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The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1923-06-15
BUSINESS REVIEW SHOWS
UPWARD TREND OF STATES BUSINESS

has been begun by the Mountain
States company. Several new in
dustries were reported during the
month, including a soap factory and
canning plant, Arizona manufact-
urers generally report improved
business.
Agriculture
Threshing of grain and cutting of
second crop of alfalfa were under
way in May, with yielding satisfact-
ory. The month in fact was favor
able to all forms of agricultural
activity, the condition of Arizona cot
ton on May being reported as go per
cent of normal, or ten points higher
than for the same time during the
past three years.
The acreage of grain hay this year
shows a pronounced increase, with
acre yield apparently heavier than
usual. Alfalfa also shows an in
crease in acreage. Alfalfa prices
have dropped since last month, as is
generally the case at this season.
Sixteen thousand acres In the Yuma
valley are reported turned to seed.
The acreage Of wheat has decreas-
ed, compared with last year, but
barley has increased. Wheat Is re-
ported to be making an average
yield, while barley appears to be
somewhat above average. Grain
stubble is affording pasture for feed
er cattle.
Indications are for only half a
crop of deciduous fruits: peaches,
apples, pears and apricots. This at
tributed to improper pruning back
two years ago and resultant over
production last year, rather than
frost damage.
While the Arizona cantaloupe crop
will come from a greatly reduced
acreage, conditions indicate no short
age will be felt in total production
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1923-06-15
LEGION AUXILIARY
HOLDS SUCCESS
Full CONVENTION

The most successful convention of
the American Legion Auxiliary clos
| ed Wednesday evening D. m. Win
slow assisted Flagstaff in the enter
tainment of the delegates alternates
and guests of which there were 1O6
in attendance. Winslow was we'll
represented, among those present
were Mesdames J. Grafton, J. Lieber-
man, Robt Fenton, l. o. Tunnel, F.
W. Kerr, c. L Hathaway, Rene Pin
cetl, Harry Greaves and Misses Dol
lie and Alice Fenton. The meetings
were most interesting and we had
good many distinguished speakers
Monday afternoon Flagstaff and Win
slow entertained at tea" All in at
tendance at the convention. 1t was
great event to renew old friend
ships and make new ones, Tuesday
noon was our luncheon, we had tables
for 100, Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Winn
of Flagstaff, Mrs ]. Grafton and J.
Lieberman of Winslow were Hostess
ses. After a hard afternoon of busi-
ness we were entertained at ban
quet given by Mark A. Moore Post
No. 3, Flagstaff, only our service
men know to put ON real banquet,
Mullen Supt of Normal School act
ing as tOasmaster. The 40-8 gave us
some real entertainment in the way
of songs yellsand war time stories,
Wednesday was our most interesting
day as 1t was time for election Of
officers. They soon found that Win
slow was not to be overlooked and
by the time we had finished election
eering every one was asking how
far it was to Winslow and how large
1t was etc. The state officers of the
American Legion Auxiliary are as
follows. President, Mrs Hoyle of
Douglass, Vice President, Mrs. H. T.
SOuthworth Of Prescott, Treasurer,
Mrs. T. G. Curtis of Flagstaff, His
torian, Mrs. Price of Kingman, Cha
plain, Mrs E. M. Duclow, of Phoenix,
Executive Committee Women, North
ern District, Mrs. Joe Lieberman, of
Winslow, Central District, Mrs. Allan
Love Of Prescott Southern District
Mrs. Grace Mcpherson of Tucson.
Mrs. j. Grafton was elected Dele
gate to the National Convention to
be held in Frisco in October 1920,
Mrs. ]. Lieberman as an Alternate.
An executive committee meeting was
held Immediately after the conven-
ton and the plans made for the year.
Part of delegates returned home
Wednesday night and some remained
over for the trip to the Grand Can
yon as guests of Flagstaff Post, those
remaining were Mrs. Robt Fenton
and daughter Alice and Mrs. Harry
Greaves. A special meeting will be
called in few days now see that
you are on hand, we have a most in
teresting story to tell, we like the
Legions slogan Lets Go" Lets
Grow" The next Auxiliary conven-
tion will be held at Yuma some time
in May. Will we be there? I'll say
we will.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1923-06-15
B. & L. ASSN. TO
OPERATE IN WINSL0W.

