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Arizona republican., 1920-01-06

of the sixth century B. C.. the relative value of silver and gold was one to four, in favor of silver.
 c. How does the number of Italians employed in the various industries in Italy compare with thoes engaged in agriculture ?-R. K.
 4. According to the census of 1911, there were 100000 Italians employed in manufacturing industries and Ill., 100000 in agriculture.
 c. Is the Belgian Congo an impor- tant possession? e. E. W.
 A. Tn the Congo state, Belgium has a very important colony. In area, the Congo state is about 50 times as large as Belgium, which is a little larger than the State of Vermont The vast mineral wealth of the Congo includes copper, tin, gold, diamonds. iron and coal. The colony's foreign trade for 1916 exceeded S3S,000,00o.
 c. What is the national wealth of Franceo $. S.
 A. The national wealth of France before the war was estimated at about S67,000, 100000 Even during the war, Frances wealth showed a gain, and it is estimated today to be about $100,- COG, 1000, 900. This is less than one-half of the national wealth of the United States.
 C. How many railroad stockholders are there in the United States? RIG. L.
 A. The interstate commerce com mission says there are 6o0.000 stock holders in the first class railroads. which roads represent 97 per cent of the mileage of the country. The ma jority of the stock in these railroads is owned by S,301 individuals.
 (Any reader can get the answer to any question by writing The Repub- lican Information Bureau. Frederic J. Haskin, director. Washington, D. C. This offer applies strictly 10 informa- ion The bureau cannot give advice on legal, medical and financial mat ters. It does not attempt to settle domestic troubles, nor to undertake es- ,saustive research cn any subject. Wri.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-06
QUESTIONS AND
 ANSWERS

.. How much did it cost to produce the photopiay. The Birth of Nation ?'' E. F.. C.
 A. Press agents have credited this picture with costing a million dollars, but the actual figure is S110.00o. It made for it's producer, D. W. Griffith, a net profit of s2,700,000. The film is still considered to be worth a million dollars.
 O. How much money has been loaned to farmers through the federal land bonks ?-H. Y. s.
 A. Since the establishment of the twelve federal land banks, little more than two years ago. there has been loened to 106.929 farmers the sum of S2S2, ,o07,7S1. During the month of No vember, 1919, an aggregate of SIG, ,S9,965 was loaned to 2.232 farmers by these banks, on long time first mortgages.
 .. What are tine salaries of the chief justice ofthe United States supreme court and his associates M. NJ. F.
 A. The chief justice of the supreme court is paid an annual salary of s15.000. and each of his eight associates receives s14,50O per annum.
 c. When WAS the potato famine in Ireland?-T. NJ.
 A. From IS45 to 1S47 Ireland suf- fered from a terrible famine. due to the failure of the potato crop. Great numbers emigrated, chiefly to America. Many also died. and it is said that the population of Ireland Lad decreased a million and a half by 1S4S.
 e. Has there ever been d time in the history of the world when silver had a greater commercial value than gold !? III. H. s.
 A. In the fifteenth century. B. C., one ounce of silver was worth ten ounces of gold in Arabia. It is also known that in India in the latter par;
Arizona republican., 1920-01-06
By George B. Waters

