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Arizona republican., 1917-05-13

he is exposed to many evils, but if he has been properly trained in the home he will not yield to them any quicker than he would in civil life. In fact the only way to develop character is to come in contact of evil and overcome it. The principle must be taught and developed in childhood, but if a boy has not had this training in the home then military discipline will be of great benefit to him.
 Military training is not all. These boys must have clean, wholesome rec reation and place where they can read, write, play games, etc, and 1 am glad to say that we have such a place in our camp. The hail was built last July and dedicated to the men of the First Arizona Infantry. and for the past nine months has been in use night and day It is well seated and lighted and equipped with games, books, sta tionery, Victrola etc. also a stage for amateur plays, a postoffice, canteen barber shop and laundry.
 Last July when I contemplated this building for the boys I found that the government did not furnish anything of the kind in the field. Therefore I was up against it for funds, so I took the matter. up with the chambers of commerce over the state of Arizona. but to my great surprise did not re- ceive a cent from any of them.
 Of course, I naturally thought that Arizona was not interested in the well fare of her regiment, but after think ing the matter over 1 finally gave her the benefit of the doubt by concluding that she just didn't understand the circumstances and the necessity of the hall. 1 Well, I might have given up the | project then and there, but not being used to defeat I walked bravely into i the city of Douglas one morning and walked out that evening with nearly | s400 and all kinds of games, writing material, ~and a hundred dollar Vic trola. But my cash was not yet suf- ficient for the hall, so l made a trip to Bisbee where I raised s40.00 in forty
 minutes and with big donation from 1 the Cochise Lumber Go. of Warren ]
 was able to build my hall and dedicate
 it to the men.
 Through the efforts of MT. Selzer oi | Phoenix, several hundred books were
 collected from the citizens and sent
 to us. We also received some maga- | zines from Tucson, some Victrola rec | ords from Morenci, and smoking to- bacco from the Red Cross at Phoenix l But nine months service has practi-
 cally exhausted our equipment an6
 now that we will soon have 2000 mer
 in the regiment, we will need to en- I large our hall and put in moving pie ture machine and other things in order | to furnish the men amusement and
 keep them in camp when they are off
 duty. We have organized a school o1 | instruction on military subjects and
 three evenings each week are devoted
 to lectures by officers who have spe-
 cialiZed in their lines, also medical of- i ficers who lecture on the body and its | care. The other three nights of the
 week are taken up with lectures on
 various subjects, amateur plays smokers, and on Sunday night we have
 the Young Mems Christian Endeavor
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
Curb the Spectators

Merciless spectators squeezing the people of the United States in an iron grip. Suffering from the advance in prices of those goods which are di- rectly affected by war, the people find themselves paying double prices for many things which are in fuenced only to a very slight extent " the de- mands of the war. Through the squeezing process fortunes being extracted from the people, h. spired by the example of the big fellows the small dealers putting the until the helpless consumer is in danger of being ground to death
 It is a debatahle question for instance, whether a grocer who bought beans at cents pound is justified in compelling the consumer to pay 16 or r cents a pound Regardless of the present wholesale market price he could sell these beans at an advance of three CT four cents and still make a good profit
 Some manufacturers like the sugar trust prac tically control prices from day to day by sending out schedules This system is possible with farm products. Prices fixed by utterly urscientifc method in which the operations of the spectators unrestricted.
 Although the United States has been at peace during the years the nations of Europe have fighting, confronted by the strange condition that potatoes in many parts Of this try twice high in England Germany and bread costs nearly twice as in London.
 Our people willing to take their chances increased prices in consequence Of the war. With the world facing famine conditions, high prices must he expected. But this situation should not be made worse by spectators. In time of great need, espe- cially arbitrary power should be applied to proven, speculation
 It ought to be high crime, punishable with the greatest severity for dealers take advantage of the necessities of the people. particularly when they are forced to pay high prices for everything even without the added load the speculators have placed upon them One of the first steps taken England was to tie the hands of the spectators We shall do well this side of the water to fol- low that example and apply rigid preventive r...
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
AUTO RACE |S
 |. [. FEATURE

