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Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
Market News

NEW YORK, Dec 14.-Dealings on the stock exchange again were on a large and comprehensive scale, total ing 1,275,0 900 shares. but the strong and confident undertone was in strlk- ing contrast to the acute depression of the previous day.
 There was practically no selling for cash, fact which upset the calcula- tions of those shorts who had eagerly accepted the theory that extensive of fering that character would of ne- cessity precede tomorrow's income tax payments.
 The money market was another stabilizing factor, call and time rates showing no deviation from recent quotations, despite the heavy shifting or transfer of funds arising from to- morrow's federal requirements.
 Fundamental or basic conditions pertaining to general trade and in dustry were unchanged, and railway earnings continued disappointing, but the markets upward course and scant supply of certain stocks suggested that the recent liquidation had eX- ceeded reasonable or safe bounds.
 Oils were the outstanding features. Mexican petroleum closing at a net gain of ' points and Royal Dutch re- covering more than half of yesterday s JOSS at all duNdIlCe LII . l4s III iiAE steel, equipment, railroad, textile and food divisions advances of 2 to almost 4 points were largely retained, not a few final quotations being the high est of the session.
 Weakness was confined to some of l the motor srecialties and metals, the 1 latter easing on reports of another re- duction in the price of refined cop 1 per.
 1 Trading in foreign exchange was al 1 a minimum, but greater steadiness prevailed in rates to London and | Paris, also to Spain and northern Flu rope. Greek remittances. however, re- 1 acting again.
 l Bonds did not participate in the re- | covery of stocks, most issues includ- l ing all the Liberty group, easing fractionally to point Sales, pal value, $22,150,00o. Old United States bonds were unchanged on call.
 CHICAGO, Dec. 14-Fresh strengtl l developed in the wheat market today l largely owing to indications that tn, 1 period of liquidation in grain was a an end. Congressional action 1ookin. to relief of agricultural interests wa also generally regarded as a bullisl factor. Export demand together witt the fact that only 15,000,0 900 bushels O the visible supply of wheat is at west ern terminals counted likewise il favor of an advance in prices Open
 ing quotations. which varied from A
 off to 1Ac gain. with December SIS
 to $1.70 and March $1.61h to $1.6s
 were followed by sharp upturn al
 around and then something of reac
 tion.
 Corn displayed independent strength
 After opening at ssc decline to A advance, including May 72c to 72izt
 the market scored a general upturn.
 Oats were lifted by the action O
 other cereals. starting unchanged t
 Ac lower, May 49%c and then quick
 ly hardening.
 Lower quotations on hogs weakene
 the provision market.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
6.5s:L heater :. OWEN MOORE COMEDY. fT COLUMBIA TODAY.

When Melville Carruthers decided fin lrOpose To Grace Adams it was inc most momentous decision he had ever arrived at. So, armed with a large luxurious bunch of orchids and Fomeranian pup h esallied forth
 when he arrived at the house ba had forgotten what he wanted to saw and after looking at Grace's father be torgot what he had come for.
 Then Melville felt blue and want in search of adventure He found if in tne shape of nice bump on his head caused by violent contact with an kSpty bottle in the hands of an irate 9nBster. Then Melville decided life was too strenuous, anyway, and he would put an end to his share of it.. when ne found all his friends not only ready but eager to help him. he changed his mind; he was very clean minded chap. he changed 1t every Few minutes. Then the excitement comes thick and fast Owen Moore Will be seen as Melville Carruthers in his latest comedy, "The Poor Simp. p at MaiiHs Columbia theater today and tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
Livestock
Chieaao


