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The Washington times., 1927-01-08
COOLIDGE DUE
To NAME PUG.

Having carefully considered the
qualifications Of the various pro-
posed members of the new Public
Utilities Commission, President Cool
idge is expected to announce the
names next week.
The President will also appoint
a peoples counsel for the board.
Among the names presented to
the President as desirable commits
sioners are: Alonzo Tweedale,
Louis Dent. John w. Childress,
Jesse c. Suter, Harry Gilligan,
Eugene H. Abadie, L. v. Perkins,
Ringgold Hart. william Mex. Clay.
ton, Stanley w. Finch, r. r. Cogs-
well and A. NJ Fisher.
1t is rumored that the President
already has decided upon AIonzo
Tweedale as one Of the commits.
sioners.
The act creating the commission
provides for three members, two
to be appointed from civil life and
the third to be the District Of Co
lumbia engineer commissioner. Sal.
airy is $500 a year.
The Washington times., 1927-01-08
JOTTINGS FROM.
ALEXANDRIA

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Jan. s.-The
board Of directors of the Chamber
of Commerce will meet Monday
afternoon. The city's plan to ex.
tend the White Way to the Union
Station will be explained by City
Manager Morton. Property owners
along the route of the extension
already have signified their willing
ness to pay their share Of the ex-
pense involved.
Signs guiding tourists through
the city have been placed on Wash
ington, Franklin and Patrick
Streets.
Already there have been more
fires In the city this month than
there were in any two months of
last year. There have been II fire
alarms turned in. The largest fire
occurred yesterday when a packing
Manufacturing Company. was de-
stroyed. A garage belonging to
N. J. Lawler also was destroyed.S
Miss Cora Vaughn, State presi-
dent of the American Legion Auxil-
lazy was the guest Of the local
auxiliary at a joint meeting of the
Local American Legion Post and
Auxiliary held in the George Mason
Hotel last night.
Motor Company No. 5, OF the
Volunteer Fire Department, elected
the following officers at their an
Ilual meeting Wednesday night: c.
A. Harrington, president: r.. L.
Crupper, vice president; H. A..
Crump, secretary: c. D. Moore. cap
tain: w. C. Davis, first lieutenant:
J. G. Shoots, second lieutenant;
George Penn, commander Of hose.
The Washington times., 1927-01-08
]. s. To D|SARN
NICARAGUA
HuVBHHAO
Continued from Page ~

Continued from PAGE H.
he American, which provides that
the president and vice president
must be born in Nicaragua.
'Diaz was born in Esparta, a
town in Costa Rica," Vaca de-
clared.
Senator VIM. e. Borah R.) of
Idaho, chairman Of the Foreign Re-
lations Committee, contends ~.
Juan B. Sacasa is the constitutional
President Of Nicaragua.
Mexico Reports Rebel Victory
MEXICO CITY, Jan. ga de-
cisive victory at Las Grietas, Mica
1agua, over the Conservative forces
Of President Diaz, of Nicaragua, was
reported here today in cablegrams
from the headquarters Of the Sacasa
forces.
The cablegrams asserted the
action resulted In a complete
triumph" for the Liberals.
Many prisoners, 800 rifles, six
machine guns, seven wagon loads Of
provisions. and 10000 rounds Of am
anunition were captured, the dis
patches said. Gen. Noguera Gomez,
commanding the Diaz forces. was re-
ported to be in flight.
The Washington times., 1927-01-08
Little Christmas" Mass
At BrOOkland Monastery

I A replica of the grotto of the
Nativity at Bethlehem will be used
in the ''little Christmas" or
Epiphany services; which will be
celebrated with picturesque cere-
monials at the Franciscan Monas-
terry, Brookland, tomorrow. At $3.50
a procession will go to the under
ground grotto and the gospel of the
alteration of the Magi will be
chanted. The procession will re-
turn to the upper church and
chapels.
A solemn mass at 9 o'clock in
the morning will precede the pro-
cesSion.
The Washington times., 1927-01-08
Fexico Reports Rebel victory
CaIles mo- Seize Property

