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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-17
Name Committees
For Memorial Day

The following committees have
been named TO have charge of Ne
mortal day exercises in south Bend
Program-Elmer Crockett and
Charles J. Taylor. G a r.: r. VI.
Zimmerman. Sons OF Veterans; Nano
Roberts. Army and Navy Union,
Frank Jefferies, Spanish War Neter-
ans. and r. b. Lutz.
Speakers-D. w. SVEN. G A r.:
i. p. Stanheld. G.. A r.. Harry
Brown. Sons Of Veterans: AlmO
SVEN. Army and Navy Union; Frank
Jeferies, Spanish War Veterans.
Vocal music-Daniel Dressler.
Bands-W. r. Gorsuch. c.. A. r.;
J. A. Ferguson, Sons OF Veterans;
Norman b Neil. Army and Navy
Union; William Longnecker, Span
ism War Veterans
Flags and Stands-John Steele.
Chris King, Horace Martin. G. A. r.;
j. A Ferguson, Sons OF Veterans:
Arthur s. Duggan. Army and Navy
Union A. Stuart. Spanish War Vet
Grams; Mai. II. +. Loomis. Home
Guards.
FlOwers-Rudolph Dunmoyer. J.
NJ Caulheld, Charles steele. J. ].
Mayer. G.. A. r.. f. Weber, Sons
OF Veterans; William Baugher.
army and Navy UnOn; l. r. Ed
wards. Spanish War Veterans.
Cemeteries.
City cemetery-W. T. Gorsuch.
G. A. r.; Vano Roberts, Army and
Navy Union. w. ID. Teeple. Army
and Navy union.
Bowman cemetery-John T. Kel-
ley. C. a. R: B. f. Yerrick. stan
ley Buckawski Army and Navy
Union.
Cedar Grove metery-J oseph
Emery, J. ]. Fritzer, G.. A. r.
Riverview cemetery-William II.
Eertch. Spanish War Veterans.
Mount Pleasant cemetery-David
Augustine. G. A. r.
Finance committee-JOhn Y.
Slick. Charles Steele, O. W. Will
Jams. c. A r.; +. Ross, Sons Of
Veterans; Stanley Ruckaw3ki, Army
and Navy Union; G. Dillmer. Span
ish War Veterans; Col. +. L. Den
MS. Home Guards; Harry Brown.
Sons Of Veterans; Charles NJ. Wena-
land. Army and Navy Union; Adam
Reehler, Red Men
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-17
CHICAGO cAsH GRAIN.

CHICAGO, Nav IT,
CORN-NO. .. 81 25G135: No vel
low. S1.6161.62; No. p mixed. S1-61 No
1 mixed. SI.G5: No. > mixed. $50, No. q
mixed. Sl.15d1 20: No. . white. S16o:
No 3 white. SlG3: No. Z white. Sl4JG
80: No. white. 81 %
OATS. No. . mixed. 7ic: No. . white.
77d71Ac: No , white 1GA re. No :
white. 7JH aTGc. standard. TGtz arc.
TIMOTHY s.. O067 : 90.
CLOYER-S1SOOd.s. 900
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-17
sHTPLoSTN COLLISION

international News Service:
LONDON. Nav l.. The Dutch
steamship Zaanland has been lost in
a collision, IL was learned today
The Zaanland was vessel Of
5.417 tons. hailing from Amsterdam.
She was built In 1900.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-17
CHILDREN BUY STAMPS.

International News Service
CLEVELAND. O.. May 17-An-
nouncement was made today that
Cleveland public school pupils have
purchased s165.OOO worth Of War
Savings stamps 10 date
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-17
CHICAGO PRoDTcE.

CHICAGO. Nav IL BUTTER-Re-
ceipts. 800 tubs: creamery extras. 80 /:
drSts 390 f0tzc: packing stock. .lSd 80
E(IlSS-Receipts. 1887 cases: current
receipts 3GlzGMlsc, ordinary hrSts. so
d3li2c. frsts, 32Q32atc. extras 1jc
CHEFSE -Twins, new. 22c dairies
2ac. young Americas. 23c. longhorns.
%. brick. Gle
LIVE POELrPY-Turkeyk 22G2aa /:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-17
wHL TRANsACT BUsINESS.

The Live Wire class OF Auten
chapel viii hold its regular bus
iness meeting at the home OF Ralph
Weller. s Olive I'd Tuesday even
ing, May 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-17
South Bend Markets
GRAIN AND FEED

GRAIN AND FEED.
Corrected Daily by w b. Starr, Starr
Mills, Hydraulic Av.)
WHEAT-Paying $2O7 per bu.
OATS-Paying, soc; selling, Sl1O per
bu.
RYE-Paying. 50 20 bu.
MIDDLINGS-Selling. 50 per hundred
CHOPPED FEED-Selling. $3.50 per
cwt
SCRATCH FEED-Selling, $40 per
cwt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-17
PROVISIONS.

