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The Graham Guardian TWENTIETH YEAR SAFFORD, GRAHAM COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUGUST 14, 1914 NUMBER 26 Territorial Library EXHIBITS AT COUNTY FAIR State Laboratory Will Have "Better Milk" Exhibits For Dairymen ALL COMMITTEES TO REPORT Official Program To Be Published and Distributed in the County The Fair Commission held its regular weekly meeting Tuesday afternoon at the Bank of Safford. Several of the committees reported progress and it is expected that all committees will be prepared to report at the meeting which will be held next Tuesday afternoon. The commission will get up a reg. ular fair book, containing fair news and the program for each day. The book will also contain advertisements of the business houses of the valley and a copy will be mailed to every citizen in the county, Secretary Holding received the following letter from State Chemist Charles A.

Meserve, of Flagstaff: FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA, July 25, 1914. FAIR COMMISSIONERS, Safford, Arizona. DEAR SIRS--The State laboratory is to have four exhibits at the Phoenix State Fair this They are to be a Sanitary Grocery, Unsanitary Model Kitchen and "Better Milk" displays, the latter to be in the Dairy building. To suppleent this and arouse the interest she general public all over the State, we wish to have small Milk" exhibits at all the county fairs if we can obtain the necessary space. We wish to co-operate with the dairymen of the State in their efforts to produce, good, clean milk.

And we wish to teach the people how they can tell pure from impure products. In the case of the small dairyman, teach him how he can produce good milk. To accomplish this we wish to have space at the county and local fairs, so we can have the milk dealers bring their milk to us, and we will test it for them on the spot for milk-fat and show the amount of visible dirt their milk contains in re. lation to the same quantity of firstclass milk. Then we wish to show the housewife a few simple tests she may make to determine whether the staple products she uses are pure or not.

Very little space will suffice to make a reasonably efficient exhibit, and we hope you will be able to accommodate us in this matter. We will appreciate an early reply concerning this matter. Yours very truly, C. A. MESERVE, Director, State Laboratory.

By JANE D. RIDER, Assistant. Secretary Holding answered the letter assuring Mr. Meserve that ample space would be given at the Graham County Fair for these exhibits. These exhibits will be new features for the fair this year and will be most interesting and highly educational to everyone attending the fair.

Republicans Hold Meeting The republicans of the valley held another meeting at the town hall Saturday night. A large number were present from all parts of the valley. Lee N. Stratton presided at the meeting. Reports from the various committees appointed were given.

J. H. Larson reported his trip to Phoenix, which was accepted and a vote of thanks tendered him for his services. He stated that no ama gamation was affected between the republicans and progressives, who met at Phoenix and that a foll republican ticket would be put in the field. Candidates for county officers were further considered, after which the meeting adjourned subject to the call of the chairman.

New Bakery You can get fresh homemade bread every day at THORPE'S NEW BAKERY. Bread at 10 cents per loaf, or three for 25 cents. Cakes and pies made to order. THORPE'S NEW BAKERY, Safford, Arizona. adv-24-5t Subscribe for THE GUARDIAN.

THEY WERE HUNGRY Mexicans Lose Their Jobs, and Jump a Freight Train for Bowie Last Saturday afternoon there was a great scurrying of men with guns and some with sticks. They were burrying to the railroad tracks to be on the firing line when the battle began with the reported band of Mexican desperadoes, who had commandeered a freight train, bound from Globe to Bowie. Word had been received here that the Mexicans had taken possession of the train and had refused to be put off. Sheriff Alger and his deputies and other citizens got busy and were prepared for the arrival of the train. The train finally came in sight.

It came into town and stopped, just as it always does, with a great noise and some bumps for the freight, but there were no Mexicans in sight, until finally they were located in a car about the middle of the train. The officers opened the doors, and instead of a bunch of desperadoes, there were about thirty-five Mexicans, of good appearance and very orderly. Inquiry disclosed the fact that they had lost their jobs in Miami and Ray and were making their get-a way to where they could find work. Instead of fighters they were workers and a respectable looking lot of men. Instead of having guns shoved into their faces, they were greeted with words of cheer.

The ice factory furnished ice water by the bucket; the Safford Market rushed over bologna sausages and canned edibles; the Gila Valley Bakery got busy getting big loaves of bread to the hungry men and the Safford Bottling Works came through with bottled soda water. Instead of war there was a feast. The Mexicans showed their appreciation of finding men in Safford, who were willing to help and not condemn, by their effusive thanks for their kind reception. No arrests were made and there were no good why hungry men should be arrested. When the train pulled out for Bowie they were in a car and feeling much better than when they arrived in town.

