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Arizona republican., 1920-04-22

accomplished, it is stated and if the Householder will continue to practice the things taught during the cam paign. 1t will ultimately assist in bringing down the cost of living, the assistant commissioner declared
Arizona republican., 1920-04-22
VICTORY
 TAX TO RAISE FUND
 FOR SOLDIER BONUS

Word has been received in Phoenix by the department of internal revenue that a bill providing for victory tax on sales to provide bonus payments to soldiers has been introduced in con- gress by Representative smith of Idaho The bill proposes that the tax shall be collected by affiXing Victory stamps to merchandise and that the following rates shall apply:
 One cent on each purchase from 15 cents to $99.99.
 Three cents on each purchase from sf00 to s49999
 Six cents on each purchase from $500 10 $99999.
 Ten cents on the first s1.000 and five cents on each additional Sloo0 or part thereof on each purchase from S1o,0o0 to 0,00O or more.
 One dollar on the first s1000 and cents on each additional S1,000 or part thereof in 9 transaction aggre gatinS S50000 or more.
 The bill provides that tho tax shall be paid by Victory Stamps. Each pur chaser must put stamp on his pur chase for the specified amount or pay the amount to the merchant equal to the tax requirement..
Arizona republican., 1920-04-22
INDUSTRIAL STATUS
 IF COUNTRY THEME
 IF ADDRESS TONIGHT

On the subject of the industrial and political situation of this country, Howard Reese Williams. vice-chair- man of the committee of eight, will deliver an address tonight at the Arizona School of Music. MT. Williams arrived in the city Tuesday evening on his way to the coast, intending only to pass through the valley on his way to Los Angeles. He has visited the Grand Canyon, and did not expect to take up the work of the committee until he had reached the coast.
 But meeting here Dr. Marian Will Hams. Dr. Watkins and other mem bers of the committee. he was per suaded to appear before a Phoenix au- dience and outline in part the aims of the committee. The committee of for weight takes it's name from the fact that in the 30.00O members of the com mittee all of the IS states of the Union are represented It was formed with the object of organizing the lib eral thinking people of the country Last December q conference was held at St. Louis to determine the questions that should be presented to the country.
 A large number of suggestions were brought forward. such as the Plumb plan, single tax and many others. upon which the conference was unable to reach an agreement. But there were three things upon which all the mem bers of the conference were agreed should be brought before the people for consideration. They were: The public ownership (nOt the operation> of the railroads and basic industries such as the forests and coal mines; the question of the taxation Of prop erty and patents held out of use, and the restoration Of the constitutional rights of freedom of the press and of speech.
 There will be a convention of the committee in Chicago some time in July. at which it is expected there will be q representation of the Non-Parti- san league, the American labor party the war veterans and organizations of women.
 AIr. Williams has made a study Of Industrial and political conditions in Europe for the last two years. He visited al industrial centerS in France. Belgium and Holland. He also visited the chief industrial towns of the Brit ish isles-Birming gham, Manchester Leeds, Bradford and many others.
Arizona republican., 1920-04-22
CITY TO DONATE S40,000 TO JET
 AN ARMORY HERE
Offer of City Commission CTS Must Be Approved by the People at Next Bond Election to Be Held in the Fall