Corrected Daily by L. w. Mueller, 2I7
Jefferson Blvd
NEGETABLES-New southern pOta-
toes. 1Oc ID. old potatoes. paying. sc,
selling. SOC bushel.
FRUIT-Oranges, case, S795; selling.
40d9O per dOZ. lemons, case Sass,
selling. 6Ocd$l 20 doz.
BUTTER AND EGGS-CTeamery but
ter, paying, 43c; selling 4sc; eggs. &c /;
selling, sc doZ.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-17
FISH.
Corrected Daily by the Eastwood Fish
Poultry and sea Food Market, w.
Waahiuuton Al

FRESH FISH-Dr No. l smoked sal
fancy salt macherel. 22l4c ID: bloaters. ?
10 lbs. each. 2SC 10; homeless salt cod .
fish. &c ID Finnan haddie. I9hc Lake
Superior government suggestions; Brill.
lJ'c; sable fish or blads cod. 1sl4c; her
ring. 12Iac.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-17
POULTRY AND MEATS.
Corrected Daily by Jimmie's Market,
1913 T.. jefferson Blvd

NEAL-Paying, 1Tc; selling, La Doc.
BEEF-ROast. 3Oc: boiling. 20c; por-
terhOuse. JO660c; sirloin. 4jd5Oc
HAM-Paying. 29Ac. selling. 33c
LARD-Paying, 2Sc. selling. 32c
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-17
LIVE STOCK.

Corrected Daily by Major Bros, ;. LO-
gan St. MishawRlxa-D
HEAVY FAT SrEERS-Fair TO good,
TMSc; prime. 9Ml0c.
HOGS-1O 100000 lbs 15c. 120d130 lbs.
16hc; 130@15O lbs. 161.c; 1JOd2OO lbs,
lie.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-17

1t has been popular TO sell Stude-
baker. All eastern houses talking
bearish and it is diTicult TO obtain a
friendly expression from any OF the
commission houses. Almost of nee
essity this means an oversold mar
ket.
There are as many bears now as
there were bulls around rs. In
my opinion the buyer around this
level who will exercise patience will
be handsomely F'inan-
cial Editor.
NEW YORK, May I7.-When the
market has a swing like this it is
hard 10 tell how far it will go or
where it will stop. 10000 shares
indicate distribution. stocks which
have not been active are likely to
come forward. Nickel is one that has
been holding back and ought to do
better.
NEW YORK. May 17-Despite
advices from 80 percent Of broker
age firms TO take profits on long
stock, the market this morning re-
sumed its active and upward ten
denotes. Marine common and pre-
ferred are features while Studebaker
again sold at Il. If the latter stock
should sell above Al today there is
likelihood OF il selling consider
ably higher. Steel common still
shows the effects Of proft-taking
but is firm at III IA
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-17
Grain, Cattle, and Provisions

chickens. 2Sc. springs 90: roosters
2Ot2c; gee~ee, he; ducks. 2le2s
POTATOES Receipts. - ears Mime
sofa and Dakota, Ohios 81 Goa -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-17
LOCAL AND FOREIGN M lRKETS
New York Stocks; Closing Prices

NEW YORK. May Il. - Closing
prices on the stock exchange today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-17
Gossip of the Markets

WASHINGTON. May 17.-After
two hours conference Bernard NJ.
Raruch -~ o. out the following
statemer The war Industries
board pr ted 10 steel industry the
increasir emands for steel 10
supply military necessities for
this couu and its allies and We
have been discussing the means OF
meeting this demand. The mat
Ter is under investigation and A
joint committee of the steel industry
and the war industries board is go
ing 70 ascertain the facts and re-
port later"
NEW YORK. MAY 17.-Inspira-
ton has been rather quiet for two OF
three days. II is about time 10 have
another period ofw activity upward
Sentiment in well-informed circles
is decidedly confident regarding the
future Of the stock. Absorption has
taken place on large scale during
the past 30 days.
NEW YORK, May 1.-THE New
York Mail says: The copper
shares which had been held back
pending adjustment OF the prices.
responded to the strength OF other
industrials. Whether the price for
copper will be increased is still un-
certain though opinion IS that
higher figure will lie allowed Il is
expected that in the event Of an in
crease the larger portion will 90 10
the refiners."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-17
CHICAGo GRAIN I'D rRnNIsIoN.
TOLEDO CAsH GRAIN.

