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Evening star., 1916-12-05
Wants Prosecutions Dismissed.

Tho Department of Justice has ask
ed the Supreme Court Of the United
States to dismiss antitrust prosecu-
tions instituted before the European
war against British and German steam
ship lines for alleged combination In
trsssatiantic and South American
shipping. now dissolved by the war.
New York federal courts held that the
suits brought against tho American
Aslstic steamship Company, the Prince
Lane, Limited. Paul y. Gerhard, Francis
J, Zimmerman and others. had been
transformed by the war into an au-
tepsS instead Of q discrimination u
live tseaes" The government asked
TIE ftaht - fsnsw prosecutions should
Ne eueaea eemhinetisns be resumed
Evening star., 1916-12-05
Court Upholds Franchise TaEs

Alabama.s law of 1911 providing -
franchise taxation Of domestic oogpos0S
tons capital stock was yesterday uphss0
as constitutional by the Suprsms
Court of the United States In tbs 0ule
Of the Kansas City. Memphis and BIZ.
mingham railroad. which oontended eho
law is discriminatory and burdens ans
terstate commerce. The Alabama O0s
preme courts approval OF The statute
was sustained.
Evening star., 1916-12-05

That knots are never countenanced
by expert knitters.
Evening star., 1916-12-05
Musical for the Blind.

musical for the blind will be given
at the Library of Congress this even
ing at 8:15 o'clock in pavilion Z. The
program will be rendered by Edward
Chamberlin, with Miss Helen Stone ac-
companying.
Evening star., 1916-12-05

erything Is going to come out all right.
You see II 1t doesn't"
And so they waited for the end Of
their strange ride.
Evening star., 1916-12-05
The M0rePraCtiCalE EtheMOre
Acceptable the Present


re--notonl O
make
anyb of it.
Evening star., 1916-12-05
The Expert Knitter Says:

That the best way to join heavy
wool is to use blunt-pointed, large
eyed needle. Thread 1t with the end
Of the wool and carefully insert it
through the middle of the end of the
new piece. Run the needle up care
fully for two inches. then pull out the
needle at the side, trim off the wool
and the splice will be made.
That the best way to join light wool
Is simply to lap the ends. The extra
thickness for an inch or SO does not
matter.
That knots are never countenanced
by expert knitters.
That the best way to straighten cro-
cheted or knitted work is to lay 1t on
a white cotton cloth previously wrung
out of cold water and spread on a
smooth table. Pin the article in de-
sired shape on the cloth. Cover with a
fresh, dry cloth and leave until the
foundation cloth Is entirely dry.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-23

condition that he obtained a percent age. But this old-fashioned foreman
 is rapidly losing his power. In hund-
 dreds of our largest establishments
 he now does no hiring or firing at all. The modern employment superin-
 tendent has succeeded this function
 ary. This office usually having T
 large staff, passes candidates for all
 positions through it's hands. Foremen,
 when they need steel, iron. or other
 material, make out written requisi-
 tions: now, in the places having up
 to-date employment departments, they do the same thing for their materials of brain and muscle. The employment superintendents business is to supply precisely the kind of men and wo-
 men needed to do the particular work. If the person sent does not
Arizona republican., 1916-12-23
SANITY GREETS
 KINDERGARTEN

