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Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
WATER CEIlNOUENTS

There are stiII a number Of de- linquents on the city water books and the marshal advises that they will only he given from now until January 1st. to square themselves, He is anxious to get the books cleared up for the new year and will ap preciate it if those in arrears will make it a. point to settle at once.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
"THE MEN SHE MAERIED"

Prohahly the most novel snbiect aver presented in a play. is The Men She Married" World Pictures production to be seen at. the opera house tonight with all-star cast com nosed of Gail Kane. Arthur Ashley. Montague Love and Muriel Ostriche. The play is adapted from the story hv the same name written by Harold Vickers and it presents innnmerah'e novel and interesting situations To- morrow night the opera rouse is showing the wonderful picture The Fall of a Nation
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
FINANCES AND MARKETS
WALL STREET

NEW YORK. Dee. 26.-JudginS from the movement of special stocks today Wall Streets speculative ele- ment appeared more concerned in the Mexican situation than in the course of European peace negotiations Shares most affected by conditions across the southern border rose viz orously on reports in financial cir cles of a possible agreement between the United States and Mexico
 Shipping issues were highly err2tic
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
CALLED MEETING COMMERCIAL lIR

There will be called meeting of the Mesa Commercial club on tie night of thursday, the 2Sth This meeting IS very necessary to clear up the business of the old year and arrange certain plans for the new There will be no supper. It is very much desired to have a full attendance as no business will be transacted on Family night, January 9th, when the memvers and their wives will gather at the club room, attend the theater and afterward enjoy an oyster supper al the Ameri- can Kitchen
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
Tempe News Notes 1 HOLIDAY PROGRAM
 UT WOMAN'S CLUB

The Holiday party of the Tempe Woman's club will be held Friday afternoon at three o'clock at the home of the president, Mrs. H. G. Corson on East Seventh street. The enter tainment for the afternoon will take the form of q. conversation, and a most interesting time is promised. The executives are anxious for q full attendance of all the members.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
CHICAGO PRODUCE

CEICAGO, Dec. 6.-Butter steady :; creamery 3215 m3Sl2c.
 Eggs steady; receipts 1918 cases firsts 40p41c; ordinary firsts 35M 3Gc; at mark cases included 32m40c.
 Potatoes steady; receipts 50 cars Washington, Idaho. oregon and Colo rado. sl.55m1.s0; Michigan white s1.55N165; Wisconsin white s140D 1.60
 Poultry alive steady; fowls 14m lie; springs lie; turkeys 22c
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
REAL CONTEST FUR BARGAIN
 OFFER PRIZES ON sOUTHS|DE

Oracle Smith, Tempe ....... 2100 Wilfred Nance, Tempe .......... 11O0 Myrtle Palmer, Mesa ............ 100 Cecil Hilbers, Tempe ....... '1100 Alfred Benites, Tempe .......... l1O0 Alton Riggs, Mesa ......... HOO Willard Eedden, Tempe R. F. D.. HOO Pompeyo Valencia, Tempe ...... 700 Adam Celaya, Tempe .......... 600 Cecil Allen. Mesa .. 800
 Ebert Austin, Tempe R. F. D. L. 500 Alfredo Eernedes, Tempe ....... 300 Joseph Birchett, Tempe ....... 800 Leon Rrundage. Mesa .......... 800 Paul Burruel, Mesa ....... 300
 Wendell Butler, R. F. D. Mesa 500 Jack Cole Tempe ........ 500 Clifford Chitwood, Chandler ..- 500 Leland Entrekin Chandler ..... 500 Warren Fisk. Tempe ............ 70"
 Bernice Gaut. Mesa .......... 800 Richard Halle. Gilbert ........-. 800 Floyd Holdren Chandler ........ 500 Floyd Jensen. Tempe R. F. D. L.. 500 Wilfred Nance. Tempe ......... SOD Yoves Monroe. Chandler ...... 800 Emory Ray. Tempe R. F. D. It.. 800 Charles Rollins, Mesa ........... 500 Robert Ruse, Mesa ............. 800 Alban Schuele, Chandler R. F. D. 300 Cloyd Simkins Mesa R. F. D. =. 500 Gail Taylor Tempe R. F, D. 2.... 800 John Turner. Tempe .. 800 Irvil White Tempe ............ 800 Roy Workman. Tempe .........-- 500 Jessie Gruwell Chandler ....... 800 Roscoe Vim, Chandler ......... 800 May Barnette. Chandler k. r. D. 5O0
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
KANSAS CITY GRAIN