MEXICO CITY, Jan. S-The al.
ready tense situation between the
United States and Mexico is becom.
ing gradually more electric as jan
uary 21-the date when the new
alien land laws become effective
approaches.
The Gales government shows
every indication Of its intention Of
at least technically Selling the prop.
erty Of those alien land owners who
tail to register.
That the United States is plan.
ming some new and perhaps drastic
move is seen here in the prepare
tons Of Arthur Schoenfeld, coun
sellor Of the American embassy to
leave for Washington Monday.
Schoenfeld Is taking with him all
available data on both the land
and oil laws and also with regard
to the activities of Mexico in the
Nicaraguan revolution.
The Washington times., 1927-01-08
High Pressure Water
Board Meets Tuesday

There will be meeting Of the high
pressure water committee, appointed
under authorization of Congress. in
the office of Fire Chief George s.
Watson Tuesday afternoon.
The committee will consider re-
plies received from cities all over the
country where the f1igh-pressure sys-
TEN has been installed.
The Washington times., 1927-01-08
Stopping Gun Running

The Navy has taken steps to pre-
vent gun running from Costa Rica
to the Nicaraguan liberals, it was
learned today.
The United States ship Galveston
has left Corinto, Nicaragua, for San
Juan del Sur, near the Costa Rican
border. Earlier reports that the
Galveston was chasing a gun runner
IN the Gulf Of Fonseca, 20 miles
north Of Corinto, We're discounted.
The Washington times., 1927-01-08
Peace Move Is RurnOred

Peace moves to end the civil war
IN Nicaragua between the Diaz and
Sacasa forces may shortly be made.
It was learned here today. Sug-
gestions are known to have been
advanced for American mediation.
While the Diaz elements hold the
upper hand politically, due to
American recognition, the Sacasa
faction is clearly in the military
ascendancy.
This government would not be
averse to playing the role of medi-
yAtor, officials said today.
The Washington times., 1927-01-08
Think of the Taxes!

LITTLE DORIS DUKE, now Is, shown here with her
mother Mrs. James Duke, doesn't realize that she's
the heiress to fortune estimated at more than $780,
engaged in friendly court suit involving the New
York mansion which boasts sunken baths seven autos
and a ST., 900 wine cellar
The Washington times., 1927-01-08
Spring Style? No!

A NEW HEAD-DRESS was in
trOduced by Miss AIthea Henley,
at the big New York poultry
show. It consisted Of . silver
Seabrfght bantam.
The Washington times., 1927-01-08
CHILDREN'S HEALTH TOPIC

Resolutions pertaining to the
health Of Washington school chill.
dren are to be considered by the
Board Of Trade public health com.
mittee, DR.. D. Percy Hickling chair.
man, at meeting Tuesday.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14
CLARING LIGHTS
CAUSE WRECK ON
BISBEE HIGHWAY

BRIGHT liohts were cause for the
wreck on the Bisbee highway Tues
day evening. Harry Poster and Miss
Lois Sharpe were returning from
Bisbee, and were near Lowell when
car coming in the opposite dlrec-
ton with binding headlights caused
the driver to be blinded. He was
driving at the rate of Is miles an
hour and drew up to the side of the
road so that the oncoming car might
go on. However, on drawing up to
the side the soft dirt on the side OF
the rood gave way and the car turn
ed over
The occupants of the car were
pinned under and l.. Jones, taxi
driver of this city, came by ana
took the couple to the hospital ir
Lowell. Miss Sharpe received a
broken arm, while Foster also sus-
tanned injuries. After receiving
treatment they returned to this city.
The car was LETT in Bisbee where
it is undergoing repairs.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14
TUCSON POLICE
FIGHT RUNNING
BANDIT BATTLE

