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Arizona republican., 1917-01-01
4 GREAT FEATURE
 AT THE PLAZA TODAY

Vivian -.ich and Alfred VOsburg will appear at the Plaza theater to- day in 'Enchantment" a splendid two reel American Flying "A" feature ill which the love of an artist is DOT traed yivdly among most artistic surroundings. The fair lady lead in the capacity Of the artists model ap pears npde in a number of scenes. In speaking of this, the Motion Pic ture News" says: These scenes are introduced most naturally and artis- ticsllly, adding greatly to the effect of the story without being the least degree offensive. Other criticism are equally strong in it's favor. The Yel- low Menace" on the same program presents one of the most sensationaI chapters Of the great serial telling of the intrigues of the yellow leader An Sing against America, an under ground warfare that astonishes be- cause the spectator realizes when seeing it that it might be true.
 -(Happy New Year)-
 Lion Has Splendid Picture
 "1he Sign of the Poppy is the title of the mighty fine picture which finishes it's run at the Hip formerly the Lion today. Its title tells not one third of the attractiveness of the splendid story which the makers of this picture have embodied in the five reels.
 It is so far removed from it's title that it stands in a class by itself and is a fine example of the assinity oe the average mutt who names pic lures.
 Tomorrow the screen at the Hip will hold one of tEe most talked or stories done to pictures in the twelth month past. '"rhe Light That Failed. has been read perhaps by as many peaple as any story of modern times and it is claimed by many to be the master effort of the gifted kippling. It has been made into a fine value fotoplay by the Pathe prolle and ad- ded 10 its individual intristic worth is the fact that Robert Edson IS starred in the lead.
 The Shielding Shadow" No. 9 will se seen also and fine Pathe News as good measure for the tomorrow dates.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-01
--(Happy New Year)-- COUNTY ROADS WITHIN
 CITY LIMITS

As a result of highways improve ments by states and counties it is not uncommon to ride comfortably over good roads for many miles and then encounter very poor entrances into a city. The contrast between the good rural roads and the very poor ones within city limits is often due to the laws under which road improvements in a city must be financed In many cases the cost of the improvements is borne entirely by the abuttlng prop erty whereas the rural roads are inn proved at the expense of an entire township. often with county or state aid. The people of Siouz City. Iowa, had wretched roads leading into the country for a number of years. all though the roads connecting with them were considerably better. The legislature was accordingly asked to pass a law by which these country highways within the city limits could be improved at the expense of all of the property benefited. just as the wet lands in Iowa have been improved during many years by forming a drain age district for each section benefited bJ a drainage system and distributing the cost of the work over the district. When the legislature passed a road dis tr.ct law for the improvement of tn.  highways cf Sioux City. q number of read districts were formed within it's limits.
 The work was financed by first de- termining the proportion of the total cost of each road which the city as a whole should pay: this proportion ranged from BPS to 1885 per cent The remainder of the cost in each district was then distributed over all of the property within it. some of the prop erty being laid out in lots and other parts being typical Iowa farming land. The distribution of the expense was first made by estimating that the lots and the farm lands abutting on the road and most directly benefited should be ranked as paying a 100 per cent as- sessment- Lots and farms at a greater distance paid re duced assessment and in this way it proved practicable to raise the money in an equitable
Arizona republican., 1917-01-01

manner rather than by assessing the whole cost possible to carry out be- cause the cost was far too great to be borne by such property. Under this system farm land carrying a 100 per cent assessment paid from $l2 to $20 per acre in the different districts, and there, were a few plots, where the special benefits were marked, which were given a 125 per cent assessment.
 As an example of the way this sys- tenn worked out, mention may be hade of a farm one mile from road, which paid Sl235 per acre; in this district 100 per cent assessment was equivalent to $19 per acre and this particular farm, on account of it's distance from the road, was given a 65 per cent as- sessment; the owner of the farm raised no objections to this levy. The dis tricts had an area ranging from one to eight square miles and the length of roads built in a district in this way range from 0.S5 to 5.55 miles, in all 20 miles of the main routes into the city have been improved with concrete road ways in this way.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-01
ADJUSTMENTS
WITHIN THE LAW"
 |s OFFERING AT ELKs