The Maricopa County Christian En- deaVor convention will be held this year at the Presbyterian church, May 26 and 21. It is expected that a large crowd from all over the county will be present and that much business of inn portance will be transacted.
 The members of the Young Peoples Christian Endeavor of the First Christ ian church have been conducting a membership and attendance contest in the form of an automobile race over the Lincoln highway.
 At the present time Miss Helen An derson with a party of fourteen in a Packard car is leading. Her lead at last reports had been stretched out to 520 miles,
 Horace Holmes with party of 14 ip a Paige holds second place with Lester sprinkle in Ford is third. Edward Jordan In a Buick is a close fourth.
 The contest will last for two more Sundays, when the winners will be an- nounced.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
w, WARD DAVIES
 BECOMES HERO

When Immigration Commissioner w. Ward Davies of Pinal county, Ariz.. interceded in behalf of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge at the time the aged con- gressman was attacked by pacifist in the senate chamber at Washington, he was not looking for laurels or an op portunity to display his fistic ability. His action in going to the defense of Senator Lodge is being loudly applaud ed in the east however, and Davies is now being heralded as the man of the hour" As to his fistic ability, no at tempt has been made to question his supremacy.
 Unknown parties have recently pub lished poem in the form of a tribute to the action of the Casa Grande man. This poem has been printed on post cards and is now being sent broadcast over the country, one of which was received here yesterday. Following is the tribute:
 Rewarding Ward On wonder battlefield we hear Of Welshmen filling Fritz with fear
 In hand-tohand setto;
 In Washington the other day A "Taffy' also showed the way
 To squelch a mull'bu Ward Davies was the hero there, He put to rout with pep to spare A rank 'pacifist.' And made him kiss the White House floor,
 And made him quit for evermore-
 Alack! A Taffyfist.
 So to you, "Wardy,' now we raise Our hats and shout and loudly praise And term you Bully Beef," If we should raise regiment,
 Your place will be there prominent i As Chief sure l It will be recalled that when MT. Davies interceded in behalf of Senator Lodge, he made a good job of it. The treatment administered to said pacifist l consisted of demonstrating how hard and how frequently native Arizonian can strike given object without in turn receiving like treatment. It is said that MT Davies proved an excel lent illustrator.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
NEW MUN|C|PA Al SONC T0 HAVE
 HEARING SOON

The Municipal song will be sung in Phoenix for the first time Monday when the Phoenix Glee club will con tribute this number at the Musicians cub. Home Composers day will be replete with interest for in addition to the song for which a prize was offered by the Chamber of Commerce and Musicians eluL and won by An drew Downing (words) and A H Fitz (melody) there will be other local. composers presented on the program Among the number will be Homer Grdnn, Mrs. w. R Rattin, Mrs. Ar thur Gibbons Hulett, Frank Darvas, F. T. Doane, Elton Ensign Hale, Ivar SFouguard. H. A. SeveringhCuse, Charles Gilbert Spross ard Harry Eldridge The program has attracted such wide interest that it has been decided to hold the meeting open, d small admission fee being asked. The program which will be presented at the Wunan's club follows:
 Home Composers day. Mrs. Ancil Martin, chairman. Piano
 The Brook .......... Homer Grunn Sunrise Nalse Caprice, Homer Grunn
 Mrs May Cottrell
 Now I lay down to sleep. ....... ...............H H. A. Severinghouse If you but knew. Maud T. Bettin
 Words by F. r. Delgodo) U. $. A. Boys. Maud T. Battin
 Mrs. w. E. Battin Vocal-After Loves Death -
 ... Charles Gilbert Spross The Wandering Knight. ..
 ...a......... Harry Eldridge
 MT. W. E. Deity Piano
 On the Apache Trail F. T. Doane The Call of the Desert Superstition Mountains,
 The Cliff Dwellers
 MT F. T. Doane
 Crossing the Bar. F. T. Doane i Mrs l.. D. Dameron l From the Painted Desert. ....... ..... Elton Ensingn Hale
 Miss Merta Works Vocal
 1 A Desire. e...........T Tvar Skouguard longing Out ...... Jvar Skouguard l Which One2 ..... ivar Shouguard A Kiss in the Rain Ivar SkauguarG
 lvar Skouguard Piano
 Mazurka. ... Mrs A. c. Hulett bultelllS AiIS- A. tI. f1uletl 1 Mrs. A. G. Hulett i Vocal
 l Songs MT. Franz Darvas l Mrs. Francis Redevill 1 Vocal
 The Song of Phoenix .. A H. Fitz
 tThe Municipal Song) High School Glee Club 1 AccomDanistS-Mi Dunsworth Mrs i W. E. Deity, MT. F. T. Doane, MT. Franz DarVaS.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
Squelch the Petition

