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Arizona republican., 1916-11-12

tax because even assuming that 1t is a. charge for the use of a special fa- cility to wit the improved roads furnished by the state of New Jersey. it is unreasonable because lump sum is charged irrespective of the question how much or to what ex- tent the automobile uses the roads For example, the same fee is charged for the right of the automobile to 20 from the Ferry house to the Hohoken pier of. a Trans Atlantic liner. which is just few hundred yards. as Ia charged to the automobile which traverses the roads of the state for whole year covering thousands "' miles Thus the charge is unequal. disprorortionate and not upon any scientific or logical basis. and, there fore, improper and illegal.
 B. The improved roads of a state are not a special facility" afforded by the state to automobiles. but their con struction and presentation to the pub lie are simply governmental functions which should be paid for out of the general tax fund in the same way that the police force and the fire depart ment are afforded for the use of all the citizens irrespective of the amount of use. Therefore. no special charge or impost can be levied for their use to any particular class of users.
 4 That the law is discriminatory and class legislation in that even as- suming that the license fee" is charge for the use of the roads. 1t is not imposed equally upon all the users of the roads. Horse drawn vehicles nse the roads and use up and destroy the roads in a large degree. and, there fore If the tax were to be an equal and uniform tax 1t must be imposed upon horse e-drawn vehicles as well as upon automobiles.
 5. The requirement. that before any nonresident shall use the highways of the state he must file a power of at torney with the secretary of state. and authorize such secretary to receive service of process for him, is busting him of his domicile and imposing a re- quirement which is not imposed upon any other class of nonresident citi- zens of the United States going into the state of New Jersey. It Is assum- ing in advance that the automobile user is likely to commit a criminal act which is absurd on the face of it. He is no more likely to commit a criminal act than any other nonresident enter ing the state of New Jersey. and even if he were. such a method of enforcing the criminal law is unknown to our jurisprudence.
 6. The requirement of power of at torney from non-residents and the i'm position of a tax upon non-residents and the requirement. that before the highways shall be used by non-rcsi- dents they shall make application and take out registration, are burdens on interstate commerce which the Con- stitution of the United States forbids under the Fourteenth Amendment thereof.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-12

The Friday club will give it's annual charity evening, Wednesday. December 6, at the Woman's club. The annual affair given by the exclusive club is always anticipated with more than or dinary pleasure, and this years will be no exception.
 MT. and Mrs A. G. Utley will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anni- versary with a reception Monday eve ming, November 27, at their home, The Eight Palms. The utleys were married in Providence a half century ago and have resided in this valley a consid- erable part of that period. Among the first friends they made in Phoenix as we'll as their more recent acquaintances will gather at their home in celebra- ton of their golden wedding. Mrs. Utley's sister, Mrs. William A. Spicer, and her daughter of Providence, ar rived in Phoenix recently to be present at the affair and it is quite possible that they will remain until after the
Arizona republican., 1916-11-12
USE OF PRISONERS
 0N THE HIGHWAYS

The employment of Louisiana pris- oners upon the public roads is beinG agitated by the New Orleans associa- ton of commerce.
 Louisiana prisoners were employed with some success on the public roads from 1909 10 1911 bu. were withdrawn in order that their labor might be used in building levees to protect low lying lands from floods. The state has taken a progressive attitude in regard to convict laoor. the constitu- ton prohibiting the leasing of convict labor and prisoners working only upon public works and farms.
 The association of commerce believes the road work offers special oppor- tunity for the prisoners In a recent letter to the national committee on prisons. Walter Parker. the general manager of the association. expresses the belief that every able bodied man sent to the penal institutions could be utilized in building and repairing the highways. Mir. Parker points out that the work is far from degrading, but on the contrary invests a man with a feeling of self-respect and confidence which comes to every man earning an honest living. He also advocates the payment of wage for the work, in order that xhe prisoner may contri- bute to the support of his family.
 The national committee on prisons believes that road work when rightly q veloped is an industry in which prisoners can be worked for wage with great success. If the road work is developed under state highway commission which hires the labor of the prisoners from the state prison department and pays to the depart ment what 1t would pay for similar free labor. the payment of wage be- comes practicable.
 In Iowa prisonres are paid a straight wage and pay for their board and lodging: the balance may be sent to their dependents. if thev desire. Under the system suggested above. the road work can be developed even more effectively.
 The national committee on prisons welcomes the aggitation in Louisiana and trusts that state will be the next to organize convict road work on q right basis and with an adequate wage to the prisoners
Arizona republican., 1916-11-12