The Audia Alden players are now "at home" at the Elk's theater. con- cluding their Columbia engagement Saturday night and moving to the family plavhouse yesterday and mak- ing their first appearance in the aft eraoon in Rayard 'Neiler's thrilling melodrama. Within the Law to an almost capacity audience. and it was a mighty enthusiastic house warm ing" too.
 The almost" ovation extended the individual members of the new com panp p~esages much. and unless al signs fail in dry Arizona" then it is safe to assume that the stay of the Alden players at the Elks will be g ipng one
 While within the Law is not new in Phoenix. it was given practically a new interpretation yesterday, and certain 1t is that 1t pleased
 The laws for rich and poor, their intricacies and methods of evadins them is the basis upor which With in the Law is founded. but present. ed fir a way which provides thrills, big laughs and several scenes which set the thoughtful persons in the au- dience to thinking. In any event there was ample demonstration that the play score-and scored big.
 It would hardly be just to say that any ore individual of the cast ex- celled above another, for each did splendidlv in their respective parts but Edra Cecil Dailys conception of Mary Turner" the girl who IS sent to prison for three years for a crime that she did not commit. was so in- tense in portrayal that she was forced 10 respond to curtain calls at tho close of each of her big scenes.
 \ rfVag rfla trtt f.rr minor In her hands. and that will be remembered distinctly by those wnu see Within the Law" Is that O. Agnes Lynch" enacted by Audra Alden. To her was given the repar- tee, the slang and the glibness of the underworld. but coming from such beautiful source. it was all the more effective.
 Richard Carlyle. as the son of the owner of tho emporium who is re- sponsil le for sending an innocent girl to prison. did himself proud as the loyal youth who tried-and did right the great wrong perpetrated by his father.
 Fred Siegcl as Joe Carson the forger commanded the closest atten- tion or the audience at all times. and was deserving recognition for the spl endid work he did.
 Tn the list of exceptionally good individual work end entitled to per sonal mention of more extended space was that of Ray D. Clifton. William Spera. Jack Benson, Atwood Mac Dowell. Catherine Rhea, Mirza Mars ton and Otto Busch.
 The play IS viewed from almost any viewpoint Is far above the aver age and this should prove a banner week at the Elks'.
 There will be q special New Year matinee this afternoon at the usual time.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-01

latest song hits, while Harry Ben- ham, of the musical voice. loudly avowed his belief that she's a bear" or something of similar ragtinle strain.
 In one of the college dOrmitory scenes cf the new phOtOplay. Miss Caprice has to amUSe her chumS by ukeele rendition. To accomplish this realistically, the little actress took q few lessons on the instrument with the result that she spent all he2 spare moments in practising the scales The music was an interesting div ersiOn from usual studio life, so all the actors gathered round to poin in the chorus of anything Miss Ca price might try. Alfred Solman, who Whote the scenario for the picture sent one of his famous musical cogn- positions 10 the star, and she learned to play it in q short time.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-01

follow his strains. But there's one thing you've never heard of, and you're about to hear told now; thar is the story of d snip of a girl who lured a COW from its moorings and brought IS nursing in the doorway of q moving picture studio.
 The girl was June Caprice. The studio was one of Williams Fox's. The picture WAS The Mischief Max err And the COW was Alma-as after investigation disclosed.
 No pipes of Pan furnished the cap- tiyating bars which brought this bovine to the merciless range of the camera lens. Instead, q plan unas- suynirg Hawaiian ukelele exercised the indefinable influence. And in stead of playing the weird unearthly music of Hindu fakins. Miss Caprice was lightly strnmming tho accom- paniment 10 one of Alfred Solman's
Arizona republican., 1917-01-01
-(Happy New Year)- Bessie BarriscaIe at the Arizona

