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The Washington herald., 1921-04-24
Bacon Cypher Explained.

THAT Roger Bacon, thirteenth century monk and
philosopher knew the use of the telescope and
microscope, had studied embryology, made i'm
portant advances in the development of medicine, and
had a grasp of the principles of mathematical physics
far beyond his time, claimed by Wifrid NJ Voy-
Mich Of London, in address before the College of
Physicians and Surgeons at Philadelphia Wednesday
night. Mr.. Voynich made the first public explanation
of the key to the cyphe code used by the old English
monk Drawings Of astrological nebula found among
Bacons papers show clearly, he claims that teles-
cope OF must have been used because fea-
lures impossible to see with the naked eye
produced.
Work of dcciphcring the text has only started,
Mr.. Voynich says, and he looks for some important
discoveries when it is possible to read the entire
manuscript. He found the papers in England where
for centuries they had remained in the possession of
the Dee family.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-24
Heavy Storm Sweeps Country.

yEAVY loss OF life and property damage reach
ing into millions resulted from the most severe
storm of the winter which lashed furiously the
entire Middle West last Saturday night and Sunday.
Practically every corner of the United States and
Canada suffered from the cold wave which broke
suddenly into season Of almost uniform good weather
The Southwest suffered most. The fury of the
storm seemed to reach its climax in tornado which
twisted through Arkansas and Northern Texas. Ala
bama. Louisiana Mississippi and Oklahoma also were
hit by the storm Over fifty deaths resulted in the
section extending miles north of Fulton, Arkansas
in the direction Of Texarkana. The death list in Miller
County. Texas totaled I3. Twelve deaths were re-
ported from Texas.
Whole plantations and villages wiped in
the path Of the storm Cars of cotton blown
from railroad tracks. The storm swept up from the
Southwest, leaving a wake of vegetation scared a
deathy black.
A large number of the storm casualties were ne
groes whose cabins crumbled before the wind.
number of white planters and their families, caught
by surprise. also suffered.
Hospitals at Texarkana and Hope, Arkansas, were
filled with injured and dying Relief expeditions sent
out word of the tragedy came through,
made frantic haste to dig out four counties in North
eastern Texas. The American Red Cross rushed sup
plies by auto trucks to the homeless people.
Cold, snow and wind took heavy toll of life
throughoutthe Mississippi and Missouri River Valley.
crops which were well under way because OF the
early spring ruined. Damage will reach into
many millions, but yet it has been impossible to
form comprehensive estimate Shipping the
storm swept Great Lakes suffered heavily Colorado,
Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan and Nebraska were snow
bound. In the Dakotas, Wyoming, Montana and
Idaho the sweep of the practically forced the
suspension Of all outdoor activities for two days.
sudden cold wave in the Atlantic States caused
much suffering and heavy damage fruit crops The
winter wheat crop in the Southwest il estimated,
suffered least from the storm
The Washington herald., 1921-04-24
Cotton Conditions Improve.

Federal Reserve Board reports of last week show
that the cotton situation has assumed optims-
ic tone chiefly because Of the satisfactory nature of
negotiations going forward to finance expectation
Of the staple The Edge law corporations assured
Of strong support and the conference called by
the governor of the War Finance Board has helped
dssipate depression among planters and fnanciers
concerned in growing and dsposng of cotton.
Facilitaton of cotton movements to Poland will
be brought about by Edge law corporation now in
process Of formation among Polish residents Of Chi
cago. Larger consumption is indicated for domestic
textile mills, which has brought relief TO those
sections weighed down with great earryover crop
from 1910 1 ." ''t' 90 -.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-24
Yap p.Controversy.

