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Arizona republican., 1918-01-25

but the lack of public interest in repre- sentative shares was an obvious draw back.
 Peace rumors, government financ- ing, the freight embargo and fuel shortage were among the conflicting elements that affected the moderate dealings in varying degree. Trade au- thorities agreed that as yet industrial conditions showed little improvement from the governments closure decree. Greater ease was displayed in the mar ket for call loans which opened at 31a per cent, the lowest initial rate thus far this year. but time funds, while quotably unchanged, were scarce to the point of complete withdrawal.
 Seasoned industrials, shippings aud active specialties were responsive to the more general support of the last hour closing with a firm tone. Sales amounted to 310,000 shares.
 International issues, especially the French group, were slightly higher Liberty 3hs made new low record at 9S, first As also establishing a new minimum at 96.70 and the second fours varying from 96.30 to 96.12. Total sales. par value. aggregl ted $4.425, 900. United States 2s and registered As de- clined B per cent and common As half per cent on call.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25
GRAIN

CHICAGO, Jan. 24-Skepticism re- garding. predictions of an increased movement of the crop tended stub bornly today to uphold the corn market. Prices closed unsettled, at $1.26h March and $1.25%@% May. with the final range varying from # decline to x advance, compared with "A hours before. Oats gained 3s to Bc. Pro- visions closed 5c off to 22c up.
 Reports were current that better weather in the west was gradually bringing about more favorable traffic conditions on the railroads and that the car supply had been somewhat inn proved in Illinois. Besides advices were at hand telling of the largest rural shipments of corn that had been made since the recent storm. Never theless, the scantiness of receipts here and the many times of late that hopes of liberal arrivals had turned out to be misleading discouraged sellers. The result was to keep the market within narrow limits. and to minimize the volume of trade. despite a generally promising outlook.
 1 All deliveries of oats advanced to tn.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25

Gilbert High School District. the ques- tion of whether or not the bonds of said Gilbert High School District shall be issued and sold in the aggregate sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars (s50,- 900. .00), in denominations of One Thou sand Dollars Cs1,o0o.0o) each. bearing interest at the rate of six per cent | (61c) per annum, payable semi-an- nually, and to run for twenty (20) years after date of issuance thereof; the proceeds of said proposed bonds to be used and expended as follows, l to-wit:
 l. The first Eleven Hundred Dol
 lars (S1100.00) thereof, to be used for the purchase of four (D acres of land.
 being a part of the SM of the NEA of
 the NE. 4 of the NE. 14. of Section 13, Township 1 South, Range , East, Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian l g. Forty eight Thousand. Nine Hun dred Dollars (S4S,900.00) thereof, to be
 used to erect a building or buildings and equip the same, and to improve l the grounds thereof. and to liquidate
 indebtedness already incurred for
 equipment.
 (b) To submit to the qualified electors of said Gilbert High School
 District, the question of whether ol
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25
LOS ANGELES MARKET

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24.-Butter creamery extras, produce exchange closing price, 52c per pound; price to retail merchants in 1-pound squares 53h @541sc per pound; price to retail merchants, in 1-pound cartons, 54@55t per pound.
 Eggs-Extras, produce exchange closing price 55c: price to retail mer- chants, 57@59c; case count, closing 53c: price to retail merchants, 55@57c; bullets, closing. 53c; price to retaI merchants, 55@57c.
 Receipts, eggs, 303 cases; butter 60,700 pounds.
 Sonora Wheat-Off market BrighI feed barley, $2.S0@2.92A. Cattle-Good steers, S950; medium steers. ss.00; grass fed steers. $s.O0 medium heifers, $750@S00; fair heif. CTS, $7.00@7.50; good to fair cows $650; calves. $8.5o; light calves, $s.5o
 Sheep-Ewes, 5000; sucking lambs $145o.
 Hogs-125 to 15o pounds, s13.5O@ 1 1450; hogs, 150 to 175 lbs, $15.00 hogs. 175 to 225 pounds, $15.5o.
 Poultry-Broilers. 34c; flyers, PIG 2Sc; roasters, 25c: old cocks 15c hens 22@24c; turkey hens 2Sc; tur key toms 2sc; ducklings, 23G2sc young geese, 19c.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25