 CHICAGO, Dec. 14-(U. s. Bureau of Markets)- )-CATTLE LE-Receipts 15,000; bologna bulls, steady; good and choice, s5.7506.00; calves steady; best vealers 5000: bulk, $9.0069.50; canners 25c lower: mostly S3.25@3.50; practically nothing doing on all other classes. market looks weak to lower.
 Receipts. 56,000; mostly 40 to 90 cents lower than yesterdays aver age: part load early, $9.25; practical top, s9.15; bulk, $S.S0@9.10; pigs, 25 to 4oc lower; bulk desirable so to 1Vo pound pigs, $S.S0Q9.15.
 SHEEP-Receipts 13,000: consider ing wet fleeces, killing classes strong to 25c higher: no early sales choice fat lambs; heavy yearlings, s10.OO; best fat ewes early, S5.75; feeders steady.
 Kansas City
 KANSAS CITY, Dec. 14--(U. S. bu- reau of Markets) -CATTLE-Receip I2.0oO: very dull: most killing cattle selling unevenly 25c lower; bulk steers, s7.009S75: bidding 50 cents lower on better kinds bidding s5.00n5s50 on best fat COWS: vealers, 25c lower best kind around s10o0; stocbers and feed CTS, steady.
 HOGS Recefpts, 2oeoo; 5oa75c lower; some bids $1 lower; early top, $9.10; bulk. of sales, SS.40a s.o0' good and choice fat pigs, $s.50Q 800.
 SHEEP-Receipts 5000; best ewes 35 to soc lower: other killing classes sheep and lambs steady to 25c higher, handy weight ewes. s5.50; native lambs $11.35
 Denver DENVER. Dec 14-CATTLE-Re ceipts, 800: market steady to strong; beef steers $7.O0q9.50; cows and heif- l CTS. s45O@640; calves, S7.00611.00; ! stockers and feeders, $5.500750. i HOGS-Receipts, 2,S00; market % tC soc lower; top. s9.50; bulk, ss.256 9.30 l SHEEP - Receipts. 1000; markei steady to 25c higher; lambs, $9.50d l1075; ewes, $3.251425; feeder lambs So 0eG1925
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
CASA eRANDE NEWS

Extensive changes and improvements m organization in the school will take place after the holidays. The High school will occupy the new building
 and effect their permanent organiza- ton including a revision in schedule and the adoption of military training. The departmental school will be dis continued and a junior high school or ganiZed. The fourth and sixth grades will occupy rooms in the grade build ing instead of their temporary quar- ters in the churches. Georgia Brown ing will be principal in the six grades; NJ. C. Windsor principal of the junior high; Eva Louise Steere assistant. It is planned to add the ninth grade to the school next year. The junior high school will occupy rooms in the new high school building.
 Miss Gertrude Bartels left Friday evening for Los Angeles where she will visit before going to her home in Den yer, Colo Her place in the schools has been filled by the election of Mrs. Clifford Poulk.
 R. B. Hardesty and family have re- turned to Casa Grande after spending a year at their former home in Illi- nois. They will stay here perma- lnently. MT. Hardesty's brosher and family also are here looking for a To- cation.
 Mrs. Lusk, sister of Postmaster Parks, is here with her baby for a visit She lives in California but says the climate doesn't compare with that of Arizona.
 Mrs. Arthur Eliot, who has been Ill is much improved.
 Mir. and Mrs. Earl Weaver are the proud parents of a baby girl named Hazel Lorene. This young couple, for lner residents of Casa Grande, are liv- | ing in Hayden.
 c. T. Richard, former nurseryman of this place, has returned from a visit to Gardena. Calf, bringing a party of friends, who are looking for a place of friends, who are looking for a place The Girl Scouts will hold a bazaar Saturday in the Casa Grande Develop
 ment company office. next to the post
 office. Dolls. sewing, cookery anc
 lunches will be sold.
 A. J. Vance is here from Long Beach
 looking after his land interests in tht
 valley. He is an experienced mining
 man and after investigation reports the
 gold prospects very favorable. Johr Arnold is with him looking over the val !. ley
 . The regular municipal Christina, program anu treat HI bG 6AfNh lA4' afternoon of Dec. 23 in the new Higl } school auditorium. Every child in thu town is urged to be present.
 A very successful and we'll attended
 mum party was given Friday eve ming by the Presbyterian Christian En deavor.
 Dr. Fostor's son of Pomona. Cal, un
 loaded a carload of farming implement
 last week. to be used in extensive i'm < provements on land near here. He i { an experienced citrus grower. The various Sunday schools of tn } town are planning Christmas program and treats.
 l The state president, Mrs. Flannigar is expected to be present at the Wom ans club meeting next Saturday. 5 F. J. Crider, horticulturist at the uni versity, was here Friday to cousul' ? with County Agent Turville on variou questions.
 The Ronstadt company is having new business building erected on Flor ence street.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
Produce

CHICAGO. Dec. 14-Butter, firm creamery, 33049c. Eggs, unsettled; receipts 1,201 cases; firsts, 73G 75c; ordinary firsts. 65Q7oc; at mark cases included, 63069; refrigerator firsts, 56 @57c. Poultry. alive, unchanged.
 Potatoes-Receipts 7S cars; market dull; northern white sacked, $1.20@ l.33: bulk, $1.2501.40; Idaho rurals, sacked, S1.5001.55
 KANSAS CITY, Dec 14 - Butter, eggs and poultry, unchanged.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
"Her Second Honeymeonv

