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Arizona republican., 1917-04-13
Afey FiUe Years
 Woman Is Found
 Guilty of Mmrde,
IRepuhIican A. p. Leased Wirel


 AMARILLO, Texas, April 12.-Mrs. Florence Reynolds of Canyon, was found guilty today of the murder of her husband at a lonely spot on a country road near their residence on September 19, 1912, and the jury in the forty seventh district court fixed heI punishment at 20 years Imprisonment. The case was brought here on change of venue.
 Motive for the shooting, according to the prosecution lay in the fact that a short time before the killing Reynolds had taken out S10,000 life insurance in favor of his wife. Further evidence was presented to show that the fatal gunshot wound in the back received while Reynolds was out hunting with his wife could not have been inflicted as the defense claimed. by the acciden- tai dropping of the shotgun.
 The case has been on trial since Monday, the court room being packed by persons of all classes, attracted by the prominence of the defendant
 Mrs. Reynolds appeared little moved when the verdict was rendered
Arizona republican., 1917-04-13
Cabinet Women
 To Set Example To Other Women

WASHINGTON, April 12.-Mrs. Wilson, wife of the president; Mrs. Marshall. wife of the vice presi- dent and the wives of members of the cabinet, have agreed to reduce their scale of living to the simplest possible form in order to set an ex- ample to other women of the coun- try. They will omit the usual form al entertaining and calling and re- duce to the minimum their social activities, so they can give more time and money to constructive preparations and relief work. They have agreed to buy inexpensive clothing, simple food, and to watch and prevent all kinds of waste. Today they informally appealed to all the women of the country not only as individuals, but as organ izations to prevent waste.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-13
Caranza Pabey Says U. s.
 Has Cause To Be Worried

ican element in the coming Ameri- can campaign would he of the high est usefulness, since the Mexican peo- pie are fighters by birth
 Speaking of the meeting of the Mexican congress, the article con- tinues:
 What cannot be denied. both in reference to military as well as po- litical matters in the United States, is that upon the decision Mexico makes will greatly depend the outcome of the campaign, since it may be said that our country holds the key of the entrance door of our neighbor re- public"
 The paper concludes that the Americans may find that the coun- try they mistook for a pygmy is a giant, whatever decision the Car ranza government forms.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-13
T0 MAKE SPY BILL EFFECTIVE
 W|THOUTDENY FREE SPEECH

ished for sightseeing at forts or navy yards, or printing pictures of naval equipment. This section probably will be changed to apply to prohibitions made in presidential proclamations
 The chief objection made to the measure has been that it was too broad and general in it's terms. The re- visions, it is believed, will be completed within few days and it will probably be presented early next week.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-13
STOCK ACQUIRED ILLEGAL
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

WILMINGTON, Del, April 12. - Judge J. Whitaker Thompson of Phila-
 delphia filed an opinion in the United States district court here today decid- ing in favor of the plaintiffs in the S57 100000 Dupont stock suit The court holds that the acquisition of the stock by the Dupont Securities con- pany was illegal and that the board of directors was disqualified from pass ing on it. The stock was purchased by the securities company from Gen eral T. Coleman Dupont for S14, ,00O and now is said to have a value of S57, 100000. {. if sss2el
Arizona republican., 1917-04-13
BRITISH DEAL
 TELLING BLOWS
 SOUTH IF ARRAS
Republican A. p. Leased VI

In spite of rain and snow forty mile gale, the British troops fighting in France have again deliv- cred telling blows on the German line southeast of Arras and to the north on the German portion of the Nimmy ridge. Bad weather has extended to the front held by the French, and Thursday saw no activity there except reciprocal bombardmentS.
 The latest British gain southeast of Arras gave them the villages of Hen ninel and Wan court and adjoining de- fense works and also permitted them to cross the Cojeul river and take the heights on the east bank of the stream. The Canadians made additional prog ress Thursday in clearing Vimy ridge of the enemy.
 Berlin admits the capture by the British of Monchy -le- PreuX Wednes day, but says attacks north of the vil- lage and on Viny and FampouX were repulsed with heavy casualties. Ot Thursdays fighting Berlin says Brit ish attacks near SoucheZ and FampOuS failed It adds that "A British and French aircraft were lost on the west ern front Wednesday.
 Comparative quiet prevails in all the other war theaters.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-13
CONFER ON FOOD
 SUPPLY ON COAST

