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Arizona republican., 1917-12-04
The Colombian Indemnity

This would be good time to forget all about this Colombian indemnity thoroughly that should remember it again. Yet the measure is pend- ing in the senate to pay Colombia s25,OOOOOO the the territories included in the republic of Panama and the Canal Zone
 The payment of this or any other Colombia would be admission that had wrongfully melted and aided the Panama revolution and that now repentant and determined to make any possible amend.
 This resolution from the beginning has been of spite. first factional and then, party It been steadily directed against former President Roosevelt It originated among his enemies in the republican party and made its first appearance the latter part of the adminstratiop of President Taft It failed of adoption, Negotiations were begun in February of 1912 but nothing of them. Through Mir Bryan a treaty with Colombia was effected in 1914 under which apoogized for the revolution of Panama and the theft of the Canal Zone but the senate declined, and has far steadily declined to approve that dsgraceful campaign document. We do not think the present senate will yield
 In view of our more recent familiarity with sums running into the billions, s25OOOOOO not now so appalling it was five three years ago, but it is just that many millions and billions which we so much need now, composed of millions a
 However it the appalling amount of the proposed gift at which Americans baked; it was the injustice of it. small. narrow factional end which was proposed to The proponents cared noth- ing about Colombia.
 During negotiations for a right of way for the canal Colombia lay like dog in the manager in the way. It not the people of Colombia but the corrupt officials of the republic who would have profited from the extortion. The people of Panama who more nearly concerned not consulted They had been consulted by the officials at Bogota. They rose in revolt which successful new republic established and the canal zone was established with result that beneficial to the whole world. Moreover paying the new republic for the canal and the price pay ing is ample to say nothing of what had previously paid for the French rights.
 Thiszresolution it is stated will be bgought up
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04
TARR|Es NUT
 WITH BEDDING

With all the comforts of home under his arm, Amelio Rodriguez last night led Officers Cutler and Feuerriegel a merry chase through the downtown section, finally resulting in the recov- cry of the articles and the arrest of Rodriguez on Washington street.
 Rodriguez is said to have entered a boarding and rooming house at 235 West Monroe street and to have taken from cot on the back porch several quilts, blankets and comforters.
 As the chase waXed warmer and fatigue overlook the flying pilferer, certain of the bed clothes were dis carded, after the fashion of the bal loonist who casts away his ballast.
 Officer Cutler, who was the first to take up the pursuit, which led from a point near the telephone office, down Adams to Fourth, up the alley and past the Elks' club, encountered a mud pud- dle from which he was freely bespat- tered and was here lorced to stop for
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04

the bill in order that it may become a working law.
 "The excess profits tax bill disturbs, more or less, the present taxing laws of almost every state because no one has been able fully to decide how to harmonize the state revenues with the federal revenues under that bill.
 There was a very pronounced trend among the representatives at the con- ference from nearly all of the states toward a general opinion that there should be more uniformity in the methods of taxing among the states and with the federal government, so that taxpayers need not be harassed with seemingly endless reports and ouestionaires from unlimited numbers of tax officials.
 "The National Tax Conference is giving evidence more every year
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04
EXCESS PROFIT
 ACT CONF USING

"The National Tax Conference was much absorbed over the federal ex- cess profits tax" declared c. M. Zan- der, chairman of the Arizona tax con- ference, who returned Monday morn ing after having attended the annual meeting of that organization at Allan ta, Ga.
 No one seemingly was able to de- cipher the meaning of the bill," contin- ued Mr. Zander, and all thought that the treasury department would practi- cally have to place it's own meaning on
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04

breathing spell The race was then taken up by Officer Feuerriegel who in an automobile, ran the culprit aground on Washington street
 As the bars closed behind Rodriguez in the city jail he is said to have com plained of the cold.
 Fear not, the Lord will send you a comforter" said Officer Cutler.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04

