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Arizona republican., 1915-12-16
FEDERAL AID ID STAMP
 OUT THE CITRUS CANKER
Senator Ashurst Attends Conference With Secretary Of Agriculture
 Relative to Appropriation

Early action may be expected on the matter of federal aid in stampiu.s
 out the citrus canker. which has manifested itself in several of tho eastern centers of citrus culture. Ac- cordIng to word received from Scna- tor Henry F. Ashurst yesterday Iv the chamber of commerce. the de- partment of agriculture is taking up the matter this week. and will make. certain recommendations to con sress.
 The senator acknowledges the re- ceipt of the resolutions framed bv the Phoenix chamber of commerce. and promises to exert his influence with the secretary of agriculture to have the matter considered favor ably.
 Citrus canker, which has spread in the Florida orchards in the past year. is capable of being eradicated
 by scientific methods The orange growers of the entire nation have uc-
 utioucd congress to make an appro-
 priauon in order that the work of
 stamping ou the canker in its pres ent stronrhold~. and Of preventing its spread may be carried on without
 delay.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-16
SHOPPERS INVITED Tn
 COME IN MORNINGS
Due to Very Large Number of Custom CTS, the Graves Indian Shop Sug- gests That Better Service May
 Be Given if Shoppers Will
 Come in the Morning

r. l.. Graves of the Graves Indian Shop said yesterday that never since he had been established in Phoenix had he enjoyed such fine Christmas trade. Although he has added three extra clerks they still find it difficult to give the prompt and efficient sales service for which the Shop is so well known Customers will lind it pleas anter and easier to select goods if they will call in the morning. The Shop is open at eight o'clock, and from now until Christmas will be open evenings as well.
 Hundreds have been attracted Ly the announcement that the big stock of the Howe Art and Jewelry store of Pasa- dena was on sale at cost at the Graves Indian Shop This includes spanish lace. Japanese kimOnas, rare jewehy. Navajo blankets, etc. AIr Graves re- quests that customers please note that the reductions apply only to the arr ticles in the Howe stock, for nothing in his regular stock is being offered at cut prices.-Adv. It
Arizona republican., 1915-12-16
PROCEEDINGS HALTED
 BY PAINTING WITNESS

Called t0 testify against her lover. Pedro 'erez, Ida Borquez beautiful fourteen-yoar Spanish -iri. tainted in Judge De Souz@'s court ycsterda- -. It Was half an hour before inc physi- clans, who were hastily summoned. could survive her. With eyes down cast she took the stand and suddenly without warning. leaned her head against tn" bench. unconscious. Com stable Roy Morrell ana City Officer Wilkinson caught her just as she Was about to fall and placed her on the courtroom table, where it took the of icorS, Dr. r.. Payne Palmer and Dr. A. r. Nichols many minutes to quiet her nerves. She moaned and tossed uiti- fully and had t0 be held and soothed l!k" the terrified child she was. Later she gave her testimony in the case and throughout her recital never once turned her gaze from young Pedro. Although the judge patiently explained the meaning of the oath it was not clear tc tho witness and she finally was permitted to make her statement without being sworn. She said she lcvcd the lad who called upon her on Sunday afternoon without the pcrmis- sion of her aunt Mrs. Clara Marron. with whom she lives She said he had been told not to visit her unless a cEaperone was present. Her cousin F. VI. Marron, resented his intrusion and a scuffle ensuCd. Arnulpo Perez came Co his brother's rescue with the result that he too, appeared in court on an assault charge. The men were fined $lo piece which thcv paid. Judge De SoTza'S parting advice To Pedro Perez was not Co call on the girl unless the aunt was present
Arizona republican., 1915-12-16
GIRL COOKS INVITE
 GOVERNOR ID DINNER
Domestic Science Class Of p. H. s. Entertained His ExcelIency at
 Noon Meal

