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Arizona republican., 1920-12-11
TO ORGANIZE HERE TO OPPOSE RADICAL
 PRO RED SCHEME

A determined fight against the radi- cal element and the spread of bolsheV- ism is to be made in Phoenix as a re- suit of plans laid at tshe city commis- sion meeting Wednesday morning at the request of the America Defense society.
 The American Defense society. Q na- tional organization given to the fur therance of Americanism and the preservation of America, is taking steps to guard against the spread of bloshevism in the United States. To properly organize the -bolshevist forces in the different communities. the society has sent out the following telegram:
 "A vigorous nation wide campaign to force the United States government fo recognize soviet Russia is being made falsely in the name of organized labor by such men as Harry Weinperger of the Farmer Labor party. Leonard Ming of the Independent Workers league, Edward l. Hanna and other radicals who opposed the interests of the Unit cd States in the great war. There is reason to believe that the movement to promote commerce with soviet Russia Is backed and financed by Lenine and Trotsky and their agents in this coun- try. whose main object is the over throw of our government and the es- tablishment of the red rule of revolu- tion. The American Defense society urges you to call on the newspapers in your state to thwart this new in sidious and dangerous propaganda of the enemies of America. We will be glad to aid in establishing citizens committees to combat this very urgent natter
 City Manager Y. A. Thompson stated that he thought it matter that should be given attention. Mayor Plunkett held like view and suggested that the commission meet in special session to discuss ways and means of organizing committee similar to the one sug- gested by the national society.
 Definite action will be taken by the commission, it is expected, at an early date.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-11
immediate Recognition

The citizens of Phoenix who attended the Obregon inauguration have returned with the est sentiment toward the present Mexican govern ment. They think it should be recognized at once Obregon is the kind a man who deserves instant, unlimited recognition. There be doubt about his friendliness to the United States. Did he not pay all the expenses the Arizonans to the border and deliver them back at the border f. o. b.? Did he not provide special trains take them whither they might want to go from Mexico City to adjacent points of interest? Did he throw open all the theaters and hotels the Mexican capital to them and pay the bills and suppose the tips?
 What greater proof could he have given of his sincere desire be terms of amicability with Americans?
 And, then, there the banQuets one after another, each with seven different kinds of wine Champagne flowed like water. we told It was meant to take the place a thirst quencher There the president his ignorance of local cond- tions erred; he had probably learned that proh biton prevails in Arizona and that his guests from this state, good loyal citizens, carry with them everywhere the spirit fthelr laws They could not therefore, avail themselves Senor Obregons liquid bounty but they thanked him for it just the same Obregon of ignorant Of the terrible test of their loyalty he made but it trumphed and they abstinent. They have overlooked the punish ment he so inadvertently imposed upon them and they are demanding the immediate recognition of his government. If federal government is inclined still to be stiff necked it, they ask: Whats the matter with Arizona extending recognition?
Arizona republican., 1920-12-11
NATURE gEAurIFIEs TONES

At the Tung Ling. Eastern Tombs of the Manchus nature has worked hand in hand with man to produce a harmonious whole. Most of the trees about the tombs have been planted, but they have been so cleverly chosen and placed that they look as if they grown just where, in natures scheme of things they ought to be. There is nothing glar- ingly artificial in the appearance of the park
 Although the tombs alike in general plan, they the time as individual as were the emperors themselves. Each is subtle expression of the character of the who sleeps beneath the yell low roof The tomb of Chien-Lung, the artist em- peror, lies not far away from that of the empress dowager. Stately beautiful in its simplicity 1t is indication of his life and deeds. In striking con- trast is the palace built by the empress for her eternal dwelling. Extravagantly decorated, vain gloriously declaring to the world the millions spent upon it, 1t represents admirably the personality of the iron-willed ruler who in life held her place by force and intrigue and lavish expenditure, and who determined to be known in death as the greatest of the great. But hundred years from now, when Ch'ien-Lung's mausoleum like the paint ing of old master, has been made even more beautiful by the touch of that of the empress will be and tarnished.-Roy c. Andrews in Asia Magazine.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-11