"HE publication of the correspondence between
the United States and Japan relative to the
= status of the Island of Yap reveals good deal
about this controversy which previously has been only
the subject of speculation. The issue briefly is this:
The United States contends that because of its i'm
portance to the nations of the world the cable
center Of the Northern Pacific, the Island of Yap
should be internationalzed. Japan however main
tains that the mandate for this island awarded to
her by the supreme council and that by virtue of this
award Japan is entitled to exclusive jurisdiction
the island and exclude other nations from the
use Of il as cable center.
In the notes that have been exchanged there has
been much said about the reservations this subject
made BY President Wilson and SEr. Lansing previous
the publication Of the decision Of the supreme
Gil ON May y, 1919.
The japanese government contends that any such
reservations If actually made have bearing the
final decision OF May 2. which awarded to Japan the
former German islands north of the Aeutians without
excepting Yap or any other island The Japanese gov
ernment also claims that since the United States made
protest until year and half after the pub
lication of the decision of May is inferred that
America accepted that decision without reservation
The position taken by Mr.. Hughes assumes that
there is no longer any question of the fact Of
reservations that by ay word act has this
eminent indicated that it had accepted the award of
the mandate for Yap Japan The fundamental issue
Is whether the allies will question contention that
we have an equalvoice with the other victorious pow
in the disposition of former German pos
sessions. This contention set forth in Mr.. Hughes
note the allies on April S. No reply to this note
has been received from Great Britain Japan Italy.
Without replying formally regarding the principle
laid down by Mr. Hughes, France has stated that
every effort will be made by her representatives to
find solution (which will give every satisfaction to
the United States" II the allies, at the meeting of
the Supreme Council, recognize the American
tention the settlement of the controversy Yap
will become the subject OF negotiations between the
Entente, Japan and the United States. If this
frmation is denied very serious difficulties will be
raised in the carrying out Of the foreign policy
mapped out by the President and the State Department
The Washington herald., 1921-04-24
Gold and Silver Movement.

THE UNITED STATES imported gold to the
tent of $Is,s367o6 from all countries during the
ten-day period ending April 10, statement from
the Federal Reserve Board last Thursday showed,
while exports were but $48o34, of them to Eu-
rope. The import figures slightly less than the
average for the year. while the exports
little greater The great bulk of gold from
France The Netherlands Sweden and England the
total being $I6,68S.834.
Silver imports $844,7os and exports were
$I3o737. Both these figures far below the aver
age for the current year.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-24
Sea Tank Tested.

A sea tank constructed by the French government
has been tested Marseles Fitted with caterpillar
tractors and screw il carries six passengers ovef
NsAk land and water tift' afi9tdt 70 '@5' q
New Britain herald., 1921-06-07
STEEL INDUSTRY IS
 FAR BELOW NORMAL
Worst Depression in 40 Years,
 SChWab Declares

South Bend, Ind, June I-The steel industry is suffering the worst depres- sion in 40 years. Charles M. Schwab declared last night in a speech in which he asserted that only a new industrial fabric built on a basis of economy can keep German industry from reaping the benefits of the world war.
 Mir. Schwab spoke at q dinner giv- en in honor of Albert R. Erskine, president of the Studebakcr Corp.
 From q normal production of 40,- 100000 tons of steel annually, the in- dustry has slumped until it is now running at less than 10000, 00O tons. MT. Schwab announced.
 ''The industrial depression though" he said. "is the best thing that ever happened in tho United States. end ing, as it did, a ten year period of growing costs and unecc cnomical oper- ation. We must now build n new in dustrial fabric on a basis of economy American manufa cturers take our po- sitlon or the lines I have outlined, Germany will reap the benefits of the late war, because Germany is organ ized industrially as never before and German workmen are willing to give full days work for a days pay.
 Capital and labor must work hand
New Britain herald., 1921-06-07
WOMEN AT CONVENTION.
500 Delegates Arc Expected to Attend
 Meeting in Cleveland.

Cleveland, O.. June 7.-Eght hum dred business and professional women from all parts of the Unted States are expected to attend the third annual convention of The National Fedora ton of Business and Professional Women's clubs, at Cleveland, on July 19th-July 23d.
 Approximately four hundred voting delegates selected from the various clubs of business and professional women affiliated with the body will attend. Nearly three hundred and fifty business and professional women's clubs are now federated, having to- tai membership of about forty thous- and business and professional women.
New Britain herald., 1921-06-07
OPERA AND BAIiLET.
Tbcse Arc Chief Diversions Ahoroe"
 Pooplc of Moscow.

Helsingfors. Juno 7.-Ihe chiei u': traction of the people Ill MoSco" the opera and ballet, say persons ""o have just como out of RUSSIA
 Exquisite performances are gwen " .i,,gcrs and dancers, many of whom are highly educated and receNe Sv' 900 rubles a night. TlcKe's TOT se~ are ostensibly free but are unoo'aln able without a ''pulF' or emoluiiieh'' for subordinates.
 Motion picture programs ale cd chiefly to propaganda.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-27
ROTARY K|WAN|S
 GAME TOMORROW

