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Arizona republican., 1917-04-17

thirty five years. All applicants must have a college education or it's full equivalent must have force and have shown capacity for leadership, be of high character and possess sound health as evidence by their own doc tors certificte based on same eXami- nation as for enlistment for regular ar my Will keep you posted on all news from war department and of forms suggested and adopted in eastern de partments but in the meantime you work out all details in your department along above lines. We want to impress on you that the war department is re- lying on our association to make above plans successful and we can render the country no greater service than to sup ply the trained officers that are so badly needed. We feel sure you will realize this and will spare no time, money or trouble; haste is all inpor- tant. You will cease enrolling except under above conditions and give fullest publicity to war department plans signed Executive Committee National Headquarters" This information has been given the press eliminating purely personal features. Suggest you do same. Our work and vigor more necessary than ever Do best you can to obtain candidates on new basis with this in formation as guide until we telegraph you more specifically.
 $. NJ. SPALDING,
 Executive Secretary.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17

Calling upon the teaching staff of the Maricopa county public schools, County School Superintendent A. H. Fulton through the medium of the Republican, is asking every instructor Of the county to teach practical patriotism in the schools by review ing the nations acts.
 The message to the instructors as prepared by Superintendent Fulton follows:
 Each and every teacher of Mari copa county who has under his care the guidance of a room of our young Americans is requested to instruct in short, clear and definite way the meaning of what President Wilson, congress and the department of gov ernment are doing at the present time. Please repeat this lesson until the ma tiona' situation is fully and clearly understood by the school children. In the few weeks that remain before the close of school let the young peo- pie be taught the full meaning of the flag. This may infringe on your time, but l respectfully insist that it be done'
 This action of Superintendent Full ton will have the effect of giving every child a clear conception of pa triotism and Americanism
 Teachers will be called upon to eX- plain the status of congress. the meaning of President Wilson's speech and q clear and concise statement of the attitude Of patriotic citizens The nations stand in relation to Germany and the world will be thoroughly gone into in compliance with the superin- tendentS wish.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17

name is attached to the War Films of the Rattlefields of Europe" is enough to guarantee of their genuineness. The war films show actual battles in pro- gress; the firing of the monster 42 cen tlmeter guns; the soldiers in the trenches; the charge of the infantry; the anti-aircraft guns. All the scenes the Chicago Tribune secured are those showing the firing of the big guns which was made under the most dangerous machine gun fire They were made with the aid of the telephoto lenz, and actually show the shells leaving the guns and the explosions that follow
 These pictures will be shown in con- nection with. Fred Reynolds Bathing Beauties and two acts of vaudeville.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17
Mlilitansy Census
 To Be iimished
 Withila the Week

Maricopa county will complete it's military census this week, ac- cordng to County Assessor J. T. Bone, who in compliance with the wish of Governor Thomas E. Camp bell has rushed the matter through.
 The governor requested that the military enrolment of every man between the ages of 18 and 45 be taken by the county assessors just enc week ago and urged that the matter be given immediate atten- ton Assessor Bone has had a number of deputies engaged on the work which he believes will be com pleted ahead of any other county in the state.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Columbia

"The Witching Hour" which opened a three day run yesterday at the Co., lumbia. is most impressive play. It shows the powerful mental influences that can be exerted by a dominant mind. c. Aubrey Smith in the role of Jack Brookfield, the proprietor of a high class gaming house is possessed of unusual telepathic powers that en- able him to control and direct the acts of others. The wonderful skill with which he carries out his part. is one of the greatest displays of dramatic art the photo drama has brought forth.
 The story is exceptionally well told and the whole production is finished in every detail. It is seldom that the screen conveys the magnetism of per sonality but Mir. Smith brings the re- ality of his characterization to the aud- fence with compelling conviction.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

INSTRUCTIONS APPLICANTS q einserty your nal Examp
 (2nd Lieutenant lst Lieutenant Captain Major  of T. G. O. 3 War Department 1916). a  wilin limits H. G. O. S2 War Department 1916) in of Organized Militia Territory District of oumbi Insertn name the school college  pursu to and and on h
  nsertn name d2 Insert place Entries  executed who admins the oath
 
