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Arizona republican., 1921-09-09
Japanese Making
 Effort To Obtain
 Shantung Control
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 WASHINGTON, Sept. s.-Cable- disclose that Japan has made an- other effort to open negotiations with China looking to the relina by Japan of Tsing Tau and other parts of the Shantung peninsula. The step was taken by MT. Obata, Japa- nese minister at Peking. who by direction of his government notified the Chinese foreign minister that he was prepared to comply with the Chinese desire to state the scope Of the negotiations having such relin- punishment in view.
 China, according to the advices, has not signified her disposition to- ward this latest offer, and it is be- ieved she may invoke the good of- f1ces of the American government. The state department, it is under stood, has been giving close atten- tion to the development of this issue, ready to act as a mediator in pro- curing the relinquishment of shan tung to China in a way best calcu- lated to protect the Chinese interests while ensuring justice for Japanese in the settlement of claims.
 The general purport of the propo- sition submitted by Mir. Obata is understood to be that Japan with draw her military forces from all of Shantung; that Chinese troops or gendarmes be sent into Shantung to replace the Japanese, and insure the security of property, and that the railroad connecting Tsing Tau with China be operated under the joint control of China and Japan.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09
SHR|NERS' FROL|C
 TO BE HELD TONIGHT

The last Friday night frolic of the Shriners will be held this evening at the Shrine auditorium on West Washington street. The Friday night meetings are to be postponed there- after on account of their coming si- multaneously with the meeting nights of the Shrine patrol team. the drum and bugle corps and other branches of the order.
 Because it Is to be the last Friday night meeting, extra plans are being made for the event and it promises to be a most enjoyable occasion. Chief Chef Hoge has been preparing the Cactus brand hams donated to the Shriners by the Arizona Packing company and he announces every thing will be in readiness for the finest feed the Shriners yet have en- joyed on these occasions.
 There will be community singing singing by the Chanters and other features on the program. The Shrin- CTS are urged not to forget the day and place. The festivities are to be- gin promptly at s o'clock. 1t is an- nounced. Tonight is the last.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09
Root Certain To
 Be Delegate At
 Armament Farley
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WASHINGTON, Sept. S-At least informal participation by Elihu Root in the armament limitation confer ence today appeared assured as a re- suit of conferences between the fol- mer secretary of state and President Harding and Secretary Hughes.
 MT. Root whose name has been sug- gested in connection with the Ameri- can conference delegation. spent al- most an hour with President Harding and later, after talking with Secre- tary Hughes. had lunch at the White House. He said no suggestion had been made of his appointment.
 He said, however. that he dis cussed with Secretary Hughes means by which the Carnegie endowment for international peace might assist and cooperate with the armament con- ference. MT. R pot is president of the assistance. in connection with the conference was accepted by Secretary Hughes several weeks ago. In his capacity as president of the Carnegie endowment it was expected Mir. Root, even ii he should not be offered a place on the American delegation, would be in a position to assist in the conference. at least in an advisory capacity.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09
Washington Girl
 Acclaimed Most,
 Beautiful In U. s.
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ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Sept. S. Miss Margaret German of Washing ton, D. C.. was acclaimed the most beautiful girl in the United States by more than 2,000 persons who as- sembled on the steel pier tonight to decide by popular applause the win ner of the Golden Mermaid. the 5000 trophy awarded in connection with Atlantic City's fall pageant
 The trophy was presented to Miss German by Thomas P. Endicott, di- rector general of the carnival.
 Miss German also captured first prize in the beauty contest in the bathers revue and tied for first hon. ors in the nter-city beauty contest with Miss Virginia Lee, New York, who was classed as a professional by the judges. Both were awarded prizes. The second prize for amateurs in the inter city contest went to Miss Catherine Gearon. representing South Jersey.
 Miss Nellie Orr. Philadelphia, won second prize in the bathers revue in which more than 500 girls competed. Miss Gearon was third; Miss Thelma Mathews. Pittsburg. fourth: Miss Margaret Bates, Newark, fifth, and Miss Hazel Harris. Ocean City, sixth
 The pageant closed tonight.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09
Three Officers Die In Attempt
 To Make Arrest
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HTBBING. Minn.. Sept S.--Chief of Police Daniel Hays and Chief of Detectives Gene Cassidy, and Will liam Kohrt. traffic officer. all of Hibbing, are dead from rifle shot wounds inflicted by John Webb at Nelson, just south of Hibbing, late today. The officers were attempting to arrest Webb. He escaped and a posse was sent in pursuit.
 An 1S-year-old son of Webb came here today and swore out a warrant against his father. alleging an off, fense against Webb's daughter. Hayes. Cassidy and Kohrt immedi- ately went to Webb's home.
 When Chief Hayes opened the door he was shot through the heart and killed by Webb. AS Cassidy stepped forward he was shot in the shoulder, dying within few minutes. Kohrt was hit in the shoulder, and died in hospital tonight.
 Webb is a widower, and the fath- CT of six children. Recently neigh bors said he had been acting in a peculiar manner. Last night he ter rorized his children and they slept in the woods.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09
POLICE ARE ACTIVE
 AGAINST LIQUOR MEN

