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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-16
MESA S RED CROSS
BRANCH Of PHOENIX

MESA, June 16.-Field Representa-
tive Hush of the American Red Cross
was in Mesa yesterday and in an adj
dress delivered at p. m. cleared up
good many points and explained the
various avenues of work to be done by
the members of the chapters over the
country. First of all, Mr.. Hush eX-
planned that Mesa could not have an
entirely separate chapter for the reason
that Washington, prior to the estab-
lishment of the Mesa organization, had
limited the number of chapters in Ari-
IONA to 10, and these had been selected.
He showed that it meant nothing de-
rogatOry in any way for one place to be
a branch of another and stated that St.
Paul, Mimi, is a branch of the Mime
apolis chapter. The idea is to simplify
the work at Washington, it being a
physical impossibility to deal sepa.r-
ately with every town wishing to aid in
Red Cross work.
Mr. Hush further informed the audi
ence that the Mesa organization would
stand as distinct as heretofore, THAI
while the national headquarters would
deal only with the secretary of the
/ Phoenix branch, every cent and every
garment sent out from Mesa would be
credited to the Mesa branch The usual
custom is that out OF the 80 cents re-
tanned by the branch organization, 20
cents went to the head chapter but
, that Mr. WEIGH of Phoenix had stated
that no such portion would be asked
or accepted; that Mesa was to keep
the one-half of every dollar dues, the
other half going to Washington, there
| to be credited to the Mesa organiza-
ton. The remaining so cents is used
to purchase supplies for civilian dis
asters The speaker warned against
persons selling articles in the name of
the Red Cross, stating that nothing
could be done under the name of the
Red Cross; that any firm giving of
/ their proceeds was a different thing,
but that no firm or other organization
must advertise that their work is in
any way under the auspices of the So
ciety.
! The expenses of the travelling repre-
sentatiVes, said Mr.. Hush, are paid out
of the endowment fund and when the
interest on this fund is exhausted, the
work stops until it accumulates once
more. He further explained how every
dollar was so safeguarded that it went
directly to the purpose for which ii was
raised, even stamp money being
checked up.
1 There were present from Tempe to
I hear the address Mesdames Lewis Il.
! Lind, f. w. Fike, c. Woolf and C. II.
! Praether. The field representative
complimented very highly the work
/ being done at Mesa.
FOR. SALE-Auto touring tent and
complete camping outfit. Phone 23R11.
| Mesa. st
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-16

lips, came home late last Friday night
from Tucson, where he has been at
tending the university corps. This his
father consented to, and he left early
yesterday morning to enlist, and will be
entrained at Douglas for Pittsburg, Pa.
where the training camp for this de-
pa1tment is located Yousta Phillips
is graduate of Tempe Union high
school, class Is. and has attended the
I. of A. during the past school year
His father is a veteran of the Civil
war and partook in some very impor-
tant engagements, including the Battle
of Gettysburg, Charlottesville, Look
out Mountain and was with Sherman
on his March to the Sea. Mr.. Phillips
is still hale and hearty, and says he
was slightly younger than his son when
he enlisted
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-16

WANTED DIATELY-General
housekeeper; experience necessary;
references required. Phone Mesa 13R4
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-16

Joins Ambulance Corps
Yousta Phillips, son of w. II. Phil
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-16

W. A. Williams, expert gin man Of
the Tempe Cotton Exchange is the
new possessor of a new Chevrolet auto,
and is enjoying the evenings expert
menting with methods in driving. So
far he has had no serious accidents,
but one or two narrow escapes. AS he
takes well 10 machinery he will not be
long in mastering all the finer rudi-
ments as 'shofer."
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-16

market on about the 18th. NJ. c. Brown
ing, our city marshall has been granted
leave of absence by the council so that
he can make the trip and enjoy a va
cation. Mac has been on the job for
about five years steady, and this will
be his first LAY off He expects to
stop off at Hutchinson, for few days
visit on his way back.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-16
"Pearl of the Army"

A story of America First" unmasks
Americas secret foes, reveals the men
ace that surrounds the country today
the perils of nation that must be
aroused TO wakefulness. This great
serial featuring Pearl White. as the
American Joan of Arc, holds a thrill
that will long be remembered-com
mencing tonight at the Goodwin Air.
dome. Fifteen episodes, one each week.
Also Lillian Gish in Diana of the
Follias."
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-16

