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The Washington times., 1921-05-25

The proposed Congressionai "fn-
vesttgation" Of movie prices seems
ridiculous wnen one considers that
the movie II = luxury ana, there
fore. not . necessity. and. further.
that the coal dealers are allowed to
hx their own prices on an Article
that 10 an absolute necessity In cold
weather. Not only are the prices
Of coal nxed, without regard to the
supply and depand. but II any
dealer darss TO s3li Tor less than the
Price decided upon BY IN unseen.
but perfectly apparent. combine.
he II refused coal
Some dealers have q conscience,
~ Indicated by the following con-
versation, which actually took place
recently between . friend Of the
writer and coal dealer with whom
he was on Intimate terms:
George: what Is white ash coal
WORTH"
Dealer: 'Ssvsn-ffty . ton: II
isn't worth q cent more"
The Washington times., 1921-05-25
kAY rs. 1921
MOUie and Coal Prices---
n Citizen 8 Comments
By BILL PRICE.

George: what are you getting
for ri"
Dealer: 'srhirtssn- -Afty. OF course.
I Am obliged to take all ! can get"
Nov, 10 II not of more vital i'm
Dortance to investigate the price
the consumer has 10 pAy for coal In
Warrington than u - 10 try TO az
the price Of movie tickttsf
IL II . matter OF wonder that 20
much stealing 10 done by q certain
class OF poor people when exorbi-
tant prices put necessities out OF
their reach? :.
What II needed 10 something
more than these everlasting ''inves-
LEGATIONS" which are seldom heard
Of after they inform the people
what they already knew. viz.. that
they are being robbed.
The writer has no connection
whatever with the movie business.
but he WILL have to buy coal next
winter. CHARLES H. CoE.
The Washington times., 1921-05-25

Congressional investigation resulted in indictments
against certain Washington coal dealers for combining
along lines charged by the writer. Those indictments
should bring out the facts To attempt to prejudice opinion
in advance against these is not right This paper
urged judicial investigation and the full and unrestraned
development of all facts bearing upon the maintenance of
high prices Of coal in Washington The testimony at the
trial will tell it's story
1t is fact, though, that retail coal prices here and
other cities remain rtangy high and that there
difference between the price paid for coal at
the mines and that paid for it's delivery to the consuming
public The United States Attorney for the District is,
engaged in finding out why this Isl whether is the result
of combine or claimed, of high railroad rates and
labor costs The Attorney General Of the United States
has also sounded warning that the Government will not
tolerate continuance of gigantic profits in any business
or industry
The Department of Justice works slowly, but some
times surely There is much outrageous profteerng in
numerous lines and the public knows and feels it. It is
pity that the strong of the law cannot work
quickly. When it does get in action speedy results
promised
The Washington times., 1921-05-25
$3.50.

$3.50.
One-half Of the o5,710.0oo peo-
pie in America are trying to an
swer Edison's queries and the
other half IL answering: Il Just
drank the last Of 1t yesterday"
JULES BACKENHEIMER
The Washington times., 1921-05-25

Figures show that we are
still on velvet Every man.
woman, child in tax-spangled
country IL worth three hun
dred smackers on paper. Oh.
to be n slave to drink in
some free country. Those
three hundred meal checks
are pro rata. Liberal.trans-
lstion of pro rata means pro,
for prohibition; rata for it's
yours II you've got II.
The Washington times., 1921-05-25

Einstein is getting big recep-
tfons. All stems would get pig
receptions IL they contained the
real brew. OIDONO.
The Washington times., 1921-05-25
THE DECORATION PROBLEM.
THE .REDL. THING.