A riot from start to finish. with a laugh in every line. is Her Second Honeymoon" playing at the Elks theater this week. The Brandon stock company chose we'll when they se- lected this vehicle for the weeks pro gram. for never have local audiences been so thoroughly amused as with this decidedly clever farce comedy.
 Every one of the cast appears in part that seems 10 be especially well handled by them, and from the dainty lead, Miss Marie Rich. to the Ameri- can Beauty chorus. the entire com pany seem at their best. They are all there. distracting Bobby Dean Eddie Young with his song and dance. Glenn Hood. who charms with his delightful voice, George Banta, Jay Allard Wayne Campbell Ed Remond, Mary F1adeland and Rose Pomeroy and petite little Irene Moblett with those violet eyes. The music is especially clever this week, several new feature songs being presented with the pep and dash that bespeaks the favorite eongstcrs of the company and the clever chorus. And the show itself is entirely different. SO much so that nm less ono has seen it thcv cannot realize what au altogether original and unique performance it really is.
 'ITor second Honeymoon will hc presented tho remainder of this week. with a matinee this afternoon.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
ReserUe Fund For
 National Banks Is
 Proposed In House
[ [RepublIean A. P. Leaaed Wlrel

WASHINGTON, Dec I..-Creation Of a fund in each federal reserve dis trict for the protection of depositors of defunct national banks and trust com panies is proposed in a bill introduced today by Representative McClintick. Democrat, of Oklahoma. The measure provides that 10 per cent of the annual net earnings of each federal reserve bank shall be deposited in the bank to the credit of the proposed fund.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
Mercantile Poper

NEW YORK. Dec. 14-Prime mer- cantile paper unchanged; exchange ir- regular; sterling demand, $3.46: cables $S.454. New York exchange on Mon treal 1913 per cent discount.
 Time loans firm. 50 days, 90 days 71a @7M; six months, 7d75a per cent.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
BolsheUik Prepare
 For Mohan7uaedans Tn
 Peninsula Of BaRu
[Republlcan A. P. Leased Wlrel

LHepubIICan A. Ps Leasen WTFeI
 CONSTANTINOPLE. Dec. 1e.- The ninth, tenth and eleventh bolshevik armies already have arrived in the CaueseHz and the bolshevid aaso eIi- trenching Baku peninsula, according to a statement made by a traveller who returned today from that region. The bolshevild are fortifying the neck of the peninsula with all sorts of de- fense works. including barbed wire entanglements and artillery. in appre- hension of a general uprising of the Mohammadans, he said
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
Tho Hin

Harry Carey returns to The Hip to play two days engagement today in Human Stuff Carey's portrayal of western life is a characterization en- tirely his own. His work differs from that of any other star and his stories combine the element of human appeal with the sensation of thrilling action. Human Stuff will be found another example of his art, unfolding it's plot amid the atmosphere of the early west. The story is one of adventure and intrigue, with a foundation of a very strong love story.
 A strong cast will be seen in support of the star, insuring the patrons of The Hip a guaranteed attraction, high ly entertaining and up to the standard long since set by this exponent of western life.
 A Christie comedy Is the added at traction.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
May Guggenheinl Will GiUe Engagement Gift
 To American Charity
Republican A. P. Leased WlreJ

'. TTtI
 LONDON, Dec. Is&-Miss Eleanor May Guggenheim, daughter of Solomon R. Guggenheim, who is to be married Thursday in St. Margaret's West minister, to Viscount Stuart, son and heir of the sixth Earl of Castle Ste wart. has divided the S50. .000 engage ment present given her by the Wis count between various American char ities, the King Edward hospital fund in London and the Tyrone County hospital.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
First Cattle Shipment
 From United States To Mexico LeoUes Texos

LHSPuUIOaII N' P Leascd WIreJ
 FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 1.-The first general shipment of fed cattle, hogs and sheep. ever made from the United States to Mexico for market purpose left Fort Worth today billed to Tampico and Mexico City The shipment consisted of seven cars of fat cattle. 10 cars of muttons and one car of hogs.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
Liberty Bonds

NEW YORK, Dec. 14-Liberty bonds closed: Sss, $9O.Os; first As, Ss5.5s bid; second 4s, $S512; first 4hs, sS6.0S; second 4I4s. $S5.20: third 414s, sS8.00; fourth 4As, $Ss.S2; Victory. 3$4s. $9516; Victory 4%s, s95.12.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
The Ramona