santa Claus greeted the little folk of Miss Lucy Terrill Ellis kindergarten at the Woman's club yesterday
 The tinkling of bells announced his approach and after his hour play with the 6iddies, he disappeared from view. The fun was over, but it will be re- membered for a long time by the tiny tots who participated and the rela- tives and friends who sat around the circle enjoying the youngsters en- joyment
 It was nretty Christmas party that Miss Ellis planned. Flags alone were used in decoration but the holiday sug- gestiOn was uppermost despite this fact. The flags only served as a back ground for the kiddies themselves Tn their holiday costumes were the real decoration. First of all came little Mar tha Redewill as the Christmas rose and then dainty Betty Fickas, the Christ mas fairy. Arthur Hulett made min iature Uncle Sam and Ebert Gilbert merry King Cole. Francis Redewill was a wonderful Jack Frost, while the O'Malley boys. John and Charles, were clever little Chinamen. Frank Bennett was the drummer boy and led the royal parade, headed by Santa Claus in the person of small Dix Price, who drove his reindeer. Win Wylie, Charles Don ofriO. David Maritime, Joseph MelczeT, Jr. Hillary CheeVes, John Bennett r. C. Struckmeyer. Jr. Raymond Pratt, and Thomas Nichols. The kindergarten and urinary pupils in the circle in addition to this number were Loretta Dulmage, Dorothy Stauffer Janice Hildreth, Charles Pratt Betty GOldwater, Felice Butts. Annie ROsenzwcig. Wilbur As bury Helen DonOfrio, Fritzie Struck meyer, Mvra Hotchkiss Isabel Loftus, Dorothy Jessie Cook, Lee PenGergast and Harry Robinson.
 There were games and songs in which all the youngsters joined and then there were special solos by Arthur Hulett who has a dear little voice and Dix Prince followed him with a song Dorothy Stauffer and Nathan Thayer sang a duet that was a delight and Francis Redewill rave a Jack Frost dance that was wonderfully clever. And the big Santa Claus who sang, and danced and romped was strangely like Dr Francis H. Redewill. He entered into the spirit of the occasion with
 est that lent cheer to the whole Christ masy affair The little folk contributed whole sleigh full of gifts to the SalVa tion army tree and the mothers were each presented with tiny offering made by her small son or daughter Miss Ellis assistants were Mrs. ]. E. Fish of the primary department of the kindergarten and Mrs D. M. Gillian pianist.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-23

fill the bill the foreman can refuse
 him; the employment department
 sends another man, and then sends
 the rejected person somewhere else,
 where his services seem more clearly
 indicated. The employment depart
 ment thus performs two functions:
 first, it studies the requirements of the shop; second, it studies minutely
 the miscellaneous human beings who
 offer themselves at its doors. It's
 theory is that every person can do soemthing. It submits all it's appli-
 cants to physical and mental tests. canvasses their past successes and failures, learns their habits, their am- bitions, their aptitudes. By the aid of 2 competent medical man, it eX- amineS their eyes, noses, throatS,
 teeth, heart lungs and digestive sys-
Arizona republican., 1916-12-23
FITTING THE MAN TO THE JOB

The largest industrial plants, in all parts of the country are now eStab- fishing employment departments. In the old days the foreman had the privilege of hiring and firing It was d prerogative which he jealously guarded. However, he seldom per- formed his duty with much skill or intelligence He was notoriously a person of likes and dislikes; he had no system. beyond a few crudely asked questions; appraising human nature was not usually his strongest point Prejudice entered largely into his choice of underlings; not infre- quently he was venal. demanding a bribe as a prerequisite to giving a
 job and securing pay increases on
Arizona republican., 1916-12-23

is MT. Pryors first trip to Arizona and he is very enthusiastic over the country.
 Mrs. Fuller, mother of R. l.. Fuller, is here from Indiana to spend the holidays with her son and his family.
 Mir. Bully is having new floor put n the shop He has torn out the
Arizona republican., 1916-12-23
RICHARDS SENIOR
 VISITS RICK JR.

Art Rick. manager of the Lion thea ter ana leading citizen generally, was agreeably surprised yesterday when his father. C. IL Richards, of Fall City, Nebraska arrived in the city to spend the winter.
 This is the first time in fifteen years that Rick has seen his father the re- union being one of the enthusiastic type MT. Richards, senior, who never gained fame as writer, therefore avoiding the necessity of adopting pen name. is in the real estate busi- ness in Fall City.
 He is enthusiastic over the climate in the Salt River valley and stated yesterday that if he could rope and tie the same brand of success as that en- joyed by his versatile son, there would be no question of his remaining. He has been in Arizona before, but never happened to strike the Salt River valley.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-23
DIES FACING PRISON TERM