referendum petition against the act providing for military training in the high schools of this state has been launched. Unless a strong campaign is made against it. it will be filled with the required number Of signatures and the operation of the act will be postponed until January l. 1919. That the act will be finally sustained there be no doubt. There is enough patriotism, and if there is not enough there is enough good hard sense in Arizona to assure that. But precious years would be lost and before January 1. 1919, the bones many boys now in the high schools of America will be whiten- ing European battlefelds. The number of them will be increased by lack of training and prepara- tion. More recruits than trained soldiers dieefn battle The greatest, ruthless saughterers in Genera; Neglect and General Carelessness
 The first instinct of parents , especially mothers of boys who to them still the children of yes. terday is against warfare or whatever smacks of war-mitary training. But the lack of military training is not going to keep their children out of war It will be no defense against the selective draft The awkward. untraired boy will be scooped up along with the rest and the awkward and untraned he is the less will be his chances of pull ing through and returning to his parents. The trained, well-set up youth will have many chances to his one, chances of survival and of promotion
 There are certain elements in tllis state which may be counted upon to sign the referendum peti- ton Among them alien sympathizers those who offer at all times and n all circumstances obstruc- tion to any form of military preparation and those pacifists, singing tow but year ago were icinng loudly in the refrain of that dsgraceful ditty T did not raise my boy to be a soldier" Un- less these clements be awakened and shamed the referendum will be filed. It will need only few more than 2.oOO signatures and those who are yet .ost to sense of shame boast that they can secure 1000 names in Arizona
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13

followed by a sermon or a lecture.
 Now, what 1 want is a liberal con- tribution from the people of Arizona Tn order that l might be able to provide things that are necessary for the en- tertainment and edification of our boys, and I am asking this with the approval of my commanding officer. My books are audited every thirty days and there is also an amusement committee, of which l am the chair man, appointed and authorized to rel ceive and expend funds So please make your checks payable to the amusement committee, First Arizona Infantry and mail it to me today, lest ye forget.
 With the welfare of your boy at heart, l am, most sincerely,
 G. L. HORENE,
 Chaplain First Arizona Infantry.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
The First Great Test

test has come to tue world the like of which has never before been applied It has to the United States We had thought that the would know whether had withstooe it. We will find out sooner. tt IS the test of the efficiency of democracy; that is it is to deter mine not merely whether the efficiency of democ- is greater than that of any other form of gov ernment, but whether it has degree of efficiency that will enable it to survive. We first find whether form of government is able 10 protect it's citizens against internal enemies If it but little aid in democracy's battle in the world It is through congress that this question must be answered. The answer of congress may be favorable and break down may still later in the administration. But unless the Of congress is favorable the administration will be de- prived of power opportunity to exhibit it's qualities
 If congress cannot withstand the Opportunities of the food spectators and if it shall permit the1 to continue tc prey upon the people, especially at this time when the people are about to be burdened with a delt of billions the fatal weakness of our democracy will be proved. If the manufacturers anC the distillers and brewers be allowed to re- tain ther profits and increase them, the efficiency of democaey will have been fully established
 It will not be enough that the great majority of people brave and patriotic; that thou sands of foremost citizens freely devoting their time, energy and talents the public service that hundreds of thousands are enlistng and that millions 10 be conscripted and trained. All this will be wasted if the people through their repre- sentatives in congress powerless against the influence and machinations Of those who would make the war means of profit rather than triumph of the principles of democracy.
 If the people through congress can stand this first, great test, they will be ready for the supreme ultimate which is determine the fate of de- mocracy If break down occurs in the beginning and surrender is made to the food gamblers our surrender to Germany will be foreshadowed.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
Where the People
 May Have Hearing
First Arizona Infantry.
 Naco, AriZ.. May |. 1917

