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Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
GENTLEMEN FAVOR SOLDIER SETTLING
 AND WATER SAVING

An important resolution adopted by the cattlemens' convention yesterday before it adjourned was that dealing with government plans for the recla- nation of Arizona lands for soldier and sailor settlement, and for flood pro- lection throughout the state. The con vention heartily placed itself back of both movements. and made some sug- gestib.s that should prove of value in the two projects.
 The resolution, which was presented by Andrew kimball of Graham county, agricultural agent for the United States railroad administration, was the basis late yesterday afternoon for d meeting of several members of the cal tlemens association and members of the state legislature. at which George H. Maxwell and Mir kimball spoke. The resolution follows:
 Whg cas. the Arizona Cattle Grow CTS association desired the largest possible extension Of the irrigated area of Arizona, and the full conservation and utilization of all the water re- sources of the state. both surface and underground. including the complete control of flood waters and the pro- lection of farms and grazing lands from soil wash and erosion. and the ch7nnels of rivers and canals from the silt resulting from farm land destruc- ton.
 Now therefore De it resolved that this association heartily endorses the plans of the secretary of the interior for the reclamation of large areas of land in Arizona for settlement by re- turned soldiers, sailors and war work CTS, as well as by others who may de- sire to settle upon such reclaimed land andurgeS that the appropriations rec commended by the secretary for that ~urpose should be made without delay.
 And be it further resolved that this association urges the appointment of the commission created by the New lands River regulation amendment en- acted by the congress of the United States on August l7, 1917, and the inn mediate preparation by and through such commission of comprehensive plan for flood control and river regu- lation on eJary watershed in Arizona.
 And be it further resolved that this association urges the construction, without delay of the upper Gila, san Carlos, Camp Verde, Horseshoe, Charl . eston, Sentinel and Parker reservoirs and all other practicable irrigation ! projects and reservoirs for flood water storage in Arizona to the end that the l benefits to the manufacturine indus l tries of the United States resulting l from the work of the reclamation ser 1 vice may be extended at this time to ! the fullest possible extent. to create employment for labor and home mark cts for rcanufacturers, and thereby l check the tendency to Unemployment and business depression resulting from l the cessation of war industries.
 And be it further resolved that ir | the selection of lands for soldiers | sailors and war workers, ~- believe 1 the state land commission should safe- 1 guard the rights of those who have served the nation. assist them in the selection of desirable lands and enable 1 them to locate on such lands without ] being subject to expense.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
HUN ARMY SOON ID
 BE MEMORY IF PAST

LONDON. Feb. 13.-Demobilization of Germany's old army is almost com pleted. according to authoritative in formation here. After Saturday, when the 19I26 and 1917 classes will be dis banded the German army will consist of about 10o GOO men on the eastern frontier. and the 1918 and 1919 classes, numbering about 1j0,000 men. which will be kept as a standing army.
 Efforts of the German authorities to recruit volunteers for the army have been unprOductive. but the official view here Is that they may be more successful later Men who have been in the army for four years have no great desire to continue in the fighting force but it is expected that they will find civil life in Germany less attrac- tive than the army and then probably will enlist later. Recruiting also is hindered by the fact that nearly every hamlet is trying 10 raise its own de- fense force. Many former soldiers are joining the local forces and are staying at home to protect their com- munities rather than join the national forces.
 The German force on the eastern frontier is divided into two armies. | ht HUI lutiu ntduu uudTl TltIS iS dl DIdn- = denburg and is commanded by General won Quasi. The southern force under Field Marshal von Woyrsch is at Sa- gan. Field Marshal von Hindenburg has not arrived at Kolberg, Germany, main headquarters in the east. all though preparations have been made toreceive him there
 The British general staff does not view as dangerous the possibility of Germany making a military effort, but
 stalking full cognizance of the situa- ton which the staff believes exists. It is poitned out that the German gen. eral staff still is in existence, and that doubtless much artillery still is at hand. The Germans, it is believed, could get plenty of men quickly, if nec- essary, but the problem of stores would forestall any quick ambitions or at tempts tOrenew the fighting
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
CHIEF OF ARMY AIR SQUADRON MAY FLY
 HERE TODAY ALONE

