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Arizona republican., 1916-05-14
ARIZONA TROOPS ID
 BE SENT DA|NT|ES

"TEe Soldiers Comfort Club" is not the name of an organization formed for the purpose of alleviating the mis- cries of the men fighting in the trenches of Europe, but is for the pur- pose of making life little easier for the Arizona troops now serving their country under the hot sun at Douglas.
 Walter Talbot has been named pres ident of the new club while Dr. F. H. Eedewill will act as secretary Charles Heath, has been named treasurer. and to him should be sent all contributions 10 tEe funds, to be used in forwarding food, clothing and other things dear to the soldiers heart.
 The first shipment to be sent to the men, will be grape fruit. It is expected that car load of Arizona's finest will be sent out of here on Thursday The contributions of fruit, will be received at the Doris Grocery company. up un- t.l Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock Those who wish to send other things to the soldiers, are requested to bring them to the store. properly labelled and addressed on or before that time.
 The club is 70 be q statewide organ ization. The secretaries of the cham bers of commerce from all over the state who will be here this week, will be asked to cooperate in the move ment and to solicit aid in their respec- tive communities.
 All contributions of cash should be addressed to Treasurer Chas Heath, box 1036, Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-14
FINANCES and MARKETS
LRepubIlean A. ?. Leased WIrel

NEW YORK, May 13 (Wall Street.. Preparedness seemed to sound the keynote of today's short but active session, stocks of companies which are likely to benefit by national urgency measures being the strongest features. Included among these were the motors, Studebaker being the most active is sue with an extreme advance of : points to Al with for General Motors at 460, and 10 for Willys Overland at 270. Crucible Steel. Baldwin Locomo- tive and other industrial and equip ment shares coming within the scope of war contract issues were higher by to points.
 Rails were variable for a time. but came forward later, Reading recording a new high record on it's two point ad vance to 907s New Haven and Big Four" were in further demand and shares of the cotton roads were favor ably affected by earnings of the South ern Railway system.
 Western Union was strongest of the utility group rising more than points on unofficial estimates of record breaking earnings.
 United States Steel and coppers fol- lowed the general trend in moderate degree and the usual unclassified stocks were irregular gains.
 Total sales of stocks amounted to 273,000 shares.
 Routine news was of the familiar weekend character, including reviews of the mercantile agencies, desultory market for foreign exchange, francs hardening a trifle while marks yielded some of their recent strength.
 Bonds were firm but lacked especia features. Total sales, par value s1.. 930,000. United States bonds were un- changed on call. during the week
Arizona republican., 1916-05-14
FEDERAL RESERVE DEPOSITS

WASHINGTON, May i3.-Net gains of $5,400, 900 in gold. $3.500,000 in earn ing assets and $7,sOO,0OO in net bank deposits of the federal reserve banks are shown in the boards weekly state ment of the condition of reserve banks, issued today. Earning assets of the banks stand at 300 per cent of the paid in capital, as compared with 189 per cent three months ago. The New York, Pennsylvania and Minneapolis banks report the latest net gains in deposits. The amount of discounted bills on hand was approximately $20,- 900, 900, a decrease of 38 per cent since the beginning of the year but balance on hand have more than doubled dur ing this period.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-14

Reserve in other depositaries. s55.- 954,000: decrease S1,203.000.
 Net demand deposits $3.343, ,293. 900; increase SPA, ,195, 900.
 Net time deposits, s179.s09,00O; in- crease s182.0O0.
 Circulation $31, ,730.eo increase. s4s,- o0O
 (B) of which s370,621, 900 is specie. Aggregate reserve s664,276.000. Excess reserve sSS,7s7,2S0; decrease s7,114.910.
 Summary of state banks and trust companies in greater New York not included in clearing house statement: Loans etc, s715,561, 200; decrease s1.- 599,70
 Specie, s60, 0,139,4 ,400 increase s756,20o Legal tender s9,248,600; increase $209.7OO.
 Total deposits 1890, 1899, 200; increase s2,561, 100.
 Banks cash reserve in vaults. $12,- 112400. Trust companies cash reserve ir vaults, $57.275,s0O.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-14
ANOTHER SUIT IN
 THE EDWARDS CASE
seventy-five dollars a month ali