TUCSON, July IS lP) - Police
shortly after noon today engaged IN
a running gun battle with two
bandits who had short time prev
iously held up Chinese grocery To-
Gated on the north end OF the city
limits. The bandits after obtaining
several cans Of food and falling to
open the cash drawer we're fright
ened off by the approach OF an ice
truck.
Detectives A. S. Franco and Jesus
Comancho and Federal Officer Burke
answered the CALL Franco came
across the bandits near the city dog
pound The two thugs ran in op-
posite directions, one Of them open
ing fire on Francol Two of the shots
took effect in the body OF the de-
tective's car. One of them going
through near the front seat. Franco
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14
HARSEI.L WILL
REPRESENT VETS
AT CONVENTION

Thomas L. Harsell will represent
the local post CT Spanish American
war veterans at the national con-
vention to be held in Detroit, Men,
August 25., &c, II and %. y
This is the 29th national conven-
ton to be held and each post OF the
organization OF Arizona will send
representative to that body when it
convenes in August.
There are 40 members in the local
order and they have done much since
its organization to further the in
terest of the post The way of Sc
lecting delegate is novel and pro-
vides an equal chance for every one
in the organization to go to con-
vention. Each member places his
name in hat and then the person
whose name is drawn is the for
tllnate one who attends the conven-
ton.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14
S. P. PUBLISHES
FINE BOOKLET
FEATURING ARIZ.

An unusually attractive booklet has
been issued by the Southern Pacific
Railroad company featuring SOUTH
ern Arizona. The booklet is ex-
pected to do much toward affecting
tourists as it emphasizes the most
fascinating phases OF Arizona Lire
The booklet contains SO lllustra.
tions, and a splendid map that is
also illustrated so as to show the
various attractions of each town.
The illustrations emphasize the
historical and quaint picturesquenes s
of the west, such as the missions
and the patio3 with their Mexican
foliage.
Golf courses, swimming pools, in
dustrial attractions, beautiful build
ings, residence districts and tropical
growth are combined to make up
this booklet into a description that
would attract anyone
The western phase is not emphas-
lied with such things as cowboys
and Indians, that we really don't see
here any more
Douglas is mentioned in the book
let several times, as also is -gua
Prieta Southern Arizona is called
Americas Sun Parlor.'
A number OF these booklets may
be secured at the Douglas chamber
oil commerce.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14
SPECIAL WORK
FOR SCOUTS IS
BEING STARTED

Special classes in leather work,
scout advancement tests and nandi-
craft will be organized under the
leadership OF Scout Executive G. D.
Bartlett in order to assist the scouts
of Douglas in carrying on their work
during the summer months. The
course in leather work Will be the
same as was carried on during the
summer camp with the boys being
taught leather braiding, stamping
and lacing
In this work the scouts will make
leather watch Jobs belts, nat bands
wrist bands, axe Sheaths and many
other useful articles. In the scout
advancement work it was pointed
out by Executive Bartlett that each
scout will BE- given assistance in
either the tenderfoot, second class,
first class or merit badge tests.
This will give the boy chance to
advance in rank even though most
of the troops in the county do not
meet during the summer months.
All scouts who are interested in join
ing the classes are asked to sign up
at scout headquarters either this
morning or Friday.
The classes will be conducted on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
mornings, with the same plan being
carried out in Bisbee on Tuesday
and Thursday.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14
1000 WOMEN S
CLUB DELEGATES
VISIT CANYON

