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Arizona republican., 1912-12-21
Our Army
New York Sum

tNew York Sun)
 Both Lieutenant General Miles |. & A, retired and Major General Leonard Wood. chief of staff talked about the military service and the defence of the country last Sunday They seemed to agree invasion by the modern armies of a great power but if the staff meant what his words slgnl fled, that is to say, some form of conscrlpton when declared that we must perfect some system or short t-term enlistment for able-boded citzen prepare him to take his place in tthe army ana to train him to obey the law" General Miles dssentS He said with great emphasis, Il don't believe III Germanizing the United States
 It is probable that General Wood in his remarks to the St Andrews Society of Philadelphia did not advocate short-term enlistment for every able bodied citizen" but only for citizens who enlist Ill the army. He has proposed that soldiers who leave the service shall form reserve and be retalheu subject to call in an emergency by the payment ot a small sum every year. This is very different thing from conscription. General Wood shares the repugnance of General Miles to standing army
 According to the letter of the law, able-bodled men between the ages of IS and 45 are aVa1lape for military service and may be summoned to do duty in the militia. In time of great peril to tie country every ablebodied citizen might be compelled to shoulder a musket. but in time of peace there IS no coercion. To increase enlistments in the militia only moral suasion is employed. Since the enact nent of Jan 21, 1903. the organized mili- tia national guard. the latter name is most III favor be called directly into the seriVce ot the United States by organizations, Uniformed like the regulars, equipped with the same arms and taking part with them in annual manoeuvres, the national guard is recognized reinforcement ana reserve At the present it's strength is greater by nearly 10000 men the regular General Miles in common with other authorities that any plan which seeks make the militia more eff cient body acting in close harmony with the regular army, step in the right direction
 A good deal has been done in that direction already The national guard is incalculaby more efficient today than it at the time of the Spansh war. stands comparison with the regulars falrly we'll at least the larger states, and would need only months of experience in the field to De equally serviceable It must be remembered now
 r that modern wars are ,fouebt quickly and time is given unprepared nation to moplhze large forces and train green
 It should the military policy of the United States to make the regular army and the natlohS euard nuclei for a defensive mobilization of half a million we'll trained Time would be required to realize this plan. and it would be essential to Keep in with the eX-soldiers of both services ana have them subject to call with the colOrs.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21
The Mexican War Claims

Under the head A Measly Allowance" the Douglas International expresses it's dissatisfaction with the recommendations of the Mexican war claims committee. That the recommendations exceeded the tentative offers Mexican government in 1nent the claims of injured American citizens something. opinion the International, the amounts recommended are disgracefully small and indicate the committees want of full apprecia- ri8n O American life and limb.
 The claimants reside mostly in Fl Paso and Douglas, The claims grow of wounds received by the claimants preferred by surviving rela- tives of persons who were killed. In those opera houffe battles the casualties mostly the American side of the line The combatants them selves were in little more danger than attends stage battle where blank cartridges were used
 Those battles first regarded by the in habitants of the stricken American god sends to relieve ennui. They almost full of excitement a major league basball game, The however. proved be greater in the United States. almost equaIIing that Of college football contest under the old rules.
 Claims put in account of four or five persons killed and many shot through the body eases of death the American citizen valued by his relatives $50O00. Those who shot through body uniformly demanded s1500o informed the Mexican governments counter estimates which have been ridculousy low the revision or the claims by the committee only per of the original claims in of death and twenty per cent, in of shoot Ing through the body.
 The lives of some men. concede, are not worth much s5oO0 to their relatives, but general proposition that is "measly" price for human life. Further, will leave it any member of the claims committee whether he would be shot through the body 5000. And, the claims committeeman better than other American citizens
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21
One-Cent Postage
Philadelphia Ledger) .


 The proposal that the postal local letters in the large cities and towns which have the free delivery service shall be reduced one cent, will meet the hearty approval the bus- ness men of the United States, and is in line with the logical development the postal toward lower rates and more perfect facilities There is little doubt that the time distant when the universal domestic rate of postage will be cent and the government could begin the change at no better point than that suggested in the bill.
 This reduction would be immediate boon to the commercial community in every large centre O population, once cutting in half the monthly charges for bills and statements is important any means involve equivalent reduction the revenues of the postoffice department. It been the invaluable experience that reduction of has stimulated the of the mails that in a very short time the revenue the lower rate has very soon reached and passed that received under the higher.
 By beginning the one-cent first-cass postal rate with letters for local delivery the department will encounter complications with respect costs of transportation. The costs of the local limited in great measure to the collection and deiV- cry of letters, and the halvng of the income upon this particular service would affect pro- portion Of the total from first class mail matter, and that only temporarily. The two-cent rate yields the postoffice a handsome profit over the of the first mail service and it is only fair that the of that class should in the improvements which being made in the management of the postal business. There would be neither handicap hardship nor inconvenience m return to two rates of letter postage especially as there is good reason hope that the more perfect organization of the department the system atzation of it's accounting and the ntroduc- 1on of economies of management adoption of
 flat rate of cent for all domestic letters will not be delayed many years.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21
Quibbles and Technicalities in Law
Nashville Tennesseean)

