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Arizona republican., 1917-08-25
PUBLIC LAND
 DEPARTMENT

By special arrangement with A. Mandl, land attorney, The Arizona Republican will conduct a Lar5 Department. Not only will Attor- ney Mandl, through the Republi- can, attempt to answer questions of general interest relating to pub lie lands, federal and state, but he also proposes to place this depart . ment without charge at the serV- ice of all homestead entrymen who have enlisted in or been called to the service of our country. Those desiring to avail themselves of this service should notify this de, partment. Such notices should state number and date of entry and full description of land entered. All communication should be ad- dressed to Land Editor, Arizona Republican.
 The Republican assumes no re- sponsibility for the views or opin- ions expressed in this department. This responsibility rests entirely with Attorney Mandl, who ranks among the successful specialists in nuh!ic land law in the south west. He is a graduate of the New York university, was for years connected with the General Land Office and with local land office as special agent and law clerk.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-25

sia or even in Germany and Austria, has any idea how today the summit of hope
 The last sentence, if it means what the language implies indicates that there is something the pres situation which brings peace nearer. It is true that this expression is variance with the preceding utterances of the premier as well those of other British statesmen and those of the allies all whom have recently been telling people that peace suggestions must be viewed with distrust.
 There is nothing in the military situation so far be discerned this distance which offers hope early termination of the On the contrary. both sides seem settled down a long strug gle of exhaustion. Owing the collapse of Russia, which will evidently become total, the position of the allies is strong it few weeks ago. If the premiers words anything then they conditions of facts which relate the sphere of diplomacy.
 The internal conditions of Germany far from satisfactory the autocrats They still less sat sfactory real liberal elements of the country Just now in the press finding that the men who thought they secured the retirement of Bethmann- Hollweg that they making gains for democracy, have learned that they were not given proverbial stone The military party yielded to reorganize the cabinet but when the reorganization various portfolios, their hands are tied Certainly the liberal leaders were not consulted in regard to the selection They were handed a ready made gov ernment bearing the imperial stamp
 It would seem, then that it is the internal situa- tion in Germany offers the only possible hope that we may be today the peace we cannot see
Arizona republican., 1917-08-25
The Health of the Troops

This nation intends to combat disease germs at the army cantonments just vigorously our sol ders expected fight Fritz when they take their places in the trenches the western battle front. This fight is directed by Major General William Gorgas, chief of the medical department the who conquered disease in the canal where it had successfully obstructed advancement ever since white men attempted it's invasion.
 In a recent interview General Gorgas said:
 We intend make military canton- 1nents as safe as science make them When recruit has once passed his examnation-which will be rigd-he may rest assured that the government will put him into nearly ideal sanitary environ as is found anywhere, either in military civil life.
 We are putting the best brains in the country to work on the problem and have commissioned as ma jors in the reserve, specialists in the medical and surgical branches wish Major William H. Welch, the famous pathofogist of Johns Hopkins hospital is working with our headquarters in the Mills building Major Victor c. Vaughan dean of the University of Michigan medical department and nationally known as an authority on sanitation also occupies a desk here ahd responds to the title of major We have Major William H. Mayo of Koch ester sanitary board and Major Charles Mayo reports here for duty Major Theodore c. Janeway the physician chief ofeJohns Hopkins hospital
 
 heads our cardiovascular section and Major J. E. Goldthwait, of the great orhopedic surgeons of the country, will look after cases involving defective bones and joints
 we will take special care of nervous disorders and Dr. Pearce Bailey, famous as a neurologist and psychiatrist. is working in department with the rank of major. Mental irregularities among the most common troubles to be dealt with in modern armies; in fact the European hospitals special ized in this particular Shell shock of course requires scientific treatment and the best results obtained when the patient is kep. under observation within sound of the guns. It used to he that malingerer a coward a 'quitter' rewarded with a kick or treated heroicaly in the guardhouse The prevailing practice of modern armies prescribes that in many cases proper medical attention be given the man who not live up his duty as a soldier
 "The medical profession has been quick spond the medical profession will always respond in where self f-sacrifce generous giving brain and strength is required.
 And speaking again of the cantonments a mil lion men-as sound of mind and body as we can ing into camps and barracks under government sup eryision. We the soldiers folks home to feel that he is going stay sound that he is not going to sicken in camp without the privilege of striking blow for his country That is mere sentiment It is good economies The rule our medical force in each cantonment will be watch watch watch. Just keeping liquor and vice as far as possible away from our troops, too must we declare, No Admittance' all germs which of old wrought havoc with armies"
Arizona republican., 1917-08-25
A Hint of Peace

