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Arizona republican., 1918-02-14
LOCAL ELkS TO
 BE AT TUCSON

Phoenix Elks by the wholesale expect to journey to Tucson on Saturday in order to be. on hand in the Old Pueblo to take part in the joint meeting called to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the order. Word from Tucson is that the Elhs down there are making unusual preparations to give the visitors from this city d right royal reception.
 Incidental to the big joint meeting a large class is awaiting initiation in Tucson. It is expected that the Phoenix degree teaLI, that has had no end of practice recently will be called upon to see that the would-be Elks in Tucson are properly inducted into the order
 When it became known yesterday that Chief of Police George o. Brisbois and Elk l.. A. Trincano had answered the "S. o. S" call of Exalted Ruler Hugh B. Cassidy to entrain with the other travellers and to assist in the in itiation of the unsophisticated. word came from Tucson that it would prob ably be hard matter to keep the pro posed class in line but that the Tucson Elks would do their best to have a full representation. this drawback to the contrary notwithstanding.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14
PHOENIX HIGH
 LOANS S25,000

Figures. obtained from census au- thoriZed by Principal R. Thane Cook of the Phoenix High school show that the pupils of the school have sub scribed to the first and second Liberty loans.
 Today MT. Cook will instiSate a cen sus of the thrift stamps and baby bonds in possession of the pupils. From pre- vious records, it is believed that there will be a total of at least $25,000 worth of the war stamps.
 Taking into account the sum of s1,500 subscribed by the high school girls, and the $1,200 by the boys, Phoenix High school will have a total of about soz,- 700 pledged for war work. The amount of s2,7O0 subscribed by the boys and girls for '. M. C. A. and Y. W. C.. A. war work is to be given, not loaned. The money comes from the pupils as a free will offering to alleviate the sui fering of the soldiers at the front and in the training camps and the sailors
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14
PERSONAL MENTION

Guy Smith, prominent Jerome citi- zen, is staying at the Jefferson hotel while in Phoenix for few days.
 Among the new names on the register at the Commercial hotel is that of Mrs. B. B. Hamilton of Casa Grande.
 Lin Thomasson of Ray, is the guest of the Commercial while here.
 L. W. Brown, of Riverside, arrived in Phoenix yesterday and is at the Adams hotel.
 In town from Ray yesterday were B. F. Baker, C. R. Temple and Frank Allison. All three are staying at the Adams.
 Joe Young, of Cotton City, who recently broke into print in conJunc- tion with narrow escape in Mexico is in Phoenix on business.
 H. Jackson of Holbrook is at the Adams during his stay in Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14

country. In her races and exhibitions. she rides alone in the cars and at no time does she use a male mechanic. A majority of the women drivers of the country are accompanied in their wild rides by men mechanics, but not so with Mrs. Mais.
 The appearance of Mrs. Mais is only one of many features arranged by Pro- moter Thilenius in addition to the reg ular program of automobile and mo- torcycle events. Other features include motorcycle jumping and an Australian pursuit race.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14
ARIZONA HIS HOME
 FUR TIME ID COME

It has been easier than usual this winter, though it was never a job of difficulty, for Phoenix visitors or new resident of the city to become violently attached to the Salt River valley. They have only to have heard of the state of the weather in the parts of the country whence they came. and that means all parts of the country.
 Among the more enthusiastic boost CTS for Phoenix is Edward Blackledse living at 330 South First avenue What ever might have been the intention of Mir Blackledge when he came to Phoe- nix he is now here to stay. He has several sons and daughters living at his old home in Pennsylvania. One Of his sons is about to enter the army
 Several letters he has received from his daughters describe remorseless winter in that part of the country and congratulate their father that he has found a home in perpetual sunshine They also express hope that the fam fly may be reunited in Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14
w q r u. to Meet

The Woman's Christian Temperance union will meet this afternoon at 227 West Monroe street at 2:15 o'clock and will remain in session until o'clock Those in charge request that womer come prepared to sew for the soldiers and sailors. A general invitation has also been extended to the public.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14
CONCLUDE EVIDENCE
IRepublican A. p. Leased Wirel