"The winning of this war depends quite as much upon the women as the men of America. and her allies, and the struggle is becoming keener rapidly" is the word that has been | received from Mrs. A. L. McLeish, director of the WoInan's Bureau to Mrs, w. K. James, chairman of. sup plies of the local chapter of the Red Cross. Let us, the women of the Pacific division, assert by deeds that we are just as alert as any of our sister states" Mrs. McLeish states that she had just returned to San | Francisco from Washington from a most helpful conference and the feat ures she pointed out as most necessary to the work were:
 | First Obedience-which means talk | ing the manuals, with two or three corrections, making the things asked | for in them, rather than those articles suggested by any individual.
 | Second: oduction---Multiplying our output enormously, which can be done only by enlisting every available wom- an in the service. This procuring of women workers is as important an ac- tivity as any feature of the work
 Third: Flexibility-Change or orders may come overnight This will be the direct result of constantly changing conditions at the front. We must be as adaptable as our men in the field, and accept the cha1ges in the same spirit.
 A recipe for the Hoover cookhook offered by the Red Gross is a steam brown bread made as follows: % cur molasses, 11a teaspoon soda, dissolve in hot water; % cup raisins, l cuI corn meal, cups graham flour, l tea spoon salt. Steam in small can. This will make three cans the size of corr tins. Grease tins and steam 1 F hours Dry off in oven.
 The Sisters Hospital was one o1 the donaters to the Christmas packet fund, the institution which recently met a loss by fire, forwarding a neat check to Mrs. Barry Goldwater for tht purpose of assembling several pack ages for the soldiers
 The Woman's bureau of the Pacific division of the Red Cross has issued the following bulletin on knitting:
 Helmets-Knitted helmets are to- b, made for the use of our men in France Follow the directions in A. R. c. 400
 Measurements-All knitting should be measured by inches, rather than b. number of stitches, as there is sucl variation in needle gauges.
 Afghans-;Afghans may be mad from colored yarns: They should b. made the size of single, blanket ant knitted or crocheted il squares, thel sewed together Use colored yarns, bu do not use yarn that can be utilized for garments, e. g., khaki color O grays of any shade. ...,..,..., ....
 Young Catholic girls of, the city, wh are employed by day, have organize, a night class in surgical dressing Twenty-Five have. already signifies their intention of ding this importan bit of Red Cross service. The meet ipg place has not yet been decide upon, but it will be in the down tow
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04
RED CROSS ACTIVITIES

district. Mrs. Barry Goldwater, chair | man of the surgical dressing commit | tee will instruct the class.
 In addition to its sewing classes for | the Red Cross, the Ray and Hayden l branches will start a class in surgi- l cal dressing this week. From this | mining district the local chapter re- ceives 50 suits of pajamas every month. |
 The following is a copy of a tele- gram received from national head | quarters:
 The secretary of the navy has is sned order to all commanders of ves- se!s and marines, naval and training stations that they cannot receive any comforts for the men of the navy ex- cept through the American Red Cross" A large consignment of comfort kits will be forwarded from the locaischap- ter of the Red Cross the coming week Tie RhoeniX chapter and the Ray, Hayden and Florence branches are now engaged in working on the kits. enlisting in service work for the Red Cross. Parker is the latest to engage in this war activity. Mrs. w. K. James, chairman of SUD- | plies, stated yesterday that boxes of 1 hospital garments had been shipped to the Pacific division headquarters on | Saturday. In addition to this there were four boxes of knitted articles. l including 50 Scarfs, 76 sweaters. F helmets, 80 pair of socks and SO pair of wristlets.
 | Lieutenant Lyle Abbott was an inter- tested visitor at the Red Cross quar- | ters in the chamber of commerce. The young army. officer ~as astounded at the amount of work being accomplished by the local chapter. He declared that the favorite gift to the soldier was knitted socks. The next in line of ap- preciation he said was the sweater and then in order of popularity came the knitted wristlets.
 Mrs. J. Borden Hartman, chairman of the committee on women in industry of the advisory commission of the council of national defense, and Colonel of the District of Columbia Chapter of the American Red Cross Motor corps has gone to Europe. While abroad Mrs Hartman will inspect the industrial institutions utilizing women power on a large scale, especially the munition factories and other emergency centers of trade in England. She will make an unofficial survey of the Red Cross motor service of the women of Eng land and France. While in France she will visit her daughter, Miss Ethel Hartman, who is associated with Mrs Vincent Astor in relief work for the American soldiers in France.
 Mrs. Hartman was chosen to head the committee on Women in Industry by MT. Gompers, chairman of the com mittee on labor of the council of na-
 tional defense, on account of her un. , usual ability as an organizer. She has
 brought together a committee of wom- en recognized as specialists in industry l in the United States.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04