Seventy five dollars a month ali mony.
 Fifty dollars. costs of suit.
 Five hundred dollars, attorneys fees.
 Lewis T Carpenter yesterday asked the court to grant him judgment against II. G. Edwards. wno IS serv- ing an indeterminate sentence of from thirty years to life in the state prison. for the sums mentioned in complaint for divorce recently filed by Mrs. Ed wards. The divorce was granted, but Judge Stanford made no further set clement.
 Richard E. Sloan, attorney for the trustee of the Edwards property, and Earl Curtis representing the guardian of the minor children of Edwards, were in the court to protect their clients interests. Judge Stanford cut the attorneys fees to $500, and said he would take up the matter of alimony and costs at some future time.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-14
CHICAGO GRAIN

CHICAGO, May 13.-Anxiety in re- gard to Hessian fly damage especially in Kansas, had decided bullish effect on wheat As a result the market closed firm at 1m1h cents advance with July at s1.17As, and September at $L17b@A. Corn finished A0% to 3sMH cent up. Oats unchanged 1Mm f higher and provisions at a gain of 7h to 20
 According to one well known au- thority the apparent sudden break down of the Kansas wheat crop prom ise was almost entirely due to Hessian fly rather than to drought.
 Evidence of liberal slles here for ex- port, the first instance in long while that such sales have been consum- mated, gave increased firmness to the wheat market late in the session.
 The corn market was bullishly af- fected also by lightness of receipts and by rains that caused delay to planting
 Highest hog prices this season were mainly responsible for an advance 1T provisions. Lard received the bulk o attention as there were reports of bis purchases for Belgium. The week. shipments of lard and meats exceeded the corresponding totals a year ago
Arizona republican., 1916-05-14

Lambs. s950G1200; yearlings. sS.50G HOO: wethers, s775@9.50; ewes, s7.50
 n925.
 At Chicago CHICAGO, May 13.-Hog receipts, II ,000 market strong, Is cents above yesterdays average. Light, s965M 1915; pigs, $72509.35 Cattle receipts, 100; market steady Native beef steers. s790m10.10; west i eri steers, ss.OO@s.Oo; stockers. s5.9o
 G8.S0: cows, s4.35@9.50: calves. s7.0O
 m10.50.
 1 Sheep receipts. 1000; market strong
 Wethers, s7.2O@9s0; lambs. $s.25@ 12.15; springs, s11.00613.00. At Denver
 DENVER, May 13-Cattle receipts l 1700; market steady. Beef steers
 $775G9.0O; cows and heifers, s5.75G 7.S5: stockers and feeders. $7.00@8.40,
 calves, sfo.00@1200. Hog receipts. 800; market , cents
 higher Top. s950: bulk, s9.65@970 Sheep receipts. none.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-14

LOS ANGELES, May 13-Prices quoted are for livestock weighed and delivered off the cars without feed and water
 CATTLE: con foot cross weight No. 1. steers weighing 900 to 1900 lbs, s750@790; seconds, s7.0OI7.40; thin, s4.00M450
 cows AND KEEPERS: No. l. s650m720; seconds. s5.756650; com mon thin. s4.5065.O0
 BULLS AND STAGS: Good, s5.25 q 5.6O; medium, s4.5064.75.
 CALVES: Light weight, 5000; me- dium to heavy, $s.50@9.50. SHEEP: (per headD Desirable wool wethers. s6.50@700; ewes, $6.50@6.75; sucking lamos, s5.75@60O HOGS: OHard grain fed) 150 to 250 lbs. sS.37h 1S.5o: 25O to 300 lbs. $500 mS25; 300 lbs. up, s6.25@S.00. POULTRY: Broilers, % to 25c: flyers 25c; roasters. 35c; old cocks Sc; light hens, 16c; heavy hens, 1sc; light turkeys 25c; heavy turkeys. 25c. old ducks, IS; young ducks, 2oc; young geese. 16c squabs. unquoted. BUTTER: Receipts, 39.600 pounds; extras, 25c; first. 22c. | EGGS: Receipts, 563 cases. Selected o4c; candled, 22c; case count. 200. | ALFALFA HAY: S14.00 to $16.00. | SONORA WHEAT: s1.65 bid: $1.7I asked.
 | BARLEY: Bright feed, s1.27h bid s1.35 asked, dark feed, SIPS bid.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-14
LIVE STOCK At Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 13.-Hog receipts. 800; market higher. Heavy, s9.S0@9.s0; light. $9.sO@9.S5; pigs, s8.50@925.
 Cattle receipts, 200: market steady. Prime fed steers, s9.35@965; western steers, $S.00@9.40; stockers, $7.000 S.75. calves. $e.50@10.50.
 Sheep receipts, none; market steady.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-14
LOS ANGELES MARKET

otal sales for the day. 273.0oo shares
Arizona republican., 1916-05-14
BOSTON COPPER MARKET | By Special Wire from Logan and Bryan. Los Angeles, | Brokers

Bid Ask Adventure .. .......... 3A 4A
Arizona republican., 1916-05-14
NEW YORK MONEY

NEW YORK, May 13.-Mercantile paper. 3h.
 Bar silver 77hc.
 Mexican dollars, 59Rc. Government bonds. steady; railroad bonds, steady.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-14
COPPER. ETC.

