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Arizona republican., 1914-12-04
Hotels, European and American

Since an interview printed by The Republican some days ago. The Republican has been in receipt of communications from various readers on the sub iect of the American hotel plan. These communca- tions from of means with families who, when not at home are used to living in such hotels and regard them the best substitute for home-. We had not thought of it before, but that is prob ably why many persons of wealth who come tc the valley the winter live ngleside Chand- Ter
 Phoenix has excellent hotels. There are three large and several smaller ones, say nothing of the numerous rooming houses, sufficient, prob ably. for all guests who come to Phoenix They all well patronized, and the service we believe is generally satisfactory, but they all conducted on the European plan, as most hotels in the Pacific coast region conducted.
 They meet the needs of the single man, and they perhaps give guest an opportunity to prac tice economy that first t-cass American plan hotel would afford. But the man who prefers the American plan and is willing and able to pay for it's comforts. should have place where he prefers 10 live. Until such place is afforded many wealthy families who would prefer to reside here during the winter will reside elsewhere.
 In of the communications to which have alluded. the writer states that he and he thinks many others will more than ever prefer more or less permanent residence in Phoenix since prohbi- ton has prevailed. There IS no doubt that as result of that, while many who have been spending their winters in Phoenix will go elsewhere expect large influx of families, of them permanent residents and others winter residents. Among them will be many who will want and de mand the nearest approach to the luxurics and forts they left at home.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04

How big store window is neces- sary to display one thousand five hundred pounds of silver bars?
 That is the question that is agitat- ing mildly, E. L. Walcott, the assis- tant secretary of the American Min ing Congress. which meets here for it's seventeenth annual session next week. President F. B. Holt, tho manager of the Cerro de Plata Min ing company, of Nogales, is the one who put the matter up to MT. Wal colt
 Of course there are those who be lieve that there isn't that much sil- yer in the world-coined or in the rough. l.. NJ. Raines, representing the Hill of Silver" mine, will dem onstrate that it is true, when he ar rives Saturday with the said 1,500 pound cargo of precious metal.
 It was in short. perfunctory and matter -of-fact business letter that MT Holt appraised the congress of his intention to exhibit his large store of silver He casually aske ] for the loan of shop window. r the same paragraph in which fe
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04
THE FEAR OF PRECEDENTS

The New England banks explain their reluc- ance to enter into the proposed 350000OO pool being raised for the purpose of carrying large share of the present cotton to another year. by the plain declaration that they fear that such tion on their part may be construed hereafter, a- though not at the present time, violation of the sherman antitrust act.
 The attorney general gives it his opinion that the creation of a money pool for the purpose of boosting the price of cotton does violate the Sherman act. But these bankers able point out that MT. kooscvelts attorney general gave actly the opinion in regard the purchase of the stock of the Tennessee Coal x Iron company hH the steel trust. and that Colonel Roosevelt gave ney general in his suit against the trust now recites that very transaction one of the counts against the steel trust.
 The parallel is very close. and the reasoning Of the banks, therefore is not unsound. The purchase of the stock of the Tennessee company by the only concern in the country financially strong enough to take it all over urged a necessity to prevent the bottom dropping out of the price of stock with the consequent embarrassment and possible ruin cf several large financial concerns. It was permitted that ground
 The creation of pool to carry this years surplus crop of cotton. taking it off the market that higher price be realized for the cot ton which the manufacturers must have, is urged because, otherwise. the price of cotton would drop low that the growers would suffer substantial n- jury. It looks all right now emergency meas But future energetic attorney general depreciation different from that now given it. and the bankers who go into the pool may have to de- fend themselves against criminal charges.-Seattle Post t-Inteigencer
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04
FASTING WILL REDUCE MEAT PRICES

