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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16
4 Opera House e
,:,s Picture Program

MONDAY. JUNE ~ N
Not a Motion Picture 3
..1KEY AND ABEY ~
:. Cartoon Musical Comedy
Traction at the City opera
,ssadsy night Will be slkey an
y, a'v yery latest Musical coms&
pc .s se'' Trial this. season sMd
..a ,tr are in for a rare
nes, mis- attraction .ebmes hert
o.. : the best singing and dane
( e. ~ tic as well as the fun
gu a. comedy ever seen OF pop
al.s twenty big song bits fY
n during the action Of pm
'e s0nq the big hits are LII
as - the Sky Was aespy," why
I'm Let This Poor Old World
me- sscrooning" Movie Fans"
TO Home Sweet Home MONEY J,
Max, ~ everybody Happy" and
or assured fact an excellent
nance will be given,
|. .re on sale at the Box OfficeN
"a u and $1.00 tax paid ana
easement announces that mail
aas orders will receive prompA
snand request patrons to make
|sseryations as a capacity house
! Il greet this clever .organiM-
its initial appearance in TINS
TUESDAY. JUNE q
CHARLES RAY
OLD FASHIONED BOY
,.lo Of a lad who loved a new
"a girl 1t has every quality
adj Chas. Ray popular.
FATTY A Ar m
1.-THE GARAGE .
a AND SCREEN MAGAZINE
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16

- WEDNESDAY, JUNE % -.
All Star Cast
IN
~ HELD BY THE. ENEMY
1t Is drama of tense emotions and
big, vital human situations. a drama
OF loyalty, unselfshness, hate. treach-
cry and human desire.
BURTON HOLMES TRAVEL
TWO-PART COMEDY
q THURSDAY, JUNE 90
VIOLA DANA
OFF SHORE PIRATE"
The story is delightful mixture of
adventure and romance that thrills
fnu charms from beginning to end.
1 TWO PART WESTERN
And
a. COMEDY
v FRIDAY, JUNE "a
EILEEN PERCY
IN
-. WHY TRUST YOUR HUSBAND"
A fascinating farce about a wild time
at French models ball A laugh
classic in five reels of delicious and
exhilarating comedy.
TWO PART COMEDY
NEWS REEL
4 SATURDAY, JUNE 25
ELAINE HAMMERSTEIN
miracle OF MANHATTAN"
A story with an unusual compact
which led to startling results. A thrill
ing tale of romance and adventure en-
acted beneath the towering spires and
minaretsl of Bagdad on the Subway"
I NORTH WOODS DRAMA
SPOTLIGHT COMEDY
NEWS REEL
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16
Merchants Day, June 21st

Don't that sound good Back Before the War Conditions and
every effort to give Before the War Prices this Wonderful Array
are going make this the Record Sale Long Business Career
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23

of Chicago and China are likely to an
nounce some important Chinese finan-
cling shortly.
The statement OF the Chinese Bank
ers' association on the Shantung issue
carries recommendations that a gold
decimal basis be adopted in China
with the silver dollar as the standard
and exclusive medium OF money and
money exchange values. Foreign
bank note issues and all foreign cur
rency are condemned. They also urge
that paper money be standardized.
Silver purchased at 81 an ounce net,
under the provision of the Pittman
law. now amount to 42.20c,sss ounces
January to date. This appears too
much in excess OF actual reported pro
duction.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23
YAvApA. COURT is
REVERSED IN CASE
OF CHARLES BEAVER

PHOENIX. Oct. Is. The state
supreme court today reversed an or
der issued by the superior court OF
Yavapai county which denied the ap-
plication OF Charles Beaver for a
writ of habeas corpus. The supreme
court remanded the case for further
proceedings.
Beaver was held in connection VITA
the fatal shooting o: Undersheriff
Bowers of Yavapai county, on July /.
Frank George was convicted of muir
der in connection with Bowers death
and is now serving q sentence in the
state prison at Florence. Beaver
also was taken into custody at the
time of the shooting %, the under
sheriff. but the supreme court declar-
ed that the evidence upon which he
was held falls far short OF what
should be shown to hold a person Cd
criminal charge"
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23
COURT PROGRAM
CHANGES MADE