We suppose the judgment of when in the world shall be good as that of another. So far knowledge concerned we are all on the level from the average man on the street to the highest statesman The statesmen of one country, those who authorized that country, know what they will give or take but they do not know what the enemy countries will concede or require. They not quite of what their allies may It is a that from the be- ginning of the to the present time separate peace has been a bugbear to the allies Each may be reasonably of the present of their allies, but they do know how soon there may be a popular demand for a settlement that will sweep the existing governments out of place
 What the statesmen say in speeches and the newspapers the subject of peace have very little to do with the subject It is a whisting keep up courage as they through graveyard
 ever has given rise to some speculation as to jus; what he
 War is a ghastly business, but it is not so bad as>ther (German) peace While they know their plot has mscarried this time the Prussian war lords have determined to succeed the time This generation must eliminate war from the tragedies of human life
 Continuing Lloyd George said:
 If seeds of discontent and disunion in the nation shall reap defeat. A nation which falters before it reaches it's purpose will never become a great people.
 NO one in Great Britain, Italy. France and Rus
Arizona republican., 1917-08-25

also been prophesied that he should speak with the king of Babylon mouth to mouth and his eyes should behold his eyes (Jer. 32:4). and that the king of Babylon should lead Zedekiah to Babylon Ger 32:4. ,; 34:5). These prophecies seemed to contradict one another, but both prophecies proved true, as Zedekiah's eyes Were put out after seeing the king but before reach ing Babylon. All seeming contradic
 tiOns in prophecies that are as yet unful- filled will be reconcied in the actual fulfillment. All rebels against God are earned into the enemY's land i'll chains (v. [; cf. Ps. 107. 10, II; Jno. S:34). The royal palaces and the houses Of the people were burned and the walls of the city broken down tvs. S-l0), but this was not done at once (Jer. 52: F. l6). The intervening month was spent in awful cruelties upon the women and princes (Lam. 5:11. 12). This was all according to Gods warnings and ~~ophecies Qsa. 64: 10, II; Jer. TIA; 17:27; 21:10; 26:9; 32:29; 34:2, 22; 37:10: 3S:1S; Mic 3:12; Amos A, 5. If ever a people had abundant warnings of coming doom and cOnse- quent opportunity for repentance, it was the people of Jerusalem. he des- oiation of the house of the Lord had first been predicted at the very time of it's dedication q Xxi. 9:S, g.. The city was burned because it's inhabitants turned deaf ear to Gods Word (Jer. 1f:7; Chron. 36: l5-19). The mass Of the people still remaining were carried away to Babylon. This all was q lit eral fulfillment of many prophecies (Ezk. 12:15, 16; 22:15; Jer. 20:4; Lev. 26: B; Deut. 4:27; Ri. 20:1S). The number ef people depOrted is given in Jer. 52.2S30. They were carried into captivity because of their lack Of knowledge consequent upon their not studying and needing Gods Word tlsa. 5:3). This uprooting of the peo- pie was not final, nor was the later up roofing final. There is to be another siege of Jerusalem when their Lord viii appear to deliver them (Zech. 12:7, S.;
 If: 2-4. 14-16). This later siege will terminate so differently from the one here recorded because of the depen- dence of the people upon and conse- quent help of Jehovah. Ali this awful defeat resulted from Zedekiah's fear of nran and lack Of trust in God (cf. Prov. 29:25). Judah had long wandered from God, but in His long-suffering patience
 He had delayed the day of doom tcf. Pet 3:9; Eccles. SID. Gods judg ments are none the less sure because so long delayed z Pet. 3:10) and are all the more terrific when they do come
Arizona republican., 1917-08-25
FINANCES AND MARK KETs
TRepublican A. p. Leased Wirel