No doubt they went through to Bowie and are now scattered in different directions looking for what they have a right to look for--work, so they can make an honest living. Judge Hawkins for Supreme Bench Judge John J. Hawkins, of Prescott, is a candidate for the State Supreme Court on the democratic ticket. It was thought that the present justices, Alfred Franklin, D. L.

Cunningham and H. D. Ross, would be without opposition in their own party for renomination. Judge Hawkins, however, has filed his nomination papers with the Secretary of State. Recently the Northern Arizona Bar Association met and passed resolutions endorsing Judge Hawkins for the place on the United States Supreme Bench left vacant by the death of H.

H. Lurton. Judge Hawkins is one of the most popular members of the Arizona Bar and should be an easy winner in the primary election. MRS. CAMPBELL DEAD Mrs.

Santos Campbell, wife of John W. Campbell, aged 76 years, died last night at her home on Ninth street, from asthma. Funeral will be held tomorrow from her late home and interment will be made in Union cemetery. SOLWICO CHANGES At a meeting of the officers of the Solomon-Wickersham Co. this week, E.

B. Grider was appointed general manager and Ernest S. Wickersham local manager. No other changes will be made at this time. Our fruit has been properly grown, tinning and prunning at the right time makes sweet juicy fruit.

The SMITH NURSERY Safford, Arizona. adv-23-ef The Twenty Year Test "Some twenty years ago I used Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy," writes Geo. W. Brock, publisher of the Enterprise, Aberdeen, Md. "I discovered that lit was a quick and safe cure for diarthoea.

Since then no one can sell me anything said to be 'just as During all these years I have used it and recommended it many times, and it has never disappointed anyone." For sale by Safford Drug Co. adv-25-4t Fire Destroys House in Layton The two story six-room brick dwelling, owned by Tom Smith, situated one block south of the church in Layton, was totally destroyed by fire Sunday morning. The frame building on the west side of the house was also destroyed by the flames. Dr. Berry was awakened about 5:30 o'clock by the crackling of the flames, and just had time to get his family to a place of safety when the building became a roaring furnace.

An alarm was turned in at once, but the fire was beyond control by the time the fire department arrived. One rocker and a child's high chair was saved, the rest of the furniture and clothing of the Berry family being burned up by the flames. The fire is supposed to have started in the frame building, which was about six feet distant from the brick dwelling. The flames reached the porch and roof and made such rapid headway that it was impossible to save either building. The Berry family were lucky to escape with their lives.

Dr. Berry had no insurance on his furniture. It is not known whether Mr. Smith carried insurance on his house or not. Now is the time to get your furniture and home insured.

See W. V. Thorpe, Insurance Agent. Water Users Don't Fill Out Blanks Informotion has been received by the Water Users' Association that the agents of the United States Indian Service are distributing among the water users of the valley, blanks upon which they are asked to make la statement regarding the application of water on their lands. It is the opinion of the association that there are very few, if any, of the water users in the valley who can correctly fill out the blanks, and as most of the information asked for is a matter of court record, the association advises the farmers that unless they know that they can fill out the blanks correctly, it would be better not to attempt to give the information asked for, at least not at the present time.

Fine Harness For Standard Oil Co. The Standard Oil Co. placed its order for team harness with the Olney Hardware Co. The first set of handmade team harness has been completed in the harness factory of the Olney Hardware and delivered to the manager of the circuit station. This harness is considered one of the finest pieces of work turned out by the Olney Hardware and was made by Otto Lester, the expert harness maker, who has charge of the harness factory.

The manufacture of fine harness is a specialty of this firm. Odd Fellows Install Officers Mt. Graham Lodge, No. 24, I. O.

O. installed the following officers, Thursday night, August 6th: Chas. Pursley, P. N. Chas.

P. Pearson, N. W. V. Thorpe, V.

Clyde Ijams, Treasurer; R. D. Williams, Secretary; Frank E. Gilpin, Conductor; Thos. Childress, Warden; J.

N. Stratton, R. S. N. E.

F. Cooper, R. S. V. Clyde Ijams, R.

S. Geo. Hill, L. S. S.

TEACHERS' EXAMINATION 'The quarterly teachers' examination for certificates will be held at Solomonville, in the court house, August 17, 18, 1914, beginning at 8:30 o'clock a. m. each day. The examination in special subjects will be given Monday, the 17th. Teachers who hold certificates granted in June, 1912, September, 1912, and December, 1912, also those granted in March.

1913, should take this examination. as they are valid for two years only from the date of issuance. J. A. WOODS, County Superinteddent.