Roy Richards. graduate of Tempe
High class '13 is here visiting and re-
newing old acquaintance. He recently
graduated from Throop College in the
electrical engineering department. and
is on his way to take a position with
the Weston Electrical Company. Of
Pittsburg, Pa.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-16
Back From Kansas CITY

H. S. Schaulis has returned from his
trip to Kansas City, where he went i'll
charge of part of the trainload of cat
tie shipped out of the valley few
weeks ago, made up by different cat
tie men. Another ira Unload of cat'le
leaves the valley for the Kansas City
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-16
|. D. D. F. To HOLD
MEMORIAL SERVICE

TEMPE, June 16.-The local l. o. 0.
+. Lodge, will hold memorial services
tonight at the Lodge Hail. at o'clock.
Appropriate exercises will be held TO
commemorate the death of members
of both the odd Fellows and Rebekah
lodges. While it has been the custom
heretofore to hold these services in one
Of the churches, and one of the minis
tiers asked to deliver the address, the
lodges have this year decided that
holding the services in the lodge rooms
would be more appropriate. Members
of both the odd Fellows and Rebekah
lodges are cordially invited TO attend,
and also invite their friends.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-16

FOR SALE-Auto touring tent and
complete camping outfit. Phone 23Rl1
Mesa. st
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-16
Joins "Fike's Force"

Kenneth MacLennan has taken up
the duties as driver of Fixes stage
line. Kenneth has been teaching school
during the past school term, graduating
from the Normal with the class of 16.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-16
Here From Los Angelo,

Raymond STILL son of VIM. Still,
came in yesterday from Los Angeles,
and says he expects to make this his
home in the future.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-16
Back Home in Tucson

Mrs. j. f. McDole, who has been
spending a few weeks here visiting
her son, Paul McDole, and daughter,
Mrs. c. H Prather, left last night for
her home in Tucson.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-16
Comedy Supreme

Fatty Arbuckle in the first of series
of pictures in which he has been en-
gagged at an enormous contract price,
will be seen this afternoon and tonight
at the Majestic theater in ridiculous
ly funny comedy, "The Butcher Boy"
In addition there will be a five ct
Triangle drama, "A Love Sublime"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-16
A Little Warm

Weather Observer Beville states that
Thursday night was the warmest of the
season to date, the government Their
mometer showing a minimum of 6S de-
Grees. At 8 p. m. Thursday it was
iOS, but yesterday went it one degree
better, the warmest part of the day
registering 100 at $3.50 p. M. Mr.. Be-
vile says that a popularity exists re-
garding temperature in the valley and
its effect on livestock, viz That while
from p. m. to Ais is the hottest part
of the day, horses working will suffer
more from to 6 in the afternoon
While human beings practically are
ley, yet horses working on the ranches
ley, yet horss working on tn ranches
must be handled carefully during the
last portion of the summer day.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-06-16
PARTY and Musicale


Miss Jessie Robertson teacher Of
piano, entertained the little folks of
her class at the family home on West
First street Thursday afternoon. Only
the very small pupils We're present, the
program and amusements being spe-
cially arranged for them. The young
sters were amused with games, inter
spersed first with ice cream cones,
which somehow taste better than in a
saucer, and afterward when this had
worn off they were again refreshed
with ice cream and cake in the really
grownup way. The following program
was rendered:
Scouts on Parade" Spaulding, Dor
othy Attaway. THE Dancing School,
Arnold, Olga Palmer The Fireflies, +"
Mae Erb, Helen Fleisher Beginning
to Dance Allen Connolly. March in
c." Rummel, Jean Macdonald. "Blos-
som Time" Rowe. Nathel Macdonald.
THE First Waltz" Guelett, Ann Rob
ertson. THE Happy Farmer" Schu-
mann, Maude Mcdonald Glover
Time" Lawson, Alvira Brundage.
Among the number present were
Dorothy and Helen AttawaM Cecil,
Ruby and Mildred Carlow, Jean, Maude
and Nathel Macdonald, Lorine Davis.
Clifford and Shirley Isley, Helen
Fleisher, Ann Robertson, Nina and
Clarence Tucker, Helen Lumbey, Olga
Palmer. Alvira Brundage, Dorothy
Riggs, Allan Connolly, Genevieve and
Phyllis Brizzee.
Miss Robertson was assisted by Miss
Vera Johnson.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-08
How to Test Diamond.

