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Arizona republican., 1915-12-26

Woman's Christian association build ing by the young lady members of that organization The house was most beautifully decorated with ever greens and other appropriate material big Christmas tree. a gift to the young women by Manager Carpenter of the Valley Lumber company. occu- pied prominent place in the rooms The celebration started immediately following the breakfast hour. with the singing of d number of the old time Christmas carols. The young women all took a great deal of interest in their efforts to help each other and make each forget that she was not at home and among her old-time friends Miss Blount gave a delightful Christ mas talk to those assembled. At the noon hour a big turkey was served to both members and number of others who were invited in to share in the good things. This afternoon Mrs. Claude Jones will entertain the members with a talk on the subject. The Wise Men
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26
TWAS A MERRY
(Ccntinued from Page one,

order amongst the enthusiastic juve- niles. On Friday evening. the Saliva tion Army, under the direction of Ad- jutant John J. Shearcr distributed one hundred baskets of provisions. which enabled as many poor families to enjoy a happy holiday dinner. The baskets contained chickens pork. cof- fee. flour. and other articles useful in the preparation of a Christmas dinner Several hundred dollars worth of prac- ti~aI cheer was dispensed by the army officials. A number of the filled stockings came as a gift from the members of the local Y ". C. A.
 At the institutions
 Out at the Indian school a big roast pork dinner was served to the pupils and the help at o'clock yesterday evening, and on Friday general cele- bration was indulged in. A ball game was a feature of the afternoon. and in the evening the Tuskegee singers gave an entertainment. and at the close of the affair treat. consisting of nuts fruit and candy. was dis tributed among the zoo pupils of the institution.
 The inmates of the county jail. who usually come in for a big feast on Christmas day. missed the big feed yesterday on account of the fact that Sheriff Jeff Adams was busy all day Friday and Saturday chasing bootleg gers and did not have time to plan
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26
Water Supply Facts
Water Service Report for Dec. 24 by
 Special Phone to The Republican

Elevation of water in reservoir
 at 6 a. m ............. 2O25S Contents acre feet ,015, ,S51 Loss in 24 hours. acre feet ~ 149 Elevation one year ago ... 14O.45 Contents year ago, acre feet. 330,122 Flow of Verde and Salt rivers
 at Granite Reef dam. NJ. L.. 27,1O0 Normal flow of water for lands
 up to year ................ 1887 Amount of water used for ir-
 rigation, north side NJ. L.. 1922 Amount of water used for ir-
 rigation, south side, NJ L.. SO42
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26
DESPERATION IF
 DOPE TENDS
Offices of Many Physicians Have Been Burglarized by "Hop Heads and Ran sacked in Search of Their Favorite Drugs.

Three times in the past four days the office of Dr. Harry Carson. 13S West Adams street. has been entered and robbed of morphine and cocaine The place has been thoroughly ran sacked each time it has been burg larized but nothing has been taken but the drugs. Valuable instruments and office furniture and fixtures have not been removed. giving rise to the be- lief that it is only the work of dope fiends. "I am thoroughly cleaned out of morphine and cocaine" said Dr. Car son yesterday. T understand that am not the only physician to have re- ceived visits of this kind, the offices in the O'NeilI building have also been searched for dope. They entered my place through the rear window and while they did not overlook any part of the place in the search, l have missed nothing but thedrugs."
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26
The Missionary Church

Corner Of 10th and Fillmore St. Evangelistic meetings will continue to- day and all week. Sunday school at 9:45 a m. At II o'clock Rev. J. E. Ramseyer will preach on The Baptism with the Holy Spirit Special Evange- listic meeting at 7:30 D. m., which is to be opened mp with song service and after which Rev. J. E. RamseYer will talk on Heart Wanderings and Cure. All are cordially invited Rev. J. F.. Ramseyer. evangelist; Rev. H. H. Am stlltZ pastor
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26
RETURNS TO CoAsT-N

RETURNS TO COAST-Miss Joy Fitzgerald, who has been visiting friends here the past week, returned last evening to her home O nthe coast.
 MAXWELL MILEAGE-The Max well machine which has been breaking all nonstop records on the coast, up to last night had totalled 16,693.4 miles.
 XMAS PARTY-Mr. and Mrs. C. E Leach of West Washington street had their dinner guests yesterday MT and Mrs c. J. Doran and Mir. and Mrs R. l.. Parchum
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26
Other Christmas Activities