BERKELEY, Cal, April l2.-Sci- entific and administrative author- ties on agriculture from seven states, California, Washington, Or egon, Idaho, Utah, Nevada and Ar izona, were here tonight for a con- ference on the wartime food SUD- ply of the Pacific coast. l.. c. Corbett, of Bellingham, Wash. designated by Secretary of Agricul- ture Houston to represent the de- partment of agriculture will pre- side The delegates include deans and presidents of agriculture col leges of the various states besides several state commissioners of ag- riculture.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-13
Naual Officer Says German Subs Ane Of West Coast

which appear credible indicate that submarines are in the Pacific. prob ably off the Mexican coast" |. Warnings of German submarines operating in the Pacific ocean brought a wild break in marine insur- ance rates. Larger firms entirely Withdrew quotations, while independ- &he brokers quoted risks increased as high as 500 per cent
 J B. Levison, vice president of the Firemen's Fund Insurance company, said he expected the Hurried condi- tions would be settled by tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-13
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

FL PASO, April 12--The American ernment army and people have reason to be worried until the new Mexican congress, which convenes on April 15, has defined ,ts attitude to- ward the war between it's northern neighbor and Germany, Fl Heraldo del Norte. 9 Cerranza organ, pub lished in Chihuahua City. declares in it's issue of today.
 The paper, which carries the head ing, Anxiety Eeigns in the United States to Know the Attitude of Mex ico" across the top of it's first page. says:
 The Mexican aklement would be welcomed with much pleasure, despite the iisdair our cousins feel for LIS. But they understand that t.,is Mex
Arizona republican., 1917-04-13
Republican A. p. Leased wire]

Republican A. p. Leased Wire]
 SAN FRANCISCO. April 12. - The German submarines of whose pres ence in the Pacific ocean the navy department warned ship owners yes- terday, probably is off the Mexican coast. according to a statement made here today by Captain w. w. Gil- mer, eommandant or the twelfth naval district
 In response to inquiries as to where the submarines were operating, he issued this statement:
 Reports from various sources
Arizona republican., 1917-04-13
FROM CANAL ZONE TO CANADA NAVY WILL GUARD AGAINST SUBS OF THE TEUT0NS
AUSTRIA AND BULGARIA
 ARE WEARY OF WAR
(sy Republican Associated Press Leased wire)

WASHINGTON, April   developed
 
  two countries working together not known nor has 0 Officials here the action merely expression which would make As merely
  oiation in the near future.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-13
ANTI SALOON BILL DEFEATED
Republican A. p, Leased Wire1

SACRAMENTO, Cal, April 12.-The Pomingcr aIti-s;1oon and ardent spirits bill was defeated by the lower house of the state legislature today, 1T to 31. The bill had passed the senate after hard fight
Arizona republican., 1917-04-13
NATION APPEALS TO GREAT VALLEY TO AID
 IT IN TIME OF NEED
Washington, D. C., April 11th, 1917.
Reclamation, Phoenix, Arizona.

anxious have largest possible cultivated on food 
 of operation Water Users regarding additional
Arizona republican., 1917-04-13

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
GENERAL, REVIEW OF
BUSINESS CONDITIONS
The Merchants Point of VewA Comprehensive Discussion
of Various Lines of Business Which International Com
plications Are Not Likely to Affect Materially