The city of Phoenix will give Si0,00o to the fund for the construction of an Arizona national guard armory in this city. providing the donation is ap- proved by the people of Phoenix. The question of the donation will be sub- mitted to the people at the next city bond election, which will occur prob ably next fall
 This. in effect. was the decision of the city commission in it's meeting yes terday on the matter of the citysl part in the armory fund, for which the state has about $100,000 available. The city had L<en asked to give S50,000 to the fund.
 The city's donation of s4o.OOo to the fund. subject to the indorsement Of the taXpa yers, will be made if the Pickrel property, recently given by the city to Frank Luke, Jr., post of the American Legion, and rendered as an armory site, is used. If 1t is decided not to use the Pickrell property for the site. the citY'S donation would be q site at Seventh avenue and Washing ton street and s20,000, the total being equivalent to $40.000.
 No Special Election
 The action of the city commission was taken at the afternoon meeting of the commission yesterday, another meeting having been held in the morn ing. It was the city's final decision on the matter.
 Under the commissions decision. the city will give $40.000 to the fund, pro- viding the people approve.
 The question will be submitted to the people at the next city bond elec- tion, as a separate issue, no special election being held. The next city bond election will come probably next fall for bonds for sewage systems in the territory recently taken into the city, and similar new problems aris ing from the city's increase in size will be taken up then.
 State Will Begin Work
 The submitting of the citys donation to the armory fund to the taxpayers some months from now will not harm the cause of the armory in Phoenix, though the states S10O, 900 for the arm ory will revert back to the state funds unless its use on an armory is begun by June. It is understood that definite assurance having been given that the city's donation would be put up to the people, the state is willing to go ahead with the beginning of work on the armory on the supposition that the people will approve the city's donation. thus making sure of the states fund.
 The city commission in it's meeting yesterday annexed to the ctiy part of Hurley Heights, part of that subdi- vision having been taken into the city at a recent meeting Yesterdays ac- tion brings all of the addition into the city.
 A communication from the Phoenix chapter of the American Engineers association was presented. offering it's services to the city in case a. city plan ming commission is formed here.
Arizona republican., 1920-04-22
FIXED APPROPRIATION
 FOR HIGHWAYS ASKED

In the course of the convention of the Banl1head National Highway associa- ton at Hot Springs, Ark, last week the following resolution was adopted; That we favor the present system Of federal aid and ask for continuous appropriation of not less than S100,0OO,- 900 annually to be expended in CO operation with the highway officials as the present law directs"
 This system was endorsed also at the meeting Of the state highway as- sociation of Arizona at it's latest meet ing though the appropriation then provided was less than is suggested in the foregoing resolution.
 Another resolution having little rela- tion to the subject of good roads, adopted by the convention, was one in favor of the scheme of Gov. Lara zolo of New Mexico for the cession of the public lands to the public land states. A similar resolution had been rejected a couple of weeks before that at the meeting of the League of the Southwest at Los Angeles.
Arizona republican., 1920-04-22
UNEXPECTED CARS IF GASOLINE PUT AN END ID LOCAL SHORTAGE

Unexpected receipt Of 10 cars of gas oline by the Standard Oil company yesterday brought a sudden end to Phoenix most serious and prolonged gasoline stortage. All restrictions on the sale of gas were, in consequence, lifted, although only a limited amount will be sold to owners of pleasure cars until conditions again become normal
 Receipt of the gasoline yesterday was even q bigger surprise to Stan dard oil company officials here than 1t was to the gasolineless auto owners. Officials of the company had been ad- vfsed that five cars had left Barstow for Phoenix, but just where the other five cars came from is still a mystery.
 Yesterdays shipment is about a normal 3-day supply for Phoenix. of ficials of the Standard Oil company explained. No additional shipments are enroute 10 this city insofar as local
Arizona republican., 1920-04-22
HIGHWAY WORK IS DELAYED BY TIE RAILROAD STRIkE:
Paving on Tempe : Mesa Road Halts and Many Other Projects Are Great ly Inconvenienced by the Congestion

That the railroad strike has inter- rupted highway construction in this state was the declaration yesterday of Thomas Maddock, state engineer. who said that because of the inability to secure gasoline the work on the Yuma highway had been held up.
 The non-arrival of piling ordered in January has delayed the work at the Tempe bridge and at the Agua Fria according to Maddock, who said that the same condition was delaying work on the extension of the San Carlos bridge east of Globe across the Gila.
 Lack of cars shut down the paving work between Mesa and Tempe be cause no cement could be secured ' Maddock stated, adding that the sitI- ation was somewhat improved by the loan to the highway department of 240o sacks of cement by the Salt River Valley Water Users association from a supply at Mesa which was left ovei after completion of repairs at Gran 1te Reef.
 Four Miles Available
 This was return or the courtesy extended by the highway department in the loan of teams and equipment for repair of the Consolidated canal. The securing of the loan of cement will en- able the contractors to complete the road to the first turn west of Mesa, de clared the state engineer. who said that the completion of this stretch Of road will make four miles of road available to traffic.
 Mr. Maddock believes that. after the strike situation clears considerable de- lay might exist in securing cement in view Of the fact that most of the cars are under load and will have to be un- loaded before they can be secured by the cement companies and brought back to Phoenix.
 The other bridge work in the state has not been delayed. Anticipating the rise in price and the difficulty in. se- curing steel bars. orders were placed 60 days ago for all bridge work con- by the highway department of the state.
Arizona republican., 1920-04-22
H. [. OF 1. PROBE iS
 NOT YET COMPLETE;
 ONE RUMOR UNTRUE