The domestic science class of the Phoenix high school. under the diroc- ton of Miss Julie Harbeck, the in- stTuctor. yesterday entertained at din- ner a party of state officials and prem inent citizens of the city, the affair having been given for the double pur- pose of both entertaining the guests and also to give them an idea as to the kind and quality of the work that is being done in this branch of the high school
 The guests present at yesterday S dinner were the following: Governor .. ". P. Hunt. Trustee A. A. Betts, C. NJ. Zander. Harry Blair, Leroy LadG and Professor R. Thane Cook.
 Following the luncheon a trip of in spection was made of the high school building. and much favorable comment was elicited from the visitors as to the high degree of efficiency which is be- ing displayed in all parts of the school but of course the domestic science branch, with which all of the visitors had q practical working knowledge, re ceived most ot the praises
Arizona republican., 1915-12-16
PRICES PAID TODAY BY
 WALTER HILL co

i NEW ARRiNAL-MT. and Mrs w 1 r. Volta of East Brill street are the 1 proud parents of a baby girl borr 1 Tuesday morning.
 FILLMORE P. T. A-The Fillmore 1 Parent Teachers Association meets ] ill the school house this afternoon al 1 three o'clock. The topic for dis cussion will be "A New Method of | Discipline''
 CREIGHTON LADIES AID - The members and friends of the Ladies Aid society Of the Creighton M. r. church. will meet Friday afternoon at 30 at | che home of Mrs. Walter S Wilson. Ladies are requested to bring thimbIes. 1 AUTOMOBILE STOLEN-James ! -Aldrich reported to the police last night that someone had stolen his Ford car. which he had left standing at the corner of Second avenue and Monroe street in front of the office of pr. XVilkerson. The car bore the license number of 7S7.
 ALHAM8RA SOCIAL-The teach
 CTS association of the Alhambrd school is going to give social at
 the schoolhouse Friday evening, the
 proceeds to apply on a piano fund
 for the school. 4 program by the children will be supplemented by sev- eral readings by Bernice EgIeston of
 Phoenix. Refreshments will be served after the program.
 WANT DELEGATES-Th cham Der of commerce wants delegates for the annual meeting of the chamber Of commerce of the United States which convenes in Washington on
 February s, 9. and 10. The local or ganization is a member of the ma tional body. which will be taking up some highly important matters in connection with national business at its next meeting.
 AT THE ADAMS-Lloyd Smith. To- peka; w. A. Womble, Topeka R. T SchieIer, Manitou Springs. Col: Emil J. Schloss. Los Angeles: s. C. McCur- dy, Fl Paso; H. D. DoWen Los Ange- les: B. F. Paine. Toledo; C. P. Hostel ter and A. l.. .Schuster, Fl Paso; T. J. Crock and w C. Evans, Wichita: Le- Roy Anderson, Prescott; R. C. Reuters. New York: George Morrell, Cincinnati Elmer Larry, Los Angeles; F. Mitchell and wife, Portland, Ore. A. Kruker: George Bean, Los Angeles: c. A Dale and wife, Fl Paso; C. F. Vert. Fl Paso: c. M- Lutz, Tucson: Mrs. Grace Blan- chard, New York; L. A. Brown and w. G. Hubbard, Bisbee: Walla Wheeler, Los Angeles; Kirby A. Little, Miami
Arizona republican., 1915-12-16

Armour Star Hams per. ID. 19c Arizona Grocery Co.,. 329-331 E. Wash ingtOn St.-Adv. ii
Arizona republican., 1915-12-16
LOCAL WEATHER YESTERDAY

DtllCieuCN III ltlIlpeidlUIe EeSltIuttS , 9 degrees.
 Excess in temperature since the first of the month, 42 degrees.
 Accumulated deficiency in tempera- ture since January l, 197 degrees. Excess Tn rainfall yesterday. .33 inch. Excess in rainfall since first of month. 20 inch.
 Accumulated deficiency in rainfall since January l. Is inch.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-16