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 26.-Wheat. No. ? hard s1.70@1.76; Dec. s1.6s%: May s1.72B.
 Corn. mixed SsGsOc; No white S9H G990c; No 2 yellow S9h 190c; Dec. SIC; May S9nc.
 Oats, No wnte 54@ 1Ac; No Z mixed 53M i5c.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
ADDITIONAL AWARDS

Edgar M. LeBarron. local hustlei for the Mesa poultry show, to be -~,lG here December 31 and January l, states that number of prizes in addition to those already mentioned in the Republican have been offered
 LeBarron. who has been a consistent winner on his Rouen Ducks. will not compete in the show nor will w. w Carney, whose Leghorns have taken about everything in sight at the Ari- zona shows. Both of these enthusiasts are offering prizes. 4 new feature for this state is the cutting down of the expense by having every ex- hibitor furnish his own coops and thus save the rental and transporta- = ;ion on the coops usually secured. There also will be premiums in the utility line for all classes. Here is where the birds. which are built strictly for eggs or eggs and meat have their chance as they are not to
 he judged by the standards of ev- hihition fowls The utility class in the Mediterranean and American
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
CAVALIERS FORFEIT

Rather than lace the judge and enter their plea of guilty or not guilty as they would have seen fit, the three fellows arrested last Saturday night by Marshal M. C. Browning while they were seated about the poker table. forfeited their s15 bonds each and departed on their various ways Not one of the trio was present when their case was. called yesterday morning
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
London, holiday.
KANSAS CITY PRODUCE

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 6. = Butter creamery. 40hc; firsts 39c; seconds 31c; packing Sc.
 Eggs, firsts 39c; poultry hens Is hc: roosters 1kc; turkeys 24c.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27

LOS ANGELES. Dec. 26-Prices quoted are for livestock weighed and delivered eff the cars without food and water.
 Cattle-(On foot and cross weight) No. steers weighing 900 to 1,200 pounds. s7.75@S.15; seconds. s7.25G 7.50; common thin, s4.25ND475.
 Cows and heifers-No. 1, $6.00@ s.25; seconds. s5.50N5.75; thin, s4.5O1 300
 Sheep-Per head desirable wool) Wethers. s6.50MI00; ewes, ss.5OO s.75; sucking lambs, s6.0OM6.25.
 Hogs-(HarI grain fcd) 15O to 250 pounds. s8.25@S.75; 25O to $50 pounds, N75@S.OO; $50 pounds up s6.75@ 7.50.
 Poultry-Broilers, 1Sc flyers, 16c; roasters. 16c; old cocks, sc: light hens 12c; heavy hens. 19c; light turkeys, 22m2ic; old ducks, 12c; young ducks, 12G14c: young geese. 12c; squabs. s2.00 dozen.
 Butter-Receipts g9,36O pounds; ex- tras, 36hc; firsts, 341ac.
 Eggs-Receipts 269 cases; selected, 16c: case count. 3Sc; candled. 40m42c.
 Alfalfa hay-s12.00M1400
 Sonora wheat-$2.25 bid; $2.70 asked
 Barlev-Bright feed. $225 bid: s2.30 asked. Dark feed, s142h bid; s1.471s "'nN"
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
NONE TO SPARE

A negro encountered down in Ala hama last winter stands conspicuous in my memory for both his conscious wit and his unconscious humor. He piled me with questions as wn stood on a railway platform waiting for my train, and nearl" drove we to despair. Part of the Illuminating exchanges of ideas ran in this wise:
 "Whar YOU come from?'
 Maine" said I.
 Got any chldren?" he queried,
 Yes" said I i've two sons in De- trnit. and -
 Dee troit, eh%" he interrupted "Yaas. suh. Ahve heard of Dee-troit. Dee -troits nice state to have two sons at. An reckon. So yo' was born in Dne- troit, was yuh?'
 "Nc," I replied, T wasn't born at
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
PYTHIAN SISTERS