IVIIsUU, U MY IL Lush
tORN-NO. . yellow. SIP. No.
mixed. S14T: No. = white Sf5T
OATS-Standard white 10; No
white, 13l1g1ikc. No. I white. 7eH6
T3ikc.
CLOVER SEED-Prime. cash. SIS -
Oct. Si4OO bid
Al-SI * Es-prime. cash SO
IIMOIHN-old. prince. cash so
March, \ 10; old sept. - %. Oct 81
bid. be S405
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-17
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

Wv 1UHh, Nay II-taU money N
the hoor 81 the New York STOCK EH-
change today ruled 40 > per cent high
o. per cent; low. per cent
Time money was quiet.
Rates were Is per cent
The market for prime Mercantile
Paper Was dull
Cali money in London was % per
cent
sterling Exrhauge was steady Wlf
business Ia Bankers Bills 30 - Isia f0r
demand; S473 FOR O-day bills and - %
Tor .0-day bills
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Mrs. W. B. Ellis arrived from
Haviland today to visit her brother,
E. /. Gulley, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. M. Stuch returned
from few days visit with their son
in Texhoma today.
Mrs. 2. L. White returned from a
months visit with her mother in
Childers, Texas, today.
Mrs. w. C. Bailey and Miss Leona
Kinds Of Hooker were shopping in
the city today.
DIR. Levi reports pr. Morrow's con.
dition as much improved at this time
Mrs. j. F! Carter of Guymon was
in the city Monday for osteopathic
treatment.
Mrs. W. W. Coons of Plains was in
the city few days the first of the
week for Osteopathic treatment.
W. M. Pysher returned from q
business trip to Wichita yesterday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

ClCy, OKlanOma, COudy.
Clifford Stafford of Kingman is the
new clerk in the Wiley Drug Store.
Mrs. G. w. Hull and baby left for
Richmond, West Virginia, today
where they will join Mr.. Hull. They
expect to make that place their home.
"a
Mrs. F. C. Macy went to Meade to-
day to be with Attorney Macy, who
is attending court at that place.
Miss Clara Evans will leave for
Manhattan tomorrow to spend the
Easter holidays with her sister, Miss
Mabel, who is attending the Agricul-
tural college.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. C. Kendick left for
Casa Grande, Arizona, today, where
they will spend several months at
tending to business matters.
J. G. Ault, T. A. Tegarden, Ed.
Mann and Frank G. Boles spent few
days the first of the week in Humboldt,
Kansas, looking after their business
interests.
L. D. Weidensaul returned to Hum
bolt, Kansas, Sunday where he has
business interests.
VIM. Roberts of the x. /. Ranch
near Meade is a business visitor in
the city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Wooten re-
turned from>a weeks visit with rela-
tives in Hannibal, Missouri, today.
Mrs. Wooten's mother, Mrs. ]. W.
Couch, accompanied them home for a
visit.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28
SPEAKING OF
BARGAINS

The half section offered
at $4,000 is SOLD.
The half section offered
at $4,000 is SOLD.
The quarter section Of
fered at $4,000 is SOLD.
The ranch of 900 acres
offered at $11, 920 is SOLD.
The ranch of 2760 acres
offered at $40 per acre is
SOLD.
The quarter section Of
fered at $4,000 is NOT sold.
The Square Section pas
ture land offered at $4,000
is NOT sold.
The half section offered
at $4400 is NOT sold.
Better buy lDI,ile buy
ing is good.
Prices are advancing and
bargains being picked up.
Remember l give easy
terms on land which / own.
John w. Baughman
See
E, d. COOPER,
Manager Land Credits.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28
FARM
SCIENTIFICALLY

Less Land and More
Crops, Less Quantity and
Better Quality. Best prices
and more revenue. Suffi-
cient rain fall every year to
raise crops when proper
methods are employed.
Twenty acres properly
handled is as good as one
hundred acres ordinarily.
! have a tract adjoining
the city. Live in town and
farm. Will give you easy
terms, and you can make
this twenty acres yield you
more than a quarter sec
ton. This will be a good
spring crop season.
Buy nOw and farm
early.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28
John w. Baughman
See Mr.. Cooper

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bedford of San
Antonio, Texas, who have spent sew
eral weeks with Mr.. Bellford's broth
err, Guy P. Bedford and family. left
for Wichita yesterday where they
will visit Mr.. Belford's parents.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Mrs. F. Pitman arrived from Guy
mon yesterday to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
j. M. Warner few days.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Miss May Sanders, who has taught
school near Kismet the past term, is
visiting at the home of her brother,
A. L. Kimball, this week, before re-
turning to her home in Bennington,
Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Noble Madden Of Hugoton arrived
from Medicine Lodge yesterday
where he had been to accompany his
mother, Mrs. Annie Madden, to his
home. Mrs. Madden has been in ill
health for few weeks and came here
that her son and family might care
for her until she is strong again.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28
LADIES W HY

