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Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
ASKS DAMAGES
 IF PLOYERS

When Ernest L. Mitchell cranked the auto-trucll he was driving for the Pa cific Creamery, it back fired with the result that he fas thrown to the ground and seriously injured. Mitchell in a complaint filed in the superior court yesterday asks the company to pay him S7,00O damages and s250 expended iii medical aid as the outcome of the ac- cident.
 The plaintiff alleges that he was driving the truck in the interests of the company and that the concern is liable. He says in the accident, which occurred September 13, he received painful and permanent injuries. His right hand, arm and wrists were crushed and se- verely bruised he declares, and that his ability to labor has been greatly dimin- ished.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22

cocks and hens, 15@17c; large Leg horn hens. 10M2Oc; old turkeys, toms, 21c; young turkeys, toms, 25c; young ducks, 17c; old ducks, 10c; young pigeons. s2.0064.00 dozen; young geese, 15c.
 Butter-Receipts. 32,200 pounds; ex- tras. 46c: firsts. 36c.
 Eggs-Receipts 59 cases; fresh ex tras. 49c; case count. 44c; bullets, 40c.
 Alfalfa ay-S1600m20.00 per ton to producers f. O. b. Los Angeles.
 Barley-Bright feed, s2.45 bid; s2.55 asked.
 Sonora Wheat-s3.15 bid; s3.6O asked
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
Local Produce Market

The vegetable and fruit market is a little more restricted as regards to variety and there are number of price changes. The tendency is upward in price in most cases though there are some drops.
 Arizona pears are on the market but Watermelons and cantaloups are prac- 1cally gone as are parsnips.
 Dealers are paying the following r1ricac.t
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22

Play cempany's adaptation of Basil Kings celebrated novel, ''The Inner Shrine" "The Inner Shrine" was one of the best sellers of few years ago and it's popularity has never waned. This Lasky- Paramount picture is an ideal selection for Miss Ilin~ton's first appearance on the screen, as it is a powerful drama and an absorbing story The action of the story trans pires in New York, Paris and the headwaters of the Amazon. It is tale that is full of action and one that will give the star an excellent opportunity for displaying the great genius which has made her an internationalcelebri In the supporting cast are Elliott Dex- ter. Hobart Bosworth, Jack Holt, Adele Harrington and others of equal note. The production was staged under the direction of Frank Reicher.
 A two-reel comedy entitled "The Vampire" will also be shown.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
Robert Warwick at the Hin

The Hip theater today will offer one of the startling programs for which this amusement house has achieved reputation in Phoenix. The headliner for today is a photodrama entitled All Man. in which that competent actor Robert Warwick, is starred The story is one of intense interest with many gripping and tense situations and inter- lined with a charming love theme. It is staged with infinite care and in manner in which the producers have become famous. Those who enjoy red -blooded drama of the day will surely be more than pleased with the offoriro at the Hin today.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
LOS ANGELES MARKET

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21.-Prices quoted are for livestock weighed and delivered off the cars without food and water.
 Hogs-(Hard grain fed)-125 to 150 lbs. s13.0o; 150 to 175 lbs, s13.5O; 175 to $50 lbs, s1400.
 Cattle-(On foot, gross weight)- 'rass fed, s650: heifers, good, s7.50@ 500; fair, $7.00@7.50; cows, fair to good, S5.00@5.5O calves. 150 lbs. s900; 175 to $50 lbs, $50.
 Sheep-Ewes, $S.50; lambs, s13.O0M 1850
 Poultry = Small broilers, s15.0O: broilers, & ID. up, flyers, 24c; old
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
Myrtle Conzales at CoIumbia

Ninety nine out of hundred motion picture directors find settings for their photoplaying in parlor scenes, restaur- ants and drawing rooms-but Lynn F. Reynolds of the Bluebird staff is the hundredth man. Nature in its rugged beauties, the majesty of the mountains and the tropical beauties of palms and verdant valleys will be attractively re- flected in "The Show Down." to be presented "Bluebird Day" at the Co., lumbia tehater last time today Palm Canyon. Cal, and Santa Cruz Island, Tn the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of California, furnished the nature set tlngs for the screen romance of force and interest The various characters take on the rugged nature of their sur roundings; the selfishness and arro- gance of human nature are trans formed in the melting pot of privation when boatload of shipwrecked people are cast away on verdant island to shlit Tor themselves or starve There IS pretty girl concerned in the story for what would a photoplay amount to if there were not heart interest," to thread the exciting scenes into an entertaining composite with the pro- verbal happy ending?
 The Mutt and Jeff and Hoyt com edies are also shown Tomorrw. "Pay Me- powerful story of the west, fea- turing Dorothy Phillips as the famous dance hall queen, will be the feature.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
T0
 CO-0PERATE AS
 SAMMY HACKERS
Soldier Boys State Their Preferences with Regards
 To Things They Would
 Like to Have Given Them