TUCSON. OCT. IL. A change in
the program of Judge William II. Saw
telle for the next month was announc,
ed Tuesday when it was disclosed
that Judge Neterer will be unable 10
finish the Prescott calendar of the
United States district court
The following statement was issued
by Judge Sawtelle 10 counsel in
cases pending in the federal court:
On October 18th. / notified you
that the Globe Law and Notice calen-
dar would be called at Tucson OF Oc-
tober 25th. At that time Judge Saw
telle expected 10 be at Tucson on
that date. but owing to the fact that
Judge Neterer will be unable 10 fin.
ish the Prescott, calendar. il will be
necessary for Judge Sawtelle TO go 20
Phoenix and take up the trial of case,
on the oath
Therefore. the Globe Law and No
ton calendar will be called at Phoe-
nix instead OF Tucson. on Oct. 24th.''
Judge Sawtelle will leave Tucson
Sunday for Phoenix, where he will re-
main three n- four DAYS before 70
turning TO this city A law and mo-
ton day will then be held in Tucson
Oct 81, and Judge SawtelIe will open
the Globe session of court November
9Th.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23
TO INVESTIGATE THE
DEATH OF RANCHER
WHO clED IN JAIL

PHOENIX. Oct. 20.-An inquest TO
inquire into the death of W. p. Harris.
6s-year-old rancher whose home was
in the 1000 block on East Van Buren,
street who died about . clock yes.
terdsy afternoon in the city jail was
continued by Coroner Henry ]. Sulli-
van until O'Clock this afternoon in
order that post mortem examination
could be made of the body by DR.. G.
:. Monical. county physician.
Harris. the police officers declare.
was intoxicated when brought into
the station at O'Clock yesterday
morning and was placed IN the jail
to sober up. When viewed by the
coroner's jury following the death
OF the man. the right eye was black
and discolored and blood had been
running from his nose prior 10 hi.
death. According TO inmates of
the city Jail. Harris died in one Of
the cells where he had been placed
by prisoners in order that they could
scrub the floor of the Jail.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23
AUTO STRIPPED

DOUGLAS, Oct ga Dodge auto
mobile owned by W E. Taylor, vas
stolen from in front of his home on
Twelfth street. Monday night and
yesterday morning was found about
one half mile east OF the Fifteenth
street park almost entirely stripped Of
its equipment. Jimmy O'Brien, depu-
ty sheriff. is working on the case and
expects to have the men responsible
for the theft in jail within the next
"a hours All four tires. rims and
tubes: the head and tail lights, bump
was taken from the car
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23
PATENTS AND PENSIONS
GRANTED TO ARIzoNANs;
NUMBER NEW PosTMAsTERs

The following patents have been
granted in this state by the patent bu-
reau in Washington: lIanz Franzen
of Phoenix. runner for sickle bar;
Herbert VI. Caswell. Kingman. wheel
barrow handle; Daniel McDosgal
Tucson. three grower measuring in
strument
Pensions granted by pension bureau
John Lasater. Wickenburg. SEQ: Ar
thur C. Gardner. Jerome, SIG Har-
riette Edwards. Tucson. $50; Edward
wicks. Walker. s12: Lucy e Gray.
Tucson. s12-
Postmasters have been appointed az
the following towns: Mary r Tenney,
Sombrero Butte, in P:nal county;
Miles L. Woods. al Bonita. Graham
county; Hazel Il. Titus at Canile,
Santa Cruz county
The postefflce al Postyale Pima
county. has been discontinued Mail
will so TO Rillito.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23
HUNTERS 50 NUMEROUS
THEY ARE STEPPING ON
EACH OTHERS TOES