the depositor's name. the hank. pro- vided it had raid out the morrv cfl the forged rhecf w"e not liable to the depositor. These things. '
 dentally. have not te.'n changed.
 Many business men and merchants of considerable standing never used checks. Small tradesmen very zen erallv did not know what a check was when they saw one. The Amer ican who first maid his house rent with a check found that he had to explain to the collector what a cheek was and what he must do to get the money cn 1t. and even then t'-e man went a~'av shakinc his head dubious lv. One had the seme experience with tai'ors butrhers-in short. almost everywhere that ho tried to make payment with anvtNing cxcept cash.
 Much is expected of tho Imperial Tanks pownr to certify checks. A treat -cdIction of rnsh transactions rs~+icri"r'v al morth~' ~rd ~-In-ters' ~rd snttlomnrtv is looked Tor as1ec- 'allv sincn chec'-- thus on~tieicd are lAgnl tender. If evneNt-ti7n7 are realized 1t will ren~ ~-rnt rcdrc- 'ion oT tho rctn ci-cu'a.i~n of ihp ImDcrc'oi pnn'- a-d eOn~eauent -t-n-cthnniu1 of i+- vo-i.ip-
Arizona republican., 1916-11-12
GERMANS LEARN MORE ECONCER|NC
 CHECK SYSTEM
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 BERLIN, Nov. II. - The certified check, so long a big factor in the business life of America and other countries. has made it's appearance in Germany. Under a new decree of the federal council the Imperial German Bank Is now empowered to certify its depositors' checks. The oertifica- tion Is valid for but ten days from the date of issue. Judging by the ex periences Of the first few days of the new regulation the arrangement will prove very popular. Although the decree primarily affects the Imperial Bank, other banks can. "in suitable cases" procure certified checks for their depositors, although these have no accounts in the Imperial Bank.
 This perhaps is the most import ant step in the efforts of imnerial state and municipal authorities throughout Germany to substitute payment by check for cash transa"- tions. But it is only one of a long series of measures directed to the same end. Measures are now being taken to abolish or greatly reduce the checks and the payment of taxes. bills for gas, water and electricity. and such items bv check or through the postoffice will he made easier. The Association of Berlin Bank and Bankers has decided that beginnirs on october ] st next. it will charge its depositors the same fees for postal check payments that are now charg- ed hv the Imperial Bank.
 The change brought in Germany's financial system and haNits is one os the most striking of all the mn changes due to the war. The first noticeable development along this line came with the introduction of one and two mark paper monev. the issuance of new five. ten and twenty mark notes and the disappearance of gold from circulation. The Germans. more than any other great nation. not like paper money. Great quanti- ties of gold were In circulation. and to receive a small bill in payment of anything was an unusual event
 Surprising as it is. Germany's who'e check system is only little more than nine years old. In the seven years that checks had been in use up to the outbreak of the war they had failed to become popular. and the entire check transactions of the en- pire were. if not negli-ible at least very inconsiderable. This was due to a variety of rauses. One was the German predilectien for hard monev There was the stamp tax of ten rfennige on every cheek. On'y "bearer" chccke corld he d-awn na~- able to anvbody who might present them ana who was not required even to identify himself The banks as- stunned no responsibility for misuse of the depositor's checkbook by a third person. Thn chec'-s were issued i- specified from md numbered by the hank. If any third ne-so- 20. ,or-
Arizona republican., 1916-11-12