 NEW YORK, Aug. 24.-Further up- ward readjustment of prices was reg istered by today's stock market, traders regarding the governments hard coal schedule as altogether equitable. Sharp rallies in oils and shares of other com modities seemed to result from the belief that additional price fixing would be on the same basis. Pro- nounced betterment in Russian affairs tended to aliay the pessimism of re- cent days.
 All classes of rails participated in the advance, the movement embracing numerous low grade issues. notably Rock Island, Missouri Pacific, Wheel ing X Lake Erie, Wabash and Kansas City Southern, at extreme gains of to 4 points.
 Bethlehem Steel was the only prom inent industrial to lag on the con tinued uncertainty attending the com pany's proposed financing. United States Steel advanced 17s to 121% placing it 3A over it's low quotation of yesterday, and Crucible and Lack aw2nna Steels averaged 2-point gains, with 214 for Great Northern Ore and 1lb for Republic Iron. Texas Com pany regafned almost half it's 1219 point loss Of the previous day and Mexican Petroleum made gross gam of 3i4. Other semi-war shares, in cluding coppers, sugars and tobaccos, ranged from 1 to 219 points higher, shippings and motors faring similarly.
 Final prices were irregularly under the best, the market reacting on profit taking Much Of the: days trading, az gfegating 400, 900 shares. consisted of short covering.
 Bonds w2e easier with sustained firmness in the Liberty issues.l at 99.92 to 99.s Total sales, par value, $2, 9T5,600~ United States bonds, old is sues were unchanged on call.
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Arizona republican., 1917-08-25
AUTUMN COURT TERM
 WILL BEGIN SEPT. 10

The autumn term of division two of the superior court will open September 10. according to the announcement made yesterday by Judge Lyman. Judge Lyman arrived from the north Thursday evening, having been Tn Pitscott for the past several days where he has been holding court for Judge Smith.
 Among the important matters that claimed his attention in the Yavapal county court was fixing the appeal bond in the Big Ledge case.
 This morning Judge Lyman will con- slider findings of facts and judgment in the United States Fidelity and Guaranty company case and will leave this evening for California where he will pass the remaining days until the opening of court.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-25
Apswers to Questions

N. B. A desert land entry may De taken by a married woman, proVlaeo she is otherwise qualified to make entry. A married woman may also buy land under a government proJect' provided she buys it for her own sep arate use.
 R NJ. know of no land that is soid or has. been sold on payment ol dollar per acre down. except the state lands. which are sold at pupllc auc- ton to the highest bidder. one per cent of the purchase price is pala at the time of sale, while 4 per cent mere is payable within thirty days there after, making a virtual first payment of ! per cent of the purchase prlce:
 R. G. s. A person must De a ci'i@eil of the United States before ne can secure patent to his entry.
 o. L. A Chinese born in thls coull- try is an American citizen ana may make entry for public land.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-25
International Sunday School Lesson for
 August 26
THE CAPTlviTy oF JJDAH

Golden Text.-'As l live. saith the Lord God, l have no pleasure in the death of the wicked" Ezk 33: II.
 Lesson Text.-2 Xxi. 25: 1-12. (Read 16-21. Memorize vs. 10, ID
 CD And it came to passin the ninth
 CD And itscame to pass in the ninth in the tenth day of the month, that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came he. and all his host (army), against Jerusalem, and pitched (encamped) against it. and they built forts against it round about @ And (So) the city was besieged unto the eleventh year Of
Arizona republican., 1917-08-25

While God in His long suffering delays His judgments, men are despising His mercy and storing up wrath against the day Of wrath fRom. 2:4. 5. During all these days of the delay of His judg- ment God had been pleading with His people to repent z Chron. 3Gil-l6). Prophets had been multiplied !n these last days Jeremiah. Ezekiel, Isaiah, ard Micah.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-25
NO RACE ISSUE

In small Southern city the first airshp exhbi- tion about to be held. A large crowd hand among them being old negro The aviator inspected his machine for the last time took his started the and soaring above the crowd The old negro gazed upward very houghtfully for minute and then was heard to exclaim:
 .Sho thing dey won't need Jim Crow cars on dem things! !"-Everybodys Magazine
Arizona republican., 1917-08-25
A CHEMICAL CHANGE