Careful drivers should hasten to get the right side of this controversy by joining the pedestrians for the proper curbing of careless drivers who are the enemies of both. They not only make automobil- ing an unpopular thing with those who do not have motor cars but they direct menace to the cars of careful drivers and by their carelessness they often good drivers into positions where they become responsible for accidents.
 The safe driver. therefore, should feel greater hostility the reckless driver than the pedes- trian should. Reckless driving results in more ac- cidents between machines and injury to their occu- pants it does to pedestrians. Occupants of machines are in danger from other machines than are the people in the streets.
 Safe driving then is not entirely consideration of the rights pedestrians but is a safety first movement for the drivers themselves. An attitude of hostility toward the reckless careless or incom potent driver should maintained by all owners of machines who themselves belong that class, and this should include garage managers who might do much to identify machines which have been in accidents have been used improperly.
 We apt to rely too much legislation to remedy matters. Then we it to the police and traffic officers. The officers generally do the best they but they cannot be everywhere and witness every infracton. Their work in order to be thor oughly effective supplemented by that of in dividuals organized into body for systematic forcement of traffic rules.
 We hope to such organization in Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-11
SCORES IF WOMEN
 UNEMPLOYED HERE

Recommending that women from other sections be discouraged from coming to Phoenix to seek empIov- ment, the committee appointed by the Business and Professional Woman's club to investigate conditions reported Thursday that there were scores of unemployed women in this city.
 The committee, composed of Mrs. R. L. Cowgirl, Miss Alice Birdsau and Miss Shambaugh, were named to look into conditions following a talk before the club week ago by Mrs. Mau- Makemson, who declared that there were many unemployed in Phoenix at the present time. The committee in making it's report stated that it would carry on the work begun and would seek to relieve the most pressing needs. It was announced that Miss Sham baugh would receive all information relative to the unemployed at the Y. ". c. A.
 D'Nean Stafford. president of the Central bank, gave telling talk on savings as means toward adiust ment of the financial situation. follow ing the report of the committee which was made at the clubs noonday lunch con in the lobby of the Y. M c A
 Warren McArthur discussed inc coming road election. The meeting was presided over by Miss Fav Younr and the chairman of the day was as- sisted by Miss Minnie Hansen an5 Miss Matte Doster. As usual with cll,h luncheons there was brief social session, featured by a reading from Booth Tarkington by Mrs Vivian Young Nickerson.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-11
aEslIrINe A ISLANDER

About this time of year begin to look out TOT ioes and gbes about the typical boy and the coming of Christmas. 4o.i.
 He Is pictured as expert grafter' e1ractlns coin from all the family, particularly father ana as suning an unwonted virtue for the weeks preceuine Christmas in order that emoluments may ensue
 Now as a matter of fact, the American boy carry h,n +o Trat at his financial dependence and yearns for the time when he can come home wlIh pay envelope and help relieve the olo man '~ WIS appellation) of the family burden.
 It is more or less of struggle to keep the average American boy in school He wants to be doing tnlngs and doing them in way which will express ltself monetary returns L
 Nine times out of ten given half chance, ne will find some way of making money out of school and hang to his job with persistence which IS the distress of his mother and the secret admlralon ol herself and everybody else who notices
 It is a proud day with him when he tells the family with an assumed and embarrassed roughness that he doesn't want any more interference with his clothes because he's pckn' 'em out and payln Tor himself
 And as for Christmas it takes the united pleas rro+estu and perturbations the entire family to keen him from busting himself worse than Ponzi
Arizona republican., 1920-12-11
Finds Honesty Own Reward