Naco, AriZ., May :, 1917. Dear Editor:
 If you will allow me little space in your valuable paper I would like to tell your good people what am trying to do Tor our boys" as chaplain of the First Arizona Infantry
 No doubt theye are but few people who know the relation of a chaplain to his regiment. Consequently he does not have the co-operation of the people which makes it impossible for him to do his best work. Briefly, the duty of chaplain is to hold religious services on Sunday, bury the dead, and make a report each month to the war depart ment of the births, deaths. baptisms and marriages.
 But no man, if he is a hustler and really interested in the welfare of men. can be satisfied with the mere per Iormance Of the above prescribed uutles He is ever on the alert and ready to help the boys out of their oltticuities In fact, he is the one of llcer or the regiment who may be best approached by the men at all times and under all circumstances. with the assurance that they will receive all the sympathy and help which their particular case may merit
 And then you have to be on the look out for the boy who has the wrong conception of what it takes to make a good soldier So many get the idea that Tn order to be a good soldier one must be tough;' must drink, gamble swear, etc. There never was a greater mistake As rule cur boys are nor ally clean, but of course, a tough will slip in occasionally and make his in fiuence felt for a while but a few months military discipline usually works wonders ill him.
 A great many people think that the army IS detrimental to a mans char, acter l can, honestly, say that if II nad dozen sons l would urge them l.,,.I. lo take military training. Of course
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13

Continued from Page Three ran to get to this school last Sunday and we more than reached our goal. Now we want 250 for this Sunday to hear the announcement of time and place for the picnic; suppose you fly this time.
 Mothers day sermon by Rev. " D. Scarborough, presiding Elder at II q. m. Appropriate decorations and each mother will receive a Mothers day souvenir.
 The Forum at 7:45 D. m. Suppose you come and join in this new serv- ice. It will interest you and help.
 Monday 2:30 p. m. Mrs Eugene Moore returning from the Woman's Missionary council will address the women of the congregation. All are urged to attend this meeting.
 Monday s D. m., third quarterly conference. All members are urged to be present.
 The Creighton Methodist Episcopal church-Wih observe Mothers day Sunday and at the request of the Creighton P. T. A. Rev. Servinghaus will preach a special sermon to mothers at II a. m The Epworth league will celebrate Anniversary day at the evening service with a splendid program You are cordially invited
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
BAREFOOT BOY AN AID TO ECONOMY

That all children shall go barefoot this summer to save sole leather was the unique plan preached by Albany aid in the campaign for the solution high cost of living problem and the conservation of material incident to the Local society women whose children have enjoyed this freedom cept intervals embraced the idea enthusiastic ally and from present indications the youth of Albany will go barefoot this summer en masse.
 It is planned to inaugurate the open season for discarding shoes with big barefoot parade.-Port- land Oregonian.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
H0NES|CK, HE
 VISITS PHOENIX

Francisco Ruiz, who escaped from the road camp at Springerville on May 3, was captured by Deputy Sheriffs Musgrove and Nofzinger in Marinette yesterday morning and will be returned to the state prison at Florence to serve the remainder of his from one to two year sentence for robbery.
 Ruiz was sentenced by Judge Stan ford of this county on February 9, having been found guilty of robbing a Chinese grocer. He was employed at the prison road camp when he said he became homesick for Phoenix He left without pausing to consult the guards and visited his wife in Phoenix for day or two. When taken into cus- tody yesterday he was visiting at the homestead of his brother in law.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13