In a practice game which was full of thrills. even if the kiwanis team did only have about half it's regular lineup in the field, the SNonpareils of of the club were defeated by the Bib bitt-Polson Stars in practice game preliminary to the contest at River side park, Saturday afternoon. when the Kiwanis club will meet the slug gers of the Rotary club in a game for the benefit of the Maricopa Coun- ty Welfare league.
 While the Bobbitt- Poison team rolled up the long end of a 10 to , score against the Kiwanins, they gave the compliment to the Kiwanians of the expressing the belief that the latter will easily dereat the Rotari- ans at the end of the week.
 The Rotary team practiced at the Indian school grounds Wednesday evening and has not been able to get out since, according to word re- ceived by the Kiwanians yesterday.
 Tickets for the games Saturday are on sale at various places around town. They may also be obtained from any member Of the Kimanians and Rotary clubs The sale during the last two days has exceeded ex- pectations and a record crowd is looked for when the teams clash.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-27
"The Phoenician," Phoenix High
 School Annual, Attractive Work

dividual photographs of the senior, with brief mention of their respect i've school activities; group pictures of the faculty members; group pie lures of the other class. of the Vari- ous student organizations, etc.
 The Phoenician' from typo graphical standpoint is a product of The Republican, having been turned out by The Republican print shop in just two weeks working time. a worth while record in view of the quality of the work
 Edith Burtis headed the annual staff as editor-in- chief, and James Miller was business manager Mem bers of the staff were Karl Woolsey. James Shelly. John McAtee, William Oglesby, Gertrude Cartmel. Louise Conner, Lucy Doyle, Charles Gilmer. Marjorie Baker, Lee Fretz. Marion Duncan, Robert Torrance. Helen Me Ruer, Charles Gilleland, Carroll Creighton, George Goldsworthy, Eli nore Lytle, Gertrude Moore and Ruby Bowers
Arizona republican., 1921-05-27
Coming EUents

Friday, May 27-Commencement ex- ercises Phoenix high school at the school auditorium. Friday. May 27-WeekIy Luncheon of Rotary club at Y. M. c. A., 12: 10 p. m.
 Friday May 27-MonthIy social night Security Benefit association at 1. O.. o. F. hall.
 Friday, May 27.-Commencemen ex ercises Phoenix union high school at high school stadium, 8: 15 p. m. Saturday, May 28.-RecitaI at Ari zona school of music, 4 p. m. Saturday. May 28-School exercises at 230 East McDowelt Road, 10 a. m.
 Saturday, May 2s-"The Magic Foun- tain" by pupils of Yua Sonstegard King at Columbia theater, 2:30 D. m.
 Saturday. May 28-Osborn Woman's club play for benefit of Deaconess hospital at Arizona School of Music, s:15 p. m. Monday, May 3o.-commencemen exercises coIored senior class Phoenix high school, high school auditorium, P. m. Monday, May 30.-Piano, vocal, vio- lin and dancing recital at Arizona school of music, 8: IS p. m. Tuesday, May 31.-Recital by piano pupils of Mrs. William Burton Mo Candliss at Wonian's club, 5;15
Arizona republican., 1921-05-27
Nebraska Society of Arizona
 Organizes and Elects Officers

the only state without any bonded indebtedness. Referring to the schools and churches to be found in practically every town and hamlet in Nebraska the speaker paid his re- spects to Arizona.
 We of Nebra ska who were brought up to appreciate the value of a good educational system must be pleasantly surprised to find that we have come to a state which has made such remarkable progress along these lines Those who may have some hes itancy in taking their children from the very good schools of Nebraska now have cause to congratulate themselves upon having made a change for the better"
 Other speakers included C. W. Cis ney. F. J. Stoetzel. B. J. Enfield and Mrs Maud Glover and Mrs. Mary A. Robertson.
 The society expects to hold an nual meetings The next one will probably be held next March.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-27
ANNOUNCE PROGRAM
 IF WEEK AT NORMAL

TEMPE, May 26.-The program for commencement week at the Tempe Normal has been announced as fol- lows:
 June 2-closing exercises of train- ing school.
 June 4-President's reception to faculty and senior class.
 June 5-Baccalaureate address, Rev. Arthur Lee Odell of Phoenix June Glass day.
 June 9--Alumni day, reception. June Commencement exercises. Address by Colonel James H. Me Clintock
 Slightly improved
 Little Miriam, who is very i'll at the home of her parents. Dr. and Mrs. k. l.. Alexander, was slightly inn proved Thursday afternoon.
 Meeting Time Changed
 The meeting time of the odd Eel lows lodge has been changed from Saturday night to Friday night that business men can attend. Will Give Recital
 The young pupils of Hazel Harvey Quaid will give a piano recital at the Congregational church on Saturday afternoon, May 2s. at o'clock :. Miss Hunter Given Surprise Party
 
