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Arizona republican., 1917-04-17
PROHIBITION RoBs PENITENrIARY

Business is getting dull at the Washington state penitentiary Walla Wala and blame fastened the state prohibition law, says the Spokane Chron ice. Four years ago there 904 inmates at the prison; there only 662. From January to October, 1915 there were 311 commitments; during the period last year there only SS accord ing to the biennial report of the state board of control
 Several causes contribute to this happy result of which the present prohibition law is chief, the port says.
 The board indorses the "hunor camp" system and says: During the biennum ending September 30 1916. 255 men sent to honor camps and only F escaped. Of the men who kept faith and received their final release from the camps only has been recommtted for another crime'
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17
BARLEY ESCAPES PROHIBITIONS swlPE

If prohibition doesn't hurt the barley growing in- dustry, then what industry does it hurt? This question propounded by the Spokane Chronicle More barley s being produced n Washington prohibition law became effective before accord ing to the annual report of Jarboe state grain inspector.
 During the entire period since prohibition went into effect reads the report barley sold higher oats, for the first time in the history of the state.
 "The receipts of barley from July 1 to November l. 1916 were 3O75719 bushels, against 273O525 for the period of 1915.'
 This is in spite of the fact that the demand for the grain for the fanufacture of intoxicating liquor has been cut off in all northwestern states
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17
Coyotes Leave

week of publication is in store
 for the 300 Coyotes wno leave this
 morning for Tucson to participate in
 the annual University week celebra-
 tion. If enthusiasm which has made it. self manifest within the past week is
 indicative of victory, it will be neces-
 Sary to charter special train to haul
 back to Phoenix the trophies won by
 the Coyote contestants during the
 week.
 The Phoenix party is composed of 9S contestants and teachers. escorted by at least 200 rooters. All contestants in the athletic events are said to be in fine physical condition and if defeats are suffered, no excuses will be offer ed. The instructors and coaches are in clined to confidence, but refused to
 make any statements. Principal R. Thane Cook will head the Phoenix delegation to Tucson today and those making the trip have prom
 ised to impress their entrance into Old Pueblo on the natives in a most glori- ous fashion.
 The official list of contestants and teachers is as follows: i Baseball team, headquarters at uni versity: Milky Heflin, Seaman, Erhart, l Gililand, Geare, Alkire Bryant Doyle Bramer, Trile Tannehill and Ervine, manager.
 Track team, headquarters at Willard
 hotel: Kohlean, Thayer, Detweiler, | GrisWold, Mckensie, Langston, Ristow,
 Fields, Mckee, Norton, Stolze, Buck, l Caraker and Hultz, manager 1 Glee club. Girls-Golze, Richards. l Shaw, Shedd, Yates, Smith, Harrison, | Moore, Christy, Raley, Land, Stewart. 1 Boys-Crabb, Richards, H. Stokes. | Norton, Doris, w. Stokes, Gerwig, l Bryant, Allen, Hoagland, Birin, Shelly. l rchestra-Hewig. Gerwig,, Shaw, 1 Harris, Blount. Carpenter Figuera.
 Stokes, Clay, Boone. Tennis-Goldberg Chet, Burton. FL | len.
 Typewriting g-McKensie, Woodman. Shorthand-Robertson Parlista Physics Algebra-Hallett | English-Gibson, Kahrs. | Chemistry-Hunton. Sewing g-Goldberg, Macdonald. Cooking-Kuhles. Stock judging-Odell, Williams, Daw-
 son, Bluck.
 Rapid calculation-Pisel, McCarty. g Coyote-Walheimer, Fitzpatrick. Teachers-Principa Cook, Mrs. Jay. MT. Soule, MT. Elliott, MT. Wilson. MT. JantZen, Miss Brown, Mir Gambee. i Miss MacAfee, Miss Vinger, MT Nor gan, Mir. Parker, MT. Geary, MT. Os- | borne.
 Prof. Elliot will substitute for Miss | Whitfield as secretary at the State Teachers conveition Miss Whitfield is
 unable to go on account of sickness in | the family.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17
b|G CROWD IS EXPECTED TO BE
 IN OLD PUEBLO
Special 10 The RepuhIicanl

