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Arizona republican., 1914-03-31
A Happy Prospect

The settlement which within reach of the question of a right of way through Phoenix for the Tucson, Phoenix & Tidewater railroad will be a happy solution of the matter brought about in a spirit of cooperation through the medium of the joint committee of the Board of Trade and the Merchants and Manufacturers Association.
 Considering the character of the gentlemen who are behind the railroad enterprise and the strong desire of all citizens, those who chiefly interested in preserving Madison street as public thoroughfare) for railroad which will bear any relationship to the Fl Paso & Southwestern, it would be strange if agreement for right way may not be quickly and amicably reached.
 The Republican extends it's congratulations to the gentlemen of the railroad company, the citizens along Madison street and the joint committed, on the prospect of agreement.
Arizona republican., 1914-03-31
OUR FRIENDS DURING THE CIVIL WAR

In recent review in your columns Of Charles Francis Adams Oxford lectures the subject of our Civil War, published under the title of Trans atlantic Historical Solidarity it is said:
 Lord John Russell, minister of foreign affairs. and Lord Palmerston fully prepared for recog- milton (of the confederacy) and for intervention in conjunction with Napoleon III and had arranged for a formal decision that effect cabinet meeting to be held on October 23. 1862. But october 7th Mr. Gladstone the1f chancellor of the eXchequer in public speech anticipated the decision declaring. without consulting his chiefs his associates that Jefferson Davis had created nation" and that the preservation of the union hopeless and intim- dating the early intervention of the European pow suffering acutely from the industrial effects of the war The day of the cabinet meeting and passed, and no decision announced MT. Gladstones speech repudated and the Ameri- rUpton by quarrel between rival statesmen in the British cabinet"
 All of this is very dramatic but the story should be continued. It is well known that when the southern confederacy for time seemed be vic torous. France submitted to England and Russia that the three powers should conjointly propose friendly intervention It is generally understood that Russas friendship for the union prevented the other powers from recognizing the confederacy.
 It is here that Bayard Taylor in. In May, 1862. Taylor made secretary of the legation St Petersburg under simon Cameron, the newly ap- pointed minister. Cameron left Russia in September and Tavlor continued charge d'affares until May 1S63 Just six days after the historic cabinet ing of october 23rd at which history was made, Taylor had interview with Prince Gortschakoff at St. Petersburg which probably important for nation the cabinet meeting. The prince expressed the fear that a separation between the north and south must come Taylor, in long interview reported to the department of state, as sured the prince that the critical period in for tunes of the passing, and that we would
Arizona republican., 1914-03-31
The Ladies' Man
By WALT MASON

Young Jinkson loves the tribes of girls, and after them keeps running and all the Beryls, Macs and Pearls just think he is too cunning He warbes love songs by their bowers, and he's beach, they reason; he hands them costly wreathes of flowers and oysters in their season. The maidens say Hes sweet, ods fish" And he cheered by their kidding anticipates their slightest wish, and hastes to do their bdding. Bright smiles always his face when he's among the ladies. but when he's at the old home place he looks hades. His sis ter's enchanting mad-few smiles he ever gave her; and when he's round she is afraid to ask the smallest favor. And with this girl he's aye war pressons for some other fellows sister His mothers old and worn and sad and if she murmurs, Charlie l wish you'd help me here. my lad" he looks up, and snarly. Let sister help you,' he replies her sad voice little needing; these interruptions despise-you I'm busy reading!" Some day hell wed dimpled dear, when he has saved the poodle, and when they're married half year she'd swap him for a poodle.
Arizona republican., 1914-03-31
Applicants for City Jobs