The story Of "A corner in Colleens.' . the rev Triangle Kay Bee play in which Bessie Barriscale appears as star, ana which will be seen at the Airzona theater today, is that of q yanng Irish lass who is up to all manner of ~divilment" and makes life miserable for her American suitor The ensuing situations involve thrill ing lights between soldiers and reb- els. with lots of romance. and, more important than all. a happy ending. It affords Miss Barriscale opportu- nifty to do things she likes best. plenty of comedy and more heart throbs A highly amusing sequence of scenes m the action shows Miss Barriscale in the disguise of a young man; but she is so palpably a for lorn little bundle of femininity that all the soldiers in the regiment which captures her have to pretend they are taken in by her deception.
 Charley Ray and Margery Wilson are featured with Miss Barriscale in the cast.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-01
-(Happy New Year)- BUILDS 61O MILES OF ROADS

The Ohio state highway commission had awa rded contracts for 6l0 miles of road at an estimated cost of $S,000. GOO during the year of 1916, when con tracts for 3S miles of improvements were let December 1. The awards of December l are the last for the year and include roads in Brown, Butler. Clinton. Fayette, Hamilton, Harrison, Jefferson and Noble counties
 -(Happy New Year)-
Arizona republican., 1917-01-01
-(Happy New Year)- June Caprice at Lamara

You've heard of the snake charm CTS of India who cause huge serpents 10 forget their surroundings and en- joy themselves in a mere musical orgy. You've heard of the Pied Piper of Hamin. who lured rats of every shade of belief into a wild desire to
Arizona republican., 1917-01-01
-(Happy New Year)- $750,000 FOR COUNTY ROADS

McKean county, Pa. has voted a bond issue of s75O,O00 for highways This is the first time bond issue has ever been submitted to the citizens of a county in that state. The vote stood three to one in favor of the bond
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
GERMAN REGRETS
 NOT SATISFACTORY
Argentina Threatens Rupture Un- less Formal Apology Is Made

Buenos Aires, Sept. 18.-Dr. Luis B. Molina. the Argentine Minister at Berlin, has informed the Argentine Foreign Office by cable that the Ger man Government had expressed re- grets over the actions of Count Won Luxburg, the German minister to Ar gentina. pr. Molani reported that Baron Von dem Bussche- Hadden1na us- en. under secretary of the German foreign office, had informed him that Germany disapproved absolutely of expressions used by Count von Lux burg Ill his dispatches.
 The under secretary, who acted for Dr. von kuehlmann, the German for elgn secretary, during von Kuehl- mann's absence ir Munich. asked the Argentine government to notify Count Von Luxburg that the German gov- ernment wished him to return imme- dlately to Germany to explain the en- tire matter personally. Dr. Molina was asked to obtain a safe conduct for Count von Luxburg Count von Luxburg announced that he probably would sail on Sept. 2s for Bilbao, Spain. on Spanish steamer.
 Foreign Minister Pueyrredon, after 1O1OAA6 LII. O4OlllaS CdDlcSraul, d11- nounced that he declined to accept the assurances of Baron von dem Bus- sche- -Haddenhausen as satisfactory settlement of the Luxburg incident, because 1t was merely the oral state- ment of an under secretary. The Ar genuine foreign office is awaiting a formal note from the German gov ernment before closing the incident.
 0rt I,A< Molina had explained to the German government that the handling of pass ports by Argentina to Count von Lux burg was personal matter and did not signify a rupture of relations was classed as of doubtful accuracy by Minister Pueyrredon. It was true that rupture had not been created by handing Count von Luxburg his passports. the foreign minister stated, but Dr. Molna's instructions did not provide for any explanation of the sit uation to Germany.
 The foreign minister reiterated that there would be a rupture with Ger many if the latter's explanation of the Luxburg incident was not absolutely satisfactory. He requested the sen- ate to abandon the proposed secret session set for yesterday to consider the matter as he prefers to make all explanations at public session later in the week.
 Since receiving his passports Count von Luxburg, it is stated, has been cir culating the statement that the idea of sinking Argentine ships without leaving a trace was suggested to him by the foreign minister of Argentina as a means of preventin complica- tons. This statement was character ized by Minister Pueyrredon as the "greateSt. most shameful, barefaced lie" in his official experience.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18

