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Arizona republican., 1922-01-01

ough covering OF the valley with OBJ
serving stations.
A much more ambitious program
WAS carried out during the winter
of 1914-1915. Standard equipment
was installed at the four stations
already located and seven new sta
tions were established. Twelve ther-
mographs aided very materially in
securing good records and providing
check against all recorded them
mometer readings and bridging over
periods where thermometer readings
were not taken. Results of this sea-
sons work are contained in an un-
usually elaborate report prepared by
the late Robert r. Briggs in July of
1915. No attempt was made to draw
conclusions at this early stage Of
the survey but the report formed a
groundwork for future deductions
and suggested lines of development
for the investigation.
Bureau Chief is Here
A visit from the chief Of the wealth
er bureau in the spring of 1915 and
his interest in the survey gave new
impetus to the work. The winter Of
1915-1916 began verV promisingly.
Arrangements were made for a much
closer supervision of the work with
frequent visits to all stations. Three
outfits were shifted to locations
where better observat tional work was
promised. The death of Mr.. Briggs
in January was severe blow to the
survey, as his unfailing interest and
enthusiasm had met and overcome
many obstacles. The work was con-
tinued to the end of the season un-
\, n. IT, n. - L
i Meaker and results We're decidedly
the best to date in both completeness
and accuracy.
1917 and 1917-191S the work was car
ried on under the direction of Me-
teorologist Robert @. Grant. At the
end of the 1917-1918 season 1t was
felt that sufficient material had been
gathered to map the various sections
of the valley.
In the fall of 1917, following a visit
to the valley and a study of the re-
suits obtaired from the survey, Ne
tooTologist William G. Reed recon-
mended that a supplementary series
Of observations be made to give a
temperature cross section of the val
| ley from north to south. In accord
ance with these recommendations the
locations of stations to give the cross
section was arranged during the
summer Of 1918. The death Of OBJ
server Kenneth Meaker in November
left the office too shorthanded to un-
dertake the work of moving and set
ting up the necessary stations and
visiting them each week until early
in February. Six new stations were
established and used in connection
with four old stations to form an
approximate north and south line
IA miles long, reaching from the
Phoenix mountains, SQuaw Peak, on
the north. down across the river and
up into the Salt River mountains on
the south. Records were maintained
until April, and while no severe tenn
peratures occurred, excellent radia-
ton conditions prevailed much of the
time and a good foundation was laid
for the next seasons work
Best Records in 1o19-f920
In many respects the records of
1919-1920 were the most satisfactory
of the entire SURVEY. Thermographs
had been carefully adjusted and al
most without exception gave excel
lent results. An arrangement was
Arizona republican., 1922-01-01
Cold Wave Warnings

In issuing frost warnings the val
ue of the forecast is greatly increased
by giving minimum to be expected
in each locality. 1t has been found
possible to forecast minima for Phoe-
nix very closely. In the case OF ex-
treine or dangerous temperatures the
average difference in minima to be
expected at Phoenix and any other
station in the valley will closely ap-
proximate the difference shown by
the lines on map. This is true as an
average. In practice, each forecast
must be made with resemblance Of
the several possible modifying ele-
ments,
On nights with considerable wind,
the difference will be decreased or
even reversed occasionally; that is, If
the wind persists throughout the
night. A calm of three or four hours
even from 4 am. is sufficient to es-
tablish approximately the differences
shown on the map. On STILL excep-
tionally good radiation nights the diff
ference will be increased as much as
so or so per cent. In the case of cold
waves sweeping down from the north
il is not unusual for stations in the
southern sections Of the valley to be
"a hours later than the northern sta
tions to feel the cold.
The pm. dew point shown at the
Phoenix station of the weather bu-
reau, while of no value in forecasting
minima likely to occur in Phoenix
the following morning, seems to have
little value in forecasting minima to
be expected in the colder sections of
the valley During the months of Mo-
ruary, 1919-1920 season, following
at the Indian school, three miles
north OF Phoenix, averaged 6 de-
grees lower than the mean pm.
dew point Of the preceding evenings
in Phoenix.
In one case. the minimum was IA
Arizona republican., 1922-01-01
PHOENIX WEATHER BUREAU
HAS DONE MUCH TODEVELOP
THE VALLEYS AGRICULTURE

rancher in determining sections best
suited for the growing Of various
kinds Of produce and fruits. For a
long period of years it has been car
rying on it's work, a partial resume
of which is given below by Robert
@. Grant, meterologist, in charge of
the Phoenix station.
In 1913, an investigation was be-
gun to determine within what limits
the foothill sections of the valley
in the vicinity of Phoenix were
adapted to citrus culture. Later. the
scope of the Investigation was broad
Arizona republican., 1922-01-01