II was raining cats ana dogs,
on the citys darkened street,
But all he saw arosnd him.
wss sunshIns ana neids OF wheat
FOR he was but . city chap.
sitting with his queen,
In the hrst row orchestra seAts.
Ana i00A'" ' HARVARD.
The Washington times., 1921-05-25
THE JOY OF THE CHASE

Ny wife's the kind OF shopper
whose virtues I would sing
Naught ever seems to stop her
And she never buys q thinEl
BOX CAR HARRY.
The Washington times., 1921-05-25

II you haven't got three
hundred milled edges, you
are being bilked OF your bit.
Folks in Germany have right
idea. Don't like tailormade
money. Everybody has en-
craving plant and bankrolls
their own.
The Washington times., 1921-05-25
Ausr WE COME TO THIss

MUST WE COME TO THIst
II looks as II we will finally
have to build elevated bridges to
atop the slaughter OF pedestrians
by automobiles. This will be
cheaper in the end than spending
time digging graves and building
coffns 1t will save the nervous
energy we now spend in lodging
reckless drivers. SAM SIMPLE.
THE DECORATION PROBLEM.
As to the cost OF decorating a cell
ing (the problem OF SAYS WHICH
in Sundays Ttmes) FRED T. HAZEL
FINGER and "EvERLAsTIC" say the
cost would be ee2.4o. The author
found the cost to be so7.22.
The Washington times., 1921-05-25
DOUBLE DIAGONAL

DOUBLE DIAGONAL
AND CROSS WORDS.
In this double diagonal by HENRY
SMITH there will be found (reading
from left to right the name OF an
Indian chief and fright to lefO .
The Washington times., 1921-05-25

Three hundred are three
centuries That's when you
get It
The Washington times., 1921-05-25
A FIGURE PUZZLE.
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Cut this square into 4 pieces -
that, when put together again, eaoo
column. row and diagonal will scd
up -. CHEVY.
Answers will not be necessary)
LOST! LOST!
advertisement In scotsboro Courier)
One good mule;
Round as . rinG;
Nine years old:
Eight In the spring.
One eye out;
one eye glass;
Three white feet;
Feeds on Rrass
Head bulRed out;
Ribs caved In;
But q dern eood mule
For the Ak he's in.
cERcDo !
The Washington times., 1921-05-25

MOVIE BUG s-PAu Ma.sseiA.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-14
PIONEER RESIDENT
 SERIOUSLY WOUNDED ]. BY MESA RANCHER

MESA. Dee. 13.-Earl G. Hudson. well-known Mesa rancher, is in the Mesa jail without bond. and Jim Cravey, pioneer resident of the val ley, is in a serious condition with punctured lung at the southside hos pital as a result of a stabbing affray which. occurred on the Salt River Valley bank corner in Mesa at noon Tuesday. Hudson, who is said to have confessed to officers that he wounded Cravey, said that the al- tercation arose over his allegations that Cravey had broken up his home.
 According to witnesses. the two men were seated on the curb near the bank engaged in a quiet discussion. when suddenly the argument became heated and Hudson drew his pocket knife. stabbing Cravey in the left breast.
 Following the stabbing. Cravey walked to the office of Dr. J. E. Drane, a distance Of I5 yards or more, where he collapsed. Dr.. Palmer was called in the absence of Dr. Drane and the patient was removed to the community hospital. where It was found that the knife had pene- trated the. lung cells and that the lung had collapsed. While the wound is serious one, physicians are of the opinion that he will recover. Hudson immediately sought off cers following the affray and gave 1 himself up. Later in the day he said | that he had committed the act with 1 the desire to protect his home claiming that Crayey had won the
Arizona republican., 1921-12-14
PARKS OF PRESENT
 AND FUTURE TOPIC
 AT TOWN MEETING