and Italy General Alexieff has be- gun to obtain important results in his reorganization of the army.
 New generals have been appointed to the higher commands ir. the army, this step being necessitated by the lack of confidence on the part of the soldiers in certain old army officers, who were suspected by the line of having been sympathetic toward Kor- niloff. The soldiers refused to obey the orders of some of the old com manders, and it was believed that new officers could better restore au- thority and discipline in the ranks.
 The embassy is advised that the Korniloff movement appears finally to be "liquidated" without the shedding of blood, and with the Provisional government seemingly stronger than before. The government has adopt ed the attitude of favoring greater discipline in the army, and has es- tablished the principle that the dem- ocratic government ought not to be attacked from any quarter.
 The embassy had not received con- firmation of, and discredited, the re- port that General Alexieff had com mitted suicide after an interview with Kerensky.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
BERLIN CUT OFF BY
 LUXBURG SCANDAL
May Not Be Able to Get Outside
 Information

Washington, Sept. 1S.-If the atti-
 tude of the German Government is
 correctly represented in the Stockholm newspaper. which says that Berlin has instructed it's envoys not to reveal the contents of a code message sub-
 mltted for transmission by the Swed- ish Government, an issue has been raised between Germany and the neu- trals, which, in the opinion of off, c1ais here, can eventuate only in a decisive show down.
 Representatives of this Government find it inconceivable that any of the neutrals-at least any of them that wish to retain the friendship of the
 Ententc-ever again would consent to transmit messages for German dtplo-
 mats without knowing every word l submitted. Having full knowledge of
 the manner in which such privileges l are abused by the Germans neutral government immediately would invite tho suspicion of deliberate friendliness to the Imperial government if it did
 not insist upon 8 translation of the code. according to the viewpoint in
 Washington.
 It is believed that the only effect of
 Gernnanys instructions to the envoys
 will be to bring forth definite, if not indignant, refusals from the neutral government Germany will thus be shut completely from the secret sourc- es of information to which she fre- quently has had recourse in the past.
 Sweden, for the sins of her Baron Loewen and whoever else assisted in facilitating the transmission of the Luxburg "spurlos versenkt' messages, is finding it virtually impossible to get the use of the cables now. It may be said that other neutrals will discover
 themselves in much the same situa-
 ton if they are disposed to help Ger
 many to the injury of the Entente.
 Allied diplomats here frankly say it is going to be increasingly difficult for neutral Government to extend aid to the Central Powers in way of food stuffs and information without them selves being blacklisted by the Allies, on whom the neutrals are largely de- pendent.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
DALLINGER LEADS
 ATTACK ON RIFLES
Believes Connecticut Concerns Are Upsetting Labor Situation

Washington, Sept. 1S.-Debate on the war department contract for a million Enfield rifles at cost-plus- Upper cent. profit basis was revived ir the house yesterday. MT. Dal- finger of Massachusetts declared that under the cost-plus system contract ors were hiring labor at unheard-of wages and in that way badly disturb ing the labor situation in other fac tories. He told of man in his dis trict receiving $60 week as a 1aborer and doing nothing but keeping out of the way of government inspectors, and of clerk who had obtained work as a carpenter on a govern ment job and who, although without experience as a carpenter, was getting s7.50 each work day and $15 on Sun days.
 MT. Dallinger criticised the rife contracts with the Winchester Re. beating Arms company. the Reming- ton Rifle Company. and the Reming' ton Union Metallic Cartridge Com pany.
 ''It is not fair to other manufac, turers," he said. "to allow govern.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
TWO POTATO STANDARDS.

Washington, Sept. 1.-Two stand ard grades for potatoes are recom- mended by the food administration and the department of agriculture. The necessity for their adoption is emphasized in a department statement today because of the prospect for a large crop. the food supply situation over taxed transportation facilities and the ruling that federal reserve banks may make loans against pota- toes property stored in approved ware houses. In the first grade the min mum diameter of the round variety is fixed at one and seven-eights inches and of the long variety one and three quarters inches. The minimum diam eter of the second grade is one and one-half inches.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
RUSSIANS FORCE
 ENEMY TO RETIRE
Germans Pushed Back Seven
 Miles on Wide Front