highest prices reached this season. In- sistent demand from the seaboard was responsible, but in the last hour it was said exporters had withdrawn from the market.
 Covering by local shorts led to up- turns in provisions. Sharp breaks in hog prices received but little attention. Close:
 Corn-March, s1.26h; May. $1.245s.
 Oats-March, S0%; May, TIA.
 Pork-Jan., $47.22; May. $45.97.
 Lard-Jan., $24.62; May, $24S2.
 Ribs-Jan., $23S7; May, $24.37.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25
Methodist Brotherhood Meetinu

The annual meeting of the Brother hood of the First Methodist church will be held this evening at 7:S0 o'clock at the church. Officers for the coming year will be elected. Those in charge urge all men of the church and con- gregation to be present. The women will meet in a separate meeting at the same hour.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25

not the Board of Education of said Gilbert High School District shall pur- chase four (4 acres of land, being a part of the S1i of the NEk of the NEA of the NEH. of Section 1f, Township l South, Range East, Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian Dated, this Srd day of January, 1918.
 Board of Education of Gilbert High School District.
 By G. W. LINES,
 President,
 F. D. HOWELL.
 Secretary.
 W. NJ SCOTT. 7
 Member Do not wait till tomorrow-phonV that WANT AID. to The Republican and dispose of, or get what you want.
 -O- HOME BUILDERS STOCKHOLDERS
 MEETING Adjourned Stockholders Annual Meeting of Home Builders will be held at their office, 124 North First avenue, Wednesday, January S0th, at 7:o0 P. NJ.
 J. F. TRACY, Secretary. (Adv.) St
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25
M ETAIS

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-Lead firm: Spot, $7.12@7.50; spelter. quiet; spot East St Louis, $7.75@s.00.
 At London: Copper, spot, 9110; fu- lures, 9110; electrolytic. G125. Tin spot, e300; futures, z 297. Lead, spot 929 los; futures, G28 los; spots spell ter, f54; futures, $50
 The New York metal exchange wil be closed until next Monday.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25
WATER REPORT FOR JAN. 24.
WEATHER TODAY
TRepubIican A. p. Leased Wirel

[Republican A. p. Leased Wire]
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 24-For Arizona-Friday and Saturday partly cloudy and unsettled; not much change in temperature.
 Colorado-Friday generally fair; cooler central portion, warmer west portion; Saturday partly cloudy; cold or east portion.
 New Mexico-Friday and Saturday generally fair; warmer east portion Friday.
 For Southern California: Unsettled probably rain.
 For West Texas: Fair Friday; cold CT in north portion; Saturday probably fair.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25
Realty Bosrd-eoed Roads

The members of the Maricopa Coun- ty Real Estate board are expected to be at the Phoenix Chamber of Com merce building this afternoon promptly at 1 o'clock for the purpose of giving the afternoon to furthering the work of good roads
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25
MERCANTILE PAPER

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-Mercantile paper, 51a @&.
 Sterling: 60 day bills. s4.72; commer- cial SO day bills on banks, s4.711a; com mercial 50 day bills, s4.71A; demand, S475A; cables, s4.76as.
 Bar silver, 873s.
 Mexican dollars, roc.
 Time loans, firm: 50 days, 90 days and months, 5% @6.
 Call money firm: High, 4; low. Shz :; ruling rate, BE; closing bid, 3; offered at 3h; last loan, BE.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Martha Block and Miss Lillis Morftz of Oxnard, Cal, are guests at the Commercial hotel while here on a pleasure trip.
 w. C. Doyle, railroad represent alive of Los Angeles, is guest at the Jefferson hotel while here on a busi- ness trip.
 D. w Peterson of San Diego is reg istered at the Commercial hotel
 George Johnson, Jr., and Richard Baxter, prominent cattlemen of the state, came in from Gila yesterday and will be here a few days while attend ing to business matters. They are guests at the Hotel Adams.
 D. J. Berry of Santa F'e is busi- ness visitor to Phoenix. He is stop ping at the Commercial hotel.
 E. c. Flight of Hayden is a guest a, the Hotel Adams. He is prominent mining man of the state Mrs. J J. F1emming of Wickenburs arrived in the city yesterday for a short shopping trip. She is stopping at the Jefferson hotel.
 Robert Ray, a mining man of Doug las, is a guest at the Jefferson hotel while here on a short business trip. C. E. Stainbrook, well known cattle man of Seligman, is stopping at the | Commercial hotel.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25
Local Weather Yesterday