One of the biggest musical comedy treats ever offered Arizona audiences is the way the Ramona clientele de- scribes "MaclS's Merry Mermaids," the clever organization which is delighting capacity houses daily at this popular amusement place. They feature mat inees every day and offer a line of bright, snappy, musical mirth, inter spersed with fun making situations, an exceIlently drilled and costumed chorus and talented comedians.
 The Delightful Dancing Dollies" dur ing the present bin have any number of song numbers and they never fail to score heavily with each one of them.
 Dolly Fowler, the dainty soubrette; Anita Meredith, the prima donna, and Pat Patterson, with Victor Vernon and the Harmony Trio take care of the principa'sl part of the program in a very admirable manner.
 The motion picture program features Billie Burke in Away Goes Prudence '' with the added comedy feature, You Tell IIm. Lions-I Roar
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
RIVER THREATENS AN OLD PORT

PADUCAH, Ky.-Slowly changing it's course. the Ohio river is threatening Fort Massac, on the Illinois side, and he old fort, second oldest in the state. will be washed away unless an 18-foot retainer wall, planned. can check the undermining
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15

ganized his great company. The plans matured before MT. De Koven's death are being carried out as arranged.
 Since then 200 cities have enjoyed real comic opssa. Such a production is musical entertainment at it's best. It does not depend on half clad girls nor salacious dialogue for it's hit or it's crowd It attracts real folks and gives them an evening of genuine de- light
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
CoPPERS

Compiled for The Republican by R. Allyn Lewis, F. F. Hutton &
 Co.'S Leased Wire. Hotel Adams Pudding, 119 North Central Ave.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
Cotton Futures

NEW YORK, Dec. 14-Cotton futures closed steady; December, S15.30; Janu- ary, $15,37; March. s15.40; May, sl5.57; July, $1560
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
Metal Market

NEW YORK. Dec. 14-Tin easy; spot and nearby $S2.50; futures, sS475G $35.0O. Zinc, steady: East St. Louis delivery spot $5.ST1s 96.O0: others un changed.
 At London: Standard copper. E75, 17s. Cd; electrolytic, unchanged: tin, PIP, 15s; lead, e23; zinc, e2s.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
Grains

CHICAGO, Dec. 14-Close: December, $1.701h; March, '164%.
 Corn-May, T2s4; July. 73%. Oats-May, 50B: July, 495s. Porl1-January S22.30. Lard-January $13.65; May. $13.7o. Ribs-January s11.55; May, 1902.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
HIS WARBLING WAS
 VERY APPRnpRIATE

TOLEDO--John Carrot, an onion grower, was pinched for getting drunk on hair tonic. He spent the night in Js1li SfnG 4ils, sSifycr Tfarvsrls xtInoIFg tiHs1 Gold
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
Grand Opera Christmas Day

The San Carlo Grand Opera company arrives by special train from Fl Paso Christmas morning, Dec. 25, and will give two performances at the Elks theater. 'Pagliacci'' and Cavalleria Rusticana" in the afternoon and Ri Eoletto" in the evening.
 The company numbers over one hun dred people and requires five cars to move 1t and it's effects One of the greatest worries of W. C.. Carmichael company manager, is to keep the bag gage of the prima donnas within bounds. In every city these singers ac- cumulate new clothes. books, souvenirs, presents of every description.
 In Waco, Texas, where the company played a record breaking engagement at the Cotton Palace exposition, it was showered with flowers and other gifts at every performance. One enthusiastic ranchman roped pet deer and dragged it down to the train as the company departed. He insisted on presenting it to Mime. Consuelo Escobar. the colora- tura soprano. Her eyes glowed as brightly as the deer's when she saw him, but MT. Carmichael made noise like a. wounded stag. He was willing 10 find room for three trunks full of NIme Escobar's hats, but to take on a deer-not a ehance 'If you begin to carry a menaEerle. Splultefeu Jar michael. i've will soon be circus
 "Goodi" answered Mime. Escobar. 'l will sell the peanuts and the red lem onade."
 The deer was left behind in Waco but the train-load of temperamenta. stars is lively enough without him There as Mesdames Bettina Freeman Stella de Mette, Madeline Kettle May Barron. Alice Homer. Frances Morasini not 10 mention a score Of budding prima donnas of intense Italian tenors
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
Cotton

NEW YORK Dee. 14-Spot cotton closed quiet at s15.So.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
'EARTHBOUND ID END LOCAL RUN THURSDAY

