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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
A Real Estate Deal

As a financial investment the war if completely
won by either side would be a very poor one. II
the central powers should win and make their own
terms OF peace, and all the territory they are
suspected of coveting. it would be the highest priced
real estate that changed hands since Abraham
bought from Ephron the Hittte ground at Machpelah
for Sarahs grave 1t is said that war is costing
this country $24,OOOO 900 day. It is costing Great
Britain still Add to that the cost to France
and Italy Add to this the great destruction of prop
crty on land and sea, and then will be furnished
incomprehensibe figures of the cost of the war 1t
is staggering unreasonable against any area
of land that change hands result of the war.
DR.. Dernburg, late German colonial minister
Gently touched the real estate phase of the in
speech at Frankfort the Main, he attacked
the prolonging aims of the Fatherland party
and poured ridcue the Pan German demands for
annexation and indemnities." He spoke especially of
the demands that the end the war should find the
Germans in possession of the French mineral pro-
ducing regions of Longway and Briey which have a
probable value of s75O,OOOOOO. That said Dr. Dern-
burg, is the cost Of the to Germany for about
twenty-five days
The Germans ha 7e two objects in the war, terri
tory and world-power, and for these for more than
three and half years they have poured out enough
money TO buy continent. They have wasted man
power without stint and they have withdrawn from
wealth producing activity the hands of millions How
they divide the dividends from these investments be-
tween real estate and world power do not know,
but undoubtedly they count the latter much the
greater
AS to the financial aims of allies, we
do not know Italy, of expects the return of
Italia Irredenta. but that strip around the head Of
the Adriatic is not worth nearly as much as Italy
has expended France desires, beside the freedom of
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07

The war work of Miss Dora E..
Thompson is to get $4,000 trained
women for nurses. She is superin-
terdent Of the army nurse corps and
exercises supervision over the navy
nurse corps as we'll,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
MECHANICS To
Be REGISTERED

Responding to the appeal of the
nation for 100000 artisans and me-
chanlcs for service in the building
OF the many ships needed in the
war plans of this government and
her allies, Governor Hunt yesterday
issued a proclamation calling upon
the mechanics of Arizona to respond
to the appeal of the nation and to
enroll in their corfftrys service in
the shipyards.
The proclamation is as follows:
Whereas, the United States Ship
ping Board, the Department of Labor.
and the State Councils of Defense
| nave Jointly undertaken to enroll two
hundred and fifty thousand artisans
and mechanics for service in the
Government shipyards, under the
| name of the United States Shipyard
| Volunteers of the Public Service
| reserve;
Whereas. T. ]. Croaff, Federal Di-
rector of the United States public
service reserve for Arizona, is CO.
operating with the government and
| the council of defense in the enroll
ment and classification of the skilled
| Workmen required by the nation in
| the present crisis;
|
eminent, without this great industrial
army ready to take its place as the
need for labor grows more urgent
cannot carry out effectively the ship
building program on which hangs the
! fate of our armies and our allies
| in Europe
| Now, therefore, l, Geo. W. P. Hunt,
governor of Arizona, by virtue of the
authority in me vested. do hereby
earnestly appeal to the known pa
troitism and public spirit of the work
| erS of Arizona to respond as readily
as possible to the nations first need,
| which, at this time, is the building
of ships with which to win the war,
and, consequently, the cooperation
of skilled labor in the work of ship
construction.
In thus enrolling for future service
in the government shipyards the
| workers in the different classificatio>s
of the public service for Arizona will
be called to duty, under assurances
received from the vice president and
general manager of the emergency
fleet corporation, in such a way as
to disturb in the least possible meas
ure the established industries of the
| state.
In view of the foregoing, the work
ers of Arizona are confidently relied
upon by the government of the Unit
ed States and the state to make such
response as will enable Arizona to
furnish her just quota of men to
the United States shipyard volunteers
All further information regarding the
contents of this proclamation may be
obtained by addressing inquiries 10
Federal Director T. J. Croaff. of the
United States service reserve for Ari-
IONA, 23S East Washington street
Phoenix.
In witness whereof, I have here
unto set my hand and caused the
great seal of the state of Arizona tc
be affixed
Done at Phoenix, the capital. this
9Th day of February, A. D.. 1918.
(SeaD GEO. W. P. HUNT,
Attest: Governor of Arizona
SIDNEY P. OSBORN,
Secretary of State.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIUM

WHEREAS, It has pleased the Su-
preme Commander of the Universe to
summon to the ranks beyond ur COM
rade and brother, Captain Andrew
Downing, and we are left to mourn
loss which cannot be repaired
OF him to can be truthfully said,
He is a specimen of Gods rarest and
best handiwork," an honest man.
When the black clouds of treason
doomed in the political heavens and the
starry banner was trailed in the dust,
by hands. which upheld the Slave Mart
and the overseers whip, Andrew
Downing laid his life on his country S
altar without any reservation or limi-
tations
Mid the whir of shot, the scream of
shell, and the whistle of the deadly
minnie bullets, he stood for "One
| Country and One Flag" until the last
| armed traitor had grounded arms and
returned to his allegiance. When the
cruel war was over" he came back to
private life; rich in experience, gained
| in camp and field, and becme the able
kindly, patient, honorable citizen whom
we knew and loved and whose memory
we will cherish as long as God giveth
us to live.
| Peace to his ashes," He had met
death a thousand times on the battle
field, surrounded by his comrades ano
buoyed up by their presence and theil
| daring and never for a moment did he
hesitate or falter. And when he hSS
| grown old and his body worn and
weakened by weight of years and the
wear of a strenuous life, he lay dowr
alone and again faced the Grim, Reap
err. with unflinching gaze and a smile
on his manly, well-loved face.
4 No better man has ever lived or dice
in this or any other land. A Patriot
a friend to the friendless, a father anC
comforter of the afflicted, downtroddeI
and unfortunates who came in his way
he was loved by all who knew him
No act of treachery, dishonor or un
kindness ever stained his life's es
cutcheon. He lives among US yet il
the beautiful poems which he pennet
and the many acts of kindness he did
Ever cheerful and hopeful, unde
pain and affliction, his life was a higl
example and a benediction to all VIII,
knew him.
We snail miss him ever, when W
meet beneath the foi&ss of "Old Glory.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
by his comrades of ]. W. owen Post
That this resolution be spread upon tn
minutes of the Post ami copies be sen
to the papers of the city and to hi
surviving relatives.
G.. w. BARROWS,
p. Z. PARKER.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
FINANCES AND
MARKETS
Republican A. p. Leased Wire

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-Steamship
shares and a few special issues were
the outstanding features of today's
stock market, the usual leaders in the
industrial and railway divisions evinc-
ing an irregular trend
Trading was again restricted by
reason of domestic economic condi-
tions resulting from the more serious
tie-up of transportation and increas-
ing fuel shortage.
Marine preferred made a gross gain
of five points, Atlantic and Gulf "a,
Pacific Mail and others l to points.
Tobacco, sugars and score of I'M
classified stocks reflected the further
activity of pools at gains of l TO 5
points, Lorillard Tobacco gaining 13
points and Underwood Typewriter II.
United States Steel closed at a net
loss of almost point and allied indus
trials, motors, oils and secondary
equipments forfeited l to 2 points.
Western Pacific issues responded to
declaration of the annual dividend
Sales amounted to $4,000 shares.
Lower quotations ruled in the bond
list, internationals again sagging
Liberty 3la's sold at 9s.14 to 9S06
first As at $3.50 to 1928 and second
As at 1894 to $3.50 Total sales. PAL
value. aggregated s4,350,000. United
States coupon As, old issues, gained 4
| per cent on sale.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
COPPERS

COPPERS
Compiled for The Republican by
r. Allyn Lewis, E. F. Hutton &
Co.'S leased wire. Hotel Adams
Building, 1I9 North Central Ave.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
GOT No PAY IN
STOCK SELLING.

Alleging that she was employed to
sell stock and that no stock was fur
nished her for sale, Miss VI. Z. Mes
senger through her attorney, B. f.
Marks, yesterday instituted proceed
lngs against the Magma Queen Copper
company and C. R. Bone, its vice-pres-
ident, for $1,000.
Miss Messenger claims that the de-
PENDANTS, after employing her, assured
ler from time to time that they would
furnish her with shares and were in
slstent that she take no other employ
ment.
For six months she alleges she held
herself in readiness, during which time
the defendant did not provide her with
the shares. She values her time at
si0O month and states that the COM
pany paid her $312. She asks for the
balance, with interest at the rate of G
per cent
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07

advance, with March s1.279s. and May
$1.253s.
oats finished Z as TO s4@7sc
down and provisions off % to &c.
That animals on farms showed an
increase of more than 100000, in
stead of an expected decrease OF
nearly 100000, has forced big re-
duction in estimates of the amount
Of corn likely to be obtainable from
producers. Decided improvement in
the weather operated to check any
material advance.
Oats underwent a setback owing
largely to suggestions of the pos
sibility of a maximum price being es-
tablished.
Forecasts of larger receipts of hogs
sent provisions sharply down grade.
Close:
Corn-March, s1272s; May, s125h.
Oats-March, S2Ac; May, 7s1.c.
Pork-May, s46.72.
Lard-Feb., S25.57; May. $3.50.
Ribs-May, S24.55.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07