Drs. McWhirt and Martin Office: First floor concrete building, back of Jones Hotel. Hours: 10:00 to 12:00 a. 2:00 to 5:00 p. m.

adv-7-13t Chas. F. Solomon left today for Clouderoft, N. to spend his vacation. Miss Margaret Long arrived here Tuesday from San Antonio, Texas, to visit with Mrs.

Anna McCollum. Mrs. Pauline Norton and children, who have been at the home of Mrs. Norton's parents, Mr. and, Mrs.

Chesser, for the past two months, left Tuesday for their home at Ray. A FRUIT CANNERY Could Be Operated Successfully Canning Surplus Gila Valley Fruit Prof. A. M. Clothier, of the University of Arizona, was a visitor in the valley Monday and Tuesday.

In an interview with a GUARDIAN representative, Prof. Clothier spoke of the fine conditions of the valley fruit, as follows: I find there is a marked improvement each year in the control of the coddling moth in the Gila While there are a good many orchards which have not been sprayed and where the worms have consequently been allowed to destroy the entire crop, the improvement is shown by the greater number of orchards which have been properly sprayed. The profits realized by those who are giving attention to their orchards encourages an increasing number of fruit growers each year to protect their against the worms. There are few, if any, sections of the entire country which offer greater inducements to commercial fruit growers than the Gila valley. The pests which we have here are the easiest to control and all successful apple and pear growers, with the exception of a few isolated orchards which have become infected, have to combat these pests.

The best known apple growing sections of the United States all have more troublesome and dangerous pests to contend with than the coddling moth and woolly aphis. On this score the Gila valley fruit grower has a big advantage. It is only necessary for him to secure the right kind of a spraying equipment, buy his poison in time to have it at hand when he needs it. and follow directions carefully in applying the poison. Investments of from 30 to 50 cents per tree for material and labor will give profits of from five to ten dollars per tree, as has been shown in many cases right here in the Gila valley.

The point of advantage is in the markets. There are some who have good fruit here in the Gila valley, but who do not take adtheir opportunities for marketing the fruit after it is grown. A co-operative fruit and produce marketing association is needed to this matter to best advantage, but even without such an association, no one who has fruit to sell need let it waste for lack of market. If the amount does not justify a trip to Globe to arrange matters, post card quotations sent to residents of the various mining towns in eastern Arizona will enable one to develop a parcel post trade. The fruit must be well selected and packed, however, in order to gain and retain the confidence of the customers.

One of the greatest needs of the valley is a cannery to take care of the surplus fruit. Some fruit was canned here by individuals last season, but I understand that some of the merchants would not buy this local product, even though they were convinced that it was as good or better than what they were buying from outside sources. They said the demand was for the old standard brands and they were afraid they could not sell canned goods with these new labels. Here is were co-operation the merchant and the fruit grower is needed. The merchant can handle the home product and create the demand, if he will.

I am told that the Phelps-Dodge of Bisbee, buys the canned tomatoes put out by cannery at McNeal for the price they pay for California canned tomatoes, plus the transportation charges from California to Bisbee. A large co-operative cannery has an advantage over the small home outfits when it comes to marketing the product. The latter, however, can put out as good an article as the largest canneries and it should at least be accepted on its merits by the local trade. Unfortunately many, if not most, of the best fruit orchards in the Gila valley are owned by farmers who are not interested in taking care of them. Their interests lie in alfalfa and grain, which they feel they cannot afford to neglect, even if one acre of orchard will give larger returns than five acres of the other crops.

A farmer with eighty or one hundred acres of land in cultivation certainly cannot afford to spend much time with a two or three-acre orchard. A forty acre farmer, however, can afford to give his best attention to even one acre of fruit trees. The smaller the farm the greater the importance of the fruit trees as income producers. Oscar Webster, of Central, was a visitor in town Monday. 1914 Tax Rate Fixed at 441-2 The State tax levy for 1914 has been fixed at 44.5 cents on each $100 valuation, or a decrease of five cents as compared with last year's assessment.

The tax rate this year is based on a taxable valuation of 393.11, and will provide a revenue of approximately $1,812,000. Added to this will be $205,000 from other sources, which will bring the total revenue over the two million mark. The auditor's budget calls for $1,967,110.50. The State levy last year was 49.5 cents on each $100, applied on a valuation amounting to $375,862,414.66. This year that figure has been increased by $31,404,978.45, and the tax rate reduced over ten per cent.

