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Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
STOCK LETTER By R. Allyn Lewis

The declaration of the full amount of dividend on Utah came as a surprise to some, although before the meeting was called wagers were offered that the dividend would not be less than Sept. In some quarters it was thought that this has a bearing on the outlook for the U. s. Steel dividend and prom ised maintainence of the II per cent rate at the January meeting.
 It is hard to get anybody to buy stocks when they are very dull and droopy but looking back it shows that it has been the time to do so. Copper stocks look attractive. The income re- turn on the investment is very large. Chino down more than go points and Utah in the neighborhood of 55.
 Beth. Steel was active, was 150 and is very dull now at "A. It is paying the same dividend.
 Certain of the railroad group also look attractive. C. 6 O., B. & O., Northwestern, N. Y. C.. Penna and 8 number of others selling practically the lowest in their history and earning more than the dividend they are paying.
 The statement from Washington re- garding possibility of revision of fixed prices for steel and copper is a new SOuICe OI interest put lIlc street gen orally shows disposition to wait for definite assurance that any step in in dustrial affairs such as this would be of favorable character. It is thought by some that the revision may possibly be upward, particularly as to copper War developments will probably come in for more attention than has been the case recently.
 People have been buying St. Pau around 35 and 40 because they coz slider cheap. If there is value in this property. why not buy the preferred around 6S, better than ten per cent | dividend basis. To pay anything on the common they must pay the full div idend on the preferred. You can buy the bonds which sold last January al 961a, at 651a, better than a seven pei cent basis. If tine preferred is good these are good and very attractive al the price.
 Understand water at Dundee has le l up considerably also that formation il ] shaft changing into 8 somewhat oxi- | diZed reddish material.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
FINANCES AND MARKETS
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

NEW YORK, Dec. 7-Stocks were heavy in the first half of today's stag nant session, but made up part of their loss later, though closing with heavy tone. The movement was the narrowest and least important of any day for many weeks. total dealings aggregating only 330,OoO shares.
 The same influences which so long have served to check activity and in itiative were again operative. Foreign news offered little encouragement and impending developments at Washing ion were reflected in the hesitant tone or industrials and war issues.
 Rails bore the brunt of the early reversal, investment stocks making gross recessions of 1 to points. Yet new minfmums were reached by Balti- moro and Ohio at 4s and Pennsylvania at 44h, selling of the latter again suggesting urgent liquidation. United States Steel was under pressure most of the time, with other equipments but rallied slightly in the last hour only Co fau back again.
 International bonds were heavy. Anglo-Erench lives establishing their lowest quotation at S91s. Liberty fours ranged from 97.16 to 97.3O and the 3h's from 9S.48 to 9S.7e. Total sales, par value. $3.1500 900.
 United States bonds, old issues, were unchanged on call, registered fours declining 1ib per cent on sale.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08

height, transportation routes are under unexampled strain and increasing stress is laid upon the necessity for curtailing non- essential industries to allow of full supplies of fuel and raw materials for war purposes. There is, therefore, increasing evidence of speeding up on the so-called war lines, accompanied by the presence of governmental check-rein upon ac- tivities in others.
 Incidentally, scarcity of fuel or raw materials or the working out of other processes making for closing readjust- ments to a war basis, tend to restrict movements in various ways. Trade in civilian supplies is still large, but there appears to be a concentration upon foods and wearing apparel to an extent not hitherto seen. Further quieting down of ordinary house build ing and operations in furniture, auto mobile (pleasure car) and jeWelry manufacturing, furs and other pro ducts is balanced by increased buying of steel for munitions, shipbuilding and allied lines.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
LIVE STOCK
Chicago

