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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-26
IDEAL, WEATHER AIDED DOUGLAS
PEOPLE IN THEIR ENJOYMENT OF
CHRISTMAS; WAS REAL HOLIDAY

Ideal weather, with Arizona sun
shine back on the job after a week.
of intermittent rain, had an inlpor-
tant part tin the thorough enjoy
ment of Christmas day by Douglas
people. The weather was just cold
enough to give added Zest : to the
appetite and make on really appre.
ciate an ideal winter climate.
Practically the entire city enjoyed
holiday Saturday in observance OF
Christmas day. The banks, public
buildings, offices and many stores
remained closed all day, while the
postoffice, drug stores and few
other business establishments re-
mained open until noon.
The ticket office force at the
Southern Pacific depot worked Oh
the holiday schedule, which gave
them part of the day off. At tho
Copper Queen and c. & A. smelters
most of the employees enjoyed a full
days vacation, only those men work.
ting who have to keep the plants ir
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-26
CHAMPIONSHIP AUTO RACE 2:3O TODAY
FORMER KAISER
ENJOYS A VERY
MERRY HOLIDAY

DOORN, Holland, Dec 25 P)-Sur-
rounded by friends and relatives,
former emperor William of Germany
spent one of the inerriest Christmases
since his exile in his barbed wire re-
treat in this little Dutch village
Doorn House saw a real old fash :
ioned Christmas with William and his
wife, Princess Hermine, hosts to
Prince Du Reiss, a number of Ger
man aristocracy and Dutch noble
men, with whom William keeps up a
desultory acquaintance. None of the
former kaiser's children attended the
festivities.
Princess Hermine received gifts of
gowns and furs from her husband.
what she gave him was not divulged.
Christmas presents from Germans
living in southern and middle western
states of the United States helped to
make up the ex-kaiser's Yuletide an
unusually happy one.
The former kaiser, now an exile
for nine years but still hopeful of
ending his days on the soil Of the
fatherland, had merry time from
all appearances the YuIetide had
much of the time -honored festivity
that prevailed when the Hohenzollern
family passed the holiday in the
Potsdam palace before the World
war.
Preparations for the celebration of
a typical German Weinachtfest had
been going for weeks and it was
late last night when the last sprigs
of holly and mistletoe were fastened
to chandeliers, mantelpieces and the
heavy tapestries on the walls. Large
sprays of Christmas greens set off
life-sized portraits of Frederick the
Great and other ancestors of the
present lord of Doom house "
This years Christmas tree a tall
fir from the chateau grounds was
felled week ago, under Williams
personal direction. 1t was placed in
the great hall where the task of
decorating fell chiefly to Princess
Hermine and her children, home from
their schools in Germany. Hermine
personally took charge of the large
list of gifts for relatives, friends
and retainers, while William was
engaged in his favorite pastine, busily
saving and fashioning blocks of
wood, branded with an imperial "W'
in accord with his usual custom, he
presented to all.
Everybody in the castle was up
early for family prayers, over which
the former emperor presided. Then
followed ceremonious breakfast in
the large dining room, in one corner
of which stood the traditional Ger
man 'weihnachtskrippe, represen-
tation of the stable with the Christ
Child in the manger
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-26
TUNNEY RESCUED FROM WATER
BY HUMAN CHAIN AFTER LOSING
FOOTING ON TREACHEROUS ICE

LOCKWOOD, Me-, Dec. 25 R.-
Flunging into MoosehIehd Lake,
where the water is at least 100 feet
deep, when he lost hts footing in
an ATTEMPT to leap a treacherous
ice wrinkle this morning, Gene Tun,
ney, worlds heavyweight boxing
champion, was rescued by human
chain consisting of three compan-
ions accompanying him on a hike
to this village to attend mass.
Rushing to the spot where TunneN
went in, one of the trio seized him
as he was struggling in the water
the others Joined and they soon had
the champion back on the ice.
"That was the closest call I evel
had," said Tunney after he reached
the village, hisN teeth chatterine s
from the cold. "I'll never forget
this Christmas"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-26
2S,OOO PARCELS
RECEIVED HERE
FOR CHRISTMAS