Among the subjects brought before the Rotary club at it's regular Friday luncheon yesterday was the question of the organizations cooperation With other organizations of the state in being Sammy Hackers" or in serv- ing from home the boys in training and the boys in France. A number of talks were made with the result of an agreement that there should be one general state organization to CO., ordinate in the work that will he necessary from now on. letter was read that had been a reply to MT. Boardman, from G. l. Horene, chaplain, First Arizona Infantry, stationed at Naco. Rev. Horene stat ed that due to pride many would not make known their wants, but print ed list of questions was given to each man with requests that he fill in what things would personally appeal to them the most. The list of re-
 plies gave the following results: odlety raZors .............- 10 Straight raZors ............. 30 Shaving brushes ..............-.. 25 Shaving soap ................... 20 Talcum powder ............... Is
 
 Mirrors (smalD ............... 90
 Towels (hand) ................ 50 Towels (bath) ................... 50 Tooth brushes ................. 5J Shoe brushes p Tooth paste -................. 50 WiSk broom .................. 10 Laundry bag .....-.......-..... b Combs . ........... 25 Hair brushes ... .............. 70 Shears (smalD ................. 10 Fountain pen ................ 70 Wrist watches ............... 10 Flash light (smalD .............-. 10 Knife (smalD ...............- 10 Pillow (smalD Handkerchief ............... 5O Housewife ... ...................1 100 Cigarettes ...............
 Moving picture fund.
 In referring to housewife" it was explained that it was small bae filled with pins, needles, thread, but tons, small scissors, safety pins, toil- ct articles, etc. In referring to cigar cites the chaplain suggested that II about TOO cigars were sent down ar engagements would be made for smoker and a nice program on the evening the supplies were received.
 In relation to a moving picture fund Rev Horene stated that every man in the regiment asked for moving picture fund. which seems to be the universal need, or demand.
 The chairman of the meeting was Col L. W Coggins who put on an educational program in the way of spelling match.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
At the Lamara

Margaret Ellington, the distinguished actress who has reached the pinnacle oI fame upon the stage, makes her tirst appearance on the motion picture screen in the Jesse l.. Lasky Feature
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22

The greatest growing motor truck need has been for an efficient light truck which would conclusively re- place the obsolete horse and wagon delivery. Manufacturers, jobbers, wholesale houses, mining industries, railroads, department stores, lumber merchants, farmers, - in fact pro gressive business men in every line have realized the necessity for fast, efficient, dependable motor truck service.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22

With just one idea in mind-to build the finest light duty truck on the market, Nash engineers devoted nine months to the study of these delivery problems and the designing, testing and completing of a truck best suited for the one-ton field The result is the Nash one-ton truck-a real truck that applies the efficiency and de- pendability of the heavier Nash trucks to the needs of. one-ton deliv- cry.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
COTTON

NEW YORK, Sept 21.-The cotton market today closed irregular at net gain of 12S to 142 points
 Cotton futures closed strong. Oct, 23.53c; Dec. 23.46c; Jan. 23.3Oc; March, 23.55c; May, 236Sc Spot steady: middling, 24.70c
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22
FINANCES AND MARKETS

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Arizona republican., 1917-09-22

fine clothing s160@1.65; fine medium clothing, $1.55M1.60.
 Pulled extra, s1.s0@1S5; A, s1.7O M180; A supers, $1.60M1.65.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22

PAY ME?-Adv.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-22

PAY. MB?-Adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
F|END OUTRACES
 WOMAN ABOUT TO
 BECOME MOTHER
Ihug Commits a Startling Crime in Seattle and Police Working Hard
 for Capture. w 0 MA AN THREATENED