said MT. Zander, that it soon will en- d0rse a model tax system which will embrace the general property tax sup plemented by an income tax, the in come tax to relieve the present bun- glesome method of endeavoring to col- lect an equitable tax on personality.
 ''The delegates to the conferencs were apparently much pleased to hear about Arizona, and I was called upon to make a talk on Arizona. although it was not on the program. We learned that the Arizona taxing laws are not surpassed by those of any state. as far as administrative machinery is concerned. The Arizona reports which were sent there were eagerly sought"
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04
TOMORROW NEVER ARRIVES

Always lookin forward to easy-goin' time When the world seems movin careless like bit of idle rime
 or fret; Always lookin' forward-but l haven't seen it yet
 Washington Star.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04
Southside News
 W D. JOHNSON
TEMPE OFFICE Mrs. Chas. Prather Brown Mercantile Company
 Phone ri

MESA, Dec. 4.-Each evening this week, except Tuesday, and at both church services next Sunday, D. c. Williams of Los Angeles, will speak in the Baptist church on Efficiency in Christian Work" The meetings will begin at 7:30 sharp. Special subjects are as follows:
 Monday-"Why Sunday Schools and Young Peoples Societies"
 ay-"Organization and Man agement of the School.'
 Thursday-'Th Working Force of the School
 F'riday-"How to Make the School Go"
 An invitation is given to all who care to come to be present at these meetings. Mir. Williams is an expert along these lines, and an interesting speaker on any subject he cares to discuss.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04
so ANNOYING

The latest example of English she is spoken from Egypt, where native interpreter, who had overstayed his leave, wrote the following letter to his chief .......
 My absence is impossible. Some has moved my wife My God, am annoyed."-New York Sun. t..'''''+t'
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04

again in the present session In the face of this war on which the existence of the nation hangs we suppose there is yet enough partsanism in the senate and in Washington to revive this dsgracefu resolu- ton but believe there ia much patriotism that it will be kicked out finally and decisvey
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04
WILLING TO EXPLAIN

Staff Coonel-"Your reports should be written in such manner that even the most ignorant may un- derstand them
 Sergeant-"wen sir what part is it that you don't undersand ?"-Christian Register.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04
TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 4, 1917

Remember, the greatest of all nov ing pictures is Today. Make the most of it, for it plays no return en- agreements.
 Anonymous.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04
Justice Court Wedding
Council Meets Tonight

The regular monthly meeting of the town council will be held this evening. Regular bills and several other mat ters will come up for discussion.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04
To Tucson

o. S. Stapley left yesterday for Tue son, from which place he will go to the Cowboy mine and will remain at the latter place for sevfral days.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04

Do not wait till tomorrow-phone | that WANT AID to The Republican
 and dispose of, or get what you want
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04
New Realty Firm

The Pomeroy Realty company has opened, or rather reopened, for business in Mesa. This firm nalne was used for number of years here, but has been out of business for some time. The offices are in Chandler court, in the rooms formerly occupied by pr. Stoner The members are Ed H. and Frank Pomeroy. The latter has been with the Magma Chief mine for the past year and the Mesa office of the mining company will be in the realty company office.
 Justice Court Wedding
 Judge R. A. Kingsbury on yesterday sunited in marriage, Jesus J. Martinez and Guadalupe Salazar The groom is well known Mexican or this place.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04