Douglas, as a whole, received more
Christmas parcels than it gave, accord
ing to announcement Saturday morning
by Postmaster Charles K. Foster, who
states that approximately $4,000 par
cells were received by the local post
office during the Christmas season,
while $4,000 were sent out. In addi-
ton to the great number of parcels
handled by the local postH depart
ment, 400 special delivery packages
and letters were delivered here.
Business for the present season is
we'll in advance of that of last year,
Foster stated. 1.-The total amount of
business at present is we'll above the
figures for last year, with still another
week remaining. The total business
exceeds that of any years since 1918,
when Douglas was enjoying the peak
of it's prosperity"
The record day of the present Christ
mas season was slightly in excess OF
$780, while each day of the past week
showed business in excess of $3.50, Eos
ter states. He attributes this increas-
ed business to the steadily improving
financial condition of the city and the
country in general, indicating that
throughout the country the people had
plenty of money with which to buy
Christmas presents.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-26
1000 CHILDREN
ENJOY NSPA PATCH
THEATRE PARTY

More than 1000 children crowded
into the Grand theatre Saturday after
noon to attend the annual Christmas
theatre party given the children of the
city by James Logic, publisher of the
Douglas Dispatch. The performance
was free to all children under 16 years
of age, and is given each year by the
Douglas Dispatch through the coopera-
ton of the Grand theatre management
as a special Christmas feature for the
children.
The attraction secured for the Christ
mas party was Jackie Coogan in "old
Clothes" comedy drama rich in hu-
man interest and sparkling humor.
That the picture appealed to the chill
dren was evident from their generous
applause, the noise of whichI often
made it impossible to hear the music
OF the orchestra
In keeping with the spirit of the
party, which was intended to provide
the children with real amusement on
Christmas, the orchestra selected mu-
sical numbers intended to appeal to
the children and the Jackie Coogar
picture was secured for Saturday by
the management. The unanimous
opinion of the children was that the
theatre party was "a real picnic
which every child present thoroughly
enjoyed.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-26

readiness for operation. The city
police and fire department remained
open, but had little to do, since the
cay was very quiet throughout.
In the afternoon, many Douglas
people took advantage of the oppor,
tunity to witness the rodeo at the
International speedway, in which
Cochise county cowboys took part IN
an interesting and thrilling program
of cowboy sports. The weather, to-
gether with the excellent prograns
furnished by the management, cons
ined to make the second day of the
rodeo a big success, and to excite
greater interest on the part of the
people in the automobile races to be
held on the speedway this afternoon.
The clubs and amusement houses
TN Aqua Prieta reported an excellent
business all day Saturday, with two
steady streams of cars passing
through the international gateway.
Many Douglas people took advan.
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-26
Santa S Visit to
Nashville Delayed
Due to Bad Floods

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 25.-(P
Santa Claus visit to half "a hun
dred Nashville homes was inter
rupsed today by the unweIcOme ap-
prOach overnight of back waters of
the Cumberland river which made
it impossible for the occupants to
leave their dwellings,. Heavy rains
sent theI river to SO feet above
flood stage.
The police department carried out
systematic relief work during the
day and using boats rescued some
so families from the inundated Sec
tfOns, principally in northeast Nash
Vile.
NO loss of life was reported md
the household effects i'm MOSS in
stances were saved. Relief workers
reported little il any suffering from
exposure.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-26
Corner Stone For
County Court House
At LOrdsburg Laid