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 27.- The Deficit in the governments gen eraI fund June 90, 1920. will be four times as much as the government spent in a year before the war. This deficit will be cut down the fqllowing year but on June 20. 1921, the deficit will still he S3,250. 900, 900.
 The nations anticipated balance sheet for two years Cncluding the follows:
 Estimated receipts; 1920. s17,s1s,- 0O6. .634: 1921. $5.62o,350.000.
 Estimated expenditures: 1920, s11,x 476627 .21s: 1921, s3,975, 797,9s5.
 Expense over receipts: 1920, s4,15s.- 620, 5S5.
 Receipts over expenses: 1921, $1.e46- 552, ,e15.
 Estimated deficit, general fund, 1920 s3,155, ,sSS,543; 1921.$1,509 ,33s,52s. Needed balance general fund: 1920. s750, 900, 100000; 1921 $500, 100000.
 Estimated gross deficit: 1920, S5,- 905, ,SSS.543; 1921, g. 009, ,336,52S.
 These balance sheets were compilea from Secretary Glass report to Con gress, Dec. 3, and the figures regard ing expenditures were incomplete, ir other words, the expenditures will Sa greater unless Congress uses it's prun- ing knife with vengeance.
 Since these estimates Of eXpendi lures for the fiscal year ending June 90, 1921, were made. more complete estimates have been submitted to Con gress showing that the expenditures would be s4,S65. .410,031.62
 This would add SS91.6 .612, ,046.62 to the 1921 expenditures, and likewise L. next years deficit. bringing the deficit up to s2,SS2 PTS, ,517.62.
 And this is not all Not included in Glass report, and not included il the later estimates. are such items as construction of postroads (aIrea3S provided by law). redemption of war saving certificates, retirement of fed eraI reserve and national bank notes, miscellaneous debt redemptions bonus to federal employees. postal increase, supplemental estimates. deficiency es- timates-ag ggregating the sum of S3s4. 060,oo0.
 !, This would bring the 1921 expen- ! ditures up to S5.249,470.o31-e2, ano make the gross deficit on June 30 1927. $3.266,335 .51s.62. ] As the gross deficit June 30 next ia ! to be s3,9O5, sSS,54 despite all Con 1 gress can do, it would be cut down by only S639 553, ,024.3S i-4 the second year i of peace if the present estimates for next years expenditures are allowed i to stand.
 These figures 6e not include money l that will have to be paid to the rail i roads if they are turned back to the private owners, estimated at s5,50e,- : l 000,0 900.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-06
The Cross Walks Again
[ The Republican:

To Editor of The Republican:
 many occasions I have heard persons. citizens Phoenix complaining of the filthy condition of the crossings and sidewalks afeer there has been only little rain. People have to stay indoors, especially the ladies. unless they get into above their ankles. The question is whether we are going to derive any benefit here in Phoenix of the six million dollars in bonds which has sent taxes soaring up. Are going to have Phoenix beautiful and respectable is the money talking say that they have anything in your paper where you have advocated this matter. but I why I don't believe it.
 Yours respectfully
 < TAXPAYER AND CONSTANT HEADER.
 The people who told the writer that The Re publican has had anything in it's columns the subject muddy and disgracefuI crossings of Phoenix readers The Repub- Iican. We have no idea who they can be for we be- Iieve that all people in Phoenix and the surround ing country who can read The Republican We have devoted great deal of space this theme We have told tse city government time and time again Phoenix not be given worse adver tisement than permit the muddy crossing to exist Everybody knows that The Republican is against saloons against gambling and has urged the pression of all of vice But we do not believe that q material these things would hurt Phoenix any than crosswaks do in such weather this
 We know how would feel about it if one of the strangers who come to Phoenix to spend the winter expecting ultimately make it a per manent home. We would move some town where people the street when it We would not stand the restriction of being confined to O a street. is O say, inn prisoned within a block during a rainy spell And that is the way believe other people all feel about it.
 We delightful weather before Christ mas as we generally do here and Christmas l day never be forgotten. IL a marvel to those who had never spent q Christmas here before Hun dreds of the subject of conversation for days afterward They had become thorough converts io Phoenix we'll bet that they're all back xtders we would be if in their places
 The city government. suppose. rests the circumstance that do not have much rainy wealth CT here and il does fsin. the crosswaks not muddy; they only dusty the seldom gets to pc than ankle deep. Yet. there some captous people who kick about wadng dust of that depth.
 The city government, also. is probably looking forward to when the streets will be all ,aved and when cross-walks will be needed. Pint many of will be here to enjoy them will have golden pavements to walk
 We cannot think of any more do in this avar,rhins. that suggested itself this b. ,act except to profanity in the columns of the ,,o,rspaper and that would probably into ,ro,,I,e with postal authorities. But what
Arizona republican., 1920-01-06
Edited by

President Roosevelt's term was near ing it's close He had backed Taft 10 the utmost, fighting for the protec- ton of my policies" Among the ln- cidents of the campaign was the move to drag in prohibition as an issue. A western governor insinuated that Roosevelt was lenienty inclined to- ward the vets. He threatened to pub fish u letter from the president, but the president beat him 10 it." com pletely uncovering the trick. A year interVenes between letters in this final instalment and in that year the presi- dent had passed again into private life as private. at least. as he ever could hope to attain. And the breach be- tween himself and Taft. which was healed years later. was forming. Al ready there was talk Of "progressives' and another term for Roosevelt.-The Editor
Arizona republican., 1920-01-06
White House, Dec. 5. 1so'