It is stated, do not know how truthfuly, that the mayor and commissioners elect have ceved more than 300 formal applications for posi- tions under the city government. there are only three appointments to be made by the mayor and commissioners, either there is an aver of more than 100 applications for each of them else many of the applicants do understand disregard the limitations placed upon the con- mission by the charter. .
 An applicant who does understand this and seeks from the commission appointment which it is not authorized make should be dropped from further consideration. That is the mayor and com missioners, instead of using their influence with the city manager in favor of such an applicant should make known the fact of the application that the city manager would know that the appli- cant is not in accord with the spirit of the charter
 The city manager should be allowed all the freedom that the charter intended to give him. He should be as free from the influence of the mayor and the commissioners to whom he will his appointment he should be free from the improper influence of others.
Arizona republican., 1914-03-31
THE SHIP BECALMED

The fair breeze blew, the white foam flew, The furroW followed free, We were the first that ever burst Into that silent sea. Down dropt the breeze the sails dropt down, Twas sad sad could be; And we did speak only to break The silence of the sea. All in a hot and copper sky,
 The bloody sun, at noon, Right up above the mast did stand, No bigger than the moon. Day after day, day after day.
 We stuck nor breath nor motion; As idle a painted ship
 Upon a painted ocean. Water, water everywhere,
 And all the boards did shrink Water, water, everywhere
 Nor any drop to drink.
 Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Arizona republican., 1914-03-31

be ultimately successful Ae detailed statement of facts, drawn with great care, submitted by Fay Tor. The result that Gortchakoff vinced, and, speaking for the emperor assured Tay- Tor that Russia would refuse join in any plan of interference intervention So great were the ser vices that President Lincoln conveyed his apprecia- ton of them to Taylor
 Again the very day when Picketts repuse brought victory to the north, resolution to recog nize the south was pending in the house of com mons It was never called up. Thus does history repeat itself.-James Monaghan in New York Times
Arizona republican., 1914-03-31
Farm Notes
BY HOWARD L. RANN

Blood will tell There is less ivory in the head of pure-bred collie pup than in that of any other animal the farm The collie which has grad uated with the degree of A. E. round up a herd refractory mich from the back forty without nickng a fetock, whereas your bone-headed grel is never satisfied until he has sunk his front teeth into every heifer in the herd and has the cattle through three or four barbed wire fences en Whenever you see moody COW with her hind legs notched like the gearing of traction en- gine make up your mind that she has been chape- roned to the milk shed by some adde-pated pup whose pedigree is as great mystery as the cause of gumbois.
Arizona republican., 1914-03-31

Did that young kiss you last night, Ethel?'
 Yes, mother"
 And you allowed him to?' Why, he just did mother Why, didn't you stop him?" Why, mother, you told me must never in- terrupt any one."-Yonkers Statesman
Arizona republican., 1914-03-31

Man is not born to solve the prob lem of the universe, but to find out what he has to do, and to restrain himself within the limits of his cOmprehensiOn. -Goethe.
Arizona republican., 1914-03-31
EXPERT THEMSELVES

Disturbances have been noted on Mars" Is that so?"
 Some think Mars is trying communicate with us'
 T wouldn't wonder if they want to congratulate finishing the canal.
Arizona republican., 1914-03-31
ONLY ONE THING LACKING

Little Boo-Aw, I could walk the rope just as well the in the circus if it wasn't for one thing
 Little Wie-What is that?
 Little Bob-Td fall off.-Harpers Bazar
Arizona republican., 1914-03-31
HE SURELY TRIED

History Professor-The Americans are the re- formers of the world Now, can you even mention my dear sir, any Englishman who endeaVored to raise legislation to a higher plane?
 Student-Yes, sir; Guy Fawkes.-Harvard l-ampoon.
Arizona republican., 1914-03-31
MERELY GETTING IN PRACTICE

pulled,
 Denst-Be patient, madam; I'm coming to it.
Arizona republican., 1914-03-31
MODERN PROGRESS

George took a hack at cherry tree One day when skies were drab. If George were here now probably he Would take a taXicab.
Arizona republican., 1914-03-31
FAMOUS SHORT POEMS

Printed in connection with the work done in the English department of the Phoenix Union
 High School-Conducted by Prof. I. Colodny.
Arizona republican., 1914-03-31
PASSING IT ON