PHOENIX. Oct. 19.-Its going to be
bad fall for wild game in Arizona
4 huptsmen's army. the largest ever
in the history OF the state. has open.
ed it's offensive on game life and is
reaping a heavy toll. But II has just
started its attack.
More than 300 Maricopa county res
idents have signed up as members OF
this army by taking out hunting IL
censes The total enrolment in the
state surpasses the 500 mark and is
growing daily, say game officials
Sports afield are attracting hundreds
this year for the first time. sporting
goods dealers say Hundreds Ot
women are participating in the sport
this fail.
Game is unusually plentiful now
and this is the main reason ascribed
by sporrsmen tor the greater interest
in hunting this year. Especially is
this true with quail. duck and deer.
Wild turkey also is said to be plenti-
full in certain sections OF the state.
Not only are Arizona residents tax.
ing more kindly TO hunting this year
than ever before. but hundreds from
other states are coming here TO enjoy
the sport. records show. Many celeb.
reties of the motion picture world
are now ON hunting trips in Arizona.
among them Dustin and William
Farnum. Wallace Reid. Charles Ray.
and Tom Mix Zane Grey, we'll known
author Is also hunting in the state
now.
More hunting licenses were issued
in Phoenix last Saturday. state game
officials reported. than on Eny prev
ious day since licensing of huntsmen
became effective \ big majority of
the licenses issued were for resident
hunters. but scores of others were
for nonresident or alien hunters
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23
WOMAN PROBATION
OFFICER ADVOCATED

PHOENIX. Oct 2o.-Appointmen,
OF a woman as assistant probation OF
ficer is being advocated by women S
organizations. it became known yes
terday
Leading club women of the city
will present the matter 10 the differ.
ent clubs and associations for en-.
dorsement during the next few days.
Later they will ask Judge Joseph $.
Jenckes TO consider their endorse.
ment in making the appointment
Mrs. J. l.. b. Alexander. president
OF the High School Parent-Teacher
association will bring the matter 10
the attention OF the association at its
meeting today and it is understood
that the Council Of Jewish Women
and the W. c. T. L. will vote on the
question at sessions held this after
noon
The Woman's club went on record
in favor of the woman probation o.
ficer at its meeting on Tuesday.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23
taken to Phoenix or allotted to the
various road maintenance camps in
Cochise and nearby counties.
A. ,. eAUMERT. JR..
GENERAL MANAGER
OF TUCSON CITIZEN

PHOENIX. Oct 20. - Andrew ].
Baumert, Jr.. will lea.e trnicht for
Tucson to take the post OF general
manager for the Tucson Citizen. sue.
ceeding Oliver b. Jaynes. Who has
been acting general manager since
the death of his brother. Allan 2.
Jaynes. who had built ~ that PAPER
within the last twelve years. II is a
coincidence that Mr. banner, also
succeeded to the national committee
manship on the death of Mr.. james
about year ago.
The principal owner OF the Citizen
is Frank W Hitchcock, former post.
master general. who with James Wi.
ijams. former ciyil service commits
sioner and now editor of the Boston
Transcript. acquired an interest in
the Citizen in 1908. Mr. Williams for
four years was editor and general
manager of the paper. Mr.. Jaynes was
business manager during that time.
Mr.. Baumert has had no experience
in the newspaper business though he
is versed in other business lines and
for several years has occupied fore
most place in the Republican politics
OF the state. Previous to his ap-
pointment as national committeeman
he was state chairman.
1t rs stated that no other changes
in the Citizen are expected Mr..
Jaynes. the acting general manager.
will retain the position of business
manager. and A H. Lyon. who has
been editor OF the paper for the last
three years. will remain in that posi-
ton.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
WHILE CLEANING GUN

DOUGLAS. Oct. 20.-Mrs. Ben Low.
ing of this city received a telegram
yesterday stating that her son, Ben,
who left three weeks ago on hunting
trip to Mexico, had been killed by the
accidental discharge OF a gun he was
cleaning. The accident occurred at
the Ojedas ranch. about 50 miles south
OF Douglas. Ben Loving was the guest
of Tom Manatt and his brother at the
ranch.
Mrs. Loving. Mrs. II. c. Schwan-
ties. Mrs. o. L. Cuff, Mrs. Elsie Gerry
and Ed Haymore left for the ranch to
attend the funeral
The deceased was about 80 years
old and is survived by his mother and
three sisters.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23
YOUTH REPORTS HE
WAS HELD UP AND
RELIEVED OF $500

