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Arizona republican., 1915-08-03
Conscrirtior

According O Assoclated Press dispatch the Chinese republic is considering the adoption of eonscription system. may pass the ques- Chinese throat it is not too late? Whether not Japan would forbid, it has forbidden many other Chinese policies nimical to Japanese interests a movement which brought fruition. almost certainly obstacle Japanese aggres-
 
 Britain. the of sorey circumstances will probably enforce it's adoption there necessary the salvation of the empire. It has been found impossible to soldiers by enlistment Notwithstanding optimistic reports the London papers describing I<itchener's growing army. the newspapers carry full-page advertise rients frantic appeals Englishmen do their hit.- and pointing the peril of the country
 The arguments of conscription generally that volunteer system IS unfair that only the patriotic forward, while the cowardly and the selfish skulk safety The patriot leaves a good position. the result of years faithful deavor. go the His place taken by skin On the return the patriot, if the spare him. he finds himself without employment, his job held down by who had spent the bloody months of the doing his bit" only for himself
 real conscription system is different scription in emergencies The latter. Great oonscription had in this country at tine time
Arizona republican., 1915-08-03

of the civil war-the draft. It brought only those who without training because there were others in the country A consCrpton in Great Britain would bring out the kind soldiers but untrained soldier is better than none for he may be made a soldier.
 conscrption system to be of the greatest use should be in operation in time of peace s in Germany and it is in Switzerland where every male citizen is born to be trained There is discrimination. Distinctions of rank birth not recognized But it is not called conscription there which does not sound well By conscription understand. that towards laggards are to be dragged to Under the Swiss and German systems the preparation of every male citizen for is much fact a part of the national life, is preparation for any common duty of the citizen. He be d soldier just as surely as the American citizen is born become voter
Arizona republican., 1915-08-03
A Further Statement of ou- st,tu.

In spite of the clearness with which we thought the position of The Republican with respect to ,he two democratic factions in this state had been ex- planned by us, our neighbor. the Bisbee Review taunts us with sitting the fence and predicts that IT we fall off it will be uncertainty done that onlookers will not be agreed to the side upon which We have been precpitated.
 There is such thing being not indifferent and not at the same time sympathetic We vii, illustrate our meaning in this way: Suppose one found himself in enclosure from which he coud not escape (and that is the of the axpavers ct Arlzona); and. suppose. casual companions or his isolation from society were two bobcats whose views on the tariff European war or any other subject dametricallv opposed that only a personal encounter would adjust them The imprisoned citizen in such a case would seek Ioslton of neutrality. He would be indifferent to the controversy. and he not likely take the part of either the mephitic controversiaties ana 1T he should be able tC the proximity of lhe debate It would not be said him: You cant tell which side of anything he's on"
 We think there a whole lot of people in Arlzona who feel this way about the strife between the democratic factions They gre not on eithe, side If they were going fight on one or the other. they would have fight with one hand the while they are holding with the other
Arizona republican., 1915-08-03
BRITAIN AND GERMANY
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decisions and even arbitration. un- der special arbitration treaty bet
 ween the United States and Great
 Britain, recently perfected
 The German note continuing the discussion of the sinking of the American ship Frye, by German commerce raider, deals with the American contention that not only international law but special prov isions of the treaty of 1928 between the United States and Prussia have been violated.
 The note makes no substantial change. it is understood, in the orig inal German contention that while the treaty does confer special priv ileges and exemptions upon American shipping these can all be met and the right still reserved to sink mcr- chant ships if the owners are com pensated. Germany's formal declara tion of war zone is held to justify the special measures to keep supplies from the enemies.
 The answer to the British notes will soon be forthcoming, as officials here have been prepared to some ex- tent for the presentations made and have gathered material in rebuttaI Predictions are lacking. however. as Q the course to be taken with regard to the German note or the other eases involving practically the same as the Frye incident.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-03
NOT ALWAYS AN DESTRUCTION

He was very fond of playing jokes on his wife
 My dear" he said. as the sat at supper, 'I just heard a sad story of a young girl today. They thought she was going blind, and so a. surgeon operated on her and found
 "Yes?'' gasped his wife breathlessly.
 That shes got young man in her eyei" ended the husband with a ChuCkle.
 ROr moment there was silence Then the lady remarked slowly,
 Well. it would all depend on what sort of a young man it was. Some of them she could have seen through easily enough. h.'-St Louis Post Dis patch.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-03
Where the People
 May Have Hearing
WHY NOT THE CAT?