There are quite a number OF lines
Of business which internatio nal COM
plications are not likely to affect ma
terially. but there is hardly one in
which transactions toward tie close
of the past week were not seriously
Influenced by the acute situation In
the countrys foreign relations. Since
the beginning OF the war there have
been a number Of episodes whose
consequences seemed to Ire the en-
oroiling Of this country in the Euro
pean struggle and although this re-
suit was averted, the occasions served
a purpose so far as business interests
are concerned AS the incidents
showed the possibility OF the United
States being sooner or later COM
blatant. those concerned trade were
bound to take this into account as a
factor in their dealings and prepare
tons. Should the worst come, there
fore. 1t will not take unawares those
who are concerned in the more i'm
portant industries of the country. 1t
will be found that they are fully pre-
pared to go ahead under the new
order OF things. A certain amount of
nervousness and tension ar the outset
Is inevitable, but indeclsion will dis
appear when the plunge Is taken. The
happenings of last week, therefore,
while quite natural under the circum-
stances. are not to be taken az an in
GftCation Of continuing order-ef
things
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11

activity for some time after peace la
must come and the business world
must be prepared for IL. No one can
tell what fortnight may bring forth,
and therefore prudence dictates eau
tion and conservatism.
VIII the prudent manufacturer make
large contracts for material with the
uncertainties before him or the oonser-
vativc merchant fll his shelves Had
not better stop and think
The action OF the federal reserve
board in establishing closer relations
with the Rank OF England to be fol-
lowed by close affiliations with other
government banking institutions, shows
the desire of our banking system to
cooperate in solving the problems that
will soon confront us Our country
Is now the financial center Of tho
world and our present banking sys-
TEN. due TO the present administration
will play no small part In solving the
future financial problems of the world.
While peace will mark the end II
the enormous war proits made by our
country, i can but think that we of the
South, who have not shared in these
profits TO large extent will fnd our
selves when peace Is declared in a
position TO steadily grow and expand
and be least effected By any temper
AIRY depression that may come from
the end of this terrible connIct-Rich-
mond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
A Nations Grim Joke.

Humor Ia naturally rather rare
quality among the fighting powers.
and perhaps the last one to tie su.-
pected of 1t would he the congiomer-
ated empire OF Austria Hungary
stu that IS the one which has just in
dulged in the pleasant pastime, al
though it's exercise is a little grim. BY
decree of the government Just made
public, II has put prohibition on the
imports into the realm. from neutrais
as well as from the allied countries,
of number OF articles. These in
clude such things as perfumes and
cosmetics. figs, lemons. almonds.
plums. and wines and liquors-which
are quite serious and understandable
But to these ara added such other
things as cotton in any form" fxea
oils and fats. cocoa powder. chocolate.
and sugar The joke OF this lies In
the fact that both the dual monarchy
and its ally. Germany, are needing
the cotton and fats in the worst way,
and would go TO no end of trouble
and expense to get them. In fact,
both have been and are trying their
best to have these things struggled in,
anti HeaFiy-the same is true OF
the other articles mentioned To put,
by solemn decree. prohibition
against obtaining what is urgently re-
CURED is a new feature in govern
mental activity
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
SYDNOR PUMP & WELL .
OFFERS SERVICES TOU.S.

The Sydnor Pump and Well corn-
pany has offered its services TO the
government in the event of war with
Germany. This concern Is the largest
drilling and water supply concern in
this section, ana would be of invaAu-
able service in supplying water plants
and equipment In different locations
where soldiers are to be modified.
This action on the part Of the sgd
nor Pump and Well company was
taken only yesterday. and 1t has as
yet received no acknowledgment from
the government
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
RESOURCES OF BANKS
FIFTEEN BILLIONS

Washington. Feb 10.-The total re-
sources OF the national banks OF the
United States on December 2T, 1915,
the date of the last call for condi-
ton. aggregated s15.s33.o00.000. a de-
crease OF 1856, 0ao. 900 compared with
the resources OF November II, 1915.
the date of the preceding call. ac-
cording to statement issued by
Comptroller OF the Currency Will
liams This shrinkage. the comp
troller says. 10 due to the decentrali-
zation OF banking strength in New
York, Chicago. St. Louis and the
other big banking centers and the
wider distribution throughout the
country OF banking resources.
Comptroller Williams points out in
his statement that the resources of
the country banks show an increase
on December 81 OF 100000. com
pared with November. Since May /,
1916. the country banks have In
creased their resources aRgregattng
81. 900. 100000. the largest they ever
held, since May l. resources or ma
tional banks in central reserve cities
have fallen off s7T.ooo,ooo
The comptroller says that since
January ID. 1914. there has been add
ed to the resources OF national banks
"a total of s4.o3T 100000 and that
this has gone largely to the country
banks.
On December 81. deposits in ma
tional hanks amounted to sl2.2s4,-
So. 600, n decrease from Novembe
IT Of s22s, $4,000. Surplus and prof
its, however. show an increase from
November II OF 100000
Loans and discounts on December
81 aggregated ss.340. 600, 900. de-
crease ot 100000 from November
~. This is only a slight contraction.
the comptroller says
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
Cotton. Statistical and Actual.