GRAND CANYON, Ariz., July 13,
R-With a passenger list of approx
mately 1,OOO the special train in
three sections carrying Lena Madison
Phillips, president of the Nation2! Fed
GRAFTON Of womenS clubs and official
delegates arrived at Grand Canyon
early today in the custody of Arizona
members dressed in cowgirl regalia.
At Grand Canyon, the visitors num-
bering delegates from practically every
state in the Union, were officially
welcomed to Arizona by Gov. George
P. Hunt The invading delegates, who
are en- route to the national conven-
ton at Oakland, Calf, were given a
rousing western welcome at a. m. to-
day when the Arizona contingent
boarded the special train st Flag
staff.
Hopi Indian ceremonial dances
were the entertainment features of the
Grand Canyon stop. A navajo rug
was presented to Miss Phillips by AL
lie Dickern1an for the Arizona fedora
ton. She was assisted by Carolyn
Smith, state vice president and chief
Rising Black Bear of the Hopi In
dians.
The mammoth feminine delegation
making its way coastward is said to
be the first "all women" railroad par
gty torgscfoss the continental divide.
Representatives from 38 states are
1.board the three-sectioned train,
while in Arizona received many SOU
venirs, depicting the progress and ro-
nance of the state.
From Grand Canyon the route of
the Special train will be direct to Los
Angeles, where a two-day stopover
will be made.
No Breakfast Complete Without
The Dispatch.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14

Investigation was conducted by.
California authorities into mys-
terious attempt to murder Ralph
Ince, the movie director, at Full
Ierton. The hotel bed in which
he slept was sprayed with cholo-
form which had nearly snuffed
out his life when friends discov-
cred and resuscitated him. Below.
is a picture of Ince's wife, the
former Lucille Mendez, once
"Broadway's favorite chorus girl"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14
Camp Fire Meeting

Camp Fire Meeting
There will be a meeting OF both
groups of Camp Fire girls in the Y.
w. @. A. building this afternoon at
2:30 O'clock This is ? special meet
ing and is being called as to discuss
plans for a picnic to be held in the
near future.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14
TO
CONGRESSMAN
IS IN DOUGLAS

Mrs. Floye Taylor Gavin, OF WASH
ington, D. C., stopped over in Doug
las Tuesday night and yesterday en-
route to Los Angeles and san Fran
cisco on a 30-day leave.
Mrs. Gavin is secretary to Repre-
sentative Lewis Douglas OF Arizona
Her husband, j. E. Gavin, is private
secretary to Hon. Carl Hayden in
Washington.
Mrs. Gavin is a Douglas girl, hav-
ing made ler last visit here IL years
ago in the company OF her father,
G. A. Taylor. Taylor had a busi-
ness in Douglas years ago. Mrs.
Gavin attended the grade schools in
Douglas and graduated from the
grammar school.
Douglas has not changed a great
deal since lived here" said Mrs.
Gavin yesterday, but the population
seems to nave been very transient.
All Of the people that / knew have
gone away
Mrs. Gavin was reluctant to talk
OF ner career merely saying that she
was in business. She left on the 8
o'clock train for Los Angeles where
she will visit while before going on
to San Francisco on business.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14

returned the fire but was unable to
hit and the men escaped Franco
fired about is shots and the bandits
about six. eel
A posse Of officers under Chief of
Police Jack Dyer and Sheriff Jim
Mcdonald secured through the brush
in the Santa Cruz river bed Tor sew
eral hours but were unable to find
any trace ot the men.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14

There will be a fried chicken dinner
in the dining room of the Church OF
God in Christ, 18th ST., and Railroad
Ave. this evening starting at 5 o.
clock. Price 50c-AdVt.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14
Women Swim

Tonight is ladies night at the Y. M.
c. G. Two hours have been set aside,
Z to 8 for girls and to for the
women. All members are urged to
come and have a swim.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14

Old English Wax, purest and best
on market. For sale at Douglas Hard
ware Co.--Advt..
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14

Have you a leaky roof? Plastic
cement and our roofing paper solve
your troubles. For sale at Douglas
Hardware Co-Advt.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14
Take Charge

Take Charge
Miss Mildred Jacks will be in
charge of all Girl Reserve groups
during the remainder OF the sum-
nler.. She will meet with them and
plan their activities.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14
CARD OF THANKS

wish to take this method Of ex-
pressing my appreciation to the So
cieties of Douglas and Aqua Prieta,
and especially to Senor Isabel Estrada
for their kindness and the assistance
given to me during my recent trouble
while in Douglas.
Jose Ma Curiel,
Advt. July II, 1927.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14
LOO. f. ATTENTION