 parties of the season was the one given in honor of Miss Jane Hunter at the home of her parents. Mir. and Mrs. D. Hunter. Games were played and refreshments served.
 Will Spend Month with Ssster Mrs. James Moss left Thursday evening for Oklahoma to spend a month with her sister. Visiting Brother Micc NJir1a Alnxan1nr nF Be visiting at the home of her brother, Dr. R. L. Alexander.
 Commencement Address
 Colonel James H. McClintock will the graduating class of the Tempe Normal school Friday evening. June 1 1o- Colonel McClintock was one of the first students graduated from that institution. He is now state historian.
 Recovering From Influenza Ralph Mcdonald is just recovering | from severe attack Of influenza
 Able to Leave Hospital
 The 1S-months- old baby of MT. and Mrs. w. O. Meyers has recov- cred sufficiently to be moved from the Breehan hospital to the home ot its parents, mile east of the cream cry.
 Leave on Business Trip MT. and Mrs. Max cotreI, have gone to Douglas on a business trip.
 On Week End Encampment
 The Normal cadets left Friday morning for their annual weekend encampment.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-27

An excellently prepared and beau- tifully printed volume of 1s6 pages, replete with illustrations and decora- tions. The Phoenician." the Phoe nix high school annual was issued yesterday as the feature of the next to the last day of school. Its ap- pearance had been awaited eagery by the students. and last night hundreds of parents and friends were admit ting the work was a credit to the in stitution and the class.
 This years is the 18th edition of The Phoenician,' and like the senior class it is the largest and one of the best on record. Except for the ac- tual printing work, it is entirely the product of the class of 1921.
 The annual is dedicated to Claude Decatur Jones, vice princi- pal of the school, and class advisor. Every phase of student activity, in cluding clubs, sports and other de- partments. is covered in ample de- tail. The illustrations include in
Arizona republican., 1921-05-27
RETIRED SALVATION
 ARMY OFFICER DEAD

Adjt. Sylvester Johnson, a retired officer of the Salvation Army died last evening. He had lived in Phoe nix for about eight years, and dur ing that time had been engaged as far as his strength would allow him in looking after the cast off clothing department and distributing it to the needy of the community. The ad- jutant was 65 years of age and dur ing his time in Phoenix won many friends by his kindly manner and deeds. especially among the poor.
 He was also a member of the Ma sonic order in good standing. and the last rites of the funeral service will be conducted by that order. The fu- neral is expected to take place next Sunday.
 The adjutant leaves to mourn his absense a devoted wife and mother and a son and daughter in Phoenix, a daughter in Kansas City. and a daughter in Dallas. Tex.
 Announcement of the funeral ar engagements will be made later. and the many friends are invited to at tend to pay the last respects to this laborer and friends of the poor.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-27
bcnLR1e6

PAYS S1o FINE-yentura April yesterday pleaded guilty before Jus tice Henry J. Sullivan on a charge of reckless driving and was fined s10. The complaint was made by Deputy Sheriff Al De Witt.
 THREE DlvORCES GRANTED Three decrees of divorce. were grant ed yesterday by Judge Jenckes as follows: o. D. Hebert from Bertha Hebert, charges desertion; Alonzo R. Jenkins from Lenora Jenkins, chares desertion: and Erma Margaret Thomas from Fred H. Thomas,
 TWO SENTENcED-Luca Polo ma and Tray Dias. who pleaded guilty in the superior court to charge of manufacturing intoxicating liquor yesterday were sentenced by Judge Stanford. Poloma was given 90 days in the county jail and Dias was sen fenced to serve 90 days. They were arrested near the river recently after officers had found a still. several gall Ions of mash and corn whisky in their house.
 BEN CLARK GIVES BOND-Ben R. Clark, former deputy state land commissioner, who was arraigned on Wednesday before Justice Nat T. Me het Uii live lticliy HipldllltS tHdTS ing him with misappropriation of funds and failure to turn public funds and office records over to his sue cessor. yesterday gave bond in the sum of $2000 for his appearance at a preliminary hearing to be held on June To- The bond was signed by J. T. Murphy, Roy Wayland and Y L.. Holmes.
 NEW CATTLE sCOMPANY-Wit a capital stock of S250.000, the San Fernando Cattle and Trading com pany filed it's articles of ineorpora tion with the corporation commission yes terday. Wel-known Tucson men are interested in the company, which will do general cattle business. The incorporators are Harold Steinfeld and Phil M. Clarke, and $. l.. Kingan has been appointed the company's agent. The capital stock will be divided into 250,000 shares at the par value of $1 share.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-27