The Columbia theater last night was the scene of a holiday ceiebra- ton by the members of the Mexican Catholic society. At this time a pas toral play was presented under the direction of Professor Morales, and a large and delighted audience was pres ent to witness the production.
 Following their annual custom. the members of the Eiks lodge did their usual good work in distributing seV- eral hundred well-fuled baskets to the poor people of the city. and many were the hearts which were made glad by the holiday Kindness of the mem bers Of the anuered herd. II is the custom of the lodge members to per form their acts of charity with as little ostentatiou a~ possible. and it was not learned just how many fami- lies were remembered.
 The members of the Brotherhood of the Baptist church yesterday mQrninS distrihuted about twenty-five baskets of good things to the poor of the community. the list of provisions con- taining all the elements necessary for real happy feast The expense of this affair was covered by dona ticus and also the collection which was taken up at the churchs Christ mas eye celebration.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26

The Parent Teachers Association met Tuesday eVenlng. | debate given by some of the members of the academic classes was a feature of the meeting. Subject Resolved. That Wilson's policy of preparedness be sustained" Decision left to hearers
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26
COMING AND GOING

T. r.. Spindle was d business visitor in Phoenix Tuesday of this week
 Mrs. Hackett was a Phoenix vi~- :tor the first of the week
 Mir. and Mrs. l.. Parkhurst visited the formers sister in Mesa Tuesday evening of last week. Mr Iarkhurst's sister, who is domestic science and art teacher in the Mesa schools. eV- poets to spend the holidays with home folks in Los Angeles.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26
ON THE SICK LIST

Mrs. Fuller, wEo has been enable to mingle with friends for some time is reported much better
 Mrs. J. O. Welsch was able to do her Christmas shopping after few days sickness of Ia grippe.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26

Mining Men Attention-If you want a bargain, we have to offer l 5O-H. P. Fairbanks-Morse Engine. 12Xl2 Air Compressor, with air re- ceiVer, and two machine drills; also 25-H.P. Steam Hoist, complete, for less than half price
 Call or write
 kUNZ BROS. & MESSENGER
 Phoenix, AriZ.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26
PRICES PAID TODAY eY
 WALTER HILL co
ON ROAD TO RECOVERY

ON ROAD TO RECOVERY. - Miss Louvilla Thomas, who recently under went an operation, has recovered suf- ficiently to return to her home at 339 North Fifth avenue
 SOME GIFT.-Mrs. F. w. Mcclure of Glendale presented her husband with twin daughters as a Christmas gift Both mother and daughters are doing finely
 NEW THOUGHT MEETING. - The Unity and Home of Truth societies will meet with others interested on Wednesday evening. December %. Subjects will be taken up regarding healing, right thought, etc. At the home of Dr. Q. H. Mitchell. 323 West Monroe street.
 UNOELIVERED TELEGRAMS - There are undelivered telegrams at the Western Union Telegraph office for the following: Judie w Harbeck. Mrs. H. NJ. Thornton. J. w. Tate, William P. Campbell Miss Ruth Crampton, Mrs. NJ. Haks. Elisa D. Maldonado, L. L. Pearson, Frank Hill- man. R. W. Wait and Miss Mary George Green.
 WHERE SOMETHING WENT WRONG. - Things do not always NuI II OuN dS lllOSt " lAC dI cille5t tAitilA intend, as. John Hyder found out yesterday morning when he read The Republican. MT. Hyder, following his custom, prepared an advertisement greeting his customers and friends, but it was inadvertently omitted in the makeup of the Christmas edition of this paper But all the same, Mir. Hyder wishes all of them a merry Christmas.
 FOR THE MEN IN TRENCHES The home of Mrs Gordon Tweed. 1900 North Central avenue, will be open both morning and afternoon of Tues day December 2S to those who are willing to assist in the making of sur gical dressings to be. sent to the war ring nations of Europe. Contributions of old linen and cotton, or new muslin and gauge. are greatly desired. These dOnati may be left at the office of MT. James, 40 North First street. or at Mrs Tweeds residence. The need of the wounded men at the front and in the hospitals is desperate and it is hoped that the response in both dona tions of material and in personal ser vice will be generous. Later meetings Of the surgical dressing committee will be held at the WOmans cluS or some other centrally located point
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26
GILBERT NEWS
VISITS PARENTS