The cornerstone of the new Hidalgo
county courthouse at Lordsburg was
laid last week, with a very appropriate
ceremony by the grand lodge officers
of the A. F. and A, NJ. of New Mexico
The cornerstone was of polished gran
ite A tin box containing a history OF
Hidalgo county, records of the bond
vote for the courthouse and other in
teresting papers was sealed inside the
cornerstone.
Patriotic music for the opening and
closing of the ceremony was furnished
by the Lordsburg high school band
John e. Owens, chief tax commissioner
attended as personal representative OF
Governor Arthur T. Hannett and made
"A short address. The courthouse will
cost about $4,000 and Will be one oi
the finest structures of it's kind in this
section of the southwest.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-26

WASHINGTON, Dec 25 R)-Christ-
mas. judged by the variety and vol
ume of remembrances received eX-
celled all previous celebrations OF
the kind for the president and MIS-
Coolidge.
Vice President Dawes, who Went
home to illinois for the holiday, un-
knowingly contributed to their Yule
tide observance while thousands OF
others outside Washingtons official
dom. scattered in high and 10"
places throughout the nation, Were
among those who remembered the
chief executive and his family at the
White House.
The day could not be counted
holiday President Coolidge worked
part of the forenoon preparing the
address he will deliver at Trenton
N j., on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Mrs Coolidge assisted
by her son, John, divided her time
between household duties, unwrappine
presents which continued to arrive il
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-26
FARMER ADMITS
KILLING WIFE,
EIGHT CHILDREN

AMARILLO, Texas, Dec. 25 R).-
George j. Hassell, farmer of the
Farewell community, today admitted
he killed his wife and her eight
children three weeks ago and buried
their bodies in an improvised grave
in the back yard, according TO a
report from the sheriffs office at
Farwell. Hassell, near death in the
hospital at Farwell, Texas, to whic!.
he was brought from Clovis, N. NJ,
from self inflicted knife wounds
would make no statement to the of,
ficers other than 'I did it; 1 did it,
declaring he would give detailed
account of how he killed his entire
family together with his motive, in
a signed statement tomorrow.
Hassell was barely able to speak
above a whisper though physicians
say his condition is improving and
that he will recover.
His admission of the killing cana
this afternoon during the funeral OF
his wife and her eight children
ranging from 2 to 81 years, who
were being buried side by side in
the cemetery in FarwelI, 80 miles
southwest of Amarillo, with the en-.
tire citizenship of the community at.
tending the rites
Every bodied man of Farwel
and the immediate vicinity volun'
teered in the labors of digging the
nine graves, in which the bodies
were placed after being removed
from a shallow dugout on the Has
sell farm where they were uncovered
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-26
COOL IDCES HAVE A VERY MERRY
CHRISTMAS; GIFTS, TELEGRANlS
AND GREETINGS BY THOUSANDS

bulk lots during the cay.
These labors, however, gave way
shortly before noon to another en-
gagement, father, mother and son
attending church services. They
motored through the rain to Foundry
Methodist Episcopal church on Six
teenth street, where the service was
conducted under the auspices of the
washington federation of churches.
They heard the pastor, DR.. G M.
Diffenderfer, in a sermon, describe
1.-THE Real Meaning of Christmas,
and cite it's application to the life
of the nation.
GAS individuals and as a nation,
he said, 1--WE must learn this spirit
of Christ in all our activities and
national affairs. Then as we do the
will of God, we will establish the
gospel of a better understanding"
The Dawes touch to the Coolidge
crowded calendar was added during
the service when the organist rem
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-26
MEN AT CAMP HARRY
J. JONES WITNESS FINE
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Christmas was observed by the men
of the 1st battalion, 25th infantry,
Camp Harry j. Jones, with an inter-
esting program and a big post Christ
mas tree at the Service club Friday
night. All the men of the command
except those on guard duty at the time
participated in the celebration, which
was a complete success
The program was given under the
auspices of the Camp Harry j. Jones
Sunday school and was in charge OF
Sergeant F. A. Briggs. Captain James
Wheelin, commanding officer of the
post made short address, and music
was furnished by the post band and
orchestra. The Christmas tree was
beautifully decorated and contained
presents for every man in the COM
mand.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-26
STATES
REPRESENTED
IN BIG EVENT