NEW YORK, May 13.-Copper con- tinued firm owing to the scarcity of supplies. Quotations for nearby de- livery of electrolytic are nominal. August and later deliveries are quoted at s2875 to $3000.
 Iron unchanged.
Arizona republican., 1916-05-14
CLEARING HOUSE CONDITIONS

NEW YORK, May 13-The statement of the actual condition of the clearing house banks and trust companies for the week shows that they hold $8S,- 7S7,280 reserve in excess of legal re- quirements. This is decrease of s7,114,910 from last week. The state ment follows:
 Actual. condition:
 Loans, etc, $3,37O,359, 900; increase, $30,575,0 900.
 Reserve in own vaults (B) s443,269,. GOO; decrease $1,191, 900.
 Reserve in federal reserve banks $165, 5,053, ,000; decrease s35S,000
Arizona republican., 1916-05-14
NEW YORK COTTON

NEW PORK, May 13.-Spot cotton, quiet: middllngs uplands, $13.05. No sales. Cotton futures closed steady: May, $12.S5: July, s1e.93; October. s1310 December, $13.27; January, s1333 The cotton market closed steady at net advance of 3 to 6 points.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08
For Representative,

To the Voters of Bn Hill County:
l hereby offer myself to you, a
candidate to succeed myself as Rep
resentative of Ben Hill county. I
will appreciate your indosement Of
me for second term. My acquafn-
tence and experience in this office
makes me better qualified to serve my
county and state. I will look after
the interest of both county and state
to the best of my ability. l will sup
pert VI introduce for passage suci,
Legislation as will beD6fit the people
| wish to thank those who have teen
loyal to me in their support and will
appreciate the support of all voters
of the county in the approaching Elec-
ton for which I will endeavor to give
my best services as a public official
The committee has called the nomina-
ton for March 10Th, 1916.
Respectfully yours,
WESLY R. WALKER
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08
CENTRAL METHODIST
CRURCH ITEMS

I Sunday School attendance was
around the three hundred mark
yesterday, a slight advance over
the preceding Sunday. The
Wesley Bible Glass continues to
interest the men and is planning
work along special lines that will
doubtless accomplish much good
for the class as well as the city
at large.
Mrs. E. K. Farmers class of
young ladies were in charge OF
the singing for the school ser
vices, with Miss Van Gorder at
lhe piano. assisted by Mrs. Far
mer and Miss Holtzendorf on the
violin. Those present would
like to have this class assume
permanent charge of this part of
the music.
Rev, J. L. Ware preached at
abe eleven o'clock services, his
sermon, as usual, being bright
and instructive. Bro. Ware, in his
clear, concise way, told the story
of Lot and Abraham at the eve
ming service, at the close Of which
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08
For Tax Receiver.
A Plain Talk to Voters:

am candidate for the office o4
lax Receiver and I am very DESTROYS
OF securing your votes and your ac-
tive support.
1t you vote for me it is my wish
that you do do so with the assurance
that L have no masters other than the
people and the laws of the people:
that l will have absolutely no personal
tavorites after election; that I will
strive to the utmost to honestly and
tearlessly perform the duties of the
office; that my only guide in the per
formance of those duties will be the
law as it is enacted by those in DOW
er; that the law will apply to all per-
sons alike, rich or poor; that all men
will look alike to me while I am in
office; that the body polite is the mas
ter and that I am its humble servant
obeying its will as expressed bv the
law relating to the office to which 7
aspire.
If under these conditions YOU can
consistently favor me with your sup-
port then l will be profoundly CRATE
full
-! can offer you no greater reward
personally than my own grasi.1.de
for officially I can do no moro fo,
you than for your neighbor, or fyl
airy other law abiding ci:izcn.
If in the exercise of your right Of
franchise you feel it your duty to sup
port sone ether candidate be sure
there will be no hard feeling on my
par n cwn conscience is your
guide, as rirc is my guide VIII &c.
to the POLLS. It will not affect my
friendship CT good will toward you in
the least.
But do want and earnestly solicit
yo"~ vote and your active support,
and am taking this public method
OF speaking straight to you over my
own signature.
J have served in tire office of the
several Tax Receivers of Ben Hill
county and have assisted the Board of
Equalizers for the past two years. My
ability to fill the office is we'll known
to you if you have been Taxpayer
in Ben Hill county. I ask you to
consider my candidacy for Tax Re-
ceiver solelyson my own record in the
office.
3 taw p E. D. PAULK
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08
Board Of Commissioners