Mrs Ward Burk and little daughter of Kippa, Iowa. arrived in Gilbert last Sunday for an extended visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. r. <. Lacey. and other relatives.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26
MOVED WEDNESDAY

Mr. Tuney and family moved from the Burk ranch to the Otis ranch tw" miles west of Gilbert. where they will live during the coming year.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26

Kellers Razor store. POS W. Washing ton Everything for the shaver; un- called for razOrs, safety razor blades cheap. regular razor honing our spec iaItv. old blades resharpened. Every blade hair tested. guaranteed shave better than new. open evenings.-Adv
 It
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26
PURCHASED COWS

Roy Ayers purchased herd of Du.hams from Thomas Shultz last week
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26

WHY NOT TRY BALLSUATS for your next suit, S10.00 and up. Across from Kress' and 10c Store.-Adv If
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26
LOCAL WEATHER YESTERDAY

degrees.
 Excess in temperature since the filst of the month. I B degrees.
 Accumulated deficiency in tempera- ture since January 1. 223 degrees.
 Deficiency in rainfall yesterday. .O2 inch
 Excess in rainfall since first of the month. .12 inch.
 Accumulated deficiency in rainfall since January l, 30 inch.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26
Data for Tucson

Highest temperature yesterday .... 74 Rainfall yesterday - .. 0
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26
Governor Hunt Celehrated. T,ao

Governor George w. r. Huat spent Christmas in this city. and ate his tur-
 key dinner at the home of his father iu-Iav. w. Ellison. aF 2926 West Washington street. When asked yes terday evening f. he enjoyed his noon day feast his cNcellency replied that he enjoyed it SD much that he was still feeling the happy effects of his
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26

the usual big dinner However, Sheriff Jeff has made arrangements for dinner today at noon which will in clude chicken and all of the necessary fiNin's. and which will be sufficiently tempting tu almost make man wish he were in jail at this particular time at least
 The officials in charge at the state hospital for the insane saw to il that the inmates of the place had ample means for celebrating the hoi- day. In the morning there was baseball game between the asylum team and the All Stars the clash re- sulting in victory for the former team. At the close of the game the patients and attendants repaired to the dining room. where a big chicken dinner Was served to all hands. In the afternoon another game was pulled off between the asylum team and the Acre City nine the latter being cleaned up by the score of to 8. In the evening 5 treat. consisting of candy. fruit and nuts Was passed out to the patients.
 How the Redmonds Celebrated
 The reporter called up Eddie Mitch ell yesterday evening and inquired as to the means taken by the Redmond players to celebrate the holiday and Eddie said that the company held a rehearsal in the morning and then in the afternoon gave matinee uf Mrs Wiggs. After that they went to the home of the veteran showman, W. J. ElleforG. at l2ol West Monroe street and enjoyed tiptop Christmas din- ner. and then got busy for the night performance
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26

ON ROAD TO RECOVERY. - Miss Louvilla Thomas, who recently under went an operation. has recovered suf- ficiently to return to her home at 339 North Fifth avenue
 SOME GIEI=AIrs Y " AIcClnr.
Arizona republican., 1915-12-26

O@''N N Mt MI .. T. W. MCCiQIe of Glendale presented her husband with twin daughters as a Christmas gift Both mother and daughters are doing finely.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
REASSUR|NG IS
OUTLOOK NOW
Chamber Of Commerce OF United
States Summarized Present
Business Situation.


Washington, Jan. 4.-Business con
ditions and prospects are declared to
be generally reassuring" by the
Chamber OF Comerce of the United
States in a report made yesterday
The European war is acknowledged
however, TO have had a widespread
and depressing effect on industrial
and commercial conditions.
The report, prepared by the cham
ber's s;atisticians and standard com.
mittee. says
Future delivery goods purchased
are smaller and collections uniformly
poor. but lately a marked change has
been noted in a lessening of difficulty
in obtaining bank loans and in an
easing off of interest rates. Condi.
tions in the South. while slowly i'm.
proving, still present a serious prob.
lem"
Crops in general, the report adds,
have been good, but the cattle indus.
try is confronted by a serious handi
cap in difficulty in obtaining loans on
cattle and by the foot and mouth dis.
ease quarantine. The sheep and wool
industry is excellent, while mining
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
tBy Associated Press)