Police are making an active and ef- fective drive against manufacturers and distributors of illicit liquor. Dur ing the past two days they have made two important arrests and confis- cated large still.
 Jerry Bell, negro, was arrested by Policemen Blake, Culp, Frasier and Glasscock at his home, SOP East Washington street. A still and a quantity of mash were taken in this arrest. Bell will be arraigned be- fore United States Commissioner John B. Henke this morning.
 Herman Henry Pinel yesterday pleaded not guilty before Commis-
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09
Harnessing Solar
 Rays Will Be Next
 Big Achievement

NEW YORK, Sept. S-The next great achievement of science will be utilization ot the suns rays to pro vide light, heat and power
 This prediction was made today py pr. A D. Little of Boston, in an ad- dress at the international convention of chemists.
 According to pr. Little the sun alone is worthy of scientific fnven- tion as a source of energy. He said he presumed chemistry would play an important part in harnessing solar rays to supplant dwindling supplies of coal petroleum and other sources of energy.
 Attacking the claim that labor IS the great producer of energy, pr. Little asserted few men with brains could apply scientific principles to accomplish what mere muscle would not do.
 Hydraulic devices" he said, "en- able one man to operate the locks ot the Panama canal, and the desert of Sahara with it's six million square kilometers of area, receives daily solar energy equivalent to that of six billion tons of coal. The world awaits the genius who will convert radiant energy into electric currents.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09
MRS. PEARL FORD lS ACQUITTED IF. MURDER CHARGE
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 PRESCOTT. Ariz.. Sept. s.-Mrs. fearl Ford. who was tried in the superior court here on a charge of murder in connection with the death or Poster Roark in her roominp house on July l. was acquitted by the yer cict of the jury. returned shortly before o'clock tonight
 Presentauon of the evidence against Mrs. Ford and that in her defense occupied an unusually short time Yesterday was occupied with the selection of the jury and actual trial of the case was begun this mor- ming At noon there was a long recess Arguments in the case were completed and the case given to the jury shortly after the middle of the afternoon. however.
 C. D. Scharingson, a witness for the state. testified that he was an eye witness to the shooting of Roark and that in his opinion the shooting was an accident.
 Mrs. Ford. who took the stand in her own defense, said Roark came to her room in her lodging house while she was in bed on the morning of July l and demanded that she give him her gun. She said she gave it to him and then he declared he would "end it all.' She said she believed she was being threatened and she tried to take the gun away from the man. who was smaller than she was In the scuffle, she said, the gun was discharged and Roark was fatally wounded.
 There was contradictory testimony regarding statements made between the time Roark was shot and the time he died. three hours later The de- fense contended. that Roark made a dying statement*saying T shot my self The prosecution contended that Roark probably said that to save Mrs Ford trouble. The state also attempted to prove that Mrs. Ford had been heard to remark that she shot Roark.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09
23,4OO READERS AT
 LIBRARY IN AUGUST

During the month of August the Phoenix public library enjoyed an av- craze patronage of one person every 56 seconds during the 13 hours it is open each day. Considering that most of the month of August was very warm this record is regarded by those in charge of the library as presaging an unusual interest in books this winter.
 In a monthly report to the city manager the librarian stated that during August there were 16, 901 read CTS at home, 6,523 readers at the li- brary. and total of 23424 readers. Two hundred and forty membership cards were issued. Of the books that were drawn. s.242 were adult fiction, 2.793 adult non-fiction, and 4,s66 ju- yenile
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09
CREIGHTON SCHOOL
 OPENS ON MONDAY