 
   Applies vhen completed mailed The in of Officers
 Head Department,
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Arizona republican., 1917-04-17

The foregoing telegram, addressed to the mayor of Phoenix, follows one received several days ago in which the executive was urged to issue a procla- nation fixing a Loyalty Day. It fur nishes further details of the plans of the National Defense committee, par ticularly with reference to the secur- ing of more elistments for the navy Mayor Corpstein yesterday stated that every branch of the city government would be instructed to leave no stone unturned in effort to assist in the work outlined. The suggestion that labor leaders and members of labor organiza- tions be given place on such commit tees as the mayor may name, will also be followed out
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17
"Joan the Woman

Miss Farrar's characterization of Joan is of superb shading and grada- tion. The dawning of the impulse to deliver her country is revealed with fine restraint. The spiritual note, on the whole, seems unforced Her first appeal to the courtiers of Charles ' I.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17

APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION FOR COMMIS
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(Under Section a7, Act of June 3, 1s16)

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Arizona republican., 1917-04-17
MAYOR RECEIVES APPEAL FUR MEN
 TO JOIN SERVICE
New York, N. Y, April 12, 1917. Honorable Mayor,
 Phoenix, Arizona.

New York, N. r., April F, 1917. Honorable Mayor,
 Phoenix, Arizona.
 Our telegram April 7th emphasized navy's needs. Understand regular army and national guard 10 be filled by volunteers, but creation larger force dependent upon congressional legisla tion. Venture to suggest you now urge navy enlistment. Hope by action your own city and by telegrams to your congressman and senators you will em- phasiZe danger relying upon volunteer system. Men needed in industry, agri- culture and to look after families, may wish to enlist. Men who should enlist may prefer to stay home Chaos will result. Universal training service means every man will be assigned to duty for which best fitted. Service in factory or farm equally honorable with service with colors. Under volunteer system there will be stigma upon those who stay at home. We hope for your sup port for universal service. Our com mittee is receiving strongest possible support from labor leaders and mem bers, Suggest you include represent aitves on committees you may organ ize.
 ALEXANDER J. HEMPHILL, Chairman Recruiting Committee of the Mayors Committee on National De- fense
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17
War Films at Empress Soon

The announcement that the Chicago Trihurr's famous War Films of Ger man, French, Austrian and Russian Battlefields," have been secured by the management of the Empress theater "nd will be shown there on Friday and Saturday. April goth and Fist, has aroused considerable interest in this city. as these pictures are absolutely the first authentic ones to be taken upon the hattlefields of Europe.
 The fact that the Chicago Tribune s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-23
SELFISHNESS IS
 NOil TRAIT 0F
 THE CHRISTIAN
Rev. Steel Shows Tn a t
 Wealth Not All; Some Blessings Beyond Price.
(BV Pearl Rlrksl

Using Matthew 26:9-1O as his text, Rev. E. k. Steel spoke at the fore noon serlvce yesterday, as follows: One night Christ was in Bethany at the home of Simon, the leper. With him were Mary, Martha, Lazarus and Judas.
 "There were two people there that were looking into the future. Christ was looking toward the cross, and Mary was wondering how she could express her gratitude for what Christ has done for her.
 "Presently Mary got up from the table and taking her alabaster box and breading it, poured the oil on the head and feet of Jesus. Then she took the hair of her head and wiped his feet showing he rabsoute humil- i ity. For a moment there was a con- plete silence. The first to speak was Judas who said, oh, what a waste. What a waste
 "Notice the difference in the view that Christ takes from the one Judas takes. The Christ ran view as con- pared to the worldly view.
 Judas is the prince of hypocrites. Some people think that he is different from anybody that ever lived, but he isn't. He has a parallel. There are five things to notice in the life of Judas. First, his love of money; sec ond, he was insincere; third, he was a traitor; fourth, he was dishonest; fiji i tn, he committed suicide.
 "Judas said that Mary should have given Jesus something that would do him some good, or she would have sold the oil and given the money to the poor. Judas thought that every thing had a price. There are lots of people in his class today, but some people differ from him.
 "'Eat, drink and be merry for to- morrow you may die,' seems to be the conclusion of lots of people who have cut loose from the shore and are in the swim.
 "One great man has said, Jesus is
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-23
RESPONSIBILITY FOR CHILD RESTS
 WITH PARENTS
Rev. A. A. Boyd Uses Pro verbs 6::22 to Point Duty
 of Fathers and Mothers.
(By Grace l.. Dunning.)