The Prohibhionist with me With pain his breakfast viewed: q cannot stay here, sir said he For all these prunes are stewed"
 Cincinnati Enquirer
Arizona republican., 1914-03-31

A farm paper tells it's readers to saw off the handle of an old broom and give the horses a dry shampoo once a week. This is poor advice. neighbor of tried this one day on q proud spirited brood mare. and when he rammed the broom into the animals right she retaliated by kick ing few air holes in a plaid vest in which he had invested $2.79. The farms of this fair land of ours are loaded up with work horses which have had eyeballs punctured result of this cruel practice. over your horses with camphor cream and powder
Arizona republican., 1914-03-31

Man is a queer bird Ask him to squeeze 1872 collar on 62 shirt and he will until the cash register rattles. but he will crowd collar four sizes too small the neck of a horse and ask him to jerk a disc harrow the dimpling lea until his wind is short the pastors salary. Moth ing will disturb the sang-fIoid of a work horse quicker than a tight-fitting collar. We knew d farmer who rgged up nervous gelding with col lar which had a clutch like opener. and few minutes later his agonized family had to sort him out of the oat bin. In buying a collar for horse, never take models word for it. Always ask for a fitting.
Evening star., 1914-11-20
Kings and Peoples.
. Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Prom The Richmond Tfmes-Dispatch.
At the outset of the European war It
was said that the Italian court desired
to maintain it's place in the triple al
lance by adding It's army to those OF
the German and Austrian emperors,
but was prevented because the italian
population would not indorse such
action: that. i nfact. the italian court
might have i revolution on its hands
If Il persisted. From day to day We
had also been told that the late King
Charles of Roumania, who was born a
EohenZollern and had always had
strong German tendencies, would fain
have helped his imperial kinsman, but
could not because his subjects ardent
" desired to throw their lot in with
The allies.
What is in the minds of kings and
difficulty in believing that their points
OF view are frequently opposed to the
wishes, of the nation. If the heart of
the Italian people had been with Ger
uany and Austria, 1t Is easily conceiv-
able that her statesmen would have dis
covered that what they now hold to be
q defensive alliance required offensive
assistance, and Italy would now be get
ting her full share of casualty lists
and other striking reminders of the
glories of war. Had Roumania followed
the desire of Its late ruler, who seems
70 have been kingly more than most of
his kind. its people would probab bly, be
now receiving the earnest attention of
one or more of those Balkan states
which appear to have war desires and
Evening star., 1914-11-20
Elms for the Harvard Yard.

From the Boston Post.
The work of relieving the barren look
of the Harvard yard was begun Tues
day. when the first Of the four elm
trees that are to be transplanted was
placed in position In front of Hol-
worthy Hail. By the end of the week
four medium sized elms will be giving
shade In the northern part of the COL
lege yard, which was stripped of it's
old elms last year
The work of transplanting the e1ms
is in charge of Prof r.. T. Fisher of the
department of forestry. The expense
of the project will be borne by the
class of 1888, which contributed funds.
Before the project was decided on F. l..
Olmsted. J. w. Chapman, H. ]. Koehler
and Henry Hicks, who constituted the
Harvard committee. Investigated soil
conditions on Boston common and
agreed that elms would have a good
chance to grow in the Harvard yard If
properly cared for.
The roots of the four trees were care
fully bound up in burlap to make them
safe from injury, and the trees them
yard on special form of cart. The
first one was deposited in hole twenty
feet in diameter, and the roots carefully
covered over with soil.
The Harvard experts believe that the
trees, which are now thirty feet high,
will grow rapidly, SO that the future
generations will see big and beautiful
elm trees in the yard taking the place
of the original elms that were de-
stroyd by the insect pests several years
ago.
Evening star., 1914-11-20
Replacing Fighting Men.