TUCSON, April 16.-With over 500 visitors in the city and more expected by every train, Tucson is tonight in state of suppressed excitement all caused by the annual festivities given sbv the University of Arizona for the hign school pupils of the state Coach Al, kaIe who is in charge of the affair sta ted this evening he expected the biggest week ever known in the history of the institution. There will be eight baseball teams in town, and 136 track contestants. The baseball drawing will be held this Tuesday afternoon.
 The first event of the week will be the musical contest Tuesday evening. .-JonaA.by Q cnol us, Tempe by dou- ble quartet. Chandler double quartet, Mesa will be represented by a quartet, Giia academy, bv quartet, Yuma, quartet, Tucson, chorus.
 "9e State Teachers association will meet in the morning. The first address will be by Dr. G. M. Whipple of the 1 nlVefsitv of Illinois on The Problem of the Gifted Child" R. Thayne Cook, principal of the Phoenix High school will speak on Military Training in Public Schools" w. P. Bland on "Ju- Improvement of Teachers in Service" :" ''Efficiency in Grade Teachers" will be the subject which w. Randall of Phoe- nix will talk upon.
 At the general session in the after noon Dr. Whipple will talk on "The Problem of the Predetermined" He will give an illustrated lecture on How the phvchologist tests mental ability" The principal address of the afternoon will pe by President R. B. von KleinSmid who will talk on Vocational Training . The Tucson Luno.eon c.uD anc chamber of commerce are both devot- ing every energy to make the week a success. The baseball diamond and track are both in good shape.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17
What War May Do

We have entered upon a which in the nature of things ought not last long. The tremendous weight of our and our men are thrown into nation has passed it's maximum power and under the enormous strain of the has begun to weaken, no matter what declarations the government and the press may make.
 Be it short or long, the war will solve for gen eraton the question of national defense for us Al ready our people have determination to enter the war on a basis of systematic organization that will put an end the cry that "second China" and a helpless giant. Our mechanical and scientific resources have been in process of mobi- zation for months Our railroads have worked out a system utilizing their machinery to serve the pur poses of e government in the transportation of men, munitions and supplies.
 Under the pressure of the national crisis we shall solve the problem of raising and equipping an army and training for the field. More than that, we shall lay the foundation for military system which will for all time the danger of an at tack
 Europe has learned in the hard school of modern war that many of the lessons of the old time were obsolete We can profit by experience It is than possible that system of general if not universal training will be established which will give us trained in time of need without sacrificing the principles of democracy which precious than anything else.
 It is possible that result of our participation in the war of the general conflict will come a system of international courts which may banish for ever the spectre of and render unnecessary the maintenance vast armaments
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17
PARKE HERE TO HAVE CHILDREN
 FIGHT |. IF |.

Leland $. Parke, state club leader, member of the extension service of the University of Arizona, will be in the
 valley the week starting yesterday for the purpose of interesting the boys
 and girls between the ages of 10 and 19 in the raising of gardens and the
 canning of surplus products. nationwide appeal is being made through this work to encourage the
 boys and girls to assist in combating the high cost of living" The boys
 and girls will be organized into clubs and the work supervised by the exten- sion service All instru ctional litera- ture will be sent free; there being no charges whatsoever for those who take
 up the work. Many prizes have already
 been arranged for, including free scholarships to the Farmers Short Course at Tucson.
 MT. Parke will meet in conference
 with the various clubs now organized and in addition will visit the schools throughout the valley.
 1 He will make his first appearance
 before the pupils of the Pendergast
 school tomorrow afternoon at 1:3O l o'clock.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17
HE GOT ARRESTED
 BUT NOTHING ELSE

T don't get You,'' said Bill Williams alias Roy Hale, t1 Justice Wheeler yesterday when the court explained to fhe defendant his legal rights
 Neither did Williams get the SIS on the check lie is alleged to have forged. The defendant who is scarcely more than boy is charged with. raising an sc cent cheek signed by c. F Greene to 1900 and to have attempt ed 10 pass it at the Merchants and Mechanics store.
 Being suspicious the store manage mcnt sent the check to the National Bank On which it v'as drawn and it was reported a forgery. Williams it is alleged, did not await developments but struck out across country, and
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17
Average 1916