The championship Of the
southwest on the dirt track
will be at stake this after
noon at 2::30 o'clock when
drivers representing tn e
dirt track crowns of five
states in this country and
two in Mexico will drive
the fastest cars ever put on
an Arizona track, at the
International Speedway in
a 25-nile classic, the great
est race ever run locally on
a dirt track, and the first
championship race ever run
on the Douglas track.
There will be number of pre-
liminary races, among them a snappy
event featuring flat head Fords.
These Fords were warming up late
Christmas day at the track along
with some of the big cars and their
drivers are going to stage great
race. The weather gives promise OF
perfect afternoon for the big event
and the very rains that might have
spoiled the whole show have turned
out to be a great benefit for there
will be no dust and the track is
packed into better shape than it has
ever been in before.
New records are expected both in
the races and for the time trials and
il the time trial record is lowered II
will establish this track in it's right
full position as the best dirt track
west of the Mississippi river. The
championship of the southwest means
the winning of a 25-rnile race against
representatives of five states, New
Mexico, Texas, Arizona, California
and Colorado. All these states are
represented here by their titleholders
and the decision made today will be
binding everywhere as this cham
pionship is an official race run un-
der the rules and with the sanction
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-26
CRy ID. j. wILKTE)

DETROIT, Dee. 25-(P-Any attempt
to forecast business prospects for 1927
must be tempered with the fact that
the year opens with a great surplus of
everything on hand, Henry Ford told
the Associated Press today. Ford took
occasion to spike a fuw rumors, among
them one to the effect that he plans
production of low priced six cylinder
car; discussed the difference between
credit and debt, and reiterated his be-
lief in the economic value Of the five
day week.
Not only is there large surplus of
grown and fabricated material now on
hand,' Ford said "but there is also a
large surplus of debt. Undoubtedly the
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-26


night.
In the full dress he wears for such
occasions, Mr. Rockefeller will dis.
tribute presents taken from a huge
Yule tree brought from his Pocant
tinco Hills, N. Y, estate.
Music will be furnished by an
organ, and Christmas hymns will be
sung, Rockefeller participating. Adults
viii be served buffet lunch, but
the kiddies will be served ice cream
and simple refreshments at table
decorated with bright colors.
The gifts to be distributed are
according to Mr.. Rockefeller's GUS
tom-simple things that carry with
them kindly sentiments At 10 o'clock
the party will break up with the
singing of "God Be With You Till We
Meet Again." which Rockefeller will
lead
Among those invited were Rev. j..
NJ. Richmond, of Daytona Beach,
Rockefellers former pastor; Mrs.
Richmond Guy Boyer, of Ormond.
Rockefeller's present pastor, Mrs.
Boyer and the Boyer children, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Bostrum and their chill
dren; L. r. Johnston, manager of
Hotel Ormond. and friend of Rookie
feller for many years; Miss Dorothy
Johnston;. George N. Rigby, Mr.. and
Mrs Charles F. Langer, and their
son, Loren and Mrs. Joseph Downing
Price and her son, Hubert.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-26
EsrArE FOR cHAR1rY

MEXICO CITY, Dec 25 Especial to
The Dispatch) Representative of the
bureau of private charities have start
ed the administration of the ''Torres
Adalid" estate, amounting to several
million pesos left for charitable pur-
poses. The executors of the estate are
making careful inventory of all prop
erty coming under the will under court
supervision. The funds will be imme-
diately devoted to the ends intended.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-26

When he returned to Kings camp
Tom Hogan Point where he is
spending the Christmas holidays, the
conqueror of Dempsey did not try
the ice route again, but Travelled By
automobile overland for distance
of 10 miles and then walked the
remaining distance OF four miles.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-26
ROCKEFELLER
To Be SANTA
FOR FRIENDS