The parks of Phoenix and what should be done to make them really the playgrounds of the people of this city were the subject of discussion at the town meeting held last even ing at the high school auditorium under the auspices of the chamber of commerce A large part of the discussion was directed also to auto camping grounds and to the preser- vation of the trees of the city. many of which were declared to be dying because of lack Of water due to the elimination of ditches and the sub stitution for them of pipe lines.
 The meeting was presided over by Judge Frank O. Smith. who outlined in brief the park situation in Phoenix and then introduced John D. Lcper, member of the city park commission. who gave the name and location of each park or park site in the city,
 with some suggestions concerning what should be done with them-
 B. E. Marks followed with plea for modern auto camp grounds as an asset to Phoenix, and praised the action of the city commission in ac- cepting the recommendation of the auto camp grounds committee of the chamber of commerce to select Christy park for this purpose George Todd spoke on parks as playgrounds, urging the support Of the citizens in making at least one of the parks an athletic center. Col J. H. McClintock, state historian. then spoke on auto camp grounds.
 declaring that no better memorial to Frank Luke. Jr., in whose honor it
 had been proposed to make park
 in this city. could be had than a great
 modern park for autoists where ser vice would be first
 A general discussion then followed.
 the chief subject being the urgent
 necessity of preserving the trees of | the city which have made it one of
 the distinctive cities of the west and which are perfshing because of ''too much civilization"
 The meeting was preceded by an entertainment in which Mir. liar rington sang a solo, with Miss Daly
 accompanying him at the piano. and
 three students Of the Arizona School
 of Music rendered A Scene in the
 Park" an O. Henry story. The stu dents were Perl Marston, Max Har-
 yey and John Durand.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-14

dance; Saturday, December 31, New Years eve masquerade dance. The hall will be appropriately decorated and suitable prizes will be awarded. One of the best orchestras of the state will furnish the music
 Gives Birthday Party
 Edward Herzperg entertained a large party of his little friends at his ht me on Eost Sixth street Monday afternoon. the occasion being his eighth bir.hiay.
 W.il Have Social Hour
 Refreshments and social hour will follow the regular meeting of the Rebekahs Thursday afternoon. All members are urged to attend.
 FARMERS ATTENTION
 We have a complete line of re- cleaned seed barley, Early Bart, Cut Sonora and Turkey Red wheats Texas Red oats, common and Hairy Peruvian alfalfa, winter rye ana sweet clover. Phoenix Flour Mills Tempe branch. E. Sth St, at R. R crossing. Phone S4. I
Arizona republican., 1921-12-14

uity at the Tempe normal school will be the principal speaker at the church to be held Wednesday night. The mems Bible class of the church is arranging the program and will serve an oyster supper commencing at 6:15.
 Girl in Family
 MT. and Mrs. Myron Bullock, re- siding northeast of Mesa, are the proud parents of a seven and a half pound baby daughter, born to them on December 4. The little lady has been named Carrie Josephine.
 Southside Theaters Today
 Majestic, Mesa-"The Restless Sex" starring Marion Davis. Pathe News.
 Tempe-"The Romantic Adven- turess." starring Dorothy Dalton. Western. Honor of Ramariz."
 Chandler-D. w. Griffith's special production, "The Idol Dancer" ali- star cast Comedy. "Custard's Last Stand"
 Are you a freethinker, higher critic, Unitarian. dissatisfied with the orthodox churches? D. B. Guthrie of Mesa would like to get in touch with you.-Adv. Ii
Arizona republican., 1921-12-14
TEMPE FARM BUREAU
 ID MEET OV TUESDAY

TEMPE, Dec. 13.1The farm bureau meeting which was to have taken place Thursday of this week will be held the goth. This later date makes the meeting less conflicting with the numerous events which center about Christmas time. w. H. Knox will be one of the speakers and will talk On the labor situation. Marvin Young also will be on the program.
 Cooked Food Sale
 The cooked food sale which was to have been given by the Tempe Wo- mans club at the regular club meet ing Friday afternoon, has been post poned indefinitely on account, of the Christian church chicken pie dinner and bazaar being given on that day.
 Christmas Atmosphere
 Tempe has assumed a Christmas atmosphere within the last few days, as most of the local business houses have their windows attractively deco rated for the holiday season Many pretty and useful articles suitable for Christmas presents are on dis play in the different stores. Visiting Son
 Mrs. Belle Carter of Vienna H.. Is here for a visit with her son, $. J. Carter.
 All Day Meeting Mrs. T. O. Douglas will be hostess to the Women's union of the Con grcgational church on Thursday at an all-day meeting in the Corgrcga- 1 tional parsonage Each woman is re- quested to bring a dish of cooked food and come prepared to sew. "Mamma's Affair." ! All who saw the Lion and the Mouse" last year remember thot rhe two leading actors will be seen again | in 'Mamma's Affair."" It is being | played for such reasonable price that you can't afford to miss it. Special Meeting of Woodman Circle
 There will be l spesiai meeting of ! the Woodman Circle, Mesa Grove No. 8. at p. m. "Wednesday at 12l East Seventh street. As there is spe- ciai business to transact, all mem- bers are urged 10 attend.
 Missionary Society to Meet
 The Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet at the home of Ms. r L. Ostrander We'd nesday aste.a1oa at 2.So "'clt't k Mrs. Chr'stv will assist as hostess and Mrs. Raicy will have charge oi the progr am
 Special December Dances l Several special December dances are being planned by the manage ment of the Midway to be given or the following dates: Monday. De- cember 19, a "tacky" dance; Mon- day, December 26, Christmas day
Arizona republican., 1921-12-14
WILL REDUCE RATES
 ON FARM PRODUCTS