PARIS, Feb. 12.-All the evidence. testimony and speeches by witnesses in the case of Bolo Pasha, who is on trial for treason, and apparently all the other "affaires' now under in vestigation before the French court, had been concluded this afternoon and tomorrow's sitting will open with argu- ments of the prosecutor. He will ask that the sentence of death be imposed upon Bolo.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14
WEATHER FORECAST
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 12.-For Arizona-Thursday partly cloudy and colder. Friday fair in south, unsettled in north portion.
 Colorado-Thursday snow and cold CT; much colder east portion. Friday unsettled, continued cold east portion.
 New MeXico-Thursday partly cloudy with strong westerly winds; colder east portion. Friday fair in west, un- settled and colder east portion.
 Southern California--Unsettled.
 West TeXas-Fair and colder Thurs day; Friday fair.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14
TODAY'S CALENDAR
O. E. S. to Meet

Phoenix Chapter No. } o. E. $. will meet in regular session tonight. Feb ruary 14 at Masonic temple. Visiting members are cordially invited to at tend.
 MARGARET CARPENTER,
 Worthy Matron.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14

All members of the Rotary Club are asked to work with the Thrift Savings program today. Those who can are asked to report at headquarters, Room s, City Hall. not later than 10 o'clock. All Rotarians are also asked to join in the parades with machines
 CHAS. B. CHRISTY, Pres.
 tAdv.) 1t
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14
Local Weather Yesterday

LACeSS' III ItIHptIdIUTU ytsltTudy, , degrees.
 Excess in temperature since the first of the month, 20 degrees. Accumulated excess in temperature since January 1, degrees. Normal precipitation January 1 to date. 1.60 inches.
 Actual precipitation January to date, 1.14 inches.
 Accumulated deficiency since Janu- ary ], .46 inch.
 ROBERT Q. GRANT.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14

Remember the Tuscania.
 All Knights of Pythias and mem- bers of the D. o. K. K. are requested to be present on Thursday morning at 10 A. M at K. P. Hall. Wear your Fez." Uniforms will be provided for all.
 J. H. SCHUMACHER, Adv. Royal Vizier.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14

The annual St. Valentines Ball of the Purity Temple No 9 Pythian Sis ters in Patrick's Hall. Thursday even ing, February II. Besse's five piece banjo orchestra. Admission s1.0o.- Adv. blk
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14
Ladies' Aid

The Ladies Aid society of the Zion Lutheran church will meet at the home of Mrs. Fred Bottcher, 1055 West Polk street, on Thursday afternoon.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14

New shipment MacLaren's pimento,
 nippy and chili cheese just received, 10c per package. Arizona Grocery Co., Adv. blk
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14

Do your bit by burning wood. Two cords for $13.00. Cash on delivery Phone 30 or 16-R-3.-Adv. Il
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14

Don't forget the Auto race at the State Fair grounds on Washington Birthday.-Ady. Dl
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14

Don't give your eggs away. Crump pays A cents cash 13S So. 1st street.
 (AdV.O blk
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14

Don't give your eggs away. Crumr pays A cents cash. 13S So. 1st street
 (Adv.) blk
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14

All Elks are requested to be at the Elks Hall today to take part in the Thrift Day parade, and work of selling stamps.
 H. E. CASSIDY. !.
 Exalted Ruler (AdV) It
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14

Don't give your eggs away. Crump pays 4l cents cash. 19S So. 1st street.
 iAdv.) blk
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14
To The Voters of Phoenix

have permitted the announcement of my candidacy for the office of Commissioner of the City of Phoenix, and earnestly solicit your support at the primary election to be held March 1st, 1918 have been a resi- dent of Phoenix for many years, and at the present time am conducting my business of grocery merchandising on South Second Avenue.
 I do not approve of spreading broadcast the news that Phoenix is an unclean and poorly governed city, but, if elected Commissioner, shall at all times cast my vote in support of officials and measures that will preclude the making of any such charges. Although Republican in politics, am of the belief that partisanship should be elim- mated from municipal affairs, and shall, if elected, in no way align myself with any movement which seeks to gain a partisan benifit.
 FRED POWELL.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14