If s2 a year must be paid on the dog why not the cat? I am at work all day and leave my little boy with his little black dog. the only com panion he has. and now I must pay 8 or this dog will be killed. Next door they have seven eats, there is many a night I cant sleep for these cats, while my little dog sleeps in the house and never a sound from him, and he is never out of his own yard at any time. Cats carry germs. Can't something be done?
 A WORKING WOMAN.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-03
AND HE CLEARED

Builder-Ive just caught that man Brown hanging around smoking dur ing working hours. so I gave him his four days wages and told him to clear out.
 Foreman-Good 'eaVens. gUv-nor, That chap was only looking for a job. London Opinion
Arizona republican., 1915-08-03

The resignation last week of James M. Sullivan, minister to Santo Do- mingo, came as the consequence of an investigation conducted by Sem ator Phelan of California into the minister's unfitness for his office. The findings, made public a few days ago, were unfavorable to Sullivan.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-03

believe that the United States IS ln the threshold of a national devei- opment the like of which the world has never witnessed. To assure the realization of the full measure ot that development, we must have peace. To assure peace, we must be prepared to defend ourselves.
 Franklin K. Lane.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-03

There is one saving thing about all this litiga- ton which the state has bundered with appro- priatons. executions The taxpayers do not nave to pay costs.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-03

Any news the weather bureau may have about the sidetracked summer rain if communicated to this office will be distributed several thousand interested readers.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-03

Nicholas, the Christian the czar, means Vlctor1ous George means farmer; Albert, illus trious; Peter, rock; William. d defender, and Francis,
Arizona republican., 1915-08-03

We have never been disposed criticise the police, but this is time the year O compel folks to clothes.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-03

The unkindest thing Germany could do to us now would he not to acknowledge the receipt our reiterated views the subject submarine war fare.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-03

No won't have any hot stew-Tn have piece of bread and cheese"
 Well, what diI you ask for?'
 'fI wanted you open saucepan that could smell it."-London Opinion.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-03

Vivian Nickalls, coach Of Pennsyl- eania university crews, is scheduled to sail for England August IS. to ac- cept commission in either the ThirG or Fourth Hussars Of the kings army.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-03
THE BRIGHT SIDE

You will never strain your eyes by looking at the bright side of things From the Youths Companion
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-05-13
HIeh Point, ~ c., 7Aw,aay May Is, 1915
CLEyE HICKS DIES SUDDENLY.
High Point Man Had Just Reached His
Home When Death Claimed Him.

Leaving the Standard Mirror Com
pany Monday evening at the end OF
his days. work seemingly in the best
of health and with no thought of ILL
ness, in company with his friend, Mr..
Lynch, of the above named concern,
Cleve Hicks fell dead just as he ar
rived home and had taken one of his
children in his arms. The news of
the death coming suddenly as it did
has shocked the city. Mr. Hicks had
been employed by the Standard Mir
ror Company for the past three years
and was held in the highest esteem
by his co-workers and employers as
well as by host of friends. He
leaves a wife and three small chill
dren and two brothers, Frank and
Thomas. At the time of his death
Mr.. Hicks was % years old. He was
a member of the~J. 0. u. A. M. Mr..
Hicks lost brother just two months
ago whose wife survived him just
"a days. He was married about six
years ago to a daughter of Henry Se-
chrest, of this city.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-05-13
Baptists Now Number 2, $780,
900.

Huston, Tex, May 11.--Delegates
from all parts of the South arrived
here today and tonight to attend the
annual Southern Baptist convention,
which meets with the Woman's Mis-
sionary Union.
VI. Masters, of Atlanta, Ca,
editorial secretary of the home mis-
sion board, tonight made public a
report showing a total membership
in the church of approximately
100000, an increase of $3.50
members since the last convention,
with expenditures Of, mission work
during the past year.
The report shows that the South
ern Baptists last year maintained
"a mountain schools with 5,281
pupils and that there are 25,OOO
Baptist churches in the conventions S
territory. Of these churches the
report states, 10000 are rural and
IS 1000 hold only monthly services.
There are $500 houseless churches
among these and 1920 of them are
led by pastors who do not live IN
church community.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-05-13
Death of Well Known Man..

