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Arizona republican., 1916-11-30
ARIZONA THANKSGIVING
 1916
, By Andrew Downing

Good people all. with one accord, Give fervent thanks unto the Lord
 Sing praises, loud and clear. For all the bounties from His hend Poured out upon smiling land
 Throughout the rolling year. For this fair country, heaven blessed, This oolden, marvellous Southwest
 Where happily we bide; Whose air is clear, whose sky Is blue. Where Age may rest and here renew
 Its strength till eventide. For fertile, quick responsive soil That freely gave to honest toll.
 It's fields of yellow grain. For sure rewards. for trophies won. For fruits that ripened in the sun
 Where lay a desert plain. For large increase of flock and fleece; For growing herds: for joy and peace
 And freedom from distress; For public conscience wide awake, And nended statutes that will make For civic righteousness. For all of these. for us and ours, In this sunshiny land of flowers, Let us our homage pay; And worthy of our heritage, | Resolve to write a brighter page l For each Thanksgiving Day.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-30
The Colonies


 The steady progress of the Ameri- can colonies in strength and self re- liance until they were fiji for inde- i pendence is shown. and next, the growth of political ideas and govern mental forms in preparation for the organization of new republic is talk en up. The separation from the mother country. and the assertion of distinct nationality follows
 The separation from the mother country and disorder Of the period Of ! tho civil war arc taken up and studied carefully by means Of maps and re- ] ference books
 ! And when the coAntry presented the awful spectacle" of the nation. without a government the professor 1 halts the lectures to give arguments pro and con. so that the critical period Is understood from all angles. The founding Of q suitable and proper political organization by the adoption Of the Constitution of the United States is also given a careful 1 survey. with the effect of maintaining ! 1aticnal independence and keeping ' free from entangling alliances with I Europe at a reriod when much of the | civilized world was at war. and the nations of Europe had neither res i pect nor regard for the feeble de | mOcracy on this side of the ocean. is another interesting phase.
 The most interesting part of the ! course now follows: The continuing | problem as to whether the American 1 republic stretching and embracing SO many interests. could continue to exis, or would be broken into pieces by the l operation of local prejudices and i ioalonsirs What the course teaches a problem that became more serious l after 1890 when 1t began to come
 hcne tn the minds of men that the l north and south. though not legally
 separated. were actually divergent.
 The growth Of slavery and anti slavery sentiment meant the gradual
Arizona republican., 1916-11-30
Thanksgiving.

The American people give thanks annually what be the volume of for thanks Whether the year has been prosperous one a gloomy one through the form of giving thanks for what has been us We overlook the fact that much of thanksgiving is meaningless. lipservce and much of it is for purely material bless ings which have fallen upon us. It for material blessings that the day originated
 But must note this difference between the Puri- and those of who today give thanks earthly blessings: The Puritan "habitualy ascribed every that Great Being for whose power nothing vast and for whose inspection noth- ing minute" Health. fortune crops an increase of flocks, good hunting season. all regarded especial marks of Gods favor. The withholding of these blessings was sign of Gods displeasure But for approval dspeasure the Puritan gave thanks Either proof him that he under Gods care for reward chastisement Thanksgiving was essentially religious ceremony Blessings and the deprivations of them only signs whether the Puritan should lift up his voice in rejoicing abase himself in repentance. He was the child of God whether reward or punishment was visited upon him.
 In these times it requires remarkable good fortune to bring into accord with the spirit of the day, which is either day of rejoicing a day set apart for feasting and games. It is for the nation at large longer period for intro speetion or for special communion with God. The blessings for which give thanks regard matters of course, frequently fruits of own endeavor inevitable results of conditions which have wrought.
 We are learning but we have not learned enough. We have got beyond the idea that there nothing to do for spiritual and material welfare; that God will bring to QUE full stature. But yet to learn that while it is appointed to work terms do it under the direction of God and with His help.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-30
National Prouress

The study of national progress is next laid out for the student The main outlines of progress show how American territory has been extended, how Florida Louisanna. Texas. Ore gOn, Ca ifornia and the great west Alaska. Hawaii Porto Rico. became a part of the United States. and how the Western expansion has gone on until now the west is the farthest Orient.
 MT stone. the class teacher. has successfully marked out the different phases of progress. He also narrated the events of the past that tfe student will cone to an appreciation of his political surroundings and of the polit- ical facts ta the rise of parties to the issued involved in elections. to the de- velopment of governmental machinery and in general to questions of govern ment. and administration.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-30
The Popular and Electoral Vote.