Christmas holidays. MT. and Mrs. Howard Harris Utley of Florence, Colo, will be among the out town guests. MT. Utley is a son of MT. and Mrs. A. G. Utlev and they have a daughter, Miss Mary Utley, who will assist in receiving. Their other chil- dren, who will be unable to be present include Mrs. Howard Dutee Wilcox of Providence, Albert G. Utley. Jr.. of New York, and Mrs. Charles H. Tuck CT of Huntington, New York.
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 The silver tea given by the execu- tive board of the c. W. B. M. of the Christian church at the home of Mrs. Charles Dunlap, $50 s,orth First ave- nue Thursday afternoon. was one of the delightful affairs of the week. Over one hundred called during the after noon. The living room and the music room were elaborately decorated in American Beauty roses and the dining room was a bower of white chrysan- themums and roses. Receiving with
Arizona republican., 1916-11-12

c. c. Hutchinson. who gave a dinner in their honor last week, and Mrs. Daniel Francis plans to entertain in their compliment today.
 The tennis luncheon at the Country club Wednesday attracted the usual devotees of outdoor sports, as well as the bridge playing contingent. Amnog those present were, Mrs. Roy S. Goodrich, Mrs. E. J. Bennitt. Mrs. Joseph Melczer. Mrs. c. F. Ainsworth, Mrs. Sidney J. Boddinbhouse, Mrs. Henry George. Mrs% Webb Griffen. Mrs Louise H. Chalmers, Mrs. Ern- est Lewis. Mrs. Sidney J. Ross. Mrs. Renno Nell Mrs. J. F. Rowlands, Mrs. Harold Bennett. Mrs. John Dennett, Jr.. Mrs. Herbert Burr Atha, Mrs Roy Parsons, Mrs. Paul Bennett Mrs. E. T. Ceilings, Mrs. Fen Hildreth, Mrs. Isaac Taft Stoddard. Mrs. Evans Darby Mrs. Howard Reed Mrs. An drew Miller, Miss Harriet Hurley, and Miss Louise Keane.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-12

Mrs. Dunlap were the officers of the club, Mrs. B. Lee Purvines, Mrs. W. $. Buchanan, Mrs. A. H. Linebarger and Mrs. John Loper. while the assistant hcstesses were Mrs. w. H. Mann. Mrs. w. D. Shackelford. Mrs. l.. M. Laney, Mrs. J. D. Halstead Mrs. Joella Farm CT, Mrs. T. A. French. Mrs. Fred War ren, Mrs. Charles Donofrio, Mrs. c. W. Trumbo. Mrs. R. E. Dunlap, Mrs L. H. Porter and Mrs. Robert Friedel. Those who presided over the prettily decorat- ed tea tables were Mrs. w. T. Delano, Mrs. A. M. Shearer Mrs. M. H. Mo- Curry. Mrs. Lulu Warren Quinn, Mrs. John Dunlap, Mrs. Robert Jarrott, Mrs. H. H. Friedline, Mrs. George Pheby, Mrs. Q. l. Dnnsworth. Mrs. F. P Put. ney, Mrs. Benjamin Ridge Mrs. w. H. Patrick. Miss Bernice Shackelford and Mrs. Mary Smiser.
 The Junior Guild of the Trinity Prs Cathedral held bazaar and bridge afternoon on Thursday,
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(Continued from Page Eight E. Pascoe, Mrs. William L. Pinney, Mrs. F. K. Lewis, Mrs. P. P. Greer o; Globe, Mrs. H. E. Hazeltine of Pres- cott, Mrs. J. R. Todd of Miami. Mrs Rupert E. Moore, Mrs. Woolwine and Miss Burns.
 Charming in it's simplicity was the wedding Thursday afternoon of Miss Estella Madeline Staats, daughter of the late financier J. C. Staats of Cleveland to William Levi Hyatt, of this city. The service was read by Rev. Ray c. Harker of the Methodist church. The bride, who was unat- tended, wore a becoming lace frock. The young people left immediately after the ceremony for the Grand Canyon.
 In honor of Mrs. Reginald Stroud of Gleeson, delightful theater party was given at the Columbia Thursday eve ming, followed by a supper at the home of Miss Fay De Mund. The guests numbered eight.
 Mir. and Mrs. F. P. Cruice of North First avenue, are entertaining house pdftys tuclE BucStS Delflk NIT. anu N1TS. Nelson J. Ritter of Prescott, and MT. and Mrs. John Mason Ross of Bisbee.
 Hon. Hugh Campbell and Mrs. Campbell returned last week from a long absence in Flagstaff.
 