BlSEEE. Oct 2o-Carl Bresler,
about i years old. reported that he
was held up last night shortly after S
O'Clock in the alley between the Cen
trail school building and the Y. VI. c.
4. by masked hienwayman and re-
Eeyed of SO in cash that he had in
his pocket
Bresler said he was on his way
from his home to the ~" to take a
bath and. as he turned into the alley.
d man jumped out from behind the
corner and grabbed him By the arm.
pushed him back against the wall and
commanded Bresier TO put his hands
behind his back The highwayman
then went through his pockets and
took the So, said Bresler
Bresler was then told to move on
and the highwayman went back
through the alleyway toward Brewery
GuIch. Bresler said. who later met
Dave Foster. Copper Queen Waterman
10 whom he reported the matter.
Night Sergeant OF Police Harry An
derson was notified of the incident
aud a seaych NJ tho vicinity MAS sfar.
ed but no man answering the deserip-
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23
CATCHING RIDE ON TRUCK
FATAL TO LITTLE GIRL

PHOENIX, Oct 20.-'I'm going TO
catch a ride cried little Dorothy
Hollingsworth. s-year-old daughter Of
Mrs /. E. Troutner, 1922 East Roose
Welt street. 70 her chum, Alice Lilly,
2122 East Roosevelt street, yesterday
afternoon as big truck drove by.
1t was a fatal ride. for il a few
minutes the little form was picked up
from the street. life crushed out.
Both little girls were walking along
East Mcdowell road, on the way
home from the Creighton school
where both were in the third grade
Before Alice could say anything TO
her chum, Dorothy had darted from
the side of the road and caught the
rear end OF truck with trailer at
tached. both heavily laden with sack
ed barley and driven by J. W. Allen,
III South Central avenue
For short distance the little girl
was able to hang on to the slow
moving truck. her toes touching the
ground every few feet and assisting
her in holding on. But, stumbling
in a hole in the road, her fingers were
released from their hold and she fell
to the ground Two wheels Of the
trailer. loaded with -FOUR tons OF bar
ley, passed over her head, crushing
IT and killing her instantly.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23
LIVESTOCK AND RANGES

PHOENIX. Oct. 2o-Absence OF
rain is putting grass in excellent
shape for winter feed. Not only grass
but browse is more abundant than
usual and yeariong grazing areas
promise 10 withstand any demand
that may be placed on them by the
stock occupying them this season
The importation OF large number OF
cattle from Mexico is viewed with
favor inasmuch as native stock has
been much depleted during the past
year Reports to the weather bureau
office at Phoenix indicate that the
water supply in the east and north
east is diminishing somewhat. but il
still inadequate for all the needs OF
stock. Ranges and stock are still re.
ported as good 10 excellent.
Crop Progress in Arizona
Warm. dry weather has greatly IA
vored all agricultural activities in
dryland sections of the state enabling
harvesting OF grain and hay TO 30 on
TO completion. Potatoes are a large
crop in northern counties ana the
yield is good. but tubers are 10: fully
ripened owing TO the unusually long
growing season. Killing trosts are
much later than usual and rs con
sequence potatoes. corn. beams and
squash vines continue green Cor,,n
picking has been favored by dry
weather and is progressing well. but
number Of fields in both the salt
River and Yuma valleys remain IN
touched Water is again available
for irrigation in the Yuma section,
main canal repairs being completed.
Much maize remains unCathered in
that section. that planted on bottom
lands flooded b. the Colorado river
last spring showing splendid yield.
Oranges are coloring slowly in the
Yuma valley. but are quite sweet !;
Salt River valley grape fruit are pIen.
t;ful in local markets.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23
DENY RAISE IN
EXPRESS RATES