The press of the country has been discussing the inequites and delays in court trials. with view of bringing about such reforms will tend speedy trials and guarantee justice
 A days since there was d legal hanging in Texas which took place the eighth anniversary of the murderer's crime, there having been trials. convictions, and seven reversals
 All kinds of bubbles technicalities were employed to reverse the case, but finally not d fly speck could be discovered, the vction had to stand
 The prisoner had become annoyed the long fight that he moved declare he preferred be hanged to death instead tried death"
 As all the blame delays be put the courts or the counsel it be admitted that the rules of procedure, though it be admitted that the techncaties and quibbles sometimes seriously considered by of the trial judges
 A news dispatch few days since told of how Judge Carpenter quashed the indictment against Armour Co. and Fred Oppenheimer under the meat inspection act because the word transport in the indictment should have read shipped"
 Here is where the useful technicality got in it's work in shape. demonstrating that while it might be violation to ship it would not be q violation transport" and that a might do one and dare do the other.
 We told that the courts of Oklahoma do not countenance bubbles and technicalities rely having in view equity and justice It is said that a technicality in the courts of Oklahoma gives law yer advantage whatever. the judges able spot technicality placed in the record for delay undue advantage and that it has weight with them
 older states would follow the practice the courts the infant state Oklahoma and avoid bubbles technicalities the that speedy justice may to all litigants alike
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21
Late Wisdom
(New York Tribune)

(New York Tribune)
 It is predicted that the first results of the new rule of the banks of this city, making check collections in the five states. will be to bring from $100OO0000 to s150,0o0O00 of deposits here That is to say, the banks will gain through increased business It is also asserted that the col checks will quicker, and that thus there will be a large saving to the banks. It is wonder that the advantages of the change were not sooner discovered The present system of charges for check collections adopted thirteen ago. It the of much protest. It a plain in city. driving away business and forcing them to keep deposits in cities where the banks had more enlightened view of their interests identical With those the community in which they doing business It caused prejudice and it obviously unreasonable that MT. Untermyer's sen sation" of last spring the effect that it the source of enormous profit to the banks received mOmentary acceptance; for their persistence in it required explanation
 And it appears be unnecessary. No conditions have changed since the collection charge imposed. But the present relief has been largely brought about by banks outside of New York which were competing the basis of free collections. Why should it have been left for them point the way sensible and mutually advanta- methods or doing this business. while the New York banks clnging a system which q detriment to the community they were serving?
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21
A Vest Pocket Party
(Chica go Tribune)

Whenever the celebrated Chicago convention presents a aspect it commands admiration and defies calumny withhold from Old Constitu ton Barnes, Dr Pangloss Butler Easy Murray Crane. prodigous Penrose the precise illis and others the inspired band the just of praise their deeds compel.
 well did they serve and the repub can party in its hour of peril that the electoral Utah and Vermont confer upon happy republican the honor of unanimous nomination of the party for the vice presidency.
 Margaret Witcher, the four Utah electors, is ambitious If the other three Utah electors will support CT and she win Yer mont's four she is nominated" unanimously candi- date vice president She will have all the puican
 The republican party shrunk some the preserving process, but will deny that it is d neat, tidy little party now. Old Constitution Barnes could put it in his pocket but he might not be able find it again
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21
The Referred Laws on Test