I1NOtSo III tcIIIPcI dIuI Q ytSlefUdy, ] degree
 Excess in temperature since the first of the month, degrees. Accumulated excess in temperature since January 1, degrees. Normal precipitation January 1 to date, .96 inch.
 Actual precipitation January l to date, .26 inch
 Accumulated deficiency in rainfall since January 1, TO inch.
 ROBERT Q. GRANT.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25
FINANCES AND MARKETS
IRepuhlican A. ?. Leased Wirel

NEW YORK. Jan. 24.-Political and economic factors continued to weigh upon the stock market today, although there was a moderate rally, due in part to short covering, at the end. Pools were again active in minor specialties
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25
WiIson Leauue Meetina

There will be an important meeting of the Woodrow Wilson league tonight at 7:30 o'clock in Judge Wheeler's court room on North First street The president, A. A. Betts. urges all mem- bers to be present
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25
Circle Number One

Circle No. l, Ladies Aid of the First Methodist church, will meet at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Hassie Sexson, 33S North Fourth avenue.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25
Psrent-TeAchers

The BaIsh Parent-Teachers' associa- tion will hold its regular meeting today at the school house. The meeting be- gins at 2:30 o'clock. Refreshments will be served between o'clock and 4:30 o'clock
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25
TODAY'S CALENDAR
Trinity Guild Meetino

There will be a meeting of Trinity Guild in the Guild rooms this afternoon at ? o'clock.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25

Dinner dance tonight at Hotel San Marcos, at Chandler. It
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25
ADMITS SPEEpINc-J. ID

charged with speeding pleaded guilty when brought before Justice De Souza yesterday. He was fined $10.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25
NOTICE

The annual adjourned meeting of the stockholders of the Union Stock Yards Company will be held in Phoenix, Ari- zona, on Saturday January 26, 1918, at 2 o'clock D. m., at the Water Users Bldg. for the purpose of electing a board of directors. and for the transac- ton of such other business as may properly come before the meeting
 UNION STOCK YARDS CO.
 By E. F. JACK, Secretary.
 Glendale, R. 1.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25

ChicaQo

SHICd9c
 CHICAGO, Jan. 24.-Hogs: Receipts, 60,000; weak; 20 to 25c under yester- days average. Bulk, S16.25@16.50; light, $15.60@16.35; heavy, $15.90@ 1860; pigs, s12.75@15.OO.
 Cattle: Receipts, 14,000; steady. Ma tive steers, ss.50@13.s0; stockers and feeders. $710@10.90; COWS and heifers, $S10@11.S5.
 Sheep: Receipts 14,000; steady. Wethers, s9.70@13.25; lambs, $14.500 17.75.
 Kansas City
 KANSAS CITY, Jan. 24.-Hogs: Re- ceipts, 12.000; lower. Bulk, $16.10@ 1925; heavy, $16.20@16.35; light, $500 @1S.25; pigs, $12.O0@15.75. Cattle: Receipts 5000; steady. Prime fed steers. s12.25913.5O; western steers, $S.50@12.50; COWS, $S.50@10.50; heifers, $7.0061100; stockers and feed CTS. $7.00@11.50. Sheep: Receipts 5000; steady Lambs, $16.O0@1700; yearlings, $13.00 @14.50; wethers, $l1.o0@13.oo; ewes, $10.00@12.25. COTTON NEW YORK, Jan. 24-Cotton closed steady at a net advance of 26 to 3S points.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25