Mr.. J. H. Clapp died at his home
nine miles southeast of Greensboro
Wednesday afternoon from Bright's
disease. He is survived by his wife,
two sons, James C. Clapp, of Des
Moines, Ia, and R. M. Clapp, of
Greensboro; and two daughters, Mrs.
r. E. Blair and Mrs. H G. Sechrest,
of High Point. The deceased lived
at Jamestown for about 20 years
and was county standard keeper for
a similar period. Only recently he
moved back to his old home, where
he died. He had been i'll for three
months.
Funeral services will be conducted
at Alamance church this afternoon
at $50 o'clock, Rev. DR.. Murray
officiating. Internmeht will be made
in the church burying ground.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-05-13
High Points New Government.

High Points commission form of
government, which was provided
for in a bill passed by the recent ses-
sion of the legislature. became effec-
tive Tuesday. The commissioners,
who were named in the bill to serve
until the next general election, are:
w. P. Pickett, mayor; S. L. Davis.
C. D. Smith, A. E. Alexander and R,
B. Terry. The commissioners have
elected Mr.. Arthur Lyon to the posi-
ton of city manager at salary
of $4,000 year. Mr. Robert Broc-
ke.tt, Jr,. was elected city tax collec-
tor at a salary of ST 200. Mr. Car
ter Dalton was elected judge of the
recorders court, succeeding his law
partner, DR. Dred Peacock, who has
been filling his position temporarily.
Mr.. L. B. AlbertsOn succeeds Mr.. w.
P. Ragaa as prosecuting attorney in
the recorders court.
1t is learned that the police Off
GERS and most of the other city en-
ployes are to be succeeded by new
men.
It is probable that C. L. Gray will
be the new Chief of Police. ~
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-05-13
The flag that every American looks
to for protection, on land or onssea,
meaning more to them than a mere
piece of cloth with colorings.
BoOster-Knocker.

When the Creator had made all
the good things, there was still some
dirty word to do, so He made the
beasts and reptiles and poisonous
insects, and when He had finished
He had some scraps that were too
bad to put into the Rattlesnake, the
Hyena, the Scorpion and the Skunk,
so He put all these together, covered
it with suspicion, wrapped it with
jealousy, marked it with yellow
streak, and called it a KNOCKER.
This product was so fearful to
contemplate that He had to make
something to counteract it, so He
took sunbeam and put it in the
heart of a child, the brain of a man,
wrapped these in civic pridG COW
cred it with brotherly love, gave it a
mask of velvet and a grasp of steel,
and called it a BOOSTER; made
him a lover of fields and flowers, a
believer in equality and justice,
fairness and honesty; and ever since
these two were made mortal man
has had the privilege of choosing
his associates.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-05-13

"Wednesday afternoon a liner
tshoWer was given Miss Clara Stan
ton who is soon to become the bride
of Archie Sherrod.
This afternoon Miss Edith Brad
shaw will give a rook party in honor
of Misses Linnie Mann and Berts
Lindsay, who are soon to wed.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Claxon Mon.
day night entertained members OF
the Young Woman's Auxiliary. the
Philathea class and other friends OF
the First Baptist church at their
home. An interesting missionary
program was carried out Rev. and
Mrs. Forrest Carter, of China, were
present and interesting talks were
made by them. 1t was a delightful
church affair.
Tomorrow morning Mrs. H. I. Cof-
field entertains the Delta Tau club.
In the afternoon Mrs. Nm George
Nation entertains the Gamma Zeta
club. Also in the afternoon Mrs. Ed
T. Parker is hostess to the Sorosis
club.
Wednesday afternoon at the Man,
ufacturers' club the Woman's club
held an interesting meeting. The
retiring president, Mrs. H. A. White,
made her report. which was followed
by the address of the incoming presi-
dent, Mrs. J. J. Farriss. Mrs. A. E.
late told of her attendance upon the
South Carolina Federation at Ben
nettsville. A very enjoyable meet
Ing, was held.
The engagement of Edward w.
Smith and Miss Marcella Stedman,
of Atlanta was announced recently
in an Atlanta paper, to take place
June 10. Mr.. Smith is the second
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence A.
Smith, of this city. Miss Stedman
visited here during the summer of
1913.
Cards are out announcing \the
forthcoming marriage of Miss Linnie
Mann TO Mr.-John 0 Craig the 26th
IF May at 8 p. m in Wesley Mem
orial M. E. church.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-05-13
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@(5[lME1lES8