From the Springfield Republican.
One reason why the Germans can
keep up so continuous an offensive
campaign is to be found in their ad-
mirable system for repairing the vast
age of war, and thus keeping the or
ganizations at the front up to some
thing like their full strength. In our
civil war after a battle 1t was often
necessary to wait for months and re-
construct the army before pressing
matters further; military observers
from this country were amazed that
after Sedan the German army was
ready to. start for Paris on the same
day. This continuous action. upon which
Moltke's calculations depended. was
made possible by a careful develop
lnent of the depot system. Each di-
vision, each battalion had its du-
plicate in reserve. systematically
providing fresh drafts The normal
wastage for a year is 40 per cent for
infantry. 20 per cent for cavalry and
artillery. ~ per cent for the supply
service: thirty days after the troops
marched months draft was sent to
the front, and this system was kept up
with extra men to make good special
losses in a great battle. Thus from
first to last the machine was kept up
to it's full efficiency, and this is one
of the factors that made the Franco
Prussian war SO rapid. But 1t must also
make the continuous fighting very
deadly when such an army is met on
equal terms as in the present war.
Evening star., 1914-11-20
DR.. Eliot's Americanism.
rom the Boston Herald.


Neutrality has never been one Of
President Eliot's "long suits" His
voice has been heard for many years.
OH a wide range of subjects, and al
ways with a definitely expressed and
forceful opinion. Occasionally. in the
course of years. he has changed 1t.
He is not now giving exactly the same
counsel in regard to alcoholics that he
gave thirty years ago. but in each case
his position has been unmistakable
and its defense vigorous. Last night
at the Unitarian Club his subject was
the European war Official proclama-
tions of neutrality have not served to
seal his lies. He not only declared
that American sympathies went out
strongly and steadily in favor Of the
allies. but he said that England,
France and Russia were compelled in
honor to take up arms in defense of
the integrity Of treaties and of the
stipulated rights Of neutral states.
Underlying President Eliot's conclu-
sions always-and it is pertinent to
note. never more strongly than since
is strong and thoroughgoing democ-
racy. He is our most consistent demo-
crat, in the older acceptance Of that
term. His theory of political institu-
tions will always be found imbedded
in keen perception of popular rights.
He opposes secret diplomacy He dis
likes the monarchial form of govern
ment. and the military oligarchies
closely akin to it. His voice is ever
that Of the American of the older ira
ditions.
Evening star., 1914-11-20
The Sacred Pigeons.

From the Philadelphia Press
That Director Harte Is a good diplo-
mat as we'll as a competent health Off
Ger is proved by his decision not to
disturb the City Hall pigeons No man
may lightly dare to invoke the storm
that Mayor Reyburn raised about his
ears a few years ago when he threat
ened to eXtermnate the gentle flock
tnat roosts about City Hall. The friends
OF these pigeons are numerous and
powerful, and sanitation or no santa
tion, they will not suffer a single feath-
er to be harmed.
The onward march of sanitary science
has left US but few of our accustomed
habits To every exacting decree of the
doctors we have submitted meekly. We
swat the fay: we catch the rat, we
ban the roller towel, we use the indi-
V1dual drinking cup-disease preven-
tion is veritable bugaboo that haunts
our daily lives. But in the matter of
pigeons we should have been compelled
to stand firm.
The pigeons may be insanitary, but
they are picturesque. They have come
to be to Philadelphia what the famous
doves of st. Marks are to Venice
familiar landmark. beautiful tradi-
tion. Administrations may come and
go; the pigeons will remain, at least
for some time longer. and perhaps as
long as City Hall shall stand that
feathered flock may find a home there.
Evening star., 1914-11-20
An Ancient Censor.

