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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
MAIL MAY NO W
GO SPECIAL TO
FOREIGN LANDS

Announcement was made by the
douglas postal officials Tuesday that
the special delivery service of the
u. S. postal department has been
established with % different foreign
countries. By the payment of 20
cent fee a letter is delivered imme7
Giately when it reaches the office
of destination. y2s4
some of these countries formerly
had the special delivery service, but
& great number of those on the list
now are new" w. J. Jackson, assist
ant postmaster, states. Canada was
one of the first countries to estab-
lish this special delivery service with
the United States, but the list now
includes many nations Of Europe"
The countries with which this
service has been established are as
follows: Australia, Belgium, CANADA
Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany,
Great Britain, Hungary, Northern Ire
land, Irish Free State, Italy Neither
lands, Norway, Panama, Poland, Por-
tugal, Sweden and Switzerland.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
Senate Would Honor
Gen. ]. c. Creenway

PHOENIX, Jan. 25 E0.-A bill by
Senators Nelson, Navajo; Thornburg,
Yavapai; Joyner, Pima; Bettwy, Santa
Cruz; Sutter, Cochise, and Kimball,
Graham, to provide for the placing
Of a statue of General John c.
Greenway in the old hall Of the house
of representatives at Washington
was introduced today.
President Winsor appointed Sutter,
Donnelly, Pima, and Akers, Maricopa,
to draw up a resolution in honor of
the states outstanding hero of the
World war.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
DON'T STARVE
TO END FAT

There is an easier way, used for 1o
years. Millions of people know it. The
results are seen in every circle. Excess
fat is not nearly so common as it was.
That way is Marmola Prescription
Tablets, made to combat the cause Of
fat by correcting a gland weakness.
The effects will surprise and delight
you, and booklet in each box tells you
why they come
All druggists supply Marmola at 81
box. Go try it now. Join those slen-
der friends of yours who are glad they
learned about it. @4
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
DOUGLAS HIGH
ORCHESTRA IS TO
GIVE CONCERT

The Douglas high school orchestra,
under the direction of NJ. Davis, will
giyesHa Sunday afternoon concert In
the city part. in the near future, ac-;
cording to announcement of the d.
rector Davis states that the orches-
ira is making very good progress.
"The orchestra will not enter the
southern Arizona music contest this
year on account of it being a new
organization and also lacking the
proper Instrumentation" Davis states.
albert Wilson, a high school student
and member of the orchestra, will
enter the contest as trumpet solo
ist"
"a city the size of Douglas needs
a school band and orchestra, which
can be- supplied through smusical
training at the school and in the
homes,v9 Davis adds "The school
board has provided an Instructor, ana
it is now up to the students Who can
play musical instruments to, ,oo-oper-
ate in this work.
"Rehearsals are held at the high
school from to 8 every Tuesday and
Thursday. Music may be hobby,
recreation or a profession. UNI
versities and colleges now advertise
half tuition rates to students who
have had band or orchestra expert
ence." &
The orchestra, in it's first public
concert, will give the following pro-
gram:
March. ..s..... Boys Brigade"
Novelette, -. . Thistle Down
Air from 'Rigoletto'
Minuet .. sDon Juan"
Overture ........ apollo"
Selection . American Songs
Pilgrims Chorus" from "Tanhauser"
March "Our Boys and Girls"
mo Breakfast Complete Without
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
PHELPS DODGE IS
BIG HOLDER OF.
MEXICO MINES.

The Phelps Dodge corporation is
the second largest holder of mining
interests in Mexico, according to in-
formation received from the Ameri-
can Chamber of Commerce at Mex
leo City by The Douglas Dispatch
Tuesday. The report states that one
half of the mining interests in Mex
leo are now owned by Americans,
the total value of these holdings be-
ing placed at 3O0,OOO,OOO pesos.
The American Smelling and Refin-
ing company, controlled by the Gug-
genheim interests of New York, is
the largest individual holder of min
ing properties in Mexico, the prop
critics of this company in Mexico
being valued at 25,OOO,OOO pesos. The
most valuable holding the Phelps
tezuma Copper company properties at
Nacozari
The Cole-Ryan interests, controll-
ing the Green Cananea Copper COM
pany in Sonora and numerous other
properties, holds third place in the
list of Mexican properties. Through
the Penoles Mining company ana
other subsidiaries the American
Metals company of New York is
estimated to have holdings in Mex
leo worth 25,000,OO0 pesos, the Penoles
company alone having an investment
of 20,O0O,O00 pesos.
Aside from it's other activities the
American Metals company is the
largest producer of coke in Mexico
and occupies second place as a pro-
ducer of lead. Among other large
companies is the Bethlehem steer
corporation, which has large hold
ings operated through a subsidiary;
the Consolidated Copper Mines cor
roration. An estimate of the totai
American investments in Mexico is
as follows: petroleum and refineries,
00,000000 pesos; mines and smelters,
900, 100000 pesos; plantations anc
sawmills, 2Oo0OO,oOO; railways, 16O,-
100000, and factories, banks, etc.,
140,0OO,O0O.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26