Petrogrsd. Jan. 4.-The Russian
staff announces more unsuccessful at
tempts by the Germans TO cross the
Bzura river and advance on Warsaw.
Saturday night the Russians dis
covered a force Of Germans crossing
the Bzura. Without making a sound
the Russians allowed the crossing to
finish and then surrounded the Ger.
mans, charging them from all sides
with bsyonets. Several hundred were
killed and more captured.
The Germans suffered enormous
losses in a repulse from the attack
on Russian trenches near 5olimow.
The Russians captured the German
trenches near Rswa, and 2.oO0 Aus.
trIans were captured al Uzsok Pass
In the carpathisns.
A great battle with the Turks Is on
near sari Kamysh.
The Russians have so far captured
5000 Turks in this battle, with forty
officers and several guns.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
KAlsER's NEW YEAR HOPE.
Replied to New Years Message O.
President Of Reiehstag.
M. A9gnefat.N nra.,A
lRy AssocIat.d PressN

Berlin, Jan. i.-Replying 10 the
New Year message Of The Presider-
Of the Reichstag. Herr Kaempf. in
which the Reichstag expressed the
wish that lasting peace may follow
The struggle which the German people
entered enthusiastically sacrificing
blood and wealth In order that Ger.
many might fulall its cultural mission
IN the world" the Emperor has sent
the following:
"Appreciating greatly the loyal and
congratulatory message from the
Reichstag, express my warmest
gratitude and hope unto God that all
the wishes OF the hearts Of the Ger.
man people for our dear fatherland in
these heavy times, with the veiled
new year before us, will be granted" +"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
CLEANING MAIN STREET.

The city street forces were put to
work today with hand steel brooms
on Main street to give the paving a
much needed sweeping The wagons.
buggies and other vehicles had
brought so much mud on the street
during the bad weather that the paw.
ing was covered with layer of dirt
about two inches thick and making
it difficult to thoroughly clean 1t.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
PROFESSOR WON
WIFE, LOST JOB.
President Of Illinois State University
10 His Father.in-Lsw and Wants
No Relatives In Faculty.

Chicago. H., Jan. i.-George En-.
field Frazer, comptroller OF the Uni.
yersity OF Illinois and professor Of
public accounting there. has lost his
job through winning as his promised
wife Miss Helen James, daughter OF
Edmund James, president Of the uni
yersity President James announced
the resignation OF his future sonin.
law had been accepted. and coupled
with il the statement tha. no sonIn-
law could serve on the same faculty
with himself
In my judgment The appointment
and promotion OF relatives OF innuen-
tial persons on the stan to positions
in the university is one OF the serious
defects of American colleges and uni.
versity administration, said Presi.
dent James
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
RUSSIA DEALS FOES CRUSHING BLOW
GERMANS MOVED DOWN
. MANY OTHERS CAPTURED

Force of Germans Crossed the Bzura River Then
Fell Like Grain Before the Sickle in
Front of Attacking Russians nS-Many Ger
mans Taken Prisoners, Together With Two
Thousand AuStranS and Turks
Engaged in Great Battle -Rumored Invasion
of Hungary by Russians Plague Is Spread.
in in City and Garrison of Przemysl- Berlin
Acknowledges Capture of Steinbach by
French-French Drop Bombs on Zeppelin
Shed-The Karlsruhe Has Been Sighted.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
French Official Statement.
(By Associated Press.)

Paris Jan. More fighting in the
Alsation village of Steinbach was 70.
ported in the French official state
ment today. The French captured a
church and cemetery in a hand to
hand struggle there. Elsewhere on
the front the cannonading is heavy,
but there are few infantry attacks.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
OLD RESIDENTS MOVE.

Mr.. and Mrs, Henry Ross of Harvey
have loaded their household goods
on freight cars preparatory to NOV
ing to Hightower, where they will
make their home in future. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ross are old residents of Brazos
County and have a large number of
friends who regret very much to learn
of their departure, but whose best
wishes go with them to their new
home.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
COTTON SHOT UP
DOLLAR A BALE.
New York Makes a New High Record.
July Sold There
at 8.4i.
tRy Assoslated Prsa.l

New Orleans, La, Jan. Cotton
advanced a dollar a bale In the IN.
lures market today on account OF the
strength OF the New York and Liver.
pool markets. The New York ad.
vance. while not so great, made new
high records for that exchange. July
selling there at S.il.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
Berlin Acknowledges Defeat.
(By Associated PressA

Berlin. Jan. THE capture OF the
village of Steinbach by the French
was officially admitted today. At the
same time the French captured the
heights just outside Steinbach. bu.
the Germans recaptured these.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
Russia lnvadss Hungary.