Their periodical penny march is to feature the Pvthian Sisters semi monthly meeting to be held Thursday night in the odd Fellows hall It is but natural that all of the members lre expected to be present
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
MATINEE AND NIGHT

A new note is struck in Thomas Dix ons Fall Of a Nation" even while ne voices in no uncertain tone the need of preparedness lest we suffer bitter loss and disgrace. This new note so differ ent from the regular run of films de- picting our national helplessness, is the sublime faith of the author in the manhood and womanhOod of our great Republic. These two great facts, first that the United States is at present practically defenseless and second that within her borders is lace of men and women who never can be finally conquered, have been dramatically and powerfully set forth on the screen, to the extent that today the Fail ol d Nation is considered the strongest appeal possible to prepare our nation against the possibility of war by strengthening our national deienses.
 While the rain of Christmas eve night and the next day did not extend far to the south, it seemed heavier to the east and on the desert and in the foothills was very heavy Sheepmen and desert farmers are rejoicing. Some snow fell as far west as the mouth Of the Verde and the fall was much heav fer in the higher attitudes.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
PERSONAL MENTION

Marshal Thomas Peyton is at home and on duty again after a st2y of sev eral weeks in the mountains.
 MT and Mrs. C. M. Pomeroy have returned from a Christmas visit to Mrs. Pomeroy's parents, Mir. and Mrs. H. e. Robertson of Benson.
 A social dance was given last even ing at the Episcopal hall by Misses Reuah Austin and Rotha Gray teach CTS in the Chandler schools.
 Mrs. Wallace Mcdonald Of kelley. California is in Mesa visiting her par ents, Mir. and Mrs. J. T. Lesueur.
 Mir. and Mrs. Tice of the Tice ranch on the desert entertained at Christmas dinner a number of friends. among others the families of Omar McCui- loch and Mrs. Mary Reeves.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
LIVE STOCK A N.1

KANSAS CITY. Dec. 26.-Hog re- ceipts 5000; higher Bulk S990a lO.35; heavy. s1025610.eO; light, $975 G10.2O; pigs, s8.0069.25.
 Cattle receipts 5000; higher. Prime fed steers, s1O.25G11.25; western steers, $6.5061025: cows, s5.25@S25; heifers, $6.50610.5O: stockers. s5.00G1 $50: calves S600G11.00.
 Sheep receipts 5000; higher. Lambs, S12.50@1325; yearlings, $10.75@11.60. wethers, sS.7569.75; ewes. sS.O0@ 300; stockers, S6.00G1200.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
CITRUS MARkE EFT
At New York

NEW YORK. Dec 26.-Thirty three cars Navels, one car Arizona Navels and three cars California lemons sold. Navels and Arizonas lower. Lemons unchanged Fair.
 NAVEI,S AVERAGE
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
GRAPE ERIIIT uNINJuR-O

While the recent freeze dld some m jury to unpicked oranges it appears to have left the grape fruit unharmed Some fine fruit is being marketed dai- ly now and inquiry made of l.. c. Still well as to the condition of bis trees elicited the information that he found no injury either to tree or frlit
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27

LOST-Male white Angora cat, one blue one yellow eye. Reward. Mrs. Walter Busby. 10f F.. 7th Tempe.
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Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
CHICAGO GRAIN


 CHICAGO. Dec. 26.-Live selling which seemed to be connected with Germany's proposal for an immediate conference of belligerents wiped out today nearly all of an early advance in the value of wheat. The marke closed unsettled k to 1c net higher with May at s1J6StA to s16S%, and July at s13SA to $1.3Sk. Corn lost A to IF @1as and oats finished % off to ls up. Provisions finished at five to 37 advance.
 In the sharp setback some of the largest traders were conspicuous on the bear side
 Something of rally seemed to be gaining headway as the session came to an end.
 TOday's temporary showing of strength was based largely on hopes of improved foreign demand and on the scantiness of domestic receipts. Predictions of heavy receipts this week had a bearish influence on corn especially after wheat late in the day underwent a sag. Unsettled weather acted at first as a stimulus to buyers, but the effect failed to last
 A good export demand for oats was noted. Otherwise though, trade in oats was light.
 Higher quota tions on hogs were chiefly responsible for the upturn in provisions.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our most sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends for their kind deeds and words of sym pathy during the illness and death of our beloved one.
 MOTHER TOWNER
 w. Fl. PHILLIPS
 C. R. PHILLIPS
 Y. l.. PHILLIPS
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Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
Wood and Coal