The professor showing friend round his chemical laboratory.
 What has become of Jim Fillbotte?" the friend asked Wasn't he studying with class last year?"
 An yes,' replied the professor "Fbottle, poor fellow! A fine student absent minded in the use of chemicals-very. That slight dscoloration on the ceiling-notice it ?"
 Yes"
 That's Fibottle"-Tit- Bits.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-25
Bv A. Manoi


 While congress in enactlr~ the stock
 grazing homestead law evidently in
 tended to foster the settlement of
 lands which would never, because of
 their quality or the conditions affect ing them be settled if the acreage oD-
 tainable were limited to l60 or even to 320 acres it was contemplated that the settlement and entries under that law should be bona fide and that only lands less than GAO acres of which would not yield a living to an American 1annlIy should be secured under one entry En- tries under this law were to be con- fined to lands valuable only for stock grazing Thus lands which are capable of producing valuable crops of grain or other food cereal or fruit are not sub ject to entry under this law. Again, no tract may be entered under thlS law that contains a water hole or other body of water needed or used by the public for watering purposes. On the other hand lands of such arid or poor character. that they are worthless or fit only for occasional grazing are not subject to designation or entry under this act. On this point the land de- partment holds that the homesteader ard not the secretary or department of the interior assumes the burden of de- ciding whether or not the land comes within the meaning of that law
 Any person qualified to make q homestead entry under the general homestead laws is qualified to make an | entry under the stock grazing home stead law. person who since August l 30, 1890, made entry under the agrl- | cultural land laws for more than 5ZO acres is not eligible to make an entry
 under this law, but if he made entry 1 for not exceeding 160 acres under any
 law other than the homestead law, he
 may make a stock grazing homestead entry for 1he full 64O acres. If per i son has made entry under land laws
 other than the homestead law for more 1 than 160 acres and 40 acres less than | 320 acres. the department of the in l terior holds that he is entitled to stock grazing homestead, provided that his total land holdings Chat ls uncanceled entries) do not contain
 more than 500 acres.
 One important requirement. or the l land department is that the land en- tered under this law be entered Tn i contact form It is not contemplated l bv the act that be taken in any shape, regardless of the amount of vacant land i available, nor that an entry comprise | two or more separate tracts. No land 1 must be more than two miles long II there is available public land to be | filed. which. if it were included in the entry would reduce it's length. Lands i cornering each other may not be en- tered under the same entry.
 The fees for filing on government lands under this act are as follows: l 40 acres ..--.-...... - oo o-oo l so acres .'----. o'00 c0
 160 acres .....-....--..-'.-.' ~, ao'o0 o0
Arizona republican., 1917-08-25
STUPID

Simpicity-Is the light out in the hall? Dullmus-Yes; shall I bring it in?-Widow
Arizona republican., 1917-08-25

We have no selfish ends to serve. We desire no conquest, no dominion. We seek no indemnities for our selves, no material compensation for the sacrifices we shall freely make. We are but one of the champions of the rights of mankind.
 Woodrow Wilson.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-25

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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
FLOUR MIXED WITH PINE BARK BEING
 USED IN FINLAND

NEW YORK, Dec 13.-Speedy death from hunger threatens the greater part of the population of Finland unless they can obtain flour from the United States. asserts Dr Kaarlo Ignatius, Commissioner of the Finnish government for nego tiating the release of foodstuffs by the United States government. in a statement to the Associated Press The threat to Finland is not priva tion or even chronic starvation, he declares. Concerning Finland's need and its causes. Dr. Ignatius said:
 Tn regard to food supply Fin land is worse off than any of the European states whose sufferings have been brought before the Amer ican people. For months past. oul people have been eating bread made out of flour mixed with pine-bark and lichens; but even with this ex pedient we cannot hold out. as the flour reserve virtually is exhausted and even our hardy population can not eat unmixed bark"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14

 IS BOUND TO
 KEEP NEUTRAL
Taking Steps to Control the Foreign Element From Which Ma
 ton Suffered