Closing of the Chicago Union stock wards for a period of nine days for cessation of traffic and general cleaning and disinfection eliminates from operation the largest meat mart of the world
 This drastic action ordered without due consideration. Although it promises to cut off large part of the meat supply for fortnight if deemed necessary for the radical elimination of highly infectious disease that might spread all the country and produce worse effects if left uncontrolled
 ten days abstinence from meats would work serious hardship if it were complete ard universal. During the Lenten period of each year between 1200 O0O and 15OOO people of tine United States voluntarily abstain from meat as an act of religious observance Many reduce their meat consumption during the period
 These people do not suffer noticeably from fortyday absention. and ten days or two weeks of abstinence can be borne patiently under the pres sure of necessity-Detroit Tribune
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04
Arizona Republicans Editorial Page

nit this thing to At the outbreak of the revolution than three years ago in the battle of Agua Priea, several persons were shot the American side. Without awaiting instructions from Washington, the American commander notified the combaants that continuation of that kind of craftsmanship would provoke fire from American soldiers who could hit what they shot at.
 But present policy is one of ultra peace, of which Americans along the border thoroughly tired. They more desirous, than the White House, of war with Mexico, but they believe that energetic measures their protection could be taken without involving this country in war
 For instance American battery might open, after the shot falls this side and shell those trenches and barricaGes until the combatants on both. sides would be forced where they could see and get at one another The battle of Naco" which has now been in progress many weeks, would soon be ended by the defeat of side or the flight of both Anyway the border would be rid of a nuisance which would be regarded as joke but the wingng of American now and then.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04
The Nuisance at Naco

Another American shot last Wednesday by stray bullet, fired by Mexican soldier in the so- called siege Naco He is the forty-fourth victim on the American side of the line, of stray bullets from either the Qualifications" the trenches of the besiegers. Several of those shot were instantly killed We have record of the casualties among the helligerents of either side The writer was present at the battle of Naco" one morning few days ago. Within period of fifteen or twenty minutes not fewer than 500 shots were fired IL was mostly a rifle fusade, broken now and then by the boom of heavier gun At the distance from which the writer viewed the battle" not soldier visible All that could be seen were jets and small clouds of smoke. followed by the sound ot explosions The writer is not q military expert but after viewing the for few minutes and noting great distance of the trenches from the fortif- cations. it his opinion that there was no safer place in the world than in one or the other The only danger appeared to be on the American side One young man employed his time while the train was accommodatingly waiting that the pas
 sengers might witness this scene of carnage" in gathering spent bullets from within United States territory He said he could have collected hatfuL
 The soldiers sit in the trenches and behind bar ricades shooting at anything or nothing. The ex- pIosion of their rifles sounds warlke to them. The waste of ammunition is frightfu and criminal Many of, the bullets which fall across the line are evi- dently sent purposely that direction. The soldiers get tired of shooting at an invisible and absolutely protected foe and so, shoot in another direction to break the monotony- The Gringoes behind barricades in trenches. Beside. gun makes much noise when fired in direction in other. Noise is the disideratum, and battle smoke.
 It is shame that government should per
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04

asked that rooms be engaged for lis representatives while they are in the city.
 Secretary Callbreath and Joseph \. Young. director of the federal bureau of mines, will not arrive in Phoenix until Saturday. They have been de- tained in New Mexico by business conferences. In the meantime. how ever. Assistant Secretary Walcotc will be receiving the delegates, pre- pairing the program and looking after the details of the congress, so that
 when the officers come. all they will
 have to do will be to occupy the
 seats of honor and declare the con-
 vention open for such business as
 may properly come before it. For various causes the attendance will 5e lighter than at first predicted But Mir. Walcott says he is still hoping that the registration will amount to the thousand he mentioned during fair week.
 T am counting on heavy atten- ! dance from Arizona to balance the l depleted delegations from the out side" he said
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04
A Misinterpretation