Flying alone, in the last sound plane of the five that left San Diego early last December on a flight across the continent to Washington and back, Major Albert D. Smith may arrive in Phoenix this afternoon on the last lap of his flight homeward. Major Smith will leave Fl Paso this morning for Tucson and Phoenix, and will arrive here either today or tomorrow.
 Major Smith and his lone machine, when they arrive in Phoenix, will be all that is left of the squadron of four that visited this city December , on it's flight to the east. One of the ma chimes was damaged and turned back at Fl Centro Cal. before the squadron came this far east. Another was dam aged before Fl Pa.N was reached Tues day, while two more were virtually wrecked in a hurricane at F"rt Bliss Tuesday night.
 According to a message from Fort Bliss last night, Major Smith is un daunted by the misfortune and is de- termined to flv back to his home field on the coast even if he has to do so alone on his last machine. He plans to start the flight this morning. leaving the damaged machines to be shipped back to Rockwell Field. San Diego. The other fliers of the squadron will also return to the field by rail, while their commander completes the double ! trans continental flight.
 So far as could be learned last night, Major Smiths landing field here has not been definitely decided. The exact time of his arrival also is unknown. If he stops at Tucson for only lunch and not for the night, he will reach this city this afternoon probably spending the night here.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
SEATTLE CLEANSOU
 NEST IF MOBILES

SEATTLE, Wash, Feb. 13.-Four men declared to have been leaders in distributing revolutionary and l. W. w. propaganda during Seattle's strike. were in jail here tonight, and warrants were out for several others, charging criminal anarchy, following three raids in which thirty three ad- ditional men were arrested and are being held for investigation. County officials, government operatives, depu- ty sheriffs constables and represen tatives of the district attorney partici- pated in the last raid.
 Under arrest are John J. AXtell, sec retary of the propaganda committee of the l W. w: William Moran, under secretary of the I. w. w. defense coun- cil; Walker c. Smith, head of the Equity Printing company and alleged publisher and distributor of a strike leaflet headad: Russia Did It. which advocated workmen taking over the shipyards, and F. J. Cassidy, candidate for the city council, and alleged to be interested in the International Weekly, said to be a radical organ.
 Prosecuting Attorney Fred C. Brown swore to the complaints upon whicn the WdrIaniS were lSSueU. ITOSttulOT Brown is acting in cooperation with Special Assistant United States Dis trict Attorney Clarence I. Reames and officials of the department of justice. Headquarters of the l. w. w, in the Pacific building were cleaned out and it was there most of the arrests were made
 The Equity Publishing company s plant. operated by Walker c. Smith. was raided and considerable published matter and equipment confiScated and taken to the prosecuting attorney s office.
 Offices of the International Weekly. which were raided last Sunday night. were again descended upon and a quantity of literature seized
 Members of the Industrial Workers of the World used the general strike of organized labor in this city as a vehicle with which to start a revolu- tion," said Prosecutor Brown. Tt was only the quick action of the local au- thorities and the prompt show of force that suppressed it in it's infancy.
 "'The men back of this revolutionary movement were not interested in or ganized labor or in fighting organized labor's battles. They were merely us- ing the strike as means to attain their objective, which was the over throw of the government and events will show that they were the worst enemies that legitimate labor organi- tions could have
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
RESUME N. Y. BUILDING STRIKE

NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-Representa- tives of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and the Building Trades Employers association failed to agree on a wage scale at a conference late today, and the carpenters will resume on Monday the strike which was suspended while negotiations were pending.
 Simultaneously with the announce- ment that the carpenters had failed in their effort to obtain an advance of S1 a day in their wages, came the state ment that the executive council of the building trades council of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor will meet in this city, insteod of Boston. to de- termine whether to call strike of the 90 crafts represented, in sympathy with tho carpenters.
 The bricklayers, plasterers and mas ons. known as the basic trades al- ready have called a sympathetic strike on all jobs held by members of the em- ployers association in more than one hundred cities
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
STRIKE OF ENGINEERS
 CLOSES HIGH SCHOOLS