For many years there has been agitation in favor of the election president vice president by popular vote. An amendment to the constitution for this purpose, it is said, will be proposed at the coming session of congress- If 1t should be adopted and could be directly submitted to the people no doubt would be overwhelmingly ratified for to the majority of the people electoral college is com plex institution. To them apparent reason for it's existence.
 The thoughtful citizen though does not think it wise to abolish state lines. The states made the Union and the Union should not unmale the states least entirely. More less power of the states is inevitably drifting away, for instance under the provision Of the constitution regulates com merce between the states
 The should as states not as so many thousand citizens, to be by the votes of thousands who live elsewhere. Leaving the election to electors opens the way possbli ties. Suppose elector dies. That is lost to the state Suppose eector decides to vote he pleases and has changed his mind about the presi- dental candidate to vote for whom he elected.
 For useless suggestion but not without merit suppose the choose electors without any pres dential nominations leaving it to the electors to choose whom they think best That would be ex, citing at any rate.
 The most reasonable objection the present system is the appointment of the electoral among the states. At present and for many years past the south has been represented in the electoral col lege For instance in 1912 Alabama IF sss votes for president and had l2 electors; Maine i29 637 had electors Mississippi with 10 electoral votes s431s; Connecticut, with electoral votes cast 19O39S; Texas 3051 and had 20 electoral votes Washington cast 322.79s and had electoral votes The same disproportion is found by the com
Arizona republican., 1916-11-30
PROMINENT MEN TAKE OVER GROUP
 IF AJO CLAIMS r OR DEVELOPMENT

1 receive subscriptions to the first issue. and the National Bank Of Arizona is the designated depository New Cornelia Is making regular daily shipments of ore of too high grade for treatment in the great teaching plant that Is now almost ready for operating and Ajo Consolidated. having proven
 many million tons by drilling. Is plan ming q concentrator of several thous- and tons capacity for treatment of its ore
 The Meyer group just west of New Cornelia and neighbor to the Saver Rowley Thal group, has thirtyfive men employed. while other companies "-a r-ena ~in~ for a healthy campaign
Arizona republican., 1916-11-30
of | heVelopment.

of development
 The group taken over by Amundsen Is to be organized under the name Of New Cornelia' West. and is to be given an early opportunity to make good accounting.
 Ajo is fast coming to be the busiest copper camp in the state. and within the next twelve months will number more than ten thousand souls, unless the present rate Of increase becomes greatly lessened
Arizona republican., 1916-11-30
Purpose of American History

The purpose of American history in high school is to enable the students easily 10 trace the main outlines of national development. and to show how the American people come to be what they are. The main outlines in- nhde the struggle of the nations of western Europe for possession of the new world and the final victory of England over France. the foundation of English colonies and their develop ment as effective instruments for win ming and holding dominion for the l English king.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-30
Civil War

Here again the instructor takes
 great plans to show non -partis3nship and illustrates the battles fought, conservatively with maps or reference Books. The declaration of the civil war that there must be one nation,
 and that house divided against itself will surely fall and a nation can not
 exist half slave and half free is emphatically drought out followed by the event of the period of reconcillia- = tion that followed after the strife. a period during which the two sections
 were welded anew into q stronger and sounder entity
Arizona republican., 1916-11-30
Students Do Reference Work