Messrs. S. E. Adams and T. E.
Green are in Winslow perfecting a
local branch of the Inter-Moun-
tain Building and Loan Association
of Salt Lake City, Utah. The In
termountain Building and Loan Aso-
citation loans money to its members
on improved Real Estate or to be
improved Real Estate, it's objects
being to assist its borrowers in OBJ
tanning homes and to encourage its
members to save some money each
and every month.
The Intermountain Building and
Loan Association issues an install
ment savings certificate which pays
eight (8%o) per cent compounded
semi-annually at maturity on your
savings.
No loans are made by the Associa-
ton except on improved Real Estate
at Fifty 5000 per cent of valuation.
Every resident of WinslOw should
support a Building and Loan Asso-
citation because it promotes thrift,
builds up the city in which it oper-
ates and pays high rate of interest
on savings.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1923-06-15
The Situation In General

Arizona business in May was some
what better than In April, although
the real improvement naturally was
over the same period of last year
Wholesale and retail business slight
ly exceeded that Of the previous
month, and building activity cOntin-
ued
Lower copper quotations have eau
sed no concern, better and more
stable price level being in prospect
when the large consumers who have
been stocked up return to the mark
ct. Mining operations in the state
are going ahead full swing, and pro
duction probably would be increased
if plenty of skilled men were avail
able The future Of silver is uncer-
tain.
Grain threshing is going ahead
rapidly, with yields of wheat about
normal and barley rather above
average. The second crop of alfalfa
hay is being cut. Grain hay is yield
ing heavily, with an increase in
acreage over last year. Indications
point to only half crop Of deciduous
fruit
Spring cattle sales were less than
naQ Deen expected, ana lack OF
buyers has been felt Range con-
ditions are not satisfactory, water
being needed to start summer feed.
Wool shipments have been finished,
the clip bringing a good average
price.
Banking conditions reflected good
business in most cities of the state.
Checking transactions reported to
the Arizona Industrial Congress ex-
ceeded those of last year, and in
many localities were considerably
more than in April.
Construction of a new transconti-
mental telephone line across Arizona
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1923-06-15
AMERICAN LEGION CONVENTION
ADJOURNS WEDNESDAY NOON JOE
L|EBERNAN IS VICE COMMANDER

The fifth annual three day conven-
ton of the American Legion of the
state of Arizona convened in Flag
staff, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednes-
day of this week. About four hun
dred delegates attended the regular
sessions. A parade by counties on
Monday morning, led by the 25th In
fantry Band of Camp Stephen, start
ed the convention off. The march
led to the Orpheum Theatre where
of welcome by Mayor T. E. Pulliam
of Flagstaff was enthusiastically re-
ceived by the convention. In his ad-
dress the Mayor said:
Members Of the American Legion,
on behalf of the citizens of Flagstaff,
/ bid you a sincere and hearty well
come to our little city.
In trying to do a, little for you who
freely offered all for us we are try
ing to show you our appreciation.
We hereby reaffirm our undying gra-
titude to each and everyone of you
for your splendid devotion and un-
selfish dedication of your lives to
your country in it's hour of need.
Flagstaff is yours. Take the key
to our city. 1t unlocks our homes as
well as our hearts"
A large key designed especially
for the occasion was presented to
Celora M. Stoddard, state depart
ment commander.
Following are the chairmen of the
committees named by the department
commander:
Carl Mayhem, Flagstaff, Credentials
Bert Cligan, Phoenix, Resolutions
Lyle Abbott Prescott, Constitution,
DR. C. H. Newton, Yuma Nominations
Thad Moore, Florence, Place of next
convention.
Following this reports were made
by the different department officers
In making his own report Comman-
der Stoddard stated that an agree
ment had been made to seek an ap-
preparation of $4,000 from Arizona
state for use in Americanization
work. He recommended that all 6,
the legion posts assist in the boy
scout work in their respective COM
munities, helping them to establish
themselves in this great state as in
others. The Boy Scout organization
offers an opportunity for the legion
70 hC1p, pIODdOIy pSAuS CAV Ocbo1O
suitable for permanent americaniza-
ton Commander Stoddard said that
it is the duty of each post to see that
the legion stood for non-partisan
politics.
Donkersley Post of Yuma was
awarded the loving cup by the state
department for the highest standing
in the membership drive and atten-
dance at the convention.
Commander Stoddard awarded the
following prizes to the legion posts
making the largest increase in their
membership between May "a and
June S.
1st-Navajo county Post
2nd-St. James post
3rd-Igo post of Nogales.
IN the Monday morning session
Celora NJ. Stoddard, state command
er, declared that the American le-
gion and other ex-service organiza-
tions were not represented at the
recent conference which Gov. Hunt
called TO discuss the Colorado River
situation. He also declared that a
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1923-06-15
AGED PIONEER Of
SOUTHWEST RANGES
CLAIMED BY DEATH