White House, Dec 3, 1908. Dearest Archie:
 I have very strong presentment that santa Claus will not forget that watch. Quentin went out shooting with Dr. RiXey on Monday ana Killed three rabbits, which 1 think was pretty good He came back very dirty and very triumphant, and mother. feeling just triumphant, brought him promptly over with his gun and his three rabbits to see me in the office On most days now he rides out to school usually on Achilles. Very short ly he will begin to spend his nights at the school, however He has become sincerely attached to the school. anG at the moment thinks he would rather. stay there than go 70 Groton; but this is d thought he will get oVer-with Mothers active assistance. He has all kinds of friends. including some who are on q hockey team with him here in the city The hockey team appar- ently plays hockey now and then, but only very occasionally. and spends most of the time disciplining it's own members.
 In 1909. after retiring from the presidency, Colonel Roosevelt went on a hunting trip in Africa, writing Us usual to his children while away
 Tribute to Kermit
 On the 'Nzor River. Nov. 13, 1909. Darling Ethel:
 Here we are. by n real tropical river with game all around. and no human being within several days journey. At night the hyenas come round the
Arizona republican., 1920-01-06
M MEMORIES

You loved the days of springtme. And the golden daffodils- You loved springtme When climbed the wind swept hills; But spring days forgotten when the sunshine glows, And daffodils are withered when we find the crimson rose. The And the crimson And the dying falling Where the autumn brcezes sigh. But though the flowers fading and the birds all
  Oh. these early mornings hoI a whisper of the spring. For these early days of autumn With their gleaming skies blue, Recall the days of springime And the old of you. And though the leaves are falling on the wind swept lonely hills
 My thoughts with the sprngtime, and the golden daffodils.
 Irene Stiles Answers. London.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-06
JOHN DOE: HIS LUCK

Think on the state of one John Doe who's always in pickle Perhaps it's OCT a million mayhe hut nickel The only time that he escapes is when the badgered  Become obfuscated by the lawyers sound and fury That need be shocked at all or think it strange quaint if They sock it defendant when thev really, moan the plaintiff
 -Tennyson l. Daft
Arizona republican., 1920-01-06
WAY BACK

The tirnid doughboy his first day fire, left his company unceremoniously fled rear ward He had covered lot of distance before he pulled up at the command of portly soldier:
 Halt. therei Where you going?"
 "Oh, I'm just going Who your"
 I'm General Richardson"
 Holy smokesi I didn't know I'd run as far as thati"-American Legion Weekly.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-06

the outside and what think is none of the business of the post office department.
 The writer though is in error in supposing that any the proceeds the s4,000,o00 bond issue applied the crossings. That voted for building roads and be spent in city inn proyements
Arizona republican., 1920-01-06
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Union Stock Yards Company will be held at Phoenix, Ari- zona, on Saturday, January tenth. 1920. at o'clock D. m, at the Watel- Users Building. for the purpose or electing a board of directors and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
 UNION STOCK YARDS COMPANY.
 By F. E. Jack, Secretary. It
Arizona republican., 1920-01-06

your ques~on plainly and briefly. Give full rame and address and enclose two cent stamp for return postage. All re- plies are sent direct to the inquirer.)
Arizona republican., 1920-01-06
COPYRIGHT 1919 By CHANrS ScRanNE1' SOS$

brilliant flowers. on trees, bush and vines; while the strang semi civilized people are most interesting. The queer little kings prime minister an eN- ceedingly competent, Sorgeously dressed black man. reminds Kermit of a rather civilized mslopagaar-ir that is the way you spell Rider Haggafd s Zulu hero
 In this little native town we are driven round in rickshaws, each with four men pushing and pulling, who utter a queer, changing note of excla- nation in chorus, every few seconds EnIIl. .a hnIIr
Arizona republican., 1920-01-06

The nearer ism approaches the ultimate li,n- ts of folly, the zealous it's converts are
Arizona republican., 1920-01-06
The L ast Hunt