Rev Mr Tanner who preached what was called 'treasonable' sermon in Los Angeles recently is seeking further exposure to the lmeght. He wants to be tried by court martial; inasmuch as Ee says he has been placed in the category with Aaron Burr he thinks he should be tried like Burr Preacher Tanner is too complimentary to himself and is varting in respect to the memory of a most distinguished American. Burr may have been a traitor and Benedict Arnold certainly was but neither q coward or weakling
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
ANOTHER GHASTLY WARRIOR

MT. Robert P. Skinner, counsel gen. eral here, already has received 800 names of Americans in England willing to fight if necessary, including many received today. Among them is Philip Klein, playwright, who was killed aboard the Lusitania.-Herald.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13

Assistant Secretary Vrooman in attacking Colonel Roosevelts volunteer plan and the colonel himself goes somewhat outside the purleus of the agricul- turaI department dispense expert military advice Mir. vrooman's talents being wasted. His services needed by Sir Douglas Haig and General Nivlle
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13

We suIp pose the same men who want govern ment interference with profits will oppose ah international arrangement for the purchase of war supplies through single agency individual. That would rob tEe landscape of competition which we have been told is the life of buslness
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13

If that young Chicago girl is possessed at the age of thirteen of such murderousy feIvent love, shudder to think what devastating passion will consume her three four years hence.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13

Our own Marcus Aurelius favored the muzzling of the press His vote, however, offset by that of Senator Ashurst who favored both by and voice the elimination of the censorship clause.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13

Stand by the president" shouts Gum Shoe Bill Stone. The thing concerning which Gum Shoe Bill emitted this slogan the censorship clause Gum Shoe Bill is still the press which recently fayed him for standing by the kaiser
Arizona republican., 1917-05-13
CHURCHES

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The Red Cloud chief., 1917-09-13
SHARKS TO SERVE MANKIND
Veteran Fisherman Believes That,
Properly Handled, the Meat Of
the Fish Is Edible.

Russell J. Coles Of Danville, Va,
who taught Colonel Roosevelt how to
harpoon devilfish, announced that he
has discovered a method of preventing
worldwide starvation by tests he has
carried out with regard to certain spe-
cies Of the dark shark and ray family.
Mr.. Coles has just come back from
Morehead City, N. c., where he caught
a number Of fish, and despite the pop
ular belief that the eating Of them
would bring death in Il terrible form,
he decided to take the risk and he
sampled several of them. He has sent
a complete record of his findings to
Herbert Hoover in the hope that the
food administrator will incline an ear
and start the fashion of shark eating.
Mr.. Coles believes that the sides of
the larger fish may be tanned and con-
verted into marketable leather.
After trying several methods the
Danville man gives the following re-
cipe for cooking shark steak:
Salt heavily for 80 minutes, soak out
in three waters, parboil a few minutes,
change water. parboil again, cook
heavily seasoned and serve hot. The
amount of seasoning must be used ac-
cordlng to the odor Of the meat.
The Red Cloud chief., 1917-09-13
Mrs. Mcdaniel Was Murdered a Year

Of the most mysterious murder cases
In the history of the country.
Beginning with the murder of Mrs.
Mcdaniel a year ago, continuing with
the trial and acQuittal of her husband,
then adding more tragedy when John
II. Krucker shot and killed his wife
and committed suicide, the case now
takes q new turn with the marriage
of the principal figure.
Mrs. Krucker had been called "the
woman In the case" Miss Cook is the
daughter Of G. A. Cook, manager Of
the Bell Telephone company here. He
was M of the two men arriving first
at the Mcdaniel home after the
murder.
Miss Cook gave testimony for Nc
Daniel. Following the trial rumOrs
that the pair were to be married were
persistently denied by both. Miss
Cook is a graduate Of st. Joseph Cen
trA High School and is noted for her
beauty and musical accomplishments.
Directly across a narrow hall, from
McDaniel's Office is the office of Bart
NJ. LOckwOOd-the man who as spe-
cial prosecutor caused McDaniel's ar.
rest on the murder charge.