Werner Moore was elected presi- dent of the Nebraska Society of Ar izona at the first organization meet ing held at Eastlake park yesterday afternoon. F. J. Fowler was elected vice. president and Mrs. C. R. Craig secretary and treasurer. The meet ing was in the form of a picnic at tended by more than 100 former res idents of the state made famous as the home of William Jennings Bryan.
 Having been brought up by fath- CT who homesteaded in Nebraska and later taking over his own homestead, E. J. Fowler. principal speaker of the day, said he knew the meaning of hard times.
 But hardships are relegated to the background in my memories of Nebraska" he declared, and cited the many good qualities of the state. He pointed out that Nebraska has the nations greatest horse and mule market at Grand Island, and that it is
Arizona republican., 1921-05-27
Messenger Boys In
 Good Form; Trim
 Osborn School 7-5

Messenger boys of the Western Union showed their speed yesterday when they defeated the Osborn school team by score of ' to ,.
 The game was nip. and tuck af- fair throughout as the score tends to indicate, the superior club work of the w. L. squad, coupled with tighter infield play, netting them a victory.
 Quinn for the Messengers pitched good ball all the way, getting eight of the Osborn sluggers on strikes. He was unusually effective in the pinches. Triples by Yescas and Fig eroa and two double plays featured the victory for the Western Union squad
 The score by innings: w. L. Standardization 300 120 o10-7 Osborn ............ 010 020 2o0-5
 Quinn and Yescas; Williams and Smith.
 Wear poppy in memory of FIan- ders Field.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-27
APPROVE PLANS FUR
 PAVING { STREETS

Plans for the improvement of sew eral city streets were approved by the ely commission, which met in extra session yesterday morning. Bids will not be asked on the work until after the commissioners compare the cost sheets on paving to determine how existing prices on material and labor compare with ure-war prices.
 Approval was given yesterday for the paving of Culver street from Central avenue to Twelfth street; Third street from Grant to Jeffer- son street and Portland from Gen. tral avenue to Seventh street
Arizona republican., 1921-05-27
BULLETINS ON roop-~wr

BULLETINS ON What to cook and how to cook it. is an age old problem of the housewife. A few bulletins on the subject of how to select food have been received by the Phoenix chamber of commerce and will be distributed free as long as they last.
 SPECIAL V. F. w. MEETING-A special business meeting of Maricopa post. No. 720, Veterans of Foreign Wars. is called for o'clock this evening at the Y. NJ. C. A.
 UNDELIVERED TELEGRAMS- The following undelivered telegrams are at the local office of the Western Union: Robert F. Collins, E. F. Hal land. F. Fl. Baker, c. K Thompson, R. H. Launder
 NIKANAV LODGES oPEN-The opening of Nikanav Lodges at Sum merhaven, Ariz., has been announced by Mrs. Van Akin. The patronage of all for meals and lodging is invited to this cool summer resort.
 WILSON FARM BUREAU-There will be meeting of the Wilson farm bureau on Saturday, May 2S, at & D. m: at the Wilson auditorium on the Henshaw road. All interested in this movement are cordially invited to attend
 ROTARY LUNcHEON-The regu- lar weekly luncheon of the Rotary club will be held today noon at the Y. M. C. A. Jim Stewart will act as chairman of the meeting and Charles Christy will speak on Rotary exten- sion in Arizona. The program is to be an all Rotary one
 To GIVE BENEFiT-The piano pupils of Mrs. William Burton Me Candliss will appear in recital on 1 Tuesday evening at S:15 D. m. at the Womans club. The public is cor dially invited to attend. SATURDAY RECITAL = Young piano pupils of Franz Darvas violin of Robert Saunders, expression of Mrs. Dwight Earl Easley. and dancing of E. Paula Beware are scheduled to present an attractive program at the Arizona School of Music Saturday afternoon at o'clock
 REALTORS TO MEET-The Salt River Valley Realtors association will hold meeting at 7:30 o'clock tonight at the chamber of commerce It will be one of the regular series of weekly meetings which have at tracted much attention from realtors l and business men recently Webb 1 Griffen will be chairman, and sub 1 jects discussed will be grape culture in the valley and the booster train.'' | SECURITY BENEFIT MEETING -Ehe Security Benefit association will hold it's regular monthly social meeting at I. o. o. F, hall. Dancing
 will be a feature of the evening. and
 refreshments will be served A good | time is assured by the committee in
 charge.
 Wear poppy in memory of Elan. ders Eield