FOR SALE-Corner twenty, only five miles from Adams Hotel; not a thing about it to explain or apologize for. 100 per cent good. The price is right for both of us. Kidd, 3 mi north nf Siy Points
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

BRIGHT YOUNG MAN over fifteen to learn battery repairing; must be capable and willing. Call 424S. bp
 A YOUNG LADY of good education and owning an automobile. would like to meet gentleman of good habits and income; object companlonship, matri- mony if mutually desired. Address Box 2624 Republican bl
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14

KELLERS BARBER SHOP AND RAZOR STORE, SIS W. Wash. be- tween 3rd and 4th Ave. Shaving 15c. We use clean towel on every custo- mer All kinds raZors. safety razor blades honed, re-sharpened; single edge, 25c dog. Double edged 35c a dog. Guaranteed to shave better new. Don't forget the place. doors cast Elks the ater. Regular razor honing our spe- ci2 1tv II
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14

Elevation of water in reser-
 voir at a m. ... 1SS.96 Contents, acre feet .......... S26,772 Contents, loss in acre feet.... 692 Elevation of water in reser-
 voir one year ago. 214.25
 Contents. acre feet, year ago. l, ,191.97S Normal flow, M l. ...... 29,360 Normal flow, M. l., same date
 in 1917 .................. 56,SO0
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14

ONE FINE CORNER LOT on Cen tral avenue and Willetta St, for s3OO0 or will trade for 20 acres good farm land. Phone 2661. bp
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14

GO IN BUSINESS for yourself. one hand printing press for sale cheap. ey- erything complete. Inquire SIS W. Washington. bn,
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14

WANTED-Intelligent eastern lady With salesmanship ability to sell gilt edged mining stock. Special lucrative proposition for real bright woman. Box 2623 Republican hl
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14

H. Jackson of Holbrook is at the Adams during his stay in Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14

automobile. Phone S151. If
 BOARD AND ROOM wanted by man and wife on ranch. Not tubercular
 Apply Box 2622 Republican. bl
Arizona republican., 1918-02-14
BE PATRIOTIC

(Adv.)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29
Finding Work
The Great Problem

It follows, therefore, that this couu-
try'.s problem during the transition
period from war to peace is going to be
to find work for the man who are now
being thrown out of employment. Our
farmers can employ only small frac-
ton Of them, for the farmer as pro
Queer is subject to the law of costs
and he is soon going to have to face
falling prices for his products. Manu-
tacturers if thrown absolutely upon
their own initiative cannot create en-
ployment for all, for they are staggered
by the high cost of raw materials and
the fear Of falling prices.
The situation seems to me, there fore.
to demand that Uncle Sam shall con
tlnue to interest himself in the indus
trial and business activities of his
people. In these times of peace he
should do It, not as an autocrat, con
scripting and commanding. but as a
wise father. guiding and helping.
There arc reasons for hoping that
such will be the policy of the Federal
administration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29


4 SOCIETY may be growing rich
~ in the aggregate but poorer
IN certain of its classes. The
gain may accrue at the expense of for
eign states and still be confined to $
few domestic interests; or it may
take place through drastic economies
other than the economizers; or, GER
tain classes in one country may be
getting rich both at the expense of the
foreign countries that are getting
are being absorbed by particular in
terests. Much depends upon the
methods by which the frugality is in.
duced or imposed.
The years since the beginning of the
European conflict down to the partici-
patton Of America were years of an
enormous increase in American wealth.
Our industries were intensely active.
with an extraordinarily high produc-
ton, at the same time that we were
selling an unusually large measure
Of our product abroad, in place of con-
suming it at home. The world was
living off its current income-as al
ways in the main the world must do
but Europe itself was not. Our do
mestic margin of production over
necessity was placed at the disposal
oE
tionally high per capita production
mere was going on side by side with
an exceptionally high per capita con.
sumption there. Europe was absorb
ing our unusually wide margins. We
were going without things and &C
curing titles of wealth from Europe
In the settlement we were getting
their war bonds or reducing the Sc
curitics that European investors held
n American properties. Thus. while
America was getting richer and Europe
poorer. the wealth of the world was
practically constant. America was
changing from a debtor to a creditor
nation.
But, just as there are different ma
tons in a world, there are different
individuals and classes in society. Who
N America We're getting rich? With
our domestic production increasing and
our domestic consumption diminishing.
and our net national savings therefore
doubly great, who among us was grow
ing richer? Into whose hands were
arriving the redeemed securities and
the new war bonds?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29
Beyond
Article INSTRUMENTATION
Colossal Wastes of War May Be Succeeded Even Worse
Wastes of Unemployment if Pressure for Lower Prices
Should Cause Serious Fall Before Labor Is Int,srally
Digested De1ation Worse Than Initiation