 MT. and Mrs. Mcdonald Robinson ar rived from Williams Thursday and are the guests of Mrs. c. c. Hutchinson. The Robinsons will remain with Mrs Hutchinson until after the fair and her other guests during the festive week will be Mrs. Robert Wente, who will arrive from Williams tomorrow, and Miss Agnes Todd, who is expected ir a few days from Prescott.
 The Nelson J. Kittens are being ex- tensively entertained. Among those who have given affairs in. honor oi the popular Prescott visitors was Mrs
Arizona republican., 1916-11-12
INTERSTATE TAX
 0NAUT0MOB|[ES
(specisl to The Republican,

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 11,- Whether state can tax motorist road traveller from another state for the use of it's roads will be decided in |, the near future by the United States supreme court, the argument for the so- called New Jersey test case pre- pared jointly by the American Auto mobile Association and the Nation Il having been presented on the last day of october to the highest court in the land. John w. Griggs, former at torney general of the United States, was the spokesman for the owners organization and Charles Thaddeus Terry apeaIed for the car makers. The case of Frank J. Kane vs. the State of New Jersey. was based on the interstate journey of the plaintiff from New York to Pennsylvania. he being convicted and fined for violation nf three provisions of tte New Jersey law firyt that he had failed to reg ister his automobile in New Jersey: second. that he failed to pay the tax imnosed on Don-rceiderte: and third. that he failed to file with the secre- tarv of state power of attorney.
 The argument presented hy Messrs. Grirgs and Terry set forth these con- tentions:
 1. It being admitted in tho record tnat tne ices cnarCeu TOT t1e upera- ton of automobiles over the hign- wave of New Ie-se' result in laroN surplus revenn> tn the rtate over an1 above the expansns of vamination, licensing. registorin~ and irsrec'ins the automobile traffic on the Nigh wavs. the charge is tax which i- not in conformity with pro1er tax laws in that tho motor vehicle + burdened "'ith a hnavv irnpost. ire spective of ite vaTe whereas othc- rronertv is taxed only according tN it's value.
 2 The ~o-callo' 'Iinorer-Foc". nH- ing in reality A tax as shown hv .roir' "1" is unreasonable rrd void ae sro,o
Arizona republican., 1916-11-12

Door Mats - TWO klndS Tn all sizes. Wire, cocoa. -Draperies = Our drapery de- partment is a store in itself Worth a visit at any time and always full of bargains. Laces, scrims, nets. marquisites, voiles, sunfast, ecru, Irish point net, Brussels net.
 -0ressers-A line we are proud to show, values that are real, styles that are new and priced very moderately. Birdseye ma pie, oak, circassian walnut, fumed oak, quartered oak, ma hogany enamelcd. Dressing Tables - Any one of the line will add a distinctive rich look to the furnishings of any bed or dressing room. Same finishes as the dressers. -Dusters-Five kinds and full line of sizes in each. Black car riage. ostrich, turkey, wool, sanitary.
 -Enamelware-A line too large to itemize-only first quality ware - no seconds - prices right.
 -frelcss Cookers-A stock of the two best makes-come in and see them. Ideal, Perfec- ton.
 Galvanized Ware-We sell thou sands of pieces during the year and no complaints-buy your next lot from us. Boilers, buck cts, garbage cans, tubs, etc, etc.
 Garden Tools - Not play things" but well made tools for general use. Hoes, rakcs, shov- els, trowels, sprinklers, hose. i-GiaSsware-A full assortment for home, club, cafe, hotel and restaurant use. Fostoria blown Libbey's cut Helseys crystal pressed.
 -Hose-All sizes and lengths for garden use. The three kinds you are safe in buying-cot- ton, rubber. wire wrapped. lice Cream Freezers-No longer luXury-a necessity in every home-we have the best makes in all sizes.
 Kitchen Ware-In aluminium. granite, steel and best grades of enameled ware in blue, white and gray. No matter what your want may be in this line. send III your order-we have 1t and the price is right. Lawn TooIs-Not a thing has been overlooked when we stocked this line-every item of dependable make and price right. Mowers, grass catchers. hose sprays. rakes, grass shears.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-12
With Doris -Heyman