Many society women are assisting in making the "Hero Land" spec tacle at Grand Central Palace, New York city, which oponed last Satur- day, great success. It is proving to be the greatest war bazaar ever held in the American metropolis. Mrs. Angler B. Duke, well known in New York society, is assisting at the "Godmothers" league boot.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04
1t Is Your Duty!
It Is Your Duty!

yourself that do not mics tho fort that will with the bring ina in of OIL CHINO VALLEY provided invest spare of the pioneer companies who bringing this Arizous industry to the front
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04

district. Mrs. Barry Goldwater, chair man of the surgical dressing commit tee will instruct the class.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04

Young Catholic girls of. the city, who are employed by day, have organized night class in surgical dressing
 Twenty-Five have. already signified their intention of ding this important bit of Red Cross service. The meet ing place has not yet been decided upon, but it will be in the down town
Arizona republican., 1917-12-04

A large consignment of comfort kits will be forwarded from the locaischap- ter of the Red Cross the coming week Tl,e Phoenix chapter and the Ray, Hayden and Florence branches are now engaged in working on the kits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-19

with care there IL timber enough
IN the United States to last 444 years,
according to- government export
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-19
Revolution Not Organized.

This was no planned or even organ
lied revolution. 1t was a spontaneous
outburst of classification and resent
ment against existing rule so unani-
nous that an empire became q democ-
racy with the least b1oodshed that ever
overturned q ong-established reign.
Keep straight before you the fact that
this has been a political revolution.
The problems now confronting the gov
eminent are both social and political
Social evolution must follow political
revolution. In nation so huge and Of
such diversified interests time, courage
and patience must be allowed for clear
understanding and adjustment. The
marvel 10 that with restraint and con-
troll absolutely removed disorder has
been SO inconsequential.
The possibilities from the dangers Of
disorganizaton were enormous, especially
as many criminals were set at liberty, and
yet there has been no vandalism and no
invasion OF personal rights. except the
few local instances located in the center
OF violence during the days Of the actual
revolution. Tho self-restraint and mod
GRAFTON shown by the entire nation IL the
best tribute to its sobriety, solidarity and
reasonableness and the best promise Of
what the future has in store Tho Rus
sian people are naturally home-loving and
OF peaceful disposition. They are neither
arrogant nor quarrelsome. Agitators may
temporarily cloud their point Of view BY
Misrepresentation and selfish design, but
just as certainly they will return to their
normal psychology.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-19
OPTIMISTIC AS TO
RUSSIAN OUTLOOK
c. H. Boynton Writes Glowing
ly of Future of New
Republic.
PACIFISTS HOWLED DOWN

NEW YORK. July 1s.-Russia, as now
separate peace as is the United
States. in the opinion Of G. H. soyn.
American-Russian Chamber Of Com
MERGE. Mr.. Boynton, who is now in
Petrograd. has forwarded to the or
ganization Of which he is president a
in which he presents an optimistic
view of the Russian outlook.
Wherever separate peace has been
mentioned 1t has been howled down
made by the Russian extremists to
create disorders have been overthrown.
not by armed force, but by the force of
public opinion.
sia should seem alarming" Mr.. Boyn-
ton asserted. "the real situation will
be in the hands Of ministry composed
of the best Russia can Offer"
He predicted that the task Of re-
organizing the governments policies
will be accomplished before many
months.
Predicts Industrial Boom.
Industrial operations, according to
Mr.. Boynton. would at present meet in
surmountable obstacles, owing to the
clared that American capital and mer-
chants interested in the Russian field
should lose no time in preparing and
eQuipping themselves for the huge COM
mercial business which, in his opinion, Is
certain to be coincident with the end Of
the war. Mr.. Boynton's statement fol-
lows. in part:
That one may have q fair and just
appreciation of the events which have
taken and are yet to take place in
Russia, it Is necessary to understand
the psychology of the situation. A ma
tion under rule Of absolute autocracy
for centuries suddenly found itself an,
absolute democracy. Almost over night
autocratic Russia became the most lib
eral democracy in the world. Liberty,
freedom and equality were proclaimed
and political exiles and agitators were
admitted within her borders from
wherever arriving. A nation that had
not dared to express It's individual
feelings or opinions. either in writing
or in speech, was released from all re-
straint. Years of repressed ideas and
sentiments were able to ind full vent.
The government has allowed every
phase of political discussion, and even
that of such an extremist as Lenin, to
proceed without Interference and re-
fused every suggestion Of repression.
If under these circumstances there
should be a babble of conflicting opin-
ions and some fanatic agitation. 1t is
not only understandable, but, indeed,
quite natural. The wisdom of the pol
icy OF permitting unrestricted assem-
blage and discussion was evidenced in
the quick stamping out of anarchistic
preaching by the power Of public opin-
Ion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-19
Foresees Other outbursts,