Suffer. Tell your troubles to EMMA
E. MANN, the lady doctor, and be
cured. She treats all acute and chron-
ic diseases. 106 South Grant Ave-,
Liberal, Kans. Phone 2206. 37tf
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Misses Jessie Keith and Hazel Nc.
Farlane, Dave Kyle, Luther Mcbride
and Robert Levi of Beaver visited DR.
and Mrs. Levi Sunday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Misses Ethel Naylor and Clara Alt
ringer of Stratford were visiting in
the city Sunday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Mrs. Joe West and baby left for
Scott City today where they will join
Mr.. West, who has been there several
months.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Mrs. L. Williams, who has been in
the city during the sickness and
death of her sister, Mrs. w. H. Wick
ers, returned to her home in Ponsa
City, Oklahoma, today.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. V. Sheppard
a seven-pound son, March Gath.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Rev. B. H. Albertson and son, Rev.
A. Albertson, left for business trip
to Fowler yesterday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Mrs. Christ Wells, who has been at
the Levi hospital few weeks, left for
her sisters home near LaKemp yes
terday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Mrs. N. W. Michael and children,
who have spent a few months with
Mrs. Minchaeps sister, Mrs. R. N.
Martin, returned to their home in
Phillipsburg, Kansas, Sunday. Mrs.
Martin accompanied them to Bell
vile, returning home Monday.
g.
Mrs. H. H. Landess returned form
a few days visit with friends in Dali
hart Friday.
Mrs. A. P. Barker and Mrs. Arthur
Kraft of Tyrone were shopping in
the city yesterday.
Mrs. ]. F. Reeves came from Dali
hart yesterday to visit her husband,
who is an engineer on the Rock
Island.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Harry Ginns of Wichita was trans.
acting business in the city the first OF
the week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Miss Stella Dermd of Forgan ar
rived from Shawnee, Oklahoma, yes
terday where she has been attending
school the past term.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Nash of near
Forgan were business visitors in the
city yesterday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28
GOVERNMENT LAND

Soldiers, serve yourselves
while you are serving Uncle
Sam. He won't object, in
fact he wants you TO do SO
and has made laws where
by you can prove up on his
land while you are in the
service. 50
] know of some fine re-
linquishments in southeast
ern Colorado at very rea-
sonable figures.
If you are going into the
service better investigate.
John w. Baughman
E. D. Cooper Knows About Them
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

George Cafky of Forgan was a
business visitor in the city yesterday
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Mrs. o. j. Wilkins and children
went to Guymon yesterday where
Mrs. wilkins will look after business
matters few days.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Mrs. O. ]. Loofborrow of Beaver
City is in the Levi hospital receiving
treatment.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Verne Harm
den, twin boys, March 23rd.
Fern Fisher of st. John, who is Wis
iting at the home of his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Emrie, is quite i'll
and his mother, Mrs. Will Fisher, ar
rived from st. John the first of the
week to assist in caring for him.
Mrs. A. A. Tanner of Goodwill was
shopping in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Ralph Penny Of Ford is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F.
Emrie, and her sister, Mrs. V. A.
Clark, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. A. Pittman went to
Guymon yesterday where they will
spend few days with Mr.. Pittman's
sister after which time they will leave
for Leola, Nebraska, where they will
make their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Billings, of Lit
tie Rock, Arkansas, who have been
visiting Mr.. Billings's brother, ]. D.
Billings, near Forgan, left for Hutch
inson yesterday where they will visit
other relatives before returning to
their home.
Mrs. M. M. WINNER, who has been
whiting her daughters, Mrs. Gene
Jarrett and Miss Flo WINNER at Nara
Visa, returned home today.
Mrs. Daisy Elwell of Tyrone visit
ed her friend, Mrs. S. J. Kern, today.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Mrs. R. L. Risley of Kismet was in
the city a few days the first Of the
week taking adjustments of the
chiropractor.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

George Kyle of Beaver was WIS.,
itor in the city Wednesday evening.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Mrs. Daisy Elwell of Tyrone visit
ed her friend, Mrs. s. J. Kern, today.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

r A.: B. Mitchell. has purchased the
A. M. Leas residence in the west part
of town and will rent it.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