Asking for a general reduction on orchard. farm and agricultural pro- ducts, the carriers filed a petition with the corporation commission yes- terday which if it receives favorable action will mean a saving of approxi- rnately S1ee,0o0 a year to Arizona The reduction sought amounts to 10 per cent. The commission unques- tionably will grant the application which will give the same rate within the stae as ordered by the interstate commerce commission on interstate rates on the same commodities.
 The ruling of the I. c. C. grew out of an investigation in Washington on hay and grain rates.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-14
CHANDLER ID HAVE
 \ MUNICIPAL TREE

CHANDLER. Dec. i13.-Prepara- tions for a Christmas tree which is to be donated and decorated by guests of the San Marcos Hotel and given under the auspices of the Chandler Womans club, are under way. Those serving on the tree com mittee are Mrs. A J. Chandler. Mrs.
 O. N. Handley, Mrs Carroll. and Mrs. Orpha Barr.
 A program will be given by the different choirs in town. each one presenting a Christmas carol, and a Christmas story will be told. There
 will be filled stocking on the tree for every child in Chandler. in the
 hope of making this Christmas a
 merry one for all Chandler children, Visitor from Tempe
 Miss Margaret Miller of Tempe
 visited friends in Chandler Sunday.
 A dinner party was given at the
 Sunuaro fin her honor. Those attend ing were Margaret Miller. Nell Nor
 genson, Nell Barnes and Myrtle Rice.
 Confined to Home Iva and Ray Norton are confined to their home on account of illness. Motor to Roosevelt A. NJ. farmer and his cousin H. A.
 Meyer drove to Roosevelt and Globe Saturday, returning Sunday over the new Superior highway. Leaves for Coast Mrs A. J. Chandler left Monday for Los Angeles, where she will spend the week visiting friends. Guild Dinner Success The Episcopal Guild dinner and Christmas sale which was given Sat- urday night at the Chocolate Shop was a great success. Over $I00 was 1 taken in.
 More Traffic Owing to the paving between
 Phoenix and Tempe being completed auto traffic into Chandler Sunday was the heaviest in the memory ci ! local residents.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-14
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Foreign ex- change irregular. Great Britain de- mand AIS; cables 4.1S1z. France demand S.065a; cables S.07. Italy demand 4.65; cables 4.65 F. Belgium demand TIA: cables TITS. Germany demand 541s; cables 55. Holland demand s6.4o; cables 36.46. Norway demand 15.05. Sweden demand 24.40; Denmark demand 1905. Switzerland demand 19.40. Spain demand 14.Ss. Greece demand 413. Argentina de- mand 330. Brazil demand 1925. Montreal 92H.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-14