The political writer of the Sunset Magazine is either badly informed careless publicist In the current issue, under the title of The Pulse of the Pacific he presents synopsis of the suits of the late elections in the Pacific coast states After brief, but proper, denunciaon of of the measures adopted by the people of Arizona he congratulates them having defeated several meas which they did not defeat Among them are the hree-cent bill universal old-age pensions" and regulations regarding electrical wiring These bills adopted. There was in fact no uni versal old-age pensions bill the general result the writer holds to be "a horrible example the initiatives unrestricted use"
 It is natural for people to make free, times too free, of a new thing. Also, takes time for the people to learn to vote mo" on ques- tions which they do quite understand or mildly dsapprove Hence. have under the popular leg siative system, sometimes, laws which do not rep resent the sentiments of a majority, but the senti- mens of active minority who know what they and go after it. aided by the tendency of many voters to vote yes by the way of experiment
 These not the faults of the system, hut suits of the popular miseoncepton of the of it. We will get over that after awhile The people of oregon already getting it. and their and proper conception of the system is wrongly
 
 Legislation Says the writer:
 Two, four and six years the voter passed upon the questions submitted to his sovereign de- csion with eager zeal; at last months election he grasped his rubber stamp and wearily voted NO all down the line The task too heavy. The tired voters brain refused digest the of intricate problems. The average citizen too busy scratch ing for living to study law, social and political economy, penology. irrigation, immigration and drug less healing He baked when he requested to pass intelligent judgment upon legislation the merits e which in fierce dispute among experts Therefore, the followed the clear intent of the direct Legislation movement and passed his mature judgment only upon simple fundamental questions and he played safe by voting against all other measures"
 In Oregon. where twenty ycght propositions were submitted people rejected all put three whereas riX years ago. the first trial of the system. they adopted practically everything submitted to them, including laws whose provisions were directly contradictory. That Oregon has learned to use the system means that it will advance rather than decline. The strong argument that the people will make an improper of it is being removed.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04
of Unfrosted Foliage Pointed Out by Enthusiastic Easte rner Who is Surprised at the Dearth of Ovcrcoats
Look out there and cheer up!"

Look out there and cheer up!"
 The speaker. an eastern man. pointed from third story window ir the Federal building at the inn mense blanket of foliage that hides the residences along the boulevards of northern Phoenix. Not q tree Was leafless. and if some of them were yellowed with the season, it only served to accent the fact that t1e rredominating color was a bright liv- ing green. The prospect was one that might be viewed from a similar structure in Denver. Chicago. Boston or any other eastern or northern city at approximately the middle day in September
 And that is not all. pursued the enthusiast. Come on down stairs t0 You what I founr in the way of terh- peraturc surprises. l came here from Milwaukee. chucked my heavy over coats in my trunk and stepped forth on the streets as though it were early autumn. When I left. the snow was already getting in the pap CTS as "monstrous." impeding traffic. ''early winter record" and the storms were being described as 'blindinG and terrific" It seems like moving 70 another side of the world to come Gown here"
 In the sanctum of Section Director
 Briggs. the visitor produced a copy oi the weather report for November Ho pointed to the figure 63.9. That $ the mean average temperature for
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04
Though Winters Here
 Valley Is Still Green

November The highest average was I6i On the sixth of the month il went to S4. It has never dropped below 42, the low mark on Nov. 30
 When l passed through Chicago, they were competing with zero con- ditions. The mornings were seldom above 20 degrees and it went con- siderably below that at night. l got my letters from my people, com plaining of the frozen water pipes, the slippery pavements-Uncle Hen ry fell and hurt his rheumatism again-and you know, I just had to mail 'em a copy of this report. and show what the climate was acting Ike down here in Arizona. Back home there is not leaf left or any trees except the ones in hot houses. The lawns are dead and dreary. and everything looks forgot ten Of course. this is natural t. that climate. and not to be decried by mere mortals. But just think of the crops that aren't growing. tht outdoors activities of the people that
 
 The customer paused and surveyed tie landscape once more He looked rather calculatinGly at the R. A. RI who was his interested listener. T am going motoring Saturday without fur overcoat I expect [, spend twelve hours out of doors, Ii will surprise me. if I have to we3l anything heavier than light rain coat. certainly couldn't do thai at home"
 The R. A. R. admitted that h' knew all these things.
 Well. for gosh sakes put 'em i' the paper. then. What are you get l ting paid for?''
 The easterners deed to forty acre of alfalfa land will be recorded neX week
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04
|CHANGE OF SCHEDULE
 0N ARIZONA EASTERN