We are authorized to present the
names of R. V. Handley, M. w. Gar
butt and Marion Dickson as candi-
dates for the Board of County Com
missioners. These gentlemen have
faithfully served the county in this ca
pacity one term and the citizens de-
sire to show their appreciation for
the faithful discharge of the duties OF
the office by electing them for the
second term.
NUMEROUS VOTERS.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08

a cordial welcome was extended
Brother Blackwell, who occupied
the pulpit with the pastor during
the hour. Visiting Brothers
Qancy Hill, Eddie McKensie, j.
w. Stillwell and F. M. Mullind,
of Montezuma, were also extend
ed cordial greetings at close of
services.
The regular meeting of the
Board of Stewards were called
for Tuesday evening at eight
o'clock and members were urg-
ed to be prompt. Last month
we had eighteen in attendance.
1t is to be hoped that the emit e
board of twenty one will be
present on the coming occasa-
sion.
J. A: MURPHY.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08
For Sheriff.
TO THE CITIZENS
OF BEN HILL COUNTY

At the solicitation of great many
of my friends and neighbors, here
by announce myself candidate for
Sheriff of Ben Hill county, subject to
any Primary that may be called by
the county executive committee. If
elected, I promise the faithful dis
charge of all the duties of this high
office and the certain enforcement of
the laws of the State as far as it will
be in the power of the office of the
Sheriff.
[ shall appreciate the vote of all
good citizens.
E. H. DORMINY.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08
To the Voters of Ben Hill county.

To the Voters of Ben Hill county
Thanking you for your past favors
and support in electing me to the Of
tlce of county treasurer, l again feel
the necessity of asking you for your
support for Ordinary at the coming
democratic nomination on March 20.
wish to state that l served in. the
capacity of Ordinary in Berrien coun-
ty for the term of four years and
with that experience I feel amply
qualified to serve you in the same
position here, as there was never an
appeal from judgment of mine
rendered in the Ordinary's court dur
ing my administration.
/ will be glad to meet all my friends
and those interested in that office and
discuss with you any subject pertain
ing to said office.
Thanking you for your past
support and asking you once more
for your vote and influence in the
coming primary, I am yours to serve
with the best of my ability,
3-t-a-w F. M. SMITH.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08
For County Commissioner.

At the solicitation OF number Of
~ friends, I hereby announce my
Aself candidate for county commits
soner of Ben Hill county, subject to
the primary called BY the county exc
,utive committee If elected l shall
be the servant OF the people, and will
s.rive to have all legalized graded road
a,our county Systematically worked.
And do everything can for the coun-
tvs best interest in all business mat
tors viii appreciate the SUPPORT of
all voters of the county
Yours to serve,
3-t-aw G. L. TAYLOR.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08
TO THE VOTERS OF BEN HILL
COUNTY:

l hereby announce myself can
idate for the office of Sheriff of Ben
Hill county subject to the white pri-
mary to be called later.
I have been deputy Sheriff for the
psat 5 years and with the experience
I have had in this office I feel fully
qualified to serve the best interests
of the voters. gess4.
If elected I promise to faithfully
discharge my duties to the best of my
ability without fear or favor to any
man. Yours to serve,
C. F. DIXON
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08
For Tax Receiver.