The State Board of Equalization has announced the total increase in valuation over the county assessors' figures at $4,685,306.32, and the total decrease as $1,778,512.71, making a net increase in the assessed valuation of $2,906,795.61. W. H. Lancaster and family, of Weatherford, Texas, arrived here Sunday to visit with his brother, Oscar Lancaster. Mr.

Lancaster lived here fourteen years ago and worked as a printer on The Arizonan, a weekly paper, published here at that time. Prevent Typhoid By Vaccination But one germ can cause typhoid fever, and that is the typhoid bacillus. Before it can produce disease it must be swallowed into the stomach and pass the intestines. Every person who contracts typhoid fever has previously swallowed unwholesome food or water. The typhoid germ is carried by the FLY, and unsanitary conditions are its direct cause.

Do not let sewage mix with surface soil or seep into wells, springs, creeks or rivers. Screen all houses. outhouses and stables. Keep stables and barns free from manure. Vaccination will absolutely prevent typhoid and the practice is safe, simple and sane.

Get vaccinated. Will Enforce Sanitary Laws The Common Council of Thatcher passed the following resolution on August 10, 1914: All property owners are requested to cut down all weeds on their premises, remove all nuisances and clean up all unsanitary conditions about their corrals and outbuildings before August 24, 1914, or be prose-1 cuted for neglecting to comply with the ordinance. Secure ice coupon books, $6.00 cash. SAFFORD ICE AND CREAMERY Co. adv-6-tf Standard Ready for Customers B.

F. Golding, of Douglas, has been appointed special agent in charge of the circuit station of the Standard Oil Co. Three finely matched horses have been purchased by the company. David John has been employed as driver for the first tank wagon, which will supply gasoline and kerosene to customers in the valley, from Solomonville to Ft. Thomas.

CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our thanks and appreciation to our friends for their many acts of kindness extended to us in our hour of sorrow, and especially to those who assisted at the funeral services of our son and brother, Maury Grider. NORMA GRIDER, GLADYS GRIDER. E. B. GRIDER, W.

H. GRIDER. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dowdle, Miss Belva Birdno and Clarence Dowdle left last week in Mr.

Dowdle's auto for the Grand Canyon, by way of Tucson, Phoenix, Prescott and Flagstaff. will return by way of El Paso, Texas. This will be the first trip made in an auto from this valley to the Grand Canyon. Mr. and Mrs.

Ben Clark and famlily having are now moved residents here of Tuesday Safford. from Solomonville. They are living on Eleventh street, near street, in one of Foster's cottages. John F. Greenwood and Jay Rex came in Tuesday night from Klorduke, making the trip by auto and report the road in good condition.

While here Mr. Rex had his auto repaired. They left for Klondyke yesterday. Advertise in THE GUARDIAN. APPEAL FOR FUNDS American Red Cross Calls for Aid for Sick and Wounded Soldiers WASHINGTON, D.

August 5, 1914. Gov. GEO. W. P.

HUNT, Phoenix, Arizona. During the war with Spain thousands of dollars were sent out by European Red Cross Societies to the American Red Cross to aid in the care of our sick and wounded soldiers. Now, in the hour of their supreme need, the American Red Cross, both for the sake of humanity and to express our gratitude for their aid to us in the time of trouble and distress, has decided to charter ja ship and send to each country involved with doctors, nurses and hospital supplies. This ship, sailing under the Red Cross flag, will be under the protection of the treaties of Geneva and The Hague and can enter any harbor for the discharge of its beneficent duty. In no other way can this trained personnel so greatly needed reach the different countries.

Protection provided also for the personnel of" Red Cross Societies of neutral states that render aid. By the treaty of Geneva the American Red Cross appeals most to all of our people, to the Governors of States as presidents of the Red Cross State Boards, to the Red Cross Chapters, to the Mayors of Cities, to Chambers of Commerce, to Boards of Trade, and to all associations and individuals for contributions to carry on this work. Contributions may be designated by the donors, if they so desire, for the aid of any special country and will be used for the country designated, but assistance will be given to all in the true spirit of the Red resented by its motto, Grieved as we may be over this terrible war the agonizing ery of suffering men cannot appeal to us in vain. The American Red Cross asks for prompt and generous response. Contributions may be sent to the American Red Cross, Washington, or to the State and local treasurers of the Red Cross.

AMERICAN RED CROSS. George Foote, Dolph Foote and Geo. H. Birdno left Wednesday morning on a trip to Klondyke in Geo. Foote's automobile.