Only one more week in which to
register for the county bond cleo
ton. Saturday, May 22nd, being the
last day.
The new front is being put in at
the Thacker shoe store, work hav-
ing commenced Tuesday. 1t will
add greatly to the appearance of the
building and of course the store
After all there is no place like
High Point.
May peas and June brides. We
do not liken the two to April show
ers bring forth May flowers.
The graves of The Confederate
dead were decorated Tuesday after
noon by the Children of the Confed,
eracy.
Have you experienced any per-
ceptible difference in Miss High
Point as she revolves around the
axis?
The Proverb in today's paper con-
tains only two words but they are
long ones: Very few guessed last
weeks proverb correctly. Put On
your thinking caps, friends.
Messrs. w. E. Herndon, O.R. York
and W. L. Stamey returned last
week from the Red Mems conven-.
ton in Edenton. Mr.. York, of the
local tribe, received an appointment
as Guard of the Forest.
Better register at once. Books close
Saturday, May 22Ed. See notice
elsewhere.
Read the ad. of The Fair on Pro
verb Page You will find things just
as represented by Mr.. Chenault, the
manager.
You can now 90 to Greensboro for
60c or round trip for 81 90 by the
automobile route. Mr.. Payne will no
doubt work up good business
Quite number were initiated into
the Warriors and Chiefs degree last
evening by the Chickasaw Tribe.
When Every High Point Factory
Whistle Blows" is very timely and
pretty poem in today's paper by our
talented writer, Mr.. W. H. Dugdale,
whose beaming countenance adorns
the "topmast" of the article.
Manager w. E. Stewart, of the
Point theatre, treated the old vets
to free pictures Tuesday. much to
their qualification.
The old vets, God bless them, had
big time of it Memorial Day, and
right they should. 1t makes ones
heart glad TO see these old warriors
keeping sacred a day which means
so much to them and their children.
H. A. Moffitt, D. +. Staley, Mu-
tual Furnishing Co. and |. A. Nor
ris have new ads. on Proverb Page.
Read them.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-05-13
Marketing the Cotton Crop,

Washington, May 3.-Since 1905,
the average days haul of cotton
from the farm to the shipping station
has been increased from 1,70O
pounds to 5000 pounds, according
to a report made by Mr.. Frank
Andrews, Chief of the Division of
Crop Reports of the United States
Agricultural Department.
Commenting on this, President
Harrison of Southern Railway Com
pany said: while the shortening OF
the average haul, due to railroad
construction and the use of heavier
draft animals, has probably been
helpful, there can be no doubt that
the principal factor in this large
saving in the cost of marketing the
cotton crop is the direct result OF
the progress that has been made in
improving the country highways OF
the South. It is practical de
monstration of the economic ad-
vantage of improving roads radiat-
ing from market towns and shipping
stations so as to give the benefits
of good roads to the largest practic-
able numbers Of farmers in the com
munity. That there is still room
for further improvement in many
localities is shown by the fact that
the average wagon load of cotton
varies in different parts OF the cotton
belt from two and one-half bales to
eight bales.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-05-13
Taft Commends Wilson's Policy.

Taft CommendS Wilson's Policy.
President Wilson's neutrality
policy was commended bv former
President William H. Taft in an ad-
dress to the Wisconsin Legislature ::
I'VE are in a state of anxious ex-
pectancy, a state of sorrow,' said
Mr.. Taft. For a time we are enjoy
ing feverish activity in many
branches of industry. We must take
care that we are not OverjOyful and
misled-that all of this is real pros
perity. When peace comes some of
this activity will be suddenly cut off,
In our business affairs we must pre-
pare for that change.
I'VE have been criticised for the
sale of arms and ammunition per-
mitted under the International rules
The rule has always been that neu-
trails could furnish arms and food
stuffs. AS a nation we should not
place ourselves at a disadvantage
and take an opposite view of this
question. We are always unprepared
for war. We must always expect
aid from neutraIs in case of war. 1t
would be an unwise policy in my
judgment for US to change this
vieW.'
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-05-13
ARCHDALE NEWS.