1 hereby announce myself candi
date for the office of county tax re
ceiver. If elected I promise the faith
full performance of all duties required
of me and shall administer the affair.
of this great office without prejudic,
to any tax payer. I shall appreciat,
the votes of the people of Ben Hill
county at the primary that may b.
called by the county executive commit
tee. Truly yours,
3-t-aw-p w. H. F. LEE.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08
JOE HILL HALL BADLY
HURT IN AUTO CRASH

Macon, March 6.-Former Repre-
sentative Joe Hill Hall, OF Bib Coun-
ty, one of the best known men in
Georgia, was seriously injured today
when struck by an automobile driven
by R. L. Williams, Jr, a well-known
lawyer, on highway near Macon.
The machine struck Mr.. Hall in the
stomach and threw him through the
windshield, knocking out all of his
teeth and cutting his face and head and
inflicting other injuries.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08
70 the Voters of Ben Hill county:

To the Voters of Ben Hill county:
I hereby announce my candidacy to
succeed myself as Clerk of the Supe-
rior court of Ben Hill county, subject
to the primary, date to be fixed later
If elected, I promise to faithfully per-
form the duties of the office in the
same manner as I have heretofore per-
formed them.
Assuring you of my sincere appre-
cation of all past favors shown me by
the voters, respectfully ask your sup
port in the corning primary. =
3-t-a-wp D. w. M WHITLEY
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08
For Clerk of Superior Court.

To the Voters of Ben Hill county:
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of clerk of the ST.
perior court of Ben Hill county, sub
ject to the primary to be called Il
elected I promise the faithful dis
charge of all the duties of this office,
TO the very best of my ability, and it
will be the height of my ambition if
elected to this honorable office to
serve the people at all times.
Soliciting the support of ali the vot-
ers of this county, am
- Yours to serve,
,!v-is w. D. BRANCH
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08
For Tax Collector.

| hereby announce myself, a candi
date for reelection to the office O
Tax Collector of Ben Hill county, sub
ject to any white primary that ma,
be called. If elected, I will perform
the duties of the office in the future
as in the past to the best of my ability
Thanking the voters for past favors,
will appreciate their vote at the com.
ing primary.
evils FRED M. GRAHAM
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08
For County Commissioner.

We hereby announce Mr.. R. L. Stone
as a candidate for the Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners, subject to the vot-
ers at the coming primary. We know
him to be a capable, upright citizen
and that he will make the county a
faithful servant. CITIZENS
rHE
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08

10 the Citizens of Ben Hill County:
Having been elected to fill the un-
expired term of the Hon. C. M. Wise,
as ordinary, I have tried to attend to
the duties hereof tot the best interest
OF all parties concerned, I hereby ask
the good people of our county for sup
port and influence in any primary to
Be called. l will, if elected attend to
the office to the best of my ability in
the future as I have in the past few
months
For your vote and influence l thank
you Yours to serve,
3-t-a-w P T.. r. HORTON.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08

WANTED-Two young active men
to sell Health and Accident Insurance.
Experience not necessary. Liberal
commission. Address Manager, Box
312 Douglas, Ga. St p
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08
FRED M. GRAHAM.

To the Voters of Ben Hill County:
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of Tax Collector of
Ben Hill county, subject to the pri-
mary of March 10Th, 1916 Soliciting
the support of all the voters of the
county, l am,
Your very truly,
8 t wpT JAMES FLETCHER
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08
J. H. BULLARD
To the White Voters of Ben Hi

To the White Voters of Ben Hill
County:l "-l'@
Having served Ben Hill county
since its organization as superinten-
dent of Public Instruction to the best
of my ability and for the best interest
OF the children of the county, I agar
ask the voters for their support,
pledging my renewed best efforts to
the continued Improvement of the
school system of the county.
Respectfully.
st w R. J. PRENTISS
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08
For Coroner.

l am a, candidate for Coroner of
Ben Hill county and would appreciate
the support of the voters of the coun-
ty at the primary March. oath.
If. G. G. REEVES.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08
For County Superintendent of Edu.

NdI1OIIs
10 the Citizens of Ben Hill County:
l hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of County Super
intendent of Education County
School Commissioner of Ben Hill
county, subject to the approaching
primary. If elected l promise the dis
charge of all duties of this office.
| have taught IA years in public
schools and 5 years of that time in
Ben Hill county.
l vii appreciate your vote and in
fluence.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08

COWS FOR SALE-Some cows and
yearlings for sale. Apply to A. v.
Marlborough, Arp. SIP
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08

Mrs. w. H. Ellington was called
to Douglas, on account of the serious
illness of her daughter, Mrs. L. A.
Fretwell.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08

ROOMS WANTED-Two or three
nice room for Misunderstanding in
nice neighborhood. Leave address
with Leader Enterprise. IF
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08

Let the Leader Enterprise figure
with you on your next Job. They
are equipped to do any kind of work.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08

Let the Leader Enterprise figure
with you on your next Job.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-08
POLITICAL ANNOUNCE
MENTS.
For Ordinary.

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