Dearest Archie:
 Gondokoro, Feb. 27. 1910.
 Here. much to my pleasure. l find your letter written after the snow storm at Sagamore. No snow herel On two or three days the thermometers at noon has stood at 115 degrees in the shade. All three naturalists and MT. Cunninghame, the guide, have been sick, and so Kermit and I made our last hunt alone. going for eightsdays into the I4ado. We were very success full, getting among other things three giant eland, which are great prizes We worked hard; Kermit of course worked hardest, for he is really a rirst class walker and runner; I had to goS slowly. but I kept at it all day and every day. Kermit has really become not only an excellent hunter but also a responsible and trustworthy man, fit to lead: he managed the whole cara and after hunting all day he would sit up half the night taking cars of the skins He is also the incest much attached to our nbearers and tent boys. and will be sorry to part with them.
 Quentin Grown-Up
 New York, Dec. 9. 1911. Dear Archie:
 Quentin turned up last night. He is half an inch taller than I am. and is in great shape He is much less fat than he was. and seems to be turning out right in every way. I was amused 10 have him sit down and play the piano pretty well. We miss you dreadfully now that Christmas has come The family went into revolt about my slouch hat which Quentin christenea "Old Mizzoura." and so I have had to buy another with a less pronounced crown and brim. We all drank your good health at dinner
 The End
Arizona republican., 1920-01-06

Almost everybody believes in arbitration except the man who thinks he win without it.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-06

As rule, man measures his importance in the scheme of the universe by the number of men he boss around.
 There is consolation in the thought that this reaction
Arizona republican., 1920-01-06

Any policy that displeases noisy people is al people.
Arizona republican., 1920-01-06

Americans in China tell dollar is worth .6 cents there. and wonder whether this is complaint
Arizona republican., 1920-01-06
PATTI SANG INTO PHoNoeRApH

There are, 1t appears some phonograph records of Paths voice, but O us likely to hear them.
 In 1907 a package containing records by her. the famous tenor Tamagno. Melba, Caruso and a few other very prominent singers soemnIv sealed at the Paris Opera in the presence the minister of BeauxArts and then deposited in one of the subter reanean vaults of the institution there to remain hundred years-that is, until 2OO7-when if will be opened and records played
Arizona republican., 1920-01-06
TUESDAY MORNING. JANUARY e 1920

He who reforms himself has done more toward reforming the public than crowd of noisy, impotent patriots.
 -Lavater.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-27
GLENDALE DISTRICT;
 WHY II |S ONE OF THE
 FINEST IN THE WORLD
By Raymond Dyas Secretary, Glendale District Cnr,pnereisI CItih

The Glendale district comprises some 40, 900 acres tributary to the town of Glendale, a progressive community, with a population of approximately 5000 All lands are under the Roose- welt irrigation project. The soil is the fertile 'Glendale loess' a composition of 40 per cent silt and the balance sandy loam high in lime, potash and phosphoric acid content. With proper crop rotation the fertility of this soil will last for ages.
 While the Glendale district is tfe onIy section of the Salt River valley having this 'Ioess'' soil, it also has the same climate which has made this val ley paradise for winter residents. In addition Glendale boasts one of the purest domestic water supplies in the state These ideal soil. water and cli- matic conditions, coupled with modern public utilities. municipally owned, make it a most desirable home place. As a producer of the American variety of Egyptian long staple cotton, this district is without a peer in the world Ranchers last season averaged better than three -fourths of bale to the acre when the average for the en- tire state was just above one-haf bale to the acre. Last season this districts long staple cotton crop brought $2,S03,- 500 to the growers as against a value of but $7S0,772 for the 1918 crop. This year it is estimated the. crop will be worth s5,000, 900. because of the approx imately 100 per cent increase this season in the cotton acreage
 But the Glendale district is not a one-c crop district. Tn addition to ship ping 6,SS0 bales of cotton last season, GlendaS produced and shipped BIO car loads of cantaloupes 35S carloads of alfalfa hay, PAT carloads of evaporated milk: 219 carloads of beef cattle; 129 carloads of cottonseed; 161 carloads of grain; 54 carloads of head lettuce, and IA carloads of garden truck.
 This district produced more canta- loupes than any other district in the state in 1919, and in the spring of 1920 l shipped 125 carloads of lettuce. a greater tonnage than all the rest of the districts in the state shipped.
 Lettuce and cantaloupes are produced
Arizona republican., 1920-08-27