While ali references to industrial changes and facts Of interest in in- dustrial history have not been omitted. The use of different books in the li- 0rary are given to the students so they can readily see the opinions Of various authors and from their own convictions
 The text book is of illustrated ma tcrial and proves helpful and enjoy ahie
Arizona republican., 1916-11-30
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

All stockholders of the Arizona Gold and Copper Hill Mining Com pany. are hereby notified that chers will be a meeting Of the stockhold-
Arizona republican., 1916-11-30
HIGH SCHOOL OFFERS MOST
 EXCELLENT HISTORY COURSE

separation of the sections. until the south sought to sever the bonds of the union and to establish a pro slavery confederacy
Arizona republican., 1916-11-30
TOO DELICATE

A travelling in Maine met a middle-aged farmer who said his father ninety years old still the farm where he was born.
 Ninety years old eh?"
 Yes. pop Is close to ninety
 "Is his health goOdT'
 'Taint much now. He's been complainn' for few months back"
 Whats the matter with him.
 'I dunno: sometimes think farmn' don't agree with him."-Western Christian Advocate Pal greatly disapprove Of that young Smlthson. and particular Is his lack of industry his calling" Daughter-"Is calling? Why. papa he calls seven evenings in the week ."-Tit- Bits
Arizona republican., 1916-11-30

' CTS of said company held at their office l6 south Second Ave. in the city of Phoenix, Arizona, on the eleventh day Of December at II o'clock d. m. for the purpose of elect ing officers of said company and for such other business as may lawfully
 be brought before it. The books of
 the company will be closed on the
 first day of December 1916. By
 order of the Directors. Dated this 1 November fifteenth. 1916.
 c. F. HOLLAND. Secretary. Hire a Little Salesman at the Re- ] publican office. Want Ad- will see more customers than you can.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-30

This striking afternoon gown is of taupe velvet and shows the Russian tendency in what milady considers the very last thing in modern fash lion. Pawn colored embroidery and sash of purple gros grain ribbon set off the gown. The bottom of the dress is short in front and longer at the side and back, permitting the skunk fur to fall gracefully around the ankleG.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
Conference at Army Headquar,
ters as to What Reply
to Make.

BERLIN, April 27.--A momentous
conference with continuance of friend
" relations between the U. S. ana
Germany in the balance was in pro-
gress today at grand army headquar'
ters.
The kaiser received the views OF
Chancellor Won Bethmann-Hoilweg,
General Falkanhayn, chief Of the gen.
eral staff of the army and Admiral
Won Holtzendorff, chief Of the admir-
atty staff. He lacked only further
word from Washington expected
through Ambassador Gerard before
many hours, defining more accurate
ly the American submarine demands
It is the general understanding here
that Germany will not meet fully
PRESIDENT Wilson's demands In the
reply to be forwarded to Washington
early next week. How far Germany
VIII go. no one pretends to know, but
well Informed Berlin newspapers be
heve the German concessions Will
suIlice to prevent a diplomatic break
The Tageblatt declared today that
y Ambassador Gerard is convinced, as
result Of his conferences with the
chancellor, that Germany Is honest
~ striving to avoid a conflict, anu
mat he has SO reported to Washing
ton. The situation cannot be cleared,
.he Tageblatt added. until Washing
ton indicates its disposition but Ger
man officials hope that the United
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27

lBy Carl w. Ackerman, United Press
Staff Correspondent
BERLIN via Amsterdam) April
27.-The crisis in the German Amert-
can situation growing out of the sub
marine controversy has virtually
passed There will be no rupture OF
diplomatic relations predicated on
any developments to date. The United
Press is able to make this statement
TODAY on most excellent authority.
Pending negotiations for more
complete understanding, German sub
marine commanders will be under
certain explicit instructions from the
admiralty. What these instructions
will be, is not known. They will be
of such a nature, however. as to fur
nish assurance that there will be nd
repetition of the acts complained oil
nv the United States while negotla
tions are in progress.
The high point of danger is said 10
have been reached and passed two
davs ago when the foreign Office re-
ceived certain information respecting
tho attitude of President Wilson Opin-
tons differs as to whether chiet
credit rests with Ambassador Ger
ard or Ambassador Won Bernstorff.
The latter unauestionably has played
an important part since 1t is gener'
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
SAYS SOCIETY rs
HEADING TO SUICIDE
Daughter Of Horny cIews Calls At
tention to Vulgar and Out of
Date Practices.