The frequent deception of the pub
lie In regard to the sale of jewelry
and genuine stones in Great Britain
has induced the authorities to issue
statement upon the accurate testing
Of diamonds. number of instruc-
tions Is given, including the follow
ing formula: When diamond is
quite clean and dry carry out the
following experiment.: Place on the
surface a tiny drop of water. Now
take needle or pin and try to move
the drop about. If the diamond Is
genuine the drop can be rolled about
intact. On the other hand, where the
gem is an imitation the water spreads
directly 1t Is touched with the needle
point. Another very good test may be
carried out with a tumbler of water.
Into this put the suspected article and
examine its appearance. A real da-
mond will show up in the water with a
startling clearness, and 1t can never be
confounded with the water. On the
other hand, the Imitation looks indefi-
mite, and II Is sometimes difficult to see
1t clearly at all.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-08
BETRAYAL OF OUR
COUNTRY IN A CRISIS

Since the founding of our republic
some 140 years ago, very few of its
people have proven traitors to the
country and its flag. In 1880, Bene-
dict Arnold was commissioned as an
American general. His commission
called fer the guarding of West Point
ON the Hudson, then the key to that
river, and where large supply Of
American supplies and ammunition
were stored. The British government
wishing to secure this point OF want
age and its stores, bIibed Arnold to
surrender the same. His Courier Maj
was captured and executed, while Ar
mold boarded vessel and escaped
to England, where he died in exile.
disgraced by the whole world.
In the beginning of the last GEN.
tury Aaron Burr attempted to take
Mexico and scme CT the border states
and found new government He al
so was captured and tried for treas
on. During our Civil war Clement l..
Nalendigham, congressman from
Chic, made an inflamahle speech in
congress. was arrested, tried by a
military court and hanished from the
country and died in Poverty in Can
ada.
On Mar h 4. 1917. when our coun-
10 hap
with Germany regarding the murder
Of American men, women ard chill
dren Gu the high seas. twelve Of our
United States senators refuse the
president the rover to arm American
vessels for self projection, and by
their reasonable act. permit German
submarines to destroy American dii.
zers at will.
History. from the bAyirring Of the
world repeats Itself. There were
twelve tribes of Israel. Twelve apes.
ties of Christ, Solomon's temple had
twelve pillars and twelve traitors IN
the Urited Stetes senate. Should any
more American lives be sacrificed up.
on the high seas, these twelve would
be deemed guilty OF the act and their
several consciences suffer fer the
crime committed. and Gumfhce Bill
of Missouri, would exclaim, tbs
that is more guilty ihan the rest
twas | who had the ear OF the pres
fdent In secret conclave. and plunged
the blade into his back, while yet
his countenanoe leaned q ray OF
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-08
Immense FIo.tIno work.bop.

A floating wOrshOp has been launched
at Calcutta. The "Abydos," however,
is not boat with some workshop quail
ties; she is workshop with some boat
qualities. Only in the leading iron
foundries in Great Britain would any
thing bigger or better be seen than her
machinery hall. All sense of being
cramped on board ship is lost in the
midst of this spacious and lofty cham
ber, with its steel shafting running
from end to end on either side and pro-
pelling by numerous connections Of
betting every imaginable kind of metal
working machine. To produce this
"hall" three decks (or what would be
three decks In an ordinary ship) have
been thrown into one, two decks for the
body space Of the hall, and one deck
for the dome space. She carries
swinging crane capable of lifting 30
tons. Her complement consists of
crew Of 100, about $50 unskilled labor
ers. and 800 skilled Chinese artisans,
each man Individually picked. These
are controlled by staff of English en-
gineers, and each officer is mechan-
icnl or electrical engineer of high status
In his own line of work.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-08
THURSDAY, MARCH 9th, 1917,
PLACE EXPERIENCED
MEN IN OFFICE