Work of investigation into the high cost of living and of possible cases of profiteering still is going on in Phoe- nix, according to H. c. Perrine. assis- tant fair price commissioner. The pre- vailing impression that the depart ment of justice has completed its wO.x in this city is a mistake. declared MT. Perrine.
 No statement vet has been made that no evidence of profiteering has been found, Mir. Perrine added. Neither is the rumor true that an agent of the department of justice had obtained evidence in a local shoe store of grVss profiteering. The department has made no statement either way, the assistant fair price commissioner de- clared.
 That the fair price committee in this city appointed some time ago by George II. Smalley, fair price comnis- sioner, would be reorganized on the return of it's chairman, J. E. Henze, was another statement of Mir. Perrine.
 Satisfactory results from the ''sSave Money on Meat campaign has been
Arizona republican., 1920-04-22
TO REPRESENT STATE
 AT C0A|L CONFERENCE

Two representative from this state will be present at a conference to be held early in May for the purpose or considering operation. regulations for coal land leases on public domain Governor Campbell has named T. E. Pollock of Flagstaff, who has large coal interests in this state, as one of the delegates and will name the other delegate shortly in compliance with the request of Van IT. 1inning, direc- tor of the bureau sof mines.
 There are vast undeveioped coal fields on government land in Arizona in Apache and Navajo counties which will be available for operating through leases under an act of congress of February 25.
 The telegram received by the gover- nor from Director Manning follows
 Conference will be held 10 o'clock morning of May at bureau of mines, Washington. to consider operation reg ulations for coal leases on public do- main made under act of February %. You are invited to designate two rep resentatiyes familiar with practical operations to be present"
Arizona republican., 1920-04-22
ARIZONA YOUTH PASS UP CHANGE TO.ENTER ]. 5. NAVAL ACADEMY

A commission in the United States navy apparently has no attraction for youths of Arizona. Neither, apparent ly, does the chance to obtain invaluable college education at the governments expense appeal to the youth of this state.
 At any rate, not a single applicant for appointment to the United States naval academy at Annapolis showed up yesterday before the civil service board in the weather bureau quarters in the water users building to take examina- ton for admission to the famous school where naval officers are made. Three applicants for midshipman were supposed to show up, for yesterday was 10 have been the first day of the three- day examination, which would deter mine which one got the appointment.
 Anyway, it's too late for the appli- cants to appear now The examina- tions first day has passed; it cannot gone.
 Just 10 show young Arizonans what somebody has missed, here are a few facts: Midshipmen are appointed to the naval academy for four years, during which time they are put through a thorough course of training that equals a college education, and which prepares them for a commission in the navy. At their graduation they become ensisns in the navy, full-fledged officers, and thereafter rise in the service. If they do not wish to stick with the service they can resign, under peace conditions, and return to civil life. The best part Of it is that they have had their educa- ton at no expense to themselves, and have been paid a salary of $50 a month besides their four years schooling.
Arizona republican., 1920-04-22
TUBERCULOSIS AND INFLUENZA FOUND
 COMRADE MENACES

