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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-29
Smoki Snake Dancers
Will Show Ceremonial
To Public This Year

PRESCOTT, May 28.-Since May,
1921, when Smokl snake dancers
first appeared in ritualistic cere-
monies before the eyes OF white men.
Prescott has aimed efforts at pro-
viding a spectacle that would tram
scend description This year, the
seventh iii the chronicle OF the
Smoki off their secret mesa, thai
spectacle has been built so as to
afford The people Of Arizona new
insight into the underlying romance
OF their state and to win hearts
among visitors whose principal OBJ,
ject in coming west is to find that
comfortable thrill which the novelist.
the painter and the screen use sc
abundantly to interest and enter
tain the masses starved Ior stories.
Gone will be the glare OF an ardent
Arizona sun when the SmOki dance
this year. For on June IL, Satur-
day this year instead OF the tradi
tional second Friday in June, the
Mesa dwelIers Will dance night rites.
taken from the rich accumulation o1
centuries Of culture in Sundown
ceremonies. A nearly full moon will
shed its beams on the dance plaza;
artfully applied Illumination will vary
the setting at the will of the mana
gers and the realism OF huge fires OF
cedar and pine knots will be lent
to the fitting figures OF, nearly 200
dancers and attendants as the
Slnoki proceed to weave their epic OF
reverence TO the night gods.
While the Ceremonial Snake
Dance proceeds the climatic spec
+oa oF f11 oIv rs,o
years of the past, two other rites,
specially selected for their value in
an after-dusk setting. will have a
Serene Moon Chant and Dzilkiji, the
Fire Dance.
Smoki priests know well enough
how to make mysticism in the broad
light Of day, but with the fires or
oozen sentinel guards throwing their
glares on the scene, the intriguing
artistry Of these strange ritualists
will have full sway No expense Is
being spared to make this a de-
parture indeed in the series Of glow
ing successes which the SmoK1 peo,
pie have achieved.
Prescott is preparing for a record
crowd, for since the Smoki made
their notable excursion to Philadel-
rllia last OCTOBER to dance before
literally millions in the Sesqui- Cen
tennial stadium, and at the Anneri-
can legion convention, the desire to
see them in their own unforgettable
setting has sent thousands of in
quiries into Prescott indicating an
out of xtlle state as we'll as an Ari-
IONA crowd to see this years cere-
monies. - A
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-29

full attendance of the boys and girls
OF this community. Mr.. Gardner, man
ager of the Huachuca Water company,
has promised an abundance Of fresh
water for the pool this year and a large
number Of people are expecting to buy
season tickets and take advantage Of
the entertainment afforded by doing
so.
The Tombstone baseball team Of the
San Pedro Valley league will play its
second scheduled game of the season
with st. David Sunday afternoon at 3
p. IN. in ST. David. Everynody is invited
TO come and cheer for our home town
team.
County Recorder j. N. Efutchison is
able to be back at work this week
following an operation performed by
DR.. RandolphF.at the Central Copper.
company hospital at Dos. Cabe2as
3 Mrs. Grail left THURSDAY for her home
in Los Angeles following a short visit
here with her daughter, Mrs. A. M
Sames.
Joseph Parmeree, of Hereford, was
in town few hours Friday en- route
to Phoenix.
Mrs. George Henshaw motored to
Bisbee Thursday, taking her son, Har-
old, for medical treatment.
Accompanied by a committee of
5he Cochise County Taxpayers associa-
lion, whose representatives were Eugene
Whitley, S. G.. Plummer and A. H.
Gardner, Supervisor Harlie Cox and
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-29

steal. He is being defended by Riney
B. Salmon of Bisbee
The Woman's club presented o de-
lightful and interesting program at the
Community club last Wednesday eve
ming under the direction of Mrs A. M
Sames, chairman. The first number
was violin duet, Aria" from %La
Traviata," by Verdi, played by Carol
and Marcel Saunders accompanied by
Mrs. Sarles on the piano, followed by
a piano solo, Song of the Shepard, .
by Miss Dona Gay Henshaw Attorney
j. S. Ross then gave a short talk
explaining the amendments to be voted
on at the special ELECTION Tuesday, and
then the rest Of the musical program
was presented as follows:
Violin Solos
"Nocturneff ff'.....t.... Chopin
Folk Song, G String 80. Greenwald
Miss Carol Saunders
Piano Solo
March of the Flower Girls" ......
Observation-Disclosures. Paul Wachs
Miss Ruth Krebs
Violin Solos
ave Marie" ..:: Bach Gounod
Dance of the Clowns =. Scarmolin
Marcel Saunders
Mr.. r. B. Valance was to have given
a vocal solo but was taken i'll Wednes-
day morning and was unable to make
an appearance.
Tombstone's municipal swimming
pool opened Saturday afternoon with
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-29