Because of the Sabbath school convention to be held here this week I have chosen for my text this morn ing the Twenty-second chapter Of Proverbs, sixth verse, Train up a child in the way he shall go; and when he is old he will not depart from it.
 Upon child's early training de pends his walk in life. The Sabbath school is the workshop where a great part of the moulding and form ing is done. My friends, consider the importance of the Sabbath school Give your time and the use of your talents such as they be, to make this department prosperous.
 "Three thousand years ago Lyai-- gus, the Spartan law given, placed the prosperity of the nation under one law-the training of the youth. On this the power that made Sparta mis- tress of the world for five hundre years rested.
 "The great Object of the Sabbath school is to direct th9 spiritual fac ulty and to train the child that he may become a righteous man or wo. man. Train him, l say, not merely teach him. If you would have your child skilled workman, and should teach hi mthe principles of the work that never put that principle into practice, what good is your teachin 2 going to do? If the Sabbath school teacher does not persuade the pupil to put into practice the aim of the Sabbath school, the development of a Christian character he has let a golden opportunity pass.
 "In a great Sunday school con- vention in Germany it was found
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-23
FEED MY SHEfP," :" JESUS COMMANDED
 DISCIPLE PETER
Rev. c. N. Baker Breaches Strong Sermon in Dr.
 Copeland's Pulpit.
(By Mary Anderson)

On account of the absence of the
 pastor, Dr. Copeland, Rev. c. N. Bak-
 CT of Little Rock, our state Sunday school secretary, preached.
 The following is the text: !" So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lowest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, yea, Lord; thou knowest that l love thee. He saith unto him. feed my sheep." 21 chapter St. John, 15 verse.
 Rev. Baker emphasized this one point in the conversation, Feed my sheep" The reason why Jesus asked Simon Peter so many times, if he loved him was he had such a big trust to give him. He wanted him to feed his lambs. By this, I mean to feed the children of the world with spir- F itual blessings.
 Jesus said, "Simon if you love me do something" Our Master says this to us. We must do something more than going to church every Sunday. We must do some good in this world.
 It seems as though we have re- versed what Jesus said to Simon. h. stead of feeding the lambs first, we try to feed the sheep. The children in past history have always had to wait. Now, we have begun to realize that this is wrong. We have spent all our time in tracing around after sheep, and have let our lambs starve. Lambs are more physically and men, tally hungry than sheep. We some times forget that their hearts are
 eager for the bread of spiritual life Do we stop to think that children must be fed upon stories about Jesus that they can understand? They are hungry for this. Little boys and girls need to be fed about the blessed Savior who is always ready to protect them, rather than about the devil, who is always ready to harm them.
 We need to do this for the good of the church. About the only way to do this is to organize Sunday schools throughout the country, and interest the children to such an extent, that they will love to attend. When chll- dren are brought to Christ, we have whole life. When old sinners are converted, we only have part of a life, because it has been wrecked with sin. Therefore we must feed our lambs spiritually.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-23