CHICAGO, April 27.-While Mrs.
Elsie Clews Parsons of New York,
wife of Herbert Parsons, New York
congressman and daughter of Henry
Glews, financier, was hurrying back
home today, Chicago society folk
were wondering if she really meant
what she said in an address here
last night before the City club, at
which George w. Perkins, bull moos-
er, was also a speaker.
Mrs. Parsons said society-the
"400''--was fast heading to suicide.
MANY smart society women es-
chew love altogether said Mrs. Par
sons. "They are like the saloonkeep-
er who does not drink. They will
flirt, for filtration means retainers
and retalners means prestige
Dinner cards attendance, leaving
calling cards, getting pictures In the
papers," she said, ARE as vulgar and
out Of date as sitting up all nigh.
with a corpse"
She added that the society group Of
any American community is COM
posed OF persons sufficiently desirous
to be in the group to pay the en-
trance.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
There Will be no Rupture
of Diplomatic Relations

course otherwise difficult because of
the attitude of the German public.
While the state department made
clear that the clauses in the memoir
andum relating to possible warnings
were only incidental to the main
purpose of the document-the issu-
ance of few, if any warnings being an
ticipated-yet salutary effect on
those congressman who have urged
warning resolutions was expected.
For one thing, it was suggested the
department has made clear the linn
itations that must surround any pro-
posal to warn.
In the belief that this memorandum
would be a factor in maintaining
peace between Germany and the
United States. some senators and
representatives showed marked re-
lief.
To members Of the senate foreign
relations committee today. Senator
Stone confided the result of a confer
ence with President Wilson last even
ing, in which all diplomatic situa-
tions were discussed What the pres
idents future program is, Stone re-
fused to say, but he appeared salts
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
F RANCE

PARIS, April 27.-FolIowlng an In.
tense bombardment on a front extend
In from Avocourt to Pepper Heights,
north Of Verdun, small force Of Ger
mans last night attempted to advance.
The war office announced today that
the enemy was Immediately stopped
by French curtain fire.
Though there have been reports Of
increasing ACTIVITY on tho vosses front
and at tho extreme southeastern end
OF tho battle line, no important engage.
naents occurred In those sectors last
night. A German receonnoisance
force attempted to rush the French
positions in Lorraine, but were quickl,
dispersed. North Of Verdun, the Ger
mans were repuIsed In grenade fight
Ing. A French aeropIane shot down a
German plano.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
EIkua for Turkey Job.

WASHINGTON. April 27.-Presi-
dent Wilson has decided to nominate
Abram I. Elkus to succeed Henry
Morgenthau as ambassador to- Tur-
key, it was authoritatively learned to-
day.
'rhe president has decided to grant
Morgenthau's request, made some
time ago that he be relieved of the
Turkish post in order to take UP ac-
tive work in this country tor the re-
election of the president. Inquiries
are being made of the Turkish gov
ernment as to whether Elkus will be
satisfactory.
Announcement that Elllus would be
named to succeed Morgenthau was
first made in an exclusive dispatch to
the United Press from Berlin three
weeks ago.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
An ANONYMOUS Threat.