County Engineer sgd Smith made a
careful inspection of the roads em-
braced in Mr.. CoX's supervisorial dis
trict. The party also visited the site
Of the new bridge at Benson and took
special note of conditions at the point
The party covered over 259 miles on
the day of inspection, arriving in
Tombstone in time for lunch.
Mr.. E. H. Rheeves, who has been
spending some time on the coast, re-
turned home last week.
G., Murphy, sentenced to six months
in jail on vagrancy charge by Judge
W. G. Jack, of Douglas, was brought to
Tombstone Tuesday to start serving his
sentence.
The bureau of public roads has ap-
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-29

proved certain road locations in the
federal aid project from Benson to
ST. David 1t is understood that one
is removing the turn at the Hi Wo
building in Benson, thus giving a
straightaway with gradual turn to
the right and joining the present road
near the "Y, and the other change
is removing the short right angle turn
one mile below the st. David bridge
as you travel towards Benson.
Mrs. Carey Wilson and daughter, of
Phoenix, are visiting here, the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Krebs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jeff Milton, accom-
panied by Mrs A. H. Gardner, spent
several hours in Fort Huachuca last
Friday on business.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-29

r. B. Valance, chairman of the
Mississippi valley flood relief commit
tee, reported that he had collected
total of $484.2O at meeting of the
Luncheon club held here Tuesday. He
expressed his appreciation for, the help
that had. been given him during this
work and stated that the results we're
far beyond his expectations.
Jim Smith left Thursday for jerome
after a short visit here with his mother,
Mrs. A. Smith. He was accompanied
by Miss Ruth James, who will visit
her aunt Mrs. Friday of Jerome.
4 f. M! Webb. and family left this
morning for few days camping trip
at Gave creek
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-29
Alumni Association
OF Tempe I eachers
College Will Meet

Z, The officers of the Alumni associa-
ton Of the Tempe state Teachers
college, are making plans for. their
annual reunion and banquet to be held
at the Tempe State Teachers college
on Tuesday. June, T. tft
Because of the limited capacity OF
the dining hall, invitations to the ban
quet are limited to members of the
Alumni association, their wives and
husbands The committee in charge
requests that reservations for the ban
quet be made with the secretary Of the
association by Monday, June 6.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-29
TOMBSTONE


Z The case of States,vs. Santos Garlic,
the last criminal case to come before
the present term Of court, has been set
for Tuesday, May 81, according to At
torney James T. Gentry Garlic is
charged with burglary and is alleged to
have entered a residence in Douglas on
the night of April Is with intent to
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-05-29
Traffic Too Dense

KENLEY, England Parents of 25
children who have been absent from
school since last october explained in
court they were unwilling to let the
children cross a narrow road crowded
with motor traffic.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30

door. Something is after thos, hens!' he exclaimed. 1t must be { fox or a weasel"
 He darted out the door an[ straight for the henyard. As he rar he wondered if it could be that he had left the henyard gate open. He more than half expected to find il open and to see Reddy Fox or Old Man Coyote dart out. But when he reached it he found the gate closed and hooked.
 Tt must be q weasel" he muttcr- ed, Nothing else could get in there.'
 It was not yet really dark outside, but the hens had retired for the night even before supper. Now some of the hens were out in the yard. You sec. the little doorway through which they go in and out the henhouse had not been closed. Plainly, they were very much excited, Others in the house were cackllng and making a great racket and 1t sounded very much as if they were badly friehten- ed. Farmer Browns Boy picked up q stick. II it were a weasel, he meant 10 kill him if he had 2 chance He hurried oevr 10 the henhouse door and threw it open,
 Now as I have said, 1t was not yet dark outside. but inside that hen house il was loo dark to see clearly. When the door was thrown open some of the hens ran out and the excited squaWking and cacklinE stopped. Farmer Browns Boy peer ed into the henhouse. vainly looking for Shadow rEe Weasel for he fully expected that Shadow was in there He didn't sec him. He did see q lot ot feathers on the floor but there were no dead hens ae he expected. Farmer Browns Boy listened There WIS no sound save the noise made by the hens.
 T ought to have brought my fash light.' muttcrad Farmer Brown S Boy as ho stepped inside.
 (Cg1yrjrlt, 1927. by T. w. Burgess
 Tho next story: The Eyes in the Dark
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30
Loves E1ntcrs Adele Garrison's Absorbing Sequel to Revelations of Wife"
 Repinnnp a New
Beginning a New Serial