With the aid of money from the
United States, groups of Arab Kirians,
or Turkish Armenians, are completing
the reconstruction of a city between
the rivers ARABIAN and Gelarchai,
within the shadow of Mount Ararat.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
Douglas
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY %
DOUGLAS DAILY DOINGS

Purchases Property
Mrs. Alice Gatliff has purchased
the property at 531-533 and 535
Eleventh street opposite The Dispatch
from Mr. and Mrs. j. S. Mcpherson, of
store rooms and build one new ga
rage to add to the three already
connected with the property. The
property was purchased as an invest
ment.
Moves
Frank Ingles has moved from 929
Greene street to $50 Eighth street.
Expects to Take Trip
Alfred Paul expects to take a trip
to Ajo Wednesday on business.
New Family Arrives
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Shahan ana
family arrived in this city today to
make. their home. Mr.. and Mrs
Shahan came here as a result of the
advertising given Douglas.
Back at school
Miss Faye Wolfe, teacher at the
C1awson school, is back at her duties
following an illness of several days.
William KlapperbAck, local piano
tuner, has gone to- El Tigre to work
in that region for several days.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
New Family Arrives
MOOSE CARD PARTY

Moose Home. $50 10th st.
Every Wednesday evening. Doors
open at 1880; play starts promptly at{
5 o'clock rhe public is cordially in
vited to attend. We play progressive
whist.-Advt.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
wins Prize

S. L. Butler, Of this city, was ono
Of the winners in a recent contest
conducted ~ the Pacific Mutual Life
Insurance company. Butler stood
high in the list of insurance agents
selling the largest number of poll
cies. Butler may take his choice as
prize either a rifle, wrist watcn
or silver sandwich plate. Buffers
allotment was 25 units and he han
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26

Plans for an open-air altar at
Westminster Roman Catholic cathe-
dral have been submitted to tho
cathedral authorities.
died 1884, considerably higher than
the allotment, giving him total
score of 119.
UndergOeS Operation
Louis Crossett, who lives west or
Douglas, underwent a minor operas
ton Tuesday morning.
New Teachers
Miss Thelma and Alice Decker have
taken positions teaching at the Fif-
teenth street school. Both are Doug
las high school graduates.
New Carrier Here
Joseph e. Congleton. city letter
carrier ON Thirteenth, Fourteenth
and " Fifteenth streets, is leaving
Thursday for Storm Lake, Iowa, hav-
ing effected a transfer of positions
with ST0mer P.ssssBrooks, rural car
rier Of that place. Brooks arrived
here Sunday and is very favorap1y
impressed with Douglas. He requested
to be transferred here on account OF
his wifes health. Congleton came
here a few months ago from Dur
ango, Colo.
official Here
L. U. Morris, division superintendent
of the Southern Pacific company,
with headquarters in El Paso, was
in Douglas on business Tuesday.
Here on Business
A. T.. oxford, Jr., son Of Dr. and
Mrs. Oxford, of Cumpas, Sonora, was
in Douglas Tuesday for the purpose
of purchasing a new automobile. He
will return to Cumpas Wednesday.
Visiting Here
Mr. and Mrs Sam Skidmore, OF
Bisbee, accompanied by their three
sons spent Tuesday in Douglas as
the guests of Judge w. c. Jack ana
his mother, 93S Twelfth streev.
Here ON Business
Mrs II iucfioo Of +ne
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
CEREAL VIII RURNs

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iaa Jan. 20 Up
The Quake oats Mills, the largest
cereal mills in the world, were swept
by fire here tonight after an ex-
plosion.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
Improving