The future will hold other occasions
when superficial appearances will seem
alarming. but the real situation will be
In the hands of q ministry which even
the most critical acknowledge. is COM
posed OF tho best Russia can offer.
These men arc working periodically to
the limit Of their physical abilities to
pr1ng modern progressive methods into
government machinery that had become
rusty and Ineffective It will take time
to reorganfze the governments policies
and executive administration, but the
mon who arc burdening themselves
with the task are certain to realize tho
fruits of their labors before many
months.
THE commercial and business oppor-
tunfties lie in every branch of industry
ana trade, Just as much SO as con-
fronted the United States 100 years
ago. War has created a scarcity of
labor and the wars necessities prac-
ficaily monopolize transportation facil-
atoms would encounter almost insur-
mountable obstacles. and heavy finan-
cial commitments for new enterprises
would not be justifable at this time.
goods. and orders are the easiest
OF things to secure. but deliveries are
impossible. except for such goods az the
government permits for the require
shortage OF tonnage and no private en-
terprfse or opportunity can be per-
mitteo TO occupy one yard Of space
tnat energetic prosecution of the war
requires.
Urges Preparation for Future.
Russia has few ports and the full
transportation facilities from them are
more than necessary for handling alb
solutely essential freight. In refusing
to permit private enterprises to hinder
the wars requirements. Americans
must recognize that Russia Is taking
a proper step to assist her allies to
win the essential victory. To this end
all else must temporarily be subjected
This condition Is likely to continue as
long as the war lasts. but on tho other
hand. American capital and merchants
interested in the Russian field should
their representatives in this field study
ing Its possibilities, creating organization;
making business connections learning
where the opportunity in their particular
quirements Of the Russian trade in all Its
details. obtaining knowledge Of the peo-
pie and their language. in order to
eauip tSem nsfa' ION IA and thereby
mercfal bushes which is certain to be
coincident with the close Of the war.
Those. who neglect to take advan-
mary steps will ind that when the war
Is ended others who have done so will
have decided advantage and the field
Will Do occupied by these and others
who are geographically nearer Rus
sian markets
The new government is redrafting
laws relating to finance. trade and in
dustry In such a way as to facilitate
the rapid economic development Of
Russia and allow broad expansion of
her commercial and Industrial life
Russia opens her arms to serious BUSH
ness men whose object 10 not traffic
in concessions but actual development
and production. and for such her terms
are cure to be liberal"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-19

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combinations and plenty of white.
Newest styles. in pleated, braided
and tucked effects, with wide belts
Of patent leather. large pouch pock-
cts and huge collars, plain tai
lored styles. high-waisted models,
etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-19

New, beautiful models Of Georg-
cite crepe. crepe de chine, silk
marquisette and Jap silk. with
frill. tucked or plain fronts: trim
med with silk soutache braid or
lace. many in the popular sports
effects. with large silk collars in
khaki kool designs; in all colors
and all sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-19

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