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Ur M3B HP li rttflvrtv TWENTIETH TEAR UNITED SHIES KES PROTEST Against the Interference of British War Ships with Our Commerce NOTE SENT GREAT State Department Intimates that Patience of United States Is Exhausted The United States government Monday dispatched a long note to Great Britain insisting on an early improvement of the treatment of American commerce by the British fleet It gave warning that much feelinir hail been moused in this country and that public criticism was general over unwarranted interference with the legitimate foreign trade of the United States The document constituting the strongest representations on this subject made by the United States to any of the belligerents since the Outbreak of the war was cabled to Ambassador Page to be formerly presented to Sir Edward Grey British foreign secsetary Its preparation was begun a month ago by Soicitor Cone Johnson Counsellor Robert Lansing and Secretary Bryan and finally had the personal attention of President Wilson who revised its phraseology with minute care As the detailed point of view of the -United States in numerous specific cases of detentions and seizures of cargoes had been set forth in a series of emphatic protests most of which have gone unheeded Mondays communication was couched in general terms covering the entire subject of the relations between the United States and Great Britain as affected by he lattcrs naval policy considered highly objectionable bv this government Since FrahceTuis adopred practically the same decn es in contraband as has Gieat Britain Mondays note is virtually a statement intended for all the members of the triple entente British Public Surprised A dispatch dated London Eng December 29th states that the American note protesting against the British treatment of American commerce and insisting on on earlv improvement enme as a complete surprise to the British public today as there had been virtually no intimation of any friction that has arisen between the two governments Placards posted in the evening papers are given over exclusively to the American note and the newspapers gave it the largest headlines they have given any news during the past month and consequently the British people regard this as one of the most important occurrences during the whole war Nothing of the kind since Clevelands Venezuelan message produced such a sensation Indemnities Aro Possible The president appealed Tuesday to American shippers of non-contraband goods such as cotton not to allow their goods to be mixed with contraband articles The United States government he announced could deal confidently with the treatment of American commerce by Great Britain only if supported by absolutely honest manifests State department officials ventured no guess as to the size of the damage claims being accumulated by the detention of American cargoes but the president himself predicted that millions of dollars in private indemnities would eventually have to be paid by Great Britain if the correctness of the American position as explained in its note would be maintained as he confidently believed it would be as it is based on principles of international law hitherto generally accepted A confident feeling was expressed in diplomatic quarters that steps would be taken by other leading na tions in this hemisphere as well as by some of the European neutrals to point out to Great Britain their acquiescence in the American point of view LADIES AID SOCIETY rssr if GOOD TIMES COMING Get Ready for the Most Tremendous Business that Any Nation Ever Had What is the matter with the United States As I have been residing in London since the beginning of the war I have been hearing this question asked on all sides I have never heard any satisfactory answer No one seems to know Why are the American factories not running night and day Why are the railroads notopening up new territories and getting ready for the millions of immigrants who have already made up their minds to leave Riirnno na annn na hp wnr in nvpr Why are there not 50 American drummers in London right now trying to sell 200000000 worth of American goods in place of the goods that were bought last year from Germany and Austria From the European point of view the United States is a haven of peace and security and prosperity It has no troubles that it dare mention to Belgium or Austria or France or Germany or Servia or Great Britain or Russia Every tenth Briton has enlisted Every tenth Frenchman is at the front Every tenth Belgian is dead What does the United StateB know of trouble If I could afford it I would charter the Mauretania and Lusitania and convey a party of 5000 Amorian advertisers to Europe for a trip of education I would give them a week in London a week in Paris and a week in Antwerp I would let them look at th Uni ted States from the scene of war I would give them a look at real trouble I would let them see trains ten nt a time five minutes apart packed with the maimed and the dving I would let them hear from fragmentary