All the prophets in the cotton mar
ket saw their predictions come to
naught when the war scare came to
demoralize values. The drop in the
quotations was greater than the most
sanguine OF bears had hoped for.
Whether any. and II so how much,
real cotton has been pried from its
tenacious holders Is matter that does
not yet seem quite clear. It muae
however. take some strength OF cons
vtction to retain the article when itn
price strength is 40 easily undermined
and to so great an extent as to show
a variation of nearly $50 a bale from
the high point reached not so long
ago Statistically. cotton should DO
strong; actually. il seems otherwise.
The effect on the prices of cotton
fabrics OF the lowering OF the level
on the raw material is beginning to
he apparent, although prices are still
fairly Well maintained because of tho
demand occaS!oned by orders now be-
ing tilled. The disposition, however,
on the part OF both buyers ana sellers
is To go slow just now until the mar
ket settles itself. There is an inclina-
ton also to wait until the results
are seen OF the new German move so
far as ii may tend TO check exports
OF different kinds of cotton goods.
These exports have hitherto helped to
uphold values.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
EUGENE R. JONES GOES
WITH CASk|E c. BURCH
MeIl-Knowu Banker Now Member of
LouG-Estabiished Firm
Main street.

Eugene X. Jones, for several years
connected with the National State and
City bank. has become a member of
the Arm of Caskie G., Rurch & Co.
bond and stock brokers, lTo East
Main street. Mr.. Jones is well-known
in Richmond financial circles Mr..
Burch has been actively engaged in
the brokerage business here for mora
than seventeen years. succeeding Rich
ard W. Maury. who succeeded his ia
Their. r. H. Maury & Co. This is the
oldest brokerage business in Richmond
and one OF the oldest in the South.
The business has been established IN
it's present office since 1870 Though
the firm will make a speciality OF in
vestment securities. II will deal in all
classes of stocks and bonds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11

War the ali-absorbing topic. 1t
fs not a pleasant subject, yet an en-
crossing one just at this time; the
held, however is amply covered and 1t
Is not my purpose to intrude on the
prerogatives of the war correspon-
dents. / desire to give a word of ad-
vice and warning to merchants and
manufacturers.
The moment rumors of war or the
fear of war gets abroad in the land
the tendency of merchants and manu-
facturers is to stop buying goods or
material and thus precipitate q stag
nation in business. the very reverse
should be the action pursued.
Modern history, much OF which Ia
within the experience of many of us.
clearly teaches that the periods OF
greatest demand and relative pros
perity was during and after wars
During the war between the states the
Northern merchants ana manufac-
turers did a wonderful business. In
fact the manufacturing industry got
It's real start and has continued TO
grow ever since. This condition did
not apply to the South for the reason
that this section was nearly altogether
agricultural. and the Confederacy. as
nation ceased to exist and its money
obi cations were automatically cam
Ished-this was rather an exceptional
condition and does not apply 70 estao-
lished nations even when defeated.
For example take Germany and
France after the Franco Prussian
war both victor and YaHQUIshed CAME
out stronger industriaity than when
they started and have made the great
est progress since than was III this
previous history. The same Is true
Of Japan and Russia and of England
and South Africa IT Is also true OF
this country during and after the
above mentioned wars. - ia true. as
We all know. Of the present war OF
the allies" Talk To the travelling
salcsmen of conditions IN tho fall OF
1qt4. they could not Induce merchants
To talk to them as to buying. that was
ont OF tho question, they permitted
their stocks OF mcrvhandIse To be
come exhausted they acted as though
their customers were going to stop
eating. wcrriuS clothes and carving
or Tho ordinary duties of life. What
v-4s the consequence Tho warning
nations got their agents INTO our
country and began 10 hay and con
tract FOR goods for one and TWO years
ahcad and when our merchants and
-anufa -turers Rwoke 20 the fact that
Abr people were going on living cat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
THE BUSINESS
OUTLOOK FOR 1917