SEATTLE, May This city was today brought face to face with another outrage and the po- lice are bending every effort to arrest the criminal.
 Mrs. R. T. Hoag, very pretty woman, approaching motherhood, was dragged into vacant lot on Queen Ann hill last night and out ragged by a thug. Her moans brought aid two hours after the outrage was committed. She was rushed to the hospital and her con- dition is serious.
 Mrs. Hoag says she went out for walk and when near the deep rayine at the brow of the hill over looking Salmon bay, thug ap- preached her, grabbed her by the throat and said that she would suf- fer the same fate as Mrs. Wehn if shc protested. She was dragged into the brush and outraged
 Mrs. Wehn, wife of sculptor, was recently found murdered near the same place after being out ragged by thugs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
PLANT IS DYNAMITED
 SUSPECT ALIENS
One Man Is Killed and "a Score lniuFad iIl
 Explosion in
 Tennessee.

BRISTOL. Tenn, May 1.--Thc munition plant of the Federal Dye stuff and Chemical company was wrecked here early this morning by an explosion. One man was kllled and score injured. Secret ser vice men detailed here following the explosion believed that the ex- plosion was the work of alien plot ters who have been traced here from other cities. Had the explo- sion occurred one hour later several scores would have been killed. The night shift employed had been re- duced for the Sunday night shift and the day workers had not yet reported.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
PIONEER DEMOCRAT OF
 SEATTLE PASSES AWAY

SEATTLE, May 7.-J. C. Whit lock, a pioneer lawyer and Demo- cratic politician, until recently fed eral court commissioner, died here yesterday. Mr. Whitlock had re- sided in Seattle for nearly 30 years and was about 60 years of age. He was a native of Ala bama.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
GEAMAN EMPEROR SENDS GLOOM TO
 SON AT THE FRONT

AMSTERDAM, May 7.-The Ger man Emperor has sent the follow ing telegram to the Grown Prince: Your birthday falls this year in a serious and indecisive time. With grateful and full confidence of the Fatherland. l look upon your and other battle fronts which imper- durable resist all attacks and which battles. God grant the Fatherland, in your new year of life, full vic tory and peace filled with bless jngs."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
STEAMER MOVEMENTS and Mail Information
NOW SOUND NORTH

City Of Seattle will be due from the South Wednesday. Has 1 days mail.
 Princess Sophia will be due from the South tomorrow night. Has one days mail. :.
 SCHEDULED sAlLlNGs Alameda is scheduled to sail from Seattle Thursday. Jefferson is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow. Admiral Evans is scheduled to sail from Seattle Friday. Spokane is scheduled to sail from Seattle Thursday. AI-ki is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow night.
 SouTHeoUND SAiLlNGS AIaska is scheduled to sail southbound tomorrow after noon at o'clock. Dolphin is scheduled to sail southbound tomorrow after noon ct o'clock. Takes mail.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
RECORD WAGES ABE BEING PAID THOSE
 EMPLOYED ON SHIPS

NEW YORK, May 7.-Record wa ges are being paid the crew of an American ship because of war dan ger. the first mate drawing $500 a month. chief engineer $250 and fire men and coal passers from $60 to $75. 100 per cent war bonus is the port of authorization. The men will receive $100 and the officers $250 and passage home if the ship is lost.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
GOLD HOLDINGS IN BANKS HAS
 BEEN INCREASED

WASHINGTON, May To in- crease the gold holding of Federal Reserve Banks by $300,00O,0OO and strengthen them against any eXig- ency of war, the House today pass ed the administration amendments to the federal reserve law for de- fense in creating reserve require ments banks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
Fraternalizing Stopped

PETROGRAD. May 2. - General western front. issued trders today that fraternizing between Russian and German soldiers must stop i'm mediately.
 Three divisions have been trans ferred from the Russian to the French front and others are follow ing including artillery and aircraft.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
 Armies Can Be Blasted Out of Existence by New Weapon which
 Has Been Found. MACHINES BEING BUILT All Steel Mills in the United States to Soon
 Be Manufacturing
 Destroyer.