survivors the incredible story of battlefields 150 mile wide and armies that are greater than the entire population of Texas I would let them see graves 100 yards long and full and Belgium the country that was nothing now but 12000 square miles of wreckage Then when they began to under stand to some slight extent the magnitude and nwfulncss of this war I would say to them No go back and appreciate the United States Realize your opportunities Dont stnrtdigging trenches when nobody is firing at you Dont fall down when you have not been hit Dont be blind to the most glorious chance you have ever had in your life Get ready for the most tremendous business boom that any nntion ever had Build your factories digger Train more salesmen Borrow more money Go ahead and thank God that you are alive and that your family is alive and that you are living in a land that is at peace at a time when nearly the whole world is at war Herbert Cas son in Detroit Times Candidate for Speaker of House Ia rwn Vaughn a former resident of Graham county later of Greenlee county and now residing in Phoenix Maricopa county has announced his candidacy for speaker of the House of Representatives Mr Vaughn who is a practicing attorney in the capital city led the democratic legislative ticket in Mari copa county His popularity has given him the united support of the delegation from Maricopa county for his candidacy as speaker and he is receiving encouragement from all over the State Mr Vaughn was clerk of the board of supervisors of this county in jyuu 191U He was also owner and editor of the Duncan Arizonian published nt Duncan He was a member of the Industrial School Commission which selected Ft Grant as a new location for the Stnte Industrial School Mr Vaughn has always been an active democrat is popular and has the ability to make good as presid ing officer of the Housd of Representatives of the State Notice of Annual Meeting TO THE StOCKHOLDEUS OK TlIK Bank ok Sakkoud I The regular annual stockholders meeting of The Bank of Saflord will be held at the offices of said bank I in Safford Arizona on Thursday January 21 1915 at 1000 oclock a for the purpose of electing The Ladies Aid Society will hold rt bymd of directors for the ensuing its regular meeting nt the yiir nnd for the transaction of such Church next Tuesday afternoon at other business as may properly come 300 oclock All members as well before said meeting ns all who feel an interest in this Clayton work are urgently requested to be Secretary Bank of SafTord present ndv 4Cat GET TOGETHER Dowdle Resigns from Council Dowdle hns tendered his resignation as member of the common council to Mayor Broshears Mr and Mrs Dowdle left yesterday for their cattle ranch at Klondyke which Mr Dowdle recently purchased from Burt Dunlap The DowdleB will make their future home on the ranch and Mr Dowdle will continue in the cattle business Their daughter Madge will remain here with relatives to attend school The many friends of Mr nnd Mrs Dowdle greatly regret that they arc giving up their residence here hut wish them success and happiness in their new home Mrs Lon Wnrdlaw of Thatcher who has been suffering with a throat trouble the past week is re iwrted improving tauujutkM BANQUET PLANNED For the Purpose of Organizing for Better Business Conditions WILL BE HELD JANUARY 1CIII AH Business Men Farmers and Cattlemen are Invited to Attend Banquet In view of the fact that the business men of Gila county have got together through the Globe Chamber of Commerce on a proposition to help out in the mnking of a good road between the two new bridges on the Indian reservation all of which is in Graham county it is considered that the business men and farmers of Graham county should also get together and see what can be done by the people of Graham county toward accomplishing this road Besides the proposition for building this road which is absolutely needed to connect the bridges and allow traffle through from Graham county to Globe and Phoenix the question of putting the county road from the Greenlee county line to the Gila county line In first class condition for travel is also one of importance at this time There are many other matters of vital interest to every business man farmer and cattleman in this valley that should be tnkon up by organized effort and ways and means found to accomplish what is needed to put Graham county in a better condition onrticularly in regard to the business interests of the peope of the county United together for a common purpose the business men and farmers of the valley can accomplish much for the betterment of busi ness conditions and all things nee essary to bung prosperity to the people Divided as we are today nothing can be done to bring matteis out of the chaos into which they have fallen New life is needed to awaken the spirit of interested business activity and the people must be alive to the situation in every way With this idea in mind it is proposed to hold a get together meeting to be attended by the business men of every town in the valley and also by the