Father has the right idea! Believes in edu- eating the boys to buy right-to save by spend ing wisely.
 He sees an even higher cost of living next win ter.
 Whats he to do. Grabs Father Time by the fore-lock and invests in clothes for wear a year hence for the whole contingent. A size larger for the boys, of course.
 Who next?
 P. S.-One thing in par ticular that tickled father was the ''Scotch Mist'' overcoat he pick ed for himself. & Cassou
 Washington Street
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25
OBITUARIES
Orman Franklin Gilbert


 Orman Franklin Gilbert was born in Tombstone, Ariz., November 20, 1885, son of Joshua D. and Abbie A. Gilbert and brother of Mrs. H. w Stewart and Mrs. A. J. Carroll. His wife has been spent in Arizona and California. On January 3, 1911 he was married to Miss Zolo Wheeler of Los Angeles Cal, two children deing born to them Earl Franklin and Flavia Frances. He and his wife were united in the Pres byterian church in Los Angeles, Cal. Died at the age of 32 years months and days. He died of pneumonia and conjestion of the brain. On account of the illness of Mrs. Gilbert in hos pital, announcement of the funeral and burial will be given through the news papers week or ten days hence.
 --O- Dinner dance tonight at Hotel San Marcos, at Chandler. It
 -O
 DR. R. J. HIGHT Tempe veterinarian in Mesa of mornings, from 9 to 12, at Crescent Drug Store. Phone 26. If
 -O
 Dinner dance tonight at Hotel San Marcos, at Chandler. It
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25

Everybody invited to attend the biz Missouri mule and horse sale Friday, Jan. 25 at Points o. K. Corral. Free lunch at noon.--Adv. - al
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25
COTTON

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-Cotton close, steady at a net advance of 26 to 8 points.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25

Dinner dance tonight at Hote San Marcos, at Chandler. Ii
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25

Robert Ray. a mining man of Doug las, is a guest at the Jefferson hotel while here on a short business trip.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25

c. E. Stainbrook, a well known cattle man of Seligman, is stopping at the Commercial hotel.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25

E. C. Flight of Hayden is guest a, the Hotel Adams. He is a prominent mining man of the state.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25

D. w Peterson of San Diego is reg istered at the Commercial hotel
Arizona republican., 1918-01-25

w C. Doyle, railroad represent ative of Los Angeles, is guest at the Jefferson hotel while here on a busi- ness trip
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1918-01-11
FEDERAL AGENT WARNS THE FARMERS

Outbreaks of hog cholera tuberculosis cattle and hogs and
baceg cattle in various parts Of the state which have
been reported h d. f. f. Murray chief of the Utah division of the
United States bureau of animal industry occasoned little
pehenson last Friday announced that every effort
must be made TO stem the diseases from becoming prevalent
81 want every farmer and sockman report o his respective
county agent the appearance of Of the diseases which have
tendency spread stock Dr. Murray in appeal
issued at is Of the highest Importance that this be DONE We
must know to what extent cholera tuberculosis and baceg be-
prevalent There will be ample force of on hand To
Cxtermnate the outbreak"
Dr. Murray announced that Dr. r. ~ Mead Of Washington d.
c. will be at the live stock department at the state capitol in
few days to give his exclusive attention to these diseases Another
federal specialist will make headquarters at Logan Dr. Murray is
in communication with his agents scattered through Utah and
Idaho and has advised them TO exercise the greatest vigilance
Some farmers labor under the msapprehenson that it costs
call specialist Of the bureau of animal industry adds
Dr. Murray This entirely untrue Members Of the bureau of
animal industry paid by the and their services
If discover that stock suffering from Of the
three Diseases the telephone and call county agent
and tell him just what have found You will be doing yourself
and the federal government a important service"
Dr. Murray dsncned to place cedence in reports that
cattle disease have been spread through the state by Ger
agents But he did that axty the part of farmers
result the outbreak diseases and may have been rpon
e for the most recent outbreaks Scores Of cattle and hogs
suffering with Of tuberculosis swine suffering with
hoea and cattle with baceg have been killed farms Of Utah
turing the Christmas holidays Some Of the stocmen declare
that heavy snowfall will bring relief and lay the development Of
The disease TO the open and dustladen winter.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1918-01-11
MUTTON AND LAMB USE ~
NOT AT ALL RESTRICTED