NEW YORK, May 7-Late Sat urday night Chairman Saunders, Of the United States Naval Consulting Board, discussing the new invention which would drive the submarines from the waters of the world, made a further statement that every steel mill in the United States would soon be put to work constructing machin- cry or the explosive, If any is used in connection with it, and stated that the announcement of the inevntion and it's perfection was made to al lay the growing fears over the U- boat situation.
 given him by tho newspapers he said that the invention could not only be counted upon to clear the seas of submarines, but would blast whole armies out of existence and raze fortresses Of either steel or masonry, if necessary.
 "Every steel mill in the country will soon be turning out machinery for the invention" stated Chairman Saunders. "AIready machines have been built and several more are un- der course of construction for ex. perimentsl purposes"
 Chairman Saunders is a native of Columbus, Georgia. and has dis tinguished career as an engineer. He was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and has written ex- tensively on engineering subjects.
 Thomas A. Edison, who is mainly for the invention, refus- es to discuss the new machinery which will revoIutionize modern war fare.
 WASHINGTON, May 7.-The new invention is being guarded perfectly. It is admitted by naval authorities that it is a positive wonder.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
TO ORGANIZE AERO UNIT.

WHEELING, Wo. Va, May '. An aero unit, to be known as the West Virginia Flying Corps, will be organized within a few days, ac- cording to an announcement made here today by Louis Bonnet, Jr., of Weston, w. Va, on his arrival from Washington.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK. May 7.--Alaska Gold closed today at 6H. Alaska-Juneau at 612. American Zinc at 30H. Butte & Superior at 42H. Chino at 53h.
 Ray at 29h.
 Utah Copper at 115H. Copper metal was qpoted at 31.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
GERMAN PLANES
 DROP BOMBS ON
 LONDON SUBURBS

LONDON, May 7.--German aero planes sudednly swooped through the sky this forenoon and dropped bombs on the outskirts of the city. One man was killed and one woman was injured, The attackers were driven away quickly
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
LARGE FISH ORDER PLACED BY BRITISH
 IN EASTERN PORT

BOSTON, May 7.EzThe sale of fourteen million pounds of fish to the British government by local fishing company was announced to- day. The consignment will include haddock and founders.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07

TROOPS FOR FRANCE.

WASHINGTON, May 7.- It was definitely decided to- day that American troops shall go to France, the date being withheld until the movement has taken place and the soldiers are on for eign soil. No information as to the makeup of de- tachments or anything in connection with the plans are to be made public.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
AXlA1oRs KILLED

HEMSTEAD-Robe Merritt and John Stendorff. privates in the Army Reserve Corps, training as aviators, were killed today when their ma chine plunged down from height of 5000 feet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
LATE CABLE NEWS

SEATTLE Federal Judge Jere- miah Neterer today granted writ of error in the Case of John w.. Roberts, convicted of impersonating an officer. in an extortion case, meaning that the latter can appeal from his sentence to the Federal circuit court
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
To Convoke Duma

PETROGRAD, May 7.-The Duma will be immediately convoked in an extraordinary session. according to official advices today. There was a demonstration last night in front of the British, French and Italian em- bassies. the people proclaiming their allegiance to the Allies and shouting for victory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
Situation in Hand

PETROGRAD. May 7.-"You may tell the American people that the Russian situation is well in hand" This was the official statement to- day of Premier Lvoff The Premier expressed belief that German influ- ences had caused outbreaks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
GREAT BRITAIN IS
 COLLECTING RAGS

LONDON, May "A Nationwide rag collection is being organized by the British government. London alone expects to furnish 5.000.O0d pounds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
AMERICANS DECORATED

PARiS-G. B, Sturdy. of Denver; William Bigelow of Cobasset, Mass, and w. H. Wallace, of the New York ambulance corps were decorated to- day with war crosses for bravery
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
Attack. Repulsed

PARIS. May 7.-German counter attacks today along the entire French front are being everywhere repulsed
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
Many Iaken in Drive

PARIS. May 7.-Fifty-threc hun dred Germans have been taken today in the Laon drive.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
MONEY FOR THE ALLIES

WASHINGTON-Th United States will loan Great Britain the sum of $100,000,000 to meet her needs for May Half of the sum was given yesterday and half today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
British Capture Many