farmers and cattlemen for the purpose of disCussing plans for the organization of all interests to the end that business conditions can be improved nnd the county placed in a position to take care of the traffic coming through from the east by railroad and automobiles on the way to attend the expositions at San Francisco nnd San Diego It is proposed to hold this get together meeting on the evening of January lGth at the Hotel Olive the meeting to be preceded by a banquet Every business man and every fnrmer and cattleman should attend this banquet and meeting Their interests are identical and what can be done for bettor business conditions better roads and better feeling between he people of each town will be better secured from organized effort thnn in nny other wav There is no doubt in the minds of the people of this valley that something must he done to bring about better conditions throughout the county nnd the best way to do this is through organization The banquet and meeting should accomplish this and will awaken the enthusiasm necessary for success Christmas Tree a Great Success The people of Safford united in giving a Christinas tree December 24th for the benefit of all the children in the town irrespective of race or creed A committee of ladies solicited the business men and women who responded generously giving nearly 7000 in money besides donations of Christmas goods Dr Warnei very obligingly cut a huge cedar from his yard which was used instead of the one brought from the mountains which proved to be too small Mr Brier kindly gave the use of his hall which was beautifully decorated with the tree placed in tho center The exercises began at 630 but long before that time the house was filled with a jolly happy crowd of children and grown ups Real izing that It is more blessed to give than to receive each child brought some article of food to be given to the needy Their contributions amounted to foui large tub fulls of good things to eat A nice program was rendered which was greatly enjoyed all ThnnkstoMissesNovesandHanley About 745 Santa Clause appeared on the scene and oh what a scramble there was to see him and hear the nice things he had to say After amusing the children for awmle he began to give out the generous treat which had been pi vided by the people of the town and as the little folks received their bag of candy nuts apple and popcorn ball with beaming faces everybody felt amply repaid for their time and effort Special thanks are due Mr Brier for the use of the hall and to the people of Safford who so generousl responded to the needs and pleasures of all concerned Truly we have a goodly set of men here while the ladies who biaved the weather to gather the things needed and to prepare mem ior cue cniinien are due thanks the most of all God blessem Yes Saffor it a good place to live Arizona Lettuce Brings High Price With killing frosts in Flmida and unfavorable weather conditions in Texas and other sections prospects for marketing the seasons crop of Arizona lettuce are decidedly blight according to an announcement made at a recent meeting of the Vegetable Growers Association of Phoenix Shipments of lettuce from Phoenix and other points in the valley will begin January 15th The New York head lettuce grow here while the same vaiiety as that risd in California matures mote slowly owing to climatic and soil coiiumons wnen iormeu nowever the heads are not only more uniform in size but also more solid weighing on an average one and one half pounds each The flavoi of the local product is aso more delicate than Hint grown elsewhere Canying quality always an im portant factor in preparing pprish ables for shipment is such as to make icing of the crates unneces sary the lettuce being sent to mai ket in ordinary iced refrigerator cars The valley lettuce will be shipped in 24 pack hnmpeis and taken almost entirely by the fnncv trnde Already lettuce of an inferior quality from California is quoted at 1 50 per 18 pack hamper in eastern mnikets In addition to the lettuce crop the association will handle the crop from fifty acres of peas and ten ot cauliflower the entire amount being shipped to eastern markets The land planted to lettuce is approximately 250 acres Arizona Republican Eastern Star Installs Officers Arcadia Chapter No 9 Order of the Eastern Slnr held its annual installation of officers Saturday night at Masonic Hall The following of ficers were installed Mrs Lee Strntton Wot thy Matron II Dowdle Worthy Patron Mrs Malcolm Freeman Assistant Matron Mrs Clayton Secretary Mrs Stiatton Treasurei Miss Daisy McCollum Conductress Mrs Ijaiiis Assistant Conductress Mrs Pearson Adah Mrs French Ruth Mrs Prina Esthei Mis II Dowdle Martha Mrs Jennie Hooks Electa Mrs Young Waulen Pearson Sentinel Mis Reynolds Chaplain and Mis Swift Organist After the installation a delightful banquet was enjoyed Mrs Richmond who has been ill with a seveie cold for the pa week is repoi ted improving KSKfiSi SAFFORD GRAHAM COUNTY ARIZONA JANUARY 1 19 IS ILL HOLD GOO ROADS MEETING To Discuss Plans for Highway Between New