Howard Dowell brother of Miss
Cora Duckett, who was operated on at
the county hospital last Friday for
appendicitis, is improving. His foster
mother arrived from Kansas Sunday
and is at his bedside.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26

The new engineer-prefect OF Angora
promises to annihilate the dust
enveloping the city.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26

Here From Houston
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Baird, of Hous
ton, We're in this city Tuesday.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
Improving


Dr. r. Glaze, of Bisbee, who has
been in a critical condition here at
his home, 7OS Fifteenth street, is
considerably improved.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
unro

James Mcdonald, Of Bisbee, was in
Douglas Monday evening visiting
friends. Mcdonald was formerly sher-
iff of Cochise county.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
Here ON business

Mrs e. d. Harris, justice of the
peace Of the valley precinct, was IN
Douglas on business Tuesday.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26

Hotel Man Here
Frank Dudley, owner of a large
chain of hotels throughout the United
States and Europe. visited Douglas
this week and spent several days
here. Dudley was enthusiastic abous
the proposed tourist hotel in this
city While in Douglas Dudley pur-
chased large number of Mexican
ard Indian curios.
Return Wednesday
Mrs A. T. Wilson will return
Wednesday evening from Phoenix,
where she has been attending the
American legion convention.
Returns From Tucson
Lieutenant Jean Scott returned
Tuesday evening by train from Tue
son, where he accompanied Mrs. Mar
garet Watkins. Lieutenant Scott Is
visiting his mother, Mrs. r. L. Scott.
Better
Mrs A. Littell, who has been III,
is considerably improved.
Jury Duty
w Z. .McKe IA has been called to
Tombstone to serve on a jury.
Improving
Dr.. r. Glaze, of Bisbee, who has
been in a critical condition here at
his home 7OS Fifteenth street, is
considerably improved.
lT,x-sheriff Here
James Mcdonald, Of Bisbee, was in
Douglas Monday evening visiting
friends. Mcdonald was formerly sher-
,iff of Cochise county.
Here From Texas
John E. Halfen, of Austin, Texas.
was in Douglas Tuesday on business.
Visiting Family
Mrs. G. L. Wolfe, of gNacozari, is
in this city visiting her family
Mrs Wolfe, who was recently mar
ried, was Georgia Witte.
! Here From Eel Paso
a J. Powers, Of FL Pago, was IN
this city Tuesday
Here From Houston
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Baird, of Hous-
ton, We're in this city Tuesday.
Wins Prize
s. L. Butler, of this city, was ono
Of the winners in recent contest
conducted ~ the Pacific Mutual Life
/, Insurance company Butler stood
high in the list of insurance agents
selling the largest number of poli-
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
Visiting FalniIY

Mrs. G. L. Wolfe, of sNacozari, is
in this city visiting her family.
Mrs. Wolfe, who was recently mar
ried, was Georgia Witte.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26

Here From Texas
John E. Halfen, of Austin, Texas,
was in Douglas Tuesday on business.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26

"No Breakfast Complete Without
The Dispatch"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26

here From Ell PaSO
a. J. Powers, Of El Paso, was in
this city Tuesday.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26

Jury Duty
+ w. f. .MeIle ia has been called t
Tombstone to serve on a jury.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
Visiting Here

Mr. and Mrs Sam skidmore, Of
Bisbee, accompanied by their three
sons spent Tuesday in Douglas as
the guests of Judge W. c. Jack anc
his mother, 938 Twelfth streeS.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
New Carrier Here
OfficiaI Here

OfficiaI Here
L. U. Morris, division superintendent
of the Southern Pacific company,
with headquarters in El Paso, was
in Douglas on business Tuesday
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26

Better
Mrs. A. Littell, who has been III
is considerably improved.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26
Here on Business

A. L. oxford, Jr, son Of DR.. and
Mrs. Oxford, of Cumpas, Sonora, was
in Douglas Tuesday for the purpose
of purchasing a new automobile. He
will return to Cumpas Wednesday.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26

Plans for an open-air altar at
Westminster Roman Catholic cathe-
dral have been submitted to the
cathedral authorities.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26

EADtCIS 10
Alfred Paul expects to take a trip
to Ajo Wednesday on business.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-01-26