Round steak, rib roast, chuck roast, plate boiling beef ham and canned salmon have increased less than oneeighth in price the prices averaged in 1916 Lard. butter, cheese, flour, meal potatoes. onions and beans nave jumped to prices entirely normal So far is possible housekeepers should en- find substitutes for these foods Many ami lies appears d:scrding in favor of rise and foods the prices which remain more ly normal
 In 1913 the average family food bill within the found be s33ssO. Like quantities of the foods in February footed up to s425.4. The greatest element of increased is in potatoes from s1S.s6 s4469 SS2 pounds Other heavy in eggs S5 dozen at s4307 from s330l four 454 pounds at s254O instead of s1512; and butter IF pounds SEATS in place of s4572. Of the whole list of foods siroin and round steak only were cheaper in February. 1917. than in 1913.
 Economists hold hope for food prices de- will go higher than they now The prediction is based two main considerations First the fact that 4OOOOOOo usually productive employ ments large percentage them agricultural pur- suits. engaged exclusively destroying and consuming the second that the principal crops the world short added which the fact that the United all countries has all that it needs for itself and a surplus to ship abroad The natural consequence is that the demand for American farm products is going to increase
 All who should by all means heed the warning of the department agriculture increase the out put of farm products this year. Farmers should make every effort to raise produce than they have been accustomed to doing in the past and every city resident who has plot of ground where climatic
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17
WANT GRAIN FOR FOOD
rRepublican A. p. Leased wir.

LFtrUpIICdH N. P. LEdStu WIFE
 ITHACA, N. Y, April 16-Officers and deiegates of farm bureaus and agri- cultural associations. representing more than 25,090 farmers in forty-one coun ties of New York today adopted resoiG- tions calling on the federal government to prohibit the manufacture of liquors made from grain and thereby save 625,- 100000 hushels of grain for food con- sumption each year.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17
TURN OVER PACKING PLANTS
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

lRepublican A. p. Leased Wire1
 WASHINGTON, April 16.-Heads of several big packing houses in confer ence here today with Secretary Hous- ton offered to turn over their plants for government requirements during the war, and to cooperate in every way possible to furnish provisions for the army and navy The party included J. Ogden Armour, L. F. Swift, E. A. Cudahy, Thomas E. Wilson and Edward Morris
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17

was taken into custody by Constable Haze Burch seven miles from town.
 He will be given his preliminary hearing at two o'clock Friday after noon The Aail in the case was placed at s4o0 which Williams was unable tO furnish.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17

The Dallas, Texas grand jury reached the concu- sion that sin begins with capital e." Gasoline, gin and girls" Over fondness any one of the three will eventually get into trouble but when they taken collectively they an unbeatable com bnation.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17

It is announced that of the tennis ourna- ments may have to be postponed this year account of the War after all, possesses some redeeming features
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17

We expect to raise armies by the same methods we raise money at a charity bazaar. We profess to be- ieve that in the hour of danger there will always be enough men ready, of their own free will, to defend the country.
 -Rudvard Kipling.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17

Do not wait till tomorrow-pnone that WANT AID. to The Republican office now, and get your wish fulfileh
Arizona republican., 1917-04-17

ditions will permit should make effort to at least raise his own vegetables the coming summer.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27
EXPECTED GoETHALS
 GOES TO FRANCE
By Associated Press.

WAShlNGTON. July e7.. The be- lief is prevalent in government cir cles that General Goethais will soon be transferred to France to assist in the conduct of the American war op- erations in the French war zone.
 Closely following his resignation as n,1nag.r of the % ernment shiT. building corporation, Goethals visit ed the president and was closeted w.. tle executive for some time. It is believed that it is the Intention cf the president and Secretary Baker Co transfer him to the command of the American engineering corps where his marvellous engineering talents can best be directed to the assistance of the United States forces in the many difficult engineering problems con- fronting the American and French engineers in the war zone.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27
ENGLISH CAPTURE
 GERMAN SHIPS
By Associated Press.