Bridges on Reservation GLOBE BUSINESS MEN ACT Boards of Supervisors of Graham and Gila Counties to Confer Businessmen of the Globe distiicl held a meeting at the Dominion Hotel Tuesday night tor the purpose of discussing wavs and means of bringing about the construction of a highway between the new bridges built by the government over the San Carlos and Gila livers on the San Carlos Indian leservntion A good roads committee of the Globe Chamber of Commeice was formed and it was decided to invite A Lawshe superintendent of the San Carlos reservation and the supervisors of Graham county to hold a joint conference with the committee and the members of the boaid of supervisors of Gila county here Saturday evening January 2d A Hansen was elected chairman of the good roads committee Henry was chosen as secretary and Meloy who has raised by subscription the money necessary for the survey of the route between the biidges was declared to be treasurer Upon the advice of Mr Lawshe will depend the further activities of the committee It is acknowledged that he is the person most closely in touch with the situation as the put ting of the bndg into commission will be of great benefit to the Indians lesiding on the leservation under his care Mr Lawshe has been in close touch with Washington at all times and undoubtedly will be able to fcive valuaHc advice as to how pioceed The neevsity if bringing a good share of theiounst tiallic bound for he expositions on the coast through ihisdistncL was discussed in detail at the meeting ind Piesident Towlo ot the Chambi i ol Commeic stated that hi- is now in commuuica lion with persons who propose to exhibit motion pictures at San Fran cisco and San Diego showing feenes fiom this pail of the State Henrvf wfio is closely affi nated with the national good loads movement also staled that Dell Potter of Clifton president of the Southern National Good Roads As sociatton is getting out a lot of valuable publicity matter foi the national highway through Globe Among other things the association is circulating neatly half a million copies of a booklet containing many illustrations of the the beauty spots in this district Valley Bank Opens Its Doors The Valley Bank opened its doors for busines yesterday morning in Phoenix The new institution starts out with a capital stock of three quai ters of a million dollnis Mills general manager of the Inspiration Copper Co is president The directorate includes Dr Ricketts Thomas Cole and Gold water It Moore of Globe geneial manager of the Gila Valley Bank and Trust Co is the manager of the new bank The Valley Bank assumes the obligations of the old Vnlloy Bank of Phoenix including the obligations to its depositois The piincipal eastern correspond ent of the new bank will be the chanics and Metals Bank of New Yoik City On the Pacific Coast the Valley Bank will be represented by the Citizens National Bank of Los Angeles Cal Money Saving Sale Kiupps Clothing Stores nt Saf ford and Puna will open a big money saving sale Saturday January 2d which will last thirty days A complete slock in the lino of ready-to-wear clothing for men Indies and children will be niaiked down to lowest pi ices Paicel post charges will be prepaid to your home Send in your mail orders KltUlMCl OTIIINd Stokes Safford and Pima Phone f2 Subscribe for The GuaiuhaN ANNUAL MEETING Arizona Cattle Growers Association Will Hold Convention in Douglas Pians for the annual convention of the Arizona Cattle Growers Association nt Dougias January 4th 5th and Gth are rapidly rounding into shape and it is stated thnt pros pec nie bright for a largo attendance of cattle men from all over the State Reduced rates will be in effect on nlT the railroads for the convention The following program has been announced January 4 1915 Speech of welcome by mayor Mullen Work of the As sociation in 1914 Appointment of Committees Afternoon Governor Geo Hunt Arizona and the Cattle Industry Dr Williams The Manage ment of Bulls under Range Conditions Dr Von Kliensmid The University of Arizona and Its Connection with the Cattle Industry Chas Hardy Relationship Between the Federal Government and the Cattle Growers Association Hon Zander Uniform Taxation of Live Stock Hon Geary The Shippers and the Railroad Compan Hon Mulford Winsor Public Lands January 5 1915 Discussion of forest reserve regulations Meeting of advisory committee with forest leserve officers Discussion of necessary regulation January 6 1915 Reports of committees Election of officers General business of the association REPORT IS NOT TRUE The report thnt has been going i the ounds of the local gosstpers thai the Glln Valley Eiocirrc Gns land Water Co contemplate raising the water rent to consumers on January 1st is absolutely untrue The company wishes to assure its patrons that the water rent will re- main at present prices St Country Justice Gets the Crowd A good sized crowd attended the benefit performance of the Safford Fire Department at Briers Hall Tuesday night The one act comedy entitled Country Justice with members of the department in the