PHOENIX, Oct 10. - The state cor.
poration commission today denied the
application OF the American Railway
Express company for permission to IN
crease its rates on intrastate bust.
ness. The company petitioned Tor
permission to advance all class and
commodity rates. except those on
milk and cream.
The company relied upon statistics
and other data relating to its opera.
tons throughout the pation as ,
whole and not particularly upon its
business within the state to show the
necessity for the desired increase. &c
cording to Commissioner A. A. Belts,
who wrote the order denying the in.
crease.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23
ENGINEER SAYS BOULDER
DAM PROJECT MEANS
MUCH TO ARIZONA
Continued Trom Page II

tanning TO the Colorado river The gov
eminent has confirmed the action OF
the several states. and an act of CON
gress provides for the appointment of
federal representative on the com.
mission 10 look after the rights of the
United States in the matter.
The Arizona member is ". s. Nor
Vile. state water commissioner.
Arizona must find out what she
wants. what her rights are, and then
go after them and land, them. Cap
tain Reed said The division OF the
benefits 20 be derived from the pro-
ject are now problematical Los An
geles is ready TO finance the entire
project for the power rights 10 be OBJ
tanned from it, In that event, Arizona
would have TO fight every inch of the
way TO get her share Of the benefits.
'Arizonas area is approximately
70. 900, 900 acres. Only about one per
cent OF this area is under cultivation,
and from present prospects only an
additional per cent is likely to ce
cultivated, because of the present
shortage of water supply.
III, however. the Boulder Canyon
project is put through 100000 acres
OF land now a desert would be irEi-
gated by gravity flow-or nearly twice
as much land as is now under cult
walton in the entire state.
Furthermore, the indirect irriga-
ton, as il might be called, will be OF
considerable importance. In other
words, Tucson. for instance, will be
able to get cheap power with which
to operate its pumps. wherewith it
draws il irrigation water from under
ground reservoirs"
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23
ARIZONA READY TO
MATCH U. S. MONEY
FOR HIGHWAY WORK

PHOENIX, oct. ARIZONA will be
a0,e TO start road work covering the
entire federal aid appropriation with
in 90 days after the passage of the
federal aid bill, Governor Thomas E
Campbell told Secretary Herber,
Hoover in response 10 query from
Washington.
At the instance OF President Hard
ing. who has recommended expedition
of road construction during the unem
ployment period. Secretary Hoover
wired to the governor TO learn just
how much work could be begun here
ii funds were available
AS chairman OF the unemployment;
conference he wired the governor as
follows:
The presidents unemployment con
ference has recommended expedition
Of road construction during present
period OF unemployment. VIII you
kindly inform me how much now
work could be started b. your state
within 90 days if additional apprcpria
tions shall be available by congres
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23
U. S. OFFERS 5000
REWARD FOR CAPTURE
OF RUBY MURpERERs

A notice in the information win
dow at he postoffice attracting
attention is a circular announcing
the United States government
will pay a 5000 reward for the
apprehension OF the murderers,
dead or alive. who killed Post
master J. F. Pearson and his wife
at Ruby, Santa Cruz county, in
this state, August rs. II further
states that there were seven men
in the party, and gives o list Of
the loot taken By the robbers.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23
MEN TO REPAIR ARMY
TRUCKS GIVEN STATE
ARRIVE IN DOUGLAS

DOUGLAS. Oct. GO. E. Beebe
and seven employees Of the state high
way department are in Douglas to
overhaul 81 army trucks allotted to
the state for federal aid in road build
ing. The trucks are at Camp Harry
J. Jones. II is expected to require
six weeks to complete the overhaul
ing, after which the trucks will be
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23
SCENERY uNExCELlEO IN
AMERICA FOUND IN THE
CHiRiCAHUA MOUNTAINS