that half of the members had joinc the church while scholars in the Sunday school, and that two-thirds had joined before the age of 21. Not only are there more conversions be- fore the age of manhood and woman hood are reached. but they are rsH- ally more helpful and of better quality, are those who are converted later in life. For this reason we should take a great interest in th2 Sabbath school; not only send your children here regularly, but com" yourselves and bring them. Show that you appreciate the work of tn ' officers and teachers of this Sabbath school If you know of any child ia your neighb0rhOOd who does not at tend the Sabbath school, do what you can to sec that he ge's this impor- tant training.
 'The most certain way to insure your church's prosperity is 10 lock after the welfare of its Sabbath school
 ''In conclusion my friends, let me beg of you, attend tn" sessions and give of the best that you have to make this coming. convention a sut- cess"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-23
Sermons Sunday in Pine Bluff Churches

distinctly sentimentalist. He put his interest in unpurchasable things. You can't buy some things with money. You can buy house and lot with money, but you can't buy 9 home
 Christ said that Mary did not waste the oil. There are times when the heart must have opportunity to express itself and this was the means Mary had of expressing her gratitude Christ said also, Whoever my gospe] shall be preached the story of this wo- man shall be told as memorial to her.
 "If you go through life holding or to things you will never get any where, you won't even make de. cent start. You are initiating this practical Judas, the one who prevents any waste"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-23
bUGLf ID SOUND ANTHEM Of LIBERTY
 IN WORLDWIDE WAR
Dr. Norris Says Loyalty Should be the Keynote of Patriotic Action.
(Rv Mary Wlight.l

To a church full of interested list eners, Dr. Norris yesterday preached splendid sermon on Loyalty from the text, "Walk about Zion mark ye we'll her bulwarks." Opening with vivic word picture of the European holocaust and rela- tions to humanity, he impressed on us the necessity for loyalty on the part to our purposes. our nation, onr tra- ditions, our president and our con- gross.
 elf our national defense has any weak spot in it," he declared, "t would not become us as loyal citi- zens to whisper them to our enemies, but we must be loyal in thought, in word and in deed, to the great heart of the American people, as it was i stirred in behalf of liberty and hu- manity.
 "The fanfare of the American bugle as it thrills through the army of the world, will be the threnody of mili- tarism and the dirge of autocracy; they will be the opening notes in the anthem of liberty. that will eventu- ally fill the world with peace and brotherhood.'
 The second point made by Dr. Nor ris was that the church of Christ $ at war-an age-long, worldwide war against darkness and superstition and ignorance and oppression and godliness.
 "The enemies trenches girdle the world, he declared. Her citadel in every nation. Her armies and mil, lions strong, her leader the most skillful strategist.
 "To fight against him, the Lord has set up his church, It becomes
 every loyal member to be true to his banner and to His great battle cry
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-23

Liberty life and glory to the captives of sin and death and hell In these times of strife and agitation, the hu- man family should get back to fun damentals, the soil. the home, the nation, the church"
 The peroraton was a beautiful tribute to the church.
 God is in the midst of her She shall not be moved God snail help her, and that right eally. The gates of hell shall not prevail against her." he declared.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-23
WORLD WARS END RE TRIUMPH FOR
 CHRISTIANITY Rev. Dickerson Secs God at Work, and Predicts
 Better World.
(By Mary Collins) ]

A very forceful sermon, delivered by the Rev. Dickerson of Hawley Memorial church, was heard yester- day morning by an attentive audi ence. With "War" as the subject, the following truths were given:
 "All war is the result of sin. Jesus found the world dominated by sin. In order to redeem it there can be no compromise; it must be fought to a complete victory.
 "There has never been genera tion without war, and never will be until sin is destroyed War is born of lust and greed.
 "When the principles for which Jesus died shall dominate the lives of men, and rule the affairs of na- tions, we may see swords beaten into plowshares, and speers into pruning hooks.
 "As long as there is a personal, free devil there will be lust and greed As long as there is lust and greed
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Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05