cast was gieatly enjoyed by the audience BilK Llwson the monnlogist made quite a hit The closinc niece a farce entitled The Busy Bee pioved to be very funny anil kept the audience convulsed with laughter At the conclusion of the entertainment the floor was cleared and a dance was enjoyed until late hour The proceeds will be placed in fund which the members hope to increase and purchase an auto truck for the department CARD OF THANKS For the kind sympathy and help rendered at the time of bereavement for the loss of our wife and mother the beautiful funeral decorations in the church the respect show for the deceased in the large attendance nt the funeral in spite of the inclement weather and all that tended to lighten the burden of grief we are grateful and wish to thank each and all who gave so liberally of love svmpathy and help Tate and Family ADVENTURES OF KATHLYN The first pictures of the Adventures of Knthljn will be shown at theSaffoid Theatre on Fridny and Saturday nights January Sth and 9th Dont forget the dates adv 40 It Dangers of a Cold Do you know that of all the minor ai ments colds are by far the most dangerous It is not the colds themselves thnt you need to fear but the serious diseases that they so often lead to For that reason every cold should be gotten rid of with the least possible delay To accomplish this you will find Chamberlnins Cough Remedy of great help to you It loosens a cold relieves the lungs nids expectoration and enables the system to throw off the cold For sale by Saffoid Drug Co IerrilorfalLibHfy NUMBER 46 MM COUNTY TAXPAYERS MEET Adopt Resolutions for Economic Administration of State and County Affairs RETREHGHEHEKT IS URGED They Would Abolish State and County Officers for Economic Purposes The Graham County Taxpayers Association met Saturday morning December 26lh at 1000 oclock in the Gila Academy building Thatch er During the forenoon members of thp executive board and taxpayers met and outlined resolutions which were sustained by the taxpayers present in called meeting at 400 in At the board meeting there were present Frank Tyler Chairman John Nash Secretary Wm Ells worth and Harry Layton members Andrew Kimball of the State Board Charles Layton Lavton Phil Merrill Chairman Board of Supervisors Thos Alger Sheriff Duvid Claridge Recorder and Senator Elect Joseph Lines Divid Lee Members Elect House of Representatives Geo Foote and A Matthews Supervisors Elect McGowan County Attorney Elect Resolutions and Declaration of Graham County Taxpayers Association of January 271914 re affirmed forming a basis of action regarding economic administration of State and county affairs and resulted in the following recommendations which were presented to the meeting of the State Taxpayers Association which met December 28th at Phoenix by Andrew Kimball member of State Board who represented Graham county It was resolved to urge that the unir of -30000 population nbwform a judicial district be increased to 60000 and over and that two or more counties be consolidated into a circuit to be presided over by one judge and that the expenses be borne proportionately by the counties forming the district That the supervisors divide the duties of the county into three dis tricts and each look after his district employing and getting work done to make and maintain good roads etc That one ranger in the Sheriffs office be dispensed with That the Assessor be allowed two deputies from January 1st to May 18th of each year at a compensation of 7500 per month each Agreeable to the action of the taxpayers last June to dispense with the deputy recorder On State affairs it was resolved that we urge the following We are confident that our young State has undertaken greater obliga tions man tne taxpayers are prepared to carry out We therefore urge retrenchment inall departments of government We urge that the legislature demand a report and showing of each State office and commission the number names nnd compensation of each employe with the purpose of tiimming up and cutting down expenses We urge that the Land Commission be abolished and that the work be done by the State officers as prescribed by law In nil matters pertaining to the machinery of government within the Stnte we urge the most careful accounting for and the economical use of public funds nnd in keeping with the efficiency and work of those who bear the burden of of taxation We abhor debt and urge that we keep within our revenue and cease bonding the State Boy Burned by Explosion Milton Waddill son of Willinm Waddill met with a painful accident Tuesday afternoon while playing with a gasoline can which he thought was empty and some matches at the ranch of I Pax ton The mntches exploded the gasoline throwing the burning fluid over the face and left arm of the hoy inflicting severe burns on face nnd arms though the eyes are not injured Dr Warner was called in nnd rendered medical treatment Ed Branch left Monday evening for Globe on a business visit IlII fft i in i ii i i i inirim ii i imi umav I1 i nmwrmT jfcgjSSgHCwtJSnKfriS II pvi ssrV if---.