Important changes in the schedule of the Arizona Eastern trains betweev here and Maricopa and other points will go into effect Saturday December 5. Under the new arrangement it will be noted that the evening train for Maricopa will leave at 6:20 instead of at $40 D. m. The train for Winkel- man will leave at a. m. as formerly. but returning will arrive at ego p. m. According to the new schedule daily service will be resumed to Buckeye and Chandler, the trains leaving at 10 and 11:3 a. m The new time card for Phoenix reads as follows:
 Depart
 No.
 21 5:45 a. m. For Tempe and MaricO-
 pa. connections for Fl Paso and points east I23 1:30a. m For Tempe and Marico- pa. connections for points
 west 2 goo q. m For Florence. Hayden, Ray and Winkelman. 30 10:Oo q. m For Buckeye. Palo Verde and Hassayampa. 41 II: 30 a. m For Tempe. Mesa and Chandler. p 6:20 D. m For Tempe and Marico- pa, connections east and west. Arrive No
 22 S.30a. m. From Maricopa and Tenn pc connections east and west. 24 1925 D. m. From Maricopa and Tenn pc. connections east. 29 20l D. m. From Hassayampa, Palo Verde and Buckeye. i42 3.4Op.m m. From Chandler Mesa and Tempe. | 2S 6:20p m From Winkelman, Ray, Hayden and Florence. 26 i0:SO D. m. From Maricopa and Tenn De. connections east and west
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04
LAND COMMISSION ADDS
 GRASSES TO COLLECTION

A collection of Arizona grasses, containing in all nearly 100 species was received yesterday by the state land commission for use in connec- ton with it's work in land identific1- ton. The collection of specimens was assembled and mounted by Prof. J. J. Thornber. of the University oi Arizona.
 The collection forms the latest aG- d.tion to the large amount of refer ence material now in the possession of the commission. Beside samples of the characteristic soil of the staSc, there is q large and growing refer cnce library. containing reports Of the interior department. the bureau of Indian affairs and the department of agriculture as well as the publica- tions of the bureau of soils and ;he geological survey. The library al- ready exceeds 1000 volumes. and as soon as the work of indcXinG is com plcted will be one of the most com plete and valuable collections of ma : tcrisl relating 10 lands and land val nations to be found in the west.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04
CONTEST HEARING ON
 H|GLEY DESERT CLAIM

Alleging that Anna Antle did not eXpend the required dollar an acre on her desert entry claim. J. L. En- trekin, of Higley. yesterday entered action to contest the claim before Receiver John J. Birdno of the Unit ed States land office. The prelim- inaries to the hearing were held in the registers office yesterday after noon, C. w. Silverthorn representing tke contestant and Hampton & Ar rcld the contestee.
 The land in dispute is a desert claim, located near Higley. and is described as the northwest quarter of section 34, township south. range east.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04
Where the People
 May Have Hearing
The Banks of Arizona
To the editor of The Republican,

Sir:
 We are confused in our household about banks and we appeal to you to straighten us out, through an editorial in The Repunlican.
 Q. 1.-How many first national banks can there be in a place? Looks like they should be numbered 1st, End, and 3rd, etc.
 Q. 2.-Is the Phoenix National bank and The National Bank of Arizona-of this city-state banks or are they under federal control?
 C. 3.-How many national banks are there in Arizona? Any more light you can throw on the banking question will be appreciated We are a large family and read The Republican and have some great arguments. consequently we have got tang.ed on banks. Straighten us out. Thanking you in advance we are
 Sincerely Yours. SUBSCRIBERS. Phoenix. Dec. ?. 1-There is no limit to the number of national banks there may be in one city or town. When there are more than one. the first chartered, usually takes the title of First National, etc. The ether may adopt ordinal numbers or assume any other title they choose ex- cept First" 2.-The Phoenix National bank and the National Bank of Arizona are not state banks They not only have fed
 