invaded, but he'd be dog-goned if he'd go way over the ocean to fight against the Germans, just to help France and England out. Can you beat itl
 Well, you tell folks like him back home that we're fighting to keep from being in- vadcd. Get me- J. O.2 If guys like Jones could hear what I done heard they would want to join Uncle Sam's Army too. Be- cause there are three girls and a married woman in this town that was made prison CTS by the Boches for months and months when the Bochcs made their first rush thru France And bclivc me, J C., l want to fight them devils three thousand miles from homc just as far as l can get! Yes, sir; now is the time for us to step to it; be- cause if we don't clean up with them now we will have to clean up with them later on. and I'd a lot hefer take them on when we got gang with us. Am l right or am I wrong!
 "Anyhow, we're here, so it's too late to argue, because they can't leave us boys in the lurch who come over here to fight for them. They got to back us up, to the last man and the last dollar if we need same. And if we are willing to fight for them what stays at home, why, surely they got the nerve to work together and stand shoulder To shoulder tin we mop up with the Kaiser and Hindcnbwg. And then we'll go back to the U. <. to the tune of Auld Lang Sync.'
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
THE BOYS ADVENTURE

Dear Father. he wroto mo from
 somewhero-in-Franco. Where hos waiting with Porshing
 to lead the advance, There's a lltle tho censor permits
 me to toll savo the fact that I'm hero and am
 happy and we'll, Tho French people checrcd as we
 marched from our ship At the close Of a really remarkable
 trip, They danced and they screamed and
 they shouted and ran And blush as write. l was kissed
 by a man! I've seen n good deal since l budc
 you goodbye, huvo witnessed a battle far up in
 the sky; have heard the dull roar of a long
 llno Of guns, And seen tho destruction that's worked by tho Huns; Some scenes Ill remember and some Ill forget But tho welcome he gave mo! I'm
 feeling it yet. Oh, try Co imagine your boy IT you
 can As he looked and he folt. being kiss
 cd by a man! "Ah. Mccstairo!" he cried in voice
 that was shrlll And his queer little eyes with de-
 light seemed to nll, And before | was wise to the custom
 or know Just what he was up to, about me
 he threw His arms and he huggod mo and ~,thcn with a squeak He planted a chastc little kiss on
 each cheek. He was stoclly and strong and his
 whlskors were tan. Now please keep 1t dark. Two been
 kissed by a man. Copyright 1917 by Edward A. Guest
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
MUST READJUsT VIEWPOINT

There are a great many people who thus far have regarded the war merely from the standpoint of the opportunity it offers for increasing their bank accounts. They have failed to sense the individual responsibil- jty that belongs to them to do some definite tangible part in winning the great struggle. The war to such narrow visionizcd citizens is as yet thing part-a great game in which this country has entered which nee cssarily must call for sacrifice on the part of some men who enter the military serv- ice of their country, but which calls for nothing from themselves but redoubled eff forts to make more money and still more money The time is at hand when such per sons must rcadjust their viewpoint. Sac riticc and service will be required from ev- cryonc, and they will come only when the fact is borne home to every citizen that the war-far from being game in which this country is participant, is in reality life and death struggle for the continued exist .nce of our country.
 He is poor citizen who regards the war merely from a profit-making standpoint Toppcnish (Wash) Review.
Douglas Island news., 1917-10-05
JUST SIT TIGHT

It would never do for am editor to print all he knows. In fact, Co know just what to print and when to print it is a gift that IS given to but few.
 But what we started Co say iS that bet ter times are coming to Douglas Island, but just why they are coming is our secret which must not be divulgcd at this time. But we do know it and that is as much as we can reveal at present.
 Many persons have become discouraged here within the past few months and have sought new pastures in distant fields Oth- CTS are laborug under the belief that the camp has seen it's best days and are ar ranging Co leave. To those who still have faith and confidence in the community, we say: If those who are SD anxious to get away offer you a snap in the way of house and lot, take it and within two years you will treble yom money.
 The present are strenuous times for gold camps owing Co the high cost of necessities to production and to the unprecedented scarcity of labor. The times may be even more strenuous before they improve, but they are bound to do the latter within a modicm of time after the close of the war and the war is bound to close in the not dis tmt future. Then those who have stayed with the camp and sat tight will profit for having done SO.
 Douglas Island will come back and will Come back strong. Just sit tight
 How do we know! We just know and We did not get what we know from little bird, either Just remember two years hence what we told you the first week of October. 1917.