CnIcaSo
 CHICAGO, Dec. 7.-Hogs. receipts 31.000; slow; bulk s16.s0@ 1T.35; light s16.55@17.SO; heavy s1S.70Q17.90; pigs S13.00@ 1885.
 Cattle receipts 5000; firm; western steers $6.S0@1370; stoekers sS.01@ HOO; cows and heifers s5.30@11.50; calves s775@14.75.
 Sheep receipts 5000; steady; wethers sSSO@1290; lambs s1250416.9o.
 Kansas City
 KANSAS CITY. Dec. Hogs re- ceipts 5000; lower; bulk s17.15@17.35: heavy $17.30@17.40; light $1700@17.30; pigs s14.5o@15.s5.
 Cattle receipts 1000; steady; prime fed steers $1450@15.50; western steers S9OO@12.0O; cows s5.75@10.25; stock CTS s7.00Q1100.
 Sheep receipts 1,OOO steady; lambs s15.75@1s.75; ewes s1050@12.0O.
 Denver
 DENVER, Dec. 7.-Cattle receipts 100; steady; beef steers $7.75@12.00; cows s6.5O@S.5O; stockers s7oo@11.25; calves SS.00@10.25.
 Hogs receipts 600: five lower; tor $17.40; bulk $17.00@17.30.
 Sheep receipts 5700; steady; lambs $16.OO@16.50; ewes $10.00@11.00.
 LOS ANGELES MARKET
 LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6.-Prices are for livestock weighed and delivered of the cars without food and water
 Hogs-(Hard grain fed)-125 to 15( lbs, $14.00; 150 to 175 lbs. s15.00: 17T to $50 lbs, $15.OO; 175 to 225 lbs, s15.O0 Cattle-(On foot gross weight)- Steers, good $9.5O; medium, s9.O0; grass fed, $9.5O; heifers, good, s7.50q 500; fair, s7.0oQ7.50: cows. fair to good. $6.50@7.50: bulls and stags. s6.0i Q6.5O; calves 125 to 150 lbs, s9.00; r; to 225 lbs. ss.50 Sheep-Ewes, 5000; lambs, s14.5o. Poultry-Small broilers, 15c; broil CTS, % up, flyers, 16c; old cocks anC hens. pigeons. s2.00@4.00 doz.; youni geese, 15c; bullets 53c.
 Butter-Receipts, 79,3O0 lbs. extra 45c; firsts, 36c.
 Eggs-Receipts, Ss cases; fresh ex tras, 4Sc:. case count 47c; bullets, 43c. Alfalfa Hay-s16.00@20 20.00 per ton t l producers, f. O. b. Los Angeles. Barley-Bright feed, SPAS bid; s2.5 | closed.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08

chief producing states had not been of a character to interfere with the cur ing of corn. acted as a further bar to any important rally. Liquidation by holders took place on a large scale in the oats market. The December option in particular, suffered in value.
 Provisions fell with grain and hogs. Government buying for Great Britain and Belgium tended somewhat to check the decline.
 Corn: Jan. $1.21h; May s1.1Sa.
 Oats: Dec. s.72%; May $.7oA.
 Pork: Jan. s47.00.
 Lard: Jan. s24.40; May s24.45.
 Ribs: Jan. $25.10; May s25.12.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
GRAIN

CHICAGO. Dec. 2. = Pronounced weakness in the grain market resulted today from an embargo on corn and oats eastbound from Chicago begin ming December 10. Corn closed heavy, 2s to 1c net lower with January s1.21A to s121A and May s1.1S% to s119.
 Oats finished 21s to 315c down and provisions off 1219 to 45 cents.
 The ban on eastward shipments started corn prices downward at once. 1t was conceded on all sides that the probable effect of the embargo would be to build up stocks here and at other important terminals, especially when the increasing supply of cars in the corn belt began to exercise greater influence. Gossip was current that within a fortnight the delivery of the entire total of ten thousand cars which the government had ordered to the west would be completed. The fact that the snow falls throughout the
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
Local Produce Market

Iowa dried sweet corn is something new on the market. It is used exten- sively as a food product in the prairie states, and has been highly recom- mended as a substitute for some of the foods which we must economize on during the war. The corn will retail for 25 cents a pound.
 A shipment of walnut meats has been received by the John f. Barker com pany The retail selling price is $1 per pound.
 A fresh shipment of Thompson seed less raisins has been received. These raisins make an exiellent substitute for the Grecian currant which cannot be secured now on account of the war Dealers are paying the following prices
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
COMMERCIAL REVIEW

NEW YORK, Mec. 7.-Bradstreets tomorrow will say:
 Government requ&itions and ex- penditures for all sorts of military supplies are at ap unprecedented
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08

place for the hearing of said Petition, when and where any person interested may appear and contest the same, and show cause, if any they have, why said Petition should not be granted. Said Will is a foreign Will, heretofore ad- mitted to probate in the State of Cal ifornia.
 Dated December 7th 1917.
 JAMES MILLER, Jr.,
 Clerk. STOCKHOLDERS MEETING The Annual Meeting of the stock
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
MERCANTILE PAPER

NEW YORK, Dec. Mercantile paper, 51a@&.
 Sterling: 60 day bills, $4.71A; com- mercial D day bills on banks, s4.71; commercial 60 day bills, s4.7Oh; de- mand. $4.75A; cables, s476ss.
 Bar silver, S57sc.
 Mexican dollars, 66A.
 Time loans. firm: 50 days, 5Gh; 90 days and months, 5K@%.
 Call money, steady: High, 4 low, SA; ruling rate, 31a; closing bid, 3A i; offered at 912; last loan, 315.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
METALS 6