An official bulletin issued by the
United States department OF agrieul-
ture. which was received by The sun
last Saturday. makes an emphatic an
nouncement that the United States
food administration II not restricting
the use OF mutton or lamb In any way
10 save on the designated meatless
Gay OF each week. The bulletin says
MANY newspapers and dining ear
and hotel menus have been carrying
state menta that the United States gov
eminent requests It's citizens from eat
Ing lamb. The food administration,
which has initiated and conducted
the meatleas meal campaign. has IN
formed the bureau Of markets OF the
United States department Of agrieul-
lture that no restrictions have been
placed ON the eating OF lamb except
that the people are requested not to
eat Il on meatless Tuesday
Consum ption 81 mutton and lamb Il
10 be one OF the subjects discussed at
the coming convention Of the National
Woolgrowers association. and this for
NAL announcement from the depart
ment of agriculture Is considered most
Important by officials OF the wool
growers organization.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1918-01-11
KANSAS CITY NEWSPAPER
QUOTES SENATOR SEE1.f

State Senator secly OF Mt. Pleasant.
a well known stookraisoT Tor the last
thirty years. II thus quoted In the
Kansas city Star. In comment on In
termountain stock conditions:
THE year 1917 viii 60 down In our
records as a most successful year,
stockmen on the ranges have made
money. This applies To both sheep
and cattle. with perhaps the largest
dividends coming To the flockmasters,
But this has been due MS some time.
and merely rewards us for some losses
sustained years ago, The beginning
of winter finds us In good condition.
amply supplied with hay and feed.
but Il h feed Of a very expensive kind.
hay prices reaching the highest point
this fall ever known.
we are handling just as much live
stock rs our ranges will carry. The
war Is taking our sons. ana help, yet
We are not grumbling, We feel that
this Is our part 60 bear. and We are
.endeaN oring 10 produce Just as much
OF the staple food OF the country as is
possible for Ms To do under the circum-
stances. We have made money. and
We are willing Co spend money"
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1918-01-11
MEAT INDUSTRY OF THE
NATION NEXT IN LINE

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. b.--That the
federal government intends shortly 20
take over the meat industry of the
United States-one OF the principal
necessities OF the wartimes-appears
more and more evident as the federal
trade commissions probe OF the meat
trust" continues. This view obtained
tonight strongly az the conclusion OF
"A three days investigation into the
meat situation here. Before leaving
Washington. ID. g., en- route for ~,
Paul, where the investigation is 10 be
resumed next Wednesday, Francis j.
Heney, special prosecutor for the
commission. said anyone could see
the turn the investigation has taken
Evidence taken here during the
last three days consecutive grilling OF
witnesses tended 90 subHtantiate the
evidence taken elaewhere--that big
ooterle OF Chicago meat packers share
virtually monopoly Of the meat
business OF the country; that the inde-
pendent packers have been squeezed
until they are ON the verge OF goins
out OF business; that prices are regu-
lated az the dictRtiOn Of the trust
mOguls." and that these packers are
holding vast stores OF hides while lea
Their and shoe prices are soaring.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1918-01-11
PLENTY on WOOL IN THE
LAND. SAYS ILNGENBNitTU