WHY NOT TRY BALLSUMS for your next suit. $t0OO and up. Across from Kress' and 1Oc Store.-Adv. If
Arizona republican., 1915-12-16

MOVED-Safetv razor blades sharp ener from 142 to POS w Washington.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-16

L 20 -..e. A-tenuon-If you want a bargain. we have to offer 1 50-H. F. Fairbanks Morse Engine. 12X12 Air Compressor, with air re- ceiver and two machine drills; also 1 25-H.P. Steam Hoist, complete, for less than half price.
 Call or write
 KUNZ BROS. 6 MESSENGER
 RhnnniN Ariz
Arizona republican., 1915-12-16
Data for Tucson

 temperature yesterday .... 5S Rainfall yesterday ......... ...... IS
Arizona republican., 1915-12-16
PHOENIX INVENTOR ID
 MANUFACTURE PRODUCT

L. E-sselo, formerly of Phoenix is to. start manufacturing the tools for which he secured patents while still a resident of Arizona. according t" d clipping from 9 Virginia. Minne- sota paper
 Besselo perfected several sorts of wrenches for use in garages and plumbing shops. IIe went east some time ago. and in Minnesota. got the backing for a factory. in which to make his patented devices.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-16
W. c. T. U. MEETING

The regular meeting Of the Won ans Christian Temperance Union will Le held this afternoon at the ". C. T. | building. 227 ". Monroe St. at tho usual time, 2:15 D. m.
 Miss Battin will give an interesting report of national W. C. T. l- meeting which she attended in cali fornia last summer. The general program is to be one of great inter est and all members should try to be present, also, visitors are cordially. invited.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-16
OF LOCAL INTEREST
Water Supply Facts
Water Service Report for Dec. IS by
 Special Phone to The Republican

Elevation of water in reservoir.
 at 6 a. m. ..... POP. 80 Contents. acre feet ,0S0 Gain in 24 hours, acre feet .. 143 Elevation one year ago ...... 111.S9 Contents year ago, acre feet. 1SI599 Flow of Verde and Salt rivers
 at Granite Reef dam, M. l., 25.5o0 Normal flow water for lands
 up to year ............... 1885 Amount of water used for irri-
 gation, north side, M l. ... 15.S5S Amount of water used for irri-
 sation. south side M. l. .. 9,S52
Arizona republican., 1915-12-16

With as many people saving Oh the lovely gifts you sent Lack of cheapress express feeling Pretty useful one can depend Entirely where do your dealing Don't you know of the old saving Right now l would join the S. P. L.. ( Useless giving I am done with Get I my presents at The Wolpe Drus
 Advertisement
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-14

See the Furniture Sale at 119 South
Fifth street for bargains.-Adv. X40
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-14
President Strieby Replies
TO HOlabird's Defender

said sum Of $17,4O0 or thereabouts un-
til the same is paid
"That thereafter, this order 70
water so delivered shall be accompa-
MED by tender of payment monthly in
advance at the rate Of ....cents pc
acre-foot, subject to adjustment Of
accounts at the end Of each month.
THE district directors who, after
all, may be taken as more truly rep
resentative of the valley than Mr.. kel-
ly, and who look after its interests
by virtue of the vote of the people,
whereas Mr. Kelly is merely self-ap-
pointed. advised US not to pass the
resolution.
With regard to the present situa-
ton, Mr.. Kelly says that it is doubt
ful whether it is possible to get wa
ter from the High Line to the Low
Line in ten days. We are areadE
getting water from the High Line fol-
the greater part Of our Low Line ter
litory. 1t is true that the receiver
has succeeded in causing great losse.
to some of our stockholders in the
southern district, and damage suit
will be brought against him therefor
As a matter of self-preservation, We
are rushing a new canal through the
sandhills in No. IS territory to re
lieve the south end of our system.
This. Nj Editor, is my side Of the
case. Every word of this statement
has The approval Of every member Of
the board, and | have reason to know
that the stockholders stand behind
their directors in this fight which has
been forced upon US. We are not try
ing to get water for % cents. We
are willing and anxious to pay the
same price for Our water as the other
companies in the valley, and to receive
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-14