'
Tho job az prophet Of the business
future for igI1 MS occupied BY FreSi-
e-rt Coleman WORKMAN, ~ the cham
her Of commerce. at the beginning II
tails year 81 grace. and the following
expression oi optimism was the result.
when you ask mo AZ president of tho
chamber of commerce for my views as
TO the business conditions and pros
poets for 1917, / at once have TO think
Of
l. Conditions prior to this terrible
war.
. Conditions during the present war,
T. what 1917 viii probably have in
store for us
rrtor to the outbreak ~ hostllitses
It was generally believed that this
country was on the verge of a business
depression, aud when war was declared
the first effect was almost a total bust
ness PARALYSIS We were a large debtor
nation, and with the chaotic conditions
abroad we were confr onted with an
enormous debt that had TO be cared
for The result is known. The bankers
in the country took immediate steps
10 protect our foreign credit
The South. to use slang expression.
WAS up against IT," for some of the
principal markets for our staple, cot
ton, were Immediately cut OF. The
price of cotton dropped to a point that
meant ruination Some of our enthnsi-
astic friends started the buy a bale
of cotton" movement. thinking that
sentimentaliy they could protect condi-
tons In the South. Their motives were
commendable. but conditions were
against them The situation in the
south was practically the situation
over the entire country The New
York stock exchange closed. Loans
could not be paid and practically a
moratorium was declared. This was
the situation just after war was de-
clared.
After the country had had breath
ing spell. and conditions could be
looked squarely in the face. 1t was
realized that out OF Europe's distress
large material pront would come to us.
Plants that were practically bank
-rapt- haye become enormous dividend
PAYERS. The East. the manufacturing
section of our country, has made UNI
told millions. while the West, with
its manufacturing profits has grown
rich because of the high price of food
stufYs, and even with us in the South
the revival has been far beyond our
expectation.
Look at the country's enormous trade
balance. Look at our foreign invest
we have paid for the return of our
home securities foregnly held. and it
is apparent that the country has never
seen such prosperity.
what In I'm store for 1877
But what has 1917 in store for u.s.
This question is now uppermost in the
minds of all thinking people.
Everyone realizes that prosperity is
here today. The mills are running at
full capacity. Material and labor are
commanding the highest figures. Farm
products are bringing highest prices
The question is what will happen
!. ~ han peace IL declared and we get
down once more to EARTH" We hear
4 great deal of preparedness for war"
but with the business world there
must be "preparedpess for peace"
The present business momentum will
probably prolone the present business
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
CHRISTIE MFG. CO.
IN NEW BUILDING.

The Christie Manufa curing company
Is now located in its new building on
Cary street, where it will have one
of the finest display rooms for soda
fountains in the United States. to-
gether with much larger and more
efficient equipment In every depart
ment which will enable Il TO care for
q rapidly increasing demand for its
products
Business with this concern has
shown wonderful increase during
the past few months, and even greater
increases are expected during the
coming season
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-11
LICENSE ISSUE UP AGAIN.
Entire System May Come Under Fir
in Present Seeg1on.

Entire System May Come Under Fire
in Present Session.
A bill to provide for elective local
liquor license commissioners In I'M
der consideration and Is likely to be
presented to the Legislature Of Ohio.
Those who favor the license system
are loud in praise of 1t as taking the
liquor question out of politics. In
stead. the whole issue is made 2 foot
ball ...
Members OF license boards now are
appointive. The present adminstra-
ton is favorable to a change of date
in issuing licenses SO as to take the
issuance as far as possible from the
neighborhood of the November cleo
ton. Those opposed to the admins
tration are favoring the elective sys-
tenn. In tft meantime. there lis strong
probability chat as a result OF the pro
hibition campaign in Ohio. the whole
license system will be knocked out
and the liquor question taken out OF
politics by the elimination of the H.
Quor traffia.