NEW YORK, April 27.-At about
the same time that it was learned in
Washington that a threatening letter
had been sent to British Ambassador
Spring-Rice, the United Press receiv-
ed the following anonymous communi-
cation by mail yesterday:
"The British ambassador, Sir Cecil
Spring-Rice, has been informed that
any treatment Of Sir Roger Easement
other than that due prisoner Of war
of the highest rank, will be a SEN
tence of death against him and other
English servants in this country"
The note was well typed on ordin-
airy paper and bore no signature. The
letter was mailed In New York.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
KEEPING UP SEARCH
FOR BANDIT LEADER
Colonel Dodd and His Men are Chasing Vii
listas Over the Mountains in Spite
of the Snipers.
'oBREG0N HEADED FOR THE BORDER
Mexico Will Ask United States to Set Definite
Date for Withdrawal of the Puni-
tive Expedition.

hind the steel wheels OF their trucks
and beat off the snipers after q short
hot exchange Of shots.
A number of American soldiers
wounded by Mexican snipers have
passed through here enroute to Fort
Bliss military hospital.
VIII Meet Soon.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas. April IT,
With the war departments proposal
to General Obregon and the defacto
government already received and de-
coded, Chief of staff Scott and Gener-
al Funston today delayed their depar-
ture for the border, hoping to receive
definite word of Obregon's destination.
The official instructions were not given
out. But they were said to contain
comprehensive statements OF the ad-
ministration's attitude toward the ban
ditry of northern Mexico for presen-
tation to Obregon as the representa-
tive of First Chief Carranza. Scott
received the official communication in
code just as tentative plans for leav-
ing last night were abandoned. He
Immediately began the lengthy task OF
DECIDING the dispatch.
Several points are to be arbitrated
with Obregon, 1t was said today, in the
hope Of enlisting the Carranza govern
ment's full cooperation in the war OF
determination against the outlaw
bands of northern Mexico In this
manner, it was pointed out even Car
ranza's request for the American ex-
pedition's withdrawal may be thresh-
ed out, with direct negotiations on the
request still remaining within the pro-
vince of the state department.
Obregon is headed for Juarez, &C
cording to advices received at head
quarters from border points.
Confirmation of these advices was
awaited today with the official party
ready to depart at either eleven this
morning or $50 p. m. Reservations
were made for accommodations on
trains leaving at those Aours anA e1ab-
crate arrangements made for ..--aeptng
both the army heads in complete touch
with the expeditions movements dur
ing the trip.
There was no indication that with
drawal is being considered at head
quarters. For the time being the e1-
pedition is pursuing 's mission. limit.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27

ally understood he was given rath-
er free hand in handing the negotia-
tions. Although matters have not
reached a complete settlement, there
is a feeling of confidence here that
Bernstorff will be equal to the pres
ent situation since he has handed
successfully earlier negotiations.
External evidences of the changed
situation are manifest on all sides.
The tense atmosphere of few days
ago has given place to an atmosphere
of eager expectancy, as to Just what
form the settlement will take.
Delay. due to awaiting reply from
Ambassador Bernstorff will postpone
the sending Of a formal reply to
Washington for several days.
Situation is Clearing.
WASHINGTON. April 27.-Hope of
a peaceful settlement of the sub
marine issue was increased in con-
gress today when members read Sec!
retary Lansing's memorandum defin-
ing proper activities by armed mer-
chantmen. and warning Americans to
keep off those which do not live up
to the terms named.
its publication, some believe, might
suggest to German officials way to
accede to United States demands. a
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
Is Said to Have Been Shot as
Spy Because of Fathers
Activity.

NEW YORK, April 27,-Miss Alice
Mazaryk. former University of Chi
cago settlement house worker and
also associated with several New
York settlen ents, is reported today
to have been executed in military
prison in Vienna.
She was a sympathizer of the
Czech national, an organization that
favors an Independent kingdom for
Bohemia. rather than the present
Austrian rule. At the outbreak of the
war she was professor of the uni
versity at Prague and head OF the
Total Abstinence league.
Her death was reported in a COM
munication received here by the
Bohemian National Alliance.
viii Urge an investigate
CHICAGO, April 27.-Chicago mem
bers of the National Bohemian alli-
ance aided by Miss Jane Adams and
other Hull House workers, today
planned to urge a state department
inquiry into the reported execution
of Miss Alice Mazaryk, former Chi
cago settlement worker in Austria as
spy.
Miss Mazaryk was the daughter of
professor at the University of
Prague, Bohemia, who held Bohemia