The case decided in superior court y sterday in which a defendant fined $1O for shooting quail brought a much important pur pose than to the protection of the quail; or, than to establish the validity of the referred game law.
 the decision in this matter hangs the fate of all the referendum laws ratified by the people on November ,. This case is be brought into the supreme speedily possible and if the law is there sustained it and the other laws will be the laws for the courts of this state though of course a supreme decision will be effect in courts outside in interstate litigation such has instituted by the railroads in oppos- ing the three-cent fare law.
 In those actions, brought the United States court appeals for ninth district rregularity and -conformance with the law providing for pop ular legislation were alleged. The questions formally raised and decided in the game law case. the law being sustained.
 It is desired that there may be a supreme court decision as early as possible for One is in the should hold the alleged defects exist. the legislature may proceed to cure them, referring the people again. Another is, that if court should find that the proceedings relative to the referendum election regular and that this and the other referred valid. the attorney general may be fortified by such an opinion when he before the court of appeals in the railway cases.
 There has been some apprehension lest if the referendum laws should fall. the woman suffrage amendment and the other constitutional amendments would be involved in the ruin. It is believed though that would be the The chief allegation, charging irregularities of procedure in the election that the pamphlets had been sent out to the within the time specified by law. It will be remembered that two pamphlets were issued the one containing the amendments, considerably in advance of the other containing the amendments with respect 10 which it is claimed that the law compiled with
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21

alI done up sDnnts. NOW look Turkey, read- fair and not the Peace that's reigning there. the peace lately born and mark the happy people sing and smile and dance their Highland Fling and chortle-n a horn. The little of which you wot has shown the Sick Man has dry rot in body. and brains; of honesty there is there's crooledness in every place, and rascals hold the refrs the homes of Turkish they long for Abdul back again for though he a knaVe, he didn't claim to be a saint his brow a halo paint of the Peepul You can dure d tough old crook who shows by every act and look. that he is wholly vile; but heaven from the frauds who fool with their moral gawds and spring the saintly smile.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21

The of the dagger like hatpn, which has been made the subject of many alleged facetious raphs is entirely imaginary. A Boston man. chief the Caledonian club and prominent many Scottish societies died Sunday of blood poisoning from wound caused by hatpin at a Dorchester house party which he had attended few days before. The hatpin penetrated his cheek, but injury regarded serious While the stabbing accidental the results are none the less deplorabIe Just why women persist in follow ing d fashion which much inconvenience. and in this case resulted in death is difficult of understanding
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21
GENIUS MUST BE UNFETTERED
(Lord Thomas Ersklne)

Men cannot communicate their free thoughts to one another with lash held their heads It is the of everything that is great and useful
 both in the animate and inanmate world, to be wild and irregular: and must be contented to take them with the alloys which belong to them live without them. Genius breaks from the letters of criticiSm but it's wanderings sanctioned by its majesty and wisdom when it advances in its path. Subject it the critic and you it into dull Mighty rivers break down their banks in the winter, sweeping to death the flocks which fattened the soil that they fertiliZe in the summer the few may be saved by embankments hunger. 's
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21
Tsar Ferdinand the Crafty
(Sydney Brooks in Harper's Weekly)

(Sydney Brooks in Harpers Weekly)
 For the past eighteen years Ferdinand has been the absolute ruler of the state At the moment of his accession would have given him six throne is $ any Europe. To have cured this is itself feat that it will take much to belittle and that be explained away. In the face of incredible obstacles he has achieved every thing which his heart He began unrecognized prince; he is today full fedged king. He found hostile Russia and he has forced its apprObatiOn Yes, say his detractOrs, but at what A tt removing Stambouloff and handing his Boris whom he had solemnly sworn to educate Catholic, to the Orthodox church. There those who declare that the key of his whole character is utter lack of and princple that he belongs in spirit to the Middle Ages; that his political life has been simply a series cunning and fortunate strategens; that his power a basis of systematic corruption and implicit blackmaing: and that his selfishness, coldness of heart secretiveness his diaboca pleas exploiting the parts of human nature, his bitter scOffng temper his distrust of all around him, his vanity which is almost a form of thenia, and his outbursts of brutal passion render him the most repulsive figure the stage of Euro pean politics Yet they forced to admit that there are other and more pleasing aspects to the character of the Bulgarian He is dowed with quates' confesses of the cleverest persistent of his assailants which though superficial. useful and ornamental. When in terest prompts, the whim takes him, he throw aside his moroseness, talk with vivacity, with plausibity, and delight his hearers with lively sal
 lies and poignant anecdotes. At such times his spirits high. his manners charming his sensi- bility quick and his enthusiasm seemingly spon Then his conversation sparkles prettily turned compliments and beautifully combed and curled phrases are showered from horn of plenty. Hence the very different impressions which Ferdinand makes upon his hearers according to the mood in which he chances to be when they see him."
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21