ception, rockers, youths, high. kindergarten.
 Chair Seats-You don't need them often but when they are needed you want good ones We carry three grades, all good. Imitation leather, per forated wood, fibre. -chiffoniers-Eight styles of fin ish and most up to date designs to choose from. Birdseye ma pie, circasian, walnut, fumed oak, golden oak. mahogany, quartered oak, plain oak, enam- eled.
 China Closets-Such ones as you are proud to have in your home-Latest factory designs by every eastern shipment. -China-We could use the whole space in telling you about our China Stock-In a word we will tell it all-It's the most complete and extensive line in the Southwest.
 AMERICAN WARE = Open stock dinner sets. plain and decorated.
 ENGLISH WARE-Open stock patterns-Plain and decorated. BAvARIAN WARE - Open stock designs, plain and fany. FRENCH HAVILAND - Open stock dinner sets, plain and fancy. Hand painted China for Hand Paintir-.
 JAPANESE-A full line of fancy Japanese ware in dinner and tea sets; also fancy pieces. don't sell clothes but we do sell q complete line of bags, hampers, pins, washers. wringers, hangers. -Cots-One of our leaders and thousands of them in use in Ari- zona. Army cots. iron frame, wood frame, cross leg. -Couches - Comfortable, we'll made and very artistic in de- sign. Several styles to choose from. Box davenport, leather
  sanitary, imitation leather, wardrobe couches. Cuspidors-Seven styles suita- . ble for home. club or hotel use. Aluminium. brass. China, enam-. eled. fibre. nickel plated, ja- banned tin.
 -Curtains-Everything in inter- for curtain goods and draperies, also lace curtains-Special at tention is called to our curtains of various materials for porch use.
 Window Shades, all widths and sizes. made to order. -Desks-For library. office or school use-Best factory lines now in stock = Celebrated makes. Ladies', office, flat top, roll top, teachers. typewriter, standing, school desks.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-12
Leading Clubs & Hotels

Are among our list of well pleased customers. We are pre-, pared to furnish everything nec- essary from our stock in Phoenix. No waiting if we do your fur nishing.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-12
Through the Alphabet

--AWn,n9s-We make aWHih6S Aoi all purposes-Carry most all grades of canvas in stock ana the workmanship is guaranteed. Let us figure with you. -Baby-Merchandise for every one in the family and Baby's needs not forgotten. Baskets, cribs, go-carts. buggies, high .. chairs, rockers, tables, walkers. -RasketsENot usually found in big furniture store but we carry a complete line. Clothes, market, delivery, lunch, sewing. -Beds-A third of your life is spent in bed-Be comfortable and don't pay too much for your comfort-See our line of beds-All styles at all prices. Brass, iron, birdseye, maple, circasian walnut, oak, mahog- any. table folding beds, sani- tary couch beds.
 Bird Caees-A wide variety Good substantial ones, both plain and fancy in design and finish.
 -Blankets-Our Bedding depart ment offers big values in all wool and light weight cotton blankets-All sizes stocked Boards - We'll made boards without which no kitchen is complete-Boarls for bread, ironing. washing.
 -Boisters-The bolster rolls we carry in stock are the kind that retain their neat round appear ance. being made of best mater ials obtainable.
 Book Cases-No library com plete without one-Our line is almost complete and prices are as low as is consistent with good goods.
 DESK COMBINATION. SEC TTONAL, STRAIGHT. Our line of Sectional Book Cases should be seen if you are interested They arc the best on the mar ket
 -6rooms-As much difference in the quality of this line as in the more expensive pieces of home necessities-Our brooms are made to last, and they do. -Brushes-Brushe for ten uses listed and still that's not all the kinds we carry. Busters. floor. paint. milk bottle, scrub, shoe. paint, stove, window, whitwash.
 -Buffets-A line so handsome in design that we shall not try to describe them, but ask you to call and see them and see what splendid values we are offering. -Cabinets-For every use from kitchen to the drawing room or the office. Filing. hoosier. kitch- en, medicine, music. shaving. China, cut glass.
 -Canvas-For your porches and out of door sleeping rooms see our lines of canvas. Kahki. white. striped. heavy.
 -Csrpcts-The products from the worlds best mills Ingrains. axminster. brussels, tapestry. velvet. Wilton. Expert men to cut. fit and lay them for you. -Chairs-Just to give you an idea of the variety of stock we carry in different lines we will give partial list of chairs you can select from at our store. Bed- room. parlor. office, camp. din- CTS. folding. invalid. lawn. sew ing. Morris. nursery, porch re-