Flagstaff, Ariz.,-John Clark, one
of those who crossed overland to
California after the gold finds of
1849, and resident of northern Ari-
zona for so years, died at the age of
81 here Sunday.
He first came to northern Arizona
in the early seventies with the faith
er of Senator Ashurt and located in
what since has been called Clark's
valley, named in his honor, south of
Flagstaff.
He moved to Flagstaff in 1888, but
spent the winters of recent years at
Aguila. He had returned here only
few days ago intending to spend
the summer
Mr.. Clark was one of the best
known of the pioneers of the west,
and is said to have been the first sat
tier on the present site of Flagstaff,
after he had con- to this Aart of T.
state to engage in the ranch and
sheep raising business. He has con-
tinued in that business most of his
life since, and his herds at times are
said to have numbered from 10000
to $4,000 head
Mr.. Clark has had many experien-
ces on the range On one occasion,
after having emptied his revolver at
close range into grizzly bear, he
and companion were driven into a
tree. The bear, however, succeeded
in grasping one of MIR. Clark's feet
and the pioneers life was saved
when his feet slipped from the boot
on which the bear was tugging.
Hours later the bear died at the foot
Of the tree from the revolver wounds.
Until that time, Mr., lark and his
companion had been forced to re-
main among the branches.
Funeral services We're held Tues
day. He is survived by his widow.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1923-06-15
FEDERAL GRAND
JURY FINDS TEN
TRUE BILLS

The Federal Grand Jury which be-
gan it's sessions in Prescott on
Thursday, June the 7th concluded it's
work on Monday and was discharged.
1t found ten true bills, and referred
one case, that of the murder of ira
der Dugan last January by Indians,
to a subsequent Grand Jury, because
of a lack of evidence to indict. No
cases were dismissed. The indict-
ments Of particular interest to the
people of WinslOw, were those found
against Constable Ed Gardner, for
mer deputy sheriff, Kelley, and for
mer city marshall Happy" Enoch
Wilson. These three men were joint
ly indicted in connection with the
automobile which was stolen and
taken to New Mexico and sold. Three
different indictments We're found
against them in this case. Gardner
and Kelley were also indicted on the
charge Of extortion in two different
whiskey cases, and Gardner and Will
son were Jointly indicted on the
same charge. Their cases will come
up at this term of the Federal Court
which is now in session at Prescott.
Gardner and Kelley were required to
furnish bail in the sum Of $500 Will
son is held in Jail. The cases were
set for the 18th or 21st of the month
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1923-06-15
MURPHY Tells
]. II. KERDY TO
COLLECT Three
CENT GAS TAX