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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07

MERCANTILE PAPER

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-Mercantile
paper, 51sd5%; sterling 60 day bills,
$472; commercial 60 day bills on
banks, s4.71k; commercial SO day
bills, s4.71h: demand, s4.75 5-16;
cables, s4.76 ZIG.
Bar silver, S61sc.
Mexican dollars. 6S14c.
Time loans firm; so days u a "a C;
80 days and six months. so d6c.
Call money firm; high A: low 3; rul-
ing rate BE- closing bid 3; offered al
315; last loan 31a.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
METALS

NEW YORK. Feb. 6.-Lead steady:
spot $3.50 40; spelter dull; East St.
Louis delivery, s7.75Q7.95.
At London: Spot copper e110; flu
lures, G110; electrolytic, e125. Spot
tin, c 800 los; futures. e299. Lead
spot. G29 los; futures. e2S los;
spelter spot, c "a; futures, $50.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
HIS WORKING SCHEDULE

How long has that clerk worked for you?" asked
the Caller.
About four years" replied the Boss.
Il thought he had been here longer than. that y
said the Caller.
has, said the Boss. "He has been here for four
months. milwaukee Sentinel
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07

We are in the war because we have
come at last, contrary to our own
wishes, contrary to what we believed
five years ago anybody could ever
prove to us, to believe that a great
nation of the world has deliberately
set itself to the violation of every
principle of humanity, every prin-
ciple Of democracy, and to the setting
Of itself in place of autocratic ambi-
ton and Of selfish advantage which
only the history of Germany at last
can disclose or can vindicate.
Herbert L. Willett.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-02-07
GRAIN

CHICAGO, Feb. 6.-Assertions that
for the remainder Of this season no
prospect existed of a pressure of food
stuffs on the market tended today to
harden prices of corn. Prices aver
aged slightly higher throughout and
closed steady at a shade to sc net
Evening journal., 1918-08-06
9-YEAR-OLD BOY
KILLED BY AUTO
C. ]. McConnghy Runs
Into Sheridan Truck and
Suffers Fractured Skull
DRIVER ON BAIL
PENDING TRIAL

Paul Sheridan. Of New Castle, was
before Deputy Judge Hellinss today
charged with manslaughter. u being
alleged that his truck caused the
death Of George J. McConaghy.
aged 9 years, OF No. TIC South Broome
street, at Fourth and Monroe streets.
shortly after Q O'Clock last night. At
the request OF Assistant Solicitor NAL
10y the charge was continued until Fri
day. Sheridan is out on $1,000 bail
According TO witnesses who saw the
accident Sheridan did all he could 10
avoid striking the lad. The boy ran
into the street with his back toward
the machine, Il is said, when he was
struck by the mud guard Of the truck
and knocked down. Sheridan picked
the boy up and placed him In his ma
chine and rushed him TO the Delaware
Hospital. where he died shortly after
ward. The boys skull was fractured
sheridan went from the hospital to
the police station and gave himself up.
He was then released on bail. The
boys father, George j. McConaghy,
died last December.
The funeral Of the boy will take place
from the home OF his mother. Mrs.
Mary Z. McConaghy on Friday morn
ing.
Evening journal., 1918-08-06
TO DEATH
In HEBRANDYWINE
Body of Lewis Pike Found
in Mud at Eleventh
Street
FELL OVERHEARD
BEFORE MIDNIGHT

Evidently falling into the Brandy
wine creek at the float leading to his
cabling shortly before midnight last
night, Lewis Pike. aged l5 years. an
employe OF the Hartman & Fehrenbach
Brewing Company, was drowned. The
body was found lying in the mud near
Eleventh street bridge by Robert Cars
well, bridgetender at the bridge. about
$50 o'clock this morning.
Deputy Coroner McCrery removed the
body from the mud. Pike was lying
face down when found, the receding
tide having left him there.
Pike, who was at one time employed
by the Street and Sewer Department,
was we'll known here. He is survived
by his mother and father, who live at
Beaver Valley. Pa. Several brothers
live here. He was a widower. Pike
was last seen at ii.30 o'clock last night
by a man named Peters, who urged
pike 20 remain away from the creek at
that time.
The body is being held at the morgue
until the mans family Is heard from.
Evening journal., 1918-08-06
ROBBED In DAYLIGHT;
TWO MEN ARE HELD