CHICAGO, Dec. 1s.-Butter easy; creamery extras. 45c; firsts, o1s Q 43c; seconds, 32 a 34c.; standards. 2sc Eggs lower; receipts. 3,9T7 cases; first, soc; ordinary firsts. 434 45c; miscellaneous, 46@4Sc refrigerator firsts, 37@3Sc.
 Potatoes steady: receipts, 35 cars; total United States shipments 326; Wisconsin sacked, round white, s1.65Q1.75 cwt-; Wisconsin ana ana Michigan bulk round white, s1.70@ 1.So cwt.; Minnesota sacked round white, S1.65Q1.70 cwt.: Minnesota sacked Red rivers, si.65q1.75 cwt.; Idaho sacked rural s1.75@ 1855 cwt.; Nebraska bliss triumphs, sacked, poorly graded, S140 cwt.; Nebraska sacked rurals, s1Scs cwt. KANSAS CITY, Dec. 1S.-Butter
 unchanged. Eggs to 4c lower; firsts. 45Q46c.; seconds, 31@32. Poul- try unchanged.
 CHICAGO, Dec. 1s.-Poultry, alive unsettled; fowls. 14@22hc; springs, ZIG; turkeys, BIC; roosters, 15c- LIBERTY BONDS
 NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Liberty
 bonds closed: 31s's, 95.40; first 45s 97.10 bid; second As, 96.90; first A s, 97.20: second 4A's, 96.90; third 4A's, 9792: fourth 414's, 97.26; Vic
 tory 3A's. 100; Victory 4A's, 10o.02. BAR SILVER | NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Foreign bal 1 silver, 6512; Mexican dollars. 49%. COTTON 1 NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-Cottor closed firm at a decline of points on December but generally 2 to 1! 1 points higher. Spot cotton quiet
 1l65.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-14
MINSTREL M|L|TA|RE ID BE GIVEN FRIDAY

The third annual minstrel militarie will be given by the cadets of the Phoenix union high school on Dec. Is and 17 at the high school auditorium, at S:15 o'clock. It will be directed by Robert Rosenhauer. There will be snappy songs, clever sketches and newest jokes, a real minstrel show, with Melbourne Hill and Johnny Newbarry as end men,
 The minstrel is to be given to raise
Arizona republican., 1921-12-14

funds for the military and athletic departments of the high school. While the 1920 show vas declared the best amateur minstrel show ever given in Phoenix. the show this year is expected to outdo all others.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-14

Small Boy-What's the use of washing my hands before I go to school, mother? I'm not one Of those who are always raising them Orange Peel.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-14
Market News
IRepublIcan A, p. Leased wlre1


 Republican A, P. Leased WireJ
 NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Financial markets today experienced radical change from recent conditions. Foreign exchanges were dull and de- cidedly lower, but stocks of spec ulatiye character were active and strong.
 Reactions in foreign currencies, which ranged from almost seven cents in sterling and 10 to 25 points in allied or continental remittances, were regarded as a natural sequence of the recent phenomenal advance.
 Resumption of bul1ish operation in the share list focused around the oils and metals, with liberal sprinkling of stee1s, equipments, chemicals and related issues. Out standing features embraced Mexican and Pan American petroleums, Houston, Federal Mining and Smelt- ing common and preferred and the cheaper coppers at extreme gains ot one to six points.
 Shorts were severely punished by the movement in oils. which gained additional impetus from reports that Mexico had decided not to enforce the higher export tax on those prod ucts.
 Rails followed their lethargic course, becoming heavy in the final hour, when series of drives against some of the cheaper issues, especially New Haven and St. Paul common and preferred, impaired gains else- where. Mexican petroleum was the one noteworthy exception, closing at its maximum price. Sales SS5,00o shares.
 All of the days call loans were made at the fixed rate of five per cent, large sums being available at that figure. Time money held at the same quotation, but some 90-day offerings were taken at 5 A per cent Signing of the four power treaty created a demand for foreign bonds Chinese government lives and Ital- | ian z61z were among the strongest of that group. Liberty bonds were steady, but rails showed mixed gain. and losses. Total sales par value is17.250,000.
 CHICAGO BOARD
 CHICAGO, Dec. 13.-Prices weak
 ened in wheat today owing to lacl of support except from shorts. Tn
 close was unsettled 1z to 1Ac ne lower with May 1.11% to 1.111s an, 1 July 1.01% to 1.017s Corn lost
 to %; oats shade to A cent an provisions to 1T cents.
 Rather general selling with whicl
 wheat began showed dearth c
 buying orders and tended to em
 phasize uncertainty prevailing as t the European financial situation : Down turns in foreign exchang I counted further as a handicap t { bulls whereas talk current abou Germany having been given a loa was without much effect. Report of unfavorable harvest weather i Argentina failed also to stinlulat interest being offset by advices ( | surplus exports.
 Provisions were lower as a re suit of weakness in the value { | | grain and hogs.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-14