BERNIE, Dec 13.-Switzerland finally has taken initial steps to control the undesirable foreign ele- ment from which she has suffered as no other neutral country since August, 1914. New regulations re- gently adopted by the Federal Coun- cil are intended to make it diff cult for the agent of one of the warning countries, for the deserter from any side, for the foreigner without obvious, legitimate means of livelihood and occupation to flock, as heretofore. into the little country that is trying desperately to maintain an upright neutrality and at the same time weather the storm until peace arrives.
 Switzerland hitherto has permit ted. without any material objection. scores of thousands of strangers to enter almost as freely as in peace times. Now action has been taken to stop this only because her hos pitality has been grossly violated, her neutrality at times even threat ened.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
U-BOAT HAS A NEW
 NET CUTTING DEVICE

BOSTON, Dec. 14.-A German sub. marine, with new net-cutting device is reported by Captain William Yet man of the British schooner Hilda R.. which was sunk sixty miles west of Gibraltar on November 5th. The captain has just arrived in Boston.
 The net-cutting apparatus stretch es from stem to stern. the Captain said. and seemed able to pierce the meshes of any net. Describing the sinking. he said;
 The attack was sudden. I imme diately ordered the boats to be low cred. The shots came so fast that the crew in their excitement jump ed before the boats struck the water As they did so the small boats turn ed over and all hands were thrown into the sea. The only person Jeff on the ship besides myself was the cabin boy. All of the crew were lost.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
Reaches From Atlantic to Pacific and Extends
 To the States on
 the Gulf HIGH GALES ARE RAGING Heavy Snowfall Reported in the Eastern Section Lack of Fuel is
 Acute

WASHINGTON Dec. t4.-The Uni ted States weather bureau announces that the nation is in the grip ot storms and cold weather unprece dented for this time of the year over such wide territory.
 Rail and wire traffic is impedec everywhere.
 Extreme snow conditions prevail throughout the northern section al most fror, the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean. Unreasonable cold tempera ture extends to the Gulf states.
 The snow is the heaviest in the eastern section. There is over a foot in New York and gales rage along the New England coast.
 Much suffering is caused, empha. sized in many districts by the lack of fuel. M
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
GERMANY SAYS
 OFFERS MADE BY
 GREAT BRITAIN
Declares That Through a Neutral Came an Off,
 fer Which It Be-
 Iieved Bona Eide
--------

BERLIN, Dec. l4.-It is officially announced here that Germany re ceived through a neutral country last September an inquiry regarding her war aims under such circum- stances as to indicate that Great Britain had sanctioned the inquiry. in answer to Balfour's statement before the British house of commons Tuesday, that England during last September had received a communi- cation through a neutral that Ger many would be glad to communi- cate with England regarding peace.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
Desperate Teuton Attacks To Reach Plains On the Road to Venice
 Have Failed
WEATHER IS HELPING
The Italians Have Effec- tuaIIy Blocked Teuton Attacks on Lower
 Piave

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS, Dec 14.-After three days of fighting be tween the Piave and Bretna rivers the. enemy is holding several trench es on the summit of Monte Spinuccla
 The remainder of the Italian lines are in their original positions. This is the Teutons third successive at tempt with the object of reachign Piave rivers, in order to have an open road to Venice. Their efforts have been checked along the lower Piave river The backward weather is assisting the cause of the Ital. ians
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
BUILDING GREAT HOPES.

LONDON, Dec. t4.-A generally increased confidence throughout Ger many is based upon the Russian armistice, as producing results ia vorabIe to the Imperial government, and that it will result in including other factors.
 Recent comment from German pap CTS and Information. received from travellers in Germany indicate that Germany is building great hopes in it's great offensive which is to be launched against the Western front before the American forces can become a fighting factor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-14
SpreckIes BIames tn e Price Fixed by Food Administrator As
 the Cause
HEARING BY SENATE
Also Says That Sugar Is Now Going Through New York To
 Canada

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Presi- lining Company, testifying before the Senate Investigating committee as to the shortage of sugar, de- clared that no actual shortage ex- isted.
 He said the sugar famine was confined to the Atlantic seaboard. He placed the responsibility for this on the food administrator He said sugar at the present time was passing through New York to Can ada, owing to the higher prices of fered