Creighton school opens Monday morning promptly at 9 o'clock with a full corps of teachers. Sam J. Hol- singer will again have charge of the vocational education department, while Miss Edith Love will conduct the domestic arts classes. Grade work will be in charge of the Misses Zula Taylor, Irene Minter, Marriot Fields Theresa Potter. Marie Heston. Helen Ware. Ella Osborne and Edith M. Love. A meeting of the teachers will be held at the principals office, Creighton school. Friday afternoon at o'clock.
 Principal w. T. Machan requests that all children between the ages of 6 and Is who reside in District 14 enroll Monday morning. Any child who will have attained the age of 6 before March l may be admitted at the opening of school, and all parents are urged to enroll them at once.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09
Corn Crop May
 Becomes Record
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Buckwheat, 13,000, 900. White potatoes. 323.00o, 900. Sweet potatoes. 110,000,000 Tobacco. 94S,000,000 pounds. Flax, $500, 900 bushels. Rice. 32,000,000.
 Hay (tame) 79,s00, 0,000 tons. Hay twild) 14,S00.000 tons. Sugar beets. 5000 0o6 tons. Apples, 107. 100000 bushels. Peaches, 33,000. GOO bushels. Kafirs, 127, 100000. Peanuts. 32,500,o00. Beans, S.S00,000 bushels. Condition of crops on September l, or at time of harvest, follows: Spring wheat 625 per cent of a normal; all wheat, 726 per cent; corn, S5.1; oats, 611; barley. 6S.4; rye. blank; buckwheat. s56: white potatoes, 6s.7 sweet potatoes, S0.7: tobacco. TO-. 6. flax, 62. g. rice, 8. &; hay (alD blank; sugar beets. BOA kafirs. S4.6.
 The condition on September 1 and forecast of production for important producing states follow:
 SPRING WHEAT Minnesota: condition S5 and pro- duction 27.769, 900.
 North Dakota: 56 and e7,151 900. South Dakota: 56 and 23,332, ,o00. Montana: 5S and 1S,1S2,000. Washington: 75 and 21,026,000.
 CORN Ohio: S4 and 146, ,341, 900. Indiana: 80 and 163, ,620, 00o Illinois: S4 and 325.592,0 900. Minnesota: 95 and 126.673, 900. Iowa: 92 and 424,032 ,000. Missouri: Se and 206, 6,372, 900. South Dakota: S7 and 109, ,7S1, ,00e Nebraska: S4 and 223,173.000. Kansas: 72 and 1S,912, ,000. Kentucky: 80 and 91 ,e90.000. Texas: S3 and 174,337, 900. Oklahoma: S3 and S5,029 ,000.
 OATS Illinois: 59 and 114,29S,000. Wisconsin: 53 and 60.S65,0 900. Minnesota: 56 and 79,964 900. Touya. go op5 1e9 r51 mo
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09

Phoenix from Prescott, 'it is possible that he has seen Judge Sawtelle and that tke judge has been going over the papers in the case. They may serve an order upon the warden of the penitentiary without having taken time to notify me-
 Harold Baxter one of the attor- neys for Martin, yesterday@presented the case to Governor Campbell, ask ing for reprieve to delay the exe- eution pending the disposal of the case in the United States Supreme court. The governor declined to in- terfere
 Martins case has been before all of the courts of the state couple of times" said the governor Tt has been reviewed by the state board of pardons and paroles and I personally have gone at great length into the evidence during the last Is months. I have not been able to discover any thing to support Martins statements and I am convinced in my own mind that he is guilty. No new evidence in the case has been presented by his lawyers The present action is one based entirely on technicalities in the findings fthe superior court and ItSdEuliS dnc5ci III tiiS Supreme court. The action is con cerned with legal matters rather than with the evidence in the case.
 The evidence in the case con- sfdered almost two years shows Mar tin guilty and inasmuch as capital punishment Is provided for in the law of the state, I refused to interfere with the mandates of the law"
 So certai did it seem here that the execution of Martin would pro- ceed that various officials entitled to witness the event left Phoenix yes- terday evening for Florence. Those from this city who went to Florence were +. E. L. Shepherd, county att torney; Joseph +. Noble, deputy county attorney; Paul McIver, as- sistant county attorney; Charles H. Bowers, under-sheriff: H. F. Wat son, deputy sheriff: V. T. Bledsoe, deputy sheriff: George Farmer. J. c. Niles and J. Midciff.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09
FoRp,s WEEKLY WINS POINT