 Five Points Wood and Coal Yard. Wm- Wetzler proprietor. Phone TITS. Give uS a trial. If
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
TEACHERS OUTING

 ped from California to be entered here
 TEACHERS OUTING
 J, w. and J. I. Lesueur, Elijah Allen and Miss Cha pman are intend- ing to load their cars with members of the faculty of the Mesa schools this morning, and take them for an outing to Sacaton, 25 miles distant for view of the Hieroglyphics near there. It is planned to secure addi- tional cars so that all teachers who desire may be enabled to attend.
 CHRISTMAS HOME GATHERING
 MT. and Mrs. David Wallace make only one claim on the time of their children, viz. that all, whenever possi- ble. should gather at the old home at Christmas time. Accordingly the monday mean of the 18th, found the entire lamiiy gathered aDout 22R pound turkey and all the other re- qu'rements of sumptuous feast. topped off with ten pound plum pudding. Besides the parents, there were present the three son in laws, Lieutenant Shamhart. of Phoenix, A. [ C. Robbins and Walter Morrow, of Tempe, and their wives and the son of MT. and Mrs. Morrow, Jim Wal lace, Of Hayden, came down, and in addition to the family circle there were present Mrs. I. D. ShamharI, or Phoenix, and Lloyd Drew. of Mesa. Altogether It was d happy reunion. possibly only to such families as re- main close together and Tn whom the family tie is strong against the vicissitudes of years.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27

NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
 Furnished by R. Allyn Lewis, private leased wire to all ex- changes.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
Veterinary

DIR. R. E. GERDES, Veterinary Sur geon. Dentist. Phone 1452. sos N. First Ave. If
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
cOPPERS

COPPERS
 ConsoiIed for the Republican by R. Allyn Lewis. E. F. Hutton & ! Co.'S Ieased wire. Hotel Adams ] building, 107 North Central Ave.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27

TEMPE, Dec. 26-The Republican $5.75 annual Bargain period opened on the southside today with big listing of renewals and new subscribers by the contestants and the race for the four first places in the contest and their prizes was started in earnest. The contestants are covering all of the Mesa, Chandler, Tempe and Gilbert territory with house to house soliciting and they are not overlooking any chance to place Arizona's biggest and best daily in home. Three dollars and twenty-five cents is what everyone who subscribes to the Republican now for the year in advance is saying, and fe wifi any will overlook the opportun- ity between now and the close of the contest and the Bargain Offer period on January 9th.
 The real fight for top notch positions in the standing of the contestants is on and Wesley Zimmerman of Tempe made the big jump today, going from eighth position to a tie with Henry Standage for third place. This is the way the contestants stood at the latest count
 Contestant Points ID
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
South News

breeds will be judged separately. Much interest is attached to the show, some of the birds being ship ped from California to be entered here.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
FROM FLAGSTAFF

Miss Mice Windes, a meElhcr Of me faculty at the northern normal school is in the valley to enjoy Christmas 5 week with her parents, MT and Mrs. R. A. Windes. Miss Nora Bone also of the Flagstoff normal is the guest of her sister Mrs. w. N. Windes. fnr +bo
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
NEW YORK COTTON

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-The cotton market closed steady at a net ad- vance of F tc 22 points. Spot cotton quiet, middling upland sl6 90: sales goo bales Cotton futures closed steady; Jan. s16.76; March s1716; May s17.39; July STAT; Oct s15S0.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
tN THE HOSPITAL

IT. Sanford Schaulis Will De operat- ed on in the Sisters HCsDital in Phoenix this morning. It will likely be several weeks before he is out and even a month or more before he will again preside at his old familiar stand
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
ARIZONAS
Half Boxes Arizonas
At Boston
AVERAGES

BOSTON, Dec. 26.--Ten cars Navels, , two cars lemons sold. Market is easier on oranges and lemons.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
COPPER. ETC.