AMSTERDAM. July 27.-Dispatches from the Texel tSi lay announce the capture of two German merchant ves- sels off the Holland coast by British patrol destroyers yesterday.
 The advices further state that two other German ships were sunk by the
 British war vessels while attempting to escape by flight.
 The German vessels were armed and are reported to have showed fight but were speedily OvercDi,la by the enemy, warships. The captured vessels were taken to England be the British de- stroyers.
 As in the case of the large number of German ships captured or sunk by the British destroyer fleet some days ago. the vessels encountered by the English blockade ships yesterday were ostensibly on trading trip along the Holland coast but were more than likely to have been mere ly enga ged in an effort to break through the British blockade.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27

still in the same unfortunate predica- ment at the time of going to press.
 The crews have been working hero icalIy to get the vessels back into the channel but beyond moving them. a short distance have achieved no re- ;ults from their labors.
 The present condition of the bar has caused a serious Toss to coast wise shipping as the larger part of the mosquito fleet has been blocked up inside the river basin for several days. As practically all of the vessels have cargoes for various coast points and business Is especially brisk at thls time, the delay has been some what costly.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27
SOCIALIST
 N TROUBLE
By Associated Press.

CHICAGO. July 27.-Ceorge Koop, q prominent socialist of this city and one time candidate for the office of mayor of Chicago on the socialist ticket. was arrested here yesterday by secret service officials on an open charge pending further investiga- ton of the charge that he was pre- pairing to circulate socialist litera- ture which was ultimately intended to be distributed among the enlisted men of the United States military forces at the various government training cantonments.
 The secret service officers asse' { that koop was preparing to circulate thousands of papers and r. mphlcts among T ( men cOmpo sIrg tie new army enlistment. Some cf the Etera . tLre IS said to be of a hiGhly inflam . atory sl.d seditious nature.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27
MARINE BULLETIN.
Reliance up Cinema for Upper Tan.

Reliance up Cinema for Upper Tan. ana, 20th.
 Susie at St Michael. Panama up Hot Springs D. m. 25th Julia E. at St. Michael Minneapolis at Cinema. Jacobs at Gibbon
 Davis billed for St. Michael 9th. Seattle No. 3 up Hot Springs 2t5h Sarah up Malozi D. m. Sibilla at Gibbon. Ahce down Nulato 10 r. m. 25th. Washburn at Dikeman. Schwatka at Ruby. Canadian up Rampant 25th Selkirk up Rampant 18th. Whitehorse in Dawson.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27

The gas launch Standard escaped from the river this morning after some difficulties in passing over the high bar. The vessel departed for Dime creek later in the day with of freight. The following took pas sage: Mrs. Basset and child. Miss Maude. Mir. and Mrs. Lars Gunderson Captain Weckman reports that he will return immediately for another trip.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27
BISHOP cRi ,oNT NOUETeD
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 SEATTLE. July 26.-The Right Rev. Joseph Crimont, newly ordained archbishop of Alaska. was rendered a Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Cham Der of Commerce at noon today. large number of notable persons.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27
SEATTLE CAR
 SITUATION HOPEFUL
By Associated Press.

SEATTLE, July 27.--The street car situation is decidedly more hopeful today. notwithstanding the arrival of more str!kebreakers last evening, The conferences commenced by representa- lives of the strikers and the company are continuing with fair prospects for an agreement.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27

The Flyer sailed for Kiana creek shortly after noon today with the mining outfit of Charles Watson and partner. who will commence opera lions in that locality. On the return trin inc Flyer will a'op at Bluff to leave a consignment of freight for Jake Burger. Capt Erickson expects to return here in the morning.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27

Store open all day to give our GUS toners all an opportunity to leave orders for groceries. My store will be open all day Saturday and Monday. Hours 8 a. m. to p. m. A. E.. Oestreich.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27

The Umatilla is expected to enter Bering sea some time today. re- port to the local radio gave the posi- ton of the steamer as 254 miles east of Scotch Cap at ' D. m. last night. The Inner should arrive here Sunday afternoon or evening.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27

Telephone reports from Candle last night said that the schooner Arctic arrived at Keewalk from Blossom night before last on the way to Nome. Reports this morning stated that the schooner had not left the kotZebue sound port at eleven o'clock owing to a storm.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.

