil case appeal ed and of the few criminal appeals that have been taken, that of the Trebino case is the first to be af- firmed.
 Trebino is at present in the state prison at Florence under sentence of a number of years. He was con victed of having participated in the scrape that resulted in the death of Deputy Lowry, an old, tried and true peace officer of this county.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-11-10
Suitcase Lady
 In Justice Court

At Q preliminary hearing yesterday before Judge McLane, Maria Del gado, arrester here Friday on peti; larceny charge, was held subject to $25O bond to await trial in the justice court today.
 . Maria Deleado is alleged tot have taken from train at Date Creek 2 suit case belonging to Conductor Jernigan, containing clothes and train records. The theft occurred about two weeks ago. The woman was traced to Jerome, and then to Prescott where she was arrested by Deputy Sheriff George M. Payne, after attempting to ship the suitcase to Fl Paso The suitcase was recov- cred at Cedar Glade and returned here as evidence.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-11-10
RIBBONERS OF ELECTION
 REWARDED
Orom Sundays Daily)

Successful candidates in the na- tional, state and county elections yesterday received by special deliv- cry handsome blue ribbons bearing the legend, Sweepstakes, Pres colt. 1920"
 Notions developed yesterday in some quarters that these ribbons had been sent out Dy the Chamber of Commerce as awards to success ful democratic candidates This is a mistake The ribbons were sent out from the Chamber Of Co---1erce of flee to candidates oi both parties who piled up big majoritieS in the election, the shortage of ribbons pre- venting all such candidates from be- ing so honored. They were too many of 'em.
 Only successful democratic coun- tv candidates who ran against oppo- sition were selected for ribbonary honors. The full list of those to whom Sweepstakes" were awarded is: President-elect Warren c. Hard ing, Congressman Carl Hayden. Gov ernor Thos. F. Campbell, Attorney General-elect w. ]. Galbraith, School superintendent elect Elsie ToleS, SunerviSor (. (. Stukey, Judge C. H. McLane and County School Superintendent w. Curtis Miller.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-11-10
OFFICER SEEKING EXTRADITION OF
 GARDNER
(From Sundays Daily)

Sheriff Warren c. Davis Friday received high praise for his work in the capture here recently of W. c. Gardner, an alleged notorious. Mime sqta crook, in a telegram of congrat- ulation from Detective Boyle, of Minneapolis. Detective Boyle ar rived in Prescott shortly after his telegram, to take charge of the pris- oner.
 Gardner was captured recently by Sheriff W. P. Mahoney at Kingman.
 Making his way out of Minnesota, where he is wanted by the Mime apolis police and the International Detective Agency vn charges Of burglary and grand larceny, Gardner was arrested at Kingman in a Cad lilac car said to have been stolen from C. J. Thompson of Kansas City. The car is alleged to have contained a set of tires stolen from the car of John L. Sullivan, left stranded on the Jerome highway fol- lowing an accident.
 Detective Boyle will take Gardner back to Minneapolis with him, if proper extradition papers can be se- cured.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-11-10
ASK EDUCATOR ID ATTEND 4
 CONFERENCE

An invitation was received ycster~ day from the bureau of education in Washington by County Superintend- ent of Schools w. Curtis Miller, to attend a citizens conference on edu- cation called by the United States government for December 6, at Sac ramento, Calf.
 The conference, a part of the gov ernment campaign to arouse inter est in the nations schools and to i'm iprove the educational process, is one of twelve rcgionals to be held sim Iultaneously throughout the country. arising out Of a similar meeting held last year at Washington.
 These conferences Of American cd Iucators and public officials are be- ing held to discuss educational con- ditions in the United States to con- slider and plan to bring about needed school legislation, 10 discuss the problem ot school support and to i'm terest the wider public in the schools.
 Governors. members of legisla- lures and of state boards of educa- ton, county school superintendents, and other public officials are being requested to attend. The Sacramento conference will be held for the states of Arizona, California and Nevada Particular attention, the invitation states, will be paid to rural schoo. problems and newer methods of han ding country and small town schools.
 Superintendent Miller is uncertain yet whether he will be able to at- tend.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-11-10
TAPCO PICNIC
(From Sundays Daily)

Employees of the Arizona Power company have congregated at Tapco for festive weekend jo11ification.
 The party got away at 3 o'clock Sat urday, motoring to the picnic grounds at Tapco, where a merry supper will be followed by a dance. Plans fo, many ways of spending Sunday. have been laid, ending in a big dinner, fol- lowing which the party will return.
 Those joining the picnic pilgrims are: Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Row ley. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cornell. Mir. and Mrs. Onas H. Jctt; the Misses Dele Maynard, Frances Maynard, Opal Creebnur, Eleanor Lee, Mar garet Watson, Madge Smith; Messrs. Dale Smith, Bob Watson, Ed. King, Farris Love, w. J. Mathews, Ed. Peacock, Harmon Alexander, Almon Cain, NJ. Koen, James Sprague, NJ. V. Watson, J. C. Mccain.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-11-10
A BARROW RIDE FOR POULSON
 WINNER
tFrom Sundays Daily)