Installation of officers Thursday
evening July 18th at 8 p. M, at
Odd Fellows hall. Members OF
Douglas Lodge No. 20 and all visiting
members invited to attend.
j. R. CURRY, Secretary.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14
WARREN SHAFT REACHES
DEPTH OF 1882 FEET

The Warren shaft OF the Phelps
Dodge corporation recently reached
depth of 1,082 feet and work is
progressing rapidly, according to D.
y. Irwin, general superintendent OF
the Phelps Dodge corporation, Cop
per Queen branch.
II A pump station has been cut on
the 1,000-foot level and q pump IN
stalled to assist i'll the lift OF the
water in the shaft to the surface.
supplementing pump that was in
stalled some time ago on the 700
foot level. At present about so gal
Ions of water are being handled per
minute at the shaft.
The work of sinking this shaft
was begun some months ago and
according to a statement made by
mine officials at that time, will con-
tinue until depth OF $500 feet has
been reached 1t was declared by
mine officials at the time operation
were begun at the shaft that ST.
100000 would be spent developing
the property
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14
DOUGLAS Dali Y DOINGS

To Bisbee
C. c. Mcbride spent Wednesday in
Bisbee on business.
Buys Car
Bob Ellington has purchased a
new Essex coach.
Visiting Here
C. S. Miller, of Phoenix, q tormes
Douglas man, was in Douglas yes
terday.
To San Antonio
Mrs. C. G. Mcbride LETT yesterday
for San Antonio to visit with rela
tives and friends.
In Long Beach
G. B. Hammer is now in Long
Beach where he expects to make his
home,
Visit Here
Mr. and Mrs. George Nichols, OF
Bisbee, visited in Douglas yesterday
with William Mullen.
Undergoes Operation
Miss Ruth Katheryn Donolloe un-
derment an operation OF the eyes
yesterday and is doing nicely.
Here From Apache
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Sloan, OF Apache,
were in Douglas yesterday on busl-
ness.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14

Request Seals
Miss Margaret Stewart, secretary
of the chamber of commerce in
Flagstaff, has written to the local
chamber of commerce asking Tor 500
copies OF various seals and stickers
to use as publicity in the distribu-
ton at the national convention OF
the BUSINESS and Professional Women's
club when it meets at Oakland, Calf.
The chamber OF commerce here has
mailed the copies that were re-
quested.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14

To Bisbee
Miss Ethel Dawson, Miss Esther
Scott, Miss Mary Louise johnson and
Miss Kathleen Beard motored to
Bisbee this week where they were
the guests of friends at luncheon
and theatre party.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14

Douglas Boy Married
Reagen johnson, formerly OF
Douglas, was married June to Miss
Hattie Lee Dalton OF Los Angeles.
They are in Elgin at present.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14

70 California
Mrs. Jack Laskey and Mrs. Fred
Iaskey have gone to California on
a vacation trip.
Leaves City
L. A. Webster left yesterday for
the east after completing all the de-
tails of the hotel campaign.
E. "A. Tovrea, president OF the Ari-
zona Packing company, who has been
passing some time III this district,
has returned to his home in Phoenix.
j w. C. A. Board Meets
A meeting. Of the Y, w. G. A. board
was held IN the club mouse tuesday
evening at 7:3O o'clock Important
business issues were discussed.
From Naco
M j. Donlinquez, a prominent resi-
dent of Naco, was visitor in this
city during the early part OF the
week.
FIOIH
r. NJ Booker was visitor here
Wednesday, He is a former resident
of Douglas but now makes his home
in Tucson.
Dance Thursday Night
There will be dance tonight at the
Parish house. The Modern Melody
Makers will furnish the music. Dane
ing will commence at $3.50.
Cabinet To Meet
There will be a meeting OF the
P Z. P. cabinet this evening at the
Y. w. G. A. at o'clock. Everyonc
is urged to attend as important
business will be discussed.
To Bisbee
Miss Ethel Dawson, Miss Esther
Scott, Miss Mary Louise johnson and
Miss Kathleen Beard motored to
the guests of friends at luncheon
and theatre party.
Take Charge
Miss Mildred Jacks will be in
charge of all Girl Reserve groups
during the remainder OF the sum-
nler. She will meet with them and
plan their activities.
Women Swim
Tonight is ladies night at the Y. M.
c. G. Two hours have been set aside,
7 TO for girls and to 8 for the
women. All members are urged to
come and have a swim.
Old English Wax, purest and best
- l. -
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14