First intimation as to what the
attitude of state officials will be to-
ward the ill-fated Senate bill 1856, de-
signed by the Sixth legislature to
raise funds for road work in the state
and which was vetoed in part by
Governor Hunt, was gained yester-
day through lett written by John
w. Murphy, attorney general, to
James H. Kerby secretary of state,
advising him to take steps to collect
the three-cent tax on gasoline as
provided in the original bill but vet
oed by the governor.
The letter to the secretary of state
is in answer to a letter written sew
eral weeks ago to the attorney gen.
eral asking him for an opinion on the
bill. Mr.. Murphy, however, did not
give an opinion on the bill but mere
ly advised the secretary Of state to
collect the tax. In substance, the
letter intimates that the attorney
general does not believe the veto Of
the governor ON sections of the bill
to be valid.
Mr.. Kerby stated that he was not
certain yet as to whether he would
follow the advice of the attorney
general and collect the tax or wheth-
er he would refuse and permit a
mandamus action to be brought
against him to force him to collect
the tax. At the time of receiving
the letter from the attorney general,
Mr.. Kerby was taking steps to advise
all gasoline dealers that he would
continue to collect the one-cent gas
oline tax as provided by the gasoline
tax law. These letters, however, will
not be sent out.
Commission Wants Ruling
The corporation commission, whose
duty 1t was under the original bill,
to collect the mill tax on passenger
carrying stage lines and on freight
trucks, has asked the attorney gen.
eral for a ruling as to what the COM
mission should do in the matter. This
section of the bill also was vetoed by
the governor. Mr. Murphy has not
advised the corporation commission
in the matter as yet.
Amos A. Belts, chairman Of the
commission, stated that the commits
sion would take no action in the mat
ter of collection of the mill tax until
advised to do so by the attorney gen
eral. The commission, he said,
would be governed by the advice of
the attorney generals office in the
matter.
A number of conferences have been
held during the past several days by
various state officials whose duty it
is under the bill to administer the
different sections. Wayne Hubbs,
state treasurer; Richard H. Ramsey
state auditor; Frank r. Goodman
state engineer, and e. w. Samuell
secretary to the state board of insti-
tutions, held a conference on Friday
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1923-06-15
FUNERAL OF
MRS. CILLARD
HELD SUNDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Ann Gil
lard who died In Albuquerque June
7th were held Sunday afternoon by
Rev. Enyeart.
Ann Killorin, was born in Eau
Claire, Wis, July 2, 1882, in which
city she grew to womanhood; receiv-
Schools and the University Madison
and Normal at Stevens Point.
She came to Winslow, AriZ., in
1905 with her sister, who had come
for her health.
She taught in the Public Schools
in Winslow for a number of years.
Board of Education of the City
Schools.
She was united in marriage to AL
fred Gillard in 1907.
Death came very suddenly on the
morning of June 7, 1923, in the hos
pital in Albuquerque, N. M.
She leaves to mourn her husband
and three children, Frederick 13 Bet
ty 9, and Marion 5; besides her moth
er, two sisters and a brother, all OF
whom reside in Wisconsin.
The death of Mrs. Gillard came as
a shock to the whole community. Our
hearts are made sad and our tears
folw freely, in sorrow and sympathy
for Mr.. Gillard and the little ones
who will so sorely miss their dear
beloved wife and mother
'There is a world above
Where parting is unknown;
A whole eternity Of love
Form'd for the good alone
And faith beholds the dying here
Translated to that happier sphere.
Montgomery
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1923-06-15

in reference to the 10-cent levy or
each $100 of, assessed valuation OF
property as provided by the bill and
which was not vetoed by the COVER
nor.
They also discussed the other sec
tions of the bill which remain un-
vetoed by the governor and which
provide for the refunding to several
counties in the state of various
amounts from the Is per cent fund
of the state for monies diverted prior
to January l, 1923, to other funds
These transfers, Mr.. Ramsey an
nounced, will not be made at present
for the purpose.
New Levy VIII Raise $4,000
Mr.. Ramsey stated at the confer
ence that he had estimated the 10
cents levy on each $100 Of assessed
valuation would bring approximately
100000 for the year 1923, basing
this estimate on the total assessed
valuation Of the state last year. He
said he would certify to the tax COM
mission approximately that amount
to be included in their tax levy for
the year 1928.
Engineer Goodman stated, as be-
fore the legislature that 1t would re-
quire approximately $1,5e0,000- to
complete the road projects Of the
state
Under the provision Of the bill fix
ing the 10 cents levy for road pur-
poses, no actual funds will be avail
able from the levy, officials said,
until January 1, 1924, when the
counties pay in their taxes and then
only less than one-half of the amount
levied will be paid and the balance
next June.
Two ways remain to make the
money to he raised by the levy avail
able for road work, officials said, and
that is to either anticipate the pay
ment through the sale of bonds or
to register all warrants presented
until such time as they can be re-
deemed It Is probable that the
money will be made available, Off
cials said, through the sale of anticf-
patton bonds.
That the funds to be refunded to
the counties might be made after
July l was intimated by Mr.. Ram
sey The bill provides for the fol-
lowing refunds: Coconino county,
$9,061.79; Yavapai, $103 3,219.S4; Yu-
ma, $98,759.73; Graham, $64,81784; );
Maricopa, two amounts, $42,316.07
and $123,S63.7S; and Apache, S15,-
262.64.
Section 5 of the bill appropriates
to the rs per cent fund of the state
the amount of $1,55O,OO0 to be raised
by means of the 10-cent levy, the
gasoline tax and the mill taxes in the
bill. AS to what will be done in that
connection, state officials were reti-
cent. Under the bill as vetoed by
the governor, the amount specified to
be appropriated cannot be raised.
Secretary of State Kerby later de-
cided to be governed by the bills as
vetoed in part by the Governor, and
has announced that he will continue
to collect the one cent gasoline tax.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1923-06-15