Climate has long been recognized
as one of the biggest natural assets
of the Salt River valley. The semi
tropical conditions prevailing here
have made the valley recuperative
center for those IN failing health
and an unusually rich agricultural
district with long growing seasons
and maximum productivity.
The work Of the Phoenix weather
bureau has been an important factor
in the development of the agricul-
tural resources of the irrigated dis
tricts. 1t has co-operated with the
Arizona republican., 1922-01-01

ened to include a study of winter
temperatures over the whole valley
Upon the basis of records kept at
more than 40 stations in the area
considered a map was drawn show
ing the mean temperatures for De-
cember and January; the average
length of the growing season In the
different sections of the valley was
determined; a. basis was established
for forecasting minimum tempera-
lures in the various sec-.---s as re-
lated to the temperatures expected
at the weather bureau in Phoenix
Winter Climate Data
Data on winter minimum. temper
ature conditions throughout the val
ley were gathered ana put into such
shape as to be useful not only to the
citrus grower but to all ranchers, to
all intending land buyers, to men
looking for the best location for
any particular crop, and as it devel-
oped, TO healthseekers searching for
the best vantage ground from which
to make their fight against tuber-
culosis. Work during the winter of
1919-1920 was directed almost exclu-
sively to the study of temperature
inversion as found over the valley
cross section from the hills on the
north down across the Salt river and
up into the hills on the south afford
ing an excellent opportunity for such
study.
With the completion Of the Roose-
welt dam and distributing system in
the Salt River valley early in 1911
and era OF rapid development of the
section about Phoenix began. Oranges
and grapefruit had been successful
in small way and greatly increased
acreage was planted: the growing
OF sugar beets and sugar cane was
undertaken on a large scale; expert"
ments were made in growing figs,
grapes, olives, dates, cotton and 9th.
er products. The winters of 1911-1912
and 1912-1913. were unusually severe
Many of the experiments had been
made blindly and We're failures. Not
all of the failures were due to the
severe winters, but killing frosts had
also been contributing cause in
many cases. Men were learning to
use the soil and water to advantage.
Need was felt for more definite
knowledge of winter temperature
conditions and it was to supply this
need that the survey was under
taken.
To Find Best Crop Areas
The work was started in the fall
of 1913 by the late Robert r. Briggs,
ito determine the area and limits
within which the highest money
value crops could be grown" Citrus
groves in favored location had come
through the preceding severe winters
with little damage. The fruit ripened
early, several weeks ahead of the Call
ifornia product, and brought top
prices. The first aim of the survey
was to determine what areas were
suited to the growing Of this highly
profitable crop. During the winter
of 1913-1914 four minimum thermom-
eters were lent to orchardists and
exposed in improvised shelters; and
one privately equipped station was
maintained. Two regular stations
had been established also, one in the
lowest part OF the valley on the riv-
er, and the other at Marinette near
the western limit of the area, being
studied where several hundred acres
had been planted to sugar cane. Re
suits obtained from these station
showed the need Of much more thor
Arizona republican., 1922-01-01
Ne Viii Help You Build

We not only sell building materials for every
purpose but we render constructive service in
this connection that will save you time and money
and ensure the lasting satisfaction of the structure
you build Our building counsel devotes itself to the
problems of our customers and guides them SO that
they obtain the best material for whatever purpose
they intend using it-this naturally results in real
economy and satisfaction for our customers. Bring
your plans and ideas in to us and let our building
experts help you with your building problems-this
service involves neither cost nor obligation.
Evening journal., 1922-06-06
BOOZE, NOT GAS,
STEIGLER'S TROUBLE

Found in a gas-flied rom on the
second floor OF 504 King street,
shortly after 10 o'clock last night,
John steigler, ss. was rushed to the
Delaware Hospital in the police am
bulance. Hospital doctors, however,
found the man suffering from intox-
ication rather than gas poisoning
and after reviving him discharged
him. He did not give his address.
Steigler Is said to have applied a
the house yesterday for room. bu
did not rent II. Later in the even
ing he came back. apparently unde
the influence of liquor. and going {,
the room went to bed. When ques
toned by Mrs. Catherine Roberts
proprietress of the house, Steiglel
is said TO have explained his con
duct by the fact that he had beer
drinking and did not care 10 go &C
his home in that condition. He was
permitted to remain.
About ten o'clock. George Laws.
manager OF the Brand Furniture
Company. who occupies room o.
went 10 second floor 10 retire. Smell
ing gas. he called to Mrs. Roberts
and they went to Stiegler's ROOM
where they found the door shut but
unlocked. The two windows IN |
the room had been closed. and
mali gas Jet on the wall had been
oDeneS. stiegler was lying on the
bed. gasping for breath.
Evening journal., 1922-06-06