Modern two-room housekeeping
apartments, 658 Commercial. Ed
Royce.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-14

the same service. All that we ask Is
that we shall he allowed to raise our
crops in peace so long as we pay our
way. We are not financially able to
meet all the receivers demands even
if or pride would aIpW Us to do 50.
We see no reason why we should
fawn on him for favorS. We stand
: cady TO pay him every cent we owe.
When he 50 uniustly and arbitrarily
cut eff our water supply, | wired
Judge Myers, begging him to give u
a hearing before he allowed his Off
Ger to bring ruin upon us, but he
gave me no reply. Now we must help
since he will not help US.
We have no time for bandying word 8
OF conducting long negotiations which
lead nowhere Our crops are burning
up. We must and will have water.
Obediently yours,
-. J. STRIEBY,
"President Imperial Water Company
No. -
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-14

We move pianos and houses. Ed
Royce Transfer, 632 Main.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-14

oh, thus be it ever when freeman shall
stand
Between their lov'd homes and the
wars desolation;
Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the
heav'n-rescued land
Praise the pow'r that hath made
and preserv'd us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our
cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God we
trustr
And the Star-Spangled Banner in tri-
umph doth wave
Ger the land of the free and the
home of the brave
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-14
FINED $50 FOR
SELLING BOOZE

On a charge of selling booze in Vio-
lation of the city ordinance, Joe Hold
er this morning paid a fine of $50 to
City Recorder Whitelaw after plead
ing guilty to the charge. Holder was
arrested Saturday evening by City
Marshal McFadden, who raided Hold
er's place of business, between Sixth
and Seventh streets on Park avenue,
and confiscated a quantity of contra
hand.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-14

ICONTINUED FROM PAGE oNEl
to said canal upon the gate in the Ala
mo river at Point of Mesa in Lower
California, and the ditch connecting
said East High Line canal with deiv-
cry; and
Whereas, this company has been
compelled to pay the receiver Of the
Mexican company 25 cents per acre
foot with certain allowance for seep-
age, inevitable waste and evaporation.
for water furnished through the gates
at Point of Mesa; and
Whereas, Imperial Water Company
No has been compelled to eXpend the
sum of S17.400 or thereabouts in tha
construction of said heading at Point
Of Mesa and the canal therefrom con-
Meeting with the said East High Line
canal; now, be it
Resolved by this board, That a
duplicate of water order made by this
company for delivery of water through
said Point Of Mesa heading be deliv-
ercd. TO W. H. Holabird, receiver OF
the California Development Company;
and that the amount of the rates for
water delivered upon such orders are
at the rate of 80 cents per acre-foot
measured al the points of delivery
from said East High Line canal into
its main (head bitches. to wit: Nos. L
,, 3, hnd 5, with the same allow
ance of water at said points for seep-
age and evaporation as it allowed to
Other mutual water companies in I'M
perial Valley who receive water from
aid system, together with rentals at
he same rate and with the same al
lowahce for water delivered from the
commencement of service from said
Point of Mesa outlet, be credited upon
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-14
GTullGIS Or Fried Cakes
Never Greasy

Never Greasy
By Mrs. TaNcf lfchcReie mn, Edjfoy
offhe Boston CookiRP .Schoot jfagaeiUc
Everyone likes fried cakes or
crullcrs. Here's a very superior
recipe. Follow directions closely
SUCCESS is certain.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-14