American people buy annually 14,- 900 900 900 postage stamps, 1,125.0O0,- O00 postcards, 2,66S,000,o00 stamped envelopes, and 70.S00,000 newspaper wrappers.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-14

good to choice yearlings, 5000; bulk beef steers, $6.50@S.o0.
 / HOGS-Receipts, 53,009; steady to 10c lower; mostly steady with yes terday's average; shippers buying liberally; several of big packers also buying; top. S7.40 on light lights; 1S0 hound average up to $7.25; bulk hogs averaging 190 and up, S6.75@ 7.10; pigs mostly 10c lower; bulk, desirable, s7.30Q7.40.
 SHEEP-Receipts 14,000; fat lambs and yearlings strong to 25c higher; sheed and feeders steady; fat lambs. early, to packers and ship pers. $11.25: some held highep; fed shorn lambs, $10.00: choice 96-pound yearlings ss.60; light fat ewes. early. s5.50.
 KANSAS CITY KANSAS CITY, Dec. 13.-CATTLE Receipts, 13,000; canners and cut ters weak to 25c lower;s canners gen. erally $1.50@2.00; all other classes comparatively active; beef steers l steady to strong; small lots, $S.000 9-25: best load sold early S7.75: bulk l others S5.55@ 100; other classes gen. erally steady: common to good cows 1 $3.40@4-50; odd punches, $500: bet l ter grades yealers. $7.00@ 500; early
 sales stockers, s5.00q6.25; feeders l S5.25 @6.00.
 1 HOGS-Receipts, 13,5o0: active | mostly 15Q20c lower; best TO tc l 200pound hogs to shippers ant l packers s6T0: shipper, top on light l lights s6.T5: few lots i30-pound aver ages, s6.S5 @6-90; bulk sales, s6.40@ 6.65; good packing sows, s5.50@ 6.65; pigs weak, best S7.00. SHEEP-Receipts 13.000: sheep steady: native ewes. $4.25; good and choice lambs steady; others weak to | 25c lower; Colorado pen fed and
 fed westerns, $10.25.
 | DENVER
 1 DENVER. Dec. 13.-CATTLE-Re l ceipts, 1,S00; steady; beef steers $40; calves. $6.50@950; bulls, $20t
 @3.00; stockers and feeders, $4.50Q 500
 HoGS-Receipts 1.20o; 25c lower
 top. S6.55; bulk, $5.75@6.50. l SHEEP-Receipts, TOO; stronger
 lambs, $S.75Q9.75; ewes. $S.50q Q 4.40
 METALS
 | NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Coppe steady; electrolytic spot and nearb
 134 of: later 14. Tin easier; spo
 and nearby 32.S7; futures 32.75. Iro
 steady; unchanged. Lead steady
 spot 4.70@4.S0. Zinc quiet; East S E Louis delivery spot 4.90@4.95. An
 ti1nony spot 4.30G455. MERCANTILE PAPER NEW YORK, Dec 13.-Call none , firm: high 5; low 5; ruling rate 5 closing bid Az; offered at 5; las , loan 5. Time loans firm: 50 days. g i. days and 6 months 5@5A. Prim l, Mercantile paper 5Q54.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-14
MERCANTILE PAPER

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Call money firm: high 5; low 5; ruling rate 5; closing bid 41a; offered at 5; last loan 5. Time loans firm: 50 days, 90 days and 6 months 5@5A. Prime Mercantile paper 5Q5M.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-14
M METALs

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Copper steady; electrolytic spot and nearby 1874 @14; later If. Tin easier; spot and nearby 32.S7; futures 3275. Iron steady; unchanged. Lead steady; spot 4.70@4.S0. Zinc quiet; East St Louis delivery spot 4.90Q4.95. An timony spot 430G455.
Arizona republican., 1921-12-14
BAR SILVER

NEW YORK, Dec 13.-Foreign bar silver, 651z; Mexican dollars. 4s%.