WILMINGTON, DeL, DeC. ~ Charles S. Miller, convicted in federal court here today on charges of using the mails to promote a mining scheme to defraud, dropped dead in the war den's office at the county workhouse, a few hours after he had been sen fenced to serve three years in the Atlanta prison. Death was due to heart disease.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-23

partition and is making a lot of inn DrOvement inside and out Everybody seems to be fixing up for Christmas.
 E. A. Ordunez brought down thirty four head of COW horses belonging to King and Punteny, of Chino valley, and placed them on pasture at the Reed ranch where they will remain till April.
 Mrs. C. E. Wilson and son, c. B. Jr., are here from Flagstaff for Christmas with Mrs. Wilson's brother, W. 0. Per kins
 Ms. Will Spain is recovering from the terrible shock of the auto accident. The family has the sympathy of the whole community.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-23

tems. After the employe is once en- gagged. the departments work has really only begun. It gets periodical reports; if the man is not doing well, it finds out why; and it makes point of shifting him around until he finds his appointed place.-Har- per's Magazine.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-23
GLENDALE NEWS

William Pryor, of Colorado, is visit ing his uncle, Charlie Gilbert for a few days He will so over to Mesa Satur- day to visit his aunt Mrs. ". L. Mum ford before returning to Colorado. This
Arizona republican., 1916-12-23
Nice Gifts from Korricks' Stationery Section
Christmas Special Parisian Ivory Articles, Choice 59c.

-Candlesticks, perfume bottles, talcum boxes, hair receivers trays shoe horns, brushes, buffers and frames.
 Main Floor
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-07-14
What the Tea Leves Tell.

Do you know how TO tell fortunes
in a teacup? 1t furnishes a great deal
Of entertainment AT party. This
Chinese rhyme explains it:
One leaf. alone you'll be;
Two together. the priest you'll see.
Three together, your wish will gain;
-Four, a letter from loving swain
Five, good news the letter will bring ;
Six in row, song you'll sing.
Seven together. good fortune awaits,
So say TO you the teacups' fates.
Tea leaves large and tea leaves tall
Bring you company, great and small.
Tea leaves many and scattered fine
Is OF bad luck the surest sign.
Tea leaves few and near the rim.
Your cup OF joy o'erfiows the brim
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-07-14
DAMAGE BY MOLES
In Most Cases, However, AMI
NAL Is Most Beneficial.
Use Of Specially Designed Trap Is
Nest Effective Method of Freeing
Infested Ground-Three De-
vices Described.

F'rom the United States Department Of
Agriculture.)
Inc common garden mole, which,
because of its insectivorous habits, is
in most situations much more benefi-
cial than harmful, is decided nuis-
ance when it invades a well-kept lawn
or a newly planted seeded. Many re-
ports of its damage to lawns are re-
ceived by the department, and also.fr
quent complaints of destruction of po-
tatoes, bulbs, and plants which is
wrongly attributed to the mole. Dam
age to plants and tubers is generally
the work of pine mice or meadow mice,
usually the former. The burrowing
habits of pine mice closely resemble
! those of the mole, and they frequently
use mole tunnels to reach growing
plants. Pine mice may easily be
killed with poisoned grain, but as
moies will seldom take poisoned bats
of any kind, the main dependence for
destroying them is traps, and consid.
cradle experience and judgment are
required to use them effectively.
The ordinary traps intended for rats
and other rodents are useless for tax,
ing moles. Special mole traps, OF
which there are on the market three
general types, are required. These
may be designated as the harpoon, the
scissor-jaw, and the choker types
marked a. b, and c, respectively, il
the accompanying illustration. Har
pooh traps are intended to impale tht
mole in the soil by spring-driveI
spikes. Scissor-jaw traps are to b.
set astride the runway to grasp thu
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-07-14