Joseph Killcourse and William E.
Hayes, both white men, were held for
the upper court in $500 bail each when
arr aligned before Deputy, Judge Hell
lings in Municipal Court today on a
charge Of highway robbery.
Frank Brobowski told the court that
while on his way to the Artillery Fuse
Company's plant in South Wilmington
yesterday morning the men attacked and
took e3 from him. He said that both Of
the men struck him. He said that Kill
course first struck him on the mouth
aud knocked him down.
When he started 10 get UP he said
Hayes then gave him a stinglng blow
in the face and knocked him down
again.
Tronces Martin said that she was
with the two defendants and that she
saw a tall man half a block from
where they were strike Brobowski and
pull him over into a field from the
caureway.
Killcourse told a different story from
that Of the woman. lie said that Bro
nowski had been with him and the
other prisoner and that they with the
woman, had been drinking from a quart
bottle OF whiskey. He said Brobowskl
wanted to fight and that Hayes had
threatened 10 shoot him. He said that
they walked away from Brobowski and
that was all he knew OF the case
Evening journal., 1918-08-06
AIDS TO NURSES
WANTED In FRANCE

Sixty women are wanted from the
Delaware division to go at once to
France as nurses aids and lay women
helpers. A call has been sent to all
division chapters asking them to get in
touch with eligible applicants to meet
this demand.
Applications must be at least p
years Of age. must have taken or be
taking the Red Cross course in ele-
mentary hygiene and home care OF lie
sick Hospital experience and cUn-
versational knowledge Of French ~re
desirable. but may be waived in tnls
urgent call
Those applicants having hospital ex-
perience may qualify as nurses Ald5.
Those without this experience viii be
lay women helpers and may be reas-
signed in France to csnteen service,
rest stations. hospital huts and ~ on,
where little knowledge of Lurs lnJ
viii be helpful.
The Red Cross wants as many full
volunteers as possible. but II necesssrs.
viii provide travelling and maintenance
expenses and furnish minimum equip
ment. In cases OF exceptional qualln-
cation, a salary not TO exceed $50
month may be added.
Applications can be made 10 Miss
Mary 4. Moran, director. Red Cross
Teaching Center, No. ql3 Delaware
avenue. z.x,> Z s.k-
Evening journal., 1918-08-06
One DELAWARE BOY
in CASUALTY list
]. Koztowski First Soldier
Boy From State Reported !
Wounded at 1.-The Marne''
SUSTAINED SEVERE
WOUNDS JULY 10Th

The casualty list today contains the
name Of J. Soziol, Of No. 226 Maryland
avenue. as among the American sol
diers severaly wounded In France. This
Is the first Delaware soldier reported
in the casualty list wounded at the bat
tie OF the Marne
The soldiers brother formerly had a
bakery at the above address. but sold
his business ten months ago TO w.
DworakOwski and moved TO No ii37
Sycamore street. Camden, n. ]. Al
though the name appears as Soziol in
the list. Mr.. DworakowsH stated this
morning that the family spells II Koz-
towski. He said that he bought the
bakery from John Koztowski and that
the latter has a brother who has been
in the army for two years Il Is the
brother. j. Koztowskl. who has been
wounded. He formerly lived at No. 226
Maryland avenue with his brother. A
telegram from the War Department was
received at the Maryland avenue ad-
dress yesterday stating that Private
Koztowskl was wounded on July 20.
Evening journal., 1918-08-06
YANKS MOP Up
HUN SE|PERS IN
FISHES RUINS
Advance Forces Continue
Push North Leaving Rear I
to Finish Clean Up
FOE Loses HEAVILY
when TOWN IS TAKEN
BY FRED s. FERGUSON
United Press staff COrrespondent.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES N
FRANCE, Aug. 6.-German resistance
continued today along the yesle,
Heavy fighting Is under way on the en-
tire line. The enemy is holding IN,
heights along the north hank OF IN,
river. His artillery fire has increased
while his machine guns sweep the river
crossings and the approaches TO the
heights. American artillery is pounding
ing the Boche positions. Meantime, ad-
ditiOnal Allied infantry and other units
have crossed the river.
The situation In Fismes Is peculiar
reminiscent OF the days when the
Americans occupied Vera Cruz. Al
though the town is held by our troops,
German snipers are still concealed IN
and cellars. Americans on
both sides Of the Nesle are mOpping
up these snipers and stray machine
guns. Our advance forces are likely
10 continue beyond Fismes and let the
CONTINUED on Page Twenty)
Evening journal., 1918-08-06
genuine BARGAINS
ON DOLLAR DAY.
WilmingtonMerchants Have
Splendid Stock Selections
for Bargain Wednesday
ADVICE is TO
SHOP EARLY