 put themselves under the federal re- serve act 3-There are 13 national banks in Arizona. There are AZ state banks be- side 13 branches.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04

ing of the council and the adjourned joint meeting of the two.
 According to Secretary C. A. Van Ger Veer. member of the special committee to look up the names ot engineers for the cost survey board. there will probably be no report. as the data has not yet been found Neither are recommendation ready. The joint meeting, several weeks ago. declined to accept the proposed plan for the cost survey board. but named this committee to find the names of prominent engineers who might be engaged for the work.
 The special meeting of the council is for the purpose of electing mem ter of the board of governors 10 fill out :he uneXpired term of II. E. Morris. who, having sold his hold iags in the valley. is not now quail fled to sit on the board from Dis trict No Q
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04
RED CROSS SEALS

Red Cross Seals for Christmas pack ages and letters are for sale al the fol lowing stores: McNeils, Adams Phar- macy. DonofrIo's. Goldwater's, Central Pharmacy. Doris Heyman. Vie Han ny's. Korrick's New York Store, Miller Sterling. Berryhill's Soda Fountain The Rose Tree. Goldberg's. Owl Drug Store. Claypool X Hege. City Drug Store. Philo Ozanne Drug Store, Elvey X Hulett's. The Bear Drug Store, Sun Drug Store.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04
ENTERTAINMENT PLANS
 FOR MINE CONGRESS

Entertainment for the delegates to the American Mining Congress when meets here next week, will be pro- vided by the city of Phoenix through it's board of trade. In order to handle the pretentious affairs planned for the thousand or more visitors. the board has named big commit tee of it's members, committee which meets for the final discussion of it's plans this afternoon.
 The entertainment will include q banquet, smoker, tea for the ladies and a great automobile tour over tho valley for Saturday. December F.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04
JONES BEATS WH|PPLE
 IN V0LLEYBALL SERIES
Set Goes Three Straight for Win ners: Scores Closer Than First
 Series of Present Tournament.

In the second series of the |. M. C. A. volley ball tournament, the team of Jones. wallopped that of Nhipple three straight. The scores were 21-1S; 2119. and 21-16-show- ing that if the games went all one way. they were at least hotly con tested The scores are closer than those of the series in which Marks feat Parks three out of five for the first set on Tuesday evening.
 The winners lined up as follows
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04

C. D. Jones' captain. Roger Layeen. Lloyd Elliott. c. L. Michael anG W. A Parish.
 The losers, ]. E. Whipple, captain, R E. JaycoX, F.. s. Wakelin. w. D. O'Neil, Dick Erdmans, George E. Lilley
 The next games are between the teams of Coggins and Marks Tues Cay at 5:15
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04
RARE NEWS, INDEED

The Hartford Courant. the oldest living news paper on the continent recalls with pride that "it published the Declaration of Independence as news' Well. the constitution of the United States would be fews to a good many people. politicians included noW-New York Snn
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04
WANT WINDOW SPACE FOR FIFTEEN HUNDRED POUNDS
 OF SILVER AT CONGRESS

Cerro de Plata Mining Company of Nogaes Will Make Big Spurge With Bullion Di>pIay-Offcials for Mine Congress Will Begin Arriving Last of This Week. Program Now Complete and Everything is Ready for Seventeenth Annual Session - Attendance Will Be Lighter Than Was at First Calculated, But Over One Thousand Delegates Still Expected
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04
MONDAY MEETINGS OF WATER USERS ASSN.

Monday will be busy day with the water users association. for ttre t meetings are scheduled. They are the regular monthly session uf the board of governors. the special meet
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04

Everything clean, American cooks, American style New Palace Cafeteria. 12S-30 West Adams.-Advertisement.
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Arizona republican., 1914-12-04

Put Red Cross Seal on all your Christmas packages.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-04
SIMPLIFICA-
 TON!

If you own a motor car..-it's easier to tear off service cou. pons to pay for gaso- line..oil - --tires--re- air s---y ou don't have to carry money ..-you don't have to write a check--you save money the Or. anGe Circle way.
 McARTHUR
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