WASHINGTON. June Cunite.
Press) Last hope appeals wer'
made to Congress today 10 save the
public from a rise in coal prices.
The administrator efforts 10
place a limit on prices having sud
denly crashed into the apparently
immovable stonewall OF protest from
retail coal dealers, government oni-
cials pointed 10 Congress as the sole
supreme power TO alleviate the sit
uation.
Unless Congressman take some
action Immediately the price OF BIZ
luminous coal will be boosted
throughout the nation from $3.50 70
$500 ton, officials believe.
Just as the moral agreement"
plan between Secretary Hoover and
the GOAL men had effected a IS per
cent. savings the retail dealers
blasted the scheme with the an
that increased prices are
Inevitable. II Hoover had not acted
promptly in making his agreement
with the operators prices would run
still higher. the retailers say.
Congress Is the only body which
can set up a system 10 control prices
in the emergency" Secretary Hoover
told the United Press before he left
on a western trip. II do not recon-
mend such action. merely point
out that no other man or group OF
Evening journal., 1922-06-06
TRANSFERRING
GARDEN HOMES
Dozen Properties in Posses
sion of Owners at Noon
Hour Day
HOPE TO FINISH
WORK IN JULY

There was a rush of applicants at
the Office OF the Liberty Land Com
pany, 21O4 Lancaster avenue. today.
by purchasers OF the sos dwellings
at Union Park Gardens. eager to OBJ
tain titles 10 their properties and
halt the payment OF rent. The office
opened at 10 o'clock and by noon II
was estimated a dozen transfers had
been executed.
Not only did the home buyers ap-
pear in person in numbers, but the
office telephone company was kept
continuously busy with calls for in
formation by other purchasers. Eu-
gene Cornell. Philadelphia, repre-
senting A. NJ. Greenfield. also of that
city, who has taken over the Gardens
from the Emergency Fleet Corpora
tion under a blanket deed. was in
Continued on Page SKI.
Evening journal., 1922-06-06
BETTER lights
FOR FOURTH ST.
Property Owners, Business
Men Appear Before Street
Directors
NO MONEY ON HAND
FOR PROJECT NOW

A delegation OF the business men.
residents and property owners OF
East Fourth street. headed by Cap
tain Wilson, former mayor, appealed
to the Street and Sewer directors
this morning for an adequate and
artistic lighting system on East
Fourth street in conjunction with
the proposed new paving Of that
thoroughfare. Captain Wilson act
ing as spokesman for the delegation
said he knew nothing OF the pro-
posed presentation OF a petition by
the residents and business men to
the directors until this morning.
He said the movement Immediate
ly appealed to him and awakened
his interest. We as residents of the
city fully realize as we know your
board does. the impracticability and
inadvisability OF reopening a street
TO make improvements once II has
been repaved," said Captain Wilson.
Therefore we have petitioned you
to do this work now. II the work is
impossible at this time because OF
finances, could II not be done and
the abutting property owners be as
sessed for at least a portion of the
cost to relieve the present condition.
The movement may be a little late
but not too late" said Captain VIII
son. Ito aid this sadly lighted sec
tion OF one OF the most important
OF the city which will
be even more important after the
have been completed"
Continued on Page Eleven.)
Evening journal., 1922-06-06
GARRICK TO OFFER
DRAMATIC STOCK

Announcement was made today
that the Wilmington Stock Players
will begin an indefinite engagement
in high class dramatic stock at the
Garrick Theatre, beginning Satur-
day. June II. with matinees on We'd
nesdays and Saturdays. The COM
pany is composed OF a number OF
New York favorites who will offer
as their first weeks attraction that
wholesome comedy, Fair and
Warmer" The second weeks pre-
sentation will be "Honors Are
Even" a comedy that has just
closed a successful run in New York
and other cities. other attractions
will be announced later.
The appearance OF the Whining
ton Stock Players has been made
possible through the desire OF a
large number of play-goers to see
high class dramatic stock during
the summer months. Already a sufii-
cient number OF these are said 10
have guaranteed the success OF the
undertaking by the advance pur-
chase Of seats for the entire seasons
showing. The management, therefore.
is looking forward TO an uninter-
rupted and successful season. Pop
ular prices will prevail and only the
best plays will be offered.
Evening journal., 1922-06-06
UP TO CONGRESS TO STOP
GOUCLNC IN COAL PRICES