Dance Planned
The members of the University
club in Bisbee are formulating plans
for dances to be held there this
summer. Riney B. Salmon is presi-
dent of the Bisbee chapter.
From Phoenix
Mrs. Stewart Carpenter and small
son have returned to their home in
this city after several weeks visit
in Phoenix with friends and rela-
tiveS.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14
Cabinet To Meet

Cabinet To Meet
There will be a meeting OF the
p Z. P. cabinet this evening at the
Y. w. G. A. at o'clock. Everyonc
is urged to attend as important
business will be discussed.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14
Dance Thursday Night

Dance Thursday Night
There will be dance tonight at the
Parish house. The Modern Melody
Makers will furnish the music. Dane
ing will commence at $780,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14

No Breakfast Complete Without
The Dispatch.
Dispatch Telephones 81 and 81.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14
Guest Here

Guest Here
Mrs c. S. Sartain is visiting III
this city the house guest OF Mrs.
William Klein at her horne en- Ninth
street. Mrs. Sartain has been pass
ing several weeks in California as
the guest OF friends and will remain
here until the latter part OF C.le
week before continuing on her way
to her home in Tucumcari, N. M.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14
Undergoes Operation

OHueESOeS Opcrdt1OH
Miss Ruth Katheryn Donorloe un-
derment an operation OF the eyes
yesterday and is doing nicely.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14

Visits Here
Mrs. w. E. Farrenthalke and
mother. Mrs. C. A. Gardner, are in
this city visiting at the home OF
Mrs. John Kelly. Mrs. Farrent7
halke is from San Francisco and
her mother is from Fort Huachuca.
They are both former Douglas peo-
pie.
Returns
Fl. G. Stillman, who has been i'll
for the past few days has re-
covered, and is again at his office.
Here On Business
A. A. Sundin and Fred Winn, forest
supervisor Of the Tucson district,
were in Douglas yesterday in regard
TO telephone work to be done IN con-
nection with the forest service.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14

IICTC TTOHI AEJdCIIC
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Sloan, OF Apache,
were in Douglas yesterday on busl-
ness.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14
From Tucson

r. N. Booker was visitor here
Wednesday. He is a former resident
of Douglas but now makes his home
in Tucson.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-14

Visit Here
Mr. and Mrs. George Nichols, OF
Bisbee, visited in Douglas yesterday
with William Mullen.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1927-09-29
STURGEON LAKE

Mr.. and Mrs. G. Smith and family
of Fort Dodge, Iowa, are visiting at
the Smith home south of town, this
week.
Conrad Danielson was called to
Bemidji Monday, his mother being
critically i'll at sanitarium there.
Mrs. Strandberg left for her home
at Joliet Saturday, after spending the
summer at the Gust Gustafson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Volney Foster and
family of Hibbing, motored down and
visited at the Albert Gray home over
the week end.
Alice and Lillian Olson went to
Duluth last Thursday on shopping
trip.
Jos. Selenski has started to arrange
his old building and is planning on
moving back into it at the end of this
week.
Roy Gilbert and Hartley Gray went
to Pine City Tuesday on a business
trip.
Stanley Mankowski and John Sass
and families of Duluth, motored
down and spent Sunday at the Man
kowski home.