The high cost Of living Will be low
cred in Wilmington at least tomorrow
which has been set aside by the re-
tail merchants OF Wilmington, acting
under the direction Of the mercantile
section Of the Chamber Of Commerce
as the summer Dollar Day" Tomor-
row the purchasing power OF one dol
lar will be greater than even before.
In response to invitations being issued
by the mercantile section Of the board,
local merchants are entering a co-op-
erative movement TO make this the big
eest Dollar Day" ever held in VIII
mington.
Not only merchants but customers
as well were so enthusiastic regarding
the success OF the last Dollar Day
that almost continually since that time
there have been numerous requests
from citizens that the mercantile sec
ton undertake to induce merchants in
the city to prepare another day Of the
same sort, and to make these events
regular institutions in Wilmingtons
business life.
The advertising committee has adver-
tised this event widely in all towns
within a radius Of 25 to 30 miles OF
Wilmington. In order TO secure the best
possible results from the special bar
gains offered on Dollar Day in the
local stores, especial attention OF pur-
chasers should be given the advertise
ments OF Wilmington merchants. which
are appearing in the daily papers. BY
this means prospective purchasers VIII
be able TO commence their dollar Day
shopping with a definite idea OF what
they desire to purchase, and where II
may be found Those who have not
thought II possible TO secure needed
articles in the Dollar Day sales will be
surprised how many such articlts Will
be on sale, and at how many places they
may be found. In any event, the ad-
vertising campaign will be entertaining,
and. TO a certain extent, educational. II
will be scrupulously truthful. also.
Il is well to remember that these
"Dollar Day" bargains will be the genu-
ine article in each case. and not mere
price-tag values, tackled on for the time
being. for the purpose Of attracting
customers. Past experience has demon
strated this fact clearly.
Evening journal., 1918-08-06
SEVERAL STABLES
DESTROYED BY fire.
Early Morning Blaze Threat
ened Entire Business
Section of Laurel
SEVEN CARS BURNED
LOSS is $4,000
speeIal 70 NE EVENING IorRNAL.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
LAUREL, Aug. 6.-For two hours
early this morning Laurel was in
danger Of being destroyed by 1re.
which evidently started in the stable
or tenant house owned by Charles NJ.
Pusey, and burned a number Of build
ings to the ground The fact OF there
being no wind probably saved the
town. The big property destroyed was
largely stables and garages in the rear
of the principal business section. and
the loss is estimated at from $4,000 TO
$4,000. The buildings destroyed were !:
Garage Of Mitchell and Oiphant.
Stable OF F. s Burford.
Stable and tenant house Of Charles
NJ. Pusey.
Stable Of Robert Knowles.
Dwelling OF the estate Of w. c. c.
Knowles.
There were seven automobiles de-
stroyed. most OF them in the garage.
and all were burned.
The flrs was discovered by Raymond
johnson. night operator at the Della
ware railroad station, who gave ihc
alarn. Even at that time the blaze had
spread 20 several buildings and condl-
rlons We're very serious for more than
IN hour. All the buildings were frame
lnd The fire spread rapidly, but for
.unstcly what little breeze there was
'SrrieG the sparks away from the busi-
ness section. As stated all the de-
stroyed property was Just In the rear
of the business section Of Market
street.
The local fremen fought the flames
Tor two hours and help was also sent
from Salisbury. The blaze was under
control at 3 O'Clock after raging two
hours. While 1t is not definitely
known what caused the FIRE or just
where II started the supposition Is that
Il started in one OF the Pusey build
lngs. Several OF the properties were
and it is reported that a crap
game was going on in one OF them
earlier in the evening and that II may
have been started by sparks from Gig
arettes or cigars but this could not be
verified.