Today and tomorrow, just two days left of the engagement at the Strand of "Earthbound,' Basil Kings tremen- dous sensation which has been made by Goldwyn into one of the biggest motion picture achievements recorded in years.
 "Earthbound" has astounded the en- tire nation not only with the intensity of it's theme, but with the unusual presentation and the terrific influence of its plot Dealing with the problem of life after death, the subject is one that has attracted widespread interest among the most prominent people in . al walks of life and the picture has been the subject of innumerable printed reviews, treatises, opinions and discussions.
 An all-star cast interprets the vari- ous roles. insuring the acme in delinea- ton, while the photography is the last word in excellence.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
American


 There's a dancing palace in Phoenix that has come to mean everything that is snappy and up- to date in dancing, q spot where the best of music is played-the American dacing acad- emy. It's fortunate that the American is just around the corner from every thing that happens in Phoenix, and every seeker of joy and pleasure is always assured of the brightest of all spots being within calling distance, the American.
 That wonderful band at the Ameri- can is now working on some new stuff in addition to the list of everything that is new and poppy, and before the week is out American patrons will be given some very agreeable surprises iIl the way of novelty and snappy dancing numbers.
 You probably have tesSslese Lat dur inE the past two wee&--ill 1s - H.a T has continued to increase in popularity. and each evening the attractive dance hall is filled to the extent of its ca pacity earlier than before. Most joy hunters who have been aware of this are now coming to the American as soon as the dance starts.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
Bar SiEUer

NEW YORK, Dec. 14-Bar silver. domestic, unchanged; foreign, 62A; Mexican dollars, unchanged.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
D. knu.n onera Interests Many

The coming of Robin Hood IS prov ing an interesting topic. This great est of all American comic operas Wllt be at the EIks' theater Sunday and Monday. Dec. 1920.
 Ralph Dunbar, whose advance lnto prominence among producers has been rapid. in noting this situation con cluded that if the millions In the mid dle west cities were accorueo a square Eoa1 in the production of real comic onera with the same standards of up rigbtness prevailing that govern legit- innate merchandising. a relation of con fidence would result which would make possfbie the bringing Of those cities of productions fully equal to the best '.-,c,,J arvv-hcro ITO test his ju@-- r,crt he invested large sum in a ..r,pIcto new production or Robin Hood " and witch tho co-opcraion OF t{erinaId De Koven and payment to fhe latter of a heavy royalty he or
Arizona republican., 1920-12-15
Blue Bird

There's going to be lot of competi- ton in the hat trimming affair which will be staged Friday night at the Blue Bird. "The temple of happiness" IS promising a real treat in this event which is without question one of the biggest novelties yet. The arrange ments call for the men to actually trim ladies' hats, the management furnish ing the shape and the paraphernalia with which to work, and to the fellow who does the best job will go the prize. IT anythfng could be originated that v,o,,Id guarantee any more fun for tho crowd than this event, what on earth cSuld it be?
 Another of F. S. Mayfield's dancing classes is to be held from to this evening. Appointments for instruction may be made either in person or oS phone.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-07
SOVIET SYSTEM DYING
FAST, SAYS KERENSKY

LONDON, Oct. Alexander Ker-
ensky leader of the first Russian Re
evolutionary government, has just con-
cluded short holiday here.
In a statement to newspapermen
he said he was Of the opinion that
bolsheyism was dying a natural death
in Russia but he considered that sup
port given to a dictator from outside
would unite all classes of the pop
ulation on the side of the soviet gov
eminent
Although he at one time made him
self personally responsible for safety
OF the imperial family, Kerensky was
reticient about his last meeting with
the late Emperor Nicholas. II intend
shortly TO make an important state
ment on this subject" he told the
Evening Standard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-10-07
CONFEDERATE CURRENCY
SWINDLE FLOURISHING

LONDON, Oct. THE old swindle
of passing currency notes of the Con
ederate States of America which has
been worked in England for years,
is flourishing again. Reports of the
victimization of shop-keepers at ports
have been reaching the American ELL
bassy here in increasing numbers re-
Gently.
A ticket seller at one of the big
London railway stations gave a Swiss
waiter eleven English pounds for a
$50 Confederate note but became
suspicious before the waiter had gone
far and had him detained The police
were In dilemma as they had not
distinguished the note from good Am
erican money and finally had to ap.
peal to the American embassy
The Swiss said he obtained the note
from an American bW declined TO