That tuberculosis and influenza may be contracted at the same time. despite opinions to the contrary, was the state ment made yesterday by T. C. Cu- vellier, director Of the tuberculosis sur vey now being made in Phoenix under the auspices of the state board of health. For this reason, said AIr.. Cu- vellier, untiring efforts are being made by the survey deputies to dis cover existing cases of influenza in or der to take measures to safeguard against the twin disease, tuberculosis.
 Mir. Cuvellier said that the reason people thought that patients suffering from tuberculosis were immune from influenza was due to the fact that com paratively few deaths from influenza had taken place among tuberculars during the recent epidemic, but that a recent health census taken in another city showed that in 20O0 homes where Il 900 individuals were living, 231o cases of tuberculosis were found. or this number 595. or p per cent. con tracted influenza, while only 22 per cent of the remaining S625 non-tuber- cular persons developed the disease.
 In the present survey, MT. Cuvellier said barbers would be asked to dis continue sweeping their floors while patrons were being shaved or having their hair cut, as the dust was a dan- gerous agent in distributing the germs of influenza and tuberculosis. Restau- rant keepers will also be requested not to sweep during eating hours, but either before or after the meals are over Fruit stands are also to be warned against displaying fruit unpro- tected from flies
 The question of garbage cans is to be taken up, and as a follow-up of the present campaign it is probable that a cleanup week will be agitated for Phoenix before the hot weather arrives with it's attendant flies.
Arizona republican., 1920-04-22
NJ DROP IN PRICE IF COTTON THIS YEAR |S BELIEF
Conditions Point to High Prices for Coming Crop
 States w. $. Stevens Who Visited Cotton Districts

The cotton crop produced in the south this year will undoubtedly be smaller than normal" said ". :. Ste rens yesterday. MT. Stevens has just completed d trip over the cotton producing sections of the south. and attended the convention of the Ameri- can Cotton association at Montgomery. being the president of the Arizona branch and a member of the national executive committed
 A smaller crop in the face Of the unusual demand for cotton and cot son goods will undoubtedly tend to- ward higher prices in general for all classes of cotton, and the additional ract that there is an increasing de- nand and an inadequate supply of 'ong-staple cotton will further tend to make high prices for Arizona cotton.
 Rain and Cold in East
 throughout the eastern part Of the cotton belt there have been continuous rains and cold weather that is holding back the preparation for the crop and the planting, and in west Texas the the same effect
 Labor conditions through the south are lar from good. In Arizona, with plenty of Mexican labor available. we are in much better shape. To quote Il. S- Wannamaker, president of the American Cotton association: ''The change in labor conditions will be al- most as complete and revolutionary as they were Tn the period following the war between the states. The negro soldier. returning home. has sown dis content throughout the belt. He de- 1nands better houses. better living con- ditions, vastly increased wages. and he Is readily granted these requests by other industries, the cotton producer is unable to compete. hence his labor is leaving the farm for other lines of employment
 Short Crop Certain
 Under these conditions the farmer is forced to plant crops that can be cultivated and harvested by ma chinery and it will be absolutely i'm possible to cultivate and harvest 0 crop of cotton as large as last season. and no possibility of increasing the cotton production of the south to meet The pressing increasing demands until a sufficiently profitable price is paid for cotton as to enable the producer to compete with other lines of indus try.
 The conditions pointed out by MT Wannanaker," continued MT. Stevens. together with the bad weather con- ditions, will almost certainly mean a short crop. with consequent high prices paid by the mills. With the Arizona American Egyptian Cotton Growers association looking cut for the inter- ests of it's members In the southwest it looks like the cotton crop this year will be highly profitable"
Arizona republican., 1920-04-22

officials know. ~and for this reason conservation will be practiced wher- ever possible.
 Gasoline is now available to tractor operators in any amount they may need, 1t was stated yesterday. Com fnercial cars and taXicabs will also be supplied as during normal conditions, but plans have been set on foot to limit pleasure car owners to about 50 per cent of their usual supply. This conservation Is necessary, they say, to preclude the possibility Of q second shortage.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-11
DID HARDING OFFER
HUGHES CABINET POST?
That Question Agitating Pc
litical Ciroles-Daugherty
Says He Doesn't Know.