DOUGLAS. Oct. IA scenic drive
unexcelled in any part OF the United
States can be constructed TO the top
OF the Chiricahua mountains from the
sulphur Springs valley. bringing the
most beautiful spot in southern Arr
IONA within three hours of Douglas.
according 70 James Logic and J. II.
Calvert. who returned Tuesday froa
thrse-day camping trip They visit
ed John and Frank Hand, pionere
ranchers and miners OF the Chirica-
hUa mountains. who own a ranch in
Pinery canyon. Accompanied by the
Hand brothers. the Douglas men
elm bed to Barfoot park Sunday morn
ing making the ascent on horses
They camped for the remainder Of
the day in the park. leaving early
Monday morning for Chiricahua peak
Many Camping Places.
On the journey along the top of the
mountains they passed through doL-
ems OF wonderful camping places, but
described Rustlers park as the most
beautiful spot Of them all Here are
giant pine trees, some of them four
feet in diameter and rising 100 feet
in the air. Aspen, fir and many 9th
er varieties of evergreens abound
There is no brush at this altitude and
the ground is carpeted with grass,
making it not unlike well-kept park
There are two cold springs at Rust
ers park, one OF them high enough on
the mountain side to permit it being
pipei and distributed to hundreds #
cabins
From Barefoot park to Cbiricahua
peak the trail winds along the noun
tain side $500 feet above sea level.
To the west the Sulphur Springs val
ley can be seen and when the saddle
is reached valleys and mountain
ranges on both the east and west
sides OF the mountain can be seen
for nearly 100 miles.
Douglas Visible.
Several peaks are passed .enroute
to Chiricahua peak, the highest Of
them all. The highest OF these lesser
ones is Fly's peak.
On Chirihahua peak the forest rang
ers have created a lookout station
46 feet high. Climbing to the top
OF this the Douglas men gazed with
awe at the beautiful scene which lay
9795 feet below. For practically 100
miles in every direction mountains
and lakes were plainly visible to the
naked eye. In one beautiful pano
rama Mule, Huachuca, Graham, Pelon-
clio. Bu1o, Eloridas. Tres Hermanos,
Santa Rita and winchester range.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23

Nogales -Substantial reductions IN
import duties TO Sonora, Mexico, an
nounced
Phoenix-State hunting and fishing
receipts for September tctaled $1,000.
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23
PAGE FIVE

we're visible Douglas appeared as a
tiny bIctcb but the snok. stacks an
IN. ,wo sr,eIters wore very nlain
without tho aid Of glasses On IN.
east side Of Cooks naak % miles
north Of Demjrr \ u was visible
The lake near Stems mass also coura
he seen
P.lou tba nssk saar,i,,,y ,Ioos.
within a stones throw, Law N. MANY
creeks and carvons NJ tho c,;,ic,.
huas Tursav creek Rrcka- Gave
creek Rock crock pirsrv and para.
disc appea-ed IN No within baiIinp
distance We, ,bsv were aIrnos, soon
feet below
Road wouIs Chs. sfoo ooo
Il have heen nm pika's peak an,
other Colorado mountain neaLs. bays
seen the Grand Capyon and rosnv -
the beautiful spo,s in southern Cau.
:ornia and in Washington" Mfr I.oyie
said blu: | have never sa.r rnounta;,
scenery that surpassas the view and
Tombstone epitaph., 1921-10-23

Phoenix-vasey Rubber Co. Of Tue
son Incorporates for 100000.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-07
Young Writers
To Be Helped
ByJournaists

Reading of the First American
Boys Press Association in the
columns of the Boys Herald, sew
eral noted writer's have taken in
terest in the matter and will
help all they can. Two maga-
zines edited by men whose names
are now famous for their writ
ings have been sent to the editor
as the official organs Of the
amateur journalists of the past.
Articles in them are read all
over the world by these men
who well remember the time
when they had amateur papers
of their own. There are more
than twenty boys who are mem
bers of the first American boys
organization who have presses of
their own. Several of these boys
issue small papers. They usually
cover the neighborhood in which
they live.
II you have a small paper of
your own send 1t in to the Boys
Herald and a little data about It.
Tell US about your press and
printing. We will publish a lit
tie history of your paper and
yourself. Several newspapermen
have been asked to tell US of
their experience with small ANA
teur papers in their youth and
they will also be published to
help you.