NEW YORK, Dec. Tin nominal SS5.OO. Lead quiet spot s6.25@6.5O Spelter quiet; spot East St. Louis de- livery. $7.621a 67SO.
 At London: Spot copper, e110; fu- lures. e11O; electroIytic, e125. Spot tin, z 2O3 5s; futures, s121 5s. Lead spot, z 30 los; futures. g. 29 los; spell ter spot, $50; futures, $50.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF MARICOPA COUNTY, STATE OF
 ARIZONA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES M. STIMSON, De-

CeaSed.-NOTICE.
 Notice hereby given, that Peti- tion for the probate of the Will ot Charles M. Stimson, deceased, and for the issuance of Letters of Administra- tion with the Will annexed thereon to Walter Bennett has been filed in this Court, and that Thursday, the 20th day of December. 1917, at 1900 o'clock in the afternoon of said day at the Court room of Division No. of said Court, in the Courthouse, in the City of Phoenix, County of Maricopa. State of Arizona, have been set as the time and
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
COPPERS

Compiled for The Republican by
 R. Allyn Lewis, E. F. Hutton & Co.'S leased wire. Hotel Adams Building, 119 North Central Ave.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
ARIZONA COTTON

Quotations furnished each business day by the Tempe Cotton Exchange. The quotations yesterday were as fol- lows:
 Pima extra No. long staple. 76c Yuma, Sacaton staple ............71c There were sold yesterday 22 bales 8s Pima. None of Yuma.
 Cotton
 NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-The cotton market today closed barely steady at c nAst decline of IA to g4 points.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
Dr. Al Sharpe.

Although Cornell didn't exactly astonish the football world with her speed and power this past season, Coach Al Sharpe is we'll pleased with the showing made and considers that with the material to be had the Cor nell eleven played some grand foot ball. Sharpe and all Cornell follow CTS are proud of the fact that the team did not try to hide behind the skirts of Informal" football.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08

holders of the Phoenix National Bank will be held in it's office in Phoenix, Arizona, on Tuesday, January 8, 1918, at o'clock D. m. for the purpose of electing a board of directors to serve for the ensuing year and to transact such other business as may properly come before said meeting.
 w. H. THOMSON,
 Cashier Do not wait till tomorrow-phona that WANT AID to The Republican and dispose of. or get what you want.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02
CAMPFIRE GIRLS WILL
OBSERVE FOURTH WITH
BIG FREEDOM FIRE

We are too apt to think that we must
celebrate our Fourth of July with loud
banging Of f1recrackers all through the
day and with Roman candles. red light
and skyrockets at night. 1t never seems
to occur to us that a more personal way
of showing our patriotism is within reach
Of us all.
What would be more beautiful than the
flames of big fire leapng up into the
darkness TO he seem perhaps off across the
hills by those who, like you, are assem-
bled about fire?
This is the year for Freedom Fires. Not
only will we thus be saving money that
can be used in a way to bring greater
happiness, but we will also be ceebrat-
ing our greatest American holiday with
out the use of skvroclletS and in a way
to bring pleasure to many.
The Neeburban Group of Camp Fire
Girls and the Boy Scouts of the Univer-
salist church invite all Camp Fire Girls
of Augusta and Fallowell to Join them
in costume at a Freedom Fire to be held
on the Fuller property at the old OBJ
servatory, at T. NJ. Each girl bring a
basket of lunch for a picnic supper. The
girls are hoping other community groups
will have the same sort of celebration
and will watch 3or their fires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02
EtH1er-Farr

Miss Ruth Ellen Farr and Lannes NJ.
Fuller were united in marriage by Rev.
Maurice j. Duncklee at o'clock Thurs
day evening at the home OF the pastor on
Washington street, Bath. The double ring
service was used and they were unat-
tended.
Miss Farr is a native Of Augusta, where
she graduated from the High school,
later graduating from one of the hest
Normal schools in the State. Since that
time she has been a very successful
teacher, winning the love and esteem of
her pupils by her kind and generous dis
position. Her last school, which has Just
closed, was at Rome, Me.
The groom is a first-class machinist
and is employed by Alonzo Fisher at Eos
ters Point, and for many years has lived
in Harpswell where he bears a SPLEEN
did reputation.
The bride wore a becoming gown of
white embroidered wolfe, her going-away
suit being of blue. with hat to match.
Following the wedding the happy young
people left for parts unknown. After a
short honeymoon they will be at home at
Harpswell. 1t is with best wishes for a
long and prosperous welded life that
their friends see them embark on their
new life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02
DOLLAR DAY BARGAINS
WILL Be GENUINE VALUES