Return Wednesday
Mrs A. T. Wilson will return
Wednesday evening from Phoenix,
where she has been attending the
American legion convention.
The Washington times., 1927-01-13
Dc. ART SCHOOL
One Of BEST


The National School OF Fine and
Applied Art will open its winter
session February /. In organizing
this course the school has in mind
the graduating students Of the
schools and colleges who desire TO
save four months Of the school year
in professional studies, The large
registration OF students at this
popular school viii be comfortably
accommodated in the new spacious
studios.
Under the direction Of MIR. Felix
Mahony, well-known painter and
illustrator. the National School Of
Fine and Applied Art is recognized
as one of the leading art schools Of
the country. Its popularity is at
tested By the fact that nearly
every State is represented among
Its students. who because of it's prac-
tical methods come here to study.
The Washington times., 1927-01-13

A fIreproOf curtain FOR theaters,
has been invented that has an air
space between two sheets Of
asbestos.
The Washington times., 1927-01-13
Critcher Art School
Forming New Classes

The last year. has been one of
splendid progress for the Critcher
School of Painting and Applied Art
at 1903 Connecticut Ave. The life
and portrait classes under the di-
rectien Of Miss Catherine Criticher.
assisted by Miss Alma Bosticlk,, have
doubled in size, and the classes in
interior decoration and costume de-
sign have shown material increases
over last year. Miss Margaret L.
Comegys, graduate OF the Maryland
Art institute instructs the latter
course
The Washington times., 1927-01-13
SCHOOL TRAINS
CHILD UNDERB

Winifred sackvilIe stoner, author
Of Natural Education" asserts
that the first six years Of child's
life are largely wasted. She claims
that. this is the most fruitful period
for Systematic education. and that
with the proper methods durinG
these years three to six years in
chlld's education may be saved.
Play Il the best teacher but It
must be with purpose and must be
intelligentIy directed.
Mrs. Margaret Peirce.Orme IL a
defnonstrator Of the Winifred Sack.
willie Stoner methods and for some
years her school at 1920 Nine.
teenth ST. N. w. has been arousing
great interest.
The Washington times., 1927-01-13
6 A Sc system
At FRANKLIN

The Case System Of teaching &C.
counting has been definitely adopted
By BENJAMIN Franklin University
after q trial period Of two years.
The irnpracticabilIty Of teaching ac.
counting by the text and quizzer
method has long bean realized. Such
trniniiIR has been found too tie.
ofetical to be Of great benefit TO
students who have not had busi.
ness experience.
+ New beginning and advanced
eemesters IN 10th the day and eve.
ning departments win open during
the period from January 81 to Feb.
rpary 10. The day classes meet
five mornings week from $50 to
1890 and the evening classes meet
three days week, either from $50
to f;2O. or from 1880 to $40.
The Washington times., 1927-01-13

An electric grinding machine that
has been invented to sharpen
skates can be operated from light
socket.
The Washington times., 1927-01-13
NEWS BRIEFS Of
ARLINGTON

ARLINGTON COUNTY, Jan. Is.
Unanimous Endorsement was given
to a resolution opposing the estab-
slishment of any factories in Airing.
ton and Fairfax counties which
would impair the program Of the
National. Park and Flaming Conn.
mission by the Virginia Commission.
last night.
A resolution adopted urged that
before any definite action IL taken
for the proposed layout Of the
boulevards and highways public
meeting be held. u
Commonwealth Attorney William
G. Cloth stated today that he win
present petition for a nandamus
against the CLERK Of the court.
William II. Duncan, to show cause
why he refuses to issue county war
rants for the disbursirg Of the water
funds.
The. clerk Of the court contends
that in disbursing the water funds
district warrants should be issued.
Mrs. C. w. Lee was elected presi.
dent OF the auxiliary to the Jeffer.
son district fire department, at the
annual meeting last night at the
fire house. Other officers elected
were Mrs. Ruth 8. BIxler, vice presl.
dent: Mrs. Ruby Tracy, secretary.
and Mrs. e. E. gRayle. treasurer.
A total Of $4,000 was reported
pledged toward the budget Of $4,000
by the committee Of the Arlington
County Chambersof Commerce at
the meeting Of the board OF direc-
tors last night President Clarence
r. Ahalt stated that he win ap-
point q special committee to con-
slider applications for the position of
q permanent secretary.
The Washington times., 1927-01-13
new CLASSES IN.
ACC0UNTANCY !