Wells-Fargo will secure for you and
ship fine crate Of cantaloupes.
Leave your order at 126 North Sixth
x3S
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-14
RANCHER ARRESTED
ON COAST CHARGE

j. W. Ritzman, a rancher, Il years
cid. living near Silsbee, was arrested
Saturday by Deputy Sheriff Kemp
on telegraphic request from Los Ar
gees. The charge upon which Ritz
man was arrested was preferred by
Department Is of the Los Angeles
Superior court, according to officers.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-14
nc C-ullers or Fried Cakeq

|b'rr CHfS SVIcd HoHJ: - EcsfI as5aoafgfs
4 4 EGkNC E'"da. = ir9Shooutni ua.c ~.
,N'Wcc: = "0Spo0RtHi s2i: Eggs hsafcp Iichl.
= CUP pi0H"IdlSd yncaJ: 3 hthIcS b00lJnIs Ntl9di
b"'t5j q oHb SklmDIed mHk.
Sift together, three times, the
-four, KC baking powder, mace and
salt. Add the sugar, butter and
milk to the beaten eggs aud stir
into the dry ingredients to make
q stiff dough. Knead slightly;
then cut with fried cake cutter.
Drop into deep kettle filled with
hot fat drain on soft paper or
colander and roll i'll powdered
sugar.
70 fry have fat at smoking point, turn
Crullers several times while frying TO in
sure all parts being equally light and
thoroughly cooked
BY all means send for the * { Cooks
Book-HS free and it contains 90 Just
such appetilng recipes. Send the
Colored certificate packed i'll 25-eent cans
20 the .JAQUEs MFG. Co, Chicago, and
write name and address plainly.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES

John p. Barrett, 25, and Mary Ethel
Shawley, "a. Both are residents Of
Brawley.
George Liebscher, 30, and Katie Da-
Wis, 10. Liebscher is a resident o.
Ell Centre and the bride-elect is a res
ident of Denver
Diego B. Estrada, y, and Petia
Acunt, 26. Both are residents Of
Brawley.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-14
{ nlnradn River.

Mean daily gagc heights, in feet,
and mean discharges, in second-rcet.
Of the Colorado river at Yuma, Ariz.,
for the week ending June IL, 1918:
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-14
Hurrah! Hurrah for the Red,
White and Blue!

Washington, June IA President Wilson addressed 5000
the Flag Day celebration the south
front of the Treasury building he declared:
"Ameicas heart will interpret the worlds heart.
There Bryan. the
blem O in history
i do not flags day ask to love It,
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-14

Hang cut the flag today
Unfurl the Star-Spangled Banner
and let her wave over your home.
Make il known TO everybody who
passes your residence this day that
you are loyal. patriotic American
citizen.
This is Flag Day,
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-14

Walter B. Kibbey announces that
he mas become associated with Dan
V. holland in the general practice o.
law, with offices in the First National
Bank building.-Adv. 5S
Imperial Valley press., 1915-06-14

Going to the mountains? Try Beat
mon, this summer. Half-mile eleya-
tion. Write for particulars to Beau
monC Board of Trade.-Adv MonJuly5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-01
EMIT OF THE
OLD YEAR

The sepulture Of the year 1914 took
place at twelve O'Clock last night IL
due and ancient FORM and 1915 re-
ceived d rcusing welcome AleXan-
,,rians were especially enthusiastic
nn the occasion, and although the
air was rent with changing bells.
fierce whistles fog horns and en-
,,ns;vas the new arrival was mu-e.
Il had slipped in as noiseleSs'y u;
its predecessor had departed.
While similar clamors were IN eva
Once in most cities Of America, pep
pie in other nations, accustomed te
festivities on the arrival of the ne"
year. were not so enthusiastic. Inc!
have passed through the last nve
months OF 1911 in dreadful suspense
and there is no telling what Is II
store for the world during the nex'
three hundred and siyty-tive days
In fact. conditions are onainous.
The Emperor Francis JOSEPH, o
Austria has issued a proclamation II
which he intimatcs that Inc present
war will last at least another YEA,
1t chillS down the back;
the dual manarcny vi;
DIS. BROKERS and SOL,
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WOMEN'S EXCHANGE
Open Monday, December 9TH
For information regarding
membership etc. Apply 1913
North Fairfax Street.
Washington Southern Ry.