branding ~ false the report that
there II shortage ~ wool In the Uni.
ted States. aud declaring that the cf-
fort to have 40 per cent "Ehoddy' used
In the manufacture Of wooden cloth
ing Tor the army h but the scheme OF
certain interests a. further their own
cause. y. ]. Hagcnharth. president %
the National wooigrowcrH' asHocia-
ton. has wired "a the senate commit.
tee investigating the filling % army
orders. saying there . enough wool In
the country and In sight "a meet tho
demands for two years Hagcnbarth
explains that no one who h acquaint-
ID with the facts In the case would be-
licvc for a moment that there IN any
shortage OF wool supply. but he de-
ciarcs that the report To that effect N
being clcverly circulated by Interests
with Interior motives In view.
There IN In the United States now. %
saws iiagcnharth. "and In sight. await
able this year. i.i2S, 900. 900 pounds of
wool The normal consumption u
wool for clothing purposes IL only
% 0. 900. 900 pounds a year. and thus
II IL seen that there II now available
aud In sight for this year more than
enough wool Ia take care of normal
for two years. Hence II
IL not reasonable To suppose that there
would be- any shortage for one years
consumption. even under the demands
of the government for army purposes. y
Hagenbarth pointed out that the
federal bureau OF markets In ith re-
port for September showed that ON
October LIST last there was In the Uni
ted States In the hands OF dealer,
sos. 600. 900 pounds OF fleece wool
such Ra is suitable for the manufac'
ture Of clothing. The reports show
that there IL AN additional 2b.ooo.oo'
pounds In the hands OF growers ant
merchants.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1918-01-11
The sun Special Service.

The sun Special Service.
KANSAS CITY. Mo. Jan. Cat
tie receipts today were fifteen thous-
and head and the market strong TO
fifteen cents higher. Hogs numbered
eight thousand and prices ranging
from fifteen o. twenty-five cents high
~ than last weeks close Top tt6.T5.
sheep and lambs ten thousand head.
Tho market steady. Top lambs sold
at tt6.sb. The highest price paid for
steers last week was fi3.25. although
choice finished ones would sell for
scvoniy-five cents more than that
The best price paid today was ti2.sO
for some shortfcd steers. there being
no real choice or prime grades here.
shortfed and range classes predomin-
atcd. including trainload Of Ariz-
onas. Butcher grades were stronger
today. especially 40 on the desirable
kinds. Good heavy cows bring $500
and veal calves ti3.50. Chicago had
fifteen thousand cattle and twenty
five thousand hogs estimated for to-
day. hut on account Of paralyzcd rail-
road service there. only so per cent
of the run will arrive In time for to-
days market. There was n good de.
mand for stockers and feeders and
the market was quoted strong and
higher on the good kinds. Tho sales
ranged mostly from $50 TO tii.oo.
Some choice feeders sold last week
for $3.50. The run was light today
in comparison with the receipts.
The market today for hogs was fif-
teen 60 twenty-five cents higher than
Saturday. there being light run
horc and only two hundred hoidover
from last week. The top was ti6.Ts
and the bulk ~ saics ranged from
$3.50 90 tis.70. Pigs sell mostly |
from $500 TO 1855.
Colorado fsi lambs sold at ti6.sb.
which was the top today. The bulk
~ the lambs sold between $3.50 and |
si6sb. Some yearlinE wctherH brought
tif25 and some nincty-one pound /
ewes sold for fii.25.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1918-01-11
STAGE ALL SET foR THE
TWO ZION CONVENTIONS

In connection with the holding ~
the national conventions oi inc Amer
team National 1--we stock association
ana the National WoolErowefH anHo-
eintion IN Malt Lake city next week.
the Utah wooigrowers will also hold
their annual convention ON IuesunN
and "wednesday The program Tor this
convention, az whlch All the Wool
Erowers OF TINS state are expected ="
he present N announced by g w.
stewart. secretary OF inc utah aH-o'ia-
Ton Tho session. OF INC uthh Wool-
growers VIII DC helu AZ lhe same un'
as the sessions OF the national Lave
htoch association on the Two uateH
above mentioned nut IN dhl'reh' con-