blowing factory. As q rule 1SadOra does not wear any shoes while she is dancing. She does not believe that dancer be at her best when burdened with wraps. Her favOrite costume is bolt white cheesecloth and pair of highly dec orative feet which she to beat time with Isadora got the pattern for these feet from the late Venus de Milo They different from the usual of feet they do not have to be trim med up. and anon by male chiropodist When iii use Isadora embalms her feet in medicated soap and lays them away where they will be handy for the next performance. IsadOra dance in any language that pays enough except English. She trot, pace. single-foot without hooking one foot behind the other and falling down. She can do stillife posing with the aid of the big toe. although she does not make a specially of it She change from grave to gay at moments notice. float languOrously in the waltz or gyrate with the passionless abandon of power churn When Isadora begins to gyrate strong in the audience have to look down at their programs in order to escape attack of vertigo and recover their tout ensemble. We do not know what Isadoras salary is but imagine it is not less than SIP week She is away from home good deal, and is obliged check her feet wherever she goes So far as is known this is the only serious check that Isadort places upon them.A
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21
OPERA OPENS
lg at the opera

Twas evening at the opera
 Fn New York, queen of towns: And gems were there beyond compare
 And millions worth of gowns Of social queens there were lot
 Of dukes and earls a score; Of men who shine, some eight or nine,
 And millonaires galore. The ladies talked. the gents" conversed.-
 While peas of laughter rang From maids and men; and now and then
 The pensive actors sang.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21

they took his seven hundred squawS and scattered them around as straws are scattered bN the breeze. Then said the
 oung Uplifting Turks: Just
 watch us run the blooming works and cleanse corruptions poolS The lid is on the Tyrant now, and peace shall rest on Turkeys brow. when we. the Peepul, rule From nations that are wise and great we'll learn the way to legis- late, and gather helpful hints;
 we'll pass thousand bully laws andMelOcnfe until our jaws are
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21

price of a corn plaster? Can you think of her as stumbling up a cane settee. seiZing her left foot in her right hand and backing away with a low shriek of pain? If you can you have never seen Isadora's feet. Isa- the stage for the benefit of the people who know what d Sibyl-
 lire anatomy is when they get
 good look at it In order not to be disappointed. nearly every
 body carries d highpowered op- era glass. When Isadora is danc-
 ing the orchestra circle looks
 like the interior of a glass
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21

We are pleased that preparations for the mdwnter festival under way. The com mittees which have been appointed to take charge of the matter made up gentlemen who are accustomd push their undertakings to success.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21

MT Lawson's pet superstition has come true He was sued in an action to recover $4OoOOO Friday. the 18th of December
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21
EVIDENT

I've tried to propose to Mabel a dozen times and hanged if I can do it. I've slumped every time. And she let you slump?'
 Yes"
 My boy, you are courting the wrong girl"-- Boston Transcript
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21

The supply Of picturesque names for new dances holds like the widows cruse of oil The latest aspirant for favor is called the hitchy kOo
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21

The news that a rattlesnake bite is good for insomnia is respectfully referred Rattesnake Pete without whose indorsement the lay public hereabout will be extremely skeptical.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21
USEFUL

Ted--What became of his summer hotel that failed because the place unhealthy?
 Ned-Oh he's running it sanatorum -I.ondon Telegraph.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21
LOSES HIS GRIT

Isn't that fellow going to prOpose?" T guess not; he's like an hourglass." "Hows that?"
 The time he gets, the less sand he has. St Pioneer Press.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21
Reform In Turkey
By WALT MASON

They took old Abdul from his throne and sent him off to live alone and feed on bread and cheese
Arizona republican., 1912-12-21
Why Who's Who
" HOWARD L. RANN

Can you imagine Isadora Duncan nursing a bunion? Can you visualize her haggling the
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1912-07-18
Oakes Will Have Light.

Tonight Oakes will be lighted by
electricity. The current will be
turned on at nine o'clock, SO The Times
is informed by Mr.. Davis, superintend.
ent of the Oakes Light and Power
Company.
The big engine was started on Sun.
day, and at three o'clock Monday
everything was found to be working ir
tip-top shape and charging of the stor.
age batteries began. 1t requires sixty
hours of steady running to fill the stor.
age batteries before the current woulc
be turned in.
The city has practically been in dark.
ness since the authorities got into q
fkatouse" with the city council. Now
the city will be better lighted thar
ever. The four main corners will each
have 3,OOO-candle power flaming arc
light, sand these with As sets of incan-
descent clusters-not yet in place
will furnish the light for the streets.
F. P. Davis, ::who had charge of in.
stallation of the plant, has charge
during the day, and Claude Blakeslee,
son of DR.. Blakeslee, looks after the
night shift. Claude Blakeslee is look
ing up residence and will move here
with Instantly to make his home.