Miss Ruth Freeman and other
friends from High Point spent the
weekend with Mrs. c. H. Hobbs.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Greasy
"a boy.
MIR. and Mrs. Joe Welborn spent
Sunday with Mrs. j. A. Burton.
Miss Fannie Barker, of the State
Normal, spent the weekend at home.
Misses Florence and Josie White
spent the week in Greensboro visiting
relatives and friends.
Miss Jessie Millikan, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. E. F.. Bulla,
has returned home.
Miss Lucy Coble and Miss Daisy
Osborne, who were the guests of
Mrs. Jacob Welborne for the past
few days, returned to- High Point
Monday.
Mr.. Ed. Petty, who was at home
for a few days, has returned to
Greensboro.
Mrs, J. L. Welborn gave a very
delightful birthday party to her
cousin, Miss Cora Barker. Thirty
or more responded to the invitations.
Amusing games we're INDUCED in
and prizes were awarded to Miss
Eta White and Mr.. Herbert Burton.
Ice cream and cakes were served
and the young people finally dis
persed, voting it one of the most en-
joyable occasions in their lives.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-05-13
Woman Suffrage.

Here's a terse argument express
ed by a professor of the Medico-
Chiruigical Hospital of Philadelphia:
Il believe in the suffrage movement,
because it is constructive move
ment, and will give something to
think about and educate them.
Husbands and wives must have
something more in common than
household expenses to produce hap
piness and health.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-05-13
Rattlesnakes Eat EQUALS
Alive.

The Rattlesnakes and Bob Whites
had "double-header" Tuesday. In
the first gave the Rattlesnakes won
by a score Of 1 to g. In the second
game the Bob Whites won by a score
of 5 to 4. The "heavy-hitters" ON
the Rattlesnake' side were Rankin
and Williams. On the Bob Whites
side .Schulitise and Hamilton, with
little Cbappell a light hitter.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-05-13
Sundav-SChool Workers.

The High Point Township Sunday
school convention at the auditorium
Sunday night was addressed by Rev:
j. NJ. Broughton, Jr., who pleased
the audience immensely. An inter
esting business aud musical program
was the order of the evening. A
large crowd was present. The next
meeting will be held at some point
within the township before the State
meeting.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-05-13
PERSONAL. Pc
c9~ NR ScM&SR
MENTION

/ AAC llCuuS vi LII. VI. l.. DUllCdl1
will be glad to learn that he con-
tinues to improve.
A true test of manhood. "Alfred
G. Vanderbilt, worth $75,OOO,OOO,
took off his life belt and gave it to
a poor woman and he himself was
drowned in the sinking of the Lusi-
tania
j. C. Buchanan, who is one of
the owners of the Pepsi-Cola bo; Ting
plant here. arrived from Burlington
Monday and took active charge of
the business. The plant will also be
enlarged to take care of the rapidly
growing business. Mrs. Buchanan
and daughters will arrive this week.
Rev. A. G. Dixon, of the M. P.
church, breaches the annual ser
mon before the Oak Ridge Institute
Sunday.
Another popular little movie in
town-at the home of Manager w.
E. Stewart, of the Point. It's a girl.
Mrs. w. L. Stamey and son re-
turned Saturday from a visit to Miss
Troupe Stamey at Plymouth.
Mrs j. w. Guire, of Lenoir, is Wis
iting Mrs. j. j. Welch on East Wash
ington street. Mrs. CURE is we'll
and favorably known in this county,
being the widow of the late Squire
CURE.
A fine girl at the home of DR.. A.
C. Jones.
Mr. j. M. Worthington and family
of Randleman, moved to High Point
last week.
O.. C. Durland, who has been con-
fined to his home for some time, is
able to be out again.
Mrs. F. E. C-oeelman, who under
went an operation at the High Point
hospital few days ago, is reported
as doing very nicely.
Victor Idol, Of Maiden, spent Sum
day and Monday in the city visiting
relatives.
Mrs E. S. Rochelle spent Sunday
in Reidsville visiting relatives.
Mr.. Wall, of the Commercial Ma
tional Bank, spent Sunday in Win
stOn Salem visiting relatives.
C. F. Tomlinson returned home
Saturday from an extensive business
trip to St. Louis. Mr.. Tomlinson
says that he finds business condi-
tiOns in the west very much inn
proved.
Rev. Leonard B. Smith, pastor of
Christ's church, Baltimore, will preach
the commencement sermon before
the city schools in the auditorium
Sunday, May 23rd. at II a. m.
The many friends of the family
learn with gladness of the continued
of Mrs. Geo. A. Nation.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-05-13

Germany sealed her own fate
when she in desperation caused
hundreds of innocent people on the
Lusitania to be drowned like rats,
and forced the heretofore delicate
threads of friendship in America to
snap apart.