Lancaster Out for Constable Oscar Lancaster is out for the nomination of constable for precinct No. 1, subject to the action of the democratic party at the primary election, Septe. nber 8, 1914. Mr. Lancaster has been a of Safford for the past 15 years, during which time he was engaged in the cattle business and for eight years was employed by the Olney Market and more recently by the from the Safford Market, having resigned employ of latter firm to take up his duties as town marshal, to which position he was recently elected.

Mr. Lancaster is one of the best known citizens in this precinct. He is a property holder and taxpayer. Mr. Lancaster is making good in his office as town inarshal and is proving himself to be a very efficient peace officer.

ONLY SEVEN CASES We are advised that there are only seven cases of typhoid fever in Thatcher, instead of forty, as reported in last issue of GUARDIAN. Of these seven cares, four are out and have fully recovered. CARLOAD OF WIRE NAILS A carload of wire rails was received this week by the Olney Hard- ware Company. Mr. and Mrs.

Karl W. Sloan, who left here about a month ago on a trip to Mr. Sloan's old home in Laurens, S. by way of Chicago, Niagara Falls, Boston, New York and Washington, returned home yesterday morning. They report a very delightful trip.

Not So Strange After All You may think it strang that SO many people are cured of stomach trouble by Chamberlain's Tablets. You would not, however, if you should give them a trial. They strengthen and invigorate the stomach and enable it to perform its functions naturally. Mrs. Rosie Rish, Wabash, writes, "Nothing did me the least good until I began using Chamberlain's Tablets.

It is decidedly the best medicine for stomach trouble have ever used." For sale by Safford Drug Co. adv-25-4t GERMANS BOMBARD PONT-A-MOUSSON Many Citizens Killed by Large Calibre Shells and Property Destroyed GERMANSIN HEART OF BELGUIM Preparations Being Made By Allien Forces for a Big Battle A dispatch states that the bonibardment by the Germans of PontA-Mousson, in the department of Muerthe and Moselle, about twenty miles northwest of Nancy, commenced Tuesday morning. A hundred shells of large calibre fell in the town, killing or wounding a number of the inhabitants, and demolishing buildings. Liege Forts Holding Out It is stated that the forts around Liege are still holding out against the Germans and that the troops which defended the city have reformed to the west and assumed the offensive. It is said that the Belgians have blown up the bridges and destroyed the railroad in the rear of the Ger- man forces, cutting off their supplies.

German Army Advancing The German army has moved north of Liege and is advancing into the heart of Belgium. There is a screen of cavalry advancing in extraordinary force along the whole front of the allied armies. The new army corps is investing Liege. The French cavalry is engaged in sharp fighting. Operations on Extensive Scale On the report that operations on an extensive scale were imminent, a correspondent, by permission of the war control, made a circuit along twenty miles of the Belgian front, vibiting the extreme advance and talking with the officers and men.

The Belgians are on the alert, as important bodies of German cavalry are making their way through the country above Liege, proceeding in the direction of Tongres and Strond. The i impression of the correspondent is that no heavy fighting is likely in Belgian Limburg, where the Germans have little or no infantry. By the opposition offered by the Belgian troops at Liege, the German troops lost precious time, which was profitably employed by the French and British in concentrating masses at convenient points. The allied forces have been so disposed as to be supported by a fortified position at many of the chief points, but little or nothing has been done around Brussels, and it is thought the city is being used as a bait to attract the Germans. It is certain that vast preparations have been made by the allies now spread out for battle and they are likely to move quickly when the hour to strike comes.

FINE FLOWING WELL J. W. and Frank Lee have completed the drilling of a well on J. C. Lee's place in Lebanon.

The well is 1,120 feet deep and the water is flowing above the 8 inch pipe at the rate of 400 gallons a minute. Woman's Club Social Session The Woman's Club held its social session last night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. T. T.

Swift, on street. The lawn was beautifully lighted up by electric lights strung amidst the trees, presenting an enchanting scene. The Safford Band was in attendance and a program of music and recitation was greatly enjoyed by the members and guests. During the evening fruit punch, ice cream and cake were served. The program was as follows: Selection.

Band Piano duet Mrs. Worden and Mrs. Wickersham Selection. Band Harp solo. H.

Myers Recitation. Mrs. Geo. H. Birdno Piano solo.

Mrs. R. W. Fisher Band Recitation. Miss Edna Romney Piano solo Anna Brier Song.

Mrs. J. C. Ellsworth Accompanied by Mrs. Geo.

S. Martin Selection. Band Song Mrs. J. A.

McNeil Piano Miss Annie Jacobson Selection. Band Miss Mary Houck returned last week from Phoenix, where she spent about three months with her brother, Guy Houck, and family..