on the same ground within the season, the latter coming on for shipment about the first of July, and being out O. .:ie way by the end of that month, after which the ground is put into lettuce which is harvested in January and February
 Cantaloupes the past season netted growers of the local producer growers association an average of $40 to $2.60 per crate, above shipping charges. It is interesting to note that this net price is higher than California cantaloupes are now selling for in the eastern mar kets. The average yield from canta- loupes in this district is from 225 to 275 crates per acre, while lettuce growers of the district have records of as much as $500 an acre profit. Glendale lettuce is achieving a big reputation in all markets to which it is shipped for it's excellence of flavor and crispneSs.
 While long staple cotton is now the principal crop, it being estimated that this seasons yield will approximate 10000 bales, with cantaloupes and let tuce next in order IS revenue producers all grain and forage crops, fruits melons, and berries, are prolofic pro- ducers in this section. which is also especially suited to truck gardening, the local demand for vegetables having ex. ceeded the supply.
 Wheat yields from 50 to 50 bushels per acre; milo maize from 2 5A to a: high as 3 tons per acre; alfalfa { to lt tons to the acre; corn 90 bushels te the acre; potatoes 50 to 50 sacks to the acre; grapes yield heavily and the apri- cots. peaches and similar fruits art noted both for their sweetness ant splendid shipping qualities.
 Glendale, the center of this agricul- tural productivity, has enjoyed a re markedly fast growth the past year ol so as a result of the prosperous condi tions prevailing among the ranchers Its population has doubled since 1918 and its rate of growth at present il more rapid than at any time in th' past. Glendale is on the main line O the $. F. P. & P. railway (Santa F. system), nine miles northwest of Phoe nix, the capital and largest city in tn, state It has a school system noted il educational circles for it's unit-plan o building for every 36 pupils, assurinl each child the maximum of fresh ali and sunshine. It's high school ranks equally high, both in facilities an, teaching efficiency.
 Modern stores, homes and churches with all the facilities usually found il a progressive community of this size coupled with it's rich "back country, it's pure water, and it's ideal climate. al go to make Glendale one of the mos desirable 'home'' towns in the grea southwest.
Arizona republican., 1920-08-27
SUPERIOR MIAMI
 BIGGEST ROAD JOB

TEMPE. Aug. 26.-James c. Good win, superintendent of the mineral de- partment of the Arizona state fair, re- turned to Tempe Wednesday morning following a visit of several days at Su- perior and in the Miami and Globe districts. where exhibits were gathered for this years display of ore at the fair.
 Aside from mineral gathering, though Mir. Goodwin took time and in terest in the inspection of the state highway being constructed between Superior and Miami. distance of some thirty odd miles, and in his opinion the stretch is one of the largest and most stupendous road building undertakings ever attempted in Arizona A greater part of the old trail which is now being converted into highway MT Goodwin and his son John made on foot. and visits were made to the several camps that have been established and are working on the project.
 Of particular interest concerning the new roadway, MT. Goodwin says is that at the summit the highway reaches an altitude of better than 5000 feet and that climatic and other condi- tions among the pines and junipers there make tthe place ideal for sum mer camping. He is confident that a resort will be established there and that its close proximity to both Globe
 
 ley will make it popular camping ground in years to come
 Mexican Is Fined Jose Travio on his appearance in court Thursday morning before Judge ! Cummings on a charge of removing his stock from the city pound without pay ing charges against them. was fined 320 and the pound costs. Travio it is alleged. after locating his II head of stock in the pound, attempted to re- move them therefrom in spite Of the resistance offered by the keeper. Later l he was arrested and his trial Thursday 4 cost him s2o fine, and $16.50 as pound Il charges.
 Last Day to Register II Friday is the last opportunity for voters to register before the primaries
 and the Tempe registration officer has
 issued warning accordingly. Voters
 may register with l.. F. Pafford at the Tempe Canal company office or witf Judge J. H. Cummings at the city hal
 any time Friday before o'clock. Stewart Is Here Robert Stewart is spending a few from the Stewart cattle ranch a Mayer to Casa Grande, where he i now located.
 Home From Coast Mrs. Charles O. Austin returned Wednesday from Long Beach. wher she has been spending the past si' weeks.
 WANTED - Cook, American Cafe Il Box 511, Tempe d COTTON INSURED in the field an \ storage before it is delivered to giI \ Phone write or see R. A. Winde: E Tempe. FOR SALE Desirable business property. Box Tempe, Ariz.
 \ My wife having left me. will nc \ be responsible for any debts incurre by her after this date. JOSE SOZO. Tempe Ariz