ORMOND BEACH, Fla,
Dec. 25 (AP) John D.
Rockefeller is to play Santa
Claus to his friends chill
dren and adults-at his Or
mond Beach home, Monday
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-26

N. Y, Dec. 2i.-P)-Cop-
per quiet; electrolytic spot
and futures 1871 @135s
Lead dull; spot 1880. Bar
silver 539s.
The Washington times., 1926-05-25
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rs Baume Analgesic Bengue SO
.S5 Vick's Vapo Rub. 49,. 20
rs Vick,s Vapo Rub. $3.50. SO
$50 Vick's Vapo Rub. .1.29
80 MusteroIe Ointment. -. 40
% Mentholatum ........ 81
so Resinol Ointment. -. As
1.2O Resinol Ointment. ..... SO
80 Cuticura Ointment. AS
80 Unguentine .......... AZ
100 MenthoIatum ......... 10
The Washington times., 1926-05-25
Hair Preparas
tiOnS,R estOrers,
Tonnes, Sham.
poos. Dressings

1.4O Pinaud's Eau de Quinine. 1.29
so Palmolive Shampoo. s.. AZ
so Hair Groom ........ AZ
rs Stacomb .............. .65
so Mulsified Cocoanut Oil. .SS
so Glostora ........... .45
so Hennafoam ........ 80
$50 Van Ess Liquid Scalp
Massage ........... l.59
1.5O Van Ess Dand duff
Remedy ............1. 39
100 Wildroot Hair Tonic. s. 80
100 Westphaps Auxiliator. .95
1.25 Wyeth's Sage and Sui
pnur ...ees 80
100 Danderine Hair Tonic. 70
.65 Glover's Mango Cure. 8. SO
.45 Marchand's Golden Hair
Wash ................ .3S
80 Newbro's Herpicide. .45
LOO Newbro's Herpicide. ~. 80
80 Brownatone .......... .45
1.5O Brownatone 1.29
1.5O Ferrond's Hair Grower. 1.29
The Washington times., 1926-05-25

so Phillips Milk of Magnesia .4S
so Fairchild's Essence of
EopSln. ....... 90
1.20 Fairchild's Essence Pops SO
10 Sterno Canned Heat,
IL Tor $1,000. I'D
.65 Kotex pkg. Of 12) -. 40
.85 liz (for the feet). ..... 20
.S5 Aliens Foot Ease. ..... 80
80 Kondon's Jelly ......... .25
Agar Agar. ............... .95
so Squibb's Milk of
MagneSla. .............. AZ
so Bicycle Playing Cards. AZ
so Tally-Ho Playing Cards SO
.35 Pluto Water. ......... .33
.35 Kalak Water. ......... 20
rs Regulin. ............. SO
The Washington times., 1926-05-25

so Prophylactic ......... At
so DR.. West ..... As
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G1ZE
.65 Barbasol ........... 81
80 Mennen's Shaving Or. AS
Williams Shaving Stick IS
Williams Shaving Cream .35
so Williams Shaving Cream As
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Just compare these Nougatines with
the grade generally sold at higher
prices, and you will realize the kind
of value we offer You.
The Washington times., 1926-05-25