DENVER, Colo, Feb. 13.-With dep uty sherif1s guarding the boiler rooms, tie West Side High school opened it's doors today. the only one of the 9 public schools of the city closed by the strike of stationary engineers last Monday. to resume sessions. Members of the school board explained that the deputies had been stationed to prevent interference with substitute engineers hired to replace the strikers.
 Seven applicants for places vacated by the strikers were examined today and probably will be given licenses to- morrow. The board, however, an- nounced it had difficulty in finding men who could handle the positions and it considered it doubtful if all the schools could resume sessions next Monday, as planned. though sessions will be reumed where engineers have heen found.
 The school board insists that no salary increases can be granted, be- cause the entire appropriations for the year have been assigned. The strikers ask an increase in pay of $40 a month.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
TO AVOID SPECIAL SESSION

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-In an ef- fort to clear the congested. legislative calendar and thus remove the neces- sity for the early converting of the new congress in extra session, democratic senators decided at conference to- day to hold night sessions of the sen- ate until congress adjourns sine die March 8. The conference decision was unanimous and also included an agree ment to convene the senate an hour earlier each state, Il o'clock instead of noon.
 The night sessions will begin tomor- row, but the senate will not start meet ing at II o'clock until Saturday.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
DR. V0N KLE|NSM|D
 AT ROTARY LUNCH

President R. B. von KleinSmid will be the principal speaker at the weekly luncheon of the Phoenix Rotary club, taking for his subject topic that has a particularly vital importance 10 business men just now. Post War Commerce. Captain Claude Decatur Jones will act as chairman of the meeting
 Today's meeting of the Rotarians will also have an interesting program in addition to Dr von KleinSmid.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
SEND SHIPPING QUESTIONABLE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-Chairman Hurley of the shipping board an- nounced tonight that he had arranged with the United States chamber of commerce to get an expression of opinion from business. civic, industrial and labor organizations of the United States, on the policy that should be adopted by the government toward the merchant marine. He said a series Of questions would be telegraphed imme- diately to secure opinions on ship con- struction, government or private own ership and operation and all other questions bearing on the situation.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
OBITUARIES
RaIph Webb Rivers. Jr.

The funeral of Ralph Webb Rivers. Jr.. will be held at o'clock this after noon from the undertaking parlors of Moore and Mcclellan. The little lad was born on December 15. and was the son of Mir. and Mrs Ralph Rivars. and Grandson of sam Webb, county treasurer.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
PERFECTs NEW INDEX
 OF HOUSE BUSINESS

Mrs. H. B. Golze of Phoenix, private secretary to Speaker A. C. Peterson Of the state house of representatives, has perfected and is applying for a copy right on d card index system of house business which promises to save the state Of Arizona several hundred dol lars each session.
 The moment each days session closes Mrs. Golze has complete record Of the days business. so that when the legislature rises there will be no need for the retention of a corps of clerks to bring the journal up to date as has been the practice in the past,
 Mrs. Golzs original idea has worked so well in keeping house records that it has been copied in the senate.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
WEATHER FORECAST

Arizona-Friday and Saturday fair. slightly warmer
 New Mexico Friday and Saturday fair slightly warmer
 West TeNas-Friday and Saturday, fair
 Southern CalifOrnia-Fair. light frost.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
uneral of p. R. Newhouse

The funeral of P. R. Newhouse was held yesterday at the Moore and Mo Lellan funeral chapel Burial was in Forest Lawn cemetery. and was con- ducted by Phoenix lodge No 9. K. Of r. Mir. Newhouse was a resident of Hay den.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
Ia Se,. All Rav

The women of the Presbyterian church will meet at the church today to sew for the Belgian relief work. The sewing will continue all day.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
COTTON