PITTSBUR Sept. S-Federal Judge Thompson today issued an in junction against Mayor F. V. Bab- cock and director of public safety, R. J. Alderdice. restraining them from using the city police force to suppress the sale of the Dearborn Independent on the streets here.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09
Tucson Police Get Rum Car And FiUe
 Cases Of Bootleg
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TUCSON, Aria, Sept s.-Follow- ing chase conducted by Police Chief Ford and four other officers for three hours today, the authorities were in possession of an automobile and five cases of liquor. The driver of .he machine abandoned the car when fl became stuck in a wash Il miles northeast of this city and made ais escape in the brush.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09

sioner Henke to a charge of having intoxicating liquor in his possession The preliminary hearing was set for Saturday morning and Pinel was re- leased under bond of s500z Pinel was arrested by city police officers and turned over to the federal au- thorities.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09
Winter Styles
 Decree Longer
 Wonen's Skirts
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CHICAGO. Sept. S--Gay embroid- cries on dark frocks, lacy effects for evening wear and striking color com hinatfons. with skirts down to 10 inches from the ground, will be char acteristic of winter styles for women, according to the Fashion Art League of America Gowns will be fashioned after the lines of the figure but not form fitting. the league announced. Sleeves will be tight from shoulder to elbow with a decided flare below.
 The new styles will be displayed at the annual convention of the league next week. when 5000 buyers are ex- pected to attend the exhibition.
 The day Of following fashions like a flock of sheep is over.'' Ala Ripley, president Of the league, said. "Wo- men in America are women of affairs and our fashions must appeal to the conservative taste, contrary to the edicts of Paris. which demand that costumes be created for the actress and demi-monde."
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09
Wrestler Thro,Un
 From, Ring; Match
 Is Declared DralU
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SALIVA, Kan, Sept. S.-The wrest- ling match here tonight between Allen Eustace of Wakefield, Kan, and Charles Cutler of Chicago was declared a draw after one hour and fo 1T minutes of wrestling, when Cut Ter was thrown into row of spec tators. Cutler suffered an injury 10 his back and was unable to continue.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09
Chita CoUernn7ent
 Wants Delegate At
 Disarmament Meet
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PEKING, Sept S,-It is understood that the Chita government has com municated to Washington the sugges- tion that it be accorded unofficial representation at the conference for the limitation of armaments.
 The Japanese legation has handed to the foreign office a memorandum outlining the basis on which Japan desires to negotiate the return of Shantung.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09
UTAH COPPER GIVES DIVIDEND

NEW YORK, Sept. s.-Directors of the Utah Copper company declared the usual quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share on the capital stock of the company at the regular quar- terly meeting today.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09

HuNcARiANs TAKE AGENDoRF
 VIENNA, Sept. 8.-Superior Hun garian forces today captured Agen- dorf, and are advancing on Matters dorf. temporary seat of the Burgen- land government, which is in flight.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09

The Arc de Triomphe in Paris is the largest triumphal arch in the world
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09

"Rosalie" is the nickname given by the French soldier to his bayonet.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-09
Nations Coming To Bargain At
 Arms Meeting

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Nichan Martin May
 Be Hanged Today

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occupants of an alleged liquor car
near Sylvania about midnight Thurs
day.
In the official consolidation of the
votes Thursday, il was shown that
Bonnie l., Willis won Wednesdays
election for tax collector of Grady
county to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Roy w. Ponder. Mr..
Willis received zoo votes. w. L.
Wight, mayor of Cairo, received
534 votes. Of the total Of fifteen
who were candidates, there were
ten candidates who did not carry a
precinct, nine receiving less than 90
votes and five received loss than a
score of votes. Mrs. Foy Bryant, of
Pin Park, the first woman wko has
ever offered as a candidate for of
flee in this county, one of the total
of fifteen, carried her home precinct
but received only 81 woes in the
whole county.
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New Move Is Made To
Free DR., McNaughton
CHAPTER MEETING