NEW YORK. Dec. 26.-Copper dull; electrolytic firsts. seconds and thiru quarter s3000G32.50; nominal.
 Iron steady. No. 1 northern s2e.5o @30.00; No. 2 $29.00@29.50; No. I southern &8.00@2900; No. 2 $2S.00G 2S50
 Metal exchange quotes tin steady; spot s40.50M41.00. Holiday in London.
 Lead s7.50M7.62; spelter quiet; spot East St Louis delivery 10 asked At
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
At Chicaoo

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-Hog receipts 46,000; strong: , to 10 cents above Saturdays average. Bulk, s1000M 1O.4o;; light, s9.6OG1O.2G; heavy. s1OOJ Q10.6O; pigs, s7.5O0920.
 Cattle receipts 1000; strong. Ma tive beef cattle. s7.20611.75; western steers. s7.25M1000; stockers. s5.25G s.15; COWS and heifers, S425G 1000; calves, SS.256911.75.
 Sheep receipts 15,0O0; strong. We.h- CTS, s9.O0Q10.00; lambs, s11.75G1345.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
TURNER. BRADLEY NUPTlALS

Miss Ethel Turner and Claude D- Bradley of Mesa were married Christ mas afternoon at the home of the brides parents, MT and Mrs Gill Turner, northeast of Tempe. The cere- monv was performed by Rev J. R. Rountree of the Christian church. and was witnessed by only few of the relatives and the more intimate friends of the young people. A pretty wedding dinner followed and the new lv weds departed that evening on their honeymoon MT. and Mrs. Brad lev will be at home to their frienus for a few months on the groom s ranch northeast of Mesa after Which they expect to locate in the northern part of the state.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27

At St. Joseph
 ST. JOSEPH. Mo, Dec. 26-Hog receipts 7.500; cents higher. Top s10.45. Bulk $9.75m1O.20.
 Cattle receipts 800; strong to 10 cents higher. Steers $70OM12 co ; cows and heifers s4.75G10.35: calves s6O0G11.0O.
 Sheep receipts 32OO; all direct; steady'. Ewes sS.OO69.OO.
 At Denver
 DENVER. Dec. 26.-Cattle receipts TOO; market 10 to 20 cents higher. Beef steers s6.50@7.OO; cows and heifers s5.50@7.00; stockers and feed CTS s640G8.25; calves $900M10.50. Hog receipts 9e0: 10 to 15 cents higher. Top $10.15. Bulk $9.SO@ 10.10
 Sheep receipts 2.6O0; strong Lambs s12.00M12.60; ewes $7.75@S25.
 At St. Louis
 ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2s.-Hog receipts 14,000; strong. Lights $10.10M10 50 ; pigs s7.75@9.25; good heavy slO.4Om 1050: bulk $10.15m10.50.
 Cattle receipts 1000: steady. Ma tive beef steers S7.50m11.50: yearling S8.50M11.50; cows s5.50@8.50; stock CTS $5.3OG7.75.
 Sheep receipts 1000; steady. Larnbe SS00M13.00: ewes s500@s.75; year. lings $9.0091L25.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27
ARIZONA BALL

One of the seasons most interest ing social events in Tempe will occur Friday evening when the Arizona club is to entertain in open house form. Each of the fifty members of the club has been extended the privilege Of inviting a gentleman friend and his lady. The affair is to be given in the Cosmopolitan hall and promises to be the most largely attended func- tion of tIo winter
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-01
FATHER OF WATERS IS
 SHOWN GREAT FAVOR

Washington, April 29.-A five-year improvement and flood control pro- gram for the Mississippi and Sacra- mento rivers is provided for in bill favorably reported to the house today by the flood control committee. It appropriates S45,000,000 for the Mis- sissippi and $5,6O0,O0O for the Sacra- mento to cover work during the five year period.
 The measure makes no provision for federal waterways council which a special cabinet committee recommended should be continued to distribute appropriations and super wise control work. The committee estimated that the requirements for the Mississippi will control three mil lion annually for levee construction.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-01
MANAGER STARR
 BENCHES HIMSELF
Uses Ware on Second and Bar bare on ShOrt-COmbiratiOn Success-Little Rock Losses Due to Infieid ErrOrs.