The best guarantee you can have for a successful issue of your clothes is do patronize an old established house; house that wants you to come back and be their permanent patron.
 Such house is the Nome Tailor- ing Co.,, we make alterations.
 We do cleaning. pressing and re- ph1ring, We make suits to order. We guarantee all work and our prices are reasonable. We appreciate your patronage.
 NOME TAILORING co.
 Next door Segerstorm & Hagen
 Jewelry Store.
 MIR. NEW ARRivAL-You can keep posted on the worlds doings by subscribing for the Nome Nugget.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27

w J. Rowe moved large boiler to the submarine for the mining firm of Nelson, Olson and Ringall today The boiler was brought from the third beach line yesterday.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27

Every homo in Nome should have the Nugget delivered to it-Subscribs tow and keep the household snlishtsn. ad--$2.00 per month by carrier.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27

But one army draft enrolment was registered at the city hall today. The registrant was Louis NJ. Tevonak.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27

Up to noon today no word had been received from the 1atouche which will carry the next mail to the out side.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27
NEWS NOTES

The schooner Hazel arrived from the west coast yesterday morning.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27

The schooners Belinda and Ukuiak, which were caught on the bar at the mouth of Snake river yesterday were
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27

In a telegram to the Chamber of Commerce, th5 Alaska delegate says that after a strong protest against the suspension of the night letter tele- gram service. he has received the as- surance of the war department off, cials that the service will be restored by August 10.
 The message of the delegate, was in reply to one directed to him by the Nome Chamber of Commerce some days ago protesting against the sus- pension of the night letter on the ground that the service was of great benefit to the citizens of this section and it's suspension tended to injare business intercourse with the outside.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-07-27

Fishing enthusiasts are busy polish ing up their tackle these days owing g, ayling are very plentiful in Nome river. There whll probably be a gen. uine exodus of fishermen next Sun day in the event of the weather gods being favorable. A number of fish erman who have already tried their luck report having made excellent catches during the present week.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-08
JAMAICA.

1t is expected that some Windham
County Christian EndeaYor. officers will
speak at the regular clock service
of Christian Endeavor next Sunday
evening. A large attendance is hoped
for
Next Sunday will be observed as
o-to-Sunday School Sunday in the Con
gregational church. 1t is hoped that
every member of the Sunday school
will be present, and each member is
asked to bring someone if possible.
The Jamaica auxiliary of the Red
Cross society has received gift of
several bushels of potatoes, which are
to be sold and the money received for
them put into the treasury. A gift of
So also has been received from the pro
ceeds of the entertainment and social
held at the River schoolhouse last
week
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-08

The suicide of a West Burke man
who by years of successful farming
had accumulated enough money SO that
he could buy a village home and in
vest $4,000 in business block in ST.
J ohnsbury again calls attention to the
need of some activity for men who Gre
tire This poor wretch was despond-
ent because he had nothing to do.
Work had unquestionably been his hob
by throughout life. 1t is safe to as
sumo that he had cultivated no re-
sources outside his regular vocation,
and with his occupation gone he was
miserable indeed. It is a we'll known
fact that the men who have served
long terms in the army and navy, and
who finally reach the point where they
can live in idleness on a pension for
life, drop off very rapidly after they
get out of the service. Every man
should have life work-a vocation
but he should also have am ayocation
to which he can turn when he drops
the grind of years.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-08
DADDY SEV[N[N(
KRY TALL 61
~ MARY GRAHAM BONNER
BRAVE FIREMAN.
~ MARY RAHAM

I'm a big city school," said Daddy,
"there We're several thousand chilA
dren."
Several thousand !" exclaimed Nick
and Nancy.
Yes" said Daddy. "there were al
most enough children to make a whole
village and yet they were only part
of one school.
'They We're out playing at recess
that is most of them were. A few
were rehearsing for play which was
to be given in school in few weeks
for the parents of the children.
Pretty soon the school bell rang
and all the children went back to
their different classrooms and began
their lessons.
"They had not been at them long
when a great bell sounded through the
school. 1t was different from the usual
school bell which brought them to
their lessons, and it filled them all with
fear. The teachers looked frightened
too. but they were all very quiet
"'March out, slowly, in single file.
said the teacher of each classroom.
There, A little faster, but no shov-
ing. We must all see how calm We