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 PRESCOTT-James N. Clark, the quixotic traveller from Aberdeen, Wash, who sought shelter Tuesday at the county hotel run by Charley Bradbury. has learned that vip1ue is it's own re- ward.
 Walking into the sheriffs office Tues day, Clark advised Undersheriff Ed Bowers that he was wanted at Aber- deen for beatin' boy wit a club" so Bowers ushered him into Bradbury's famous apartments and wired Aber- deen. Yesterday afternoon the follow ing reply was received:
 James Clark is no longer wanted here. (Signed) J. E. Stewart, county attorney"
 So Clark's virtuous act in delivering himself up to the hands of justice re- suited in removing a load from his con science. He was released yesterday with the knowledge that he is no longer a hunted man. leaving the sheriffs of flee still wondering why he did it.
 Perhaps-well, Clark said yesterday as he was leaving:
 T guess them guys don't want to pay the tariff back to rdeen!"-Journal- Miner.
 Indian Forgets Trust
 TUCSON-Harry Encinas. charged with misappropriating money intrusted to him by the Indian farmers of the San Xavier reservation, and arrested by United States Marshal James H. Treahey, Monday. appeared before Commissioner Edwin F. Jones Tuesday for hearing.
 It developed at the hearing that En- cinas had failed to account for S207 which had been turned over to him by the Indians as an emergency fund for the purchase of supplies in repair ing irrigation pumps.
 In order that no time should be lost in watering of lands in the case oi breaks in their pumping apparatus, ths money had been raised by an associa- tion of the Indian farmers and giveT to Encinas with which to purchase the equipment for repairs. Encinas ad- mitted that he had squandered the money on pleasure and, if given time said that he would pay it back.
 Taking him at his word, Commis- sioner Jones released Encinas on his own recognizance for a further hearing chance to raise the money.-Star.
 Snowfall Is Light
 TUCSOE-Snow fall in the noun tains about Tucson is far below norma so far this year, according to Stanley Wilson, forest examiner, who has jus completed several trips over the fores reserve checking up the cordwood sup ply.
 MT. Wilson said that in the Sants Rita range recently he only found { few patches of snow on Old Badly, tht highest peak in the range. Usually there is a heavy fall on this peak bl this time Of the year. Little snow Ina: fallen on Mount Lennon this year.
 The precipitation this wear is said tS be about the same as last year, bu the snow last year is also said to hav' been below normal until Christmas During the months of January anC February last the snows in the noun tatns were very heavy, but they cam late.
 Stock men as a rule do not wisI moisture until the grass is entirel, cured, but it was pointed out that ther is now a shortage Of stock water ant grass is plentiful in places where ther
Arizona republican., 1920-12-11
C|TY'S POOR II
 BE REMEMBERED THIS CHRISTMAS
Plans We'll Under Way To Remember Poor Riddles And Needy Families Committee Formed

The poor kiddies and unfortunate families of Phoenix will not be for gotten this Christmas, even though everybody has troubles of his own. Children and adults alike will be re- membered this yuletide and there will be toys and goodies for the kiddies and assistance for the elders Plans for all this are well under way and a gen eral committee on Christmas activities is being formed.
 The problem of providing a merry Christmas for those in Phoenix with whom misfortune is tarrying became matter of discussion at the city commission meeting last Wednesday and the plan of the general Christmas committee, with representatives of civic and other organizations serving on it, was launched. In response to a letter of invitation from Mayor Willis H. Plunkett the chamber of commerce yesterday appointed ". R. Elliott as its representative on the committee
 The mayors letter for the civic body follows:
 At the Wednesday morning meeting of the city commission 1t was decided l to ask the various civic and other in 1 terested bodies and individuals to unite i their Christmas activities in order that ! tue SIcdIcSl SOOO may De 3ccOIQpnSneu for the greatest number. Through the proper co-ordinated effort the needy and distressed in all parts of the city may be easily reached. The commis- sion believes that haphazard giving to some of our unfortunate brothers is in many instances harmful not only to the individual but to the entire com munity.
 fThe call is very urgent this year, as unemployment has brought distress into many homes. and it behooves us to meet this call in a red blooded. manly American way and provide sus- tenance for those who are in need un- til this temporary period Of readjust- ment is over and they can again find markets for their labor.
 Their liddies must not be forgotten and Santa Claus must be called upon
 to visit each home and fill their little stockings with toys and delicacies as of old
 With the end in view Of making this . Christmas a memorable one and that no needy person or child in our com munity be forgotten or overlooked. we ask that you appoint one representa- tive to meet with the commission at an
 early date so that this committee may
 immediately adopt plans for carrying
 out your wishes"
Arizona republican., 1920-12-11
FORTY YEARS AGO TODAY
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Andrew Port of Tempe is in town today settling up the estate of Hiram Durham, deceased. The estate is en- tirely free from debt and the property is in excellent condition. The farm has been rented and the famous 'purp" given away.
 A general court martial Is appointed to meet at Whipple Barracks on the goth inst. It is to be composed of the following officers: Lieutenant Colo nel R. s. La Motte, Maj. Johnson. Sur geon J. o. Skinner and Lieutenants smith, Evans. Darr and Captain J. c. Egbert, judge advocate.
 Much amusement was created this morning while our veteran auctioneer was persuading 8 crowd to bid on a wagon which he was selling in front of tn ecourthouse. A party of men unceremoniously dragged the wagon with the auctioneer in it across the street to Jack Walters saloon. MT. Wiley, however, valiantly kept up his little song and finally knocked down the wagon to MT. Walters for $29.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-11
The santa Ross Lynchlna