Washington. Sept. 18.-The most encouraging feature of the Russian , situation as reported in official dis patches to the Russian embassy, is the news that the military situation has been greatly strengthened by steps taken by General Alexief. the new commander in chief, while efforts are being made to adjust the inter nal political situation. The political contest has been improved by the proclamation of a republican form of government for Russia, and the tenn porary creation of a smaller cabinet of five, headed by Premier Kerensky.
 The Russian embassy has been ad- vised that the military situation is considerably brighter, that the Rus sian lines were not left open to the enemy during the recent revolt, and that Russian forces in the Riga sec tor are again moving in the direc- ton of Riga. The embassy has been informed that in this sector the Rus- sian forces have advanced seven miles on a rather wide front during the last five days, forcing the enemy back, and compelling certain changes in German plans for withdrawing troops from the Russian front for use on other fronts
 The embassy was advised that Rus sia is now fulfilling a very important part of her task as member of the Entente alliance, forcing the Ger mans to concentrate on the eastern front more soldiers than ever before, and that this achievement is favor able to France. England. Belgium,
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18

ment work to be done on a. cost plus- Upper cent. basis. It upsets the la bor market. In Lowell, Mass, l have heard of government contractors talk ing men from other factories on ac- count of the extremely high wages they could pay. Other manufactur- CTS resent this.''
 The Massachusetts member said there were more than three concerns in the United States that could make rifles, and which the Government might utilize.
 Twill the gentleman give me the authority for his statement about the laborer getting s6O a week and the clerk who is working as a carpenter ?" asked Representative Fitzgerald, chairman of the appropriation con- mittee.
 "Jt was told to me by a friend,'
 MT. Dallinger repli.d.
 There are all kinds of criticism .'' said MT. Fitzgerald and the hardest kind to meet is the anonymous kind"
 He explained that, no matter how many plants there might be, the ques- ton of tools, iigs and dies was essen- tial. and there was no spare material of this sort. Continuing, he said:
 We propose to spend s11,0o0.- 100000 this first year, and no set of men could attempt to handle thi' sum without criticism. some of it jus tified. But, in a broad way, the work is being carried on with integrity and competently."
 The house failed to reach a final vote on the $7.O00.O0O, Urgent De- ficiency bill, consid o.ation of sections providing additional funds for the war department consuming practically the entire day. Many amendments increasing the sums proposed in the
New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
NEW BRITAIN NEWS
This Case Has a Hint for Many Her.
 ald Readers.

This Case Has Hint for Many Her.
 ald Readers.
 This New Britain woman has used , Doan's Kidney Pills.
 She has found them as represented. She wishes her neighbors to know. She publicly recommends them.
 No need to look further for a test ed kidney remedy.
 The proof of merit is here and can be investigated.
 Profit by the statement of Miss E. Roseen, 270 Maple street. She says: T was just as miserable as could be and had continual sharp, shooting pains in my back. I couldn't move without that pain seizing me and 1t was just like needles piercing my back all the time. It often caused t loss of sleep and made me feel tired and worn out I doctored and used medicines but got only temporary re- lief I finally used Doan's Kidney Pills and four boxes permanently ourcG me-
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New Britain herald., 1917-09-18
MORATORIUM FOR SOLDIERS.
Soldiers and Sailors to Be Protected
 Against Creditors.

Washington, Sept. 1S.-Legislation to protect the civil and property rights of soldiers, in effect mora toriurn for the duration of the war in behalf of men who are serving their country on the firing line, may be placed upon the administration s program for this session of congress as a necessary element of the raising of a citizen army.
 The soldiers and sailors civil rights bill to carry out this purpose already has been introduced in both houses, having been introduced in both houses, having been framed in the office of Judge Advocate General Crowder. Secretary Baker, 1t was learned today, has under considera- ton recommen endations that the en- tire weight of administration in- fuence be brought to bear to obtain early enactment of the measure.
 To save soldiers and sailors iron, all kinds of legal injustices in their absence from home. the measure would enjoin the carrying out of cer- tain civil court actions until after the close of the war, and establish as a legal excuse for failure to carry out certain contracts the fact that a man Is in the military service. It is proposed that creditors suits against officers or men may be held up and judgment by default denied. the framers of the bill recognizing that a man in the army or navy would have no opportunity to make his defence in person or to arrange for its proper hearing through coun- sel.