/ men IN the United States can arbi-
trarily control the rates II they wish
to raise prices"
Boycott OF the retailers. however.
will not be encouraged by the gov
ernment, Hoover said.
His answer to the Senate resolu-
ton which demanded full inforna-
ton as TO what steps the govern
ment had taken In the coal strike
will be made within few days. II
will contain no recommendation for
Congressional action but merely
point that Congress now has the sole
power.
Government officials are power
less against the sudden turn OF az
fairs. There is no law under which
they can proceed 10 prosecute any
coal profteer.
An investigation win be made OF
each Individual complaint but Of
fcials point there is no way in which
the dealers can be forced to return
any excess charge to the consumer
after the coal is purchased.
Reports have been received that
$500 a ton Is being charged for
smokeless coal in Chicago. Hoover
has denounced this as an unfair
price. Some Chicago retailers denied
they were charging more than $3.50
a ton but admitted within few days
the price probably would be boosted
10 S9.25.
Evening journal., 1922-06-06
GROOM SOBER,
LOCKERBIE SAYS
Minister, Who Married Ac-
tress and Montgomery,
Testihes for Defense
PEGGY HYSTERICAL,
INTERRUPTS COURT
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
BLKToN. Md. June s.-PeEgy
Montgomery formerly Peggy U'Ner-
tie known on the stage while with
the 1922 Foliies last winter a. Peggy
UDell scored a strong point this
morning in her defense OF the suit
brought by John W. Montgomery,
OF Bellefonte. Pa. for annullment OF
their marriage performed here on
January 26 last. when Dr. Daniel S
Lockerbie. the so year old marry
ing parson OF the Maryland Gretna
Green. who married the couple tesii-
fed that Montgomery was perfectly
sober when he tied the knot. Mont
gomery grounds for the suit Is the
allegation that he was so intoxicated
that he did not know what he was
doing when married at Elkton last
Continued on Page Ski.
Evening journal., 1922-06-06
90 MILLION
WAGECUT ON
R. R. SHOPMEN
70-Cent Hour Minimum
Rate for Mechanics After
July l
SAY MORE MEN
WILL BE EMPLOYED

CHICAGO, June s Omitted Press)
Wages OF railroad shop employees
were cut $50. 600 900 a year today by
the United States Railroad Labor
Board. Five hundred thousand men
under normal conditions. are af-
fected.
Under the decision which IL ef-
fective July /. seventy cents an
hour is the minimum rate OF pay for
mechanics.
The boards decision follows oiose-
ly the one reducing maintenance OF
way employees $50. .OOo. 900 a year.
The largest divisions OF shop and
equipment maintenance employees,
machlnists, boiler makers. black
smiths and electricians are reduced
seven cents an hour. Pay OF freight
carmen Is out nine cents an hour and
car cleaners Ave cents.
In petitioning for a reduction in
pay OF shop workers, the carriers
told the board that a cut would
mean that more men would be en-
ployed 10 repair the equipment OF
the roads.
Carriers contended that because
OF high prevailing wages, rolling
stock had deteriorated for lack OF
funds to hire men TO do tho work
The board said IN It's opinion
that the cut represented a deoreas'
in the cost OF living.
In a case dissenting opinion b.
A. c. Wharton. Albert Philips an'
Continued on Page Eleven.)
Evening journal., 1922-06-06
Says Jazz Takes
Place of Booze

NEW YORK. June 6 Omitted
Press). Fifteen minutes OF
Jazz has the equivalent kick Of
seven dry Martins.
This is the equation worked
out today by George W. Pound,
OF Washington, general counsel
OF the Music Industries Cham
Der of Commerce and the Ma
tional Association of Music Mer-
chants who is attending the con-
vention of the organizations
here.
Jazz and booze are simply
answering the same purpose in
different ways" he said. Jazz
is now in a measure taking the
place of rum as prohibition be-
comes more stringent. in salts
flying the craving for emotional
thrills. The present thirst for
booze can be translated simply
as a moral and social unrest
caused by the difficult return to
balance after the war. AS
bdoze goes-if II is going-the
dc smand for more jazz and music
becomes insistent to supply the
psychological need"
Evening journal., 1922-06-06
TO ADJUST STATE
BOUNDARY MIDDLE

