Arizona republican., 1918-09-20
MUST FIND HOMES
 FUR RAILROAD MEN
 MOVING TOPHOEN|X

The scarcity of available houses in fhoenlX for newcomers who desire to make their homes in this city, al though frequently agitated and with apparently small results, again has been brought into the lmelight through the recent decision of the Ari- zona Eastern railroad company to move general headquarters from Tue son to Phoenix
 Heads of the several families af- fected by this change in location of headquarters were not long in learn ing that there were few if any avail able houses in this city. That is no news to Phoenix people, and in the case of many wouid-b be residents, the fact that no houses could be secured simply caused a change in plans they moved to another city.
 But with the men of family who must follow the railroad headquarters it is different matter. They must come to Phoenix, houses or no houses The matter has been taken up with the Chamber of Commerce and at the meeting of the directors of that body yesterday the old, old problem of no houses to rent was again discussed. H. w. AsburY insisted that it was the duty of the Chamber of Commerce to assist these men in securing homes. Secretary Welch was instructed to call on the Real Estate Board for assist ance in the emergency.
 After having assisted in the enter tainment of several hundred soldiers who departed from Phoenix in the past few weeks for training camps, the com mittee of the Chamber of Commerce entrusted with that duty is without funds. Mir. Dunbar reported that fact at the meeting yesterday. He also suggested that a committee be ap- pointed to raise further funds. After expressing their entire qualification at the splendid work done by this en- tertainment committee, the directors of the chamber urged that it be continued. All matters in regard to raising more money was left with that committee.
 Messrs Whitney, McArthur and Ait ken were named a committee to call | upon the city commission regarding the status of the Grand avenue car line and the cleaning up of lots inside | the city.
 | Recommendation was made to the l Merchants and Manufacturers asso- citation that the butcher shops of the 1 city, which now close at o clock p m, keep open until 6 o'clock for the convenience of people working II 1 stores and offices.
 Secretary Welch reported that the committee on the Roosevelt road funC had agreed to subscribe $350 toward the deficit for the county bond issue campaign committee and it was sug gested that the balance of the fund about $149, be turned over to the Chamber of Commerce for the use O the committee on entertainment 0 drafted men.
 MT. Esgate agreed to turn over tt the Chamber of Commerce the balance remaining in the fair fund of 1916. H' | stated it would require some time t' get the exact amount available. MT Whitney was appointed to represen the chamber on all Red Cross matters
 The directors decided to make m exhibit at the International Farm Con gross on October IS to 26. Appoint ment of a delegate to the congress from the Salt River valley was lef to the president. The chamber de cided to eXpend not more than $100 il | d0NG1IiSlHS lllG HtN lOdh SNiuNf NiA chamber to receive books equivalen to the cost of the advertising. It wa decided to correspond with Tucso1 Douglas and Bisbee in an effort | agree upon man for vice-presiden of the Dixie Overland Highway asso citation.
 MT. Peterson gave his views on tn present standing of the petition 10 roads and stated Una he believed the matter would requir prompt action in order to be of an value Secretary Welch reported th receipt of a letter from the republlca
 state committee regarding the fai fund guarantee. It was decided t leave this matter in abeyance unt further word from Mir. Baumert
 Present at the meeting of director yesterday were Messrs Aitken, Asbury Donofrio, Esgate. McArthur McNay Dunbar, Whitney, and Peterson.