Philip Feritzen's fam boyant cour- tesy toward women, however. has mixed with 1t no salt Of humor. As I shook my head at Lillian with q smiling mummur concerning my gown. MT. Veritzen turned with | eager solicitude toward me.
 Please tell me where I can get a | cover or q shawl" he said.
 Before I could reply, Dieky struck in with a laugh that held an un- pleasant note. faint. but distince.
 There's always the Sir Walter Raleigh stunt you know, Veritzen, D he said
 The great producer bowed with a smile. but had seen his lips tighten before they relaxed.
 My coat. Of course. is at Mrs. Graham's service" he began. but I struck into the conversation ruth lessly.
 "We are missing the best Of the sunset by this nonsense", said. And I do not wish to sit down, would not f this stump were an up holstered armchair. Look at the coloring ot those clouds"
 The eyes Of every member of the group followed mine and for several minutes there was upon us the si- lence with which true beauty lovers pay tribute to something unusual in the pagent Of nature. We waited until only the last rim of the big glowing sphere was visible, then Mary Harrison spoke impetuously:
 Don't wait until it's all gone" she said. Let's go up on the verc anda before 1t vanishes altogether"
 There was something in her voice which betrayed an absurd little su- perstition Of here, and the alacrity with which we obeyed her showed that we all shared her feeling. As we settled ourselves upon the yer snda I managed to secure seat near the door leading into the hall, so that when a few minutes later Katie came to summon me I was able to step into the house before she could announce the arrival of Noel Veritzen which I knew was her reason for summoning me.
 Copyright, 1927, Newspaper
 Feature Service. Incl
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30
NOW BEGIN THE STORY

By your attitude you are only
 working detriment to yourself, : 1 Markham warned her, with a show of irritation. Can you not see the seriousness of your position? You are known to have dined with Mir Benson. to have left the restaurant at midnight, and to have arrived at your own apartment after l o'clock. At l2:30, Mir. Benson was shot; and your personal articles were found in the same room the morning after"
 Tt looks terribly suspicious, I know" Miss St. Clair admitted, with whimsical seriousness. And M tell you this, MT Markham: If my thoughts could have killed Benson. he would have died long ago. I know I shouldn't speak i'll of the dead--there's T saying about it be- gining de mortius,' isn't there . but the truth is, I had reason to dis like MT. Benson exceedingly"
 Then why did you go to dinner with him ?"
 i've asked myself the same qucs- tion a dozen times since" she con- fessed dolefuly. We women are such mpulsive creatures-always doing things we shouldn't |. But l know what you're thinking: if l had intended to shoot him, that would have been a natural pre- liminary. Isn't that what's in your mind? I suppose all murdcresses do go to dinner with their victims first"
 While she spoke she opened her vanity case and looked at her re- flection in it's mirror. She daintily adjusted several imaginary stray ends of her abundant dark brown hair. and touched her arched eye brows gently with her little finger as if to rectify some infiniteSimal disturbance in their pencilled con- tour.
 Then she tilted her head. regard cd herself appraisirgly, and return ed her gaze to the district attorney only as she came to the end of her speech.
 Her actions had perfectly convey ed to her listeners the impression that the subject of the conversation was, in her scheme of things, of sec ondary importance to her personal No words could have expressed her indifference so con- as had her little pan tomlme.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30
Characters of the Story

1 fN4lO vance.
 John FIX. Markham-D.stric. attorney Of New York county.
 Alvin II. Benson-Well- known Wall street broker and about town, who was mysteriously murder cd in his home.
 Major Anthony Benson-Brother Of the murdered man
 Mrs Anna Platz-Housekeeper for Alvin Benson.
 Muriel St, ClE--A young singer. Captain Philip Leacock-Miss St. Clair's 1ance.
 Leander Pfyte-Intimate Of Alvin Benson's.
 Mrs, Paula Banning-A friend Of Pfyfe's.
 Elsie Hoffman-secretary of the firm Of Benson and Benson.
 Colonel Bigsby Ostrander-A re- tired army officer.
 William II. Moriarty-An alder man.
 George G. Stitt-Ot the firm Of stitt and Mccoy, public accountants.
 -'ie1 LII !Ie bLIANl4QLt- 4tSSISLdnJ blS- trict attorney,
 Ernest Heath-Sergeant of the Homicide Bureau.
 Burke, Snitkin, Emery-Detective of Homicide Bureau.
 Ben Hanlon-Commanding officer of detectives assigned 10 district at- torney's office.
 Phelps, Tracy, Springer, Higgin- botham-Detectives assigned to dis trict attorneys office.
 Captain Carl agedorn-Firearm expert.
 Dr. Doremus-Medical examiner. Frank Swacker-Secretary to the district attorney.
 s. s. Van Dne-The narrator.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30