The fact that the melons probably
will be few days late, and that the
Imperial Valley crop is about ten
days early, should give growers a
more favorable market, coming as
they do between California and Colo
rado Up to and including June 5,
1908 cars Of cantaloupes had been
shipped from the Imperial Valley,
compared with 33 cars in 1922 and
1924 cars in 1921.
The sugar beet experiment is re-
ported doing well in the Sulphur
Springs Valley in Cochise county.
Two hundred acres were planted,
and it is reported the beets will ave-
rage very well in weight and sugar
content.
Livestock
Lack of buyers continues to be an
unfavorable factor in the cattle ST.
tuation, althogh there is room for
much improvement in range condi-
tions. The number of cattle sold
for spring delivery is less than had
been expected, and inability of north
west growers and feeders to take
their customary quota of Arizona
stock has been an adverse influence
Little change was shown in market
prices.
Water is needed over most of the
states range area, and feed is short
in many districts. Slight improve
ment is reported from a few north
ern localities, and dryness is noted
particularly in the southeastern
counties. Feeding has been started
in some southern sections, other
parts of the state reporting that cat
tie can be carried over until the
summer rains begin. Stock general
ly has come through in good condi-
ton, with a good calf crop.
Range sale prices reported the
last week of May ranged from SAP
to $2750 for yearlings and $50 to
$32 for two-year-olds. Range sales
were very slow, however, and many
districts are badly in need Of buyers.
Present indications are that lar
ger proportion of the 1923 lamb crop
will be carried over until fall than
is usual due mainly to feed condi-
tions which retarded growth. Wool
shipments have been practfclly fin-
ished, the Arizona clip bringing sa-
tisfactory prices on the whole.
Mining
Copper quotations showed a decli-
ne in May, standing at Is at the end
of the month as reported by the
news associations. According to fin
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The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1923-06-15
NJ. E. YOUNG PEOPLES PARTY

The Young People of the Method
list Church are looking forward with
great anticipation to their party,
which is to be given Monday even
ing at sos Williamson Ave
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1923-06-15

Copper quotations showed decli-
ne in May, standing at Is at the end
Of the month as reported by the
news associations. According to fin
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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-02
BONAR LAW DIES
VERY SUDDENLY
Statesman Succumbs to Septic
Pneumonia After Brief ILL.,
ness - Throat Malady
Caused Resignation

London-Andrew Bonar Law, fol
britain, died in his modest London
home Monday. Five months ago-on
May 20-he resigned the premiership
because of throat malady which for
a long time had troubled him. Even
then he was reluctant to admit that
mis- seat in the House of Commons
where he since has made two or three
appearances.
Ten days ago Mr.. Bonar Law return
ed to London from Brighton after a
soiourn of several weeks. His physi-
clans issued statement to the effect
that he had contracted a severe chill,
but the public did not suspect that
the end was so near.
The eX-premier's daughter, his only
near relative left in England, was with
him during the last days of his i'll
ness. His two sons were killed in the
World War, a sorrow from which Mr..
Bonar Law never recovered.
Mr.. Bonar Law was aware of his
own condition and promised the
Unionist party when he accepted its
mandate that he would resign if and
when he found his strength unequal to
his work.
The former premier's death comes
as a severe blow to the Tory party
and to large numbers of friends al
though it was not entirely unexpected.
Bonar Law succeeded David Lloyd
George in office after the coalition
cabinet was forced out last year by
the Tories.