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Cotton closed at a net advance of 15 to 55 points.
 It makes no difference what youl wants may be you can have them sup piled by using and reading The Repub- lican Classified Pages-Arizona's Lea! ing Advertising Medium
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
Funeral of D. R. Parks

Funeral services for D. R. Parks will be held Saturday afternoon at o'clock in the funeral chapel of Moore and Mcclellan The body will be sent east for burial.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
DEPORTATION OF MISS O'BRENNAN DISPUTED

PORTLAND, Ore Feb. 13.-Several deportation cases now are pending here. R. F. Bonham. inspector in charge of the Portland office of the United States immigration service. declared here today. Among them is that of Miss Kathleen OBrennan, a native of Ireland. who is alleged to have raised funds for the Sim Fein movement among labor unions and other organ iZations on the Pacific coast
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
Dauahters of Caledonia

The Daughters of Caledonia will meet this afternoon February 14, 2:50 D. m, at the home of Mrs. A. II. Davidson g. West Mcdowell road.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14

Washington street. There is import ant business to come up pertaining to the new bylaws and several other matters. All Knights and visiting Knights are requested to be present.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
Box Social Tonight

The Madison Improvement club will give box social tonight at its club rooms. Dancing and other amuse- ments will be features of the event.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
SHE DENIES IT

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 13.-Denial of the statement of R. F. Bonham, Portland, Oregon, customs inspector that she was made the subject of de- portation proceedings because of al legged objectionable actions on behalf of the Sim F'ein cause, was made here today by Miss Kathleen O'Brennan Irish lecturer.
 Miss O'Brennan admitted that she was arrested in Portland by immigra- tion authorities and a transcri1t of her hearing sent to Washington. No de- portation steps were taken, however, she said.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
LOCAL WEATHER YESTERDAY

Deficiency in temperature yesterday, 6 degrees.
 Deficiency in temperature since the first of the month. 21 degrees. Normal precipitation, January 1 to date. 1.60 inches. Actual precipitation. January 1 to date. 0.76 inch.
 Accumulated deficiency since Janu- ary 1, 0.S4 inch.
 ROBERT Q. GRNNT.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
ToDAY'S CALENDAR
X. of p. Meet.

The regular meeting of Phoenix lodge No. 2, K. of r. will be held this evening in their Castle Hall on East
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
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WATER REPORT FOR FEB. ts

Elevation of water in reservoir
 at 6 D. m. .-............ 142.21 Contents, acre feet .......... 343. .26S Gain, acre feet ......,....... 5,596 Elevation of water in reservoir
 one year ago ............... 1SS.96 Contents. acre feet year ago S26.772 Normal flow ............... 11S.SOO Normal flow year ago ........ 29.360 Water used. north side ...... 24.32O Water used. south side ...... --
Arizona republican., 1919-02-14
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The sun., 1919-10-19
ARMY BARGAIN STORE
MAKES SPEED RECORD
Uncle Sam Goes Into Retail Dry Goods Business With a
Rush and Ex-Service Men as Statesmen Keep Things
Lively-Luna Park Girls Serve as Cashiers