Right. to practice as a certified
public accountant is granted by the
District of Columbia and the States
to those who are successful in pass
ing the required examination.
The Washington School Of Ac-
countancy conducts a C. P. A. Quiz
course in preparation for the spring
C. P. A. examinations to be given
BY the District Of Columbia and the
States.
This class began on January Al,
and meets on Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday nights. from 7:30 to $780,
and will be completed Immediately
preceding the examinations in May.
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES IS
The Washington times., 1927-01-13

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
The Washington times., 1927-01-13

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGEs
The Washington times., 1927-01-13
MANY STUDYING'
DRAF TING

Following a fan period Of unusual
activity. during which an unprecer
dented number OF enrollments were
accepted, the Columbia school Of
Drafting. Inc. the new year has
opened with very great interest be-
Ing manifested in all branches Of
engineering drafting.
Mechanical. architectural and
structural steel. Patent Office and
topographic map drafting continue
70 lead the list and 1t is evident
that draftfns is rapidly coming to.
be recognized as an ideal oceupa,
tion with its short hours. high re.
enumeration and pleasant duties.
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
The Washington times., 1927-01-13
Abbott School of Art
Has Exhibit of Work

An exhibition Of the winter work
OF the students Of the Abhott School
OF Fine and Commercial Art Is on
display and foRens to the public
during the school. hours. day and
evening. The exhibition shows the
work done SINCE the opening OF
the fan term and, shows the broad
scope of work done as well as fthe
practical qualify, Of the courses,
The Washington times., 1927-01-13
Students Will
Work In Shops

IA well co-ordinated Advertising
course will be among those offered
for the coming term at the Living.
stone Academy 1917 Rhode Island
Ave. Advertising in theory and
practice" will be taught by Clarence.
Scully. Psychology viii be given
by Prof. Bernard Mayo Of National
University, and Harry Campbell,
well.known local illustrator, will in.
struct in Typography and layout.
The interior decoration course
will be given in very practical
way. Thorough training in theory
viii be supplemented by actual ex.
perience in some Of the, well.known
upholstery and drapery shops. Ar
rangements are now being COM
pleted to have Aho students do thiR
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
protection for ONE DOLLAR.
Subscribers = Of The Times and
Sunday Herald can obtain this In
an accident insurance ,pellcy.
Evening star., 1927-09-11

and Mrs Beasley are helping Miss
Lippard today with its construction
and Miss Edith Curtis and Miss Helen
Qulg2 win assist Tuesday.
The School League meeting next
Thursday evening will be postponed
on account OF the county fair. The
reception to the faculty September -
will take the place of the monthly
meeting
Miss Pace and Miss Sammon
wrecked their car Saturday at Cen
terville. coming from Washington
when In order to avoid running down
man standing in the road they were
forced to drive into a gasoline pump.
Car and pump were badly damaged
but the occupants were not seriously
injured.
Demonstrations of waterless cook
ing have been given this week at tn ;
homes of Mrs. John Elgin and Mrs.
tneZ Kincheloe.
On Friday afternoon the women of
the Baptist Church reorganized their
Missionary Society, electing Mrs. Ruth
Pyles as president. Mrs Fannie Nav
kincheloe vice president and Mrs. Irez
Evening star., 1927-09-11

,lie the situation. make best possible
..>lu-tulenIs, and report their action
tie nest board meeting for ratiiica
~. This committee will meet with
e Improvement Association and III,
livuns of the school at the school
lnuse Monday, at pm.
The Merriield Improvement Associa
ton win hold Its regular meeting at
the schoolheuse following the meeting
with the school board committee. The
annual election of officers will be held.
Members will bring basket lunch.
The Dunn Lorinc Aid will meet at
the home of Mrs. T. I. Taylor Wed
ne day afternoon
Rev. Homer e. Welch will hold serv-
less at the Dunn LorinS Church each
sunday until after conference. To.
mcrrows meeting will he at 3 pm.
1T the quarterly conference OF this
charge Henry Hohev was elected
steward of the Merrifield Church, and
+. r. TAYLOR and Ernest Shreve OF the
Dunn Loring Church. T. 7. Taylor
was elected lay leader and Harry
tchrey OF Falls Church charge lay
roe der