Members of the Levy Court, the
County Board of Assessment. State
Senator John NJ. Walker and Repre-
sentative Richard W. Buckingham
will confer with commissioners OF
Chester county. Pa. tomorrow rela-
tive to adjusting the boundary lines
between Delaware and Pennsyl-
vania. The conference will be held
at the While Clay Creek Meeting
House, near Hockessin.
The county officials from Delaware
will leave the Public Building at
o'clock. standard time. The confer
ence is designed to adjust the mud
die caused by the Pennsylvania and
Delaware legislators in arranging
the boundary lines some years ago.
Through this change a number Of
Delaware farmers found themselves
residents of Pennsylvania.
In one of two cases the farmers
have refused to pay State taxes. be-
ing undecided as to which State
they are residents.
Evening journal., 1922-06-06
NB. V.D'S THEY
HUNT BURGLARS
Milford Residents Turn Out
When Bank Alarm
Sounds
NO EVIDENCE OF
ROBBERS FOUND
Special TO The Evening Journal

Special 20 The Evening Journal.
MILFORD. June s.-Many resi-
dents OF Milford were aroused AZ an
early hour yesterday morning when
the burglar alarm al the First Ma
tional Bank sounded and despite
vigorous attempts to stop IL con-
tinued the deafeDing noise for an
hour spelling the night rest of resi-
dents in nearby sections.
The alarm is OF the gong type
which strikes intermittently when
the large vault in building Is tamp-
cred with, or when certain sections
OF the bank is entered after the
time lock has bolted the door.
Just at o'clock this morning this
alarm sounded and in a minute the
town was alive. Men came running
from all directions armed to the
CONTINUED on Page Eleven.)
Evening journal., 1922-06-06
No SETTLEMENT
AS To GARBAGE
Health Board, However, In
clined to Approve Con-
tractors Demand
COUNCIL MAY
CUT ESTIMATE

No formal meeting was held last
night by the Board Of Health and
finance committee OF City Council
with Sylvester J. Healy. the garbage
contractor. as City Solicitor Satter-
thwaite was unable to be present.
The conference therefore was post
poned until tonight.
Although Mr.. Healy's present con-
tract with the city for the collec-
tion OF garbage has two years 20 run
he is demanding that Council pay
him $4,000 additional each year or
the sum Of $4,000 to carry out the
terms Of his contract the Board OF
Health is inclined to oppose the de-
mand. hut members of City Council
Continued on Page Six.).
Evening journal., 1922-06-06
COUNTRY AUT0IST
In CITY TROUBLE

When James N. Neal. OF Lorewood
Grove, was arraigned before Deputy
Judge Lynn in Municipal Court this
morning. on a charge OF disregard
ing a traffic signal at Ninth and
Orange streets, he said that his trip
yesterday was his frst to this city
in his machine which he said he
purchased only about a month ago.
He did not know that a traffic Of
hcer was stationed at that point he
told the court and that he was at
! tentive at the time to avoiding a
/ possible collision a the corner.
Judge Lynn adjuded him guilty but
/ suspended sentence.
Evening journal., 1922-06-06
QUARANTINE
ONDOGS MAY
BEORDERED
Question to Be Considered
by Board of Health
Tomorrow
ANOTHER CHILD
BADLY BITTEN

As the result of the mad dog cpl
demic in Wilmington at this time
and the danger to the public. the
Board OF Health is contemplating
the qusrantining Of all dogs for a
period OF thirty days. While the
matter has been informally discuss
ed with superintendent OF Police
Black, no action will be taken be-
fore the Board OF Health meets in
regular session tomorrow morning.
superintendent Of Police Black
has assured the Board Of Health OF
the cooperation OF the Bureau OF
Police in capturing and killing mad
dogs.
The Board Of Health sent the
head Of another dog TO the New
ark laboratory this morning for ex-
animation. The animal bit 5-year-
old boy, the son Of a family by the
name OF Caulihower. living at 62s
McLane street. Union Park Gar
dens. last Sunday. The dog was
owned by the family and sprang
upon the child as he left the house,
tearing his hand. The dog was kill
ed and DR.. 3. B. G. Blackstone Of
2101 Gfiles street. summoned.
The child is being given the Pas
teur treatment by DR.. Blackstone.
Dog Catcher Kopp last night cap
tured two bulldogs affected with the
rabies that had attacked a goat near
Third and Hawley. The goat was
badly torn about the head and was
promptly killed as were the rabid
dogs.
The proposed quarantining Of
dogs will simply require that all dogs
be kept confined on the premises OF
the homes OF their owners until such
time as all danger from the large
number OF supposed rabid animals
at large in the city r. over.