While there must be some regret that the end of the men lynched at Santa yesterday morning could have been brought about in legal and orderly manner there will perhaps be harsh criticism of the in which it accomplished. We do not like speak of the aggregation of the citizens who took part in the affair as mob Indeed mob" Is hardly the right for body which seems to have been sdewen organized though for an unlawful purpose.
 1t has been said that the make of Is hang him. Perhaps that is true as to the man himself but have society to think of; the man has placed himself beyond consideration his welfare
 These the proprietors of the House of Terrors' where the most unspeakable outrages were practiced upon girls women had added to that crime for which they deserved death the murder of three officers sought their After that it mattered little how their taking off might occur. so that there will little criticism of the manner fin which 1t occurred.
 Not only had uncomfortable public indignation at Santa Rosa been aroused but there that ever present suspicion the delays the uncertainty regarding adequate punishment of these fends, the probability of penitentiary sentences in the of them, shortly be commuted after the spasm of public anger had passed away. Naturally it was thought better rid the earth of these
 There is another phase of this case, which though it has bearing whatever what the citizens of santa Rosa did yesterday morning. The girls and the women victims of these fiends not blameless. They were in sense contrbutory to the murder of the officers and to the lynching To certain point they willingly to the fate prepared for them in the House of Terrors." They met casually, these believe. at public dances They strangers. Yet the women accepted automobile rides. They not seized and thrown into the Perhaps they not carried by force into the trap which had been laid for them. There something basically wrong with these females how pectable they may have believed themselves be however respectable and pure their neigh bOrs may have believed them to be. Our pity for their must be somewhat restrained, though in this statement there nothing condone the crimes that committed against them.
 It is matter of the deepest regret that their folly laid the way for the murder of these officers and therefore the blot which was placed upon Santa Rosa.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-11

In an interview with Hardwick. who is in the city today. he said that the car was travelling about 40 miles per hour. His failure to pay heed to the course of the vehicle. which ran into g. dirt rut on the side of the road. caused the accident. he said. Wheels of the car running into the rut caused him to lose control.
 Upon recovering from the blow Mir. Hardwick said he found his car in a mass of flames. A tank of gasoline carried on the side of the automobile was dented and cut when the car turned over and the gasoline splashed over the car and became ignited from the motor.-Internationa
 To Make SuIphurio Acid
 DOUGLAS-The Arizona Powder company. of which c. E. Mills is pres ident. has started construction on a plant just east of the Calumet & Arizona smelter here for the purpose of manufacturing sulphuric acid, which will be used by the company in the manufacture of dynamite and oth- CT high explosives in the plant now being constructed at Land Station. Il miles southeast of Benson. The con- struction of this acid plant will re- quire five to six months. according to Mir. Mills. who was in Douglas today from his home in Warren.
 Ir. Mills stated that the acid plant would be capable of producing 30 tons of acid per day of a very high percent age. as compared with the acid now produced at the c. S A. smelter for use at A1o. It had been the assump- tion that the sulphuric acid for the powder plant would be furnished by the C. x A. until MT. Mills announced today that he had started the erection of q separate plant. The product of the new plant will be made from the sulphur fumes from the copper smelt- CT. When this plant is completed it's operation will not require more than six or eight men. Mir. Mills says.-In- ternational.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-11
Saturday. pecember il, 1880