|. Farmer Browns Boy and Farmer iBroWn were eating supper. Farmer Browns boy had told of how he had left Cubby the little Bear, up in the Old Pasture near the place where he had been found.
 That was the best place 10 leave him." said Farmer Brown. ITO have left him in the Green Forest would have been most uncertain. But we know that Mother Bear goes to the Old Pasture often 10 feed on berries and she is pretty sure to find him there. He certainly was a cute little scamp. but l guess your mother is relieved to be rid of him"
 T certainly am," declared Mother Brown. T couldn't have stood him much longer. IL has taken me all this blessed day 10 clean up after him and l don't feel that the house is clean yet But he was cute"
 4 T guess Bowser will miss him." said Farmer Browns Boy He and Bowser had become very good friends"
 -hlli z u'9S IplcNh I uSSE VIII IlISS him. said Mother Brown, but it i'eill be happy miss on her part gShe certainly was scared cat while that bear was about. l do hope the t1ittle fellow has found his mother. I shouldn't like to think of him as wandering about, crying for his mother and not being able to find . her. Do you suppose he can take rare of himself if he doesn't find her?"
 'Well," replied Farmer Browns Boy, "at the rate he vas putting ber- sries down when I left hlm. 1 think he can. Certainly he went go hun gry Listen,'
 All stopped eating and listened There was something wrong out in inc h"nhouse. The hens were . squawking and making terrible racket. Farmer Browns Boy jump el to his feet and started for the
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30
The Guests Witness an Unusual
 Sunset

katie's voice held such frightened contrition as she promised 10 treat her husband better as king" when he should come back from my errand that I knew I had averted. at least for the time being, the do- mestic upheaval in my kitchen which h Jim's just anger at his wjfe's nagging E had threatened.
 Knowing my little maids pecu- liarities I made no comment upon her half hysrerical promise, and contented myself with the remark that I was glad to hear Jim was not ill. as I feared. Adding q direction 10 summon me from the living room as soon as Jim brought Noel Eerit- zen 70 the side veranda, I hurried out of the kitchen door and skirting the house, came out upon the lawn where the members of the family and our guests were looking at the sunset.
 Dcky, with Junior close at his side. had a steadying hand upon his mothers arm and was giving his whole attention to her. His devo- ton to his mother. his watchtul courtesy toward her are unwaver- ing and always give me q little thrill of pride in my husband, even when my heart is filled with resent ment toward him.
 I knew that lillian would be watching for me, and no sooner had rounded the corner of the house than she called 10 me.
 "Oh. Madge! Here's the box seat Phil and I promised you"
 She moved to one side as she spoke, with gesture toward a huge stump near the side Of the lawn around which each spring l plant nasturtiums and morning slories. They had not yet come into blossom, but their fresh green foli- age covered the stump invitingly The thought of my flmy gown re- strained me from sitting down upon~ the vine-covered resting place, as Lillian knew it would when she made her testing remark concerning it.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30
WOMEN OF
 MIDDLE AGE
Praise Lydia '. pinkham's
 Vegetable Compound

Mrs. Annie Kwinski of 526 1qt ANauun. NilMauAaa M-- Mr---e
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30
MURDER M1jjG(j CASE
0J s. s. @ VAN DINE @ cRAp1zs scR1azas