Spreading out the buying power of
the dollar is an ever present problem
and one that calls for the most care
full thought at the present time
The Augusta merchants Dollar days
on Thursday and Friday offer a very
good opportunity to provide for pres
ent and future needs Practically ev-
cry line of trade in the city is repre-
scented in the big sales event-prob-
ably every line is listed in the an
nounccment this morning-and buyers
will find that, dollar for dollar, the
bargains this year are exceptional
values.
CnQuestionably these are to be two
DAYS Of big opportunity for buyers :
said merchant in speaking of the
sale this year. We are going to make
splendid specials. and it is my convic-
ton, from observation and from speak
ing with other traders, that nine in
ten are entering into the spirit of Civ
ing Augusta a couple of red letter
business days.
It's good for the city, it's good bust
ness, and it would be a mistake not to
do il. Buyers coming here July and
s will get good values and will make
large purchases. They will get prices
that will probably not be possible
again in years excepting on similar oc-
casions. 1t keeps us UP with things
and other cities"
Watch for the Dollar day ads in the
Journal this week. Plan to be in Au-
gusta July :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02
KENNEBEC COUNTY FOOD
CONSERVATION SCHEDULE

Niles, Florence Carl. Mary Robbins
and Blanche Webster.
These, together with other experts,
will gather at the College Of Agricul-
ture at Orono July 2-3-4 for instruc-
tons especially relative to the pres
ent food emergency conditions. which
Herbert c. Hoover has outlined. There
will be no holiday on July for these
women and yet their patriotic service
will be appreciated by all citizens OF
this State.
The subcommittee in each town and
city will make all necessary arrange
ments for these demonstrations. The
attendance Of women and the success
of the demonstration will depend upon
this committee. A good committee Will
have a correspondingly good and sue
cessful demonstration.
The schedule for these demonstra-
tons is as follows and will be given
in the afternoon only, beginning at 2
o'clock sharp. One Of the five demon
strators mentioned above will be as
signed 70 each group.
July 5-Benton, Monmouth, Albion,
Clinton, Gardiner.
July 6-Waterville. Winthrop, China.
Oakland. West Gardiner.
July Augusta, Winslow, South
China. Belgrade.
July 9-Windsor, Rome. Randolph.
July 10 - East Nassalboro, Mt.
Vernon, Pittston.
July 11-Riverside. Vienna, Chelsea.
July 12-Readfield, Farmingdale,
I11lv l1--Favette Hal1oweN
July 14-Wayne, Manchester.
July 6-Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02

The Kennebec County Food Produc-
ton and Conservation Committee OF
Public Safety has received it's assign
ment OF dates for the food conserva-
ton demonstrations which are to be
given in every town and city Of the
State. These begin in this county in
five different towns on July and
close July Is.
That kennebec county can put on
such a quick, well organized campaign
and carry it into every town and city
is because the county committee has
been on the job all the time and have
received loyal support from the town
chairman and assured assistance from
the subcommittee of women appoint
ed.
Unstinted credit should be given the
Extension service of the College of Ag
riculture as upon it has fallen the re-
sponsibility of carrying out the pro-
vision made by Governor Milliken and
his council in giving these demonstra-
tons which will endeavor to reach ev-
cry housewife in the State of Maine
To work out the details, collect the
necessary apparatus, secure experts to
give the demonstrations, etc, requires
wonderful executive ability and dill
gent work. They should receive the
cooperation and support in this cam
paign of every man and woman. 1t
is no cause requiring "slackers' or
"cahmity howlers."
There will be five women TO give
these demonstrations in Kennebec
county. They are experts in this work
and are Kathryn Gordon, Eunice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02
AUGUSTA POSTOFFICE
General Order Issued for Observance
Of Fourth of July