Marion, o.. Dec. ibid Senator
Harding offer 20 Charles Evans Hughes
the post OF secretary OF slater THIS II
the question which is agitating political
Marion today. Senator Harding and
former Justice Hughes were in each
others company constantly from the
time MIR. Hughes arrived until he de-
parted. None had the temorlty TO ask
Mr. Hughes whether he had been ten
dered the post, in the presence OF the
man who had the disposal Of the
office.
Justice Hughes wns nil smiles when
he and Senator Harding left for CO.
mmhus together, Tho senator scoped
equally pleased with the result OF the
conference, Harry NJ. Daugherty, che
Harding pre- convention campaign man
nger. probably knows. He In known to
In the councils o tho president elect
and he Travelled east on the same train
with Justice Hughes, ut least aR TAR
rs Harrisburg, Mr., DauEherty. how
ever, when asked earlier In tho week
himself M follows;
II don't know and II ! knew would
not tell without express permission
from Senator Harding"
Mr.. HuEheS'' cryptic statement issued
ater his Interview, was interpreted by
many as Indicating that an accord
probably reported on the outline Of n
foreign policy and that MIR. Hughes
had been selected to carry out its pro-
visions. II In known that he In under
consideration for n cabinet post, II In
not known whether he wishes or would
accept such n position.
Another question which In arousing
Interest hera Ia whether Col George |
Harvey will be present Mt the confer
snce between Senator Harding ana Her |
her, Hoover. Col Harvey still In n
yuost Mt the Harding home and Mr.. |
Hoover IN expected Sunday.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-11
WEEK ONE OF NEW Low
PRICE LEVELS IN STOCKS

New York. Dec, 11.-Further extern
sive selling for both accounts In which
liquidation proba bly,, predominated.
forced prices OF many stocks to still
lower levels for the year. the recurrent
reaction coincidng with conditions In
the commodities markets.
Shares or companies whose fnan-
cial resources are reported to be more
or less precarlous and the issues of
other companies now In course of div
idend Teadjustment" were among the
most Vulnerable features
The stcady reversals in leading
branches OF industry was revealed in
the decreased tonnage statement Of
the United States Steel corporation for
November, which exceeded all esti-
mates and left untitled orders at the
smallest total OF the year.
There was heavy selling at intervals
of hiRh-grade rails. offerings OF that
character probably representing the
final elimination OF over extended
menaced the markets technical posi-
ton. News and most other develop
ments OF the week offered virtually no
encouragement or initiative to the long
account. and the mehger support ac-
corded stocks of recognized worth in
dcated the cautious attitude OF In
vestors.
The money market was relatively
easy as TO call or demand loans, but
firm for time funds. almost all new
accommodations OF that sort being re-
stricted to renewals for short dates.
Aside from moderate purchases by in
terror banks, there was little inquiry
for commercial paper.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-12-11
NO ILL WILL FOR ALLIES
Constantine Leaves Monday
for Greek Capital.

Paris. Dec. 1l--Former King Con-
AtHntlne, Of Greece. whose recall TO the
Greek throne was voted by the people
Of that country In the plebiscite held
last Sunday, will leave Lucorne on
Monday, arriving In Athens late next
week
This information IL contained In n
dispatch received from Athens. quoting
Demetrios CourRris minlIer Of war
and chief protaRonlHt Of Constantine In
tho campaign preliminary to tho
plchlpcite
Indication that he intended 20 return
10 Greece was given by Constantine
yesterday In n statement TO the As
soclntod Press His declarations APP
ponred TO he predicted upon HIS ro-
sumption ~ tho Greek throne and he
emphasized M reasons that he had no
III will against tho entente powers.
Escort OF Warships.
The Greek government notified Con.
Htnntine II Will have n Greok crusior ana
nm escort OF wnrHhlpa 10 receive him ana
his family in Venice on Wednesday,
RccnuEe 81 tho health ~ Queen So
phiH. plans had been made for cnuHinn-
tine and his family TO travel by tho
way Of Brlndlsi. but on account 81 the
made for his return. HIS
plans have been changed, nnd tho fam
lly will leave Lucerne on an ordinary
train probably on Monday