1 There were several moments o tense silence in the room. Thel calmly and unhurriedly Miss St Clair opened her vanity case ant powdered her nose- When she hat finished, she t>~ned a serene gag, upon the district attorney
 Well, do you want to arrest m now?" she asked. Markham regarded her for a mo ment deliberating. Instead of an swering at once. he went to the win dow and stood for a full minute looking down upon the bridge 0 sighs which connects the crimina courts building with the tombs.
 No. think not today" he sait slowly.
 He stood q while longer in ab. sorbed contemplation; then, as il shaking of his mood Of irresolu. ton. he swung about and confront cd the woman.
 I'm not going to arrest you yet" he reiterated, a bit harshly But I'm going 10 order you to re- main in New York for the present. And if you attempt to leave, you will be arrested. I hope that Is clear"
 He pressed q button and his sec retary entered,
 "Swacker, please escort Miss St. Clair downstairs, and call a taxicab  home yourself"
 She rose and gave Markham a little nod.
 You were very kind to lend me my cigarette holder" she said pleas antly, laying it on the desk.
 Without another word, she walk ed calmly from the room.
 The door had no more than closed behind her when Markham pressed another button. In few moments the door leading into the outer cor ridor opened, and a white haired, middle-aged man appeared
 Ben" ordered Markham hurried ly, have that woman that SWacker's taking downstairs followed. Keep her under surveillance, and don't let her get lost. Shes not to leave the city understand? It's the St. Clair woman Tracy dug up"
 When the man had gone, Mark ham turned and stood glowering at Vance.
 What do you think of your tn- nocent young lady now?" he asked, with an air of belligcrent triumph
 Nice gel--eh, what?" replied Vance blandly. "EXtr' tr'ordinry con- trol. And shes about to marry professional milit'ry man! An, we'll Y know, l was afraid for 8, moment you were actu'lly going to send for the manacles. And if you had, Markham old dear, you'd have regretted it to. your dying day"
 Gro Be Continucd).
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30
BY THORNTON W. BURGESS

The scamps in life, it would appear, Are missed the most and held most
 dear, -Old Mother Nature,
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30

if it will help me She says she took six bottles anG s feeling much better.
 Mrs. Hattie Adams, who lives ln Downing Street, Brewt0n. Ala, writes as follows. "A friend recon. mended Lydia E. Pinkbam's Vcge- table Compound and since taking it l feel like I different wamGn'
 With her children grown up. the middle-agcd woman finds time 10 do the things she never had time 10 do before-road the new books, see the new plays, enjoy her grandchildren. take an active part in church and civic affairs. Far from being pushed aside by the younger set, she finds q full, rich life of her own, That is, if her health is good
 Thousands of women past fifty, say they owe their health 10 Lydia '. pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30
Man Sized Meals
 For English Girls

London, Sept. 30 IP - English girls eat more than American girls, according to a London hotel and restaurant manager.
 The American woman does not order q luneheon-no more than a sandwich a little chicken, perhaps, and always iced coffee or iced wa ter" he says. T call that a break fast.
 The English girl is sensible, she eats heartily and sometimes mora than a man.
 The city stenographer who fed on currant buns and water has disap- peared. he thinks. The London girl sits down to q proper meal. AL though she eats more, she still keeps slim.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30
Your Health How to Keep It.
 Causes of Illness
BY DIR. MORRIS FISHBEIN Editor Journal of the American Medical Association and of Hygeia,

the Health Magazine.
 A fool driving motor car is 8 menace to every one and everythina he passes, He is bad enough when In full possession of such sense as he has; when under the influence of al- cohol he may do untold injury.
 AS indicated by Godfrey Carter charged with examining all arrest ed persons in Sheffield. England. to determine their competency, safe motoring depends upon q clear and alert mental outlook. When driv- ing, quick and accurate decisions are necessary. Judgment must be immediate and certain.
 Brain Centers
 Since the higher brain centers are the first part of the nervous system 10 be affected by alcohol, they may become disturbed long before the grosser co-ordinations Of the body are involved. 1htoXication is a. mat ter Of degree but police officers and courts are not likely to declare a man drunk until he has lost all sense of reason or balance.
 Experiments carried out in the laboratories Of Sheffield university showed that the concentration of al cohol in the blood was an indication of the state of drunkenness.
 In a consideration of the views of Dr. Carter, it was pointed out that the concentration of alcohol in the breath may also be determined and that 1t approXimates closely that of the blood.
 Some persons are affected by much smaller quantities of alcohol than are others and il is therefore necessary for the courts to take into account the reactions of the person arrested as well as the amount of alcohol that he may have imbbed. Not infrcquently the shock or excite ment of being arrested serves to steady the person to a condition much different from that at the time when the accident occurred.
New Britain herald., 1927-09-30
cd chicken, 3 eggs.

cd chicken, eggs.
 Melt butter, stir in flour and slow !y add milk, stirring constantly. Sea- son with salt and pepper and add bread crumbs Bring to the boiling point and cook two minutes stirring constantly. Remove from the fire and add parsley, yolks of eggs we'll beaten and chicken Mix thoroughly and fold in whites Of eggs beaten until stiff and dry. Turn into but tered baking dish and bake 40 min- utes in a slow oven. Serve at once in the dish in which the souffle was baked.