lILLEDGEVILLE, July 23.-An.
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der their arms. All but Two of the
strikers complied with his order. On
failure of these two men to comply
they were placed under arrest. They
gave the names of Fred Stubs and
j. NJ. Smith. The men were keld
under $500 bond each.
The price Of gasoline has been
cut further in Savannah. 1t now re-
tails for 20 cents a gallon. The oil
companies deny the reduction is the
result of a price war;" but say the
cost of production has fallen off
enough to justify the reduction.
The municipal water, light, power
and gas plants at Dalton made ST.
O55.73 for the first SIX months of
this year, according to a report filed
by the commissioners with the city
clerk. The plants received $685.
347.88 and spent $22,29215.
Mrs. Mary Patterson, So, of At
lanta, fell dead in an automobile on
the public square at Gainesville FRI
day afternoon. Mrs. Patterson was
a witness in court Frikay morajug in
a case involving the parentage Of
her nephew, Homer Grier While i'll
court she fainetd, but recovered.
Chief of Police Overstreet, of Syl-
vania, is dangerously wounded, and
Special officer Taylor has buckshot
wound in his back as the result of an
encounter which the oficelt had with
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HIGH SPOTS IN
CFORGIA NEWS

The Interstate Commerce Commas
-, has informed Senator Harris, of
Georgia, that a hearing would be
Lid before the Railroad Commission
- Georgia August "a, at 10 a. m.
~ Atlanta, on the application for the
mixing of the Hawkinsville and
eJorIda Southern Railway.
Paul Higgins, of Atl>1ta, mail
49, on the A., B. and A. train for
T. number of years, committed sui
~,5a IN his mail car Wednesday just
az the train was pulling into Ogle-
thorpe, by shooting himself in the
heart. Before reaching Oglethorpe,
his assistant observed higgins writ
mo a note. The body was then
searched and a note addressed to his
wife was found. 1t told Mrs. Hug
gins to kiss his little children good
! bve. and giving her sSme minor In
sTruction regarding his business af-
fairs.
The Pierce County Tobacco Grow
ers ASSOCIATION was organized Thurs
dav by farmers after they had re-
fused to sell their tobacco at the
prices offered when the local market
opened. The prices were a fourth
those of last year.
Governor Hardwick has announced
his opposition to the legislation plan
to nut limit on the proposed in
come tax before the bill is passed.
he accompanied this with announce
ment that he will veto the appropria-
tons bill unless the revenue Is larg-
er than that Of 1921.
Hugh J. Rowe, editor of the Ath-
ems Banner, has been appointed act
ing postmaster at Athens. Repre-
sentative Brand is elated over the
appointment, as Rowe is Democrat
of more than statewide prominence.
The Civil Service Commission has
announced examinations for several
Georgia postoffices, to be held on
three different days, on August 8,
at Thomaston, salary $4,000; August
u, at Blakely, salary $4,000; Camp
Benning, $4,000; Dalton, $4,000;
Decatur, $4,000; August IS, at Ha-
hira, $l,400; Mount Vernon, ST.
600; Pearson, $1,400; Swainsboro,
$1,000; Villa Rica, $1,700.
The jury at Alma in the case of
D. Stanford, one of the three men
charged with the murder of Justice
of the Peace Medders a year ago, re-
turned verdict of guilty Friday,
and Stanford was sentenced to life
Imprisonment. Justice Medders was
shot with shotgun last July as he
was closing his office to go home.
The slayers escaped in an automo-
bile. DR.. J. r. Dodge was found
guilty of the charge at the April
term and sentenced to life imprison-
ment Floyd Dodge, theother defend
ant, will be tried at the next term
of court.
The first tangible action to disarm
the picllets that have been station
ed around the Atlanta, Birmingham
and Atlantic railroad shops and 9TH
S property in Fitzgerald, was taken
Yday when Sheriff f. H. Dormi-
ney placed two of the strikers un-
4 der arrest. The sheriff went to
Smal's mill post, the scene of the
shooting of Engineer Reid short
time ago, and demanded of the pick
Aets on duty there that they aurren.
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other movement to secure Il pardon
for DR.. McNaughton from the state
prison farm is under way, it was
learned here this morning, and sew
eral conferences have been held with
Governor Hardwick lately by promi-
nent Georgians interested in his case.
The chief executive is expected to
render a decision at an early date.
DR.. McNaughton was convicted of
the murder of Fred Flanders by