should be set along a main mole run
way that has teen long In use. A mar
row excavation, deep enough to receive
the jar and allow its top TO be some
what below the bottom of the tunnel,
should be made. rhe sod may then be
replaced over the excavation so as 10
bridge without -5bstructing the eIs-
trance to the jar. The animal In COM
ing along the tunnel falls into the jar
and cannot climb out. Success depends
much on the skill used In placing the
trap.
Repeated leveIing of mole ridges on
a lawn by means Of a roller not only
tends to discourage the animals from
making further incursions, but pre-
vents the soil from drying out and thus
injuring grass roots.
For further information about the
mole, its habits, and methods Of con-
troll, the reader Is referred to Farmers,
Bulletin $50, 1.-The Common Mole of
the Eastern United States"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-07-14
PIG TROUGH IS A NECESSITY
Will Be Found Durable and Con-
Venient-How IL Is Made.

The pig trough is a very necessary
equipment. For large hogs a very
durable and economical trough is
V-shaped one which can be made of
pieces by 10 and 2 by 8, but for the
younger pigs smaller pieces should be
used. Care should be taken in max
ing them. If they are too high the
pigs cannot feed conveniently. If too
low, the pigs will get into the trough
in order to get the feed.
The trough set in a fence, parallel
to it, is a very satisfactory arrange
ment. A swinging panel can be hung
above the trough. A latch slipping
crosswise at the center of the panel
makes it possible to swing it in and
fasten it, thereby shutting out the pigs
until all the feed is put into the
trough.
The pig trough should be kept clean.
A thorough scrubbing occasionally will
be an advantage to the animals health
l If the trough is set on cement feed
4 ing floor there will be less dirt and
4 filth.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-07-14
SOME FORMS OF HYPNoTISM
Many May Be Known TO the Readers
While Others Have A Flavor
That Is New.

Hypnotizing a hen is a trick known
TO most country boys. Ii is an old
experiment, first described by the Je-
suit Father Athanasius kircher. who
laid hen on the table, held il firmly
for a little while. and drew q chalk
line in front Of It's eyes. with the re-
suit that il remained as if in catalepsy.-
In India ii is known that a cobra
caught by the neck and gently pressed
will soon become stiff and remain 50
for considerable time, either coiled
up or put straight.
A frog fastened TO a board and
turned suddenly upside down goes into
trance. Other animals are suscep-
tible 10 this treatment. some more
quickly than others.
If you pick up a crab and wave II
in the air il becomes immobile, a fe-
male bending her legs over her abdo-
men. male sticking them out almost
I straight. The same is true Of the
fresh-water craytish. only this resists
for much longer time than the crab.
! Among the insects eatalepsy
monty known as death feigning''-iss
common. and, according to Prof. Err
/ nest Mangold, the learned naturalist.
Is often a means Of saving the life
/ of the insect.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-07-14
ROOT CROPS FOR LIVE STOCK
Big Tonnage Secured From 5eets and
Mangels-Plants Draw Especial
Iy Heavy on Phosphorus.

Sugar beets and mangels grown for
stock will produce big tonnages. Man
gels like a rather cool climate and
sugar beets are grown successfully in
about the same general latitude that
grapes are produced easily and some
what north of that belt, says writer
in Farm and Home.
Put your root crops in good fer
tile soil, plowed deep and well titled.
if you expect heavy tonnage. Work
up a good seedbed and if the land is
not already very rich put on some
well rOtted manure after blowing.
Root crops draw especially heavy on
phosphorus.
Plant the beets in drills with the
rows far enough apart that cultiva-
ton is not difficult Put the rows
20 to 80 inches apart. Plant about
complaining time. You will have to
hoe and thin them by hand
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-07-14
Job for photoorauher.

II want yer to take picture Of our
Toe here" said the fond parent to the
country photographer.
Joseph was requested to stand in a
certain attitude and look towards fhe
photographer. That gentleman's spe-
ciality was quick developing. and 10 o
short space Of time negative was
placed In the mothers hand She
looked at it very uneasily for some
time, and then remarked:
II seen notice in the window there
TO say you can do photos 10 custom
er's desire, 50 I'd be obliged to yer if
you could put another face on Joe.
You see, it's to be sent with an adj
vertisement which said they wanted
boy, smart-looking and honest.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-07-14

|EARM'7N0TES
Tankage makes pigs grow fast.