In a way, the people CT state and
nation are to blame for many Of the
freak lays now upon our statute
books that are giving such universal
dissatisfaction.
At every election the cry goes
forth, put new men in office and give
ahem chance. This kind Of argu-
meut seems very plausible to the
layman, but does 1t work out success
fully? At every election for state and
county office, self-estimated men, un-
der our present primary system man.
age to get their name upon the ballot
and then the people elect them with
out regard to their knowledge Of par
liamentary law, or executive ability,
and soon thereafter comes murmurs
of their total unfitness.
Not only our present, but past
Legislators have been chosen by the
different counties Throughout the
state. with the result that a large
ma jcrity of them are inexperienced in
Legislative work, and enter upon their
duties with lot of erratic ideas and
bills that to their limited ideas should
be enacted into law, with the con-
sequent result that the more conser-
vative element is outvoted and their
freak idea becomes law of the state
unless the governor interpcses his OBJ
jecticn.
We are not ain ing particularly at
our present legislature but this state
of affairs can be found in past legis-
aatures as we'll as in many other Of
the states, and for this reason alone.
many of the western states have an
unlimited quantity of freak laws that
govern the people.
In selecting men fer legislative
positions, great care should be TAX
en- in choosing those of known abili-
ty, and If they prove equal to their
trust, retain them from term to term
that the state may have the honor
Uf being one among the constellation
of states that select competent ma
terial for their lawmakers.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-08
QUITS PULPIT; GROWS sPUDs
Benz, Recognized Potato King Of the
Northwest, Produced 1000 Tona
In Season Of 1916.

F. Benz of North Yakima, Wash,
recognized rs the potato king of the
Pacific Northwest, was physically
brOken-down preacher in Portland,
Ore, six years ago, and doctors ad-
vised him to close up his life's work,
according to the Spokane Chronicle.
More than that, he was 81 900 in debt
after having served 80 years in the
pulpit.
BenzSproduced 1000 tons of pota-
toes in 1916. selling most of the crop
to a railroad at $49.50 a ton. to be
served up hot and buttery as "big
baked potatoes" on the diners.
81 succeeded because l did every
thing just little bit better than 1t
needed to be DONE" Benz told men,
bers Of the Spokane chamber of COM
merce ut n luncheon.
He went to Yakima valley six years
ago ana went in debt $21 900 in the
purchase of the land. He planted three
acres Of potatoes the first year. six
| the second year, 40 the third and the
last two years has had 100 acres
in potatoes. He does not allow his
seed potatoes to mature naturally,
the vine being pulled up or cut off be-
fore the tuber Is mutured. All seed
is treated with corrosive sublimate for
fungous and nonfungous diseases.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-08
Pebbles From California.

Grinding pebbles as California
product are first announced in the re-
port of mineral production for 1915,
the years yield having been 340 tons,
valued at $3.50. Flint pebbles have
been imported from Belgium and other
parts of Europe, but the higher prices
have led to search for American sup
plies. One shipment of pebbles from
gold dredger tailings in Sacramento
county proved so soft that the con-
sumption was three times as great as
that of Danish pebbles-this. with n
long wagon haul making the material
too expensive. Better results have
been had with the washed pebbles, one
to six inches in diameter, of the
beaches in San Diego county. and
these-chiefly basalt and diabase, with
some felsite and flint-are used In
metallurgical plants In California. Ne
vada and Montana. The pebbles are
used in grinding minerals, ores, ce.
ment, ETC., the total importation into
the United States In 1914 having been
S470, ,146.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-08
Red Tape In War Time,

From time to time, n story comes
along from somewhere in England"
or Somewhere in France" or some
where elsewhere, which shows that
the official routine of the official de-
partment" is receiving much buffeting
In these times. A certain commander
on certain front decided, after care
full thought, TINT he needed certain
things and needed them very much He
sent his list to headquarters. and. after
"a long delay. came n sheaf of official
forms full Of detailed inquiry as to
why he wanted each thing he had
asked for. The commander thought
over the matter for day or two. Final
ly, he took his courage in 10th hands,
and blue pencil in one of them. and,
so the story goes wrote across each Of
the forms the legend. ''I want these
things because there is n war on over
here" He got them. without further
question.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-08

friendship from his troubled brow.
The dcom of traitcr has been
pronoun< ed frcm time immemorial
and although their thoughts and ac.
items may be hidden from the eye OF
man. yet the all-seeing eye, to whom
we must all bow, pervades the In
mcst reoesees Of the soul, and will
deal out justice according to the
crime.> These twelve are politically
and socially dead, and when Gabriel
sounds his hcrn on the resurrection
mcGn. they will emerge'in sack cloth
and ashes, beg atonement fer their
sins, and ask fer a separate retreat,
as did the leper Of old.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-08