C. B. Holmes and family left this
morning for Arkansas City where
they will reside in the future. Mr..
Holmes disposed of his property at
public sale and will engage in some
business. He says the change is made
on account of his wife's health. He
still owns his farm near Liberal, hav-
ing rented it for the coming season.
Mr.. Holmes says he expects to return
as soon as Mrs. Holmes is able.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

Judge Robert Luthborrow of Beav-
er left for Garden City and Syracuse
Sunday evening to look after some
legal matters a few days.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

M. Feinberg is in Eldorado and
Wichita this week transacting bust
ness.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-03-28

A. B. Mitchell has sold his resi-
dence property in the east part Of
town to Floyd Higgins, and has
moved to the Wilkins property which
he purchased some time ago.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
SPECIALITY MEN ARE
 WANTED BY NATION

Thomas J. Croaff, state director of the United States employment service, received yesterday a requisitiOn from the United States Department of La : bor for speciality men for service in the United States.
 Those men within the draft, who de- sire to qualify for the openings, can be inducted into the service by their local boards. Those not within the draft may enlist in the service.
 There is an indefinite number of men wanted in the following occupa- tions: Refrigeration engineers, steam engineers, chemical workers tnot chem ists), electricians.
 There is also an opening for one policeman of United States parentage
 The government also needs two strong laborers, those who can enlist are only eligible for this work According to an order issued by Gen. eral Crowder, provost marshal, no 1918 men (men who registered for draft or June 5 191S) can be inducted. All men who registered June 5, 1917, (firs' draft) who have been placed by loca boards in limited class, may be in- ducted anywhere.
 Men of 1917 class qualified for mill tary service, can be inducted only fol | active combatant service.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER US FRS ASSOCIATION

E1S .ASSON 1A11O-N
 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
 Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of August. 1918, a special cleo tion by the shareholders of the SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS ASSOCIATION will be held for the ratification or rejection of a proposed plan, denominated for the purpose of identification as Proposed plan for the installation of pumping units for the purpose of developing water for irri- gation' to-wit:
 l. Shall the shareholders of this As sociation be assessed the sum of s2.70 per acre, payable one half on the first Monday in September, 1918, and one half on the first Monday in March. 1919, for the purpose of purchasing and installing pumps estimated to be cap able of developing 200,000 acre feet of water per year, subject to the following conditions:
 First. That so far as practicable such pumps be installed at such loca- | tions as will be beneficial to lower the underground water level, as well as | for development of water. Second That as far as practicable the pumped water be mixed with river water so as to give as large a percent age of river water to each shareholdd as practicable, and that no shareholder shall be compelled, against his consent | to accept water containing a greater percentage of pumped water than is certified by the University of the State of Arizona, or any other recognized au- thority, not to be injurious in the per centage and of the quality delivered tC said shareholder for the cultivation o lands or the growing of, agriculture crops in the Salt River Valley. The shareholders will vote Yes or Nc on the proposed plan as they expres: their approval or rejection of it.
 The election will be goverened b, the bylaws governing general elections of the Association so far as they apply
 Witness my hand this sixth day o July, 1918.
 CHAS. A. VAN DER VEER, Secretary Salt River Valley Wate Users Association.
 1st publication July 7th.
 Last publication Aug. 9th.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-09
ATTORNEY GENERAL
 PROMISES DEFENSE
 ON NEW STATE LAW

With the recent arrest in Yavapai county of a man driving a Hudson SuperS Six motor car in which were being transported 2S cases of whiskey. interest is directed to the recent act of the Arizona state legislature whereby any motor car or other ve- hicle in which intoxicating liquor is being transported is oonfiscated
 The attention of all county attor- neys of Arizona has been directed to this recent law by the attorney gen. eral It is cautioned that as strenu- ous efforts will be made by claimants of automobiles caught in such un- lawful transportation to vigorously contest the validity of the law, that the automobile or other vehicle be de scribed with such accuracy that the court may pronounce judgment of confiscation by proper description of the machine in such judgment.
 The attorney general states that upon any appeal of defendant he will take upon himself the responsi- bllity of defending the constitutional ity of the law before the supreme court.
 Attorney General Jones letter to county attorneys is as follows:
 enNloSe copy Ol tie law pdSSeu at the recent session of the legisla- ture which authorizes and directs the confiscation of an automobile or Oth- er vehicle which may be engaged at any time in the unlawful transporta- ton of intoxicating liquor within the state of Arizona.
 It is your duty and mine to rigidly enforce this law regardless of the opposition of any claimant to an auto pr other vehicle so engaged. As stren- uous efforts will he made by claim ants of automobiles caught in such unlawful transportation to vigorously contest the validity of the law, l sug