Tankage makes pigs grow fast.
Drainage improves alkali soils.
Pure seed, like purebred stock, is
one Of the farmers greatest assets.
Our fields will soon be oyerrun by
an army of invaders-swat the weeds.
The ear test is the only reliable
method for checking losses from bad
seed.
Rich soil-rich farmer; and humus
is the biggest word in his dictionary
at that.
To the farm boy who wants to mix
with big things: Nothing is bigger
than agriculture
A hog-tight fence around your door
yard is the first step toward beautify-
ing the farm home.
Live stock and soil fertility go hand
in hand. Rich soils and big crops make
another loving couple.
Drainage, the application OF straw
and manure. and deep blowing will
cure those alkali spots.
Hogs on pasture need grain. Cheap
feeds for pork is necessary, but quick
growth is also important.
The biggest word in the livestock
business is cleanliness. Most animal
diseases are filth diseases.
In the home garden plant the best
varieties - not the best yielders-
There's nothing too good for the farm
er.
See that the entrance to the farm is
neat and q an. Appearances may be
improved by group of shrubs st
either side.
The problem Of fertilixing tomatoes
can best be solved by study OF the
soil. the plants needs, and fertilizer
experiments.
Concrete foundations extending
two and half feet below the ground
and two feet above, will make build
.ngs rat proof.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-07-14
Seals Can Drown.

1t is a curious fact that the fur seal
was once land animal. The baby
seals are actually afraid OF water /;
they wouIG drown if thrown into il,
and have to learn to swim by repeated
efforts. When once they have been
taught to swim. however, they soon
forget TO walk.
There are in existence only two i'm
portant herds Of fur seals, one Of
which has its breeding ground in the
Commander islands. belonging TO Rus
STA, the other in the PrihiIof islands,
belonging to the United States. OF
these the latter is much the larger.
The Pribilof islands are government
property. and thus it happens that the
United States government finds itself
the owner of by far the most valuable
herd OF fur seals in the world.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-07-14
WHERE WOMEN SELECT MATE
In New Guinea 1t is Considered Be-
meath the Dignity of Men to
Take Time to Court

So far as proposals of marriage are
concerned, in New Guinea it is always
leap-year, for in that island the men
consider it beneath their dignity - no
tice women. much less to make over
lures OF marriage. Consequently. the
proposiEy is left to the women to do.
Wher the ebony belle falls in love
with man she sends piece of string
TO his sister, or. if he has no sister.
TO his mother. or another of his lady
relatives.
Then the lady who receives the
string tells the dusky brave that the
particular damsel Is in love with him.
No counting follows, however. for it is
considered beneath n New Guinea gen
tleman's dignity TO waste time In su, .
pursuit.
If the man thinks he would Ike 10
we'd the lady, he meets her alone, and
they decide straight away whether 10
marry or drop the idea.
In the former case the betrothal is
announced. The man is then branded
on the back with charcoal. while Il
mark is cut into the woman's skin.
No breach-of-pro,nise actions are
possible in New Guinea. though if the
lady is Tilted her friends may hunt heI
lover up and go" for him. On tbs
other hand. if the dark damsel proves
faithless. she is liable TO be eaten by
her betrothed if he catches her.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-07-14
Taken PhiIosophleaIlx.

An Irishman was saunrering home
ward from his labors one pay day
when he passed quarry where some
blasting was being done. Just as he
passed a blast came and blew one Of
his hands Of The quarrymen quickly
gathered about and condoled with him
while awaiting the ambulance.
what fearful thing - cried one of
them
"Oh, we'll. answered Murphy, III
might ha' been worse -
"How's that?" asked the man.
1T might ha' been the hand wild me
wages in"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-07-14

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