! looked him over and shooed him out,
telling him to go and shoplift no more.
Uncle Sam always has had the repu-
tation of going in strong for Official
red tape, which usually consumes
much time in getting anybody any
where. But in winning a war and
! going into the retail dry goods bust
| ness he does things with a rush. He
gave orders through his War Depart
ment at Washington to Col. ]. NJ. Car
son. Zone Supply officer for the zone
embracing the States of New York,
Connecticut and New Jersey, to open
| quartermaster's retail store for New
York. Col. Carson passed along the
official message to Capt. Peterson and
| told him to ego to it." In exactly nine
days the organization was perfected,
| the store was opened and business
| booming.
The organization work in itself was
monumental task. 1t meant getting
| together a force of statesmen, wrap
pers, cashiers, laborers. &C., and the
| erection of counters, the building of
| cashiers cages, the putting in Of desks
and store furniture, the releasing of
stock from warehouses and transport
ing it by motor trucks to the store.
The initial stock was run to the EN-
porium in fifty trucks on the night
before the grand opening.
| 1t looked for few hours as if the
store couldn't be opened on scheduled
time, but Capt. Peterson said it GER
tainly would, and pushed hand truck
all night long himself to make good
his word. The start Off wasn't delayed
minute.
| Recruiting a Sales Force.
Capt. Peterson's first move in get
ting his store force together was a
| United States Employment Bureau.
Major" he said. II want 500 ex-
service men to work as dry goods
statesmen up in West Nineteenth
street. Send me any good, honest,
husky fellow who wants to work"
| And the Major sent them forthwith
to his own great delight and to the
Joy Of former soldiers and sailors who
were out OF jobs and wished to keen
busy.
| Altogether 734 persons are en-
ployed in various capacities in all
departments.
Capt. Petersons schedule for an up
to date department store called for
eight statesmen to one cashier and
one wrapper. He had the statesmen
and the wrappers, thanks to Major
Bigelow. but the prospects of getting
enough trained cashiers didn't appear
very bright until he started to think
of the days when as auditor of Luna
Park he joyfully listened to the merry
music of coins as they jingled through
the fingers of young women cashiers
| Luna Park was then closing for the
season. The Captain promptly put
in a requisition for Luna's entire
batch Of girl money handlers and got
every one of them, thirty cash count
ing maids who could add with the
greatest ease strings of figures that
would make the average ex-service
man dizzy. The girls were transferred
from civilian life TO the service of the
The sun., 1919-10-19

army, and Capt. Petersons big store
organization was complete.
The opening on Thursday, September
25, was one OF the liveliest bargain
counter events in the history of the
city. All the bargain hunters in the
metropolis apparently were anxious to
wedge their way into the store at
once. Although the opening hour was
set for 1 p. NJ. the crowds began to
gather in West Nineteenth street as
early as s o'clock in the morning.
Some hours later a mass Of struggling.
pushing, jostling men and women
damned the block between Fifth and
Sixth avenues and police reserves were
summoned. Things got SO bad that
Capt. Peterson, who can make a
speech with the same facility with
which he can push a hand truck.
climbed onto a second story window
Gill and, addressing the multitude,
said;
Ladies and Gentlemen: There isn't
any need of getting crushed and
mussed up. This isn't a one day
bargain sale. We have lots of goods
to dispose of and we are going to be
with you a long time. Take it easy
and don't worry for fear you are GO
ing to miss something. II you can't
get inside the store to-day, just make
other time"
Store Hours Shortened.
Many thousands took the tip and
deferred making purchases until some
Ie.x, 1atn tl.A l. h
sided. There were 10000 or $4,000
people in the first days crowd. Only
500 were admitted to the store at a
time.
Originally the business hours of the
store were from l p. NJ. to 9 p. NJ,
but Monday the hours were changed
from 10 A. NJ. until P. NJ. The
doors are closed at $50 o'clock, but
customers on the inside at that hour
are allowed 80 minutes in which to
complete their purchases and get out.
The store maintains a regular traf
f1c squad which directs the customers
from blankets to socks and keeps them
moving in one direction to avoid mix
ups and confusion. Its detective force,
In charge OF an ex-service man, oper-
ates in and around the building, ever
on the alert for shoplifters. pick
pockets, cheap thieves and the holder
beings who now are giving the New
York cops so much trouble with their
guns and black1acks. A squad OF
firemen makes life and property per-
fectly safe
1t is difficult to tell just what arti-
Giles Uncle Sam Is offering to house
holders at cost price are most in popu-
lar favor. Army blankets. socks. I'M
derwear and towelling seem to be in
the lead. During the first six days of
the sale 10000 blankets were sold
Towels are going at the rate of 1000
day and Capt. Peterson feels that
! something is wrong If his boys do not
get rid of at least 1000 suits OF under
wear and 5000 pairs of socks in day.
A full stock of canned goods and
bacon will be placed on the depart
| ment store shelves in the near future
Capt. Peterson is planning to intro