Schedule In effect April II, 1914.
For Washington and points nor%h,
daily al 6:O3 A. NJ, S.49, 1858. 1913,
1901, lis, 2.3O through train for
New York, via P. r. RI 6:13.
Sis, 1893 p. m, week days, at GOT
p. m, Sundays only S:07 p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond, and
points youth at 4:37, 1853 (locaij and
1o:17 a H., 1916, 3:22 5:l7 CocaD
7:47, 9:A7, p. m daily.
Accommodation for Fredericksburg
ct i1:13 H., daily except Saturday,
when train leaves 2:18 pm. This train
runs through to Milford except Sat-
urdays and Sunday,
NCTE:-Tirces OF arrival ard do
esrturs azd connections not gaarna-
iced.
". 2. TAYLOR. Tra&s. AEs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-01

How mary hospital patients. snffc;-
i,.- the Triuhtful itch. The raw .-co"ch-
M, pain 6 skin Ii*ca:c. have been
tom1hctl 10 sleep hH- " soothing iluId
washed in by tic nurses hitI.ds:
That huid is the 5".moUs y. D. y
description FOR ecHcl:li..
THE syPERvISI2ZG NURSE OF orc
:. nHr prominent Catholic institutions
,.rlri,c OF nurse and institute OH arpii-
cc:ion). writes regarding Il patient.
.Tnt Ciscnse had eaten her eyebrows
AWAY. Tier nose and lips rad become
si-sEgurcd Since the uS:. Of =. j. -.
~ eyebrows arc growing, ncr nose
ana tacc have assumed thc.- natural
.:;u-.ssioE.
How many eczema. sufferers aro pay
.r.: tmc.r doctors for rr"lllar treat
ront anC are Dcin" trcat"'. with this
same Soc.niES, ::"aiinc !'Uin'
DE. GED. 9. EIcGARCSQG :Ia-F u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-01
so,;,tiuer IN mid-ginter in the

fseihting in mid-wintcr in, the Car
pathian mountains
Alexandria has maintained its nor
NAL rendition during the year which
has Just closed. About the usual
number Of deaths have occurred and
apart from a typhoid fever scare as
the last summer was closing, nothing
outside the ordinary mas occurred.
The business institutions of the city
are in satisfactory condition and
there is much for which to be thank
fl.
Alexandria during the year will
construct the new high school build
ING which was conceived a year or
two ago and street improvements,
on conservative lines, will be con-
tinued.
The Gazette wishes all its patrons
a happy and prosperous New Year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-01
Stockholders Meeting Of the Amerl-
can Rutile Company.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the American Rutile Co..
will be held at the office of the COM
pany No. Ill South Fairfax st,
Alexandria, Virginia. on Monday the
18th of January, 1915, from II O'Clock;
noon to l o'clock P NJ. for the cleo
zion Of directors and for the trans
action Of such other business as can
nc lawfully considered The transfer
hooks will be closed for 10 days prior
to the 9TH day of January.
w. NJ. SLATER President
ALBERT HA-PER. Sec. and Treas.
9-10t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-01-01
D. D. D. In Hospitals;
Standard Skim Cure

writes -. i. =. is superior: - any.
thin; have ever found. SOFT ano
soothing. yet q powerful! agent.
To 90 the work. y. u. =. Preacri1-
ton must be applied according 10
directions given ir the lnmphiei
around every bottie. Follow these Ill
rcciiUns--aad Sec
And il ce-tainls takes away the itGn
al oncc-the moment the liquid is ao-
l,lied. The skin is soothed-calmed-
- thoroughly Observation-Disclosures
cooled.
Mi druggists o. standing nave tns
famous specific us -ycll as the efficient
y. >. j. Skin S"a;'.
Eut we are so confident Of the lr"r,
Its Of this prescription thu: We VIII
refund tbs purchase 5rlcc or the DrSt
full siza LJtI!e II il fails to TeaeI
w.. >l+se, 3'o!i a!cnc l.e &c Judge