Little Rock, May In a desperate attempt to tighten the defensive work of the Travellers, Manager Char lie Starr benched himself in Nashville Sunday afternoon, using Wares or second and Barbare on short. The combination proved to be a winning one, Little Rock easily defeating the Volunteers 2 to 0.
 Little Rock has lost practically all it's games this season by infeld CT TOTS or wildness on the part of the pitchers. The twirlers have recently given promise of air tight pitching and the infelders developed buck ague. As Little Rock has the best hitting team in the league, and stands near the top in fielding, the fans of Arkansas expect to see the Travellers go to the front within the next week or so and stay there. They expect hot weather to demonstrate the class of the teams, and when it does Little Rock, Atlanta and New Orleans will be the ones fighting for the lead.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-01
aONOREES ARKANSAS
 DIVISION SONS CON- FEDERATE VETERANS

Little Rock, May 1.-The honorees G the Arkansas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, who will rep Rsent this organization at the Con- fsierate Reunion in Birmingham Nay l5 to F, are:
 Mrs. Samuel Preston Davis, Little Rock, chaperone; Mrs. Chas. H. Mil kr, Little Rock, matron of honor; Mss Katherine Terry, Little Rock sponsor, and Misses Helen Compton f Wing, Harriet Jane Massey of Hot Springs and Hattie Mann of Forrest dt, maids of honor.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-01
|nyfp 800 VISITING
 MEMBERS PRESENT
.,tb District COnclave Inde-
 .opaeut Order B'Nai B'rith rf,npned Little Rock Yester- dsy-Nathan Cohn Presided.

Iittle Rock, May 1.-The most i'm .,rtsut convention held in Little ya,E this year, it being national in !, scope, is that of the Seventh dis ' .,. ,onclave of the Independent Or !. of R'Nai Birth. Over 300 visit ' VI members are in Little Rock att - .,sa;rc the sessions which opened SrDday morning. Nathan Cohn of y,.bville. Tenn, presided at the Sun
 sy morning session, when an address < welcome was delivered by Mayor rbss E. Taylor, in behalf of the city, ,rd me by Max Heiman, president of as local order, to which D. B. Sam r, of Shreveport responded. A night ,.,,ion was held in a local theater, rhich was social in it's nature.
 The 25O delegates, as well as the 1dtOrs. viii go to Hot Springs on Wednesday,, where the Leo N. Levi hspital. erected by the organization, VII be dedicated.
 The Seventh district is composed of Arkansas, Alabama, Tennessee, louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Houston, Texas, and Chattanooga are making a great fight for the 1917 con- YentiOn.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-01
MUSICAL FESTIVAL
 HAS $500 DEFICIT
Previous Years Expenses More That Paid-Little Rock Musi- cal Will Give Performance at Auditorium Friday Night.

Little Rock, May 1.-From the pro ceeds of the recent Musical Festival, this is an off year for music in Ar kansas. The Little Rock Festival Association, which fosters the annual festival, must make good $500 de- felt this year, where in previous years the expenses were more than met by the receipts.
 The Little Rock Musical Chorus will give a performance at the Audi torium next Friday night, at which light opera will be sung, with the hope of making up the deficit.
 The lack of patronage this year was not due to the attraction, nor to interest in music, but to other attrac- tions. Two society weddings robbed the Festival of several hundred peo- pie on each night.
 The Festival Association is not dis couraged, however, and will next year provide an attraction of even greater musical value and more expensive, than that of this year. The associa- tion will take the precaution to make an inventory of the possible brides of the season and see that the festival and wedding dates do not conflict un- less the groom will make a guarantee that the organization will not suffer a financial loss.