our colossal war activities With two
million men in the armies and mil
lion and a half more in the camps, our
total production very appreciably di-
minished. This, with the absorption of
productive power in our war industries,
was the proof and the expression OF
the degree in which our current civil
consumption was restricted.
In this sensc-and in an essential
scnse-it was through the larger
margins between what they produced
and what they got to consume that the
people of the country at large, in their
capacity as consumers, financed the
war. But this spread between wage
costs and the sales prices of goods was
continuing to accumulate in the hands
Of the employing and operating classes.
They we're the actual collectors of the
taxes imposed on consumers through
the high prices. So far as wage earn
ers and consumers were concerned, the
entire process amounted to a consump
ton tax. But from the point of view
OF the employers it summed up into
huge profits. The profits made saving
easy for employers. The government
could easily possess itself of these
profit margins, either by taxation or
by borrowing. In point of the possibili-
ties OF revenues the two methods were
INTERCHANGEABLE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29
SAYS Uncle Sam
Should Aid Trade
Face Transition
Hearty Cooperation Among
Government, Capital and La
bor Is Urgently Needed,
Political Economist Says
By Joseph French Johnson

By Joseph French Johnson
President, the Aleronde,N Hootilton
Institute.
DEACE is unohicially here and the
l. country is slowly waking to the
fact that it brings us problems much
more difficult than those Of war and for
The solution of which we are UMPIRE
pared.
Nobody can be blamed for our I'M
preparedness. Peace came so unexpcct-
edly that it found all loyal Americans,
great and small, prominent and OBJ
scure, strenuously absorbed in the
prosecution of war activities
The problems OF restored peace are
so much more difficult than those of
war and seem so pregnant with the
threat Of panic and disaster if they are
not correctly solved, that many bust
ness men all over this country anc in a
state of nervous apprehension, cancell-
ing orders, and standing pat, waiting
to see what is going to happen.
That is the very thing we must not
do.
We must make things happen.
That is what we did when we went
INTO war and it gave us prosperity and
finally victory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29
" no Got the
Profits of War?

Here came in the working of the ris-
ing prices. Europe was initiating, financ-
ing the war mainly not by taxation but
by bank credit expansions. This same
method was in turn extended to Amer
ica. For the most part, the war bonds
placed here and the corporate securi-
tics imported were used as banking
collateral. The resulting rising prices
here imposed economy in general con-
sumption, precisely because the wages
of labor and the prices of raw material
we're not keeping up with the price Of
finished products. They never do. This
spread between the cost and the selling
prices of goods was absorbed in the
profits of employers. The saving power
OF the country was redistributed as in
comes were modified--less TO laborers
ana to raw material men, more to op-
orators and middlemen.
Not this alone: the creditor class
was subjected to enormous losses to
the benefit of the debtors; preferred
stock holders were sacrificed to the
gains of the holders of junior securi-
tics; the great public utility enter
prlseS were pushed we'll to the verge of
bankruptcy. A profound redistribution
of income and of property rights was
taking place. The national gains were
the exclusive good fortune of a particu-
lar class, the profit class, who were at
the same time the benefciaries of
a great redistribution of property titles
and claims
Expanding dividends and higher
hrofits and rising stock values made
market report of these facts. Thus the
new bonds and the returning security
titles lodged in the hands of those to
whom the profits were accruing and by
whom the derivative savings became
possible If the bonds were not alb
sorbcd by the profit makers, the profit
makers became instead the holders of
the bank balances derivative from the
bonds. Through these banking bal
ances they extended their operations
or bought in the titles to existing prop
critics. Our national completely in the
European war imitation worked out
therefore, into serious and drastic dis
turhances. iniustces and redistribu-
tons.
Our entrance into the war served but
to accentuatc the same process. We
have, to be sure, ceased to grow rapid
ly richer at the charge of Europe. But
still we have not in the aggregate been
growing poorer. We have still lived out
Of our current income, because there
has been no other way open to us of
living. We have had no place abroad
from which TO borrow. We had to save
20 carry on the war. Actually it vas in
the main by the rising prices that civi,
consumption WAS 30 curtalcd That the
men and supplies became available for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29