Postmaster Plaisted has issued the fol-
lowing general order for the observance
Of July al the postoff1ce:
ONCE Of the Postmaster
Augusta Me, June 30, 1917.
General Order No. %.
Wednesday, July 4, 1917, Independence
day. a national holiday. will be observed
at the Augusta, Maine, postoffice as fol-
lows:
City carriers will make a morning de-
livery to all parts of the city and an eve
ming collection Of street letter boxes
Rural carriers will make no delivery.
The stamp window will be open from
10 A. NJ. to II A. NJ, from P NJ. to 4
p. NJ.
The general delivery window will be
open from 10 A. NJ. to II A. NJ, from 3
P. NJ. to 4 P. NJ, from P. NJ. to 9 P. NJ.
The money order division will be closed
for the entire day
The registry division will Re closed for
the entire day.
The paper mailing division will be clos-
ed for the entire day
F. W. PLAISTED,
Postmaster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02
Canning Demonstration

The state campaign on food conser-
walton under the direction Of the Ag-
ricultural extension service. Cniver-
sity Of Maine will be opened in Au
gusta by a canning demonstration I'M
der the charge Of one selected by the
State for this purpose, at City Hall.
Saturday, July {. at o'clock.
This meeting should be attended
by all the housewives Of Augusta
and vicinity who have anything to do
with the preparation of food. If you
attend YOU will be certain to add some
thing Of value to your knowledge re-
garding canning. At this meeting
there will be a demonstration Of the
cold Pack method, which has prov
ed highly successful The admission
is free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02

The First Aid dance to be given
Monday evening for the Red Cross
benefit al the City Hall promises to be
a real friendly" occasion for all. Each
First Alder has been delegated as
committee of one to do all she can to
make the evening pleasant fot 1.-The
boys in khaki" as we'll as others, and
to see that all have congenial partners
for the dance. The ladies choice"
which will appear often on the first
part of the order of dances will help,
it is hoped. to start the evening in the
proper spirit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02
CHIEF ENGINEER FIRE
DEPT. AND JANITOR OF
CITY HALL RESIGN

Mayor Willis F. Swift announces the
resignation of Charles G. Hunt from
the office of chief engineer of the Au-
gusta fire department. the resignation
to take effect on same date this month.
Another resignation announced is
that of Joseph Blanchette. janitor Of
City hall, who will resume his occu-
patton OF guiding at belgrade lakes.
The position Of janitor has been filled
by the appointment Of Alfred Gagnon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02
MUNICIPAL COURT
Small Boy Without Means Placed in
the ChiIdrens Home

On complaint OF Mrs. Ada F. Hunt,
State agent for the prevention of cru
city to children, a little fellow Floyd
Taylor. aged IL years old, was TAX
en- before Judge Lancaster Saturday
Afternoon, the complaint being that the
boy is an orphan without means or
kindred of sufficient ability to support
him. and after the court had inquired
into the case it was decided to place
the boy in the care Of the Maine Chill
dren's Home Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02
THE RED CROSS
Directors for the July Red Cross Hos.
pitai Supplies Committee

Following is a list Of the directors Of
the hospital supplies committee for July:
July 3-Mrs Hendee, Mrs. Toas.
July 6-Miss Lancaster. Miss Blackwell
July 10-Mrs. Robinson. Mrs. Pishon.
July 13-Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. stinson.
July 17-Mrs. Fogg. Mrs. Hendee.
July 3-Mrs Lowell, Mrs. Simmons.
July 4-Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Tobey
July N-Mrs. Fogg. Miss Blackwell.
July 31-Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Pshon.
Directors are asked to be at the rooms
at least Is minutes before opening times
and to stay after the close OF the session
to arrange the rooms for the next time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02
Charles L. Gardner of Chelsea

Charles L. Gardner of Chelsea passed
away Sunday morning in this city at the
age Of q years and II months. The re-
mains will be taken on the noon train
today to Machias, where funeral services
will be held and interment made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02
Funeral of Mrs. Jean Blank

Funeral services for the late Mrs Jean
Blank of Boston were held at o'clock
Sunday afternoon in the Winthrop street
Universalist church, Rev. A. Francis
Walch. pastor Of the church, officiating
in the presence of a large number of rel
atives and amid many beautiful foewrs.
Internnent was made in the family lot In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02

The Lithgow library will close at 6
o'clock Gnstead of 81 every day ex-
cept Wednesdays and Saturdays. dur
ing the summer hours, but on these
days it will be kept open until 9 o'clock
in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02

The Philadelphia & Reading barge
Tamanend finished discharging Satur-
DAY morning cargo of coal for the
Purinton Bros. and was towed down
river by the tug Seguin on her way
back to Phila delphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Percy H. Whiting and
children are at the Augusta House for a
few days, after which Mrs. Whiting and
the children will 60 TO the seashore for
two weeks. On their return they will &C.
cupy the house at 1872 Sewall street, owned
by W. H. Gannett, which is being re-
paired and redecorated.