English Earthenware Tea
pot with hook lid. This
feature allows pouring with
out the necessity Of holding
the lid on by hand.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-22
Innovations in Domestic
Science, Plan
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new materials must be gotten use
such things as unbleached muslin,
cheese cloth and calico, the idea be-
inexpensive materials.
For those whose specialities- are
jams, jellies and cakes, bring them
in this year in some new, unique and
different way. Put them up in spe-
cial jars or boxes that would make
unusual Christmas gifts or gifts for
the sick that would tickle the eye
as well as the taste.
There will be cash prizes only this
year.
$1,000 for the best piece of home
made interior furniture.
$500 for the second best.
$500 for the third best
These articles being such things
as table, chair, serving table, dress
ing table, lamp base or hanging book
selves.
$1,000 for the best piecei5of home
made porch furniture.
90.UU Tor the second pest.
$500 for the third best
Such as porch swing, chair, settee
or table.
$1,000 for the best piece of home
made interior furnishing.
$500 for the second best.
$500 for the third best.
$500 for the fourth best.
$500 for the fifth best.
Such as curtains, lamp shades, rugs,
table linen, chair slips, sofa pillow,
unusual wall hangings or decorative
articles.
$500 for the most attractive and
unique way of presenting canned
goods or cakes.
$500 for the second best.
$500 for the third best.
The following merchants have con
tributed money to the above prizes:
Levy Bros. Dry Goods Co., Kazal
| Grocery Co.. Rice & Co., Pure Food
Co., Owl Drug Co., Soule Fruite Co.
Wardrobe Cleaners, Douglas Dairy
| Alex Baird Jr., DR.. Causey, PIGGY
Wiggly Co., The Moore Curio & Gift
Shop, Bassett Lumber Co., Ida b
Lawrence, The Brannan & Hoyal
Jewelry Co., The Douglas Drug Co..
Henry Elvey, A. Runkle.
AS this is quite departure from
the usual line of exhibitions and
contribution Mrs. Martha B. Wright
! or any of the committee will be glat
| to consult with and aid in any way
possible, those wishing more informa-
tion.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-22
KIWANIANS TO STAGE
FATS-LEANS CONTEST
TODAY AT z O'CLOCK

No greater program of entertain
ment has ever been offered Douglas
baseball fans than the show which
will be staged at the Douglas ball
park at o'clock this afternoon by
the Kiwanis club for the benefit of
the Douglas ball club.
The Fats and the Leans, two teams
comprised of business and professional
men of the city, will clash in the
first event of the program in a
grudge game, an outgrowth of the
game played last Sunday, which was
protested by the Fats on the ground
that Pete Wimberley, lean umpire,
showed partiality to the Leans.
In the second event, the Douglas
Giants, the fastest amateur baseball
team in the southwest, will meet
the Bisbee Giants in what promises
to be fast contest that would be
a credit to any mans ball park
Doc Huxtable, captain of the Fats,
has arranged through the courtesy
of Morris Wasserman, proprietor Of
the International club in Aqua Prieta,
to secure the, services of the Inter-
national club orchestra and special
program of snappy music has been
promised.
AS a. special feature, arrangements
have been made for the appearance
of a well known Hawaiian dancer
who will present the native Hula
dance, to the strains of tantalizing
Hawaiian melodies played by the
International club orchestra.
With the promise of still another
innovation, a woman alluringly at
tired in the latest Partisan creations
umpiring bases, none can deny that
those sponsoring the benefit affair
have spared no effort to make the
show success. &P-
The following is the starting lineup
of the Fats: Shoe Williams, catcher;
Bean Shooter Baran, pitcher; Cash
McKinnon, first base; Butch Evans,
secon dbase; Moose Van Wrinkle,
shortstop; Tonsorial Warden, center
field; Smoky Best, right field; Builder
Poitz, left field; Doc Huxtable, cap
tain and coach.
DOc I1u&ldDle dHnOuHC6S IutI ES
will forgive no errors on the part
of his players and .he says that h6
will send in a relief for each man
who makes a bungle. He announces
the following reserves: Warehouse
Johnson, Studebaker Reay, Handsome
Lou Herring, Valentino Durazo
| Telegraph Enright, Shiek Salem, Ep-
worth Ward, Heavy Mendoza, Beef
eater Lucas, Coca-Cola Reed and
Pedagog Carlson.
Following is the lineup announced
| for the Leans Bill Wallace, Harry
Caldwell, Merle Hartley, Joe Tardy
Chares Link, Henry Williams, Albert
! Stacy, Bill Meredith, Joe Sexton, r
r. Guthrie, Sam Findley, HowarS
Wiley, Frank Thompsons John D
! Williams and Alfred Marshall