We read in ancient history where
Rene and Athens, rose, flourished
and fell from stultified power. We
also read where VIM. j. Bryan sprung
up like mushroom in a single day
in 1896, and became the peoples idol
and for while flourished while yet
the dew of Hermon mcistened his
brow, and the veil of greatness OBJ
scured his tickle ideas. But when it
became known that his greatness pro-
ceded from profuse use of oratory
from the mouth, instead of ennobling
judgment from the head, he fell like
autumn leaves after heavy frost.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-08

c. L. Titus, who for years has been
district manager of the Mountain
States T. & T. company has receiv-
ed we'll deserved promotion, this
month becoming manager for the en-
tire state of Wyoming. He is sue
-ceeded as district marager by w. E.
ketterman, fer many years in charge
Of the Boulder exchange. Mr.. Titus
has been connected with the tele-
rhcne company in this state 25 years
and during the quarter Of century
OF pleasant business dealings with
the subscribers has made hundreds
of friends who regret to see him
leave but will rejoice over his sue
cess and advancement.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-08
MUST ASSIST WITH DISHES
Court Order Out of Ordinary, Since
It 10 the Wife Who Is Ordered
to Do This.

Tain't right now, for a woman to
enjoy the movies alone. She must
take her husband occasionally, and
also she must help him wash the sup
per dishes.
This is the Solomonic wisdom dis
pensed by a New York judge in the
domestic relations court, where the
only thing he failed to find out about
John Mackey was how he managed to
squander So a month. John. who is an
electrician and lives with his wife and
four children, was arrnigned on a
charge Of cruelty preferred by Mrs.
Mackey. When her story had been
told the magistrate asked Mackey
what he had to say in defense.
"Tve worked at the same place for
twenty-five years." he said. 'Tve
turned my earnings over to my wife
for the last fifteen years. 1 make
twenty-six dollars a week and I give
my wife twenty dollars pay night for
food and clothing for herself and the
children. Out of the balance 1 pay
the rent Of sixteen dollars u month.
Every night my wife leaves me to do
the dishes, while she goes out to a
movie show or to visit friends. She
never will take me along with her."
Charge dismissed" said the court.
Hereafter, Mrs. Mackey, you will
help your husband with the dishes and
take him out to the movie once In
a WHILE"
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-08

Scientists have just discovered that
the great tonnage Of sunken vessels
in the Kaiser's war zone, caused by
his ruthless submarine warfare, has
thrown the earth out of it's equilibri-
UNI. ard the boxing at it's axis is be-
ing so wcrn that the whole globe is
getting to be little wobbly. 1t is
written that God created the wcrld
and everything thereon, and as this
great transformation has been caused
by the war, is 1t not proper for the
Kaiser TO say ME and Gott?"
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-08

(Brooklyn Daily Eagle, N. "
The Royal Welsh Male Quartet Of
Newport, Wales, scored a big hit at
the Carnegie Hall in a concert last
evening, giving a splendid program
and bringing forth many encores
from the large and appreoiative aud
ience. The< ensemble numbers were
we'll sung. the shading and volume
being inspiring and soinating. The
individual voices are excellent.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-08

These who are going to write to
our state representative or state SEN
ator either urging them to vote for
or against the educational code should
do 80 at once as they expect to ad-
jcurn March "a. Colorado Is known
as progressive state but she is
surely far behind other states in the
matter Of education. Let us assist
these representatives and senators to
make up their minds to put Colorado
in the front rank educaticnallt.
Gilpin observer., 1917-03-08


Mrs. ]. Grenfell returned last night
from Golden where she had been ,at.
tending her daughter. Mrs. Harry
Matthews, who was i'll. She is mue h
better.
A birthday party was rendered
John Grenfell last night at the Gren-
fell home.
A picture show will be given at
the church Friday evening.
Frank Vivian and John Griffin are
shipping this week from their lease
in the Two Forty. They have some
very good ore.
Mrs James Grerfell returned frcm
a visit to Golden last night.