From the Providence Bulletin.
Those who may think that the Eu-
ropean censorship of war news is un-
duly severe are reminded of Sir Roger
LEstrange, who, the London Chronicle
declares. was probably the severest
press censor recorded in English his
tory. Sir Roger was appointed to Of
fice in 1863, and he was an enthusiast
in his work. One of his earliest sug-
gestions was that the number of mas
ter printers in London be reduced from
sixty to twenty. that printing offices be
subject to inspection and have no back
doors, and that in addition to ordinary
reasonable and seditious publications
culprits convicted of small infractions
Of the law be condemned to wear some
visible badge or mark Of infamy, as a
halter instead of a hatband, one stock
Ing blue and another red, a blue bon
net with red letter T or S upon it,
Sir Roger was opposed to newspapers
altogether. He said that the reading of
them makes the multitude too IA
miliar with the actions and counsels
of their superiors. too pragmatical and
censorious. and gives them not only an
itch but kind of colorado right and
license to be meddling with the gov
ernment." With a censor of this char
acter now in control, there would be
not only very little war news, but very
little of anything else beyond minor
police items. One reporter would be
more than enough for any newspaper.
Evening star., 1914-11-20

philosophy of the day is the work of a
mountebank.
The war will change all this. There
will be no place in the life of Erope
for the airy puzzles of futurists-and
the "post-futurists." Art and thought
will look to the serious business of
living. The popular pastime of being
bored, and the vast literature produced
for the diversion of those who bore
themselves. will disappear with the
tango craze and the mania for prize
fights.
Would that America might. without
sharing in the horrors Of war, share
in this beneficent result.
Evening star., 1914-11-20
Knights Templar Visitation.

Members of Orient Commandery, No
3. knights Templar. Washington, will
visit Old Dominion Commandery, No
IA. this city. tonight. The visiting
knights Tenplar will wear their regu-
lation uniforms and will be accom-
panied by Charles T. Lindsey, grand
commander OF the District of Column
hia.- Knights Templar. together with
other grand officers
Mary Williams, colored, yesterday
afternoon fired four shots at her BROTH
er, Charles Williams. one striking him
on the thumb. She and her brother
were subsequently, taken into custody
by Sergt. Wilkinson and Policeman
Campbell. In court today fines of $50
each were imposed.
4 fine of $50 was also imposed in the
case of Charles Jackson, colored.
charged with assaulting and cutting
Blanche Robinson. colored Jackson
was arrested by Policeman Talbot.
The committee named for the pur-
pose of collecting funds for the Bel
gian war sufferers will hold a meeting
at S o'clock tonight in the rooms of
the chamber of commerce for the pur-
pose of mapping out campaign for
the work A. d. Brocl.ett is chairman
OF the committee from the eighth dis
fricr
Evening star., 1914-11-20
Compensation.
From tie Boston Advertiser.

from tie BOSTON Advertiser.
When a man comes face to face with
death, he begins, perhaps for the first
time, to view life seriously. 1t is so
with nations.
Since the beginning of the present
century, the nations of Europe have
looked lightly upon serious things, or
ooked upon them not at all. Continen-
tai and English literature of the past
'ew years, in spite of the able artistry
With which it is written, Is cynical,
yithout enthusiasm. 1t has the air of
being produced by and for roues. tired
philanderers. The popular French
Evening star., 1914-11-20
Illustrated Lecture Delivered.

Eugene B. Taylor delivered an illus
trated lecture last night in the parish
hall of Christ p. z. Church on Florence
and Naples.
All entertainment was given last
night III the Westminster building for
the benefit of the Payne street mission
building fund.
An oyster supper will be given to-
night in the Young Peoples building
for the benefit of the American Iniian
Guard Band.
Mrs Ida Belle Adams of Norfolk,
president of the Rebecca Assembly of
Virginia. is visiting Mrs. ]. Fl. Mans
field
Evening star., 1914-11-20
War Bulletin From Kansas.

From the Atchison Globe.
Bulletin: Alb Adkins wife's kin have
his citadel surrounded, and with the
last line of retreat cut off. he is pre-
pairing for siege which may last all
winter.
Evening star., 1914-11-20

abilities in. about equal measure, and
that large one.
Traditionally. Americans do not like
kings. Current events have not less
ened their dislike.
Evening star., 1914-11-20

y Norwegian scientist says Saturn's
rings are electrical phenomena, pro-
ticles from the planet, which con-
sistently renews them.