London, Jan. i.-The statements o.
the Russians. Germans and Turks to.
day are utterly irreconciliable. The
truth probably is that both the Turks
and Russians are innicting sharp
losses in the Caucasus fighting
II the Russian claim OF the capture
Of another Carpa.hian pass Is true, Il
probably means the first serious In.
vasion Of Hungary by any large mum
Der of troops.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
ALABAMA HAS
TWO LYVCH|NGS

Montgomery. Ala, Jan. Two ne
sroes, charged with implication in the
murder Of R. A. Stillwell, a prominent
farmer, were taken from Jail at We
tumpka this morning and lynched.
The militia in automobiles are
searching for the lynchers. The We.
tumpka iailer was oyerpowered and
bound in a chair.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
Made Further Gains.
;By Associated Prsss1

New Orleans, La. Dec i.-The rise
continued to sl.jO a bale. marking the
greatest cotton advance since the ex.
change reopened. Heavy booking OF
export cotton seemed one Of the main
factors OF the advance.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
The Karlsruhe Was SIGHTED.

Willemstand, Curacao, Jan. 4.-The
long missing German commerce raid.
er, Karlsruhe, was sighted on the
nieht of January between this island
and the Venezuelan coast
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
LONDON STOCK
EXCHANGE OPENED
CBy Associated Prcssl

London, Jan. THE stock ex.
change here reopened today with Sc
we're restrictions on trading. It had
been closed since July 80.
Trading opened very light Sew.
eral members who are now soldiers
appeared on the floor in uniforms.
There was no throwing over Of
American securities,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

R. II. Beal to Allen Smith, three
tracts of land in the Moses Foster
and w. S. Martin leagues in Brazos
County, containing 56iS acres of land;
s49O.75 and other considerations.
John F. Kosh to Florian Stec. lots
9 and 10, block 11S, city of Bryan;
consideration, $l,299.9O.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
Plague at Przemysl.

Lemberg. Galicia, Jan. At is re.
ported here that pestilence is spread.
ing in the city and garrison Of
Przemysl, which Is almost without
provisions. Intellectual sortles con.
tinue from the besieged city.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
Labor Conditions Bad in England.
(By Associated pr.ssl

London, Jan. labor conditions
in England are such there is not wor',
for more than one in ten OF the l67..
600 Belgians now stranded in Eng
land Apparently the government
must soon begin caring for them.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04

New York. Jan. Peace rumors
originating in Rome were circulated
on the stock exchange here today.
They caused prices to advance. but
there was no apparent ground for
them.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
WHEAT TOPPED THE
MARKET TODAY
Reached Highest Price Since the War
Was Deelared-May Wheat
Went 10 1924.
tpy AssocIated Pr-saI

Chicago, ILL.,. Jan Wheat today
broke all high records since the war
was declared, May reaching 1924 per
bushel. Shutting out Argentine com.
petition by high freight rates was the
principal cause.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
CRUDE OIL MADE
FIVE CENTS GAIN

Pittsburg. Pa. Jan. i.-The pr'ncl-
pal grades OF crude oil advanced five
cents a barrel today This is the first
advance since August 20.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
French Drop Bombs on Zeppelin Shed

(By Associated Press.)
London, Jan. Am Amsterdm dis.
patch says French ayiators on Satur.
day dropped several bombs near
Brussels, damaging a Zeppelin shed
and killing several soldiers.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1915-01-04
BADLY BURNED

Anderson Ward, a negro in the en-
ploy OF Luke Deleros blacksmith and
tin shop in the northern part of the
city, was badly burned about / o'clock
today. The old negro was sharpening
a plow when in some way he tainted
and fell into the furnace. His right
hand and side were badly burned.
He was attended by DR.. Hunnicutt.
conditions are stated as generally
pool.
Many idle factories are reported as
preparing to resume operations, and
employees are being taken on where
decreased forces have been working.
Lack of building. however, has
caused many lumber mills to close
and others to run on short time.