LONDON. May 2. V After hard fighting the British have pushed for ward east of Bullecourt and taken q large number of Germans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
Visit Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, May T. - The French War Commissioners were the guests of this city yesterday. At a banquet last night. Governor Freder- ick D. Gardiner. in speech. brought on the fact that in Kansas City, the commissioners made their first stop on the territory of the Louisiana purchase. acquired from France. mot by Conquest. but by Purchase al though he said, the insignificant price, in comparison with the value of the domain made the transaction rather gift in evidence of France s for the new world re- public
 Sacred Union
 Rene Viviani, in speech said that the sacred union of the United States and the Ententes could not be dis solved until German imperialism had been destroyed and the peace of the world assured.
 Rene Viyiani said. in part: You free Americans so well understand why thousands and thousands of our children now are sleeping their last"
 Viviani said: You know it was not because there was in our hearts, a desire to conquer; it was not fight an army against an army. but it was to fight democracy against autocracy.
 You will come not to help France, but to aid the cause of civilization. many destroyed homes and tOmbs, but has held the German flood that is now going back.
 Come to France you Americans. and help civilization and liberty. It is the best way and the only way to insure peace of the world"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
Expected Attack on the Russian Front Said To Be Impending
 by Germans.
RUSSIANS CONFI D EN T
Duma To Be Convoked in Extraordinary Session at Petrograd; People
 Quieting Down.

PETROGRAD, May That Ger man attack from Libau is impending was the official reports received this afternoon from the frontier. The War Office, within the last three days, sent endorsements to all the points on the Libau-Riga lines and artillery has been placed at all i'm pOrtant positions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
If Neville Can Turn the Trick Germans Must Retreat to the
 Frontier Line.
GERMANS SLAUGHTERED
French Impetuosity Is too Much for Germans and Moved Down by
 Gun Fire.

LONDON. May 7-The way for the flanking of the Laon pivot of the Hindenburg line was open to the French today. If Gen. Neville can turn the trick and outflank the Germans by the capture of Laon in the immediate future, military strate- gists here believe that the retirement of the Germans to the frontier line will be necessary.
 The capture of Crayonne, the dom- mating Aisne Plateau and Miettc valley was taken in a surprise blow of great strength struck :. by the French commander. This gives the French thcir entry to a point for this important operation east of Leve- guier
 We carried out successful night raid takinG sA feM pgisouers. is Gen. fiaig $ 4fopqrt t0daysk 160ftA or Stnc Havrincourt Woods we progressed
 GREAT HEADQUARTERS OF THE FRENCH ARMIES, May 7.---From the Laffux mill to Craonne the en- tire Chemier des Danes region. with the exception of a very small sec tion, is held by the French. who have thoroughly organized their gains in defiance of all efforts to oust them. Counter attacks were tried by the Germans last night 9t many points with great masses of men who displayed a ferocity of des- pair, but they were beaten back again and again. The nerve of the French troops of all regiments which emulates it's neighbor in bravery. was too much for the Germans, who surrendered in large bodies unable to withstand the French impetuos- ity.
 The French troops advanced so rapidly that some German heavy ar tillery could not be removed and was captured with some field artil. lery.
 Even selected soldiers of the Prus- sian guard were unabel to stem the advance and they were brought up in motor lorries when other Ger mans had wavered and fallen back. but all they accomplished was to in- crease the bag of prisoners, which is continually growing in size. While the Prussian guards were alighting from the lorries they were caught under the heavy fire of French ar tillery and suffered terribly. The mon returning from the lines assert that tho numher Of Carman ldoad arc lying on the battlefield in greater numbers than ever seen, even in this war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
Hero of the Marne Pays a Great Tribute to the President of the
 United States.
MMISSIONERS TRAVEL
Viviani Makes An Appeal for Americans To Go to France and Help
 Civilization.

ST. LOUIS, May 7.-The French war commissioners arrived here this morning and great reception awaited them The Hero of the Marne was received by the Fifth Missouri Infantry and presented with the standard colors.
 In a speech in the Coliseum, where the Democratic National convention was held, former Premier Rene Vi viani said that he welcomed the American soldiers in the fight for Democracy. "The message of the man who was nominated where l now stand. will live in the history of the world forever" said the for mer Premier, and tremendous cheers greeted this utterance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
SIXTEEN HUNDRED IN RIOT: HUNDREDS
 ARE UNDER ARREST

AMSTERDAM. May 7.-Grave riot ing occurred in Mainz, Germany. ac- cording to report received here by the Telegraaf. Sixteen hundred people took part in the demonstra- tion because of the scarcity of food. A number of shops were footed and troops fired on the demonstrators, eight being killed. Later the troops arrested 500 persons involved in the rioting.