TT HAT has happened in the labor
market in New York State since
June, 1919 it is typical of what has
taken place throughout the country
is shown in striking manner in the
latest bulletin of the Department Of
Labor at Albany The statistics and
charts therein emphasize the remark
able changes that have occurred in the
state labor situation in four and half
years
Between October last and the fall Of
1914 the number of workers employed
in factories and plants in New York
State increased % per cent, while the
aggregate of the wages paid them in
creased 1872 per cent. Since 1916 the
number of employees has fallen off
somewhat, probably because of the
drafting Of men for the military. but
total of wages, according TO the figures
given in the bulletin, increased ~ per
cent.
In October of the current year fac
tory employees in the state received on
an average the highest weekly compen-
sation that has been paid since 1914.
The average weekly wage for that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29

or even to half day alternate day shifts of
labor, SO long ns the temporary surplus OF
labor cannot otherwise be absorbed and
sssimilated
But the requirement first in the or
der of Importance rs that there be no
policy Of credit dehation, no effort
toward the establishment OF the pre-
war level Of prices.
There is danger, however that the
war may be followed by further in
hation In this country particularly
there is the prospect of continuing
plethora Of bank reserves, the bankers
under the continuing temptation to
give their reserves the utmos possible
employment A wise policy therefore
on the part of the National Reserve AS
ISOLATION will be directed to prevent
ing either any further imitation CT
any new dcfiaton. Stability of prices,
interest and profits is the ideal during
the readjus>ment period.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29

month was S22.34 an increase of 8
cents over the previous high market
Of September Corresponding averages
reported in October, 1917. 1916, 1915
and 1914 were. respectively, s17.3a,
Sl4.95, $3.50 and 81
Comparing the trend Of retail food
prices as published by the United
States Bureau of Labor Statistics, with
average weekly earnings. it is seen that
from September to October Of this year
wages remained practically stationary
while retail food prices advanced per
cent For the twelve month period
from October. 1917. average wages rose
% per cent and retail food prices Is
per cent, and in the four year period
which has elapsed since October, 1914,
average weekly wages advanced 81 per
cent and retail food prices 70 per cent.
The accompanying graph shows
the trend of total wages and total
employees in this state from June. 1914.
to the end of October. 1918 The sta
sistics ON which the chart is based
were obtained from l.G4S firms with
more than $4,000 employees, or more
than one-third Of the factory workers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29

IN the state. and weekly payroll Of
more than S13 100000. It will be noted
that the plumber Of workers en-
2loyed decreased at the outbreak Of
the war and then steadily increased
until the beginning of 1871 Since then
the figure has been fairly constant. in
dicating the shortage that existed in
the supply after millions Of men were
withdrawn for the national service.
But while the number Of workers
employed showed no important change
from the beginning Of 1917 on, the
shortage of labor is reflected in the
sharp rise in the curve of total wages.
the movement being most precipitate
during the greater part of the current
year. The decline noted in both the
number of workers employed and the
total of wages paid them beginning
in the fall months of this year is ex-
planned in large part by the severe
epidemic of influenza which necessi-
tated the curtailmcnt of manufacture
ing activities il almost all lines. If the
curves were carried through November
and into the current month it is more
than likely that the declining tendency