R. F. Kirkland left yesterday for Tucson.
 J. Birmingham and D. w. Anderson are registered at the Phoenix hotel
 lChas E. McClintock, the editor and "Muldoon" of the Herald left last evening on a trip to San Francisco.
 The sale of the personal property of the estate of George w. Coats. de- ceased, took place this morning in front of the courthouse.
 The following are registered at the Bank Exchange Hotel: Dr. L. Terry, o. D. Lloyd, Dr. s. B. Farnham, Hen " Perkins, J. w. Sullivan and L. D. Norton.
 A drove of 66 mules passed through town yesterday from the railroad. They came from Missouri and Califor- mia and are bound for Fort Whipple and Verde.
 Dr. s. B. Farnham, representative of New York syndicate operating in mines in the northern part of the ter ritory, passed through Phoenix last night en route to Prescott.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-11
SOME SMILES IN RHYMES PLUS LAUGH
 SOMETIMES
By Lorry J scob

eavs Granpa Gloom Sonny Smiles, Its ram i. tord today And all the folks will be doWncast who want to go and play.' Says Sonny Smiles. Per hama +hev will but I know folks who'll grin 10 see tbe rain They're farmer folks. So pull your grouch talk in" ~
 Says Granpa Gloom, "The sun is out and cloth ing men are sad. They cannot sell their overcoats ,,n1ess the weather's bad' Says Sonny Smiles, Il ,ass that's true but still the folks who buy glad to see such weather now stop your gloomy cry
 "The clouds have covered up the stars. There's not one above. And lovers quarrel, for they say, that stars help them make love' Says Sonny Smiles, Again you're wrong. for lovers need no light to beckon them along their path if love is shining bright"
 The is angry with the world" said grouchy Granpa Gloom. Tt bangs against the rocky shore with crashing, maddened boom.'' Says sonny Smiles The is only singing it's song of happiness and joy to those who've known 1t well and long
Arizona republican., 1920-12-11
rbs Committee on Irish Investigator

The British government, we think is making mistake in refusing to wise the passports of the American committeeman who have been designated to investigate conditions in Ireland It is just a tactical mistake characterstically British, but government can find no fault with it. The British government. is acting within its rights The committee Is of private origin. Our government has nothing with it; has not recognized the movement. issued passports to the members .of the committee just it would have issued pass sports any American citizen in good standing who might want to go abroad legitimate business; fthat is on any business unlawful, and there it's part in the matter ended The British government looked upon the committee unfriendly one. representative of American groups which in sympathy with the Sim Fein. Any report the mittee might make. the British might easily believe would be biased.
 Yet. such a report, any report could not affect the position Great Britain. It would perhaps not affect or change the American attitude toward the .eontroversy between the government and Ireland But the refusal the British to admit the committee swin convince many who do not think deeply enough ito consider the real for it. that Great Britain lin its handling of Irish question has something conceal
 It would have been better. we are sure, if the British government had ignored the committee the extent of admitting its members just it would admit other American citizens and after their arrival in Ireland have thrown obstacles in the way of their proposed investigation.
 There might have been, there would certainly have been, private British resentment against the committee as intrusion, just Americans would resent a private foreign investigation into happy conditions in this country, such the south .rn and for that matter. the northern Iynchings. ts We did not feel very well toward British senti- sment mostly private in favor of the south in the civil war. We certainly would not have warmly welcomed a committee of private Britons who would have come over to inquire into the justice of sion: to ascertain whether not imposing upon Q the south.