The ancient and honorable wheel barrow once more played it's time honored role ill the settlement O: an election wager when q well-known membe- oi the local police force trundIed an equally well-known mem Der of the courthouse personnc. around the Plaza square, yesterday afternoon.
 Starting from Biles-I.ockhart's store, Sir Richard Twamley, firmly grasping the handles of the means of .locomotion ill which the Honorable William Poulson was attempting 10 find comfortable spot, swung out with a stride that he kept up with only four Interruptions. Dick fig ured that since he had four blocks to make. four Interruptions were coming to him. All attempts Of the mule 10 kick proved Hruitless-Bill stuck.
 Rumors of a band preceding the procession brought many spectators to the side-lines, and their desre- spectful queries were answered by a vigorous war-whoop from the cheer ful means of locomotion. who pulled ,utc Biles-Lockhart at the finish little cut of breath Sbut still going strong. The moral; Hats off to a loser who pays with a smile.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-11-10
SUE CHIEF CLERK FOR ALLEGED
 DETENTION
From Sundays DaiIy)

Alleging that on November 4, Chief Clerk Mitchell P. Mahoney at Whipple Barracks caused their de tention without proper authority and subjected them to humiliation in the sight of people at the barracks, Dol ores M. Montoya and Horace Por- ter, employed as bakers at the post yesterday entered separate suits for damages against Mahoney in the su- perior court.
 Humiliation and injury to their rep utations are alleged to have resulted when Mahoney had the two march ed" through the streets at the post. They are asking for damages in the sum of $5G00 each.
 Hammond and Eckert represent the two plaintiffs.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-11-10
THREE LAWYERS ADDED ID THE
 LOCAL LIST

Prescott applicants for the right to practice law in Arizona fared well according to the score of results of the recent bar examination appearing in the Phoenix papers.
 Three Prescott law students sue cessfully passed the bar examination and now are entitled to write attor- ney at law after their names and to practice in all the courts. They in clude one woman, Miss Margaret E. Darrow of the office of Norris and Norris. The others are Joseph C.. Furst, attached to the county attor- ney's office and Kirlwood Huber.
 p. w. O'Sullivan attended the ex- animation as one of the members the board.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-11-10
KUCHLER WILL BE. OFFERED JOB
 OF MOEUR
(From Sundays Daily)

It was definitely stated yesterday by Ernest Hall, secretary of state elect, that tc position of state land commissioner ad been rendered Ru- dolph kuchler and that the state ts. commissioner had taken the matter under advisement, according to the Republican.
 The rumor to the effect that the offer would be made AIr. kuchler was borne out when four of the five men who will serve on the state land board after the first of the year met in the office of Gov. Thomas E. Campbell. Besides Mir. Hall, Charles W. Fairfield, who will be the next state auditor, and w. J. Galbraith, who will serve the state as attorney general, were present at the confer cnCe.
 It is understood that Mr. Kuchlcr was urged to take the office, one of the most important in the state. However, he refused to give any def mite answer but has the offer under serious consideration.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-11-10
Banner Precinct
 Cast II Straight
 Republican Votes
(From Sundays Daily)

Red Rock, on upper Oak Creek is the banner republican precinct oI Navapai county perhaps of the en. tire country, says the Verde Copper News.
 Eleven ballots were cast in Red Rock last Tuesday. Every one was straight republican ballot.
 Two years ago Red Rock went solid for Governor Campbell, partly because of the earnest work of his friend Henry Schuerman. That old pioneer died about two weeks before this election but evidently his good work lives after him.
 There is a report on this side of a precinct that cast 20 votes for Harding and none for Cox, but split it's votes on the state and county tickets.
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-11-10
Train Schedules Through This
 City Are Advanced One Hour
(From Sundays Daily)

Announcements yesterday changes the of local 14th e Cromw
 trains P. a 2 midnight train for Phoenix will 355 2.50 The in hour earlier than a
 Connections for eastern and California points will be made before No 10 which leaves Ash Fork $40 and mainline No v Fork at m
 Following Journal of time Ticket Cromwell , Prescott
Weekly journal-miner., 1920-11-10
ON CROWN KING LINE
Grom Sundays Daily)

After an examination trip to Ash Fork, group of high Santa Fe off cials including l. L. Hibbert Pacific division general manager J. B. Hitchcock, assistant general manag- CT, Coast lines chief engineer. R. B. Hall, and chief engineer c. w. Har- ris yesterday continued their tour over the Crown King line. return ing to Prescott last nigh+ They will probably proceed to Los Angeles today.